HomeMy Public PortalAbout02) 5A Public Art Comm AppointmentDATE: June 4, 2013
MANAGEMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
TO: The Honorable City Council
MEMORANDUM
AGENDA
ITEM 5.A.
FROM: Jose E. Pulido, City Manager �q
By: Peggy Kuo, City Clerk /J(/•f
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 13-4920 CONFIRMING
APPOINTMENT TO THE PUBLIC ART COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council is requested to adopt proposed Resolution No. 13-4920 (Attachment
"A") confirming the appointment of Hilary Larsen, Jianxin Zhao, Angie Kim, Maryann
Rachford, David Ho, Kathy Keelin and Robert Hepler with the term of office ending
June 30, 2015; and Joanne Rosso as alternate in the event a Commission seat
becomes vacant within the next three years.
BACKGROUND:
1. On September 20, 2012, Ordinance No. 12-960 took effect establishing an Art in
Public Places Program. Among other things, the statute established a five -member
Public Arts Commission (Commission) to act in an advisory capacity to the City
Council on matters pertaining to public art policies and acquisitions.
2. On October 8, 2012, the City opened the Commission recruitment process to
Temple City residents and business owners. Notification was made through
various communication platforms—from news print media and telephonic means
to social media and web postings—to ensure a strong candidate pool.
3. On November 9, 2012, the Commission recruitment process closed, yielding a
strong and diverse pool of 17 candidates.
4. On December 6, 2012, an outside panel of artists and public art administrators
interviewed candidates using a set of standardized questions relevant to the
Commission's roles and responsibilities. These questions, provided to the
candidates upon notification of their scheduled interviews, were intended to
facilitate a fair and competitive selection process.
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5. On December 10, 2012, the outside panel provided a unanimous selection of the
following candidates to fill the five Commission seats: Hilary Larsen; Jianxin Zhao,
Angie Kim; Maryann Rachford; and David Ho. The panel also recommended
Joanne Rosso as an alternate in the case of future Commission vacancies. Given
the proposed and aggressive three year work plan, this arrangement would allow
for greater staff efficiencies and uninterrupted Commission business.
6. On January 10, 2013, the City Council approved the panel's candidate
recommendations to fill the five Commission seats. The City Council also
unanimously voted to increase the size of the Commission to seven members and
an alternate to take advantage of the recruitment's highly qualified candidate pool.
7. On February 14, 2013, the following five candidates—based on their performance
in the initial interview process—were notified of the opportunity to interview for the
two added Commission seats: Kathy Keelin; Robert Hepler, Joanne Rosso; Su -E
Tan; and Mary Coolman.
8. On March 11, 2013, the City Council conducted the candidate interviews and
named Kathy Keelin and Robert Hepler to the two added Commission seats. The
City Council also named Joanne Rosso as alternate in the event a Commission
seat becomes vacant within the next three years.
9. On April 2, 2013, the City Council conducted a first reading to consider adoption of
Ordinance No. 13-971, which formalizes the expansion of the Commission from
five to seven members and an alternate. No public comments were received.
10. On April 16, 2013, the City Council conducted a second reading and adopted
Ordinance No. 13-971 expanding the Commission from five to seven members
and an alternate. No public comments were received.
ANALYSIS:
The appointees to the Commission will fill the term of office ending June 30, 2015.
Resolution of appointment is presented for City Council's consideration and adoption. If
approved, the appointees will receive their Oath of Office at the City Council Meeting of
June 4, 2013.
CONCLUSION:
The City Council is requested to adopt proposed Resolution No. 13-4920 confirming
appointment of Hilary Larsen; Jianxin Zhao, Angie Kim; Maryann Rachford; and David
Ho, Kathy Keelin and Robert Hepler with term expiring June 30, 2015 and Joanne
Rosso as an alternate in the event a Commission seat becomes vacant within the next
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three years.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This item does not have an impact on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2013-14 City Budget.
ATTACHMENT(S):
A. Resolution No. 13-4920
ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION NO. 13-4920
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE
CITY CONFIRMING APPOINTMENTS TO THE PUBLIC ART
COMMISSION
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE
AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That Hillary Larsen is hereby appointed to the Public Art Commission of the City of
Temple City.
SECTION 2.
Temple City.
SECTION 3.
Temple City.
SECTION 4,
City of Temple City.
SECTION 5.
Temple City.
SECTION 6.
Temple City.
SECTION 7.
Temple City.
That Jianxin Zhao is hereby appointed to the Public Art Commission of the City of
That Angie Kim is hereby appointed to the Public Art Commission of the City of
That Maryann Rachford is hereby appointed to the Public Art Commission of the
That David Ho is hereby appointed to the Public Art Commission of the City of
That Kathy Keelin is hereby appointed to the Public Art Commission of the City of
That Robert Hepler is hereby appointed to the Public Art Commission of the City of
SECTION 8. That Joanne Rosso is hereby appointed as alternate to the Public Art Commission
of the City of Temple City in the event a Commission seat becomes vacant within the next three years.
SECTION 9. That three of the Public Art Commissioners will serve a two year term and four will
serve a three year term as determined by the Public Art Commission at their first meeting to be scheduled in
July, 2013.
SECTION 10. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this a day of June, 2013.
MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk City Attorney
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I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution, Resolution No. 13-4920 was duly passed, approved
and adopted by the City Council of the City of Temple City at a regular meeting held on the 4t" day of June,
2013 by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmember-
NOES:
Councilmember-
ABSENT:
Councilmember-
ABSTAIN:
Councilmember-
City Clerk