Agenda Item D.1
COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
Meeting Date: December 16, 2025
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
SUBMITTED BY: Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
PREPARED BY: David J. Cutaia, Senior Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT: Selection of Mayor Pro Tempore
RECOMMENDATION:
Select a Mayor Pro Tempore from among the members of the City Council.
BACKGROUND:
Resolution No.05-58 establishes a procedure for the City Council to select the Mayor Pro Tempore annually from among its members at its first meeting in December. The Mayor Pro Tempore then serves at the pleasure of the City Council until a new Mayor Pro Tempore is selected and assumes office.
On January 17, 2012, the City Council elected to become the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency for the City of Goleta Pursuant to Part 1.85 of Division 24 of the California Health and Safety Code . The Mayor serves as the Chair of the Successor Agency. Consistent with Council policy regarding the former Redevelopment Agency, staff recommends that the Mayor Pro Tempore also serve as the Vice Chair of the Agency.
Additionally, on September 3, 2024, the City Council authorized the execution of a joint exercise of powers agreement (JPA) with the California Statewide Communities Development Authority establishing the Goleta Facilities Financing Authority (the “Authority”) for the purpose of assisting in the financing and refinancing of public capital improvements, working capital, liability, and other insurance needs, or projects of the City.
On December 3, 2024, the Authority adopted Resolution No. 24 -01 identifying the positions to serve on the Board of Directors of this newly established JPA. Per Resolution No. 24-01, the Mayor serves as the Chair of the Authority and the Mayor Pro Tempore serves as the Vice Chair.
1 Meeting Date: December 16, 2025
DISCUSSION:
Consistent with Resolution 05 -58, the City Council has the opportunity to entertain nominations and select a Mayor Pro Tempore to serve until a new Mayor Pro Tempore is selected in December 2026.
ALTERNATIVES:
There are no alternatives to this item.
LEGAL REVIEW BY: Isaac Rosen, City Attorney
APPROVED BY: Robert Nisbet, City Manager
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