14/03-23
CITY OF SIMI VALLEY
MEMORANDUM
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arch 20, 2023
TO
: City Council
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ROM: Office of the City Manager
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UBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF SIMI VALLEY COUNCIL ON AG ING EXECUTIVE
BOARD MEMBER
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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t is recommended that the City Council approve, and the Mayor appoint, the applicant nominated to the Council On Aging (COA) Executive Board.
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW
The
COA serves as an advisory board to the City Council on senior-related issues.
The COA is represented by a nine-member Executive Board. Per COA Bylaws, City Council Resolution 2019-10, Executive Board members are nominated by the COA general membership and recommended for appointment by the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council. Executive Board members serve staggered two-year terms expiring on January 31 stof each year. A vacancy occurred as a result of a resignation by an Executive Board member, effective January 31, 2023. Pursuant to the COA B ylaws, Executive Board members may serve two consecutive terms and may serve additional terms provided twelve (12) months have lapsed between appointments beyond two consecutive terms.
FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES
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ecruitment to fill this vacancy began on February 1, 2023, and concluded on March 3, 2023. The COA received one application to fill the one vacancy. At the COA meeting held on March 13, 202 3, the COA conducted an election and is recommending one nominee for app ointment to the Executive Board, as detailed below. The nominee will serve the remaining term of the vacant position that will expire on January 31, 2024. The application of the recommended nominee is included as Attachment A, beginning on page
3. No
minee Term Expires
Al
Brown January 31, 2024
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he COA recommends that the City Council approve, and the Mayor appoint, the applicant nominated by the COA general membership to serve on the COA Executive Board. If appointed, the applicant will serve a term commencing on March 21, 2023, and concluding on January 31, 2024.
AGENDA ITEM NO.
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The following alternatives are available to the City Council:
1. A
pprove, and the Mayor appoint, the applicant nominated by the COA general membership to the Council On Aging Executive Board to serve a term commencing March 21, 2023, and concluding on January 31, 2024.
2. P
rovide staff with alternate direction.
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he Council On Aging recommends Alternative No. 1.
SUGGESTED CITY COUNCIL MOTION
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ove to approve, and the Mayor appoint, the applicant nominated by the COA general membership to the Council On Aging Executive Board to serve a term commencing March 21, 2023, and concluding on January 31, 2024.
SUMMARY
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e vacancy on the Simi Valley Council On Aging occurred as a result of a resignation by an Executive Board member, effective January 31, 202 3. Recruitment to fill this vacancy began on February 1, 2023, and concluded on March 3 , 202 3. The COA received one application. The COA co nducted an election on March 13, 2023, and is recommending that the City Council approve, and the Mayor appoint, the applicant nominated to the COA Executive Board. If appointed, the nominee will serve a term commencing on March 21, 2023, and concluding on January 31, 2023. ___
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Linda Swan
Assistant City Manager
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repared by: Robert Martin, Assistant Community Services Manager INDEX Page
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ttachment A – Application… ........................................................... 3
ATTACHMENT A
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