Title
Approval of Reappointments to Advisory Committees and Commissions
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
General Government Committee unanimously recommends the reappointments listed below to the Arts Commission, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Design Review Board, Heritage Commission, Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, Planning Commission, and Utility Advisory Committee for 3-year terms ending March 31, 2019.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the reappointments to advisory committees and commissions recommended by General Government Committee.
Report
Issue:
Whether to reappoint the recommended individuals
Staff Contact:
Kellie Purce Braseth, Strategic Communications Director, 360.753.8361
Presenter(s):
None -- Consent Calendar Items.
Background and Analysis:
On February 24, the General Government Committee reviewed requests for reappointment to Council-appointed advisory committees and commissions. The Committee unanimously recommends the following reappointments to 3-year terms ending March 31, 201p:
• Arts Commission: Stacy Hicks, Ron Hinton, Marygrace Jennings and Kate Nelson
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC): Kris Fransen and Brittany Yunker
• Design Review Board: David Goularte and Jane Laclergue (citizens-at-large)
• Heritage Commission: Dwayne Harkness, Garner Miller and Nicholas Vann
• Lodging Tax Advisory Committee: Nathan Allan and Greg Taylor (representing lodging establishments)
• Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee: Candace Jacobs
• Planning Commission: Missy Watts
• Utility Advisory Committee: Steve Fossum
Vacant Positions:
On March 21, 25 and 28, General Government Committee interviewed applicants for additional vacancies on the following committees:
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (2 positions)
• Design Review (1 position)
• Heritage Commission (3 positions)
• Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (2 positions)
• Planning Commission (5 position)
• Utility Advisory Committee (4 positions)
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
1. Approve the reappointments as recommended.
2. Approve the reappointments with changes from Council
3. Do not approve the recommended re-appointments, and send the issue back to the General Government Committee. Would delay the start of terms and leave advisory committees not operating at full strength.
Financial Impact:
None.