Council adopts $1.37M budget amendment and updates master fee schedule

The City Council approved a budget amendment and a revised master fee schedule on a 4–0 vote Tuesday.

Interim City Manager Grayson briefed the council on the budget amendment, which he said reduces general fund expenditures by $1,373,775.43 while reflecting an increase in revenues largely driven by stronger-than-expected Measure N receipts. He described a parallel effort to update frequently used fees—primarily planning, building and business-license charges—so those costs better reflect staff time and current market rates.

"What you have before you tonight is a draft master fee schedule," Grayson said, explaining how new and amended fees are highlighted in the staff report. He also noted government-code notice requirements tied to fee adoption.

During public comment residents urged prioritizing repairs at the senior center (roof, ADA door, HVAC). Michael Edmonson, president of the senior association, presented a list of items needed at the facility and said prior agreements required the city to maintain certain services.

Councilmember Smith moved and the council adopted Resolution 26‑3217 (budget amendment) 4–0. The council then approved Resolution 26‑3218 (master fee schedule) with several staff- and council-proposed adjustments, including raising deposits for facility rentals and modifying animal-control fee waivers; roll call 4–0.

Separately, staff reported $241,536 in available CDBG funds for FY2026–27. After public testimony and discussion the council voted 4–0 to recommend the senior center as the primary CDBG project and to hold any residual funds for a small "pocket park" at the trailer-park site if feasible.

Next steps: The amended budget goes into effect per the statutory notice timelines for fees; staff will post fee-change details and implement the adopted amendments as required by law.