Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Special

Presiding: Mayor Thomas K. Butt · Called to order: 4:09 p.m. · 3 items · 2 votes · 47 public comments

What happened

  • Approved Point Molate mixed-use development with 1,400 homes and shoreline park 4-2 (Martinez, Willis dissenting).
  • Approved 10 routine items including $500,000 contracts with 3 electrical firms for citywide work.
  • Approved sewer service charges for 2020-21 to appear on property tax bills.
  • Heard amendments to zoning laws and accessory dwelling unit rules without voting.

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Attendance

Ben Choi(Present)
Demnlus Johnson III(Present)
Melvin Willis(Present)
Eduardo Martinez(Absent)
Jael Myrick(Absent)
Tom Butt(Present)
Nat Bates(Present)
4 substantive items · 11 consent · 1 procedural

Zoning(2 items)

Approve Point Molate mixed-use development with 1,400 homes and shoreline park

2-4Point Molate

In Plain English

Winehaven Legacy LLC wants to build 1,400 homes, retail space, and a public shoreline park on the former Navy fuel depot site. The project requires changing zoning laws and city planning rules for the 270-acre waterfront property. If approved, construction begins after environmental cleanup is complete.

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Votes

Postpone the matter to allow more time to study the project information

Moved by: Councilmember MartinezSeconded by: Councilmember Willis
Failed

2 to 4

Thomas K. ButtNay
Nathaniel BatesNay
Eduardo MartinezAye
Melvin WillisAye
Ben ChoiNay
Demnlus Johnson IIINay
Jael MyrickAbsent

Adopt resolution certifying the Final SEIR and adopting MMRP and CEQA Findings; approving General Plan amendments; approving Conditional Use Permit for Shoreline Park; approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map; approving Design Guidelines with Historic Conservation Plan; approving Disposition and Development Agreement with Winehaven Legacy LLC; introduce ordinances for PM-PAD rezoning and Development Agreement

Moved by: Councilmember ChoiSeconded by: Councilmember Johnson
Passed

4 to 2

Thomas K. ButtAye
Nathaniel BatesAye
Ben ChoiAye
Demnlus Johnson IIIAye
Eduardo MartinezNay
Melvin WillisNay
Jael MyrickAbsent

Amend city rules for accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units

Police & Community Safety

In Plain English

The city is updating its zoning laws that govern accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs). ADUs are separate living spaces on the same property as a main house, like converted garages or backyard cottages. JADUs are smaller units created within existing homes. If approved, the changes could make it easier or harder for homeowners to build these units, affecting housing availability in the city.

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Budget(1 item)

Set sewer service charges for 2020-21 to appear on property tax bills

Sewer Service Charges

In Plain English

The city collects sewer fees through property tax bills instead of separate utility bills. This formal decision sets the rates for sanitary sewer and stormwater services for the upcoming fiscal year. Property owners will see these charges on their annual tax statements.

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Votes

Adopt Resolution No. 96-20

Moved by: Councilmember JohnsonSeconded by: Councilmember Choi
Passed

Governance(1 item)

Amend zoning law sections covering land use regulations

Police & Community Safety

In Plain English

The city proposes changes to 5 sections of its zoning law that governs how land can be used and developed. The amended sections cover general zoning rules and subdivision requirements. Without the staff report, the specific changes and their impact on property owners remain unclear.

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Approved as a group without individual discussion.

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