City Council Memorandum
TO
: HONORABLE MAYO R AND CITY COUNCIL DATE: MAY 10, 2022 FROM: CIT
Y CLERK’S OFFICE WARDS: ALL
SUBJECT: BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
ISSUES:
Appoint Jaye Steinbrick to the Board of Library Trustees Ward 3 seat and accept resignation of Cassandra Gonzalez-Kester from the Budget Engagement Commission Business Ward 5 seat and appoint her to the Budget Engagement Commission Resident Ward 5 seat. Accept resignation of Angel Sanchez Jr., from the Budget Engagement Commission Business Ward 7 seat and appoint him to the Budget Engagement Commission Business Citywide seat.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the Mayor and City Council:
1. Appoint Jaye Steinbrick to the Ward 3 seat on the Board of Library Trustees for a term through March 1, 2025;
2. Accept the resignation of Cassandra G onzalez-Kester from the Budget Engagement Commission Business Ward 5 seat, effective immediately;
3. Appoint Cassandra Gonzalez-Kester to the Resident Ward 5 seat on the Budget Engagement Commission for a term through March 1, 2023;
4. Accept the resignation of Angel Sanchez Jr., from the Budget Engagement Commission Business Ward 7 seat, effective immediately; and
5. Appoint Angel Sanchez Jr ., to the Business Citywide seat on the Budget Engagement Commission for a term through March 1, 2024.
BACKGROUND:
Councilmember Fierro recommends the City Counc il appoint Jaye Steinbri ck to the Board of Library Trustees, Ward 3 seat for a term ending March 1, 2025.
REVISED
Date: 5-10-22
Item No.: 23
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On April 28, 2022, the City Clerk’s
Office received a resignation from Cassandra Gonzalez-Kester, effective immediately. Her term expires on Ma rch 1, 2025. Ms. Gonzalez-Kester held the Business Ward 5 seat.
Councilmember Plascencia recommends the City Council appoint Cassandra Gonzalez-Kester to the Resident Ward 5 seat for a term ending March 1, 2023.
On May 5, 2022, the City Clerk’s Office received a resignation from Angel Sanchez Jr., effective immediately. His term expires on March 1, 2023.
The Mayor recommends the City Council appoint Angel Sanchez Jr., to the Business Citywide seat for a term ending March 1, 2024.
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 Counc
il appointing a board/commission member 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. T he City Clerk’s Office annual budget includes funding to support and maintain Board and Commission operations administration.
4. Innovation – Board and Commission appointments allo w 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 m eeting 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.
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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: Phaedr a A. Norton, City Attorney 23 - 3