TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Executive |
Lisa Maher |
425-556-2427 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Executive |
Cheryl Xanthos |
City Clerk |
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Executive |
Kalli Biegel |
Deputy City Clerk |
TITLE:
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Confirmation of Appointments and Reappointments of Board and Commission Members
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Appointments
There are two openings on the Arts and Culture Commission, due to the resignations of Marko Coady and Tifa Tomb, and two additional upcoming vacancies, due to the term expirations of Risa Coleman and Cheri Fowler.
The following candidates have completed the interview process to fill these vacancies: Latha Sambamurti would fill the opening left by Marko Coady; Menka Soni would fill the opening left by Tifa Tomb; Amani Rashid would fill the vacancy left by Risa Coleman; and Cari Scotkin would fill the vacancy left by Cheri Fowler.
There is currently one opening on the Library Board of Trustees, due to the resignation of Minerva Butler, and one upcoming vacancy, due to the term expiration of Kristine Anderson.
The following candidates have completed the interview process to fill these vacancies: Bree Norlander would fill the opening left by Minerva Butler, and Clara Yuan would fill the vacancy left by Kristine Anderson.
Reappointments
The following Commission Member terms will be expiring on March 31, 2021: Arts and Culture Commissioner Arbok Ives; Human Services Commissioners Vibhas Chandorkar, Kristen Muscott, and Antionette Smith; and Parks and Trails Commissioners Stuart Hargreaves, Gary Smith, and Shelly Bowman.
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.
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☐ 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), 4.30.050(A), 4.35.010(A) and 4.40.010(A).
Council confirmation on a nomination made by the mayor may occur only at a special meeting called for the purpose of considering the appointment, or the next regular meeting following the meeting at which the interview took place.
RMC: 4.10.030(A)
• 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
Arbok Ives New Term to Expire March 31, 2024
Latha Sambamurti First Term to Expire March 31, 2023
Menka Soni First Term to Expire March 31, 2023
Amani Rashid First Term to Expire March 31, 2024
Cari Scotkin First Term to Expire March 31, 2024
Human Services Commission
Vibhas Chandorkar New Term to Expire March 31, 2025
Kristen Muscott New Term to Expire March 31, 2025
Antionette Smith New Term to Expire March 31, 2025
Library Board of Trustees
Bree Norlander First (Partial) Term to Expire March 31, 2023
Clara Yuan First Term to Expire March 31, 2026
Parks and Trails Commission
Stuart Hargreaves New Term to Expire March 31, 2025
Gary Smith New Term to Expire March 31, 2025
Shelly Bowman New Term to Expire March 31, 2025
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)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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3/9/2021 |
Special Meeting |
Receive Information |
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3/16/2021 |
Special Meeting |
Receive Information |
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:
The Library Board of Trustees, Arts and Culture Commission, Parks and Trails Commission, and Human Services Commission currently have vacant positions and/or Board and Commission Member terms expiring on March 31, 2021.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
If the Redmond City Council chooses not to confirm the appointments and reappointments, the Mayor would need to interview new candidates for the open positions.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.