September 13, 2022
Mayor's Office
DATE: September 13, 2022
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Tom Butt, Mayor
Subject: Historic Preservation Commission Reappointments FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
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STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
Gretchen Stromberg and Fatema Crane’s terms on the
Historic Preservation Commission expired on July 31,
2022.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: REAPPOINT Gretchen Stromberg, Historic Preservation Commission, Seat #1, Term Expires July 31, 2026;
Fatema Crane, Historic Preservation Commission, Seat
#6, Term Expires July 31, 2026 - Mayor’s Office (Mayor
Tom Butt 510-620-6503).
DISCUSSION:
Gretchen Stromberg is the chief of resource management and planning at the Rosie the Riveter / WWII Home Front National Historical Park. Gretchen is interested in enhancing AGENDA
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the spirit of community in Richmond by recognizing and celebrating the history of the people in Richmond.
Fatema Crane is a historic preservation planner for the City of Berkeley. Fatema has an academic background in ethnic studies and city and regional planning. Fatema desires to be of service to the community and believes the Historic Preservation Commission is a good match for their interests.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Gretchen Stromberg’s Application
Attachment 2 – Fatema Crane’s Application