RESOLUTION NO. 2024-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GONZALES
APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF A PUBLIC CITIZEN TO THE MEASURE K
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE FILLING A CURRENT VACANCY AND REPLACING A
MEMBER WHOSE TWO-YEAR TERM ENDED, AND SETTING THE TERMS TO
EXPIRE TWO YEARS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Measure K Oversight Committee currently has three vacant positions as three Committee members’ terms have expired; and
WHEREAS, the Measure K By-Laws describe the process for filling vacant or termed-out positions that occur on the Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Measure K By-Laws states that the Mayor and City Council shall each appoint one member of the public to serve on the Committee. Each appointment from the Mayor and Councilmember will need to be ratified by the full City Council; and WHEREAS, other than the two City Council Committee members, Committee members shall be appointed for a term of two years. However, if a vacancy occurs other than by expiration of term, it shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired portion of the term; and WHEREAS, the Measure K By-Laws states that a Committee member may be reappointed after one year off the Committee; and WHEREAS, the Community Development Director only received only one application after numerous attempts to recruit members to the Committee; and WHEREAS, the interested citizen is Erin Askew; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that the Council consider appointing Erin Askew to the Committee; and
WHEREAS, in searching for candidates to fill the three positions, the City advertised the vacancy on the City’s kiosk system, the City’s social media pages, City’s Website and by word of mouth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City Gonzales, as follows:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are a substantive part of this Resolution.
Section 2. The City Council acknowledges the receipt and acceptance of Erin Askew’s application for the Measure K Committee.
Section 3. The City Council approves the appointment of Erin Askew to the Committee to serve a two-year term, effective the approval of this Resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gonzales at a regular meeting duly held on the 18rd day of March 2024 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
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Jose L. Rios, The Honorable Mayor
ATTEST:
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Mary Villegas, Deputy City Clerk