TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Cristal McDonald, City Clerk
PREPARED BY: Kimberly Ramirez, Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT:
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Second Reading: Repealing Surplus Language in Chapter 2 (City Manager) of the Murrieta Municipal Code
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RECOMMENDATION
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Conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 612-24 entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, to Repeal Murrieta Municipal Code Sections 2.08.090-2.08.130 and 2.08.150-2.08.170 which Set Forth Regulations for the City's Relationship with the City Manager.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On October 1, 2024, the City Council introduced and conducted the first reading on Ordinance No. 612-24, repealing surplus language in Chapter 2 of the Murrieta Municipal Code (Vote: 5-0).
CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Maintain a high performing organization that values fiscal sustainability, transparency, accountability and organizational efficiency.
BACKGROUND
During the October 1, 2024 Regular City Council meeting, the City Council conducted the first reading and introduced Ordinance No. 612-24 (Attachment 1). The proposed Ordinance would repeal surplus language that are unusual and unnecessary. In keeping with the City Council's goal of organizational efficiency it is recommended that these sections be repealed from the Murrieta Municipal Code.
The Sections proposed for removal include:
2.08.090 Attendance at commission meetings.
2.08.100 Removal--Method--Notice.
2.08.110 Removal--Hearing.
2.08.120 Removal--Suspension pending hearing.
2.08.130 Removal--Council discretion.
2.08.150 Willful misconduct--Determination.
2.08.160 Willful misconduct--Defined.
2.08.170 Agreements with Council.
The two sections addressing City Manager attendance at Commission meetings and agreements with City Council are unnecessary. As are the other sections relating to misconduct and removal of the City Manager. Instead of these provisions, should misconduct occ...
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