Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Mayor Iva Walton.
A quorum was established. The Mayor welcomed the attendees and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Vice Mayor Kent was designated as the Clerk Pro Tempore
1. Roll Call
  
  Present: Mayor Iva Walton, Vice-Mayor David Kent, Councilmember Dean Dockery, Councilmember Pamela Bulahan, Councilmember Aleida Suarez
  
  Staff Present:
2. Pledge of Allegiance
  Led by Mayor Iva Walton
Public Comments
No Public comment for non Agenda items
No Public comment in advance of the Closed Session
Closed Session
1. Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 – Public Employee Appointment: City Manager / Interim City Manager
  
  Council went into Closed Session at 6:32 PM and returned to Open Session at 8:10 PM
  Council made a motion to approve the appointment of Sectaris Partners, LLC as the
  City Manager/Interim City Manager
  Vice-Mayor David Kent motioned to approve. Councilmember Aleida Suarez seconded the motion.
  
  The roll call vote:
  
  Aye Mayor Iva Walton Aye Vice-Mayor David Kent Aye Councilmember Pamela Bulahan Aye Councilmember Aleida Suarez Nay Councilmember Dean Dockery
Contract with Sectaris Partners LLC for City Manager / Interim City Manager Services
Council discussed changes negotiated to Contract with Sectaris Partners, LLC: Per Diem expense allowance and mileage reimbursements eliminated, maximum hours charged reduced to a maximum of 130 hours per month, and the Mayor was granted the authority to execute the Contract on behalf of the City.
Council noted in response to questions from the Public that this is a full service firm which will cover all operations, negotiations and restructuring. The City is late filing for bankruptcy due to disruptions and risks losing transportation funding, grant awards and insurance coverage in about 6 months. We can no longer operate unlawfully and misspend tax dollars. This firm will act as a rescue CEO to stabilize the City. The pay of $125/hour is the rate for the team of 2 1/2 to 3 people working for the City. They need about 2 weeks to let the City know where we stand.
Vice-Mayor David Kent motioned to approve. Councilmember Aleida Suarez seconded the motion.

The roll call vote:

Aye Mayor Iva Walton Aye Vice-Mayor David Kent Aye Councilmember Pamela Bulahan Aye Councilmember Aleida Suarez Nay Councilmember Dean Dockery
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 PM