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APPOINTMENTS TO CITY COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution ratifying Councilmember appointments to the Measure A Citizens’ Advisory Committee, Measure M Strong Communities Advisory Committee, Measure W Oversight Committee, and Water Advisory Group
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DISCUSSION
Background
There are currently vacancies on the Measure A Citizens’ Advisory Committee, Measure M Strong Communities Advisory Committee, Measure W Oversight Committee, and Water Advisory Group. The City Clerk’s Office conducted a recruitment soliciting applications and Councilmembers have selected qualified applicants to fill those positions
Measure A Citizens Advisory Committee
The mission of the Committee is to oversee the expenditure of revenues generated by Measure A and to make recommendations to the City Council regarding those expenditures as set forth in Measure B. Each member of the City Council shall nominate one member to the Committee. The members nominated are not required to be from specific Council Districts.
Measure M Strong Communities Advisory Committee
On June 7, 2016, the Stockton City Council adopted Resolution 2016-06-07-1212 to adopt an Ordinance imposing a ¼ cent sales tax and authorizing the formation of a Citizens’ Advisory Committee through Ordinance 2016-06-07-1212 contingent upon voter consideration and approval at the November 8, 2016 general municipal election (Measure M). Members of the Committee shall be appointed by the City Council to serve two-year terms. As stated in the Ordinance, the Advisory Committee shall meet annually to review the expenditure of revenues generated by the tax and make
recommendations to the City Council regarding those expenditures.
Measure W Oversight Committee
The Measure W Oversight Committee was established April 26, 2005, by City Council Resolution 05- 0171 pursuant to the Stockton Safe Neighborhood Gang and Drug Prevention Police/Fire Response Measure Program Guidelines. The Committee is tasked with insuring that monies received from the sales and use tax enacted based on Measure W are being spent in accordance with the requirements outlined in the Measure. The Committee considers oral reports by City staff and other involved persons concerning the use of Measure W monies, reviews the annual audit and adopts an annual report which is presented to the City Council. Member terms are for two years, and members shall serve no more than two terms.
Water Advisory Group
The function of this body is to advise the Council Water Committee on current and future water issues impacting water, wastewater, and storm water utilities for the City of Stockton, including the review of the Department of Municipal Utilities monthly Operations and Maintenance Report. Each member of the City Council shall nominate one member to the Group. The members nominated are not required to be from specific Council Districts.
Present Situation
The newly elected Councilmembers have received applications to fill positions on these committees/commissions. Their recommendations listed below for appointment are being presented for ratification by the Council this evening.
Measure A Citizens Advisory Committee appointment to commence immediately upon appointment and end January 31, 2027:
District 5: Destiny Rivas
Measure M Strong Communities Advisory Committee appointment to commence immediately upon appointment and end January 31, 2027:
District 1: Joseph Veltri
District 3: Kathy Hart
Measure W Oversight Committee appointment to commence immediately upon appointment and end January 31, 2025:
District 3: Greg Bahr
District 5: Raymond Zulueta Jr.
Water Advisory Group appointments to commence immediately upon appointment and end January 31, 2027:
District 5: Jamie Guerrero
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
There is no remuneration for service on the above-mentioned Committees.
Attachment A - Measure A Applications
Attachment B - Measure M Applications
Attachment C - Measure W Applications
Attachment D - Water Advisory Group Applications