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AGENDA ITEM REVIEW FORM
6.E.
Regular City Council Meeting
Meeting Date:
01/22/2025
Department Head:
Armando Esparza
Submitted By:
Armando Esparza, Director of Economic Development, Economic Development
Action Requested:
Motion

ITEM:

Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding the appointment of one (1) member to the San Luis Economic Development Commission.  (Armando Esparza, Director of Economic Development & Government Affairs)

SUMMARY:

On December 18, 2024, Mrs. Audren Morris-Sandoval resigned as a member of the San Luis Economic Development Commission. Mrs. Morris-Sandoval was appointed to the Commission in her capacity as Deputy Director of Campesinos Sin Fronteras, which has an office in the City of San Luis. Mrs. Morris Sandoval launched her new non-profit and is not employed with Campesion Sin Fronteras, leading to her resignation from the Commission. 

The City Council can confirm individuals to the commission and fill the vacancy. The mission of the San Luis Economic Development Commission is to promote sustainable economic growth through economic development programs, partnerships, and innovative opportunities to create quality jobs and expand the commercial and industrial tax base. The requirements to serve on the board are the following:
  • Appointees should be residents of San Luis, Arizona, and/or
  • Appointees should hold a business license within the city limits and/or
  • Appointees should have an interest in quality development and growth of economic development for the community of San Luis, Arizona
The Economic Development Department promoted the vacancy, and the following candidates have applied for consideration:
  • Edrel Silva - Community Member
  • Eric Jones - Logistics and Distribution
  • George Amaya -  Development 
  • Luis Buelna - Healthcare
  • Octavio Ramirez - Small Business Owner
The Economic Department seeks the San Luis City Council's appointment of one (1) applicant to the San Luis Economic Development Commission to fill the vacant two (2) year term. 

RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTED MOTION:

I MOVE TO APPOINT ________ TO COMPLETE THE TWO (2) YEAR VACANT TERM OF THE SAN LUIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. 

Fiscal Impact

IS THERE FISCAL IMPACT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ITEM:
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT (IF THIS IS A BUDGET TRANSFER, YOU MUST ATTACH THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FORM):

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