Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Presiding: Mayor Thomas K. Butt · Called to order: 6:41 p.m. · 2 items · 11 votes · 26 public comments
What happened
- Rejected cleanup plan for contaminated Zeneca Site with $52 million community benefits 4-3 (Johnson, Bates, Butt dissenting).
- Heard update on part-time emergency dispatcher position pay scale with no vote taken.
- Approved 7 routine items including emergency technology contracts worth $500,000 each and police health contract.
- Received update on Children and Youth Oversight Board appointments.
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Environment(1 item)
Support cleanup plan for contaminated Zeneca Site with $52 million community benefits
In Plain English
The former Zeneca chemical plant left contaminated soil and groundwater that requires cleanup before any development can happen. The proposed cleanup plan includes a $52 million agreement to fund community projects like parks or job training. If approved, the city formally endorses this cleanup approach over other options.
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Votes
Proceed with adoption of proposed resolution as read by city clerk
5 to 2
Table the item to have a community discussion and dialogue on the matter
3 to 3
Personnel(1 item)
Set pay scale for new part-time emergency dispatcher position
In Plain English
The city created a new part-time dispatcher job to help handle 911 calls and police radio communications. This sets the hourly pay at $31.37 to $37.22 per hour. The position helps cover shifts when full-time dispatchers are unavailable.
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Appointments(1 item)
Receive update on Children and Youth Oversight Board appointment process
In Plain English
The city received 39 applications for positions on a new oversight board that will monitor children and youth programs. City staff will present an update on the selection process. Council will decide how to move forward with appointing board members from the applicant pool.
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Votes
Accept staff recommendation
6 to 0
Approved as a group without individual discussion.