REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Mayoral Announcement of Community Member Appointment to Advisory Council for Sourcewise (Information Only)
Report
BACKGROUND
Council annually appoints representatives to serve on intergovernmental bodies and organizations to advance and advocate for Sunnyvale’s interests. Councilmembers fill most appointments, but they may choose to appoint a community member to represent Sunnyvale instead. One such community member appointment is Sunnyvale’s representative on the Advisory Council for Sourcewise (Sourcewise). Sourcewise is the Area Agency on Aging for Santa Clara County.
A description of the appointment duties and responsibilities is included as Attachment 1.
Pursuant to Council Policy 7.4.12, the appointing authority for this assignment resides with the Mayor. On June 25, 2024, Mayor Klein appointed community member Sandra DeLatuer to a 3-year term, beginning July 1, 2024, and expiring June 30, 2027.
EXISTING POLICY
Council Policy 7.4.12, Council Appointments to Intergovernmental Agencies, Council Subcommittees, and Council or Mayor-Created Task Forces
Council Strategic Goals: Responsive Government; Welcoming Community
DISCUSSION
Community member Sandra DeLatuer resigned from Sourcewise. As there is now a vacancy, Sourcewise has requested Sunnyvale appoint a replacement. The term will be a 3-year term, beginning at time of appointment and expiring June 30, 2029. The announcement for the opening, which includes appointee requirements, is included as Attachment 2.
Mayor Klein announces that community member Cindy Spencer is hereby appointed.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council meeting agenda on the City's official-notice bulletin board at City Hall, at the Sunnyvale Public Library and in the Department of Public Safety Lobby. In addition, the agenda and this report are available at the City Hall reception desk located on the first floor of City Hall at 456 W. Olive Avenue (during normal business hours), and on the City's website.
Staff
Prepared by: Victoria Ketell, Executive Assistant
Reviewed by: Michelle Zahraie, Sr. Management Analyst
Reviewed by: Michelle Perera, Director of Library and Recreation Services
Reviewed by: Sarah Johnson-Rios, Assistant City Manager
Approved by: Tim Kirby, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Qualifications and Job Description for Advisory Council Members
2. Sunnyvale Opening - Announcement