City Council Workshop
Town Hall 27 East Main Street
Agenda — 18 items
- 1. Call to Order
- 2. Correspondence and Council Comments
- 3. Discussion Items
- A. Environmental Awareness Committee Priorities Discussion Brief Description: Environmental Awareness Committee Chair will be present to discuss priorities of the committee.
- B. Communications Update Brief Description: Staff will provide an update on recent activities related to emergency communications and the protocols and tools used to communicate during incidents; coordination of community event communications.
- C. Temporary Special Events Brief Description: Staff are reviewing temporary special event and vendor requirements, along with relevant Fire Code provisions, to ensure all regulations are current, clearly defined, and aligned with operational and public safety needs.
- D. Food Trucks Brief Description: At the request of City Council members, staff are reviewing the City's applicable ordinances and permitting processes related to the operation of food trucks in residential neighborhoods..
- E. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 478 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The ordinance amends Chapter 478 and addresses concerns raised prior to Ordinance No. 25-119 and new issues that have emerged after implementation.
- F. Clinton Crossing Update Brief Description: City staff will present and update on the project and community engagement currently underway
- G. Excess General Fund Carryover Balance Brief Description: This is a discussion with Council about the use of the General Fund excess carryover balance. City Council previously passed an ordinance stating which, if any, existing unfunded infrastructure project(s) should be completed with the excess General Fund carryover balance, so that not less than 50% of the excess be spent on infrastructure. Staff has prepared a list for Council to consider.
- 4. Proposed Consent Agenda for August 11, 2026, Council Meeting
- 12 page break
- 5. Proposed Legislation for August 11, 2026, Council Meeting
- A. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 478 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Brief Description: The ordinance amends Chapter 478 and addresses concerns raised prior to Ordinance No. 25-119 and new issues that have emerged after implementation.
- 6. Items to be Added to Future Agendas
- 7. Adjournment
- 17 To view staff reports for agenda items, click on the corresponding file numbers (blue underlined links) next to the titles.
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