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HomeMy WebLinkAbout14640 RESOLUTION NO. 14640 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A QUALIFIED PERSON TO FILL THE VACANCY CREATED IN COUNCIL DISTRICT FOUR BY THE PASSING OF RAY AGUILERA BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: SECTION 1. Pursuant to Section 2-6 of the Charter of the City of Pueblo, Zolanye McCully- Bachicha is hereby appointed to fill the vacancy created in Council District Four by the death of Ray Aguilera. This appointment shall expire on December 31, 2021 when the vacancy shall be filled by the results of the November 2, 2021 General Election. SECTION 2. The officers and the staff of the City are authorized to perform any and all acts consistent with this Resolution which are necessary or appropriate to implement this Resolution. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon final passage. INTRODUCED June 21, 2021 BY: Dennis Flores MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL APPROVED: PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL ATTESTED BY: CITY CLERK City Clerk’s Office Item # C-1 Background Paper for Proposed Resolution CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 21. 2021 TO: President Lawrence W. Atencio and Members of the City Council CC: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar FROM: Marisa Stoller, City Clerk SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A QUALIFIED PERSON TO FILL THE VACANCY CREATED IN COUNCIL DISTRICT FOUR BY THE PASSING OF RAY AGUILERA SUMMARY: This Resolution appoints a qualified individual to fill the vacancy in District 4 of the Pueblo City Council, created by the death of Ray Aguilera, Council District 4 Representative. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None. BACKGROUND: Per Section 2-6 of the City Charter, any vacancy in an elective office shall be filled by appointment of the Council. Any person appointed to fill a vacancy in an elective office shall have the qualifications required of persons regularly elected and shall hold the office until the next general municipal election when the vacancy shall be filled by election according to law and until a successor is qualified. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: None. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: None. STAKEHOLDER PROCESS: Letters of interest and resumes were accepted from individuals wishing to be considered for appointment to the District 4 Council position. Interviews of certain applicants selected by City Council were held on Monday, June 21, 2021. ALTERNATIVES: None. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Resolution. Attachment: Proposed Resolution