Tuesday, February 20, 2018

The council approved a 200-unit housing development at a former quarry site, requiring zoning changes from parks and recreation to residential use. The project passed unanimously and includes completing environmental reviews before construction begins.

The council approved 18 routine items on consent, including a $90,863 contract with RRM Inc. to monitor soil and water at Corporation Yard and a $64,000 wood chipper for the Parks Division. Other notable items included a $61,600 contract for a climate action plan data dashboard and ending emergency declarations for two 2017 landslides.

A contract amendment allowing Nematode Holdings to use additional city property for storage at 2100 Stenmark Drive was approved 5-1, with Martinez voting no and Willis abstaining. The company already has a license to use city property at Point Molate.

The council unanimously approved new oversight options for the Sims Metal Management facility following a 2018 incident review. Staff will present different ways to increase oversight of the metal recycling facility to improve emergency response procedures.

The council also directed staff to prepare a companion ballot measure to the Kids First Initiative for the June 2018 ballot, with changes to funding timing and money distribution.