1 BENICIA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL & REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Benicia City Hall, 250 East L Street, Council Chamber
Benicia, CA 94510
July 18, 2023
6:00 PM
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1. Call Special Meeting To Order (5:00 P.M.)
2. Convene Open Session
3. Roll Call
4. Reference To The Fundamental Rights Of The Public
The fundamental rights of each member of the public can be found in the municipal code posted on the City’s website and on a plaque that is posted at the entrance to this meeting per section 4.04.030 of the City of Benicia’s Open Government Ordinance.
5. Public Comment For Closed Session
Public comments on the closed session items must be made in person, they will not be accepted via Zoom.
6. Adjourn To Closed Session
6.A - PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: Interim City Manager
7. Reconvene Open Session
8. Announcement From Closed Session, If Any
9. Adjournment Of Special Meeting And Call Regular Meeting To Order (6:00 P.M.) 3 10. Roll Call
11. Pledge Of Allegiance
12. Reference To The Fundamental Rights Of The Public
The fundamental rights of each member of the public can be found in the municipal code posted on the City’s website and on a plaque that is posted at the entrance to this meeting per section 4.04.030 of the City of Benicia’s Open Government Ordinance.
13. Announcements
13.A - MAYOR'S OFFICE HOURS
Mayor Young is maintaining an open office on the first and third Mondays of the month (except holidays) in the Mayor's office of City Hall from 4:30 pm to 6:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary.
Other meeting times may be scheduled through City Hall by calling 707-746-4200.
13.B - CURRENT AND UPCOMING OPENINGS ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Current and Upcoming Openings - Boards and Commissions
14. Proclamations
14.A - PROCLAMATION - PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER!® MONTH - JULY 2023 (Parks and Community Services)
Proclamation - Parks Make Life Better Month - July 2023
15. Appointments
15.A - MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF CHRISTOPHER KERZ, RE-APPOINTMENT TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR A FULL-TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2027
1. Resolution - Kerz - Economic Development Board
15.B - MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF RACHEL NOBLE, APPOINTMENT TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR A FULL-TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2027
1. Resolution - Noble - Economic Development Board
4 15.C - MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF RICHARD FLEMING, RE-APPOINTMENT TO
THE COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION FOR A FULL-TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2027
1. Resolution - Fleming - Community Sustainability Commission
15.D - MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF CAROL HAZENFIELD, APPOINTMENT TO THE
COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION FOR A FULL-TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2027
1. Resolution - Hazenfield - Community Sustainability Commission
15.E - MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF EMMA JURY, APPOINTMENT TO THE
COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION FOR A STUDENT TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2024
1. Resolution - Jury - Community Sustainability Commission
15.F - MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF BARBARA WEAVER LLOYD,
RE-APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION FOR A FULL-TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2027
1. Resolution - Lloyd - Community Sustainability Commission
15.G - MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF LINDSAY WRAY, RE-APPOINTMENT TO THE
COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION FOR A FULL-TERM ENDING JULY 31, 2027
1. Resolution - Wray - Community Sustainability Commission
16. Presentations
16.A POWERPOINT - MCE BENICIA CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION - (Dave Garti, MCE Community Development Manager)
17. Adoption Of The Agenda
18. Opportunity For Public Comments
How to Submit Public Comments for this City Council meeting:
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5 - Comments received by 2:00 pm on the day of the meeting will be electronically forwarded to the City Council and posted on the City’s website.
- Comments received after 2:00 pm, but before the start time of the meeting will be electronically forwarded to the City Council but will not be posted on the City’s website.
19. Written Comment
20. Public Comment
21. Consent Calendar
Items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted, approved or adopted by one motion unless a request for removal or explanation is received from a Council Member, Staff or member of the public. Items removed from the Consent Calendar shall be considered immediately following the adoption of the Consent Calendar.
21.A - MINUTES FROM THE JUNE 13, 2023 AND JUNE 20, 2023 SPECIAL AND REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (City Clerk)
June 13, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes
June 20, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes
21.B - APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH OPENGOV, INC. FOR A THREE-YEAR
RENEWAL OF CITY-WIDE PERMITTING & LICENSING SOFTWARE AND APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS (Community Development Director)
OpenGov, Inc. has provided city-wide permitting and licensing software since its implementation in July 2021 as the Benicia Permit Center. The software has customizable modules that work seamlessly between departments including Community Development, Public Works, and Fire. This has allowed for a streamlined process that has considerably improved timelines for applicants. A three-year renewal to the agreement is needed so that the City may continue to use OpenGov, Inc.
Recommendation:
Move to adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) awarding a three-year renewal contract to OpenGov, Inc. (Attachment 2) for city-wide permitting and licensing software, authorizing the Interim City Manager to sign the agreement, and authorizing the Finance Director to make budget amendments, if required.
Staff Report - OpenGov Renewal
1. Resolution - OpenGov Renewal
2. Three-year Renewal Contract – OpenGov, Inc.
6 21.C - APPROVAL OF A 10-YEAR LEASE WITH THE STATE LANDS COMMISSION
FOR DREDGING ACCESS AT THE BENICIA MARINA AND AUTHORIZING THE
INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE LEASE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY (Public Works Director)
The City oversees the annual dredging at the Benicia Marina, and is responsible for the lease agreement with the State Lands Commission for dredged access over lands owned by the State of California in the Carquinez Strait at the outer channel to the Benicia Marina. Annual dredging takes place in the Carquinez Strait at the entrance to the Marina. The general lease is due for renewal with the State Lands Commission for a new 10-year lease for the dredging to commence.
Recommendation:
Move to adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) to enter into a 10-year general lease with the State Lands Commission (Attachment 2) and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
Staff Report -Benicia Marina Dredging Lease Authorization
1. Resolution - 10-Year Lease - State Lands Commission - Dredging Access - Benicia Marina
2. 10-Year Lease Agreement - State Lands Commission - Dredging Access - Benicia Marina
3. Benicia Marina Dredging Lease Area Map - 10-Year Lease - State Lands Commission - Dredging Access - Benicia Marina
21.D - APPROVAL OF A FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT FOR TRANSPORTATION OF BIOSOLIDS FROM THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (Public Works Director) This report recommends entering into a five-year contract with Republic Services (Republic) for Transportation of Biosolids for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Biosolids are the residual, semi-solid by-product of wastewater after it is treated. This contract is for the hauling of the biosolids from the Wastewater Treatment Plant to the Lystek processing facility in Fairfield.
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) approving a five-year contract (Attachment 2) with Republic Services for Transportation of Biosolids from the Wastewater Treatment Plant in the amount of $611.58 per load (Fiscal Year 23-24) and authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
Staff Report - Approval of Contract for Biosolids Transportation
1. Resolution – Biosolids Transportation
2. Contract - Republic Services
7 21.E - APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH DU-ALL SAFETY, LLC FOR CITYWIDE SAFETY SERVICES (Public Works Director)
This report recommends entering into an up to five-year contract (three-year initial term with the option for two additional years) with Du-All Safety, LLC (Du-All) for citywide safety services. Du-All will provide ongoing environmental health and safety services for Public Works, Parks & Community Services departments, and the Human Resources division.
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) approving up to a five-year contract with Du-All Safety, LLC (Attachment 2) for citywide safety services in a not to exceed amount of $640,000 and authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
Staff Report - Approval of Du-All Contract
1. Resolution – Du-All Safety, LLC
2. Contract - Du-All Safety, LLC
21.F - APPROVAL OF TASK ORDER NO. 3 AND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH EOA, INC. FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT RELATED TO WASTEWATER RELATED PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 (Public Works Director) This report recommends Task Order No. 3 with EOA, Inc. for technical support for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit implementation and permit reissuance, Pretreatment Program, Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP), and related programs for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
An Amendment to Agreement is also recommended to increase the fiscal year limit from $49,999 to $87,000.
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) approving Task Order No. 3 (Attachment 2) and Amendment to Agreement (Attachment 3) with EOA, Inc. for technical support for NPDES permit implementation and permit reissuance, Pretreatment Program, Sewer System Management Plan, and related programs for Fiscal Year 2023-24 in a not to exceed amount of $87,000 and authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the task order and amendment on behalf of the City.
Staff Report - EOA Amendment and Task Order
1. Resolution – EOA, Inc.
2. Task Order No. 3 - EOA, Inc.
3. Amendment to Agreement - EOA, Inc.
4. Agreement for Master Professional Services - EOA, Inc. 8 5. Agreement to Exercise an Option - EOA, Inc.
21.G - ACCEPTING THE NAPA SOLANO AREA AGENCY ON AGING GRANTS FOR THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER TO ASSIST AT-RISK SENIORS (Police Chief) The Benicia Police Department’s Family Resource Center (FRC) has been awarded two grants from Napa Solano Area Agency on Aging (NSAAA) to assist low income and at-risk seniors (aged 60 and above) in the Napa and Solano areas. The first grant is federally funded in the amount of $118,093 and covers the period of July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. The second grant is State-funded for $387,075 and covers the period of July 1, 2023, to March 31, 2026.
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) accepting the grant agreements with NSAAA (Attachment 2 and 3) and authorizing the Finance Director and/or Interim City Manager to execute the agreement.
Staff Report - FRC Grants Acceptance
1. Resolution - FRC Grants Acceptance
2. NSAAA Grant Agreement (Federal)
3. NSAAA Grant Agreement (State)
21.H - WORK PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 (Interim City Manager) The City Council held a series of four meetings as part of The Goal Setting Workshop to discuss and set its priorities for the next fiscal year, July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 (FY 2023-24).
Recommendation:
Adopt, by minute action only, the City Council’s Work Plan for FY 2023-24 (Attachment 1) and direct staff to provide regular progress updates.
Staff Report - Annual Goal Setting Workshop - FY 2023-24
1. Work Plan FY 2023-24
21.I - APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH SCI
CONSULTING GROUP FOR PUBLIC FINANCE CONSULTING RELATED TO THE CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT (Deputy City Manager) In October of 2020, Council approved an agreement with SCI Consulting Group (SCI) for Public Finance Consulting Services related to the Citywide Parks, Landscaping and Lighting Project (Project).
In order to complete the Project, an amendment to the agreement with SCI is needed.
Recommendation:
9 Move to adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) approving a first amendment to the agreement with SCI Consulting Group (Attachment 2) increasing to the contract amount by $17,566 to complete the Public Finance Consulting for the Citywide Parks, Landscaping and Lighting District Project; and authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the amendment to agreement on behalf of the City.
Staff Report - Amendment to Agreement with SCI Consulting Group
1. Resolution – First Amendment to the Agreement – SCI Consulting Group
2. First Amendment to the Agreement – SCI Consulting Group
3. Assessment District Diagram
4. Original Agreement – SCI Consulting Group
21.J - AUTHORIZATION OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
THE CITY AND KYLE HYLAND FOUNDATION (KHF) AND APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO WOODARD AND CURRAN CONTRACT AGREEMENT (Deputy City Manager)
As part of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 State Budget, the State awarded a $5 million grant through the California National Resources Agency (CNRA or State) to the City of Benicia for the benefit of the Kyle Hyland Foundation (KHF), a local non-profit organization in Benicia, focused on offering mental health programs to youth. The City, KHF, and the City’s consultant, Woodard & Curran, coordinated on the preparation and submittal of the Project Information Package to CNRA as the first step in accessing the grant funding. In September 2022, the City Council accepted the General Fund Grant Funds for the benefit of KHF with Resolution 22-115 and authorized the City Manager to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to, the Project Information Form, agreements, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the project.
The State has since proposed a revised grant agreement with the City that would pass through the funding and direct administrative responsibilities to the City, increasing the level of effort for City staff and Woodard and Curran. A copy of the revised Grant Agreement, which will be executed by the City Manager pursuant to Resolution No. 22-115, is included.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) accepting the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreement between the City of Benicia and the Kyle Hyland Foundation (Exhibit A) and authorizing the City Manager to execute the MOU Agreement; and
2. Adopt a resolution (Attachment 2) approving the contract amendment with Woodard and Curran (Attachment 3) for the Kyle Hyland Foundation Grant Administration Project for a new total of in the amount of $419,200 with an 5% contingency of approximately $20,800 for a not-to-exceed total of $440,000 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the amendment.
Staff Report - Kyle Hyland Grant
10 1. Resolution - MOU - City of Benicia - Kyle Hyland Foundation
2. Resolution - Contract Amendment - Woodard and Curran
3. Contract Amendment - Woodard and Curran
4. Resolution 22-115 – Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of General Grant Funds
5. Grant Agreement - City of Benicia – CNRA
21.K - RESOLUTION CONTINUING THE DECLARATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY FOR RAW WATER TRANSMISSION LINE INCIDENT(City Manager)
The Interim City Manager/Emergency Services Director is requesting that Council find that the following conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property continue to exist within the City of Benicia: severe hillside slope failure along Lopes Road caused by storm event flooding and stormwater runoff which damaged the RWTL and other structures including roadways, impact to the supply and transport of water to users in the City, which require actions to procure adequate water supply until the damage is repaired, and potentially other damage unknown at this time.
Recommendation:
Move to adopt a Resolution of the City of Benicia Continuing the Declaration of Local Emergency (Attachment 1).
Staff Report - Continuation of Existence of a Local Emergency
1. Resolution - Continuation of Declaration of Local Emergency
21.L - APPROVAL TO WAIVE THE READING OF ALL ORDINANCES INTRODUCED OR ADOPTED PURSUANT TO THIS AGENDA (City Attorney)
22. Business Items
22.A - DIRECTION TO STAFF TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR PROCUREMENT OF MILITARY WEST PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE (Public Works Director) On January 31, 2023, a refuse collection vehicle, operated by Republic Services, struck the pedestrian bridge across Military West near Mary Farmar Elementary School, severely damaging the structure.
Once inspections were concluded, it was determined that the structure was unsafe and needed to be demolished. Since the pedestrian bridge impact, City staff and its consultants have been simultaneously working on near- and long-term actions to preserve public safety and evaluate options to replace this important pedestrian bridge.
Recommendation:
11 Staff recommends that Council, by motion, direct staff to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) (Attachment 1) to procure a prefabricated replacement bridge structure.
Staff Report - Approval to Issue Request for Proposal for Procurement of Military West Pedestrian Bridge
1. Bridge Pre-Purchase RFP Draft Final
22.B - INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE BENICIA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO INCLUSIONARY HOUSING (Community Development Director)
The Inclusionary Housing Ordinance establishes requirements and standards for the inclusion of affordable housing units as part of a residential development project. The purpose of the amendment is to update and clarify the City’s inclusionary housing requirements to support the feasibility and provision of housing, including affordable housing.
The project would repeal and replace the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, section 17.70.320 of the Benicia Municipal Code (BMC), and make corresponding amendments to the Definitions, section
17.12.030. Key changes to the current regulations include adjusting the affordability levels for inclusionary units from very low- and low-income to low-income and moderate-income; extending affordability durations from 30 to 55 years; clarifying procedures and requirements for review and monitoring of inclusionary units; and updating the alternate means of compliance with on-site provision of inclusionary units.
The Planning Commission recommended adoption of the proposed ordinance following a duly noticed public hearing on June 29, 2023.
Recommendation:
Conduct a public hearing, introduce, and read by title only, an ordinance amending Title 17 (Zoning) of the Benicia Municipal Code to update zoning regulations for inclusionary housing (Attachment 1), after a determination that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Staff Report - Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
1. Proposed Ordinance amending Title 17 Zoning
2. Current Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, BMC Section 17.70.320
3. HCD Income Limits for Solano County
4. Planning Commission Resolution No 23-4
22.C - DE-OBLIGATE FEDERAL ONE BAY AREA GRANT CYCLE 2 (OBAG 2) FUNDS
AND LOCAL MATCH FUNDS FOR THE PARK ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (Public Works Director)
12 At the June 6, 2023, Council Meeting, Council rejected all bids for the construction of the Park Road Improvement Project (Federal Project No. STPCML-5003[031]) (City Project No. T-120) (Project) due to a funding shortfall. Funding for the Project should be de-obligated and returned to the respective funding sources to keep funds within Solano County before grant funds expire and are returned to the federal government.
Recommendation:
Move to adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) approving the de-obligation of federal One Bay Area Grant Cycle 2 (OBAG 2) funds for the Park Road Improvement Project; authorizing the Public Works Director to submit the required de-obligation paperwork to Caltrans; and authorize the Finance Director to transfer unspent local match funds from the project account to the original funding source (General Fund) and return $4,593.77 in federal funds that were received under this federal OBAG 2 grant to Caltrans. Direct the Public Works Director to work with the Solano Transportation Authority (STA), or member agencies, to secure a future credit equivalent to and for the two funding exchanges paid to Cities of Rio Vista and Dixon totaling $334,710 as part of the federal grant.
Staff Report - De-Obligate Funds for OBAG 2 - Park Road Improvement Project
1. Resolution - De-Obligate Funds for OBAG 2 - Park Road Improvement Project
22.D - PUBLIC HEARING FOR CITY OF BENICIA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 (Public Works Director) The items scheduled for consideration at this meeting will complete the City’s process for levying assessments for FY 2023-24 through the Solano County Auditor-Controller's Office for collection of the assessments with the property tax bills. Funds collected from the Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District (District) are used to maintain streetlights and publicly owned landscaping adjacent to roads within each zone.
Recommendation:
1. Conduct a public hearing to receive oral statements and written comments concerning the City of Benicia Landscape and Lighting Assessment District for FY 2023-24; and
2. At the conclusion of the public hearing, adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) ordering the maintenance of existing improvements in all five zones of the District, confirming the Assessment Diagram, approving the Engineer's Report and ordering the levy and collection of certain assessments for the District for FY 2023-24.
Staff Report - Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Public Hearing
1. Resolution - Ordering Levy and Collection of Assessments
2. Resolutions - 23-75, 23-76, and 23-77
3. Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District Engineer's Report 13 4. Assessment District Diagram
22.E - REVIEW OF 2022 ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT AND RENEWAL OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY 709 AND CITY ORDINANCE 22-08 REGARDING
POLICE DEPARTMENT ACQUISITION AND USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT AS REQUIRED BY ASSEMBLY BILL 481 (Police Chief)
California Assembly Bill 481 (AB 481), the California Government Code (Gov. Code § 7070 et seq.), and Benicia Police Department Policy 709, require that the Benicia Police Department (Department) submit an annual military equipment report to the City Council, and for the Department to hold a well-publicized community engagement meeting, at which the general public may discuss, and ask questions, regarding the 2022 Military Equipment Annual Report, including the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment. This agenda item accomplishes that meeting.
Recommendation:
1. Move to adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) to renew Policy 709 and Ordinance 22-08 Military Equipment Use by receiving and reviewing the 2022 Military Equipment Annual Report (Attachment 2); and
2. Consider whether the military equipment complied with the standards of use authorized, or if the military equipment identified in the report did not comply with the standards set forth and to either disapprove a renewal of the authorization for that type of equipment or require modifications to the policy that will resolve the lack of compliance.
Staff Report - AB 481 Military Equipment Policy Renewal
1. Resolution - AB 481 Military Equipment Policy Renewal
2. 2022 Annual Military Equipment Report
3. Benicia Police Department Policy 709 and Military Equipment Inventory
4. Ordinance - AB481 Military Equipment
23. Council Member Committee Reports:
(Council Member serve on various internal and external committees on behalf of the City. Current agendas, minutes and meeting schedules, as available, from these various committees are included in the agenda packet. Oral reports by the Council Members are made only by exception.)
23.A - COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee Report - Marin Clean Energy
Committee Report - Sky Valley Open Space
14 Committee Report - Solano County Water Agency
Committee Report - Solano Transportation Authority
Committee Report - Traffic Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Committee Report Committee Report - Tri City Cooperative Planning Group - Solano Open Space
24. Adjournment Of Regular Meeting (10:00 P.M.)
15 Public Participation
The Benicia City Council and its Boards and Commissions welcome public participation.
Pursuant to the Brown Act, each public agency must provide the public with an opportunity to speak on any matter within the subject matter jurisdiction of the agency and which is not on the agency's agenda for that meeting. The City Council allows speakers to speak on non-agendized matters under public comment, and on agendized items at the time the agenda item is addressed at the meeting. Comments are limited to no more than five minutes per speaker. By law, no action may be taken on any item raised during the public comment period although informational answers to questions may be given and matters may be referred to staff for placement on a future agenda of the City Council.
Should you have material you wish to enter into the record, please submit it to the City Manager.
Disabled Access or Special Needs
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Meeting Procedures
All items listed on this agenda are for Council discussion and/or action. In accordance with the Brown Act, each item is listed and includes, where appropriate, further description of the item and/or a recommended action. The posting of a recommended action does not limit, or necessarily indicate, what action may be taken by the City Council.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge a decision of the City Council in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. You may also be limited by the ninety (90) day statute of limitations in which to challenge in court certain administrative decisions and orders (Code of Civil Procedure 1094.6) to file and serve a petition for administrative writ of mandate challenging any final City decisions regarding planning or zoning.
The decision of the City Council is final as of the date of its decision unless judicial review is initiated pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedures Section 1094.5. Any such petition for judicial review is subject to the provisions of California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6.
Public Records
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