Jim Light
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 21
- Total speaking time
- 9:17:42
- Avg per meeting
- 26:33
- Segments
- 11915
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Top issues during term (20)
Seaside Lagoon Rehabilitation Project
A $30 million grant-funded renovation is at stake.
Capital Improvement Program Process
The CIP covers six years of planned infrastructure spending citywide, though specific figures were not in the materials provided.
Coastal-zone food sales at service stations
Potential impact on business operations and tax revenues for local service stations.
Subcommittee structure review
Salary Adjustments for Elected Officials
Roughly $120,000 from a tight budget, according to the opposition.
Cryogenic Storage Tank Height Variance
No direct city cost; supporters tout tax revenue and job growth while opponents cite a claimed $38 million hit to nearby home values.
Measure FP general obligation bond issuance
About $3.57 million in design-phase contracts now, with construction costs locked by a guaranteed maximum price later.
Professional services procurement
Could save money on consultant and legal contracts if competitive bidding is adopted.
Artesia and Aviation Boulevards Revitalization
Higher building caps are meant to attract redevelopment investment along the corridor.
Nike Partnership — After Dark Run and Property Negotiations
Not specified — price and terms of the property negotiations are confidential.
Fiscal Year 2026-27 City Budget
The freeze targets $2.9 million in personnel savings; the street-use fee and meter increase add general fund revenue.
Alta Vista Park Tennis and Pickleball Courts
About $1.195 million is budgeted, though full build-out with lighting may run higher; Alta Vista's single court has already brought in $67,000 in revenue.
Transient occupancy tax increase on the March 2027 ballot
Roughly $600,000 to $750,000 in new revenue per 1% of tax increase, though some may be lost to the Marine Avenue hotels tax agreement.
Annual Financial Reports for FY 2024-25
No direct cost; transparency gaps can hide contract and spending issues.
Public Boat Launch Project
Boat ramp cost reduction from $16.8 million to $8.7 million; Waterfront Director position unfunded.
El Niño storm preparation
Contract ceiling raised to $1,978,875.
Holiday-season meeting schedule
Statement of Investment Policy 2026 review
Affects how the city invests $93.35 million in bond proceeds and its broader portfolio; no direct taxpayer cost stated.
LGBTQ-Themed Art Sculpture in Artesia Boulevard Strategic Art Plan
Not stated in the published agenda.
Riviera Village Pedestrian and Multi-Modal Enhancements
$4,000,000 in external grant funding from Metro.
Decisions during term (475)
Recorded while Light was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.