CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
JANUARY 27, 2023
6:00 P.M.
WE ENCOURAGE ALL MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE BY CALLING (520) 525-8911. ANY MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC
PARTICIPATING VIA TELECONFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT.
ADDITIONALLY, THE MEETING WILL BE STREAMED ON YOUTUBE LIVE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB_ZmQZIHELh-ECEPZ2VwZg Assistance will be provided to those requiring accommodations for disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Persons requesting accommodation should contact the City in advance of the meeting, and as soon as possible, at 209-394-5544.
Notice is hereby given that the City Council will hold a Special Meeting on January 27, 2023, at the City Council Chambers, 1416 C Street, Livingston, California. Persons with disabilities who may need assistance should contact the Deputy City Clerk at least 24 hours prior to this meeting at (209) 394-8041, Ext. 121. Any writings or documents pertaining to an open session item provided to a majority of the members of the legislative body less than 24 hours prior to the meeting shall be made available for public inspection by email if requested. Public comments can be submitted via emailed at [email protected]. Comments must be received by 2:00 p.m. on the day of the City Council meeting in order for them to be distributed to the Council prior to consideration of the matter. You will need to provide: Meeting date, item number, name, email and comment (please limit to 300 words or 3 minutes).
Please include: PUBLIC COMMENT in the subject for the email. Written comments will not be read aloud at the meeting, but will be reported as received for the record. If you do not receive an acknowledgement of receipt by 4:00 p.m., please call the City Clerk’s Office at (209) 394-8041, Ext. 121 (Note: This technology is not a guaranteed method).
CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Moment of Silence – First Responders and Military Members.
Changes to the Agenda.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
At a special meeting, members of the public wishing to address the Council for any matter on the agenda may do so at this time. Note, under the provisions of the California Government Code, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or taking action on any item not on the agenda. Comments are normally limited to three (3) minutes.
Please note that under California Government Code section 54954.3(a) (The Brown Act), Special Meeting agendas need only provide an opportunity for members of the public to directly address the legislative body concerning any item that has been described in the meeting agenda before or at the end of consideration of the item. The public will have an opportunity to comment on matters not on the agenda at regularly scheduled Council Meetings.
DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
1. Designate Delegates for the Merced County Association of Governments (MCAG) 2023 One Voice Trip on May 9-12, 2023.
2. Discussion and Potential Action on the Joint Powers Authority (JPA) Agreement with MCAG
3. Discussion and Potential Action on Memorandum of Understanding with Merced County for Fire Protection Services and Staffing Augmentation
CLOSED SESSION
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Title: Interim City Manager
(Gov't Code Sec. 54957)
5. Conference with Legal Counsel – Potential Litigation Paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code Number of Cases: One Matter
ADJOURNMENT
Delegate Agreement
One Voice 2023
May 9 – 12, 2023
The purpose of the Merced County Association of Governments One Voice program is to develop a shared platform of projects and issues of regional significance that serves as the foundation for a federal advocacy effort.
The goals of the program are to:
• Communicate the region’s legislative priorities clearly and succinctly; • Communicate the need for additional federal funding for local projects; • Advocate for legislation or policy changes that will benefit the region.
In order to accomplish these goals, a delegation of community leaders from throughout the region come together as a unified voice to communicate key messages to legislators, federal agencies and staff in Washington, DC. The platform and unified message are developed through a coordinated and collaborative process that involves delegates, staff from local jurisdictions, partner agencies and community organizations.
To participate in this federal advocacy effort, delegates are required to:
• Commit to the goals of the program,
• Regularly attend planning and debrief meetings,
• Participate in all scheduled appointments during the trip, including group dinner events (no-shows will be invoiced for the cost of their meal), • Only communicate shared messages developed through the collaborative planning process,
• Respect the roles of the designated speakers and refrain from presenting information other than the agreed upon platform, projects and messages during the trip,
• Avoid using your cell phone at meetings (if you must take a call please step out), • Refrain from using the “One Voice” name to promote issues that are not part of the shared platform,
• Dress appropriately for meetings; business casual,
• Attend in-person advocacy meetings in Washington D.C.
To confirm your participation as a 2023 One Voice trip delegate, please sign and return this agreement by February 10, 2023. By signing this document, you agree to comply with the intent and procedures of the One Voice trip and will participate according to the statement above.
_______________________________________________ __________________________ Delegate Signature Date
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Print Name
MERCED COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
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