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
Subject:
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Approve the reappointment of Jerry Person as City Historian, and the appointment of Kathie Schey as City Archivist, each to serve a four-year term commencing September 22, 2019, and ending on September 22, 2023
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Statement of Issue:
The current City Historian's four-year term is set to expire on September 21, 2019, and Council is being asked to fill the vacancy. Additionally, staff is recommending that the Council appoint a City Archivist with the same four-year term.
Financial Impact:
Costs associated with this process are minimal and will be absorbed with department operating expenses.
Recommended Action:
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A) Reappoint Jerry Person as City Historian for a four-year term commencing September 22, 2019, to September 22, 2023; and,
B) Appoint Kathie Schey as City Archivist for a four-year term commencing September 22, 2019, to September 22, 2023.
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Alternative Action(s):
Deny the motion 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. Notices of Vacancy for the voluntary positions of City Historian and City Archivist were posted for public review at the Huntington Civic Center, City libraries, and on the City's website to comply with Maddy Act guidelines. At the conclusion of the posting period, the City received written interest for reappointment from Jerry Person, the current City Historian, and from Kathie Schey for appointment as City Archivist.
Jerry Person served his first four-year term from August 20, 2007, to August...
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