Tuesday, November 1, 2016

The council approved new zoning rules and environmental review updates to match the city's long-term development plan. The measure passed 6-1, with Bates voting no.

A $500,000 contract was awarded to NEMA Construction for traffic signal upgrades as part of a consent calendar with 9 routine items. The council also hired the Local Government Commission for $69,730 to create a transportation plan.

The council unanimously approved paying Nichols Consulting Engineers $21,365 for past work and approved a new $80,000 contract for continued engineering studies at Point Molate. The former naval fuel depot is being redeveloped by the city.

New rules were unanimously approved limiting how landlords can use criminal history when screening potential tenants. The ordinance restricts what conviction information can be considered during the rental application process.

The council purchased 2 used Ford trucks for parks and facilities maintenance crews. A gas station's request to extend alcohol sale hours to 2 AM was reviewed but no vote was recorded.