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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00 - On the AgendaOn the Agenda: June 11 City Council Meeting The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, June 11. Items of interest are highlighted below. The entire agenda and reports can be viewed here. The regular meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Agenda items include: • A $218,000 contract with Dudek, Inc. for consulting services related to the Corona del Mar commercial corridor study. The contract would support the City's efforts to enhance the walkability and vibrancy of CdM's commercial corridor. The study would include opportunities to improve current land uses, streetscape amenities, transportation features within the corridor, and include community outreach to inform recommendations. Virtual use -of -force training system purchase. The virtual system from Ti Training would provide Newport Beach police officers with realistic scenario -based training in de-escalation, crisis intervention and use of force. The $181,000 system would be purchased with asset forfeiture funds. Community programs and special events grants recommendations. The Council will consider awarding $55,811 in community programs grants, $45,000 in community and charitable events grants, and $255,000 in signature special events grants. Each year the City awards grants to local organizations that serve or provide programming for Newport Beach residents and for Newport Beach -based events. Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024-24 City budget. The $494.8 million budget includes $440.5 million in operational spending and $54.3 million to fund capital improvement projects. The annual budget serves as the foundation for financial planning and control and allows the City Council to prioritize expenditures in alignment with community values. The proposed budget includes a stable local revenue base with an estimated 4% growth in property taxes, healthy reserves, and continuation of an aggressive payment plan to service pension debt liability.