CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: JANUARY 14, 2026 BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE
SUBJECT: REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE REMAINING EXTERNAL COMMITTEES 2026 ROSTER OF CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES, APPOINTEES,
LIAISONS, AND REPRESENTATIVES TO EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS FROM: Scott C. Stiles, City Manager
BY: Office of the City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION:
Review and provide direction on the four remaining external committees to the roster of City Council subcommittees, appointees, liaisons, and representatives to external organizations.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council made appointments for the majority of the subcommittees and appointees for the roster of City Council External Organizations on December 10, 2025.
The City Council members had questions regarding the bylaws and makeup of four of the external organizations and continued this item to the next meeting.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
Enclosed for the City Council’s consideration, discussion, and approval is the roster of City Council remaining subcommittees and appointees to external organizations. Staff requests that the City Council provide direction regarding any amendments to the 2026 roster. For reference, the current roster, which was adopted on December 10, 2025, is included as Attachment A.
The City Council routinely appoints Councilmembers to serve on standing or ad hoc subcommittees, or individual Councilmembers may volunteer to serve as liaisons to study various topics. The City Council also appoints representatives to external organizations as needed. On an annual basis, the City Council reviews the roster of appointments and makes adjustments as necessary.
Under California Code of Regulations (CCR) § 18702.5, before a public official may participate in a decision or vote to appoint themselves to a compensated position, the
City Council Staff Report
January 14, 2026 -- Page 2
Review of Remaining City Council External Committee Appointments, 2026 Roster 6 9
9 local agency must post a form established by the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) on the City’s website. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt and direct the Office of the City Clerk to prepare FPPC Form 806 for update and posting as required.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
REVIEWED BY:
Department Director: Brenda Pree
City Manager: Scott Stiles
ATTACHMENTS:
A. 2026 Roster of City Council Subcommittees, Appointees, Liaisons, and Representatives to External Organizations (City Council Appointment Preferences).