What happened
The council approved creating a Traffic Calming Division with 2 new staff to speed up street safety projects unanimously. Residents submitted over 300 locations needing safety improvements since the program launched in 2022 with $1.2 million. Eight speakers supported the new division, emphasizing the need for faster project delivery and better neighborhood coordination.
The council reviewed the 2024-25 budget checklist with $26.7 million in transfers from the General Fund, but took no vote. Nineteen residents commented, with most focused on Solano Avenue safety concerns between Highway 80 and San Pablo. Speakers requested immediate temporary safety measures including crosswalks and traffic delineators.
The council unanimously called for a November 5, 2024 election to fill 3 city council seats from Districts 1, 5, and 6. The county will run the election alongside other races on the ballot.
The council approved annual landscaping fees for the Hilltop neighborhood properties, with Zepeda declaring a conflict of interest and Robinson abstaining. They also approved Marina Bay property assessments for landscaping and lighting maintenance, with Zepeda and Robinson abstaining.
The council will meet privately with lawyers about 4 ongoing lawsuits against the city, including cases over Winehaven development, tribal land issues, Point Molate environmental concerns, and a car dealership dispute.
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