Tuesday, June 7, 2022

The council discussed expanding how $50,000 in federal funds can be spent to help homeless residents at Rydin Road, but took no vote. Eight residents spoke in favor of making the ARPA flex funds more flexible beyond just vehicle repairs. Speakers also called for transparency and accountability in distributing the money to displaced residents.

The council heard budget presentations from the city manager, police, and fire departments as part of developing the $206 million spending plan for fiscal year 2023. Staff presented revenue assumptions including property tax growth and 4% sales tax growth. No votes were taken on budget items.

Several contracts were discussed but not voted on, including a $44,000 fireworks contract with a vendor for the July 3rd show at Marina Bay Park and a $390,000 street sweeper purchase from Owen Equipment. The council also reviewed $180,000 in contracts for park restroom cleaning and $2 million in annual police contracts with county and state agencies.

The council received reports on multiple grant awards totaling over $260,000 for library services, including a $250,000 state grant for a new Bookmobile and $7,402 for book delivery between Bay Area libraries. Staff also presented updates on street sweeping expansion citywide and a draft plan to reduce traffic deaths and injuries on city streets.