Legislative Public Meetings

File #: 23-0003   
Type: Report to Council Status: Public Hearing/General Business
Meeting Body: City Council
On agenda: 1/3/2023
Title: Selection of Vice Mayor for a One-Year Term Effective January 3, 2023
Attachments: 1. Charter Section 608 (Vice Mayor), 2. Council Policy 7.3.10 (Vice Mayor Selection)
REPORT TO COUNCIL

SUBJECT
Title
Selection of Vice Mayor for a One-Year Term Effective January 3, 2023

Report
DISCUSSION
City Charter section 608 (Attachment 1) requires the City Council to designate one of its members to serve as Vice Mayor at the first regular meeting in January at which the City Council certifies the election results, following the General Municipal Election. The Council will follow Council Policy 7.3.10, which outlines the process for filling the position of Vice Mayor.

The Vice Mayor is selected following the procedures set forth in Council Policy 7.3.10 (Attachment 2). In accordance with that policy, a study session was held on December 6, 2022 to allow Councilmembers and Councilmembers-Elect, if applicable, the opportunity to express interest in the position of Vice Mayor. At that meeting, Councilmembers Melton and Din expressed interest in serving as Vice Mayor for the one-year term. Expressing interest in the position is not a prerequisite for being nominated to serve as the Vice Mayor.

EXISTING POLICY
City Charter Section 608. Vice Mayor
Council Policy 7.3.10. Vice Mayor Selection

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) in that it is a governmental, organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City's official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall, at the Sunnyvale Public Library, Senior Center, Community Center and in the Department of Public Safety Lobby. In addition, the agenda and report are available at the Sunnyvale Public Library, Office of the City Clerk, and on the City's website.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Select a member of the Council to serve as Vice Mayor for a one-year term effectiv...

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