REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Policy Issues for Subcommittee Consideration Identified at the Nov. 17, 2020 Joint Meeting of City Council With Board and Commission Chairs and Vice Chairs
Report
BACKGROUND
On November 17, 2020, 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. During the study session, Mayor Klein announced he would form the Council Subcommittee on Boards and Commissions to review the recommendations and issues discussed during the study session.
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 11, 2021, 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. In addition, staff will present an overview of the study issues process with a demonstration of the City's website where updates are maintained.
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 2) to the City Council.
EXISTING POLICY
Council Policy 7.1.7 Budget Issue Process (Attachment 1)
Council Policy 7.2.19 Boards and Commissions (Attachment 2)
Council Policy 7.3.26 Study Issues Process (Attachment 3)
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
Staff identified the following policy issues for the Subcommittee to consi...
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