Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Presiding: Mayor Butt · Called to order: 7:24 p.m. · 3 items · 19 votes · 11 public comments

What happened

  • Approved formal statement supporting DACA program for immigrant youth after hearing 2 public comments.
  • Heard proposals to create new Program Manager position for Office of Neighborhood Safety.
  • Approved 18 routine items including $31.7 million in wastewater bond proceeds and $788,854 county grant.

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Attendance

Ben Choi(Present)
Jael Myrick(Present)
Ada Recinos(Present)
Melvin Willis(Present)
Jovanka Beckles(Present)
Eduardo Martinez(Absent)
Tom Butt(Present)
3 substantive items · 18 consent

Personnel(2 items)

Set salary range for new Office of Neighborhood Safety Program Manager position

Police & Community Safety

In Plain English

The city created a new Program Manager role within the Office of Neighborhood Safety but has not yet established official pay rates. The proposed salary range is $7,832 to $9,520 per month. If approved, the city can begin recruiting and hiring someone for this position.

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Add new Program Manager job classification for Office of Neighborhood Safety

Police & Community Safety

In Plain English

The city needs to create a new job title before it can hire a Program Manager for the Office of Neighborhood Safety. This office works on violence prevention and community safety programs. The classification sets the official job duties and pay range for this position.

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Governance(1 item)

Adopt formal statement supporting DACA program for immigrant youth

Political Statements

In Plain English

DACA protects young immigrants who arrived as children from deportation and allows them to work legally. The federal program faces ongoing legal challenges and potential changes. This resolution expresses the city's official support for continuing DACA protections.

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Votes

Adopt Resolution No. 113-17 in support of continuing DACA program

Moved by: Vice Mayor BecklesSeconded by: Councilmember Recinos
Passed

6 to 0

Thomas K. ButtAye
Ben ChoiAye
Jael MyrickAye
Ada RecinosAye
Melvin WillisAye
Jovanka BecklesAye

Approved as a group without individual discussion.