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CITY OF MOORPARK of 199 7
ON:
TO: The Honorable City Council
FROM: Lillian E. Hare, City Clerk BY:
DATE: May 28, 1997 (tor CC Mtg of 6/4/97)
SUBJECT: CONSIDER CITIZEN RECOGNITION EVERT - REPORT FROM AD HOC
COUNCIL COMMITTEE
Two meetings of the Citizen Recognition Ad Hoc Council Committee
(Councilmembers Teasley and Wozniak) were held to discuss the scope
and particulars of a City sponsored citizen recognition event. The
table following is a recap of the Committee's discussion and
recommendations:
When
Annually
In conjunction with Country Days.
It was discussed and determined that a
week night event will be better attended.
PROPOSED DATE IS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
which is the week of the Saturday,
September 27 Country Days Celebration.
Where
Community Center
Time
7:00 p.m.
Recognition Awards 1. Certificates to be prepared by staff
and mounted on wooden plaques for
the special recognitions. (The City
of Glendale calls their citizen
awards "Community Partnerships ".)
2. Some recognitions will be done as a
group such as eagle scouts, boards
of the youth sports groups and City
Commissions. Plaques will not be
prepared but pictures will be taken
of each group as they are
recognized.
Recognition Period
Previous fiscal year, e.g. FY1996/97 for
this year's recognition.
Event Duration
One hour for recognitions. One hour for
celebration — refreshments and visiting.
Total of two hours.
Funding
Appropriate $1,000 in the FY1997/98
Budget.
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Recognition: Nominations for special recognitions will
Special b requested from:
Council
City Employees
Fire Chief
Individuals
Media
Moorpark Police Chief
Service Clubs and Organizations
All available means including a press
release, an Internet news brief, a
character generator message, and the
Chamber newsletter will be used to notify
individuals and groups of their
opportunity to nominate. No anonymous
nominations will be accepted as the
information concerning any nomination
must be verified.
It is proposed that there be two
categories for the Special Recognitions:
1) Residents of Moorpark deserving
special recognition and,
2) Individuals who are responsible for
a significant benefit to the
residents of Moorpark. A sample of
the proposed written criteria for
making nominations (the nominations
forms) are attached.
All nominees will be mentioned and one or
more nominees may be chosen by a Council
Ad Hoc Committee for recognition.
The special recognitions will be the last
of the evening.
Those awarded special recognition will be
invited to ride in the Country Days
Parade.
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Recognition: COMMISSIONS AND ADVISORY CONKITTEES:
City volunteers
Planning Commission
Parks & Recreation Commission
Senior Center Advisory Committee
Teen Council
Ad Hoc Downtown Specific Plan Committee
Descriptions of the purpose and
responsibility of each
Coasissioa /Council /Comittee will be
prepared by the City Clerk to be read
during the recognitions.
OTHER CITY APPOINTEES:
Moorpark Mosquito Abatement District
Area Housing Authority
Area Agency on Aging
CTAC /SSTAC
Air Pollution Control District
Descriptions of the purpose and
responsibility of each organisation will
be prepared by the City Clerk to be read
during the recognitions.
VOLUNTEERS:
DART (Disaster Response Assistance Team)
City Employee EMTs
City recreation events
City clean -up events
City facilities (volunteers at Arroyo
Vista Recreation Center, City Hall,
Police Resource Center, and the Senior
Center — the Senior Center does a large
recognition event of their own)
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Recognition: (HOARDS OF THE YOUTH SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS:
Groups
AYSO
Girl's Softball
Little League
Moorpark Basketball
Moorpark Tennis Club
Moorpark Striders
Moorpark Football (and Packerettes)
Moorpark Soccer
SERVICE CLUBS /ORGANIZATIONS:
American Legion
Catholic Charities
Friends of the Library
H.E.L.P.
Kiwanis Club
Knights of Columbus
MOMS Club
Moorpark Active Seniors
Moorpark Historical Society
Moorpark Moose Lodge 431
Rotary Club
Woman's Fortnightly Club
OTHERS:
SCOUT MASTERS AND GIRL SCOUT LEADERS
While there may be too many leaders at
all levels to personally recognise, the
number within the City and their
importance will be mentioned.
CROP WALK ORGANIZERS
FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR when the award
goes to a Moorpark fireman.
(A Firefighter of the year is picked from
the battalion in January. He is from Simi
Valley this year.)
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Recognition: YOUTHS:
Achievers recognized
by others Boys & Girls Club
Youth of the Year is chosen in January.
Boy Scouts of America (Eagle Scouts)
The Eagle Scouts be recognised as a group
since most will have already been
recognized at a Council Meeting.
Girl Scouts
The Girl scout equivalent to Eagle Scout
is "Gold AW&rd ". Bone were awarded within
the last year but the City will be
notified in the future of any "Gold
Awards."
Country Days Button Design Winner
Moorpark Student(s) selected for the VCTC
Calendar Design
ADULTS:
Kiwanis Teachers of the Year
xivanis is also working on a City
Employee of the Year award.
Chamber Citizen of the Year
Chamber Business of the Year
This award will be recognised at a
Council meeting also.
Rotary Officer of the Year
If the Council approves this event, an appropriation of $1,000 will
be considered in the FY1997/98 Budget.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
1) Approve the event as outlined in the report
2 Designate the Ad Hoc Citizens Recognition Committee or another
Committee selected by the Council to select the special award
winners.
Attachment: Nomination Forms
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CITY OF MOORPARK
NOMINATION FORM
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR - RESIDENT (CATEGORY I)
Nominated Individual:
Address:
Telephone #:
Nominated By:
Address:
Telephone #:
Special or significant accomplishments:
Who has benefitted from this individual's contribution(s)? How?
Additional comments:(use reverse side if necessary)
Form must be received by the City Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on Friday,
August 15, 1997. Call the City Clerk at 529 -6864 ext. 213 for more
information.
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CITY OF MOORPARK
NOMINATION FORM
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR - NON RESIDENT (CATEGORY II)
Nominated Individual:
Address:
Telephone #:
Nominated By:
Address:
Telephone #:
Special or significant accomplishments) which have benefitted the
residents of Moorpark:
Additional comments:(use reverse side if necessary)
Form must be received by the City Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on Friday,
August 15, 1997. Call the City Clerk at 529 -6864 ext. 213 for more
information.
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