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RECOMMENDATIONS FROM CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE LIAISONS REGARDING 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 that the City Council approve the recommendations of the City Council Committee Liaisons as follows:
1. Review and approve the City Council Liaisons recommendations on the Committees’ Scopes of Work (Attachment 1).
2. Streamline all Committees to seven (7) members, through attrition as terms expire, except for the Active Transportation Committee, Mobile Home Park Advisory Committee and the Traffic Impact Fee Committee.
3. Consent to the formation of an Ad Hoc Committee (e.g. standing committees, subcommittees, working groups) upon approval of the City Council Liaison and City Attorney.
4. Request staff to meet with the Costa Mesa Historical Society on a potential merger of the Society and the Historical Preservation Committee.
5. Approve revised Council Policy 000.2, with City Council’s recommendations to be incorporated (Attachment 2).
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BACKGROUND:
Costa Mesa’s Committees provide a valuable mechanism for residents who have specialized experience or interest to participate in the City's decision-making process by advising the City Council on numerous issues. The Committees offer an opportunity for people of all ages, interests, and backgrounds to interact creatively and assist in making community decisions that will improve the quality of life in Costa Mesa.
At the April 4, 2023 City Council meeting, after receiving public input, the City Council reviewed potential changes to each Committee’s scope, membership, ad hoc committee formation criteria, alternates, etc. The Mayor then requested for each Committee Liaison to meet with their respective Committees and provide recommended changes. The detailed recommendations for each Committee are detailed in Attachment 1.
ANALYSIS:
The City Council Liaisons met with their respective Committees to review and discuss the Scope of Work, and various issues pertaining to the Committee. The Council Liaisons have put forth their recommendations for deliberation by the full City Council.
ALTERNATIVES:
City Council may choose to not make the recommended changes or make alternate changes.
FISCAL REVIEW:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed this report and has approved it as to form.
CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES:
This item is administrative in nature.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the recommendations of the City Council Committee Liaisons as follows:
1. Review and approve the City Council Liaisons recommendations on the Committees Scope of Work.
2. Streamline Committees to seven (7) members, through attrition as terms expire, except for the Active Transportation Committee, Mobile Home Park Advisory Committee and the Traffic Impact Fee Committee.
3. Consent to the formation of an Ad Hoc Committee (e.g. standing committees, subcommittees, working groups) upon approval of the City Council Liaison and City Attorney.
4. Request staff to meet with the Costa Mesa Historical Society on a potential merger of the Society and the Historical Preservation Committee.
5. Approve revised Council Policy 000.2, with City Council’s recommendations to be incorporated.