City of Albuquerque - File #: OC-20-9

• File #: OC-20-9
• Type: Other Communication
• Status: Confirmed
• File created: 9/9/2020
• In control: City Council
• Final action: 9/9/2020
• Title: Reappointment of Ms. Twyla McComb to the Open Space Advisory Board

Date	Action By	Action	Result
9/9/2020	City Council	Received (Immediate Action Requested)
9/9/2020	President	Immediate Action Requested
9/9/2020	City Council	Confirmed	Pass

CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE

CITY COUNCIL

INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM

TO:                      City Councilors                     

FROM:                      Klarissa J. Peña, Councilor, District 3

SUBJECT:                      

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Reappointment of Ms. Twyla McComb to the Open Space Advisory Board

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DATE:                      September 9^th, 2020

Pursuant to the provision of Section 14-2-6-16 ROA 1994, I hereby recommend the reappointment of Ms. Twyla McComb to the Open Space Advisory Board.

Ms. Twyla McComb is an Albuquerque native with an extensive background in practical finance. She has been a part of real-estate transactions in the Albuquerque area for more than 17 years. Her grandfather and father instilled in her a passion for the unique and beautiful outdoor areas of New Mexico and she wants to see the preservation of our unique way of life. She would like to give back to the community and assist in making recommendations to better our community. She resides in Council District 3 and will be re-filling her at-large position that is expired on September 1, 2020. If appointed, her second and final term will expire on September 1^st, 2023.

The governing legislation that guides the appointment of members to OSAB indicate the following required qualifications: Members shall be residents of the city with a demonstrated commitment to the accomplishment of the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Comprehensive Plan. Members shall be knowledgeable as to open space, ecology, the real estate market, urban and regional planning and/or related law.

Major concerns of the board include investment policy for the Open Space Trust Fund, Acquisition of selected Additional open space lands, maintenance of the existing system, plans for improvements such as trails, revegetation, or visitor access, and coordination with the Bernalillo County open space system.

The remaining make-up of the board is as follows:

Position	Name	Term Expiration
At-Large	Don Meaders	September 1, 2021
At-Large	Michael Scisco	September 1, 2022
At-Large	Barbara Taylor	September 1, 2022
At-Large	Scott Forrester	September 1, 2022
At-Large	Taylor Bui	September 1, 2023
At-Large	Vacant (Ms. McComb to fill)	September 1, 2023
At-Large	Vacant (City Council’s choice)	September 1, 2023