What happened
The council approved 14 routine items on consent, including a $1,050,000 payment from permit holders to remove Terminal 4 Wharf and a $200,000 addition to the Downey Brand law firm contract for Point Molate lawsuits.
Two personnel items sparked split votes but both passed 5-2, with Bates and Butt voting no. The council approved a new labor contract with IFPTE Local 21 management employees and matching salary and benefit changes for unrepresented management staff.
Property owners will now face liability for illegal fireworks used on their land, even by others. The measure passed 5-2, with Martinez and Willis voting no.
The council unanimously approved introducing a law to create a citywide master fee schedule. This would consolidate all city fees for permits, inspections, and services into one central document.
Several items were continued to a future meeting, including a 5% cost of living increase for pension fund retirees and approval of an interim city manager employment agreement.
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Biggest items: $1.1M Terminal 4 Wharf Removal Project funds · $200K Second amendment to Downey Brand LLP ... · $165K Contract with Nurturing Independence ...