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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC AG PKT 2013-10-14 #CAGENDA STAFF REPORT DATE: October 14, 2013 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: Jill R. Ingram, City Manager FROM: Linda Devine, City Clerk SUBJECT: RATIFY APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY TREE ADVISORY BOARD SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Ratify the appointment of Chuck Stilwell and Tony Chang to the City Tree Advisory Board (CTAB). BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS: In accordance with Government Code 54974 (Maddy Act) whenever an unscheduled vacancy occurs in any board, commission, or committee for which the legislative body has the appointing power, a special vacancy notice shall be posted and appointment to the board, commission, or committee shall not be made by the legislative body for at least 10 working days after the posting of the notice. The CTAB was formed in September 1996 (Resolution No. 4500). The City Council is committed to ensuring that our community continues to realize the benefits provided by urban forestation. The City Tree Advisory Board is advisory to the City Council and the City and consists of up to 5 voting members approved by the City Council. The board members are comprised of citizens with an interest in the City's Urban Forest, whom have an interest, knowledge or expertise in the physical and aesthetic environment of the City. The Director of Public Works shall provide staff support to the City Tree Advisory Board and shall appoint a Tree Manager. The vacancy within the CTAB is due to the passing of one of the existing four committee members. Ms. Jan Stilwell was on the CTAB since the inception in 1996 and remained an active member of the community with a passion for improving the City through the trees that thrive within it. She was a kind person who had a positive impact on Seal Beach. Agenda Item C ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Environmental Impact related to this item. LEGAL ANALYSIS: No legal analysis is required for this item. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no Financial Impact. RECOMMENDATION: Ratify the appointment of Chuck Stillwell and Advisory Board (CTAB). SUBMITTED BY: Attachments: A. Notice of Special Vacancy Page 2 Tony Chang to the City Tree NOTED AND APPROVED: . Ingram, City ager City of Seal Beach 211 - 8th Street Seal Beach, CA 90740 NOTICE OF SPECIAL VACANCY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Tree Advisory Board has two vacancies. CITY TREE ADVISORY BOARD This Board was formed in September 1996 (Resolution No. 4500). The City Council is committed to ensuring that our community continues to realize the benefits provided by urban forestation. The City Tree Advisory Board is advisory to the City Council and the City and consists of up to 5 voting members approved by the City Council. The board members are comprised of citizens with an interest in the City's Urban Forest, whom have an interest, knowledge or expertise in the physical and aesthetic environment of the City. The Director of Public Works shall provide staff support to the City Tree Advisory Board and shall appoint a Tree Manager. The appointments may be made by the City Council on October 14, 2013 or thereafter. Interested persons must submit a letter of interest to the City Clerk. Letters will be accepted until positions are filled. DATED THIS 30th day of September 2013. Linda Devine, City Clerk City of Seal Beach