Report Prepared by: Jennifer Levesque, Deputy City Clerk, City Clerk's Office
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SUBJECT: Approval of Reappointments to Arts and Culture Advisory Commission (2), Building and Housing Board of Appeals (1), and Planning Commission (1)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers reappointing currently seated individuals to an additional term.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion reappointing qualified individuals who are eligible for, and interested in, an additional term on the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission, Building and Housing Board of Appeals, and Planning Commission.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Reappoint as recommended by staff; or,
2. Reappoint select individuals; or,
3. Refer back to staff with direction to resume recruitment of applicants.
AUTHORITY
Article VII, Sections 700, 702, 702.1, 707 and 708 of the Merced City Charter.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
Diana Odom Gunn and Colton Dennis were appointed to the newly established Arts and Culture Advisory Commission on November 19, 2018. Ms. Gunn and Mr. Dennis were two of three members that were given the shorter term and are eligible for reappointment to a full term. They both have expressed their desire for reappointment.
Casey Steed was appointed to the Building and Housing Boards of Appeal on December 16, 2019 as a replacement appointment. Mr. Steed is eligible for reappointment to a full term on the Board and has expressed his desire for reappointment.
Mary Camper was appointed to the Planning Commission on March 14, 2017 as a replacement appointment. Ms. Camper is eligible for reappointment to a full term and has expressed her desire for reappointment.
History and Past Actions
The Arts and Culture Advisory Commission was created to advise City Council on all matters pertaining to with public art, art projects, cultural programs, and activities and the promotion of the arts within the City of Merced. The Commission consists of seven members who serve four-year t...
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