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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02122013 - C.21RECOMMENDATION(S): APPOINT Y'Anad Burrell to the At-Large 1 seat Geoffrey Meredith to the Alternate seat on the Arts and culture Commission of Contra Costa County with expiration dates of June 30, 2015, as recommended by the County Administrator. FISCAL IMPACT: None. BACKGROUND: The Arts and Cuture Commission of Contra Costa County was established in December 1994 to advise the Board of Supervisors in matters and issues relevant to Arts and Culture, to advance the arts in a way that promotes communication, education, appreciation and collaboration throughout Contra Costa County; to preserve, celebrate, and share the arts and culture of the many diverse ethnic groups who live in Contra Costa County; to create partnerships with business and government; to increase communications and understanding between all citizens through art. Most importantly, the Commission will promote arts and culture as a vital element in the quality of life for all of the citizens of Contra Costa County. The Commission has eight members, one from each Supervisorial APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 02/12/2013 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYES 5 NOES ____ ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____ RECUSE ____ Contact: Dorothy Sansoe, 925-335-1009 I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: February 12, 2013 David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Carrie Del Bonta, Deputy cc: C. 21 To:Board of Supervisors From:Family and Human Services Committee Date:February 12, 2013 Contra Costa County Subject:Appoinitments to the Art and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) District, two at-large members and one alternate. Each seat has a four year term. The Commission is recommending the appointments of Y'Anad Burrell to the At-Large 1 seat Geoffrey Meredith to the Alternate seat with expiration dates of June 30, 2015. Y'Anad Burrell 2519 Duke Avenue Richmond, CA 94806 Geoffrey Meredith 3517 Eagle Point Road Lafayette, CA 94549 The applicants were interviewed by the Arts and Culture Commissiion of Contra Costa County and recommended to the Family and Human Services Committee for appointment. The Family and Human Service Committee was unable to meet and review these applications. To prevent a delay in the appointment of these individuals which would hamper the work of the Commission due to lack of a quorum, the Family and Human Services Committee has asked that the recommendations be forwarded directly to the Board of Supervisors for approval. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: The Commission will not have a quorum and will be unable to meet. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: Not Applicable.