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File #: 25-100    Version: 1
Type: Report Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 12/2/2024 In control: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
On agenda: 1/21/2025 Final action:
Title: APPOINTMENTS TO THE ARTS, PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, AND PLANNING COMMISSIONS
Attachments: 1. Agenda Report, 2. 1. Arts Commission Applications, 3. 2. Parks and Community Services Commission Applications, 4. 3. Planning Commission Applications
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APPOINTMENTS TO THE ARTS, PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, AND PLANNING COMMISSIONS
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DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE/CITY CLERK DIVISION
PRESENTED BY: BRENDA GREEN, CITY CLERK
CONTACT INFORMATION: BRENDA GREEN, CITY CLERK, (714) 754-5221

RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff recommends the City Council make appointments as follows:

1. Arts Commission - Make four (4) member appointments with a term expiration of January 2029 (Appointments by Mayor Stephens, Council Member Buley, Council Member Gameros, and Council Member Pettis).

2. Parks and Community Services Commission - Make four (4) member appointments with a term expiration of January 2029 (Appointments by Mayor Stephens, Council Member Buley, Council Member Gameros, and Council Member Pettis) and one (1) member appointment with a term expiration of January 2027 (Appointment by Council Member Marr).

3. Planning Commission - Make four (4) member appointments with a term expiration of January 2029 (Appointments by Mayor Stephens, Council Member Buley, Council Member Gameros, and Council Member Pettis).
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BACKGROUND:
Arts Commission 4 Appointments)
4 Commissioners/Term Expiration of January 2029

The Arts Commission meets on the first Thursday of each month. As the "City of the Arts" Costa Mesa holds in highest regard the vital role of the arts in the community. The general objectives of the Arts Commission shall be to ensure that the City of Costa Mesa is a place where creativity and creative people can flourish; imagination, inspiration and innovation are promoted; arts education is accessible to all; and, arts and culture promote civic pride and enrich the lives of residents. Four (4) members must be residents of Costa Mesa and there may be up to three (3) non-residents that are affiliated with the Arts.


Staff received twelve (12) applications for the vacancies to be filled (applications attached). Council may appoint any applicant; there is no requirement to appoint wit...

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