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REVIEW OF CITY COMMITTEES
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DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE/CITY CLERK DIVISION
PRESENTED BY: BRENDA GREEN, CITY CLERK
CONTACT INFORMATION: BRENDA GREEN, CITY CLERK, (714) 754-5221
RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Review Committees Statement of Work and provide direction.
2. Dissolve the Historical Preservation Committee and direct staff to facilitate an agreement with the Costa Mesa Historical Society.
3. Approve the following changes:
a. Adjust the Committees membership to consist of seven (7) members, except the Access, Building, Fire & Housing Board of Appeal, and Traffic Impact Fee Ad Hoc Committees, which shall consist of five (5) members, through attrition as terms expire.
b. Eliminate the Committee Alternate positions, through attrition as terms expire.
c. Limit the number of Ad Hoc Committees to one (1) at a time, unless due to special circumstances, in which case the City Manager may authorize one (1) additional Ad Hoc Committee. The Ad Hoc Committee will be set for a certain duration of time, not to exceed six (6) months. There shall be no standing committees, subcommittees or working groups.
4. Allow the City Manager the flexibility to adjust dates, durations, and times of meetings to ensure proper staff coverage, and to address issues of immediate concern for maximum effectiveness.
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BACKGROUND:
Costa Mesa's system of commissions and committees provides a mechanism for residents who have specialized experience or interests to participate in the City's decision-making process by advising the City Council on numerous issues. The commissions and committees' system provides the opportunity to interact creatively with people of all ages, interests, and backgrounds. Democracy can be realized when citizens are able to come together across diverse neighborhood and economic backgrounds to assist in making the community decisions that will improve the quality of life in our City. ...
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