Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Presiding: Mayor Thomas K. Butt · Called to order: 6:30 p.m. · 7 items · 24 votes · 3 public comments

What happened

The council approved a $2.1 million contract with Ghilotti Construction to build the Carlson Crosstown Connection, a new transportation link. The project includes $1.5 million for basic construction plus $389,000 in additional costs.

The council approved 16 routine items on consent, including a $1.9 million contract with Manson Construction to dredge harbor channels and a $1.7 million workers' compensation contract. Other notable items included $346,725 for solar-powered trash compactors from Waxie Sanitary Supply and $93,420 for the Advance Peace neighborhood safety program.

Property owners in Hilltop and Marina Bay neighborhoods will see 3% increases in their special assessments for landscaping and lighting maintenance. Both assessment increases were approved for the 2017-2018 fiscal year.

The council adopted resolutions for variable rate wastewater revenue bonds and approved $45,000 for turf replacement at Gilman Sports Fields. Staff also presented the proposed fiscal year 2017-18 budget and 5-year capital projects plan for council review.

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Attendance

Ben Choi(Present)

Eduardo Martinez(Present)

Gayle McLaughlin(Present)

Melvin Willis(Present)

Jovanka Beckles(Present)

Jael Myrick(Absent)

Tom Butt(Present)

7 items · 16 consent

Receive budget update for fiscal year 2017-18 and 5-year capital projects plan

Passed 6-0Annual Budget Review

Approve 3% increase in Hilltop neighborhood landscape assessments

Passed 6-0The Hilltop

Approve 3% increase in Marina Bay property assessments for landscaping and lighting

Passed 6-0Ford Point & Richmond Village

Hold public hearing on T-Mobile's appeal of antenna system approval

Passed 6-0T-Mobile Cell Tower Appeal

Adopt resolutions for variable rate wastewater revenue bonds and refinancing agreements

Passed 6-0Police & Community Safety

Award $2.1 million contract to build Carlson Crosstown Connection

Passed 6-0Police & Community Safety

Authorize $45,000 for Gilman Sports Fields turf replacement

Passed 6-0Gilman Sports Fields

Approved as a group without individual discussion.

Biggest items: $2.6M Amendment to Maze & Associates audito... · $1.9M Agreement with Manson Construction Co... · $1.7M Contract with Acclamation Insurance M...