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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 8.1 - 1208 2016 VRE Ad-Hoc Committee Page 1 of 2 STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL DATE: November 15, 2016 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Christopher L. Foss, City Manager SUBJECT: Consideration of Appointments to 2016 Citizens/Organization of the Year Ad-Hoc Committee Prepared by: Taryn Gavagan Bozzo, Executive Aide EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Each year, the City of Dublin recognizes a citizen, young citizen and organization of the year at its Volunteer Recognition Event. As part of the process, an Ad -Hoc Committee comprised of two Dublin City Councilmembers is needed to perform duties including arranging for impartial judging and selection of winners. The City Council will consider appointment of two City Councilmembers to the Ad -Hoc Committee. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Appoint Vice Mayor Gupta and Councilmember Biddle to the 2016 Citizens/Organization of the Year Ad-Hoc Committee. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: In February of each year, the City of Dublin recognizes a citizen and young citizen who have made a significant contribution toward enhancing the quality of life for residents of Dublin during the past year. Additionally, the City recognizes a non -profit organization that has provided services which have substantially benefited residents of Dublin. The Citizens and Organization of the Year winners will be announced at the Volunteer Recognition Event. As part of the Citizens/Organization of the Year process, an Ad -Hoc Committee comprised of two City Councilmembers is needed to arrange for impartial judging of nominees and selection of winners. Last year, Councilmembers Biddle and Wehrenberg served on the Committee. This year, Staff is proposing that the City Council confirm the proposed appointments of Vice Mayor Gupta and Councilmember Biddle to the Ad-Hoc Committee considering the Page 2 of 2 upcoming election and their continued seats on the City Council. Staff has reached out to Vice Mayor Gupta and Councilmember Biddle and they have agreed to serve on the Committee pending approval by the entire City Council. This year’s Recognition Event is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: None. ATTACHMENTS: None