Submitted for Approval: June 17, 2015
TITLE
CITY OF MORGAN HILL SPECIAL/regular CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
MINUTES- JUNE 03, 2015
END
RECOMMENDATION(S)
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the June 3, 2015 Special/Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.
BODY
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Tate called the Special/Regular City Council meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE
City Council
Present: Council Members: Carr, Constantine, Librers, Tate, Siebert (arrived at 5:39)
Absent: Council Members: None
DECLARATION OF POSTING OF AGENDA
City Clerk Torrez certified that the meeting's agenda was duly noticed and posted in accordance with Government Code 54954.2.
City Council Action
Interviews:
1. INTERVIEWS TO FILL FOUR (4) VACANCIES ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Recommended Action(s)
1. Council discussion about the characteristics/traits it is seeking in candidate(s) to serve on the Planning Commission;
2. Council to conduct interviews; and
3. Council to continue interviews to a future meeting date.
Mayor Tate opened the public comment at 6:25 p.m. Hearing no request to speak the public comment was closed.
City Council Action
CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Gurza read the closed session into the record.
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Tate opened the public comment at 6:28 p.m. Hearing no requests to speak, the public comment was closed.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Tate adjourned the meeting to closed session at 6:28 p.m.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Authority: Government Code 54957
Public Employee Performance Evaluation: City Attorney
Attendees: City Council, City Attorney
RECONVENE
Mayor Tate convened the regular meeting at 7:05 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
Mayor Tate announced that they will re-convene closed session at the end of the regular meeting.
SILENT INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Librers spoke regarding Tourism Alliance. Announced that she and Council Member Constantine will be attending a Community Services Policy meeting in Sacramento next week. Reminds everyone that the Chamber of Commerce's Friday Night Music Series starts this Friday at the outdoor Amphitheater.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Rymer recognized Utility Supervisor Clint Byrum for customer service. Clint is involved with managing our water and wastewater systems, he responded to a call regarding an issue that was happening at a household. That individual wrote in to the city to thank us, his words were that he was very impressed with Mr. Byrum's calm patient professionalism as they worked together. He reminded the community that fireworks are illegal in our community and informed us that the community park tennis courts are being resurfaced, it will re open on June 16th. He spoke on the pop up park and invited the community to visit. January will start building some permanent parks, one on depot, one on third behind Ladera and a trail system on Nob Hill. He concluded by speaking on the evening's supplements and presentations.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
City Attorney Gurza had no reports.
OTHER REPORTS
None
COMMENDATIONS
Commending PA Walsh Elementary School and
The Morgan Hill Unified School District
For the Vision and Dental Screening of over 600 Youth
PRESENTATIONS
South County Re-Entry
Javier Aguirre
Council Member Carr requested that Javier come back with an update on the South County Pilot Program.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Tate opened the public comment at 7:33p.m.
Ed Hunter - spoke against the parking garage and bicycle lanes
Hearing no further requests to speak, the public comment was closed.
City Council Action
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Action: On a motion by Council Member Constantine and seconded by Council Member Carr Adopting the Agenda as presented. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Carr, Constantine, Librers, Siebert, Tate); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
City Council Action
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Action: On a motion by Council Member Librers and seconded by Council Member Siebert Approving consent calendar items 2, 3,6 though 18, and 20 through 22 with the abstentions of Mayor Tate on items 8 and 18, and the abstention of Council Member Carr on item 16. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Carr, Constantine, Librers, Siebert, Tate); Noes: 0; Absent: 0. Item 8 and 18 passed by the following vote : 4 (Carr, Constantine, Librers, Siebert); Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Tate Abstained). Item 16 passed by the following vote: 4 (Constantine, Librers, Siebert, Tate); Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Carr Abstained)
2. ACCEPT THE WEST MAIN AVENUE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PHASE 2 PROJECT
Recommended Action(s):
1. Adopt the attached resolution 15-016 accepting as complete the West Main Avenue Water Main Replacement Phase 2 Project in the final amount of $527,539; and
2. Authorize the Public Works Director to sign the attached Notice of Completion; and
3. Direct the City Clerk to file said Notice of Completion with the
County Recorder's Office.
3. AWARD COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTER EXTERIOR PAINTING PROJECT
Recommended Action(s):
Adopt a Resolution 15-017 approving the following actions:
1. Approve project plans and specifications;
2. Award a contract to STB Stone, Inc. for the Exterior Painting of the Community and Cultural Center's Main Building and Children's Pavilion Project ("Project') in the amount of $64,200;
3. Authorize the expenditure of construction contingency funds not to exceed $6,420;
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute and administer that certain construction contract with STB Stone, Inc; and
5. Approve an amendment to the City's Fiscal Year 2014-2015 budget to appropriate $15,620 from the Building Maintenance Fund (Fund 740).
4. AWARD ANNUAL STRIPING AND STREET MARKING CONTRACT
Recommended Action(s):
Adopt Resolution 15-018 approving the following actions:
1. Determine Competitive Bids Would Not Be Likely to Result in a Lower Price to the City under Morgan Hill Municipal Code Section 3.04.150 (A);
2. Award a Contract to Chrisp Company for up to $150,000 ($75,000 annually) for a Two-Year Period) Subject to Future Budget Appropriations by the City Council and the Review of the City Attorney;
3. Authorize the City Manager to Execute and Administer the Contract with Chrisp Company; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to Extend the Agreement for a period of up to one year at a cost not to exceed 105% of the Original Approved Annual Amount Subject to Budget Appropriations by the City Council.
Item Pulled for Discussion
Items 4 and 5 were voted on at once
Action: On a motion by Council Member Librers and seconded by Council Member Constantine Adopting resolution 15-018 Determining Competitive Bids Would Not Be Likely to Result in a Lower Price to the City under Morgan Hill Municipal Code Section 3.04.150 (A), Awarding a Contract to Chrisp Company for up to $150,000 ($75,000 annually) for a Two-Year Period) Subject to Future Budget Appropriations by the City Council and the Review of the City Attorney, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute and Administer the Contract with Chrisp Company, and Authorizing the City Manager to Extend the Agreement for a period of up to one year at a cost not to exceed 105% of the Original Approved Annual Amount Subject to Budget Appropriations by the City Counci and Adopting resolution 15-019 Determine Competitive Bids Would Not Be Likely to Result in a Lower Price to the City under Morgan Hill Municipal Code Section 3.04.150 (A), Awarding a Contract with Cal-West Signal and Lighting for up to $125,000 annually for a Two-Year Period, Subject to Future Budget Appropriations by the City Council and the Review of the City Attorney, Approving the Contract with Cal-West Signal and Lighting, Authorizing the City Manager Execute the Contract with Cal-West Signal and Lighting, and Authorizing the City Manager to Extend the Contract for a Period of Up To One Year at a Cost Not to Exceed 105% of the Original Approved Annual Amount Subject to Budget Appropriations by the City Council. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Carr, Constantine, Librers, Siebert, Tate); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
5. AWARD ANNUAL LIGHTING AND SIGNAL MAINTENANCECONTRACT
Recommended Action(s):
Adopt a Resolution 15-019approving the following actions:
1. Determine Competitive Bids Would Not Be Likely to Result in a Lower Price to the City under Morgan Hill Municipal Code Section 3.04.150 (A); and
2. Award a Contract with Cal-West Signal and Lighting for up to $125,000 annually for a Two-Year Period, Subject to Future Budget Appropriations by the City Council and the Review of the City Attorney; and
3. Approve the Contract with Cal-West Signal and Lighting; and
4. Authorize the City Manager Execute the Contract with Cal-West Signal and Lighting; and
5. Authorize the City Manager to Extend the Contract for a Period of Up To One Year at a Cost Not to Exceed 105% of the Original Approved Annual Amount Subject to Budget Appropriations by the City Council.
Item pulled for discussion
Item voted on along with item 4
6. AWARD GALVAN PARK PLAYGROUND UPGRADE PROJECT
Recommended Action(s):
Adopt Resolution 15-020 approving the following actions:
1. Approve project plans and specifications.
2. Award a contract to R. E. Schultz Construction for the Galvan Park Playground Upgrade Project in the amount of $63,945.
3. Authorize expenditure of construction contingency funds not to exceed $6,395.
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute and administer that certain construction contract with R. E. Schultz Construction.
7. FIRST AMENDMENT TO SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN PROFESSIONALS WITH ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN FOR MONTEREY ROAD COMPLETE STREET SIX MONTH PILOT
Recommended Action(s): Adopt Resolution 15-021 approving the City Manager's execution of a first amendment to Service Agreement for Design Professionals with Alta Planning + Design in an amount not to exceed $65,000 (the total aggregate amount of this agreement would not exceed $140,000).
8. REQUEST FOR DOWNPAYMENT ASSISTANCE TO PRESERVE BELOW MARKET RATE (BMR) HOME, 17934 DEL MONTE AVENUE
Recommended Action(s):
Adopt resolution 15-022 approving the following actions:
1. Approve downpayment assistance loan in an amount not to exceed $50,000;
2. Amend FY 14/15 budget to include $50,000 for 17934 Del Monte Avenue BMR preservation purchase; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute and administer such agreement.
Mayor Tate Abstained
9. COST SHARING AGREEMENT WITH MHUSD FOR P.A. WALSH STUDENT DROP-OFF RELOCATION PROJECT
Recommended Action(s):
Adopt resolution 15-023 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Cost Sharing Agreement with the Morgan Hill Unified School District for the P.A. Walsh Student Drop-off Relocation Project.
10. RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - FIRST QUARTER REPORT FOR 2015
Recommended Action(s):
Approve the RDCS Quarterly report.
11. 2014 ANNUAL HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Recommended Action(s):
Adopt Resolution 15-024 approving the following actions:
1. Accept the Calendar Year 2014 Housing and Community Development (HCD) Annual Progress Report; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to submit the 2014 Housing Element Progress Report to the California Office of Planning and Research and the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
12. ADOPT ORDINANCE 2140, NEW SERIES AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL APPROVING AN AMENDED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE MISSION RANCH PROJECT LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF COCHRANE ROAD, EAST OF MISSION VIEW DRIVE AND WEST OF PEET ROAD. THE AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION DATES FOR THE 15 FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 BUILDING ALLOCATIONS FOR SIX MONTHS
Recommended Action(s): Waive the Reading, and Adopt Ordinance No. 2140 New Series, and Declare that said Title, which appears on the Agenda, shall be determined to have been read by Title and further reading waived.
13. ADOPT ORDINANCE 2141, NEW SERIES AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL APPROVING AN AMENDED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE SHERIMAR RANCH PROJECT LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF DIANA AVENUE EAST OF HILL ROAD AND WEST OF MURPHY AVENUE THE AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION DATES FOR TWO OF THE 22 FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 BUILDING ALLOCATIONS FOR TWELVE MONTHS
Recommended Action(s): Waive the Reading, and Adopt Ordinance No. 2141 New Series, and Declare that said Title, which appears on the Agenda, shall be determined to have been read by Title and further reading waived.
14. ADOPT ORDINANCE 2142, NEW SERIES AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL APPROVING AN AMENDED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE TILTON-KB HOME (TILTON PARK) RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LOCATED ON TILTON AVENUE WEST OF MONTEREY ROAD
Recommended Action(s): Waive the Reading, and Adopt Ordinance No. 2142 New Series, and Declare that said Title, which appears on the Agenda, shall be determined to have been read by Title and further reading waived.
15. ADOPT ORDINANCE 2143, NEW SERIES AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL APPROVING AN AMENDED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE EAST DUNNE-KB HOME (EAST DUNNE PARK) RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LOCATED ON EAST DUNNE AVENUE EAST OF PEPPERTREE DRIVE
Recommended Action(s): Waive the Reading, and Adopt Ordinance No. 2143 New Series, and Declare that said Title, which appears on the Agenda, shall be determined to have been read by Title and further reading waived.
16. ADOPT ORDINANCE 2144, NEW SERIES AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL APPROVING AN AMENDED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE BRIGHTON OAKS PROJECT LOCATED ON THE SOUTH WEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF BUTTERFIELD BOULEVARD AND EAST MAIN AVENUE THE AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION DATES BY SIX MONTHS FOR THE REMAINING 59 MEASURE A ALLOCATIONS
Recommended Action(s): Waive the Reading, and Adopt Ordinance No. 2144 New Series, and Declare that said Title, which appears on the Agenda, shall be determined to have been read by Title and further reading waived.
Council Member Carr Abstained
17. ADOPT ORDINANCE 2145, NEW SERIES AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL APPROVING AN AMENDED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE BARNELL-CASSEL PROJECT LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF BARNELL AVENUE, 630 FEET NORTH OF SPRING AVENUE THE AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION DATES FOR THE FOUR FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 BUILDING ALLOCATIONS FOR SIX MONTHS
Recommended Action(s): Waive the Reading, and Adopt Ordinance No. 2145 New Series, and Declare that said Title, which appears on the Agenda, shall be determined to have been read by Title and further reading waived.
18. ADOPT ORDINANCE 2146, NEW SERIES AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL APPROVING AN AMENDED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE DEL MONTE - GIOVANNI PROJECT LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF DEL MONTE AVENUE, 600 FEET NORTH OF WRIGHT AVENUE THE AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION DATE SIX MONTHS FOR THE SIX FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 BUILDING ALLOCATIONS
Recommended Action(s): Waive the Reading, and Adopt Ordinance No. 2146 New Series, and Declare that said Title, which appears on the Agenda, shall be determined to have been read by Title and further reading waived.
Mayor Tate Abstained
19. ADOPT ORDINANCE 2147, NEW SERIES AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL APPROVING AN AMENDED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE 12-UNIT CALLE SIENA PROJECT LOCATED ON THE NORTHERLY SIDE OF EAST MAIN AVENUE APPROXIMATELY 420 FEET EASTERLY OF GRAND PRIX WAY (APN: 726-20-053)
Recommended Action(s): Waive the Reading, and Adopt Ordinance No. 2147 New Series, and Declare that said Title, which appears on the Agenda, shall be determined to have been read by Title and further reading waived.
Item pulled for discussion
Council Member Constantine recused himself and excited the dais
Mayor Tate opened the public comment at 6:42 p.m.
Rocke Garcia
Hearing no further requests to speak, the public comment was closed.
Action: On a motion by Council Member Siebert and seconded by Council Member Librers Waiving the Reading, and Adopting Ordinance No. 2147 New Series, and Declaring that said Title, which appears on the Agenda, shall be determined to have been read by Title and further reading waived. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 (Carr, Librers, Siebert, Tate); Noes: 0; Absent: 1 (Constantine abstained).
Council Member Constantine resumed his seat at the dais.
20. ADOPT ORDINANCE 2148, NEW SERIES AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL APPROVING AN AMENDED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE 15-UNIT VISTA DEL TORO PROJECT LOCATED AT 17620 MONTEREY ROAD
Recommended Action(s): Waive the Reading, and Adopt Ordinance No. 2148 New Series, and Declare that said Title, which appears on the Agenda, shall be determined to have been read by Title and further reading waived.
21. approve the May 20, 2015 SPECIAL/REGULAR city council MEETING minutes
Recommended Action(s): Approve the Regular City Council meeting minutes.
22. approve the May 20, 2015 SPECIAL city council MEETING minutes
Recommended Action(s): Approve the Special City Council meeting minutes.
City Council Action
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ITEMS
23. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 RECOMMENDED OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET
Recommended Action(s) Open/close public hearing.
Accountant I Sangha presented the staff report. Deputy City Clerk Wilson and Community Development Manager Ramirez addressed the council regarding passport services and economic development.
Mayor Tate opened the public hearing at 8:12 p.m. Hearing no further requests to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Tate called a recess at 8:14 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 8:22 p.m.
24. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT daa 12-03: Watsonville-Dividend
Recommended Action(s)
1. Open/close public hearing; and
2. Waive First and Second Reading of Development Agreement Amendment Ordinance; and
3. Introduce Development Agreement Ordinance
Senior Planner Linder presented the staff report.
Mayor Tate opened the public hearing at 8:30 p.m.
Dick Oliver
Hearing no further requests to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Action: On a motion by Council Member Carr and seconded by Council Member Siebert Waiving First and Second Reading of Development Agreement Amendment Ordinance 2149. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Carr, Constantine, Librers, Siebert, Tate); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
Action: On a motion by Council Member Carr and seconded by Council Member Siebert Introducing Development Agreement Ordinance 2149. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Carr, Constantine, Librers, Siebert, Tate); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
City Council Action
OTHER BUSINESS:
ITEMS
25. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE MORGAN HILL POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION (POA) AND CORRESPONDING SALARY SCHEDULE
Recommended Action(s): Adopt resolution approving a memorandum of understanding with the POA effective July 2015 - December 2018 for a three and one-half (3 1/2) year term and corresponding salary schedule.
Human Resources Manager Katsuyoshi presented the staff report
Mayor Tate opened the public comment at 8:37 p.m. Hearing no requests to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Action: On a motion by Council Member Constantine and seconded by Council Member Carr Adopting resolution 15-025 approving a memorandum of understanding with the POA effective July 2015 - December 2018 for a three and one-half (3 1/2) year term and corresponding salary schedule. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Carr, Constantine, Librers, Siebert, Tate); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
26. APPROVAL TO ISSUE SEWER REVENUE BONDS
Recommended Action(s): Adopt a resolution to approve the issuance of up to $19 million in bonds to refund the City's outstanding 2002 Wastewater Bonds for projected savings in excess of $950,000 and provide $8 million in funding for new projects
Assistant City Manager for Administrative Services Murphy presented the staff report. Public Works Director Bjarke answered questions on capital improvements costs. Nedko Nedev, KNN Financial Advisors, answered questions regarding the bonds.
Mayor Tate opened the public comment at 8:52 p.m. Hearing no requests to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Action: On a motion by Council Member Carr and seconded by Council Member Siebert Adopting resolution 15-026 to approve the issuance of up to $19 million in bonds to refund the City's outstanding 2002 Wastewater Bonds for projected savings in excess of $950,000 and provide $8 million in funding for new projects. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Carr, Constantine, Librers, Siebert, Tate); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
27. DISCUSSION ON A CITYWIDE MORGAN HILL MINIMUM WAGE
Recommended Action(s): Provide direction on initiating a public process for considering a citywide Morgan Hill minimum wage
Human Resources Manager Katsuyoshi Presented the Staff Report
Action: On a motion by Council Member Constantine and seconded by Council Member Librers Directing staff to prepare a resolution tying the City's minimum wage to the State's minimum wage plus CPI with the added amount to catch up, by January of 2017, with the City of San Jose's increase in minimum wage plus the CPI that they have up until the date that it takes effect. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Carr, Constantine, Librers, Siebert, Tate); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
Council Member Carr asks that staff bring back to council, if we were to say we want in January of 2016 to be at the same minimum wage that San Jose is at in January of 2016, how we might do public outreach to Morgan Hill in order to achieve that and when we would need to take actions in order to do that. So that we don't wait that calendar year to actually get to a place where we think we should be.
28. FIRST AMENDMENT TO CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. AGREEMENT FOR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Recommended Action(s): Adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the contract with CSG Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $639,085, for a total contract amount not to exceed $952,515 for project delivery services through FY 2015/16 for both water and sewer bond projects.
Public Works Director Bjarke Presented the Staff Report
Mayor Tate opened the public comment at 9:23 p.m. Hearing no requests to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Action: On a motion by Council Member Carr and seconded by Council Member Siebert Adopting resolution 15-027 authorizing the City Manager to amend the contract with CSG Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $639,085, for a total contract amount not to exceed $952,515 for project delivery services through FY 2015/16 for both water and sewer bond projects. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 5 (Carr, Constantine, Librers, Siebert, Tate); Noes: 0; Absent: 0.
Mayor Tate opened the public comment on item 27 at 9:24 p.m.
Brian Sullivan- spoke in favor of the regional approach
Hearing no requests to speak, the public hearing was closed.
FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS:
None
City Council Action
CLOSED SESSION:
Council re-adjourned to closed session at 10:10 p.m.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Authority: Government Code 54957
Public Employee Performance Evaluation: City Attorney
Attendees: City Council, City Attorney
RECONVENE
Mayor Tate re-convened the regular meeting at 11:15 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
Mayor Tate announced that there was no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business Mayor Tate adjourned the meeting at 11:15 p.m.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
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Angie Garcia
Minutes Clerk
City Council's Priorities, Goals, and Strategies
2015
2015 Commitment
The City Council is committed to enhancing the City's financial and environmental sustainability.
Ongoing Priorities
The City Council is committed to providing high quality and sustainable services for the entire Morgan Hill community. Fundamental to the City Council's success are the ongoing priorities of:
§ Enhancing public safety
§ Protecting the environment
§ Maintaining fiscal responsibility
§ Supporting youth
§ Fostering a positive organizational culture
§ Preserving and cultivating public trust
2015 Focus Areas
In addition to the City Council's priorities, 11 specific focus areas were recognized by the Council that will require significant resources in 2015:
§ Stimulate economic development to increase jobs and expand the City's tax base
§ Actively participate in regional issues for the benefit of Morgan Hill
§ Develop an infrastructure funding and advocacy plan
§ Evaluate, develop, and implement short and long term strategies to address the environmental and financial impacts of drought conditions
§ Continue our General Plan Update, Morgan Hill 2035, including updating and incorporating the Residential Development Control System (RDCS)
§ Advance revitalization of our downtown by completing our significant public investment
§ Implement Southeast Quadrant agricultural preservation and land use plans that satisfy the Council's goals by working cooperatively with landowners, public agencies, and other stakeholders
§ Develop a plan for ongoing and comprehensive support of senior services
§ Advance regional transportation decisions that are consistent with the Council's position to best serve Morgan Hill by working with regional and state organizations
§ Measure the effectiveness of community engagement efforts
§ Facilitate maintaining and enhancing the provision of medical services in Morgan Hill