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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-06-26 - AGENDA REPORTS - PR&CS VACANCY (2)CONSENT CALENDAR DATE: SUBJECT: DEPARTMENT: Agenda Item: CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AGENDA REPORT City Manager Approval: Item to be presented by: June 26, 2007 BoydstonCouncilmember UNSCHEDULED PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES VACANCY City Manager's Office RECOMMENDED ACTION City Council declare one vacancy on the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission and approve the appointment process. BACKGROUND As a result of the resignation of Karin Nelson, former member of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission, effective June 8, 2007, a vacancy exists and needs to be filled. Ms. Nelson had been a nominee of former Councilmember Cameron Smyth; therefore, the person to fill this vacancy would be nominated by Councilmember TimBen Boydston. Pursuant to procedures adopted by the City Council, below is a preliminary schedule to complete the appointment process: June 26 Council declares vacancy (regular Council meeting) June 27 City Clerk posts and publishes Notice of Vacancy per Government Code Sec. 54974. Prospective candidates may pick up an application in the Clerk's Office or via the City's website. Notice is published twice and posted in the Clerk's Office, the SCV Libraries, and the Sheriffs Office. June 27 -July 27 City Clerk receives applications July 30 -Aug 10 Councilmember Boydston reviews applications and conducts interviews (CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE) GP'ROVE� August 28 Councilmember Boydston submits nomination for ratification by the City Council (regular Council meeting) The City Clerk will administer the oath of office to the newly -appointed Commissioner at the regular meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission to be held on September 6, 2007. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS Other alternative actions identified by the City Council FISCAL IMPACT The cost of publishing the Notice of Vacancy, estimated at $275 will be paid from the City Clerk Advertising Account, 2801-7310. ATTACHMENTS Current Local Appointments List Notice of Vacancy CITY OF SANTA CLARITA - LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST COPIES MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE 23920 VALENCIA BLVD., SANTA CLARITA, CA 661-255-4391 Name Ogg. Appt. Date PI+AI�IYIIY(- coMNrl SS.ION Re -Appointment Date Expiration Date Nominated by Bill Kennedy August 23, 2005 Laura Hauser July 31, 2008 Bob Kellar Mike Berger November 12, 2002 July 13, 2004 July 31, 2008 Cameron Smyth Diane Trautman July 9, 2002 July 11, 2006 July 31, 2010 Marsha McLean Timothy Burkhart September 28, 1999 July 9, 2002; July 11, 2006 July 31, 2010 Frank Ferry Dennis Ostrom August 1, 1998 July 9, 2002; July 11, 2006 July 31, 2010 Laurene Weste Duties: The Planning Commission shall have the power and duty, except as otherwise provide by law, to: investigate and make recommendations to the City Council regarding review of proposals for major public works projects; review proposals for acquisition of property for street, park or other public purposes; make recommendations to the City Council with respect to a specific plan or regulation or amendment; hold public hearings on proposed zoning; hear and decide applications for conditional uses or other permits; hear and decide applications for exceptions or variances; consider tentative maps of proposed subdivisions; have and exercise all of the powers, duties, rights, privileges and authorities of a City Planning Commission, as provided for by the State of California. Qualifications: Each of the five (5) Commissioners shall be a resident of the City and shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the City Council. Name OOr'g. Agpt. Date Re -Appointment Date EExgiration Date Nominated by Laura Hauser July 11, 2000 July 13, 2004 July 31, 2008 Bob Kellar Karin Nelson . July 11, 2000 July 13, 2004 July 31, 2008 Cameron Smyth Ed Redd July 9, 2002 July 11, 2006 July 31, 2010 Marsha McLean Laurie Ender January 14, 2003 July 11, 2006 July 31, 2010 Frank Ferry Ruthann Levison July 11, 2006 July 31, 2010 Lauren Weste Duties: The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission shall have the power and duty, except as otherwise provide by law, to: advise the City Council in all matters pertaining to parks, public recreation, and community services and to cooperate with other governmental agencies and civic groups in the advancement of sound park, recreation and community services planning and programming, and have and exercise all of the powers, duties, rights, privileges and authorities of a City Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission, as provided for by the State of California. Qualifications: Each of the five (5) Commissioners shall be a resident of the City and shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the City Council. THIS NOTICE SHALL REMAIN POSTED UNTIL SUPERSEDED IN 12/07 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA NOTICE OF UNSCHEDULED COMMISSION VACANCY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita encourages residents to apply for a position on the Parks and Recreation Commission. One unexpired term of office on the Commission ends on July 31, 2008; the term had previously been filled by Karin Nelson but is vacant effective June 8, 2007 due to her resignation. Applicants must also submit three letters of recommendation with their application. Applicants must be 18 years or older and must maintain their principal residence in the City of Santa Clarita during their term of office. Residents may obtain applications or further information from the City Clerk's Office by calling 661-255-4391 or on the City's website, www.santa-clarita.com. The deadline for submitting an application to the City Clerk's Office is 5:00 p.m., Friday, July 27, 2007. Dated: June 27, 2007 Sharon L. Dawson, CMC City Clerk Publish Dates: Saturday, June 30, 2007 Tuesday, July 3, 2007