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01-18-2011 - Appointment of Community Services Commissioner0 ` City of West Covina Memorandum . TO: Andrew G. Pasmant, City Manager and City Council FROM: Chris Freeland, Deputy City Manager AGENDA ITEM NO. DATE January 18, 2011 SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSIONER RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution appointing an individual to the Community Services Commissions to serve the remaining three-year term that expires on March 31, 2013. RESOLUTION NO.' U?O' 1 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING TO THE WEST COVINA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION DISCUSSION: At the February 2, 2010, City Council meeting, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2201, which restructured the process of appointing City Commissioners from individual appointment to majority vote of the City Council. At the May 4, 2010, City Council meeting, the City Council made appointments to the Community Services, Senior Citizen, Planning, and Public Arts Commissions. The term of office for these Commissions expires on March 31, 2013. A vacancy currently exists on the Community Services Commission due to appointment of Councilmember Karin Armbrust to the City Council. Proper legal notification was given inviting interested residents the opportunity to apply for the position. The appointment to this position will be for the unexpired term ending March 31, 2013. FISCAL IMPACT: None. Prepared by: Chris Freeland Deputy City Manager Attachments: Attachment A Community Services Commission Duties and Responsibilities Attachment B City Commission Appointment Resolution • Attachment A Sec: 2-72. Community Services Commission Responsibilities. The Community Services Commission may: 1. Aid and advise the city council on matters pertaining to the community service needs of the citizens of West Covina relating to: a. Public recreational services. b. Cultural activities and special events. c. Youth services. d. Public transportation. e. Neighborhood and human relations. f. Human rights. 2. Review matters pertaining to the preparation,: implementation, and evaluation of the city's community development block program. 3. Seek the assistance of citizen committees to investigate and research specific issues concerned with community services with the concurrence of the city council. 4. Provide input to the planning commission and the city council on matters pertaining to the design and features of parks and community centers that affect the provision of recreation and related services. 5. Recommend programs and activities directed toward enhancing the recreation opportunities available to all.persons in our community. 6. Recommend to the city council programs and activitiesdirected toward enhancing communication and relationships between residents, agencies, institutions, and businesses in our community. 7. Recommend to the city council measures to ameliorate physical, social and economic conditions adversely affecting the residents of our community. 8.- Seek involvement of residents, agencies, organizations, institutions, and the business community to further mutual regard and understanding between all persons of our city, and work toward constructive resolution of tensions whenever they occur. 9. Recommend to the city council delinquency prevention programs that foster respect, positive self-esteem, and personal and social responsibility. (Ord. No. 2041, §§ 2, 3, 9-7-99) 0 Attachment B RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING TO THE WEST COVINA COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION I THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: i SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby appoint to fill the vacant term on the Community Services Commission expiring March 31, 2013. F SECTION 2. That, the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall transmit a certified copy thereof to the appointed person. APPROVED AND ADOPTED, on this 18`h day of January, 2011. j ATTEST: City Clerk Laurie Carrico I, LAURIE CARRICO, CITY CLERK of the that the foregoing resolution was duly adopte California, at a regular meeting held thereof vote of the City Council: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Mayor Steve Herfert 'ity of West Covina, California, do hereby certify by the City Council of the City of West Covina, n the 18`h day of January, 2011 by the following City Clerk Laurie Carrico APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney Arnold Alvarez-Glasman