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City Councils generally refer to this as a reprimand to a member Used in rare occurrences for particular situations when reprimand is in order Typically done by resolution v1 Colton has no process in place No due process afforded, if it is just a reprimand no hearing is required Councilmember must be noticed Court requires factual findings, depends of severity and nature of specific issue at hand, requires investigation Case law/Brown Act allows and recognizes freedom of speech right and is not subject to censure, recognizes everyone's right to criticize policy, programs, services of the City Council and acts or remissions of the City council, presumably that would include actions that the entire Council body have taken possibly Not meant to include reprimands for simple exercise of free speech Council may use other alternatives such as removal from committees short of a formal censure Discussion continued with members expressing their concerns regarding the need of procedures or policy when acting on matters as a body, which includes accountability and possible consequences as a result of violation of policy in place. City Attorney Derleth explained that the ethics consultant was currently working on a policy and would return for council consideration and direction at a later date. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Rancho Mediterrania Mobilehome Estates Time And Place Fixed To Consider A Public Hearing To Vacate Any Interests The City May Have In The Streets Located Within The Rancho Mediterrania Mobilehome Estates. Mayor announces the Public Hearing Open. City Clerk submits the Affidavit of Publication and reports on protests or objections thereto. Upon Council concurrence this item is continued to the next regular meeting. Amend Title 18 of Municir)al Code This was the Time And Place Fixed To Consider An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Colton To Amend Title 18 Of The Colton Municipal Code To Include New Defined Terms Related To Assembly Uses And To Require A Conditional Use Permit For Assembly Uses, Including Entertainment Facilities, Bars, Nightclubs And Banquet Halls. Mayor Chastain declared the public hearing open. City Clerk Padilla announced that the Affidavit of Publication was on file in the City Clerk's office and no protests or objections have been received. Community Development Contract Planner McCoy presented a synopsis the agenda report and requested approval of staff's recommendation. 2008 OCT 07 REG CC/RDA/CUA MEETING -4-