Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Presiding: Mayor Irma L. Anderson · Called to order: 7:34 p.m. · 4 items · 14 votes · 21 public comments
What happened
- Approved opposing 3 statewide ballot propositions 7-2 (Butt, McLaughlin dissenting).
- Approved contract with Bay Cities Paving for Carlson Boulevard road improvements.
- Approved 7 routine items including $78,482 contract amendment with LSA Associates for environmental review.
- Approved changes to employee retirement savings plan and appointed members to city committees.
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Governance(1 item)
Oppose 3 statewide ballot propositions in November 2005 election
In Plain English
The city council formally states its opposition to Propositions 74, 75, and 76 on the November 8, 2005 statewide ballot. These resolutions allow the city to take an official position on state issues that may affect local government operations. If approved, the city's opposition becomes part of the public record.
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Votes
Open public hearing for five minutes
Approve the contract amendment
9 to 0
Adopt Resolution No. 148-05 opposing Proposition 74, Resolution No. 149-05 opposing Proposition 75, and Resolution No. 150-05 opposing Proposition 76
9 to 0
Introduce ordinance for first reading and lay over for two weeks for second reading
Certify the EIR, approve findings, reject appeal, accept tentative map subdivision
Deny the appeal on basis that eight foot nonbuildable easement does not exist and lateral issue is private problem between landowners
9 to 0
Approve recommended actions, adopt Resolution No. 145-05 and 146-05, approve Mitigated Negative Declaration, require City indemnification, reverse Planning Commission recommendation to deny
7 to 2
Add condition that $250,000 figure be changed to $1 million for improvement costs
Reopen public hearing to discuss $1 million issue only
Deny the Mitigated Negative Declaration and concur with Planning Commission recommendation to deny development
Recess to closed session
Deny the certification of the EIR
Reopen public hearing for maximum of five minutes
Close the public hearing
Accept certification of EIR with amendment that Pannitone will pay $500,000 for transportation mitigation for John Avenue and Central crossing
7 to 2
Contracts(1 item)
Award contract to Bay Cities Paving for Carlson Boulevard road improvements
In Plain English
The city plans to improve Carlson Boulevard between Bayview Avenue and Tehama Avenue. Bay Cities Paving & Grading won the contract through the city's bidding process. If approved, the company will handle road repairs and upgrades along this stretch.
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Votes
Approve the contract
9 to 0
Personnel(1 item)
Amend employee retirement savings plan to add administrator and restructure committees
In Plain English
The city offers employees a deferred compensation plan that lets them save pre-tax money for retirement. The current plan lacks a dedicated administrator and has an outdated committee structure. If approved, the city adds a professional plan administrator and creates new committees to oversee the program and handle emergency withdrawal requests.
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Votes
Approve Resolution No. 140-05
9 to 0
Appointments(1 item)
Appoint council members to city committees
In Plain English
The city council assigns its members to serve on various committees that handle specific issues like planning, budget, and regional coordination. These appointments determine which council members will represent the city on committees throughout the year. Committee assignments affect how decisions move through the city government process.
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Votes
Approve recommended appointments: Butt to WCCTAC, Viramontes as designee for West County Agency, Thurmond to Rules and Procedures Committee, Viramontes as liaison to Economic Development Commission
Approved as a group without individual discussion.