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 Library Board of Trustees Member
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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There is currently one opening on the Library Board of Trustees, due to the resignation of Kara Simon.
The press release advertising this opening was posted on November 30, 2023, and can be viewed at: News Release: City Accepting Applications for the Library Board of Trustees (govdelivery.com). Seven applications were received and reviewed. The Library Board Chairperson, Joanna Kim, Vice Chairperson, Marilee Leon, and Parks Manager, Erica Chua, interviewed candidates on March 18, 2024, and selected Naveen Yajaman to move forward. Mr. Yajaman was interviewed by Mayor Birney on March 21, 2024, and by Council on April 9, 2024.
Naveen Yajaman has been nominated for appointment, subject to Council confirmation. The term would expire on March 31, 2025.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
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* Required:
Council confirmation is required for Commission Member mayoral appointments.
RMC: 4.35.010(A)
* Council Request:
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* Other Key Facts:
Naveen Yajaman has successfully passed the required background check for this position.
OUTCOMES:
If confirmed, the new Library Board of Trustees member will serve until the term expiration below:
Library Board of Trustees
Naveen Yajaman Partial Term to Expire: March 31, 2025
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
* Timeline (previous or planned):
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* Outreach Methods and Results:
This opening was advertised, and all completed applications were reviewed.
* Feedback Summary:
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BUDGET IMPACT:
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