HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Vacancies on San Rafael Boards and Commissions____________________________________________________________________________________ FOR CITY CLERK ONLY Council Meeting: December 20, 2021 Disposition: Received and filed Agenda Item No: 5.c Meeting Date: December 20, 2021 SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Department: City Clerk’s Office Prepared by: Lindsay Lara, City Clerk City Manager Approval: ______________ TOPIC: VACANCIES ON SAN RAFAEL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS SUBJECT: ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND THE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (YOUTH MEMBER) RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the announcement of upcoming vacancies on San Rafael’s Boards and Commissions. BACKGROUND: The City Clerk’s office is currently recruiting to fill upcoming vacancies on our boards and commissions. Community members can apply online to serve on our boards and commissions, and more information and eligibility requirements are as follows: Planning Commission Board Description: The Planning Commission consists of citizen volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with our long-range General Plan, State laws and other public policies that advance the interests of our community. Term: Appointment through June 2023 Meeting Schedule: 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Eligibility Requirements: Must live in San Rafael city limits. Application Deadline (subject to extension): January 7, 2022 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Youth Member Board Description: The goal of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) is to promote bicycling and walking as viable means of transportation throughout San Rafael; to provide conceptual input on public bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure projects; and to support the implementation of the City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. Term: February 2022 through January 2024 SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Page: 2 Meeting Schedule: First Wednesday, every other month, even months at 6:00 p.m. Eligibility Requirements: Must live in San Rafael city limits. Must be a Youth Member who shall be a minimum age of a high school 9th grade student. Application Deadline (subject to extension): January 7, 2022 COMMUNITY OUTREACH: The recruitment for applications is being advertised through mass email notification, Canal Alliance, the City’s website, Nextdoor and the City’s social media platforms. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this report. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the announcement of upcoming vacancies on San Rafael’s Boards and Commissions.