HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/14/1993, 2 - COUNCIL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MEETING DATE:
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A ITEM NUMBER:
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
FROM: Diane R. Gladwell, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Council Policies and Procedures
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution rescinding Resolutions No. 6505 and 5369
and amending Resolution No. 6587; and adopt a manual
entitled "Council Polices and Procedures"
DISCUSSION:
Council reviewed the drafts of Council Policies and Procedures at a study session on January
20th and on September 7th, when the item was postponed indefinitely due to the lateness
of the hour. Mayor Pinard has written the attached memorandum suggesting one minor
change. The legislative draft of the Policy and Procedure manual is in the Council Office
to save duplicating expenses.
ATTACHMENTS: Memorandum from Mayor Pinard
In the Council Office:
Draft Council Policies and Procedures Manual
Co;:ncil Agenda Report of 9/7/93
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MEMORANDUM
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November 16, 1993
TO: Council Colleagues
FROM: Mayor Peg Pinard
SUBJECT: COUNCIL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
The referenced item was continued from the 9/7/93 Council meeting. I would like to bring
it back to Council for approval with the following change:
Remove "Moment of Inspiration"from the Order of Business (Section 1.2.53,
page C-7-14). I believe we are accomplishing the purpose of this item by
utilizing Public Comment.
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Attachments
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RESOLUTION NO. (1993 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
RESCINDING PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS NO. 6505 (1988 Series) AND NO. 5369
(1984 Series); AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6587 (1988 Series); AND
ADOPTING A MANUAL ENTITLED "COUNCIL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES"
WHEREAS, the establishment of procedural rules for the conduct of meetings of the
City Council will promote and enhance a more efficient and effective means of conducting
the public's business; and
WHEREAS, the implementation of procedural rules regarding Council meetings and
the conduct of the public's business will allow Council Members and the public an
opportunity to speak freely and fully on all matters of public interest;
WHEREAS, State law requires that a City Council comply with certain requirements
designed to provide reasonable and adequate public notice of these meetings; and
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo:
.SECTION 1. The Council hereby approves and adopts the Council Policies and
Procedures Manual, a copy of which is attached hereto marked Exhibit "A" and is
incorporated herein. A copy of the Council Policies and Procedures Manual shall
be maintained on file in the Office of the City Clerk, shall be distributed to all
Council Members and Department Heads, and shall be available to the public during
reasonable business hours.
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Resolution No. (1993 Series) Page Two
SECTION 2. This resolution rescinds previous Resolution No. 6505 (1988 Series)
and previous Resolution No. 5369 (1984 Series)
SECTION 3. This resolution amends Section 6 of Resolution No. 6587 (1988 Series)
to read in full as follows:
"SECTION 6. COUNCIL COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
A five-member review committee shall be appointed by January 1st in even-
numbered years and shall bring its proposed recommendations in resolution form to
the City Council within 90 days, or no later than April 1st.
A- Membership. The committee membership shall have as broad a
representation as possible, including but not limited to, one previously elected
official, one Personnel Board member, and one citizen-at-large.
B. Review Responsibility. The committee shall review the full Council
compensation package including salary, benefits, expense reimbursement,
professional development allowances and any other compensation provided
the City Council. Review should include, but shall not be limited to: 1)
compensation of Council and Mayors of cities of similar population/.budget
size; 2) compensation practices of both Charter and General Law cities; 3)
Government Code provisions for General Law cities; 4) Council and Mayor
responsibilities in San Luis Obispo at the time of the committee's review; and
5) any structural changes that may have occurred in municipal government
either as a result of Sate legislation or by actions of the local electorate which
Resolution No. (1993 Series) Page Three
may have added to or deducted from the duties and responsibilities of the
Council Members and/or Mayor."
On motion of , seconded by , and
on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this day of
1993.
Mayor Peg Pinard
ATTEST:
City Clerk Diane R. Gladwell
APPROVED:
City Administrative Officer John Dunn
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