December 20, 2024
4:00 p.m.
In Chambers
Council Chambers
99 E. Ramsey Street
Banning, CA 92220
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS - Agenda Items Only
3. CLOSED SESSION
3.1 Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1).
Title: City Attorney
3.2 Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Attorney
3.3 Public Employee Appointment
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957
Title: Interim City Attorney
4. ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING (CLOSED SESSION)
CITY OF BANNING, CALIFORNIA
The following information comprises the agenda for the regular meeting of the Banning City Council, a joint meeting of the City Council and Banning Utility Authority, and the Banning City Council sitting in its capacity as the Banning Successor Agency Board.
Per the City of Banning Manual of Procedural Guidelines, matters taken up by the Council before 10 p.m. may be concluded, but no new matters shall be taken up except upon a majority vote of the council members present and voting. Such an extension shall only be valid for one hour and each hour thereafter shall require a renewed action for the meeting to continue.
Recommendation: Discuss City Attorney Performance pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.
Recommendation: Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal Release Pursuant to Government Code section 54957
Recommendation: Approval of legal services contract with the law firm of Slovak Baron Empey Murphy Pinkney LLP.
AFFIDAVIT • DECLARACIÓN JURADA
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED under the laws of the State of California that the above agenda City Council - Special Meeting (Closed Session) Agenda
December 20, 2024
1 was posted on the City's website (www.banningca.gov) as well as the Bulletin Board at Banning City Hall, located at 99 E Ramsey Street, Banning, CA 92220, at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
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Caroline Patton, Administrative City Clerk
Secretario adjunto de la ciudad
PUBLIC NOTICE • NOTICIA PÚBLICA
Meeting Agendas and Notices
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Public Comment
Agenda Items
Any member of the public may address this meeting of the City Council on any item appearing on the agenda. A five-minute limitation shall apply to each member of the public and no member of the public shall be permitted to share their time with any other person.
Non-Agenda Items
Any member of the public may address this meeting of the City Council on any item which does not appear on the regular meeting agenda but is of interest to the general public and is an item upon which the City Council may act. A three-minute limitation shall apply to each member of the public and no member shall be permitted to share their time with any other person. No action shall be taken, nor discussion held by the City Council, on any item which does not appear on the agenda, unless the action is otherwise authorized in accordance with the provisions of subdivision (b) of §54954.2 of the Government Code.
Special Assistance/Accessibility Requests
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any member of the public may request that the agenda and agenda packet be mailed to them. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting (such as translation services), please contact the City Clerk's Office. Advanced notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will allow the city to make arrangements to ensure your accessibility.
¿Necesita servicios de traducción para participar? Contacto Oficina del Secretario de la Ciudad.
CONTACT • CONTACTO
City Clerk's Office | 951-922-3102 | [email protected] 99 East Ramsey Street, Banning, California 92220
City Council - Special Meeting (Closed Session) Agenda
December 20, 2024
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STAFF REPORT
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Douglas Schulze, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Doug Schulze, City Manager
MEETING DATE: December 20, 2024
SUBJECT: Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1).
Title: City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION:
Discuss City Attorney Performance pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.
BACKGROUND:
Special Meeting Closed Session called by Mayor Flynn to discuss City Attorney Performance Evaluation.
Attached performance evaluation form was developed by the International City Management Association with assistance from the League of California Cities.
JUSTIFICATION:
City Council directed City Manager to add performance evaluation of the City Attorney to the January 14, 2025, closed session agenda. The City Attorney is one of two employees of the Legislative Body (City Council).
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
Do not conduct evaluation.
BUDGETED?:
No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT:
No
ATTACHMENTS:
1. City Attorney Performance Evaluation.pdf
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STAFF REPORT
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Douglas Schulze, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Lincoln Bogard, Administrative Services Director MEETING DATE: December 20, 2024
SUBJECT: Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION:
Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal Release
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957
BACKGROUND:
Per Mayor request for City Council Closed Session Special Meeting.
JUSTIFICATION:
Per Mayor request for City Council Closed Session Special Meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Unknown.
ALTERNATIVES:
Provide staff alternative direction.
BUDGETED?:
No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT:
Yes
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STAFF REPORT
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Douglas Schulze, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Lincoln Bogard, Administrative Services Director Doug Schulze, City Manager
MEETING DATE: December 20, 2024
SUBJECT: Public Employee Appointment
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957
Title: Interim City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of legal services contract with the law firm of Slovak Baron Empey Murphy Pinkney LLP.
BACKGROUND:
Resolution to approve contract must be presented to City Council in open session and as a Special Session requires a minimum 24-hour notice period. The decision to bring to open session for consideration can be made in Closed Session for consideration in Open Session following the meeting.
JUSTIFICATION:
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Unknown
ALTERNATIVES:
Provide alternative direction to staff.
BUDGETED?:
No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT:
Yes
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