REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Accept the resignation of James Hohenshelt from the Senior Advisory Commission, Declare a Vacancy on the Senior Advisory Commission, and Action on the appointment of Rick Andrews to the Senior Advisory Commission to serve a partial term ending June 30, 2023
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND
Commissioner James Hohenshelt was appointed on October 5, 2021 to serve a partial term ending on June 30, 2023. On August 22, 2022 staff was informed that Commissioner Hohenshelt was employed by the City of Santa Clara as a Crossing Guard. On September 26, 2022, staff informed Commissioner Hohenshelt that he is not able to both serve on a City commission and be employed by the City pursuant to Santa Clara City Code Section 2.120.110 “…members shall not hold any paid office or employment in the City Government.” On October 10, 2022 Commissioner Hohenshelt submitted an email of resignation to Jennifer Herb, staff Liaison to the Senior Advisory Commission.
DISCUSSION
Due to Commissioner Hohenshelt’s resignation, this has created a vacancy on the Senior Advisory Commission. On May 16, 2022, the City Council interviewed four (4) Senior Advisory Commission applicants, following the appointment, Council placed Veena Sterling and Rick Andrews on the eligibility list due to expire on November 16, 2022 in the event a resignation should occur. Ms. Sterling was appointed to fill a vacancy on June 21, 2022, Mr. Andrews remains on the list, staff reached out to inquire if there is still an interest to serve. Mr. Andrews expressed that he continues to have an interest in serving on the commission.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(a) as it has no potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no additional cost to the City other than administrative staff time and expense.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov>.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Accept the resignation of James Hohenshelt from the Senior Advisory Commission, Declare a vacancy on the Senior Advisory Commission and appoint Rick Andrews from the established eligibility list to serve a partial term ending June 30, 2023.
Staff
Reviewed by: Nora Pimentel, Assistant City Clerk
Approved by: Rajeev Batra, City Manager
ATTACHMENT
1. Senior Advisory Application - Rick Andrews