REGULAR MEETING 
MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2009   6:00 p.m.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 501 POLI STREET, VENTURA




REPORTS - REGIONAL BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES
 
This time is set aside to allow Councilmembers serving on regional boards, commissions, or committees to present a verbal report to the full City Council on the activities of the respective boards, commissions, or committees upon which they serve.

PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
 
At the first regular meeting of the month, the City Council has allocated a total of 30 minutes for members of the public to address the City Council on items of City business other than scheduled agenda items. Each speaker is limited to a cumulative total of five minutes for all presentations during this meeting. Should there be more than six speakers, the City Council has discretion to limit the time for each speaker. Persons wishing to address the City Council should complete a green "Speaker Form."

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
 
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CITY COUNCIL CONSENT ITEMS
 
Matters appearing on the Consent Calendar are expected to be non-controversial and will be acted upon by the City Council at one time, without discussion, unless a Councilmember or the Administration requests an opportunity to address any given item. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be discussed at the beginning of the Formal Items. Approval by the City Council of Consent Items means that the recommendation of the Administration is approved along with the terms and conditions described in the Administrative Report.

1.
Minutes

Approve the minutes of the special and regular meetings of November 16, 2009.

2.
Canvass of 2009 General Municipal Election Returns (55)

Adopt a resolution confirming the results of the canvass of the election returns for the General Municipal Election held on November 3, 2009.

3.
California Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act of 2006 (70)

4.
Purchasing, Contracting, and Transfers of Appropriations (70)

a.
Waive the second reading in full and adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 4.600 of the Municipal Code relating to purchasing, contracts, and public works.

b.
Waive the second reading in full and adopt an ordinance amending Section 4.500.020 of the Municipal Code relating to transfers of appropriations by the City Manager and department directors.

5.
Approval of City Attorney Employment Agreement to Authorize Up to 15 Percent Pay Reductions During Negative Fiscal Conditions (50)

Approve the Employment Agreement with the City Attorney subject to a determination that negative fiscal conditions exist retroactive to July 1, 2009.

6.
Monthly Council Report Back Schedule (40)

Receive and file the report.

CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS

7.

a.
United States Congressman Elton Gallegly

b.
California Senator Tony Strickland

c.
California Assemblymember Pedro Nava

d.
Ventura County Supervisor Steve Bennett

e.
City Manager Rick Cole

f.
Mayor Christy Weir acknowledgment of former Mayors and Councilmembers

g.
Deputy Mayor Bill Fulton presentation to Mayor Christy Weir

h.
Comments from Mayor Christy Weir. RECESS

8.

a.
City Clerk calls the meeting to order.

b.
City Clerk administers the oaths of office.

c.
City Clerk calls roll for new City Council.

d.
City Clerk calls for nominations for Mayor.  City Council offers nomination(s). City Council offers a motion and second to close the nominations.  City Council may by acclamation appoint the nominee for Mayor or the City Clerk takes a roll call vote on the nominations for Mayor.

e.
City Clerk turns meeting over to the Mayor.

f.
The Mayor calls for nominations for Deputy Mayor.  City Council offers nomination(s). City Council offers a motion and second to close the nominations. City Council may by acclamation appoint the nominee for Deputy Mayor or the City Clerk takes a roll call vote on the nominations for Deputy Mayor.

g.

h.

ADJOURNMENT
 
There will be a reception outside the Council Chambers immediately following the meeting. Administrative Reports relating to this agenda are available in the City Clerk's Office, 501 Poli Street - Room 204, Ventura, during normal business hours as well as on the City's Web Site - www.cityofventura.net. Materials related to an agenda item submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public review at the City Clerk's Office. This agenda was posted on Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at 4:00 p.m. in the City Clerk's Office, on the City Hall Public Notices Board, and on the Internet. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 658-4787 or the California Relay Service. Notification by Thursday, December 3, 2009, at 12:00 p.m. will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting.