Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Special

Presiding: Mayor Eduardo Martinez · Called to order: 4:02 p.m. · 1 items · 8 votes · 34 public comments

What happened

The council approved tobacco retailer license amendments after hearing from 16 residents during public comment. The changes passed unanimously with Councilmember Robinson absent from the meeting.

A safe walk zone was established along the 23rd Street corridor with identification of child-sensitive areas. The public safety measure was approved unanimously after 2 public comments.

The council gave first reading approval to an ordinance adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code. The building code update passed unanimously.

The council approved 3 routine items on consent, including a $32,900 contract with ChargePoint, Inc. for electric vehicle charging network services.

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Attendance

Soheila Bana(Present)

Jamelia Brown(Present)

Claudia Jimenez(Present)

Sue Wilson(Present)

Cesar Zepeda(Present)

Doria Robinson(Present)

Eduardo Martinez(Present)

3 items · 3 consent

Adopt updated state building safety codes with local changes

Passed 6-02025 Building Standards Code

Cap tobacco retailers at 50 citywide and ban flavored tobacco sales

Passed 6-0Tobacco Retailer Licenses

Create pedestrian safety zone on 23rd Street near schools and parks

Passed 6-023rd Street Safe Walk Zone

Approved as a group without individual discussion.

Biggest items: $33K Contract with ChargePoint, Inc. for E...

O.1.aCity Council MinutesO.4.aJanuary 2026 Abatement Report