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Clayton council tables proposed City‑sponsored special events policy after public concern
Summary
After public comments and council debate about staff workload and a proposed Brown Act‑covered Special Events Subcommittee, the council tabled the draft City Sponsored Special Events Policy, kept a short list of city‑sponsored events, and directed the City Manager to proceed with requests for proposals for events.
Councilmembers and residents clashed over a draft City‑sponsored Special Events Policy that would create a Special Events Subcommittee and shift some operational responsibilities away from staff. City Manager Bret Prebula explained the policy's intent to free council from operational duties and raised concerns about staff resources and the Subcommittee's additional Brown Act obligations.
Multiple community members warned the change could increase…
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