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HomeMy WebLinkAbout17015 - RESOLUTIONS - 2/7/1990 RESOLUTION NO. 17015 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES CONCERNING CITY COUNCIL LIAISON ACTIVITIES WHEREAS City Councilmembers have determined that they wish to become more involved in certain city activities, or projects; and WHEREAS pursuant to Resolution No. 17014 the City Council desires to formalize policies and procedures concerning City Council liaison activities, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, that the policy entitled, "City Council Liaison Activities," as on file wiith the City Clerk, incorporated herein by reference, is hereby approved. ADOPTED this 7th day of Februar , 1990. AYES: Councilmembers Apfelbaurn, Broich, Foster, Neel and Mayor Bono NOES: None ABSENT: None ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA �---CITY CLERK CITY MANAGER REVIEWED & APPROVED —_-- CITY COUNCIL LIAISON ACTIVITIES BACKGROUND: City Councilmembers have determined that they wish to become more involved in certain city activities, or projects. This will provide an opportunity for Councilmembers to participate in the early stages of policy development, either individually, or as a subcommittee of two. Face-to-face discussions between individual Councilmembers and citizens, property owners, or potential investors can be useful -in working through potential problems. GUIDELINES: I. Suggestions for a new council liaison activity shall be made known to all Councilmembers. Councilmembers shall have at least two days in which to contact the Mayor if they wish to be appointed to such activity, unless timing does not permit because of urgency. 2. The Council shall make appointments to specific liaison activities and must make selection from persons proposed by the Mayor. If a situation arises for which time is of the essence, but there is not sufficient time for the City Council to approve an appointment, the Mayor may appoint an interim Council liaison to serve until the Council either ratifies, rescinds, or takes other action concerning the matter. ' 3. Council liaison members and committees shall supplement, but not conflict with or replace, the responsibilities or duties of city commissioners. 4. It is neither practical , nor appropriate, for Council liaison members to attend all meetings or staff discussions concerning a specific activity. The department head or the city manager will discuss the issues with the Council liaison members involved to determine which meetings would be the most productive for their involvement. 5. A reasonable attempt shall be made to establish meetings which accommodate Councilmembers ' schedule. However, the normal work schedule shall not be slowed by delaying meetings so that the Council liaison can attend. It is recognized that in those instances where there are two Council liaison members to a specific activity, there may be times when only one of the members is able to attend meetings. 6. Policy on all city matters is determined by a majority vote of the City Council . Even though they work with individual Councilmembers, staff members are responsible for bringing any differing points of view between staff t and individual Councilmembers to the attention of the entire City Council , so the full City Council can make the ultimate decision. 7. It is recognized that, in most cases, members of the policy- making body should not be involved in negotiations with the private party, or outside governmental entity. This preserves the City Council ' s flexibility, and avoids placing the elected officials in a situation where a premature commitment might be made.