Tuesday, June 9, 2020

The council received a status report on the 2020-21 city budget spending, which passed 5-2 with Martinez and Butt voting no. Residents raised concerns during public comment about aquatics programs, community centers, and recreation programs, with speakers opposing budget cuts to these services. The report showed how city departments spent their allocated funds during the fiscal year.

The council approved a new policy requiring sick employees to use vacation time for COVID-19 absences, passing 5-2 with Martinez and Willis dissenting. Previously, city workers received full pay without using earned time off when unable to work due to COVID-19. The policy now requires employees to use their accumulated sick leave and vacation days for coronavirus-related absences.