Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Presiding: Mayor Tom Butt · Called to order: 6:38 p.m. · 6 items · 23 votes · 34 public comments
What happened
The council approved 18 routine items on consent, including a $282,000 violence prevention grant and a $112,500 contract with Advance Peace for neighborhood safety oversight.
The council approved a policy to restrict city contracts and investments based on sanctuary city values, allowing the city to avoid doing business with companies that conflict with its immigrant protection stance. The measure passed 6-1, with Mayor Butt voting no.
Annual fees for the rental housing inspection program were set at $207, $100, and $50 per unit depending on the type of rental property. The fees fund inspections and tenant protection programs, passing 6-1 with Mayor Butt dissenting.
The council unanimously approved an agreement with Lyft to provide subsidized rides for seniors and disabled residents who qualify for paratransit services. Measure J funding will pay for the ride subsidies.
A proposal to spend $30,000 in housing fees to hire lawyers for affordable housing law updates was approved 5-1, with Martinez voting no. City council also reviewed the proposed 2018-19 operating budget but took no action.
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Approved as a group without individual discussion.
Biggest items: $282K CalVIP Grant Expenditure Plan · $113K Advance Peace Contract · $50K NCE Contract Amendment - Rifle Range ...