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Home My WebLink About2023-48 CC ResolutionRESOLUTION NO.2023-48 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ADOPTING THE CITY COUNCIL PROTOCOL MANUAL AND ADOPTING FOUR CITY COUNCIL POLICIES GOVERNING THE OPERATIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. On July 14, 2020, the City Council approved the creation of a City Council Protocol Manual as a part of its multi -phased, multi -year Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) Initiative. Section 2. On July 13, 2021, the City Council approved the general policy content of the City Council Protocol Manual. Section 3. The City Council adopted its first five policies on September 28, 2021 and a revised policy on March 23, 2023. Section 4. On January 10, 2023, the City Council appointed an ad hoc City Council C Protocol Manual subcommittee as a part of its annual council subcommittee selection to guide staff in the prepapration of additional policies for adoption in a completed manual. Section 5. The City Council hereby adopts the "City Council Protocol Manual' which shall consist of various Council policies adopted by the Council for the conduct of its business and shall be maintained by the City Clerk. The following Policies are hereby adopted and shall be included in the City Council Protocol Manual: A. City Council Policy — General Law City (Exhibit A); B. City Council Policy — Council Manager Form of Government (Exhibit B); C. City Council Policy — Role of Mayor, Mayor Pro Tempore, and Council (Exhibit C); Section S. All prior resolutions in conflict with and superseded by this resolution are hereby rescinded. Section 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution. I C PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Temecula this 23rd day of May, 2023. ATT Ran&U94yrCity Clerk [SEAL] C C Zak Schwank, Mayor I C C STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss CITY OF TEMECULA ) I, Randi Johl, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2023-48 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Temecula at a meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of May, 2023, by the following vote: AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Alexander, Brown, Kalfus, Schwank, Stewart None None None 46- Randi Johl, City Clerk CITY OF TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL POLICY C7`0t. The Heart of Southern Wine Country Title: General law City Policy No. 1 Approved: TED Revised: N/A PURPOSE: The purpose of this City Council policy is to reaffirm adherence to and acknowledgment of the City of Temecula as a general law city and include said policy in the City Council Protocol Manual. POLICY: The policy of the City Council with respect to the subject matter listed in the above -referenced title is as follows: C Adherence to and Acknowledement of the City of Temecula as a General Law Ciri Local government agencies are established through the California Government Code and Article XI of the California Constitution. Local government agencies include counties, cities, special districts, and other regional bodies. The City of Temecula is a local government agency pursuant to these laws and incorporated as such on December 1, 1999. Cities provide essential and general services and programs for their residents such as health and safety and parks and recreation. Article XI, § 3 of the Constitution of California specifically provides for the creation of city government. As of the date of adoption of this policy, there are 482 incorporated cities in the State of California. Government Code §34100 et seq. sets forth the two types of cities - general law and charter. General law cities, the most common form, are governed by the California Government Code and other statutes. Charter cities, consisting of approximately one -quarter of the cities in California, are governed by their adopted charter. Matters deemed to be of "statewide concern" by the State of California, may be governed by statute irrespective of general law or charter designation. The City of Temecula is a general law city existing and operating pursuant to the laws set forth in the California Constitution, California Government Code, and other relevant statutes. C CITY OF TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL POLICY Ttee Neon of Southern Wine Country Title: Council -Manager Form of Government Policy No. 2 Approved: TBD Revised: N/A PURPOSE: The purpose of this City Council policy is to reaffirm that the City of Temecula operates as a council- manager form of government and include said policy in the City Council Protocol Manual. POLICY: The policy of the City Council with respect to the subject matter listed in the above -referenced title is as follows: Operation as a Council -Manager Form of Government The council-manager form of government is the most common type of governance structure amongst cities in the United States. Under this form of government, residents elect a governing body (city council) to adopt legislation and set policy. The governing body then hires a manager or administrator with broad executive authority to carry out those policies and oversee the local government's day-to-day operations. This structure is similar to that of a corporation in the private sector whereby a board of directors sets forth policy and a chief executive officer implements such policy. The council-manager form of government recognizes the critical role of elected officials as policy makers, who focus on mapping out a collective vision for the community and establishing the policies that govern it. The form also recognizes the need for a highly -qualified individual who is devoted exclusively to the delivery of services to residents. Under the council-manager form, there is a clear distinction between the administrative role of the manager and the political and policy roles of the governing body. The operations of the local government organization reside with the appointed manager, allowing elected officials to devote their time and energy to policy development and the assessment of the effectiveness of those policies within the community. Government Code Section §34851 et seq. sets forth the process by which a council-manager form of government may be established in California. Temecula Municipal Code § 2.12 et. seq., adopted pursuant to the aforementioned code section, sets forth the specific duties, powers, and responsibilities of a city manager in relation to their service to the City of Temecula. The municipal structure of the City of Temecula is a council-manager form of government operating pursuant to the laws set forth in the California Government Code and Temecula Municipal Code. C CITY OF TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL POLICY ] ] The Heart of Southern lornla wne Country Title: Role of Mayor, Mayor Pro Tempore and City Council Polity No. 3 Approved: TBD Revised: N/A PURPOSE: The purpose of this City Council policy is to reaffirm the role of the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tempore and City Council and include said policy in the City Council Protocol Manual. POLICY: The policy of the City Council with respect to the subject matter listed in the above -referenced title is as follows: Role of Mayor, Mayor Pro Tempore and City Council The City of Temecula is a general law city, operating as a council-manager form of government, with a five -member, non -partisan legislative body. The legislative body is referred to as the city council. Each council member is directly elected by the registered voters of their district. The positions of mayor and mayor pro tempore are ceremonial in nature and not directly elected. The city council selects the mayor and mayor pro tempore amongst themselves and the positions typically serve a calendar year. The mayor is the public face of the community who presides at meetings, facilitates communication and understanding between elected and appointed officials and the public, and assists the legislative body in setting goals and advocating policy decisions. The mayor facilitates discussion and decision -making on important topics. The mayor pro tempore assists the mayor in fulfilling their role and presides in the absence of the mayor as needed. The primary role of the city council is to engage with the community to determine needs and in response provide policy direction to ensure a high quality of life for all. The city council exercises its authority and sets policy through an ordinance, resolution, or minute order capturing its collective action on a variety of topics such as health and safety, fiscal stability, and growth and sustainability. The city council also adopts the annual budget, appoints members to its advisory boards and commissions, and manages the positions of the city manager and city attorney. All other employees in the City of Temecula remain the management responsibility of the city manager and department directors appointed by the city manager. General day-to-day operations remain under the purview of the city manager appointed by the city council. The above reaffirms the role of the mayor, mayor pro tempore, and city council in the City of Temecula, a general law city with a council-manager form of government.