Tuesday, June 8, 2021
SpecialPresiding: Mayor Thomas K. Butt · Called to order: 5:00 p.m. · 6 items · 7 votes · 44 public comments
What happened
- Rejected the proposed $67 million operating budget for 2021-2022 after 33 residents spoke.
- Approved $600,000 addition to law firm contracts for Point Molate development lawsuits.
- Approved developing a city-wide community benefits policy 6-1 (Butt dissenting).
- Approved 3% increase in Hilltop neighborhood landscape fees 5-1-1 (Jimenez dissenting, Willis abstaining).
- Approved 3% increase in Marina Bay landscaping fees unanimously.
Attendance
Budget(3 items)
Receive proposed $67 million operating budget for 2021-2022
In Plain English
The city manager presents the draft budget covering all city operations from July 2021 through June 2022. City council reviews spending plans for police, fire, parks, roads, and other services. If accepted, staff will finalize the budget for final approval on June 22.
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Votes
Give direction to staff to not have layoffs, including the Police Department, and no increase in positions for the Police Department
5 to 2
Adjourn the meeting
Approve 3% increase in Hilltop neighborhood landscape fees for 2021-22
In Plain English
Property owners in the Hilltop Landscape Maintenance District pay annual fees to maintain landscaping in their neighborhood. The city proposes raising these assessment fees by 3% for the 2021-22 budget year. If approved, your annual landscape maintenance fee increases based on your property's assessment.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 65-21
5 to 1
Approve 3% increase in Marina Bay landscaping fees for 2021-22
In Plain English
Marina Bay property owners pay annual fees to maintain landscaping and lighting in their neighborhood. The city proposes raising these fees by 3% for the 2021-22 budget year. If approved, your assessment increases based on your property's size and location within the district.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 66-21
7 to 0
Governance(1 item)
Direct staff to develop a city-wide community benefits policy
In Plain English
The city wants to create rules for when developers must provide community benefits like affordable housing or parks. Staff will gather public input through outreach and 2 council study sessions before presenting the final policy in October 2021. The city will also hire consultants experienced in community benefits agreements to help draft the policy.
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Votes
Extend the meeting to discuss items I-2 and I-3
5 to 2
Approve the staff recommendation and direct staff to include in the proposed policy the hiring of local and minority contractors for all major contracts that were $500,000 or more
5 to 1
Contracts(1 item)
Add $600,000 to law firm contracts for Point Molate development lawsuits
In Plain English
The city hired Downey Brand law firm to handle legal disputes over Point Molate development plans. Two separate contracts need additional funding to continue through June 2025. If approved, one contract increases by $500,000 for litigation defense and another by $100,000 for ongoing legal work related to development agreements.
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Votes
Approve said amendments to the legal services agreements up to $500,000 and up to $100,000 and direct staff to provide the council a report every three weeks with a list of what was done and what was being planned for the immediate future to make sure it was in line with the council's direction
7 to 0
Public Safety(1 item)
Update on vegetation removal and homeless camp cleanup at senior center
In Plain English
City workers have been clearing overgrown plants along Cutting and Carlson Boulevards and other streets. Homeless individuals had been camping at the entrance to the Nevin Senior Citizen Center. Staff will report on progress removing vegetation citywide and relocating people from the senior center entrance.
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