Item 2 Passed 8-3unofficial
In plain language — from the agenda backup
This resolution directs the City Manager to draft an ordinance that would set up a November 2026 bond election, spelling out the proposed measures, ballot language, categories, and dollar amounts for public improvements. It's an early procedural step — the real decision on whether to call the bond election comes later. According to the source, approving this resolution has no immediate fiscal impact, with any costs noted if Council later votes to call the election.
The official agenda language
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to prepare an ordinance for Council consideration to order a November 2026 bond election, including recommended bond measures, proposition language, categories, and amounts for public improvements. Funding: Approval of this resolution has no immediate fiscal impact. Should City Council vote to call a 2026 bond election, fiscal impacts will be noted at that time.
"There being eight votes in favor and three votes in opposition council members duchen the mayor and council member Velazquez. The motion passes, as amended." — meeting transcript (unofficial)
What got said
- Council member harper-madison's amendment adding colony park branch library passed (duchen voting no)
- Mayor Watson delivered a lengthy statement opposing the bond, citing fiscal discipline and public trust
- Staff reiterated their recommendation for a 2028 bond election rather than 2026