REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Interviews and Appointments to Historical and Landmarks Commission
Report
BACKGROUND
At the June 12, 2018 Council meeting, two full term vacancies were declared. Due to the expiring terms, there are now two (2) vacancies to serve on the Historical and Landmarks Commission with terms ending June 30, 2022. Past City practice has been to conduct interviews for the Historical and Landmarks Commission interviews in the lobby area adjacent to the City Clerk’s Office.
The vacancies were advertised on the City’s website, social media and the City Manager’s blog. Past applicants, current and former commissioners, and those on the interest list were notified via email.
DISCUSSION
The City Clerk’s Office received the following eight (8) applications (Attachment 1) by the deadline of August 3, 2018:
1. Markus A. Bracamonte
2. Julia Breuer
3. Michael Celso
4. Frida Droorian
5. Mary O. Grizzle
6. Srdjan Pantic
7. Ana Vargas-Smith
8. Jane Voss
Attached are the voting guidelines (Attachment 2) for the appointment to Boards and Commissions, which outline the process for conducting interviews and casting votes by the Council for applicants.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) in that it is a governmental organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no additional cost to the City other than administrative staff time and expense.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any report to council may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Staff recommends conducting interviews and appointing two (2) candidates to allow for a full Commission, with both terms ending June 30, 2022.
Staff
Reviewed by: Jennifer Yamaguma, Acting City Clerk
Approved by: Deanna J. Santana, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Applications
2. Voting Guidelines