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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - August 17, 2022 C-12CITY OF AGENDA ITEM cabiz .� o t CALIFORNIA COUNCIL COMMUNICATION AGENDA TITLE: Appoint Nancy St. Clair as a Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission Adult Advisor; and Appoint Brian Campbell, Nick Dalebout, and Eve Melton to the Library Board of Trustees MEETING DATE: August 17, 2022 PREPARED BY: City Clerk RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appoint Nancy St. Clair as a Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission Adult Advisor; and appoint Brian Campbell, Nick Dalebout, and Eve Melton to the Library Board of Trustees. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City Council directed the City Clerk to post for one vacancy for a Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission Adult Advisor on January 5, 2022, and for three vacancies on the Library Board of Trustees on April 20 and June 15, 2022. The Mayor reviewed the applications, conduct -ad interviews, and recommends the City Council concur with the appointment as detailed below. APPOINTMENT: Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission — Adult Advisor Nancy St. Clair Term to expire May 31, 2024 Librat y Board of Trustees Brian Campbell Term to expire June 30, 2025 Nick Dalebout Term to expire June 30, 2025 Eve Melton Term to expire June 30, 2023 FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable. FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable. Olivia Nashed City Clerk APPROVED: Steve Schwabauer Steohen Schwabauer, City Manager CITY of o VL L__A1.IF0RNIA BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST GREATER LODI AREA YOUTH COMMISSION - 6 adults, 3 -year terms / 9 students, 2 -year terms, Meets 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m., Cottage Room at Hutchins Street Square. Contact: Jennifer Winn, Recreation Manager, 333-6891 Adult Advisors: Frankie Kooger January 20, 2010 Purpose: To affect positive growth in young adults through a variety of activities that will generate interest and participation within the community. This includes providing guidance and mertorship of commission members and assisting them with programs intended to enhance the lives of our community's younger resident3. You must be 21 years or older. Eve Melton August 17, 2022 Appointed Expires Brittany Lampson March 3, 2021 May 31, 2023 Jennifer Phillips -Lorentzen June 18, 2014 May 31, 2023 Elizabeth Mazzeo July 21, 2004 May 31, 2024 Nancy St. Clair August 17, 2022 May 31, 2024 Orchid Shue August 18, 2021 May 31, 2024 Julie Whiting July 20, 2022 May 31, 2025 Student Members: Purpose: To affect positive growth in young adults thrcugh a variety of activities that will generate interest and participation within the community. This includes working with other youth, under the guidance of volunteer adult advisors, to develop engaging programs that provide entertainment, recreation, personal development. and promote volunteerism. Membership is open to youth in grades 9 through 12. VACANT (Onyekwere) Posted 3/16/22 June 2, 2021 May 31, 2023 VACANT (Plath) Posted 3/16/22 February 6, 2019 May 31, 2023 ClaraGrace Plath May 18, 2022 May 31, 2024 VACANT (Armknecht) Posted 3/16/22 September 2, 2020 May 31, 2022 VACANT (Waters) Posted 3/16/22 June 2, 2021 May 31, 2022 VACANT (Duran) Posted 3/16/22 September 2, 2020 May 31, 2022 VACANT (Selling) Posted 3/16/22 June 2, 2021 May 31, 2023 Elijah Plath June 2, 2021 May 31, 2023 VACANT (Salgado) Posted 3/16/22 August 7, 2019 May 31, 2022 Note: Newly appointed members begin service when carrent member resigns or term expires - whichever occurs first LIBRARY BOARD Or TRUSTEES - 5 members, 3 -gear terms. Meets 2nd Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m., Community Room at the Lodi Public Library. Contact: Akiliah Manuel Mills, L.brary Services Director, 333-5566 Purpose: To manage the Lodi Public Library; set policy and budget guidelines; review and act on proposals; and advocate on behalf of the library to government officials at all levels. \\cvcfi[v0]\administration$\Administration\CLERK\Boards & Comaissions\Posting\Mstrlst_2019.doc Revised: 8/17/2022 Page 1 of 4 Appointed Expires Frankie Kooger January 20, 2010 June 30, 2024 Caitlin Casey June 17, 2009 June 30, 2024 Brian Campbell December 1, 2021 June 30, 2025 Eve Melton August 17, 2022 June 30, 2023 Nick Dalebout August 17, 2022 June 30, 2025 \\cvcfi[v0]\administration$\Administration\CLERK\Boards & Comaissions\Posting\Mstrlst_2019.doc Revised: 8/17/2022 Page 1 of 4 Pamela Farris From: Pamela Farris Sent: Thursday, Augi-st 18, 2022 8:10 AM To: 'Nancy St Clair' Cc: Jennifer Winn Subject: Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission - Adult Advisor Attachments: Commissioner Handbook Final.pdf; NancyStClair.pdf Nancy St. Clair: Congratulations! The City Council, at its regular meeting of August 17, 2022, has concurred with the Mayor's recommendation to appoint you to the Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission (Adult Advisor) for the remainder of a three-year term (expiring May 31, 2024). Please take this moment to read the attachec Oath of Office, sign and date the form, and return to the City Clerk's Office at your earliest convenience. A copy of this letter will be forwarded to the City liaison for this group who will contact you soon regarding your responsibilities and the dates and times of upcoming meetings. Also attached is the City of Lodi's Commissio-ier's Handbook. It has been prepared to contribute to your general knowledge and understanding of public affairs and to aid in identifying the scope and parameters of your duties and responsibilities. While participation on a City commission is a major responsibility, we hope that it will prove to be a meaningful and rewarding experience for you. City service provides opportunities to gain a greater understanding of the issues facing municipal government and to become actively involved in resolving those issues in a manner that reflects the best interest of the community. As explained in the Handbook, as an appointed member to a City commission, it is important to comply with the following requirements in order to remain in good standing as a member: • All commissioners must file an Oath o-- Office form with the City Clerk's Office within 30 days of appointment (or reappointment) and prior to participating in any commission meetings or activities. • All commissioners must comply with AB1234 ethics training specified by Government Code section 53235 within 30 days of assuming office and thereafter by December 31 of even -numbered years. (EXCEPTION: Greater Lodi Area Youth Commissioners — Student Appointees) Ethics training is provided free of charge onlire by the FPPC at http://www.fpmca.gov/learn/public-officials- and-em P to ees-rules-!ethics-trainin .html. Please choose the "Local Officials" training. Once your training session is completed, you must print the Certification of Completion and provide a copy to the City Clerk's Office. Please note — your certificate must indicate that training has been for a minimum of two hours. Pamela M. Farris, MMC Assistant City Clerk P.O. Box 3006, Lodi, CA 95241-1910 (209) 333-6702 (209) 333-6807 FAX Website: www.lodi.gov Pamela Farris From: Pamela Farris Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2022 8:09 AM To: Cc: Akiliah Manuel Mills Subject: Library Board of Trustees Attachments: BrianCampbell.pdf, Commissioner Handbook Final.pdf Brian Campbell: Congratulations! The City Council, at its regular meeting of August 17, 2022, has concurred with the Mayor's recommendation to re -appoint you to the Library Board of Trustees for a three-year term (expiring June 30, 2025). Please take this moment to read the attached Oath of Office, sign and date the form, and return to the City Clerk's Office at your earliest convenience. A copy of this letter will be forwarded to the City liaison for this group who will contact you soon regarding your responsibilities and the dates and times of upcoming meetings. Also attached is the City of Lodi's Commissicner's Handbook. It has been prepared to contribute to your general knowledge and understanding of public affairs and to aid in identifying the scope and parameters of your duties and responsibilities. While partic pation on a City commission is a major responsibility, we hope that it will prove to be a meaningful and rewa-ding experience for you. City service provides opportunities to gain a greater understanding of the issues fazing municipal government and to become actively involved in resolving those issues in a manner that reflects the best interest of the community. As explained in the Handbook, as an appointed member to a City commission, it is important to comply with the following requirements in order to remain in good standing as a member: All commissioners must file an Oath of Office form with the City Clerk's Office within 30 days of appointment (or reappointment) and prior to participating in any commission meetings or activities. All commissioners must comply with AB1234 ethics training specified by Government Code section 53235 within 30 days of assuming off ce and thereafter by December 31 of even -numbered years. (EXCEPTION: Greater Lodi Area Youth Commissioners — Student Appointees) Commissioners must comply with Fai- Political Practices Commission (FPPC) regulations pertaining to Conflict of interest — Form 700s and are required to file an Assuming and Leaving Office Statement within 30 days of assuming or leaving office and annually thereafter by April 1. (This requirement pertains to Library Board of Trustees, Lodi Arts Commission, Lodi Improvement Committee, Measure L Citizens' Oversight Committee, Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, and SPARC.) — Your FPPC filing is currert. Ethics training is provided free of charge online by the FPPC at http://vvww.fppc.ca.gov/learn/public-officials- and-employees-rules-/ethics-training.htrn!. Please choose the "Local Officials" training. Once your training session is completed, you must print the Certification of Completion and provide a copy to the City Clerk's Office. Please note — your certificate must indicate that training has been for a minimum of two hours. Thank you for your willingness to serve the community. Pamela Farris From: Pamela Farris Sent: Thursday, AUQLSt 18, 2022 8:09 AM To: Cc: Akiliah Manuel Mills Subject: Library Board of Trustees Attachments: Commissioner :-iandbook Final.pdf, 2021-11.pdf, NickDalebout.pdf Nick Dalebout: Congratulations! The City Council, at its regu ar meeting of August 17, 2022, has concurred with the Mayor's recommendation to appoint you to the Library Board of Trustees for a three-year term (expiring June 30, 2025). Please take this moment to read the attachec Oath of Office, sign and date the form, and return to the City Clerk's Office at your earliest convenience. A copy of this letter will be forwarded to the City liaison for this group who will contact you soon regarding your responsibilities and the dates and times of upcoming meetings. Also attached is the City of Lodi's Commissio-ier's Handbook. It has been prepared to contribute to your general knowledge and understanding of pubic affairs and to aid in identifying the scope and parameters of your duties and responsibilities. While participation on a City commission is a major responsibility, we hope that it will prove to be a meaningful and rewarding experience for you. City service provides opportunities to gain a greater understanding of the issues facing municipal government and to become actively involved in resolving those issues in a manner that reflects the best interest of the community. As explained in the Handbook, as an appointed member to a City commission, it is important to comply with the following requirements in order to remain in good standing as a member: All commissioners must file an Oath o= Office form with the City Clerk's Office within 30 days of appointment (or reappointment) and prior to participating in any commission meetings or activities. All commissioners must comply with PB1234 ethics training specified by Government Code section 53235 within 30 days of assuming office and thereafter by December 31 of even -numbered years. (EXCEPTION: Greater Lodi Area Yourh Commissioners — Student Appointees) Commissioners must comply with Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) regulations pertaining to Conflict of interest — Form 700s and are required to file an Assuming and Leaving Office Statement within 30 days of assuming or leaving office and annually thereafter by April 1. (This requirement pertains to Library Board of Trustees, Lodi Arts Commission, Lodi Improvement Committee, Measure L Citizens' Oversight Committee, Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, and SPARC.) Ethics training is provided free of charge onlire by the FPPC at htt ://www,f c.ca. ov/learn) ublic-officials- and-em Io ees-rules-)ethics-trainin .html. Please choose the "Local Officials" training. Once your training session is completed, you must print the Certification of Completion and provide a copy to the City Clerk's Office. Please note — your certificate must indicate that training has been for a minimum of two hours. It will be necessary for you to complete a Form 700 — Statement of Economic Interest Assuming Office Statement no later than 30 days from the effective date of your appointment (due Friday, November 19, 2021). Please refer to the enclosed Resolution 2021-11 for disclosure category requirements regarding your particular board, commission, or committee. The City of Lodi utilizes NetFile to electronically file Statement of Economic Interest forms. Online filing is ava lable 24/7 from any computer with internet access. • Go to the NetFile Filing Portal at https://netfile.com/filer. • Click the "New User? Request a Password" link in the "Form 700 (SEI) Filers" section below the log -in form. • Enter and submit the e-mail address at which you received this email. NetFile will send you an e-mail containing a link. • Click the link to display your password. Make sure to record the password as it is displayed. • Go back to the NetFile Filing Portal (Fttps://netfile.com/filer) and log in with your e-mail address and password. • Once you log in, you may change YOU password by clicking the "Change NetFile User Password" link in the bottom right menu in your filer account. Important notes from NetFile: After you log in, click the "Get Help for this Page" button for information and instructions. Each page also includes links to short instructional videos. At the end of the process, you can create a draft document for review. When you are satisfied with the document, please a -file your document by clicking on the "E -File Statement" button. You do not have to print, sign and submit a paper copy of your a -filed statement. All Form 700s are public record. You are encouraged to list your business (not home) address on the cover page. This annual filing covers the prior (2020) calendar year. Bookmark https://netfile.com/filer to access your account anytime. Your information will be saved securely in your account to make future filings easier. NOTHING TO DISCLOSE? File in a flash through the NetFile app (only for filers with nothing to disclose). For an iPhone or iPad, download the app from iT.ines. For an Android phone or tablet, download the app from Google Play. Visit https:/Inetfile.com/content/-nobileapps for direct links to download the application and further information about using NetFile's mobile app. WHAT TO FILE: Your disclosure categories will be displayed upon logging into your user account. Please feel free to give me a call should you -iave any further questions and/or concerns regarding the above. In addition, you may contact the Fair Political Practices Commission directly on its toll free line at 1-866-275- 3772 for specific questions pertaining to reportable interests. Thank you for your willingness to serve the community. Pamela M. Farris, MMC Assistant City Clerk P.O. Box 3006, Lodi, CA 95241-1910 (209) 333-6702 (209) 333-6807 FAX Website: www.lodi.gov Pamela Farris From: Pamela Farris Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2022 8:09 AM To: Cc: Akiliah Manuel Mills Subject: Library Board of Trustees Attachments: 2021-11.pdf, Commissioner Handbook Final.pdf; EveMelton.pdf Eve Melton: Congratulations! The City Council, at its regular meeting of August 17, 2022, has concurred with the Mayor's recommendation to appoint you to the Library Board of Trustees for the remainder of a three-year term (expiring June 30, 2023). Please take this moment to read the attachec Oath of Office, sign and date the form, and return to the City Clerk's Office at your earliest convenience. A copy of this letter will be forwarded to the City liaison for this group who will contact you soon regarding your responsibilities and the dates and times of upcoming meetings. Also attached is the City of Lodi's Commissio-ier's Handbook. It has been prepared to contribute to your general knowledge and understanding of pubic affairs and to aid in identifying the scope and parameters of your duties and responsibilities. While participation on a City commission is a major responsibility, we hope that it will prove to be a meaningful and rewarding experience for you. City service provides opportunities to gain a greater understanding of the issues facing municipal government and to become actively involved in resolving those issues in a manner that reflects the best interest of the community. As explained in the Handbook, as an appointed member to a City commission, it is important to comply with the following requirements in order to remain in good standing as a member: All commissioners must file an Oath of Office form with the City Clerk's Office within 30 days of appointment (or reappointment) and prior to participating in any commission meetings or activities. All commissioners must comply with AB1234 ethics training specified by Government Code section 53235 within 30 days of assuming office and thereafter by December 31 of even -numbered years. (EXCEPTION: Greater Lodi Area You -h Commissioners — Student Appointees) Commissioners must comply with Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) regulations pertaining to Conflict of interest — Form 700s and a -e required to file an Assuming and Leaving Office Statement within 30 days of assuming or leaving office and annually thereafter by April 1. (This requirement pertains to Library Board of Trustees, Lodi Arts Commission, Lodi Improvement Committee, Measure L Citizens' Oversight Committee, Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, and SPARC.) Ethics training is provided free of charge online by the FPPC at http://www.fppc.ca.gov/learn/public-officials- and-employees-rules-/ethics-training.html. Please choose the "Local Officials" training. Once your training session is completed, you must print the Certification of Completion and provide a copy to the City Clerk's Office. Please note — your certificate must indicate that training has been for a minimum of two hours. It will be necessary for you to complete a Form 700 — Statement of Economic Interest Assuming Office Statement no later than 30 days from the effective date of your appointment (due Friday, November 19, 2021). Please refer to the enclosed Resolution 2021-11 for disclosure category requirements regarding your particular board, commission, or committee. The City of Lodi utilizes NetFile to electronically file Statement of Economic Interest forms. Online filing is ava lable 24/7 from any computer with internet access. • Go to the NetFile Filing Portal at littpE://netfile.com/filer. • Click the "New User? Request a Password" link in the "Form 700 (SEI) Filers" section below the log -in form. • Enter and submit the e-mail address at which you received this email. NetFile will send you an e-mail containing a link. • Click the link to display your password. Make sure to record the password as it is- displayed. • Go back to the NetFile Filing Portal (i -t# s:llnetfiie.com/filer) and log in with your e-mail address and password. • Once you log in, you may change YOU password by clicking the "Change NetFile User Password" link in the bottom right menu in your filer account. Important notes from NetFile: After you log in, click the "Get Help for this Page" button for information and instructions. Each page also includes links to short instructional videos. At the end of the process, you can create a draft document for review. When you are satisfied with the document, please a -file your document by cli:king on the "E -File Statement" button. You do not have to print, sign and submit a paper copy of your e -filed statement. All Form 700s are public record. You are encouraged to list your business (not home) address on the cover page. This annual filing covers the prior (2020) calendar year. Bookmark htt s_;//netfile.comlfiler to access your account anytime. Your information will be saved securely in your account to make future filings easier. NOTHING TO DISCLOSE? File in a flash through the NetFile app (only for filers with nothing to disclose). For an iPhone or iPad, download the app from iT.ines. For an Android phone or tablet, download the app from Google Play. Visit https://netfile.com/contentl-nobileapps for direct links to download the application and further information about using NetFile's mobile app. WHAT TO FILE: Your disclosure categories will be displayed upon logging into your user account. Please feel free to give me a call should you -iave any further questions and/or concerns regarding the above. In addition, you may contact the Fair Political Practices Commission directly on its toll free line at 1-866-275- 3772 for specific questions pertaining to reportable interests. Thank you for your willingness to serve the community. Pamela M. Farris, MMC Assistant City Clerk P.O. Box 3006, Lodi, CA 95241-1910 (209) 333-6702 (209) 333-6807 FAX Website: www.lodi.gov Pamela Farris From: Pamela Farris Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2022 8:09 AM To: Subject: Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission Jateen Bhakta: Thank you very much for completing an application of interest in serving on the Greater Lodi Area Youth Commission as an Adult Advisor. It is people like you who are willing to donate their time and talent that make Lodi a very special place. There were many excellent applications received, making the review and appointment process a difficult one; however, a choice had to be made. The cancidate selected by the Mayor was appointed at the regular City Council meeting of August 17, 2022. Applications are retained for a period of one year from the date of submission Your time and interest in serving your community is appreciated. Pamela M. Farris, MMC Assistant City Clerk P.O. Box 3006, Lodi, CA 95241-1910 (209) 333-6702 (209) 333-6807 FAX Website: www.lodi.gov c!iy of. CAIFORNIA Pamela Farris From: Pamela Farris Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2022 8:09 AM To: Subject: Library Board cf Trustees Robert Emmer: Thank you very much for completing an application of interest in serving on the Library Board of Trustees. It is people like you who are willing to donate thei- time and talent that make Lodi a very special place. There were many excellent applications receved, making the review and appointment process a difficult one; however, a choice had to be made. The cancidate selected by the Mayor was appointed at the regular City Council meeting of August 17, 2022. Applications are retained for a period of one year from the date of submission Your time and interest in serving your community is appreciated. Pamela M. Farris, MMC Assistant City Clerk P.O. Box 3006, Lodi, CA 95241-1910 (209) 333-6702 (209) 333-6807 FAX Website: www.lodi.gov Ciir Or t CALIF-0RNIAA Pamela Farris From: Pamela Farris Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2022 8:09 AM To: Subject: Library Board of Trustees Elisa Bubak: Thank you very much for completing an application of interest in serving on the Library Board of Trustees. It is people like you who are willing to donate thei- time and talent that make Lodi a very special place. There were many excellent applications received, making the review and appointment process a difficult one; however, a choice had to be made. The candidate selected by the Mayor was appointed at the regular City Council meeting of August 17, 2022. Applications are retained for a period of one year from the date of submission. Your time and interest in serving your commI-nity is appreciated. Pamela M. Farris, MMC Assistant City Clerk P.O. Box 3006, Lodi, CA 95241-1910 (209) 333-6702 (209) 333-6807 FAX Website: www.lodi.gov Cily 0V MCI CALIFORNIA Pamela Farris From: Pamela Farris Sent: Thursday, AugLst 18, 2022 8:09 AM To: Subject: Library Board cf Trustees Jateen Bhakta: Thank you very much for completing an applization of interest in serving on the Library Board of Trustees. It is people like you who are willing to donate thei- time and talent that make Lodi a very special place. There were many excellent applications received, making the review and appointment process a difficult one; however, a choice had to be made. The candidate selected by the Mayor was appointed at the regular City Council meeting of August 17, 2022. Applications are retained for a period of one year from the date of submission Your time and interest in serving your community is appreciated. Pamela M. Farris, MMC Assistant City Clerk P.O. Box 3006, Lodi, CA 95241-1910 (209) 333-6702 (209) 333-6807 FAX Website: www.lodi.gov (ag 0 t C A L I F 0 R N I A Pamela Farris From: Pamela Farris Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2022 8:09 AM To: 'Clare Bhakta' Subject: Library Board cf Trustees Clare Bhakta: Thank you very much for completing an applization of interest in serving on the Library Board of Trustees. It is people like you who are willing to donate thei- time and talent that make Lodi a very special place. 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