COUNCIL AGENDA: 10/6/2026
FILE: 26-1065
ITEM: 2.15
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Toni J. Taber, MMC
City Clerk
SUBJECT: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
APPOINTMENT
DATE: September 29, 2026
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the following Boards and Commissions appointment:
Arts Commission:
(1) District 9 Seat: Appoint Suzanne St John Crane for a term ending June 30, 2028.
OUTCOME
Appointment to the vacant seat on the Arts Commission will allow the commission to continue conducting business.
BACKGROUND
Section 2.08.180 of the San José Municipal Code (SJMC) indicates that each Councilmember, including the Mayor, shall nominate one Commissioner to each Council-nominated Commission.
ANALYSIS
The Office of the City Clerk conducted recruitment efforts throughout the year. The application of the candidate is attached. A memorandum from the Office of the City Attorney regarding their review for potential conflicts of interest is also included. The applicant was reviewed by Planning Building and Code Enforcement with no issues found.
EVALUATION AND FOLLOW-UP
A duty of the Office of the City Clerk is to minimize vacancies on the Boards and Commissions. The Office of the City Clerk and City Council Offices are still recruiting for upcoming vacancies.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
The Office of the City Clerk noticed vacancies on the City Clerk’s Boards and Commissions webpage.
The memorandum has been posted on the City Clerk’s website as part of the October 6, 2026 City Council Meeting Agenda.
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
October 6, 2026
Subject: Boards and Commissions Appointment
COORDINATION
This memorandum has been coordinated with the City Attorney’s Office.
CEQA
Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Administrative Activities, resulting in no changes to the physical environment.
TONI J. TABER, MMC
City Clerk
For questions, please contact Toni Taber, City Clerk, at (408) 535-1260.