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Votes at a glance: Alpine council approves rezoning, resolutions, ordinances first reading and an RFP award
Summary
The council voted unanimously (one member absent) to approve the second reading of rezoning ordinance 2026-04-03, advance a first reading of ordinance 2026-04-05, adopt three resolutions (Artwalk Plaza, city logo, farmers market guidelines), and award RFP 2026-02-01 for a pet cremation incinerator.
At its April 15 meeting the Alpine City Council approved multiple formal actions by unanimous vote with Councilmember Martinez noted absent due to illness.
Key outcomes:
- Ordinance 2026-04-03 (rezoning at 205 S. Berkeley): second and final reading approved unanimously. The rezoning amends the official zoning map to change the property from R-2 (two-family) to R-4 (mixed residential) to allow placement of a manufactured home; the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval after a March 23 public hearing.
- Ordinance 2026-04-05: the council approved the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 23 (rules of procedure) to clarify that the mayor may place items on the agenda consistent with the city charter; the first reading passed as presented.
- Resolution 2026-04-12: council adopted a resolution naming city-owned real property at the corner of 5th Street and Avenue E as Artwalk Plaza and recognizing Artwalk Alpine as a cultural event.
- Resolution 2026-04-13: council adopted an official city logo for public communications and branding after staff incorporated stakeholder feedback.
- Resolution 2026-04-14: council adopted policy guidelines for operation of Alpine's farmers market and authorized establishment of an ad hoc vendor/ stakeholder committee to refine market practices.
- RFP 2026-02-01: the council awarded the pet cremation incinerator procurement to US Cremation Equipment LLC as the highest-ranked proposal and authorized the city manager to finalize terms; the award committee recommended the vendor based on performance, timeline and cost (the procuring department said the award came in under the $100,000 budgeted estimate).
Council action was recorded by City Secretary Jones; the council did not convene an executive session and agreed to postpone item 14 to a future meeting.
Votes and procedure notes: all recorded votes on action items were unanimous with one member absent; several items were first readings or procedural approvals that will return for final action as required by ordinance.
