City of Santa Paula
City Council
MAYOR LESLIE CORNEJO
VICE MAYOR PEDRO A. CHAVEZ
COUNCILMEMBER JENNY CROSSWHITE
COUNCILMEMBER CARLOS JUAREZ
COUNCILMEMBER ANDY SOBEL
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
SANTA PAULA CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, JULY 1, 2024
4:30 PM - City Council Special Meeting
SANTA PAULA CITY HALL
970 VENTURA STREET
SANTA PAULA, CA 93060
JULIE LATSHAW, CITY CLERK
DAN SINGER, CITY MANAGER
MONICA CASTILLO, CITY ATTORNEY
BRINGING ITEMS BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
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4. ACTION ITEMS
4.A COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD INTERVIEWS
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
Interview applicants to fill open Commission/Committee/Boards.
Presented by: Julie Latshaw, City Clerk
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City Clerk
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From: Julie Latshaw, City Clerk
Subject: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE/BOARD INTERVIEWS
Date: July 1, 2024
Agenda Item: 4.A
CITY OF SANTA PAULA
MEMORANDUM
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
Interview applicants to fill open Commission/Committee/Boards.
Presented by: Julie Latshaw, City Clerk
BACKGROUND:
The City Clerk's office published the Vacancy Notices for all open positions on Commissions, Committees and Boards, in the Santa Paula Times and on the City website and social media during the months of April and June, attached as Exhibit A. Received applications are attached as Exhibit B.
The City Council will hold applicant interviews to fill the following:
Senior Advisory Committee to fill three vacancies. One partial term through September 6, 2025, and two full 2-year terms. Applicants: Veronica Biron-Stone and Ron Merson.
Staff recommends interviewing new applicants and consider appointment at the July 2, 2024, Regular City Council meeting. If both applicants are appointed, the City Clerk will continue to advertise to fill one additional opening.
Parks & Recreation Commission to fill one vacancy for a three-year term. Applicant:
Anna Varela (interviewed in April and is returning for the new open position), and new applicant Monique Vargas. Staff recommends interviewing applicants and consider appointment at the July 2, 2024, Regular City Council meeting. If one applicant is appointed, this Committee will be filled.
Santa Paula Housing Authority to fill one vacancy for a four-year term. Applicant:
Susana Willeford (returning applicant). No other applications were received. Staff recommends consideration of reappointment at the July 2, 2024, Regular City Council meeting. If applicant is appointed, this Committee will be filled.
Design Assistance/Historic Preservation Committee to fill one vacancy for a fouryear term. Applicant: Jason Herber (returning applicant). No other applications were received. Staff recommends consideration of reappointment at the July 2, 2024, Regular City Council meeting. If applicant is appointed, this Committee will be filled. 4 Mobile Home Rent Review to fill one vacancy for a two-year term. Applicant: Karen Harrison (returning applicant). Staff recommends consideration of reappointment at the July 2, 2024, Regular City Council meeting. If the applicant is appointed, this committee will be filled.
ANALYSIS:
None.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Appointments to the Commissions, Committees and Boards described in this report, will support the following City Council Strategic Goal:
F: Community Vitality
Goal: Provide the residents of Santa Paula with sustainable resources and programs to make this a great place to live and grow.
FISCAL IMPACTS:
There are no associated fiscal impacts from this item.
OPTIONS:
City Council may also decline to appoint one or more applicants and direct staff to publish openings again for additional applicants. Any additional applicants could be interviewed in August or September 2024.
ATTACHMENTS:
EXHIBIT A - Vacancy Notice.pdf
EXHIBIT B - Applicant Applications.pdf
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Committee/Commission
Vacancy Notice
6 June 6, 2024
VACANCY NOTICE
NOTICE REGARDING BOARDS, COMMITTEES
AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
The City of Santa Paula is asking all interested individuals to apply for positions on several boards, commissions, and committees. Applicants must be residents of the City of Santa Paula. Applications are at the City Clerk’s Office located in City Hall at 970 Ventura Street.
Please phone or email the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 933-4208, Monday through Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., [email protected] for further information.
Application deadline is until filled, unless otherwise noted.
Senior Advisory Committee: There are currently three vacancies for the Senior Advisory Committee. One partial term through September 6, 2025, and two full 2-year terms. The purpose of the Committee is to provide a mechanism whereby senior citizens can make formal recommendation on matters of concern to them. Members serve a twoyear term, and must be a Santa Paula resident and over the age of 55. This committee will act as a recommending advisory committee to the City Council on issues relating to senior activities, such as park and recreational programming and classes, special programs and issues related to the Senior Center and special events for seniors. The Senior Advisory Committee meets the first Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Community Center.
Parks & Recreation Commission Member: There is currently one vacancy in July for the Parks & Recreation Commission for a three-year term. The purpose of the Commission is to advise and assist the Council in all matters pertaining to public recreation. The Parks & Recreation Commission meets the 4th Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Santa Paula City Hall Council Chambers.
Santa Paula Housing Authority: There is one vacancy opening in June on the Santa Paula Housing Authority for a four-year term. Members must remain residents of the City of Santa Paula. All board members fall under the jurisdiction of Federal and State guidelines, and the Executive Director of the Housing Authority serves as staff. The board meets the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Housing Authority offices in Santa Paula.
Design Assistance/Historic Preservation Committee: There is currently one vacancy for a term of four years. The Design Assistance Committee meets on-call and acts as an advisory body to the Historic Preservation Commission. The Committee consists of five members appointed by the City Council who have the following qualifications: 1) Two City Resident Members; 2) Once Member from the Santa Paula Planning Commission; 3) One Member who shall have been a candidate nominated by the Santa Paula Historical Society; and 4) One Member who by reason of training and experience is knowledgeable in the field of construction and structural rehabilitation (such as a licensed architect, engineer, contractor, or urban planner).
Mobile Home Rent Review Commission: There is currently one vacancy on the Mobile Home Rent Review Commission for a two-year term. The Mobile Home Rent Review Commission meets on an on-call basis to consider mobile home rent increase applications. Commissioners are subject to the annual statement of financial disclosure in compliance with the Political Reform Act, Government Code § 81000 et seq. 7 Recruitment shall remain open until all vacancies have been filled.
For other upcoming vacancies, you may contact the City Clerks Office or check the Maddy Act List on the city website at: https://www.spcity.org/521/Maddy-Act-List Julie Latshaw
City Clerk
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Applicant Applications
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