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Staff Report for Resolution Approving Appointments to the City of San Leandro’s Measure Z Oversight Committee as Required by Ordinance No. 2010-022
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SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends approval of the proposed resolution for the purpose of selecting a five member Citizens’ Oversight Committee related to Measure Z.
BACKGROUND
Ordinance No. 2010-022, that created the Measure Z Transaction and Use Tax, calls for formation of a Citizens’ Oversight Committee. Section 2-19-165 in summary states:
There shall be a five-member committee of members of the public to review and report on the revenue and expenditure of funds from the tax adopted by this chapter. Prior to the operative date, the City Council shall adopt a resolution establishing the composition of the committee and defining the scope of its responsibilities.
Retail businesses and residential and business consumers represent community segments most directly impacted by Measure Z. The following will be the composition of the Citizens’ Oversight Committee as approved by the City Council:
· Representative of the San Leandro Chamber of Commerce.
· Retail representative from the Downtown Business Association
· Officer from a homeowner or neighborhood association.
· City Board or Commission member.
· Owner or manager of a business located in San Leandro.
The City Council Finance Committee also discussed the meeting frequency and terms for members on the Citizens Oversight Committee. It was agreed that at least during the first year, the Citizens Oversight Committee would need to meet more than once, although it might not be necessary to meet more than once a year in the future. Membership limits should be set at two 3-year terms.
On April 2, 2012, the City Council approved the resolution establishing the composition of the Citizens Oversight Committee. Staff subsequently advertised for applications using the approved criteria.
Measure Z Recruitment Overview
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