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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/06/15 CC AGENDA HIGHLIGHTSAGENDA HIGHLIGHTS May 6, 2015 COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR MEETING - 3:30 p.m. NOTE: A separate meeting will be called to order at 3:30 p.m., followed by Public Statements that will encourage comments pertaining only Closed Session matters. The Council will then recess into Closed Session. Upon conclusion of the Closed Session, we will announce any Closed Session action and adjourn the meeting. At 5:15 p.m., the Regular Meeting will then be called to order to address the remainder of the agenda items. CLOSED SESSION There will be conference with legal counsel regarding one matter of existing litigation; a Public Employee Performance Evaluation for the City Manager; and a conference with the labor negotiator. REGULAR MEETING - 5:15 p.m. WORKSHOPS Item 6a. Presentation of the Proposed FY 2015 -16 Budget. The City Manager's Office will provide a detailed overview of the FY 2015 -16 Proposed Budget for the Operating and Capital Improvement Program budgets. APPOINTMENTS There will be one appointment to the Planning Commission. CONSENT CALENDAR Agreements Item 8k. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Phone System. This item includes an agreement with AT &T, in an amount not to exceed $155,000, for the replacement of the City's existing PBX phone system with a hosted VoIP phone system. The City's current phone system was purchased in 1989 and has become obsolete and is no longer supported by the manufacturer. Following a lengthy process, which actually began in 2008, staff, along with the assistance of an outside consultant, has reviewed replacement options and providers and is recommending the hosted VoIP system through AT &T. The updating of the City's phone system will provide the City with a modern and reliable phone system which utilizes the City's existing data network with minimal capital investment. In addition, utilizing a hosted system, allows the City to leverage resources of a private sector communications company which continuously monitors and maintains the system. This item also includes a transfer and appropriation of funds necessary to facilitate the agreement. Bids Item 8t. Accept Bid and Approve Contract with Griffith Company for Bike Lane Improvements on Akers Road ($112,125.00). This project represents phase 2 of a project to install bike lanes on Akers Road from McKee Road to Wilson Road. This phase will install bike lanes on Akers Road from De Ette Avenue to White Lane, and then from Planz Road to Wilson Road (bike lanes already exist on Akers, between White and Planz). The project will also include some shoulder widening along portions of Akers Road to provide space for the installation of bike lanes. Miscellaneous Item 8u. Bright House Networks Amphitheater Improvement Proiect ($55,000). In an effort to expand the use and attractiveness of the Bright House Networks Amphitheater, located at the Park at River Walk, this project will narrow the current water feature that separates the amphitheater stage from the audience. This will allow for the creation of new prime seating and will bring performers closer to their spectators, which will be a positive change both for future performers and venue attendees. This item includes the appropriation and transfer of funds necessary to complete the project. CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARINGS Items 9b &9c. Public Hearing Regarding the Issuance of Tax - Exempt Revenue Bonds for Two, Non -City, Local Proiects. There are two items on Consent Calendar Hearings which involve the approval of the issuance of tax - exempt bonds to finance two local, non -City projects. The City has no direct or indirect financial responsibility as a result of the proposed financing. Since the bonds are considered tax - exempt private activity bonds for the purposes of the Internal Revenue Code, they require the approval of the elected body of the governmental entity having jurisdiction over the area where the project to be financed is located. The public hearing process allows and opportunity for the public to comment on the proposed projects. One project includes up to $13,000,000 on behalf of Chelsea Investment Corporation for the 19th Street Senior Apartments project and the other is for up to $70,000,000 on behalf of American Baptist Homes of the West for the Rosewood Retirement Community project. The respective financing authorities identified for each project will be the issuer of the tax - exempt revenue bonds, not the City. HEARINGS Item 10a. General Plan Amendment /Zone Change No. 14 -0444; Consideration of a General Plan Amendment Request and Appeal of Planning Commission's Denial of Zone Change Request. This item includes an appeal of a recent Planning Commission action to deny a requested Zone Change and recommend denial of a General Plan Amendment to the City Council. The project in question consists of a General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation from LR (Low Density Residential) to HMR (High Medium Density Residential) and a Zone Change from R -1 (One Family Dwelling) to R -2 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling). Agenda Highlights - May 6, 2015 Council Meeting Page 2 Im The property in question is currently entitled for 61 single - family homes on individual lots. The purpose of the request is to facilitate the potential future construction of up to 288 multiple - family units on the 17.37 -acre site. The applicant of this project is looking to retain flexibility to develop the property as either a single - family or multiple - family development depending on market conditions. Since the denial by the Planning Commission and the filing of the appeal, staff has evaluated possible means to address the issues of concern to staff and the applicant. Based on this effort, staff is recommending Council approve the General Plan Amendment and requested zoning to R -2, but with the stipulation that the R -2 zoning will be "held in suspense" (i.e. not become effective) unless and until the applicant obtains formal approval from the City (through a new map or site plan) to develop the site as multiple - family residential. Until that time, the existing R -1 zoning would remain in effect. This approach, which is supported by the applicant, allows the project applicant to maintain two parallel paths of development. REPORTS Item 1la. Hageman Road Flyover Proiect Update (TRIP). Staff will be providing an update presentation on the Hageman Road Flyover Project, which is currently being designed by Caltrans. Staff will also be providing an update on the Mohawk Street Improvement Project, which will widen Mohawk Street from Siena Lane to Hageman Road, including a traffic signal at the intersection of Mohawk Street and Hageman Road. Item 11 b. Department Budget Presentations. Staff from General Government, City Attorney's Office and Finance will provide a detailed overview of their FY 2015 -16 proposed operating budgets. The budget overview will include discussion regarding the goals, accomplishments, and budget changes for the respective departments. Approved: Alan Tandy, City Manager S7for AT cc: Department Heads City Manager's File City Clerk's File News Media File Agenda Highlights - May 6, 2015 Council Meeting Page 3 no