Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Presiding: Mayor McLaughlin · Called to order: 6:46 p.m. · 4 items · 7 votes · 26 public comments
What happened
The council extended the Point Molate development deadline to July 2010, allowing Upstream Point Molate LLC more time to complete their land purchase. The developer continues paying the city $90,000 per month until closing. The vote passed 4-2, with McLaughlin and Butt voting no.
A proposal to explore Point Molate development alternatives beyond the Upstream proposal was voted down. The council rejected directing staff to collect alternative development options for the site.
The council approved new tobacco sales restrictions that will limit which businesses can sell cigarettes and other tobacco products through zoning changes. Bates abstained from the vote while the other members approved it.
The council approved a $300,000 federal grant contract with Community Energy Services Corporation to retrofit lighting in all city facilities. The funding comes from an Energy Efficient Conservation Block Grant.
The council approved 6 routine items on consent, including a $300,000 bio-hazard cleanup services contract and a 3-year fireworks contract for Marina Bay Park shows totaling $89,900.
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