Agenda Item Wording:
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Nomination of Council Member Emmanuel Hernandez Soto as the Visalia City Council's representative on the Tulare County Task Force on Homelessness, appointment of Margie Perez, Housing Specialist as the alternate and appointment of Council Member Liz Wynn to serve as a City representative on the Mid-Kaweah Groundwater Sustainability Agency.
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Deadline for Action: 11/20/2022
Submitting Department: Administration
Contact Name and Phone Number: Mayor Brian Poochigian; Michelle Nicholson, Chief Deputy City Clerk, 713-4512.
Department Recommendation: Mayor Brian Poochigian is recommending that the noted Council Members exchange their current Council representation assignments to better fit with interests and schedules. The Mayor is recommending that the Council nominate Council Member Soto to serve on the Tulare County Task Force, subject to approval by the Tulare County Board of Supervisors. Council Member Soto has a particular interest in that topic, and is able to attend the meetings. It is also recommended that Housing Specialist Margie Perez, who regularly attends the meetings, be nominated as alternate should Council Member Soto not able to attend. Council Member Wynn has been on the Task Force, but due to work obligations, is no longer able to attend the meetings at the current date and time. Therefore, Mayor Poochigian is recommending that she be appointed to the position. Council Member Soto currently holds on the Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) She understands the importance of water to the area and the State regulations that have to be implemented. She is able to generally attend the GSA meetings.
Background Discussion:
The Visalia City Council appoints various representatives to serve on area committees shortly following an election, based on the Mayor's recommendations. (Current list attached). Due to the schedule conflict noted above, Mayor Poochigian is recommending this...
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