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 of Arts and Culture Commission Members
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
There are two vacancies on the Arts and Culture Commission, due to the term expirations of Angie Hinojos and Savita Krishnamoorthy.
The press release advertising these vacancies was posted on January 24, 2022, and can be viewed at: News Release: Redmond Seeks Volunteers for Arts and Culture Commission (govdelivery.com) <https://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/WAREDMOND-305c080?wgt_ref=WAREDMOND_WIDGET_2>. Eleven applications were received and reviewed. Redmond Arts and Culture members interviewed candidates on March 8, 2022 and selected two finalists, Shama Farag and Carlos Jimenez. Both finalists were interviewed by Mayor Birney on March 14, 2022, and by the Council on March 22, 2022. They have been nominated for appointment, subject to Council confirmation.
Shama Farag would fill the vacancy left by Angie Hinojos, and Carlos Jimenez would fill the vacancy left by Savita Krishnamoorthy.
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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 Commission Member mayoral appointments.
RMC: 4.15.010(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:
Both candidates have successfully passed the City of Redmond background check.
OUTCOMES:
If confirmed, the Redmond Arts and Culture Commission Members would serve until the term expirations below:
Arts and Culture Commission
Shama Farag First Term to Expire: March 31, 2025
Carlos Jimenez First Term to Expire: March 31, 2025
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
The Redmond Arts and Culture Commission vacancies were advertised and open to the public, and all completed applications were considered.
• 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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3/22/2022 |
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:
Both seats are currently vacant.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
The positions would remain open. Recruitment efforts would continue, and the Mayor, city staff and commission leadership would need to interview additional candidates.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.