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Clayton council hears organizational assessment, lists goals including revenue ideas and staffing
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Summary
At a March 13 special meeting, the Clayton City Council heard an organizational assessment from MRG Consulting and identified priorities including revenue-generation ideas, an updated fee schedule, IT updates, staffing needs, and community engagement; residents urged a $200 parcel tax to fund police staff.
The Clayton City Council on March 13 reviewed an organizational assessment presented by MRG Consulting and provided a set of Council–Manager goals for fiscal year 2023–24 focused on revenue generation, staffing and operational capacity.
Interim City Manager Ron Bernal introduced Rick Otto of MRG Consulting, who presented findings from the assessment and a supporting PowerPoint. After questions and comments from councilmembers, the council discussed a range of objectives: revenue-generating ideas, updating the fee schedule, an Apex IT update, addressing financial challenges, formation or vote on a landscape maintenance district, staffing and financial stability to fund public safety, geological hazard abatement district resources, a review of on-call contracts, and a cannabis initiative update.
During the public comment period several residents urged the council to consider new revenue options and greater public engagement. Resident James Killoran suggested a $200 parcel tax to fund three additional employees for policing; Scott Denslow said he would not support new taxes; Terri Denslow requested that the mayor and city manager serve as negotiators on the Clayton Business and Community Association contract; Keith Haydon urged the city to contact the original contract negotiators for input; Frank Gavidia called for council unity; and Ed Miller expressed support for Clayton joining the RecycleSmart joint powers authority.
Councilmembers did not record a formal vote on a specific revenue proposal at this meeting; instead, they compiled the list of objectives and Interim City Manager Bernal suggested scheduling another meeting to discuss next steps on Council goals. The minutes note the council is considering staff resources and financial approaches but do not specify funding sources or timelines for implementation.
The council adjourned at 5:51 p.m.