Tuesday, January 17, 2023

13 items · 2 votes · 5 public comments

What happened

The council received updates on the Seaview Drive landslide emergency that forced several residents to evacuate to hotels on January 3. Public Works also presented their mid-year budget progress report covering city streets, parks, and facilities. Both presentations drew 2 public comments each from concerned residents.

The council approved unanimously continuing virtual meetings for another 30 days under state pandemic rules. This monthly vote has been routine since October 2021 to keep meetings accessible online rather than requiring in-person attendance.

Several contract items were presented but no votes were recorded, including a $50,000 increase for the Colantuono law firm handling the PG&E franchise fee dispute. The council also reviewed extending the Castro Street homeless encampment security contract through March and a $60,259 emergency HVAC repair for the Developing Personal Resource Center.

The council discussed workers' compensation claims from 2 police officers in closed session with legal counsel. They also received routine reports on developer fees, city investments, and overtime spending from November 2022.

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Attendance

Eduardo Martinez(Present)
Soheila Bana(Present)
Claudia Jimenez(Present)
Gayle McLaughlin(Present)
Doria Robinson(Present)
Melvin Willis(Present)
Cesar Zepeda(Present)
13 items
TopReceive mid-year budget presentation from Public Works department
2 speakersPolice & Community Safety
Receive update on emergency response to Seaview Drive landslide
2 speakersPolice & Community Safety
Continue holding city meetings virtually for another 30 days
Passed 7-01 speakerPolice & Community Safety
Discuss workers' compensation claims from 2 police officers in closed session
Police & Community Safety
Continue allowing virtual meetings for housing authority board
Housing & Homelessness
Increase law firm payment by $50,000 for PG&E franchise fee dispute
PG&E Franchise
Extend security contract for Castro Street homeless encampment through March
Housing & Homelessness
Hire consulting firm to create cost allocation plan for rent program fees
Police & Community Safety
Receive annual report on developer fees collected last year
Police & Community Safety
Receive November 2022 city investment and overtime reports
Labor & City Workers
Adopt updated 2022 California Fire Code with local safety amendments
Fire Safety Code
Approve new staff for mayor's office and police department plus salary adjustments
Police & Community Safety
Approve $60,259 emergency repair for broken HVAC system at Developing Personal Resource Center
DPRC HVAC Repair
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