Title
Recommendation to Accept a Report on the Appointment of Members to the Open Government Commission. (City Clerk 2210)
Body
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Each member of the City Council appoints a member of the Open Government Commission (OGC). Three members are making appointments.
BACKGROUND
Pursuant to Alameda Municipal Code Section 2-22.2(b), each Councilmember is to appoint one member to the OGC for a term that runs concurrent with the Councilmember’s term.
DISCUSSION
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft had not made a new appointment concurrent with her Mayoral term and has now appointed Krystal LoPilato. Vice Mayor Malia Vella has appointed Serena Chen. Councilmember Spencer has appointed Carmen Reid.
ALTERNATIVES
The City Council could elect not to accept the report, but doing so would not prevent appointment of the new members.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact from appointing OGC members.
MUNICIPAL CODE/POLICY DOCUMENT CROSS REFERENCE
Municipal Code Section 2-22.2(b).
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental review is not required to appoint OGC Members, as appointments are not projects under CEQA.
CLIMATE IMPACT
There are no identifiable climate impacts or climate action opportunities associated with the subject of this report.
RECOMMENDATION
Accept a report on the appointment of new OGC members.
CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
Recommend acceptance of the appointments of Members to the Open Government Commission by Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft, Vice Mayor Vella and Councilmember Spencer.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger, City Clerk
Financial Impact section reviewed,
Annie To, Finance Director
cc: Eric Levitt, City Manager