What happened
The council approved a $7.5 million contract to build the Yellow Brick Road Project as part of 17 routine items on the consent calendar. The consent calendar also included purchasing a $68,629 breathing air compressor for the fire department and accepting $499,500 in grants from energy, workforce, and education agencies.
The council approved budget guiding principles for future city spending decisions in a 5-2 vote, with Bates and Butt voting no. One resident spoke during public comment on this item, which will help guide how the city makes financial decisions going forward.
Five city positions that were frozen during 2020 budget cuts can now be filled after council approval. The positions include park maintenance workers, an electrician, and a deputy fire chief that were cut to save money during budget challenges.
A $100,000 legal services agreement with Goldfarb & Lipman law firm was approved to handle ongoing city lawsuits. The agreement covers legal work from February 2021 through June 2023 for specialized legal representation the city needs.
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Biggest items: $7.5M Yellow Brick Road Project constructio... · $500K Grant funds appropriation · $346K California Energy Commission grant ag...