April 15, 2025 Committee of the Whole
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Resolution on Federal Grant Agreements for Signing Authority
Ordinance to Transfer Policy Research (PAR) and Oversight and Evaluation (O&E) from the Auditor to the City Clerk
Resolution for Cultural Responsive Water Safety and Drowning Prevention for Autistic Children
Votes (2)
Add policy resolution on water safety/drowning prevention to the agenda
Moved by Council Member Osman · Seconded by N/A
Pass resolution limiting authority to sign grant agreements
Moved by Not explicitly stated · Seconded by Not explicitly stated
Notable Quotes (2)
What we don't want to have happen is for a city staff member who is not apprised of the legal language or the implications to sign off on a grant agreement.
We will be able to manage that through a new unit that we hope to create... to focus on special reviews, that will focus on advisory services.
People (7)
Moderates the committee meeting, calls for votes, and manages speaker queues.
Advises on grant signing authority and charter-based legislative department structure.
Presenting the transfer of functions between the Auditor's office and the Clerk's office.
Discusses how the Audit office will manage performance audits post-transfer.
Introduced resolution for water safety and drowning prevention for autistic children.
Questioned the decentralization of grant signatures and the transition of O&E functions.
Advocated for stronger language on auditor independence in the ordinance.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Tuesday, April 15, 2025: Committee of the Whole Meeting
Ordinances & Resolutions (3)
Resolution limiting authority to sign off on federal grant agreements to specific high-level positions.
Ordinance transferring Policy Research (PAR) and Oversight and Evaluation (O&E) from the Auditor to the City Clerk.
Resolution for cultural responsive water safety and drowning prevention for autistic children.