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Staff Report To: Mayor Fischer and Members of the City Council From: Bryce Shearen, City Administrator Date: March 25, 2026 Re: Councilmember Resignation Action To Be Considered: Motion to approve, table, or deny the following: •Acceptance of Councilmember Gutierrez's resignation and declare a vacancy on the City Council. Background: Councilmember Gutierrez has submitted her resignation from the City Council effective immediately. Gutierrez’s term does not end until December 31, 2026, so a new Council member should be appointed to fill the remainder of the term. Council has discretion on filling the position. Cities may advertise the opening, require an application, or request letters of interest. However, appointments may also be made informally based on individuals the council already knows to be interested in the position. If the council (or a quorum or committee of the council) conducts the interviews, the Open Meeting Law applies. Staff recommends that the Council discuss and provide direction on the process and timeline for filling the vacancy. Eligibility and Process: The council may appoint any individual who is eligible for election to that office. Generally, to be eligible, a person must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of the city, a qualified city voter, and at least 21 years old. The council is not obligated to appoint any candidate previously defeated in an election for the office. To fill the vacancy, a majority vote is needed for the appointment. If the vote is a tie, the mayor can appoint any qualified person willing to fill the vacancy, even if that person was not the subject of the original appointment vote. Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approving the resolution accepting Amanda Gutierezz’s resignation effective immediately and declaring a vacancy on the City Council. Additionally, staff recommends that the Council provide direction on the process and timeline for filling the vacancy.