Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Presiding: Mayor Thomas K. Butt · Called to order: 6:36 p.m. · 7 items · 22 votes · 17 public comments
What happened
- Approved 12 routine items including $20 million affordable housing grant application and new planning positions.
- Approved extending repayment deadline for former Police Chief Chris Magnus loan until June 2018.
- Approved deferring up to $1.2 million in impact fees for 271-unit affordable apartment project.
- Approved temporarily banning new school construction in certain city zones.
- Approved leasing Cafeteria Building at Point Potrero Marine Terminal to JZP Enterprises.
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Governance(3 items)
Change Commission on Aging residency rules and extend terms to 4 years
In Plain English
The Commission on Aging currently has specific residency requirements for members. This law changes those requirements and extends commissioner terms from their current length to 4 years. The commission advises the city council on issues affecting older residents like senior services and housing.
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Votes
Introduced said ordinance with changes
7 to 0
Remove requirement to speak with sponsor or staff prior to removing Consent Calendar items
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Votes
Approved the item
5 to 1
Establish section on Consent Calendar for policy resolutions
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Votes
Approved the item
6 to 1
Zoning(1 item)
Temporarily ban new school construction in certain city zones
In Plain English
The city wants to pause all applications for new schools, school modifications, or school establishments in specific zoning areas. This emergency measure would take effect immediately and last for a limited time. The city has not provided details about which zones would be affected or why the moratorium is needed.
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Votes
Adopted urgency Ordinance No. 28-17 N.S.
7 to 0
Contracts(2 items)
Extend repayment deadline for former Police Chief Chris Magnus loan until June 30, 2018
In Plain English
The city previously loaned money to former Police Chief Chris Magnus. The original repayment deadline has passed or is approaching. If approved, Magnus gets additional time to repay the remaining balance by June 30, 2018.
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Votes
Approved the item
7 to 0
Lease Cafeteria Building at Point Potrero Marine Terminal to JZP Enterprises
In Plain English
JZP Enterprises will lease the old cafeteria building at 1301 Canal Boulevard for 20 years. The company will make structural improvements to the building and pay the port $1.9 million over the lease term. The port can extend the lease for two additional 10-year periods if both parties agree.
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Votes
Approved the agreement
7 to 0
Housing(1 item)
Defer up to $1.2 million in impact fees for 271-unit affordable apartment project
In Plain English
A developer wants to build 271 affordable apartments on Nevin Avenue but cannot afford the full $1.2 million in city impact fees upfront. Impact fees help pay for infrastructure like roads and parks that new development requires. If approved, the city delays collecting these fees for up to 40 years to make the affordable housing project financially viable.
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Votes
Approved the item
7 to 0
Personnel(1 item)
Direct staff to evaluate administrative support needs for city commissions
In Plain English
City commissions currently lack adequate administrative help with meeting preparation, record-keeping, and logistics. Staff will study what support each commission needs and estimate costs. If approved, the city council reviews these recommendations during mid-year budget discussions in spring.
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Votes
Approved the item
7 to 0
Approved as a group without individual discussion.