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Home My WebLink About2019-09-10; City Council; ; Appoint Two Members to the Housing Commission in the At-Large CategorySept. 10, 2019 Item #15 Page 1 of 12 CITY COUNCIL Staff Report Meeting Date: To: From: Staff Contact: Sept. 10, 2019 Mayor and City Council Scott Chadwick, City Manager Tammy·McMinn, Deputy City Clerk Tammy.McMinn@carlsbadca.gov or 760-434-2953 CA Review v:t=./ Subject: · Appoint Two Members to the Housing Commission in the At-Large Category Recommended Action Adopt Resolutions appointing two members to the Housing Commission in the At-Large Category. Executive Summary Ori February 24, 2015, Commissioner Alan Newman was initially appointed to fill the unexpired term of Commissioner Andrews. Commissioner Newman's term expired in July 2019. He does not wish to be reappointed. On September 22, 2015, Commissioner Shaunee Williams was initially appointed to fill the unexpired term of Commissioner Kirk. Commissioner Williams' term expired in July 2019. She does not wish to be reappointed. The City Clerk's office received six applications and, pursuant to City Council Policy No. 88, the Mayor has recommended the following four residents wishing to serve on the Housing Commission in the At-Large category to interview with the full City Council (Exhibit 2): • Shirley Cole (District 1) • Nicole Cuneo-Williams (District 3) • Allen Manzano (District 1) • John Nguyen-Clery (District 4) Discussion Government Code Section §54970-54974, known as the Maddy Act, requires that on or before December 31 of each year the legislative body shall prepare a Local Appointments List which contains the appointive terms of Board and Commission members which will expire in t he next calendar year. The name of the incumbent appointee and the date of appointment and the term expiration date is also included on the list. Based on the prepared list, the City Clerk's office accepts applications (available on the City's website and in the City Clerk's office) for any upcoming vacancies. Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 2.40 states that the Housing Commission shall consist of five members, appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. These vacancies are in the At-Large Category requiring the members to possess expertise in one or more of the following areas: development, construction, real estate, social services, housing advocacy, planning, architecture or finance Other members of the Housing Commission are: Commission Member District Marissa Cortes-Torres 1 Joy Evans 2 Kristy Randall 2 Members of the Housing Commission are subject to the provisions of the Political Reform Act, and must file a Statement of Economic Interest. Fiscal Analysis None. Next Steps Following the appointment of two members to the Housing Commission, the City Clerk's office will update the Commission roster and coordinate the Oath of Office, filing of the appointee's Statement of Economic Interest and Ethics Training Certificate. Environmental Evaluation (CEQA) Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, this action does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of CEQA in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and therefore does not require environmental review. Public Notification This item was noticed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and was available for public viewing and review at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting date. Exhibits J. City Council Resolution. 2. City Council Resolution. 3. Applications received from residents wishing to serve on the Housing Commission At-Large Category. Sept. 10, 2019 Item #15 Page 2 of 12 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-173 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE HOUSING COMMISSION Exhibit 1 WHEREAS, Commissioner Alan Newman was initially appointed to the Housing Commission in the At-Large Category in February 2015; and WHEREAS, Commissioner Newman's term expired in July 2019; and WHEREAS, Commission Newman does not wish reappointment; and WHEREAS, a scheduled vacancy on the Housing Commission in the At-Large Category exists. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct. 2. That the following Carlsbad resident is hereby appointed to serve on the Housing Commission in the At-Large Category, for a term ending in July 2023. Shirley Cole PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 10th day of September 2019, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher, Hamilton. None. None. ~L&! / ' \ l)JYYJo A+&/{ rflrt/~ /-;~ARBARA ENGLESON, City Clerk i) (SEAL) Sept. 10, 2019 Item #15 Page 3 of 12 Exhibit 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-174 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE HOUSING COMMISSION WHEREAS, Commissioner Shaunee Williams was initially appointed to the Housing Commission in the At-Large Category in September 2015; and WHEREAS, Commissioner Williams' term expired in July 2019; and WHEREAS, Commission Williams does not wish reappointment; and WHEREAS, a scheduled vacancy on the Housing Commission in the At-Large Category exists. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct. 2. That the following Carlsbad resident is hereby appointed to serve on the Housing Commission in the At-Large Category, for a term ending in July 2023. John Nguyen-Cleary PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 10th day of September 2019, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher, Hamilton. None. None. \, «Y)c-J a, !:. r{}c_zt~ /'J6f;ARBARA ENGLESON, City Clerk (SEAL) 1,,1111111111,,,,,1 ,,,,,,~ CA b 11111/, ~~0'" rt✓~ ~A. ..... ~~.....% SI-..,.•· ~ ··.v ~ ~-,..m ... l'~ \o\~~ ~)oJ ~ ..... ~~ .. ;:: ~ ~ ·-.. _....,,.-.. -·· ~ ¾"f.1 ···•· .... ···~,.,.# ~,,,,,';-IFOf\~,,,,~ '"'111111111111111 Sept. 10, 2019 Item #15 Page 4 of 12 Explanations My first Commission/Committee priority would be Housing and second CDBG. The format of this form would not allow me to change the font size so it is very small on the first page of this application. Please describe your educational background I have a BA in Business Administration with the University of Redlands. I have specialized training to coach new CEO's of non-profits as a way to develop their leadership for a strong non-profit sector in San Diego County. I have completed dispute resolution (mediation) training. I have taken training courses related to grant writing, developing collaborations and contract compliance. ----------------------------------------------·-· -· .... Please describe relevant expetienc I have worked for 35 years with social programs in North San Diego County and during that time served on numerous committees with the County of San Diego and cities of Vista and Oceanside related to health and human services. As the Director of North County Lifeline for 28 years, I administered housing programs (shared housing, Emergency Shelters, foster youth housing) and applied for grants and administered contracts with CDBG and other funding through Carlsbad and other North County Cities. Please describe your current or past community involvement -----------------------For the County of San Diego I have served on staff interviewing committees through the Department of Human Services. I have been a professional career coach for 24 years through the Fieldstone Foundation of San Diego, working with a new CEO every year. In the past I served on the "Tree Committee" for the City of Carlsbad. For the last 2 years I continue to volunteer weekly at the Car1sbad Visitor Center to assist tourists with visiting our great City. I have hosted over 30 students in past years with non-profit foreigh exchange programs to develop positive live-long relationships with our country. ----------------· ·-·· --··---------•--· ··-----------------------·---------·· Please list all servlco on boards1 commissions or committees, private or public agonclos, (including non-profit organizations) ·-·----------·------. --· -------·---. I continue to be active with the Fieldstone Foundation CEO Coach and Leadership Program for non-profits. In the pasi I have served on North County Lifeline Board of Directors, Women's Resource Board of Directors, Community Congress Board of Directors, Carlsbad High School Music and Theater Department Advisory Boards, City of Carlsbad Tree Committee, and many other County, State and City ad hoc committees In my role as Executive Director of North County Lifeline. Additional inform lion or comments I have been a Car1sbad resident/homeowner for 40 years. I am a landlord for 2 rentals In Carlsbad. I am familiar with the concerns of availablllty of low cost housing and homelessness. My husband and I have 2 daughters that went to Car1sbad public schools and they are now an emergency physician and a director of a clean energy program. We believe (and taught our children to accept) that you can be successful In a career and give back to your community to make the world a better place. Being a native San Dlegan, I am grateful for the many oppuntunities I have been given and will continue to look for ways to pay it forward. Submittal Information Please select the submit button below to electronically submit application. If you prefer to print, please select "print form" button, sign and mail to: City of Carlsbad City Clerk's Office 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive CaMbad, CA9e00rv /27 /2-/~ /J _, Slgnature __ ~_:;:=~:..------1~ Oal June 26, 2019 * Only required to sign if submitting paper form; if submitting electronically your submittal via e-mail is considered acknowledgement. Clear form Print form Submit form Sept. 10, 2019 Item #15 Page 6 of 12 Explanations Regarding employment, I work remotely for a university in New York and have a great deal of flexibility with my time/scheduling. Please describe your educational background I studied International Relations at the University of Southern California. Please describe relevant experience In our prior home in the City of Fremont, CA (pop: -230K), I served for four years as both a member and Chair of the city's Human Relations Commission before joining city staff as a Development Officer, securing millions of dollars. in grants and philanthropic contributions to the city. The Human Relations Commission encompassed many of the responsibilities of Carlsbad's Housing Commission. I worked on development of Fremont's Housing Element in response to RHNA goals and subsequent city housing policy and zoning, including implementation of a new Commercial Impact Fee to support affordable housing. I led the city response to HEAP and other state housing and homelessness services funding measures. Please describe your current or past community involvement We are members of (and I.am a Den Leader in) local Cub Scout Pack 731 at La Costa Meadows Elementary, which our son attends. In the City of Fremont, in addition to serving on the city's Human Relations Commission, I served on the Board of Directors of Tri-City Health Center (our local federally-qualified healthcare center) and was involved with our Episcopal Church, with the city's Family Resource Center, and with local Democratic Clubs. Please list all service on boards, commissions or committees, private or public agencies, (including non-profit organizations) I have significant history of board service; following is the most recent six years: Tri-City Health Center (Federally Qualified Healthcare Center for South Alameda County): Oct, 2015-Dec, 2018 Board of Directors; Vice-Chair, Personnel Committee; Member, Finance Committee City ofFremont, CA, Human Relations Commission: Chair, 2015 -2017; Member, 2013 -2017 California Democratic Party: Co-Chair, Voter Services Committee and Co-Chair, LGBT Caucus (2013 -2016); Executive Board (2006 -2018) Additional information or comments With a young family (including 3 and 6 year old sons) and now living close to our extended family in Orange County, we feel we have found our "forever home" in Carlsbad. It would be an honor to continue my commitment to public service in Carlsbad by serving on and lending my expertise to a city commission. Submittal Information Please select the submit button below to electronically submit application. If you prefer to print, please select "print form" button, sign and mail to: City of Carlsbad City Clerk's Office 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008. Dlgltally signed by John Nguyen-Cleary John Nguyen Cleary DN:cn=JohnNguyen•Cleary,o,ou, • -email=john.m.cleary@gmail.com, c=US Signature _____________ o_._1.,_20_1_s.o_a_.2s_1_s,_2s_,2_1-_01_·o_o· ____ Date __________ _ * Only required to sign if submitting paper form; if submitting electronically your submittal via e-mail is considered acknowledgement. Clear form I Print form Submit form Sept. 10, 2019 Item #15 Page 12 of 12