Changes to SAC and ICSP

On Monday, March 20 council agenda there is a staff report recommending the transition of the Sustainability Advisory Committee (SAC) to an Environmental Action Team and to not pursue the refresh of the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP).  I agree with...

Emergency Management Plan

On Monday, March 20 council agenda there is a staff report presenting the updated Emergency Management Program and Emergency Plan.  Hopefully many people think about an emergency plan if there was a fire at their own house but I doubt that there are many who think...

Council Time and Format Changes

On Monday, March 20 council agenda there is a very important report proposing significant modifications to how council meetings will be managed. Many are procedural details but there are two which are significant which will have a clear impact on the public in terms...

AMPS for parking tickets

On February 27 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending the various steps required to implement an alternative system called administrative monetary penalties (AMPS) for parking violations. I’m very pleased to see to read how once again we are...