Tuesday, May 3, 2016

The council rejected Mayor Butt's request to formally oppose ballot measures N and O, which deal with housing development and elected official compensation. The council also voted down the appointment of Bea Roberson to the Personnel Board as a public safety union representative.

The council approved receiving the draft 2016-17 city budget and 5-year capital plan in a split vote, with McLaughlin, Beckles, and Butt voting no. This routine step allows the council to begin reviewing spending plans for the upcoming fiscal year.

The council unanimously approved researching a tiny house village for homeless residents. City council interns had studied tiny house villages as a potential housing solution to supplement existing shelters and transitional housing programs.

The council approved 15 routine items on consent, including a $275,000 contract amendment with Cypress Mandela Training Center and a $175,000 annual contract for street paving equipment rental. Other notable items included hiring Glen Price Group for $17,500 to prepare a state grant application.

Discussion of awarding a contract to Linear Systems for a digital records system upgrade was continued to a future meeting. The council also postponed consideration of amending city law to allow medical marijuana businesses and set operating standards.