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AGENDA
OXNARD CITY COUNCIL
OXNARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SUCCESSOR AGENCY
OXNARD FINANCING AUTHORITY
OXNARD HOUSING AUTHORITY
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A. ROLL CALL, POSTING OF AGENDA
THE FOLLOWING LEGISLATIVE BODIES ARE MEETING: City Council.
CONSIDERATION OF TELECONFERENCE PARTICIPATION PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 2449.
B. OPENING CEREMONIES (6:00 PM)
Pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States.
C. REPORTS
1. City Attorney Department
SUBJECT: Declare Results of the Canvass of Returns of the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election and Administer the Oath of Office. (60 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: 1. That the City Council, acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 5 (RiverPark):
a. Adopt a resolution declaring the results of the canvass of returns of the November 3, 2020, General Municipal Election in the City of Oxnard; and
b. Adopt an uncodified ordinance titled:
"AN ORDINANCE THAT CONTINUES AND MAINTAINS SERVICES AND
AMENITIES WITHIN THE RIVERPARK COMMUNITY BY THE READOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 12,936’S EXHIBIT A AND TABLE 1 IN EXHIBIT B TO PREVENT
THE ELIMINATION OR SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTION ON THE COLLECTION OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 5 (RIVERPARK)’S SPECIAL TAXES, AND REAFFIRMS THAT CFD NO. 5’S SPECIAL TAXES SHALL NOT BE ELIMINATED,
REDUCED AND/OR RESTRICTED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE THREE INITIATIVES PROPOSED BY AARON STARR, ALICIA PERCELL AND DANIEL WOLKENFELD"
2. That the City Council adopt a resolution declaring the results of the canvass of returns of the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election in the City of Oxnard.
3. That the City Council authorize the administration of the oath of office to the newly elected and re-elected officers in the following order: Lourdes 'Luly' Lopez, Phillip Molina, Aaron Starr, Gabriela Rodriguez, Michaela Perez, and Luis Mc Arthur followed by remarks from the officers. 2 OXNARD CITY COUNCIL OXNARD FINANCING AUTHORITY HOUSING AUTHORITY
OXNARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION SUCCESSOR AGENCY December 11, 2024 PAGE 3
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Stephen Fischer, (805) 385-7483
2. City Attorney Department
SUBJECT: Selection of Mayor Pro Tem. (30 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council, pursuant to Government Code sections 34905 and 36801:
1. Select one of two common methods to select a Mayor Pro Tem; and
2. Select a Mayor Pro Tem to serve in the event of the Mayor’s absence.
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Stephen Fischer, (805) 385-7483
D. CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING AUTHORITY/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING AUTHORITY
BUSINESS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. City Manager Department
SUBJECT: Begin the Process to Appoint Council Committee Membership, Including Committee Chairs.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council discuss Council Committee Membership, including Committee Chairs, in preparation for appointments to be made at the January 7, 2025 City Council meeting.
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation:
Legislative Body: City Council
Contact: Alexander Nguyen, (805) 385-7430
E. ADJOURNMENT
3 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
REPORTS
AGENDA ITEM NO. C.1
DATE: December 11, 2024
TO: City Council
FROM: Stephen Fischer, City Attorney, (805) 385-7483, [email protected]
SUBJECT: Declare Results of the Canvass of Returns of the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election and Administer the Oath of Office. (60 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION
1. That the City Council, acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 5 (RiverPark):
a. Adopt a resolution declaring the results of the canvass of returns of the November 3, 2020, General Municipal Election in the City of Oxnard; and
b. Adopt an uncodified ordinance titled:
"AN ORDINANCE THAT CONTINUES AND MAINTAINS SERVICES AND AMENITIES WITHIN THE RIVERPARK COMMUNITY BY THE READOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 12,936’S EXHIBIT A AND TABLE 1 IN EXHIBIT B TO PREVENT THE ELIMINATION OR SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTION ON THE COLLECTION OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 5 (RIVERPARK)’S SPECIAL TAXES, AND REAFFIRMS THAT CFD NO. 5’S SPECIAL TAXES SHALL NOT BE ELIMINATED, REDUCED AND/OR
RESTRICTED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE THREE INITIATIVES PROPOSED BY AARON STARR, ALICIA PERCELL AND DANIEL WOLKENFELD"
2. That the City Council adopt a resolution declaring the results of the canvass of returns of the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election in the City of Oxnard.
3. That the City Council authorize the administration of the oath of office to the newly elected and re-elected officers in the following order: Lourdes 'Luly' Lopez, Phillip Molina, Aaron Starr, Gabriela Rodriguez, Michaela Perez, and Luis Mc Arthur followed by remarks from the officers.
BACKGROUND
In preparation of the November 5, 2024 election, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 15,786 on June 18, 2024 calling and giving notice of the Municipal General Election of the Mayor, City Clerk, City Treasurer, and City Council Districts 3, 4, 6, and consolidating the election with the County of Ventura.
The final official canvass shows that the following were the successful candidates in the election:
• Luis Mc Arthur (Mayor)
• Lourdes 'Luly' Lopez (City Clerk)
• Phillip Molina (City Treasurer)
• Aaron Starr (District 3)
• Gabriela Rodriguez (District 4)
• Michaela Perez (District 6)
4 The County Clerk certified the election on December 5, 2024.
The Certificates of Election Results are attached to the proposed resolution.
Community Facilities District No. 5 (RiverPark)
The City Council, acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 5 (RiverPark), adopted the following resolutions in preparation for the November 5, 2024 election:
- Resolution No. 15,805 - consideration of a measure titled "City-Sponsored Community Facilities District No. 5 (RiverPark) No Tax Increase, Public Safety, Neighborhood Services Measure" (Measure I); - Resolution 15,806 - consideration of a measure titled "Repeal of Community Facilities No. 5 (RiverPark) Special Taxes" (Measure J);
- Resolution 15,807 - consideration of a measure titled "Reduction of the Maximum Special Taxes That Can Be Imposed Within Community Facilities District No. 5 (RiverPark)" (Measure K); and - Resolution No. 15,808 - consideration of a measure titled "Limitations on Uses of Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 5 (RiverPark)" (Measure L).
The final official canvass shows that ballot measure I was approved by the requisite majority of votes cast, while ballot measures J, K, and L failed.
The County Clerk certified the election on December 5, 2024.
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
This agenda item is a routine operational item or does not relate to the five strategic priorities adopted by City Council on March 16, 2021.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact.
COMMITTEE OUTCOME
This item did not originate in Committee.
Prepared by: Stephen Fischer, City Attorney, Kenneth Rozell, Chief Assistant City Attorney, Jason Zaragoza, Deputy City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution Certifying Nov 2024 CFD 5 General Municipal Election.v1
2. Measure I Ordinance
3. Resolution Certifying Nov 2024 General Municipal Election.v1
5 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD
RESOLUTION NO. ____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD,
ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 5 (RIVERPARK), DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE
CANVASS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION RETURNS FROM THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Oxnard, acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 5 (RiverPark), called for an election of four ballot measures (Measures I, J, K, and L); and
WHEREAS, notice of the General Municipal Election was duly given in the time, form, and manner provided by law, and the General Municipal Election was held on the above date, and the votes cast were canvassed and the returns thereof made at the time and in the manner and form provided by law; and
WHEREAS, on this 11th day of December, 2024, the City Council, acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 5 (RiverPark), duly assembled at its usual place of meeting and received the certification of the election from the City Clerk.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Oxnard, acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 5 (RiverPark), does hereby resolve:
1. That a General Municipal Election was held on November 5, 2024, and that the Vote By Mail and in-person ballots cast were duly canvassed in the form and in the manner required by law.
2. That this City Council, acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 5 (RiverPark), has reviewed the canvass of the returns of the election and from the returns it appears, and this City Council, acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 5 (RiverPark), finds that the whole number of votes cast in the election and the number of votes cast for each measure, is as shown on Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
3. That more than 50% of the vote cast for Measure I were in favor of the measure and it is hereby declared to be passed.
4. That less than 50% of the vote cast for Measure J were in favor of the measure and it is hereby declared have failed.
5. That less than 50% of the vote cast for Measure K were in favor of the measure and it is hereby declared have failed.
6. That less than 50% of the vote cast for Measure L were in favor of the measure and it is hereby declared have failed.
6 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of December, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
___________________________
John C. Zaragoza, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________ ____________________________ Rose Chaparro, City Clerk Stephen M. Fischer, City Attorney 7 UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. _______
AN ORDINANCE THAT CONTINUES AND MAINTAINS SERVICES AND AMENITIES WITHIN THE RIVERPARK COMMUNITY BY THE READOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 12,936’S EXHIBIT A AND TABLE 1 IN EXHIBIT B TO PREVENT THE ELIMINATION OR
SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTION ON THE COLLECTION OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 5 (RIVERPARK)’S SPECIAL TAXES, AND REAFFIRMS THAT CFD NO. 5’S SPECIAL TAXES SHALL NOT BE ELIMINATED, REDUCED AND/OR RESTRICTED
BY ONE OR MORE OF THE THREE INITIATIVES PROPOSED BY AARON STARR,
ALICIA PERCELL AND DANIEL WOLKENFELD
The People of Community Facilities District No. 5 (RiverPark) do ordain as follows:
Section 1. Title
This initiative shall be known and may be cited as the “City-Sponsored Community Facilities District No. 5 (RiverPark) No Tax Increase, Public Safety, Neighborhood Services Measure” (the “Act”).
Section 2. Findings and Declarations
The People of Community Facilities District No. 5 (RiverPark) find and declare all of the following:
A. When the RiverPark community was developed, Community Facilities No. 5 (RiverPark) (“CFD No. 5”) was created to fund services for the new community, including maintenance of RiverPark’s expansive parks, parkways and open space, flood and storm protection services, and additional police protection services. Currently, CFD No. 5 special taxes pay for a range of services and amenities within the RiverPark community including:
i. Protecting the public safety;
ii. Maintaining all of the parks and open space areas within the RiverPark community;
ii. Maintaining sports fields used for youth baseball and soccer; iii. Helping to maintain a gymnasium for youth sports activities; iv. Funding flood and storm protections services; and
v. Funding additional police protection services.
B. The CFD No. 5 special taxes allow RiverPark services and amenities to be maintained and continued in the manner that currently exists today.
C. At the May 21, 2024 Oxnard City Council meeting, the City Council, acting as the legislative body of CFD No. 5, received and filed certificates of sufficiency for three initiatives that would -- if adopted -- repeal CFD No. 5’s special taxes, limit the uses of the special taxes for 8 CFD No. 5 and/or reduce the maximum special taxes that can be imposed by CFD No. 5. The proponents of these three ballot measures are Aaron Starr, Alicia Percell and Daniel Wolkenfeld (the “Proponents”).
D. The People of CFD No. 5 do not wish for any of these three initiatives to go into effect because the adoption of one or more of such initiatives would cause significant cuts to the maintenance and continuance of services and amenities within the RiverPark community – if alternative funding sources are not available to pay for some or all of the services and amenities that were previously paid for by CFD 5.
Section 3. Purpose and Intent
The purpose and intent of this Act is to:
A. Ensure that CFD No. 5 continues to collect the special taxes necessary to provide the range of services and amenities within the RiverPark community that currently exists, including:
i. Protecting the public safety;
ii. Maintaining all of the parks and open space areas within the RiverPark community;
ii. Maintaining sports fields used for youth baseball and soccer; iii. Helping to maintain a gymnasium for youth sports activities; iv. Funding flood and storm protections services; and
v. Funding additional police protection services.
B. Ensure that the collection and use of CFD No. 5 special taxes are not eliminated, reduced and/or restricted by one or more of the three initiatives filed by the Proponents.
Section 4. City-Sponsored Community Facilities District No. 5 (RiverPark) No Tax Increase, Public Safety, Neighborhood Services Measure
A. Exhibit A to Resolution No. 12,936 is hereby readopted with the removal of the following allowed uses of CFD No. 5 funding that are not currently being funded by CFD No. 5:
ambulance and paramedic services, recreation program services, library services, the operation and maintenance of museums and cultural facilities, and fire protection and suppression services.
B. Table 1 to Exhibit B of Resolution No. 12,936 is hereby readopted in its entirety with no changes.
C. The revised Exhibit A to Resolution No. 12,936 and Table 1 to Exhibit B to Resolution No. 12,936 are attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. 9 Section 5. Broad Construction, Implementation and Severability A. The Act shall be liberally constructed and broadly applied to effectuate its underlying purposes of:
i. Ensuring that CFD No. 5 continues to collect the special taxes necessary to provide the range of services and amenities within the RiverPark community that currently exists today; and
ii. Ensuring that the collection and use of CFD No. 5 special taxes are not eliminated, reduced and/or restricted by one or more of the three initiatives filed by the Proponents.
B. If any provision of this Act or its application to any person or circumstance is declared invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the Act. In such circumstances, the other parts of this Act shall remain in effect as if this Act had been drafted without the invalid part. The People intend and desire that the remaining parts of this Act continue to be effective without any part or parts that have been declared invalid, including – but not limited to – the provisions of the Act which have the impact of invalidating one or more of the three ballot measures filed by the Proponents.
Section 6. Conflicting Ballot Measures
A. Because of the internal conflicts between key provisions of the three ballot measures filed by the Proponents, the three ballot measures shall be deemed to be in conflict with each other for purposes of Elections Code Section 9221 and shall be subject to the provisions of Elections Code Section 9221.
B. This Act shall be deemed to be in conflict with the three ballot measures filed by Proponents because those ballot measures seek to eliminate, reduce and/or restrict the collection or use of the CFD No. 5 special taxes, while the purpose and intent of this Act is to ensure that the CFD No. 5 special taxes can, are and will continue to be used for the existing range of services and amenities within the RiverPark community.
C. In the event that this measure receives a greater number of affirmative votes than one or more of the measures filed by the Proponents, then – as to those other measure(s) -- the provisions of this measure shall prevail in their entirety and the provisions of the other measure(s) that received fewer votes shall be null and void in their entirety.
D. If this measure is approved by voters but superseded in any way by one or more other conflicting ballot measure(s) (i.e., those ballot measures(s) filed by the Proponents) on the November 5, 2024 ballot are approved by voters at the same election, and the conflicting ballot measure(s) are later held invalid, this measure shall be self-executing and given full force of law. ///
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10 PASSED AND APPROVED by the People of Community Facilities District No. 5 (RiverPark) at the Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024.
___________________________
John C. Zaragoza, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________ ____________________________ Rose Chaparro, City Clerk Stephen M. Fischer, City Attorney 11 EXHIBIT A
CITY OF OXNARD
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 5
(RIVERPARK)
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS
TO BE FUNDED BY THE DISTRICT
SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS
The following services are authorized expenditures under this resolution. The District will use the funds for the following purposes:
•Maintenance of parks, parkways, and open space.
•Maintenance services for elementary and secondary school sites and structures. •Flood and storm protection services.
•Costs incurred in establishing the District and creating the levy of the special tax, financial advisor fees and expenses, appraisal and price point study costs, maintenance reserves, and District counsel fees and expenses.
•Ongoing administrative fees of the District, the City of Oxnard and any trustee, fiscal agent or financial administrator related to the District. •Reimbursement of costs related to the formation of the District advanced by the City of Oxnard, any landowner in the District, or any party related to any of the foregoing, as well as reimbursement of any costs advanced by the City of Oxnard, any landowner in the District or any party related to any of the foregoing, for services, fees or other purposes or costs of the District.
•Police protection services.
•Local park, recreation, parkway, and open-space facilities. 12 EXHIBIT 1 TO EXHIBIT B
Maximum Special Tax for Developed Property
For Fiscal Year 2005-2009
Community Facilities District No. 5 (RiverPark)
Land Use
Class Description
Residential
Floor Area Maximum Special Tax
1 Single Family Attached Property <1,400 SF $1,266.86 per unit 2 Single Family Attached Property 1,400-1,699 SF $1,557.21 per unit 3 Single Family Attached Property 1,700-1,999 SF $1,704.10 per unit 4 Single Family Attached Property 2,000-2.199 SF $2,000.17 per unit 5 Single Family Attached Property >2,200 SF $2,147.06 per unit 6 Single Family Attached Property <1,750 SF $1,857.01 per unit 7 Single Family Attached Property 1,750-2,099 SF $2,104.41 per unit 8 Single Family Attached Property 2,100-2,299 SF $2,289.27 per unit 9 Single Family Attached Property 2.300-2,799 SF $2,641.11 per unit 10 Single Family Attached Property >2,800 SF $3,014.65 per unit 11 Affordable Units NA $461.23 per unit
12 High Density Property NA $459.06 per unit
13 Non-Residential Property NA $0.1347 per square foot of Non-Residential Floor
Area
13 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD
RESOLUTION NO. ____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD
DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL
ELECTION RETURNS FROM THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Oxnard called for a General Municipal Election in the City of Oxnard on November 5, 2024, to elect a Mayor for a term of four years, a City Clerk for a term of four years, a City Treasurer for a term of four years, a Councilmember for Council District 3 for a term of four years, a Councilmember for District 4 for a term of four years, and a Councilmember for District 6 for a term of four years; and WHEREAS, notice of the General Municipal Election was duly given in the time, form, and manner provided by law, and the General Municipal Election was held on the above date, and the votes cast were canvassed and the returns thereof made at the time and in the manner and form provided by law; and
WHEREAS, on this 11th day of December, 2024, the City Council duly assembled at its usual place of meeting and received the certification of the election from the City Clerk.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Oxnard does hereby resolve:
1. That a General Municipal Election was held on November 5, 2024, and that the Vote By Mail and in-person ballots cast were duly canvassed in the form and in the manner required by law.
2. That this City Council has reviewed the canvass of the returns of the election and from the returns it appears, and this City Council finds, that the whole number of votes cast in the City of Oxnard in the election, the names of the persons voted for and for what office each person was voted for, and the number of votes cast for each person, is as shown on Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
3. That Luis A. Mc Arthur received the highest number of votes for the office of Mayor and is hereby declared to be elected.
4. That Aaron Starr received the highest number of votes for the office of Councilmember for Council District 3 and is hereby declared to be elected.
5. That Gabriela Rodriguez received the highest number of votes for the office of Councilmember for Council District 4 and is hereby declared to be elected.
6. That Michaela Perez received the highest number of votes for the office of Councilmember for Council District 6 and is hereby declared to be elected.
7. That Lourdes ‘Luly’ Lopez received the highest number of votes for the office of City Clerk and is hereby declared to be elected.
14 8. That Phillip S. Molina received the highest number of votes for the office of City Treasurer and is hereby declared to be elected.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of December, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
___________________________
John C. Zaragoza, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________ ____________________________ Rose Chaparro, City Clerk Stephen M. Fischer, City Attorney 15 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
REPORTS
AGENDA ITEM NO. C.2
DATE: December 11, 2024
TO: City Council
FROM: Stephen Fischer, City Attorney, (805) 385-7483, [email protected]
SUBJECT: Selection of Mayor Pro Tem. (30 minutes)
RECOMMENDATION
That City Council, pursuant to Government Code sections 34905 and 36801:
1. Select one of two common methods to select a Mayor Pro Tem; and
2. Select a Mayor Pro Tem to serve in the event of the Mayor’s absence.
BACKGROUND
California Government Code sections 34905 and 36801 provide that the City Council, at the meeting at which the declaration of the election results for a general municipal election is made, shall choose a Mayor Pro Tem from among its members.
The Mayor is the presiding officer at Council meetings, with the Mayor Pro Tem filling that role in the Mayor’s absence.
Both the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem have the same voting power as any other council member.
One way to choose would be to open the floor to nominations and take a vote once all nominations have been made. Any member can make a nomination, and may nominate him/herself. A majority vote of members present is required to make the selection.
Another common method of selection is to appoint the Mayor Pro Tem from among the council member in order of seniority.
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
This agenda item is a routine operational item or does not relate to the five strategic priorities adopted by City Council on March 16, 2021.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact.
COMMITTEE OUTCOME
This item did not originate in Committee.
Prepared by: Stephen Fischer, City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS
16 None
17 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
CITY COUNCIL/HOUSING AUTHORITY/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/FINANCING AUTHORITY
BUSINESS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
AGENDA ITEM NO. D.1
DATE: December 11, 2024
TO: City Council
FROM: Alexander Nguyen, City Manager, (805) 385-7430, [email protected]
SUBJECT: Begin the Process to Appoint Council Committee Membership, Including Committee Chairs.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council discuss Council Committee Membership, including Committee Chairs, in preparation for appointments to be made at the January 7, 2025 City Council meeting.
Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation:
BACKGROUND
The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2949 in November 2018, establishing the new Council Committee meeting structure, effective in January 2019. Government Code section 40605 provides that the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, shall make all appointments to committees. Each committee consists of three Councilmembers. The committees make recommendations to the City Council on issues within their subject matter jurisdiction.
DISCUSSION
During consideration of this agenda item, Councilmembers can discuss their interest in Committee assignments.The Mayor will bring forth a slate of proposed Membership, including the Chairpersons, for consideration by the City Council on January 7, 2025. The term of a Committee Member shall be two years.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING STRUCTURE
The City Council typically holds full Council meetings on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings of each month, and the Council Committees meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month.
The Council Committee meetings are held in the Council Chambers, conducted in similar fashion as a regular Council Meeting, with formal agendas published consistent with the City’s Sunshine Ordinance, provide a public comment period, and provide for public comment on specific agenda items.
The Council Committees and current meeting schedule are:
COMMITTEE 2ND AND 4TH TUESDAY MEETING TIME
1. Finance and
Governance
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
2. Community Services,
Public Safety,
Housing &
Development
6:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
18 3 Public Works &
Transportation
8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The 2024 Council Committee membership was:
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
1. Finance and
Governance
Mayor – Chair (Now Vacant)
Councilwoman Basua, District 5
Councilmember Teran, District 2
2. Community Services,
Public Safety,
Housing &
Development
Mayor Pro Tem, District 4– Chair (Now Vacant)
Councilmember Madrigal, District 3 (Now Vacant)
Mayor
3. Public Works &
Transportation
Councilmember Perello, District 1- Chair
Councilmember Valenzuela Jr, District 6 (Now Vacant)
Mayor (Now Vacant)
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
This agenda item supports the Organizational Effectiveness strategy. The purpose of the Organizational Effectiveness strategy is to reinforce, stabilize, improve, and strengthen the organizational foundation of the City in order to build a modern, high-functioning City government that effectively and efficiently supports the operating departments in providing high-quality services and programs for our residents and businesses.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact.
COMMITTEE OUTCOME
This item did not originate in Committee.
Prepared by: Ashley Golden, Assistant City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Presentation
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Prepared By: Ashley Golden, Assistant City Manager
City Council
12/11/2024
20 Background - 2024 Membership 2
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COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
1. Finance & Governance Mayor – Chair (Now Vacant)
Councilwoman Basua, District 5
Councilmember Teran, District 2
2. Community Services, Public
Safety, Housing &
Development
Mayor Pro Tem, District 4– Chair (Now Vacant)
Councilmember Madrigal, District 3 (Now Vacant)
Mayor
3. Public Works & Transportation Councilmember Perello, District 1- Chair Councilmember Valenzuela Jr, District 6 (Now Vacant)
Mayor (Now Vacant)
21 Recommendation 3
That the City Council:
1. Discuss Council Committee Membership, Including Committee Chairs, in preparation of appointments to be made at the January 7, 2025 City Council meeting.
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