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FOR CITY CLERK ONLY
Council Meeting: _______________________
Disposition: ___________________________
Agenda Item No: 5.b
Meeting Date: May 2, 2022
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Department: City Clerk’s Office
Prepared by: Lindsay Lara, City Clerk City Manager Approval: ______________ TOPIC: VACANCIES ON SAN RAFAEL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
SUBJECT: ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES ON THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD, BOARD OF
LIBRARY TRUSTEES, PARK AND RECREATION COMMMISSION, AND PLANNING
COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file the announcement of upcoming vacancies on San Rafael’s Boards and Commissions.
BACKGROUND:
The City Clerk’s office is currently recruiting to fill upcoming vacancies on our boards and commissions.
Community members can apply online to serve on our boards and commissions, and more information and eligibility requirements are as follows:
Design Review Board (One Vacancy)
Board Description: The Design Review Board (DRB) consists of design professionals appointed by the City Council to provide advice on new development projects and most exterior changes to existing buildings. Applications are evaluated based on our General Plan and Zoning Ordinance design policies and criteria, with the goal of having new projects harmonize with the natural environment and surrounding area.
Term: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026
2022 Meeting Schedule: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Eligibility Requirements: Must reside in San Rafael city limits Application Deadline (subject to extension): May 13, 2022 or open until filled Board of Library Trustees (One Vacancy)
Board Description: The Board of Library Trustees is an advisory board that meets monthly with responsibility to provide support to library administration, work to support the process for a new library, serve as advocates for the Library to the City Council, and help increase the visibility of the Library in the community.
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Term: Present through April 30, 2023
2022 Meeting Schedule: 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
Eligibility Requirements: Must reside in San Rafael city limits Application Deadline (subject to extension): May 17, 2022 or open until filled Park and Recreation Commission (Three Vacancies)
Board Description: The Park and Recreation Commission assists the City Council in developing and implementing the long-range plans for City parks and recreation facilities; monitors current service levels and community needs; reviews the performance of City partnerships with community groups in the utilization of facilities and production of programs; reviews and advises on general policies and procedures in the delivery of park, recreation, childcare and cultural services.
Terms: June 2022 through May 31, 2026
June 2022 through May 31, 2026
June 2022 through May 31, 2026
2022 Meeting Schedule: Third Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
Eligibility Requirements: Must live in San Rafael city limits Application Deadline (subject to extension): May 13, 2022 or open until filled Planning Commission (Two Vacancies)
Board Description: The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues.
The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our long-range General Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community.
Term: July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026
July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026
2022 Meeting Schedule: Second and Fourth Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Eligibility Requirements: Must live in San Rafael city limits Application Deadline (subject to extension): May 13, 2022 or open until filled COMMUNITY OUTREACH:
The recruitment for applications is being advertised through mass email notification, the City’s website, Nextdoor and Facebook social media platforms.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact to the City of San Rafael.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Receive and file the announcement of upcoming vacancies on San Rafael’s Boards and Commissions.