Council to be briefed on two rezonings, Budget Amendment No. 2 and a $348.6 million water loan
August 18, 2020, 2:00 p.m. · Electronic meeting (no physical anchor location)
The agenda listed briefings on the Richmond Street rezone, a rezone and master plan amendment on North Redwood Road, a rezone at 989 East 900 South, Budget Amendment No. 2, crossing guard staffing, a $348,635,000 WIFIA loan bond and a proposed Digital Equity Policy. It also listed a fire code amendment and interviews for four appointments.
From the agenda; results are added when minutes are posted. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Other
Updates on emergency declarations (COVID-19, earthquake, protests)
Pending
The Council was scheduled to receive the regular update from the Administration.
Item 2 · Public safety
Updates on racial equity and policing
Pending
Discussion included a joint Mayor-Council resolution establishing the Commission on Racial Equality in Policing.
Item 3 · Zoning
Richmond Street zoning map amendment
Pending
The Council was scheduled to be briefed on rezoning several parcels from R-1/7,000 to R-MU-45. The applicant intends to demolish the structures and build a four-story multi-family building with about 80 affordable units.
- Current zone to proposed: R-1/7,000 to R-MU-45
- Units: about 80 affordable
Item 4 · Zoning
Rezone and master plan amendment at 261 North Redwood Road
Pending
The Council was scheduled to be briefed on a request to change the future land use designation from Low Density to Medium Density Residential and rezone the whole parcel, now split between RMF-35 and R-1/5,000, to RMF-35. The applicant says this would allow additional housing. No development plans had been submitted.
- Current zone to proposed: split RMF-35 / R-1/5,000 to RMF-35
Item 5 · Zoning
Rezone at 989 East 900 South
Pending
The Council was scheduled to be briefed on rezoning the east half of a split-zoned property from Residential/Business (RB) to Community Business (CB) so the whole property is CB. The applicant cited a potential business expansion that current zoning does not suit.
- Current zone to proposed: RB (east half) to CB
Item 6 · Budget
Budget Amendment No. 2, fiscal year 2020-21
Pending
The Council was scheduled to be briefed on an amendment including CARES Act funding for pandemic response personnel costs, expansion of the Youth and Family program for child care and education, and housing assistance.
- GrantAmount not given
Item 8 · Contract
Crossing guard contract alternative
Pending
The Council was scheduled to be briefed on the Administration's change of plans: the contract with an outside vendor fell through, and Public Services asked to move the funding approved for the contractor to cover direct personnel costs for school crossing guards.
Item 9 · Budget
Public Utilities revenue bond (WIFIA loan) Series 2020B
Pending
The Council was scheduled to be briefed on a resolution authorizing up to $348,635,000 under the Water Infrastructure Financing Innovation Act, including a supplemental indenture and loan agreement.
- Bond$348.6 million
Item 10 · Other
Digital Equity Policy
Pending
The Council was scheduled to be briefed on a proposed policy setting the city's values and goals for bridging the digital divide, intended to guide investments, partnerships and programs on digital literacy and access.
Item 11 · City code
Amendments to Chapter 18.44, Fire Prevention and International Fire Code
Pending
The Council was scheduled to be briefed on alternatives to the code's proximity-to-building requirement for developments that cannot meet it because of property line location, and on flexibility for the Fire Department in setting aerial access road distances.
Item 12 · Appointment
Advice and consent: Community and Neighborhoods Director, Blake Thomas
Pending
Interview before considering the appointment.
Item 13 · Appointment
Board appointment: Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board, Scott Cuthbertson
Pending
Interview for a term ending December 25, 2023.
Item 14 · Appointment
Board appointment: CDCIP Advisory Board, Elke Opsahl
Pending
Interview for a term ending June 5, 2023.
Item 15 · Appointment
Board appointment: CDCIP Advisory Board, Jason Motley
Pending
Interview for a term through June 5, 2023.
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