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AGENDA BILL Agenda Item No. 7(B) Date: June 11, 2012 To: El Cerrito City Council From: Wall of Fame Nomination Subcommittee Subject El Cerrito Wall of Fame Recommendation ACTIONREQUESTED Approve the City Council Wall of Fame Nomination Subcommittee’s recommendation to induct Jane Bartke and Amy Shinsako into the El Cerrito Wall of Fame and direct the City Clerk to return with a resolution confirming the appointment and re-schedule the formal induction ceremony from July 17 to August 21, 2012 to accommodate the availability of all parties involved. BACKGROUND Information pertaining to the Wall of Fame was advertised in the citywide newsletter and publicized in local newspapers. The deadline for submission of nomination forms was March 15, 2012. As a result, the City Council received nominations for Jane Bartke and Amy Shinsako. Completed nomination forms were transmitted to the City Council on April 3, 2012. On April 17 the City Council confirmed Mayor Jones’ appointment of Councilmember Abelson and Mayor Pro Tem Lyman to the Council’s Subcommittee on Wall of Fame Nominations to review the applications. On May 30, 2012 Councilmember Abelson notified the City Clerk of the Subcommittee’s recommendation and asked that the matter be placed on an upcoming City Council agenda for consideration. Resolution No. 2008–77 establishes guidelines and policy for nomination and selection of Wall of Fame inductees. Each candidate and sponsor has been contacted to inform them of the subcommittee’s recommendation. Attachments: 1. Nominations of Janet Bartke and Shinsako 2. Resolution No. 2008–77 ---PAGE BREAK--- Agenda Item No. 7(B) Attachment 1 . CITY OF EL CERRITO WALL OF FAME NOMINATION Name and Address of Nominee: AmY ..5/2J(}S4ko Note: The nominee must be a resident of the City of El Cerrito. RECEIVED MAR 1 4·2012 City of El Cerrito City Clerk Date: · j 3/i3 :M/2- Describe the activities for which recognition is sought. Indicate whether each activity is non-profit if it is not inherently obvious. How long has the nornir;t=e been actively engaged in cartying out this activity(s)? 54kum J£J/ ~7 y&:lrs How does the activity(s) benefit or potentially benefit residents of El Cerrito? , . c " ~kuov· i £-.hdc/ t6 /e..f.f . .be.J>;nd. ··41- 11"4/lt?);n~. Please list the names and addresses of any groups or organizations that recognized the person's activities on behalf of the community. Please state how recognition was. g_iv.en and when. 't s Name of individual or oroanization: Address: Phone number: K:\General\Administrative Policies & Procedures\General Administration \I A 3 el cerrito wall 3 offame.doc ---PAGE BREAK--- Agenda Item No. 7(B) Attachment 1 . CITY OF EL CERRITO WALL OF FAME NOMINATION Name and Address of Nominee: ,Tao e Bort=ke Note: The nominee must be a resident of the City of El Cerrito. MAR 1· 5 2012 City of El Cerrito City Clerk Date: 3 4 J .1.0 l ' I Describe the activities for which recognition is sought. Indicate whether each activity is t~Jii!g~~~£t,an. IZ~~~n~~E::07&f(g}mcn How long h~s the nominee been actively enga~ed !n carrying ou~ this activity(s)? Mr\ShocLi\fuo:ily~nt-SM~b a.d lY) pCMSerV1rz9 the..d,splcuJ ~ proper+.~ t n How does the activity(s) benefit or potentially benefit residents of El Cerrito? ~~p;~~sttatS~ Sor"cp+uYl t.!>ro, Please list the names and addresses of any groups or organizations that recognized the person's activities on behalf of the community. Please state how recognition was given and when. , 1 £~~0!1Dn<11 0£ Wom.:&\1.5 l+i s.±4ry (de1Nl:bon "Womart ofl...t&'tear ''from El C9rr~fo E.l '-e.rcift>'.5 Cibzcn ol 'feor .frbm hJn'ioc \'\&m'CV11S eJ.W, i Jnu('~~ ' ' Submitted by: 1?7~ ~ Signature Name of individual or organization: Mar·, P. k Address: Phone number: K:\General\Administrative Policies & Procedures\General Administration\! A 3 el cerrito wall 3 offame.doc ---PAGE BREAK--- NOMINATION OF JANE A. BARTKE TO THE EL CERRITO WALL OF FAME Currently: Shadi Holiday Display, A Twelve Year Commitment- The Christmas display built by the hand of Sundar Shadi has been a much-loved tradition in El Cerrito for over 60 years. But it would have foundered were it not for the efforts of Jane Bartke . . In 1997 Sundar failed to put up his wonderful folk art, as he was then 97 years old. By 2000 he was in a care home and some of his folk art pieces had been given away. His Trustee detemlined to sell the display pieces, in the event money was needed for his care. Vema (better known as Vera) one of Sundar's three daughters, thought that was wrong, and negotiations started to preserve the display. After more than a year the Trustee agreed, with several conditions. - When a non-profit was required to receive the display, Jane studied and created one. - When the display had to be appraised, she saw that it got done. - When the Trust needed to move the entire collection within three days, Jane arranged a storage place (former El.Cerrito Mill & Lumber), and arranged for trucks and volunteers to do the moving. - When several of the pieces needed restoration, Jane arranged volunteers and materials, and a work place. - When it was time to re-erect the display in 2001 and the Shadi property was unavailable, Jane negotiated and signed a lease on PG&E property on Moeser Lane. There was no electricity on the site so Jane arranged for the loan of two generators: There was no security so Jane got an RV parked on Moeser and volunteers to stay au night. She got volunteers to erect the display, and to take it down to storage. She solicited funds to pay for repairs and for the insurance required by PG&E. She saw to the purchase of two cargo containers, and construction of shelves in them. Jane has chaired this effort for almost twelve years, during which time electricity has been brought to the site, security cameras are available, low-power lights have been purchased and a collapsibl~ shed has been built. Three camels, some human figures, the star and the angel have been re-built and a campfire installed. During each holiday season over 5,000 people, young and old, have enjoyed the magic of Sundar's figures. Much credit must go to all the volunteers who have worked on the repairs, the erection and storage of the display, to those who have donated money and to those who have helped with restoration. But none of it would have happened without Jane's vision, dedication and hard work. ---PAGE BREAK--- Formerly: NWPC (National Women's Political Caucus), Contra Costa County Chapter- Jane was an active member for several years, served on the Board, and as President. Under her leadership, membership grew by over 20%. Mayor & City Council of the City ofEI Cerrito- Jane had been active in city affairs and local elections, and determined to be a candidate herself in 1991. She was the top vote-getter, and was re-elected in 1995. She was chosen as Mayor by her fellow Council members in 1993 and 1997. She is most proud ofher efforts which succeeded in getting the El Cerrito Plaza re-built with private money, using no public funds. Redevelopment Agency of El Cerrito - Jane served three terms as Chairwoman of this local agency. Contra Costa Mayors Conference- Jane represented El Cerrito at all conference meetings during her terms as Mayor, Mayor Pro Tern and Immediate Past Mayor and actively took part in conference business. She was elected Chairwoman of the conference, at a time when she was not a Mayor, the to accomplish that astounding fete. She is the only El Cerritan to have been elected as Chair of the Conference in the past 30 years. League of California Cities -Jane was active in League business, and served as Chair of a state-wide standing committee, the committee which, for example, decided on the division of cigarette tax funds among counties and each city. ABAG (Association of Bay Area Governments)- Jane represented the City ofEl Cerrito at ABAG General Assemblies, and was elected by the Mayors of this county to represent all Contra Costa cities on its Executive Board. She served as Chair of a standing committee for seven years, the one which got oil company executives to admit they raised prices not because of increased costs, but just because they could. West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee- Board of Directors, Vice Chair and Delegate to Contra Costa Transportation Authority. Worked on the San Pablo A venue Corridor project, the San Pablo Dam Road Corridor plan, the 2000 update to the West County Action Plan, the West County train station selection process, Highway 4, and the Carquinez Bridge and Benicia Bridge construction projects, and served on four additional sub-committees. Park & Recreation Commission, City ofEl Cerrito -1986 to1991 (when elected to the City Council). Served as Commission Chairwoman. YWCA of West County- formerly President and on Board of Directors for 5 years. El Cerrito Women's Club -A former active member for 10 years. ---PAGE BREAK--- Soroptimists, Twelve Years of Leadership - The local chapter of the international organization dedicated to the betterment of women, world-wide. Jane is on its Board for the 12th year, and has served as its President for 5 terms to 2011. During her tenure this club accomplished the following: Raised funds to give an annual scholarship to an El Cerrito High graduating Senior; Contributed to the betterment of women in impoverished countries; Started the speaker series, continuing this month, of accomplished women; Gave an annual Women's Opportunity Award to a woman who is the main support for her family and has returned to school after a four-year break; Reading to primary schoolchildren in a local school Honor a teen-age girl for her volunteer work in the communit;. Paid annually for a young girl to attend Girls State sponsored by the American Legion; Annual recognition of a woman in the community who is "Making a Difference for Women" either locally or overseas. El Cerrito Community Foundation. This is the non-profit agency that Jane created to receive the holiday display of Sundar Shadi. Jane continues to serve as its Chairwoman. It is a California public benefit corporation, for which Jane was successful in acquiring tax exempt status under IRC 50l(c)(3). This corporation has grown into an umbrella for several community efforts, including the El Cerrito Historical Society, Senior Centers, Friends of Cerrito Theatre (formerly), El Cerrito Trail Trekkers, West County Forum, and El Cerrito Soroptimists. Rosie the Riveter Trust- When the National Park Service established the Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historic Park in western Contra Costa County there were no federal funds to purchase historic buildings and lands. Volunteers therefore stepped up and formed this Trust to raise money for use by the park. Jane is its Chairwoman, and works on Trust business virtually every day. She recently participated in three full days of mediation and got a settlement on law suits with a contractor and with an architecture firm. She is currently planning an annual banquet, the fifth that she bas chaired, which has proven to be the largest fund-raiser for the Trust. Alpha Delta Kappa - Honorary teachers' sorority. Jane has been a member of the West County chapter for more than 40 years, regularly attends and hosts functions, and is a Past President. P.E.O. - A philanthropic educational organization that promotes higher education for women by sponsoring scholarships. Jane has been an active member and frequent host for several years. West County Forum- An active member and participant since its formation. ---PAGE BREAK--- Junior Women's Club ofEI Cerrito- Former member 10 years, Board of Directors, officer and President. . Jane was instrumental in founding the El Cerrito Art Show. El Cerrito Jaycettes- Former active member 5 years, officer and President. Jane is a long-time El Cerrito resident. She is a graduate of St. Mary's College at Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana and has a Masters degree in Public Administration from California State University East Bay. She is married to Rich, and they have two daughters, who were raised in El Cerrito from birth. Both daughters are classroom teachers for West Contra Costa Unified School District, and each has been awarded "Teacher of the Year" by the Ed Fund. Both girls are married and each has two children, of whom three are working their way through college and one is in high school. Jane is an educator who taught from 1960 until retirement in 2000. After retirement she worked part-time as a substitute Counselor, administrator and teacher. She holds a California life-time teaching credential for all grades K to 12, and has experience in many of them. She served the District as a "lead teacher", as a Mentor Teacher, and briefly as an elementary school Principal. As an educator, Jane received many awards; among the most cherished: Ed Fund, for "Teacher of the Year". California Outstanding Educator Award, from Johns Hopkins University. Outstanding Educator, from California State University. Institute for Academic Excellence. Mentor Teacher, from State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Adams Middle School PTA. West Contra Costa Unified School District. For her community service Jane received the following awards, among others: Circle of 100, Congressional Recognition 2008. Woman of Distinction from Soroptimists. Women's History Celebration "Woman of the Year" from El Cerrito. ABAG "for 7 years of exemplary service". El Cerrito Chamber of Commerce "For giving unselfishly of her time". West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee. Contra Costa Transit Authority. El Cerrito's Citizen of the Year, from Junior Women's Club and Jaycettes. ---PAGE BREAK--- Agenda Item No. 7(B) Attachment 1 ·ciTY OF EL CERRITO WALL OF FAME NOMINATION Name and Address of Nominee: JANE BARTKE Note: The nominee must be a resident of the City of El Cerrito. REL ov<:u FEB 1 4-2012 City of El Cerrito City Clerk Date: FEBRUARY 11, 2012 Describe the activities for which recognition is sought. Indicate whether each activity is non-profit if it is not inherently obvious. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED How long has the nominee been actively engaged in carrying out this activity(s)? PLEASE SEE ATTACHED How does the activity(s) benefit or potentially benefit residents of El Cerrito? PLEASE SEE ATTACHED Please list the names and addresses of any groups or organizations that recognized the person's activities on behalf of the community. Please state how recognition was given and when. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED Submitted by: ~law;, Signatu e SOROPI'OMISTS INTERNATIONAL OF EL CERRITO Name of individual or organization: BY STEPHANIE MEWHA Address: - Phone number: K:\General\Administrative Policies & Procedures\General Administration\! A 3 el cerrito wall 3 offame.doc ---PAGE BREAK--- NOMINATION OF JANE A. BARTKE TO THE EL CERRITO WALL OF FAME Currently: Shadi Holiday Display, A Twelve Year Commitment- The Christmas display built by the hand of Sundar Shadi has been a much-loved tradition in El Cerrito for over 60 years. But it would have foundered were it not for the efforts of Jane Bartke . . In 1997 Sundar failed to put up his wonderful folk art, as he was then 97 years old. By 2000 he was in a care home and some of his folk art pieces had been given away. His Trustee determined to sell the display pieces, in the event money was needed for his care. Vema (better known as Vera) one of Sundar's three daughters, thought that was wrong, and negotiations started to preserve the display. After more than a year the Trustee agreed, with several conditions. - When a non-profit was required to receive the display, Jane studied and created one. - When the display had to be appraised, she saw that it got done. - When the Trust needed to move the entire collection within three days, Jane arranged a storage place (former El Cerrito Mill & Lumber), and arranged for trucks and volunteers to do the moving. - When several of the pieces needed restoration, Jane arranged volunteers and materials, and a work place. - When it was time to re-erect the display in 2001 and the Shadi property was unavailable, Jane negotiated and signed a lease on PG&E property on Moeser Lane. There was no electricity on the site so Jane arranged for the loan of two generators. There was no security so Jane got an RV parked on Moeser and volunteers to stay all ci~ . She got volunteers to erect the display, and to take it down to storage. She solicited funds to pay for repairs and for the insurance required by PG&E. She saw to the purchase of two cargo containers, and construction of shelves in them. Jane has chaired this effort for almost twelve years, during which time electricity has been brought to the site, security cameras are available, low-power lights have been purchased and a collapsible shed has been built. Three camels, some human figures, the star and the angel have been re-built and a installed. During each holiday season over 5,000 people, young and old, have enjoyed the magic of Sundar's figures. Much credit must go to all the volunteers who have worked on the repairs, the erection and storage of the display, to those who have donated money and to those who have helped with restoration. But none of it would have happened without Jane's vision, dedication and hard work. ---PAGE BREAK--- Formerly: NWPC (National Women's Political Caucus), Contra Costa County Chapter- Jane was an active member for several years, served on the Board, and as President. Under her leadership, membership grew by over 20%. Mayor & City Council of the City ofEI Cerrito- Jane had been active in city affairs and local elections, and determined to be a candidate herself in 1991. She was the top vote-getter, and was re-elected in 1995. She was chosen as Mayor by her fellow Council members in 1993 and 1997. She is most proud of her efforts which succeeded in getting the E1 Cerrito Plaza re-built with private money, using no public funds. Redevelopment Agency of El Cerrito- Jane served three terms as Chairwoman of this local agency. Contra Costa Mayors Conference -Jane represented El Cerrito at all conference meetings during her terms as Mayor, Mayor Pro Tern and Immediate Past Mayor and actively took part in conference business. She was elected Chaitwoman of the conference, at a time when she was not a Mayor, the first to accomplish that astounding fete. She is the only El Cerritan to have been elected as Chair of the Conference in the past 30 years. League of California Cities -Jane was active in League business, and served as Chair of a state-wide standing committee, the committee which, for example, decided on the division of cigarette tax funds among counties and each city. ABAG (Association of Bay Area Governments)-Jane represented the City ofEl Cerrito at ABAG General Assemblies, and was elected by the Mayors of this county to represent all Contra Costa cities on its Executive Board. She served as Chair of a standing committee for seven years, the one which got oil company executives to admit they raised prices not because of increased costs, but just because they could. West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee -Board of Directors, Vice Chair and Delegate to Contra Costa Transportation Authority. Worked on the San Pablo A venue Corridor project, the San Pablo Dam Road Corridor plan, the 2000 update to the West County Action Plan, the West County train station selection process, Highway 4, and the Carquinez Bridge and Benicia Bridge construction projects, and served on four additional sub-committees. Park & Recreation Commission, City ofEl Cerrito - 1986 to1991 (when elected to the City Council). Served as Commission Chairwoman. YWCA of West County- formerly President and on Board of Directors for 5 years. EI Cerrito Women's Club- A former active member for 10 years. ---PAGE BREAK--- Soroptimists, Twelve Years of Leadership- The local chapter of the international organization dedicated to the betterment of women, world-wide. Jane is on its Board for the 12th year, and has served as its President for 5 terms to 2011. During her tenure this club accomplished the following: Raised funds to give an annual scholarship to an El Cerrito High graduating Senior; Contributed to the betterment of women in impoverished countries; Started the speaker series, continuing this month, of accomplished women; Gave an annual Women's Opportunity Award to a woman who is the main support for her family and has returned to school after a four-year break; Reading to primary schoolchildren in a local school Honor a teen-age girl for her volunteer work in the communit;. Paid annually for a young girl to attend Girls State sponsored by the American Legion; Annual recognition of a woman in the community who is "Making a Difference for Women" either locally or overseas. El Cerrito Community Foundation. This is the non-profit agency that Jane created to receive the holiday display of Sundar Shadi. Jane continues to serve as its Chairwoman. It is a California public benefit corporation, for which Jane was successful in acquiring tax exempt status under IRC 50l(c)(3). This corporation has grown into an umbrella for several community efforts, including the El Cerrito Historical Society, Senior Centers, Friends of Cerrito Theatre (formerly), El Cerrito Trail Trekkers, West County Forum, and El Cerrito Soroptimists. Rosie the Riveter Trust- When the National Park Service established the Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historic Park in western Contra Costa County there were no federal funds to purchase historic buildings and lands. Volunteers therefore stepped up and formed this Trust to raise money for use by the park. Jane is its Chairwoman, and works on Trust business virtually every day. She recently participated in three full days of mediation and got a settlement on law suits with a contractor and with an architecture firm. She is currently planning an annual banquet, the fifth that she has chaired, which has proven to be the largest fund-raiser for the Trust. Alpha Delta Kappa - Honorary teachers' sorority. Jane has been a member of the West County chapter for more than 40 years, regularly attends and hosts functions, and is a Past President. P.E.O.- A philanthropic educational organization that promotes higher education for women by sponsoring scholarships. Jane has been an active member and frequent host for several years. West County Forum- An active member and participant since its formation. ---PAGE BREAK--- Junior Women's Club ofEI Cerrito- Former member 10 years, Board of Directors, officer and President Jane was instrumental in founding the El Cerrito Art Show. El Cerrito Jaycettes- Former active member 5 years, officer and President. Jane is a long-time El Cerrito resident. She is a graduate of St. Mary's College at Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana and has a Masters degree in Public Administration from California State University East Bay. She is married to Rich, and they have two daughters, who were raised in El Cerrito from birth. Both daughters are classroom teachers for West Contra Costa Unified School District, and each has been awarded "Teacher of the Year" by the Ed Fund. Both girls are married and each has two children, of whom three are working their way through college and one is in high school. Jane is an educator who taught from 1960 until retirement in 2000. After retirement she worked part-time as a substitute Counselor, administrator and teacher. She holds a California life-time teaching credential for all grades K to 12, and has experience in many of them. She served the District as a "lead teacher", as a Mentor Teacher, and briefly as an elementary school Principal. As an educator, Jane received many awards; among the most cherished: Ed Fund, for "Teacher of the Year". California Outstanding Educator Award, from Johns Hopkins University. Outstanding Educator, from California State University. Institute for Academic Excellence. Mentor Teacher, from State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Adams Middle School PTA. West Contra Costa Unified School District. For her community service Jane received the following awards, among others: Circle of 100, Congressional Recognition 2008. Woman of Distinction from Soroptimists. Women's History Celebration "Woman of the Year" from El Cerrito. ABAG "for 7 years of exemplary service". El Cerrito Chamber of Commerce "For giving unselfishly of her time". West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee. Contra Costa Transit Authority. El Cerrito's Citizen of the Year, from Junior Women's Club and Jaycettes. ---PAGE BREAK--- Agenda Item No. 7(B) Attachment 2 RESOLUTION 2008- 77 RESOLUTION OF THEEL CERRITO CITY COUNCIL CONFIRMING THE GUIDELINES AND POLICY FOR 'NOM IN A TION AND SELECTION OF WALL OF FAME INDUCTEES ESTABLISHING A PROCESS FOR NOMINA TlON AND SELECTION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE WALL OF FAME AND ESTABLISHING AN ANNUAL WALL OFf AME EVENT WHEREAS, at its meeting of September 15, 2008 the City Council appointed Councilmembers Letitia Moore and Jan Bridges to an El Cerrito Wall of Fame City Council Subcommittee; and WHEREAS, on September 19, 2008 the Wall of Fame City Council Subcommittee met and prepared recommendations for Council consideraiion regarding the process for nomination and selection of appointments to the Wall ofFame; an Annual Wall of Fame Event; Guidelines for Nomination and Selection of Inductees to the Wall of Fame; and consideration ofMiriam Wilkins; and WHEREAS, the. City Council considered and discussed the Wall of Fame Subcommittee recommendation at its meeting of October 20, 200g; and WHEREAS~ the City Council adopted the Wall of Fame Subcommittee's recommendations by unanimous vo.te with the provision that future Wall of Fame Subcommittees be appointed by the Mayor on an ad-hoc basis. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City oi'EI Cerrito that it hereby establishes the following components of the Wall of Fan1e Program: Section 1: PROCESS FOR NOMINATION AND SELECTION OF APPOINTMENTS TO TI-lE WALL OF FAME A. Future Wall of Fame City Council Subcommittees (Wall of Fame Subcommittee) shall consist of two members of the City Council who will be appointed on an ad-hoc basis by the Mayor for the purpose of reviewing nomination(s) for the Wall of Fame and will make r~commendalions regarding appointment to the City Council. B. An annual application deadline of March 15 111 is established for nominations to the Wall ofF arne. C. Each year, once the application deadline passes, the City Clerk will provide copies of all nomination packages, if any, received that year by the application deadline to the Wall of Fame Subcommittee. . · D. The City Clerk will determine when an application is complete. Only complete applications will be passed on to the Wall of fame Subcommittee for rev~ew. · E. Each year, and ad-hqc Wall of Fame Subcommittee shall review the nominations, if any, and provide a written recommendation concerning each nomination to the City Council for consideration on or before May 151h. F. All persons identified in the nomination papers shall be notified prior to the City Council Meeting of the Subcommittee recommendation(s) and the date and time of ti1e City Council Meeting to consider the recommendation( s G. Each year in July, at the City Council meeting scheduled on the third Monday in July, the City Council shall consider the recommendation(s), if any, of the Wall of Fame Subcommittee and induct nominee(s), if any, to the Wall of Fame. ---PAGE BREAK--- Section 2: ANNUAL WALL OFF AME EVENT A. Each year the City Newslette·r will feature an article showcasing the El Cerrito Wall of Fame which will highlight one of the people inducted into the El Cerrito Wall of fame and provide a complete list of all persons on the Wall of Fame (Jiving and deceased) and briefly describe why each was inducted in to the Wall of Fame, and announce any new inductee(s) to the Wall of Fame who were appointed at the July City Council Meeting and provide a brief description of that persons achievements and contributions. B. New inductees to the Wall of Fame shall be invited to and recognized at the Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner. Section 3: GUIDELINES/POLICY FOR NOMINATION AND SELECTION OF INDUCTEES TO WALL OF FAME The purpose and policy f<)r nomination and selection of inductees shall remain as follows: A. PURPOSE: To reaffirm the City Council's commitment to recognizing citizens of El Cerrito for outstanding community contributions by portrayal on the "Wall of Fame" and to advise employees and the public of the guidelines for Council selection. B. POLICY: It is the policy of the City ofEI Cerrito to recognize citizens ofEI Cerrito who have made substantial contributions to the community over a long period of time through their work on special projects. The persons selected by the City Council shall have their photograph, preferably in the setting of the a(;tivity for which they are being recognized, placed on the Wall of Fame located at City Hall. The guidelines for selection are: . I. The Honoree must be a resident of the City of El Cerrito. 2. The work for which an individual is recognized must be an ongoing activity in El Cerrito for at least ten ( 1 0) consecutive years, but may be an annual event . . 3. The event or activity must be available to potentially benefit all El Cerrito residents. 4. The event or activity must be non-profit in nature. 5. City board, commission or committee service is not in itself grounds for selection. Members may, however, qualify for this award if they have been active in an ongoing activity for the benefit of El Cerrito in addition to serving on a board, commission or committee. 6. Recipients of this honor should have been recognized for their efforts by a citizen group or an organization in El Cerrito, West County, regionally, statewide or nationally. u u ---PAGE BREAK--- [ I CERTIFY that at a regular meeting·on November 3~ 2008the Cjty Council ofthe City ofE! Cerrito passed this Resolution by lhe following vote: AYES: NOES: Councilmembers Abelson, Bridges~ Moore, Potter and Mayor Jones None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None IN WITNESS of this action, I sign this document and affix the corporate seal of the City ofEI Cerrito on November 5, 2008. APPROVED: ft/de~zte William C. Jons, 111. Mavor· .