HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 01 - Advisory Body Appointments for Unscheduled Vacancies
Department Name: Administration
Cost Center: 1021
For Agenda of: November 17, 2020
Placement: Consent
Estimated Time: N/A
FROM: Greg Hermann, Deputy City Manager
Prepared By: Teresa Purrington, City Clerk
Kevin Christian, Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT: ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS FOR UNSCHEDULED VACANCIES
RECOMMENDATION
Confirm appointments to the Human Relations Commission (HRC) and Citizens’ Revenue
Enhancement Oversight Commission (REOC), as recommended by the Council Liaison
Subcommittees detailed below.
DISCUSSION
Annual appointments to the various City Advisory Body Committees were made at the March
17, 2020 City Council meeting. The process for those appointments included recruitment by the
City Clerk’s office, interviews and recommendations by the various Council sub-committees,
and final confirmation of recommendations by the full Council. Applications of candidates not
selected for appointment are held for one year per the Advisory Body Handbook for use in
appointments for unscheduled vacancies.
In August 2020, Commissioners Drew Littlejohns (HRC) and Chris Coates (REOC) tendered
their resignations. Recruitment was opened for these positions as there were no further
candidates available from the annual recruitment process for either commission.
Human Relations Commission: Eight qualified candidates were interviewed via teleconference
on October 22, 2020 by Council Liaison Subcommittee member Stewart and HRC Chair Renoda
Campbell-Monza. Based on interview performance and candidate background, Antony Henry is
being recommended for appointment to fill the open HRC seat for the remainder of the 4-year
term, ending March 31, 2022.
Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission: Three qualified candidates were interviewed via
teleconference on October 27, 2020 by Council Liaison Subcommittee member Stewart and
REOC Vice Chair McClure. Based on interview performance and candidate background, Matt
Quaglino is being recommended for appointment to fill the open REOC seat for the remainder of
the 3-year term, ending June 30, 2022.
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Recruitment is continuing for vacancies on the following Advisory Bodies as listed:
• Construction Board of Appeals – One four-year position with a term expiring March 31,
2022.
• Cultural Heritage Committee – One four-year position with a term expiring March 31, 2024.
Policy Context
The Advisory Body Handbook, last adopted by City Council in February 2018, outlines the
recruitment procedures, membership requirements, and term limits. Also contained in the
Advisory Body Handbook are the bylaws for all advisory bodies, some of which include
additional membership requirements. Additionally, the City Council Policies and Procedures
Manual, last adopted in August 2019, describes the “Appointment Procedure” and “Process” for
Advisory Body appointments. Recruitment and appointment recommendations were performed
in conformance with all recruitment procedures, processes, and bylaws found in these resources.
Public Engagement
Recruitment for both the HRC and REOC has been open since August 25, 2020, posted on the
City website Advisory Body Vacancies page, Job Openings page, and has been listed and noticed
as required by the “Maddy Act” (GC 54972, Local Appointments List).
CONCURRENCE
The Council Liaison Subcommittees concur with the recommendations.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The California Environmental Quality Act does not apply to the recommended actions in this
report, because the action does not constitute a “Project” under CEQA Guidelines sec. 15378.
FISCAL IMPACT
Budgeted: N/A Budget Year: 2020-21
Funding Identified:
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Fiscal Analysis:
Funding Sources Current FY Cost
Annualized
On-going Cost
Total Project
Cost
General Fund N/A
State
Federal
Fees
Other:
Total
There is no additional impact for appointment of Advisory Body members.
ALTERNATIVES
Council could recommend changes to the recommended appointments or direct staff to re-
open recruitment for additional candidates. This is not recommended as there were sufficient
qualified candidates for both positions, and the Council Liaison Subcommittee feel they have
been quite thorough in their consideration of applicants and the Council’s needs in their selection
process.
AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW
All applications are available for public review, by request, in the Office of the City Clerk, which
can be reached at (805) 781-7100 or cityclerk@slocity.org during normal business hours.
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