Tuesday, October 21, 2014

The council approved new creek development regulations that will control how builders can construct near waterways, passing 5-2 with Bates and Boozé voting no. The city previously lacked specific rules for building near creeks and streams.

The council approved 15 routine items on consent, including a $1.43 million annual contract with SC Fuels for bulk fuel delivery and a $369,138 contract to build a missing section of Plunge Bay Trail. Other major expenses included $341,000 for disability access improvements at Main Library and a new Resident Services Administrative Officer position with salary up to $151,000.

The council approved a $200,000 increase for electrical work at the Riggers Loft construction project at the port, passing 6-1 with Boozé voting no. Alten Construction needed additional funds beyond the original contract for electrical work and tenant improvements.

The council updated meeting rules to better handle disruptions and formally ban political campaigning during meetings, passing 5-1 with Boozé voting no and Bates abstaining. The council also unanimously approved formal plans to build community trails outlined in General Plan 2030 and updated wastewater discharge rules to match federal environmental standards.

The council received an update on the plan to allocate $15 million to support Doctors Medical Center, money that came from a Chevron environmental agreement. Discussion of expanding the rental inspection program to cover all rental properties was continued to a future meeting.