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CITY COUNCIL 14 February 21, 2023 <br />meetings pursuant to the provisions of Assembly Bill 361 for the next 30 days. <br />22.Proposed Resolution Adopting City Council Actual and Necessary Expense Policy <br />Pursuant to City Charter Section 402 and Approving Reimbursement Request <br />Department(s): City Manager Office <br />Recommended Action: <br />1. Resolution No. 2023­009 – Adopt a Resolution approving the Proposed City Council <br />Actual and Necessary Expense Policy. <br />2. Approve reimbursement request not to exceed $1,500. <br />MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Lopez stated that although she pulled the item her questions <br />were answered by staff and thus she had no additional questions or comments. <br />Councilmember Hernandez asked City Manager Kristine Ridge to provide a scope and <br />coverage of the proposed reimbursement. <br />City Manager Ridge clarified that funds have not been set aside for reimbursement, <br />however Council has a supplies budget and the proposed amendment would enable the <br />reimbursement of services that currently do not fall under the supplies restrictions. <br />Mayor Amezcua spoke of threats she experienced and having to pay for security out of <br />her pocket. She also spoke in support of reimbursing any member of the Council, in the <br />event that they have a similar situation to hers. <br />Councilmember Penaloza requested staff clearly define the scope of services eligible for <br />reimbursement in order to prevent misuse and expressed interest in having receipts <br />presented to Council for approval prior to reimbursement. <br />City Attorney Sonia Carvalho clarified the scope of the item. <br />Councilmember Bacerra inquired about the number of votes needed if funds are being <br />appropriated. <br />MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Lopez moved to approve the recommended action for <br />Item No. 22, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza. <br />The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote: <br />AYES: <br />NOES: <br />ABSTAIN: <br />ABSENT: <br />COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER <br />HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, <br />COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ, <br />MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA <br />NONE <br />NONE <br />NONE <br />Status: 7 – 0 – Pass