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File #: 23-459   
Type: Consent Calendar Status: Passed
File created: 5/18/2023 In control: City Council/Public Financing Authority
On agenda: 6/20/2023 Final action: 6/20/2023
Title: Approve reappointments to the Historic Resources Board (HRB), with terms to expire June 30, 2027, as recommended by City Council Liaisons, Gracey Van Der Mark and Pat Burns
Attachments: 1. Att 1 Susan Nguyen Letter, 2. Att 2 David Wentworth, Sr. Letter, 3. Att 3 Joseph Santiago Letter, 4. Att 4 Historic Resources Board Roster
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION

SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members

SUBMITTED BY: Al Zelinka, City Manager

PREPARED BY: Ashley Wysocki, Acting Director of Community & Library Services

Subject:
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Approve reappointments to the Historic Resources Board (HRB), with terms to expire June 30, 2027, as recommended by City Council Liaisons, Gracey Van Der Mark and Pat Burns
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Statement of Issue:
There is a need to fill three vacancies on the Historic Resources Board. Per the Huntington Beach Municipal Code (HBMC) 2.107.010, the Board is "to consist of not less than seven nor more than nine members, to be appointed to serve terms of four years." Currently, terms for three Board Members of the HRB will expire on June 30, 2023. The three outgoing Board Members, Susan Nguyen, David Wentworth Sr. and Joseph Santiago, have expressed interest in continuing to serve on the HRB.

Financial Impact:
Not applicable.

Recommended Action:
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Approve the reappointments of Susan Nguyen, David Wentworth, Sr., and Joseph Santiago for an additional term to the Historic Resources Board, effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2027.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the recommend reappointments and direct staff accordingly.

Analysis:
The HRB is a maximum nine member advisory body to the City Council with a mission to encourage and promote programs and activities that enhance public awareness of community historic resources.

The terms of Susan Nguyen, David Wentworth Sr. and Joseph Santiago expire on June 30, 2023. All three Board Members have requested reappointment to the Historic Resources Board. Attached is the communication received for each Board Member requesting reappointment for an additional term. City Council Liaisons Gracey Van Der Mark and Pat Burns have reviewed and approved the recommendation for reappointment.

Environmental Status:
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), administrative activities of gove...

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