CITY O F VEN TURA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Resolution No. 2023-051
Ordinance No. 2023-002
MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2023
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION - 4:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS - CITY HALL - 501 POLI STREET, VENTURA, CA 93001
JOESCHROEDER,MAYOR
DISTRICT 1 - LIZ CAMPOS
DISTRICT 2 - DOUG HALTER
DISTRICT 3 - MIKE JOHNSON
Charles B. Conners
Acting City Manager
Councilmembers:
DISTRICT 6 - JIM DURAN
DISTRICT 5 - BILL MCREYNOLDS
DISTRICT 4 - DR. JEANNETTE SANCHEZ-
Andrew Heglund
City Attorney
PALACIOS , DEPUTY MAYOR
Michael B. MacDonald
City Clerk
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CALL TO ORDER- CLOSED SESSION: 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Councilmembers Duran, McReynolds, Johnson, Halter, and
Mayor Schroeder
Deputy Mayor Dr. Sanchez-Palacios and Councilmember Campos Mayor Schroeder presiding
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS: None
CLOSED SESSION: Te/econferenceNideo Conference Meeting. The Public may not participate in the Closed Session, other than for Public Comments.
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT APPOINTMENT
Title: City Manager
Authority: Government Code Section 54957
ADJOURNMENT: 4:02 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER- CLOSED SESSION: 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Councilmembers Duran, McReynolds, Halter, Deputy Mayor
Dr. Sanchez-Palacios, and Mayor Schroeder
Councilmembers Campos and Johnson
Mayor Schroeder presiding
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS: None
CLOSED SESSION: TeleconferenceNideo Conference Meeting. The Public may not participate in the Closed Session, other than for Public Comments.
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT APPOINTMENT
Title: City Manager
Authority: Government Code Section 54957
ADJOURNMENT: 5:02 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR SESSION: 6:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Councilmembers Duran, McReynolds, Halter, Campos,
Deputy Mayor Dr. Sanchez-Palacios, and Mayor Schroeder
Councilmember Johnson
Mayor Schroeder presiding
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Campos
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Ventura County Continuum of Care Point in Time Count
• Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
• Congressman Carbajal Presentation - 2023 Congressional Art Competition CLOSED SESSION REPORT: Assistant City Attorney Miles Hogan stated there was no reportable action.
CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT ITEMS
Supplemental Packet: Communications posted online.
Public Speakers: Todd Collart, KC Rodriguez, Trevor Gotsman.
Action: M/S/C (McReynolds/Duran) to approve the Consent Items, in one motion as presented, excluding Item 7.
Vote: Ayes: Campos, Duran, McReynolds, Halter, Sanchez Palacios, Schroeder; Noes: None; Abstain: None;
Absent: Johnson
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CONSENT (CONTINUED)
1. 2.
Move all Resolutions and Ordinances presented tonight be deemed read by title only and all further reading be waived.
Action: Approved recommendation .
Request for Authorization to Amend Outside Counsel Services - Lozano Smith for Cannabis Business Permit Application Appeals Staff: Andy Heglund, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Attorney to amend the legal services agreement with Lozano Smith, LLP to increase the compensation to an amount not to exceed $100,000 (increase of $40,000).
Action: Approved recommendation.
3. Resolution Documenting Council Admonishment of Councilmember Johnson on June 5, 2023
Staff: Andy Heglund, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution as an accurate documentation of the June 5, 2023, motion and action.
Action: Approved recommendation. Resolution No. 2023-051 .
4. Approval of City Council Minutes - Regular Meetings held on May 8, 2023, May 15, 2023, and May 22, 2023, and Special Closed Session Meetings on May 1 O, 2023, May 15, 2023, and May 18, 2023 June 26, 2023
Staff: Michael MacDonald, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION
Approve City Council Minutes for Regular Meetings held on May 8, 2023, May 15, 2023, and May 22, 2023, and Special Closed Session Meetings on May 10, 2023, May 15, 2023, and May 18, 2023.
Action: Approved recommendation.
Minutes
CONSENT ITEMS (CONTINUED)
5. Ordinance for Second Reading - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Buenaventura, California, Amending Chapter 16.350 of the San Buenaventura Municipal Code to Provide Regulations Prohibiting the Use of Bicycles, Electric Bicycles, and Other Vehicles within Main Street Moves, and Adding Limitations on the use of any such Vehicle on Public Rights-of-Way and Within Shopping Centers June 26, 2023
Staff: Michael MacDonald, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION
Waive the second reading in full and adopt the Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Buenaventura, California, Amending Chapter
16.350 of the San Buenaventura Municipal Code to Provide Regulations Prohibiting the Use of Bicycles, Electric Bicycles, and Other Vehicles Within Main Street Moves, and Adding Limitations on the Use of Any Such Vehicle on Public Rights-Of-Way and Within Shopping Centers.
Public Speakers: Todd Collart, Larry Abele, Eric Berg, Dan Swihart, Shelly Sund
Action:
Vote:
Action:
M/S/C (Sanchez-Palacios/Duran) Approve staff
recommendation. Ordinance No. 2023-002.
Ayes: Duran, Halter, Sanchez-Palacios, Schroeder;
Noes: Campos, McReynolds; Abstain: None; Absent:
Johnson
Approved recommendation. Ordinance No. 2023-002.
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CONSENT ITEMS (CONTINUED)
6. Downtown Ventura Property-Based Business Improvement District Annual Assessment Renewal for its 2024 Fiscal Year
Staff: Charles B. Conners, Acting City Manager
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution approving the Annual Streets & Highway Report readopting the Downtown Ventura Property-Based Improvement District annual assessments, and levying assessments pursuant to the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 . Resolution titled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL
STREETS & HIGHWAY REPORT AND READOPTING THE DOWNTOWN
VENTURA PROPERTY-BASED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FISCAL
YEAR 2023/2024 ASSESSMENT AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS
PURSUANT TO THE PROPERTY AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT LAW OF 1994"
Action: Approved recommendation. Resolution No. 2023-052.
City Council also met as the Successor Housing Agency for Agenda Item 7.
7. Professional Services Agreement between the City of San Buenaventura, Acting as the Successor Housing Agency, and the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura for the Affordable Housing Program Administration Fiscal Years 2023-2024 and 2024- 2025
June 26, 2023
Staff: Neda Zayer, Interim Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the Mayor to execute a two-year negotiated Professional Services Agreement with the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura to administer the Affordable Housing Program on behalf of the City in Fiscal Years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025, for a not-to-exceed amount of $130,000 each fiscal year with a total contract amount not-to exceed $260 ,000.
Action: Approved recommendation . Agreement No. 2023-054.
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CONSENT ITEMS (CONTINUED)
8. 9.
Receipt of Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Statement of Investment Policy Staff: Greg Morley, Chief Financial Officer
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution acknowledging receipt and filing of the City's Fiscal Year 2024 Statement of Investment Policy titled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA, ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT AND
FILING OF THE CITY'S FISCAL YEAR 2024 STATEMENT OF
INVESTMENT POLICY"
Action: Approved recommendation. Resolution No. 2023-053.
Fiscal Year 2024 Consolidated Annual Maintenance Assessment District Report
Staff: Greg Morley, Chief Financial Officer
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2024 Consolidated Annual Report for the Maintenance Assessment Districts.
Action: Approved recommendation.
10. Professional Services Agreement with Athens Administrators for Workers' Compensation Third-Party Claims Administration June 26, 2023
Staff: Danielle Keys, Human Resources Director
RECOMMENDATION
Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a three-year Professional Services Agreement with Athens Administrators for Third-Party Workers' Compensation Claims Administration Services; July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026; for an amount not-to-exceed $784,809, plus additional surcharges for unanticipated high claim volume for future catastrophic events, subrogation fees for liable third-party cases and Managed Care fees.
Action: Approved recommendation. Agreement No. 2023-055.
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CONSENT ITEMS (CONTINUED)
11. Agreement with Aetna Resources for Living to Provide Employee Assistance Program Services
Staff: Danielle Keys, Human Resources Director
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with Health and Human Resource Center, Inc. (dba Aetna Resources for Living) to provide the City's Employee Assistance Program services commencing July 1, 2023, and continuing through December 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $65,000.
Action: Approved recommendation. Agreement No. 2023-056.
12. Memorandum of Understanding Between the City and Ventura Maintenance Employees' Association; and Revised Salary Resolution for Maintenance Unit Employees
June 26, 2023
Staff: Danielle Keys, Human Resources Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Approve and authorize the Acting 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 July 8, 2023. 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 JULY 8, 2023"
Action: Approved recommendation. Agreement No. 2023-057; Resolution No. 2023-054.
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CONSENT ITEMS (CONTINUED)
13. General Services Agreement Nos. 2019-061 and 2019-062 Amendments with Parkwood Landscape and Sunridge Landscape for Landscape Maintenance
Staff: Nancy O'Connor, Parks and Recreation Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Authorize the Mayor to execute a Sixth Amendment to General Services Agreement No. 2019-061 with Sunridge Landscape Maintenance, Inc. to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $1,193,293.80 to $3,465,583.13. b. Authorize the Mayor to execute an Eighth Amendment to General Services Agreement No. 2019-062 with Parkwood Landscape Maintenance, Inc. to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $40,176.90 to $3,140,604.53.
Action: Approved recommendation. Agreement No. 2019-061.6.; Agreement No. 2019-062.8.
14. General Services Agreement 2020-033 First Amendment for Downtown Ventura Partners-Parks Security Ambassador
June 26, 2023
Staff: Nancy O'Connor, Parks and Recreation Director
RECOMMENDATION
Approve and authorize the Mayor to amend the General Services Agreement 2020-033 with Downtown Ventura Partners to provide Parks Security Ambassador Services, term through June 2025; for a total amount not to exceed $2,429,838 (FY 2024 $531,844 and FY 2025 $558,437), contingent on the City Council's approval of the FY 2024 budget and subsequent fiscal year budgets.
Action: Approved recommendation. Agreement No. 2020-033.1.
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CONSENT ITEMS (CONTINUED)
15. Agreement with the 31st District Agriculture Association for the 2023 Ventura County Fair
Staff: Darin Schindler , Chief of Police
RECOMMENDATION
a. Approve the agreement and the Resolution between the City and the 31st District Agriculture Association for security and traffic control for the 2023 Ventura County Fair in an amount not-to-exceed $250,000. b. Authorize the Mayor to execute and submit all documents with the 31st District Agriculture Association.
c. Authorize Finance to make the necessary budget adjustments in the Police Department's FY 2023-24 General Grant and Categorical Fund budget.
Action: Approved recommendation . Agreement No. 2023-058; Resolution No. 2023-055.
16. Municipal Code Section 4.600.140 Revision Regarding Contracting Authority with City Council
June 26, 2023
Staff: Phillip Nelson , Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Introduce and approve the first reading of an Ordinance revising Municipal Code Section 4.600.140 - Contracting Authority - City Council delegating signature authority to the City Manager, or their designee, on agreements approved by City Council. Ordinance titled as follows :
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 4.600.140,
"CONTRACTING AUTHORITY - CITY COUNCIL," OF THE SAN
BUENAVENTURA MUNICIPAL CODE"
b. Set the second reading of the Ordinance introduced in recommendation at the next regular City Council meeting at which notice can be provided.
Action: Approved recommendation. Ordinance No. 2023-003.
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CONSENT ITEMS (CONTINUED)
17. Purchase Order for the Prepurchase of Electrical Equipment from Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc. for Proiect 97923 - Mound Well No. 2
Staff: Phillip Nelson, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Purchase Order with Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc. in the amount of $369,165 to provide major electrical equipment including switchboard , variable frequency drive, motor junction box, and 1/0 junction box. b. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute amendments or change orders to Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc. for this purchase order in a contingency amount not to exceed $18,500 pursuant to Section 4.600.200 of the Municipal Code.
Action: Approved recommendation.
18. Professional Services Agreement 2019-064 Third Amendment with Noble Consultants, Inc. for Design Services on Proiect 93061 - Pier Corrosion Repairs
June 26, 2023
Staff: Phillip Nelson, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the third amendment to Professional Services Agreement 2019-064 with Noble Consultants, Inc. for a new contract completion date of March 31, 2024.
Action: Approved recommendation. Agreement No. 2019-064.3.
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CONSENT ITEMS (CONTINUED)
19. Construction Contract Agreement PW23-1113 with Taft Electric, Inc. for Proiect 91141 Harmon Barranca Bike Path Closure
Staff: Phillip Nelson, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Approve the Harmon Barranca Bike Path Closure project and determine that it is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as defined in Article 19 Section 15301 (c) of the CEQA guidelines because it is considered the maintenance and minor alteration of existing roads for the purpose of public safety involving no expansion of the existing use.
b. Waive all minor bid irregularities and approve and authorize the Mayor to execute subject Agreement with Taft Electric, Inc. in the amount of $689,990 with a contract completion date of June 30, 2024. c. Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to execute future amendments to subject Agreement up to a total maximum contingency of $68,990 for a total not-to-exceed Agreement amount of $758,980 and a total time extension of 180 calendar days.
d. Accept $482,000 in Active Transportation Program grant funding from the California Department of Transportation.
Action: Approved recommendation. Agreement No. PW23-1113.
20. Construction Contract PW23-1110 with Toro Enterprises, Inc. on Proiect 91058: Street Resurfacing - Bristol Road, Johnson to Ermine June 26, 2023
Staff: Phillip Nelson, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Approve the Street Resurfacing - Bristol Road, Johnson to Ermine project and determine that it is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as defined in Article 19 Section 15301 Class 1 ( c) of the CEQA guidelines because it is considered maintenance of an existing roadway with no expansion of existing or former use.
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CONSENT ITEMS (CONTINUED)
b. Waive all minor bid irregularities, approve and authorize the Mayor to execute subject Agreement with Toro Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $2,116,017 with a contract completion date of January 31, 2024. c. Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to execute future amendments to subject Agreement up to a total maximum contingency of $211,602 for a total not-to-exceed Agreement amount of $2,327,619. d. Accept $1,339,000 in Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) grant funding from Caltrans' State Transportation Improvement Program for Federal Project CRASL- 5026(071).
Action: Approved recommendation. Agreement No. PW23-1110.
21. Master Service Agreement No. 2013-029 Amendment No. 13 with Systems & Software, Inc. for Software Maintenance Support for the Utility Billing System
June 26, 2023
Staff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager
RECOMMENDATION
a. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 13 to Agreement No. 2013-029, with Systems & Software, Inc., increasing the agreement amount by $316,307 to allow Systems & Software, Inc. to continue to provide software support for the utility billing and Advanced Metering Infrastructure systems through June 30, 2024. b. Authorize the Mayor to execute future amendments up to an additional $31,630 increasing the total not-to-exceed amount by $347,937 .
Action: Approved recommendation. Agreement No. 2013-029.13 .
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CONSENT ITEMS (CONTINUED)
22. Service Agreement No. 2021-038 Amendment with Lucity Asset Management Software for Fiscal Year 2024
Staff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager
RECOMMENDATION
a. Authorize the Mayor to approve an amendment to the Service Agreement No. 2021-038 with TriTech Software Systems, a CentralSquare Technologies, LLC company, to provide Lucity Asset Management Software, licensing, consulting services on demand, and Public Administration add-on for Ventura Water; Amendment term June 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024, for an increase in the not-to-exceed amount of $82,140.
b. Pursuant to San Buenaventura Municipal Code Section 4.600.200, authorize the City Manager to execute amendments to the agreement up to $7,602 in contingency funding for a total increase to the not-to exceed amount of $89,742.
Action: Approved recommendation. Agreement No. 2021-038.2.
23. Professional Services Agreement Nos. 2019-124, 2018-019, and 2019- 087 Amendments with WaterWise Consulting, Inc. for Water Conservation Programs
June 26, 2023
Staff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager
RECOMMENDATION
a. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with WaterWise Consulting, Inc. (Agreement No. 2019-124) for administration of the Water Wise Incentive Program; adding $201,100 and extending the term through June 30, 2024; new contract amount not to exceed $832,520. b. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with WaterWise Consulting, Inc. (Agreement No. 2018-019) for administration of the Irrigation Retrofit Program; adding $58,977 and extending the term through June 30, 2024; new contract amount not to exceed $493,226.
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CONSENT ITEMS (CONTINUED)
c. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with WaterWise Consulting, Inc. (Agreement No. 2019-087) for administration of the Instant Hot Water Recirculating Pump Program; adding $95,505 and extending the term through June 30, 2024; new contract amount not to exceed $569,165.
Action: Approved recommendation. Agreement No. 2019-124 .3; Agreement No. 2018-019.5; Agreement No. 2019-087.6.
24. Lease to Own Purchase with Evoqua Water Technologies for Granular Activated Carbon System
Staff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager
RECOMMENDATION
a. Approve and authorize the Mayor, to execute a lease-to-own agreement for the Granular Activated Carbon treatment system with Evoqua Water Technologies, with a term of July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026 in the amount of $399,896;
b. Authorize the City Manager, or designee to execute modifications to the agreement in the amount of $40,000, which is a 10% contingency, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $439,896 .
Action: Approved recommendation. Agreement No. 2023-059.
25. Professional Services Agreement with Hopkins Groundwater Consultants Fiscal Year 2024 for On-Going Hydrogeological Consulting Services
June 26, 2023
Staff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager
RECOMMENDATION
Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Hopkins Groundwater Consultants, Inc. to provide on going hydrogeological groundwater services; agreement term July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $110,000, including a contingency of $10,000.
Action: Approved recommendation. Agreement No. 2023-060.
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CONSENT ITEMS (CONTINUED)
26. Contract Award with HDR Engineering, Inc. for Design Support During Construction of the Ocean Outfall Offshore Proiect
Staff: Gina Dorrington, Ventura Water General Manager
RECOMMENDATION
Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with HOR Engineering, Inc. for design support during construction of the Ocean Outfall Offshore project in the amount of $1,459,200 with a contract completion date of September 30, 2024, and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to execute future amendments to the contract to a maximum contingency of $146,000 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $1,605,200 and a total time extension of 60 working days.
Action: Approved recommendation. Agreement No. 2023-061.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
27. Street Lighting District No. 36 - Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Assessment Rate
June 26, 2023
Staff: Phillip Nelson , Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION
a. Conduct a Public Hearing on the rate of fees for Street Lighting District
36. b. Adopt a Resolution that continues the assessments at the current rate within Street Lighting District No. 36 for Fiscal Year 2024, pursuant to the Street Lighting Act of 1919. Resolution titled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BUENAVENTURA, CALIFORNIA, LEVYING ASSESSMENTS WITHIN
STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 36 FOR THE 2023/2024 FISCAL YEAR"
Public Speakers:
Action:
Vote:
Natalie Yanez
M/S/C (Duran/McReynolds) to approve the staff
recommendation. Resolution No. 2023-056.
Ayes: Campos, Duran, Halter, McReynolds ,
Sanchez-Palacios, Schroeder; Noes: None;
Abstain: None; Absent: Johnson
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FORMAL ITEMS
28. Resolution Approving an Employment Agreement for Interim City Manager
Introduced by: Joe Schroeder, Mayor, District 7
Dr. Jeannette Sanchez-Palacios, Deputy Mayor, District 4
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution approving an Employment Agreement for Interim City Manager.
Public Speakers:
Action:
Vote:
None.
M/S/C (McReynolds/Sanchez-Palacios) to
approve the staff recommendation. Resolution
No. 2023-057; Agreement No. 2023-062.
Ayes: Campos, Duran, Halter, McReynolds,
Sanchez-Palacios, Schroeder; Noes: None;
Abstain: None; Absent: Johnson
29. POLICY CONSIDERATION - Consequences for Harassment of City Employees by City Council Members
June 26, 2023
Introduced by: Bill McReynolds, Council Member, District 5 Dr. Jeannette Sanchez-Palacios, Deputy Mayor, District 4 Jim Duran, Council Member, District 6
RECOMMENDATION
We recommend that a policy be created to hold City Council Members accountable for their behavior towards City Employees. To that end it is recommended that the Appointments and Recommendation Committee (ARC) be tasked with creating a policy in cooperation with the Human Resources Department, City Attorney's and City Clerk's Offices to hold City Council Members accountable for their behavior when there has been accusations and findings of a Council Member's harassing behavior towards a City Employee. This new policy should be brought back for formal consideration and approval by the Monday, July 24, 2023 City Council meeting.
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FORMAL ITEMS (CONTINUED)
Public Speakers:
Action:
Vote:
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None
M/S/C (Duran/Halter) to approve the staff
recommendation.
Ayes: Campos, Duran, Halter, McReynolds,
Sanchez-Palacios, Schroeder; Noes: None;
Abstain: None; Absent: Johnson
Speakers: Lisa Koch, Trevor Gotsman
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned in memory of Marilyn Grossi, sister of Councilmember Campos.
Adjourned at 7: 19 p.m.
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct record of the City Council meeting held on June 26, 2023 .
Assistant City Clerk
June 26, 2023 Minutes