Senior Citizens’ Commission (Assistance League of Arcadia) Appointment September 17, 2024
DATE: September 17, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dominic Lazzaretto, City Manager
By: Linda Rodriguez, City Clerk
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT TO THE SENIOR CITIZENS’ COMMISSION (ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF ARCADIA)
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: Make Appointment to Fill Unexpired Term
SUMMARY
At the City Council Meeting on June 18, 2024, the City Council made annual appointments to fill unexpired terms and openings for all City Boards and Commissions.
During this meeting, the City Council appointed Joyce McGregor to the Senior Citizens’ Commission to serve as the Assistance League of Arcadia member, for a two-year term, which expires June 30, 2026. On August 19, 2024, the City Clerk’s Office received the attached letter of resignation from Ms. McGregor. This agenda item will enable the City Council to take action to fill the vacancy on the Senior Citizens’ Commission (Assistance League of Arcadia).
DISCUSSION
The Senior Citizens’ Commission meets the first Thursday of each month and is comprised of three at -large members and five service club members . The City Council selects the three at -large members during the regular appointment process , while the service club appointments are made based upon the recommended candidate from the club itself. The five service clubs with membership on the Senior Citizens’ Commission include the Assistance League of Arcadia; the Golden Age Club; the Senior Friendship Club; the Senior Men’s Club; and the Traveler’s Club. All membersh ip on the Senior Citizens’ Commission, at-large or service club appointment, is for a two-year term.
Due to the resignation of Ms. McGregor, the Assistance League of Arcadia has submitted the attached letter recommending the City Council appoint Shirley Curle y to fill the unexpired term of Ms. McGregor. Attached is a copy of Ms. Curl ey’s Citizen Service Resume. At th e end of the term, Ms. Curley would be eligible to serve an additional two-year term.
Senior Citizens’ Commission (Assistance League of Arcadia) Appointment September 17, 2024
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The proposed action does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), a s it can be seen with certainty that it will have no impact on the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact resulting from the City Council appointing a new member to the Senior Citizens’ Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council determine this action does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”); and appoint Shirley Curley to the Senior Citizens’ Commission (Assistance League of Arcadia) to fill the vacancy, with a term expiring June 30, 2026.
Attachments: Letter of Resignation – Joyce McGregor
Letter of Recommendation – Assistance League of Arcadia Citizen Service Resume – Shirley Curley