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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApprove Appointments and Reappointments to the Children's NeDept. ID CS 17-017 Page 1 of 2 Meeting Date: 8/21/2017 Apprave-eb 7 6 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUEST FOR. CITY COUNCIL ACTION MEETING DATE: 8/21/2017 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 Appointments and Reappointments to the Children's Needs Task Force (CNTF) Statement of Issue: There are currently eight (8) vacancies on the Children's Needs Task Force (CNTF) due to term expirations and unscheduled resignations. There is a need to appoint two (2) student representatives, fill two (2) adult representative vacancies, and reappoint two (2) adult representatives to the Children's Needs Task Force. Financial Impact: Not applicable Recommended Action: A) Approve the appointment of student representatives Tiffanie Lin and Dominique Sardinas to a first one-year term of September 1, 2017, to June 30, 2018; and, B) Approve the appointment of adult representative Cynthia Varnell to a first four-year term of September 1, 2017, to August 31, 2021; and, C) Accept the resignation of Tiffany Johnson and approve the appointment of adult representative Joslin de Diego to fill the partial term of September 1, 2017, to August 31, 2019; and, D) Approve the reappointment of adult representative Linda Cornejo to a second four-year term of September 1, 2017, to August 31, 2021; and, E) Approve the reappointment of adult representative Dona Cardona to a first four-year term of September 1, 2017, to August 31, 2021. Cardona will be completing a partial term which fulfilled a previous vacancy through August 2017. Alternative Action(s): Do not approve appointments and reappointments to the Children's Needs Task Force and direct staff accordingly. Analysis: Student terms on the Children's Needs Task Force (CNTF) are for one-year with a four year maximum. The by-laws state that the CNTF may consist of up to one-third students for the 13 member task force, totaling four possible openings. Council liaisons recommend appointing two (2) student representatives and are accepting applications for the remaining two (2) openings. KB -13- Item 4. - 1 Dept. ID CS 17-017 Page 2 of 2 Meeting Date: 8/21/2017 The CNTF is seeking the appointment of two (2) new adult representatives, one (1) to serve a partial term as vacated through resignation, and one (1) to fill a full -term due to term expiration. The vacancies were posted on the City's website and on the posting board at City Hall. There are currently eight (8) adult candidates: Edra Bonsall, Christopher Boyle, Jennifer Brannon, Brian Burley, Joslin de Diego, Susan Fothergill, Cynthia Varnell, and Christa Velek, seeking appointment to the CNTF. After review by Council liaisons Semeta and Brenden, de Diego and Varnell are being recommended for appointment to the CNTF. A short biography of each recommended applicant is listed below: Student Candidates Tiffanie Lin is a bilingual student who hopes to become more involved in the community. She attends Huntington Beach High School. Her volunteer experience as a member of the American Sign Language Honor Society and National Honor Society has given her a passion to help and serve others. Dominique Sardinas is a current student at Edison High School who has been involved in a wide variety of children and youth activities. She is cognizant of the many needs the youth in the City of Huntington Beach have. Dominique has a passion for serving the community and the children within it. Adult Candidates (new appointments) Cynthia Varnell has demonstrated a committed interest in the welfare of children and the community through her service. She enjoys participating with organizations that serve children both locally and county -wide, and is interested in collaborating, communicating and connecting with community members in order to best serve the children of Huntington Beach. Joslin de Diego's background consists of over 20 years as an educator supporting and guiding youth toward a path of learning and achievement. Her experience also includes training to teach others how to work with youth. Joslin emphasizes that she is interested in recognizing issues youth face today as well as how to combat those issues. Adult Candidates (reappointments) Linda Cornejo is a current member of the CNTF. As a member, she has volunteered her time to chaperone the 4th of July parade, attend the Youth Character Awards, and participate in the Barnes and Noble Holiday Book Drive. She is the lead of the Marketing and Fundraising focus group, and is a member of the following focus groups: Children Recognized and Valued, Child Welfare, and Barnes and Noble Holiday Book Drive. Dona Cardona is a current member of the CNTF. She volunteers at the Youth Character Awards, Barnes and Noble Holiday Book Drive, and other CNTF events. She is the lead of the Character Education Program focus group. Dona would like to continue to promote character education throughout Huntington Beach to ensure that children are being recognized by the strength of their character. Environmental Status: Not applicable Strategic Plan Goal: Improve quality of life Attachment(s): 1) 2017-2018 CNTF Roster Item 4. - 2 HB -14- Children's Needs Task Force 2017/2018 ;ADULT MEMBERS _ , YOUTH MEMBERS JOSLIN DE DIEGO TIFFANIE LIN Term: 09/17-08/19 1st Term: 09/17-06/18 CYNTHIA VARNELL DOMINIQUE SARDINAS 1st Term: 09/17-08/21 1st Term: 09/17-06/18 DONA CARDONA VACANT Term: 9/17 — 8/21 VACANT LINDA CORNEJO 1ST Term: 9/17 - 8/21 MICHELLE EDELSON j . , CITY COUNCIL LIdSI 1st Term: 09/15-08/19 LYN SEMETA Lyn.semeta@surfcity-hb.org MEAGAN KENSEY 1st Term: 09/15-08/19 PATRICK BRENDEN Patrick. brenden@surfcity-hb.org PHYLLIS LEMBKE 2"d Term: 09/15 — 08/19 2000 Main Street City of Huntington Beach STEVEN McCLOSKEY Bus: 714 536-5553 1st Term: 09/15-08/19 FAX: 714 536-5233 DEBORAH REISDORPH 1st Term: 09/15-08/19 STAFF LIASIONS CHRIS SLAMA Community Services Manager (714) 536-5495 FAX: (714) 374-1654 cslama(a�surfcity-hb.orq HOLLAND MCNABB Recording Secretary (714) 374-1583 holland. mcnabb(a)surfcity-hb.org HB -1 s - Item 4. - 3