For City Council Meeting January 28, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: G. Michael Milhiser, Interim City Manager
AUTHOR: Eric S. Vail, City Attorney
Title
Request City Council to adopt Resolution No. 8316 for the process of selecting a mayor pro tempore.
Body
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution for the process of selecting a mayor pro tempore
BACKGROUND
At its January 14th council meeting the city council unanimously approved and gave direction for the City Attorney to draft a resolution outlining the process to select and appoint the mayor pro tempore.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION
The attached resolution complies with Government Code section 36801 regarding the selection of a mayor pro tempore. Seniority will be the primary mechanism to select the mayor pro tempore. The term will be for two years. The resolution provides contingencies in the event a person declines the position or a vacancy occurs.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
The proposed actions do not constitute a “project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Pursuant to Section 15378(b), a project does not include organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
This action is consistent with Guiding Principle 3A of the General Plan:
Our City government will lead by example, and will operate in an open, transparent, and responsive manner that meets the needs of the citizens and is a good place to do business.
LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney prepared and approved this staff report and draft resolution.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no anticipated additional cost associated with this process for selecting a mayor pro tempore.