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City of Fresno
Meeting Minutes - Draft
City Council
Council President - Steve Brandau
Acting President - Oliver Baines, III
Councilmembers:
Lee Brand, Paul Caprioglio, Clinton J. Olivier,
Sal Quintero, Blong Xiong
City Manager - Bruce Rudd
City Attorney - Douglas T. Sloan
City Clerk - Yvonne Spence, CMC
8:30 AM Council ChambersThursday, September 25, 2014
Regular Session
The City Council met in regular session at the hour of 8:30 A.M. in the Council
Chamber, City Hall, on the day above written.
8:38 A.M. ROLL CALL
Council President Steve Brandau
Councilmember Lee Brand
Councilmember Paul Caprioglio
Councilmember Clinton Olivier
Councilmember Sal Quintero
Councilmember Blong Xiong
Present:6 -
Acting Council President Oliver BainesAbsent:1 -
Invocation by Minister Bryson White of the St. Rest Baptist Church
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Ceremonial Presentations:
ID#14-385 Recognizing the Fresno Munster Sister Cities Ambassador Exchange
Program
PRESENTED
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ID#14-393 Proclamation of “ACTIVE AGING WEEK”
Sponsors:City Councilmember Brandau and City Councilmember Baines
READ AND PRESENTED
Approve City Council Minutes
ID#14-403 Approval of City Council minutes from September 11, 2014
On motion of Councilmember Xiong, seconded by Councilmember
Caprioglio, the above minutes were approved. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye:Brandau, Brand, Caprioglio, Olivier, Quintero and Xiong6 -
Absent:Baines1 -
ID#14-404 Approval of amended minutes from August 28, 2014 that now include,
on page 12, a correction read into the record by Personnel Director
Cardell indicating that the Resolution approved as part of File ID 14-276
would be effective as of August 25, 2014.
On motion of Councilmember Caprioglio, seconded by Councilmember
Brand, the minutes from August 28, 2014 were amended. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye:Brandau, Brand, Caprioglio, Olivier, Quintero and Xiong6 -
Absent:Baines1 -
Councilmember Reports and Comments
Councilmember Quintero thanked staff for doing a great job with the
presentation and answering questions during the first General Plan update
meeting at Sunnyside High School. Councilmember Quintero also reported
that the second annual Carnival would take place at the Mosqueda Center
this weekend and would be a free event geared towards elementary aged
children. Councilmember Quintero thanked the PARCS Department for
coordinating the event. Councilmember Quintero further reported that
October 1st would be the start of the Big Fresno Fair in south east Fresno
and noted the owners of the racehorse California Chrome would make a
special appearance on October 11th. Councilmember Quintero appreciated
the great work by Code Enforcement, the Parking Division and median
island clean-up in preparation for the fair.
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Councilmember Caprioglio expressed his appreciation to City Staff for a job
well done at the 2035 General Plan Update and District Four town hall
meeting at Hoover High School. Councilmember Caprioglio noted the
citizens had excellent questions which were thoroughly answered by a well
prepared staff.
Councilmember Brand noted the District Six General Plan Update meeting
would be held at Clovis North High School at 5:30 P.M. on Tuesday
September 30th and invited all to attend.
Approve Agenda
Councilmember Caprioglio announced he would like to remove the 10:10
A.M. Scheduled Matter (FileID# 14-380 regarding an appeal concerning
Conditional Use Permit No. C-13-092 and Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.
6033/UGM) and continue it for two weeks.
On motion of Councilmember Xiong, seconded by Councilmember
Caprioglio, the agenda was approved as amended by continuing the
10:10 A.M. Scheduled Matter (ID# 14-380) two weeks. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye:Brandau, Brand, Caprioglio, Olivier, Quintero and Xiong6 -
Absent:Baines1 -
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following member(s) of the public spoke on Consent Calendar Items:
Nicole Goehring of the Northern Chapter of Associated Builders and
Contractors Association (item 1-F regarding Project Labor Agreements).
Council President Brandau pulled Consent Calendar Item 1-F (File
ID#14-347) regarding Project Labor Agreements.
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion of Councilmember Caprioglio, seconded by Councilmember
Brand, the CONSENT CALENDAR was adopted by the following vote:
Aye:Brandau, Brand, Caprioglio, Olivier, Quintero and Xiong6 -
Absent:Baines1 -
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ID#14-2561-A
Approve a substitution of Starace Mechanical Heating and Air for the
Universally Accessible Park (Council District 1)
Sponsors:Public Works Department
The above item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
ID#14-3101-B Actions pertaining to grant funding from the FY 2013 Assistance to
Firefighters Grant Program through the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security
1.RESOLUTION - Authorizing the application for and acceptance of
FY 2013 Cycle U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Assistance to Firefighters Grant and authorizing completion of
required documents
2.*RESOLUTION - 15th amendment to the Annual Appropriation
Resolution (AAR) No. 2014-95 appropriating $374,600 to the Fire
Department for replacement of personal protective equipment
(Requires 5 affirmative votes)
Sponsors:Fire Department
#1 ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION 2014-146
#2 ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION 2014-147
The above item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
ID#14-3151-C
Approve the acquisition of permanent pipeline right-of-way easements
and temporary construction easements from Mary Lynn Haungs from
APNs 580-040-03 (portion) and 580-040-04S
Sponsors:Department of Public Utilities
The above item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
ID#14-3171-D
Approve the acquisition of permanent pipeline right-of-way easement
and temporary construction easement from Gerald Shmavonian from
APN 580-020-42
Sponsors:Department of Public Utilities
The above item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
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ID#14-3351-E
Approve a substitution of Playground Unlimited for the Universally
Accessible Park (Council District 1)
Sponsors:Public Works Department
The above item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
ID#14-3471-F *BILL NO. B-38 - (Intro. August 28, 2014) (For adoption) - Repealing
Section 4-111 of the Fresno Municipal Code and adding Section 4-111
to the Fresno Municipal Code relating to Project Labor Agreements
Sponsors:City Manager's Office
The above item was moved to the Contested Consent Calendar for further
discussion by President Brandau.
ID#14-3651-G Authorize the acceptance of the grant award from the California
Endowment & Fresno Regional Foundation and authorize the Chief of
Police to enter into and execute the agreement for all required program
documents
Sponsors:Police Department
The above item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
ID#14-3471-F *BILL NO. B-38 - (Intro. August 28, 2014) (For adoption) - Repealing
Section 4-111 of the Fresno Municipal Code and adding Section 4-111
to the Fresno Municipal Code relating to Project Labor Agreements
Sponsors:City Manager's Office
President Brandau introduced the item for Council.
President Brandau motioned to continue the above item until November 20,
2014.
On motion of Council President Brandau, seconded by Councilmember
Brand, the above item was continued to November 20, 2014. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Brandau, Brand, Caprioglio and Olivier4 -
No:Quintero and Xiong2 -
Absent:Baines1 -
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2. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
ID#14-3162-A Authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into a month to month
successor agreement with the County of Fresno to deliver and dispose
of municipal solid waste during the negotiations of a successor
agreement to American Avenue Landfill
Sponsors:Department of Public Utilities
Public Utilities Assistant Director Schuber introduced the item for Council.
President Brandau requested to see the Hilton Study and suggested the
study should include what other landfills could offer the City.
Councilmember Brand motioned that the item be approved with an
amendment that the month to month agreement not exceed 90 days.
On motion of Councilmember Brand, seconded by Councilmember
Xiong, the above item was approved as amended so the month to
month agreements do not exceed 90 days. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye:Brandau, Brand, Caprioglio, Olivier, Quintero and Xiong6 -
Absent:Baines1 -
ID#14-3482-B Authorize the City of Fresno to enter into a three-year agreement with
California State University Fresno (CSUF) for $684,029.49 to provide
police services at CSUF events
Sponsors:Police Department
Deputy Police Chief Foster introduced the above item to Council.
On motion of Councilmember Caprioglio, seconded by Councilmember
Brand, the above item was approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye:Brandau, Brand, Caprioglio, Olivier, Quintero and Xiong6 -
Absent:Baines1 -
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ID#14-3502-C Actions pertaining to front-line law enforcement operations
1.Approve the proposed spending plan for the FY 2014-2015 State of
California Supplemental Law
Enforcement Services Account (SLESA)
2.*RESOLUTION - 19th Amendment of the Annual Appropriation
Resolution (AAR) No. 2014-95 to appropriate $812,000 for front-line law
enforcement operations into the FY 2015 budget (Requires 5 affirmative
votes)
Sponsors:Police Department
Deputy Police Chief Nevarez introduced the above item to Council.
RESOLUTION 2014-148 ADOPTED
On motion of Councilmember Brand, seconded by Councilmember
Caprioglio, the above item was adopted. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye:Brandau, Brand, Caprioglio, Olivier, Quintero and Xiong6 -
Absent:Baines1 -
ID#14-3562-D Actions pertaining to Office of Traffic Safety
1.Authorize the Chief of Police to enter into and execute the
agreement and required program documents with the Office of Traffic
Safety
2.*RESOLUTION - 16th Amendment to Annual Appropriation
Resolution (AAR) No. 2014-95 appropriating $724,900 for the
Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant (Requires 5
affirmative votes)
Sponsors:Police Department
Police Captain Hall introduced the above item to Council.
RESOLUTION 2014-149 ADOPTED
On motion of Councilmember Xiong, seconded by Councilmember
Caprioglio, the above item was adopted. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye:Brandau, Brand, Caprioglio, Olivier, Quintero and Xiong6 -
Absent:Baines1 -
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ID#14-3712-E Actions pertaining to funding park irrigation maintenance in FY 2015
1.*RESOLUTION - 20th amendment to the Annual Appropriation
Resolution (AAR) No. 2014-95 appropriating $795,500 to the Parks,
After School, Recreation and Community Services (PARCS) Department
to fund park irrigation maintenance in FY 2015 (Requires 5 affirmative
votes)
2.*RESOLUTION - 2nd amendment to Resolution No. 2014-96 entitled
“A Resolution of the Council of the City of Fresno Establishing the
Number of Positions Authorized in the Various Departments and Offices
of the City for FY 2015”
Sponsors:Public Works Department, Parks, After School and Recreation
and Community Services Department
Public Works Director Mozier introduced the above item to Council followed
by PARCS Director Mollinedo.
Councilmember Quintero recommended prioritizing parks by the sports fields
that are most utilized. Councilmember Quintero also asked to be kept
updated on the amount of water being used at community gardens
throughout the City. City Manager Rudd asked PARCS Director Mollinedo
to look into the water use by the community gardens. Councilmember
Quintero asked PARCS Director Mollinedo for an updated report or Council
Workshop after he had looked into the community garden water use issue.
Councilmember Caprioglio asked to be included in any policy development
the City undertakes regarding the drought.
#1 ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION 2014-150
#2 ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION 2014-151
On motion of Councilmember Brand, seconded by Councilmember
Olivier, the above item was adopted. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye:Brandau, Brand, Caprioglio, Olivier, Quintero and Xiong6 -
Absent:Baines1 -
ID#14-3832-F Award an extension of the five-year lease/purchase financing agreement
with Kansas State Bank in the amount of $3,635,600 at an annual
interest rate of 3.389 percent to acquire 82 police vehicles, eight PARCS
trucks, and a PARCS trailer, and authorize the Controller or designee to
execute same
Sponsors:Department of Public Transportation (FAX)
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Transportation Assistant Director Schaad introduced the above item to
Council.
Councilmember Brand recommended looking into electric vehicles upon
expiration of this lease to see if the technology will be able to meet additional
needs by that time.
On motion of Councilmember Brand, seconded by Councilmember
Olivier, the above item was approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye:Brandau, Brand, Caprioglio, Olivier, Quintero and Xiong6 -
Absent:Baines1 -
3. CITY COUNCIL
No City Council items were on the Agenda.
5. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
9:50 A.M.
ID#14-417 Approve a Resolution for the Substantial Amendment No. 2012-002, No.
2013-001, and No. 2014-002 to the Fiscal Years 2012, 2013, and 2014
Annual Action Plans to incorporate the planned use of the Emergency
Solutions Grant funds (Continue to October 30, 2014)
The above item was continued to October 30, 2014 by staff.
Councilmember Brand exited the Council Chamber at 10:05 A.M. and returned at
10:15 A.M.
10:00 A.M.
ID#14-382 TEFRA Hearing as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986 to hear and consider information concerning the proposed
issuance of revenue bonds by the California Statewide Communities
Development Authority to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of a
150-unit multifamily low income residential rental project, commonly
known as Kearney Cooley Plaza
*RESOLUTION - Approving the issuance by the California Statewide
Communities Development Authority of multifamily housing revenue
bonds in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $11 million for
the Kearney Cooley Plaza project
Sponsors:Finance Department
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Assistant Controller Bradley introduced the above item to Council.
RESOLUTION 2014-152 ADOPTED
On motion of Councilmember Caprioglio, seconded by Councilmember
Olivier, the above item was adopted. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye:Brandau, Caprioglio, Olivier, Quintero and Xiong5 -
Absent:Baines and Brand2 -
10:10 A.M.
ID#14-380 Consider an appeal filed by Councilmember Caprioglio, appealing the
Planning Commission’s action to approve Conditional Use Permit No.
C-13-092 and related Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6033/UGM, and
environmental findings, by Jeffrey T. Roberts of Granville Homes, Inc,
for property located on the northeast corner of North Fowler and East
Clinton Avenues (Property located in Council District 4)
1.RESOLUTION - Denying the appeal and approving Conditional Use
Permit No. C-13-092
2.RESOLUTION - Denying the appeal and approving Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 6033/UGM
CONTINUED TWO WEEKS BY COUNCILMEMBER CAPRIOGLIO
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
No member(s) of the public addressed the Council with unscheduled
communication.
RECESSED 10:08 A.M. to 10:15 A.M.
10:15 A.M.
ID#14-358 HEARING to consider adoption of Resolutions related to the designation
of properties to the Local Register of Historic Resources (Council District
5)
1.* RESOLUTION - Designating the Ralph and Jenny Watson Home
located at 3537 E. Huntington Boulevard, Fresno, California to the Local
Register of Historic Resources
2.* RESOLUTION - Designating the C.M. and Gertrude Prescott Home
located at 3707 E. Huntington Boulevard, Fresno, California to the Local
Register of Historic Resources
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3.* RESOLUTION - Designating the Fred J. and Mary Dow Home
located at 3369 E. Huntington Boulevard, Fresno, California to the Local
Register of Historic Resources
4.* RESOLUTION - Designating the Clarence and Bessie Bernhauer
Home located at 3428 E. Huntington Boulevard, Fresno, California to
the Local Register of Historic Resources
5.* RESOLUTION - Designating the F. Rex and Vera Sporleder Home
located at 3702 E. Huntington Boulevard, Fresno, California to the Local
Register of Historic Resources
6.* RESOLUTION - Designating the Fred and Virginia Billings Home
located at 3650 E. Huntington Boulevard, Fresno, California to the Local
Register of Historic Resources
7.* RESOLUTION - Designating the Eugene and Elsie Brinker Home
located at 3965 E. Huntington Boulevard, Fresno, California to the Local
Register of Historic Resources
Sponsors:Development and Resource Management Department
Historic Preservation Project Manager Hattersley-Drayton intoduced the
above item to Council.
The following member(s) of the pubic spoke on this item: Joanna Salazar,
Melissa Black.
#1 ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION 2014-153
#2 ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION 2014-154
#3 ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION 2014-155
#4 ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION 2014-156
#5 ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION 2014-157
#6 ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION 2014-158
#7 ADOPTED AS RESOLUTION 2014-159
On motion of Councilmember Quintero, seconded by Councilmember
Brand, the above item was adopted. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye:Brandau, Brand, Caprioglio, Olivier, Quintero and Xiong6 -
Absent:Baines1 -
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10:30 A.M.
ID#14-377 HEARING to consider of Official Plan Line Modification and related
Environmental Assessment No. EA-14-018, for W. McKinley Avenue
from N. Blythe to N. Marks Avenues
1.Consider the Finding of Conformity to the 2025 Fresno General
Plan Master Environmental Impact Report (MEIR) No. 10130 and
Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) No. A-09-02, which was
prepared for Environmental Assessment (EA) No. EA-14-018.
2.BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Approving the map entitled
Official Plan Line for W. McKinley Avenue from N. Blythe Avenue
to 265 feet east of N. Marks Avenue, being a precise section of the
Major Street and Highway Plan of the City of Fresno.
Sponsors:Public Works Department
Development and Resources Management Department (DARM) Supervising
Planner Pagoulatos introduced the above item followed by Planner Filice.
Supervising Planner Pagoulatos noted that while the Public Works
Department was listed as the sponsor for this item, DARM worked hand in
hand with the Public Works Department on this, and all, official plan line
items.
BILL B-40 INTRODUCED
ORDINANCE 2014-41 ADOPTED
On motion of Councilmember Xiong, seconded by Councilmember
Caprioglio, the above item was adopted. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye:Brandau, Brand, Caprioglio, Olivier, Quintero and Xiong6 -
Absent:Baines1 -
4. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council met in closed session in Room 2125 from 10:35 A.M. to
11:10 A.M. to discuss the following:
ID#14-388A.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code
Section 54957.6
City Negotiator(s): Jeffrey Cardell, Ken Phillips
Employee Organizations:
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IUOE, Stationary Engineers, Local 39 (L39)
Fresno City Employees Association (FCEA)
Fresno Police Officers Association (FPOA Basic)
International Association of Firefighters, Local 753 (Fire Basic)
Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1027 (ATU)
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 100
(IBEW)
Fresno Police Officers Association (FPOA Management)
International Association of Firefighters, Local 753 (Fire Mgmt)
City of Fresno Professional Employees Association (CFPEA)
City of Fresno Management Employees Association (CFMEA)
Fresno Airport Public Safety Supervisors (FAPSS)
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code
Section 54957.6
City Negotiator(s): Steve Brandau, Ashley Swearengin, Bruce Rudd,
Jeffrey Cardell, Ken Phillips
Unrepresented Employees in Unit 2 (Non-Represented
Management and Confidential Classes):
Airport Public Safety Manager
Assistant City Attorney
Assistant City Manager
Assistant Controller
Assistant Director
Assistant Director of Personnel Services
Assistant Director of Public Utilities
Assistant Director of Public Works
Assistant Police Chief
Assistant Retirement Administrator
Budget Analyst
Budget Manager
Chief Assistant City Attorney
Chief Information Officer
Chief of Staff to the Mayor
City Attorney
City Clerk
City Engineer
City Manager
Community Coordinator
Community Outreach Specialist
Controller
Council Assistant
Deputy City Attorney II
Deputy City Attorney III
Deputy City Manager
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Director
Director of Aviation
Director of Development
Director of Personnel Services
Director of Public Utilities
Director of Transportation
Economic Development Coordinator
Economic Development Director
Executive Assistant to Department Director
Executive Assistant to the City Manager
Fire Chief
Governmental Affairs Manager
Human Resources Manager
Independent Reviewer
Internal Auditor
Labor Relations Manager
Labor Relations Secretary
Police Chief
Principal Budget Analyst
Principal Internal Auditor
Public Affairs Officer
Public Works Director
Redevelopment Administrator
Retirement Administrator
Risk/Safety Manager
Senior Budget Analyst
Senior Deputy City Attorney
Senior Human Resources/Risk Analyst
Supervising Deputy City Attorney
Sponsors: Personnel Services Department
Sponsors:Personnel Services Department
The above item was discussed in closed session. No open session
announcements were made regarding this item.
ID#14-413B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION -
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
1. Case Name: Jesse Maldonado, et al. v. City of Fresno, et al.
Fresno Superior Court Case No. 12CECG03742
Sponsors:City Attorney's Office
The above item was discussed in closed session. No open session
announcements were made regarding this item.
RECESSED 11:10 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
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SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS CONTINUED
3:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council resumed in closed session in Room 2125 from 3:00 P.M. to
4:04 P.M. to discuss the following:
ID#14-415 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Government
Code Section 54956.8
Property: Chukchansi Park (Multipurpose Stadium)
Negotiating Parties: City Manager Bruce Rudd; Chris Cummings, Fresno
Baseball Club, LLC and Fresno Baseball Club, LLB
Sponsors: City Manager’s Office
Sponsors:City Attorney's Office
The above item was discussed in closed session. No open session
announcements were made regarding this item.
Councilmember Brand did not return to the Council Chamber following the 3:00
P.M. Closed Session item.
3:45 P.M.
ID#14-362 HEARING to consider Plan Amendment Application No. A-14-002,
Rezone Application No. R-14-002, Conditional Use Permit Application
No. C-14-012 and related environmental findings filed by Giorgio Russo,
on behalf of Ginder Development Corporation, pertaining to
approximately 8.21 Acres of property located on the north side of North
Figarden Dive between West Bullard and North Gates Avenues
(District 2)
1.Consider the environmental finding for a Mitigated Negative
Declaration prepared for Environmental Assessment No. A-14
-002/R-14-002/C-14-012 for the purpose of the proposed
project
2.RESOLUTION-Approving Plan Amendment to amend the 2025
General Plan and Bullard Community Plan from the
Community Commercial planned land use designation to the
Medium-High Density Residential land use designation
3.BILL-Amending the Official Zone Map to reclassify 8.21acres
from the C-2/BA-20/UGM/cz (Community Shopping
Center/Boulevard Area Overlay, 20 feet/Urban Growth
Management/conditions of zoning) zone district to the R-2/BA-
20/UGM (Low Density Multiple Family Residential/Boulevard
Area Overlay, 20 feet/Urban Growth Management) zone
district
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Development and Resources Management Project Manager Barnes
introduced the above item to Council. Project Manager Barnes noted, for
the record, that the project was 80 units of senior luxury housing located at
Fig Garden Drive and Gates Avenue.
The following member(s) of the public spoke on this item: Giorgio Russo of
Ginder Development.
BILL B-41 INTRODUCED
ORDINANCE 2014-42 ADOPTED
RESOLUTION 2014-160 ADOPTED
On motion of Council President Brandau, seconded by Councilmember
Olivier, the above item was adopted. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye:Brandau, Caprioglio, Olivier, Quintero and Xiong5 -
Absent:Baines and Brand2 -
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 4:10 P.M.
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