BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL
ACTION MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2023
VIRTUAL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Davis called the meeting to order at 4:55 P.M. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Councilmembers Cunningham, Lentz, Mackin, O’Connell and Mayor Davis Councilmembers absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager Holstine, City Clerk Padilla, City Attorney McMorrow, Communications Manager Cheung, and Administrative Analyst Ibarra
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Councilmember Cunningham made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Lentz, to adopt the agenda as it stands. The motion was carried unanimously by all present.
Ayes: Councilmembers Cunningham, Lentz, Mackin, O’Connell and Mayor Davis Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
PUBLIC COMMENT
Michael Barnes asked why is there a delay in the Crocker Trail EIR? This work should be a priority for the City.
Nancy Lacsamana commented to stop spreading lies and rumors about Cliff Lentz City Council Minutes
January 12, 2023
Michele Salmon commented that she was proud of the City’s response during the multiple storms that hit the City.
City Clerk Padilla also noted for the record that the following correspondences were received:
Linda Dettmer (1/12/23) For the Council Meeting Tonight Dana Dillworth (1/12/23) Comments on the Housing Element Patrick Tainter (1/11/23) Written Comments for Council Meeting January 12, 2023 Juanita Yee (1/11/23) Council Members
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Adoption of a Resolution Declaring the Continued Need to Conduct City Council, Commission and Committee Meetings Remotely Due to Health and Safety Concerns for the Public B. Adoption of a Resolution Confirming and Ratifying the Proclamation Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency in the City of Brisbane in Response to Rain Storm of December 31, 2022 and Continuing the Existence of the Local Emergency
Councilmember Mackin made a motion, seconded by Councilmember O’Connell, to approve Consent Calendar Items A and B. The motion was carried unanimously by all present.
Ayes: Councilmembers Cunningham, Lentz, Mackin, O’Connell and Mayor Davis Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Jamesanne Dunn commented that she does not like having a disunited Council and asked them not to isolate Councilmember Lentz.
WORKSHOP
C. Council Discussion and Approval of County Assignments and Subcommittee Assignments After some Council questions and discussion, an ad hoc subcommittee that will work on Committee/Commission acknowledgements and training will be added to list of assignments. The new members of this subcommittee are Councilmember Mackin and Lentz. Mayor Davis will be the alternate to the Peninsula Clean Energy JPA instead of City Manager Clay Holstine.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS
D. Review City Council Meeting Schedule
Council approved the proposed meeting schedule for 2023.
E. Recruitment for Committee Seats
City Clerk Padilla will begin recruitment for available seats in the Public Art Selection Committee and the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accountability Committee until March 1, 2023. City Clerk Padilla will provide an update at the City City Council Minutes
January 12, 2023
Council Meeting of March 2, 2023.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Davis adjourned the meeting at 5:42 P.M.
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Ingrid Padilla, City Clerk