City Council Memorandum
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATE: FEBRUARY 21, 2023 FILLIN "DATE" \* MERGEFORMAT FROM: CITY CLERK’S OFFICE WARDS: ALL
SUBJECT: BOARD AND COMMISSION RESIGNATION AND APPOINTMENTS ISSUES:
File resignation of Tinka Friend from the Commission on Disabilities. Appoint Tinka Friend to the Commission of the Deaf Ward 5 seat, Mike Anderson to a Commission of the Deaf Citywide seat, and Megan Durkee to Human Relations Commission Ward 6 seat.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the Mayor and City Council:
File the resignation of Tinka Friend from the Commission on Disabilities Citywide seat; Appoint Tinka Friend to the Commission of the Deaf Ward 5 seat for a term through March 1, 2025; Appoint Mike Anderson to a Commission of the Deaf Citywide seat for a term of two or four years to be determined at the Commission’s first meeting in accordance with Riverside Municipal Section 2.100.030(D) for inaugural terms; and Appoint Megan Durkee to the Human Relations Commission Ward 6 seat for a term to begin March 1, 2023 through March 1, 2027.
BACKGROUND:
On November 22, 2022, Tinka Friend was appointed to the Commission on Disabilities Citywide seat, but Ms. Friend communicated to staff that her intention was to apply for the Commission of the Deaf. Therefore, Councilwoman Plascencia recommends appointment of Tinka Friend to the Commission of the Deaf Ward 5 seat for a term ending March 1, 2025.
Mayor Lock Dawson recommends appointment of Mike Anderson to a Commission of the Deaf Citywide seat. Riverside Municipal Section 2.100.030(D) provides that Commission of the Deaf initial appointments of the three Citywide Seat members shall be determined by a drawing at the Commission’s first meeting to decide which members shall serve two or four-year terms. The inaugural term for one Citywide seat shall be for a two-year term through March 1, 2025 and two Citywide seats shall be for four-year terms through March 1, 2027.
Councilmember Perry recommends appointment of Megan Durkee to the Human Relations Commission for a term from March 1, 2023, through March 1, 2027.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
The Mayor and City Council process for appointing a board/commission member to fill a vacancy on a board or commission 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 board/commission appointment process for filling a vacancy 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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