Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Presiding: Mayor Gayle McLaughlin · Called to order: 7:01 p.m. · 6 items · 5 votes · 24 public comments
What happened
The council voted down a proposal to restart talks with Bay Area cities about rebuilding a regional public safety partnership. The East Bay Public Safety Corridor Partnership previously helped cities share resources and coordinate on crime issues before it ended.
The council approved documenting a 2008 mixed-use development decision at 3601-3627 Cutting Boulevard after someone appealed the planning commission's original approval. The resolution passed 7-1 with Viramontes voting no and Lopez abstaining.
The council unanimously approved directing staff to seek foundation grants for renovating playgrounds at Solano and Elm locations. The city wants to use private foundation money instead of city funds for the upgrades.
The council extended the city's cell tower ban until April 25, 2008, continuing to block new wireless equipment applications. The council also approved creating new zoning rules for mini-storage warehouses like Public Storage, requiring them to get special permits.
Discussion of purchasing 2 prefabricated concrete restrooms for city parks and reviewing a property split appeal at 125-127 Western Drive was continued to future meetings.
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