STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date:
February 10, 2026
INTERVIEWS
1 SUBJECT: INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS TO THE VIEW RESTORATION
COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Interview the applicant and appoint him to the View Restoration Committee for a two-year term beginning April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2028; and/or
2. Keep the position(s) open until additional applications are received, and direct staff to return at a future City Council meeting for the appointment(s).
SUMMARY OF THE MATTER
Members of the View Restoration Committee adjudicate view claims submitted by property owners to restore pre-existing views that are alleged to be significantly impaired by vegetation. The five-member committee conducts public hearings to review claims, hear testimony, and determine significant view impairment. The Committee may approve a view restoration order and establish a maintenance schedule for the subject vegetation on the property. The View Restoration Committee generally meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m.
DISCUSSION
On March 31, 2026, the terms of two View Restoration Committee members will expire: Kelly Brochu and Walter Stender. For the two openings, one application has been received (Edwin Kisiel).
The City Council can opt to leave both positions open while continuing to seek applications, and the committee would still have a majority with the three remaining members. Or, the City Council can opt to appoint Mr. Kisiel, and leave the one remaining position open until additional applications are received.
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
The recommended action has no financial impact to the budget.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The recommended action has no environmental impact.
ATTACHMENT
1. .Application (Pgs. 2-6)
Submitted By: Ann Marie McKay Approved: .David A Kiff
Ann Marie McKay, City Clerk Dave Kiff, City Manager
Report Prepared By: Coordinated With:
Ann Marie McKay, City Clerk Wendy Jung, VRC Staff Liaison