Tuesday, June 27, 2017

The council approved $513,000 in community grants to 20 organizations through the Environmental and Community Investment Agreement program. The grants passed 6-1, with Mayor Butt casting the only no vote. Four residents spoke during public comment about the ECIA Grant Awards.

The council adopted the city's annual spending plan and 5-year infrastructure improvement schedule for fiscal year 2017-2018. The budget covers essential services like police, parks, and road repairs. The council also approved administrative budget for the successor redevelopment agency and set legal spending limits for budget years 2015-16, 2016-17, and 2017-18.

The council received a presentation on environmental risks of lead cables in city infrastructure from Green Planet 21. The organization presented findings about potential hazards and recommended cable removal methods. Two residents provided public comment on this environmental issue.

Several other presentations were given without votes, including updates from East Bay Municipal Utility District on water rates, Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District on pest control efforts, and Inner City Capital Connections on small business support programs. Discussion of city job training programs and a partnership around Lovonya DeJean Middle School was continued to a future meeting.