1. CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
2. ROLL CALL
Public Comments:
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Public Comments:
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Public Comments:
4.1 Presentation of a Proclamation to Senior Electronics Technician Olric Forde in Recognition of His Retirement and 24 Years of Service with the City of Chula Vista Public Comments:
4.2 Presentation of a Proclamation to City Attorney Glen Googins Proclaiming February 22, 2023 as Glen Googins Day in the City of Chula Vista Public Comments:
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.7)
Public Comments:
All items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered and acted upon by one motion. Anyone may request an item be removed for separate consideration.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
To approve t
he recommended actions
appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1 through 5.3 and Items 5.5 through 5.12. The heading was read, text waived
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The motion carried by the following vote:
5.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Draft Minutes - February 14, 2023.pdf
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the minutes dated: February 14, 2023.
5.2 Waive Reading of Text of Resolutions and Ordinances Public Comments:
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve a motion to read only the title and waive the reading of the text of all resolutions and ordinances at this meeting.
5.3 Consideration of Request for Excused Absences
Public Comments:
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Consider requests for excused absences as appropriate.
5.5 Agreement: Approve an Exclusive Lease Listing Agreement with CBRE Group, Inc. for Millenia Lots 1 and 7 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Exclusive Lease Listing Agreement with CBRE Group for Millenia Lots 1 and 7 - 23-0051.pdf
2. Resolution - CBRE UID Millenia Services.pdf
3. CBRE Listing Agreement 2.7.2023 CLEAN.pdf
Report Number
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23-0051
L
ocation
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Millenia Lot 1, located directly north of the intersection of Millenia Avenue and Bob Pletcher Way and Millenia Lot 7, located at 1775 Millenia Avenue D
epartment
:
Economic Development
Environmental Notice
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The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution waiving the consultant selection process, approving the Exclusive Lease Listing Agreement with CBRE Group, Inc., and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement.
5.6 Agreement: Approve a Master License Agreements with Dish Wireless, LLC to Install and Operate Macro Cell Wireless Telecommunication Facilities on City Property Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Master License Agreement for Macro Cell Wireless Telecommunications Facilities - 23-0047.pdf
2. Resolution - Master License Agreement.pdf
3. Dish Wireless, LLC Master License Agreement.pdf
Report Number
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23-0047
L
ocation
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Citywide
D
epartment
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Economic Development
Environmental Notice
:
The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the activity qualifies for an Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt the resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Master License Agreement with Dish Wireless, LLC to install and operate Macro Cell Wireless Telecommunications Facilities on City Property.
5.7 Ratification of Appointment: City Manager’s Appointment of the Assistant City Manager – Tiffany Allen Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report Appointment of Assistant City Manager - 23-0053.pdf
2. Resolution - Tiffany Allen, Assistant City Manager.pdf
3. Resume - T Allen.pdf
David Gonzalez
This important promotion should wait for the budget process and not ahead of it. Looks like another internal promotion of the inner circle. The old boys club is alive and well in Chula Vista from the Council to the management team. Where is the JEDI work in all these promotions. The management there at City Hall doesnt look like the Chula Vista I live in. Why not recruit and see what else is out there? David Gonzalez
This important promotion should not be considered ahead of budget discussions.
More importantly, it again looks like another internal appointment of the inner circle. The old boys club is alive and well in Chula Vista from the Council to the management team. Where is JEDI in all these promotions. Your executive team is not reflective of the Chula Vista I live in. How about trying to recruit and see what else is out there.
Report Number
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23-0053
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ocation
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No specific geographic location
D
epartment
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Human Resources
Environmental Notice
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The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution ratifying the City Manager’s appointment of Tiffany Allen as Assistant City Manager.
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
5.4 City Elections: Adopt an Ordinance to Adjust Campaign Contribution Limit for Any Election Held on or After January 1, 2024 and Amend Various Sections of Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 2.52 Accordingly (Second Reading) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - adjust campaign contribution limit - 23-0026.pdf
2. Ordinance.pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Revisions to CVMC 2.52 sections(1).pdf Report
Number
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23-0026
L
ocation
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No specific geographic location
D
epartment
:
City Clerk
Environmental Notice
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The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
To adopt Ordinance No. 3543, heading read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Dominguez Cervantes.pdf
2. Raso.pdf
3. Huffman.pdf
Francis X Riley
As I put in my comment about this item for the last regular Council Meeting, this item in not on the Agenda but it is in the News and being talked about in the community, namely: the City Attorney's unitlateral decision not to proceed with process for the Welcoming City designation for the City of Chula Vista. While some might contend that the Welcoming City Designation is more symbolic than substantive, perception matters especially when a non-elected city official overides the intent an ordinance passed by the former City Council. I urge the members of the current City Council to revew this and approve actions needed to make Chula Vista a Welcoming City, actually as well as symbolically.
Rev. Tania Y Marquez
I was one of the faith leaders present when Chula Vista was certified as a welcoming city in 2019. This also happened after some of the most difficult years of blatant public racism and discrimination towards immigrants. We were proud of the city and its leaderships. We were proud of the values this certification represented. I urge you to reconsider both your practices and your decision to not seek recertification. Undocumented immigrants already bear the burden of living in the shadows and of facing the uncertainty, fear, and anguish that comes with this. I urge you to reconsider and to make the commitment to be a safe city for those who are already vulnerable.
Kathy Tell
I saw the recent segment on PBS by Gustavo Solis about Chula Vista claiming it is a Welcoming City even though it is no longer one. That is very dishonest. Apparently, the city of Chula Vista should never had had that title since they were releasing police surveilance information to ICE. Chula Vista needs to stop using the title of a Welcoming City and provide a full accounting of the decision not to apply for Welcoming City recertification. Chula Vista needs to make a public commitment to protect the rights, safety and well-being of immigrants.
Nancy Relaford
When we found out in December 2020 that Chula Vista had been sharing surveillance data with ICE, people asked “How could a Welcoming City share data with immigration enforcement and put our immigrant community at risk?” As we worked to change the city’s reckless and secretive surveillance practices, people came to understand that Chula Vista’s commitment to Welcoming America standards was all talk and no action. Certification was just a trophy to point to, not guidelines for decision making. Now the City has made its choice crystal clear: when Welcoming America told Chula Vista to fix concerns related to surveillance in order to gain recertification, the City Manager chose surveillance over immigrants. She unilaterally decided not even to attempt recertification - and then kept the decision secret for months while still claiming Welcoming City status! The nonsensical excuse that JEDI is a higher priority just weakens the JEDI initiative with the same cynical poison. We need transparency, honesty, and a real commitment to immigrant safety, privacy, and inclusion. No more window dressing. No more secrecy and lies. DO BETTER! Carolyn Scofield
Good Evening Mayor McCann and Councilmembers Preciado, Cardenas, Chavez, and Gonzalez, Welcoming City was a valuable program to everyone in Chula Vista. It provided tools and resources to help our city and partners “reduce the barriers that immigrants face to fully participating and build bridges between newcomers and long-time residents.” Now, due lack of transparency and communication in our city, public news sources have revealed that the program no longer exists. The needs for Welcoming City will continue to exist.
I urge you to provide timely and relevant opportunities for our residents to learn the facts about how and why the program ended, and give input and participate in next steps moving forward.
Thank you.
Ian M. Seruelo
I am Ian M Seruelo, a member of Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) and a resident of San Diego. Chula Vista should either be true to its declaration that it is a "Welcoming City" or stop the charade and be transparent to the public. Notwithstanding the recent about-face of the City, we are calling on Chula Vista to reconsider and make a public commitment to set enforceable policies and program criteria to protect the rights, safety and well-being of immigrants.
Margaret Baker
In 2017, South Bay People Power supported Chula Vista becoming a Welcoming City. We were actively involved with establishment of the Human Relations Commission & completing the steps to become “certified.” We naively assumed the City would heed our input at meetings & protect the rights of immigrants. We were shocked & spoke up when we learned from reporters that CVPD has contracts with companies (Vigilant & Motorola) that put immigrants & other vulnerable members of our community at risk of disparate & harmful law enforcement & continues to expand these programs without civilian oversight or accountability. Last week reporters alerted us to the City’s lack of commitment to the Welcoming America Standard, & glaring lack of transparency. We are again stunned! It seems “Welcoming” was just window dressing & a PR ploy.
We demand that the City immediately:
1. Stop claiming the title of Welcoming City;
2. Provide a full & honest accounting of the decision not to apply for recertification & not to seek community input, take up the question before City Council or the HRC or communicate about this major change in direction;
3. Make a serious commitment to repair the breaches of trust, to set enforceable policies & program criteria to protect the rights, safety & well-being of immigrants, & to waste no time in establishing independent civilian oversight & mechanisms of public accountability regarding city policies & programs.
Pati Ruiz
I was surprised to hear in a recent KPBS story that Chula Vista is no longer a certified welcoming city because the city lost it's certification in December 2022. As a Chula Vista resident, I did not read or hear anything from the city about abandoning this program and I would like to understand how this decision was made and the reasoning behind this decision-making process. Also, how was the community informed of this decision? How does Chula Vista support its immigrant community members and how will we, the city, continue to commit to welcoming the immigrants who make us such a strong community? Jose Lopez
ACCE members in Chula Vista helped advocate for the city to be certified as a welcoming city. We were proud that Chula Vista was the first Welcoming City in California during a time when anti-immigrant sentiment was shaping public policy. Then, we found out that Chula Vista PD was sharing ALPR data with federal immigration agencies. Now, it appears that the City Manager has unilaterally chosen to not comply with the City Council mandate to pursue certification as a Welcoming City. All of this is shameful. We need accountability to ensure that Chula Vista stands for values that uphold basic rights and welcomes ALL to our city. We ask that you stop claiming the title of Welcoming City.Provide a full and honest accounting of the decision not to apply for Welcoming City recertification and the failure to seek input or communicate regarding this major change in direction. Make a public commitment to set enforceable policies and program criteria to protect the rights, safety and well-being of immigrants.
Wendy Gelernter
Regarding Chula Vista's "Welcoming City" certification:
* The CIty must stop claiming the title of Welcoming City; * The City must provide a full and honest accounting of the decision not to apply for Welcoming City recertification and the failure to seek input or communicate regarding this major change in direction * The City must make a public commitment to set enforceable policies and program criteria to protect the rights, safety and well-being of immigrants.
Pedro Rios
As a representative of the American Friends Service Committee and a 19-year resident of Chula Vista's District 4, I’m concerned that Chula Vista is not seeking to recertify itself as a Welcoming City. When cities openly declare themselves to be in favor of policies that protect and welcome immigrants, it means that immigrants and their families feel safer to participate in City events. It means that immigrant families can reach out to City officials for support. To not seek out a Welcoming City status designation effectively sends the wrong message to immigrant families - that they no longer are valued and institutional barriers should remain in place to shut them out of participating in the make-up of their city. Chula Vista must reconsider its decision-making processes and it should strive for accountability. City officials must recommit to welcoming immigrants, and it must be explicit in how it supports its immigrant community members.
Andrea Beth Damsky
Good evening Mayor and Council Members.
It is deeply concerning to me to learn that the City of Chula Vista has lost its status as a Welcoming City, without any announcement or official decision to do so. I am one of many community activists who lobbied City Council to urge it to pursue Welcoming City status initially.
It was a proud thing for Chula Vista to be the first Welcoming City in California, and it is a shameful thing to also be the first City to lose this status. It is even more shameful that this status was lost as a result of a unilateral decision by your City Manager, without input from City Council.
Welcoming City status has meaning and value to Chula Vista residents. I implore you to invest time, care, and treasure in re-establishing Chula Vista as a Welcoming City.
Lois K Klepin
Chula Vista is no longer a certified Welcoming City. The message this sends to the San Diego community is that Chula Vista does not consider it important to be explicit about welcoming those targeted by anti-immigrant policies. It says Chula Vista will silently sit by rather than lead on issues of civil and human rights. I find this disgraceful.
That the decertification occurred behind closed doors, and Chula Vistans are only learning about it through reporter alerts, is suggestive of deception.
I expect better from my City Council representatives.
Kathy Hardy
This is Chula? I was excited to be one of the community members who was interviewed by the Welcoming America committee as Chula Vista sought “Welcoming City” status. I was proud when we “passed the test” and became certified. I was there when the flag was lifted on the pole outside of City Hall letting the community know we were committed to being more inclusive of all people. Little did I know that it was all a mirage! We later learned that CVPD had a contract with Vigilant Solutions who was sharing collected data with ICE. Is that the criteria of a Welcoming City? I think NOT! We have recently learned that the City decided to ignore recertification without public input! The City continues to tout the now “empty title” of a Welcoming City when it’s been proven that we failed the test. “This is Chula” is an embarrassment! The public may address the Council on any matter within the jurisdiction of the Council but not on the agenda.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Comments:
The following item(s) have been advertised as public hearing(s) as required by law.
7.1 Community Facilities District Annexation: Public Hearing and Election for Annexation of Property located at K Street and Third Avenue, known as Casa Estilo, into CFD 17-I Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Public Hearing and Election for Annexation of Parcel at 795 Third Avenue Into CFD 17-I - 23-0031.pdf
2. Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Rate and Method of Apportionment (RMA).pdf
4. Attachment 2 - Boundary Map.pdf
5. Item 7.1 - Casa Estilo Annexation to CFD 17-I.pdf
6. Item 7.1 - Public Speaker - Alan Curry.pdf
Mary D.
I oppose this. Imposing this on unsuspecting neighbors and turning quiet neighborhoods into urban zones is wrong. Instead, place infill in commercial zones and turn them into mixed use; do not pillage single family residential neighborhoods and turn them into L.A.
Chula Vista means beautiful view. Please keep it that way.
Report Number
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23-0031
L
ocation
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Intersection of K Street and Third Avenue
D
epartment
:
Development Services
Environmental Notice
:
The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
To adopt a Resolution No. 2023-020 heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
7.2 Community Facilities District Annexation: Public Hearing and Election for Annexation of a Parcel located at Church Avenue and Davidson Street (Backhouse Apartments) Into CFD 17-I Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Public Hearing for Backhouse Apartments CFD 17-I Annexation 2023-01 - 23-0013.pdf
2. Resolution(1).pdf
3. Attachment 1 - Rate and Method of Apportionment.pdf
4. Attachment 2 - Boundary Map(1).pdf
5. Item 7.2 - Backhouse Annexation to CFD 17-I.pdf
Report Number
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23-0013
L
ocation
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Northeast corner of Church Avenue and Davidson Street intersection D
epartment
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Development Services
Environmental Notice
:
The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
To adopt a Resolution No. 2023-021, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
7.3 Permit Processes and Regulations: Consideration of Amendments to Various Sections of the Chula Vista Municipal Code to Streamline and Clarify Permit Processes and Regulations, Fix Outdated References, and Align with State Law Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report - Proposed Amendments to CVMC Clarifying Permit and Process Regulations - 23-0018(1).pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Ordinance(1).pdf
3. Attachment 2 - PC Resolution(1).pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Department and Director Title Changes(1).pdf
5. Attachment 4 - Removal of CVRC and DRC(1).pdf
6. Attachment 5 - Juneteenth Parking Holiday(1).pdf
7. Attachment 6 - Removal of Definition Section Numbers in Title 19(1).pdf
8. Attachment 7 - Labels for Specific Population Groups(1).pdf
9. Attachment 8 - Family Day Care Homes(1).pdf
10. Attachment 9 - Massage Parlors(1).pdf
11. Attachment 10 - Design Review General Requirement(1).pdf
12. Attachment 11 - R-3 Zone Height Limitation(1).pdf
13. Attachment 12 - Title 19 Definition Additions(1).pdf
14. Attachment 13 - Appeal Process Revisions(1).pdf
15. Attachment 14 - Short-Term Rentals(1).pdf
16. Attachment 15 - Public Right of Way Enforcement(1).pdf
17. Item 7.3 Presentation.pdf
Report Number
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23-0018
L
ocation
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No specific geographic location
D
epartment
:
Development Services
Environmental Notice
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The Project qualifies for an Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
To place the above ordinance on first reading, heading read, text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
8. ACTION ITEMS
Public Comments:
The following item(s) will be considered individually and are expected to elicit discussion and deliberation.
8.1 Financial Report and Appropriation: Accept the Quarterly Financial Report for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2022, and Appropriate Funds to Implement Required Budget Adjustments Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report Q2 FY2023 Financial Report - 23-0049 (Fin Update).pdf
2. Resolution - FY 2023 Second Quarter Budget Amendments Final.pdf
3. Attachment 1 - General Fund Budget Transfers (Updated v2).pdf
4. Attachment 2 - General Fund Budget Amendments (revised) Final.pdf
5. Item 8.1 - FY2023 Second Quarter Presentation (2.21.2023).pdf Report Number
:
23-0049
L
ocation
:
No specific geographic location
D
epartment
:
Finance
Environmental Notice
:
The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
To adopt a Resolution No. 2023-022, heading read, text waived. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
8.2 Appointment of Interim Acting City Attorney: Consider Approving a Contract with Lounsbery Ferguson Altona & Peak for Interim Acting City Attorney Services, and Appropriating Funds Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Staff Report appointing Interim Acting City Attorney - 23-0065_2.20.2023-v2.pdf
2. Attachment 1- 2023.01.20 - RFP - Acting City Attorney.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Lounsbery CV Acting CA Proposal.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - McDougal CV Acting CA Proposal.pdf
5. Attachment 4 - Resolution Approving LSA and Appropriating Funds 2.20.23.pdf
6. Attachment 5 - LSA - Acting City Attorney Lounsbery.pdf
7. Written Communications - Glanz.pdf
Report Number
:
23-0065
Location:
No specific geographic location
Department:
City Attorney
Environmental Notice:
The activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving a contract with the law firm of Lounsbery Ferguson Altona & Peak (“Lounsbery Firm”) for interim acting City Attorney Services, and appropriating funds for that purpose. (4/5 Vote Required)
9. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
Public Comments:
10. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Public Comments:
10.1 Ratification of Appointments to the Following Commissions:
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Memo.pdf
2. Boards and Commissions Applications Packet_Redacted.pdf Paula Whitsell - Housing and Homelessness Advisory Commission Marisol Edwan - Health Wellness and Aging Commission
Mary Johnson - Health Wellness and Aging Commission
Ken Muraoka - Cultural Arts Commission
Tanya Williams - Veterans Advisory Commission
Duaine Hooker - Veterans Advisory Commission
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Ratify the above appointments.
11. COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS
Public Comments:
12. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
Public Comments:
12.1 Brief Presentation of a Draft Campaign Contribution Ordinance Update and Council Consideration and Possible Action to Form an Ad-Hoc Subcommittee in Order to Finalize an Updated Ordinance for Future City Council Consideration Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Revised Campaign Contribution Ordinance DRAFT 2.21.23.pdf
12.2 Farewell Remarks
Public Comments:
13. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
to the regular City Council workshop on March 2, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers; and then the regular City Council meeting on March 7, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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