The Art & Public Places Committee moved and unanimously approved a motion directing staff to explore temporary placement options and public engagement for the Ruth Asawa panels; vote recorded 4 Aye, 0 No, 2 absent.

The council unanimously approved a negotiated property exchange that transfers the aging City Hall campus to a private developer in return for 523 Fourth Street, a downtown office building, retaining 1.61 acres of creek-side land; staff said the deal reduces an estimated nine-figure deferred-maintenance liability and limits annual general-fund costs compared with other options.

City staff told the council the general fund faces a structural deficit and recommended reauthorizing Measure Q at 1¢ "until repealed by voters," estimating roughly $47 million annually; police and fire chiefs described likely station closures, specialist team reductions and longer 9‑1‑1 response times if revenue is not found.

The City Council adopted its 2026 Federal Legislative Platform by resolution after staff review; presenters summarized recent federal awards and pending requests totaling roughly $38.6 million distributed to date with additional pending funds.

Acting Director Harvey told the board the city filed a motion to intervene in FERC proceedings on PG&E's Potter Valley Project on Nov. 24, 2025; the board also approved the consent calendar by roll-call vote with all present voting aye and two members absent.

Council evaluates financial strategies amid rising CalPERS costs and potential service cuts.

Artists prepare for awards event with $3,000 prizes and gift cards on February 1st.