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Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held on April 2, 2024. (City Clerk)
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UNAPPROVED
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- - APRIL 2, 2024- -7:00 P.M.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 7:05 p.m. Councilmember Herrera Spencer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Herrera Spencer, Jensen, Vella, and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. [Note: Councilmember Vella arrived at 7:30 p.m.]
Absent: None.
AGENDA CHANGES
None.
PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
(24- ) Proclamation Declaring April 2024 as Arab American Heritage Month.
Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she requested a copy of the proclamation and has not yet received it.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the proclamation will be available after it is presented; noted proclamations are not always posted in advance.
Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she understands staff is to review proclamations before issuance.
The Acting City Manager stated there is no specific procedure that staff reviews proclamations.
Councilmember Herrera Spencer noted staff reviewed proclamations during her time as Mayor; stated the change in procedure should have been shared with Council.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft discussed the proclamation being requested ahead of the meeting.
Vice Mayor Daysog inquired whether the proclamation would address a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, to which Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft responded reading the proclamation will indicate the contents.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft read the proclamation.
Vice Mayor Daysog stated the proclamation is thoughtful; the reliance on President Biden's comments reflect the mainstream of America; the proclamation is fair; expressed concern over not being able to read the proclamation before the meeting.
Councilmember Herrera Spencer expressed concerns over interruptions; inquired whether staff read the proclamation prior to the reading, to which the Acting City Manager r...
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