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RESOLUTION APPOINTING EVAI DELLAFOSSE AND ORLANDO MOLINA TO THE STOCKTON ARTS COMMISSION
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to:
1. Appoint Evai Dellafosse and Orlando Molina to the Stockton Arts Commission with term to commence immediately upon approval.
2. Authorize the City Manager to take whatever actions are appropriate and necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.
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Summary
The Stockton Arts Commission (“SAC”) membership is defined by Stockton Municipal Code section 2.94.040 as a 15-member board appointed by the Mayor with approval of the City Council for a term of four years.
In 2022 the City Clerk’s Office conducted recruitment campaigns and accepted applications on a continuous basis for new members. A nominating committee of SAC commissioners conducted interviews on January 17, 2023, and a recommendation to fill three vacancies was planned for submission to the full Commission on February 6, 2023. However, on January 30,2023, one applicant withdrew from the process. Therefore, two candidates will be recommended to the Commission on February 6, 2023. Pending Commission’s acceptance, the recommendation is to reappoint Evai Dellafosse and appoint Orlando Molina to the Stockton Arts Commission.
DISCUSSION
Background
The Stockton Arts Commission is comprised of a maximum of fifteen members. There are currently nine vacancies.
In accordance with Council Policy, Title 3 Chapter 3.02, the City Clerk initiated a recruitment process. The vacancy announcement was posted on the City’s Boards and Commissions web page and print copies were posted on the City’s public posting boards. The City Clerk’s office also accepted applications continuously throughout the year. At the conclusion of the recruitment period, four applications were received (Attachment A).
In accordance with City Council Policy Manual Chapter 3.02, City Council and Mayoral Appointments to Committees, Boards, and Commissions, and Resolution 2018-02-27-1110, the City Clerk forwarded the four applications to the SAC for consideration. Of the four applicants, only three responded to the interview invitation (Attachment A). Interviews were conducted on January 17, 2023, and a recommendation to fill three vacancies was planned for submission to the full Commission on February 6, 2023. However, on January 30,2023, one applicant withdrew from the process. Therefore, two candidates will be recommended to the Commission on February 6, 2023. Pending Commission’s acceptance, the recommendation is to reappoint Evai Dellafosse and appoint Orlando Molina to the Stockton Arts Commission.
Present Situation
Pursuant to Stockton Municipal Code section 2.94.040, and with the approval of appointment by the Mayor and City Council, the membership of the Stockton Arts Commission will be:
Name End of Term
Aisha Abercrombie December 31, 2026
Maurice Spiller December 31, 2026
Irie Woods December 31, 2026
Maximilian Cao December 31, 2025
Justin Grant December 31, 2025
Desiree Orque December 31, 2025
Evai Dellafosse December 31, 2026
Orlando Molina December 31, 2026
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
The Stockton Arts commission receives no remunerations. There is no direct financial impact to the City by taking this action.
Attachment A - SAC Candidate Applications (redacted)