Board of Education (Oct. 11)

Construction: The board approved awarding a construction contract for the administration and food service buildings at Gunn High School. The board also approved increasing the project budget by $7.65 million to a total of $38.41 million. Yes: Collins, DiBrienza, Ladomirak Absent: Dauber, Dharap

Educators: The board approved a revised "declaration of need for fully qualified educators" for this school year. The declaration is a procedural document that allows educators teaching outside of their existing credential to apply for emergency and limited assignment permits. Yes: Collins, DiBrienza, Ladomirak Absent: Dauber, Dharap

Council Policy and Services Committee (Oct. 11)

Legislative guidelines: The committee approved the city's 2023 legislative guidelines and added a provision to support modernization of the state and local electric grid. It also supported approving a legislative work plan for the 2022-2023 legislative session. Yes: Unanimous

Equity: The committee heard an update about city initiatives focused on race and equity. Yes: Unanimous Yes: Unanimous

Planning and Transportation Commission (Oct. 12)

North Ventura: The commission held a study session to discuss a proposed development agreement between the city and Sobrato over the redevelopment of the Portage Avenue site that formerly housed Fry's Electronics. Action: None

Utilities Advisory Commission (Oct. 12)

Sewers: The commission heard an update about plans to replace sewer mains. Action: None

Strategic Plan: The commission discussed the implementation of the Utilities Department's 2018 Strategic Plan. Action: None