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Council starts informal work on public‑safety building; mayor appoints ad hoc committee
Summary
Council discussed options for pursuing a new public‑safety building and, while taking no formal standing-committee action, the mayor appointed an informal ad hoc committee (two councilmembers) to work with staff while county fire consolidation discussions continue.
Councilmembers discussed options May 10 for advancing planning of a new public‑safety facility to address space limitations in evidence storage, interview rooms and vehicle operations.
Chief Joe Ren described operational constraints in the current police facility and urged proactive planning; staff presented four options ranging from staff‑only workgroups to standing committees subject to the Brown Act. Public commenters urged including the fire district in planning, citing potential efficiencies from a shared facility.
City Manager Dave Warren said the county fire district is in a merger process that could affect space needs and cautioned that a larger joint facility could be harder to execute. Council members were concerned about burdening staff with additional Brown‑Act obligations and preferred a more informal approach while staff continues coordination.
The council took no formal action to create a standing committee; the mayor appointed two councilmembers to an ad hoc group (Councilmember Clarici and Vice Mayor No) to work informally with staff and report back. Staff and the fire district will continue discussions, and any formal committee that would be subject to the Brown Act would require public noticing and agendas.
