TO: ADAM PIRRIE, CITY MANAGER
FROM: COREY CALAYCAY, MAYOR
JENNIFER STARK, VICE MAYOR
DATE: JANUARY 28, 2025
Reviewed by:
City Manager: AP
SUBJECT:
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APPOINTMENT OF A COMMUNITY MEMBER TO THE TRI-CITY MENTAL HEALTH GOVERNING BOARD
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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.
Following a restructuring in 2007, Tri-City Mental Health established a Governing Board composition 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 January 31, 2025. After serving eight years, Mr. Vera does not wish to seek another term at this time.
Per City Council Resolution No. 2007-75, Community Members shall serve for two years, however the initial term shall be one calendar year.
Mayor Corey Calaycay and Vice Mayor Jennifer Stark hereby recommend the appointment of Sandra Grajeda to a one-year term beginning February 1, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
The City Council Ad Hoc Nominating Committee recommends the City Council appoint Sandra Grajeda to the Tri-City Mental Health Governing Board for a term commencing February 1, 2025, and expiring on January 31, 2026.
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ANALYSIS
One of the principal sources of mental health services and support for individuals and families in Claremont, La Verne and Pomona has been the Tri-City Mental Health Center, through a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA).
Following a restructuring in 2007, the revised JPA set the composition of the Governing Board to consist of four council members from the three member cities - one from La Verne, one from Claremont, and two from Pomona. Another change in the JPA provided for the three member cities to each appoint one Community Member to serve on the Governing Board for a total of seven voting members.
The term for sitting Claremont Community Member Ron Vera is set to expire January 31, 2025. After serving eight years, Mr. Vera does not wish to seek reappointment at this time.
Per City Council Resolution No. 2007-75, Community Members shall serve for two years, however the initial term shall be one calendar year.
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.
RELATIONSHIP TO CITY PLANNING DOCUMENTS
Staff has evaluated the agenda item in relationship to the City’s strategic and visioning documents and finds that it applies to the General Plan and the 2024-26 Budget.
CEQA REVIEW
This item is not subject to environmental 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:
Corey Calaycay Shelley Desautels
Mayor City Clerk
Jennifer Stark
Vice Mayor