Council Delegates Gage Canal Voting Power to Staff Weeks After Judge Allows Lawsuit to Proceed
Move delegates voting power to Public Utilities staff for five mutual water companies.
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This Week in City Hall: December 1, 2025
City Council will review representation on mutual water company boards, the Transportation Board considers parking restrictions, turn limits, and speed management measures.
City Council Approves $16.8 Million Animal Services Agreement Despite Cost Concerns
Three-year contract with Riverside County includes community programs aimed at reducing shelter intake.
Council Approves Inspector General After Resolving Independence Concerns
Council votes 6-1 to establish independent watchdog with power to hire outside counsel
Committee Pushes Ethics Reforms After False Complaints Against Councilmembers
Committee advances equal evidence standards after false complaints advanced to hearings despite sworn testimony proving innocence.
This Week in City Hall: November 17, 2025
City Council set to establish the Inspector General office after concerns about protecting its independence delayed approval, consider a $16.8 million animal services agreement, and establish a $7,511 cannabis testing laboratory permit fee.
Land Use Committee Cancels Meeting After Failing Quorum, Delays Smoke Shop Policy Review
The City Council's Land Use Committee failed to achieve quorum Monday, extending the wait for regulatory changes aimed at smoke shops linked to illegal drug activity.
This Week in City Hall: November 10, 2025
City Council does not meet this week. Other agendas include a review of smoke shop regulations after police seized illegal products at 13 locations and a pilot program connecting Deaf residents to sign language interpreters via QR codes.
Cannabis Businesses Drop Ethics Complaints Against Four Councilmembers
Attorney admits sworn declaration incorrectly identified Perry at Chamber event, undermining Brown Act allegations.
Mayor Lock Dawson Chairs California Big City Mayors at Historic San Francisco Summit
Coalition Pushes for Sustained State Support on Homelessness, Housing.
City Bets $190K on Downtown Valet as Restaurants Say Parking Hurts Business
Six-month pilot starting January charges $20-30 at nine locations; success hinges on businesses promoting service to service to break even.
City Council Approves $100,000 Emergency Food Program Amid Federal Shutdown
Council fast-tracks funding to Salvation Army within days of SNAP benefits lapsing, targeting 500-700 households with immediate food assistance.
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