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:
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Confirmation of Appointment of New Arts and Culture Commission Members
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
There are currently two openings on the Arts and Culture Commission, due to the resignations of Shama Farag and Carlos Jimenez.
The press release advertising these openings were posted on January 8, 2024 and February 13, 2024. The press releases can be viewed at: News Release: City Seeks Volunteer Arts and Culture Commissioner (govdelivery.com) and News Release: Volunteer Opportunity: Redmond Arts and Culture Commissioner (govdelivery.com). After initial interviews, Michael Heavener and Pamela Waters were selected to move forward. Both were interviewed by Mayor Birney, and then by Council on March 26, 2024.
Michael Heavener will fill the opening left by Shama Farag and Pamela Waters will fill the opening left by Carlos Jimenez.
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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 Request:
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* Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
If confirmed, the Redmond Arts and Culture Commission Members would serve until the term expirations below:
Arts and Culture Commission
Michael Heavener Partial Term to Expire: March 31, 2025
Pamela Waters Partial Term to Expire: March 31, 2025
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:
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BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
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Approved in current bien...
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