CITY O F VENTU RA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL - 501 POLI STREET, VENTURA, CA 93001
SOFIA RUBALCAVA, MAYOR
DISTRICT 2 - DOUG HALTER
DISTRICT 3 - MIKE JOHNSON
DISTRICT 4 - JEANNETTE SANCHEZ
PALACIOS
Alex D. McIntyre
City Manager
Council members:
DISTRICT 5 - JIM FRIEDMAN
DISTRICT 6 - LORRIE BROWN
DISTRICT 7 - JOE SCHROEDER, DEPUTY
MAYOR
Andrew Heglund
City Attorney
Michael B. MacDonald
City Clerk
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CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION: 5:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Sanchez-Palacios, Johnson, Halter, Friedman, Deputy Mayor Schroeder
Absent: Brown and Mayor Rubalcava
Deputy Mayor Schroeder presiding
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS: None
CLOSED SESSION: Teleconference/Video Conference Meeting. The Public may not participate in the Closed Session, other than for Public Comments.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
City Negotiators: Alex D. McIntyre, City Manager and Danielle Keyes, Human Resources Director
Employee Organizations:
a. Ventura Police Management Association (VPMA)
b. Ventura Police Officers' Association (VPOA)
Action: No reportable action.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Name of Case: Santa Barbara Channelkeeper v. State Water Resources Board and City of San Buenaventura
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No.: 19STCP01176
(previously San Francisco Superior Court Case No.: CPF-14-513875) Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Action: No reportable action.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Name of Case: City of San Buenaventura v. United Water Conservation District, et al.
Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case No. 19CV06168, pending before the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Second Appellate District, Division 6, Court of Appeal No. B312471.
Authority: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Action: No reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT: 6:01 p.m.
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2 CALL TO ORDER- REGULAR SESSION: 6:13 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Sanchez-Palacios, Brown, Johnson, Halter, Friedman, Deputy Mayor Schroeder, and Mayor Rubalcava
Absent: None
Mayor Rubalcava presiding
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Brown
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Pier Into the Future Recognition
CLOSED SESSION REPORT: City Attorney Andy Heglund reported that there was no reportable action taken.
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Deputy Mayor Schroeder
• Requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Tim Wier and shared condolences to former Councilmember Christy Wier.
Councilmember Jeannette Sanchez-Palacios
• Requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory Firefighter Matthew Clapsaddle who passed away unexpectedly.
Mayor Rubalcava
• Requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Supervisor Carmen Ramirez.
• Announced the State of the City on September 22 at the Crowne Plaza. • Announced that the Avenue taco Week begins on September 15.
Councilmember Johnson
• 9/13 at 6:30pm: Community chat at Rincon Brewery at Telegraph and Ashwood. (Ride a bus or walk!)
• Sat 9/10, 1 0am: Saturday Cleanup at Carl's Jr on Victoria. • Wed 9/21, 6:30pm: Community chat at Rincon Brewery.
• Sat 9/24 3pm: Civic Book Club at Palermo Cafe downtown, hosted by Westside Community Council.
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• Thanked her colleagues and community for all of the love shared with her over the loss of her son.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Alex McIntyre provided the following update:
• General Plan Survey: Land Use Alternatives Survey open through late October. • Learn how to get involved and take the survey atwww.PlanVentura.com. • For questions, send an email to City staff at [email protected]. • State of the City Address Thursday, September 22, from 7:30 -9:30 a.m. at the Crowne Plaza in Ventura.
• Register online with the Ventura Chamber of Commerce. • September 26, 2022: Resolution about STVRs and Citywide Historic Context Statement
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Supplemental Packet: Communications posted online.
Public Speakers: Shawn Terris, Liz Campos, Diana Sparagna, Laura Kinney, Suzanne Mccombs, John Caravello, Ian
Gamble, Jessica Selby, Qori Moorehaul, Helen Eloyan,
Evelyn Bartsch, Matthew Bello, Richard Ruiz, Jeff
Belzer, Kelsey Jonker, Kristian Nunez, Huxton Becker,
Brandy Herrin, KC Rodriguez, Brenda Guzman,
Steven Quat, Terrence Foley, Angelmarie Taylor, Ryan
Drury, Ventura Tenants Union, Janet Sprissler
CONSENT ITEMS
Action: M/S/C (Friedman/Sanchez-Palacios) to approve the Consent Items, excluding Item 21, in one motion as presented.
Vote:
1. All Ayes
Move that all resolutions and ordinances presented tonight be deemed read by title only and all further reading be waived.
Action: No Speakers. Approved recommendation.
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2. 3.
Ventura County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022 Staff: Alex D. McIntyre, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution accepting the City of San Buenaventura section of the Ventura County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, consisting of Volume 1 in its entirety and the following parts of Volume 2: Introduction; and Part 11 of the City of San Buenaventura Annex.
Action: No Speakers. Approved recommendation.
Grant Application for Main Street Move Bollards
Staff: Alex D. McIntyre, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION
a. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all agreements necessary to apply for the Safe Streets and Roads For All grant opportunity for up to $6,000,000.
b. Authorize the City Manager or designee to act as agent for the City to conduct negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including, without limitation, applications, agreements, amendments, and billing statements that may be necessary to accept these funds and complete projects under these funds. c. Pending award of the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant, authorize the Finance Department to amend increased appropriations and revenues to the proper programs and accounts for their use as provided in the grant.
d. Approve the use of $1,200,000 from the One-Time Investment Plan towards 20% City Funds matching grant for the bollards project within the Main Street Moves program, if the grant is awarded.
Action: No Speakers. Approved recommendation.
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4. Repeal of Emergency Ordinance Permitting the Use of Recreational Vehicles on Private Property in Residential Zones as Housing for Quarantined Persons as a Result of COVID-19 and Repeal of Emergency Resolution Charging for Parking at the Marina Park and Harbor Parking Structure During State of Emergency
Staff: Andy Heglund, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION
a. Determine that the adoption of the Ordinance and Resolution are each exempt under Section 15061 (b)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (the "State CEQA Guidelines") in that the adoption does not present a potential for causing an adverse change in any of the physical conditions of the area.
b. Introduce and approve the first reading of the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2020- 013, WHICH TEMPORARILY PERMITTED THE USE OF
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY IN RESIDENTIAL
ZONES AS HOUSING FOR QUARANTINED PERSONS AS A RESULT
OF COVID-19
c. Set the Ordinance for second reading and adoption at the next regular City Council meeting.
d. Adopt the Resolution, title as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2020- 040, WHICH TEMPORARILY ESTABLISHED A PARKING FEE AT THE
CITY PARKING FACILITY AT MARINA PARK AND MODIFIED THE
METHOD OF CHARGING FOR PARKING AT THE HARBOR PARKING
STRUCTURE
Action:
September 12, 2022
No Speakers. Approved recommendation. Second Reading
of Ordinance No. 2022-012 scheduled for September 26.
Resolution No. 2022-067
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5. Request for Authorization to Amend Outside Counsel Services - Best, Best & Krieger for On Call Services
Staff: Andy Heglund, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION
a. Authorize the City Attorney to amend the legal services agreement with Best, Best and Krieger, LLP to increase the compensation to an amount not to exceed $475,000 (increase of $300,000). b. Authorize the Finance Department to increase appropriations in the General Fund by $200,000 to support to City's legal efforts regarding the Southern California Gas rate case.
Public Speakers: Liz Campos
Action: Approved recommendation.
6. Consideration of a Resolution Reconfirming the Findings to Allow City Council and all of its Subordinate Bodies to Meet Remotely Pursuant Assembly Bill 361
Staff: Michael B. MacDonald, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution making findings in accordance with Assembly Bill 361 and Government Code Section 54953(e), reconfirming the need for remote teleconference meetings of the City Council and all subordinate bodies of the City of San Buenaventura. Resolution titled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA, RECONFIRMING THE FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT OF REMOTE TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL AND ALL CITY SUBORDINATE BODIES OF THE CITY OF SAN BUENAVENTURA IN ACCORDANCE WITH AB 361 AND GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54953(e)"
Action:
September 12, 2022
No Speakers. Approved recommendation . Resolution No.
2022-068
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7. Approval of City Council Minutes - Regular Meetings held on March 21, 2022, March 28, 2022, April 11, 2022, and July 11, 2022 and Special Meetings held on March 7, 2022 and March 8, 2022
Staff: Michael B. MacDonald, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION
Approve City Council Minutes for Regular Meetings held on March 21, 2022, March 28, 2022, April 11, 2022, and July 11, 2022 and the Special Meetings held on March 7, 2022 and March 8, 2022.
Action: No Speakers. Approved recommendation.
8. Approve Appointment and Reappointment Recommendations - Parks & Recreation Commission, Mobile Home Rent Review Board, Historic Preservation Committee, and Water Commission
Introduced by: Councilmember Jeannette Sanchez-Palacios
RECOMMENDATION
a. Approve the following appointments to the Parks & Recreation Commission: Sandra Tovar for a term ending June 30, 2023; Donald Wood and Tanner Shelton for a term ending on June 30, 2026. b. Approve the following appointments to the Mobile Home Rent Review Board: Burt Auerbach for a term ending on June 30, 2026, and of Samuel Carr for a term ending on June 30, 2024.
c. Approve the following appointments to the Historic Preservation Committee: Torey Rubrecht to fulfill the professional requirement for a term ending on June 20, 2023, and Kaycee Krieg Wysaski for a term ending on June 30, 2024.
d. Approve the appointment of Robert Eranio to the Water Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2023.
Action:
September 12, 2022
No Speakers. Approved recommendation.
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9. Community Development Contract Updates for Inspection Services and Document Scanning Services
Staff: Peter Gilli, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Authorize the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement number 2022-101 with CSG Consultants, Inc. adding FY 2023 funds of $125,000 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $185,000 to cover the cost of services through June 30, 2023. b. Authorize the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to General Services Agreement number P2019-017 with URM Technologies, Inc., extending the term of the Agreement from April 22, 2019 to June 30, 2023.
Action: No Speakers. Approved recommendation. Agreement No. 2022-011.1.
10. Adoption of Revised Salary Resolution for Unrepresented Employees Staff: Danielle Keys, Human Resources Director
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a revised Resolution Providing for a Systematic Classification of Positions and a Standardization of Salaries of Certain Paid Officers and Employees of the City (Salary Resolution) as of September 12, 2022.
Resolution titled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BUENAVENTURA PROVIDING FOR A SYSTEMATIC CLASSIFICATION
OF POSITIONS AND A STANDARDIZATION OF SALARIES FOR
CERTAIN PAID OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SAN
BUENAVENTURA AS OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2022."
Action:
September 12, 2022
No Speakers. Approved recommendation. Resolution
No. 2022-069.
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11. Approve Memorandum of Understanding Between the City and Ventura Maintenance Employees' Association; and Adopt a Revised Salary Resolution for Maintenance Unit Employees
Staff: Danielle Keys, Human Resources Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Ventura Maintenance Employees' Association.
b. Adopt a revised Resolution Providing for a Systematic Classification of Positions and a Standardization of Salaries for Maintenance Unit Employees for the City (Salary Resolution) to reflect salary increases proposed herein for the Ventura Maintenance Employees' Association, effective September 17, 2022. Resolution titled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BUENAVENTURA PROVIDING FOR A SYSTEMATIC CLASSIFICATION
OF POSITIONS AND A STANDARDIZATION OF SALARIES OF
MAINTENANCE UNIT EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SAN
BUENAVENTURA AS OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2022."
c. Authorize the Finance Department to increase General Fund appropriation by $48,162 from the City Investment Plan to support the balance of the off-schedule, lump sum payments referenced in the Key Proposed Components below.
Action: No Speakers. Approved recommendation. Agreement No. 2022-048; Resolution No. 2022-070.
12. Enterprise Agreement with Microsoft to Provide the City's Workforce with Critical Microsoft Products
Staff: Mitchell Cameron, Chief Technology Officer
RECOMMENDATION
a. Approve payment in the amount of $224,877.27 to CDW-G, over the next three years, for the City's new Microsoft Enterprise Agreement for a not-to-exceed amount of $674,631.81.
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b. Authorize the City Manager or designee, to execute modifications to the agreement, with expenditures not-to-exceed an additional $101 ,195 for a total cost of $775,826.81 including contingencies.
Action: No Speakers. Approved recommendation. Agreement No. 2022-049.
13. Enterprise Agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. to Provide Geographic Information Systems Services Staff: Mitchell Cameron, Chief Technology Officer
RECOMMENDATION
a. Authorize the Mayor to execute the ESRI Enterprise Agreement for a total of three years for a not-to-exceed amount of $515,435 , including a contingency of $46,885.
b. Authorize the City Manager or designee, to execute modifications to the agreement, with expenditures not-to-exceed the contingency of $46,885 .
Action: No Speakers. Approved recommendation. Agreement No. 2022-050.
14. California Energy Commission Grant Application for Automated Permit Processing
Staff: Mitchell Cameron, Chief Technology Officer
RECOMMENDATION
a. Authorize the Chief Technology Officer or designee, to execute all documentation necessary to apply for the California Automated Permit Processing Program.
b. Authorize the City Manager or designee, to execute any agreements and accept funds awarded through the California Automated Permit Processing Program.
Action:
September 12, 2022
No Speakers. Approved recommendation.
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15. Professional Services Agreement PW23-1076: Michael K. Nunley & Associates Inc. for Design Services on Proiect Number 97896, Golf Course Booster Pump Station and Wells Upgrade
Staff: Phillip Nelson, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Michael K. Nunley & Associates Inc. in the amount of $229,153 with a contract completion date of July 31, 2023.
b. Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to execute future amendments to subject Agreement up to a total maximum
contingency of $23,000 for a total not to exceed Agreement amount of $252,153 and a total time extension of 150 calendar days. c. Authorize an increase to budget appropriations in the Fiscal Year 2023 in the amount of $200,751 from Fund 72 - Water CIP Appropriations and authorize the Chief Financial Officer to assign increased budget appropriation and revenues to the proper projects and accounts.
Action: No Speakers. Approved recommendation. Agreement No. PW23-1076
16. Consideration of Approval of Agreement for Recreational Use of Watershed Protection District Rights-of-Way by City of San Buenaventura
Staff: Phillip Nelson, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute Agreement for Recreational Use of Watershed Protection District Rights-of-Way by City of San Buenaventura.
Action:
September 12, 2022
No Speakers. Approved recommendation. Agreement
No. 2022-051.
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17. Professional Services Agreement PW23-1072: Noble Consultants Inc. for Design Services on Pier Fire Line Repair, Proiect 62414 Staff: Phillip Nelson, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute subject Agreement with Noble Consultants Inc. in the amount of $65,000 with a contract completion date of June 30, 2023.
b. Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to execute future amendments to subject Agreement up to a total maximum
contingency of $6,500 for a total not to exceed Agreement amount of $71,500 and a total time extension of 140 calendar days. c. Authorize the Finance Department to increase budgeted appropriations by $240,000 from the Facilities Maintenance (Fund 65) Fund Balance to support this contract and future costs associated with the Pier repairs.
Action: No Speakers. Approved recommendation. Agreement No.
PW23-1072.
18. Professional Services Agreement PW23-1069: Noble Consultants Incorporated for Design Services on the Promenade Repair Improvement Proiect 90100
Staff: Phillip Nelson, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute subject Agreement with Noble Consultants Incorporated in the amount of $168,502 with a contract completion date of July 31, 2023.
b. Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to execute future amendments to subject Agreement up to a total maximum
contingency of $17,000 for a total not to exceed Agreement amount of $185,502 and a total time extension of 150 calendar days.
Action: No Speakers. Approved recommendation. Agreement No.
September 12, 2022
PW23-1069.
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19. Professional Services Agreement No. C19-2996 Fourth Amendment:
RRM Design Group for Design and Permitting Coordination Services on Proiect 91019 - Olivas Park Drive Roadway Extension and Levee Staff: Phillip Nelson, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the fourth amendment to Professional Services Agreement No. C 19-2996 with RRM Design Group in the amount of $10,000 for a new contract not-to exceed total of $69,500 and a contract completion date of June 30, 2023.
b. Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to execute future amendments to subject agreement up to a total time extension of 180 calendar days.
Action: No Speakers. Approved recommendation. Agreement No.
PW23-1080.
20. Grant of Easements to Southern California Edison Company for the Parklands Proiect - Tract 5632-3
Staff: Phillip Nelson, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Grant of Easements to the Southern California Edison Company.
Action:
September 12, 2022
No Speakers. Approved recommendation.
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21. Consideration of a Grant of Quitclaim Deed to the Owners of the Hawaiian Village Apartments at 998 Church Street
Staff: Phillip Nelson, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution declaring the City property (APN 072-0-116-300) to be "exempt surplus land", transfer the property to the adjacent property owner and authorize the City Manager to execute the Quitclaim Deed. (This action requires a two-thirds vote of the City Council.)
Public Speakers: George Amandola, Lorie Dennis (ceded to George Amandola)
Action: M/S/C (Friedmand/Schroeder) to continue the item to September 26, 2022.
Vote: Ayes: Sanchez-Palacios, Johnson, Friedman,
Schroeder, Rubalcava; Noes: None; Abstain: None;
Absent: Brown.
Councilmember Brown absent at 7:51 p.m. - 7:55 p.m.
Councilmember halter recused due to proximity of his residence.
22. Blanket Purchase Order with Solenis, LLC for Polymer Supply Staff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager
RECOMMENDATION
a. City Council approve a Blanket Purchase Order with Solenis, LLC for the supply of polymer for use in the wastewater process for total not-to exceed amount of $650,000.
b. Authorize the Mayor to approve four additional one-year terms for Blanket Purchase Orders with Solenis, LLC if the option to extend is exercised, for total-not-to exceed amount of $3,968,315, subject to the appropriation of funds, pursuant to Section 4.600.200 of the Municipal Code.
Action: No Speakers. Approved recommendation.
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23. Grand Jury Response - Cybersecurity of Water Providers in Ventura County
Staff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager
RECOMMENDATION
Ventura Water staff is recommending the Mayor and the City Council review and receive the Grand Jury Response Report.
Action: No Speakers. Approved recommendation.
FORMAL ITEMS
City Council recess 8:20 p.m. - 8:39 p.m.
24. Equity Considerations in Staff Reports
Staff: Alex D. McIntyre, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION
Consider an extension of the implementation of including equity items in staff reports to perform an organizational equity audit, and develop the appropriate training and tools needed for an equity impact analysis.
Public Speakers: Helen Eloyan
Action:
Vote:
M/S/C (Brown/Johnson) to move the item as
recommended and to request that the item return with
a status update at the last business meeting of the
year.
All Ayes.
25. Spanish Language Interpretation at City Council Meetings Staff: Michael B. MacDonald, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION
a. Consider moving forward with a six-month pilot program for offering Spanish interpretation services at City Council meeting.
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b. At the conclusion of the six months, return to Council with an evaluation of the pilot program and discuss implementing a permanent program.
Public Speakers: Liz Campos, Helen Eloyan, Kristian Nunez Action:
Vote:
M/S/C (Friedman/Brown) to approve the staff
recommendation and launch a six-month pilot program
for live Spanish interpretation at City Council meetings.
All Ayes.
26. Fiscal Year 2023 City Council Requested Budget Amendments Staff: Michael Coon, Chief Financial Officer
RECOMMENDATION
a. Amend the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget to add one Police Officer position to the Patrol Task Force and reduce one Criminal Investigative Technician position.
b. Allocate $1.6 million in funding from United States Department of Housing HOME-ARP program to support permeant & supportive housing.
c. If desirable, amend the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget by $75,000 for additional homeless services.
Supplemental Packet: Communications posted online.
Public Speakers:
Action:
Vote:
September 12, 2022
Denise Wise, Karen Flock, Judy Alexandre, Liz
Campos
M/S/C (Johnson/Sanchez-Palacios) to hear a
new Formal Item past 10 p.m. per the Council
protocols.
Ayes: Sanchez-Palacios, Brown, Friedman,
Deputy Mayor Schroeder, Mayor Rubalcava;
Noes: Johnson, Halter; Abstain: None; Absent:
None
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Action:
Vote:
Action:
Vote:
Action:
Vote:
Action:
Vote:
M/S/C (Brown/Sanchez-Palacios) to continue the meeting beyond 11 p.m. per the Council protocols.
Ayes: Sanchez-Palacios, Brown, Halter, Friedman, Deputy Mayor Schroeder, Mayor Rubalcava; Noes: Johnson; Abstain: None;
Absent: None
M/S/C (Johnson/ Friedman) to call the question on the motion for Item 26 a.
Ayes: Sanchez-Palacios, Johnson, Halter, Friedman, Deputy Mayor Schroeder, Mayor Rubalcava; Noes: Brown; Abstain: None; Absent:
None
M/S/C (Schroeder/Brown) to approve recommendation a as
amended to fund 9 Patrol task Force officers and 3 Criminal Investigative Technician position, adding 2 positions to the Police Department.
Ayes: Sanchez-Palacios, Johnson, Halter, Friedman, Deputy Mayor Schroeder; Noes: Mayor Rubalcava; Abstain: Brown; Absent: None M/S/C (Schroeder/Sanchez-Palacios) to refer recommendations b and c to the HOPES Committee.
All Ayes.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS CONTINUED
Public Speakers: George Amandola
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 11 :29 p.m.
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct record of the City Council meeting held on September 12, 2022.
Michael B. MacDonald, CMC
City Clerk
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