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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAppointments and reappointments to the Children's Needs TaskDept. ID CS 15-010-Page 1 of 2 Meeting Date: 9/21/2015 Approved 7 - 0 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION MEETING DATE: 9/21/2015 SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager PREPARED BY: Janeen Laudenback, Director of Community Services SUBJECT: Approve appointment and reappointments to the Children's Needs Task Force (CNTF) as recommended by City Council Liaisons Barbara Delgleize and Billy O'Connell Statement of Issue: There is a need to fill student and adult community representative vacancies for the Children's Needs Task Force. The City Council liaisons met to review potential appointments and have made recommendations accordingly. Financial Impact: Not applicable Recommended Action: A) Approve the reappointments of adult representatives Tiffany Johnson and Phyllis Lembke to a second four-year term of September 1, 2015, to August 31, 2019; and, B) Approve the reappointments of student representatives Erika Augenstein, Daryn Nguyen to a second one-year term of September 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016; and, C) Approve the appointment of student representative Dawit Habteab to a first one-year term of September 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016. Alternative Action(s): Do not approve appointments to the Children's Needs Task Force and direct staff accordingly. Analysis: Student terms on the Children's Needs Task Force are for one year with a two-year maximum. There are four student vacancies on the Children's Needs Task Force. The Children's Needs Task force (CNTF) is seeking the appointment of both new and returning members. There are currently two adults, Tiffany Johnson, and Phyllis Lembke, and two students, Erica Augenstein and Daryn Nguyen, seeking reappointment due to term expirations. These members have expressed their desire to be reappointed for a second term. Additionally, there is one new student candidate, Dawit Habteab, applying for appointment to the CNTF due to vacancies. Each of these new and returning candidates demonstrates a committed interest in the welfare of children and the community. After review by Council Liaisons Barbara Delgleize and Billy O'Connell, each has been found suitable for appointment to the CNTF. A short biography of each individual is listed below: Dept. ID CS 15-010-Page 2 of 2 Meeting Date: 9/21/2015 Adult Candidates Tiffany Johnson is a long term resident with strong ties to the community having graduated high school in Huntington Beach before pursuing graduate studies. She has a strong desire to be involved in serving the needs of youth in our community. Phyllis Lembke is a long term resident of Huntington Beach and original task force member. Her contributions and support of task force activities prove to be an asset to the group, our youth, and the community. Student Candidates Erica Augenstein and Daryl Nguyen have served as effective student representatives for their first year on the CNTF. They have shown enthusiasm and support, and desire to continue to contribute to the activities of the CNTF. Dawit Habteab brings volunteer experience in human relations through AIDS walk events. In addition, he mentors younger students who find themselves in bullying situations and is a good role model for our youth community. Mr. Habteab is interested in reaching out to the community and bringing awareness to the subject of childhood obesity. Environmental Status: Not applicable Strategic Plan Goal: Improve Quality of Life Attachmentlsl: 1. Children's Needs Task Force Term Roster 2015 - 2016 CHILDREN'S NEEDS TASK FORCE ROSTER General Members: Jim Hayden 2nd Term 09/01 /13-08/30/17 **Tiffany Johnson 2nd Term 09/01 /15-08/30/19 **Phyllis Lembke 2nd Term 09/01 /15-08/30/19 Marlene Mcllroy 2nd Term 09/01 /13-08/30/17 Linda Cornejo Fulfilling Partial Term 09/01 /13-08/30/17 Vacant Fulfilling Partial Term (1) 09/01 /13-08/30/17 Vacancies Open (3) 09/01 /15-08/30/19 Student Representatives: **Erika Augenstein 2nd Term 09/01 /15-08/30/16 *Dawit Habteab 1 St Term 09/01 /15-08/30/16 **Daryn Nguyen 2nd Term 09/01 /15-08/30/16 Vacancies Open (1) 09/01 /15-08/30/16 *Pending Appointment **Pending Reappointment