REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Appoint Councilmembers to Intergovernmental Assignments; Ratify Appointments of Councilmembers made by Outside Agencies; Take action to Modify, Create, or Terminate Council Subcommittees
Report
BACKGROUND
The purpose of this Report is for Council to review and possibly ratify Councilmember appointments to a variety of intergovernmental agencies as presented. Appointees represent the City's interests and influence policies and regulations of other agencies. All Council appointments are made annually in January; at this time, Council also considers ratifying appointments made by outside agencies.
At the December 6, 2016 Study Session, Councilmembers who are currently serving on a variety of intergovernmental assignments, stated their interest in either retaining or dropping those assignments. Councilmembers-elect were invited to participate as members of the public and provided input on assignments they are interested in.
Mayor-appointed Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) Assignments will be determined after Council's January 10, 2017 selection of a new Mayor.
As noted in Council Policy 7.4.12, Council Appointments to Intergovernmental Agencies, staff support will be provided to Councilmembers serving on IGR bodies as directed by the City Manager. Typically, staff support consists of reviewing and advising on upcoming committee agendas for issues pertaining to Sunnyvale and, as needed, assist Council in presenting those issues.
EXISTING POLICY
Council Policy 7.4.12, Council Appointments to Intergovernmental Agencies
Council Policy 7.4.13, Council Subcommittees and Council- or Mayor-Created Advisory Task Forces
Council Adopted Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials
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 section 15378 (b) (5) in that it is a governmental organizationa...
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