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CITY COUNCIL … The council plans to hold a study session on the proposed fiscal year 2025 budget and consider the Finance Committee’s recommendations on the budget. The council will also consider approving a site and design review to enable construction of a water purification facility at Regional Water Quality Control Plant and discuss possible revisions to the council’s procedures and protocols handbook. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, May 13, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. Those wishing to participate by Zoom can do so by dialing 669-900-6833 and using Meeting ID: 362 027 238.
COUNCIL POLICY AND SERVICES COMMITTEE … The committee plans to discuss the role of the Public Art Commission and approve the extension of audits pertaining to ADA compliance and purchasing cards. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. Those wishing to participate by Zoom can do so by dialing 669-900-6833 and using Meeting ID: 946 1874 4621.
COUNCIL RETAIL COMMITTEE ... The committee plans to discuss initiatives for enhancing retail and hotel use. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15, in the Community Meeting Room at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. Those wishing to participate by Zoom can do so by dialing 669-900-6833 and using Meeting ID: 858 4554 4145.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD … The board plans to meet at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. Those wishing to participate by Zoom can do so by dialing 669-900-6833 and using Meeting ID: 965 6189 1491. The agenda was not available by print deadline.
PUBLIC ART COMMISSION … The commission plans to meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, in the Community Meeting Room at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. Those wishing to participate by Zoom can do so by dialing 669-900-6833 and using Meeting ID: 886 2784 1441.
Here’s a roundup of government action this past week.
City Council (May 6)
Budget: The council heard a presentation about the city manager’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2025. Action: None
Police: The council discussed the most recent report from the independent police auditor. Action: None
Housing: The council approved a zone change to enable construction of a 75-condominium development at 800 San Antonio Road. Yes: Burt, Lauing, Lythcott-Haims, Stone, Tanaka, Veenker No: Kou
Council Finance Committee (May 7)
Budget: The committee reviewed and tentatively approved budgets for public safety departments, community services and other departments. Yes: Unanimous
Council Finance Committee (May 8)
Budget: The committee reviewed and tentatively approved budgets for the planning, transportation and utility departments. Yes: Unanimous
Planning and Transportation Commission (May 8)
Ventura: The commission recommended approving the environmental analysis for the North Ventura Coordinated Area Plan. Yes: Unanimous