01-22-2002 - Appointment to Hurst Ranch Historical FoundationCity of West Covina
Memorandum
TO: Andrew G. Pasmant, City Manager
and City Council
FROM: Artie A. Fields, Assistant City Manager
AGENDA
ITEM NO. L - 1
DATE January 22,2002
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT TO HURST RANCH HISTORICAL. FOUNDATION
SUMMARY: The Hurst Ranch Historical Foundation is. required under their Articles of
Incorporation to have two Councilmembers appointed to the Board of Directors.
Mayor Ben Wong and Councilmember Steve Herfert are currently serving on the
Hurst Ranch Historical Foundation Board of Directors. Mayor Wong wishes to
resign his position on the Hurst Ranch Historical Foundation Board of Directors.
Therefore, it is appropriate that the City Council make an appointment to fill
Mayor Wong's position on the Hurst Ranch Historical Foundation Board of
Directors.
DISCUSSION
The Hurst Ranch Historical Foundation was incorporated on October 18, 1996 for the purpose of
receiving, developing and operating of Hurst Ranch as a museum for the benefit of the residents of
West Covina and for other visitors.
According to Article IV of the Hurst Ranch Historical Foundation Articles of Incorporation, the
City Council is to designate two Councilmembers to sit on the Hurst Ranch Historical Foundation
Board of Directors and be responsible for overseeing the investments of the Foundation. This
requirement was included in the Articles of Incorporation because of the $800,000 that the City of
West Covina provided in funding for the development of Hurst Ranch.
Currently, Mayor Ben Wong and Councilmember Steve Herfert serve on the Hurst Ranch
Historical Foundation Board of Directors. Mayor Wong wishes to resign his position on the Hurst
Ranch Historical Foundation Board of Directors. Therefore, it is appropriate for the City Council to
designate a Councilmember to replace Mayor Wong on the Hurst Ranch Historical Foundation.
Councilmember Steve Herfert wishes to continue serving on the Hurst Ranch Historical Foundation
Board of Directors.
Councilmember Mike Miller has indicated a desire to be selected to serve on the Hurst Ranch
Historical Foundation Board of Directors.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council designate a Councilmember to replace Mayor Wong on the,
Hurst Ranch Historical Foundation Board of Directors.
Prepared by:
Chris Freeland
Administrative Analyst H
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Artie F el /
Assista City Manager