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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, May 9, 2016 Page 7 Considering the City Council had just recently been through two rounds for advi- sory commission appointrnents; with a number of citizens interviewed but not ap- pointed having expressed interest in both of these commissions during that pro- cess, Councilmember Willmus suggested it may be beneficial to contact some of those not appointed to determine if they remained interested versus scheduling another series of applications and interviews, at least prior to noticing and extend- ing the application process. Mayor Roe opined that may be worth consideration, and sought coinment from his colleagues. Councilmember Etten stated that he was always impressed when the city put out a call, whether new or not, the many new citizens taking part. Therefore, Coun- cilmember Etten expressed his interest in following the normal process to allow others to learn about the process itself. Councilmember Laliberte opined that, whatever route was chosen, those most re- cent applicants should be notified by the City, not simply rely on their being aware of new vacancies. Mayor Roe and City Manager Trudgeon reviewed the normal process, with notice sent by the City to the most recent applicants over the last two years. Mayor Roe agreed with his colleagues expressing interest in opening up the process to garner more interest. Etten moved, Laliberte seconded, declaring vacancies on the Humans Rights and Community Engagement Commissions, directing staff to advertise for applica- tions, and setting a deadline for applications due by June 7, 2016 and subsequent City Council interviews of applicants tentatively scheduled for June 13, 2016, and appointments by June 20, 2016. Roll Call Ayes: Willmus, Etten, McGehee, Laliberte and Roe. Nays: None. j. Adopt a Resolution Memorializing the Denial of an Amendment to the Com- prehensive Land Use Plan Map and Corresponding Rezoning At the request of Mayor Roe, City Manager Trudgeon briefly reviewed this item as detailed in the RCA and related attachments, May 9, 2016. Mr. Trudgeon not- ed this was simply memorializing previous action of the City Council and not open to any additional findings. Mayor Roe advised that his rationale in asking for a separate vote on this item was that the action of the City Council had not been unanimous at their Apri125, 2016 meeting. For reference, Mayor Roe also noted that the original motion at