City Council Special Meeting Minutes – 3/4/2024 Page 1
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COUNCIL MEMBERS
Lisa Diaz Nash, Mayor
Rob Newsom Jr., Deputy Mayor
Rich Hedges
Amourence Lee
Adam Loraine
CITY OF SAN MATEO
Special Meeting Minutes
City Council
City Hall
330 W. 20th Avenue
San Mateo CA 94403
www.cityofsanmateo.org
March 4, 2024
City Hall Council Chambers 5:30 PM
Special Meeting
CALL TO ORDER at 5:30 p.m.
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Diaz Nash, Deputy Mayor Newsom, Council Members: Hedges, Lee, and Loraine AB 2449 Requests and Considerations for Meeting Participation by Teleconference due to Just Cause or Emergency Circumstances - there were no requests.
STUDY SESSION
1. Boards and Commissions Review – Study Session
Martin McTaggart, Deputy City Clerk, provided a presentation and update on the City's Boards and Commissions roles, responsibilities and configuration of its various commissions.
Public Comment: there were no speakers on this item.
Council discussion ensued and direction was provided to: (1) formalize the frequency of future Boards and Commission Reviews to every two years; (2) further review expanding the scope of the Community Relations Commission and Senior Citizens Commission; and (3) increase the number of youth commissioners to the Sustainability and Infrastructure Commission, Library Board, and Senior Citizens Commission.
2. Charter Amendments: Board and Commission Compensation and Eligibility – Study Session Prasanna Rasiah, City Attorney, provided a presentation on proposed City Charter amendments addressing Board and Commission member selection and compensation, and other revisions.
Public Comment: there were no speakers on this item.
A majority of Council provided direction to staff to further discussions towards a Charter Amendment to adjust eligibility for service on Boards and Commissions to permit non-citizens to serve. A majority of Council directed staff to not proceed with providing compensation for service and to conduct further research into options for expanding reimbursement for expenses incurred, as permitted within existing charter language. Council also decided not to pursue expanding eligibility for service to individuals under 18 years of age and residents of unincorporated San Mateo County adjacent to the City of San Mateo.
ADJOURNMENT –The meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
City Council Special Meeting Minutes – 3/4/2024 Page 2
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APPROVED BY: SUBMITTED BY:
Lisa Diaz Nash, Mayor Martin McTaggart, Deputy City Clerk