REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Approve amendments to Council Policy 7.2.19 Boards and Commissions as Recommended by the Council Subcommittee on Board and Commission Bylaws
Report
BACKGROUND
Per Council Policy 7.2.19 Boards and Commissions, Council conducts regular joint meetings, at least annually, with Chairs and Vice Chairs with the intention to review and improve overall effectiveness of commission operations. In compliance with the policy, a joint study session was held on November 13, 2018. The City Council received comments and recommendations from the Chairs, Vice Chairs, Commissioners in attendance, as well as the public. Comments shared ranged from topics on communication, commission role and responsibilities, study issues, among others. The City Council directed that the Council Subcommittee on Board and Commission Bylaws, review the comments and recommendations, and evaluate the City's policies and practices to ensure their continued effectiveness. As the Subcommittee has concluded its review, it is presenting its policy amendment recommendations to the Council for consideration. Any recommendations that are operational in nature would be referred to the City Manager for his consideration on implementation.
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 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
On December 11, 2018, the Council Subcommittee on Board and Commission Bylaws met to review the comments and recommendations made at the November 13, 2018 joint study session between Council and Board and Commission Chairs and Vice Chairs. Comprised of Vice Mayor Melton, and Councilmembers Hendricks and Larsson, the Subcommittee ...
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