FAIRFIELD-SUISUN, CALIFORNIA
An artistically embellished utility box in Suisun City s Harbor Plaza. Art by Sydney Laws. (Robinson Kuntz/Daily Republic file)
Suisun council mulls more public art; discussion continues
The five members also like the idea of developer fees paying for it or accepting in-lieu donations.
The fees would also include a percentage set aside for maintenance of the art. Some council members were concerned the funds would not cover the life of the artwork and the city would have to pick up the tab.
“I don’t think it’s enough money,” Councilwoman Alma Hernandez said. A total of 10% of the proposed 1% fee charged to larger commercial and industrial developers is slated to be set aside for art upkeep.
The Week Ahead: Homeless encampments focus of Suisun workshop
SUISUN CITY The City Council announced a Tuesday workshop to discuss homeless encampments in the city.
The virtual workshop will start at 6 p.m. and is limited to 100 participants, according to the announcement released Wednesday by the administration.
“Homelessness is a growing issue throughout the nation, but especially here in California. Cities have significant limitations in dealing with this issue effectively, given the inadequate funding and current laws,” Mayor Lori Wilson said in the statement. “We will be holding a series of workshops on the issue of homelessness, with encampments being our first topic.”
SUISUN CITY The City Council announced a Tuesday workshop to discuss homeless encampments in the city.
The virtual workshop will start at 6 p.m. and is limited to 100 participants, according to the announcement released Wednesday by the administration.
“Homelessness is a growing issue throug
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SALEM City council members have been asked to attend the next Salem Utilities Commission meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday regarding sewer rates.
City Utilities Superintendent Don Weingart issued the invite when council met Tuesday night, saying the agenda includes rate study findings regarding the city sewer rates, which haven’t been increased since 1995.
The commission has been talking about raising the sewer rates, but by law, city council has final say on any rate hikes for sanitary sewer. The commission has control over the water rates.
Weingart explained that it’s time to move into Phase 3 of the wastewater treatment plant improvements and the price tag for that project is upwards of $11 million. He said money will have to be borrowed and told council members the commission will be recommending a sanitary sewer rate hike, which council will have to act upon.
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Garbage regulations will be discussed when city council’s Rules and Ordinances Committee meets at 6 p.m. Jan. 12.
“Everybody’s complaining about the trash not being picked up on time,” Councilwoman Cyndi Baronzzi Dickey said Tuesday night when contacted by phone.
During the day, it was hard not to notice the overflowing trash containers with more bags and boxes piled on top and to the side sitting by curbs throughout the city. She said there have been complaints about noise, too, and some trucks are leaking on city streets.
Dickey chairs the Rules & Ordinances Committee and announced the meeting during Tuesday’s city council session. She said Councilman Sal Salvino approached her about discussing the garbage rules. She explained the discussion will include regulations for trash haulers and restrictions related to hours for pickup or possibly requiring truck inspections for registration.