REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Robin Estanislau, CMC, City Clerk
PREPARED BY: Robin Estanislau, CMC, City Clerk
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Request to approve reappointments of Jerry Person as City Historian, and Kathie Schey as City Archivist, each to serve a four-year term commencing on September 23, 2023, and ending on September 23, 2027
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Statement of Issue:
Terms for the voluntary positions of City Historian and City Archivist are set to expire on September 22, 2023. The City Council is being asked to consider staff’s recommendation to reappoint Jerry Person as City Historian, and Kathie Schey as City Archivist, each for an additional four-year term.
Financial Impact:
Both positions are voluntary. As such, costs associated with this process are minimal and will be absorbed within the City Clerk’s Office departmental operating expenses.
Recommended Action:
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A) Approve the reappointment of Jerry Person as City Historian, to serve a four-year term commencing on September 23, 2023, and ending on September 23, 2027; and
B) Approve the reappointment of Kathie Schey as City Archivist, to serve a four-year term commencing on September 23, 2023, and ending on September 23, 2027.
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Alternative Action(s):
Deny one or more recommended action, and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
City Council Resolution No. 2009-01 resolves that the voluntary positions of City Historian and City Archivist are renewable with Council approval. The California Legislature’s “Maddy Act” also provides guidelines for informing the public of when a vacancy occurs for positions appointed by the local legislative body. In observance of Maddy Act guidelines, a Notice of Vacancy for the voluntary positions of City Historian and City Archivist were posted for public review at the Huntington Beach Civic Center, City libraries, and on the City’s website. At the conclusion of the posting period, the City received written requests for reappointment from Jerry Person, current City Historian, and Kathie Schey, current City Archivist, for their respective positions.
Jerry Person has served as City Historian since August 2007, and Kathie Schey as City Archivist since 2019. The City Clerk’s Office looks forward to a continued partnership with both individuals, and offers continued praise and appreciation for the valuable service they provide to the City of Huntington Beach.
Environmental Status:
Pursuant to CEQA 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. Resolution 2009-01
2. Notice of Vacancy Forms
3. Jerry Person - Request for Reappointment
4. Kathie Schey - Request for Reappointment