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November 4, 2025
ITEM TITLE
Discussion and Potential Direction to Staff Regarding the Frozen/Funded Administrative Secretary Position Assigned to the Offices of Mayor and Council
Report Number: 25-0276
Location: No specific geographic location.
Department: City Manager
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
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
Discuss and provide direction to City staff regarding the frozen/funded Administrative Secretary (Mayor, At Will) position authorized in the City Council budget.
SUMMARY
At the October 21, 2025 Council Meeting staff was directed to agendize for discussion the frozen/funded Administrative Secretary (Mayor, At Will) position authorized in the City Council budget.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the S tate CEQA Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
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DISCUSSION
At the Octo ber 21, 2025 Council Meeting staff was directed to agendize for discussion the frozen/funded Administrative Secretary (Mayor, At Will) position authorized in the City Council budget.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and consequently, the real property holdings of the City Council members do not create a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.). Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any City Councilmember, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this discussion.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this discussion.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
Staff Contact: Courtney Chase, Deputy City Manager