CITY OF SEBASTOPOL
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM REPORT
Meeting April 5, 2022
To: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
From: City Administration
Subject: Consideration and Direction to Mayor or his/her Designated Representative for Voting for Various Boards and Committee Vacancies at the April 14, 2022 City Selection Committee and Sonoma County Mayors and Councilmembers Board of Directors Association Meetings
Recommendation: That the Mayor and Council discuss and provide Direction to Voting Delegate or Alternate(s)
Funding: Currently Budgeted: _____ Yes _____ No _xxx____ N/A Net General Fund Cost: $
Amount: $
Account Code/Costs authorized in City Approved Budget __AK___ (verified by Administrative Services Department) INTRODUCTION/PURPOSE:
This item is to request that the City Council Discuss and Provide Direction to Mayor or his/her Designated Representative for Voting for Various Boards and Committee Vacancies at the April 14, 2022 City Selection Committee and Sonoma County Mayors and Councilmembers Board of Directors Association Meetings.
BACKGROUND:
The Sonoma County Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association Board of Directors and the City Selection Committee is a collaboration of all Sonoma County cities with a goal of creating a united front to represent the strongest voice possible in support of city interests. The City Selection Committee and the Board of Directors for the Sonoma County Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association and the General Membership conducts meetings bi-monthly. On February 10, 2022, the City Selection Committee and Mayors and Councilmembers Board of Directors will make appointments to upcoming vacancies on various committees.
At the January 4, 2022 City Council meeting, the City Council approved the Mayor and following Designated Voting Representatives (in order of approval) in case of the Mayor’s absence.
Vice Mayor Hinton
Councilmember Glass
Councilmember Rich
Councilmember Gurney
The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 14th, 2022 in the City of Rohnert Park.
DISCUSSION:
The City Selection Committee and the Mayors and Councilmembers Association, which includes all the SonomaCounty cities, fills vacancies on various local or regional Boards or Commissions when the terms of office expire or upon resignation. The Chair of the City Selection and Mayor and Councilmembers Association requested letters of interest for the openings listed below. Letter(s) of interest submitted are listed under each Opening.
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City Council Meeting Packet of: April 5, 2022
City Selection Committee
• Airport Land Use Commission, one position, to fill vacated seat (Tibbetts/Santa Rosa), 4 year term. • Local Agency Formation Commission, one position, to fill expiring term of Councilmember Pam Stafford (Rohnert Park), 4 year term.
One letter received – Pam Stafford, Rohnert Park
• Remote Access Network (RAN), one position, must be filled by a Mayor. *Note: The RAN appointment has been vacant for two years. Their next meeting is on April 14th. The board has been advised that this position remains vacant. Meetings are as needed and listed as annual but it is anticipated RAN may have several meetings this year.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
As of the writing of this staff report, the City has not received any public comment. However, if staff receives public comment from interested parties following the publication and distribution of this staff report such comments will be provided to the City Council as supplemental materials before or at the meeting. In addition, public comments may be offered during the public comment portion of this item.
PUBLIC NOTICE:
This item was noticed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and was available for public viewing and review at least 72 hours prior to schedule meeting date.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal cost associated with this item tonight.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council Provide Direction to the Mayor or Voting Representative for Voting at the City Selection Committee Meeting and the Mayors and Councilmembers Board of Directors Meeting of April 14, 2022. It is also recommended that if late nominations are received, that the City Council requests the Mayor or Designated Voting Representative recuse themselves from voting on these late nominations or recommendations at the City Selection Committee and Sonoma County Mayors and Councilmembers Board of Directors Association Meetings.
Attachment:
Letters of Interest (Stafford)
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City Council Meeting Packet of: April 5, 2022
Agenda Item Number: 20 Agenda Item Number: 20
City Council Meeting Packet of: April 5, 2022