2015-09-01 Regular Council Meeting Minutes (20150915) FINAL

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MAYOR AND COUNCIL ITEMS POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2015. Mayor DeLaRosa asked the members present if there were any agenda items that were a conflict of interest pursuant to CMC Section 2.04.030. None disclosed. AB 1234 ORAL REPORTS Mayor DeLaRosa asked the members present if there were any brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the City. (GC Section 53232.3(d). None disclosed. APPOINTMENTS • District 6 — Recreation & Parks Commission — Diane Valdez Mayor DeLaRosa introduced the name of Diane Valdez for ratification by Council appointment to the Recreation and Parks Commission by CM Suchil; no opposition; appointment ratified. MAYOR AND COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS • Discussion and possible direction to consider formation of an Animal Services Ad Hoc Committee. Council Presentation CM Toro presented the above entitled subject matter for consideration and consensus by Council. The purpose of the committee would be to review and consider amending and updating Municipal Codes relating to animal services. The proposed committee would be comprised of three members of Council and designated staff. The Committee would meet on an as needed basis. CM Toro outlined in detail the proposed Ad Hoc Committee responsibilities as follows: 1. Begin work to amend and update municipal codes regarding animal services. (This is in alignment with the priorities of City Council for FY2015/16) 2. Planning and strategy to hire a Cadet for license checking and canvassing. 3. Outline responsibilities and Job Description for the Cadet. 4. Work on the licensing & billing portion through the Utilities billing system. 5. Address needs and concerns of the Animal Services Officer(s). 6. Public Education on Responsible Pet Ownership. Council Discussion Discussion by Council with CM Bennett requesting to be a member of the Committee. CM Toro expressed the effectiveness of the Committee would best be served if the third member should have law enforcement background; CM Suchil presented his name for consideration. Direction of Council With no opposition/consensus/support from Council the following three Councilmembers will be the Council representatives of the Animal Services Ad Hoc Committee: CM Toro, CM Bennett, and CM Suchil. City Manager Smith will determine the appropriate staff to represent the balance of the committee group. 2015 SEPTEMBER 01 REG CC/SARDA/CUA/CPFA/CHA MEETING 3-