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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 07/05/2017 - RESOLUTION 2017-061 MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO CULTURAAgenda Item 17 Item # 17 Page 1 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY July 5, 2017 City Council STAFF Christine Macrina, Boards and Commissions Coordinator SUBJECT Resolution 2017-061 Making Appointments to Cultural Resources Board and the Women's Commission of the City of Fort Collins. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is to appoint Amy Cervenan to fill a vacancy that currently exists on the Cultural Resources Board due to the resignation of Gregg Adams and a vacancy that currently exists on the Women’s Commission due to the resignation of Ginny Carroll. This Resolution appoints two selected citizens, Amy Cervenan to fill the current Cultural Resources Board vacancy and Emily Gorgol to fill the current Women’s Commission vacancy. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution. BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION Applications were solicited during the last quarter of 2016. Council teams interviewed applicants for the Cultural Resources Board and Women’s Commission in December. In addition to members appointed, Council identified individuals who could step in to any future vacancies. These appointments are set to begin immediately, with Amy Cervenan’s term expiring December 31, 2019, and Emily Gorgol’s term expiring December 31, 2017. ATTACHMENTS 1. Applications (PDF) APPLICATION FOR BOARD OR COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP ATTACHMENTS TO APPLICATION MUST BE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR APPOINTMENT If you have questions or need more information, contact: City Clerk's Office (300 LaPorte Avenue) at 970.416.2525 Eligibility Requirements - 1 year residency within the Fort Collins Growth Management Area Board or Commission: Cultural Resources Board Name: Amy Cervenan Mailing Address: Residence: Home Phone: Work Phone: Zip: Zip: Cell Phone: Yes No E-Mail Address: Have you resided in the Fort Collins Growth Management Area for at least one year? Which Council District do you live in?District 5 Current Occupation: graduate student and consultant Employer: Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates) Consultant, Higher Education Strategies (2013-14) Conducted cultural impact assessment of Ontario College of Art & Design, in Toronto.Research Assistant, Innovation Systems Research Network (2008-09) Helped study governance of cultural industries in Toronto. Research Assistant, University of Toronto (2007-09) Assisted various research projects on creative workers and cultural Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) Member: Placing Creativity (2011-13) informal monthly meeting of Toronto's arts organizationsDelegate: Experience the Creative Economy (2012) international workshop on creative industries (my topic: film festivals)Organizer: Cities in film screening series (2010)Organizer: Loran Scholars Foundation event (2009) arranged culture talk with urbanists Zukin, Molotch & FloridaSpeaker: Creative Are you currently serving on a City board or commission? Yes No If so, which one? Why do you want to become a member of this particular board or commission? Cultural vibrancy is core to great places and I'm excited to explore and support the local arts community. I believe my interest in the cultural sector and related experience in other cities may be useful to my role on this board. I want to help. Have you attended a meeting of the board or commission you are applying to or talked to anyone currently on the board? Yes No If yes, please share your experience: As a new resident excited to contribute the community, I have read about the board and watched its videos online. I have also spoken with community residents (who work in local non-profits and for the City) who suggested this would be a great List any abilities, skills, certificates, specialized training, or interests you have which are applicable to this board or commission: I'm a team player, can lead as well as talk direction well, have experience reviewing applications (university merit scholarship context), and have strong communication skills.My educational background (Masters degree in Urban Planning, PhD (currently ABD) in Geography) have focused substantively on the role of culture in urban revitalization and the place-making benefits ATTACHMENT 1 Briefly explain what you believe are the three most important issues facing this board or commission, and how do you believe this board or commission should address each issue? 1) An important issue facing the cultural resources board is how to promote the Lincoln Center and Fort Collins Museum of Art in their outreach efforts, both to build new audiences and engage existing ones. These cornerstone institutions are important to Fort Collins' cultural identity and serve as major vehicle for local residents to access shows, exhibitions and events. By serving as a champion for the arts and connection to the community, this board can support local cultural venues that effectively contribute to our quality of life and anchor cultural creators in the region. 2) Reviewing applications to select cultural projects which support of the Fort Fund objectives is important work. In order to foster cultural development and promote arts driven tourism, project applications need to be reviewed and considered by local residents who see the value and potential in arts projects through both a community building and artistic lens. Making Fort Collins a cultural center and destination means balancing funded projects that support home-grown talent, showcase our heritage and diversity, as well as make possible ambitious flagship projects of aesthetic value. 3) An important issue facing this board is the tension which can arise from expecting culture to serve both community and economic purposes. Using the arts to promote economic development, urban identity and tourism presents new opportunities and resources (e.g. Cultural Innovation Fund) but also risks privileging commercial interests above community and artistic aims to express and challenge aesthetic norms, values and ideas. I think this board should be intentional and proactive, engaging these competing logics and their respective (artistic / economic) community stakeholders. Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: None that I can think of. Have you ever been convicted of a crime (except for minor traffic offenses that resulted only in a fine)? Yes No If yes, please explain in complete detail. State the nature and approximate date of the conviction, the sentence imposed, whether the sentence has been completed, and any other information you consider to be relevant Upon application for and acceptance of appointment, board and commission members demonstrate their intention and ability to attend meetings. If appointed, frequent nonattendance may result in termination of the appointment. By typing your name in the space provided, I submit my electronic signature and application to the City of Fort Collins and swear or affirm under penalty of perjury pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado: -that I meet the eligibility requirements of the position sought and -that the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Signature: Amy Cervenan Date: Oct-14-2016 Optional: How did you learn of a vacancy on this board or commission: Newspaper Cable 14 City News (Utility Bill Insert) Website Other (please specify) APPLICATION FOR BOARD OR COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP ATTACHMENTS TO APPLICATION MUST BE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR APPOINTMENT If you have questions or need more information, contact: City Clerk's Office (300 LaPorte Avenue) at 970.416.2525 Eligibility Requirements - 1 year residency within the Fort Collins Growth Management Area Board or Commission: Women's Commission Name: Emily Gorgol Mailing Address: Residence: 6 Home Phone: Work Phone: Zip: Zip:  Cell Phone: Yes No E-Mail Address: Have you resided in the Fort Collins Growth Management Area for at least one year? Which Council District do you live in?District 5 Current Occupation: Nutrition Manager Employer:Volunteers of America Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates) While I do not have any relevant work experience in women's issues, I obtained my Master's of Public Health where I took classes focusing on women's studies and health. During my studies I learned the importance and impact policy, community collaboration, and programs have on our daily lives. I feel that both of these items will help me be an effective commission member. Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) Are you currently serving on a City board or commission? Yes No If so, which one? Why do you want to become a member of this particular board or commission? Women should have the economic, social and political power and resources to make healthy decisions for themselves, families, and community. I want to help women achieve this by raising awareness, working with local orgs and influencing policy. Have you attended a meeting of the board or commission you are applying to or talked to anyone currently on the board? Yes No If yes, please share your experience: I recently spoke with Elizabeth Donovan to learn more about the Women's Commission. List any abilities, skills, certificates, specialized training, or interests you have which are applicable to this board or commission: Master's of Public Health"Speaking with Legislators" training Briefly explain what you believe are the three most important issues facing this board or commission, and how do you believe this board or commission should address each issue? 1) Domestic violence, rape and sexual assault affect millions of women around the world and many cases go unreported. I believe the Women's commission can help raise public awareness about sexual assault, rape and domestic violence in our community. Furthermore, the Commission can help inform women of the resources currently available in the City as well as work with City officials to ensure those resources stay in the community. The Commission can also work with local law enforcement to help them learn how to properly respond and handle sexual assault, rape, and domestic violence cases. 2) Women are more likely to work hourly, minimum wage jobs which are less likely to offer health insurance. Without health insurance women often do not obtain the medical care they need leading to poor health outcomes.The Women's Commission can help educate women, particularly low-income and those covered by Medicaid, on the existing health services being offered; work with local organizations and clinics to promote and provide preventative health services focusing on those unique to women,and inform policy makers on the challenges women face accessing health care. 3) Women earn less than their male counterparts and are more likely to work hourly, minimum wage jobs. Without a living wage women cannot become self-sufficient nor meet the needs of their families.Women living in poverty are more likely to have poor health outcomes, poor quality of life and low self-efficacy.The Women's Commission has the opportunity to make policy recommendations, review legislation, and inform legislators about the issues impacting women's economic status. Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: None Have you ever been convicted of a crime (except for minor traffic offenses that resulted only in a fine)? Yes No If yes, please explain in complete detail. State the nature and approximate date of the conviction, the sentence imposed, whether the sentence has been completed, and any other information you consider to be relevant Upon application for and acceptance of appointment, board and commission members demonstrate their intention and ability to attend meetings. If appointed, frequent nonattendance may result in termination of the appointment. By typing your name in the space provided, I submit my electronic signature and application to the City of Fort Collins and swear or affirm under penalty of perjury pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado: -that I meet the eligibility requirements of the position sought and -that the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Signature: Emily Gorgol Date: Oct-13-2016 Optional: How did you learn of a vacancy on this board or commission: Newspaper Cable 14 City News (Utility Bill Insert) Website Other (please specify) -1- RESOLUTION 2017-061 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPOINTING AMY CERVENAN TO THE CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD AND EMILY GORGOL TO THE WOMEN’S COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS WHEREAS, a vacancy currently exist on the Cultural Resources Board of the City due to the resignation of Gregg Adams; and WHEREAS, a vacancy currently exists on the Women’s Commission of the City due to the resignation of Ginny Carroll; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to make appointments to fill the vacancies which currently exists on the Cultural Resources Board and the Women’s Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and findings contained in the recitals set forth above. Section 2. That the following named individuals are hereby appointed to fill the current vacancy on the Cultural Resources Boards and the Women’s Commission, with a term to begin immediately and to expire as set forth below: Cultural Resources Board Expiration of Term Amy Cervenan December 31, 2019 Women’s Commission Emily Gorgol December 31, 2017 Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 5th day of July, A.D. 2017. _________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ City Clerk