CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Daniel Hernandez, Director of Parks and Recreation |
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Ratify the Clark County Parks & Recreation Director's recommendation for reappointment of Alfredo Fernandez-Gonzalez, as the Professional Architect/Landscape Architect Representative to the Art Committee for a three-year term ending October 2026. This is his second term. (For possible action)
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BACKGROUND:
In accordance with the County Arts Plan of the Clark County Code in section 2.90.030 of title 2, and per the original arts plan language established on 12/4/13 agenda item 49; the Art Committee will consist of seven (7) artists, art professionals and other County residents with art expertise. The committee will evaluate proposed and existing County development projects, select sites for which art will be commissioned, and recommend approaches and budgets for commissioning artworks for each site. Of the seven members, one shall be a faculty member of the UNLV Art Department, one a faculty member of the Art & Art History Program of the Department of Fine Arts at CSN, one a professional architect or landscape architect, one an independent professional artist, and one a staff member of the City of Las Vegas Office of Cultural Affairs if such individuals are available to serve. Members shall be chosen by the Department of Parks and Recreation and the selections ratified by the BCC.
The recommendation is to reappoint Alfredo Fernandez-Gonzalez, who will fill the seat of professional architect/landscape architect representative. This is his second term.
Alfredo Fernández González is an award-winning educator and full professor (with tenure) at the UNLV School of Architecture. He is past president of the Society of Building Science Educators and has held various academic leadership positions at UNLV, including Director of the School of Architecture and Founding Director of the Natural Energies Advanced Technologies Lab. Alfredo has received many prestigious teaching, research and design awards. His scholarship focuses on sustainable design, passive heating and cooling, and building-integrated water management.
Staff requests approval of these appointment.