REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Al Zelinka, City Manager
VIA: Travis K. Hopkins, Assistant City Manager
PREPARED BY: Grace Yoon-Taylor, Principal Administrative Analyst
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Approve appointment of Kim Kaston to the Huntington Beach Human Relations Committee (HBHRC) as recommended by City Council Liaisons, Councilmember Rhonda Bolton and Councilmember Natalie Moser
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Statement of Issue:
The City Council is asked to consider one appointment to the Huntington Beach Human Relations Committee currently to fill one unscheduled vacancy.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
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Approve the appointment of Kim Kaston as a member of the Huntington Beach Human Relations Committee through December 31, 2023, the end of term for the current unscheduled vacancy, as recommended by City Council Liaisons Bolton and Moser.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the recommended appointment and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The Huntington Beach Human Relations Committee (HBHRC) is a nine (9) member advisory board to the City Council with a mission to "inspire and promote mutual understanding, respect, safety, and the wellbeing of all in our community through education and engagement." Currently, there is one unscheduled vacancy on the Committee, due to the resignation of Committee Member Teresa Carlisle.
The City advertised the vacancy through the following means: postings on the City's website and facilities. Seven eligible applications were reviewed and considered for appointment.
After deliberation, both City Council Liaisons recommend Ms. Kim Kaston to fill the vacancy, which is scheduled to end on December 31, 2023.
Ms. Kaston brings over 40 years of professional experiences in project management, strategic planning, procurement, supply chain and event production, including years at the Boeing Company and the Walt Disney Compa...
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