DATE: AUGUST 22, 2023
DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION
FROM: PATRICIA M. BARAJAS, CITY CLERK
BY: ALEXIS MEJIA, ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
TITLE: CAL CITIES’ VOTING DELEGATES
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
A motion to approve appointment of Councilmember Andrew Sandoval as the voting delegate and Councilmember Anthony Rocha as the alternate voting delegate for the annual Cal Cities’ business meeting on policy resolutions and further authorize the City’s delegate to vote in support/opposition of the Cal Cities’ proposed Policy Resolutions.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve appointment of Councilmember Andrew Sandoval as the voting delegate and Councilmember Anthony Rocha as the alternate voting delegate for the annual Cal Cities’ business meeting on policy resolutions and authorize the City’s delegate to vote on policy resolutions accordingly.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Cal Cities 2023 Annual Conference and Expo is scheduled for September 20 - 22 in Sacramento, California. An important part of the Annual Conference is the annual business meeting where the membership considers and takes action on resolutions that establish policy. In order to vote on the proposed policy resolution at the annual business meeting, voting delegates and alternates must be appointed by the City Council.
BACKGROUND:
At its annual business meeting, the Cal Cities adopts policy resolutions on issues of statewide importance that have direct bearing on municipal affairs and are of broad municipal interests. This year’s general assembly and business meeting will be held during the League’s annual conference on Friday, September 22, 2023, at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center. Each city must appoint a voting delegate and may appoint up to two alternates to vote on the policy resolutions. Action by the City Council is required consistent with Cal Cities bylaws. Councilmember Andrew Sandoval wishes to serve as the city’s voting delegate and recommends Councilmember Anthony Rocha serve as the alternate delegate.
Cal Cities primary means for developing policy is through their standing policy committees and Board of Directors. Additionally, any city, elected or appointed city official, or Cal Cities Division, Department, or Policy Committee may submit a resolution sixty days before the business meeting. Resolutions signed by at least 47 delegates may be introduced during the annual conference for issues that developed after the submittal deadline.
This year, the Cal Cities did not receive resolutions to be considered at the Annual Conference, however petitioned resolutions may still be introduced during the conference, and if qualified, will be considered by the General Assembly.
CEQA CONSIDERATION:
Not a Project. The City of Salinas has determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378).
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
Identifying voting delegates of the City Council to participate in Cal Cities Annual Business meeting supports the City Council’s goal of effective and culturally responsive government and encourages participation in Cal Cities events and activities that help build strong strategic partnerships.
DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:
The City Clerk’s Office in collaboration with the City Manager and Mayor is responsible for the appointment of the voting delegates consistent with Cal Cities bylaws.
FISCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:
No fiscal and sustainability impact.
ATTACHMENTS:
Letter from Cal Cities reg. Voting Delegates
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