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oon o• Q\ EL CERRITO Date: January 7, 2014 Special City Council Meeting 6:30p.m. To: From: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Cheryl Morse, City Clerk~ Subject: Commission futerviews JANUARY 7 INTERVIEW SCHEDULE Candidates listed below are scheduled for an interview this evening: 6:30p.m. Gregory Crump [PC 1st, FAB 2"ct, EDB 3rd] 6:45p.m. Michael Iswalt [PC 1st and only] 7:00p.m. GlenLubcke [PC 1st, PRC 2"ct, EQC 3rct] 7:15p.m. Lisa Motoyama [PC 1st and only] 7:25p.m. 5 Minute Break 7:30p.m. John Thompson [DRB 1st, PC 1 st/2nct, ACC 3rct] 7:45p.m. Maggie Leighly [DRB 1st and only] 7:55p.m. 10 Minute Break 8:05p.m. Nicholas Arzio [F AB 1st, EDB 2"ct, CPC 3 rct] 8:20p.m. Dick Patterson [F AB 1st, EDB 2"ct, CPC 3rct] 8:35p.m. Raymond Francis [FAB 1st, 2"ct, CBOC 3rct] 8:50p.m. Manish Doshi [PRC 1st and only] 9:00p.m. Deliberation BACKGROUND Staff began publicizing vacancies on all the Boards, Commissions and Committees in mid- September. The deadline for submitting applications was December 9, 2013. To date, the Council has received eleven applications. The deadline was extended to January 23, 2014 at noon. In accordance with new rules adopted by the City Council on December 3, sitting commissioners will term out on January 1, 2014. New appointments resulting from the interviews conducted in January and February will become effective March 1, 2014. Assuming additional applications are received by July 23, 2014, staff will schedule ---PAGE BREAK--- Special City Council Meeting Commission Applicant Interviews Page 2 additional candidates for the Council’s consideration in January and/or February. Any candidates who have listed a committee as a preferred choice on their applications are contacted by the City Clerk and the staff liaison to discuss the committee appointment process. ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION (ACC) [Four Vacancies] Sitting commissioners Nancy Donovan and Joyce Hawley do not wish to be considered for reappointment. Deb Danziger’s term expires January 1, 2014. She has submitted an application for reappointment but is not available for interview this evening. Staff will attempt to schedule an interview in January or February 4. John Thompson (DRB 1st, PC 1st/2nd, ACC 3rd) has also submitted an application listing the Arts and Culture Commission as his third choice. He is scheduled for interview this evening. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD (DRB) [Two Vacancies] Two applicants are scheduled for interviews this evening. Maggie Leighly has submitted an application for reappointment and John Thompson (DRB 1st, PC 1st/2nd, ACC 3rd) has listed the Design Review Board as his first choice. Cassandra Adams, sitting DRB member, is interested in being considered for another term and will be scheduled for interview at a future date. FINANCIAL ADVISORY BOARD (FAB) [One Vacancy] Nicholas Arzio (FAB 1st, EDC 2nd, CPC 3rd Dick Patterson (FAB 1st, EDB 2nd, CPC 3rd ) and Raymond Francis (FAB 1st, Library 2nd, CBOC 3rd ) have all listed the Financial Advisory Board as their first choice and are scheduled this evening. Gregory Crump (PC 1st, FAB 2nd, EDB 3rd ) has also applied for the Financial Advisory Board; listing it as his second choice. PARKS AND RECREATION (PRC) There are two vacancies for this Commission. Manish Doshi was appointed to fill a term that expires on January 1, 2014. Mr. Doshi has submitted an application for reappointment and is scheduled for an interview tonight. Glen Lubcke (PC 1st, PRC 2nd, EQC 3rd ) has also applied listing the Park and Recreation Commission as his second choice. PLANNING COMMISSION (PC) The Planning Commission has two vacancies. Lisa Motoyama’s first term expired January 1, 2014 and she has submitted an application for reappointment. Ms. Motoyama is scheduled for an interview this evening. Gregory Crump (PC 1st, FAB 2nd, EDB 3rd Michael Iswalt (PC 1st and only), Glen Lubcke (PC 1st, PRC 2nd, EQC 3rd ) and John Thompson have also applied for the Planning Commission and are scheduled this evening. OTHER VACANCIES: CITIZENS STREET OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE - One vacancy CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION - One vacancy ---PAGE BREAK--- Special City Council Meeting Commission Applicant Interviews Page 3 Attachments: 1. Applicant Matrix 2. Candidate Applications 3. Interview questions for consideration ---PAGE BREAK--- 2014 Board and Commission Applicant Matrix 1 Deb Danziger – Completed unexpired term – eligible to serve another term. 2 Manish Doshi – Completed two unexpired terms, eligible to serve another term. 3 Raymond Francis – Applied for Library Commission as 2nd choice and CBOC as 3rd choice 4 Maggie Leighly – Eligible to serve 2nd term on DRB 5 Lisa Motoyama – Eligible to serve 2nd term. Arts & Culture ( 4 Vacancies) Citizens Street Oversight ( 1 Vacancy) Civil Service Commission ( 1 Vacancy) Committee on Aging (1 Vacancy) Crime Prevention ( 8 Vacancies) Design Review Board ( 2 Vacancies) Economic Devt. Cmte. ( 8 Vacancies) Environmental Quality ( 4 Vacancies) Financial Advisory Board ( 1 Vacancy) Human Relations ( 1 Vacancy) Park and Recreation ( 2 Vacancies) Planning Commission ( 2 Vacancies) Tree Committee ( 7 Vacancies) Interview Date Appointed ? Nicholas Arzio 3 2 1 01/07/14 Gregory Crump 3 2 1 01/07/14 Deb Danziger1 1 02/04/14 Manish Doshi2 1 01/07/14 Raymond Francis3 1 01/07/14 Michael Iswalt 1 01/07/14 Maggie Leighly4 1 01/07/14 Glen Lubcke 3 2 1 01/07/14 Lisa Motoyama5 1 01/07/14 Dick Patterson 3 2 1 01/07/14 John Thompson 3 1 1/2 01/07/14 Commission Interviews Attachment 1 ---PAGE BREAK--- OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY HALL 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94523-3034 Telephone (510) 215-4305 Fax (510) 215-4379 http://www.el-cerrito.org January 7, 2014 Special City Council Meeting Commission Interviews Attachments 2 and 3 – Commission Candidate Applications and Interview Questions Hardcopies are available for review at: Office of the City Clerk and The El Cerrito Library 10890 San Pablo Avenue 6510 Stockton Avenue El Cerrito, CA El Cerrito, CA (510) 215-4305