FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: Interim City Manager Alex Posada
BY: Chief Deputy City Clerk Donna G. Schwartz
SUBJECT: Annual Boards & Various Appointments – September 2024
Description:
The City Council will consider making appointments to Block Grants Advisory Committee, and the Central Coast Commission for Seniors, Area Agency on Aging.
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Central Coast Commission for Seniors, Area Agency on Aging Current term ended July 2024. The Mayor will have the opportunity to make one nomination for a new term of two years ending July 2026.
Incumbent: Nomination to be made by:
Vacant Mayor Patino
New Applicant(s):
Midge Nicosia
Appointments to the Block Grants Advisory Committee are being deferred at this time until further notice.
Members of the Block Grants Advisory Committee, Boards of Appeals, Library Board of Trustees, Measure U Citizens Oversight Committee, Planning Commis sion, and Recreation and Parks Commission are required by the Political Reform Act (Govt. Code Section 81000 -91014), and the City’s Conflict of Interest Code, to file Statements of Economic Interest, Form 700, disclosing personal assets and income within 30 days of appointment, annually thereafter, and upon leaving office. Board Members must also disqualify themselves from participating in decisions which may affect their personal economic interests. Statements of Economic Interests are public documents and may 2 be inspected by any member of the public and copied if requested. The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) is the State agency which interprets the law’s provisions.
Copies of the applications may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office upon request.
Vacancies continue to exist on the Measure U Citizens’ Oversight Committee and the Santa Barbara County Library Advsiory Committee. Staff will continue to advertise Board and Committee vacancies until sufficient applications have been received and remaining vacancies may be filled.
Alternative(s)
A Councilmember could decide to withhold their nomination to a Board, Commission, or Committee until such time as additional applications coul d be received or there is sufficient opportunity for the Councilmember to make contact with the existing applicant(s) to be considered for nomination.
Impact to the Community
Having members of the public serve on the City’s Advisory Bodies provides a posi tive impact to the community, enabling the City to obtain input from all segments of the community and ensures that the community receives information regarding the activities of the City’s Boards, Committees, and Commissions.