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Women's Club Expresses Gratitude for New Building; Consent Calendar Details Compensation Adjustments
The City Council acknowledged the Lahabra Women's Club's appreciation for their new building. The club president, Carrie Surich, expressed gratitude to the City Council and Community Services Department for the new home, anticipating many years of events and welcoming new members. Certificates of appreciation were presented to the council members and the department. Additionally, Assistant City Attorney Brittany Roberto read a public statement regarding the consent calendar, outlining compensation adjustments for management and executive employees, including the City Manager. This included an increase to the City Manager's salary and additional administrative leave hours, as well as an 8% cost of living increase for management and executive staff effective July 2026.
Youth Committee Members Recognized; July Declared Parks and Recreation Month
The City Council recognized youth committee members for the 2025-2026 term: Yazin Madonna, Faith Venos Santos, and Daniel McGinnis. Although more members exist, only these four could attend the meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Gomez and Mayor Monroe thanked the youth for their involvement and dedication to the community. The council also presented a proclamation for July as Parks and Recreation Month, acknowledging the collaborative efforts of public works, community services, and commissioners in maintaining parks and offering programming. The proclamation was accepted by Elias, representing community services.
Consent Calendar Approved with Minor Modification; Zoning Ordinance Introduced
The City Council reviewed and approved the minutes of the previous meeting, with a modification to item number 9 on the consent calendar, specifically striking letter A. All other items on the consent calendar, including City Council items 1-14, Utility Authority items 1-2, and Agency and Authorities item 1, were approved unanimously. The council also conducted a first reading of an ordinance related to zoning amendments (Zone Amends 206-0002) to implement minor conditional use permit regulations. Public comment rules were reiterated, limiting individual speaking time to three minutes and total public comment time per item to 30 minutes, unless modified by the Mayor.
City Council Adopts $186.2 Million Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
The City Council conducted a public hearing and adopted the Municipal Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The total proposed budget is $186.2 million. The budget includes increased funding for the drone first responder program, achieved by reducing the general fund transfer to the capital improvement budget by $50,000. An additional $50,000 was budgeted in the asset forfeiture special revenue fund. The report also addressed position vacancies and retention efforts as required by Assembly Bill 2620, noting a 21.1% vacancy rate primarily in teaching positions within the professional employees unit. The Council unanimously approved the budget and related resolutions.
City Council Approves New Towing Services Contract with Anaheim Fullerton
The City Council considered authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract service agreement with Anaheim Fullerton for towing services. The current contract expires June 30th. The police department reviewed towing needs and evaluated several companies, considering service, ability, pricing, and location. Anaheim Fullerton was selected over another company, Brayton, primarily due to pricing and services offered, including no charge for evidence storage. Anaheim Fullerton also has multiple tow yards strategically located within a five-mile radius of the city. The proposed contract is non-exclusive and allows termination with 30 days' notice. The Council approved the recommendation to execute the agreement with Anaheim Fullerton.
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