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Council Meeting Date: November 7, 2011 Department ID Number: CS-11-023
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Paul Emery, Deputy City Manager/Interim Community Services
Director
SUBJECT: Approve the appointments of Celeste Hamil, Elise Hartman and Dale
Skerik and the re -appointments of Kara Rudin, Matthew Rudin and
Catherine Stip to the Allied Arts Board
Statement of Issue: There are currently six vacancies on the Allied Arts Board. There are
three candidates recommended for approval to new terms. There are three board members
who are recommended for reappointment to a second term.
Financial Impact: N/A
Recommended Action: Motion to:
A) Approve the appointments of Celeste Hamil to a term expiring June 30, 2015, and Elise
Hartman and Dale Skerik to terms expiring June 30, 2013, as recommended by Council
liaisons Boardman, Dwyer, and Harper; and,
B) Approve the re -appointments of Kara Rudin, Matthew Rudin, and Catherine Stip to terms
expiring June 30, 2015, as recommended by Council liaisons Boardman, Dwyer, and Harper.
Alternative Action(s): Do not approve the appointments and advise staff accordingly.
Item 8. - 1 HB -156-
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: 11/7/2011 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: CS-11-023
Analysis: According to Huntington Beach Municipal Code 2.101(H.B.M.C. Section
2.101.030), the Allied Arts Board (AAB) shall be composed of nine members. There are
currently six vacancies on the AAB. One vacancy is due to the June 30, 2011, completion of
term limits for Anita Brace. Two positions have been vacant since 2008. The remaining
three vacancies are due to the expiration of terms. Filling the six vacancies will bring the
AAB to its full complement of nine members.
The vacancies were posted according to the Maddy Act at City Hall and on the City's
website. The proposed candidates were reviewed and recommended by the Council
Liaisons. At the September 19, 2011, meeting, City Council approved a change to the
Municipal Code to establish that at least one of the nine members of the Allied Arts Board be
a member of the Huntington Beach Art Center Foundation. As described below, two
candidates currently fulfill this requirement.
In addition to the three new appointments, the reappointments of three current AAB members
to second terms allows for consistency and continuity on the board. All six candidates
demonstrate a committed interest in the field of the arts and of local art activities.
Recommended for Appointment:
1. Celeste Hamil is currently employed as the Marketing Director for the HB Business
Improvement District and is a member of the Art Walk Committee. She has a background
in dance, gymnastics and event management. Ms. Hamil will fill the position vacated by
Anita Brace who completed two terms in June 2011.
2. Elise Hartman is currently a member of the HB Art Center Foundation, has been active in
several nonprofit organizations, and is a collector of contemporary art. She previously
chaired the Art Center's Annual Art Auction for ten years.
3. Dale Skerik is currently a member of the HB Art Center Foundation and serves as their
legal advisor. He has a relevant interest in the arts and desire to serve the community.
Recommended for Re -appointment:
1. Kara Rudin is a local attorney and currently serves as the Allied Arts Board Chair.
2. Matt Rudin is a local graphic designer and has completed one full term on the Allied Arts
Board.
3. Catherine Stip has been active in the HB Playhouse for over 30 years and has a
demonstrated commitment to the arts in Huntington Beach.
Environmental Status: N/A
Strategic Plan Goal: Improve Internal and External Communication
Attachment(s):
HB -1 s7- Item 8. - 2
ATTACHMENT #1
Item 8. - 3 HB -1 s 8-
ALLIED ARTS BOARD
No. of Terms Term Appointment
Date
Suzanne
Boller
1st Term
07/01/09 - 06/30/13
11/17/09
Eveline
Eng
1st Term
07/01/09 - 06/30/13
07/01/09
* Celeste
Hamil
1st Term
07/01/11 - 06/30/15
11/07/11
* Elise
Hartman
1 st Term
07/01/09 - 06/30/13
11/07/11
Diane
LoSchiavo
2nd Term
07/01/09 - 06/30/13
07/01/09
** Kara
Rudin
2nd Term
07/01/11 - 06/30/15
11/07/11
** Mathew
Rudin
2nd Term
07/01/11 - 06/30/15
11/07/11
* Dale
Skerik
1st Term
07/01/09 - 06/30/13
11/07/11
** Catherine
Stip
2nd Term
07/01/11 - 06/30/15
11/07/11
* Pending Appointment
** Pending Reappointment
HB -159- Item 8. - 4