MEETING DATE:
DECEMBER 9, 2014
SUBJECT:
Title
APPOINTMENTS TO CITY BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS.
Body
Recommendation
Recommendation
APPOINT individuals to positions on City Boards, Committees and Commissions.
Body
Board or Commission Action
Not applicable.
Relevant Council Strategic Theme
Good Governance
Introduction
The City Council has established boards and commissions to assist with various functions of the City. The roles of the boards and commissions vary from making decisions to making recommendations to the City Council. These boards and commissions consist of individuals who meet certain criteria outlined in bylaws, Municipal Code or resolution. The City Council has the opportunity every year to review the vacant and expiring positions with the opportunity to appoint new individuals to serve in those positions. Terms, for most commissions, are either two or four years. Pursuant to Government Code Section 1302, "every officer whose term has expired shall continue to discharge the duties of his/her office until his/her successor has qualified" and been appointed by the City Council.
As part of the board and commission appointment process, the City enables and ensures all citizens of the City, pursuant to the Maddy Act (Act), have equal access to specific and current information about the many local regulating and advisory boards, commissions and committees. The Act provides citizens equal opportunity to be informed of vacancies which shall occur, so that they may pursue, participate in and contribute to the operations of local government by serving on such boards, commissions and committees. In compliance with the Act, the notice of vacancies was posted on the City's website with an accompanying press release to local news agencies. The application period was from October 15, 2014 to November 20 2014. The City Clerk's Office received a total of 40 applications for Commission vacancies. Applications were then screened by the City Clerk's Office to ensure that eligibility requirements met each respective board's governing documents. Qualified applicants were invited to attend the December 9, 2014 City Council meeting to be interviewed and provided an opportunity to speak to their qualifications for service.
Discussion
The City Council has the opportunity to annually consider making appointments to various City boards, committees, and commissions. There are scheduled vacancies for the Budget Review Committee, Community Services Commission, Planning Commission, San Marcos Community Foundation, Student and Neighborhood Services Commission, and Traffic Commission. Terms for most commissions are either two or four years. Pursuant to Government Code Section 1302, "every officer whose term has expired shall continue to discharge the duties of his/her office until his/her successor has qualified" and been appointed by the City Council. Appointments to expired positions on the San Marcos Economic Development Corporation will not be made at this time as they are in the process of disincorporation.
The following is a list of the commission, committee and board vacancies with term, stipend and qualifications for serving in that position. Qualified applicants are listed alphabetically with their preferred choices noted.
Budget Review Committee: One unscheduled vacancy (regular seat); term expires 6/30/2016
· Qualifications: Applicant must reside within city limits and be a qualified elector.
· Commissioner Scott Meyers resigned.
· Stipend per meeting: None.
Applicants: Xavier Martinez (1st choice-current alternate) Dave Nuttall
Michael Roop (1st choice) Sasha Smith (1st choice)
Larry Thompson (3rd choice) Dick Zohn
Community Service Commission: Two scheduled vacancies (regular seats); 4 year term and one unscheduled vacancy (regular seat); term expires 12/31/2016
· Qualifications: Applicant must reside within city limits and be a qualified elector.
· Commissioners whose terms are expired are: Apolo Rios, Robert Bettencourt, and the unscheduled vacancy created by Kathleen Kildoo's resignation.
· Stipend per meeting: $60 Chair / $30 all other members
Applicants: Robert Crain (1st choice) Richard Crosby, Sr. (2nd choice)
Carl Maas (2nd choice) Julia Maas (1st choice)
Lena Meum (1st choice) Sasha Smith (2nd choice)
Kelly Tedrow (2nd choice) Larry Thompson (1st choice)
Heather Towsley (1st choice - current alternate)
Planning Commission: Four scheduled vacancies (3 regular seats and 1 alternate); 2 year term
· Qualifications: Applicant must reside within city limits and be a qualified elector.
· Commissioners whose terms expired are: Carl Maas, Rod Jones, Eric Flodine, and Bill Jacoby (alternate).
· Stipend per meeting: $100 Chair / $50 all other members
Applicants: Diana Cavanaugh (2nd choice) Robert Crain (2nd choice)
Richard Crosby, Sr. (1st choice) Joseph Filippone (2nd choice)
Eric Flodine Bill Jacoby
Rod Jones Carl Maas (1st choice)
Lena Meum (2nd choice) Larry Thompson (2nd choice)
San Marcos Community Foundation: Four scheduled vacancies (regular seats); 2 year term
· Qualifications: Applicant must reside in or have a business in the City of San Marcos.
· Commissioners whose terms expired are: Crystal Najera, Benedict Mical, Terri Williams, and Michael Wasco
· Stipend per meeting: None
Applicants: Crystal Najera Kelly Tedrow (1st choice)
Michael Wasco Terri Williams
San Marcos Economic Development Corporation: Three scheduled vacancies (regular seats); 2 year terms & one unscheduled vacancy (alternate seat); term expires 12/31/2015.
Appointments to the San Marcos Economic Development Corporation will not be made at this time as they are in the process of disincorporation.
Student & Neighborhood Relations Commission: One unscheduled vacancy (regular seat); term expires 12/31/2015
· Qualifications: Applicant must reside within city limits and be a qualified elector.
· Commissioners whose terms expired are: Kathleen Kildoo's resignation.
· Stipend: None.
Applicants: Diana Cavanaugh (current alternate) Xavier Martinez (2nd choice - College
Appointee)
Lena Meum (3rd choice) Kelly Tedrow (3rd choice)
Traffic Commission: Three scheduled vacancies (2 regular seats/ 1 alternate); 4 year term
· Qualifications: Applicant must reside within city limits and be a qualified elector.
· Commissioners whose terms expired are: Donna Nickel and Charles Buckley.
· Stipend per meeting: $60 Chair / $30 all other members
Applicants: Charles Buckley Richard Crosby, Sr. (3rd choice)
Joseph Filippone (1st choice) Carl Maas (3rd choice)
Julia Maas (2nd choice) Ed Musgrove
Donna Nickel
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact to the City.
Attachment(s)
Commission Vacancies and Attendance Chart
Applications
Prepared by: Melinda Cogle, Deputy City Clerk
Reviewed by: Phillip Scollick, City Clerk
Approved by: Jack Griffin, City Manager