Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Presiding: Mayor Tom Butt · Called to order: 6:30 p.m. · 3 items · 16 votes · 4 public comments
What happened
- Approved settlement ending lawsuit over 155-unit housing project 6-1 (Martinez dissenting).
- Heard appeal of apartment complex design near Hilltop Mall without voting.
- Approved 15 routine items including $150,000 for police body cameras and citywide mobile marijuana dispensary ban.
- Extended medical contract for Fire Department hazmat team physicals through 2018.
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Litigation(1 item)
Approve settlement ending lawsuit over 155-unit housing project conditions
In Plain English
Affordable Housing Land Consultants sued the city over conditions attached to their permit for 155 apartments at 5620 Central Avenue. The settlement changes some of those permit requirements. If approved, the lawsuit ends and construction can proceed under the modified terms.
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Votes
To ratify and approve said settlement agreement
5 to 1
Contracts(1 item)
Extend medical contract for Fire Department hazmat team physicals through 2018
In Plain English
Fire Department hazmat personnel need annual medical exams, tests, and shots as required by law. The city's current contract with Kaiser Permanente expires soon and needs extension through December 2018. If approved, the contract limit increases by $120,000 to a total of $205,000.
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Votes
To approve amendment to said agreement
Zoning(1 item)
Review appeal of approved apartment complex design near Hilltop Mall
In Plain English
The Design Review Board approved construction plans for a mixed-use apartment development at Hilltop Mall Road and Garrity Way. A residents group appealed this decision, asking the city council to overturn the approval. The council can uphold the original approval, modify the project requirements, or reject the development entirely.
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Approved as a group without individual discussion.