City Council

(17) 22-1285 AD HOC COMMITTEE ON CITY GOVERNANCE REFORM REPORT relative to Motion (Harris-Dawson – Krekorian – Bonin) relative to amending the Rules of the City Council to include a list of potential consequences that can be imposed upon a censured Councilmember, and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Harris-Dawson - Krekorian – Bonin): REQUEST the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and the City Attorney to report with recommendations that amend the Rules of the City Council to include a list of potential consequences that can be imposed upon a censured Councilmember, including but not limited to, the following: Limiting a censured Councilmember’s ability to use discretionary funds and authorize contracts. Restricting a censured Councilmember’s participation in Council Committees until the end of their term, or until the Council overturns their censure. Limiting a censured Councilmember’s ability to introduce certain types of Motions. Prohibiting censured Councilmembers from sending out mass communication or mailers to residents using City funds similar but not limited to the prohibitions in the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 49.63. REQUEST the City Attorney to report with recommendations that amend the City Charter as it relates to censure. REQUEST the CLA, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to provide an opinion on whether the Council has the authority to implement any proposed consequences upon a censured Councilmember until the end of their term, or for a duration of time until the censure is overturned. REQUEST the CLA and the City Attorney to report on the steps necessary to effectuate changes to the Rules of the City Council as it relates to Censure.