City Council Regular Meeting
Minutes
June 11, 2024 5:00 PM
Council Chambers
400 N. Douty St.
5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL SESSION:
Mayor Paden called the special session to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL BY THE CITY CLERK:
Present: Absent:
Council Member Lou Martinez
Council Member Mark Kairis
Council Member Martin Devine
Council Member Travis Paden
PUBLIC COMMENT:
This is a Special Meetings under the Brown Act. Accordingly, comments from the public are limited to items listed on the agenda (GC 54954.3a). Public Comment will be accepted during each agenda item. A maximum of three minutes is allowed for each speaker. Please begin your comments by stating your name and providing your city of residence.
Bob Ramos stated that he was hoping the public would be allowed to comment after each item on the agenda.
Anna Brookshier commented on the expenditure plan. She also commented on the informational Revenue Measure flyer.
Dave Ayers proposed adding a sunset clause.
Christine Leach spoke in support of an oversight committee.
Vice Mayor Kiaris shared an email he received from a constituent that was in support of adding a revenue measure to the ballot.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
A. Discussion of Potential Ballot Measure Public Education, Information, and Community Engagement Plan
Micheal Lienhard, Director of Randle Communications, presented the potential ballot measure public education, Information, and Community Engagement Plan for the Council's review and input. Mr Lienhard also discussed key milestones and the proposed outreach timelines. The Council provided their input and discussed the importance of community outreach. Mr. Lienhard answered questions from the Council.
B. Review and discussion of draft potential revenue measure Expenditure Plan and direction from Council as warranted.
Deputy City Manager Jason Waters provided a brief background and presented the Draft Expenditure Plan for the Council's review and input. The Council discussed the creation of an oversight committee and the 10-year plan. Staff addressed questions and comments from the Council and the public. The final Expenditure Plan will be presented for adoption at the June 18th City Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available to public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office located at 319 N. Douty Street, Hanford, California 93230, during normal business hours. Such agendas are also available at the city’s website, www.cityofhanfordca.com subject to staff’s ability to post the agenda before the meeting. If you need a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s office, 559-585-2515, 319 N. Douty Street, Hanford, California 93230, at least 2 days prior to the meeting {28 CFR 35.102.35.104 ADA Title II} Mayor Paden adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Natalie Corral
City Clerk