The council voted to have staff prepare the materials needed to place a measure on the 2024 ballot asking voters whether to make the City Clerk an appointed position instead of an elected one; and set up a subcommittee, made up of CMR McKillop and VM Ross, to write the argument in favor of it.
Yes
Brianne Zorn, Mark Ross, Jay Howard, Satinder S. Malhi, Debbie McKillop
Context
Why The City Clerk recommended the change because his elected four-year term ends in November 2024 and the position's duties have become more complex.
Proposed Hear a presentation and discuss changing the elected City Clerk to an appointed position; and consider telling city staff to prepare the materials needed for the council to review and approve putting a ballot measure before voters at the 2024 Statewide Primary Election.
Brianne Zorn, Mark Ross, Jay Howard, Satinder S. Malhi, Debbie McKillop
Motion
Ross, seconded by McKillop
PassedAllsteel, Sam Clar contracts
The council voted to let the city manager sign standard contracts with Allsteel for $96,843.00 and Sam Clar for $4,062.00, and approve an overall project budget of $207,905.
Context
Why The project reconfigures office space at City Hall to support a growing city workforce, with modernized spaces meant to improve the employee work environment and add workstations.
The council was asked to hear a presentation on Coordinated Outreach Referral and Engagement (CORE) services, discuss it, and give staff guidance.
Context
Why When the council earlier approved expanding CORE, it asked for more visibility for the team, more outreach to businesses, faster response to community concerns, and data on how well the program works.