City manager details storm response; officials highlight nearly 1,300 budget town-hall attendees

City Manager Eric reported on the city's immediate response to a recent storm and on outreach during the current budget season.

Eric said crews began clearing debris the night of the storm, cited extensive interdepartmental coordination and said, "We moved nearly 2,000 tons of brush over those last couple of days," adding that 311 moved to 24-hour operation to serve residents. He credited police, fire, public works, solid waste and neighborhood services for damage assessment and response.

Eric also summarized the city's budget town halls held Aug. 17–28 across 10 council districts, noting almost 1,300 participants — an 11% increase over last year — and said staff will produce a report summarizing resident feedback. Council members repeatedly thanked staff and specific leaders (including deputy city manager Maria Villagomez) for steady coordination during the storm response.

City officials said cleanup work continues in some neighborhoods and that the housing and community engagement teams will bring a summary of town-hall findings to council in coming weeks.