TRAINING & GOVERNANCE SESSION Wednesday, April 16, 2025 05:00 PM

AGENDA

SPECIAL MEETING

TRAINING & GOVERNANCE SESSION

CITY COUNCIL

PLANNING COMMISSION

HOUSING COMMISSION

BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES

RECREATION & PARKS

CEMETERY COMMISSION

950 FRONT STREET - EL GARCES

5PM

City Council Norms & Values: Expectations Roles and responsibilities Council member, City Manager, City Attorney, code of conduct, conflicts and council meeting protocols
Roles and Responsibilities additional information
City Council Member Responsibilities: Policy-making, fiduciary duties, community engagement
City Manager’s Role: Implementation of policies, daily operations, and administration
City Attorney’s Role: Legal guidance, compliance, and risk management
City Clerk’s Role: Public records act compliance and records retention policies; maintain Municipal Code; Oversee Elections; Monitor FPPC Compliance; Clerk Meetings and maintain Minutes for Council, Planning Commission, and Housing Commission; Council travel arrangements and reimbursement; Maintain Community Calendar.
Department Heads Overview: Functions and leadership within each department
Conflict of Interest and Financial Disclosure Requirements
Understanding Council-Manager Form of Government
Rules of Procedure for City Council Meetings
Brown Act Basics
-Serial meeting

-Social Media (see attached) specially liking pages and emojis between council members

Outline additional required trainings - Harassment and Ethics (timeline 6 months)
Workplace Harassment Prevention (AB 1661 Compliance)

Ethics Training (AB 1234 Compliance)

Department Presentations: Overview of responsibilities, budgets, and major initiatives (See attached slide for staff)

-Parks & Recreation

-Housing Authority

-Community Services

-Development Services

-Finance Administration

-Public Safety

-Public Works

-Utilities

Conflicts
City Charter Overview: Understanding local government powers and responsibilities