City Council Memorandum
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATE: FEBRUARY 22, 2022 FILLIN "DATE" \* MERGEFORMAT FROM: CITY CLERK’S OFFICE WARDS: ALL
SUBJECT: BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENT AND RESIGNATIONS ISSUES:
Appoint Rico Alderette to the Airport Commission Citywide seat and accept resignations of Janice Rooths from the Human Relations Commission Citywide seat and John Gillis from the Commission on Aging Citywide seat.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the Mayor and City Council:
Appoint Rico Alderette to the Citywide seat on the Airport Commission for a term through March 1, 2023; Accept the resignation of Janice Rooths from the Human Relations Commission Citywide seat, effective immediately; Accept the resignation of John Gillis from the Commission on Aging Citywide seat, effective immediately; and Request the City Clerk to process the vacancies.
BACKGROUND:
The Mayor recommends appointment of Rico Alderette to the Citywide seat on the Airport Commission for a term ending March 1, 2023.
On January 5, 2022, the City Clerk’s Office received a resignation from Janice Rooths, effective immediately. Her term expires on March 1, 2024. Ms. Rooths held the Citywide seat on the Human Relations Commission.
On February 8, 2022, the City Clerk’s Office received a resignation from John Gillis, effective immediately. His term expires on March 1, 2025. Mr. Gillis held the Citywide seat on the Commission on Aging.
Riverside City Charter Section 802 provides that each board and commission must have one representative from each Council Ward. The vacancies created will be filled with registered voters in compliance with the Charter requirement.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
The Mayor and City Council accepting the resignation to initiate the process of filling a vacancy contributes 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 responsive to all, and the following goal:
Goal 5.3 - Enhance communication and collaboration with community members to improve transparency, build public trust, and encourage shared decision-making.
The acceptance of resignations aligns with the 5 Cross-Cutting Threads as follows:
1. Community Trust and 2. Equity – Riverside is transparent in providing timely notification when vacancies occur to provide opportunities for residents interested in community engagement and involvement on the City Boards and Commissions.
3. Fiscal Responsibility – Riverside is a prudent steward of public funds and ensures responsible management of the City’s financial resources. The City Clerk’s Office annual budget includes funding to support and maintain Board and Commission operations administration.
4. Innovation – Board and Commission appointments allow new members to bring innovative ideas to meet the community’s changing needs and prepare for the future through collaborative partnerships and adaptive processes.
5. Sustainability & Resiliency – Riverside is committed to meeting the present needs without compromising the needs of the future and ensuring the City’s capacity to preserve, adapt and grow during fluctuating times are met. The City is prepared to fill vacancies due to unforeseen resignations by keeping an active pool of applicants.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Recruitment and appointment costs are included annually in the City Clerk’s budget.
Prepared by: Donesia Gause, City Clerk
Approved as to form: Phaedra A. Norton, City Attorney
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