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Home My WebLink AboutApprove One or More Appointments to the Human Relations Task fh'PWVYD ro - o- 1 PDSL-y-/485�� City of Huntington Beach File #: 21-675 MEETING DATE: 10/5/2021 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager PREPARED BY: Travis K. Hopkins, Assistant City Manager Subject: Approve one or more appointments to the Human Relations Task Force (HRTF) as recommended by City Council Liaisons Natalie Moser and Rhonda Bolton Statement of Issue: The Human Relations Task Force currently has two (2) unscheduled vacancies that will expire on December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2023. Furthermore, the HRTF is anticipating three scheduled vacancies will also expire on December 31, 2021. These vacancies are currently filled by three members who are in good standing with the HRTF and seeking reappointment for an additional term. Financial Impact: Not applicable Recommended Action: A) Approve the appointment of Jonathan Smith for his first term as a member of the Human Relations Task Force through December 31, 2023, the end of term for the current vacancy; and/or B) Approve the appointment of Elaine Keeley for her initial term as a member of the Human Relations Task Force through December 31, 2021, the end of term for the current vacancy and approve an extension of her term through December 31, 2025; and/or C) Approve the reappointment of Antonio Benitez as a member of the Human Relations Task Force through December 31, 2025; and/or D) Approve the reappointment of Hemesh Patel as a member of the Human Relations Task Force through December 31 , 2025; and/or E) Approve the reappointment of Chris Hoff as a member of the Human Relations Task Force through December 31, 2025. City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 3 Printed on 9/29/2021 File #: 21-675 MEETING DATE: 10/5/2021 Alternative Action(s): Do not approve the recommended appointments 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 two available vacancies on the Task Force, due to unscheduled term resignations. The City advertised recruitment through the following means: announcement of the vacancies on the City's website, postings at City Hall and Central Library, and announcements during multiple HRTF meetings. The City received eight (8) new applications and also had nine (9) additional applications that were previously considered during the last appointment process and are still active. City Council Liaisons Natalie Moser and Rhonda Bolton, along with HRTF Chair V.C. Rhone and Vice Chair Antonio Benitez reviewed a total of 17 applications and conducted an interview of the five highest ranked applicants on September 16, 2021. After careful deliberation, the Council Liaisons, with input from the Chair and Vice Chair, recommended the appointment of Jonathan Smith and Elaine Keeley to fill the unscheduled vacancies, which expire on December 31, 2023 and December 31 , 2021 , respectively. It is also recommended that Keeley's appointment be extended to December 31 , 2025. A brief description of each candidate is included below. Furthermore, their complete applications are attached. • Jonathan Smith: Mr. Smith has been a resident of Huntington Beach for 5 years. Mr. Smith is a father and teacher with 16 years of experience teaching 9-12 grade students. He also acts as a teacher advisor to numerous youth-led organizations. Through the HRTF, he wishes to further his passion of building bridges among communities and youth from diverse backgrounds. • Elaine Keeley: Dr. Keeley is an educator, civic leader, and resident of Huntington Beach for 57 years. Dr. Keeley has served many school districts at various capacities including teacher, principal, school administrator, and Director of Curriculum and Instruction. She previously served the HB Allied Arts Board among other civic organizations. By joining the HRTF, she wishes to further her passion of engaging citizens in honest dialogue about the strength of a diverse community where all citizens have a voice. Lastly, three current HRTF members - Antonio Benitez, Chris Hoff, and Hemesh Patel - are serving their initial terms, which are scheduled to expire on December 31, 2021. All three members remain in good standing and have served on multiple ad hoc committees to execute HRTF programs and objectives. These members wish to continue serving and are requesting reappointment for another term through December 31, 2025. It should be noted that all three members will have served less than two years when their initial terms expire at the end of this year. Benitez and Patel were appointed to unscheduled vacancies in City of Huntington Beach Page 2 of 3 Printed on 9/2 912 0 2 1 uowerec5a/Lepsiar"' File #: 21-675 MEETING DATE: 10/5/2021 January 2020, and Hoff in March 2021. Per HBMC 2.100.060 (Service Limitation), any term less than 2 years does not qualify as a full term. As such, all three members would be eligible to serve two full consecutive terms, following their initial term. This is the same case for Keeley that she would be filling an unscheduled vacancy that expires on December 31, 2021 serving only three months; therefore, the recommendation is also to approve her appointment to the subsequent term that expires on December 31, 2025. Environmental Status: Not applicable. Strategic Plan Goal: Non Applicable - Administrative Item Attachment(s): 1. HRTF Membership Roster 2. Application for Appointment - Jonathan Smith 3. Application for Appointment - Elaine Keeley 4. Reappointment Request Letter - Antonia Benitez 5. Reappointment Request Letter - Hemesh Patel 6. Reappointment Request Letter - Chris Hoff City of Huntington Beach Page 3 of 3 Printed on 9/29/2021 oowereG52r LegistarT" HUMAN RELATIONS TASK FORCE Membership Roster Effective September 28, 2021 MEMBER SEATS WITH TERMS EXPIRING 12-31-2021 NAME Date of Partial 1"Term Appointment Term Expiration Expiration (per HBMC 1 Antonio Benitez* 1-21-20 12-31-21 12-31-25 2 Chris Hoff* 3-15-21 12-31-21 12-31-25 3 Hemesh Patel* 1-21-20 12-31-21 12-31-25 4 VACANT* (Lee-Goodman) TBA 12-31-21 12-31-25 *Pending approval by City Council on 101512021 MEMBER SEATS WITH TERMS EXPIRING 12-31-2023 NAME Date of 1"Term 2nd Term Appointment Expiration Expiration** 5 Debbie Parrott 3-15-21 12-31-23 6 V.C. Rhone 12-18-17 12-31-19 12-31-23 7 VACANT* (Bolton) TBA 12-31-23 8 Teresa Carlisle 1-21-20 12-31-23 9 Timothy Stuart 1-21-20 12-31-23 *Pending approval by City Council on 101512021 53 p . . -commission,--Board, Committee, or-Task Force Page 1 Last Name} First Name* Middle Initial Date Smith Jonathan 8/912021 Name of Board,Commission, Committee,or Task Force Human Relations Task Force Length of Residency in Huntington Beach* 5 Occupation Teacher United States Citizen?* Currently Serving on a City Board Yes O No or Commission?" j J Yes No Home Address: Street Andress Andress Line 2 City State Huntington Beach CA Postal I Zip Cone 92648 Phone Numbers Phone Numbers Personal Business Type*(') Number Type(1) Number cell Personal Email` 54 Page 2 Educational Background* undergrad-BA Mathematics masters-Education Professional Licenses and/or Associations` Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Professional Experience; 16 years of teaching 9-12 grade students in the Corona Unified School District focusing on Mathematics and AVID. During my tenure. I have also been a teacher advisor to numerous student led organizations. Special Knowledge or Skills' In addition to several personal development trainings, I am an excellent communicator with great listening skills who's empathic to those in my ethos. Civic Interests and/or Service Memberships?' I have always had a great interest in giving back to the community with special interest in adolescence development. I have maintained my philanthropic efforts while working through my fraternity grad chapter. How will your qualifications best serve the citizen advisory group that you are applying for,and why do you wish l to serve on this group?* If it weren't for leaders in my community taking me under their wings and guiding through what could have been major road blocks, then I would have never graduated college let alone gain my masters, For that reason alone, I have always been committed to giving back with the hope that I could also make a difference. Being a BIPOC math teacher in a predominate non diverse school district has taught me how to lean in, make a difference, and build bridges while inspiring the youth. It is the policy of the City Council to make appointments to the citizen commissions, boards,and committees, based on the needs of the city,as well as the interests and qualifications of each applicant.Selection will be made without discrimination based on the race,creed, gender,or sexual orientation of the applicant. Additional information concerning a particular commission, board, committee,or task force or the application process is available through the staff support department identified above. General questions can be directed to Cathy Fikes,(714) 536-5553. 55 Application . . . yam'. Page 1 Last Name* First Name* Middle Initial Date Keeley Elaine Bauer 8/1 012 0 2 1 Name of Board,Commission,Committee,or Task Force` Human Relations Task Force Length of Residency in Huntington Beach' 57 Years Occupation Educator United States Citizen?* Currently Serving on a City Board Yes ; No or Commission?' Yes ii No Home Address! Street Address Address Lune 2 City Suite Huntington Beach CA Postal/Zip code 92646 Phone Numbers Phone Numbers Personal Business Type t°I Number` Type(1) Number cell Personal Email" 56 Page 2 Educational Background* � USC-Doctorate in Educational Leadership CSULB- Masters in Educational Administration UCLA-BA in Theatre and Teaching Credential Professional Licenses and/or Associations California Multiple subject Teaching credential with CLAD California Administrative Credential Association of California School Administrators Professional Experience` 13 years teaching in LAUSD, SAUSD, 15 years School Site Principal in SAUSD, Irvine USD. Huntington Beach City 4 years County administrator for Math. Science.Arts. History/Social Studies and PE.OCDE 6 Years Director of Curriculum and Instruction Merced City School District Currently. Director of Curriculum and Instruction MIND Research Institute Special Knowledge or Skills; Years of experience, as well as recent and past training in Diversity. Equity, and Inclusion as a school administrator. I am currently leading the development of new products to support all students to engage in math, enjoy math, and achieve in math,which is a gatekeeper to students'future success.This work includes developing curriculum writers, administrators,teachers, family and community members to recognize the need for improvements and decrease inequities within the education system. Civic Interests and/or Service Memberships?* OC Children's Book Task Force- Board Member Past member of the HB Allied Arts Board Friends of the Huntington Beach Library Lifetime member since 1979 Past member of Amigos de Bolsa Chica President and Board Member Ballet Etudes How will your qualifications best serve the citizen advisory group that you are applying for,and why do you wish to serve on this group?* I have lived in the city since childhood and I am the daughter of active participants in the growth of the city since 1964. My father, as a city council member,wrote in collaboration with that council, the HB Declaration on Human Dignity in 1996. 1 would like to help HB through the current strife and work to engage citizens in honest dialogue about the strength of a diverse community where all citizens have a voice. My own background in education and the arts have taught me to facilitate discussions so that participants are respectful and seek perspective of others. I served on the Allied Arts Board to open the HB Art Center and I was a leader in HB City School District. I want to continue my family legacy. It is the policy of the City Council to make appointments to the citizen commissions, boards, and committees, based on the needs of the city,as well as the interests and qualifications of each applicant.Selection will be made without discrimination based on the race,creed,gender,or sexual orientation of the applicant. Additional information concerning a particular commission, board, committee,or task force or the application process is available through the staff support department identified above-General questions can be directed to Cathy Fikes,(714)536-5563. 57 September 16, 2021 Antonio Benitez Huntington Beach, CA 92647 The Honorable Natalie Moser The Honorable Rhonda Bolton Citv Hall 2060 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Dear Council Member Moser and Council Member Bolton: 1 appreciate the opportunity I have been given to serve my community as a member and vice-chair of the Human Relations Task Force. This letter is to formally express my intention in seeking reappointment for a second term of the Human Relations Task Force. I look forward to continuing to serve the community! Thank you. Very respectfully, Y 1/_1 Antonio Benitez Yv Vice-chair City of Huntington Beach Human Relations Task Force CC: Grace Yoon-Taylor, Staff Liaison, City Manager's Office V.C. Rhone, Chairperson, Human Relations Task Force 58 8/30/21 Hemesh Patel Huntington Beach, CA. 92648 The Honorable Mayor Kim Carr The Honorable Natalie Moser City Hall 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Dear Mayor Carr and Council Member Moser: This letter is to formally express my intention in seeking reappointment for a second term of the Human Relations Task Force. I look forward to continuing to serve the community! Thank you. Very respectfully, Hemesh Patel City of Huntington Beach Human Relations Task Force CC: Catherine Jun, Staff Liaison, City Manager's Office Grace Yoon-Taylor, Staff Liaison, City Manager's Office Vashia Rhone, Chairperson, Human Relations Task Force September 16, 2021 Chris Hoff, PhD, LMFT Huntington Beach, CA 92648 The Honorable Mayor Kim Carr The Honorable Natalie Moser City Hall 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Dear Mayor Carr and Council Member Maser: This letter is to formally express my intention in seeking reappointment for a second term of the Human Relations Task Force. I look forward to continuing to serve the community! Thank you. t� Very respectf%LMT Chris Hoff, PhBoard Memb City of Huntington Beach Human Relations Task Force CC: Catherine Jun, Staff Liaison, City Manager's Office Grace Yoon-Taylor, Staff Liaison, City Manager's Office V.C. Rhone, Chairperson, Human Relations Task Force 60