(9)AR 122110 City of Colton Boards and Commissions

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STAFF REPORT ITEM NO. 08 DATE: DECEMBER 21, 2010 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CI C FROM: ROD FOSTER, CITY MANAGER PREPARED BY: EILEEN C. GOMEZ, CITY CLERK SUBJECT: CITY OF COLTON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDED ACTION It is recommended that the City Council discuss and provide direction to staff regarding the organizational structure, membership, terms, responsibilities and reporting structure of the City's Boards and Commissions. GOAL STATEMENT The proposed action will allow the City Council to review and discuss the City's Board and Commissions, to determine if their organizational structure, membership, terms, responsibilities and reporting structure are the most efficient and effective for the City. BACKGROUND As directed by City Council, the City Clerk reviewed the City's Boards and Commissions, and has provided the information below to effectuate the City Council's discussion. The general rule is that the City Council may delegate to a City Board or Commission certain duties or functions that the City Council is already authorized to perform. This includes the inherent police powers of the City, in addition to powers specifically delegated to it by California statute. In a general law city such as Colton, this power of delegation is limited only by the California constitution and general California laws. It is specifically limited to the delegation of its administrative power, as opposed to its legislative power. While the City Council has more limited options for the Planning Commission and Library Board, it has more broad options for the other City Boards and Commissions.