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