Council signs off on billboard contract, renews waste franchise and approves first readings of code updates

Council approved multiple operational measures affecting marketing and municipal services.

Billboard contract: Visit SPI representative Myra Nunez presented a 20‑month contract with Media Choice for LED billboard placements across several boards with a two‑fiscal‑year payment schedule ($54,450 for the remainder of FY 25/26 and $90,000 for FY 26/27; total $144,450). Council sought details on refresh rates and impressions; staff reported an estimated 1,300 daily slots and cited backup figures showing weekly and monthly impressions. Council added a 60‑day termination clause to the contract and approved the agreement.

Waste franchise: Republic Services requested a five‑year extension of the current garbage and trash franchise through Feb. 28, 2031. Republic confirmed twice‑weekly door‑side service, brush/bulky pickup, and recycling events; the company committed to the option of smaller containers (15‑yard) and said the next price adjustment would be tied to a CPI index with a 4% cap. Council amended franchise language to remove an option for another company to provide certain debris containers and approved first reading.

Building and code updates: After years of ad hoc committee review, council approved first readings for ordinances to revise chapter 4 (building and construction) and chapter 9 (garbage, weeds and waste) to modernize building code provisions and clarify roles between building staff and code enforcement. Both ordinances passed first reading with amendments consistent with the franchise changes.

Votes on these items were taken by voice; council asked staff to proceed with contractual and ordinance follow‑ups.