The Council shall establish and by a majority vote appoint individuals for the prescribed terms to serve on such commissions, committees, boards, agencies and task forces as are required by law and by City operational need. The operational identities of such organizations are defined by law, ordinance or resolution. At the completion of an appointee's prescribed term of service on such an organization, any interested party may apply to the City Clerk for Council consideration for appointment or reappointment to these support organizations, which include, but are not limited to, long-established organizations including the Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Traffic Committee, Wildwood Avenue Sculpture Committee, Nuisance Hearing Committee and the Community Development Block Grant Loan Committee. Such groups shall select their own officers, conduct regular meetings and submit reports on their activities through the City Manager to the Council at suitable intervals. These organizations include, but are not limited to, those listed in this chapter.
(Ord. 213A § 2.20.000, 1992; Ord. 333 § 1, 2015; Ord. 389 § 1, 2021)
The Traffic Committee consists of the City Manager as chairman, the City Traffic Specialist, Public Works Director and/or Streets Superintendent, Community Development Director, a member of the City Council and one alternate member, and a representative of the Volunteer Fire Department. The alternate City Council member shall only participate when the regular City Council member is unable to serve due to scheduling concerns or a conflict of interest. The Traffic Committee shall meet on call to consider traffic control and parking problems. The Traffic Committee shall submit reports on their activities through the City Manager to the Council at suitable intervals.
(Ord. 213A § 2.20.002, 1992; Ord. 333 § 1, 2015; Ord. 389 § 1, 2021)
The Community Development Block Grant Loan Committee shall consist of the City Manager, Finance Director and Community Development Director. Committee members consider applications for low- to moderate-income families homebuyer and rehabilitation loans under CDBG grant programs. The Committee meets on call.
(Ord. 213A § 2.20.004, 1992; Ord. 333 § 1, 2015; Ord. 389 § 1, 2021)
A Citizen Advisory Committee on City Finances may be appointed by the Council from time to time to review the status of City finances and make financial recommendations to the Council. The Committee operates with administrative coordination of the City Manager. The Committee shall provide written reports and recommendations to the Council from time to time and at completion of its investigations.
(Ord. 213A § 2.20.005, 1992; Ord. 389 § 1, 2021)
The Wildwood Avenue Sculpture Committee is responsible for reviewing and approving applications for the placement of sculptures along the Wildwood Avenue corridor. The Committee shall consist of the Community Development Director, one member of the City Council and one alternate City Council member, one member from the Rio Dell-Scotia Chamber of Commerce, one member from the Eagle Prairie Arts District (EPAD) and one public member residing within the City limits. The alternate City Council member shall only participate when the regular City Council member is unable to serve due to scheduling concerns or a conflict of interest. The Committee meets on call. The Committee shall submit reports on their activities through the City Manager to the Council at suitable intervals.
(Ord. 333 § 1, 2015; Ord. 389 § 1, 2021)
The Nuisance Advisory Committee is a committee made up of two members of the City Council, the City Manager, the Community Development Director, the Chief of Police and at least two and not more than four members of the public. The Committee shall provide oversight and advice to the Code Compliance Manager and the Police Chief on priorities and courses of action. It shall meet once per month at a regularly scheduled time set by the City Manager.
(Ord. 333 § 1, 2015; Ord. 376 § 1, 2019; Ord. 389 § 1, 2021)
The Beautification, Walkability and Pride Committee is made up of two members of the City Council selected annually and three members of the public who shall serve two-year terms. The Committee shall annually provide a report to the City Council with specific recommendations for projects that enhance the visual aesthetic and wayfaring quality of Rio Dell public spaces or viewsheds in order to produce a greater sense of community pride. The Committee shall issue the annual report prior to March 31st for staff review and Council consideration during the annual budget. The Committee shall meet once bi-monthly and shall be staffed by the City Clerk or other designee of the City Manager.
(Ord. 389 § 1, 2021)
Commissions, committees, boards, agencies and task forces may be appointed by the Council as required from time to time under the administrative guidance of the City Manager and under the operational identity and regulation of law, code, ordinance and resolution. Such committees and task forces shall advise the Council of project progress and organizationally expire when projects are completed.
(Formerly 2.55.070; Ord. 213A § 2.20.006, 1992; Ord. 333 § 1, 2015; Ord. 389 § 1, 2021)
The Council shall by a majority vote authorize membership in other organizations of citizens or Councilpersons or staff as the representatives of the City. Organizations include but are not limited to Humboldt Transit Authority (HTA), Humboldt County Association of Governments (HCAOG), Humboldt Waste Management Authority (HWMA), Humboldt County Convention and Visitors Bureau, League of California Cities (Redwood Empire Division) (LOCC), Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo), Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA), Humboldt/Del Norte Hazardous Response Authority, and Redwood Region Economic Development Commission (RREDC). The City representative shall report events of the organization to the City Manager and Council at reasonable intervals.
(Formerly 2.55.080; Ord. 213A § 2.30.001, 1992; Ord. 333 § 1, 2015; Ord. 389 § 1, 2021)