Staff Report
City Council
Item No. {{section.number}}.E
Meeting Date: September 25, 2024
From: Tracey Hermosillo, City Clerk
Title: Accept the Resignation of Peter Bedard from the Historic Preservation Committee
RECOMMENDATION:
To accept the resignation of Peter Bedard from the Historic Preservation Committee effective immediately and direct staff to proceed with filling the vacant seat.
BACKGROUND:
Peter Bedard was appointed to serve on the Historic Preservation Committee on February 14, 2024.
DISCUSSION:
On September 11, 2024, Peter Bedard was appointed to fill an unexpired term on the Planning Commission after being nominated by Mayor Mark Carnevale. As a result of his appointment to the Planning Commission, on September 16, 2024, staff received an email from Mr. Bedard submitting his resignation from the Historic Preservation Committee.
With the resignation of Mr. Bedard, the Historic Preservation Committee will have three vacant seats, one with the term expiring on June 30, 2025, and two with terms expiring on June 30, 2026.
It should be noted that under a separate item on the Agenda this evening, Councilmember Raymond Gregory has nominated Eri Nox to fill one of the vacant seats on the Historic Preservation Committee. Should the City Council ratify this nomination, the Historic Preservation will have two vacant seats both with terms expiring on June 30, 2026.
Staff recommends the City Council direct staff to do the following:
•Pursuant to Government Code 54974, post a Notice of Vacancy. No appointment can be made sooner than 10 days after the Notice of Vacancy has been posted. •Post vacancy on social media and the City’s website.
•Accept applications and schedule interviews until vacancies have been filled.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact with this item.
FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:
None
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Letter of resignation Peter Bedard