City of Columbia, Missouri

Meeting Minutes

City Council

Council Chamber

Columbia City Hall

701 E. Broadway

Monday, August 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Regular

I. INTRODUCTORY ITEMS

The City Council of the City of Columbia, Missouri met for a regular meeting at 7:00 p.m.

on Monday, August 19, 2024, in the Council Chamber of the City of Columbia, Missouri.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and the roll was taken with the following results:

Mayor BARBARA BUFFALOE, Council Member LISA E.A. MEYER, Council Member

ROY LOVELADY, Council Member NICK FOSTER, Council Member DON WATERMAN,

and Council Member BETSY PETERS were present. City Manager De’Carlon Seewood,

City Counselor Nancy Thompson, City Clerk Sheela Amin, and various Department

Heads and staff members were also present.

The minutes of the regular meeting of August 5, 2024 were approved unanimously by

voice vote on a motion by Mayor Buffaloe and a second by Council Member Meyer.

Mayor Buffaloe took mayoral privilege to move SI9-24 to this portion of the meeting due

some necessary logistics.

II. SPECIAL ITEMS

SI9-24

Oath of Office of Newly Elected First Ward Council Member, Valerie

Carroll.

The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to First Ward Council Member Valerie

Carroll, and Mayor Buffaloe presented her with a framed Commission of Office. Council

Member Carroll took her seat at the dais along with the Mayor and City Clerk, and made

some remarks.

Council Member Foster made a motion to remove B195-24 from the agenda and for that

same issue to be reintroduced with a new bill number at the September 3, 2024 Council

Meeting. The motion was seconded by Council Member Waterman and approved

unanimously by voice vote.

Council Member Waterman asked that R142-24 be moved from the consent agenda to

new business.

Upon her request, Mayor Buffaloe made a motion for Council Member Carroll to be

allowed to abstain from voting on B186-24. Council Member Carroll noted on the

Disclosure of Interest form that her spouse’s employer has responsibility for

administration of the Frank Morris trust, which has provided financial support for the

project. The motion was seconded by Council Member Meyer and approved unanimously

by voice vote.

The agenda, as amended, including the consent agenda with R142-24 being moved to

new business, was approved unanimously by voice vote on a motion by Mayor Buffaloe

and a second by Council Member Foster.

SI10-24

SI11-24

Swearing in of Brian Schaeffer as the Fire Chief for the City of Columbia.

The City Clerk administered the oath of office to Brian Schaeffer as the Fire Chief for the

City of Columbia.

Presentation of Senator Chuck Graham Award to Samantha Binning.

Mayor Buffaloe presented Samantha Benning with this year’s Senator Chuck Graham

Award, which was established by the Disabilities Commission in memory of its former

Chair to recognize those that had demonstrated consistent attention to and efforts toward

inclusion for all persons with disabilities.

III. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

BC9-24

Board and Commission Applicants.

Upon receiving the majority vote of the Council, the following individuals were appointed to

the following Boards and Commissions.

BOARD OF HEALTH

Day, Ashton, 2602 Carrera Drive, Ward 4, Term to expire August 31, 2027

Mayor Buffaloe explained it was suggested to reassign Jonathan Heidt to the physician

category since he was a doctor and to then advertise a general vacancy, and asked if

anyone objected to that reassignment. No one objected.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CODES COMMISSION

Biggerstaff, Brock, 6100 S. Hummingbird Lane, Boone County, Term to expire August 1,

2026

FINANCE ADVISORY AND AUDIT COMMITTEE

Prestigiacomo, Chris, 3501 Cross Timber Court, Ward 5, Term to expire December 1,

2025

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

Ross, Meg, 205 S. Garth Avenue, Ward 4, Term to expire September 1, 2027

YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL

Tosh, Mira, Ward 5, Term to expire June 1, 2027

Mayor Buffaloe explained Council Member Lovelady served as the council liaison to the

Youth Advisory Council and asked him if he would like to continue in that role. Council

Member Lovelady indicated he was willing to continue to serve, and there was not any

objection to him continuing in that role.

Mayor Buffaloe noted the First Ward Council Member had historically served as the

council liaison to the Community Land Trust Organization Board, and asked Council

Member Carroll if she wanted to serve in that role or continue to allow Council Member

Peters to serve while revisiting this item in the future. Council Member Carroll indicated

she preferred to revisit this after she had time to determine her availability to serve in that

capacity.

Mayor Buffaloe understood staff would advertise vacancies to the City of Columbia New

Century Fund Inc., Board even though this Board might be phased out in the future along

with two new vacancies to the Public Transit Advisory Commission due to resignations

and membership changes made by the Council in July.

IV. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT

SPC42-24 Tanajia Douglas - Stormwater drain repair, liability, Ward 1.

Tanajia Douglas did not speak.

SPC43-24

SPC44-24

LaKrisha Parker - Public Transit Advisory Commission CPAP machine

fund request.

LaKrisha Parker did not speak.

Renee Taylor - Increasing homelessness, increased crime, and what is

being done to combat these growing issues aside from the Opportunity

Campus as these issues are having a large impact on Columbians who as

a whole feel they are not being heard.

Renee Taylor withdrew her request to speak.

SPC45-24

Carolyn Amparan, 100% Renewable Energy Coalition - City owned solar

and federal incentives.

Carolyn Amparan spoke on behalf of the Columbia 100% Renewable Energy Coalition

and provided a handout.

V. PUBLIC HEARINGS

PH28-24

FY 2025 Annual Budget for the City of Columbia.

Discussion shown with B179-24.

B166-24

B167-24

Amending Chapter 17 of the City Code as it relates to Parks and

Recreation fees.

Discussion shown with B179-24.

Amending Chapter 22 of the City Code as it relates to Rental Unit

Conservation Law provisions, and fees and charges.

Discussion shown with B179-24.

B168-24

B179-24

Amending Chapter 27 of the City Code as it relates to water rates.

Discussion shown with B179-24.

Adopting the FY 2025 Annual Budget for the City of Columbia.

The public hearing was read by the City Clerk, B166-24, B167-24, and B168-24 were

given third reading by the City Clerk, and B179-24 was given second reading by the City

Clerk.

Finance Director Matthew Lue, Budget Officer Andrea Greer, Utilities Director David

Sorrell, and Assistant Utilities Director of Water Utility Steve Hunt provided a staff report,

and they along with City Manager De’Carlon Seewood and Housing and Neighborhood

Services Director Becky Thompson responded to Council questions and comments.

Mayor Buffaloe opened the public hearing.

Jack Meinzenbach, 806 Sandstone Lane, spoke.

Julie Ryan, a Fifth Ward resident, spoke on behalf of the COMO Safe Water Coalition.

Traci Wilson-Kleekamp spoke on behalf on Race Matters, Friends.

Chriss Jones, a Second Ward resident, spoke.

Jeff Galen, 3603 Topanga Drive, spoke on behalf of the Columbia Apartment Association.

Matt Wright, a First Ward resident, spoke.

Rusty Strodtman, 4009 Quinton Court, spoke.

There being no further comment, Mayor Buffaloe continued the public hearing on the

budget to the September 3, 2024 Council Meeting.

The Council asked questions and made comments.

B166-24 was given fourth reading by the City Clerk with the vote recorded as

follows: VOTING YES: BUFFALOE, CARROLL, MEYER, LOVELADY, FOSTER,

WATERMAN, PETERS. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill declared enacted, reading as

follows:

B167-24 was given fourth reading by the City Clerk with the vote recorded as

follows: VOTING YES: BUFFALOE, MEYER, LOVELADY, FOSTER, WATERMAN.

VOTING NO: CARROLL, PETERS. Bill declared enacted, reading as follows:

B168-24 was given fourth reading by the City Clerk with the vote recorded as

follows: VOTING YES: BUFFALOE, CARROLL, MEYER, LOVELADY, FOSTER,

WATERMAN, PETERS. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill declared enacted, reading as

follows:

Mayor Buffaloe reiterated the public hearing on the FY 2025 budget would continue to the

next council meeting.

PH29-24

B178-24

Setting property tax rates for 2024 for the City of Columbia.

Discussion shown with B178-24.

Setting property tax rates for 2024; directing the City Clerk and Finance

Director to give notice of the property tax rate.

The public hearing was read by the City Clerk, and the bill was given second reading by

the City Clerk.

Finance Director Matthew Lue provided

questions.

a staff report, and responded to Council

Mayor Buffaloe opened the public hearing.

There being no comment, Mayor Buffaloe closed the public hearing.

The Council made comments.

B178-24 was given third reading by the City Clerk with the vote recorded as

follows: VOTING YES: BUFFALOE, CARROLL, MEYER, LOVELADY, FOSTER,

WATERMAN, PETERS. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill declared enacted, reading as

follows:

PH30-24

B184-24

Proposed construction of improvements at Westwinds Park.

Discussion shown with B184-24.

Authorizing construction of improvements at Westwinds Park; calling for

bids for a portion of the project through the Purchasing Division.

The public hearing was read by the City Clerk, and the bill was given second reading by

the City Clerk.

Parks and Recreation Director Gabe Huffington provided a staff report, and he and City

Manager De’Carlon Seewood responded to Council questions.

Mayor Buffaloe opened the public hearing.

Chriss Jones, a Second Ward resident, spoke.

There being no further comment, Mayor Buffaloe closed the public hearing.

The Council made comments.

B184-24 was given third reading by the City Clerk with the vote recorded as

follows: VOTING YES: BUFFALOE, CARROLL, MEYER, LOVELADY, FOSTER,

WATERMAN, PETERS. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill declared enacted, reading as

follows:

VI. OLD BUSINESS

B191-24

Authorizing a memorandum of understanding with The Board of Curators of

Lincoln University Missouri for Police Officer Standards and Training

Commission (POST) certification training.

The bill was given second reading by the City Clerk.

Police Chief Jill Schlude provided a staff report, and responded to Council questions and

comments.

Chriss Jones, a Second Ward resident, spoke.

Traci Wilson-Kleekamp spoke on behalf of Race Matters, Friends.

The Council asked questions and made comments.

B191-24 was given third reading by the City Clerk with the vote recorded as

follows: VOTING YES: BUFFALOE, CARROLL, MEYER, LOVELADY, FOSTER,

WATERMAN, PETERS. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bill declared enacted, reading as

follows:

VII. CONSENT AGENDA

The following bills were given second reading and the resolutions were read by the City

Clerk.

B177-24

B180-24

B181-24

Amending Chapter 2 of the City Code relating to conflicts of interest and

financial disclosure procedures; directing the City Clerk to send a certified

copy of the ordinance to the Missouri Ethics Commission.

Authorizing a contract with Consolidated Public Water Supply District No. 1

of Boone County, Missouri relating to the relocation of a waterline as part of

the Route K and Old Plank Road roundabout improvement project.

Authorizing replacement and improvement of public storm drainage

infrastructure on Alan Lane, McKee Street, Oriole Lane, and Boyd Lane;

calling for bids through the Purchasing Division or authorizing a contract for

the work using a term and supply contractor.

B182-24

B183-24

Authorizing construction of stormwater improvements on Calvert Drive,

Sylvan Lane and Vandiver Drive, and construction of sanitary sewer

improvements on Calvert Drive; calling for bids through the Purchasing

Division.

Authorizing a joint funding agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey,

United States Department of the Interior for operation and maintenance of

a streamgage on Hinkson Creek to provide historical stream flow data and

flood stage information.

B185-24

B186-24

B187-24

Authorizing a third amendment to the PCS tower agreement with SBA

2012 TC ASSETS, LLC relating to the lease of City-owned property

located at 1808 Parkside Drive.

Authorizing a license agreement with the Missouri Department of

Conservation associated with the design and construction of the Gans

Creek Recreation Area natural surface trail.

Authorizing a first amendment to the agreement with ImageNet Consulting,

LLC for completion of the Laserfiche implementation and migration project;

amending the FY 2024 Annual Budget by appropriating funds.

B188-24

B189-24

Authorizing a contract with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior

Services for Show Me Healthy Women program services.

Authorizing Amendment No. 2 to the contract with the Missouri Department

of Health and Senior Services for local public health disparities initiative

program services.

B190-24

Authorizing a fifth supplemental to the airport aid agreement with the

Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for air service

promotion.

R140-24

R141-24

R143-24

Setting a public hearing: proposed addition of one (1) new 69 kV bus at the

Bolstad Substation to provide for generation interconnection to the Boone

Stephens solar facility.

Declaring the results of the special elections to elect a Ward 1 council

member and to extend the one-fourth of one percent capital improvement

sales tax.

Authorizing agreements with Heart of Missouri CASA for professional and

advocacy services, and design of a new CASA headquarters and

children’s activity center on property located at 2529 N. Stadium

Boulevard.

R144-24

Authorizing a CDBG grant agreement with Woodhaven Learning Center

(d/b/a Woodhaven) for renovation of its residential properties located at

2903 Lake Town Drive, 3711 Chinkapin Court, 113 Albany Drive, 3605

Topanga Drive, 2500 Thornberry Drive, 4508 Shoram Court, and 1610

Carolina Drive.

R145-24

R146-24

R147-24

Authorizing application to the Missouri Department of Transportation for

cost share partnership funding for the proposed St. Charles Road bridge

replacement project and I-70 and US 63 interchange reconstruction project.

Authorizing a memorandum of agreement with the Water and Light

Association to provide for FY 2024 and FY 2025 salary adjustments for

eligible employees.

Authorizing the temporary closure of portions of vehicular lanes and

sidewalks on Locust Street and Hitt Street, and the western portion of an

alley located north of Hitt Street, to facilitate the demolition of a building

located at 207-209 Hitt Street and construction of a new parking lot and

sidewalk improvements.

The bills were given third reading and the resolutions read by the City Clerk with

the vote recorded as follows: VOTING YES: BUFFALOE, CARROLL (except for

B186-24 on which she abstained), MEYER, LOVELADY, FOSTER, WATERMAN,

PETERS. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Bills declared enacted and resolutions declared

adopted, reading as follows:

VIII. NEW BUSINESS

R148-24

Authorizing an agreement with Leidos Engineering, LLC for a utility scale

battery energy storage system study.

The resolution was read by the City Clerk.

Utilities Director David Sorrell provided a staff report, and he and Electric Engineering

Supervisor Eric Worts responded to Council questions and comments.

R148-24 was read by the City Clerk, and the vote was recorded as follows:

VOTING YES: BUFFALOE, CARROLL, MEYER, LOVELADY, FOSTER, WATERMAN,

PETERS. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Resolution declared adopted, reading as follows:

R149-24

Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to grant permission to

commercial and/or industrial electric customers to participate in demand

response or load modifying resource programs implemented and

administered by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)

and approving the form of such authorization.

The resolution was read by the City Clerk.

Utilities Director David Sorrell provided a staff report.

R149-24 was read by the City Clerk, and the vote was recorded as follows:

VOTING YES: BUFFALOE, CARROLL, MEYER, LOVELADY, FOSTER, WATERMAN,

PETERS. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Resolution declared adopted, reading as follows:

R150-24

Authorizing a special event operations agreement with Midwest Music

Mecca, L.L.C. for the NicDanger Hip-Hop Unity Day 2024 event.

The resolution was read by the City Clerk.

Convention and Visitors Director Amy Schneider and Convention and Visitors Assistant

Director Julie Ausmus provided a staff report, and responded to Council questions.

Nicholas Rodriguez, creator and founder of NicDanger Hip-Hop Unity Day, spoke.

Shanelle Moore spoke.

Tanya Heath spoke.

The Council made comments.

R150-24 was read by the City Clerk, and the vote was recorded as follows:

VOTING YES: BUFFALOE, CARROLL, MEYER, LOVELADY, FOSTER, WATERMAN,

PETERS. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Resolution declared adopted, reading as follows:

R151-24

Authorizing a special event operations agreement with MID-MISSOURI

PRIDEFEST for the 2024 Mid-Missouri PrideFest outdoor festival and

parade.

The resolution was read by the City Clerk.

Convention and Visitors Director Amy Schneider and Convention and Visitors Assistant

Director Julie Ausmus provided a staff report, and responded to Council questions and

comments.

R151-24 was read by the City Clerk, and the vote was recorded as follows:

VOTING YES: BUFFALOE, CARROLL, MEYER, LOVELADY, FOSTER, WATERMAN,

PETERS. VOTING NO: NO ONE. Resolution declared adopted, reading as follows:

R142-24

Accepting the donation of a D.H. Baldwin Baby Grand Piano.

The resolution was read by the City Clerk.

Cultural Affairs Manager Sarah Dresser provided a staff report, and responded to Council

questions.

R142-24 was read by the City Clerk, and the vote was recorded as follows:

VOTING YES: BUFFALOE, CARROLL, MEYER, FOSTER. VOTING NO: LOVELADY,

WATERMAN, PETERS. Resolution declared adopted, reading as follows:

IX. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING

The following bills were introduced by the Mayor unless otherwise indicated, and all were

given first reading.

B192-24

B193-24

B194-24

Amending Chapter 21 of the City Code relating to duties and

responsibilities of the Citizens Police Review Board.

Reimposing the capital improvements sales tax of one-fourth of one

percent.

Granting the issuance of a conditional use permit to Bruce M. and Deborah

L. Polansky to allow the operation of a short-term rental on property located

at 400 Clinkscales Road; providing a severability clause (Case No.

177-2024).

B196-24

B197-24

B198-24

B199-24

Rezoning property located on the east side of Creasy Springs Road and

north of Proctor Drive from District A (Agricultural) to District R-2

(Two-family Dwelling) (Case No. 185-2024).

Approving the Final Plat of “Amberton Place, Plat No. 1” located on the

north side of Barberry Avenue and south of Gibbs Road; authorizing a

performance contract (Case No. 148-2024).

Authorizing a consolidated grant agreement with the Missouri Highways

and Transportation Commission for FY 2025 transportation planning

purposes (Case No. 221-2024).

Authorizing a road relinquishment agreement with the County of Boone as

part of the Route K and Old Plank Road roundabout improvement project;

accepting a quit claim deed; directing the City Clerk to record the deed.

B200-24

B201-24

Accepting conveyances for sidewalk purposes; directing the City Clerk to

record the conveyances.

Accepting an award of grants funds from the Missouri Department of

Natural Resources for the replacement and improvement of public storm

drainage infrastructure on Nebraska Avenue; authorizing a financial

assistance agreement; amending the FY 2024 Annual Budget by

appropriating funds.

B202-24

B203-24

Accepting conveyances for drainage, utility, temporary access, sewer, and

temporary construction purposes; accepting Stormwater

Management/BMP Facilities Covenants; directing the City Clerk to record

the conveyances.

Amending the FY 2024 Annual Budget by appropriating funds for the

Activity and Recreation Center (ARC) entryway replacement project and

Columbia Cosmopolitan Recreation Area bike park construction project.

B204-24

B205-24

Authorizing an agreement with Columbia School District No. 93 for the

Teen Outreach Project program services.

Authorizing Amendment No. 2 to the contract with the Missouri Department

of Health and Senior Services for COVID-19 and adult vaccination

supplemental program services.

B206-24

Authorizing acceptance of a notice of award from the Department of Health

and Human Services - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services

Administration - Center for Substance Abuse Treatment for implementation

of a Boone County community paramedic program.

B207-24

B208-24

B209-24

Authorizing an agreement with The United States of America - General

Services Administration, Public Buildings Service for the lease of space

located at 11400 Airport Drive for the Transportation Security

Administration (TSA).

Authorizing a subaward agreement with Johns Hopkins University

associated with the design and implementation of the Love Your Block

program to support activities in central neighborhoods; amending the FY

2024 Annual Budget by appropriating funds.

Authorizing a cooperative agreement with Boone County, Missouri for a

comprehensive study to identify housing needs across various

demographic segments, evaluate existing housing stock, and recommend

strategic solutions and policy frameworks.

X. REPORTS

REP53-24

Business Loop Community Improvement District (CID) - Membership

Change Due to a Resignation.

Mayor Buffaloe recommended that Mary Grupe be appointed to the Business Loop CID

Board of Directors to the term ending April 19, 2026, and asked if there was any objection

by the Council. No one objected.

REP54-24

Communication from Public Transit Advisory Commission regarding the

cost of sleep studies and the impact of that uninsured cost to operators

attempting to gain or retain their U.S. Department of Transportation

Commercial Driving License (CDL).

Public Works Director Shane Creech, City Manager De’Carlon Seewood, and Human

Resources Director Kathy Baker responded to Council questions and comments.

Council Member Foster made a motion for a staff analysis and report on this issue

including its impacts along with what the City might or might not be able to do in terms of

addressing this need. The motion was seconded by Mayor Buffaloe. After discussion, the

motion was approved unanimously by voice vote.

REP55-24

Communication from the Disabilities Commission regarding the National

ADA Symposium Experience.

City Counselor Nancy Thompson provided

comments.

staff report, and the Council made

REP56-24

REP57-24

REP58-24

City's Involvement in a Solarize Campaign.

Utilities Director David Sorrell provided a staff report, and responded to Council questions

and comments.

Asset Forfeiture Program Update.

Police Chief Jill Schlude provided a staff report, and she and City Manager De’Carlon

Seewood responded to Council questions and comments.

Annexation of the Water Treatment Plant and the utilization of Payment in

Lieu of Taxes (PILOT).

City Manager De’Carlon Seewood provided a staff report, and he and City Counselor

Nancy Thompson responded to Council questions and comments.

REP59-24

Monthly Finance Report.

Finance Director Matthew Lue and Assistant Finance Director Jim McDonald provided a

staff report, and responded to Council comments.

XI. GENERAL COMMENTS BY PUBLIC, COUNCIL AND STAFF

Traci Wilson-Kleekamp spoke on behalf of Race Matters, Friends, in appreciation of the

fire and police pension discussion during the pre-council meeting but asked that

presentations be made with accessibility considerations, such as font sizes, spoke in

appreciation of Chief Jill Schlude’s efforts around police training, and although she had

fundamental issues with the asset forfeiture program, suggested asset forfeiture funds be

considered for anti-violence education and trauma informed education pursuant to

comprehensive discussion that involved the goals of the Office of Violence Prevention.

Chriss Jones,

Second Ward resident, agreed with the comments of Traci

Wilson-Kleekamp, noted she was against forfeiture because one did not have to be

convicted for their assets to be forfeited, and agreed body worn cameras needing to be

automatically activated as soon as a gun was pulled.

Kimberly Olson, a First Ward resident, asked Council to consider exceptions to the

four-pet limit for situations like hers where the animals were well-cared for as had been

confirmed by Animal Control for her and her twenty cats.

Gregory Silvey,

a First Ward resident, asked the Council to consider appointing a

committee to look into the City’s transportation network as it was inadequate with too few

bus routes and waiting periods of at least 80 minutes per route.

The Council and staff discussed various topics to include the rental unit fee and

inspection structure approved earlier this evening.

Council Member Carroll made

motion for

report of rental inspection

frequency, fee structure, and license transfer policies for similarly sized and

situated cities to Columbia. The motion was seconded by Council Member

Lovelady. After discussion, the motion was approved unanimously by voice vote.

The Council and staff continued discussing various topics to include Midnight Hoops,

which had recently been held at Lange Middle School, NicDanger Hip Hop Unity Day,

which had the goal of fostering unity, inclusivity, and mutual respect through music,

dance, art, and education, consideration of another park ranger for FY 2025, a report with

recommendations to address concerns about near accidents at intersections, such as

Providence Road at Hickman High School, Range Line and 763, the I-70 exits onto

Providence Road, and Stadium Boulevard around the Columbia Mall, where people were

expressing their First Amendment rights, an inquiry regarding the status of Whitegate

Park, an official welcome to Valerie Carroll as the First Ward Council Member, the fact

they had a full council again, the recommendation for everyone to read the article

published in the Missourian over the weekend on recycling, the scheduling of police

ride-a-longs, the consideration of electric vehicles when replacing police vehicles in the

future, the fact the City had a Public Transit Advisory Commission, the impending transit

study as it would provide recommendations, the need for more drivers to allow for an

increase in the number of routes, follow up as to whether other cities provided exceptions

to their pet limits, the connection of water rates to debt coverage and the impacts of

pausing on increases to those rates, appreciation for the bill calculator so customers

could determine the impact of the rate increases along with the need for a guide to show

people how to use that calculator, the need to stay on top of projects and communicate

issues proactively to the Council and the public, the goal of staff to provide the reports

regarding the rental inspections and safety at intersections to the Council at the

November 18, 2024 meeting, follow up from the water rate discussion earlier in the

evening in terms of the reallocation of funds having been acted upon at the Tuesday, April

16 council meeting and the fact that residential customers combined used the most

water, i.e., 282,000 ccfs out of 466,000 ccfs based on data two months ago, a status of

what the City was doing in terms of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and resilience