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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApprove appointments to the Human Relations Task Force (HRTFDept ID CS 15-013 Page 1 of 2 Meeting Date 10/5/2015 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION MEETING DATE: 10/5/2015 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 appointments to the Human Relations Task Force (HRTF) as recommended by City Council liaisons, Mayor Hardy and Mayor Pro Tern KataDodis Statement of Issue Due to the unscheduled resignations of two members, there is a need to appoint two new members to the City's Human Relations Task Force Financial Impact Not applicable Recommended Action A) Accept the resignation of Joe Dagley and approve the appointment of Lenore McKinnon for a term to expire December 31, 2017, as recommended by City Council liaisons Mayor Hardy and Mayor Pro Tern Katapodis, and, B) Accept the resignation of Ronald Knowles and approve the appointment of Lindsley Lowell Monfort for a term to expire December 31, 2015, as recommended by City Council liaisons Mayor Hardy and Mayor Pro Tern Katapodis 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 the HRTF has two vacancies due to unscheduled resignations Two press releases were sent out to advertise the vacancies, as well as notices on the City's website, Channel 3, social media, and the posting boards at City Hall and the Central Library As a result of this process, the following individuals are being recommended for appointment Lenore McKinnon — Ms McKinnon is a retired professor of 37 years She has both a Master of Science in Child Development, a Master of Science in Psychology, and a Bachelor of Science in Child Development from San Diego State University She has taught English and American culture to exchange students, worked with diverse populations, and counseled at -risk high school students Ms McKinnon stated that she "wants to help Americans appreciate others, especially people that are not like them " Item 3. - 1 xB -50- Dept ID CS 15-013 Page 2 of 2 Meeting Date 10/5/2015 Lindsley Lowell Monfort — Ms Monfort has a Master of Arts from The Winsor School in Massachusetts, as well as a Bachelor of Communications She has over twenty -years experience in the public relations and marketing industry She is a mentoring program volunteer for Women Helping Women and the Orangewood Foundation organizations Ms Monfort stated that she "thinks it is important to be part of your community, loves living in Huntington Beach, cares about the people in this city and wants to make it the best it can be " Environmental Status Not applicable Strategic Plan Goal Improve quality of life Attachment(s) 1 Human Relations Task Force Term Roster HB -5 j - Item 3. - 2 HUMAN RELATIONS TASK FORCE Updated Membership Roster Effective October 5, 2015 MEMBERS WITH TERMS EXPIRING 12-31-2017 NAME Partial Term Appointment Partial Term Ex iration 1st Term Expiration 2nd Term Expiration 1 Lenore McKinnon* 10-5-15 12-3147 12-31-17 2 Don Garrick 12-31-13 12-31-17 3 Janice Tyler* 1-22-13 12-31-13 12-31-17 4 Sunny Lee -Goodman 1-22-13 12-31-13 12-31-17 MEMBERS WITH TERMS EXPIRING 12-31-2015 NAME Partial Term Appointment Partial Term Ex iration lst Term Expiration 2° Term Expiration 5 Lindsley Lowell Monfort* 10-5-15 12-31-15 6 Minzah Malik 12-31-15 7 Linda McDonnell 12-31-15 8 Angie Dahman 9-16-13 12-31-15 12-31-15 9 Anna Johnson 9-16-13 12-31-15 12-31-15 *Pending approval by City Council on 10-5-15 Item 3. - 3 HB -52-