Tuesday, December 14, 2021
SpecialOfficial term: Special Meeting. Category: Brown Act / Council Procedure. A meeting called outside the regular schedule to address a specific, urgent topic. Only 24 hours notice is required, and the council can only discuss items listed in the special meeting notice.Presiding: Mayor Thomas K. Butt · Called to order: 4:02 p.m. · 6 agenda items recorded · 5 motion records · View official: Minutes | Agenda
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Attendance
Claudia Jimenez(Present)
Eduardo Martinez(Present)
Melvin Willis(Present)
Gayle McLaughlin(Present)
Nat Bates(Absent)
Demnlus Johnson III(Present)
Tom Butt(Present)
6 items
Commend outgoing city attorney and condemn mayor's statements about her
2 motions · see outcomesPolitical Statements
Add $40,000 to legal services contract with Burke Williams & Sorensen law firm
Motion passed 6-1Legal Services Contract
Add $50,000 to law firm contract for general city legal work
Motion passed 4-1Legal Services Contract
Increase legal services contract with Meyers Nave law firm by $75,000
Motion passed 4-2Meyers Nave Contract
Receive presentation on draft citywide Community Benefits Policy proposal
Community Benefits Policy
Receive update on police staffing and service changes
Police & Community Safety