Tuesday, July 19, 2005
Presiding: Mayor Irma L. Anderson · Called to order: 7:06 p.m. · 5 items · 5 votes · 7 public comments
What happened
- Denied extension of 2 legal services contracts with additional $100,000 funding.
- Approved $60,000 contract with Sacramento Advocates for state lobbying 8-1 (Butt dissenting).
- Approved new maximum fees for vehicle towing and related contracts.
- Approved $90,147 contract amendment to repave Washington Avenue and Dornan Drive.
- Approved creating new Human Resources Personnel Officer job classification.
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Contracts(4 items)
Set new maximum fees for vehicle towing and approve towing contracts
In Plain English
The city sets limits on how much towing companies can charge residents when vehicles are towed or impounded. The proposed changes update these maximum fees and approve contracts with towing services. One contract handles regular towing while another processes abandoned vehicles through Pick-N-Pull.
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Votes
To adopt Resolution No. 104-05
8 to 0
Approve $90,147 contract amendment to repave Washington Avenue and Dornan Drive
In Plain English
The city's existing tunnel construction contract with Ghilotti Brothers will expand to include street repaving work. The amendment adds repaving portions of Washington Avenue and Dornan Drive to the Ferry Point Tunnel project. If approved, the contract increases by up to $90,147 for the additional paving work.
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Votes
To amend the Ferry Point Tunnel Contract with Ghilotti Brothers
Extend 2 legal services contracts and add $100,000 total funding
In Plain English
The city hired outside lawyers Trisha Aljoe and Mary Renfro to help the City Attorney's Office with legal work. Both contracts need more money and time to finish their assignments. If approved, each contract gets an additional $50,000 and extends through December 2005.
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Votes
To approve staff's recommendation
8 to 0
To approve $25,000 but failed for lack of a second
Hire Sacramento Advocates for $60,000 to lobby state government
In Plain English
The city needs professional help navigating California state politics and legislation that affects local government. Sacramento Advocates would represent the city's interests with state lawmakers and agencies. If approved, the city pays $60,000 for one year of lobbying services.
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Votes
To transfer the $60,000 to the Fire Department and not hire a lobbyist at the state level at this time
To approve an agreement with Sacramento Advocates
7 to 1
Personnel(1 item)
Create new Human Resources Personnel Officer job classification
In Plain English
The city wants to add a new job title to its official employee handbook. This classification would define the duties, qualifications, and pay range for Human Resources Personnel Officer positions. If approved, the city can hire people into this specific role to help manage employee-related tasks.
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Votes
To refer this item to the Finance Committee
To approve staff's recommendation
To hold this item over to August 2, 2005, to give the Council an opportunity to ask questions
Approved as a group without individual discussion.