APPOINTMENTS
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: January 17, 2024
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Fred Shorett, Mayor Pro Tempore/Council Member, 4th Ward Department: Council Office
Subject: Animal Control Commission Removal
Recommendation:
Approve the removal of Sharon A. Negrete from the Animal Control Commission, effective immediately.
Executive Summary
Sharon A. Negrete was appointed by the Mayor and City Council to the Animal Control Commission on July 19, 2023. It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve Ms. Negrete’s removal from the commission effective immediately.
Background
The Animal Control Commission was established by resolution 2018-45 to conduct the following:
•Serve as an advisory capacity to the Mayor and City Council, making recommendations on strategies, policies, and programs designed to ensure quality care for animals housed at the City of San Bernardino’s Animal Shelter; •Serve as a liaison to the Mayor, the City Council, and the city staff on behalf of the community in matters related to the City of San Bernardino’s Animal Shelter Services;
•Increase awareness of animals available for adoption at the shelter; •Educate the community regarding the humane treatment of animals and other matters related to animal shelter services; and
•Address such matters as may otherwise be assigned to the Animal Control Commission under the provisions of the San Bernardino Municipal Code or by City Council action.
Discussion
The Animal Control Commission is comprised of nine (9) members appointed by a vote of the Mayor and entire Council, as provided for in section 2.17 of the Municipal Code, to serve without compensation. Members of commissions serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and City Council and may be removed without cause by Mayor and City Council action in an open public meeting.
Sharon A. Negrete was appointed by the Mayor and City Council to the Animal Control Commission on July 19, 2023. It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council Approve Ms. Negrete’s removal from the commission effective immediately. 2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
The proposed appointment aligns with Key Target No. 5: Focused, Aligned Leadership and Unified Community by building a culture that attracts, retains, and motivates the highest quality talent.
Fiscal Impact
None
Conclusion
Approve the removal of Sharon Negrete from the Animal Control Commission, effective immediately.
Attachments
Attachment 1 - Boards, Commissions & Citizen Advisory Committees Handbook
Attachment 2 - Municipal Code Chapter 2.17
Attachment 3 - Resolution No. 2018-45 Establishing Animal Control Commission
Ward:
Fourth Ward
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
On February 21, 2018, the Mayor and City Council adopted Resolution No. 2018-45, adopting the Animal Control Commission.
On July 19, 2023, Sharon A. Negrete was appointed to the Animal Control Commission.