1 October 11, 2022
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
OCTOBER 11, 2022
A regular meeting of the Santa Monica City Council was called to order by Mayor Himmelrich at 5:33 p.m., on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Sue Himmelrich
Councilmember Phil Brock
Councilmember Gleam Davis
Councilmember Lana Negrete
Councilmember Oscar de la Torre (arrived at 5:36 p.m.)
Councilmember Christine Parra
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Kristin McCowan
Also Present: City Manager David White
City Attorney Douglas Sloan
City Clerk Denise Anderson-Warren
CONVENE/PLEDGE On order of the Mayor, the City Council convened at 5:33 p.m., with all members present except Mayor Pro Tem McCowan and Councilmember de la Torre. Councilmember Negrete led the assemblage in the Pledge of Allegiance.
GENERAL PUBLIC
INPUT:
Councilmember de la Torre
arrived at 5:36 p.m.
Members of the public Denise Barton, Bradley Green, Olga Zurawska, and Jonathan Foster commented on various local issues.
PUBLIC INPUT FOR
SPECIAL AGENDA
ITEMS AND CONSENT
CALENDAR ONLY:
Member of the public Denise Barton commented on special agenda items.
Member of the public Denise Barton commented on consent calendar items.
PROCLAMATIONS/
COMMENDATIONS
4.A. Proclamation: October 2022 as Filipino-American History Month, was presented.
RECESS On order of the Mayor, the City Council recessed at 6:02 p.m., and returned at 7:07 p.m., with Mayor Pro Tem McCowan absent.
SPECIAL AGENDA
ITEMS:
4.B. City Manager Report, was presented.
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AGENDA
MANAGEMENT
On order of the Mayor, the board and commission appointment, Item 16.A. was continued to the October 25th meeting, where a full Council will be present.
REPORT ON COUNCIL
TRAVEL
Councilmember Brock reported that he traveled to Redondo Beach for the installation of the new board members for the Independent Cities Association.
CONSENT CALENDAR: All items were considered and approved in one motion unless removed by a Councilmember for discussion.
At the request of Councilmember Brock, Item 5.A. was removed from the Consent Calendar.
Motion by Councilmember Brock, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to approve the Consent Calendar except for Item 5.A., reading resolutions by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers de la Torre, Brock, Negrete, Davis, Parra, Mayor Himmelrich
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem McCowan
AB 361
TELECONFERENCE
MEETINGS
5.B. Adoption of Resolution No. 11467 (CCS) entitled “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA MAKING FINDINGS AS REQUIRED BY AB 361
TO PERMIT COUNCIL AND CITY BOARD, COMMISSION, AND
TASK FORCE MEETINGS TO CONTINUE TO BE CONDUCTED BY
TELECONFERENCE WHILE THE COVID-19 EMERGENCY
REMAINS IN PLACE”, was adopted.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that Council adopt a resolution making the findings required by AB 361 to continue teleconference meetings of the City Council and City Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces through November 10, 2022.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
SOFTWARE
5.C. Award Bid and Enter into Agreement No. 11318 (CCS) with Vigilant Solutions, LLC, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Award Bid #4423, in part, to Vigilant Solutions, LLC., a subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc., to expand the ALPR (Automatic License Plate Recognition) capabilities of the Santa Monica Police DocuSign Envelope ID: 8C622F9E-6C16-4CD1-B260-6C5C4AD91EC7 3 October 11, 2022
Department and to provide enhanced critical infrastructure protection to the area of the Santa Monica Pier and Downtown area.
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract No. 11318 (CCS) with Vigilant Solutions, LLC., a subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc., for the ALPR expansion project in an amount not to exceed $291,432. This sum includes the purchase of ALPR cameras and all equipment and 3 years of service, with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval.
3. Award Bid #4423, in part, to Fortel Traffic to expand the ALPR (Automatic License Plate Recognition) capabilities of the Santa Monica Police Department and to provide enhanced critical infrastructure protection to the area of the Santa Monica Pier and Downtown area.
4. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a purchase order with Fortel Traffic for the purchase of four digital message board trailers and related equipment in an amount not to exceed $79,600.PO
FIRE DEPARTMENT
SOFTWARE
5.D. Award RFP 311 to Digital EMS for Electronic Patient Care Reporting for the Fire Department, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Award the contract for RFP 311 to Digital EMS Solutions Incorporated for an electronic Patient Care Report (ePCR) system for use by the Fire Department
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Agreement No. 11319 (CCS) with Digital EMS for a total amount not to exceed $250,000 and for a five-year term, with future years funding contingent on Council budget approval.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
SOFTWARE
5.E. Award RFP for Enterprise Procurement Lifecycle Management Solution, was approved.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Award RFP PRJ0011599 to OpenGov, Inc. for an enterprise Procurement Lifecycle Management Solution (PLMS) for the Finance Department;
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Agreement No. 11320 (CCS) with OpenGov, Inc. for annual subscription costs related to OpenGov’s enterprise PLMS, which includes solicitation builder and online bidding capabilities, in an amount not to exceed $392,805 (including a 10% contingency of approximately $35,700) for five years with future year funding contingent on Council budget approval; and,
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modification to Agreement No. 11321 (CCS) in the amount of $17,600 with OpenGov, Inc. to continue to use and pay the subscription costs for their solicitation builder and online bidding system through December 2022, while the new agreement
associated with award of RFP PRJ0011599 is finalized.
MINUTES 5.F. Minutes for the City Council - Regular Meeting - July 26, 2022, were approved.
MINUTES 5.G. Minutes for the City Council - Special Meeting - August 3, 2022, were approved.
DOWNTOWN SANTA
MONICA, INC.
5.A. Approval of Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. FY2022-23 Budget and Work Plan, was presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve the Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget and Work Plan;
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Eleventh Modification of the Maintenance Services Agreement to extend the term of the Maintenance Services Agreement (Contract No. 9626) for an additional one-year period;
3. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute Memorandum of Understanding No. 11322 (CCS) between the City and Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. for Fourth Court Alley improvements, in an amount not to exceed $110,000, over a three-year term;
4. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute amended License Agreement No. 11323 (CCS) to allow Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. (DTSM) to install and operate a temporary ice-skating rink and ancillary activities consistent with DTSM’s roles and responsibilities under the Services Agreement with four additional, one-year renewal options with an expiration date of 2026; and
5. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and extend the Ocean Avenue Pilot License Agreement No. 11324 (CCS) to allow DTSM to provide pedestrian-oriented services and amenities within a portion of the approximately 4,000 square feet of pedestrian right-ofway along the eastern side of Ocean Avenue, between Colorado Avenue and the northwest entrance of Tongva Park, for an initial term of one year with four, one-year renewal options.
This item was pulled by Councilmember Brock to express that an ice rink in the middle of Santa Monica is not a good use of our electric and water resources, and instead would like Downtown Santa Monica to consider installing a roller rink in that same area to set a good example of reserving our resources. If it’s not possible to install a roller rink this winter, maybe consider installing one during the summer months.
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Motion by Councilmember Brock, seconded by Councilmember Negrete, to approve the recommended action. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Parra, Davis, Negrete, Brock, de la Torre, Mayor Himmelrich
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem McCowan
PUBLIC INPUT ON
REMAINING AGENDA
ITEMS (EXCEPT ITEM
12.A):
Members of the public Denise Barton and Olga Zurawska commented on the remainder of the agenda.
ORDINANCES:
BUILDING CODE
10.A. Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2722 (CCS) entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA AMENDING THE SANTA MONICA MUNICIPAL
CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 8.38 ENTITLED,
“ZERO EMISSION BUILDING CODE” AND AMEND SECTION
8.08.040(a) TO ALLOW THE BUILDING AND FIRE LIFE SAFETY
COMMISSION TO HEAR APPEALS RELATED TO THE ZERO
EMISSION BUILDING CODE, was presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember Negrete, to adopt the ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Parra, Davis, Negrete, Brock, de la Torre, Mayor Himmelrich
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem McCowan
EV CHARGING 10.B. Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2723 (CCS) entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA AMENDING ARTICLE VIII OF THE SANTA
MONICA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT LOCAL AMENDMENTS
TO THE 2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE PARKING
REQUIREMENTS FOR NEWLY CONSTRUCTED BUILDINGS”, was
presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance.
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Motion by Councilmember Brock, seconded by Councilmember Negrete, to adopt the ordinance, reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers de la Torre, Brock, Negrete, Davis, Parra, Mayor Himmelrich
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem McCowan
ZONING 10.C. Introduction and Adoption of Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance No. 2724 (CCS) entitled “AN EMERGENCY INTERIM
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA EXTENDING INTERIM ZONING
REGULATIONS ESTABLISHED BY EMERGENCY INTERIM
ZONING ORDINANCE NUMBER 2674 (CCS) AND EXTENDED AND
AMENDED BY EMERGENCY INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCES
2678 AND 2704 (CCS) AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY USE OF
PRIVATE OUTDOOR SPACE; TEMPORARY PERMITTED USES FOR
EMERGENCY SHELTERS, PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES, AND
DRIVE THROUGH FACILITIES FOR COVID-19 TESTING AND
VACCINATION PURPOSES; AND FLEXIBILITY INISSUANCE OF
TEMPORARY USE PERMITS AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
SALES”, was presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council introduce and adopt an Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance extending interim zoning regulations established by Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinance Number 2674 (CCS) and extended and amended by Emergency Interim Zoning Ordinances 2678 and 2704 (CCS) authorizing temporary outdoor use of private outdoor space; temporary permitted uses for emergency shelters, public safety facilities, and drive-through facilities for COVID-19 testing and vaccination purposes; flexibility in issuance of temporary use permits and alcoholic beverage sales; and zoning changes necessary for continued emergency response and economic recovery.
Motion by Councilmember Negrete, seconded by Councilmember Brock, to introduce and hold first reading of the ordinance reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Parra, Davis, Negrete, Brock, de la Torre, Mayor Himmelrich
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem McCowan
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ECONOMIC RECOVERY 10.D. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance to Amend the Text of the City's Ordinance Related to Economic Recovery in (1) the City's Downtown, Mixed Use and Commercial, Employment,
Oceanfront, and Public and Semi-Public Districts, Excluding the Area Including and Immediately Adjacent to the Third Street Promenade; and (2) the Area Including and Immediately Adjacent to the Third Street Promenade, was presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council introduce for first reading an ordinance related to economic recovery efforts in:
1. City’s Downtown, Mixed-Use and Commercial, Employment, Oceanfront and Public and Semi-Public Districts, excluding the Third Street Promenade and the area immediately adjacent thereto; and
2. The area including the Third Street Promenade and immediately adjacent thereto, bounded by 2nd Street to the west, Broadway to the south, 4th Street to the east, and Wilshire Boulevard to the north.
Panning staff provided a correction to the proposed ordinance Attachment A on Page 30.
Questions asked and answered of staff included: has having parklets hampered people’s ability to park in the downtown area, and in other parts of the city have residents complained about parking; have there been any negative effects from reducing the alcohol requirements; what types of complaints are received as a result of the reduced requirements; how are things running, and what can be done to make things better; are there any repeat complaints about the same offenders; overall has this program been a benefit to the businesses and residents; is there data to show if some of the city has been more impacted than other parts of the city during COVID; for economic recovery, is it a matter of staffing as the reason it’s taking businesses a long time to get permitted; how comparable is this city’s permitting process compared to the next five closer cities; and, what are the difference between what the staff recommended versus what the Planning Commission recommended.
Motion by Councilmember Negrete, seconded by Councilmember Brock, to introduce and hold first reading of the ordinance reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers de la Torre, Brock, Negrete, Davis, Parra, Mayor Himmelrich
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem McCowan
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BUILDING CODE 10.E. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Approving the 2022 Building Code Update and Adoption of Resolution No. 11468 (CCS) entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA MAKING FINDINGS REGARDING
LOCAL CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL, AND TOPOGRAPHICAL
CONDITIONS PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
SECTIONS 17958.5, 17958.7 and 18941.5”, was presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached resolution making findings of local climatic, geological and topographical conditions, as required by California Health & Safety Code, to adopt local amendments to the California Building Standards Code.
2. Introduce for first reading the attached ordinance to adopt the 2022 California Building Standards Code, and Santa Monica local amendments to the 2022 California Building Standards Code, excluding the 2022 California Green Building Code.
3. Instruct staff to file the adopted resolution and ordinance with the California Building Standards Commission following the second reading of the ordinance, but at least 30 days before the effective date of the Codes.
Questions asked and answered of staff included: was this prepared before it was released that there is a new earthquake fault and will there be any reevaluation in light of that knowledge; and, when the earthquake standards are adjusted on the state level, do we adjust our standard as well.
Motion by Councilmember Brock, seconded by Councilmember Davis, to introduce and hold first reading of the ordinance reading by title only and waiving further reading thereof, and approve the recommended action. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Parra, Davis, Negrete, Brock, de la Torre, Mayor Himmelrich
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem McCowan
STAFF
ADMINISTRATIVE
ITEMS:
HOUSING ELEMENT
11.A. Adoption of Resolution No. 11469 (CCS) entitled “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
MONICA ADOPTING AN AMENDED 6TH CYCLE (2021-2029) HOU”,
was presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Review, approve, and adopt the Addendum to the 6th Cycle Housing Element Environmental Impact Report (SCH No.
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20212269242021); and
2. Adopt a Resolution adopting an Amended 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element of the City’s General Plan.
Member of the public Theresa Marasco, spoke to the recommended action.
Questions asked and answered of staff included: what are the penalties if the City Council decides to protest and votes no on this resolution; what is a “builders remedy” project mean; has Housing and Community Development (HCD) told us that the city has to allow the current builders remedy projects that have already submitted their original applications; once HCD certifies our revised Housing Element, will the city be able to slightly adjust projects submitted; what is the track record for other cities that have sued the state; is the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) number still 8,895 units or is it now higher; are all cities expected to have a 53% buffer or is that something we as a city decided to do; how does a city address issues that may be impacted as a result of the amount of housing that the RHNA is requesting; at what point does the city lobby to the state to address the infrastructure issues that may arise as a result of all of the additional units being built; do we get credit for any of the units that are currently being built; how many units are vacant outside of the thousand that have been permitted since October 2021; when will the city be able to set parameters on the size of the units; will conversion of office space count towards the RHNA numbers; did HCD say that if there is a conflict in the zoning code, our Land Use Circulation Element (LUCE) would be followed; can more people living here increase revenues that could potentially assist with the infrastructure and other issues that may arise from the additional housing; if we’re serious about impacting climate change, couldn’t building more housing reduce our emissions because more people could live closer to their jobs and not have to use vehicles to get to work; is it typical to have a 4 to 5 percent vacancy rate; when is it expected for the Council to see the upzoning indicated in the Housing Element; will the governor’s new bills make building in commercial zones easier; and, when the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) permit metric was set, were the 47 units restricted to just rentable units.
Considerable discussion ensued on topics including, but not limited to:
reason to vote yes on this item are 1) it is important that we begin this journey, so that we are not subject to the penalties; 2) if we don’t adopt the Housing element, we delay the upzoning process; and, 3) belief that HCD is not affirmatively in favor of promoting affordable housing.
Motion by Councilmember Davis, seconded by Councilmember Parra, to adopt the staff recommendation.
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The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Parra, Davis, Negrete, Brock, de la Torre, Mayor Himmelrich
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem McCowan
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
WATER REPORT
12.A. Approval of 2022 Report on Water Quality and Public Health Goals, was presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Hold a public hearing, receive public comments, and approve the attached 2022 City of Santa Monica Water Quality Report Relative to the Public Health Goals.
2. Adopt the determination that the City’s 2022 Water Quality Report Relative to the Public Health Goals is exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061 (b) and pursuant to categorical exemption under Section 15308.
There were no members of the public present to speak on this item.
Questions asked and answered of staff included: does the city test water at water fountains throughout the city; does the city still put fluoride in our water; is there any data that shows the impact of fluoride in the water; and does the city have any lead pipes still being used in the city.
Motion by Councilmember Negrete, seconded by Councilmember de la Torre, to adopt the staff recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers de la Torre, Brock, Negrete, Davis, Parra, Mayor Himmelrich
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem McCowan
RESOLUTIONS:
SURPLUS PROPERTY
14.A. Adoption of Resolution No. 11470 (CCS) entitled “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING PURSUANT TO
THE SURPLUS LAND ACT THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
OWNED BY THE CITY LOCATED AT 1855 MAIN STREET, 1636
5th STREET, AND THE EXPO LINE PARKING LOT IS SURPLUS
LAND NOT NECESSARY FOR THE CITY’S USE; FINDING THAT
SUCH DECLARATION IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT; AND TAKING RELATED ACTIONS”, was
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presented.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Declare the City-owned properties located at 1855 Main Street (APN 4290-013-901), 1636 5th Street (APNs 4290-011-903, 4290-011-904, 4290-011-905) and Expo Line Parking Lot (APN 4290-011-909) as “surplus land” within the meaning of the Surplus Land Act (“SLA”);
2. Adopt a Resolution declaring the City-owned properties at 1855 Main Street (APN 4290-013-901) (“Civic Auditorium”), 1636 5th Street (APNs 4290-011-903, 4290-011-904, 4290-011-905) (“Apple Building”) and Expo Line Parking Lot (APN 4290-011-909) as surplus lands, if required; and authorize the City Manager or designee to take implementing actions necessary to comply with the SLA; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to initiate lease negotiations for the City’s existing commercial buildings without complying with the noticing procedures under the SLA if the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) determines that the SLA does not apply to proposed leasing of existing non-residential buildings without demolition.
Questions asked and answered of staff included: is the letter being sent for the Civic strictly for cultural uses, or will it allow other uses; is the declaration of property a first step in selling off these properties; how would the city provide funding in a private/public partnership; do we actively go out and engage, or do offers come in on their own; and, how would affordable housing work at the Civic.
Motion by Councilmember Brock, seconded by Councilmember Negrete, to adopt the staff recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers de la Torre, Brock, Negrete, Davis, Parra, Mayor Himmelrich
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem McCowan
COUNCILMEMBER
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
DISABILITIES
COMMISSION
16.A. Appointment to one unscheduled vacancy on the Disabilities Commission for a term ending on 06/30/2025, was continued to October 25th.
COUNCIL MEETINGS 16.B. Request by Councilmember De la Torre that: 1) The City Attorney commit to actively monitor City Council meetings for City Council adherence to Robert's Rules of Order as required by Res 11360 and intervene as often as necessary to ensure that adherence, in DocuSign Envelope ID: 8C622F9E-6C16-4CD1-B260-6C5C4AD91EC7 12 October 11, 2022
order to facilitate effective, efficient, and fair City Council meetings; 2) The City Manager or City Attorney arrange for all Councilmembers to receive a crash course of training in Robert's Rules of Order by a professional parliamentarian within 30 days, in a public forum that is broadcast live by video and remains available for future viewing, so everyone—including the public and current and future city officials— can learn from it, was presented.
Considerable discussion ensued on topics including, but not limited to:
modify timeline for the training to the first two weeks of January 2023, include Brown Act training and Council rules; and, handle this in-house instead of hiring an outside Parliamentarian.
Motion by Councilmember de la Torre, seconded by Councilmember Brock, to adopt the recommendation. The motion was unanimously approved by voice vote, by all members present.
SISTER CITIES SUMMIT 16.C. Request of Councilmember De la Torre that the City Council authorize use of his travel funds to attend the Sister Cities International US-Mexico Mayors’ Community Summit from October 11-13 2022 in San Diego, CA and Tijuana, Mexico, was presented.
Motion by Councilmember Negrete, seconded by Councilmember Brock, to adopt the recommendation. The motion was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers de la Torre, Brock, Negrete, Davis, Parra, Mayor Himmelrich
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem McCowan
ADJOURNMENT On order of the Mayor, the City Council meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. in memory of Samuel Himmelrich Sr.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Denise Anderson-Warren Sue Himmelrich
City Clerk Mayor
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