City Council Memorandum
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATE: NOVEMBER 5, 2024 FILLIN "DATE" \* MERGEFORMAT FROM: CITY CLERK’S OFFICE WARDS: ALL
SUBJECT: BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS ISSUES:
Appoint Joshua A. Kopp to the Park and Recreation Commission Ward 5 seat and Leah Stuart to the Commission on Disabilities Ward 2 seat. File the resignations of Mohammad Noor from the Park and Recreation Commission Ward 5 seat and David Prince from the Community Police Review Commission Ward 3 seat.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the Mayor and City Council:
Appoint Joshua A. Kopp to the Park and Recreation Commission Ward 5 seat for a term through March 1, 2027; Appoint Leah Stuart to the Commission on Disabilities Ward 2 seat for a term through March 1, 2025; File the resignation of Mohammad Noor from the Park and Recreation Commission Ward 5 seat; and File the resignation of David Prince from the Community Police Review Commission Ward 3 seat.
BACKGROUND:
Riverside City Charter Section 802 provides that each board and commission have one representative from each Council Ward.
Pursuant to Resolution 24076, Section XIV (A), Councilmember Mill recommends that the City Council appoint Joshua A. Kopp to the Park and Recreation Commission Ward 5 seat for a term through March 1, 2027.
Councilmember Cervantes recommends that the City Council appoint Leah Stuart to the Commission on Disabilities Ward 2 seat for a term through March 1, 2025.
On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, the City Clerk’s Office received a resignation from Mohammad Noor. Mr. Noor held the Ward 5 seat on the Park and Recreation Commission. His term expires on March 1, 2027.
On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, the City Clerk’s Office received a resignation from David Prince.
Mr. Prince held the Ward 3 seat on the Community Police Review Commission. His term expires on March 1, 2028.
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: Jack Liu, Interim City Attorney
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