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Commission seeks two new seats through ordinance, elects Anthony Garcia as vice chair; staff liaison announces retirement
Summary
Pleasant Hill’s Civic Action Commission asked staff to draft an ordinance (3.25) to expand the commission from nine to eleven members for a Feb. 23 first reading, elected Anthony Garcia vice chair by voice vote (consent submitted in writing), and heard staff liaison Jeff announce his planned retirement effective May 1.
Commissioners discussed membership growth and leadership changes at the Feb. 4 meeting. Staff reported the city directed drafting an amended ordinance (3.25) that would increase the Civic Action Commission’s membership from nine to eleven; staff expected a first reading on Feb. 23 and a second reading in March. That change would create two additional commissioner seats for recruitment.
Membership expansion: Staff liaison Jeff said the city manager directed staff to prepare a staff report and ordinance amendment to change the commission composition from nine to eleven. "...staff was directed to draft an amended ordinance, 3.25, which just is all it's gonna do is change the composition of the commission from 9 to 11," he reported. Commissioners discussed seeking candidates with fundraising and volunteer-coordination experience and asked staff to convey desired skill sets to the nominating committee.
Vice chair election: The commission then opened nominations for vice chair. Gwen Haney (via written consent) nominated Anthony Garcia for vice chair; commissioners voted by voice and elected Garcia in his absence. The chair read Gwen’s nomination remarks noting Garcia’s leadership on the experience subcommittee and his "easygoing style." The commission announced the outcome by voice vote.
Staff changes and departures: Two departures were noted. Commissioner Michael Griffiths said it was his last meeting and received thanks from colleagues for his service. Staff liaison Jeff announced he will retire from his staff position, with a final in-office day of May 1 (payroll through June to cover accrued time); staff recruitment to replace the liaison will begin in the coming weeks.
Next steps: Staff will proceed with the ordinance drafting and present it for the Feb. 23 first reading; the commission will continue recruitment planning and define desired skills for candidates. Staff will also begin recruiting to fill the soon-to-vacate liaison role.
