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Council schedules May 6 meeting to set process for filling vacant council seat
Summary
Council directed staff to agendize a May 6 discussion to establish the appointment process and timeline to fill a recent council vacancy, citing charter requirements and district-election implications and aiming to set application and interview procedures before an eventual appointment.
The council directed the city manager to agendize a May 6 meeting to set the process for appointing a replacement to a vacant council seat.
City Attorney Lorca reminded the council that filling the vacancy is an incumbent duty under the city charter and explained the charter’s framework, including the mayor’s role if council does not act within 30 days. Council members discussed timing, whether to leave the seat open until the November election, and whether the appointment should be restricted by district despite the charter’s language allowing appointments citywide. Several councilors said they want all council members present to agree on the process and suggested staff draft proposed application procedures and timelines for review.
Council made a motion directing the city manager to schedule the May 6 meeting to set the appointment process; the motion passed by roll call. Staff will return with draft language and recommended steps, including outreach and proposed timelines for application and interviews.
