Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Presiding: Mayor Tom Butt · Called to order: 6:30 p.m. · 3 items · 21 votes · 10 public comments
What happened
- Heard appeal challenging Planning Commission's approval of Anaviv permit changes without taking action.
- Approved routine parking ticket policy updates to comply with state law AB 503.
- Approved changes to city tree protection laws.
- Approved 17 consent items including $360,330 contract with Infrastructure Engineering Corporation for sewer monitoring.
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Zoning(2 items)
Review appeal challenging Planning Commission approval of Anaviv permit changes
In Plain English
The Planning Commission approved changes to Anaviv's conditional use permit, but someone appealed that decision to the city council. City council will hold a public hearing to decide whether the Planning Commission made the right choice. If council affirms the decision, Anaviv's permit changes take effect as approved.
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Remove obsolete utility easements at 912 Harbour Way South for warehouse development
In Plain English
The city owns rights to run sewer, storm drain, and water lines through private property at 912 Harbour Way South. These easements are no longer needed because the utilities were moved or removed. If approved, the city gives up these rights so the property owner can build a 182,000 square foot warehouse.
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Votes
Motion to adopt Order of Vacation No. 915
7 to 0
Governance(2 items)
Update parking ticket policies to comply with new state law AB 503
In Plain English
State law AB 503 changed how cities can collect unpaid parking tickets. The city needs to update its policies to follow the new rules. Staff will present different approaches other cities are using and may be directed to draft a new local law.
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Votes
Motion directing staff to finalize the draft ordinance with revision to change the maximum outstanding amount for the payment plan from $500 to $300
7 to 0
Review proposed changes to city tree protection laws
In Plain English
The Urban Forest Advisory Committee recommended updates to the city's rules about trimming, pruning, and removing trees on public and private property. Current laws from the municipal code chapter 10.08 govern how residents and businesses can modify trees and plants. The city council will direct staff to examine these proposed changes before deciding whether to adopt new tree protection requirements.
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Votes
Motion directing staff to work with the UFAC to finalize the proposed ordinance amendment and consider developing a private tree ordinance
7 to 0
Approved as a group without individual discussion.