REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Eric G. Parra, Interim City Manager
VIA: Ashley Wysocki, Director of Community & Library Services
PREPARED BY: Molly Uemura, Community & Library Services Supervisor
Subject:
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Approve reappointments to the Independence Day Board with terms to expire September 30, 2027
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Statement of Issue:
There is a need to fill several vacancies on the Independence Day Board (Board). Per Huntington Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) 2.106, “the composition of the Board shall consist of nine to 15 members appointed by City Council upon the recommendation of the liaisons to the Board.” Currently, five Board Members have terms that expired September 30, 2023, but have expressed interest in serving another term, including Andi Kowal, Pat Love, Lisa Marie Moreo, Don Ramsey, and Linda Vircks.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
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As recommended by City Council Member Liaisons Gracey Van Der Mark and Casey McKeon, approve the reappointment of Andi Kowal, Pat Love, Lisa Marie Moreo, Don Ramsey, and Linda Vircks to the Independence Day Board with terms to expire September 30, 2027.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the recommendation and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The Independence Day Board assists the City’s event contractors with the planning of the Fourth of July Parade and Independence Day festivities. Per HBMC 2.106, “the Board shall consist of nine to 15 members, appointed by City Council upon the recommendation of the Council Liaisons to the Board.” The terms of Andi Kowal, Pat Love, Lisa Marie Moreo, Don Ramsey, and Linda Vircks expired on September 30, 2023. All five Board Members have requested reappointment to the Independence Day Board as referenced in Attachments 1 - 5.
Upon approval of these appointments, the Board will consist of ten (10) members with five terms expiring September 30, 2025, and five expiring September 30, 2027 (Attachment 6).
Environmental Status:
Pursuant to SEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment do not constitute a project.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Non Applicable - Administrative Item
Attachment(s):
1. Reappointment letter from Andi Kowal
2. Reappointment letter from Pat Love
3. Reappointment letter from Lisa Marie Moreo
4. Reappointment letter from Don Ramsey
5. Reappointment letter from Linda Vircks
6. 2024 Independence Day Board Roster