Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Presiding: Mayor Tom Butt · Called to order: 6:37 p.m. · 3 items · 14 votes · 24 public comments
What happened
The council approved clarifications for Point Molate housing development proposals in a divided 4-3 vote, with Martinez, Myrick, and Willis voting no. The updated instructions will specify requirements for affordable housing and maximum unit counts as the city seeks developers for the waterfront site.
Garbage collection rates will increase by 3.25% for homes and 4.36% for businesses after a 5-2 vote, with Martinez and Willis dissenting. The annual rate adjustment is based on inflation and allows the council to approve future rate changes more easily.
The council unanimously elected Councilmember Choi as vice mayor for 2019. The vice mayor runs meetings when the mayor is absent and represents the city at official events.
New zoning rules for the Northshore neighborhood were adopted as part of a planned redevelopment effort. The changes passed with Bates abstaining and Mayor Butt absent from the vote.
The council approved 8 routine items on consent, including a $410,370 contract extension with Public Resources Advisory Group for wastewater financial advice.
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