Agenda Item A.2
CONSENT CALENDAR
Meeting Date: July 19, 2022
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Liana Campos, Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT: Ratification of Mayoral Appointments to the Library Advisory Commission, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Design Review Board
RECOMMENDATION:
A. Ratify the mayoral appointment of Stephanie Drake for a term ending June 30, 2025, to the Library Advisory Commission; and
B. Ratify the mayoral appointment of Stacie Furia t o the Parks and Recreation Commission to fill an unexpired portion of a term ending February 1, 2025; and
C. Ratify the mayoral appointment of Cecilia Brown to the Design Review Board to fill an unexpired portion of a term ending February 1, 2025.
BACKGROUND:
Library Advisory Commission
The Library Advisory Commission is authorized by Goleta Municipal Code Section
2.14.20. The purpose of the Library Advisory Commission shall be to provide advice to staff and the City Council on matters affecting the Goleta Library, representing the interests of the library's patrons by recommending programming and services for the library. Three of the five members must be residents of the unincorporated service area of the Goleta Valley, and one of the three members must be a resident of the Isla Vista Community Services District (CSD). The remaining two members must be residents of the City of Goleta. Terms shall be for three years.
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission is authorized by Goleta Municipal Code Section
2.12.020 and is composed of seven members. One member shall be a student (15 years or older). The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Commission shall be to provide citizens a platform to discuss the needs, opportunities and current offerings of parks and recreation activities in the City. The Commission shall advise the City Council on all issues related to parks and recreational opportunities in Goleta.
Design Review Board
The Design Review Board is authorized by Goleta Municipal Code Section 2.09.020 and is composed of seven members. Of the seven members, a minimum of four are required to be residents of the City. At least two members must be licensed architects, and at least two members must be licensed landscape professionals (landscape architect or landscape contractor). The three at-large members must reside within the City. Four members shall constitute a quorum, a quorum must contain a minimum of either one licensed architect and one landscape professional, or two licensed architects. A quorum must also contain a minimum of two City residents. Members of the Design Review Board are appointed for three-year terms. The terms are staggered so that approximately one third of the members are appointed each year. Seats expire in February of each year; however, members serve until their successors are appointed.
On July 14, 2022, the City Council conducted interviews of all applicants for the Library Advisory Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission and the Design Review Board.
At the conclusion of this meeting, the City Council has nominated Stephanie Drake to the Library Advisory Commission for term ending June 30, 2025, Stacie Furia to fill an unexpired portion of a term ending February 1, 2025, to the Parks and Recreation Commission, and Cecilia Brown to the Design Review Board, to fill an unexpired porti on of a term ending February 1, 2025.
DISCUSSION:
Government Code Section 40605 provides that an elected mayor shall make all appointments to a City’s boards, commissions and committees, subject to the City Council’s approval. This item provides the Mayor the opportunity to seek Council ratification as a result of the nominations received on July 14, 2022, as follows:
appointment of Stephanie Drake to the City’s Library Advisory Commission for a term ending June 30, 2025; appointment of Stacie Furia to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term ending February 1, 2025, and appointment of Cecilia Brown to the Design Review Board to fill an unexpired portion of a term ending February 1, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACTS:
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with ratifying the Mayor’s appoint ees to the Library Advisory Commission, the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Design Review Board other than the staff time needed to prepare this report.
Reviewed By: Legal Review By: Approved By:
___________________ ___________________ _________________ Kristine Schmidt Megan Garibaldi Michelle Greene
Assistant City Manager City Attorney City Manager