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Date: To: From: Subject: October 1, 2013 Special City Council Meeting 6:25p.m. Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Cheryl Morse, City Cler~ Commission Interviews OCTOBER 1 INTERVIEW SCHEDULE Candidates listed below are scheduled for interview this evening: 6:25p.m. 6:40p.m. Orit Weksler Bruce Yow [EDB 15\ Tree 2nd, Parks 3rd] [F AB, CPC 1st, EDB 2nd, EQC 3rct] BACKGROUND The City Clerk has received four applications for the EDB: Tess Taylor, Antonio Ubalde, Orit Weksler and Bruce Yow. Mr. Ubalde and Ms. Taylor were interviewed on September 17, 2013. and Messrs. Weksler and Yow are scheduled this evening. Current vacancies are noted on the attached vacancy announcement (Attachment The Annual Maddy Act Local Appointments List pursuant to GC §54970 was posted on the City's website on September 26 and is included as an information item on the October 1, 2013 City Council Agenda. The Local Appointments List identifies all existing vacancies as well as all board and commission members whose tetms will expire on January 1, 2014. If the City Council fills the EDB or any other vacancy this evening, an updated Maddy Act Vacancy List will be posted on October 2, 2013 in conjunction with a press release. Attachments: 1. Current Vacancy Announcement 2. EDB Candidate Applications 3. Possible Interview Questions ---PAGE BREAK--- Commission Interviews Attachment 1 CITY HALL 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Telephone (510) 215-4305 Fax (510) 215-4379 http://www.el-cerrito.org APPLICATIONS SOUGHT FOR EL CERRITO’S BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION (1 Vacancy) CITIZENS STREET OVERSIGHT COMMITTTEE (1 Vacancy) CRIME PREVENTION COMMITTEE (8 Vacancies) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD (1 Vacancy) ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (4 Vacancies) FINANCIAL ADVISORY BOARD (1 Vacancy) HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (1 Vacancy) WCCUSD BOND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (Alternate) The El Cerrito City Council is seeking applicants interested in serving on its Boards, Commissions and Committees. The City has 13 boards, commissions and committees on which approximately 80 residents serve as members. Currently, several commissions and committees have vacancies with more vacancies scheduled as terms expire at the end of the year. If you are interested in serving, please submit an application to the City Clerk, 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530. Vacancy information and application forms may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk at 215-4305 or by downloading the application form from the City’s website at http://www.el-cerrito.org. Members of Boards, Commissions and Committees provide an invaluable service to our community. The detailed study and considered recommendations or our local advisory bodies are often for innovative programs and improved services. Serving as a commissioner or committee member can be a rewarding experience for community service minded residents. It is an excellent way to participate in the functioning of local government and to make a personal contribution to the improvement of our community. Commissioners are appointed by the City Council for terms of four years. Commission meetings are generally held once a month during evening hours. Please consider submitting an application now! For additional information please contact the City Clerk at 215-4305. ---PAGE BREAK--- OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY HALL 10940 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94523-3034 Telephone (510) 215-4305 Fax (510) 215-4319 http://www.el-cerrito.org October 1, 2013 Special City Council Meeting Commission Interviews Attachments 2 (Applications) and 3 (Interview Questions) are on file at: Office of the City Clerk 10940 San Pablo Avenue El Cerrito (510) 215-4305 and The El Cerrito Library El Cerrito 6510 Stockton Avenue