HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 08 - Consideration of Removal of an Advisory Body Member from the Cultural Heritage Committee
Department Name: Administration
Cost Center: 1002
For Agenda of: July 7, 2020
Placement: Consent
Estimated Time: N/A
FROM: Greg Hermann, Deputy City Manager
Prepared By: Teresa Purrington, City Clerk
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF REMOVAL OF ADVISORY BODY MEMBER
RECOMMENDATION
As recommended by the Council Subcommittee Liaison Members Christianson and Pease,
approve the removal of James Papp from the Cultural Heritage Committee.
DISCUSSION
The Advisory Body Handbook, most recently readopted in February of 2018, outlines the
expectations, and conduct of Advisory Body members. Specifically:
Section 5: Tips for Being an Effective Advisory Body Member
C. Develop Positive Relationships
Being selected by the City Council to serve on an advisory body is a high honor and provides a
unique opportunity for genuine public service. Open, honest, and supportive relationships with
the City Council, with City staff and fellow members of your advisory body will ensure your
success and effectiveness.
1. The proper channel to contact City staff on items of consideration is through the
designated City staff person providing support to your advisory body.
2. Demonstrate respect to your fellow advisory body members by being a good listener, by
communicating honestly, and by being dependable.
3. Adopt a positive attitude and become a problem-solver.
4. If you have a new idea, propose it to the group as a whole. (See also Section 3.C.2,
Continuity of Work and New Ideas.)
5. If friction develops, individuals should make every attempt to clarify differences and
make certain that clear communication is taking place. The public meeting should not be
used to express anger or disagreement.
6. If differences cannot be resolved, consider consulting with the appropriate individual/s
next in line in the “chain of command”: 1) Staff Liaison or Chair, 2) the Department
Head, 3) City Manager or Council Liaison.
At various times over the past 18 months, especially over the past several months, the Council
Subcommittee Liaisons have met with Mr. Papp regarding concerns about adversarial
interactions during Cultural Heritage Committee meetings.
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There has been insufficient or little noticeable change in subsequent interactions, so council
liaisons requested his resignation. Mr. Papp declined, and therefore the liaisons recommend that
he be removed from the Cultural Heritage Committee. If the action is approved, the City Clerk’s
office will immediately open a recruitment for the position on the Cultural Heritage Committee.
Previous Council or Advisory Body Action
On March 17, 2019, Mr. Papp was reappointed to the Cultural Heritage Committee for a term
expiring on April 1, 2023.
Policy Context
On February 28, 2018, the Council readopted the Advisory Body Handbook which provides
fundamental information related to the responsibilities of the City’s various advisory bodies.
This handbook is shared with every advisory body member. Section 1.H. Removal from Office
states that “Members of advisory bodies serve at the pleasure of the Council and may be
removed without cause by Council action in an open public meeting.”
Public Engagement
This is an administrative item, so no outside public engagement was completed. Public comment
can be provided to the City Council through written correspondence prior to the meeting and
through public testimony at the meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The California Environmental Quality Act does not apply to the recommended action in this
report, because the action does not constitute a “Project” under CEQA Guidelines Sec. 15378.
FISCAL IMPACT
Budgeted: N/A Budget Year:
Funding Identified:
Fiscal Analysis:
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There are no fiscal impacts associated with this action.
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ALTERNATIVES
Council could decide not to approve the removal of Mr. Papp.
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