Visalia City Council
303 E. Acequia
Visalia, CA 93291
Visalia City Council
Visalia City Council
Meeting Agenda - Final
Brian Poochigian, Mayor
Brett Taylor, Vice Mayor
Steve Nelsen, Council Member
Emmanuel Hernandez Soto, Council Member
Liz Wynn, Council Member
Convention Center - 303 E. Acequia6:00 PMWednesday, May 29, 2024 Special Meeting - Planning Commission Interviews
MEETING LOCATION: VISALIA CONVENTION CENTER - 303 E. ACEQUIA CALL TO ORDER SPECIAL SESSION - 6:00 PM
1. Planning Commissioner Interviews: Conduct interviews to appoint three upcoming Planning Commissioner vacancies/seats for the term of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Citizens are now invited to comment on issues within the jurisdiction of the Visalia City Council. The Council asks that you keep your comments concise and positive. Creative criticism, presented with appropriate courtesy, is welcome. Each speaker will be allowed three minutes. Please begin by stating and spelling your name and providing your city of residence.
ADJOURNMENT
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Staff Report
Visalia City Council
303 E. Acequia
Visalia, CA 93291
File #: 24-0221 Agenda Date: 5/29/2024 Agenda #: 1.
Agenda Item Wording:
Planning Commissioner Interviews: Conduct interviews to appoint three upcoming Planning Commissioner vacancies/seats for the term of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026.
Deadline for Action: 5/29/2024
Submitting Department: Administration
Contact Name and Phone Number: Michelle Nicholson, Chief Deputy City Clerk, [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>, 713-4512; Paul Bernal, Community Development Director/City Planner, 713-4024, [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Department Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Visalia City Council conduct interviews to fill three upcoming vacancies for the Visalia Planning Commission with term ending June 30, 2024. Commissioners Beatie and Peck, are currently serving on the Planning Commission and have indicated their interest to participating in the interview process for consideration of being appointed to serve another term.
There is one Commissioner who will is completing their final term and is not eligible to be reappointed.
Background Discussion:
Pursuant to Article XIII, Section 1 of the Visalia City Charter, the Council may, by ordinance, provide for the appointment of a City Planning Commission of five members, to serve without compensation, and to have such powers and duties as the Council may prescribe relating to City planning.
Pursuant to Visalia Municipal Code 2.16.020 vacancies on the Planning Commission shall be filled by the council, and all such vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term only. Additionally, no person shall be appointed a commissioner who is not a citizen of the United States and a resident of the city.
In accordance with the City Charter, the Planning Commission is comprised of five voting members.
Visalia Planning Commissioners Mary Beatie, and Adam Peck are nearing the expiration of their current terms. The following Commissioners have terms expiring and are eligible for another term:
· Mary Beatie - appoint to a second term effective July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2024. · Adam Peck - appoint to a second term effective July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2024.
Marvin Hansen was appointed to a fourth and final term that will expire on June 30, 2024.
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appointments of the Commissioners to fill the terms beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2026.
Other After the Council calls to order the Special Session, the Council Members will be assigned into three sub-committee’s and interview the applicants in separate rooms. Commissioner Marvin Hansen will assist as a subcommittee member. Immediately following the interviews, the Council will reconvene for discussion and possible motion and vote to appoint the successful applicants.
Prior Council Action: Council reappointed Commissioners Mary Beatie and Adam Peck to serve their second term to expire on June 30, 2024. Marvin Hansen was reappointed to serve his fourth and final term.
Alternatives: The Council may provide direction to staff for an alternate process.
Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):
I make a motion to appoint three of the Planning Commission applicants to a two-year term beginning July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2026.
Environmental Assessment Status: None.
Attachments: Planning Commission Applications
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Purá M. Cordero
EXPERIENCE
2008 – Present College of the Sequoias Visalia, CA
Tenured Professor – Director of the Paralegal Program
Disciplines: Business, Paralegalism, Administrative Justice, Social Science Develop Business / Paralegal Curriculum for Business Division Maintain High Level of Academic Standards
Research / Recommend Text and Other Materials
Lecture / Grade, Evaluate and Report Student Performance Data in relation to Student Learning Objectives and Program Learning Objectives
Tri-Chair – President’s Accreditation Taskforce: Sub-group IV - Governance Pathway to Law School: Faculty Champion
LSAC Prelaw Advisor
WEXP Paralegal Internship Coordinator
Chair: Legal Advisory Committee
Software: Blackboard, Aplia, MindTap
2006 – Present Marquee Realty: Real Estate Services Visalia, CA Broker/Owner: Licensed in California and Texas
Member of the Tulare County Board of Realtors, CAR and NAR Develop a Strong and Effective Marketing Programs for both Buyers and Sellers Create marketing tools for potential clients/mortgage lenders Maintain and promote business relationships – plan events, newsletters, etc. Stage listings for open houses
Accounting
Create and maintain budget
Educate clients on housing disclosures / RE governing bodies / local and state regulations Research, analyze and present housing market data to outside brokers / clients/ investors
2004–2005 Century City Primary Care, LLC [CCP C] Century City, CA Prior to 2004 Elie M. Gind i, MD, Inc. *merged with CCPC 2004 Administrator
* Structured LLC in connection with attorneys; successfully arbitrated/represented worker’s compensation claims, employee labor disputes, EDD
* Manage accounts payable and receivable – 100 + vendors * Oversee daily business activities – correspondence, internal memorandums, organize and maintain confidential and sensitive files, represent the office in meetings / events * Human Resources: supervise a staff of 8 physicians and 25 employees: recruit physicians, coordinate benefits [malpractice coverage, disability coverage, workers’ compensation, pension plan vestment/participation, health Insurance, vacation, etc.]; maintain employee files, employee
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Email: [email protected]
1223 So. Cedar Ct., Visalia, California 93292
Telephone: (559) 257-5142
Cellular: (559) 759-9174
retention [proven track record], pre-employment screening, process payroll – diverse compensation structures, performance evaluations, garnishments, separations – termination * Negotiate contracts and pricing for capital expenditures, etc. * Authored personnel “Policies and Procedures” manual in compliance with California and U.S.
Federal labor laws
* Maintain and educate staff members on government regulatory agency regulations [CAl-OSHA, CLIA, HIPAA, etc.]
* Compile and produce financial statements: P&L statements, projections, potential earning statements
* Computer literate [QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite, ADP, KnowledgePoint HR Software, Medical Manager, etc.] Some NT and IT experience
EDUCATION
July 2004 Southwestern University School of Law Los Angeles, CA Juris Doctor
Recipient: CALI Excellence Award 2001 –
Legal Writing and Research Appellate Brief
Advanced Training: Arbitration and Mediation Berlin, Germany Advanced Litigation Training: Computer Assisted Litigation Los Angeles, CA
June 1999 University of California, Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Bachelor of Arts
Major - Political Science
Minor - Specialization in Business and Administration
LICENSURE
California Department of Real Estate – Broker Lic. No. 01213421 Texas Real Estate Commission – Broker Lic. No. 595473
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Law School Admission Council (LSAC)
California Law, Inc.
LANGUAGES
Spanish: speak and read
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