REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Eric G. Parra, Interim City Manager
VIA: Scott M. Haberle, Fire Chief
PREPARED BY: Kevin Justen, Senior Management Analyst
Subject:
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Approve the reappointments of Van Vu and Diane Wood to the Harbour Commission, as recommended by City Council Liaisons Mayor Gracey Van Der Mark and Mayor Pro Tem Pat Burns
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Statement of Issue:
City Council is requested to approve the reappointment of two Harbour Commissioners to fill vacancies that will occur on December 31, 2024.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
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A) Approve the reappointment of Van Vu to the Harbour Commission through December 31, 2028; and,
B) Approve the reappointment of Diane Wood to the Harbour Commission through December 31, 2028.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve, and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The Harbour Commission is a seven-member advisory board to the City Council in matters pertaining to Huntington Harbour, its beaches, facilities, and parks. The Commission advises on issues concerning waterway safety, general harbor infrastructure, water quality, usage, and Municipal Code amendments. The Harbour Commission also cooperates with other governmental agencies and civic groups in the advancement of Huntington Harbour, including recreational planning, under direction of the City Council.
The terms of two Harbour Commissioners, Van Vu and Diane Wood, expire on December 31, 2024, and they have requested re-appointment for a second four-year term. Their applications are attached and the City Council Liaisons to the Harbour Commission, Mayor Gracey Van Der Mark and Mayor Pro Tem Pat Burns, reviewed the applications and recommend that they be appointed to an additional term through December 31, 2028.
Environmental Status:
This action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Non Applicable - Administrative Item
Attachment(s):
1. Application for Re-appointment - Van Vu
2. Application for Re-appointment - Diane Wood