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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3.6 Appoint Human Svcs Commissionor 19 82 /ii � 111 DATE: TO: FROM: STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL October 1, 2013 Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Joni Pattillo City Manager""' CITY CLERK File #110 -30 SUBJECT: Mayor's Appointments to Human Services Commission Prepared by Caroline Soto, City Clerk/Records Manager and Amy Cunningham, Assistant to the City Manager EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: On August 20, 2013, the City Council approved formation of a Human Services Commission. An application period for Commissioners was open from August 21, 2013 through September 20, 2013. In response to the 5 openings, 11 applications were received. The Mayor has recommended 5 residents for these openings. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council confirm the Mayor's appointments to the Human Services Commission or provide other appropriate direction. Submitted By Director of Community Development DESCRIPTION: Reviewed By Assistant City Manager On August 20, 2013, the City Council approved the formation of a Human Services Commission. This new Commission will make recommendations to the City Council in matters pertaining to human service needs in the Tri- Valley. The recommendations would include, but are not limited to the Community Grants Program, the 2011 Tri - Valley Needs Assessment, and the federal Community Development Block Grant Program. Typically, Commissioner appointments are completed following the City of Dublin's general municipal elections in November of even - numbered years. Commissioner appointments are for a four year term. However, as this Commission is starting in the middle of the appointment Page 1 of 2 ITEM NO. 3.6 cycle and there is a need to stagger terms, two Commissioners will be appointed to one -year terms and three commissioners will be appointed to three -year terms. This timeline will allow for all City Commission appointments to occur on the same cycle. A total of 11 applications were received by the advertising deadline in response to the 5 openings. Applications were received from: (1) John Clough, (2) Angela Muetterties, (3) Gene Nokes, (4) Claudia McCormick, (5) Sue Wakamoto -Lee, (6) Bruce Fiedler, (7) Janet Lockhart, (8) Janet Songey, (9) Alan Brown, (10) Shehu Hassn, and (11) Melissa Strah. Mayor Sbranti recommends the appointment of three applicants: Alan Brown, Janet Lockhart and Claudia McCormick to just over three -year terms, expiring in December 2016; and two applicants: Angela Muetterties and Sue Wakamoto to just over 1 -year terms, expiring in December 2014. The application period was open from August 21, 2013 through September 20, 2013. The first Human Services Commission meeting will be scheduled for the week of November 4, 2013. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS /PUBLIC OUTREACH: Openings were advertised within the community consistent with other City Commission application periods as follows: • Placement of the City's website with a online; link to either download or submit applications • Posting of and application pick up at the Civic Center, Dublin Library and the Senior Center. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Applications Page 2 of 2 ui s. 'The following form was submitted via your website: flurnan Services Commission Application Date(rnrnJdd/yy):: 09/20/2013 Name: :. lan Brown Street Address:: City, State, Zip Code:: Dublin, CA 94568 Plione (honi.e):: Phone (cell or work)-.: Email Address:: Occupation:: US Army Federal Civilian . .... ..... / Housing, Workforce development, Senior & Youth Services and Financial Assistance particularly related to business start-ups. The cultural perspective "or human selvices needs must be documented for a Dublin Needs Assessment, Name- John Clough Street Address:: City, State, Zip Code:: Dublin, CA 94568 Phone (home):: '- Phone (cell or work):: Email Address:: ' ' Occupation:: Self employed Why are you. interested in serving on the Hurrian Services Corruiiission?: I am looking to get involved in the City of Dublin, and. am trying to find a way 'to contribute to improving our city. What, knowledge do you have ofthe human services differed in Dublin and the Tri-Valley? Have you. or a family member participated in a program?: I saw the article advising of this commission in the bldg, Around Dublin, and of reading the description decided that I wanted to apply. None of my family members have participated an any programs. Briefly surnmarize your participation in civic or community activities.: 1. am a board member, and past Chairman, of the National Science and Technology Partnership (www.nstep-online.org, www,studybuddyhelp.org), non-profit organization dedicated towards advancement of science and technology education in America's classrooms. I am also enrolled in the Inside Dublin class beginning at the end of September. What is the most important contribution you can make as a member of the Huniat'i Services Commission?: I will be an active and participating member of the team. I will do any best to educate myself on. all relevant issues, will do any homework, and will work- with the team to determine the best human services proposals to present to the Dublin City Council. t HUMAN SERVICES CONIMISSION -Ctyy OF WOMEN APPLICATION ("IFY EUN AGE, WS OFFIC' BRUCE F�EDLER SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 ­­­1 ------- ­1 DUB1,JN, CA 94568-2516 (H) 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Human Services Commission? 2. What knowledge do you have of the human services offered in Dublin and the Tri-Valley? Have you or a family member participated in a program? Dublin has the YMCA, Easter Seal's Kaleidoscope, the School of Imagination, Tri-Valley Service Center (A.A.), Hope Hospice, the Library, and the Senior Center. However, many of the human service programs Dublin residents might need are located in other communities or outside the Tri-Valley. For twenty-six years, I served as Executive Director of a local not-for-profit organization meeting housing and other needs of very low income elders. I coordinated my efforts with other agencies, service clubs, and i organizations. 3. What do you think are the major concerns of Dublin residents regarding hun7an services programs? Please Describe. We know that persons with adequate resources have more choices. Those with lower incomes may not. It seems to me that needed services vary depending on age and circumstance. Some of those -- not an exhaustive list -- might be: * For pre-school children (and their parents): safe and affordable day care with enough spaces to meet the needs of Dublin's growing population. 11 1—— ,////// ///,/�////////,/�/////////////////�///�/""/ Av/w//'////w//'///' For elementary school age children -- especially latch key kids: a ter sc oo activities and study assistance. At this time, such programs sponsored by the YMCA are only at Pleasanton schools. MOWN I Dial-a-Ride that operates with extended schedules and goes to places not served by Wheels or County Connection. * For all: an ombudsman. 4. Brie-fly summarize your participation in civic or community activities. 11;!!Ill�III�Ilii��!Iijlji jlj:pilij�jl � I � III I III N ", 6. What is the most important contribution you can make as a member of the Human Services Commission? Name:: Shehu Hassn Street address :: , City, State, Zip Code:: Dublin, CA 94568 Phone (hone) :: Phone (cell or work):: Email Address:: ' Occupation:: President/CEO M,iy are you interested in serving on the Human Services Commission?: Because 1. can help in educating the community about available social services. Also to make sure that the social services needs of the corarnunity are being met. What knowledge do you have of the human services offered in Dublin anal the'l-ri-Valley? I-lave you or a family member participated in a program?: I have volunteered at some of the human services organization. and I have referred people to them. What, do you think are the major concerns of Dublin residents regarding human services programs'? Please describe,: Major concerns are as follows: L I.,ack of awareness of available services 2. Poor accessibility to available programs 3. The need for services to be tailored to different cultural segment in the community especially at the current time we are experiencing increased ethnic diversity. 4. In-spite of what, is been done, affordable housing continues to be a challenge. 5. The need for more services dealing with mental health and alcohol/drugs treatment. Briefly summarize your participation. in civic or coirimunity activities.: Work. with home owners association in my community in dealing with variety of issues, and as a trained mediator, mediated conflicts,. Volunteered for senior organizations, work with my church organization in helping and referring citizens in need to local human services organization. amongst other things. How do you feel about making a decision for the overall good of the community that may be unpopular with neighbors or organizations?: I feel very strongly that ones decision should not predicate on how popular the decision is, rather, it should be based on what is better for the community at large. What is the most important contribution. you can make as a member of the Human Services Commission?:1 will work to increasing awareness of the programs we are offering. Foster strong participation of private companies especially when it comes to issues such as workforce development, extended day care, summer program's for youth, and Interns programs for youth. Work, in making the programs more accessible. ////I// " I­////I' Wp— io, '; /­ , , " "'_ "//­ /",-, "///////////////////",/// I "'_ �/"/ — , _" '// "I Name:: Ruiet Lockhart Street Address:: , City, State, Zip Code:: Dublin, CA 94568 Phone (home):: l"bone (cell or work):: Email Address:: Occupation:: Executive Director Dublin Partners in Education Why are you interested in serving on the Human Services Commission?: I have a long history of volunteering and serving on the Council, I have always wanted Dublin to grow to the point where a Human. Services Commission made sense. We have reached that point and. I would like to represent the needs of our residents. What knowledge do you have of the human services offered in Dublin and the Tri-Valley? Have you or a family member participated in a program?: I served on the ad hoc corninittee for Roman Services for Dublin and know many residents who have been served by County and State programs. What do you think are the major concerns of Dublin. residents regarding human services programs? Please describe,-. Health care and housing are important needs to serve in. our City. Public transportation. and food for hungry are also important issues. Briefly summarize your participation in civic or community activities.: Council for 12 years-7 as Mayor, many committees for the DUSD, I have lived in Dublin since 1973, Flow do you feel about making a decision for the overall good of the community that may be unpopular with .neighbors or organizations?: I have been faced with such decisions many times. Even if not popular with neighbors or special interests a good explanation of why will get you through most situations.A community .must look out for the most vulnerable. What is the most. important contribution you can make as a member of the fluman Services Commission?: I can bring a perspective of personal knowledge of community needs and a sincere desire to listen and learn.. Name:: Claudia McCormick Street Address:; " City, State, Zip Code-: Dublin, CA 94568 Phone (home):: Phone (cell or work): Email. Address:: Occupation:: self employed - writer /editor Why are you. interested in serving on the Human Services Commission?: Because I am smart, experienced and have the desire to serve. What knowledge do you have of the human services offered in Dublin and the 'Fri- Malley`/ Have you or a family member participated in a program,?: I served on. the'Fri-Valley Human Services Committee in 2012 and am fully aware of the servics offered and the services needed. What do you think are the major concerns of Dublin. residents regarding human services programs? Please describe.: Residents look to human services programs, non-profits and church related programs to fill emergency as well as long term tieeds. These can be immediatetbod and clothing needs and progress to educational and medical help. Brie.fly summarize your participation in civic or community activities.: i served on the Dublin City Council frorn 1998 to 2006. 1 was an advocate for the establishment of a Human Services Commission.1 find it very rewarding that a. commission has been. created and it would be my pleasure to serve. I have served. on a number ofton.-profit boards and committees in the Tri-Valley area. How do you feel about making a decision for the overall good of the community that may be unpopular with neighbors or organizations?: Tough decisions are my torte What is the most important contribution you can make as a member of the l4uman Services Commission?: I can bring my expertise as a human services advocate and my ability to build consenses and encourage open dialogue in a group setting, Name:: Angela Muetterties Street Address:: City, State, Zip Code:: Dublin, CA 94568 Phone (home):: . Phone (cell or work):: Email Address:: Occupation:: Realtor Why are you interested in serving on the human Services Commission?: I was on one of the original focus groups with Resource Development Assoc. reporting the start, of their findings. It was difficult for people to realize that there were urgent community needs and a comiriission to help bridge the gap was needed.. Want to be part of this process. What knowledge do you. have of the human services of -'tired in Dublin. and theTri-Valley? Have you or a family member participated in a program?: I am currently on the benevolent committee at Cornerstone Church in Livermore, We review intakes on a weekly bases of people in need. We go beyond a quick fix by also trying to plug them. into resources that will help the for the all haul, Also, collect food for the Food Bank twice a year and know how much the demand has increased. What do you think are the major concerns of Dublin residents regarding human services programs? Please describe.: Service accessibility would have to be a concern not just to Dublin but Pleasanton andLivermore too, People I have talked to about this don't, know what is offered in the area and if they do there is a transportation issue. Also, recently at my National Night Out block party my neighbors were talking about wanted to help but have no idea how to start that process. Briefly sunimarize your participation in civic or community activities.: I have taken a break for the last couple of years because I termed out, but I spent years on the Heritage and Fine Arts Advisory Committee. That turned. into a commission, Then I served on the Parks and Community Services Commission for 2 terms, Currently President of the Contra Costa Chapter of Points of Life which is a education based organization to help people through the complexities of aging. How do you feel about making a decision for the overall good of the community that, may be unpopular with neighbors or organizations?: Never going to make everybody happy. I will do my best to evaluate and get as much information possible to make the best decision. Experienced that on. the Heritage and Parks Commissions. What is the most important contribution. you can make as a member of the Human. Services Commission ?: A heart and passion to help people improve there lives. There is a growing need for services. Being able to plug people into what is available in. getting food, clothing, shelter, medical care etc. Name:. Gene Nokes Street Address::', City, State, Zip Code:: Dublin, CA 94568 Phone (home):: Phone (cell or work):: '_ Email Address:: Occupation:: Career Coach. W - by are you interested in serving on the 1-luman Services Cormnission?: lhelp people when they are out of work or under employed. Many times I have been confronted with trying to help people find jobs when they have no place to live except their car, There seems to be an acceptance of homelessness by our community, as if it is acceptable to have a certain level of hornelessness, I don't agree, What knowledge do you have of the human. services offered in Dublin and the Tri-Valley? Have you. or a family member participated in a program'?-, I have worked with the VA to help a homeless veteran, 1. have tried to get services for an unemployed married father of two who was living in a storage facility, I have been unable to place qualified. people in low income or senior housing. What, do you think are the major concerns of Dublin residents regarding human services programs? Please describe.: Our community is compassionate. We are so busy that we don't see these people who live on the edges in our com. unity, We all think someone should do sorriething about the issues, I think that we are smart enough and compassionate enough to actually provide effective help. Briefly summarize your participation in civic or conirnunity activities.: I have run a pro Bono group for the unemployed and under employed at St. Raymond Church since 1995. I-low do you feel about making a decision for the overall good of the community that may be unpopular with neighbors or organizations?: I think all decisions require informing and explaining to the community, No one will always agree with all decisions. What is the most important contribution you can make as a member of the Human Services Commission?-1 help people, one on one, and I learn their story and their needs. I don't take responsibility forr their condition, that is their job, I coach them. "1 he following form was submitted via your website: Human Services Commission Application .Date(mm/dd/yy):: 09/20/2013 Name :: Janet Songey Street Address: City, State, Zip Code:: Dublin, CA 94568 Phone (home):: Phone (cell or work):: Email Address:: Occupation-: retired Why are you interested in serving on the Human Services Comi-nission?: I have been a Dublin resident since 1.9854 My husband and I have watched this community grow and become a, city that has created a wonderful community to raise our four children. We are active and concerned citizens who care deeply about our city. As Dublin continues to grow I would like to become more involved in helping it define its human services needs in. order to serve and enrich the lives of its residents,, ......... . . . ... 'WmN' Flow do you feel about making a decision for the overall good of the community that may be unpopular with neighbors or organizations?: I believe that I can. be objective in. making the best recommend ations/decisions based on the information that I have been presented. I will always make my best effort to thoroughly understand an issue and appreciate that there may be conflicting ideas and opinions. The -following form was submitted via your website: Hurnan Services Corrmaission Application Date(mrn/dd/yy):-. 09/20/2013 Name:: Melissa Strah. Street Address:. City, State, Zip Code:: Dublin., CA. 94568 Phone (home):: Phone (cell or work):: Email Address.-: Occupation,:: Dental Financial Coordinator Why are you interested in serving on the Human Services Commission?- I am interested on serving on the Human Services Commission because I care abOUt Illy community and the well-being of our people. Helping to assure that all the residents of Dublin have access to basic needs is important for a healthy community overall, that knowledge do you have of the human services offered in Dublin. and the Tri-Vall.ey? Have you or a family member participated in a program?-. I am grateful for the human Services assistance programs available within the surrounding area of Dublin such as Pleasanton and 1,ivermore that are offered, I personally have not utilized the programs having been foitunate to have sufficient personal resources. I have however witnessed first-hand how programs have been critical for improving the lives of others very close tome, What do you think are the major concerns of Dublin residents regarding human services programs? Please describe.: In my opinion some major concerns of Dublin residents may be that there is not enough facilities to accommodate the growth of Dublin. 1. also feel that we should provide as many services to our residents as possible. Helping each other in time of any difficult hardships mentally and physically, Briefly summarize your participation in civic or community activities,: From a young age, I have always recognized the importance of being involved with one's community through VOlUnteerism, and advocacy. While in high school I was a member of Leadership an organization of youth dedicated to helping the community and schools, During college was a member of Venture Club in which we helped. those in need with scholarships and. supplies, Currently,l am an avid parent volunteer in the Dublin schools, helping to fun. draise and support our schools, teachers and students. I presently belong to the Dublin Rotary an organization. in helping our cormnurrity. I would advocate for the elderly, youth, mentally disabled, homeless, and generally the many people who need a voice, I-low do you feel. about making a decision for the overall good of the community that may be unpopular with neighbors or organizations?: I am comfortable with speaking my mind, especially when. I know that I have done my due diligence, 'Neighbors, friends, and others, may not always agree with me., but I believe they will recognize that my intentions are genuine and find that I am a person of integrity, What is the most important contribution. you can make as a member of the Human Services Commission?: The most important contribution I can make as a member of the flurnan Service Con fission is to advocate for hLIM,11.1 society that is balanced, fair and above all involves positive action rather than maintain the status quo. I understand the importance ofhurnan services an would provide in objective perspective. Name:: Sue Wakarnoto-Lee Street Address:: City, State, Zip Code:: Dublin, CA 94568 Phone (horne):: Phone (cell or work),-- 1`�mail Address:-. , Occupation:: Employee Benefits Consultant Why are your interested in serving on the Human Services Comrnission? I enjoyed serving on the Human Services 'Task Force last year and previously, on. the Parks & Community Services - Commission tbr eight years. Also, with my background in healthcare, medical insurance and employee benefits, I believe that knowledge and experience will be valuable, What knowledge do you have of the human services offered in Dublin and the 'Fri- Valley? Have you or a family member participated. in a program?: Having served on the Human Services 'Task Force, I am familiar with the vast array of services offered in our area and the Needs Assessment, What do you think are the major concerns of Dublin residents regarding human services programs? Please describe.: I believe the major concerns of Dublin residents are the availability and access to essential services, ranging from transportation. and assistance for those with physical limitations, to serving those in our community who struggle with mental health challenges and Providing help to those with temporary finan(;ial di-fficulties, and much more. Briefly summarize your participation in civic or community activities.: I previously served on the Parks & Community Services Commission. for eight years, five of them as chairperson, and also on the Human Services `Task Force, How do you feel about making a decision for the overall good of the COM111'Unity that may be unpopular with neighbors or organizations?: As a commissioner, we made decisions at times that were not popular with the local residents affected by our decision, and. while we listened to and addressed their concerns, I voted. for those items that, I believed were for the good of all the citizens of Dublin, What is the most important contribution you can make as a member of the Human Services Commission?: I have shown in my previous service that I any able to make decisions that are beneficial to the citizens of Dublin, My background as a parks commissioner gave me opportunity to interact with. several segments of our population, from youth to seniors, In addition, my career deals with healthcare and access to that care. I believe 1 will bring a broad scope of experience and expertise, combined. with compassion and common sense.