Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, June 06, 2023
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SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER AN UPDATE ON CITY COMMISSIONS (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
This report provides an informational update to the City Council regarding the recent activities of City Commissions.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
RECEIVE and FILE this report.
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III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate and that is consistent with applicable laws.
IV. BACKGROUND
Updates on recent and planned Commission activities are included below.
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission went dark in April. The Small Business Academy graduation at CSUDH was in conflict with the meeting. Both the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson attended the graduation.
Environmental Commission
The Economic Development Commission went dark in May. The next regular scheduled meeting will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
Public Works Commission
Staff met with the Public Works Commission on May 8, 2023. New Director of Public Works, Arlington Rodgers, introduced himself to the commissioners. New commissioners Clarence Johnson and Marion Martin introduced themselves to Staff and the Commission. The Commission conducted elections for Chair and Vice Chair, electing Kobii Howard to the position of Chair and Clarence Johnson to the position of Vice Chair. Staff gave a presentation on recently completed and ongoing public works projects. The Commission reviewed and voted to accept the completed Local Roadway Safety Plan to allow it to be presented to City Council for adoption.
Human Relations Commission
On May 17, 2023, the Human Relations Commission had their monthly meeting and successfully established a quorum. A representative from Cal State University, Dominguez Hills, gave a presentation on their Basic Needs Program as the Commission wanted to expand their efforts in helping out CSUDH students in need via their Food Pantry Program. It was an inf...
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