HomeMy WebLinkAboutD-4 Staff Report - City Council Ad Hoc Committee on Veterans ResourcesCouncil Ad Hoc Veterans’ Resource Committee
February 22, 2022
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SCHEDULED ITEM
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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VIA: SERGIO GONZALEZ, CITY MANAGER
FROM: NICO DE ANDA-SCAIA, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER
DATE: FEBRUARY 22, 2022
SUBJECT: REQUEST TO FORM AN AD HOC CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON
VETERANS’ RESOURCES
BACKGROUND:
At their regular meeting on January 18, 2022, City Council directed staff to bring back for
Council consideration at a future meeting, a discussion item related to the formation of an Ad
Hoc City Council Committee on veterans’ resources.
The intent of the Ad Hoc Committee would be to assess and provide recommendations related to
the City’s current available resources, supporting effective partnerships and funding strategies,
and promoting community engagement through the streamlined delivery of services.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following action:
1) Consider and provide direction on the formation of an Ad Hoc City Council Committee
to evaluate and provide recommendations regarding veterans’ resources.
ANALYSIS:
The City of Azusa has a rich history rooted in service to community and country, and has long
prided itself in its support and recognition of local veterans and active-duty service members of
the U.S. Military.
In addition to the efforts of local community groups and the coordination of events throughout
the year that recognize U.S. Military veterans, the City of Azusa also provides access to local
resources and assistance through state and local partnerships.
APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
2/22/2022
Council Ad Hoc Veterans’ Resource Committee
February 22, 2022
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Since 2018, with funding from the state of California and CalVet, the Azusa City Library has
hosted an information and resources corner for veterans and active-duty military personnel.
Additionally, the Library periodically recruits volunteers to train and serve as benefits coaches in
order to connect veterans with available services. Online materials via the City website also
provide virtual career guidance through grant-funded databases, and cover topics such as
transitioning to civilian roles, post-traumatic stress, and inspirational veterans’ stories.
The intent of an Ad Hoc City Council Committee on Veterans’ Resources would be to serve a
term of one year, with the specific task(s) of evaluating the City’s existing resources,
mechanisms and structures that support the local veteran’s community.
Ad Hoc Committees of the City Council are temporary committees of fewer than a majority of
the City Council formed for a specific task or objective. In the past, Ad Hoc Committees have
been established to support and advise City Council policy development and/or represent the
City o n matters of regional interest. The scope of work to be studied and purpose of the Ad Hoc
Committee shall be established by the full Council, and Committees are expected to dissolve
upon completion of the task or objective.
While an Ad Hoc Committee is comprised of members of the City Council-only, the Committee
may determine to meet with and seek input from City staff, agency partners, and local
stakeholders as appropriate. Council Ad Hoc Committees on their own may not make final and
binding decisions on behalf of the City, nor commit the City’s financial resources or direct staff.
Meetings of this body are not held to Open Meeting (Brown Act) restrictions.
Should Council determine to establish an Ad Hoc Committee for this purpose, the Committee
shall periodically report back to the City Council with general updates, and ultimately formal
recommendations regarding how best to support effective partnerships and funding strategies,
and encourage community engagement through the streamlined delivery of services. Council
appointments to the Ad Hoc Committee may be done in conjunction with the City’s annual
appointment process for outside agency, board, committee, and subcommittee assignments,
tentatively scheduled for March, 2022.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action.
Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved:
Nico De Anda-Scaia Sergio Gonzalez
Deputy City Manager City Manager