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Baker City Council Meeting - 6/23/2026
Published: Jun 23, 2026
City Council Approves Operating Budget for Special Revenue Funds for Fiscal Year 2026
The City Council of Baker adopted an ordinance to approve the operating budget for special revenue funds, including revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The ordinance was introduced by the mayor on June 10, 2026. The impacted funds include the street fund, half-cent fire, half-cent police, and 911 communications. The purpose is to stay within the 5-10% limits set by the governmental budget act. A resident inquired if the budget included provisions for flooding and drainage, to which the response was that it does not, as the ordinances amend the current year's budget, though some street fund expenditures cover drainage. The ordinance passed with unanimous approval [cite: 786-957].
City Council Adopts Ordinance to Enhance Penalties and Enforcement for Firearm Discharge
The City Council of Baker adopted Ordinance 2026-24, which amends Chapter 9, Article 9 regarding the discharging of firearms. The ordinance expands prohibited conduct, increases penalties, and provides for enhanced enforcement. It was introduced by the mayor on June 10, 2026. The increase in penalties is a response to rising gun violence and shootings. While the current penalties were not readily available, the aim is to make penalties stiffer to deter firearm discharge. The ordinance passed with unanimous approval [cite: 961-1054].
City Council Adopts Ordinance to Amend General Fund Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2026
The City Council of Baker adopted Ordinance 2026-22, which amends the operating budget for the general fund revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The ordinance was introduced by the mayor on June 10, 2026, and passed with unanimous approval from all districts. No public comment or questions were raised prior to the vote [cite: 749-778].
City Council Meeting Protocol Outlined; Previous Meeting Minutes Approved
The City Council meeting included a reading of the public comment policy, which outlines procedures for residents wishing to speak. Comments are limited to 3 minutes per person and must be relevant to the specific agenda item. Dialogue between the public and council members is generally not permitted, though brief clarifying questions may be allowed. Participants are expected to maintain civility and avoid personal attacks. The presiding officer has the authority to enforce these rules [cite: 359-394]. The council also adopted minutes from the previous meeting [cite: 399-407].
Councilman Addresses Ditch Cleaning, Resident Responsibilities, and Flood Damage Reporting
Councilman Dr. Charles Vincent addressed concerns about ditch and canal cleaning, confirming that public works is actively working on it. He noted increased water levels in some areas after culvert installations on Levy Lane and Bradley, inquiring about potential blockages. Dr. Vincent also mentioned that constituents have reported blockages in canals due to trash, bicycles, and refrigerators. He urged residents to use the damage.la.gov website to report flood damage for FEMA funding applications. Dr. Vincent emphasized that residents are responsible for maintaining the servitude in front of their properties, including cleaning ditches and cutting grass, to prevent blockages that impede water flow [cite: 1266-1317, 1319-1484, 1487-1525].
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