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City Council Approves Salary Increases and Staffing Adjustments for Biennial Budget
The city council approved a revised salary schedule and staffing changes for fiscal years 2026-2028. This includes a 3% salary increase for represented employees, effective July 1st, and applied to non-represented executive, management, and confidential employees. Additionally, 26 position modifications were made in the budget, including aligning resources, removing four vacant positions, and creating career ladders for retention and succession planning. The Beaches, Parks, and Recreation Director's position was regraded from grade 83 to 88, with a new salary range of $28,444 to $253,382, reflecting expanded responsibilities including managing public works maintenance and the golf operations.
City Presents Urban Water Management Plan, Highlighting Conservation Successes
The city presented its Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan, which are state-mandated every five years. Key highlights include projected water use of 8,000 acre-feet per year, with an anticipated 2.02% reduction in use by 2050 compared to current levels. The city's water use has significantly decreased over the past two decades due to conservation efforts. The city primarily relies on imported water, with supplemental sources from city wells (currently offline) and recycled water. Residents are exceeding state-mandated conservation targets.
Public Input Highlights Fire Prevention, Land Use, and Environmental Concerns on Real Estate Plan
The council heard public comments regarding the City's Real Estate Asset Management Plan (REAMP). One speaker suggested incorporating verbiage emphasizing fire reduction, including non-traditional firebreaks like vineyards and goat grazing, and addressing HOA land issues. Another speaker highlighted that much of the city's open space is HOA-managed, leading to potential dysfunction in fire prevention efforts. The North Beach vacant lot's development potential was discussed, with a speaker noting inaccuracies in a previous survey regarding limitations due to an underlying drain. Another speaker proposed exploring forest sequestration for carbon offsetting and promoting Tree City USA status.
Council Approves Salary Adjustments Amidst Public Scrutiny
The City Council discussed and approved salary adjustments and staffing changes, including a 3% raise for represented employees and similar increases for non-represented staff. The Beaches, Parks, and Recreation Director's position was regraded to a higher salary scale ($28,444-$253,382) reflecting expanded responsibilities, including public works maintenance and golf operations. Public speakers raised concerns about the director's salary and questioned the justification, while council members defended the compensation based on the breadth of the role and the need for competitive salaries to retain staff.
City Unveils Real Estate Asset Management Plan to Centralize Property Oversight
The city introduced its Real Estate Asset Management Plan (REAMP), a program developed over nearly a year to centralize management of the city's property inventory. The plan aims to improve visibility into assets, support data-driven decision-making, enhance transparency, and establish a framework for long-term stewardship. It introduces new property classifications like 'Core Strategic,' 'Open Space,' 'Future Development,' 'Underutilized,' 'Surplus,' and 'Temporary Holding.' A GIS-based dashboard has been created to provide public access to property information. Staff will return in August with a finalized plan, seeking council direction on opportunity sites, including the North Beach vacant lot, and updates to policies regarding property acquisition, lease, and sales.
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Design Review Subcommittee Meeting June 24, 2026
Beaches Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting June 23, 2026
Community Safety and Welfare Committee Meeting June 23, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting: June 17th, 2026
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