TO: ADAM PIRRIE, CITY MANAGER
FROM: SAL MEDINA, MAYOR
COREY CALAYCAY, MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
DATE: NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Reviewed by:
City Manager: AP
SUBJECT:
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APPOINTMENT OF THE CLAREMONT TRI-CITY MENTAL HEALTH GOVERNING BOARD COMMUNITY MEMBER TO A ONE-MONTH TERM
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SUMMARY
Since 1960, Tri-City Mental Health has been the public mental health authority and primary provider of outpatient services for residents of Claremont, La Verne and Pomona, providing high quality, culturally competent behavioral health care treatment, prevention, and education.
Tri-City Mental Health is overseen by a Governing Board comprised of seven members. Four members are council members from each of the service cities, and three members of the Board are appointed by the city council of each of the three cities.
The term for sitting Claremont Community Member Ron Vera is set to expire on December 31, 2024. Due to Mr. Vera’s proven contributions and expertise, and for the purpose of providing continuity and support for the new Executive Director, the City Council Ad Hoc Selection Committee, comprised of Mayor Sal Medina and Mayor Pro Tempore Corey Calaycay, hereby recommend the appointment of Ron Vera to a new term of one month.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
The City Council Ad Hoc Nominating Committee recommends the City Council appoint Ron Vera to the Tri-City Mental Health Governing Board for a term to expire January 31, 2025.
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
The cost to prepare this report is estimated at $376. This cost is in staff time and is included in the operating budget of the Administrative Services Department.
ANALYSIS
Tri-City Mental Health is overseen by a Governing Board comprised of seven members. Four members are council members from the cities of Claremont, La Verne and Pomona, and three members of the Board are appointed by the city council of each of the three cities.
The term for sitting Claremont Community Member Ron Vera is set to expire on December 31, 2024. Mr. Vera has demonstrated dedication to the mission of the Tri City Mental Health Center and has expressed an interest in continuing service for a shortened one-month term to contribute his knowledge and experience during the onboarding of the new Executive Director.
Interviews will be held in early 2025 to seek a new Community Member to replace Mr. Vera beginning February 1, 2025.
RELATIONSHIP TO CITY PLANNING DOCUMENTS
Staff has evaluated the agenda item in relationship to the City’s strategic and visioning documents and finds it relates to the General Plan and the 2024-26 Budget.
CEQA REVIEW
This item is not subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
The agenda and staff report for this item have been posted on the City website and distributed to interested parties. If you desire a copy, please contact the City Clerk’s Office.
Submitted by: Prepared by:
Sal Medina Shelley Desautels
Mayor City Clerk
Corey Calaycay
Mayor Pro Tempore