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Home My WebLink AboutItem 08a - Appointments to City Boards and CommissionsBoard and Commission Appointments June 20, 2023 Page 2 of 2 DATE: June 20, 2023 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Dominic Lazzaretto, City Manager By: Linda Rodriguez, Assistant City Clerk SUBJECT: APPOINTMENTS TO CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS CEQA: Not a Project Recommendation: Make Appointments SUMMARY Annually, the City Council appoints individuals to serve on various City Boards and Commissions. This agenda item will enable the City Council to take action to fill vacancies on the Arcadia Beautiful Commission, Human Resources Commission, Library Board of Trustees, Planning Commission, Recreation and Parks Commission, and Senior Citizens’ Commission. It is recommended that the City Council make the necessary appointments to fill vacancies on Arcadia’s Boards and Commissions effective July 1, 2023. BACKGROUND Arcadia’s Boards and Commissions exist to advise the City Council on designated matters that impact the community. There are seven City Boards and Commissions: Arcadia Beautiful, Arcadia Museum, Human Resources, Library Board of Trustees, Planning, Recreation and Parks, and Senior Citizen’s, all with terms beginning on July 1 and ending by June 30, unless there is an unplanned vacancy and someone is asked to fill the remainder of an unexpired term. Most City Boards and Commissions are advisory in nature except for the Human Resources Commission, the Library Board of Trustees, and the Planning Commission, who have been granted additional duties and powers. Each Board and Commission is governed by the protocols in the Boards and Commissions Handbook as well as any specific provisions in their authorizing ordinances. Each Spring, the City Clerk’s Office initiates a recruitment process for City Boards and Commissions. The recruitment period begins a few months before appointments are made by the City Council in June. Board and Commission Appointments June 20, 2023 Page 2 of 2 The City advertises Board and Commission openings through its communication channels that include the City’s website, social media channels, monthly Hot Sheet, and quarterly Newsletter. If there are any mid-term vacancies, the City Clerk’s Office revisits the list of applicants that were not appointed, but have kept their resume and application on file with the City. Any interested applicants are then recommended to the City Council for appointment. Each member of a City Board and Commission may generally serve up to two (2) consecutive four-year terms. The exception to this rule is the Senior Citizens’ Commission, where members may serve up to two (2) consecutive two-year terms. The Senior Citizens’ Commission also maintains five openings that are filled by local service club organizations that include one member each from the Arcadia Golden Age Club, Arcadia Traveler’s Club, Arcadia Senior Men’s Club, Arcadia Senior Friendship Club, and the Assistance League of Arcadia. For these three appointments, each service club recommends a member who will represent their organization and serve on the City’s Senior Citizens’ Commission. DISCUSSION All City Boards and Commissions have openings this year except for the Museum Commission. This year, there are 11 openings sought by 12 new applicants plus 6 incumbents seeking reappointment, for a total of 18 applicants. All five districts of Arcadia are represented in the 18-person applicant pool. It is recommended that the City Council fill vacancies on the following Boards and Commissions. • Arcadia Beautiful Commission (2 positions open) • Human Resources Commission (1 position open) • Library Board of Trustees (1 position open) • Planning Commission (1 position open) • Recreation and Parks Commission (2 positions open) • Senior Citizens’ Commission (1 At-large and 3 Service Club positions open) In order to facilitate City Council action, the following documents are attached to this report: 1. Attachment No. 1 - “Appointment Summary,” shows the number of vacancies open on each Board/Commission, which members are eligible for reappointment, and the names of individuals who have submitted resumes and are interested in serving on that Board/Commission. Board and Commission Appointments June 20, 2023 Page 2 of 2 2. Attachment No. 2 - Current Board and Commission Roster. 3. Attachment No. 3 - Citizen Service Resumes and letters of recommendation from Arcadia Service Clubs, if required. Per City requirements, all applicants have been verified as residents, being at least 18 years of age, and registered voters of the City. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS The proposed action does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), and it can be seen with certainty that it will have no impact on the environment. Thus, this matter is exempt under CEQA. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact as a result of City Council action on this item. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council determine that this action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”); and make appointments to fill vacancies on Arcadia Boards and Commissions effective July 1, 2023. Attachment No. 1: Appointment Summary Sheet Attachment No. 2: Current Board and Commission Roster Attachment No. 3: Citizen Service Resumes ARCADIA BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION Gary Brewer - D2 Eligible for Reappointment YES Applicants on File Daniel Malki - D5 Vivien Watts - D2 Manolito (Sonny) Mediana - D5 Angela Gren - D1 HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION Kaitlyn Jeong - D5 Eligible for Reappointment YES Applicants on File Daniel Malki - D5 Terrence Shay - D5 Vivien Watts - D2 Pardha Akalamkam - D4 LIBRARY BOARD Daniel Malki - D5 Applicants on File Thomas Tseng - D5 Manolito (Sonny) Mediana - D5 Pardha Akalamkam - D4 PLANNING COMMISSION David Arvizu - D1 Applicants on File Daniel Malki - D5 Terrance Shay - D5 Manolito (Sonny) Mediana - D5 Aya Yoshida - D3 Angela Gren D1 Thomas Tseng - D5 Pardha Akalamkam - D4 RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION Karen Yu - D2 (Filling Unexpired Term) Eligible for Appointment YES Applicants on File Peter Chu - D5 Eligible for Reappointment YES Daniel Malki - D5 Vivien Watts - D2 Manolito (Sonny) Mediana - D5 Aya Yoshida - D3 Roberto Ayala - D1 Jamie Lee - D5 Pardha Akalamkam - D4 SENIOR CITIZENS' COMMISSION Interested in 2023 Recom. Letter At-Large Robert Bolster- D2 (Filling Unexpired Term) Eligible for Reappointment YES N/A Jamie Lee - D5 Traveler's Club Joyce Platt - D5 YES Senior Men's Club Stephen (Steve) Sherman - D5 YES Senior Friendship Club Margaret Swope - D4 Eligible for Reappointment YES YES * 2 Positions Open *1 Position Open Interested in 2023 Interested in 2023 Interested in 2023 Interested in 2023 Interested in 2023 2023 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPOINTMENT SUMMARY *2 Positions Open *1 Position Open *1 Position Open *1 At-Large Position Open *3 Service Club Positions Open (2-year terms) $WWDFKPHQW1R Revised 12/21/22 # Indicates serving second term ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL & BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROSTER 240 W. HUNTINGTON DRIVE, ARCADIA, CA 91007 TERM EXPIRES CITY COUNCIL Regular Meetings – 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month, Conference Room, 6:00 p.m.; Council Chamber, 7:00 p.m. Paul P. Cheng, Mayor April 2024 April A. Verlato, Mayor Pro Tem April 2024# Michael Cao, Council Member April 2026 Sharon Kwan, Council Member Eileen Wang, Council Member April 2026 April 2026 ARCADIA BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION Meetings are held as needed at a time and place tbd (Liaison: Kwan) Burton Brink 6-30-25# Robert Miller 6-30-25# Barbara Lyle 6-30-24# Ethel Laczko 6-30-24# Sheryl Hunter 6-30-25# Gary Brewer 6-30-23 Lee Shimmin 6-30-23# ARCADIA MUSEUM COMMISSION Meetings are held on 1st Wednesday of every other month, Museum Conference Room, 5:00 p.m. (Liaison: Verlato) Marilyn Daleo 6-30-26 Billie Tone 6-30-26# Virginia Blitz 6-30-26# Angela Ayala (Filling Unexpired Term) 6-30-24# Janalee Shimmin 6-30-26 HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION Regular Meetings – 2nd Thursday of each month, Council Chamber, 5:30 p.m. (Liaison: Cheng) Lula Eskander 6-30-24 Kaitlyn Jeong 6-30-23 Tina Rodriguez 6-30-25 Michael Rock 6-30-24# Huong Sueyen McMahon 6-30-26 LIBRARY BOARD Regular Meetings – 3rd Thursday of each month, Library Conference Room, 4:30 p.m. (Liaison: Wang) Elizabeth Renfrew 6-30-24# Connie Liao 6-30-26 R. Carlton Seaver 6-30-25 Alice Wang 6-30-23# Miriam Carter 6-30-26# PLANNING COMMISSION Regular Meetings – 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month, Council Chamber, 7:00 p.m. (Liaison: Cao) Domenico Tallerico 6-30-26 Marilynne Wilander 6-30-26# Vincent Tsoi (Filling Unexpired Term) 6-30-24# Angela Hui 6-30-26 Brad Thompson 6-30-23# $WWDFKPHQW1R Revised 12/21/22 # Indicates serving second term TERM EXPIRES RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION Regular Meetings – 2nd Wednesday of each month, Recreation Department, 375 Campus Drive, 6:00 p.m. (Liaison: Verlato) Karen Yu (Filling Unexpired Term) 6-30-23# Gregory Vanni 6-30-26 Peter Chu 6-30-23 Steve Swinney 6-30-24# Valerie Cheung 6-30-24 SENIOR CITIZENS’ COMMISSION Regular Meetings – 1st Thursday of each month, Recreation Department, 375 Campus Drive, 4:00 p.m. (Liaison: Kwan) Nilo Salazar – Golden Age Club Appointment 6-30-24# Robert Bolster – At Large Appointment (Filling Unexpired Term) 6-30-23 Donna Salter – At Large Appointment 6-30-24# Marilyn Mazone – Traveler’s Club Appointment 6-30-23# VACANT – Senior Men’s Club Appointment 6-30-21# Margaret Swope – Arcadia Senior Friendship Club Appointment 6-30-23 Kathrynn Penny – At Large Appointment 6-30-24# Charlene Martinez– Assistance League 6-30-24# ARCADIA BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION APPLICANTS Attachment No. 3 HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION APPLICANTS LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPLICANTS PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICANTS RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION APPLICANTS SENIOR CITIZENS’ COMMISSION APPLICANTS