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city • 2026-03-03 • 1:30 PM
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Tuesday, March 3
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1:30 PM
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What happened

The City Council met on 2026-03-03 and discussed several important topics including appointments to the Deferred Compensation Advisory Committee, budget and finance policies, public safety oversight, infrastructure projects, environmental planning, and contract amendments.

Key decisions

The Council approved appointments to the Deferred Compensation Advisory Committee, endorsed the Bay FC Flag Raising event in celebration of International Women's Day sponsored by Council District 2, and approved both Council Committee and City Council meeting minutes.

What matters to the public

Decisions on budget and finance can influence city service levels, program funding, and household costs. Public safety discussions relate to policing priorities and community trust. Transportation and infrastructure topics affect mobility and project timelines. Environmental planning impacts utility rates and resilience to climate challenges.

Topics covered

The meeting covered budget and finance policies including revisions to operating budget and capital improvement program policies, a sewer rate audit report, and oversight of disaster preparedness and infrastructure funding. Public safety and infrastructure were addressed through the Community Oversight Committee report on Measure T. Environmental concerns were discussed in relation to the Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan. Contract and procurement matters included an amendment to a consulting agreement for grant and contract management.

Notable people / organizations

Council District 2 sponsored the International Women's Day flag raising event. DST Consulting Services was involved in contract discussions. Wattis Construction Co., Inc. was noted for asphalt paving services.

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2.10 • 26-221
Deferred Compensation Advisory Committee Appointments.
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2.11 • 26-225
Approval of the Bay FC Flag Raising in Celebration of International Women's Day Sponsored by Council District 2 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event.
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2.7 • 26-177
Revisions to City Council Policy 1-18, Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program Policy.
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2.8 • 26-178
Actions Related to the Purchase Order with Wattis Construction Co., Inc. for Asphalt Paving Services.
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2.9 • 26-179
Fifth Amendment to the Standard Consultant Agreement with DST Consulting Services for Grant and Contract Management.
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3.3 • 26-183
Sewer Rate Setting Audit Report.
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3.4 • 26-184
Reasonable Accommodation Process and Personal Property Impound Handling.
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3.5 • 26-185
Community Oversight Committee Annual Report on the Measure T - Disaster Preparedness, Public Safety, and Infrastructure General Obligation Bond Program Proceeds and Allocations for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
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6.1 • 26-188
Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan.
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26-204
Approval of City Council Minutes.
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26-200
Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
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