HomeMy WebLinkAbout6757_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 6757
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
ESTABLISHING SUPPLEMENTAL RULES FOR ADVISORY BOARDS
AND COMMISSIONS
WHEREAS, on November 19, 1991, the City Council of the City of Redlands
adopted Resolution No. 4783 to establish rules for the City's advisory boards and
commissions; and
WHEREAS, since the adoption of Resolution No. 4783, City staff has expended
considerable resources in support of the City's advisory boards and commissions; and
WHEREAS, this City Council, in adopting Resolution No. 4783, recognized that,
while of great civic value, the multiplicity of City advisory boards and commissions
stretches the ability of City staff to serve as liaison and secretariat to all groups, and that
the large number of advisory bodies in itself can amount to a barrier to effective
communication with this City Council because of the volume of activities involved, the
concomitant agendas, minutes and reports generated, and the thoroughness with which
the City's advisory bodies approach their assignments; and
WHEREAS, focusing the boards and commissions on a clearly defined scope of
services approved by the City Council is intended to improve responsiveness to City
Council priorities; and
WHEREAS, more clearly defining the advisory character of the City's advisory
boards and commissions and adopting supplemental rules addressing core policy issues
may improve staff efficiencies; and
WHEREAS, some advisory boards and commissions have specific legal duties
such as the Board of Library Trustees under the California Education Code, and the laws
establishing such duties take precedence over any contrary provision herein;.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Redlands as follows:
Section 1. It is the intent of the City Council to establish annually, goals and
core policy directions for each City advisory board and commission. The City Council
shall endeavor to establish such goals and policy direction for each City advisory board
and commission by December of each calendar year, for the succeeding year. The City
staff and Council Member liaisons to the advisory board or commission shall assist in
developing such goals in consultation with board and commission members.
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Section 2. Each City advisory board and commission established by the City
Council shall submit to the City Council an annual progress report and recommended
implementing tasks to achieve its goals for the succeeding year by January 31 of each
year. Such implementing tasks shall be developed in consultation with the City staff and
Council Member liaisons.
Section 3. City advisory boards and commissions shall advise the City
Council solely on matters related to their duties and responsibilities as established by the
Redlands Municipal Code. Members of City advisory boards and commissions shall
participate in training seminars presented by City staff relating to such boardmembers'
and commissioners' duties and responsibilities
Section 4. City staff liaisons to City advisory boards and commissions shall
have responsibility for the content and preparation of agendas. Each regular meeting
agenda for a City advisory board or commission shall contain a business item for the
consideration of future board or commission agenda matters. Under that item, any
boardmember or commissioner may, in writing, request his or her board or commission
to approve the addition of a matter, provided such matter is within the advisory board or
commissioner's jurisdiction, for discussion and possible action on a future meeting
agenda.
Section 5. Boards and commissions are prohibited from directing City
employees in the exercise of a power or the performance of a duty or function conferred
or delegated to the employee by the City or authorized to be exercised or performed on
the City's behalf, or on the administration and enforcement of a City policy.
Section 6. With the exception of those advisory boards and commissions
granted such authority by State law or the Redlands Municipal Code, City boards and
commissions shall refrain from the activities of promulgating or interpreting City
ordinances or policy, providing direction to City staff regarding City ordinances or
policy, or directing staff for the purpose of gathering data or information.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 21st day of October, 2008.
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Harrison, Mayor
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City lerk
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1, Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Redlands
at a regular meeting thereof held on the 21st day of October, 2008, by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilinernbers Gilbreath, Gallagher, Aguilar, Bean; Mayor Harrison
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Lorrlooyzer, C e k
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