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Motion to approve the re-appointment of advisory body members to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC), Cultural Arts Commission, and Youth Commission. (Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk)
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council approve, by motion, the re-appointment of Commissioners Darryl Yip and Dylan Hingley to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) to respective four-year terms expiring December 11, 2028; Commissioner Oscar Sanchez to the Cultural Arts Commission for a four-year term expiring December 11, 2028; and Commissioner Nataly Quinteros to the Youth Commission for a two-year term expiring December 11, 2026.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee consists of seven members appointed to four-year terms by the City Council and limited to three consecutive terms. The Committee meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m.
The Committee serves as an advisory body and makes recommendations to the City Council on policy, programming, improvements, operation, maintenance, accessibility, and usage of bicycle and pedestrian facilities throughout the City.
The Cultural Arts Commission consists of eleven members appointed to four-year terms by the City Council and limited to three consecutive terms. The Commission meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
The South San Francisco Cultural Arts Commission is organized to support, promote, and protect community interest and diversity in art, culture, and creative expression; Connect and build community among local artists of all ages to encourage and support artist education and development; Improve infrastructure, economic development, and cultural diversity through acquisition and exhibition of public art; Celebrate and preserve diverse and significant heritage through culturally sensitive exhibitions of art in all its forms.
The Youth Commission consists of fifteen members appointed to two-year terms by the City Council and limited to age restrictions. The Commission meets monthly on the first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
The Commission seeks to address issues affecting youth through collaboration with the City Council and SSFUSD School Board. This opportunity allows students and youth to engage in local government while learning about how decisions made affect daily life, in addition to how Boards and Commissions are involved in the process.
As indicated in the newly adopted City Council Handbook, incumbents received written communication informing them of their upcoming term expirations. Four have confirmed their continued interest in serving on the Commission. Below is a list of incumbents eligible for re-appointment.
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Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) |
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Darryl Yip |
Commissioner Yip was appointed on October 19, 2021, to a partial term ending July 19, 2024. |
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Dylan Hingey |
Commissioner Hingey was appointed on August 29, 2023, to a partial term ending July 19, 2024. |
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Cultural Arts Commission |
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Oscar Sanchez |
Commissioner Sanchez was appointed on August 30, 2023, to a partial term ending June 13, 2024. |
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Youth Commission |
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Nataly Quinteros |
Commissioner Quinteros was appointed on September 20, 2022, to a term ending September 20, 2024. |
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
CONCLUSION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve, by motion, the re-appointment of Commissioners Darryl Yip and Dylan Hingley to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) to respective four-year terms expiring December 11, 2028; Commissioner Oscar Sanchez to the Cultural Arts Commission for a four-year term expiring December 11, 2028; and Commissioner Nataly Quinteros to the Youth Commission for a two-year term expiring December 11, 2026.