There is hereby created the Citizen Participation Advisory Board
(CPAB).
(3335-10/96)
Until September 30, 2015, the Citizen Participation Advisory
Board (CPAB) shall consist of up to 15 members to be appointed by
vote of the City Council. From October 1, 2015 and thereafter, the
CPAB shall consist of seven members and each member of the City Council
shall appoint one such member to the CPAB. Terms shall be concurrent
with the City's Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant year.
(3335-10/96, 3818-12/08, 4035-12/14)
The purpose of the Board shall be to provide citizen participation
and coordination in the City's planning processes for the Community
Development Block Grant Program administered by the Federal Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Board shall assess the
needs of the community, particularly that of low and moderate income
households, evaluate and prioritize projects pertaining to the required
plans and provide recommendations to City Council on such plans and
projects. The Board may hold public hearings to obtain citizen input
on community needs, plans or proposals. The Board shall provide specific
recommendations regarding the projects reviewed by the Board to the
City Council.
(3335-10/96, 3818-12/08)
The Board shall conform to the operating policy for boards and commissions as contained in Chapter 2.100 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code. The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure, new and revised, shall be the guide for the conduct of meetings.
(3335-10/96)
A simple majority of the existing membership shall constitute
a quorum, disregarding vacant positions if any.
(3335-10/96)
The officers of the CPAB shall be the chairperson, vice chairperson,
and secretary. Officers shall serve for a term of one year until successors
are elected. The chairperson shall not serve more than two consecutive
years in this office. Terms of office shall be commensurate with the
City's grant year.
(3335-10/96)
The Board shall hold regular monthly meetings, excluding July
through September, and establish its meeting times and locations by
a minute action. All meetings are open to the public, and special
meetings may be called in conformance with the Ralph M. Brown Act.
The Board is encouraged to hold meetings in areas where the proposed
activities may occur, providing opportunities for increased participation.
(3335-10/96, 3818-12/08)
No board member shall obtain a financial interest or benefit
from a recommended activity or have a financial interest in any contract,
subcontract, or agreement with respect to either a recommended activity
or with respect to the proceeds of the activity, either for themselves
or those with whom they have business or immediate family ties, during
their tenure or for one year thereafter, unless an exception is permitted
as determined by HUD.
(3335-10/96, 3818-12/08)
