Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Presiding: Mayor Thomas K. Butt · Called to order: 8:50 p.m. · 3 items · 16 votes · 4 public comments
What happened
The council approved cell tower and wireless equipment rule updates to match federal law, despite opposition from residents. All three public speakers raised concerns about wireless communications facilities and the proposed regulations. The measure passed unanimously.
The council approved 11 routine items on consent, including a $500,000 state grant for the Carlson Crosstown Connection project and a $165,000 contract for an automated text response system for police calls. Other items included contracts with Permanente Medical Group for worker health exams and Jet Mulch Inc. for playground safety surfacing.
The council unanimously adopted a formal decision to use racial equity analysis in city decisions. This means staff will review new proposals through a racial equity framework before bringing them to council.
The council also approved zoning law updates to fix technical errors and match state requirements. Discussion of rezoning the Northshore area was continued to a future meeting.
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Biggest items: $500K Resolution authorizing Safe Routes to... · $165K Three-year contract with SPIDR Tech n... · $55K Contract amendment with The Permanent...