REPORT TO COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE
SUBJECT
Title
Policy Suggestions for Subcommittee Consideration Identified at the November 14, 2023 Joint Meeting of City Council with Board and Commission Chairs and Vice Chairs and Potential Subcommittee Recommendations to Council Regarding Council Policy 7.2.19 (Boards and Commissions)
Report
BACKGROUND
On November 14, 2023, the City Council held a joint study session with Board and Commission (B/C) Chairs and Vice Chairs. The purpose of the study session was to discuss issues related to B/C meeting effectiveness.
Staff has reviewed B/C member comments and has separated those of an operational nature from those pertaining to a policy issue. A separate presentation on the February 14, 2024, Council Subcommittee on Boards and Commissions meeting agenda provides the Subcommittee and public an update regarding operational changes initiated by staff following the joint study session.
This report provides the Subcommittee an opportunity to consider policy issues identified during the study session and potentially make recommendations regarding Council Policy 7.2.19 Boards and Commissions (Attachment 1) to the City Council.
EXISTING POLICY
Council Policy 7.2.19 Boards and Commissions (Attachment 1)
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a "project" with the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 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.
DISCUSSION
Policy Suggestions - Changes would require City Council direction.
1. When a Board or Commission considers a Study Issue generated by a different Board/Commission the originating Board/Commission be able to communicate the reasoning for the Study Issue.
Current Practice: This is able to be achieved through public comment at the Board/Commission meeting.
2. Provide a Board/Commission r...
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