City Council
MEETING DATE: 8/26/2015
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Discussion of Council Membership on City Boards and Commissions
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FROM:
Charlie McClendon, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends City Council discuss and provide direction to staff.
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BACKGROUND:
Cathedral City has a number of citizen Boards and Commissions, which exist for a number of purposes. Some, such as the Parks and Community Events Commission, Finance Advisory Board and Public Arts Commission, provide independent advice to the City Council. Others such as the Planning Commission and Board of Appeals play a legally defined role in the land use and zoning processes.
Additionally, the City holds seats on a number of regional committees. These include the Airport Commission, the Mosquito and Vector Control Board, the CVEP Board, the Convention and Visitors Bureau Board and number CVAG board and committees.
CM Kaplan asked for a study session item to allow a discussion on the advisability of having Councilmembers serve on some or all of the City's boards and committees.
DISCUSSION:
Councilmembers presently hold seats on the following regional committees:
1. Coachella Valley Association of Governments Executive Committee
2. League of California Cities - Riverside County Division Executive Board
3. Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB)
4. Coachella Valley Economic Partnership (CVEP)
5. CVAG Energy & Environment Resources Committee
6. CVAG Homeless Committee
7. CVAG Public Safety Committee
8. CVAG Transportation Committee
9. Coachella Valley Conservation Commission
10. Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Board
11. SunLine Transit Board
12. Riverside County Transportation Commission
13. ERICA - Board of Directors
14. Coachella Valley Animal Campus
15. Southern California Association of Governments
The following Cathedral City Commissions and Boards do not presently have Councilmembers...
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