Report Prepared by: John Tresidder, Assistant City Clerk, City Clerk’s Office
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SUBJECT: Appointment - Regional Airport Authority
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider appointing Rafael Velarde to the Regional Airport Authority.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion appointing Rafael Velarde to serve as a member of the Regional Airport Authority, to a seat with a term expiration of July 1, 2021, and directing the Clerk’s Office to continue recruitment for any vacancies on the Regional Airport Authority.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Appoint Rafael Velarde to the Regional Airport Authority; or,
2. Refer staff with direction to resume recruitment of applicants.
AUTHORITY
Article VII, Sections 700, 702, 702.1, 707, and 708 of the Merced City Charter. Staff was directed to notice vacancies on all Boards and Commissions in June of 2017 (Annual Vacancies Notice). The vacancies were duly posted in accordance with Government Code Section 57970, et seq.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
There are currently two vacancies on the Regional Airport Authority.
The City Clerk’s Office has received one application for the Authority from Rafael Velarde.
Mr. Velarde’s application and the current roster for the Regional Airport Authority are attached.
History and Past Actions:
The Regional Airport Authority was created for the provision and maintenance of public airports and landing places for aerial traffic for the use of the public. The Authority consists of seven members who serve four-year terms of office.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
No impact on City resources.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Regional Airport Authority Roster
2. Application of Rafael Velarde