2021 2:00:00 PM

Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/95060093869
Meeting Dial-in #: 1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 950 6009 3869

General Business: 9.1

Title: Consideration, discussion, and possible approval of the Mayor's appointment to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee from the following pool of applicants, listed in alphabetical order: Carol Ansberry, Rosine Bena, Eric Brooks, Kasey Graham, Clinton Hohenstein, Jessica Janusee, Nicole Miller, Anthony Ortega, Joe Rodriguez, Erica Schmitt.

Petitioner/Presenter: Neil C. Krutz, ICMA-CM, City Manager/Neil C. Krutz, ICMA-CM, City Manager

Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council approve the Mayor's appointment to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee

Financial Impact: N/A

Business Impact (Per NRS 237):
A Business Impact Statement is not required because this is not a rule.

Agenda Item Brief:

The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee (ACAC) has one vacancy for a parial term ending November 1, 2021. The vacancy is for a member with a performing arts background.The Mayor shall make appointments to this committee.

Background:

The ACAC was formalized by Resolution in 2016. The purpose of the committee is to provide a plan and guidance for arts and cultural activities on public property or projects utilizing City resources within the City of Sparks. The ACAC is to perform in a positive, professional and collaborative manner to gather information and provide constructive feedback and suggestions to the City Council and Mayor on City programs, initiatives and matters referred to the committee by the City Council.

The ACAC consists of six (6) members, appointed by the Mayor and selected on the following criteria:

Full understanding of being an arts advocate within the City's environment or structure;
Five (5) years or more experience as an arts advocate;
Forward thinking in programming for the arts; and
Prior experience on a non-profit or government board.

Analysis:

ACAC members are appointed in the following manner:

Two members with performing arts backgrounds
Two members with visual arts backgrounds
One member with a humanities background
The sixth member is a non-voting staff member assigned by the Parks and Recreation Director.

There is currently one vacancy on the committee for a member with a performing arts background. The vacancy is for a partial term ending November 1, 2021. Applicants must be Washoe County residents. The vacancy was advertised at the City Council meetings on April 12 and April 26, 2021. The Mayor reviewed the applications and selected the member.

Alternatives:

1. City Council may approve the Mayor's appointment to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee.

2. City Council may reject the Mayor's appointment and provide further direction to the Mayor and/or City Manager.

Recommended Motion:

I move to approve the Mayor's appointment of Rosine Bena to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee, for a partial term ending November 1, 2021.

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