City Council Committee Agendas

This meeting was recorded and summarized using AI technology. After a thorough review by staff members to ensure the accuracy, clarity, and relevance of the content, this summary was made publicly available. Public Safety Committee November 5, 2025 SUMMARY 1. Police  New Ordinances: Replaces pet licensing with mandatory microchipping and rabies vaccinations.  Fix-it Ticket System: Allows pet owners a grace period to comply before fines are enforced.  Clarifications: Collars or proof of vaccination required only upon request; enforcement will be lenient.  Next Steps: Ordinances to be presented to City Council on November 12. 2. Finance 2026 Budget & Property Tax Levy  Two Budget Scenarios: o Without Lid Lift: $9.7M levy; total levy amount increases $213K with 1% allowable and new construction. o With Lid Lift: $14.6M levy; higher total levy amount but more revenue for public safety and Parks & Recreation.  Public Safety Staffing and related expenses: o 6 new police officers over 6 years. o 6 firefighters + 1 nurse educator position.   Parks & Recreation Staffing and Capital Projects o Staffing: 1 Parks Foreman, 2 Parks Maintenance Workers, part- time rec lead and an on-call facility monitor. o Capital Projects: $500K applied to:  Inclusive Playground: ADA-compliant Hillcrest playground.  Trail & Sidewalk Improvements: Focus on safety and accessibility.  New Skate Park: Estimated $1M; fundraising underway.  Other Upgrades: Drainage fixes, lighting, and synthetic surfacing evaluations.  Development Services Staffing: o Engineering Technician Position: Critical hire to support inspections and infrastructure continuity. o Funding Strategy: Offset by deferred capital purchases.  General Fund Reserve: $7.5M (17.91% of budget) to support future capital needs. 5. Human Resources Mayor’s Salary Adjustment  COLA Revised: Reduced from 3.2% to 2.7%, aligning with director- level staff to reflect budget constraints. 6. Comprehensive Plan Delays  Consultant Issues: OTAC underperformance causing delays.  Interim Ordinances: Being considered to maintain quality.  Planning Commission: Missed meetings; key milestones uncertain. Action Items by Staff  Emily: Clarify pet licensing changes; monitor chicken ordinance.  Doug: Share budget details; prepare for levy ordinance hearing; track reserves.  Stacie: Justify engineering tech hire; coordinate infrastructure planning.  Jennifer: Prioritize parks projects; seek grants; manage trail maintenance.  Aaron Keator: Present updated mayor salary ordinance.  Planning Staff: Continue comp plan work; explore interim options.  Mayor & Council: Address library panel updates; plan future committee discussions.