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Meeting Date: 12/18/2017
APPROVED 7-0
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR. CITY COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: 12/18/2017
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 Human Relations Task Force
(HRTF) as recommended by City Council Liaisons, Councilmembers Jill Hardy
and Lvn Semeta
Statement of Issue:
The Human Relations Task Force (HRTF) currently has two (2) unscheduled vacancies and two (2)
members with terms that are expiring who are eligible for and requesting reappointment.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
A) Approve the reappointments of Sunny -Lee Goodman and Janice Tyler for terms to expire
December 31, 2021, as recommended by City Council liaisons Jill Hardy and Lyn Semeta; and,
B) Accept the resignation of Shideh Balali Farjoodi and approve the appointment of Jean Czinger
for a term to expire December 31, 2021, as recommended by City Council liaisons Jill Hardy
and Lyn Semeta; and,
C) Accept the resignation of Dawn Hansen and approve the appointment of Vashia Rhone for a
term to expire December 31, 2019, as recommended by City Council liaisons Jill Hardy and Lyn
Semeta.
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve appointments to the Human Relations Task Force and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The Human Relations Task Force (HRTF) was formed in April 1997, with a mission to "promote and
celebrate diversity in our community through education and understanding." Currently there are
four available vacancies due to unscheduled vacancies and term resignations. Two of the members
with expiring terms are eligible for and requesting reappointment: Sunny Lee -Goodman and Janice
Tyler. Each of these members has been an active participant on the HRTF. A brief description of
each member's contribution to the HRTF is provided below.
Sunny -Lee Goodman: Ms. Goodman was appointed to her first term on the HRTF on January 22,
2013. She currently serves as Secretary and has been active in a number of programs, including
development of the HRTF's school library book program.
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Janice Tyler: Ms. Tyler was also appointed to her first term on January 22, 2013. She has served
as Secretary and has been actively involved in the development and implementation of the HRTF's
school library book program, has served as the liaison to the HB Coordinating Council, and is
currently coordinating the annual District -wide Student Day of Dialogue.
In addition to these two reappointments, City Council liaisons Hardy and Semeta are
recommending Jean Czinger and Vashia Rhone for appointment to fill the two (2) unscheduled
vacancies. A brief description of each candidate is included below.
Jean Czinger: Ms. Czinger has been a resident of Huntington Beach for eleven (11) years. She is
presently working towards her Bachelor of Science in Business. She has over 30 years of
healthcare management experience where she has extensive experience assisting a diverse
population in accessing community resources. When asked why she wanted to serve on the
HRTF, she stated that she "would like to make a difference in her community since she has been
given so much in life."
Vashia Rhone: Ms. Rhone has been a resident of Huntington Beach for seven (7) years. She has
a Bachelor of Fine Arts from New York University and is a published author of the children's book,
"Mommy's New Friend." She has served in various capacities during her career, including auditing
services, as well as an administrator of a faith -based organization. When asked why she wanted to
serve on the HRTF, she stated that "she would like to help make Huntington Beach that much
better of a place to call home."
Environmental Status:
Not applicable.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Improve quality of life
Attachment(s):
1) Human Relations Task Force Member Roster
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HUMAN RELATIONS TASK FORCE
Membership Roster
Effective December 18, 2017
MEMBERS WITH TERMS EXPIRING 12-31-2021
Date of
Partial
l st Term
2"d Term
NAME
Appointment
rm
Expiration
Expiration
Expiration
1
Jean Czin er*
12-18-17
12-20-21
2
Don GaiTick
12-21-09
12-31-13
12-31-17
3
Janice Tyler*
1-22-13
12-31-13
12-31-17
12-31-21
4
Sunny Lee -Goodman*
1-22-13
12-31-13
12-31-17
12-31-21
MEMBERS WITH TERMS EXPIRING 12-31-2019
Date of
Partial
V Term
2"d Term
NAME
i
Appointment
Expiration
Expiration
Expiration
5
Natalie Moser
2-21-17
12-31-19
6
Vashia Rhone*
12-18-17
12-31-19
7
Linda MacDonell
1-17-12
12-31-15
12-31-2019
8
Angie Dahman
9-16-13
12-31-15
12-31-15
12-31-2019
9
Michelle Gale -Nelson
4-18-16
12-31-19
*Pending approval by City Council on 12-18-17
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