Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Presiding: Mayor Thomas K. Butt · Called to order: 6:30 p.m. · 5 items · 12 votes · 17 public comments
What happened
- Approved 6 routine items including $521,500 for Harbor 8 project construction contracts.
- Approved shortlist of developers for Point Molate 5-2 (Martinez, Willis dissenting).
- Declared shelter crisis to unlock emergency state funding for homelessness.
- Approved investment policy that excludes fossil fuel companies.
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Zoning(2 items)
Abandon portion of South 47th Street public easement
In Plain English
Miralflores Community Development company requested the city give up its legal claim to part of South 47th Street. The city currently owns this strip of land as a public easement for potential future road use. If approved, the company gains full ownership and the city loses the right to use this area for public purposes.
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Votes
Adopt Order of Vacation No. 916
6 to 0
Approve shortlist of developers for Point Molate and schedule proposal meeting
In Plain English
Point Molate is a 412-acre former Navy fuel depot that the city wants to redevelop. The city has reviewed developer applications and created a shortlist of qualified candidates. If approved, these developers receive the official request for proposals and present their plans at a December 11 special meeting.
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Votes
Move forward with all six developers
4 to 2
Governance(1 item)
Approve investment policy that excludes fossil fuel companies
In Plain English
The city invests public money in stocks, bonds, and other financial products to earn returns on taxpayer funds. This policy would prohibit investing in oil, gas, and coal companies. If approved, the city divests from fossil fuel holdings and avoids future investments in these industries.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 77-18 with inclusion of divestment from fossil fuels as stated in Resolution No. 38-13
6 to 0
Appointments(1 item)
Appoint new Planning Commission members
In Plain English
The city needs to fill vacant seats on the Planning Commission, which reviews development proposals and zoning changes. This item was delayed from September 2018 meetings after Mayor Butt removed one candidate from consideration. The Planning Commission advises the city council on land use decisions that affect neighborhood development.
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Budget(1 item)
Approve debt and financial swap policies for fiscal year 2018-19
In Plain English
The city sets annual policies governing how it borrows money and manages financial swap agreements. These policies guide decisions about municipal bonds, loans, and complex financial instruments. Council members want a separate study session to discuss these policies in more detail before final approval.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 78-18
6 to 0
Housing(1 item)
Declare shelter crisis to unlock emergency state funding for homelessness
In Plain English
The city seeks to formally declare a shelter crisis, which allows access to special state emergency funds for homeless services. This declaration removes certain zoning and permitting restrictions that normally limit where temporary shelters can operate. If approved, the city gains flexibility to quickly set up emergency shelters and housing programs.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 79-18
6 to 0
Approved as a group without individual discussion.