HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-12-17; City Council; AgendasAmended 12-12-19 CITY COUNCIL
Dec. 17, 2019, 6 p.m.
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Carlsbad, CA 92008
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Carlsbad Municipal Code chapter 1.20.
The City Council also sits as the Carlsbad Municipal Water District Board, Public Financing Authority Board, Community Development
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CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Hall, Bhat-Patel, Blackburn, Schumacher.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONCURRENT MEETINGS: City Council is serving as the Carlsbad Municipal Water
District Board of Directors on Item Nos. 12, 13, 14, and 17.
INVOCATION: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Special Meeting held Dec. 10, 2019
ACTION: Approved Minutes as presented -4/0.
PRESENTATION: None.
PUBLIC REPORT OF ANY ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT: In conformance with the Brown Act, no Council action can occur on items presented
during Public Comment. A total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public can address the Council
on items that are not listed on the Agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each. If you desire to
speak during Public Comment, fill out a SPEAKER CARD and submit it to the City Clerk. If there are more
than five (5) speakers, the remaining speakers will be heard at the end of the agenda just prior to Council
Reports. When you are called to speak, please come forward to the podium and state your name.
CONSENT CALENDAR: The items listed under Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted
by one motion as listed below. There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the time the
Council votes on the motion unless members of the Council, the City Manager, or the public request specific
items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. A request from the
public to discuss an item must be filed with the City Clerk in writing prior to Council consideration of the
Consent Calendar.
WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:
This is a motion to waive the reading of the text of all ordinances and resolutions at this meeting.
1. ANNUAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION REPORT ON CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS AND SPECIAL TAXES -
Adoption of a resolution accepting the Annual Financial Information Report on Capital Project Funds
and Special Taxes pursuant to California Government Code Sections 50075, 66001 and 66006. (Staff
contact: Ryan Green, Administrative Services)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2019-256-4/0.
2. REPORT ON CITY INVESTMENTS AS OF OCT. 31, 2019-Accept and file the Report on City Investments
as of Oct. 31, 2019. (Staff contact: Craig Lindholm, City Treasurer and Laura Rocha, Administrative
Services)
ACTION: Council received the report.
3. REVISIONS TO THE CITY'S INVESTMENT POLICY -Adoption of a resolution approving the City's
Investment Policy dated Dec. 17, 2019, which includes two revisions. (Staff contact: Craig Lindholm,
City Treasurer)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2019-257 -4/0.
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4. REVISIONS TO THE PART-TIME SALARY SCHEDULE -Adoption of a resolution approving revisions to
the City of Carlsbad Part-Time Salary Schedule and authorizing pay increases effective Jan. 1, 2020 for
part-time employees who are below the new minimum wage. (Staff contact: Silvano Rodriguez,
Human Resources)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2019-258 -4/0.
5. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING RULES -Adoption of a resolution approving
meeting rules for City Council Workshops. (Staff contact: Sheila Cobian, City Clerk Services)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2019-259 as amended -4/0 (See Minutes for Details).
6. RECEIVE AND FILE BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST FOR 2020
Receive and file the Boards, Commissions and Committees Local Appointments List for 2020. (Staff
contact: Mia De Marzo, City Clerk Services)
ACTION: Council received the list.
7. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH WESTERN SENIOR HOUSING -Adoption of a resolution approving a
professional services agreement for Property Management Services with Western Senior Housing
Management for Tyler Court Senior Apartments. (Staff contact: Laureen Ryan, Community &
Economic Development)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2019-260 as amended -4/0 (See Minutes for Details.)
8. APPROVAL OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH HF&H CONSULTANTS, LLC-Adoption of a resolution
authorizing execution of a Cooperative Professional Services Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC,
for Solid Waste, Recycling and Organics Consulting Services in an amount not to exceed $800,000; and
authorizing appropriation of funds from the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund in an amount not to exceed
$800,000 to fund the agreement. (Staff contact: James Wood, Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2019-261-4/0.
9. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO TPA CONSTRUCTION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2019-20
BRIDGE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE -Adoption of a resolution accepting bids and awarding a contract
to TPA Construction for construction of the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Bridge Preventive Maintenance,
Capital Improvement Program Project No. 6066-19, in an amount not to exceed $295,580, waiving a
minor irregularity in their bid, and approving an appropriation of additional Infrastructure
Replacement Funds in an amount of $37,511 to fund necessary construction support services for the
project. (Staff contact: Emad Elias, Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2019-262-4/0.
10. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE NORTHWEST QUADRANT STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM -
STATE STREET DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS -Adoption of a resolution approving plans and
specifications and authorizing the city clerk to advertise for bids for the Northwest Quadrant Storm
Drain Improvement Program -State Street Drainage Improvements, Capital Improvement Program
Project No. 6608. (Staff contact: Daniel Zimny, Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2019-263 -4/0.
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11. ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE STORM DRAIN SYSTEM REHABILITATION AND REPAIR PROGRAM,
CORRUGATED METAL PIPE REPLACEMENT PHASE II -Adoption of a resolution approving plans and
specifications and authorizing the city clerk to advertise for bids for the Storm Drain System
Rehabilitation and Repair Program, Corrugated Metal Pipe Replacement Phase II, Capital Improvement
Program Project No. 6607. (Staff contact: Farhad Bolourchi, Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2019-264-4/0.
12. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE ONE 2020 HV44 WET/DRY HYDRO-EXCAVATOR -Adoption of a
Carlsbad Municipal Water District resolution authorizing the purchase of one 2020 HV44 wet/dry
hydro-excavator from GAPVAX, Inc., Sourcewell Contract No. 122017-GPV, in an amount not to exceed
$475,712. (Staff contact: Matt Jacobs and Vicki Quiram, Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted CMWD Resolution No. 1626 -4/0.
13. AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENTS WITH VALLEY CM, INC. FOR RECYCLED WATER PHASE Ill PIPELINE
EXPANSION SEGMENT 5 -Adoption of a Carlsbad Municipal Water District (CMWD) resolution
authorizing a change order in the amount of $2,165,004, approving an increase to the contingency
amount by $672,993, and authorizing an additional appropriation of $3,141,697 for the contract with
Ferreira Coastal Construction Company for construction of the Recycled Water Phase Ill Pipeline
Expansion Segment 5, Capital Improvement Program Project No. 5208-B and the miscellaneous
pipeline replacements, CIP Project No. 3904; and
Adopt a Carlsbad Municipal Water District (CMWD) resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the
Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Valley CM, Inc. for additional construction management
and inspection services in an amount not to exceed $184,400 for the Recycled Water Phase Ill Pipeline
Expansion Segment 5, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 5208-B and the Miscellaneous
Pipeline Replacements, CIP Project No. 3904.
(Staff contact: Valerie Airey and Ken Knatz, Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted CMWD Resolution No. 1627 -4/0.
ACTION: Adopted CMWD Resolution No. 1628-4/0.
14. CONFIRMATION OF A DECLARATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY FOR REPAIR OF A POTABLE WATER
MAIN LOCATED IN THE NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY -Adoption of a
Carlsbad Municipal Water District (CMWD) resolution confirming the executive manager's Declaration
of a Local Emergency for repair of a potable water main located on Avenida Encinas and crossing under
the North County Transit District Railroad tracks. (Staff contact: Vicki Quiram, Public Works)
ACTION: Adopted CMWD Resolution No. 1629 -4/0.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION:
15. AMENDMENT TO CMC CHAPTER 8.45 -CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
BY MINORS AT PARTIES, EVENTS OR GATHERINGS -Adoption of Ordinance No. CS-366 amending
Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 8.45 Consumption of Alcohol or Controlled Substances by Minors at
Parties, Events or Gatherings. (Staff contact: Sheila Cobian, City Clerk Services)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. CS-366
ACTION: Adopted Ordinance No. CS-366 -4/0.
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16. PLANNING COMMISSION WORK PLAN AND ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS -Adoption of Ordinance No.
CS-367 amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 2.24 regarding the Planning Commission to be
consistent with Chapter 1.20 Meetings and Chapter 2.15 Boards and Commissions. (Staff contact:
Sheila Cobian, City Clerk Services)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. CS-367
ACTION: Adopted Ordinance No. CS-367 -4/0.
17. AMENDMENT TO CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT ORDINANCE NO. 47 -IMPLEMENT
CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL NO. 998 -Adoption of Carlsbad Municipal Water District (CMWD) Ordinance
No. 47, to define and establish prices and conditions of water delivery; to provide a method of
establishing and fixing rates and charges for water delivered; to provide a method for extension of
CMWD facilities; regulating the issuance of water meters; establishing process and fees for
engineering services related to land development; defining meters and fire hydrants, water efficient
landscaping; cross connection control program; establishing procedures for work in CMWD right-of-
way. (Staff contact: Sheila Cobian, City Clerk Services)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt CMWD Ordinance No. 47.
ACTION: Adopted CMWD Ordinance No. 47 -4/0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
18. INCLUSIONARY HOUSING AND DENSITY BONUS AMENDMENTS-Introduce an ordinance approving a
Zone Code Amendment and Local Coastal Program Amendment to update the City's lnclusionary
Housing and Density Bonus Zoning Ordinances to reflect changes in State Law (Case Name:
lnclusionary Housing and Density Bonus Zoning Ordinances to Reflect Changes in State Law, Case No.
ZCA 2017-0001/LCPA 2017-0001 (PUB17Y-0004); and,
Adoption of a resolution approving a General Plan Amendment, a Zone Code Amendment and a Local
Coastal Program Amendment to update the City's lnclusionary Housing and Density Bonus Zoning
Ordinances to reflect changes in State Law. (Staff contact: Melanie Saucier, Community & Economic
Development)
City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing, introduce the
ordinance and adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Introduced Ordinance No. CS-368 -4/0.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2019-265-4/0.
19. AMENDMENT TO THE CONDITIONS OF THE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR PROJECT LOCATED AT 2646 STATE STREET -THE SEAGLASS-Adoption of a resolution approving
Amendment No. Amend 2019-0006 and Amendment No. Amend 2019-009, amendments to Tentative
Tract Map No. CT 2018-0004 and Site Development Plan No. SDP 2018-0021, to satisfy the inclusionary
requirement with the purchase of one inclusionary housing credit from Tavarua for an eight-unit,
residential air-space condominium project located at 2646 State Street. Case No. Amend 2019-
006/SDP 2019-0009 (DEV2017-0236). (Staff contact: Shannon Harker, Community & Economic
Development)
City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt the
resolution.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2019-266-3/1 (Schumacher-No).
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ACTION: Minute Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-
Patel to place on a future agenda item the initiation of a nexus study of the Housing In-Lieu fee
and Housing Credits -4/0.
20. SAN DIEGO COUNTY ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE MCCLELLAN-PALOMAR AIRPORT
RUNWAY PROTECTION ZONE -Adoption of a resolution pursuant to California Government Code
Section 65402 determining that San Diego County's acquisition of 5817 Dryden Place is consistent with
the Carlsbad General Plan and the McClellan-Palomar Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan; and
adoption of a resolution pursuant to California Public Utilities Code Section 21661.6 approving San
Diego County's acquisition and plan for the use of 5817 Dryden Place for runway protection zone
purposes for the existing runway at McClellan-Palomar Airport. (Staff contact: Jason Haber, City
Manager Department)
City Manager's Recommendation: Take public input, close the public hearing and adopt the
resolutions.
ACTION: Minute Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel, seconded by Council Member
Schumacher to hold a future Closed Session meeting to discuss the City's legal options relating
to the County of San Diego's acquisition of 5817 Dryden Place. -4/0.
ACTION: Motion by Council Member Blackburn, seconded by Mayor Hall to adopt a Resolution
pursuant to California Government Code Section 65402 determining that San Diego County's
acquisition of 5817 Dryden Place is consistent with the Carlsbad General Plan and the McClellan-
Palomar Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan-2/2. Motion failed (Bhat Patel, Schumacher-No}
ACTION: Motion by Council Member Blackburn, seconded by Mayor Hall to continue the
Resolution pursuant to California Public Utilities Code Section 21661.6 approving San Diego
County's acquisition and plan for the use of 5817 Dryden Place for runway protection zone
purposes for the existing runway at McClellan-Palomar Airport. -3/1. (Schumacher-No)
ACTION: Minute Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-
Patel to direct the City Manager and the City Attorney to coordinate and bring back to Council
specific procedures outlining a process the City of Carlsbad would apply and follow prior to the
approval of the acquisition of property for any airport purpose and where a vote of the people
of Carlsbad would fit into that process. -4/0.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
21. DIGITAL INFORMATION NETWORKS PRESENTATION AND APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS -Adoption of
resolutions authorizing the city manager to execute various license agreements with Crown Castle
Fiber LLC, Magellan Advisors LLC, and Logicalis Inc., and order forms for the digital information
network. (Staff contact: Maria Callander, Information Technology)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolutions.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2019-267 -4/0.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2019-268 -4/0.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2019-269 -4/0.
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22. DETERMINATION OF FOUR DEFICIENT STREET FACILITIES ACCORDING TO THE GROWTH
MANAGEMENT PLAN AND ADOPTION OF MEASURES TO ADDRESS DEFICIENCIES -Adoption of a
resolution to:
A. Determine the following street facilities to be deficient because they do not meet the level of
service (LOS) performance standard required by the city's Growth Management Plan (GMP):
Southbound El Camino Real from the Oceanside city limits to Marron Road
Northbound El Camino Real from Marron Road to the Oceanside city limits
Southbound College Boulevard from Aston Avenue to Palomar Airport Road
Southbound Melrose Drive from the Vista city limits to Palomar Airport Road
B. Exempt the following street facilities from the LOS performance standard, in accordance with
the General Plan Mobility Element criteria:
1. Southbound El Camino Real from the Oceanside city limits to Marron Road
2. Northbound El Camino Real from Marron Road to the Oceanside city limits
3. Southbound Melrose Drive from Vista city limits to Palomar Airport Road
C. Expedite Capital Improvement Program {CIP) Project No. 6028, to address the deficiency
southbound College Boulevard from Aston Avenue to Palomar Airport Road, and waive the
right-of-way open space boundary adjustment requirement under General Plan Open Space
Element Policy 4-P.6
D. Expedite CIP Project No. 6034, to improve traffic operations southbound Melrose Drive from
the Vista city limits to Palomar Airport Road, and waive the right-of-way open space boundary
adjustment requirement under General Plan Open Space Element Policy 4-P.6 {Staff contact:
Hossein Ajideh, Public Works)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2019-270 -4/0.
23. APPOINT FIVE MEMBERS TO THE HOUSING ELEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE -Adoption of
resolutions appointing five members to the Housing Element Advisory Committee. (Staff contact:
Tammy McMinn, City Clerk Services)
City Manager's Recommendation: Adopt the resolutions.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2019-271 appointing Carl Streicher -4/0.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2019-272 appointing Diane Proulx -4/0.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2019-273 appointing David Barnett -4/0.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2019-274 appointing Terri Novak -4/0.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 2019-275 appointing Daniel Weis -4/0.
COUNCIL COMMENTARY AND REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS:
City Council Regional Assignments (Revised 1/08/19)
Matt Hall North County Mayors and Managers
Mayor City/School Committee
Chamber of Commerce Liaison (primary)
San Diego County Water Authority
San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors
Keith Blackburn
Council Member
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Buena Vista Lagoon JPC
Encina Wastewater Authority/Joint Powers Board of Directors
North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority
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Priya Bhat-Patel
Mayor Pro Tern
Cori Schumacher
Council Member
Chamber of Commerce Liaison (alternate)
SAN DAG (2nd alternate)
North County Transit District (primary)
City/School Committee
League of California Cities -SD Division
SANDAG (primary)
Buena Vista Lagoon JPC
Encina Wastewater Authority Board of Directors (alternate)
Vacant -District No. 1 SAN DAG (1'1 alternate)
Council Member Encina Wastewater Authority/Joint Powers Board of Directors
North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority (alternate)
North County Transit District (alternate)
PUBLIC COMMENT: Continuation of the Public Comments
This portion of the agenda is set aside for continuation of public comments, if necessary, due to exceeding
the total time allotted in the first public comments section. When you are called to speak, please come
forward to the podium and state your name. The remainder of the categories are for reporting purposes.
In conformance with the Brown Act, no public testimony and no Council action can occur on these items.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
This section of the Agenda is designated for announcements to advise the community regarding events that
Members of the City Council have been invited to, and may participate in.
Minute Motion by Council Member Schumacher, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bhat-Patel to schedule a
Council Workshop to consider forwarding a sea level rise impact exclusion zone to state legislature. -4/0.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:30 p.m.
City Council Meeting Procedures (continued from page 1)
Written Materials
Written materials related to the agenda that are submitted to the City Council after the agenda packet has been
published will be available for review prior to the meeting during normal business hours at the City Clerk's office, 1200
Carlsbad Village Drive and on the city website. To review these materials during the meeting, please see the City Clerk
Visual Materials
Visual materials, such as pictures, charts, maps or slides, are allowed for comments on agenda items, not general public
comment. Please contact the City Manager's Office at 760-434-2820 or manager@carlsbadca.gov to make
arrangements in advance. All materials must be received by the City Manager's Office no later than noon the day
before the meeting. The time spent presenting visual materials is included in the maximum time limit provided to
speakers. All materials exhibited to the City Council during the meeting are part of the public record. Please note that
video presentations are not allowed.
Decorum
All participants are expected to conduct themselves with mutual respect. Loud, boisterous and unruly behavior can
interfere with the ability of the City Council to conduct the people's business. That's why it is illegal to disrupt a City
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Council meeting. Following a warning from the presiding officer, those engaging in disruptive behavior are subject to
law enforcement action.
City Council Agenda
The City Council follows a regular order of business that is specified in the Carlsbad Municipal Code. The City Council
may only make decisions about topics listed on the agenda.
Presentations
The City Council often recognizes individuals and groups for achievements and contributions to the community. Well-
wishers often fill the chamber during presentations to show their support and perhaps get a photo. If you don't see an
open seat when you arrive, there will likely be one once the presentations are over.
Consent Items
Consent items are considered routine and may be enacted together by one motion and vote. Any City Council member
may remove or "pull" an item from the "consent calendar" for a separate vote. Members of the public may pull an item
from the consent calendar by requesting to speak about that item. A speaker request form must be submitted to the
clerk prior to the start of the consent portion of the agenda.
Public Comment
Members of the public may speak on any city related item that does not appear on the agenda. State law prohibits the
City Council from taking action on items not listed on the agenda. Comments requiring follow up will be referred to
staff and, if appropriate, considered at a future City Council meeting. Members of the public are also welcome to
provide comments on agenda items during the portions of the meeting when those items are being discussed. In both
cases, a request to speak form must be submitted to the clerk in advance of that portion of the meeting beginning.
Public Hearing
Certain actions by the City Council require a "public hearing," which is a time within the regular meeting that has been
set aside and noticed according to different rules.
Departmental Reports
This part of the agenda is for items that are not considered routine and do not require a public hearing. These items are
usually presented to the City Council by city staff and can be informational in nature or require action. The staff report
about each item indicates the purpose of the item and whether or not action is requested.
Other Reports
At the end of each meeting, City Council members and the city manager, city attorney and city clerk are given an
opportunity to share information. This usually includes reports about recent meetings, regional issues, and recent or
upcoming meetings and events.
City Council Actions
Resolution
A resolution is an official statement of City Council policy that directs administrative or legal action or embodies a
public City Council statement. A resolution may be introduced and adopted at the same meeting. Once adopted, it
remains City Council policy until changed by subsequent City Council resolution.
Ordinance
Ordinances are city laws contained in the Carlsbad Municipal Code. Enacting a new city law or changing an existing one
is a two-step process. First, the ordinance is "introduced" by city staff to the City Council. If the City Council votes in
favor of the introduction, the ordinance will be placed on a subsequent City Council meeting agenda for "adoption." If
the City Council votes to adopt the ordinance, it will usually go into effect 30 days later.
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Motion
A motion is used to propose City Council direction related to an item on the agenda. Any City Council member may
make a motion. A motion must receive a "second" from another City Council member to be eligible for a City Council
vote.
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