Tuesday, September 8, 2020

The council approved the Point Molate mixed-use development with 1,400 homes and shoreline park by Winehaven Legacy LLC, passing 4-3 with Martinez and Willis voting no. All 43 public speakers opposed the project, voicing concerns about Point Molate Development Opposition during public comment. The development will be built on the former Navy fuel depot site and requires changing zoning laws.

The council approved 11 routine items on consent, including hiring 3 electrical contractors for $500,000 per firm per year for citywide high voltage work. Other notable consent items included a $75,000 contract to trim cattails at Hilltop Lake and accepting a $215,000 state grant to combat impaired driving deaths.

The council set sewer service charges for 2020-21 to appear on property tax bills. The city collects these fees through property tax bills instead of separate utility bills.

Discussion of zoning law amendments covering land use regulations and accessory dwelling unit rules was continued to a future meeting.