Sandra Scott

The meeting included a presentation providing an update from Family Promise regarding their work in 2025, where 15 families received rental assistance. A public hearing was held concerning the proposed allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, which totaled $297,288, encompassing housing rehabilitation, asbestos testing, and a youth scholarship program. Council authorized amendments to program guidelines, including increasing loan and grant amounts for home improvements. Additionally, the Council adopted a resolution establishing intended priorities for revenue generated by the proposed Measure TC sales tax, slated for the March 3, 2026, ballot. Updates were provided on e-bike law changes for 2026, and reports were given regarding the School District/City Standing Committee focusing on traffic analysis near local schools.

The meeting commenced with the invocation and pledge of allegiance, followed by recognition of the Holiday Decorating Contest winners. Key agenda items included the rescheduling of a public hearing for Ordinance No. 25-1086 to the January 20 meeting. The Consent Calendar, which was approved, involved receiving and filing the Visa Card Report and adopting Resolution No. 26-5852 authorizing bill payments for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The City Manager provided an update on addressing flooding and debris from a recent rainstorm and mentioned the upcoming Camellia Festival. The City Attorney reported on reviewing laws pertaining to electric bicycles. Various standing and ad hoc committee reports were noted as having no updates.

The City Council meeting commenced with ceremonial matters, including the introduction of the Camellia Royal Court, recognition of the Woman's Club 100th Founding Anniversary, and a presentation on LA County Fire Department programs. During public comments, a resident raised concerns regarding early morning leaf blowing noise. The consent calendar items approved included a lot split subdivision at 5924 Reno Avenue and the reclassification of a Parking Control Officer to Community Service Officer, which necessitated a $46,150 budget amendment to the public safety budget. The council also adopted Resolution No. 26-5856 authorizing the payment of bills for fiscal year 2025-26. City Manager updates announced several upcoming events, including the Lunar New Year Celebration and the Mayor's State of the City address.

The agenda for this City Council meeting includes procedures for addressing the Council, public comments on non-agenda items, and a public hearing. Key business items listed are Consent Calendar items, Unfinished Business, New Business, an update from the City Manager, an update from the City Attorney, Council reports regarding committee meetings, Council items separate from the City Manager's regular agenda, and additional public comments before adjournment. Specific documents mentioned include commission meeting actions from January 14 and January 21, 2026, a staff report on an Order of LLD Engineer Report for FY2627, a staff report on a LARIAC8 Participant Agreement, and the Council Warrant Register.

The agenda for this Special Meeting includes standard procedures such as addressing the City Council, public comments on non-agenda items, a public hearing, and roll call. Specific agenda items listed include Procedure To Address City Council, Agenda Item, Non-Agenda Item Public Comments, Public Hearing, Accessibility, Call To Order, Roll Call, Public Comment, Recess To Reception, Presentation, and Adjournment. The document also provides information on where to watch meetings live or recorded, notice subscription, future meetings, and accommodations.