CITY COUNCIL WRAPUP

The following is from the April 7 City Council meeting.

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Transit funds decline

The council authorized the city manager to file an application and claim for $944,000 in Local Transportation Funds with the county transportation authority and file amendments that might become necessary due to budget adjustments or changes in the city’s apportionment of the funds.

WHAT IT MEANS

The city is allowed to apply for 50% of its projected annual transit budget, which is $2,050,300 for the next fiscal year. But due to declining sales taxes, the city’s portion of the county transit allotment is less than in previous years, so the city will only be able to obtain $944,000 of the originally projected $1,025,150.

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Erosion assessment

A hearing was scheduled to give owners or other interested people an opportunity to object to a special assessment against the property at 2872 Alexander Road, which the council approved.

The assessment will recover expenses incurred by the city to temporarily shore up uncompleted construction with erosion control and security fencing.

WHAT IT MEANS

The $17,923.57 assessment will be recorded on the assessment roll constituting a lien on the property, reportedly in foreclosure.

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More credit card meters

The council appropriated $530,638 from the Parking Authority Fund for the purchase of 600 parking meters with credit card capability to be installed down town and on Cliff and Lower Cliff drives.

WHAT IT MEANS

The meters will allow people to use credit or debit cards instead of coins to pay for parking.

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City code and LCP amendments

The council approved re-adoption of portions of the city’s parking ordinance at the second reading.

WHAT IT MEANS

A resolution has been forwarded to the California Coastal Commission with a request for certification of the Local Coastal Plan Program Implementation Plan amendment.

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More center classes for teens

The council unanimously approved Councilwoman Elizabeth Pearson’s suggestion that the Community Services Department review programs at the Third Street Community Center to determine if there are activities that would attract teenagers.

“There are lots of activities for kids, but parents are asking about activities for teens,” Pearson said.

“With the opening of the center, the timing may be right for the city’s Community Services Department to consider increasing programming for young people.

“It is my understanding that city classes tend to be less full on Friday and Saturday evenings “” times when teenagers might be interested in classes or other activities.”

WHAT IT MEANS

The council directed the city manager to look at the possibility of adding more classes for teenagers at the Third Street Center or other locations.

“” Barbara Diamond