CA Review CKM
Meeting Date: Feb. 14, 2023
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Staff Contact: Tammy McMinn, Senior Deputy City Clerk
[email protected], 442-339-2953
Subject: Mayoral Appointment of One Member to the Senior Commission District: All
Reco
mmended Action
Adopt a resolution appointing one member to the Senior Commission.
Executive Summary
The City Council is being asked to appoint one member to the Senior Commission, which advises and makes recommendations to the City Council on the special needs and concerns of senior citizens, including the creation, operation, maintenance, management and control of senior citizen programs, activities and facilities.
The commission consists of five members. All members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Members must be City of Carlsbad residents and normally serve four-year terms.
Explanation & Analysis
Commissioner Patricia Mehan was appointed to the Senior Commission in November 2016, to fill the expired term of Commissioner Jack Nelson. Commissioner Mehan was reappointed in November 2020. Commissioner Mehan resigned in November 2022, leaving an unscheduled vacancy on the commission, with a term ending in September 2024.
The City Clerk’s Office received two applications from residents wishing to serve on the Senior Commission. Since there were only two applicants, and in keeping with City Council Policy Statement No. 88, the Mayor has recommended the following two residents wishing to serve on the commission to advance in the process and interview with the full City Council:
• Cecelia Schouwe – District 2
• Fran Sesti – District 4
Exhibit 2 includes applications for both residents.
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Current members of the Senior Commission are:
Commission member District
Kathryn Rangus
Nelson Ross
Marcia Venegas-Garcia
3 3
2 Members of the Senior Commission are subject to the provisions of the California Political Reform Act and must file statements of economic interest each year and complete two hours of ethics training every two years.
The Maddy Act (California Government Code Sections 54970-54974) requires that on or before Dec. 31 of each year the legislative body must prepare a local appointments list that contains the appointive terms of board and commission members that will expire in the next calendar year, the name of the incumbent appointee, the date of appointment and the term expiration date. Based on the list, the City Clerk’s Office accepts applications (available on the city’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office) for any upcoming vacancies.
Fiscal Analysis
This action has no financial impact.
Next Steps
Following the appointment of one member to the Senior Commission, the City Clerk’s Office will update the commission roster and coordinate the oath of office and the filing of the appointees’ statements of economic interest and ethics training certificates.
Environmental Evaluation
This action does not require environmental review because it does not constitute a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act under California Public Resources Code Section 21065 in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
Exhibits
1. City Council resolution
2. Applications received from residents advancing to the interview process Feb. 14, 2023
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-056
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE SENIOR COMMISSION WHEREAS, Commissioner Patricia Mehan was appointed to the Senior Commission in November 2016 to fill the expired term of Commissioner Jack Nelson; and WHEREAS, Commissioner Mehan was reappointed in November 2020; and WHEREAS, Commissioner Mehan resigned in November 2022; and WHEREAS, an unscheduled vacancy on the Senior Commission exists with a term ending in September 2024.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows:
1. The above recitations are true and correct.
2. The following Carlsbad resident is appointed to serve on the Senior Commission, for a term ending in September 2024, or until a replacement is appointed.
Cecilia Schouwe
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 14th day of February, 2023, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder.
None.
None.
None.
KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor
LJsHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
,- (SEAL)
Exhibit 1
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Exhibit 2
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RECEIVED
Boards, Commissions and Committees
Application for Appointment JAN 1 8 2023
CITY OF CARLSBAD
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
Arts Commission Housing Commission Planning Commission
Beach Preservation Committee Library Board of Trustees Senior Commission ✓
Historic Preservation Commission Parks and Recreation Traffic & Mobility Commission Commission
Tourism Business Improvement Golf Lodging Business Agricultural Mitigation Fee District Improvement District Committee
CDBG Advisory Committee Design Review Committee Growth Management Plan Update Advisory Committee
Personal Information If applying for more than one, please indicate order of preference .
Name Date of Birth:
Cecilia V. Schouwe Required for Voter Registration Verification ~ ) Home Address I District No. 2 ./
City Carlsbad ZIP 92008
Home Phone Mobile
E-mail
Occupation Retired (Former Higher Education Administrator) Employer
Employer Address
City ZIP
Work Phone Mobile
Acknowledgements
Yes No
I am a resident of the City of Carlsbad.
✓
I am a registered voter in Carlsbad.
✓
Are you currently or have you ever been an officer of or employed by the City of Carlsbad? If yes, ✓
please explain below.
Are you currently or have you ever been under contract with the City of Carlsbad? If yes, please ✓
explain below.
I am a Citizens Academy graduate.
✓
I am familiar with the responsibilities of the board/commission/committee(s) on which I wish to ✓
serve.
I am willing to be interviewed regarding my qualifications for appointment by the City Council or at ✓
the request of an individual Council member.
I am willing to file financial disclosure statements, if required. ✓
I am willing to complete two hours of state mandated ethics training every two years, if required . ✓
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Please make sure that your text fits in the box provided or attach an additional sheet if needed .
IExelanations
Please describe your educational background
University of Southern California Graduate School of Business, Certificate Managerial Policy Institute 1986
Pomona College Bachelor of Arts 197 4
Please describe relevant experience
I See attached
Please describe your current or past community involvement I have been providing free tax preparation services to the Carlsbad senior community through the AARP Tax Aide services since 2018. I have been a volunteer since 2018 and have volunteered primarily at the Carlsbad Senior Center but have also served on occasion at the San Marcos Senior Center. I have found this volunteer service quite rewarding and enjoy the engagement with our clients.
Please list all service on boards, commissions or committees, private or public agencies, (including non-profit organizations)
During my professional career, I was a member of the California Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (CASFAA) and a member of the Western Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (WASFAA).
Additional information or comments
Submittal Information
Please select the submit button below to electronically submit application. If you prefer to print, please select "print form" button, sign and mail to:
City of Carlsbad
City Clerk's Office
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA ?
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Please describe relevant experienc e
I am a long-time resident of Carlsbad since 2001. My husband and I have raised our family and our daughters attended Carlsbad public schools. I appreciate the many services and recreational opportunities our city offers its residents, both young and old. I am familiar with the administration of services provided by public agencies as my career in higher education spanned thirty years in the area of financial aid administration. I served as the Director of Financial Aid at a California community college (Santa Ana) as well as at California State University San Marcos and Cal State Fullerton. I am familiar with managing services within the constraints of state and federal regulations and fully appreciate the required stewardship of overseeing state and federal funding sources. I worked closely with staff in establishing a collaborative working environment while we served more than 24,000 students receiving financial assistance and administered in excess of $30 million in student aid. I believe my past experience will provide a strong foundation in serving on the Senior Commission to serve the needs of our senior community . I have been retired since January 2015.
Interestingly, working with senior citizens is very similar to providing services to young adult college students. Both groups are interesting in seeking new skills or new experiences and have a genuine interest in engaging with others in these experiences. In fact, as we often see, young people often have a very unique connection with our senior population .
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Boards, Commissions and Committees
Applicat ion for Appointment
Arts Commission Housing Commission
Beach Preservation Committee Library Board of Trustees
Historic Preservation Commission · Parks and Recreation Commission
Tourism Business Improvement Golf Lodging Business
District Improvement District
Housing Element Advisory
Committee
RECEIVED
JAN - 3 2023
CITY OF CARLSBAD
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
Planning Commission
Senior Commission II'
Traffic & Mobility
Commission
Agricultural Mitigation Fee
Committee
If applying for more than one, please indicate order of preference.
Persona l Informati on
Name I Date of Birth: ~
Fran Sesti Reauired for Voter Reaistration Verification Home Address I District Number 4 ✓
City Carlsbad ZIP 92009
Home Phone Mobile
E-mail
Occupation bus owner
Employer GlobalOne Filings, Inc.
Employer Address same
City ZIP
Work Phone Mobile
Ack nowle dgements
Yes No
I am a resident of the City of Carlsbad.
v'
I am a registered voter in Carlsbad.
V
Are you currently or have you ever been an officer of or employed by the City of Carlsbad? If yes, ti'
please explain below.
Are you currently or have you ever been under contract with the City of Carlsbad? If yes, please ti'
explain below.
I am a Citizens Academy graduate.
V
I am familiar with the responsibilities of the board/commission/committee(s) on which I wish to al'
serve.
I am willing lo be interviewed regarding my qualifications for appointment by the City Council or at ti'
the request.of an individual Council member.
I am willing to file financial disclosure statements, if required.
V
I arn willing to complete two hours of stale mandated ethics training every two years, if required.
V
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Explanations
I'm interested in getting involved. I've lived here for 30 years and would like to serve.
I'm particularly interested in our beaches.
Please descr ibe your educ ational background --- ---·-········ . . . •· -- --- I , Graduated with a SBA in Accounting (Bachelors of Business Administration) in 1982 j 1~~;5 ~~i:~o~:: .ss_a::::t~, Amherst. I got my CPA license in San Diego around __ Please descr ibe relevant experience
; I'm a business owner. GlobalOne Filings, Inc. is my business that I've had for 30 years. I deal with attorneys , CF O's and CEO's daily. I convert legal documents daily so I know how to read and understand legal documents. I assume this position would entail some legal contracVcritical thinking skills which I have.
Please describe your current or past community involvement ···- ·• ... _, ____ _ I've not been involved before. I think that doubly qualifies me as I'm not one side or the other. I just want to become more involved. I'm 62 and winding down my business.
Please list ail service on boal'<.is, commissions or committees , pri vate or publ ic agencies, (indudi ng non-profit organizat ions)
.-From 2006~2006· ,··; -~s PTA treasurer, then from 2006-2011 I was the LCC Pop -7 :Warner president. :a::ging parents, coaches, etc. for 7 years. ---~ .. J Additional information or comments
1-i know accounting so I can audit an_y_ p_ro_g_r_a_m_. -1-c-an- manage people and I'm very ! proud of our area. I would be honored to help on this particular committee since I'm a beach girl:) (old girl that is)
Submittal Information
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City of Carlsbad
City Clerk's Office
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive , ' .
Ca,lsbad, CA 92008.~~ 1-3-23
Signature -;L _________________ Date ________ _
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