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CC 2013-09-10_08.f. Approval of ARC Member AbsencesMEMORANDUM TO: CITY COUNCIL FROM: BY: TERESA McCLISH, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR DEBBIE WEICHINGER, ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE CHAIR WARREN HOAG FOR CONSECUTIVE ABSENCES FROM ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE DATE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2013 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the City Council consent to four consecutive absences by Architectural Review Committee (ARC) Chair Warren Hoag. IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES: There is no cost impact from this item. BACKGROUND: According to Municipal Code Section 2.19.050, three consecutive absences from regular ARC meetings constitute a resignation, unless the City Council consents to such absences. Chair Hoag has requested City Council consent for absences from four consecutive, regular meetings. ANALYSIS OF ISSUES: Requirements in the Municipal Code regarding Committee meeting absences are designed to encourage steady attendance. As part of the City's Economic Development strategy, ARC meetings have been held twice a month instead of once. Consequently Chair Hoag is missing four meetings instead of the two originally anticipated. It should be noted that Chair Hoag has demonstrated an ongoing record of excellent attendance during his 20 years as an ARC member, is considered a valued member of the Committee, and does not currently plan on absences beyond the four that will be required for planned commitments, which were established before the Committee started to meet two times monthly in June 2013. ALTERNATIVES: The following alternatives are provided for the Council's consideration: • Consent to the absences, • Do not consent to the absences, or • Provide direction to staff. Item 8.f. - Page 1 CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE CHAIR WARREN HOAG FOR CONSECUTIVE ABSENCES FROM ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 10, 2013 PAGE2 ADVANTAGES: Consenting to the absences will enable the City to maintain a valuable member of the ARC and avoid the potential need to fill vacancies. DISADVANTAGES: No disadvantages have been identified. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: No environmental review is required for this item. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS: The Agenda was posted in front of City Hall on Thursday, September 5, 2013. The Agenda and staff report were posted on the City's website on Friday, September 6, 2013. No public comments were received. Item 8.f. - Page 2