NOTICE AND AGENDA
CITY OF UNION CITY
CAROL DUTRA-VERNACI, Mayor
JEFF WANG, Vice Mayor (District 3)
GARY SINGH,Councilmember (District 1)
JAIME PATIÑO,Councilmember (District 2)
SCOTT SAKAKIHARA, Councilmember (District 4)
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
Thursday, July 25, 2024
5:00 PM
City Council Conference Room | 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, CA 94587
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Comments limited to items on the Special Meeting Agenda
4. BOARD AND COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
4.a. Interview for Open Seats on Boards, Commission, and Committees and Discuss the Potential Appointments of All Candidates Interviewed
Claudette Begin - Senior Commission (5:15 PM - 5:30 PM) Dean Nissen - Senior Commission (5:30 PM - 5:45 PM)
Lillian Martinez - Senior Commission (5:45 PM - 6:00 PM) Richard Blaha - Arts and Culture Commission (6:00 PM - 6:15 PM)
Florence Tsang - Arts and Culture Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission (6:15 PM - 6:30 PM)
Sarahbeth Roquez-Co - Arts and Culture Commission (6:30 PM - 6:45 PM)
Asif Khan - Economic Development Advisory Team and Parks and Recreation Commission (6:45 PM - 7:00 PM)
Harpreet Bains - Economic Development Advisory Team
(7:00 PM - 7:15 PM)
Peter Wilson - Parks and Recreation Commission (7:15 PM - 7:30 PM)
Robert Singer - Parks and Recreation Commission (7:30 PM - 7:45 PM)
5. ADJOURNMENT
/s/ Thai Nam Pham
Thai Nam Pham, MMC,
CPMC
City Clerk
MEETING INFORMATION
Unless otherwise provided, the City Council's regular meetings are held in person on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. inside the Council Chamber at City Hall, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City CA 94587. The City continues to offer an opportunity to observe Council meetings via Zoom at: https://unioncity-org.zoom.us/j/81719037355 Passcode:
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Agenda Item
DATE: 7/25/2024
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Thai Nam Pham, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Interview for Open Seats on Boards, Commission, and Committees and Discuss the Potential Appointments of All Candidates Interviewed
The City has completed its annual recruitment process for various Boards, Commissions, and Committees, aiming to fillcurrent and upcoming vacancies. This report provides an overview of the applications received and outlines the next steps for the interview and appointment process. The City Council is scheduled to interview candidates at this evening's meeting, with finalappointments to be made on August 13, 2024. There is no fiscal impact associated with this process.
BACKGROUND
The City opened the annual recruitment to fill seats on various Boards, Commissions, and Committees with member terms that are currently vacant or expiring soon:
Arts and Culture Commission: One (1) Alternate Commissioner VacantEconomic Development Advisory Team: One (1) At-Large Member Vacant
Human Relations Commission: One (1) Alternate Vacant
Parks and Recreation Commission:
One (1) Member terming out on 8/31/2024 (currently held by Commissioner David Acosta) One (1) Member terming out on 8/31/2024 (currently held by Commissioner Daniel Rivera) Senior Commission:
Three (3) Vacancies expired on March 31, 2024
One (1) Alternate Vacant
DISCUSSION
At the close of the application period of July 12, 2024, the following applications were received:
Arts and Culture Commission
1. Richard Blaha
2. Florence Tsang
3. Sarahbeth Roquez-Co
Economic Development Advisory Team
1. Asif Khan
2. Harpreet Bains
Human Relations Commission
None
Parks and Recreation Commission
1. Florence Tsang
2. Asif Khan
3. Peter Wilson
4. Robert Singer
Senior Commission
1. Claudette Begin
2. Dean Nissen
3. Lillian Martinez
Interviews with the City Councilare scheduled for this evening's meeting, with appointments planned for the regular meeting on August 13, 2024.
FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact of filling these vacancies is minimal. The primary costs associated with the recruitment process are administrative, including staff time for processing applications, preparing reports, and coordinating interviews. These costs are part of the regular operating budget of the City Clerk’s office and do not require additional funding.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Council interview candidates for open seats on City of Union City Boards, Commissions, and Committees and discuss the potentialappointments of allcandidates interviewed.
Prepared by:
Thai Nam Pham, City Clerk
Submitted by:
Thai Nam Pham, City Clerk
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Claudette Begin - Senior Commission Application Attachment Dean Nissen - Senior Commission Application Attachment
Lillian Martinez- Senior Commission Application Attachment Richard Blaha -Arts and Culture Commission Application Attachment Florence Tsang -Arts and Culture Commission/Parks and Recreation Commission Application
Attachment
Sarahbeth Roquez-Co -Arts and Culture Commission Application Attachment Asif Khan - EDAT and Parks and Recreation Commission
Application
Attachment
Harpreet Bains - EDATApplication Attachment
Peter Wilson - Parks and Recreation Commission Attachment Robert Singer - Parks and Recreation Commission Attachment
(FPPC Form 700) and complete bi-annual Ethics Training (AB1234). Failure to complete AB 1234 training will result in termination of the seat.
(FPPC Form 700) and complete bi-annual Ethics Training (AB1234). Failure to complete AB 1234 training will result in termination of the seat.
(FPPC Form 700) and complete bi-annual Ethics Training (AB1234). Failure to complete AB 1234 training will result in termination of the seat.
Applications are accepted continuously and will remain valid for 1 year from the submission date. If you are selected to serve on a Board or Commission, you may be required to file an Annual Statement of Economic Interest (FPPC Form 700) and complete bi-annual Ethics Training (AB1234). Failure to complete AB 1234 training will result in termination of the seat.
(FPPC Form 700) and complete bi-annual Ethics Training (AB1234). Failure to complete AB 1234 training will result in termination of the seat.
Applications are accepted continuously and will remain valid for 1 year from the submission date. If you are selected to serve on a Board or Commission, you may be required to file an Annual Statement of Economic Interest (FPPC Form 700) and complete bi-annual Ethics Training (AB1234). Failure to complete AB 1234 training will result in termination of the seat.
(FPPC Form 700) and complete bi-annual Ethics Training (AB1234). Failure to complete AB 1234 training will result in termination of the seat.