HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC AG PKT 2008-04-14 #1
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
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DATE:
April 14, 2008
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:
David Carmany, City Manager
Linda Devine, City Clerk
THRU:
SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT - DISTRICT 4
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Select a replacement for the vacant council seat in District 4.
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BACKGROUND:
As directed by City Council, staff posted and advertised in the local newspaper a
"Notice To Fill A Vacancy" on the Seal Beach City Council in District 4, and that
City Council was seeking applicants from District 4 to fill the remaining term of
former Council Member Ybaben. In addition, staff prepared an information sheet
to assist interested individuals with the process. The application process closed
on Thursday, April 3rd, 2008 at 5:00 pm.
Five District 4 residents submit1ed let1ers of interest for the vacant City Council
seat. The City Clerk verified their residency through the Orange County Voter
Registrar's office.
The Director of Administrative Services, as a neutral third party, participated in a
random drawing, witnessed by the City Clerk, to determine the order of
interviews. The interview appointments are:
3:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Gary A. Miller
Gary Roberts
James M. Derry
Thom L. Thomas
David Hood
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The process for the interviews: a two-minute opening statement, 20 minutes for
questions and answers, and a two-minute closing statement. In order to help the
City Council, staff prepared a list of suggested interview questions for the
candidates; however, the City Council has latitude on what questions can be
asked during the interview process.
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Following the completion of the interviews, City Council will begin its deliberation
process. If City Council is able to select a replacement, staff has prepared a
resolution appointing the individual to the vacant City Council seat. Staff is
recommending that the oath of office be administered by the City Clerk following
the appointment at the regular City Council meeting and the newly appointed
Councilmember be seated at the dais to participate in the regular Council
meeting of April 14, 2008.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
No recommendation.
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SUBMITTED BY:
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in Devine, City Clerk
NOTED AND APPROVED:
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David carmany.lcity Manager
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