City Council — June 11, 2026

Meeting Summary

Present: 1-Hornick, 2-Lewis, 3-Sanchez, 4-Mead, Silva

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Staff presented Resolution 26-09 regarding the annual water supply report required by the Central Coast Water Authority.
The report included updated water use data and predictions for future consumption.
No public comment was received during the open hearing.
The Council voted to approve the resolution.

Staff reported a 5% vacancy rate with one current opening for an administrative analyst.
Discussion covered recruitment efforts, compensation adjustments, and barriers like housing costs.
Council members asked clarifying questions regarding the specific vacancy.
The matter was considered received and filed for review.

Vice Mayor Mead suggested exploring a change to the meeting schedule to resolve quorum conflicts.
The City Manager noted schedule changes would require an amendment to the municipal code.
Council members indicated openness to having staff explore schedule options.
Updates were provided regarding state legislation and regional infrastructure projects.

Staff presented a proposed budget amendment overview for Fiscal Year 2026-27 totaling $27.7 million.
Adjustments included a 3.2% cost of living increase and updated revenue projections.
Council members directed staff to correct specific line item errors regarding travel and Recreation.
The item was treated as a study session with return for adoption at a future meeting.

The City Manager addressed ongoing due diligence regarding law enforcement services in neighboring cities.
Discussion focused on current Sheriff’s Department contract costs and potential alternatives.
No preliminary report or recommendation was provided for immediate Council action.

The meeting was called to order. Roll call was conducted, and a quorum was established. The City Council canceled the closed session items listed on the agenda. There was no public comment on non-agendized items.

A motion was made to approve the Consent Calendar items. The motion was seconded. The Council voted to approve the items. Outcome: Passed.

Staff presented Resolution 26-09 regarding amendments and publishing the annual water supply report required by the Central Coast Water Authority. The report included updated water use data and predictions for future use. A public hearing was opened; no public comment was received. The hearing was closed. A motion was made to approve Resolution 26-09. The motion was seconded. The Council voted to approve the resolution. Outcome: Passed.

Staff presented a report required by Government Code Section 3502.03 regarding the status of vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts. Staff noted a 5% vacancy rate with one current vacancy in the administrative analyst position. Recruitment efforts, compensation adjustments, and barriers to hiring (such as housing costs and market compensation rates) were discussed. A public hearing was opened; no public comment was received. The hearing was closed. Council members asked clarifying questions regarding the specific vacancy. The matter was considered received and filed. Outcome: Received and Filed.

Vice Mayor Mead raised concerns regarding meeting schedule conflicts with upcoming conferences, noting difficulties in achieving a quorum. The Vice Mayor suggested exploring a change to the meeting schedule, such as moving meetings to Thursdays. The City Manager noted that any schedule change would require an amendment to the municipal code. Council members indicated openness to having the City Manager explore schedule options with individual members. Additional updates were provided regarding state legislation (AB 1708) and regional infrastructure projects, specifically the Highway 246 passing lanes and traffic impact assessments with neighboring jurisdictions.

Staff presented a proposed budget amendment overview for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The total citywide expenditures were projected at $27.7 million ($19.6 million operating, $8.15 million capital). Significant revenue changes included a conservative projection for Transient Occupancy Tax and updates to property tax and utility rate revenue. Expenditure adjustments included a 3.2% cost of living adjustment for employees, increased health premium contributions, and specific departmental changes (e.g., Library hours, Recreation programs). Capital improvement projects and carryovers were detailed. Council members asked questions regarding the budget structure and project carryovers. Action: The item was treated as a study session. The Council directed staff to make corrections to specific line items (City Manager travel budget and Recreation budget typo) and return the report for adoption at a future meeting.

The City Manager addressed recent reports regarding potential negotiations to change law enforcement services in neighboring cities. The Manager stated that due diligence is ongoing regarding the current Sheriff's Department contract costs and potential alternatives. No preliminary report or recommendation was provided for Council action at this time.