DATE: October 10, 2023
SUBJECT:
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CENSURE OF COMMISSIONER SANDY NARANJO AND RELATED ACTIONS RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS (BOARD):
A) CENSURING COMMISSIONER SANDY NARANJO FOR PERSONAL VIOLATIONS OF THE BROWN ACT AND FIDUCIARY DUTIES AND RELATED MISCONDUCT; REMOVING COMMISSIONER NARANJO FROM CURRENTLY HELD BOARD OFFICE AND DISTRICT INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS; PROHIBITING COMMISSIONER NARANJO FROM HOLDING ANY FUTURE BOARD OFFICE OR DISTRICT INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS; AND, FROM SPEAKING ALONE TO ANY DISTRICT EMPLOYEE IN HER SCOPE AND AUTHORITY AS A COMMISSIONER
B) CONTINGENT UPON ADOPTION OF ITEM A), CONSIDERATION AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS TO VACANT OFFICER POSITIONS ON THE BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The proposed Resolution censuring Commissioner Naranjo addresses, among other things, various breaches of fiduciary duties along with violations of State law and District policy by Commissioner Sandy Naranjo. Such actions have exposed the District to potential legal liabilities, undermine the public's trust in its District representatives, and interfere with the District's ability to conduct the public's business. If adopted, Section A) of this Resolution would serve as a formal admonishment of Commissioner Naranjo's improper conduct, restrict her ability to serve in District leadership roles as a Commissioner, and regulate her conduct towards District employees, all in order to uphold the District's integrity and trust in its Commissioners, protect District employees, protect against Commissioner Naranjo's interference with the agency's ability to conduct the public's business, and limit legal liability for the District. Contingent upon Board approval of Section A), the Board will consider and elect officers to vacant positions on the Board.
RECOMMENDATION:
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After review and consideration of the independent investigator's conclusions adopt Section A of the Resolution...
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