MINUTES OJAI CITY COUNCIL AND OJAI REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. JUNE 28, 2016 COUNCIL CHAMBERS, OJAI CITY HALL 401 S. VENTURA STREET — OJAI, CA ROLL CALL Mayor pro tern Weirick called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 in the Council Chambers of Ojai City Hall, 401 S. Ventura Street, Ojai, California. On the call of the roll the following were present: Mayor pro-tern Weirick, Council Member Haney, and Council Member Lara. Staff present included Interim City Manager Steve McClary, Finance Director Rudy Livingston, City Attorney Matthew Summers, and Records Manager Cheryl Shaw. ABSENCES — Council Member Clapp and Mayor Blatz PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Lara PRESENTATIONS Oath of Office for Cynthia Burell: Mayor pro-tem Weirick stated that Ms. Burell has a wealth of experience as a City Clerk and will be instrumental in answering to the people of Ojai. Interim City Manager Mr. McClary administered the oath of office. Ms. Burell thanked the City Council and asked to take an opportunity to swear in Ms. Shaw as a deputy city clerk. Ms. Shaw was duly sworn in. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Deborah Pendrey, Ojai Valley Green Coalition, stated that the Coalition will be doing a fourth solarized program from August through October and will be expanding into the Santa Clara River Valley. She reminded everyone that on October 13, 2015, Council adopted an ordinance expediting permit procedures for small residential solar rooftop installations and also reduced permitting fees if the installation fell within certain guidelines. Dennis Leary, Ojai, requested a discussion about the safety of Ojai due to the global and national situation. He expressed concern about a possible war with Russia and also the bursting financial bubble. He urged everyone to consider how to prepare for these possibilities. He also expressed concern that the City of Ojai does not have control of the community's water system. Beverlee Park-Sherbo read a statement prepared by her daughter Kelsey Zimmerman which stated that she is the unhappy next door neighbor to a short term rental for the past three years and the effect it has on her family's quality of life is extreme. She expressed that there were very broad implications if the City were to permit such rentals including the impact it has on our school districts including enrollment and parent
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involvement, and the affect it has on young families to live and raise kids in Ojai. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Lara reported that construction of the Acute Care Center in Ojai should begin once the grading permits are reviewed and reminded everyone that life is short and everyone should remember and enjoy their loved ones. Council Member Haney reported that he and Council Member Lara took note of Council's prior discussion and that the Cultural Resources Committee would be meeting next on July 11 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers and there will be a different format to the meetings and by way of public communication generally. Mayor pro tern Weirick stated that he will be attending the first organizational meeting for the study group on medical marijuana which will take place on June 30 at 3:30 p.m. at City Hall. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1a through 1g) Council Member Haney pulled Item 1d from the Consent Calendar. Mayor pro tem Weirick pulled item lc from the Consent Calendar. 1. a) Waiver of Reading in Full of Any and All Ordinances Listed on this Agenda and Provide that they be Read by Title Only and Directing the Clerk to Assign an Ordinance Number Upon Successful Introduction. b) City of Ojai Warrants for May 28, 2016 — June 13, 2016 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. c) Authorization to Amend Agreement with Dapeer, Rosenblit and Litvak LLP for Special Counsel services RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Attorney to prepare, and the City Manager to execute, an amendment to the professional services agreement with Dapeer, Rosenblit and Litvak, LLP to permit payment for services in excess of the original agreement cap, for an amount not to exceed $7,803.62. d) On Call Civil Engineering Services RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute services agreements with Stantec, Inc. and the Crabtree Group, Inc., each for On-Call Civil Engineering Services with a not-to-exceed amount of $80,000 per year, for a five year term, to be approved as to form by the City Attorney; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute amendments to these service agreements to provide additional street overlay engineering, as determined necessary by the Public Works Director in an amount not to exceed ten percent of each fiscal year's capital improvement program street overlay budget, or $100,000, whichever is less. e) Statement Of Investment Policy
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RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 16Statement of Investment policy. f) Statement of Financial Principles RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 16Statement of Financial Principles.
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g) FY 2016-17 Appropriations Limit RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Review and approve the Appropriations Limit Computation; and , establishing Appropriations Limit for FY 2016-17. 2. Adopt Resolution 16MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Lara, seconded by Council Member Haney to approve Consent Calendar items la, lb, le, lf and 1g as presented. On roll call the vote was: Weirick, Lara, Haney AYES: NOES: None ABSENT: Blatz, Clapp ABSTAIN: None With respect to Item lc, the Authorization to Amend Agreement with Dapeer, Rosenblit and Litvak LLP for Special Counsel services, Mr. McClary recommended payment of the additional amount as the work was necessary. Mayor pro tern Weirick stated that the Council had passed a very clear limit with regard to prior approval on these dollar amounts and this is the second time where payments were made without authorization in the contract. He stated he is not comfortable with an attorney signing a contract and then saying whoops when it comes to billing for services outside of the confines of the contract terms. In response to Council Member Lara's question, Mr. Summers stated that a contract that contains a not to exceed limit gives no legal entitlement to the contractor for amounts billed above the limit. He also stated, in response to Council Member Haney's question, that it would be the contractor or attorneys responsibility to request and bring an amendment which would modify the contract. Council Member Lara stated that the staff report indicated that the attorney from the law firm was representing the City in its first building appeal and he understood how it would be difficult to project all the work needed. He also stated he was open to negotiating with the attorney on the overages billed. Mayor pro tern Weirick against stated he was uncomfortable authorizing payment for a more than 50% exceeds amount. Council Member Haney stated he would prefer to see the amount negotiated down.
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MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Lara, seconded by Council Member Haney to authorize the City Attorney to prepare and to authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the contract for payment of services above the original cap not to exceed 50% of $7,803.62, and subject to Council's approval. On roll call the vote was: AYES: Weirick, Lara, Haney NOES: None ABSENT: Blatz, Clapp ABSTAIN: None With respect to Item 1d, On-Call Civil Engineering Services, Public Works Director Greg Grant addressed council and responded to questions. He stated that the services would be provided by two different firms as they each have their own area of specialty and expertise. MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Lara, seconded by Council Member Haney to authorize the City Manager to execute services agreements with Stantec, Inc. and the Crabtree Group, Inc., each for On-Call Civil Engineering Services with a notto-exceed amount of $80,000 per year, for a five year term, to be approved as to form by the City Attorney; and to authorize the City Manager to execute amendments to these service agreements to provide additional street overlay engineering, as determined necessary by the Public Works Director in an amount not to exceed ten percent of each fiscal year's capital improvement program street overlay budget, or $100,000, whichever is less. On roll call the vote was: AYES: Weirick, Lara, Haney NOES: None ABSENT: Blatz, Clapp ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. City of Ojai Budget: Resolutions Amending the FY 2015-16 Budget, Adopting the Proposed Budget for FY 2016-17 and Salary Schedule for FY 2016-17 and Related Matters RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Complete the budget review. 2. Adopt Resolution No. 16revising the FY 2015-16 Budget and adopting the FY 2016-17 Budget as modified below. 3. Adopt Resolution No. 16amending the salary resolution and updating the employee handbook. Mayor pro-tern Weirick stated that Council would be moving this item to the end of the agenda.
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DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Short Term Vacation Rentals Prohibition Enforcement RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Review and provide direction to the Interim City Manager and City Attorney regarding the available tools for enforcement of the City's prohibition on shortterm, transient, and vacation rentals of properties for less than 30 day, other than lawfully permitted hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts operating in compliance with all applicable regulation mechanisms. 2. Provide direction to the Interim City Manager and City Attorney on: a. Drafting of an ordinance to increase the maximum fine for a misdemeanor violation of the Ojai Municipal Code from the current $500 per violation to the $1000 per violation maximum permitted under state law; b. Drafting of an ordinance to prohibit advertisements for unlawful short-term, transient, and vacation rentals of property for less than 30 days, other than lawfully permitted hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts operating in compliance with all applicable regulation mechanisms. Mayor pro tem Weirick stated it was the Council's intent to hear the staff report and public comments but not to take any specific action until such time that all Council Members were present. Mr. McClary presented the staff report and indicated that as of this date there are close to 60 properties that have been identified that are operating or have advertised for rental and over 20 letters have been sent asking the property owners to cease and desist rental activity. It will take some time and a sustained effort to make an impact however. Mayor pro tem Weirick stated that the County has recently come out with a staff report regarding short term rentals in the unincorporated areas and anticipate having a hearing on the issue on August 2. Public Comment: Marcy Toscher read a statement from Analour Loupholt which indicated she was born and attended school in Ojai but after having a family she found it difficult to afford a home in Ojai and she was denied rental housing based on various excuses but all because vacation rentals offer a high monthly income. The short term rental racket is not conducive to Ojai as a living breathing town. Beverly Park Sherbo thanked Council and staff for their work on this matter. She stated she understood it was a difficult job to balance the needs of residents but she lives next door to owners that still rent to short term renters despite the cease and desist letters which they just ignore. She has used the on-line complaint system but is frustrated that you cannot add attachments. Mayor pro tem Weirick asked staff to look into the system's capacity to add attachments.
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Tom Francis stated that running a business should be separate from residential housing and the City should be helping renters and keeping zoning requirements intact. He also stated that the on-line advertisers of short term rentals were directly responsible for the diminished enrollment in our schools. Council Member Lara stated he had no questions about the staff report but wanted to at least start directing staff to put some tools in action so we the City could start doing more than just issuing cease and desist letters. In response to a question from Mayor pro tern Weirick, Mr. Summers stated that the City cannot fine a property owner for advertising unless the Municipal Code was amended. Mayor pro tern Weirick commented that once a cease and desist letter is issued, there should be a short turn-around time for issuance of a citation. He also stated he was reluctant to delve too much farther into this subject until the full Council is present for further discussion. Council Member Haney inquired about the recommendation to raise the fine from $500 to $1,000 and asked if that would apply to all misdemeanors. Mr. Summers stated that the Council could amend Municipal Code section 1-2.03 to raise the limit to $1,000 then could adjust the fine for various types of violations in the schedule of fees and fines. In response to a further question from Council Member Haney, Mr. Summers stated that each rental night would be considered a separate violation. He also stated that the City would need hard evidence of a violation to support a citation. Council Member Haney questioned whether the City had adequate funding and staff resources to obtain evidence to substantiate citations and stated that the City needed to be prepared for the cost of going forward and insure there were adequate resources to do the required work. Mr. Summers clarified by stating that public input regarding complaints of unlawful rental activity was helpful and is part of the raw material needed but is not alone sufficient to support issuance of a citation. Mayor pro tern Weirick commented that an advantage of living in a small city is that people do know the community and he urged anyone from the public who was going to make a complaint to be as thorough as possible in doing so. Mayor pro tern Weirick also commented that with regard to code compliance activity it would be helpful for staff to include in the future report information regarding companies which may specialize in doing this type of research. Council Member Haney stated that if the code enforcement officer was going to be taken off any other duties, the hours spent in research and enforcement of violators should be tracked to provide insight as to the value of the service being provided. He also suggested that making the code compliance offer a full time position could be beneficial.
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Mayor pro tem Weirick directed staff to come back to Council with a term sheet on items 2a and 2b and recommendations for additional resources for enforcement. Council Member Lara stated he would like to see letters also circulated to realtors and rental agents notifying them of the fines for violations. Council Member Haney agreed that such letters should be sent. MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Lara, seconded by Council Member Haney to continue the item with direction given to staff. On roll call the vote was: AYES: Weirick, Lara, Haney NOES: None ABSENT: Blatz, Clapp ABSTAIN: None
4. Second Residential Units: Term Sheet Providing Overview of Proposed Amendment to Section 10-2.1709 RECOMMENDATION: Review the Planning Commission's Term Sheet of items proposed for modification as it relates to the Ojai Municipal Code Section 10-2.1709 "Second Residential Unit" and provide direction. Kathleen Wold presented the staff report and term sheet which provides an overview of the Planning Commission's recommendations regarding amendments to the Municipal Code regarding second residential units. She stated that the information provided to Council also contains all of the information received by the Planning Commission which was used to develop the term sheet. She further stated that the Commission would like more specific direction from Council with respect to the tiny home issue. Council Member Lara inquired about the recommendation for a CUP in relation to square footage requirements. Ms. Wold responded that under state law the City has to provide building of second residential units by right. The Planning Commissioners discussed the issue at length and the idea was to incorporate an additional mechanism so they could look at some of the impacts of larger constructed units. By using a flexible CUP process the City could then assess things such as sustainable practices, retrofitting a main house, requiring energy efficient measures, etc. Mr. Summers stated that an applicant can apply for a larger than a 640 square foot second unit now but they do not get that by right as state law only allows for a maximum 640 square foot units by right. If larger, the applicant must apply for a design review permit and variance which requires a showing that the property has some unique circumstance. The proposed ordinance, using the CUP process, would not require a showing of a special circumstance as a property owner just needs to show the unit is consistent with the general plan and the neighborhood character. This is a lesser standard that obtaining a design review permit and variance. If the Council chose to change the rules in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning Commission
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than a variance would not be required, only a CUP. Ms. Wold stated that the recommendation for the CUP was included as the Commission felt that would allow the City to review things on a case by case basis and it is just a different mechanism to allow the Commission to address the uniqueness of Ojai. Council Member Haney commented that the goal of second residential housing is also to provide affordable housing and requiring a CUP only increases the costs and places additional conditions on the property owner. Kathy Nolan, Planning Commissioner, addressed Council stating that the Commission is looking for feedback to gauge whether they are going in the right direction on the term sheet. The Commission would ultimately like Council to agree to a proposal so an ordinance can be drafted. Vina Lustado, Ojai, introduced Dan Fitzpatrick. Mr. Fitzpatrick is Chapter Leader of the American Tiny House Association and urged the Council to move forward on the Planning Commission's matrix and direct staff to draft an ordinance. He also stated that as a developer he understands the term "CUP" can mean time and money. He supports the idea of tiny homes in Ojai which would provide affordability and diversity to Ojai's housing stock. He stated that a starting home price in the area is about $500,000. He also stated that a tiny home which is on wheels is governed by American National Standards Institute as opposed to HUD which would govern mobile homes over 640 square feet in size. Council Member Haney thanked Mr. Fitzpatrick for his expertise and involvement in the process stating that he felt the tiny home concept would benefit the community. Debbie Godfrey stated she was an advocate of tiny homes and wanted the Council to move forward to allowing such housing as she feels she could remain a resident in the community if owing a tiny house was an option. Laurie Slade stated she is also a fan of tiny houses. She currently lives in mobile home park where she feels safe to walk around and suggested that the City should also consider a tiny home park which could provide independence, a sense of community and affordability for single persons Diane Squire also expressed support of tiny homes and any alternatives which would provide affordable housing affords housing in Ojai. She stated she has been a renter in Ojai for 8 years and whereas she used to pay $900 per month for 2 bedroom, she now pays $1,300 and has heard that new renters are paying upwards of $1,875 per month. Besides affordability there is a quality of life issue that tiny homes could provide. Tara Skilder stated she grew up in Ojai and has recognized that there is now an incredible community for younger members of the community. Erin (last name unknown) stated she and her brother are currently constructing two tiny homes and she thanked everyone who is looking into options of tiny homes.
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Jane Spiller, Ojai, stated that the proposed term sheet seemed very restrictive and was not a streamline process which would reduce cost and time. The goal of the housing element is to create more housing and the tiny house concept would fill a need in the community. She stated that requiring a CUP for a negligible square footage increase was not realistic especially given that 640 square feet is also a not very realistic home size for families. She also questioned the usage of the term sheet that allowed a 1200 square foot unit on lots over 2 acres in size and questioned how many lots of that size exist in Ojai. Council Member Lara stated that as Ojai is in need of affordable housing the second unit program is a way of providing such housing. He questioned the CUP process due to the time and expense involved. He expressed appreciation to the Planning Commission and their efforts in putting together the term sheet and would like to also see direction given to the Commission on the tiny homes concept. He also stated the permitting process needed to be streamlined and that the Commission should consider going with what state law requires which is 1200 square feet. He also stated he was not in agreement with recommendation number 10 regarding requirements to improve driveways. Council Member Haney stated there are 93 parcels in the City which are over 2 acres in size and since Ojai has 2700 homes it seems odd that the Commission included a reference to parcel size in excess of 2 acres when that accounts for such a minor number of the City's parcels. He stated he wanted to eliminate any hindrance for homeowners to add a second unit. Mayor pro tem Weirick stated that the current code was not designed to encourage second units originally but now Ojai is in a different place. Ojai has adopted a housing element that is predicated on the assumption that the City will enhance housing density. He stated he had some issues with some of the Planning Commission recommendations that seemed restrictive and hard to justify. In particular, interjecting a CUP process is something he is against. He stated a CUP is a transferrable property right that goes on forever unless removed by a court and suggested the Commission drop the CUP approach. He also stated he is prone to defer to existing lot coverage standards and not use the 2-acre minimum for larger units. If a lot is big enough and does not exceed lot coverage standards then the City should now worry about a second dwelling and/or a tiny home. He suggested a design review permit process could be utilized to obtain the same goals as a CUP would. Council Member Haney stated that the Commission had done good work but thought they should go back and rethink about affordability, increasing housing stock, lot sizes and removing impediments to the process. After a further brief discussion Ms. Wold stated she would take Council's recommendations back to the Planning Commission.
5. Libbev Bowl Use Fee Waiver Request Evaluation Criteria RECOMMENDATION: Establish criteria to use when evaluating requests for waiving fees for use of the Libbey Bowl.
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Ms. Young addressed Council and stated that Council had requested staff to bring forward criteria for considering fee waivers at Libbey Bowl. In analyzing the issue staff looked at different methodologies that had been in place and it appeared that a waiver of Libbey Bowl fees is similar to an in-kind donation and that the City already has a vehicle in place for giving donations to non-profit cultural events. Staff Identified a couple of criteria that seemed most appropriately applicable to fee waivers. Mayor pro tern Weirick stated he appreciated the way the staff report characterized the criteria. Council Member Haney also thanked staff for the report. Council Member Lara expressed concern about whether the standards would apply only to the future or for just the current year. are we really making it easier for non profits to come in for this year. Council Member Haney stated that the criteria being suggested would still allow for was set forth and still allow for discussion when considering waivers. MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Lara, seconded by Council Member Haney to approve the criteria as presented. On roll call the vote was: AYES: Weirick, Lara, Haney NOES: None ABSENT: Blatz, Clapp ABSTAIN: None
6. Authorization to Amend Animal Services Agreement between the County of Ventura and City of Oiai RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Determine the Level of Services request to be made to the County of Ventura for Animal Control Services for Fiscal Year 2016-17; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Animal Services Agreement between the County of Ventura and City of Ojai for the period of July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017; and 3. Provide feedback to the County of Ventura on whether the City supports the concept of a "no kill" shelter. Mr. McClary stated that the amendment to the animal services contract for fiscal year 16/17 was not expected to exceed $60,066 with a total net cost of just under $42,000. He also recommended holding the expense line at $55,000. He also stated that the County was asking for feedback on a no-kill shelter. Simone Patterson stated that this past week the Oregon Supreme Court ruled that dogs are sentient beings and that the United States kills up to 4 million animals per year. A no-kill shelter is the right thing to do. Dale Hanson expressed support for a no-kill shelter. She also stated the City should be
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supporting and urging the spaying and neutering of animals. Council Member Lara agreed that the City should provide feedback to the County to support the concept of no-kill shelters. Council Member Haney commented on the 520 allocated hours for animal services and asked staff to inquire if there could be more focused efforts on Shelf Road. MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Lara, seconded by Council Member Haney to authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Animal Services Agreement between the County of Ventura and City of Ojai for the period of July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 to provide for the same level of services and to provide feedback to the County of Ventura that the City of Ojai supports the concept of a "no kill" shelter. On roll call the vote was: AYES: Weirick, Lara, Haney NOES: None ABSENT: Blatz, Clapp ABSTAIN: None
7. November 8, 2016 City of Ojai's General Municipal Election RECOMMENDATIONS: Discuss the guidelines for candidates; and 1. Adopt a resolution calling and giving notice of the City of Ojai's General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016; and requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Ventura to consolidate the General Municipal Election with the Statewide Gubernatorial General Election and to render specified services in relation to the conduct of the Ojai General Municipal Election; and 2. Adopt a resolution establishing regulations for candidates' statements submitted to the voters at the Ojai General Municipal Election, to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016; and 3. Direct staff to prepare the appropriate documents and submit to the County of Ventura.
MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Haney, seconded by Council Member Lara to adopt Resolution 16-44 calling and giving notice of the City of Ojai's General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016; and requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Ventura to consolidate the General Municipal Election with the Statewide Gubernatorial General Election and to render specified services in relation to the conduct of the Ojai General Municipal Election; and Adopt Resolution 16-45 establishing regulations for candidates' statements submitted to the voters at the Ojai General Municipal Election, to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016; and direct staff to prepare the appropriate documents and submit to the County of Ventura. On roll call the vote was:
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AYES: Weirick, Lara, Haney NOES: None ABSENT: Blatz, Clapp ABSTAIN: None The regular meeting of the Ojai City Council was recessed and the regular Ojai Redevelopment Successor Agency meeting convened at 10:09 p.m. Ojai Redevelopment Successor Agency (RDSA) CONSENT CALENDAR 8. Redevelopment Successor Agency Warrants for May 28 — June 13, 2016. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File. MOTION: It was moved by Council Member Lara, seconded by Council Member Haney, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. On roll call the vote was: AYES: Weirick, Lara, Haney NOES: None ABSENT: Blatz, Clapp ABSTAIN: None The regular meeting of the Ojai Redevelopment Successor Agency meeting was adjourned and the regular meeting of the Ojai City Council reconvened. Mayor pro-tern Weirick stated Council would now discuss Agenda Item number 2 regarding the City's budget. There were no public comments. Council Member Lara stated he felt unprepared to amend or approve the budget due to the additional documents provided recently by staff and preferred to table the discussion to another day. Mayor pro tern Weirick stated he was reluctant to call another meeting this week as it does not provide enough time to digest all the information, but that the Council could move to adopt a budget in the broadest sense to meet the City's statutory requirements. Mr. Livingston stated he understood the concerns about the additional documents that were provided but reiterated that the proposed budget could be adopted and later modified at any meeting. Adopting a budget this evening would permit the City to spend funds. Mr. Summers reiterated that If Council adopted the proposed budget now it could be change or amended at will and the statutory requirement is that the City has an adopted budget by July 1.
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Council Member Haney stated that the Council had a responsibility it should uphold and felt that the budget could be adopted. Council Member Lara expressed concern about adopting a budget that had not been fully vetted. Mayor pro tern Weirick suggested that Council go into closed session to discuss the pay schedule. Council proceeded into Closed Session at 10:29 p.m. CLOSED SESSION Conference with Labor Negotiator (Gov. Code § 54957.6) Name of City Negotiator to attend Closed session: Steve McClary, Interim City Manager Position Titles: All Unrepresented Employees Council reconvened to open session at 11:05 p.m. There were no announcements. Mayor pro tern Weirick opened the public hearing. There being no public comments the hearing was closed. A further brief discussion was held with regard to adopting the proposed budget and conducting additional budget workshops. MOTION: It was moved by Mayor pro tern Weirick, seconded by Council Member Haney, to adopt a resolution to adopt the proposed budget for fiscal year 2016-2017 and to continue the public hearing to the Council's meeting on July 12, 2016. On roll call the vote was: AYES: Weirick, Lara, Haney None NOES: ABSENT: Blatz, Clapp ABSTAIN: None DISCUSSION ITEMS — None. ORAL REPORT(S) FROM CITY MANAGER Mr. Summers stated that AB2788 which was the Wireless Bill has been pulled and it's dead for now and he does not believe it will be reintroduced. ADJOURNMENT — The meeting was adjourned 11:37 p.m. Rerectfully submitt , Cheryl Shaw,deputy City Clerk
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