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File #: 19-747   
Type: Consent Calendar Status: Passed
File created: 6/24/2019 In control: City Council/Public Financing Authority
On agenda: 7/15/2019 Final action: 7/15/2019
Title: Approve the Appointment of Jeffrey Dahl to the Design Review Board as recommended by Council Liaisons Mayor Erik Peterson, and Mayor Pro Tem Lyn Semeta
Attachments: 1. Att #1 - Dahl DRB Application.pdf
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION

SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members

SUBMITTED BY: Dave Kiff, Interim City Manager

PREPARED BY: Ursula Luna-Reynosa, Director of Community Development

Subject:
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Approve the Appointment of Jeffrey Dahl to the Design Review Board as recommended by Council Liaisons Mayor Erik Peterson, and Mayor Pro Tem Lyn Semeta
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Statement of Issue:
Transmitted for City Council's consideration is the City Council Liaison recommended appointee for the Design Review Board (DRB) vacancy. There is currently one At-Large member vacancy on the DRB. The DRB Council Liaisons conducted interviews and are recommending Jeffrey Dahl be appointed as the new At-Large member.

Financial Impact:
Not applicable.

Recommended Action:
recommendation
Approve the appointment of Jeffrey Dahl to the Design Review Board for a term to expire on July 2023.
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Alternative Action(s):
The City Council may make the following alternative motion(s):
1. Continue the recommended action and direct staff to re-advertise the vacancy.
2. Deny the appointment of Jeffrey Dahl to the Design Review Board and request further review by the City Council Liaisons.

Analysis:
The composition of the DRB consists of one current Planning Commissioner, one current member of the Historic Resources Board, and three members at large. In addition, at least four of the five members shall have training, education, or work experience in design-related fields. The Design Review Board has been operating with one At-Large vacancy since 2018.

The City has been actively recruiting for the vacant At-Large position on the DRB. A total of four applications were received for the vacancy from the advertisement. The Council Liaisons reviewed the applications, conducted interviews, and selected the most qualified candidate for the position. The Council Liaisons are recommending the appointment of Jeffrey Dahl to the position of the DRB At-Large member for a term to expire on...

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