Tuesday, February 24, 2015

The council approved a street paving program using Measure U tax revenue in a 4-2 vote, with Bates and Butt voting no. The program will use local sales tax money specifically designated for city infrastructure repairs.

A vacant city council seat was filled after the position became empty on January 13, 2015. The appointment passed 4-0 with Beckles and McLaughlin abstaining, giving the new member full voting rights until the next regular election.

The council unanimously approved a one-year ban on city pesticide use for weed control on public property. City workers will immediately stop using pesticides and dispose of existing chemicals safely while staff studies non-chemical alternatives.