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Date: To: From: Subject: January 12, 2013 Special City Council Meeting 9:00a.m. Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Cheryl Morse, City Cler~ . Board and Commission Interviews JANUARY 12 INTERVIEW SCHEDULE Candidates listed below are scheduled for interview this morning: 9:00a.m. Linda Jolivet [CPC 1st, CSC 2nd] 9:15a.m. Makalia Aga [HRC 1st, EDB 2nd, PC 3rd] 9:25a.m. Paul Kuhn [DRB 1st and only] 9:40a.m. Radziah Loh [DRB 1st and only] 9:50a.m. Kevin Wildenberg [EQC 1st, DRB 2nd, EDB 3rd] 10:00 a.m. Bill Kuhlman [PC 1st, FAB 2nd, CPC 3rd] 10:10 a.m. Break 10:25 a.m. Shannon Lee-Rutherford [TC 1st, PRC 2nd] 10:35 a.m. Karen Christian [TC 1st, PRC 2nd, COA 3rd, EDB 4th] 10:45 a.m. Break 11:00 a.m. Gary Hill [PRC 1st and only] 11:15 a.m. Wendy Brawer [EDB 1st and only] 11:30 a.m. Ann Lehman [EDB 1st and only] 11:45 a.m. Orland us Waters [CBOC Is\ FAB 2nd, PC 3rd] 12:00 p.m. Break 12:10 p.m. Georgina Edwards [PRC 1st and only] 12:25 p.m. Deliberation ---PAGE BREAK--- Special City Council Meeting Commission Applicant Interviews Page 2 BACKGROUND The City Council received over forty applications in response to the current recruitment. Eleven interviews were conducted on January 7. Luis Zavala has been informed of his appointment to the Arts and Culture Commission. Thirteen candidates are scheduled for interviews today. Ten additional interviews are scheduled for the evening of Tuesday, January 15. Two candidates, Loic Comolli (EDB 1st and EQC 2nd) and Dale Masterson (EQC 1st, HRC 2nd, PRC 3rd) were unavailable for interview on either day. ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION (ACC–2 Vacancies) The City Council re-appointed Luis Zavala on January 7 to a term ending on January, 1, 2017. Commissioners Heidi Rand, and Cristin Sethi were appointed to fill unexpired terms which ended on January 1, 2013. Both submitted applications and were interviewed on January 7 along with Ruth Cazden (ACC 1st and COA 2nd), Steve Haskamp (ACC 1st, DRB 2nd , PRC 3rd) and Dug Waggoner (ACC 1st and only). also submitted applications listing the Arts and Culture Commission as their first choice. Anna Storelli (ACC 1st, CSC 2nd, DRB 3rd) is scheduled for an interview on January 15. The Council also received applications from Deb Danziger and Sharon Jones however these were submitted more than a week after the recruitment deadline. CRIME PREVENTION COMMITTEE (CPC – 11 Vacancies) The Crime Prevention Committee requires at least five members to comprise the Committee (Resolution No. 2001–105, Section The Committee currently has four members and has been unable to meet. Since the Committee is unable to form to select new members, staff believes the Council must appoint one or more additional members to form the Committee. Candidates who are interested in serving on the CPC include the following: Linda Jolivet (CPC 1st, CSC 2nd), Bill Kuhlman (PC 1st, FAB 2nd, CPC 3rd) and Marty Takimoto (CPC 1st, PRC 2nd, PC 3rd). Mr. Kuhlman and Ms. Jolivet are interviewing today and Mr. Takimoto is scheduled for interview on Tuesday, January 15. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD (DRB–1 Vacancy) Radziah Loh’s first term ended January 1, 2013. She has submitted an application for a second term and is scheduled for an interview today. Additional candidates who have listed the DRB as their first choice include Paul Kuhn (DRB 1st and only choice), Henia Miedzinski (DRB 1st and only choice), and Susan Seastone (DRB 1st and PC 2nd). Carl Groch (PC 1st and DRB 2nd), Steve Haskamp (ACC 1st, DRB 2nd, PC 3rd), Arthur Schultz (FAB 1st, DRB 2nd, PC 3rd) and Kevin Wildenberg (EQC 1st, DRB 2nd, EDB 3rd) have listed the Design Review Board as their second choice. Anna Storelli (ACC 1st, CSC 2nd, DRB 3rd) listed the Design Review Board as her third choice. Ms. Seastone and Messrs. Groch and Haskamp were interviewed on January 7 and Messrs. Kuhn and Wildenberg are scheduled to interview today. Ms. Miedzinski and Ms. Storelli are scheduled for an interview Tuesday, January 15. ---PAGE BREAK--- Special City Council Meeting Commission Applicant Interviews Page 3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD (EDB) (2 Vacancies) Dries Berghman interviewed September 11, 2012 and listed the EDB as his third choice. Peter Vranich (FAB 1st, PC 2nd, EDB 3rd) interviewed January 7, 2013 and listed the EDB as his third choice. Makalia Francis Aga (HRC 1st, EDB 2nd, PC 3rd), Wendy Brawer (EDB 1st and only), Karen Christian (TC 1st, PRC 2nd, COA 3rd, EDB 4th), Ann Lehman (EDB 1st and only), and Kevin Wildenberg (EQC 1st, DRB 2nd, EDB 3rd) will interview today. Arthur Schultz (FAB 1st, EDB 2nd, PC 3rd) is scheduled for January 15. Regrettably, staff was unable to schedule an interview with Loic Comolli (EDB 1st and EQC 2nd) at this time as he will be out of the country. FINANCIAL ADVISORY BOARD (FAB – 4 Vacancies) Boardmembers Brad Caftel (FAB 1st and only), Rich Bartke (FAB 1st, EQC 2nd, CSC 3rd) and Hale Kronenberg’s (FAB 1st and only) terms expired on January 1, 2013. Boardmember Bruce Yow (FAB 1st, CBOC 2nd, PRC 3rd) was appointed to an unexpired term that ended on January 1, 2013. All four Boardmembers have submitted applications for an additional term and are scheduled for interviews on January 15 along with Arthur Schultz (FAB 1st, EDB 2nd, PC 3rd). Bill Kuhlman (PC 1st, FAB 2nd, CPC 3rd) and Orlandus Waters (CBOC 1st, FAB 2nd, PC 3rd) have also listed the Financial Advisory Board as a choice and are scheduled today. Peter Vranich (FAB 1st, PC 2nd, EDB 3rd) also listed the FAB as his first choice and was interviewed on January 7. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (HRC – 3 Vacancies) Candidates for the HRC include: Makalia Francis Aga (HRC 1st, EDB 2nd, PC 3rd) and Dale Masterson (EQC 1st, HRC 2nd, PRC 3rd). Ms. Aga is scheduled for an interview today. As previously stated, Mr. Masterson is out of town. PARKS AND RECREATION (PRC– 3 Vacancies) Commissioners Manish Doshi and Steve Lipson’s first term expired on January 1, 2013. Both have submitted an application for reappointment and are scheduled for interviews on January 15 along with Marty Takimoto (CPC 1st, PRC 2nd, PC 3rd) and Bruce Yow (FAB 1st, CBOC 2nd, PRC 3rd). Karen Christian (TC 1st, PRC 2nd, COA 3rd, EDB 4th), Georgina Edwards (PRC 1st and only), Gary Hill (PRC 1st and only), and Shannon Lee-Rutherford (TC 1st, PRC 2nd, Contra Costa Library Commission 3rd) have submitted applications listing the Park and Recreation Commission as a choice and will interview today. Steve Haskamp (ACC 1st, DRB 2nd, PRC 3rd) and Matt Serier (PRC 1st, PC 2nd, TC 3rd) were interviewed on January 7. Staff was unable to schedule an interview with Dale Masterson (EQC 1st, HRC 2nd, PRC 3rd). PLANNING COMMISSION (PC–2 Vacancies) Commissioners Amy Coty and Bill Kuhlman’s first term ended January 1, 2013. Both are eligible for re-appointment. Ms. Coty was interviewed on January 7. Mr. Kuhlman is scheduled for an interview today. Dries Berghman (EQC 1st, PC 2nd, EDB 3rd) was interviewed on September 11, 2012. Carl Groch (PC 1st and DRB 2nd), Susan Seastone ---PAGE BREAK--- Special City Council Meeting Commission Applicant Interviews Page 4 (DRB 1st and PC 2nd), Matt Serier (PRC 1st, PC 2nd, TC 3rd) and Peter Vranich (FAB 1st, PC 2nd, EDB 3rd) were interviewed January 7. Makalia Francis Aga (HRC 1st, EDB 2nd, PC 3rd) and Orlandus Waters (CBOC 1st, FAB 2nd, PC 3rd) listed the Planning Commission as their third choice and are also scheduled for interview today. Arthur Schultz (FAB 1st, EDB 2nd, and PC 3rd) and Marty Takimoto (CPC 1st, PRC 2nd, PC 3rd) also listed the Planning Commission as their third choice and are scheduled for interviews on January 15. TREE COMMITTEE (TC – 10 Vacancies) Karen Christian (TC 1st, PRC 2nd, COA 3rd, EDB 4th) and Shannon Lee-Rutherford (TC 1st, PRC 2nd, CCC LC 3rd) have submitted applications listing the Tree Committee as a first choice and are interviewing today for consideration on other boards and commissions as well. Matt Serier (PRC 1st, PC 2nd, TC 3rd) was interviewed January 7. Cathy Blier (EQC 1st and TC 1st) and Michael Charlton (TC 1st, EQC 2nd, CSOC 3rd) have also listed the Tree Committee as a choice. The City Council made five initial appointments to the Tree Committee in September 2012. Resolution No. 2007–96, the enabling legislation for the Tree Committee states “…terms are four years, commencing on January 1…with the membership being divided into equal groups appointed in consecutive years…” Staff believes the City Council could appoint an additional group of five members this year with terms that would expire January 1, 2017 or direct the Committee to make a recommendation to the Council on the next group of appointments. WCC CITIZENS BOND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (CBOC – April Vacancy) Paul Gilbert-Snyder is currently serving his second term on the West Contra Costa Citizens Bond Oversight Committee. We are informed by the School District that his term will expire on April, 12, 2013. Terms are limited to 24 consecutive months. Orlandus Waters (CBOC 1st, FAB 2nd, PC 3rd) and Bruce Yow (FAB 1st, CBOC 2nd, and PRC 3rd) have also submitted applications listing the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee as a choice. Mr. Yow cannot serve on the FAB and CBOC simultaneously. Attachments: 1. Applicant Matrix ---PAGE BREAK--- 2013 Board and Commission Applicant Matrix – Updated 1/10/13 Arts & Culture ( 3 Vacancies) Citizens Street Oversight ( 0 Vacancies) Civil Service Commission ( 0 Vacancies) Committee on Aging (4 Vacancies) Crime Prevention ( 11 Vacancies) Design Review Board ( 1 Vacancy) Economic Devt. Bd ( 2 Vacancies) Environmental Quality ( 5 Vacancies) Financial Advisory Board ( 4 Vacancies) Human Relations ( 3 Vacancies) Park and Recreation ( 3 Vacancies) Planning Commission ( 2 Vacancies) Tree Committee ( 10 Vacancies) Interview Date Appointed ? Makalia Francis Aga 2 1 3 1/12/13 Arlinda Babcock 1 N/A Rich Bartke 3 2 1 1/15/13 Dries Berghman 3 1 2 9/11/12 Cathy Bleier 1 1 Wendy H. Brawer 1 1/12/13 Brad Caftel 1 1/15/13 Ruth Cazden 1 2 1/7/13 Michael Charlton 3 2 1 N/A Nola Vegares Chavez 1 N/A Karen H. Christian 3 4 2 1 1/12/13 Carlos Santiago Cilley 2 1 3 Withdrawn Loïc Comolli 1 2 Unavailable Amy Coty 1 1/7/13 Manish Doshi 1 1/15/13 Georgina Edwards 1 1/12/13 Carl Groch 2 1 1/7/13 Steve Haskamp 1 2 3 1/7/13 Gary Hill 1 1/12/13 Linda Jolivet 2 1 1/12/13 Commission Interviews Attachment 1 ---PAGE BREAK--- 2013 Board and Commission Applicant Matrix – Updated 1/10/13 Arts & Culture ( 4 Vacancies) Citizens Street Oversight ( 0 Vacancies) Civil Service Commission ( 0 Vacancies) Committee on Aging (4 Vacancies) Crime Prevention ( 11 Vacancies) Design Review Board ( 1 Vacancy) Economic Devt. Bd ( 2 Vacancies) Environmental Quality ( 5 Vacancies) Financial Advisory Board ( 4 Vacancies) Human Relations ( 3 Vacancies) Park and Recreation ( 3 Vacancies) Planning Commission ( 2 Vacancies) Tree Committee ( 10 Vacancies) Interview Date Appointed ? Hale Kronenberg 1 1/15/13 Bill Kuhlman 3 2 1 1/12/13 Paul Kuhn 1 1/12/13 Shannon Lee- Rutherfordi 2 1 1/12/13 Ann Lehman 1 1/12/13 Steve Lipson 1 1/15/13 Radziah Loh 1 1/12/13 Dale Masterson 1 2 3 Unavailable Henia Miedzinski 1 1/15/13 Heidi Rand 1 1/7/13 Arthur Schultz 2 1 3 1/15/13 Susan Seastone 1 2 1/7/13 Matt Serier 1 2 3 1/7/13 Cristin M. Sethi 1 1/7/13 Anna M. Storelli 1 2 3 4 1/15/13 Marty Takimoto 1 2 3 1/15/13 Davis Todhunter 1 Withdrawn Peter Vranich 3 1 2 1/7/13 ---PAGE BREAK--- 2013 Board and Commission Applicant Matrix – Updated 1/10/13 i Applicant for CCC Library Commission ii Applicant for Citizens Bond Oversight Committee iiiApplicant for Citizens Bond Oversight Committee Arts & Culture ( 4 Vacancies) Citizens Street Oversight ( 0 Vacancies) Civil Service Commission ( 0 Vacancies) Committee on Aging (4 Vacancies) Crime Prevention ( 11 Vacancies) Design Review Board ( 1 Vacancy) Economic Devt. Bd ( 2 Vacancies) Environmental Quality ( 5 Vacancies) Financial Advisory Board ( 4 Vacancies) Human Relations ( 3 Vacancies) Park and Recreation ( 3 Vacancies) Planning Commission ( 2 Vacancies) Tree Committee ( 10 Vacancies) Interview Date Appointed ? Dug Waggoner 1 1/7/13 Orlandus Watersii 2 3 1/12/13 Kevin Wildenberg 2 3 1 1/12/13 Bruce L. Yowiii 1 3 1/15/13 Luis Zavala 1 1/7/13 ACC