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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 06/19/2018 - RESOLUTION 2018-066 MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE CULAgenda Item 16 Item # 16 Page 1 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY June 19, 2018 City Council STAFF Christine Macrina, Boards and Commissions Coordinator Carrie M. Daggett, Legal SUBJECT Resolution 2018-066 Making Appointments to the Cultural Resources Board, Parks and Recreation Board, Landmark Preservation Commission, and The Women's Commission of the City of Fort Collins. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is to appoint Liliane Francuz to fill a vacancy on the Cultural Resources Board due to the resignation of Amy Cerevan, Sam Houghteling to the Parks and Recreation Board due to the resignation of Scott Sinn, Anne Nelsen to the Landmark Preservation Commission due to the resignation of Bud Frick, and Melanie Potyondy to the Women’s Commission due to the resignation of Jennifer Harvey. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution. BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION During previous interview sessions for the Cultural Resources Board Mayor Wade Troxell and Councilmember Bob Overbeck identified Liliane Francuz as an individual to appoint to any future vacancy. Councilmembers Ken Summers and Kristin Stephen interviewed applicants for the Parks and Recreation Board and recommended appointing Sam Houghteling to any future vacancies. On June 12, 2018 Councilmembers Ross Cunniff and Kristin Stephens conducted interviews for the Landmark Preservation Commission and the Women’s Commission from applications received in the first quarter of 2018. From these interviews have recommended Anne Nelson to the Landmark Preservation Commission and Melanie Potyondy to the Women’s Commission. ATTACHMENTS 1. Applications (PDF) APPLICATION FOR BOARD OR COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP ATTACHMENTS TO APPLICATION MUST BE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR APPOINTMENT If you have questions or need more information, contact: City Clerk's Office (300 LaPorte Avenue) at 970.416.2525 Eligibility Requirements - 1 year residency within the Fort Collins Growth Management Area Zip: 80524 Board or Commission: Cultural Resources Board Name: Lili Francuz Mailing Address: Residence: Zip: 80524 Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone: Yes No E-Mail Address: Have you resided in the Fort Collins Growth Management Area for at least one year? Which Council District do you live in? District 1 Current Occupation: studio artist & arts consultant Employer: Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates) Most recently retired from the State of Museum as Art Curator. Previously served as Visual Arts Manager for the Wyoming State Arts Council; Executive Director of the City of Norman Firehouse Art Center; Gallery Director for the Alliance for the Varied Arts in Logan, Utah. I have served on numerous art panels regionally and nationally; most recently in May 2015 for the Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) Most recently served on the Art in Public Places Board for the City of Fort Collins (2006-2014). I have also served on the City of Cheyenne Art in Public Bldgs. Board. Are you currently serving on a City board or commission? Yes No If so, which one? Why do you want to become a member of this particular board or commission? My professional life was in the arts. Having worked for 2 city governments (Utah & Oklahoma) and one state government (Wyoming) in the arts, the arts are how I can best give back to my Fort Collins community. Have you attended a meeting of the board or commission you are applying to or talked to anyone currently on the board? Yes No If yes, please share your experience: I have applied for the Cultural Resources Board in 2014 and was encouraged to apply by Tedi Cox. List any abilities, skills, certificates, specialized training, or interests you have which are applicable to this board or commission: I have served on numerous panels reviewing visual arts and cultural community services on 8 State Arts Councils including Colorado Creative Industries in 2014. I have served on a Visual Arts Panel In Washington D.C. and the 2000 Millennial Panel in Baltimore both for the National Endowment for the Arts. In 2014 I served on the Colorado Governor's Art show panel. Briefly explain what you believe are the three most important issues facing this board or commission, and how do you believe this board or commission should address each issue? 1) One important issue is the distribution of information about when the Fort Fund grants are available to individuals and organizations in the community. 2) Another important issue is to make clear the guidelines which applicants must meet and adhere to in applying for grants. 3) The issue of transparency in all grant reviews is also important. All reviews are based on what the applicant has submitted in the application and how well they convey their proposal. Reviews should not be based on personal preferences of the reviewers. Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: Have you ever been convicted of a crime (except for minor traffic offenses that resulted only in a fine)? Yes No If yes, please explain in complete detail. State the nature and approximate date of the conviction, the sentence imposed, whether the sentence has been completed, and any other information you consider to be relevant Upon application for and acceptance of appointment, board and commission members demonstrate their intention and ability to attend meetings. If appointed, frequent nonattendance may result in termination of the appointment. By typing your name in the space provided, I submit my electronic signature and application to the City of Fort Collins and swear or affirm under penalty of perjury pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado: -that I meet the eligibility requirements of the position sought and -that the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Signature: Lili Francuz Date: Oct-07-2015 Optional: How did you learn of a vacancy on this board or commission: Newspaper Cable 14 City News (Utility Bill Insert) Website Other (please specify) APPLICATION FOR BOARD OR COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP ATTACHMENTS TO APPLICATION MUST BE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR APPOINTMENT If you have questions or need more information, contact: City Clerk's Office (300 LaPorte Avenue) at 970.416.2525 Eligibility Requirements - 1 year residency within the Fort Collins Growth Management Area Zip: 80525 Board or Commission: Parks and Recreation Board Name: Sam Houghteling Mailing Address: Residence: Zip: 80525 Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone: Yes No E-Mail Address: Have you resided in the Fort Collins Growth Management Area for at least one year? Which Council District do you live in? District 2 Current Occupation: Manager Employer: Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates) For 3.5 years, I worked for the City of Collins, primarily with the Economic Health Group and Sustainability Services Area. I studied City Management and Public Policy at the University of Kansas, and prior to that was the Director of a MA based non-profit that administered children's programming for under-served youth. Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) I have served on the Board or Steering Committee's of: SpokesBUZZ Fort Collins, the Northern Colorado Food Cluster, the Downtown Fort Collins Creative District, Compass Community Collaborative, and Fort Collins Startup Week. Are you currently serving on a City board or commission? Yes No If so, which one? Why do you want to become a member of this particular board or commission? I strongly believe in the importance of citizen driven local government. Our vibrant Parks and Rec program is a great example of this, and I look forward to supporting Council and Staff as we plan for future needs in an inclusive manner. Have you attended a meeting of the board or commission you are applying to or talked to anyone currently on the board? Yes No If yes, please share your experience: List any abilities, skills, certificates, specialized training, or interests you have which are applicable to this board or commission: I have training in facilitation and mediation, grant writing, and am in the process of pursuing a volunteer wildfire certificate with the Larimer County Yellow Jackets. Briefly explain what you believe are the three most important issues facing this board or commission, and how do you believe this board or commission should address each issue? 1) Planning for the Future: As we near community build out, are there area's of our community with less access to our Parks and Rec system than others? How do we effectively maximize limited resources on targeted high impact projects? What are new diversified revenue sources that we might consider to support aging infrastructure? Our quality of life in Fort Collins is a major community differentiator; how do we ensure that that remains a constant? 2) Inclusive Access: This seems like a critical issue for both Parks and Rec, and the City as a whole. Our community must be friendly and open to folks from all walks of life, cultural backgrounds, and for folks with disabilities. This must be a core guiding philosophy, and I'm proud of the work our community has already done in this space. 3) Stewardship: Our Parks and Recreation system differs from our Natural Areas. Yet in an era where we see an increasing importance on resilience, stewardship, and sustainability, this must be major considerations in decisions being made moving forward. Perhaps it calls for adaptive land uses, or inter-governmental collaboration (County, PSD, etc). Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: n/a Have you ever been convicted of a crime (except for minor traffic offenses that resulted only in a fine)? Yes No If yes, please explain in complete detail. State the nature and approximate date of the conviction, the sentence imposed, whether the sentence has been completed, and any other information you consider to be relevant Upon application for and acceptance of appointment, board and commission members demonstrate their intention and ability to attend meetings. If appointed, frequent nonattendance may result in termination of the appointment. By typing your name in the space provided, I submit my electronic signature and application to the City of Fort Collins and swear or affirm under penalty of perjury pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado: -that I meet the eligibility requirements of the position sought and -that the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Signature: Sam Houghteling Date: Oct-09-2017 Optional: How did you learn of a vacancy on this board or commission: Newspaper Cable 14 City News (Utility Bill Insert) Website Other (please specify) APPLICATION FOR BOARD OR COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP ATTACHMENTS TO APPLICATION MUST BE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR APPOINTMENT If you have questions or need more information, contact: City Clerk's Office (300 LaPorte Avenue) at 970.416.2525 Eligibility Requirements - 1 year residency within the Fort Collins Growth Management Area Zip: 80521 Zip: 80521 Board or Commission: Landmark Preservation Commission Name: Anne Nelsen Mailing Address: Residence: Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone: Yes No E-Mail Address: Have you resided in the Fort Collins Growth Management Area for at least one year? Which Council District do you live in? District 6 Current Occupation: Architect Employer: Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates) HighCraft Builders - September 2013-March 2018Worked on a variety of residential projects within Larimer County. Worked with homeowners on major renovations and additions to come up with solutions that both met their needs and preserved the landmark eligibility of the property. I've also taken projects through the process of removing landmark eligibility when such a consensus Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) Mentor with NCARB (National Council of Architecture Registration Boards) August 2016-PresentParticipated in BookTrust Book Deliveries - February 2016-PresentTable Host for Respite Care Perennial Luncheon - 2017 & 2018Helped with construction of Respite Care's therapeutic garden - September 2014 Are you currently serving on a City board or commission? Yes No If so, which one? Why do you want to become a member of this particular board or commission? The LPC works with citizens to protect one of Fort Collins' most prominent cultural resources: its architecture. I'd like to give back to my community and I believe my experience and knowledge set as an architect make me a good fit for the commission Have you attended a meeting of the board or commission you are applying to or talked to anyone currently on the board? Yes No If yes, please share your experience: I've presented projects to the LPC, attended a Design Review Subcommittee meeting, attended an LPC work session, and spoken to one previous member and one current member of the commission. The whole process is interesting to me. I especially enjoyed the work session and the opportunity to hear new ideas and possible directions regarding processes I've gone through List any abilities, skills, certificates, specialized training, or interests you have which are applicable to this board or commission: I am a licensed architect in the state of Colorado and have also worked on historic properties in the San Francisco Bay Area. I studied in Copenhagen and worked in Tokyo. I am sensitive to the elements that help form the built fabric of our community. I would be interested in volunteering my time for the Design Review Subcommittee and believe my occupation makes Briefly explain what you believe are the three most important issues facing this board or commission, and how do you believe this board or commission should address each issue? 1) 1. Public imageIn the work I've done in Fort Collins, it's been rare to find a client who isn't initially apprehensive about any interaction with the LPC. I think there are efforts in place already to begin to try to shift this perception, but I believe it is important to continue to solicit feedback from and dialogue with the community about role of the LPC and what it can (and can't) do. The LPC can't do its best work as a community partner if it isn't trusted. 2) 2. Beyond the tax creditsOne of the biggest selling points for landmark designation has been the availability of financial resources. I've found that for many people, those benefits simply aren't compelling enough to persuade them to designate. I think it would be time well spent by the LPC to promote the other existing advantages to designation that go beyond anything monetary. 3) 3. Understanding the processI think a large part of the public apprehension surrounding the LPC is a lack of understanding of its role and its processes. It's worth seeking public feedback about how to make sure that information is made available to the public as clearly as possible. It could also be useful to find a way to share case studies of projects that have gone through the designation process, made major changes but retained eligibility, or have removed eligibility. Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: As a practicing architect in Fort Collins, I am sure there will be projects I would have to recuse myself from on occasion, but there are no serious conflicts of interest. Have you ever been convicted of a crime (except for minor traffic offenses that resulted only in a fine)? Yes No If yes, please explain in complete detail. State the nature and approximate date of the conviction, the sentence imposed, whether the sentence has been completed, and any other information you consider to be relevant Upon application for and acceptance of appointment, board and commission members demonstrate their intention and ability to attend meetings. If appointed, frequent nonattendance may result in termination of the appointment. By typing your name in the space provided, I submit my electronic signature and application to the City of Fort Collins and swear or affirm under penalty of perjury pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado: -that I meet the eligibility requirements of the position sought and -that the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Signature: Anne Nelsen Date: Apr-09-2018 Optional: How did you learn of a vacancy on this board or commission: Newspaper Cable 14 City News (Utility Bill Insert) Website Other (please specify) Speaking with a staff member APPLICATION FOR BOARD OR COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP ATTACHMENTS TO APPLICATION MUST BE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR APPOINTMENT If you have questions or need more information, contact: City Clerk's Office (300 LaPorte Avenue) at 970.416.2525 Eligibility Requirements - 1 year residency within the Fort Collins Growth Management Area Board or Commission: Women's Commission Name: Melanie Potyondy Mailing Address: Residence: Home Phone: Work Phone: Zip: 80526 Zip: 80526 Cell Phone: Yes No E-Mail Address: Have you resided in the Fort Collins Growth Management Area for at least one year? Which Council District do you live in? District 4 Current Occupation: School Psychologist Employer: Recent and/or relevant work experience (please include dates) -School Psychologist, Poudre School District (2015-Present)-Mental Health Therapist, Saint Vrain Valley School District (2013-2015)-School Psychologist, Saint Vrain Valley School District (2010-2013)-School Psychologist, Thompson School District (2007-2010)-School Psychology Intern, Cherry Creek School District (2006-2007) Recent and/or relevant volunteer experience (please include dates) -City Works 101 (Spring 2018)-Health and Wellness Orchestra (2016-2017) Are you currently serving on a City board or commission? Yes No If so, which one? Why do you want to become a member of this particular board or commission? In both my professional and personal life, I have always taken a special interest in women's issues and organizations that empower women in their communities. I would love to be a part of efforts to support women here in Fort Collins. Have you attended a meeting of the board or commission you are applying to or talked to anyone currently on the board? Yes No If yes, please share your experience: List any abilities, skills, certificates, specialized training, or interests you have which are applicable to this board or commission: -Licensed as a school psychologist through the Colorado Department of Education (CDE)-Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)-Licensed as a psychologist through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)-Completed full-day training re: women in politics through emergeColorado (April 2017) Briefly explain what you believe are the three most important issues facing this board or commission, and how do you believe this board or commission should address each issue? 1) One issue that I believe would be important for this board to address would be parity in the number of women in positions of leadership within the city (e.g., City Council). This issue could be addressed via organization of educational events regarding leadership opportunities in the community and leadership skills, as well as facilitation of networking events. In addition, the commission could pair with existing local organizations to target and reach out to women seeking leadership opportunities. 2) I also believe that the commission could be involved with addressing the needs of homeless women within the community, especially with regard to safety, professional growth, and affordable housing. I could see the commission pairing with applicable city and county organizations to identify areas of need for females without stable housing, in order to advocate for improvement and/or creation of programs that might better meet the needs of this population. I am especially passionate about advocating for ample resources for youth who are homeless and/or at risk for sex trafficking. 3) Another issue that I believe would fit well with the mission of this commission would be parenting skills and effectiveness. I would love to help the city strengthen resources for teenage, single, and struggling mothers. This could include pairing with community organizations to provide education around effective parenting strategies, agencies who can support with meeting family needs, facilitation of peer support groups, etc. Please specify any activities which might create a serious conflict of interest if you should be appointed to this board or commission: None apparent Have you ever been convicted of a crime (except for minor traffic offenses that resulted only in a fine)? Yes No If yes, please explain in complete detail. State the nature and approximate date of the conviction, the sentence imposed, whether the sentence has been completed, and any other information you consider to be relevant Upon application for and acceptance of appointment, board and commission members demonstrate their intention and ability to attend meetings. If appointed, frequent nonattendance may result in termination of the appointment. By typing your name in the space provided, I submit my electronic signature and application to the City of Fort Collins and swear or affirm under penalty of perjury pursuant to the laws of the State of Colorado: -that I meet the eligibility requirements of the position sought and -that the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Signature: Melanie Potyondy Date: May-21-2018 Optional: How did you learn of a vacancy on this board or commission: Newspaper Cable 14 City News (Utility Bill Insert) Website Other (please specify) City Works 101 -1- RESOLUTION 2018-050 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPOINTING LILIANE FRANCUZ TO THE CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD, SAM HOUGHTELING TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD, ANNE NELSON TO THE LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION, AND MELANIE POTYONDY TO THE WOMEN’S COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS WHEREAS, a vacancy currently exists on the Cultural Resources Board due to the resignation of Amy Cerevan; WHEREAS, a vacancy currently exists on the Parks and Recreation Board due to the resignation of Scott Sinn; WHEREAS, a vacancy currently exists on the Landmark Preservation Commission due to the resignation of Bud Frick; WHEREAS, a vacancy currently exists on the Women’s Commission due to the resignation of Jennifer Harvey; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to make an appointment to fill such vacancies on the Cultural Resources Board, the Parks and Recreation Board, the Landmark Preservation Commission, and the Women’s Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: Section 1. That the City Council hereby makes and adopts the determinations and findings contained in the recitals set forth above. Section 2. The following named persons are hereby appointed to fill current vacancies on the boards and commissions hereinafter indicted, with terms to begin immediately and to expire as set forth after each name: Cultural Resources Board Expiration of Term Lilianne Francuz December 31, 2019 Parks and Recreation Board Expiration of Term Sam Houghteling December 31, 2020 Landmark Preservation Commission Expiration of Term Anne Nelsen December 31, 2019 -2- Women’s Commission Expiration of Term Melanie Potyondy December 31, 2020 Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 19th day of June, A.D. 2018. _________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ City Clerk