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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda�F SEA( B �i \��RPOAgTF F9� AGENDA v °� e n COONTY, REGULAR ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA Monday, June 2I, 2004, 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 21i Eighth Street Seal Beach, California PAUL YOST MAYOR Third District CHARLESANTOS MAYOR PRO TEM First District JOHN LARSON COUNCIL MEMBER Second District VACANT COUNCIL MEMBER Fifth District RAY YBABEN COUNCIL MEMBER Fourth District This Agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. Except as otherwise provided by law, no action or discussion shall be taken on any item not appearin, on the agenda. Supporting documents, including staff reports, are available for review at City Hall in the City Clerk's Office, 211 Eighth Street, Seal Beach, California or contact Linda Devine, City Clerk, at cv(562) 43t- 1527, Monday through Thursday, between the hours of 7 AM and 6 PM and Fridays, between the hours of 8 AM and 4 PM. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a disability- related modification or accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please call the City Clerk's office at (562) 431 -2527 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. City of Seal Beach Virtual City Hall Web Site: wwmci.seal- beach. ca. as CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE COUNCIL ROLL CALL PUBLIC CONEVIENTS: (At this time members of the public may address the Council resarding the following items. Those members of the public wishing to address the Council are asked to come forward to the microphone and state their name for the record. All speakers will be limited to a period of five (5) minutes. Any documents for Council review should be presented to the City Clerk for distribution to Members of the Council.) INTERVIEW AND DELIBERATION - CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES FROM FIFTH DISTRICT Recommended Action: Adoption of Resolution No. 5251 making appointment to fill vacancy of Council seas in District 5. ADJOURN to June 28, 2004 — 5:00 p.m. Monday, June 21, 2004 City Council Session V City of Seal Beach Agenda Report Date: June 21, 2004 To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: John B. Bahorski City Manager Subject: City Council Vacancy SUMMARY OF REQUEST: On June 21, 2004, City Council will be conducting an interview process to fill the vacant City Council seat in District Five. BACKGROUND: As directed by City Council, staff advertised in all three local newspapers that there is a vacant City Council seat, and City Council was seeking applicants from District Five to fill the remaining term of former Council Member Doane. In addition, staff prepared an information sheet to assist interested individuals with the process. The application process closed on Thursday, June 17`h at 5:00 pm. Four District Five residents submitted letters of interest for the vacant City Council seat. They are: Phil Ladner Mike Levitt Edmund Loritz Anne Seifert* Former City Clerk, Joanne Yee, as a neutral third party, participated in a drawing, witnessed by the City Clerk and City Manager, to determine the order of interviews. They are as follows: Anne Seifert 6:00 p.m. Phil Ladner 6:30 p.m. Mike Levitt 7:00 p.m. Edmund Loritz 7:30 p.m. The process for the interviews is a two- minute opening statement, 20 minutes for questions and answers and a two- minute closing statement. In order to help City Council, staff has prepared a list of suggested interview questions for the candidates, however, the City Council has latitude on what questions can be asked during the interview process. Following the completion of the interviews, City Council will begin its deliberation process. If City Council is able to select a replacement, staff has prepared a resolution appointing the individual to the vacant City Council seat. Staff is recommending that the oath of office be administered by the City Clerk at the June 28`s City Council meeting. FISCAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: No recommendation. ATTACHMENTS: A. Letters of Interest B. Suggested interview questions C. Resolution of appointment *In verifying Ms Seifert's residency the County Voter Registration office indicated that she changed her affidavit of registration on June 7, 2004, to the Golden Rain address. The City Attorney advised that she would not be eligible to be appointed on June 21, 2004 because she was not a registered voter in District 5 for a minimum of fifteen days prior to the date of appointment, however she will be able to go through the interview process. Script for City Council Interviews 1. Thank all the candidates for submitting letters of interest to fill the vacancy in District 5. 2. Review the interview process: 2 minute — opening statement, 20 minutes — questions & answers 2 minutes — closing statement 3. Announce the order of interviews: 6:00 — Anne Seifert 6:30 — Phil Ladner 7:00 — Mike Levitt 7:30 — Edmund Loritz 4. Request that all candidates not being interviewed to wait in the City Manager's Conference Room until called upon. The City Manager will inform them when the Council is ready for the next candidate. This will ensure that candidates who will be interviewed later do not receive an advantage. Once a candidate has completed their interview by the Council, they are welcome to stay in the Council Chambers. 5. Members of the public are encouraged to refrain from public displays such as clapping or cheering. For many of the candidates this is their first time addressing the Council, so please do not make them uncomfortable. Seal Beach City Council Suggested Applicant Questions June 21, 2004 1. Number of years living in Leisure World? 2. Number of years living in Seal Beach? 3. Residence prior to Seal Beach? 4. What is your field or fields of expertise? 5. Describe experiences and years in positions of managerial and /or leadership responsibility. 6. What is the largest budget responsibility you have held? 7. What is the largest organization, in terms of staff size, that you have been responsible for directing? 8. Describe experiences and years in elective office and /or appointed office such as commissions and committees. 9. What are your goals for the City of Seal Beach? 10. What goals related to council office have you set for yourself? 11. What qualities make you the best candidate for this office? 12. What are the top 3 issues in District 5? 13. From you perspective what are the top 3 issues in Seal Beach? 14. If it is felt there are things that the City Council are doing wrong, how would you go about correcting them? 15. What would be a vision for Seal Beach some ten or fifteen years from now? VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 5 The City of Seal Beach is requesting any eligible resident interested in representing District 5 on the City Council to submit a letter of interest and a resume or biography to the Seal Beach City Clerk by Thursday, June 17th, 2004, 5:00 p.m. For anyone interested in making application to fill the vacancy or having a general interest in the process, informational material and a map of District 5 are available from the office of the City Clerk at (562) 431 -2527. The eligibility criteria to apply for the District 5 City Council seat is: * A resident of District 5 * At least 18 years of age * A registered voter of District 5 The selection process will consist of an oral interview on June 21 st or 22nd at 6:00 p.m. Following the interview process, the selected candidate will receive their Oath of Office and be seated on the City Council. Letters of interest with either a resume or biography should be mailed or hand delivered to the following: City of Seal Beach 211 - 8th Street Seal Beach, California 90740 Attn: Linda Devine, City Clerk Linda, This is how I've set this up for this Thursday's paper. If there's anything you would like changed, just give me a call. Thanks, Dave NEWS DAVID G. SAUNDERS Managing Editor LEISURE WORLD GOLDEN RAIN NEWS 562/431 -6586 ext. 384 • fax 562/598 -1617 Box 2338, Seal Beach, CA 90740 e -mail davesaunders @lwsbnews.com VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 5 The City of Seal Beach is requesting any eligible resident interested in representing District 5 on the City Council to submit a letter of interest and a resume or biography to the Seal Beach City Clerk by Thursday, June 17th, 2004, 5:00 p.m. For anyone interested in making application to fill the vacancy or having a general interest in the process, informational material and a map of District 5 is available from the office of the City Clerk at (562) 431 -2527. The eligibility criteria to apply for the District 5 City Council seat is: • A resident of District 5 • At least 18 years of age • A registered voter of District 5 The selection process will consist of an oral interview on June 21st or 22nd at 6:00 p.m. Following the interview process the selected candidate will receive their Oath of Office and be seated on the City Council. Letters of interest with either a resume or biography should be mailed or hand delivered to the following: City of Seal Beach 211 - 8th Street Seal Beach, California 90740 Attn: Linda Devine, City Clerk lJ% a (1Gl ,,,"I/' i { Seal Beach Leisure World Golden Rain/June 3, 2004' i VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT . - CITY COUNCIL -DISTRICT 5 l: i The.City of Seal Beach is requesting any eligible resident interested in representing District 5 on the City Council to submit a letter of interest and a resume or biography to the Seal Beach City Clerk by Thursday, June 17th; 2004, 5:00 p.m. For anyone interested in - making application to fill_the,vacancy or having a general interest in. . the process, informational material and a map of District 5 are available from the office of the City Clerk at (562) 431 -2527. The_eligibitity criteria to apply for the District 5_City Council seat is: * A resident of District 5 * At least 1.8 years of age * A registered voter of District 5 ' The selection process will consist of an oral interview on June 21st or 22nd at 6:00 p.m., Following the interview process; the selected., candidate will'receive their Oath of Office and be seated on the City Council. . Letters of interest with either a resume or biography should be mailed or hand delivered to the following: City-of Seal Beach - 211- 8th Street Seal Beach; California 90740 Attn: Linda Devine, City Clerk - FS I VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 5 The City of Seal Beach is requesting any eligible resident interested in representing District 5 on the City Council to submit a letter of interest and a resume or biography to the Seal Beach City Clerk by Thursday, June 17th, 2004, 5:00 p.m. For anyone.interested in making application to fill the vacancy or having a general interest in the process, informa- tional material and a map of District 5 is available from the office of the City Clerk at (562) 431 -2527. 1 - The eligibility criteria to apply for the District 5 City Council seat is: A resident of District 5 • At least 18 years of age • A registered voter of District 5 The selection process will consist of an oral interview on June 21st or 22nd at 6:00 p.m. Following the interview process the selected candidate will receive their Oath of Office and be seated on the City Council. Letters of interest with either a resume or biography should be mailed or hand delivered to the following: City' of Seal Beach 211 - 8th Street Seal Beach, California 90740 Attn: Linda Devine, City Clerk i NEWS- ENTERPRISE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 5 ie City of Seal Beach is requesting any gible resident interested in representing strict 5 on the City Council to submit a ter of interest and a resume or biography the Seal Beach City Clerk by Thursday, ne .17th, 2004, 5:00 p.m. For anyone terested in making application to fill the cancy or having a general interest in D process, informational material and a ap..of District 5 is . available from the Tice of the City Clerk at (562) 431 -2527. eligibility criteria to apply for the rict 5 City Council seat is: * .A resident of District 5 * At least 18 years of age * A registered voter of District 5 ie selection process will consist :of 'al interview on June 21 st or 22nd at 6: m. Following the interview process t elected candidate will receive their 0E Office and be seated on the C Letters of interest with either a resume or biography should be mailed or hand delivered to the following: .City of Seal Beach 211 - 8th.Street Seal Beach, California 90740 Attn:.Linda Devine,.City Clerk City Council District 5 Vacancy Information The Seal Beach City Council has accepted the resignation of Mr. William Doane, thereby creating a City Council vacancy. City Council has chosen to fill the vacancy by appointment of an individual that resides within District 5. The appointment must be made within 30 days of the acceptance of the resignation. It is anticipated that the appointment will be made on June 21 st or 22nd. The following information is designed to help individuals interested in applying for the vacant City Council seat in District 5. Who is eligible to apply for the vacant City Council seat in District 5? In order to be considered to fill the vacant City Council seat of District 5, you must be at least 18 years old, a registered voter, and reside within the District 5 boundaries. What are the District 5 boundaries? A map of District 5 is attached to this information packet. Generally, District 5 is solely within Leisure World, and covers a portion of Mutual 1 west of St. Andrews and all of Mutual 2 through 9. The City Clerk will verify the residency of all interested candidates to fill the District 5 seat. What do I need to submit to be considered to fill the District 5 vacancy? City Council has requested that each person submit a letter of interest and either a resume or biography. The letter of interest should contain your address and telephone number so that the City Clerk can verify your residency within District 5, and provide you information throughout this process. When is the last day I can submit a letter of interest and a resume or biography? The deadline for submitting a letter of interest is Thursday, June 17, 2004 at 5:00 pm. If the submitted materials are not in the City Clerk's Office by 5:00 pm on June 17, 2004, they will be rejected. No postmarks will be accepted. If you are concerned about meeting the deadline, please hand deliver your materials to the City Clerk. Where do I submit my letter of interest and resume? Letters of interest, resumes or biography must be submitted to: Ms. Linda Devine City Clerk 211 Eighth Street Seal Beach, CA 90740 What is the process to fill the unexpired term? The City Council has decided to fill the vacancy through the appointment process. City Council will interview interested persons from District 5 on Monday, June 21, 2004 at 6:00 pm in the City Council Chamber located at 211 Eighth Street. If necessary, the City Council will continue the interview process to Tuesday, June 22, 2004. Following the interview process, City Council will deliberate and select the person to fill the unexpired seat in District 5. The selected candidate will be swom in following City Council's final selection. When does the unexpired term in District 5 end? The term of office for District 5 ends May 2006. Will the interviews be open to the public? The interviews will be open to the public and materials submitted by the candidates are a public record. Are City Council Members compensated? City Council Members receive $300 per month, and $30 per month for redevelopment agency meetings. When are the regularly scheduled City Council meetings held? City Council meetings are held every 2 "d and 4d' Monday of each month, beginning at 7:00 pm. What will I be asked during the interview process? City Council will ask a variety of questions during the interview process that relate to the candidates experience and understanding of Seal Beach issues. How will I be informed of my status? The City Clerk's Office will inform all candidates of their status and confirm the date and time for the interviews. It is very important that all candidates provide an address and telephone number with their letter of interest. Who can provide me additional information? All inquiries should be directed to Ms. Linda Devine, City Clerk at (562) 431 -2527. -s 1° DISTRICT FIVE