City Council — February 4, 2026

Meeting Summary

Present: Chavez, 5-Cornejo, 1-Ornelas, Crosswhite, Warrens

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City Attorney analyzed legal constraints regarding fair return limits on application frequency.
Public comment supported restricting rent increase applications to once per 12-month period.
Council directed staff to draft an urgency ordinance limiting applications to one per year.

Staff presented a six-month update on implementation across six strategic goals.
Progress was reported as mostly in progress with some objectives already completed.
Council received the informational report and accepted the motion to file.

Police Chief proposed a five-member advisory group to enhance community engagement and safety strategies.
Council feedback emphasized maintaining an advisory scope and including youth representatives.
Staff will proceed with committee formation while ensuring transparency in selection.

Vice Mayor proposed adding nitrous oxide regulation language to upcoming municipal code updates.
Council consensus was reached to include the nitrous oxide topic in future agenda items.
An immigration resolution proposal was referred to the Ad Hoc Committee for further review.

The City Council meeting transcript provided covers agenda items regarding mobile home park rent adjustments, a strategic plan update, the formation of a Police Chief Advisory Committee, and future agenda items. The meeting concluded with a memoriam and adjournment.

The City Attorney presented an analysis regarding an urgency ordinance to regulate the frequency of rent adjustment applications. The current ordinance allows for automatic CPI adjustments annually but requires applications for capital improvements and fair return adjustments. The attorney noted that while the city could limit the frequency of applications, constitutional provisions require park owners to have an opportunity to obtain a fair return. The recommendation was to prohibit park owners from applying for a rent increase within 12 months of a previous decision on the merits, absent unusual circumstances.
Public comment was received from multiple residents and community members. Speakers expressed support for limiting applications to once per 12-month period to reduce uncertainty for residents on fixed incomes and to conserve city staff resources. Several speakers cited specific instances where owners had filed multiple applications in a short timeframe and emphasized the need for stability.
Following the presentation and public comment, the Council discussed the urgency and legal basis for the ordinance. A consensus was reached to direct the City Attorney to draft an urgency ordinance limiting rent increase applications to once per 12-month period.

A management fellow presented a six-month update on the implementation of the City’s two-year strategic plan. The report covered progress across six goals: infrastructure, economic development, public safety, community health, arts and culture, and operational excellence. The presenter noted that most objectives were in progress, with some completed and a few not yet started.
The Council received the report as informational. The motion to receive and file was accepted.

The Police Chief presented a proposal to form a Police Chief Advisory Committee consisting of five community leaders to advise on public safety strategies and enhance engagement. The proposal outlined selection processes, meeting frequency, and committee responsibilities, which included creating dialogue with the community and assessing departmental programs.
During the discussion, the Council addressed concerns regarding the committee's scope to ensure it remained advisory rather than operational oversight. Members inquired about the inclusion of youth representatives and the transparency of the selection process. The City Attorney noted the committee would not be subject to the Brown Act but could be open to the public.
The Council provided feedback, including suggestions to consider youth applicants and to report on the selection process to ensure transparency. The Police Chief acknowledged the feedback and indicated the intention to proceed with the formation of the committee in accordance with the guidelines discussed.

Nitrous Oxide Regulation: The Vice Mayor proposed adding language regarding the regulation of nitrous oxide to a future agenda item, noting recent ordinances in neighboring cities. The Council reached a consensus to include this topic in the municipal code update.
Immigration Resolution: Councilmember Chavez proposed a resolution regarding immigration to state the city's values and support the community. The Council directed the Immigration Ad Hoc Committee to review the language and provide input before it returns to the full Council for action.

The Mayor honored the memory of Joseph Paul Byram, a former Public Works supervisor. The meeting was adjourned at 9:33 PM.