Legislation Details

File #: HIST-11465    Version: 1 Subject:
Type: Historical Status: Joint Consent
In control: City Council Meeting Agenda
On agenda: 5/18/2009 Final action: 5/18/2009
Title: JOINT ITEM - Discussion of the Selection of Mayor, Vice Mayor, Chair, and Vice-Chair of the Agency, and other Related Topics.
Attachments: 1. JOINT ITEM - Discussion of the Selection of Mayor, - J-3__09-04-18_Discussion Council Annual Reorganization - FINAL.doc
City of Culver City, California City Council Agenda Item Report RECOMMENDATION It is recommended the City Council and Redevelopment Agency discuss the issue of the selection of Mayor, Vice Mayor, Chair and Vice Chair and related topics and direct staff as deemed appropriate. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: On May 4, 2009, the City Council directed staff to agendize for discussion the topic of the selection of Mayor, Vice Mayor, Agency Chair, Agency Vice-Chair and related topics. Culver City Charter Section 606 states as follows: “At the same meeting and immediately following the certification of election results for any general or special municipal election at which Council Members are elected and at the second meeting in April in odd numbered years, the City Council shall elect one of its members as its presiding officer, who shall have the title of Mayor and one of its members as Vice Mayor. Both shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council. The Mayor shall have a voice and a vote in all City Council proceedings, shall be the official head of the City for all ceremonial purposes, and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this Charter or as may be imposed by the City Council consistent with the office of Mayor. Meeting Date: 05/18/09 Item Number: J-3 AGENDA ITEM: JOINT ITEM - Discussion of the Selection of Mayor, Vice Mayor, Chair, and Vice-Chair of the Agency, and other Related Topics. Contact Person/Dept.: Marlee Chang/City Manager Phone Number: 310-253-6011 Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [x] General Fund: Yes [] No [x] Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [] Public Notification: Master E-Mail Notification List (05/18/09) Department Approval: Marlee Chang City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (05/13/09) Chief Financial Officer Approval: Jeff Muir (05/13/09) City Manager Approval: Jerry B. Fulwood (05/13/09) City of Culver City, California City Council Agenda Item Report The Vice Mayor shall perform the duties of the Mayor during the absence or incapacity of the Mayor. A Council Member who has held the office of Mayor or Vice Mayor for one year shall not be eligible for reelection to that same office until one year has elapsed.” FISCAL IMPACT The discussion of this item does not create a fiscal impact for the City. ATTACHMENTS None MOTIONS: That the City Council and Redevelopment Agency: Discuss the issue of the selection of Mayor, Vice Mayor, Agency Chair, and Agency Vice Chair and related topics and direct staff as deemed appropriate.