HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-09-23; City Council; 19590; Sister City Committee AppointmentsRECOMMENDED ACTION:
ClTY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL
Adopt Resolution Nos. 2008-274 -27 2008-276 , and
2008-277 , appointing four members to tht!?:er :ity cokmittee.
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MTG. 09/23/08
DEPT. CLK
ITEM EXPLANATION:
The term of Peter Yin expired in April 2008. He was appointed in April 2005 to fill an unexpired
term. Mr. Yin has served three years and two months.
Sister City Committee
Appointments
The term of Jodi Rudick also expired in April 2008. Ms. Rudick does not wish reappointment to the
Sister City Committee. She was appointed in April 2005, and has served three years and two
months.
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CITY MGR. (*#
Committee Member Erik Valderhaug resigned from the Committee in March 2008. Mr
Valderhaug was appointed to the Sister City Committee in October 2005.
Paul Thompson resigned from the S'ister City Committee in July 2008. Mr. Thompson was
appointed in August 2006, leaving an unexpired term. This term expires in April 2010.
Applications received in calendar year 2008 are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Other members of the Sister City Committee are: Carrie Bedord, Kurt Burkhart, Esther
Lahargoue, Harriet Norris, and Jacquie Thye.
NOTE: Members of the Sister City Committee are subject to the provisions of the
Political Reform Act, and must file a Statement of Economic Interests.
EXHIBITS:
1. Resolution No. 2008-274 appointing one member to the Sister City Committee.
2. Resolution No. 2008-275 appointing one member to the Sister City Committee.
3. Resolution No. 2008-276 appointing one member to the Sister City Committee.
4. Resolution No. 2008-277 appointing one member to the Sister City Committee.
5. Letter of resignation from Erik Valderhaug.
6. Letter declining reappointment from Jodi Rudick.
7. Letter of resignation from Paul Thompson.
Department Contact: Karen Kundtz, 434-2808, kkund@ci.carlsbad.ca.us
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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-274 /
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITTOF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING ONE MEMBfR
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WHEREAS, the term of Committee Member Peter Yin expired in
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by tjpi City Council of the City of
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That the above recitations are trueimd correct.
That the following person is hei^y appointed to serve as a member of the
Committee for a term to expira^n April 2012:
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1 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City
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1 RESOLUTION NO. 2008-275
2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING ONE MEMBER
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5 WHEREAS, the term of Committee Member Jodi Rudick expired in
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7 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
8 Carlsbad, California, as follows:
9 1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
10 2. That the following person is hereby appointed to serve as a member of the
11 Sister City Committee for a term to expire in April 2012:
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Carlsbad held on the 23rd day of September, 2008, by the following vote to
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AYES: Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ATTEST:
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1 RESOLUTION NO. 2008-276
2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING ONE MEMBER
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5 WHEREAS, Committee Member Erik Valderhaug has resigned from the
6 Sister City Committee; and
7 WHEREAS, a vacancy now exists on the Sister City Committee.
8 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
9 Carlsbad, California, as follows:
10 1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
11 2. That the following person is hereby appointed to serve as a member of the
12 Sister City Committee for a term to expire in April 2012:
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Carlsbad held on the 23rd day of September, 2008, by the following vote to
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AYES: Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ATTEST:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-277
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING ONE MEMBER
TO THE SISTER CITY COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, Committee Member Paul Thompson has resigjred from the Sister
City Committee; and
WHEREAS, a vacancy now exists on the Sister CijjjfCommittee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED bythe City Council of the City of
Carlsbad, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are trU§ and correct.
2. That the following person is hereby appointed to serve as a member of the
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1 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City
2 Council held on the day of , 2008, by the
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8 CLAUDE A. LEWIS, Mayor
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March 23,2008
Mayor Bud Lewis
City of Carlsbad
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad CA 92008
Dear Mayor Lewis:
I am writing to announce my resignation from the Carlsbad Sister City
Committee. My resignation was previously announced to the Sister City Committee and
will be effective immediately. Because I recently accepted a new position in Los Angeles
my family and I will be relocating to Pasadena before the end of this month.
I enjoyed serving as a member the Sister City Committee. During my tenure I had
the pleasure to work with motivated and interested Co-Committee members along with
Colleen Finnegan, James Boylan and other City representatives. I also learned quite a bit
about our City by viewing it from the eyes of visitors from our Sister Cities in Japan and
Czech Republic. Additionally, as you may have noticed, in the last year there has been a
tremendous renaissance within the Committee and it's been energizing to feel the
wellspring of enthusiasm arise at each meeting. I'm saddened to leave at a time when the
Committee is really beginning to gather momentum and I predict that it will accomplish
many wonderful things in the near future.
Thank you for appointing me and providing me with the opportunity to act as an
ambassador for the City of Carlsbad. Carlsbad is a wonderful place and I hope I can
return to serve the City of Carlsbad again sometime in the future.
Sincerely,
Erik 0. Valderhaug
cc: Colleen Finnegan
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CITY OF CARLSBAD I CONTACT US
A visitor to the City of Carlsbad Web site has completed and posted the "Contact Us" form to department,
City Council.
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FOR SECURITY REASONS, DO NOT CHANGE THE SUBJECT LINE.
Below, please find the information that was submitted:
Dear Mayor Lewis and City Council Members -
Although I had left a message last month suggesting a reappointment to the Sister Cities Committee, I
have reconsidered. As you know this committee is unique and requires its members to function as
working volunteers rather than advisors or community advocates. As you may remember from our original
meeting over three years ago, my desire was to serve in my area of expertise - Parks and Recreation.
Although there is still no opening on the Park and Recreation Commission, I'm afraid that I am not able to
give the time necessary to the Sister Cities Committee. Therefore I'm withdrawing my request to be
re-appointed to this committee. My term expires at the end of March. I do hope you will consider me for
appointment for the Park and Recreation Commission when a position is available.
Best of luck —
Jodi Rudick Stein
Jodi Rudick
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Marilyn Strong - Resignation
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"Marilyn Strong" <mstro@ci.carlsbad.ca.us>
07/03/2008 11:00 AM
Resignation
"Colleen Finnegan" <Cfinn@ci.carlsbad.ca.us>, "Peter Gordon"
<PGord@ci.carlsbad.ca.us>, <j acquiethye@sbcglobal.net>
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Dear Mayor Lewis:
With mixed emotions, I herewith submit my resignation as a member of the Sister City Committee. You may
recall from our phone conversation a couple of years ago when we were discussing my joining the Sister City
Committee that I was a big fan of Sister City international and it success in promoting civil society, global
education, international commerce and most importantly cross-cultural understanding. I was honored to
represent Carlsbad (at no expense to the city) and our Sister City Committee at the opening of the spa season in
Karlovy Vary, The Czech Republic just a little over a year ago.
I have come to this decision for two reasons: First, as you may be aware, I am the CEO of an international
philanthropic foundation, BetterWorld Together Foundation, located in Temecula. My travel schedule, meeting
schedule (not to speak of the commute) and other community service commitments (Carlsbad Chamber Board of
Directors and Executive Committee, Co-Chair of the Chamber Sustainability Committee, Board of the Agua
Hedionda Lagoon Foundation, and several other nonprofit boards including Imagine Carlsbad) has led me to the
belief that I am presently over-committed. Secondly, as one does in a medical triage situation, I have assessed
my present commitments from the perspective of where I can make the greatest impact. I am sad to say, despite
my belief in the potential of the Sister City program, that I have felt profoundly "unempowered" as a member of
Carlsbad's Sister City Committee. I have come to realize that that this has apparently been the view of many
previous members of the Committee who have commiserated about the incapacity of this committee to achieve
any significant impact that even slightly begins to be valued by or whose impact is felt by the citizens of Carlsbad.
Several current members of the Committee are similarly frustrated and demoralized.
I want you to know that I am really not the kind of guy that quits something once I make a commitment to
something. I have tried to look beyond these frustrations over the past couple of years, hoping that If we just kept
working we would gain some ground. Sadly, I now believe that the present structure and profound lack of
progressive and supportive staff work, and what feels like a significant lack of understanding and support for the
work and mission of the Sister City Committee by the members of the City Council are all impediments that are
presently too great for me to feel that we can make the changes necessary to achieve what other city's have been
able to achieve with their Sister City programs.
I therefore, tender my resignation from this committee immediately. I would be happy to make myself available to
you or anyone to whom you might delegate the responsibility, to speak about these concerns. I remain a very
happy resident of Carlsbad and will continue to invest my time and energy in efforts that will contribute to growing
the quality of life in Carlsbad.
Respectfully yours,
Paul B. Thompson
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September 23, 2008
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MAYOR LEWIS
APPOINTMENTS TO ARTS COMMISSION, PARKS & RECREATION
COMMISSION AND SISTER CITY COMMITTEE
It is my intention to make the following appointments at the September 23, 2008
City Council Meeting:
Arts Commission
Appoint: Cynthia Millsap
Parks & Recreation Commission
Reappoint: Denny Cooper
Appoint: Diane Proulx
Jim Farley
Sister City Committee
Appoint: Tom Hersant
Edna Gibson
Please let me know if you have any questions regarding these appointments.
mhs
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