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Capitola council seeks clearer complaint process for code of conduct; city attorney to draft options

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Summary

Council directed staff and the city attorney to return with clearer, time‑limited complaint procedures and options for investigation and potential remedies after a community discussion about council conduct.

The Capitola City Council on July 24 reviewed its existing code of conduct policy and gave staff and the city attorney direction to draft clarified complaint and investigation procedures for future council consideration.

Staff presented the city’s code of conduct background and said no specific policy changes were in the staff report; instead they asked for direction. The staff report and subsequent council discussion highlighted three areas staff recommended refining: (1) clearer language on use of city letterhead, (2) a documented complaint and…

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