Tuesday, June 18, 2019

The council approved 21 routine items on consent, including a $5.7 million cogeneration project managed by Veolia and a $2 million contract for Veolia Water construction services.

Appointments to the Rent Board, Police Review Commission, and Planning Commission were voted down 3-1, with Mayor Butt casting the only no vote. Three council members abstained from the vote, preventing the boards from filling vacant positions.

The council approved 3% fee increases for both Hilltop neighborhood landscaping and Marina Bay property assessments for landscaping and lighting. Both measures passed unanimously without opposition.

New rules for septic tanks and wastewater systems were added to city law, establishing standards for installation and maintenance. The council also approved changes requiring commissions to post meeting details online and allowing smaller quorums when positions are vacant.

Discussion of a $30,000 contract with Vigilant Solutions LLC and approval of a 46-unit housing development at 5620 Central Avenue were continued to a future meeting."}