HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 2401-2570CITY OF PALO ALTO
CITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting
Monday, February 26, 2024
Council Chambers & Hybrid
5:30 PM
Agenda Item
3.Appointment of 2024 Emergency Standby Council
City Council
Staff Report
Report Type: CONSENT CALENDAR
Lead Department: City Clerk
Meeting Date: February 26, 2024
Report #:2401-2570
TITLE
Appointment of 2024 Emergency Standby Council
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve the selection of the following former Council
Members to serve as members of the 2024 Emergency Standby Council:
•Alison Cormack
•Peter Drekmeier
•Eric Filseth
•Karen Holman
•Liz Kniss
•Greg Schmid
•Nancy Shepherd
BACKGROUND
The Charter of the City of Palo Alto provides that, "the Council may, by Ordinance or Resolution,
provide for the preservation and continuation of government in the event of disaster which
renders unavailable a majority of the Council."
On August 7, 2006, the City Council adopted amendments to Section 2.12.090 of the Palo Alto
Municipal Code regarding the selection procedure for the City's Emergency Standby Council.
The adopted policy states that the Council shall consider the following criteria for appointments
to the Emergency Standby Council: residency in the City of Palo Alto, availability, interest in
serving and a lack of conflicts of interest.
Seven members serve on the Emergency Standby Council. Members of the Standby Council
have the authority delegated to them under Chapter 2.12 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code. The
members of the Emergency Standby Council continue to serve until the Council appoints or
reappoints the members at the beginning of each year.
FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is not a project.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
APPROVED BY:
Mahealani Ah Yun