Brett White

The City Council recognized a departing police chief for his service and heard public comments regarding local nuisance issues, community program events, and facility improvements. Key actions included approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the local high school for a School Resource Officer and summer pool use. The Council also authorized the acceptance of a grant from the McConnell Fund 2026 for pool resurfacing at Northside Park and expressed support for an Active Transportation Program grant application aimed at improving pedestrian safety near the high school.

The City Council conducted both closed and regular sessions. Key agenda items included the City Manager performance review, a conference with labor negotiators, and a public hearing regarding the annual workforce vacancy, recruitment, and retention report. The council approved the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, adopted a resolution for street project funding, and approved the addition of one police officer position to the position allocation list. Additionally, the council authorized the removal of a service weapon from inventory to present to a retiring Police Chief and reviewed cash disbursement reports and new business licenses.

The City Council meeting included a closed session regarding the City Manager performance review. The regular agenda covered the presentation of the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 program of service and annual budget, adoption of a resolution for street projects utilizing SB1 funding, approval of a change order for traffic calming speed tables on Toomes Ave, and the removal and presentation of a service weapon to the retired Police Chief. Additionally, the Council addressed the annual workforce vacancy, recruitment, and retention report.

The council covered several agenda items, including proclamations for National Public Works Week and Building Safety Month. Discussions were held regarding a parcel map request for Pacific West Communities, an informational presentation on the Encampment Resolution Funds Program, and the acceptance of the annual city audit. Additionally, the council provided direction on Measure A funding allocations and capital improvement priorities, authorized a grant for the Clark Park Parking Lot Resurfacing Project, and called for the upcoming municipal election to be consolidated with the statewide general election.

The meeting featured proclamations for National Public Works Week and Building Safety Month. Discussions included a tentative parcel map, an informational presentation on the Encampment Resolution Funds Program, and the acceptance of the annual city audit for fiscal year 2024/2025. Council actions involved providing feedback on homeless services, approving funding allocations, authorizing a contract for on-call building services, accepting notices of completion for infrastructure projects, and approving agreements for emergency services and inspection services related to the City Plaza and Recreation Center. Additionally, repairs for a fire engine were authorized along with necessary budget adjustments, and a municipal election was formally called for November 2026.