REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Approve Updates to Council Policy 7.2.19 (Boards and Commissions) to Allow Board/Commission Members to Respond to Requests to Meet with Members of the Public
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 convene an annual discussion regarding B/C effectiveness, and to invite input from B/C members to the City Council.
The input during this annual round of discussion was substantial. The November meeting resulted in over a dozen suggested improvements or modifications for consideration. Seven items were policy-based and were referred to the Council Subcommittee on Boards and Commissions (Subcommittee) for consideration.
On February 14, 2024, the Subcommittee discussed the seven policy items as well as additional items introduced by the Subcommittee. At that meeting, the Subcommittee proposed increasing the size of the Human Relations Commission from five members to seven members. The Subcommittee requested staff follow up after its February meeting and met again on June 26, 2024 to further refine its recommendations to the full Council.
On September 24, 2024, the City Council considered the recommendations from the Subcommittee and provided direction on several of the Subcommittee recommendations. This included directing staff to return with required policy documentation to allow Board/Commission Members to respond to requests to meet with members of the public received by the respective Board/Commission AnswerPoint.
This report implements Council's direction to allow Board/Commission Members to respond to requests to meet with members of the public.
EXISTING POLICY
Council Policy 7.2.19 (Boards and Commissions)
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 Se...
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