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ADOPTION OF PROPOSED REDLINE CHANGES TO CHAPTER 4.08 OF THE COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt by resolution the proposed redline changes to Chapter 4.08 of the Council Policy Manual.
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Summary
On October 23, 2024, the Council Legislation/Environmental Committee reviewed, provided direction, and forwarded a recommendation that Council adopt changes to Chapter 4.08 of the Council Policy Manual regarding censure. Those changes are now presented for the City Council’s consideration.
DISCUSSION
Background
In December 2023, the Legislation/Environmental Committee reviewed and discussed revisions to the entire council policy manual. On August 28, 2024, the Committee was presented with information regarding the Council Censure Policy in Chapter 4.08 and following review and discussion, the Committee directed staff to make the following changes:
• A notification period of 10-days.
• Ad Hoc makeup at the Mayor’s discretion.
• Add a reservation of rights clause.
• Revise the Policy section to a Purpose section with a broader statement of intent.
• Add a willful, negligent, intentional requirement and remove good faith exception.
On October 23, 2024, these changes were presented to the Committee and a recommendation was forwarded to Council. Those changes are reflected in Attachment A as are general cleanup changes to reflect a clear process.
Present Situation
In accordance with Committee direction, staff presents proposed redline changes which reflect the Committee’s recommended changes to Council Policy Manual Chapter 4.08 for review and consideration.
Conclusion
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt by resolution the proposed redline changes to Chapter Policy 4.08 of the Council Policy Manual regarding censure.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
There is no direct financial impact from approval of these changes
Attachment A - Council Policy 4.08 (redline)