HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2023 0301 CCSA REG ITEM 09ACITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA
City Council Meeting
of March 1, 2023
ACTION APPROVED STAFF
RECOMMENDATION AND APPOINTED
CHARLES BLAUGRUND TO FILL AN
UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE ARTS
COMMISSION FOR A TERM ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2024. (VOICE VOTE: 4-0,
COUNCILMEMBER GROFF ABSENT)
BY A. Hurtado.
A. Consider Waiving City Council Policy Regarding Commissioner Recruitment and
Consider Appointment to Fill an Unscheduled Vacancy on the Moorpark Arts
Commission. Staff Recommendation: Consider waiving City Council Policy 2.2,
hear presentation from Arts Commission applicant, and thereafter consider
appointment to the Arts Commission to fill an unscheduled vacancy for a term
expiring December 31, 2024. (Staff: Ky Spangler, City Clerk)
Item: 9.A.
MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Ky Spangler, City Clerk
DATE: 03/01/2023 Regular Meeting
SUBJECT: Consider Waiving City Council Policy Regarding Commissioner
Recruitment and Consider Appointment to Fill an Unscheduled
Vacancy on the Moorpark Arts Commission
SUMMARY
Following appointments made on January 18, 2023, the Moorpark Arts Commission
experienced an unscheduled vacancy immediately following the recruitment period that
concluded in December 2022. In that recruitment for the Commission was recently
concluded with six applicants for the five available positions, it is requested that the City
Council waive Policy 2.2.4 which requires a recruitment be conducted, receive a
presentation from the remaining applicant, and consider appointment to fill the
unscheduled vacancy.
BACKGROUND
Every two years the City Council makes appointments to the City’s Arts, Parks and
Recreation, and Planning Commissions pursuant to the provisions of the Moorpark
Municipal Code (MMC), Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) and the current City
Council Policies Resolution. Policy 2.2 states Commission applicants 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 with failure to
attend resulting in disqualification for appointment.
Commission recruitment took place from October 24 to December 5, 2022, with
applicant consideration agendized for the December 21, 2022, and January 18, 2023,
City Council meetings. Three Arts Commission members were appointed in December
with the remaining two positions appointed on January 18, 2023. On February 1, 2023,
one of the appointees tendered a resignation, creating an unscheduled vacancy. An
unscheduled vacancy notice was posted on February 6, however, pursuant to
Government Code Section 54974, 10 working days must pass prior to an appointment
being made by the City Council. The February 15, 2023, Council meeting did not
provide sufficient time for the 10 working days to elapse and therefore appointment to
the Arts Commission to fill the vacancy was scheduled for consideration on March 1.
Item: 9.A.
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Honorable City Council
03/01/2023 Regular Meeting
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DISCUSSION
The City Council’s Policy 2.2.4 states that a recruitment will be initiated if an
unscheduled vacancy occurs with more than six months remaining in a term of office.
The City Council may exercise its discretion via a motion waiving the policy requiring a
recruitment be conducted and choose to consider remaining applicants. In that a
recruitment was concluded less than three months ago, and six applications were
received for the five positions, City staff recommends the Council move to waive the
Policy, receive a presentation from the remaining applicant, Charles Blaugrund, and
then consider appointment to the Arts Commission. It should be noted that
Mr. Blaugrund has previously served on the Arts Commission from 2011 to 2022.
Following the presentation, the procedure for nominations and appointments are as
follows:
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 then 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
Consider waiving City Council Policy 2.2, hear presentation from Arts Commission
applicant, and thereafter consider appointment to the Arts Commission to fill an
unscheduled vacancy for a term expiring December 31, 2024.
Attachment: Arts Commission application
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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:*
Arts Commission
NOTE: A separate application must be submitted for each citizen appointment.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
First Name*
Charles
Last Name*
Blaugrund
Residential Address:*
Ho use Number, Street Name, Unit (P.O. Box is not acceptable)
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.
Print
City of Moorpark Application for Advisory Board, Commission, and
Committee - Submission #5340
Date Submitted: 12/5/2022
Blaugrund, Charles
ATTACHMENT
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Current Employer:
self
Employer Address:
Ci ty:
Moorpark
State
CA
Zip
93021
Are you registered to vote?*
Yes No
Do you reside within the City Limits?*
Yes No
Are you age 60 or older?
Yes No
Blaugrund, Charles
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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.
Blaugrund, Charles
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EXPERIENCE/BACKGROUND
Present Occupation:*
Architect
List relevant employment, training and experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration:*
Architect, Photographer, Painter Graduate from Rhode Island School of Design Bach of Fine Arts, Bach of Architecture
Calif. Licensed Architect
Max. 1000 characters.
Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations other than partisan political
activities:*
Have been a n Arts Commission member for 11 yrs.
Max. 1000 characters.
What work and/or volunteer experience do you have that relates to this position?*
being an Architect
Max. 1000 characters.
What interests you about this citizen appointment and why do you believe you should be appointed?*
It interest me to serve the community of Moorpark and my experience on the 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:
Jan. 2011 to present
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
Blaugrund, Charles
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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:*
12/5/2022
Blaugrund, Charles
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