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City of Morgan Hill Meeting Minutes City Council Steve Tate ~ Mayor Rich Constantine ~ Mayor Pro Tem Gordon Siebert ~ Council Member Marilyn Librers ~ Council Member Larry Carr ~ Council Member 5:30 PM Council Chamber Wednesday, July 15, 2015 17555 Peak Avenue Morgan Hill, CA 95037 Special City Council Meeting Agenda 5:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tate called the Special / Regular City Council Meeting to order. ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE Present: 4- Mayor Pro Tem Carr, Council Member Constantine, Council Member Siebert, Mayor Tate Absent: 1- Librers DECLARATION OF POSTING OF AGENDA City of Morgan Hill Page 1 Printed on 12/18/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes July 15, 2015 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP City Manager Rymer introduced some key points on this item and called on Economic Development Manager Ramirez to conduct the Workshop. Mayor Tate opened Public Comment at 6:25 p.m. John Horner was called to speak Evelyn was called to speak Renee Spring was called to speak Robert Airoldi was called to speak David was called to speak Hearing no further request to speak, the public comment was closed. Meeting went into Recess Meeting Reconvened 15-447 Workshop Presentation and Supplements City of Morgan Hill Page 2 Printed on 12/18/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes July 15, 2015 Regular Meeting Agenda 7:00 p.m. SILENT INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Council Member Siebert Council Member Siebert spoke on the City's budget and recommended that we all go and read items that are of interest to us. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT City Manager Rymer recognized our new, promoted and recently retired teammates. He spoke on our Downtown Placemaking Projects that are underway and thanked the community for their support and asked for patience as we move forward. He thanked our businesses and encouraged our community to continuing to patronize downtown while all the construction is going. He stated that we will be ending the Monterey Road one lane trial period and will be formulating the final report for and will be bringing it to Council in August. He concluded by speaking on the evenings supplements and presentations. 15-446 Quarterly Employee Recognitions New Teammates: Dat Nguyen- Assistant Finance Director Tanya Carothers- Environmental Programs Coordinator Shawn Hobbs- Electrician Victor Vasquez- Utility Worker I Promotions: Stephanie Vegh- (YMCA) Member Relations Director Jessica Redfield- (YMCA) Health and Wellness Director Kolby Rousseu- (YMCA) Wellness Coordinator Retirements: Ernie Wilson- Maintenance Worker I CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT City Attorney Gurza had no report. City of Morgan Hill Page 3 Printed on 12/18/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes July 15, 2015 OTHER REPORTS Mayor Tate announced that he met with the last interviewee for the planning commission and recommended that he come and interview with the entire Council at the August 5th meeting. PRESENTATIONS 15-445 YAC Presentation - Asset # 7 Community Values Youth RECOGNITIONS Sue Koepp-Baker PROCLAMATIONS PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Tate opened public comment at 7:22 p.m. Doug Muirhead was called to speak Joseph Carillo was called to speak Hearing no further request to speak, the public comment was closed ADOPTION OF AGENDA Action: On a motion by Council Member Constantine and seconded by Council Member Siebert, adopting the agenda as presented. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 - Carr, Constantine, Siebert, Tate Noes: 0 Absent: 1 - Librers CONSENT CALENDAR: Approval of the Consent Calendar Action: On a motion by Council Member Constantine and seconded by Council Member Siebert approving Consent Calendar items 1 through 5 and 7 through12. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 - Carr, Constantine, Siebert, Tate Noes: 0 Absent: 1 - Librers City of Morgan Hill Page 4 Printed on 12/18/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes July 15, 2015 1 15-380 ACCEPT MAST STREET WATER MAIN INSTALLATION PROJECT 1. Adopt Resolution accepting as complete the Mast Street Water Main Installation Project in the final amount of $697,762.05; 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. 2 15-399 ACCEPTANCE OF BOYS RANCH WELL #3A PUMP STATION PROJECT 3 15-421 ACCEPTANCE OF SUBDIVISION PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR VINTAGE VINEYARD ESTATES - TRACT NO. 10178 4 15-408 APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE EAST DUNNE AVENUE WATER MAIN PROJECT 5 15-190 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN WEST HILLS COMMUNITY CHURCH AND THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL FOR FACILITY USE AS A BACKUP EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER AND FOR STORAGE OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE SUPPLIES 6 15-277 AWARD ANNUAL TREE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT Item Pulled for discussion Doug Muirhead was called to speak Project Manager Eulo Presented the Staff report Action: On a motion by Council Member Constantine and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Carr, adopting resolution awarding a contract to West Coast Arborists, Inc. for up to $600,000 ($150,000 annually for a Four-Year Period) Subject to Future Annual Budget Appropriations by the City Council, 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 Council. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 - Carr, Constantine, Siebert, Tate Noes: 0 Absent: 0 7 15-409 AWARD 2015 SEWER POINT REPAIR AND LINING PROJECT 8 15-403 CHANGE ORDER FOR THE 2014 AND 2015 PARKING LOT SEAL COAT PROJECT - PHASE 2 9 15-419 FINAL MAP APPROVAL FOR CAMPOLI NORTH PHASE 2 - TRACT NO. 10318 City of Morgan Hill Page 5 Printed on 12/18/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes July 15, 2015 10 15-420 FINAL MAP APPROVAL FOR SOLERA RANCH - TRACT NO. 10290 11 15-404 MASTER AGREEMENTS FOR CONTRACT PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW SERVICES 12 15-393 REVISED INVESTMENT POLICY PUBLIC HEARINGS: 13 15-040 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY TO UTILIZE THE CALIFORNIA UNIFORM PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION COST ACCOUNTING ACT Action: On a motion by Council Member Constantine and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Carr, Adopting resolution electing for the City to become subject to the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 - Carr, Constantine, Siebert, Tate Noes: 0 Absent: 1 - Librers Action: On a motion by Council Member Constantine and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Carr, Waiving the first and second reading of the Ordinance adding Chapter 3.60 of the Municipal Code. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 - Carr, Constantine, Siebert, Tate Noes: 0 Absent: 1 - Librers Mayor Tate opened the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. Hearing no request to speak, the public hearing was closed. Action: On a motion by Council Member Constantine and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Carr, Introducing Ordinance by title new Chapter 3.60 of the Municipal Code - Procurement Procedures for Public Projects. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 - Carr, Constantine, Siebert, Tate Noes: 0 Absent: 1 - Librers City of Morgan Hill Page 6 Printed on 12/18/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes July 15, 2015 14 15-395 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DA-15-04: SECRETARIAT - QUAIL MEADOWS Mayor Tate opened the public hearing at 7:43 p.m. Hearing no request to speak, the public hearing was closed. Action: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Carr and seconded by Council Member Constantine, Waiving the first and second reading of the Development Agreement Ordinance DA-15-04. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 - Carr, Constantine, Siebert, Tate Noes: 0 Absent: 1 - Librers Action: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Carr and seconded by Council Member Constantine, Introducing the Development Agreement Ordinance DA-15-04. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 - Carr, Constantine, Siebert, Tate Noes: 0 Absent: 1 - Librers 15 15-426 CITY OF MORGAN HILL LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NUMBER 1 RESOLUTION ORDERING ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS AND RELATED ACTIONS Mayor Tate opened the public hearing at 7:49p.m. Charles Clark was called to speak Robert Wolford was called to speak Hearing no further request to speak, the public hearing was closed. Council Member Constantine request that we continue this item to the next meeting in order to get a better picture Action: On a motion by Council Member Siebert and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Carr, Adopting resolution confirming Fiscal Year 15/16 annual assessments and ordering the levy of assessments for the District with Council's recommended changes. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 - Carr, Constantine, Siebert, Tate Noes: 0 Absent: 1 - Librers OTHER BUSINESS: 16 15-392 MAY 2015 FINANCIAL AND INVESTMENT REPORT Assistant Finance Director Nguyen presented the staff report City of Morgan Hill Page 7 Printed on 12/18/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes July 15, 2015 17 15-427 PURCHASE OF BALLFIELD PROPERTY Program Administrator Eulo presented the staff report . Mayor Tate opened public comment at 8:13 p.m. Gordon Jacoby was called to speak Julie Hutcheson was called to speak Hearing no further request to speak the public comment was closed. Action: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Carr and seconded by Council Member Siebert, Adopting resolution Re-appropriating $5,283,601 of Park Impact Funds (Fund 301) from FY 14/15 to FY 15/16 and Authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents, agreements and payments relating to the purchase of the Ballfield Property. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 - Carr, Constantine, Siebert, Tate Noes: 0 Absent: 1 - Librers 18 15-442 APPROVAL OF AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR CITY ATTORNEY Meeting went into Recess Meeting Reconvened Mayor Tate presented the staff report . Action: On a motion by Council Member Constantine and seconded by Council Member Siebert, Adopting resolution approving Amended and Restated Employment Agreement for City Attorney, Ms. Renee Gurza, and authorizing Mayor to execute said Employment Agreement. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 - Carr, Constantine, Siebert, Tate Noes: 0 Absent: 1 - Librers City of Morgan Hill Page 8 Printed on 12/18/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes July 15, 2015 19 15-424 HA&A HOTEL MARKET STUDY - PHASE I Economic Development Manager Ramirez presented the staff report and introduced consultant Hans Detlefsen who went over the study . Mayor Tate Opened Public Comment at 9:05 p.m. Satish Narayan was called to speak Gary Hansen was called to speak Karen Mendez was called to speak David Dworkin was called to speak Asit Panwala was called to speak Ashis Roy was called to speak Joseph Carillo was called to speak Hearing no further request to speak, the public comment was closed. City of Morgan Hill Page 9 Printed on 12/18/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes July 15, 2015 20 15-418 CITY ACTION IN RESPONSE TO REFERENDUM ON ZA-14-26: LIGHTPOST-RIVERPARK HOSPITALITY Community Development Director Crabtree presented the staff report. Mayor Tate opened public comment at 9:40 p.m. Randy Toch was called to speak Satish Narayan was called to speak Gary Hansen was called to speak Andrew Faber was called to speak Asit Panwala was called to speak Hearing no further request to speak, public comment was closed. Action: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Carr and seconded by Mayor Tate, to discontinue processing of the Referendum action because it would result in a zoning designation of the subject property (ML-Light Industrial) that is inconsistent with City's General Plan designation of the site, Commercial. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 - Carr, Constantine, Siebert, Tate Noes: 0 Absent: 1 - Librers 21 15-430 TRANSITION PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMINATION OF CONTRACT WITH NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF SILICON VALLEY(NHSSV) FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY OF MORGAN HILL BELOW MARKET RATE (BMR) HOUSING PROGRAM Assistant City Manager for Community Development Little presented the staff report Mayor Tate opened public comment at 10:20p.m. Matt Huerta was called to speak Hearing no further request to speak, the public comment was closed. Action: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Carr and seconded by Council Member Siebert, Adopting resolution approving Authorizing the City Manager to execute the First amendment of the agreement with Nyanda & Associates, increasing the agreement from $24,000 to $272,000 and Approving budget scorecard, authorizing $216,596 from the Housing Fund 255. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 - Carr, Constantine, Siebert, Tate Noes: 0 Absent: 1 - Librers City of Morgan Hill Page 10 Printed on 12/18/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes July 15, 2015 PUBLIC HEARINGS: 15-425 ACTIONS RELATED TO AN AGRICULTURAL LANDS PRESERVATION PROGRAM, A SPORTS/RECREATION/LEISURE ZONING DISTRICT AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE SOUTHEAST QUADRANT PRE-ZONING AND URBAN SERVICE AREA EXPANSION (FILES ZA-14-11, ZA-14-09, USA-08-01, USA-08-02, USA-08-04, USA-08-05, USA-14-02, ZA-08-01, ZA-08-02, ZA-08-04, ZA-14-10 AND ZA-14-12) Meeting went into Recess Meeting Reconvened Action: On a motion by Council Member Constantine and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Carr, extending the meeting to 11:45 p.m. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 - Carr, Constantine, Siebert, Tate Noes: 0 Absent: 1 - Librers Community Development Director Crabtree presented the staff report . Mayor Tate opened public hearing at 11:06 pm David Puliafico was called to speak Andy Pashby was called to speak Doug Muirhead was called to speak Gordon Jacoby was called to speak Julie Hutcheson was called to speak Hearing no further request to speak, the Public Hearing was closed. Action: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Carr and seconded by Council Member Siebert, Waving the first and second reading of Ordinance to amend the Zoning Code to implement the Agricultural Lands Preservation Program (Zoning Amendment ZA14-11). The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 3 - Carr, Siebert, Tate Noes: 1 - Constantine Absent: 1 - Librers Action: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Carr and seconded by Mayor Tate, Introducing the Ordinance by title . The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 3 - Carr, Siebert, Tate Noes: 1 - Constantine Absent: 1 - Librers City of Morgan Hill Page 11 Printed on 12/18/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes July 15, 2015 Action: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Carr and seconded by Council Member Siebert, Waiving the first and second reading of the Ordinance to amend the Zoning Code to establish a Sports/Recreation/Leisure Zoning District (Zoning Amendment ZA14-09). The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 3 - Carr, Siebert, Tate Noes: 1 - Constantine Absent: 1 - Librers Action: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Carr and seconded by Council Member Siebert, Introducing the Ordinance by title . The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 3 - Carr, Siebert, Tate Noes: 1 - Constantine Absent: 1 - Librers Action: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Carr and seconded by Mayor Tate, adopting resolution expressing approval of an extension to the Urban Service Area Boundary in the City’s Southeast Quadrant as proposed through Urban Service Area Amendment USA-08-01, Tennant-Roman Catholic Bishop of San Jose; USA-08-02, Fisher-Granum Partners; USA-08-04, Tennant-Puliafico; USA-08-05, Condit-Craiker, and USA-14-02, Tennant/SEQ to allow for the annexation of the properties into the City of Morgan Hill. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 3 - Carr, Siebert, Tate Noes: 1 - Constantine Absent: 1 - Librers Action: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Carr and seconded by Council Member Siebert, adopting resolution to apply to the Local Agency Formation Commission of Santa Clara County (LAFCO) for an amendment to the City’s Urban Service Area (USA) boundary, as proposed, to include approximately 215 acres in the City’s Southeast Quadrant area. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 3 - Carr, Siebert, Tate Noes: 1 - Constantine Absent: 1 - Librers Action: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Carr and seconded by Council Member Siebert, Waiving the first and second reading of the Ordinance pre-zoning certain real properties to the Public Facilities/Planned Unit Development zoning district as proposed through Zoning Amendment ZA-08-01, Tennant-Roman Catholic Bishop of San Jose, to allow the development of a private high school (South County Catholic High School) on approximately 38-acre site. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 3 - Carr, Siebert, Tate Noes: 1 - Constantine Absent: 1 - Librers Action: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Carr and seconded by Council Member Siebert, Introducing the Ordinance by title. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 3 - Carr, Siebert, Tate Noes: 1 - Constantine Absent: 1 - Librers City of Morgan Hill Page 12 Printed on 12/18/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes July 15, 2015 Action: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Carr and seconded by Mayor Tate, Waiving the first and second reading Ordinance pre-zoning certain properties to Sports/Recreation/Leisure (Sub-district B) as proposed through Zoning Amendment ZA-08-02 - Fisher-Granum Partners, to allow future development of sports, recreation and leisure uses on approximately 26-acre site. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 3 - Carr, Siebert, Tate Noes: 1 - Constantine Absent: 1 - Librers Action: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Carr and seconded by Mayor Tate, Introducing the Ordinance by title. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 3 - Carr, Siebert, Tate Noes: 1 - Constantine Absent: 1 - Librers Action: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Carr and seconded by Mayor Tate, Waiving the first and second reading of the Ordinance pre-zoning certain properties to Sports/Recreation/Leisure (Sub-district A) as proposed through Zoning Amendment ZA-14-12, Tennant-Puliafico, to allow future development of sports, recreation and leisure uses on approximately 38-acre site. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 3 - Carr, Siebert, Tate Noes: 1 - Constantine Absent: 1 - Librers Action: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Carr and seconded by Mayor Tate, Introducing the Ordinance by title. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 3 - Carr, Siebert, Tate Noes: 1 - Constantine Absent: 1 - Librers Action: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Carr and seconded by Council Member Siebert, Waiving the first and second reading of the Ordinance pre-zoning certain properties to Sports/Recreation/Leisure (Sub-district B) as proposed through Zoning Amendment, ZA-08-04, Condit-Craiker, to allow future development of sports, recreation and leisure uses on approximately 4-acre site. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 3 - Carr, Siebert, Tate Noes: 1 - Constantine Absent: 1 - Librers Action: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Carr and seconded by Council Member Siebert, Introducing the Ordinance by title. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 3 - Carr, Siebert, Tate Noes: 1 - Constantine Absent: 1 - Librers City of Morgan Hill Page 13 Printed on 12/18/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes July 15, 2015 Action: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Carr and seconded by Council Member Siebert, Waiving the first and second reading of the Ordinance pre-zoning certain properties to Sports/Recreation/Leisure (Sub-district A as to parcels 817-16-014, 817-18-001 and 817-18-002 and Sub-district B as to parcels 817-13-011, 817-13-037, 817-14-011, 817-14-012, 817-14-014, 817-14-017, 817-14-019, and 817-16-001) as proposed through Zoning Amendment, ZA-14-10, Tennant/SEQ, to allow future development of sports, recreation and leisure uses for an area approximately 109 acres. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 3 - Carr, Siebert, Tate Noes: 1 - Constantine Absent: 1 - Librers Action: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Carr and seconded by Council Member Siebert, Introducing the Ordinance by title. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 3 - Carr, Siebert, Tate Noes: 1 - Constantine Absent: 1 - Librers Action: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Carr and seconded by Council Member Siebert, Direct staff to proceed with the process to identify a third-party entity to administer implementation of the Citywide Agricultural Lands Preservation Program. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 3 - Carr, Siebert, Tate Noes: 1 - Constantine Absent: 1 - Librers OTHER BUSINESS: 23 15-438 MORGAN HILL 2035: RDCS UPDATE WORKING GROUP PROGRESS REPORT - MEETING #5 Mayor Tate opened public comment at 11:46 p.m. Hearing no request to speak, the public comment was closed. FUTURE COUNCIL INITIATED AGENDA ITEMS: None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Tate adjourned the meeting at 11:46 p.m. MINUTES PREPARED BY: Angie Garcia, Minutes Clerk City of Morgan Hill Page 14 Printed on 12/18/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes July 15, 2015 NOTICE Any documents produced by the City and distributed to the majority of the City Council less than 72 hours prior to an open meeting, will be made available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Counter at City Hall located at 17575 Peak Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA, 95037 and at the Morgan Hill Public Library located at 660 West Main Avenue, Morgan Hill, California, 95037 during normal business hours. (Pursuant to Government Code 54957.5) PUBLIC COMMENT Members of the Public are entitled to directly address the City Council concerning any item that is described in the notice of this meeting, before or during consideration of that item. 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For a copy of City Council Policies and Procedures CP 97-01, please contact the City Clerk’s office (408) 779-7259, (408) 779-3117 (fax) or by email michelle.wilson@morganhill.ca.gov. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled person and you need a disability-related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (408)779-7259, (408)779-3117 (fax) or by email michelle.wilson@morganhill.ca.gov. Requests must be made as early as possible and at least two-full business days before the start fo the meeting. City of Morgan Hill Page 15 Printed on 12/18/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes July 15, 2015 City Council’s Priorities, Goals, and Strategies 2015 2015 Commitment For 2015, the City Council is committed to remaining focused on existing planning efforts, projects, and initiatives with an eye towards completing what has already been started. Ongoing Priorities The City Council is committed to providing high quality and sustainable services to 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 an organizational culture - Preserving and cultivating public trust 2015 Focus Areas In addition to the City Council’s priorities, eleven specific focus areas were recognized by the Council that 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 City of Morgan Hill Page 16 Printed on 12/18/2015