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Council Meeting Date: 12/21/2009
Department ID Number: CS 09-020
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
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SUBMITTED BY: MAYOR CATHY GREEN AND COUNCIL MEMBER GIL C RPER,
LIAISONS TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS TASK FORCE
PREPARED BY: JIM B. ENGLE, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICEITSK
SUBJECT: APPROVE APPOINTMENTS TO HUMAN RELATIONS FORCE
Statement of Issue, Funding Source, Recommended Action, Alternative Action(s), Analysis, Environmental Status, Attachment(s)
Statement of Issue: Due to the term expirations of four seats and the resignation of one
member, there is a need to fill five vacancies on the Human Relations Task Force.
Funding Source: Not applicable.
Recommended Action: Motion to:
1. Accept the resignation of Amanda Bloom and approve the appointment of Sheila Gee
with a term to expire December 31, 2011 as recommended by City Council liaisons Gil
Coerper and Cathy Green; and
2. Approve the appointments of Christina Ryan Rodriguez, William Nees, Joseph Dagley,
and Don Garrick with terms to expire December 31, 2013 to fill the term expirations of
Fred Provencher, Mary Urashima, Gwen Black, and Marlene Breverman as
recommended by City Council liaisons Gil Coerper and Cathy Green.
Alternative Action(s): Do not approve these recommended appointments and request
further review by the Council liaisons.
Analysis:
The Human Relations Task Force is a nine -member citizen group. Terms for four of the
members are expiring this month. One member, Amanda Bloom, resigned for personal
reasons. Pursuant to Maddy Act requirements, the vacancies were posted at City Hall,
Huntington Central Library, all branch libraries, and the city's website. In addition, a press
release was prepared and published. Based upon a review of the applications, the Council
liaisons are recommending the following appointments.
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: 12/21/2009 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: CS 09-020
Joseph Dagley — Mr. Dagley is a 15 year resident of the city. He is a 32" d Degree Mason
and works for Yamaha Motor Corporation as a Training Manager. Mr. Dagley is excited to
begin giving back to our community and is interested in making Huntington Beach the best
place to live for current and future generations.
Don Garrick — Mr. Garrick is a 35-year resident and is actively involved in a number of
community groups, including the Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council and the
Huntington Beach Coordinating Council. He is experienced in conducting
intercultural/interfaith small -group dialogues, assembling resources, and recruiting
volunteers. He is a Certified Financial Planner and also retired from Boeing.
Sheila Gee — Ms. Gee is a Software Engineer for Northrop Grumman. Ms. Gee has been a
resident of the city for 16 years and has traveled abroad extensively, including living in Paris
and most recently Australia. She believes that her life experiences will be helpful in
furthering the mission of the Human Relations Task Force and would like to aid in improving
our quality of life.
William Nees — Mr. Nees is retired and worked for the City of Los Angeles as a Deputy City
Attorney for 23 years. He currently volunteers to mediate cases for the court. As a 21-year
resident of the city, Mr. Nees would like to use his time, energy, and skills to serve our
community.
Christina Ryan Rodriguez — Ms. Rodriguez currently is employed by the University of
California, Irvine, as a Human Resources Coordinator. Her educational background includes
a Master of Science in Education with a major in Intercultural Communications. In high
school, Ms. Rodriguez actively participated in conflict mediation programs as part of the
school's human relations programs in partnership with the Orange County Human Relations
Commission.
Strategic Plan Goal: These appointments would meet our strategic plan goal of improving
internal and external communication.
Environmental Status: Not Applicable.
Attachment(s):
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ATTACHMENT
HUMAN RELATIONS 'TASK FORCE
Updated Membership Listing
Effective December 21, 2009
MEMBERS WITH TERMS EXPIRING 12-31-2013
NAME
Partial 'germ
Appointment
Partial 'Term
Expiration
1st Term
Expiration
2° 'Term
Expiration
1
Joseph ➢)a le *
n/a
n/a
12-31-13
n/a
2
Don Garrick*
n/a
n/a
12-31-13
n/a
3
William Dees*
n/a
n/a
12-31-13
n/a
4
Christina Ryan Rodriguez*
n/a
n/a
12-31-13
n/a
MEMBERS WITH TERMS EXPIRING 12-31-2011
NAME
Partial 'Term
Appointment
Partial 'Term
Expiration
list 'Term
Expiration
2 nd 'Term
EX iration
5
Sheila Gee*
12-21-09
12-31-11
12-31-11
n/a
6
Chancellor, Alan
10-7-02
12-31-03
12-31-07
12/31/11
7
Goldenberg, Charles
10-7-02
12-31-03
12-31-07
12/31/11
8
Inouye, Ken
10-7-02
12-31-03
12-31-07
12/31/11
9
Jackle, Karen
10-7-02
12-31-03
12-31-07
12/31/11
* Pending approval by City Council at 12/21/09
INITIATING DEPARTMENT:
Community Services
SUBJECT:
Approve Human Relations Task Force Appointments
COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
December 21, 2009
RCA. ATTACHMENTS
STATUS
Ordinance (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable)
Attached
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Not Applicable
Resolution (w/exhibits & legislative draft if applicable)
Attached
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Not Applicable
Tract Map, Location Map and/or other Exhibits
Attached
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Not Applicable
Contract/Agreement (w/exhibits if applicable)
Attached
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(Signed in full by the City Attorney)
Not Applicable
Subleases, Third Party Agreements, etc.
Attached
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(Approved as to form by City Attorney)
Not Applicable
Certificates of Insurance (Approved by the City Attorney)
Attached
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Not Applicable
Fiscal Impact Statement (Unbudgeted, over $5,000)
Attached
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Not Applicable
Bonds (If applicable)
Attacheducable
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Staff Report (If applicable)
Attachelicable
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Not A
Commission, Board or Committee Report (If applicable)
Attached
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Not Applicable
Findings/Conditions for Approval and/or Denial
Attached
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Not Applicable
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