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Special Meeting Minutes 9:00 a.m. Special Session
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
9:00 a.m. City Council Governance Workshop
Welcome and Call to Order
Mayor Becerra called the meeting to order and introduced City Manager Keith C.
Metzler.
Roll Call
Present: Council Member Gaudin, Council Member Irving, Mayor Pro Tem Harriman, Mayor Becerra
Absent: Council Member Jones
Also Present: City Manager Keith C. Metzler, Deputy City Manager Jenele Davidson, Deputy City Manager Scott Webb, Deputy City
Manager Tony Camargo, City Attorney Andre de
Bortnowsky, City Clerk Jennifer Thompson
Review Agenda and Purpose of the Workshop
Comments from the City Manager
City Manager Keith C. Metzler provided a summary of the purpose of this workshop and introduced Raftelis consultants Jan Perkins and Serena Wright-Black.
Public Comments
None
Review Best Practices for Governing and Roles
Introduction of Staff and Council Members
Ground rules for the session
Icebreaker
Review best practices in governance and identify ways the Council can advance the City's vision.
Discussion regarding the attributes of an effective City Council and staff team, and why collaboration is important.
Discussion regarding advancing the Strategic Vision.
Recess was called at 10:16 a.m.
Recess concluded at 10:26 a.m.
Discussion regarding best practices and the Council's role when handling constituent advocacy.
Identify Ways for the Council to Advance the City's Vision Review Council Norms
1. Adopted Council Norms
Discussion regarding adopted Council Norms and identifying areas for improvement.
Discuss Training Opportunities for Council
Discussion regarding upcoming training opportunities for City Council and staff, and how to utilize these training opportunities to build connections.
Wrap Up and Adjournment
In closing, the Council norms were reaffirmed. The workshop enhanced the skills and knowledge of the Council and staff, fostered connections and unity, and ultimately leading to more effective governance practices.
Mayor Becerra adjourned the meeting at 11:57 a.m.
Attest:
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Elizabeth Becerra, Mayor Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk