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Apple Valley public meetings in 2022

27 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 13, 2022 · 6:30 PM

Council - Regular Meeting

Council to certify Nov. 8 election results and install new members

The Apple Valley Town Council will canvass and certify the November 8, 2022 general municipal election results, adopt Resolution No. 2022-42, and install newly elected council members. The council will also select a mayor pro-tem, consider funding for youth engagement, and act on consent items including road and pool projects.

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✓ Decided: Apple Valley Town Council installs new members and elects Mayor Pro Tem

The Town Council installed newly elected members and appointed Council Member Cusack as Mayor Pro Tem. The council also approved funding for youth programs and accepted the completion of a major road intersection project.

Council Chamber
Thu Dec 1, 2022 · 6:00 PM

Parks and Rec - Regular Meeting

Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on December 1, 2022

The Commission will review monthly reports and previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes updates on the golf course, pool, CDBG/grants projects, and Quimby funds, as well as a discussion regarding pickleball.

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✓ Decided: Parks and Recreation Commission approves monthly reports and meeting minutes

The Commission approved the meeting minutes and monthly reports for July through October 2022. Members discussed the potential addition of pickleball courts at Civic Center Park and received updates on golf course operations and pool resurfacing.

Council Chamber
Tue Nov 15, 2022 · 6:30 PM

Council - Regular Meeting

Council to adopt 2022 building codes and approve $173K sewer camera purchase

The Apple Valley Town Council will hold a public hearing on adopting updated 2022 California building codes (Ordinance 558) and consider consent items including a $173,022.27 purchase of a sewer inspection system, a $152,250 demolition project acceptance, and a $320,120 road microsurface project acceptance. The council will also receive a Local Road Safety Plan and discuss litigation in closed session.

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✓ Decided: Apple Valley Town Council adopts 2022 California Building Codes

The Town Council adopted Ordinance 558 to update the municipal code with 2022 California building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, green building, residential, and energy codes. The Council also approved several infrastructure contracts and equipment purchases via a consent agenda.

Council Chamber
Wed Nov 2, 2022 · 6:00 PM

Planning - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission to weigh church siting, dirt-road lot splits, used-car lot

The Apple Valley Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a development code amendment to change where religious institutions can be placed with a conditional use permit, a general plan and development code amendment to allow lot splits on existing dirt roads near town limits, and a conditional use permit for a used vehicle sales lot on Outer Highway 18. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from its October 19, 2022 meeting.

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Council Chamber
Tue Oct 25, 2022 · 6:30 PM

Council - Regular Meeting

Council to adopt Village Specific Plan, speed limit changes, and award road contract

The Apple Valley Town Council will hold a regular meeting on October 25, 2022, with a consent agenda covering routine items and a public hearing on allocating HOME-ARP funds. Key actions include adopting ordinances for speed limits and the Village Specific Plan, awarding a construction contract, and approving the Choice Energy plan.

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✓ Decided: Town Council approves Village Specific Plan and HOME-ARP fund allocation

The Town Council approved several consent items including a zone change for the Village Specific Plan and a contract for the Muni Road Driveway and Box Culvert Project. The Council also approved a substantial amendment to the 2021-2022 Action Plan to allocate HOME-ARP funds. A park rental fee waiver for No Drugs America was ratified.

Council Chamber
Wed Oct 19, 2022 · 6:00 PM

Planning - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission to weigh short-term rental rules, dirt-road lot splits, truck storage

The Apple Valley Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a proposed development code amendment to require a Special Use Permit for short-term rentals town-wide, a discussion on allowing lot splits on existing dirt roads in limited perimeter areas, and a conditional use permit for a semi-truck storage facility on Eyota Road. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the September 21, 2022 meeting.

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Council Chamber
Tue Oct 11, 2022 · 6:30 PM

Council - Regular Meeting

Council to consider adopting 2022 building codes and Village Specific Plan

The Apple Valley Town Council will hold public hearings on adopting the 2022 California building codes (Ordinance No. 558), introducing a special speed limits ordinance (No. 559), and adopting the Village Specific Plan with its Environmental Impact Report. The council will also consider a contract award for the Cold Mix Overlay 2022 project, approve routine consent items, and discuss a second amendment to the Town Manager's contract.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts Village Specific Plan and EIR (3-0)

The council voted 3-0 to certify the Environmental Impact Report, adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and approve the Village Specific Plan (General Plan Amendment No. 2021-002, Zone Change No. 2021-001, Specific Plan No. 2021-001). Two council members recused themselves due to property ownership in the area. The council also introduced ordinances updating building codes (Ordinance No. 558) and speed limits (Ordinance No. 559), and approved a contract for the Cold Mix Overlay 2022 project.

Council Chamber
Wed Oct 5, 2022 · 6:00 PM

Planning - Regular Meeting

Planning commission regular meeting agenda, no substantive items listed

This is the agenda for the Apple Valley Planning Commission regular meeting on October 5, 2022. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

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Council Chamber
Tue Sep 27, 2022 · 6:30 PM

Council - Regular Meeting

Council to adopt updated Measure I 5-year plan and capital needs analysis

The Apple Valley Town Council is meeting to consider routine consent items, including approving minutes, warrants, and an updated conflict of interest code. They will also hold a public hearing on the 2021-2022 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for HUD, and decide on adopting the updated Measure I Five-Year Plan and the 2023-2028 Capital Project Needs Analysis.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent calendar and CAPER report unanimously

The Apple Valley Town Council approved the consent calendar (items 6.1-6.8) and the Program Year 2021-2022 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) in a 5-0 vote each. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included public comments and committee reports.

Council Chamber
Wed Sep 21, 2022 · 6:00 PM

Planning - Regular Meeting

Planning Commission to consider 3-year extension for 137-lot subdivision

The Apple Valley Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by Frontier Land Holdings, Inc. for a three-year time extension to a previously approved tentative tract map for 137 single-family residential lots on 101 acres at the southwest corner of Geronimo and Deep Creek Road. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the August 17, 2022 meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

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Council Chamber
Tue Sep 13, 2022 · 6:30 PM

Council - Regular Meeting

Agenda contains no substantive items, only procedural boilerplate

This agenda for the Apple Valley City Council regular meeting of September 13, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. There are no listed decisions, discussions, or public hearings to report.

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Council Chamber
Tue Aug 23, 2022 · 6:30 PM

Council - Regular Meeting

Council to vote on trash rate hike, road contracts, Measure I plan

The Apple Valley Town Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to Burrtec Waste Industries' exclusive franchise agreement, which includes new or increased solid waste service rates. The council will also consider consent items including a contract award for the Microsurface 2022 project, adoption of the 2022-2027 Measure I five-year plan, and authorization to solicit bids for the Cold Mix Overlay 2022 project. Additionally, the council will discuss options for addressing short-term rentals and enter closed session for existing litigation.

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✓ Decided: Council approves new solid waste rates and Burrtec franchise amendment

The council approved an amendment to the exclusive franchise agreement with Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. for solid waste, recyclables, and organic waste collection, and adopted new solid waste service rates. The vote was 5-0 after a public hearing where 42 written protests were received but did not constitute a majority. The council also directed the town attorney to bring back options for regulating short-term rentals at a future meeting.

Council Chamber
Tue Aug 9, 2022 · 6:30 PM

Council - Regular Meeting

Council to vote on Village PBID renewal and levy assessments

The Apple Valley Town Council will hold a public hearing on renewing and modifying the boundaries of the Apple Valley Village Property and Business Improvement District (PBID), including a town ballot and potential assessment levy for fiscal years 2022-23 through 2032-33. The council will also consider several consent items, including equipment purchases, a demolition contract, and a golf cart lease. A closed session is scheduled for litigation, a performance evaluation, and labor negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Council renews Village PBID, levies assessments for 10 years

The Apple Valley Town Council renewed and modified the boundaries of the Apple Valley Village Property and Business Improvement District (PBID), levying assessments for fiscal years 2022-23 through 2032-33. The vote was 3-2, with two members abstaining due to potential conflicts of interest. The council also approved the consent calendar, including several contracts and purchases.

Council Chamber
Tue Jul 26, 2022 · 6:30 PM

Council - Regular Meeting

Council to confirm lighting district assessment, renew PBID boundary

The Apple Valley Town Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, salary plan amendments, a state advocacy contract extension, and a new public alley. Two public hearings are scheduled: one to confirm the Lighting and Landscape Assessment District levy for FY 2022-2023, and another to renew and modify the Apple Valley Village Property and Business Improvement District (PBID) boundary, which will be continued to the August 9 meeting. The council will also enter closed session for a town manager performance evaluation and labor negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda, assessment, and PBID hearing continuation

The Apple Valley Town Council approved the consent agenda (items 6.1-6.4) with a 4-0 vote, including approval of minutes, a salary plan amendment, a state advocacy services extension, and a new public alley. The council also adopted Resolution No. 2022-31 to confirm and levy the Lighting and Landscape Assessment District #1 for FY 2022-2023. The public hearing for the Apple Valley Village Property and Business Improvement District (PBID) was continued to August 9, 2022. No other substantive decisions were made.

Council Chamber
Tue Jul 12, 2022 · 6:30 PM

Council - Regular Meeting

Council to consider liens, road repair acceptance, and cannabis-related ordinances

The Apple Valley Town Council is meeting to handle routine consent items, public hearings, and business matters. Key actions include accepting road repair work, adopting ordinances on administrative citations and catalytic converter possession, and confirming delinquent fees as property liens. The meeting also includes a closed session on potential litigation.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda, liens, and delegate nomination

The Apple Valley Town Council approved the consent calendar (items 6.1-6.9) with a 4-0 vote, including acceptance of roadway repair work, adoption of ordinances on administrative citations and catalytic converters, and a resolution for the Town Manager. The council also adopted Resolution 2022-29 confirming delinquent fees as liens on properties after a public hearing, and nominated Council Member Nassif as voting delegate to the League of California Cities conference. No other substantive decisions were made.

Council Chamber
Tue Jun 28, 2022 · 6:30 PM

Council - Regular Meeting

Council to adopt FY 2022-23 budget and appropriations limit

The Apple Valley Town Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget and an appropriations limit of $47,944,206, along with several other routine items. The agenda includes public hearings on the budget, investment policy, and an ordinance on administrative citations, plus a business item on catalytic converter possession. The meeting also includes a closed session for real property negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts FY 2022-2023 budget and appropriations limit

The Apple Valley Town Council unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 operating and capital improvement budget, set the appropriations limit at $47,944,206, and adopted the investment policy. The council also introduced ordinances to regulate catalytic converter possession and administrative citations, and granted special permission for overhead power lines at a proposed facility.

Council Chamber
Tue Jun 14, 2022 · 6:30 PM

Council - Regular Meeting

Council to review 2022-23 budget and award contracts for fencing and storm cleanup

The Apple Valley Town Council will hold a budget workshop for fiscal year 2022-23 and consider several consent items, including awarding contracts for fencing and right-of-way maintenance, approving a waste disposal agreement amendment, and adopting an ordinance. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, warrants, and reports.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda including contracts and budget direction

The Apple Valley Town Council approved the consent calendar (items 6.1-6.11) unanimously, which included approving minutes, warrants, contracts for fencing and storm cleanup, and adopting Ordinance No. 555. The council also received a budget workshop presentation and reached consensus to move forward with the FY 2022-2023 budget as presented. No public comments or public hearings were held.

Council Chamber
Tue May 24, 2022 · 6:30 PM

Council - Regular Meeting

Council to approve Bear Valley Road Bridge rehab funding and contracts

The Apple Valley Town Council will consider consent items including funding and contracts for the Bear Valley Road Bridge over the Mojave River Rehabilitation and Widening Project, plus a public hearing on the 2022-2026 Consolidated Plan for HUD funding. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, treasurer's reports, and a resolution to renew the Village Property and Business Improvement District.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda, housing plan, and ordinance intro

The Apple Valley Town Council approved the consent calendar (items 6.1-6.13) unanimously, including funding agreements for the Bear Valley Road Bridge project, a Juneteenth resolution, and a salary plan update. The council also approved the 2022-2026 Consolidated Plan and related housing documents, and introduced Ordinance No. 555 amending investment policies. No items were denied or tabled.

Council Chamber
Tue May 10, 2022 · 6:30 PM

Council - Regular Meeting

Council to adopt FY 2022-23 fees, approve $945K software upgrade

The Apple Valley Town Council will consider a consent agenda that includes approving a $945,553 contract with Tyler Technologies for an ERP software upgrade, accepting road work completions, and ratifying a law enforcement contract amendment. A public hearing will be held to adopt a new municipal fee schedule for fiscal year 2022-2023. The council will also discuss a Planning Commission vacancy and enter closed session for litigation and property negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts FY 2022-23 fees and SB1 road project list

The Apple Valley Town Council approved the consent calendar, including the FY 2022-23 SB1 road maintenance project list, and adopted Resolution 2022-14 establishing municipal fees for FY 2022-23. The council also ratified a $945,553 Tyler Technologies ERP upgrade, accepted work on school zone traffic control and Bear Valley Road widening, and nominated David North to the Planning Commission. All votes were 5-0, with recusals noted for certain warrant items.

Council Chamber
Tue Apr 26, 2022 · 6:30 PM

Council - Regular Meeting

Council to ratify $945,553 Tyler Technologies ERP upgrade

The Apple Valley Town Council will consider ratifying a $945,553 purchase of Tyler Technologies' Enterprise ERP (Munis) software and services, with ongoing annual costs starting at $231,747. The council will also discuss lot split subdivisions and hold a closed session on litigation and property negotiations. Public comments and presentations on waste energy and Apple Valley Choice Energy are also scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent calendar, pulls Tyler Technologies ERP agreement

The Apple Valley Town Council approved the consent calendar items 6.1 and 6.3, including approval of minutes and a resolution designating May 1 as Mojave River Valley Horsemen's Association Appreciation Day. Item 6.2, the agreement with Tyler Technologies for ERP upgrade, was pulled from the agenda. The council also received and filed a discussion on lot split subdivision, providing direction to staff but taking no formal action.

Council Chamber
Tue Apr 12, 2022 · 6:30 PM

Council - Regular Meeting

Council to pick final redistricting map and award Hilltop House design contract

The Apple Valley Town Council will hold a regular meeting on April 12, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. The main business includes selecting and adopting a final redistricting map (either Map 101 or the Tan Map) and awarding a professional services agreement to Architerra Design Group for the Hilltop House project. The consent agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes, warrants, a parcel map, a resolution opposing a state ballot initiative, and two fee waivers. The council will also enter closed session to discuss litigation and real property negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts Tan Map for redistricting, awards Hilltop House design contract

The Apple Valley Town Council approved the Tan Map as the final redistricting map (5-0) and awarded a professional services agreement to Architerra Design Group for the Hilltop House project (5-0). The consent calendar was approved with recusals from Council Members Cusack, Nassif, and Mayor Leon on specific warrants. No public hearings were held, and the closed session resulted in no reportable action.

Council Chamber
Tue Mar 22, 2022 · 6:30 PM

Council - Regular Meeting

Council to hold 4th redistricting hearing, consider Hilltop House demolition

The Apple Valley Town Council will hold its fourth public hearing on redistricting, receiving public input on draft maps and giving direction on a final map. The council will also discuss whether to demolish the Hilltop House, and will vote on several consent items including road repair contracts, a safe routes to school agreement, and ordinance adoptions.

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✓ Decided: Council approves demolition of Hilltop House (5-0)

The Town Council voted 5-0 to proceed with the demolition of the Hilltop House, with costs estimated at $150,000-$200,000 funded by CDBG and abatement funds. The council also approved the consent calendar, including contracts for road repair, a safe routes to school project, and an engineering survey, as well as several ordinances. A public hearing on redistricting was held, and the council directed staff to bring back the Tan Map and Map 101 for final selection at the next meeting.

Council Chamber
Tue Mar 8, 2022 · 6:30 PM

Council - Regular Meeting

Council to weigh housing element update, budget review, and redistricting maps

The Apple Valley Town Council is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings and business items. Key actions include a comprehensive update to the Housing Element of the General Plan, a mid-year budget review, and a third public hearing on redistricting. The council will also consider consent items such as contract extensions and ordinance adoptions, and will enter closed session for legal and property negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Council approves housing element update and multiple ordinances

The Apple Valley Town Council approved a comprehensive update to the Housing Element of the General Plan for the 6th cycle (2022-2029), adopted two ordinances (No. 550 and No. 551) related to parking restrictions and solid waste, and introduced ordinances No. 552, 553, and 554 concerning development code amendments, zoning changes, and campaign contribution limits. The council also approved a $120,000 contract extension for the Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan, a $663,592 repurposing of CDBG funds, and the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Mid-Year Budget Review with Budget Amendment 2022-10. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

Council Chamber
Tue Feb 22, 2022 · 6:30 PM

Council - Regular Meeting

Council to decide on redistricting maps and by-district election ordinance

The Apple Valley Town Council is holding a public hearing on redistricting, considering two ordinances that would change how council members are elected and how district maps are adopted. The council will also vote on several consent items, including awarding contracts for road and infrastructure projects, and will introduce ordinances on parking restrictions and solid waste recycling.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts by-district elections with at-large mayor

The Council adopted Ordinance 549(A), transitioning to by-district elections for four councilmembers and an at-large mayor, after a motion to adopt the alternative 549(B) failed. The Council also approved consent items, including rejecting a bid for the Urban Forest Renewal project, awarding contracts for the Jess Ranch Lift Station and Bear Valley Road Widening, and approving a funding agreement for the SR18/Apple Valley Road intersection. Two ordinances were introduced: one to codify parking restrictions and another to amend solid waste and recycling rules.

Council Chamber
Tue Feb 8, 2022 · 6:30 PM

Council - Regular Meeting

Council to consider SB 9 urgency ordinance, redistricting, and utility liens

The Apple Valley Town Council will hold public hearings on an urgency ordinance related to SB 9 (urban lot splits and two-unit projects), the first redistricting hearing with a proposed ordinance to transition to by-district elections, and confirmation of delinquent utility fees as liens. The consent agenda includes approving roadway repair bids, all-way stops at two intersections, and accepting the Mendel Park Restroom work. The council will also enter closed session for litigation and property negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Council introduces two redistricting ordinances for public input

The Apple Valley Town Council held a public hearing on redistricting and introduced two ordinances: one to transition to by-district elections for four councilmembers and an at-large mayor (Ordinance 549A), and another to allow maps to be adopted by resolution (Ordinance 549B). Both were introduced unanimously (5-0), with final adoption scheduled for the next hearing. The council also adopted an urgency ordinance regulating urban lot splits and two-unit projects (4-1), and approved consent items including stop signs and a park restroom acceptance.

Council Chamber
Tue Jan 25, 2022 · 6:30 PM

Council - Regular Meeting

Council to approve $150K pavement management contract and AVCE rate resolution

The Apple Valley Town Council is meeting to consider routine consent items, including approving meeting minutes, authorizing the Town Manager to make limited adjustments to Apple Valley Choice Energy (AVCE) power generation rates, and purchasing pavement management update and GIS mapping services from Omnis, Inc. for up to $150,000. The agenda also includes public comments, council reports, and a closed session to discuss potential litigation and real property negotiations involving Apple Valley Ranchos Water Company.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda including AVCE rate adjustment and $150K pavement mapping

The Apple Valley Town Council approved the consent agenda (items 6.1-6.3) unanimously (5-0), which included approving minutes, adopting Resolution No. 2022-01 authorizing the Town Manager to make minor adjustments to Apple Valley Choice Energy generation rates, and authorizing up to $150,000 for pavement management and GIS mapping services from Omnis, Inc. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included public comments and committee reports.

Council Chamber
Tue Jan 11, 2022 · 6:30 PM

Council - Regular Meeting

Council to consider e-commerce overlay, road widening, and redistricting update

The Apple Valley Town Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including accepting the 2021 cold mix overlay work for $545,588.23 and authorizing bids for several infrastructure projects. The council will also receive a redistricting update and hold a second reading of Ordinance 547, which would create a 978-acre overlay in the Regional Commercial district to allow e-commerce fulfillment and distribution centers. The meeting includes a closed session on potential litigation and real property negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts e-commerce overlay ordinance, approves consent agenda

The Apple Valley Town Council adopted Ordinance No. 547, creating a 978-acre overlay in the Regional Commercial district to allow e-commerce fulfillment and distribution centers. The council also approved the consent agenda, including warrants, bid authorizations for several infrastructure projects, and acceptance of the cold mix overlay work. No other substantive decisions were made; the redistricting update was received and filed with direction to prepare maps for a four-district community with an at-large mayor.

Council Chamber