REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Interviews and Action on one Appointment to fill one partial term ending June 30, 2023 to the Senior Advisory Commission
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND
At the August 24, 2021 City Council meeting, the Council took action to declare a vacancy due to the resignation of Senior Advisory Commissioner Segovia creating a vacancy for a partial-term ending June 30, 2023.
On May 27, 2021 the Council conducted interviews for the Senior Advisory Commission and established an eligibility list from those interviewed which is set to expire in November, six months from the date the list was created. The Council voted to place Jim Hohenshelt and Suresh Lokiah on that list and invite them back to reinterview should a vacancy occur. Staff reached out to both applicants to inquire if there was still an interest to serve on the Commission. Both Jim Hohenshelt and Suresh Lokiah affirmatively expressed an interest to serve on the commission and to continue in proceeding with the interview process.
DISCUSSION
At the August 24, 2021 City Council meeting, Council accepted the resignation of Commissioner Segovia; and to invite back and reinterview two applicants: Jim Hohenshelt and Suresh Lokiah.
Attached are the voting guidelines (Attachment 2) for the appointment to Boards and Commissions, which outline the process for conducting interviews and casting votes by the Council for applicants.
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> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
1. Appoint one applicant to the Senior Advisory Commission to serve a partial-term ending June 30, 2023.
Staff
Reviewed by: Nora Pimentel, Assistant City Clerk
Approved by: Deanna J. Santana, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Applications
2. Voting Guidelines
3. Eligibility List