TRACY CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
December 13, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
Tracy City Hall, 333 Civic Center Plaza, Tracy, CA.
Mayor Young called the meeting to order at 6:13 p.m.
Mayor Young led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Rabbi Levi Meijers, Chabad of Tracy Jewish Center offered the invocation.
Roll Call found Council Members Arriola, Bedolla, Davis, Mayor Pro Tem Vargas and Mayor Young present.
1. ITEMS FROM THE AUDIENCE - Robert Tanner stated he hoped the new City Council will work for the City, not for themselves and not their own personal agendas.
Patricia Howell stated she attended the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) hearing regarding their 15-year plan and was disappointed there was no representation from City government and the citizens. LLNL wants to add testing on certain hazardous materials and expand buildings that have not been cleaned and stated the City should agendize the item so they can respond to the plan before being approved.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR – Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Vargas and seconded by Council Member Arriola to adopt the Consent Calendar. Roll call found all in favor; passed and so ordered.
2.A ADOPT THE DECEMBER 6, 2022, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – Minutes were adopted.
2.B CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS AND RE-
AUTHORIZING REMOTE TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL AND ALL LEGISLATIVE BODIES OF THE CITY OF TRACY FOR THE PERIOD FROM DECEMBER 14, 2022, THROUGH JANUARY 12, 2023, PURSUANT TO THE BROWN ACT. – Resolution 2022-200 approved making findings and re-authorizing remote teleconference meetings.
3. DISCUSSION ITEMS
3.A A DOPT A RESOLUTION RECITING THE FACTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF TRACY ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022, AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE ELECTION AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
Adrianne Richardson, City Clerk provided the staff report.
There were no public comments.
Council comments followed.
ACTION: Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Vargas and seconded by Council Member Arriola to adopt Resolution 2022-201 reciting the facts of the General Municipal Special Meeting Minutes 2 December 13, 2022
Election held in the City of Tracy on November 8, 2022 and declaring the results of the election and such other matters as provided by law. Roll call found all in favor; passed and so ordered.
3.B PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING COUNCIL MEMBER
Kevin Sheridan, Valley Link made a presentation to outgoing Mayor Pro Tem Vargas.
Mayor Pro Tem Vargas provided comments regarding her time on Valley Link.
Mayor Young presented a plaque and Key to the City to Mayor Pro Tem Vargas.
Mayor Pro Tem Vargas provided comments regarding her time on City Council.
3.C ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE AND SEAT NEW COUNCIL MEMBER
Tiffany Evans administered the oath of office to Council Member Dan Evans.
Dan Arriola Sr. administered the oath of office to Council Member Dan Arriola.
Veronica Peterson administered the oath of office to Mayor Nancy Young.
ROLL CALL OF NEWLY SEATED COUNCIL – Roll call found Council Members Arriola, Bedolla, Davis, Evans and Mayor Young present. Time: 7:29 p.m.
3.D THE CITY COUNCIL, BY MOTION, APPOINT A COUNCIL MEMBER AS THE
MAYOR PRO TEMPORE OF THE TRACY CITY COUNCIL FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM ENDING IN DECEMBER 2024.
Adrianne Richardson, City Clerk provided the staff report.
Charles Jones encouraged appointment of Dan Arriola as Mayor Pro Tempore and shared some of his accomplishments.
Veronica Vargas, former Mayor Pro Tem asked the Mayor to consider nominating and appointing Council Member Arriola to the role as Mayor Pro Tempore and shared some of his achievements.
Council Member Bedolla disagreed with a characterization made by Veronica Vargas.
Robin Cole encouraged Dan Arriola as the only choice as Mayor Pro Tempore.
A resident read comments from Lisa Roth who shared support for appointment of Dan Arriola as Mayor Pro Tempore and shared his accomplishments.
Pat Howell shared support for Dan Arriola as Mayor Pro Tempore.
Vi rna Hudson shared support for Dan Arriola as Mayor Pro Tempore.
William Muetzenberg supported Dan Arriola as Mayor Pro Tempore.
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Karin Moore shared support for Dan Arriola as Mayor Pro Tempore.
Rhodesia Ransom urged Mayor Young to nominate Council Member Arriola as Mayor Pro Tempore.
Mayor Young announced there were four emails received from Kaia Garza, Amir Abboushi, Vianna Dayeh and Diego Bejarano in support of Council Member Bedolla as Mayor Pro Tempore.
Council comments followed.
Council Member Bedolla motioned to appoint himself as Mayor Pro Tempore of the Tracy City Council for a two-year term ending in December 2024. There was no second to the motion.
Mayor Young motioned to appoint Council Member Arriola as Mayor Pro Tempore.
Council Member Arriola accepted the nomination and seconded the motion.
Council Member Bedolla requested to make a substitute motion.
Bijal Patel, City Attorney responded since the motion has not been voted on a substitute motion could be made.
Council Member Bedolla asked Council Member Evans if he would be interested in serving as Mayor Pro Tempore. Council Member Evans responded since it is his first day, the constituents at this time would not want to see him nominated to this position.
Council Member Bedolla made a substitute motion to appoint Council Member Davis as Mayor Pro Tempore for a two-year term ending in December 2024.
Council Member Evans seconded the motion.
Council comments continued.
ACTION: Motion was made by Council Member Bedolla and seconded by Council Member Evans to appoint Council Member Davis as the Mayor Pro Tempore of the Tracy City Council for a two-year term ending in December 2024. Roll call found Council Members Bedolla, Davis and Evans in favor; passed and so ordered.
Council Member Arriola and Mayor Young opposed.
4. COUNCIL ITEMS AND COMMENTS – Council Member Arriola thanked everyone who came out for the Oaths of Office, stated he was looking forward to working with the Council and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and happy new year.
Council Member Evans seconded what Council Member Arriola said and stated Council Member Arriola was the first to congratulate him. Merry Christmas to residents and be safe. Check wiper blades and treads on tires before travelling and safe travels.
Council Member Bedolla wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Mayor Young thanked everyone for coming out, encouraged everyone to continue to raise their voice, and announced there will not be a regular Council meeting on December 20, 2022 and January 3, 2023, and first meeting will be on January 17, 2023 and wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
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5. ADJOURNMENT – Time: 8:13 p.m.
ACTION: Motion was made by Council Member Arriola and seconded by Council Member Bedolla to adjourn. Roll call found all in favor; passed and so ordered.
The above agenda was posted at the Tracy City Hall on December 8, 2022. The above are action minutes. A recording is available at the office of the City Clerk.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk