CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 5, 2015
PREPARED BY: Irma Torrez, City Clerk
APPROVED BY: City Manager
TITLE
CONTINUED INTERVIEW AND APPOINTMENTS TO FILL FOUR (4) VACANCIES ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
RECOMMENDATION
1. Council discussion about the characteristics/traits it is seeking in candidate(s) to serve on the Planning Commission;
2. Council to conduct/conclude interviews;
3. Council Members to recommend appointment(s); and
4. Council to Adopt Resolution, Ratifying the Mayor's Recommended Appointments to the Planning Commission.
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COUNCIL PRIORITIES, GOALS & STRATEGIES:
Ongoing Priorities
Fostering a positive organizational culture
Preserving and cultivating public trust
2015 Focus Areas
Community Engagement Effectiveness
REPORT NARRATIVE:
At the meeting of June 3, 2015, the City Council interviewed 4 of the 11 applicants seeking to be appointed/re-appointed to fill four (4) terms on the Planning Commission: Joe Mueller, Gregory Ruebusch, Wayne Tanda and Patricia Toombs. At a special meeting held on July 8, 2015, the City Council interviewed: Heather Buckingham, James Dill, Liam Downey, Zenon Komarczyk, and Robert Pollard. Mr. Thomas Spitters was unable to proceed with the interview process. Due to prior commitments, the City Council agreed to conduct a teleconference interview with Mr. R.J. (Joe) Cassibba. However, due to technical difficulties, the City Council was unable to conclude its interview with Mr. Cassibba. The City Council requested that Mayor Tate interview Mr. Cassibba. Mr. Cassibba was able to meet and interview with Mayor Tate on July 14, 2015. Following the interview, Mayor Tate is recommending that Mr. Cassibba be interviewed by the entire City Council on August 5, 2015 before proceeding with recommended appointments.
It is recommended that the City Council conclude the Planning Commission interviews and that the City Council id...
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