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CITYof BRISBANE City Council Special Meeting Agenda
1. 6:00 P.M. WORKSHOP
A. Approval of the Special Meeting Agenda
B. Discuss Draft Code of Conduct
2. ADJOURNMENT
October 3, 2024 - 2 - 6:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: October 3, 2024
From: Jeremy Dennis, City Manager
Subject: Best Practices/Code of Conduct Workshop
Recommendation
Discuss the Draft Code of Conduct – NOTE THERE IS NO ACTION ON THIS ITEM Background
Over the course of this calendar year, the Best Practice Subcommittee has met to draft a document that provides guidance to the City Council on a variety of issues related to conduct.
The Subcommittee met in August, after Council discussions at meetings on June 20 and July 18, 2024. The Subcommittee focused on a high-level “code of conduct” document (Attachment 1), based on the Town of Colma’s existing product.
Discussion
The Council directed staff to provide an opportunity to discuss the Subcommittee’s work in a workshop format. To that end, there is no action item associated with this report; the Council may wish to direct staff or the Subcommittee to finalize product based on your discussions at the workshop.
Attachments
1. Draft Code of Conduct
2. June 20, 2024 Best Practices Update memo
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Jeremy Dennis, City Manager
1 ATTACHMENT 1
VALUE-BASED CODE OF CONDUCT
Preamble
The proper operation of democratic government requires that decision-makers be independent, impartial and accountable to the people they serve. The purpose of this Code of Values is to promote and maintain the highest standards of personal and professional conduct in the City’s government.
Because we seek public confidence in the City’s services and public trust of its decision-makers, the City Council and Leadership Team adopts and pledges to follow this Value-Based Code of Conduct:
Fairness
As representatives of the City of Brisbane, we are fair and impartial.
In practice:
We support the public’s right to know and promote meaningful public involvement. We treat all persons, claims and transactions in a fair and equitable manner. We make decisions based on the merits of the issue.
Honesty and Integrity
As representatives of the City of Brisbane, we act with honesty and integrity.
In practice:
We are prepared to make unpopular decisions when our sense of the public’s best interest requires it.
We take responsibility for our actions, even when it is uncomfortable to do so. We are open, honest and transparent in our communication. 2 Responsibility
As representatives of the City of Brisbane, we act in a responsible manner.
In practice:
We do not use public resources, such as agency staff time, equipment, supplies or facilities, for private gain or personal purposes.
We develop strong relationships with our community, and encourage collaboration with our residents, businesses, and Council colleagues and staff. We make decisions after prudent consideration of the financial impact, considering the longterm financial needs of the agency, especially its financial stability. We come to meetings prepared and ready to contribute thoughtfully.
Vision
As representatives of the City of Brisbane, we look to the future when making decisions.
In practice:
We promote intelligent and thoughtful innovation in order to forward the City’s policies and services.
We are flexible with future needs and are adaptable when faced with unforeseen circumstances.
We endeavor to anticipate the broader regional and statewide implications of the agency’s decisions and issues.
Respect
As representatives of the City of Brisbane, we respect one another and the public.
In practice:
We treat one another and the public with patience, courtesy and civility, even when we disagree.
We focus on the merits in discussions of issues, not personalities, character or motivations. We share our ideas freely, are open-minded and value others’ ideas and opinions, and listen to suggestions before making a decision.
We work to build trust with one another and the community to foster an inclusive, supportive and open environment.
Member’s Pledge
We affirm that we have read and understand this Code of Values, and pledge to uphold these values. 3 City Council
Mayor ______________________________
Mayor Pro Tem ______________________________
Council Member ______________________________
Council Member ______________________________
Council Member ______________________________
Leadership Team
City Manager Jeremy Dennis ______________________________ Chief of Police Lisa Macias ______________________________ Finance Director Carolina Yuen ______________________________ City Clerk Ingrid Padilla ______________________________ Parks & Recreation Director Noreen Leek ______________________________ Police Commander Mario Garcia ______________________________ City Attorney Thomas McMorrow ______________________________ City Engineer Randy Breault
Community Development Director John Swiecki ______________________________ North County Fire Chief Ron Myers ______________________________
Human Resources Director Abby Partin ______________________________ Dated _______________
4 EXHIBIT A
VALUE-BASED CODE OF CONDUCT
Preamble
The proper operation of democratic government requires that decision-makers be independent, impartial and accountable to the people they serve. The purpose of this Code of Values is to promote and maintain the highest standards of personal and professional conduct in the Town’s City’s government. Because we seek public confidence in the Town’s City’s services and public trust of its decision-makers, the City Council and Leadership Team adopts and pledges to follow this Value-Based Code of Conduct:
Fairness
As representatives of the Town of ColmaCity of Brisbane, we are fair and impartial.
In practice:
We support the public’s right to know and promote meaningful public involvement. We support each other in health, wellness, work-life balance, and foster mindfulness by treating each other with care and compassion.
We treat all persons, claims and transactions in a fair and equitable manner. We make decisions based on the merits of the issue.
Honesty and Integrity
As representatives of the Town of ColmaCity of Brisbane, we act with honesty and integrity.
In practice:
We are prepared to make unpopular decisions when our sense of the public’s best interest requires it.
We take responsibility for our actions, even when it is uncomfortable to do so. We are open, honest and transparent in our communication.
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5 We acknowledge, recognize, give credit and trust each other for our contributions to moving the community’s interests forward.
Responsibility
As representatives of the Town of ColmaCity of Brisbane, we act in a responsible manner.
In practice:
We do not use public resources, such as agency staff time, equipment, supplies or facilities, for private gain or personal purposes.
We develop strong relationships with our community, and encourage collaboration with our residents, businesses, and peer Town representatives Council colleagues and staff. We make decisions after prudent consideration of the financial impact, considering the longterm financial needs of the agency, especially its financial stability. We come to meetings prepared and ready to contribute thoughtfully.
Vision
As representatives of the Town of ColmaCity of Brisbane, we look to the future when making decisions.
In practice:
We promote intelligent and thoughtful innovation in order to forward the Town’s City’s policies and services.
We are flexible with future needs and are adaptable when faced with unforeseen circumstances.
We endeavor to anticipate the broader regional and statewide implications of the agency’s decisions and issues.
We understand change can be a stressful but a necessary part of the innovative process.
Respect
As representatives of the Town of ColmaCity of Brisbane, we respect one another and the public.
In practice:
We treat one another and the public with patience, courtesy and civility, even when we disagree.
We focus on the merits in discussions of issues, not personalities, character or motivations. 6 We share our ideas freely, are open-minded and value others’ ideas and opinions, and listen to suggestions before making a decision.
We work to build trust with one another and the community to foster an inclusive, supportive and open environment.
Member’s Pledge
We affirm that we have read and understand this Code of Values, and pledge to uphold these values.
City Council
Mayor Joanne F. del Rosario ______________________________ Vice Mayor Pro Tem John Irish Goodwin ______________________________ Council Member Ken Gonzalez ______________________________ Council Member Carrie Slaughter ______________________________ Council Member Helen Fisicaro ______________________________ Leadership Team
City Manager Brian Dossey Jeremy Dennis ______________________________ Chief of Police John Munsey Lisa Macias ______________________________ Administrative Services Director, Pak Lin Finance Director Carolina Yuen ______________________________
City Clerk Caitlin CorleyIngrid Padilla ______________________________ Parks & Recreation Director Noreen Leek Recreation Manager Angelika Abellana ______________________________
Police Commander Sherwin Lum Mario Garcia ______________________________ City Attorney Chris DiazThomas McMorrow
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City Engineer Cyrus Kianpour Randy Breault
Public Works Director Brad Donohue ______________________________ Community Development Director John Swieckiity Planner Farhad Mortazavi ______________________________
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Human Resources Director Abby Partin
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