HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2021 0721 CCSA REG ITEM 09ACITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA
City Council Meeting
of July 21, 2021
ACTION APPOINTED BRUCE ROKO TO
THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A
TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31. 2022.
APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
(VOICE VOTE: UNANIMOUS).
BY B. Garza.
A. Consider Presentations from Applicants for the Planning Commission to Fill an
Unscheduled Vacancy. Staff Recommendation: Hear presentations from a random
selection of the applicants and appoint one Commissioner to fill an unscheduled
vacancy on the Planning Commission for the unexpired portion of the existing term
concluding on December 31, 2022. (Staff: Ky Spangler, City Clerk)
Item: 9.A.
MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Ky Spangler, City Clerk
DATE: 07/21/2021 Regular Meeting
SUBJECT: Consider Presentations from Applicants for the Planning
Commission to Fill an Unscheduled Vacancy
BACKGROUND
Recruitment to fill one unscheduled vacancy on the Planning Commission as a result of
the resignation of Commissioner Adam Haverstock opened on June 10 and closed at
5:00 p.m. on July 12, 2021, with three applications received. The selected candidate
will serve the remaining portion of the term ending December 31, 2022.
Policy 2.2 of City Council Policies Resolution states applicants for the Planning
Commission are required to attend a regular or special City Council meeting, as
scheduled by the City Clerk, to make a brief presentation on qualifications and interest
in the appointment. The recruitment specified July 21, 2021, as the City Council
meeting for applicants to make a brief presentation on qualifications and interest in
appointment. The City Council may by majority vote further extend the date for the
presentations.
All applicants have been invited to attend a City Council meeting on July 21, 2021, to
give a presentation with a maximum presentation time period of three (3) minutes.
The City Clerk will conduct a random drawing of the names of the applicants scheduled
to present on July 21 just prior to the start of the meeting to determine the order in
which they will speak.
DISCUSSION
Following is an alphabetical list of the applicants who have indicated they will attend a
City Council meeting to provide a presentation. None of the applicants have previously
served on the Planning Commission.
Item: 9.A.
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Honorable City Council
July 21, 2021 Regular Meeting
Page 2
Planning Commission (Three Applicants)
• Glenn Daniels
• Jay Ellison
• Bruce Rokos
The City Council’s current Policies Resolution No. 2019-3851 sets forth the Council
policies for citizen appointments to boards, commissions, and committees. The Council
policies have been followed for the posting and publication of notice of the vacancies. A
press release was issued, and a notice of the recruitment was prominently advertised
on the City’s website and on social media feeds, and notification was provided to prior
Planning Commission applicants.
The Council’s Policy resolution also provides the procedure for appointments as follows;
this procedure will be utilized at the July 21, 2021, meeting to nominate and appoint
members to the respective Commissions:
A. The Mayor shall solicit suggested nominees from members of the Council.
B. Prior to making a motion for appointment, the Mayor shall announce the
names of all persons he/she intends to nominate, and in the order to be
nominated, for a board, commission, or committee.
C. The Mayor shall make a motion putting forth each individual name to be
approved for appointment.
D. A second shall be required.
E. The Council shall vote on each appointment individually.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
COUNCIL GOAL COMPLIANCE
This action does not support a current strategic directive.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Hear presentations from a random selection of the applicants and appoint one
Commissioner to fill an unscheduled vacancy on the Planning Commission for the
unexpired portion of the existing term concluding on December 31, 2022.
Attachment: Planning Commission Applications
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As a candidate for appointment to a City Council Advisory Board / Commission / Committee, please complete this
application form for consideration by the City Council. Complete all questions and place “N/A†in those areas
that do not apply.
Note: Completed applications are considered public records per California Government Code 6252 and, therefore, are fully
disclosable to the public.
Name of the citizen appointment you are applying for:*
Planning Commission
NOTE: A separate application must be submitted for each citizen appointment.
If you have applied for appointment to more than one group, list all of them in the order of preference for
appointment in the boxes below:
Preference 1:*
Planning Commission
Preference 2:
Only the appointment(s) listed above
Preference 3:
Only the appointment(s) listed above
Preference 4:
Only the appointment(s) listed above
Preference 5:
Only the appointment(s) listed above
APPLICANT INFORMATION
First Name*
Glenn
Last Name*
Daniels
Residential Address:*
House Number, Street Name, Unit (P.O. Box is not acceptable)
Print
City of Moorpark Application for Advisory Board, Commission, and Committee -
Submission #2509
Date Submitted: 7/7/2021
Daniels, Glenn
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City:*
Moorpark
State:*
CALIFORNIA
Zip:*
93021
Mailing Address (if different):
House Number, Street Name, Unit
City:
Moorpark
State:
CA
Zip:
93021
Residence Phone Number:Ce ll Phone Number:E-Mail:
NOTE: All correspondence from the City will be sent via e-mail (or U.S. mail when e-mail address is not provided).
Current Employer:
Atlas Technical Services
Employer Address:
City:
Thousand Oaks
State
California
Zip
91360
Are you registered to vote?*
Yes No
Do you reside within the City Limits?*
Yes No
Are you age 60 or older?
Yes No
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Daniels, Glenn
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Do you reside within the City’s Area of Interest, or within the Moorpark Unified School District boundaries or do you own a
business within the City of Moorpark?
Yes No
Do you have relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Moorpark; or who are
currently serving on the City Council; or who are presently serving in a City appointed position?*
Yes No
If yes, please explain:
Max. 1000 characters.
Do you serve on any appointed board, commission, or committee for the County of Ventura?*
Yes No
If yes, please explain:
Max. 1000 characters.
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Daniels, Glenn
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EXPERIENCE/BACKGROUND
Present Occupation:*
Senior Business Development Manager
List relevant employment, training and experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration:*
I work for a consulting engineering firm that provides environmental consulting, geotechnical consulting, testing and
inspection, and geophysical consulting services to the construction services industry. I work directly with engineers,
architects, and scientists. My background is in chemistry, and have worked as an environmental chemist for many years.
Max. 1000 characters.
Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations other than partisan political
activities:*
I have always made it a practice to give back to the community in which I live. In that spirit, I have volunteered for the
Moorpark Estates HOA for the last 14 years, serving as President, and Chair of the architectural Committee. I volunteered
for the Campus Hills HOA for 10 years before that, serving as President and Vice President.
Max. 1000 characters.
What work and/or volunteer experience do you have that relates to this position?*
My experience volunteering as an HOA board member as well as my career experience are both related to this position and
I feel make me an ideal fit. I have demonstrated management and leadership skills over the last 30 years in my industry.
Over the last 24 years of HOA experience, I have demonstrated that I am diplomatic, a keen listener, and always put the
interests of the community I serve first.
Max. 1000 characters.
What interests you about this citizen appointment and why do you believe you should be appointed?*
I am very interested in this position because I feel I will be able to use my experience and skillset to contribute to the
betterment of my community, and in that way give back to the City that I love.
Max. 1000 characters.
Have you attended a meeting of this citizen appointment group or watched a meeting on-line?*
Yes No
Have you served on this citizen appointment group before?*
Yes No
If yes, please indicate the dates served:
Example: July 10, 2009 to June 25, 2010
Attachments (if any):
No file selectedChoose File
Max. file size 4MB.
I certify that, if appointed, I understand that neither I nor my family members will be eligible to participate in the
City's First Time Home Buyer Program, according to the City's First-Time Home Buyer Affordable Housing Program
Participant Exclusion List.*
I Agree
Daniels, Glenn
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SIGNATURE
The following terms are accepted by the applicant upon submitting the online application:
By clicking on the 'Submit' button, I hereby certify all statements made in this application are true, and I agree and
understand that any misstatement or omission of material fact will cause forfeiture on my part of all rights of appointment
with the City of Moorpark. I authorize investigation of all matters contained in this application. If appointed, I further agree
to sign an oath of office as required by State law. I understand that this completed application is the property of the City of
Moorpark and will not be returned. I understand that I must notify the City Clerk of any changes in my name, address, or
phone number.
I have considered the duties, role, and time commitment involved in this appointment and request that you consider me
for appointment.
Application Date:*
7/7/2021
Daniels, Glenn
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As a candidate for appointment to a City Council Advisory Board / Commission / Committee, please complete this
application form for consideration by the City Council. Complete all questions and place “N/A†in those areas
that do not apply.
Note: Completed applications are considered public records per California Government Code 6252 and, therefore, are fully
disclosable to the public.
Name of the citizen appointment you are applying for:*
Planning Commission
NOTE: A separate application must be submitted for each citizen appointment.
If you have applied for appointment to more than one group, list all of them in the order of preference for
appointment in the boxes below:
Preference 1:*
Planning Commission
Preference 2:
Only the appointment(s) listed above
Preference 3:
Only the appointment(s) listed above
Preference 4:
Only the appointment(s) listed above
Preference 5:
Only the appointment(s) listed above
APPLICANT INFORMATION
First Name*
Jay
Last Name*
Ellison
Residential Address:*
House Number, Street Name, Unit (P.O. Box is not acceptable)
Print
City of Moorpark Application for Advisory Board, Commission, and Committee -
Submission #2508
Date Submitted: 7/5/2021
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Ellison, Jay
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City:*
Moorpark
State:*
CA
Zip:*
93021
Mailing Address (if different):
House Number, Street Name, Unit
City:State:Zip:
Residence Phone Number:Ce ll Phone Number:E-Mail:
NOTE: All correspondence from the City will be sent via e-mail (or U.S. mail when e-mail address is not provided).
Current Employer:
Shadowcast Pictures, LLC
Employer Address:
City:
Van Nuys
State
California
Zip
91405
Are you registered to vote?*
Yes No
Do you reside within the City Limits?*
Yes No
Are you age 60 or older?
Yes No
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Ellison, Jay
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Do you reside within the City’s Area of Interest, or within the Moorpark Unified School District boundaries or do you own a
business within the City of Moorpark?
Yes No
Do you have relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Moorpark; or who are
currently serving on the City Council; or who are presently serving in a City appointed position?*
Yes No
If yes, please explain:
Max. 1000 characters.
Do you serve on any appointed board, commission, or committee for the County of Ventura?*
Yes No
If yes, please explain:
Max. 1000 characters.
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Ellison, Jay
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EXPERIENCE/BACKGROUND
Present Occupation:*
President/CEO of Shadowcast Pictures, LLC
List relevant employment, training and experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration:*
Small Business Owner, BA in Film Studies
Max. 1000 characters.
Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations other than partisan political
activities:*
I am a member of the Moopark Morning Rotary Club, Angel in the Wings supporter of The High Street Arts Center,
volunteer at Ruben Castro Charities, founder of the Moorpark Film Festival, served on Security Committee of my HOA.
Max. 1000 characters.
What work and/or volunteer experience do you have that relates to this position?*
I worked for 4 summers at Medina County Park District in Ohio. I have volunteered through my service at the Moorpark
Morning Rotary Club on several community projects and events. I have attended dozens of HOA meetings, several of which
a city representative was present at. I learned a lot at those meetings about city procedure and the importance of
cooperation between the city and HOA boards and the builders of new developments.
Max. 1000 characters.
What interests you about this citizen appointment and why do you believe you should be appointed?*
I see this as an opportunity to be part of some amazing growth in Moorpark. I want to be there for the planning and
development of High Street. The Hitch Ranch project has immense possibility. I want to see small businesses thrive in
Moorpark and I want business owners to have confidence in choosing Moorpark as their location to open a business. My
knowledge and experience could be integral to the movie studio project. There are many housing plans in the works and I
want to help ensure we get it right so we can support our businesses and keep the small town feel. My father-in-law was
on the planning commission in Las Vegas and followed that by being on the City Council of Las Vegas. Many of our
discussions were about what that city was planning and why certain decisions were being made. I learned a great deal
from him. There are so many considerations to be made when planning new housing developments, industrial complexes
or shopping plazas.
Max. 1000 characters.
Have you attended a meeting of this citizen appointment group or watched a meeting on-line?*
Yes No
Have you served on this citizen appointment group before?*
Yes No
If yes, please indicate the dates served:
Example: July 10, 2009 to June 25, 2010
Attachments (if any):
No file selectedChoose File
Max. file size 4MB.
Ellison, Jay
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I certify that, if appointed, I understand that neither I nor my family members will be eligible to participate in the
City's First Time Home Buyer Program, according to the City's First-Time Home Buyer Affordable Housing Program
Participant Exclusion List.*
I Agree
SIGNATURE
The following terms are accepted by the applicant upon submitting the online application:
By clicking on the 'Submit' button, I hereby certify all statements made in this application are true, and I agree and
understand that any misstatement or omission of material fact will cause forfeiture on my part of all rights of appointment
with the City of Moorpark. I authorize investigation of all matters contained in this application. If appointed, I further agree
to sign an oath of office as required by State law. I understand that this completed application is the property of the City of
Moorpark and will not be returned. I understand that I must notify the City Clerk of any changes in my name, address, or
phone number.
I have considered the duties, role, and time commitment involved in this appointment and request that you consider me
for appointment.
Application Date:*
7/5/2021
Ellison, Jay
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As a candidate for appointment to a City Council Advisory Board / Commission / Committee, please complete this
application form for consideration by the City Council. Complete all questions and place “N/A†in those areas
that do not apply.
Note: Completed applications are considered public records per California Government Code 6252 and, therefore, are fully
disclosable to the public.
Name of the citizen appointment you are applying for:*
Planning Commission
NOTE: A separate application must be submitted for each citizen appointment.
If you have applied for appointment to more than one group, list all of them in the order of preference for
appointment in the boxes below:
Preference 1:*
Planning Commission
Preference 2:
Only the appointment(s) listed above
Preference 3:
Only the appointment(s) listed above
Preference 4:
Only the appointment(s) listed above
Preference 5:
Only the appointment(s) listed above
APPLICANT INFORMATION
First Name*
Bruce
Last Name*
Rokos
Residential Address:*
House Number, Street Name, Unit (P.O. Box is not acceptable)
Print
City of Moorpark Application for Advisory Board, Commission, and Committee -
Submission #2505
Date Submitted: 6/18/2021
Rokos, Bruce
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City:*
Moorpark
State:*
CA
Zip:*
93021
Mailing Address (if different):
House Number, Street Name, Unit
City:State:Zip:
Residence Phone Number:Cell Phone Number:E-Mail:
NOTE: All correspondence from the City will be sent via e-mail (or U.S. mail when e-mail address is not provided).
Current Employer:
Vogue Sign Company
Employer Address:
City:
Oxnard
State
CA
Zip
93030
Are you registered to vote?*
Yes No
Do you reside within the City Limits?*
Yes No
Are you age 60 or older?
Yes No
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□ □ □
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□
Rokos, Bruce
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Do you reside within the City’s Area of Interest, or within the Moorpark Unified School District boundaries or do you own a
business within the City of Moorpark?
Yes No
Do you have relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Moorpark; or who are
currently serving on the City Council; or who are presently serving in a City appointed position?*
Yes No
If yes, please explain:
Max. 1000 characters.
Do you serve on any appointed board, commission, or committee for the County of Ventura?*
Yes No
If yes, please explain:
Max. 1000 characters.
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Rokos, Bruce
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EXPERIENCE/BACKGROUND
Present Occupation:*
C45 electrical sign Licensed Contractor* who designs, permits and installs exterior on-building signage.*Inactive status
List relevant employment, training and experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration:*
As a Licensed Signage contractor with 20 years experience in the business, I work in every city in Ventura County and
numerous cities across Southern California. The experience of integrating signage into existing buildings and shopping
centers combined with writing sign programs to make signage harmonious with new construction has provided me with
perspective about design, layout and appearance of a wide variety of industrial and commercial properties. With researching
and writing sign programs, along with my daily interactions with zoning and building regulations, I’ve learned about the
importance of understanding how Planning relates to everyday usage of properties and what nuances to consider that
would enhance the appearance of a property and how it integrates with the surrounding neighborhood.
Max. 1000 characters.
Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations other than partisan political
activities:*
Through the years, I have always been in touch with the community through civic organizations ranging from a participant
to holding leadership roles. As a member of the YMCA parent child program, I chose to become a leader of the group to
ensure the kids and families got the most out of their experiences. That led to a position on the YMCA Board of Directors.
When I was a business owner, I became a member of the Ventura Chamber of Commerce, eventually joining their Board of
Directors. I have served a two year term on the Ventura County Transportation Commission as a volunteer. I am a proud
member of the Moorpark Kiwanis Club, participating in numerous civic events annually. Over the past 6 years, I have been
a member of the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Chairman of the Board for two years and for the past
4 years, I have been the Chairman of the Country Days celebration running all aspect of the Saturday event.
Max. 1000 characters.
What work and/or volunteer experience do you have that relates to this position?*
As described above, my tasks in preparing signage for permitting to various cities has caused me to reflect on each job to
determine what rules are in effect for a property, how the sign will be attached, how the sign will be helpful to the
community in telling the story of the business and how the signage integrates in the overall landscape of the development.
I have been on innumerable properties and have seen the good, the bad and the ugly from building design to the layout of
a parking lot. I’ve experienced what poor planning can create and how wonderful design can enhance a property, street
or community. I focus on small details which may have a much larger impact, without losing sensibility about how small
things may cause big problems to developers. I’m well balanced in my approach to use, design and cost.
Max. 1000 characters.
What interests you about this citizen appointment and why do you believe you should be appointed?*
I am a 32 year resident of Moorpark and I believe it has been well developed, in general, over the years. I would like to be
part of its further transformation and help guide the next phase in the evolution of our town. I believe that my experiences
in our community, my passion for creating a harmonious balance of design and function for businesses and shopping
centers, coupled with my technical knowledge of how buildings are assembled, makes me an excellent candidate for
appointment to the Planning Commission.
Max. 1000 characters.
Have you attended a meeting of this citizen appointment group or watched a meeting on-line?*
Yes No
Have you served on this citizen appointment group before?*
Yes No
If yes, please indicate the dates served:
Example: July 10, 2009 to June 25, 2010
Rokos, Bruce
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Attachments (if any):
No file selectedChoose File
Max. file size 4MB.
I certify that, if appointed, I understand that neither I nor my family members will be eligible to participate in the
City's First Time Home Buyer Program, according to the City's First-Time Home Buyer Affordable Housing Program
Participant Exclusion List.*
I Agree
SIGNATURE
The following terms are accepted by the applicant upon submitting the online application:
By clicking on the 'Submit' button, I hereby certify all statements made in this application are true, and I agree and
understand that any misstatement or omission of material fact will cause forfeiture on my part of all rights of appointment
with the City of Moorpark. I authorize investigation of all matters contained in this application. If appointed, I further agree
to sign an oath of office as required by State law. I understand that this completed application is the property of the City of
Moorpark and will not be returned. I understand that I must notify the City Clerk of any changes in my name, address, or
phone number.
I have considered the duties, role, and time commitment involved in this appointment and request that you consider me
for appointment.
Application Date:*
6/18/2021
Rokos, Bruce
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