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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3.1 AppointStudntP&CCommis CITY CLERK File# 110-30 AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 6, 2004 SUBJECT: Mayor's Appointment of Student Member to Parks and Community Services Commission Report by: Diane Lowart, Parks & Community Services Director ATTACHMENTS: 1) Applications RECOMMENDATION:/q . ~Confirm Mayor's appointment of Erik Smith to the Parks and (x{J~ ' Community Services Commission \- FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None DESCRIPTION: The term of the student member to the Parks and Community · Services Commission expired on June 30, 2004. The opening was advertised and nine applications were received (Attachment 1). Mayor Lockhart recommends the appointment of Erik Smith to a term expiring in June of 2005 on the Parks and Community Services Commission. Staff recommends that the City Council confirm the Mayor's appointment to the Parks and Community Services Commission and direct Staff to notify the Applicants, or provide other appropriate direction. COPIES TO: Parks & Community Services Commlssloll Applicants I u'~D[ ITEM NO. ~o [ \kFileserverl\pcskPARKS COMMISSION\STNDTREP\cc 7-6 student member. DOC Malinda Barrett 1. I am interested in serving on the Parks and community Services Commisgion because I enjoy being involved in activities that affect my city. I have lived in Dublin my entire life anti re,~lly care about making decisions that affect it. I believe I have valuable input that could help the Commission's effectiveness. 2. I think the most important contribution I could make to the Commission is my experience and commitment. I have been a member of the city of Dublin's Youth Advisory Committee for the last two years and have helped plan activities for our city's teens that have made'me more aware of our community. I am a responsible person and would be excited about this new opportunity to be involved in my city. Growing up in Dublin,. many of my memories include DUblin, s parks and I still ot~en visit them. I feel I have a good knowledge of the facilities and could use this to give helpful feedback. 4. Being a part of the YOuth Advisory Committee, I have spent more time at the Shannon Center and have witnessed several programs the Department puts on. AJso, as a Committee member, I have been receiving the COmmission's minutes, which have kept me up on several programs the Commission is working on for the city. When I was younger, 'I took several of the offei-ed classes, including my preschool class. Just last spring, I also helped out at the annual Easter Egg Hunt for young children. 5. At Dublin High School, I am involved in the leadership class and play on the school's volleyball team in the fall CITY OF DUBLIN 100 Civic Plaza 'Dub#n, CA 94568 J/JA~ 2 2 200¢ (925) Dear Student: -- Thank you forexpressing an interest in se~ing as the Student Representative to the City's Parks and Community Se~ices Commission. The purpose of the CommisSion is to consider and make recommendations, to the City Council and Staff in all matters pe~aining to recreation se~ices for the citizens of Dublin. The Parks and CommuniW Se~iCes Commission is made up of six members appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. The term of office for the Student Commissioner is for one year, commencing July 1st and terminating the following June 30th. The Commission meets the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m, Commissioners receive $50.00 for attendance at each meeting. Please take a few minutes to complete the following questions. 1. Why are you interested in se~ing on the Parks and Community Se~ices Commission? 2. W~~ n.._y~u __c!n make to the Commission? 3. What knowledge do you have qf the. parks and recreational facilitiqs in Dublin? · ~ · 4. What knowledge do you have of the programs offered through the Parks and Community Se~ices Depa~ment? Have you ever pa~icipated in a program or class offered by the Parks and Community Se~ices DeDa~ment~ ~ 5. ~hnt s~hool and/or extra aurriaular a~tivitiea are your involved in? Name ~&15~¢~ ~. ~¢$5 Current Grade ~-+~ Address 7~.~ ~¢-~ ;~F / ~ Phone ~5-~,~-~74; APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 28, 2004 (5:00 p.m.) Applications may be submitted in person at the Parks and Community Services Department Office on the 1st floor of the Dublin Civic Center or may be mailed to the Dublin Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California, 94568, Attention Diane Lowart, Parks and Community Services Director. For questions on the application process, please call (925) 833-6645. Parks and Community Service Comrr}issiorl Wl~y are you interested in serving on the Parks and Community Services Commission? I'm the kind o~person who ikes to be in where all the decisions are made. I like to be part oFthe decision-makJn9 parts of'things. Being in the Parks and Community Services Commission would al[OW me to voice my opinions. J used to live in Hayward, The city had nothing Ko offer me but a house to live in. I didn't even attend school in Hayward. Dublin has offered m'e with more opportunities than ! could take'. I reach Out to th'e community and show them that there are opportunities out there. You just have to have someone to give it to you. I want to be the person that 9ives the opportunities to everyone else in the general public, l wantto hold projects and events that will allow Dublin' residents expand their horizons. I want be par~ o~anything that would allowthe communityto 9etto know each other and socialize. I also love parks and Working together wi~b people that have the same in~ceres~c and goal as me Would an honor. What is the most important contribution you can make to the Commission? I love working with people. Two heads is better~han one. I have so manyties with Pleas~nton. i have.a Friend in the Youth Co~JssJo~ JD Pleasanton. I have enthusiastic aboatt~ethings I love and believe in, which includes giving backto community. I have a sugge~ion a~out working with Dublin school leade~hip classes. When I was in middle school, I never even heard °~Dublin Youth AdvJso~ Commi~ee. realized ~h~ no many students read ~hrou9B the Dublin guide. ~¢ s~ould make'i~ a ~oal to have students reco~mze public orqanizations like Parb and Communi~ Se~ice Commissions. What knowledge 4o you have o~the parks and recreational ~ciJities in PubJJn~ I do know tha~ ~h¢ commission works with ~he ci~ to build a b~er communi~. They provide i~eas and plans to develop be~er parks and events For Dublin to share, O~herthan thatto ~ honest, I'm pr~ ctueless. But ~ love a challenge. Wha~ knowledge do you have oF~h¢ programs offered ~hrough thc Parks an4 Community 5cwices Pepa~men~! Have you ever pa~Jcipa~ed in a program or class offered by the Parks and Communi~ Sewice I know the goal oFthe programs o~¢red bythe depa~men~ is to promote a 6ommunity sense around paNin. I did a~end ~he S~. Patrick Pay Festival and helped with ~h¢ P~bl[n YAC ~o~h. I also helped out wi~h ~be F~re Pepa~ment break'st tim not sure if'the Parks and Communi~ Service Department was part of'the art contest, What scho°l :and/or ex~ra curricular activities are you involved in? I am in the Dublin Youth Advisory Commission of 2003-2004. I love this commission because it allowed me to interact with different'teenagers outside of'school. We a Iso decide plans to create a better community and actually have the plans carried out. The hands-on opportunities are very helpful for my future in choosing my maiot'. I am also in my-school's journalism class. Journalism is very importantto me. Aqain, l.like to be in with the ad:ion and am interested in knowing how people feel about ce-rtain topics. I like interviewing people and tied-ting a chance to speak with strangers or people I usually wouldn't have a reason to talkto. Journalism also allows me to voice my opinion to the general public. Oul- newspaper reaches all corners of'the city; we even send some or'to the ~lr corners of'the States. Ourteacber gives our class many opportunities to work with.big name companies like CNN and Regal. For example, we wrote video ideas for anti drinking and driving for Regal Cinema to put in '[:be theatres before every movie. Regal Cinema and our school's video production class are working on making the videos come true. Each year, my class cjoes a conference trips all over'the countryto share ideas with di~erent schools. This year, we wentto San Diego f'or the JEA conrrerence. I am also in our school's Peer Mediation procJram. It has allowed me to communicate better with others, it also allowed me to socialize wfch students from all dif'f'erent classes and years while outside o~Ca class environment. I am in Chinese Cultural classes and ah lessons on Sundays. I th'ink I'm going to minor in a~ when i get into college (while i maior in public relations/advertisement or in journalism). I'm in Cahfomia Scholarship Federation. The club doesn't do a whole lot these days. But there's always next year. I've been volunteering at the Pieasanton Convalescent Home down by Pleasanton's downtown on Tuesdays. tt breaks my heart to see the people being tied up in chairs because of'their illness, f would hate to live there'and not bare anyone come and see me once in a while. I also started an uno~cial book club at school, it's a book club for ail people who like to read and have coffee. The school wouldn't support the club because it [s an otr-f- campus club. we have club meeting every month, including the summer. lam vice president otfFoothill's Women Health Organization. we spenttb¢ year raising money and giving support'co abused women around the world. I am public relations tCor my school's debate club. We're planning on cjettincj more people to join so we can compete with other schools in debating. Erik M. Smith Student Representative to the City's Parks and Community Services Commission Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on Parks and Community Services Commission? I would like to stay active in events and matters that concern the youth of Dublin and the City as a whole. 2. What is the most important contribution you can make to the Commission? I work well with others and am not afraid to voice my opinions and ideas. My two years o£experience on the City of Dublin Youth Advisory Committee and participation in this year's YAC Attack (conference with Bay Area YAC groups) has given me a good foundation to serve on this commission. 3. What knowledge do yon have of parks and recreational facilities in Dublin? :~ I have played or practiced at'most every park in Dublin as it has grown. Our YAC binder gives a summary (location and features) of all the parks and facilities in the city: Most of the city's and YAC events are held in the parks and other facilities like the Heritage Center, Senior Center and Civic Center. 4. What knowledge do yon have of the programs offered through the Parks and Community Services Department? Have yon ever participated in a program or class offered by the Parks and Community Services Department? I know that the Parks and Community Services Department offers a wide variety of programs for all ages, preschoolers to seniors. These classes vary greatly from art to sports, home buying to financial planning, bingo to quilting. My family has lived in Dublin for 20 years and has participated in many activities offered by the Parks and Community Services Department. (DYSL Basketball since 2nd grade, Time' for Twos, Egg Hunt, Babysitting for Beginners, Swimming Classes and Youth Advisory sponsored events) 5. What school and/or extra curricular activities are yon involved in? I have been a member of the Youth Advisory Committee for the past two years. My 03-04 term was served as the Vice-Chairperson. I would like to stay an active participant o£YAC while serving on the City's Parks and Community Services Commission. Outside of school I participate in coaching Dublin Elementary Boys Basketball team, actively help out at events the Dublin Elementary Parent Faculty Club sponsors and assist in the library shelving and cataloging books and book fairs. During school I am involved in California Scholarship Federation and sports at-Dublin High School. Name: Erik Smith Current Grade: (04-05) Junior Address: 11879 Bloomington Way, Dublin Phone: 829-0239 Erik M. Smith 11879 Bloomington Way Dublin, CA 94568 Home Phone 829-0239 OBJECTIVE To obtain the position of Student Representative to the City's Parks and Community Services Commission. WORK HISTORY (2-04 to present) City of Dublin I worked as a Recreation On Campus (ROC) tutor during the school year and currently I am an employee for the summer programs that the city offers. Supervisor: Henry Siu (1999 to 2002) Dublin Unified School District Employee I worked in the Wells Middle School cafeteria as a paid food service worker, My duties included cashiering, serving and any jobs directed to do during the school lunch hour. Supervisor: Lori Strelo EDUCATION (2002 to present) Dublin High School (1999 to 2002) Wells Middle School (-1997 to 1999) Dublin Elementary School (1993 to 1999) Nielsen Elementary School RECOGNITIONS 2003-2004 Academic Block Award 4.0 GPA Dublin High School 2003-2004 Scholar Athlete Award Dublin High School 2002-2003 'Academic Block Award 4.0 GPA .Dublin High School 2002 Trustee Award Wells Middle School Received the Dublin Unified School District Trustee Award for maintaining a 4.0 GPA during all three years at Wells. 2002 President's Education Award Program Middle School-Years 2002 Attendance Recognition Wells Middle School 1999 President's Education'Award Program Elementary School Years GROUPS & ACTIVITIES (2003-2004) Youth' Advisory-Committee Vice Chairperson (2002-2003) Youth Advisory Committee Member (2000 to present) Dublin Elementary School Volunteer Media Center / Library: Worked in library processing, labeling and shelving books. Media Associate: Liana deWit-Smith Fall and Spring Book Fairs: Help set up, decorate, cashier, take orders and dress up as literary character to entertain the younger students. Reading Specialist: Joan Cooley Spring Carnival: Worked at stations and booths as directed by the Carnival Chairperson. Supervisor: Patty Guadagni Erik M. Smith 11879 Bloomington Way Dublin, CA 94568 Home Phone 829-0239 SPORTS (2003-2004) Dublin High School Junior. Varsity Basketball Team (t 999 to present) Las Positas Junior Golf Association (1994 to 2002) Dublin Youth Sports League Basketball (2000-2001) Wells Middle School Track Team (2000-2001) Wells Middle School 7th Grade Basketball Team (1999-2000) Wells Middle School 6th Grade Basketball Team (1998-1999) Dublin Elementary School 5th Grade Basketball Team