TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Executive |
Malisa Files |
425-556-2166 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Executive |
Cheryl Xanthos |
City Clerk |
Executive |
Kalli Biegel |
Deputy City Clerk |
TITLE:
title
Confirmation of Board and Commission Member Reappointments
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The following Commission Member terms will be expiring on March 31, 2024: Arts and Culture Commission Members Cari Scotkin, Anna Zanella and Kathy O’Keefe (partial term); Design Review Board Members Josiah Cline and Ana Cisneros; Landmark Commissioner Brian Rich; Library Board of Trustees Member Aaron Halabe (partial term); Parks, Trails and Recreation Commission Members Praveen Rachakulla (partial term) and James Kleppe; and Planning Commission Member Tara Van Niman.
These commissioners are eligible for reappointment and have expressed a desire to be reappointed for another term to continue their work. They are valuable members of their respective commissions and are highly recommended for reappointment.
body
☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
N/A
• Required:
Council confirmation is required for these Board and Commission Member mayoral appointments.
RMC: 4.15.010 (A), 4.23.030(A), 4.33.040(A), 4.40.010(A), 4.35.010(A), 4.43.050.
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
The Board and Commission Members would serve until the term expiration dates listed below:
Arts and Culture Commission
Cari Scotkin Second Term to Expire on March 31, 2027
Anna Zanella Second Term to Expire on March 31, 2027
Kathy O’Keefe First Term to Expire on March 31, 2027
Design Review Board
Josiah Cline Second Term to Expire on March 31, 2028
Ana Cisneros Second Term to Expire on March 31, 2028
Landmark Commission
Brian Rich Second Term to Expire on March 31, 2028
Library Board of Trustees
Aaron Halabe First Term to Expire on March 31, 2027
Parks, Trails and Recreation Commission
Praveen Rachakulla First Term to Expire on March 31, 2027
James Kleppe Second Term to Expire on March 31, 2027
Planning Commission
Tara Van Niman Second Term to Expire on March 31, 2028
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
N/A
Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
N/A
Budget Priority:
N/A
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
N/A
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
N/A |
Item has not been presented to Council |
N/A |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
All of the listed Board/Commission Member’s existing terms will expire on March 31, 2024.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
If reappointment is not confirmed by Council, the seats will be vacant on April 1, 2024, causing potential quorum issues for these boards/commissions. The seats will then go through the full appointment process.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.