Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Presiding: Mayor Tom Butt · Called to order: 7:42 p.m. · 5 items · 25 votes · 23 public comments
What happened
- Heard proposal to change police review commission meeting rules after 6 residents spoke.
- Approved appeal allowing mini-storage facility at 205 Cutting Boulevard with Bates abstaining.
- Received draft city budget for 2019-20 fiscal year.
- Approved 21 routine items including $486,300 in environmental grants and $4.7 million fuel contract.
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Governance(2 items)
Reestablish coordination committee with West Contra Costa school district
In Plain English
The city previously had a joint committee with the school district to discuss shared issues like student safety and facility use. This committee was dissolved at some point in the past. If approved, the city and school district would recreate this coordination group to improve communication between local government and schools.
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Amend Citizens Police Review Commission law to set meeting quorum rules
In Plain English
The Citizens Police Review Commission sometimes cannot hold meetings because too few members show up. The city wants to change the law to set clear rules about how many commissioners must be present for official business. If approved, the commission can function more consistently when investigating police complaints.
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Zoning(2 items)
Consider appeal of approved mini-storage facility at 205 Cutting Boulevard
In Plain English
The Planning Commission approved a mini-storage facility with artist studios at 205 Cutting Boulevard. A resident named Eric Whann filed an appeal challenging this approval. The city council now decides whether to uphold or overturn the Planning Commission's decision.
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Votes
Extended the meeting 30 minutes
5 to 0
To uphold the appeal, to deny the permit, and deny the Planning Commission's approval of the project
4 to 0
Deny T-Mobile cell tower appeal at 2100 Grant Avenue
In Plain English
T-Mobile wants to install a small cell tower on a pole near 2100 Grant Avenue. The planning department already rejected this proposal. T-Mobile appealed that decision, and the city council will vote on whether to uphold the rejection.
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Budget(1 item)
Acknowledge receipt of draft city budget for fiscal year 2019-20
In Plain English
The city manager delivered the first draft of next year's operating budget and 5-year capital improvement plan to council members. This formal acknowledgment starts the review process. Council members will now study the proposed spending before public hearings and final approval.
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Votes
Acknowledged receipt of the budget
7 to 0
Miscellaneous(1 item)
Receive monthly report on Point Molate activities for March 2019
In Plain English
The city council postponed this routine status update from an earlier meeting. Point Molate is a former naval fuel depot that the city is developing. Monthly reports track progress on cleanup, planning, and development activities at the site.
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Approved as a group without individual discussion.