SUBJECT: Approval to Accept Coronavirus Relief Funds from the State of California Department of Finance up to the Allocated Amount of $1,088,029, Appropriating $144,014 to Cover Expenditures Due to COVID-19 in Fiscal Year 2020-2021, and Approval of Policy Items Implemented During the COVID-19 Declared Local Emergency REPORT IN BRIEF Approving the acceptance of Coronavirus Relief Funds from the State of California Department of Finance up to the allocated amount of $1,088,029, appropriating $144,014 to cover expenditures due to COVID-19. In addition, this item seeks the Council’s approval on two policy items implemented during the COVID-19 declared local emergency. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving the acceptance of up to $1,088,029 in Coronavirus Relief Funds from the State of California Department of Finance; and, B. Approving an appropriation in the amount of $144,014 in order to cover COVID-19 expenditures in Fiscal Year 2020-2021; and, C. Approving the allocation of compensated time off (CTO) hours in the amount of $537,805 to Essential Employees in Fiscal Year 2019-20; and, D. Approving the Administrative Leave paid hours in the amount of $655,406 to City employees due to the closure of City Hall and other City facilities in Fiscal Year 2019-20; and, E. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make any necessary budget adjustments necessary.

Report Item Passed Introduced July 20, 2020

Committee: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
Introduced: July 20, 2020
On agenda: August 3, 2020
Passed: August 3, 2020