HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 01 - Appointment to the Arts and Historical Preservation Commission
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Appointment
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: February 5, 2020
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: John Valdivia, Mayor
Subject: Arts and Historical Preservation Commission
Recommendation
Approve the appointment of Mr. Michael A. Lara to the Arts and Historical Preservation
Commission. Mr. Lara will be replacing Robert Stevenson as a mayoral appointment.
Background
The Arts and Historical Preservation Commission was established by Resolution No.
2018-97 on April 4, 2018 and is charged with advising the Mayor, City Council and City
Staff on matters pertaining to the arts, culture, and historic preservation and heritage in
the City. The commission is also charged with serving in an advisory capacity to the
Planning Commission in making recommendations relating to the designation,
preservation and protection of historical properties. Appointees to the commission must
have relevant experience or knowledge of visual, performing, literary, and multi-media
arts, cultural and architectural heritage or other areas which relate to the mission and
purpose of the commission.
The commission is comprised of nine (9) members who serve at pleasure of the Mayor
and City Council. Pursuant to Chapter 2.17 of the Municipal Code, each City Council
member shall nominate one member who shall serve during and for the term of the
nominating Council member, and the Mayor shall nominate two members who shall
serve during and for the term of the Mayor.
2020-2025 Key Strategic Targets and Goals
The proposed commission appointment aligns with Key Target No. 2: Focused, Aligned
Leadership and Unified Community by building a culture that attracts, retains, and
motivates the highest quality talent.
Conclusion
Approve the appointment of Mr. Michael A. Lara to the Arts and Historical Preservation
Commission.
Fiscal Impact
None
Attachments
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Attachment: MCC.Commission application - Michael Lara redacted (6618 : Arts and Historical Preservation Commission)
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