Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Presiding: Mayor Thomas K. Butt · Called to order: 6:34 p.m. · 1 items · 26 votes · 15 public comments
What happened
The council approved 24 routine items on consent, including a $7.7 million state grant for Central Avenue traffic improvements and a $2.2 million federal grant for street repairs.
The council unanimously appointed a candidate to fill the vacant city council seat left empty since July 18. Thirteen residents applied for the position, and the council interviewed candidates before making their selection.
Other major approvals included a $1.2 million contract to build a retaining wall at Rifle Range and accepting a $320,000 federal grant for pedestrian safety improvements at Lincoln Elementary School. The council also increased a contract with Oakland Private Industry Council by $140,958 for job training services.
The council set public hearings for 10-year oil pipeline franchise agreements with both Phillips 66 and Chevron. These hearings will allow public input on the franchise renewals.
Discussion of donating funds to Oakland for a public bank feasibility study was continued to a future meeting.
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