PLACENTIA CITY COUNCIL
PLACENTIA CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PLACENTIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
PLACENTIA INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
PLACENTIA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
October 28, 2024
3:00 p.m. - City Council Chambers
401 E. Chapman Avenue, Placentia, CA
AND
Teleconference location:
336 Delores Circle
Placentia, CA 92870
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Yamaguchi called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Smith, Wanke, Kirwin, Yamaguchi
REMOTE: Shader
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Clerk Robert McKinnell, City Attorney/Authority Counsel Christian Bettenhausen, Deputy City Administrator Rosanna Ramirez, Deputy City Clerk Carole Wayman ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Julie Suchard, Placentia resident, expressed concerns about City Administrator Arrula's high compensation and expenses for an electric vehicle charger, car washes and meals. She also expressed concerns -'about expenses for a farewell party for Councilmember Shader.
Terry Rains commented on a past corruption case in the City and expressed concerns about City Administrator Arrula's high compensation and the police and fire unions no -confidence vote in Mr. Arrula. She requested that the City Attorney report the roll call vote tally.
Craig Green, Placentia resident, commended the City Council for maintaining confidentiality regarding the investigation into City Administrator Arrula and expressed concerns about the negative comments and speculation surrounding the investigation. He expressed support for Mr.
Arrula and commented on his contributions to the City. He recommended administrative action rather than termination. (Submitted written comments)
Scott King, Placentia resident, expressed frustration over the lack of progress in improving the City's streets. He expressed concerns about City Administrator Arrula's fiscal responsibility to taxpayers and called for his removal. He added concerns about the expense fora farewell party for Councilmember Shader.
Jim Weiner expressed concerns about City Administrator Arrula's fiscal actions and concurred with comments by previous speaker Scott King. He offered his financial expertise to review the city's budget and improve spending protocols. He called fora thorough review of City expenses and the need for clear procedures.
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CLOSED SESSION:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney/Authority Counsel Christian Bettenhausen stated that discussion was held on the Closed Session item and direction was given, and there was nothing further to report.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS: None
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council adjourned at 4:36 p.m. to a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
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Jeremy B. Yamagu hi, Mayor
ATTEST:
Robert S. McKinnell, City Clerk/
Agency Secretary
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