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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 7:30 PM Council Chamber Wednesday, March 2, 2016 17555 Peak Avenue Morgan Hill, CA 95037 Special Meeting CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Constantine called the Special City Council Meeting to order at 10:52 p.m. ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE Present: 4- Council Member Carr, Mayor Pro Tem Constantine, Council Member Librers, Council Member Siebert Absent: 1- Mayor Tate DECLARATION OF POSTING OF AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT OTHER BUSINESS: 1 16-147 PERMANENT LAND RESTRICTIONS WITHIN THE SOUTHEAST QUADRANT (SEQ) SRL DISTRICT Action: On a motion by Council Member Siebert and seconded by Council Member Carr, extending the meeting to 11:20 p.m. The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 - Carr, Constantine, Librers, Siebert Noes: 0 Absent: 1 - Tate City of Morgan Hill Page 1 Printed on 3/25/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes March 2, 2016 Community Development Director Crabtree presented the staff report. Mayor Pro Tem Constantine opened public comment at 11:03 p.m. Hearing no request to speak the public comment was closed. Action: On a motion by Council Member Siebert and seconded by Council Member Carr, adopting resolution 16-038 directing staff to immediately amend the existing zoning ordinance to restrict future land uses, in perpetuity, within the Southeast Quadrant (SEQ) for Sports - Recreation - Leisure (SRL) District or Public Facilities, by requiring that any future development (including that by the City) include as a condition of approval a covenant prohibiting development as residential or industrial use. With the amendment to section 2A second line, last two words (removing the two words In perpetuity). The motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: 4 - Carr, Constantine, Librers, Siebert Noes: 0 Absent: 1 - Tate ADJOURNMENT There being no further business Mayor Pro Tem Carr adjourned the meeting at 11:16 p.m. MINUTES PREPARED BY: Angie Gonzalez, Minutes Clerk City of Morgan Hill Page 2 Printed on 3/25/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes March 2, 2016 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. 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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 3 Printed on 3/25/2016 City Council Meeting Minutes March 2, 2016 City Council’s Priorities, Goals, and Strategies 2016 2016 Commitment The City Council is committed to engaging the community and being responsible stewards of public resources. 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 2016 Focus Areas In addition to the City Council’s priorities, five specific focus areas were recognized by the Council that will require significant resources in 2016. - Planning Our Community - Developing Our Community - Enhancing Our Services - Improving Our Communication - Participating In Regional Initiatives City of Morgan Hill Page 4 Printed on 3/25/2016