Item #08
Date: January 20, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Jim Schaad, City Manager
Vance Nabeta, Police Chief
John Mallen, City Engineer
Jeramy Chapdelaine, Public Works Director / Chief Building Official Subject: Parking, Traffic & Streets Committee Updates and Council Workshop Recommendation:
Receive updates from the Streets, Traffic & Parking Committee; receive input and comments from the full City Council; and provide staff direction regarding available projects and policy options and next steps.
Objective:
The objective of this agenda item is to provide the full City Council with current updates on Parking, Traffic & Streets Committee activities and transportation-related project topics; to allow Council discussion and input; and to obtain direction from the City Council regarding preferred options, priorities, and/or follow-up actions for staff to pursue.
This session is intended as an informational and collaborative working discussion. No formal action or approval is requested unless Council chooses to provide specific direction.
Background:
The Parking, Traffic & Streets Committee serves as an advisory body to review transportation system needs, street and sidewalk conditions, traffic circulation concerns, parking management, and related infrastructure improvements. The Committee meets monthly and evaluates projects, citizen requests, safety concerns, grant opportunities, and capital improvement priorities before advancing recommendations to the City Council.
This agenda item provides an opportunity for the Committee and staff to present current initiatives, highlight key issues or decision points, and receive unified guidance from the full City Council.
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Discussion & Analysis:
During the meeting, the Parking, Traffic & Streets Committee and City staff will:
• Provide summaries of recent committee meetings and actions. • Present updates on current and planned street, traffic, and parking projects. • Identify key issues, options, or decision points requiring Council feedback. • Receive Council questions, comments, and recommendations. • Obtain direction regarding next steps, project priorities, or alternative approaches.
This collaborative process ensures transparency, alignment with Council priorities, and efficient staff follow-through.
Next Steps:
Following Council discussion, staff will:
• Document Council input and direction.
• Proceed with follow-up actions consistent with Council guidance. • Return to City Council with future agenda items as needed for approvals or further direction.
Environmental Impact:
The recommended action is administrative and informational in nature and does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Therefore, no environmental review is required at this time.
Legal Review:
The City Attorney’s office has reviewed and approved as to form.
Alignment with City Council Goal(s):
Approval of this action aligns with City Council Goal #3: Improve Infrastructure and Goal #4:
Enhance Public Safety.
Fiscal Analysis:
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with receiving committee updates and providing staff direction. Any future fiscal impacts resulting from Council direction will be brought forward in subsequent agenda items as appropriate.
Attachment(s):
1) Traffic and Streets Projects Presentation