City Council (May 9)

Parklets: The council approved numerous changes to the interim ordinance for the parklet program, including prohibition on the use of vinyl, tents and canvas at new parklets. Yes: Unanimous

Hate: The council agreed not to move ahead with an ordinance making hate speech a misdemeanor. Yes: Unanimous

Board of Education (May 10)

Workers' Compensation: In closed session, the board voted to approve a workers' compensation claim for $95,000. Yes: Collins, Dauber, DiBrienza, Ladomirak Absent: Dharap

Curriculum:The board voted to approve a new elementary school English Language Arts curriculum, despite objections from some teachers who said the curriculum is inadequate. Yes: Collins, Dauber, Dharap, Ladomirak No: DiBrienza

Textbook:The board approved a new textbook for ninth grade biology. Yes: Collins, Dauber, DiBrienza, Ladomirak Absent: Dharap

Fees:The board voted to increase the developer fees it changes in line with amounts determined by the State Allocation Board. Yes: Collins, Dauber, DiBrienza, Ladomirak Absent: Dharap

Council Finance Committee (May 10)

Infrastructure: The committee recommended approving the proposed capital budget for fiscal year 2023. Yes: Unanimous

Public safety: The committee recommended approval of the budgets for the Police Department, Fire Department and Office of Emergency Services. Yes: Unanimous

pstyle:13head>Council Policy and Services Committee (May 10)

Infrastructure: The committee recommended that the council agendize an item to adopt a resolution to join the California Community Housing Agency. Yes: Unanimous

Permits: The committee discussed and accepted an audit of the city's building permit process. Yes: Unanimous

Council Finance Committee (May 11)

Budget: The commission recommended approval of the proposed budgets for the Community Services Department and the Department of Planning and Department Services. Yes: Unanimous