TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Executive |
Malisa Files |
425-556-2166 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Executive |
Cheryl Xanthos |
City Clerk |
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Executive |
Kalli Biegel |
Deputy City Clerk |
TITLE:
title
Confirmation of Board and Commission Appointments
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
There is currently one opening and one upcoming vacancy on the Arts and Culture Commission, due to the resignation of Amani Rashid and the term expiration of Helen Teixeira.
The press release advertising these volunteer positions was posted on January 31, 2023, and can be viewed at: City Seeks Volunteer Arts and Culture Commissioners (govdelivery.com) <https://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/WAREDMOND-345ce82?wgt_ref=WAREDMOND_WIDGET_2>. Seven applications were received and reviewed. Redmond Arts and Culture members interviewed candidates and selected two finalists, Kyung Hee (Kay) Bae and Kathy O’Keefe. Both finalists were interviewed by Mayor Birney on March 9, 2023.
Ms. Bae would fill the vacancy left by Helen Teixeira and the term would expire on March 31, 2026. Ms. O’Keefe would fill the opening left by Amani Rashid and the term would expire on March 31, 2024.
There is currently one opening on the Library Board of Trustees, due to the resignation of Murthy Srinivas.
The press release advertising this opening was posted on February 14, 2023, and can be viewed at: News Release: City Seeks Volunteers for the Library Board of Trustees (govdelivery.com) <https://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/WAREDMOND-348bab6?wgt_ref=WAREDMOND_WIDGET_2>. Eleven applications were received and reviewed. The Library Board Chairperson and city staff interviewed and selected Marilee Leon to move forward. Ms. Leon was interviewed by Mayor Birney on March 9, 2023. bodyIf confirmed, Ms. Leon’s term will expire on March 31, 2027.
The is one upcoming vacancy on the Parks and Trails Commission, due to the term expiration of Gregg Gottgetreu.
The press release advertising this vacancy was posted on January 24, 2023, and can be viewed at: News Release: City Seeks New Parks and Trails Commissioner (govdelivery.com) <https://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/WAREDMOND-344066c?wgt_ref=WAREDMOND_WIDGET_2>. Ten applications were received and reviewed. Parks and Trails Commission members interviewed candidates and selected Garrett Michaud to move forward. Mr. Michaud was interviewed by Mayor Birney on March 9, 2023. If confirmed, Mr. Michaud’s term would end on March 31, 2027.
Council interviewed these four candidates on March 14, 2023.
☐ 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 Board / Commission Member mayoral appointments.
RMC: 4.15.010(A)
RMC: 4.35.010(A)
RMC: 4.40.010(A)
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
If the appointments are confirmed by Council, then these candidates would fill these volunteer positions.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
These openings were advertised, and all completed applications were reviewed.
• 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)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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3/14/2023 |
Special Meeting |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
Two of the positions are currently open, and the other two positions will be vacant on April 1, 2023.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
If appointments are not confirmed by Council, recruitment efforts will need to continue.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.