City Council Memorandum
TO: HONORABLE MAYO R AND CITY COUNCIL DATE: JANUARY 31, 2022
FROM: CITY CLERK’ S OFFICE WARDS: ALL
SUBJECT: BOARD AND COMMISSION INTE RVIEWS AND REAPPOINTMENTS
ISSUE:
Interview applicants for the Board of Ethics, Board of Public Utilities, Planning Commission and approve reappointments for the March 1, 2022, annual board and commission recruitment.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Mayor and City Council:
1. Conduct interviews and appoint applicants to the Wards 1, 3, and 6 seats on the Board of Ethics for the terms ending March 1, 2026;
2. Conduct an interview and appoint an applicant to the Ward 3 seat on the Board of Public Utilities for the term ending March 1, 2026;
3. Conduct interviews and appoint an applicant to the Citywide s eat on the Planning Commission for the term ending March 1, 2026;
4. Conduct an interview and appoint an applicant to the Ward 6 seat on the Planning Commission for the term ending March 1, 2023;
5. Consider the following r eappointments for a second term through March 1, 2026; and
6. Fill remaining vacancies for Citywide and Ward-specific seats on various boards and commissions as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND/LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
On March 1, 2022, numerous Commissioners on the various Boards and Commissions terms will expire. The City Council Rules of Procedure and Order of Business (Resolution No. 23618) Section XIV(A) provides that the Mayor’s Nominating and Screening Committee (MNSC) review applications submitted and identify applicants for an interview with the Mayor and City Council for vacancies on the Community Police Revi ew Commission, Board of Ethics, Planning Commission, and Board of Public Utilities.
The City Clerk’s Office conducted citywide recruitment and received applications of individuals wishing to serve on the various Board and Co mmissions. In addition, some commissioners concluding their first term expressed a desire to be reappointed.
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On December 14, 2021, the MNSC consisting of Chair Lock Dawson and Members Cervantes, Conder, and Perry considered the applicati ons submitted and referred the following for interviews by the Mayor and City Council:
BOARD OF ETHICS
WARD 1 WARD 3 WARD 6
Beth M. Hill‐ Skinner Julian Turner Robert Gaertner
Morgan R. De Herrera Kimberly Forman Madai Randal
James L. Buysee Annette Demont
Kelechi E. Azubuike
Nipunjeet S. Guiral
BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES – WARD 3
Robert Righter
PLANNING COMMISSION – WARD 6
Johnny Wilder
The Mayor nominated Rico Alderette for an interview after the MNSC met and conferred on their recommendations. The MNSC referred Commissi oner Judy Teunissen for an interview.
However, her second term concludes on Pl anning Commission, therefore ineligible for reappointment. As a result, she will not participate in the interview process.
Commissioners eligible to serve a second term and expressed a desire to continue to serve another term but do not require an interview were presented to the MNSC for a recommendation to the Mayor and City Council for reappointment are as follows:
Name Boards and Commission
Deborah A. Kelley Commission on A ging; Ward 4
Michael H. Fine Bud get Engagement Commission, Citywide (Resident) Shakisha L. Mounse Bud get Engagement Commission; Ward 1 (Business) Don E. Coon Commission on Disabilities; Ward 7
Rochelle P. Motley-Kanatzar Human Relations Commission, Citywide Ronald Shirley Human Relations Commission, Ward 7
Linda Manzo Board of Librar y Trustees, Ward 2
Aaron T. Peters Board of Librar y Trustees, Ward 7
Marguerite “Peggy” Barnhart Museum of Riverside Board, Ward 5 Patrick Taber Park and Recreation Commission, Citywide
Furthermore, the Rules of Procedure and Order of Business allow the Mayor and City Council to select applicants for Citywide or Ward-specific vacancies on any of the remaining boards and commissions for appointment by five affirmative votes with a full quorum and four affirmative votes with less than a full quorum. Below is the list of current vacancies:
Citywide Airport Commission
Ward 1 Budget Engagement Commission (Resident)
Human Relations Commission
PLANNING COMMISSION – CITYWIDE
Launa K. Wilson
Adam J. Reynaud
*Rico Alderette
**Judy Teunissen
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Budget Engagement Commission (Resident)
Human Relations Commission
Board of Library Trustees
Human Resources Board
Ward 3 Commission on Aging
Human Resources Board
Board of Library Trustees
Human Relations Commission
Ward 4 Airport Commission
Budget Engagement Commission (Business)
Ward 6 Budget Engagement Commission (Business)
Human Resources Board
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
The Mayor and City Council conducting intervie ws and reappointment for the board and commission annual recruitment contri butes to the City Council’s Envision 2025 Strategic Plan Priority and Goal:
High Performing Government - Provide world-class public service that is efficient, accessible, and responsible to all, and the following goal:
Goal 5.3 - Enhance communication and colla boration with communi ty members to improve transparency, build public trust, and encourage shared decision-making.
The appointment to a board and commission ali gns with the Envision 2025 Cross-Cutting Threads as follows:
1. Community Trust – Riverside is transparent make s decisions through sound policy, inclusive community engagement, involvement of City Boards and Commissions, and timely and reliable information. The City’s involvement with the interview process is transparent and serves the public interest, as these interviews are conducted in a public meeting.
2. Equity – Riverside residents are encouraged to apply to all City Boards and Commissions. The City supports racial, ethnic, religious, sexual or ientation, identity, geographic, and other diversity attributes an d is committed to advancing equity through fair treatment and recognition of rights. The demographics section is removed on the application when selecting applicants for interv iews, allowing for an unbiased selection process.
3. Fiscal Responsibility – Riverside is a prudent stew ard of public funds and ensures responsible management of the City’s financial resources while providing quality public services to all. Boards and commissions ensur e quality services are provided to all with fiscal responsibility as a priority. The City Clerk’s Office annual budget includes funding to support and maintain Boards and Commissions processes.
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4. Innovation – Through collaborative partnerships and adaptive processes, board and commission interviews allow new members to bring innovative ideas to meet the community’s changing needs and prepare for the future.
5. Sustainability & Res
iliency – Riverside is committed to meeting the present needs without compromising the needs of the futu re and ensuring the City’s capacity to persevere, adapt and grow during fl uctuating times alike. It is essential to keep boards and commissions active and engaged in maintain ing sustainable and resilient programs and services and monitoring and promoting innovation for a more sustainable future.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Recruitment and appointment cos
ts are funded in the City Clerk’s Office budget.
Prepared by: Donesia Gause, City Clerk
Approved as to form: Phaedr a A. Norton, City Attorney Concurs with:
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Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson, Chair
Mayor’s Nominating and Screening Committee
Attachments: Interview Schedule
Board of Ethics Roster
Board of Ethics Applications
Board of Public Utilities Roster
Board of Public Utilities Applications
Planning Commission Roster
Planning Commission Applications
Reappointments Summary List