Tuesday, January 26, 2021

5 items · 6 votes · 5 public comments

What happened

  • Rejected Ayoka Medlock-Nurse's appointment to the Rent Board 2-1 with four abstentions (Jimenez dissenting).
  • Approved 3 consent items including Michelle Hook to Design Review Board and Jonathan Harrison to Planning Commission.
  • Approved receiving the annual financial report for fiscal year 2019-20.
  • Approved supporting state bills for renter protections and rental assistance funding.

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Attendance

Claudia Jimenez(Present)
Eduardo Martinez(Present)
Demnlus Johnson III(Present)
Gayle McLaughlin(Present)
Melvin Willis(Present)
Tom Butt(Present)
Nat Bates(Present)
5 substantive items · 3 consent

Appointments(2 items)

Appoint Ayoka Medlock-Nurse to fill vacant Rent Board seat

2-1Rent Board & Tenants

In Plain English

The Rent Board oversees rental housing disputes and tenant protections in the city. One member recently left before finishing their term. If approved, Medlock-Nurse serves until March 2021 when the full term expires.

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Votes

Approve the appointment of Ayoka Medlock-Nurse to the Rent Board

Moved by: Nathaniel BatesSeconded by: Thomas K. Butt
Failed

2 to 1

Thomas K. ButtAye
Nathaniel BatesAye
Claudia JimenezNay
Demnlus Johnson IIIAbstain
Eduardo MartinezAbstain
Gayle McLaughlinAbstain
Melvin WillisAbstain

Fill vacant positions on city boards and committees

Labor & City Workers

In Plain English

Several city residents recently resigned from volunteer positions on boards and committees that advise the city council. The mayor is asking residents to apply for these unpaid roles. These boards help make recommendations on topics like planning, parks, and public safety.

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Budget(1 item)

Receive annual financial report for fiscal year 2019-20

Annual Financial Report

In Plain English

The city prepares a comprehensive financial report each year showing all revenue, spending, and assets. This report covers July 2019 through June 2020. The council receives the completed audit to review the city's overall financial health and compliance with accounting standards.

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Votes

Receive the CAFR report

Moved by: Eduardo MartinezSeconded by: Melvin Willis
Passed

7 to 0

Thomas K. ButtAye
Nathaniel BatesAye
Claudia JimenezAye
Demnlus Johnson IIIAye
Eduardo MartinezAye
Gayle McLaughlinAye
Melvin WillisAye

Housing(1 item)

Support state bills extending renter protections and creating rental assistance fund

Rent Board & Tenants

In Plain English

Assembly Bill 15 would extend COVID-19 eviction protections through December 2021. Assembly Bill 16 would create a state fund to help renters pay back rent and assist small landlords. The city formally endorses both bills to show support in the state legislature.

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Votes

Adopt Resolution No. 6-21 in support of Assembly Bills 15 and 16

Moved by: Melvin WillisSeconded by: Claudia Jimenez
Passed

7 to 0

Thomas K. ButtAye
Nathaniel BatesAye
Claudia JimenezAye
Demnlus Johnson IIIAye
Eduardo MartinezAye
Gayle McLaughlinAye
Melvin WillisAye

Miscellaneous(1 item)

Details

In Plain English

This agenda item lacks sufficient information to explain what the city council will be discussing or voting on. The item is listed only as "Details" with no description, department, or financial information provided.

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Approved as a group without individual discussion.