CC 2019-01-08_10a Appointment to Fill Council Vacancy
MEMORANDUM
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: HEATHER WHITHAM, CITY ATTORNEY
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO FILL CITY COUNCIL
VACANCY
DATE: JANUARY 8, 2019
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Approval of an appointment to fill the existing vacant City Council seat.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
There is no cost impact from making the appointment.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended: 1) the City Council approve an appointment to fill the existing City
Council vacancy; and 2) the individual appointed be sworn in by the City Clerk and be
seated for the remainder of the meeting.
BACKGROUND:
At the December 11, 2018 meeting, Caren Ray was sworn in as Mayor creating an
immediate vacancy of her City Council seat, which has two years left remaining in the
term. Government Code Section 36512 requires the City Council to fill the vacancy by
appointment or call a special election to fill the vacancy within sixty (60) days. Other
than the sixty-day timeframe, State law does not identify any specific procedure that
must be followed to fill a vacancy by appointment. The City Council must take action by
February 8, 2019.
At the December 11th meeting, the City Council considered options for the process to fill
the vacancy. The following was agreed upon:
The City Council vacancy would be filled by City Council appointment.
Application and notice of vacancy forms were approved and a deadline of
December 20, 2018 to submit applications was established.
The appointment was scheduled to take place at the January 8, 2019 meeting.
The appointment will be preceded by an opportunity for candidate statements,
questions from the City Council, and public comment.
Council Members would rank all the applicants. The rankings would be tabulated
and presented by the City Clerk. The results would be nonbinding and are meant
to assist the City Council in making a motion for the top applicant.
The new City Council Member would be sworn in and be seated for the
remainder of the January 8, 2019 meeting.
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO FILL CITY COUNCIL VACANCY
JANUARY 8, 2019
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On December 12, 2018, staff issued a Notice of Intention to Fill a Vacancy for Member
of the City Council by Appointment and Application (Attachment 1) and a media news
release (Attachment 2). Applications were made available on the City website and at
City Hall.
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
The City received six applications. Staff reviewed the applications and determined that
one applicant (Elizabeth Raye) did not live within the incorporated limits of the City of
Arroyo Grande nor is she a registered voter of the City of Arroyo Grande. As such, this
applicant was determined to be ineligible for the appointment. A second applicant,
Bruce Berlin, meets all of the eligibility requirements; however, he did not sign the
application. Staff assumes this was inadvertent and his application is included for
consideration. Should the Council choose to consider Mr. Berlin for the appointment, we
would recommend that he be asked to sign the application. The remaining four
applicants (Lan George, Coleen Kubel, Andrea Montes and Jason Telander) meet all
eligibility requirements. Copies of the applications are attached.
The Brown Act requires that all deliberation regarding the appointment be done in
public. A ranking form is attached, which is the same one used in 2010 and 2013. The
following process is recommended based on Council direction:
1. Each qualified applicant will be asked to make a statement up to a maximum of 5
minutes, which will include the three most important issues facing the City from
the applicant’s perspective.
2. The order in which the applicants will make their statement will be determined by
random draw.
3. Each applicant will be asked to respond to questions from the City Council to
assess their knowledge, qualifications, and clarify any application details.
4. The public is provided an opportunity for comment.
5. City Council may discuss the applications and/or process.
6. The ranking form is completed by each Council Member.
The tabulation will be done openly at the meeting. Once the ranking forms are
completed, it is recommended they be submitted to the City Clerk to tabulate the
results. As a part of the tabulation process, each Council Member’s individual ranking
sheet will be displayed for public review and results will be entered onto a Final Ranking
Sheet. Upon tabulation by the City Clerk, the final applicant rankings will be displayed.
The City Council may then utilize the nonbinding results as a guide in formulating a
motion for the appointment.
When an appointment is approved by a majority of the Council, it is recommended the
individual appointed be invited to come forward to be sworn in by the City Clerk and be
seated for the remainder of the meeting. If for some reason the City Council is not
successful in approving an appointment at the meeting, it would still have until February
8, 2019 to take action. Therefore, the appointment could be accomplished by
continuing the item to the January 22, 2019 regular meeting or by scheduling a special
meeting.
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO FILL CITY COUNCIL VACANCY
JANUARY 8, 2019
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ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration:
1. Make the appointment at the January 8, 2019 meeting pursuant to the process set
forth by the Council;
2. Modify the process and make the appointment at the meeting; or
3. Provide staff other direction.
ADVANTAGES:
The appointment shall fill the vacancy in a timely manner and provide a full City Council
to address a number of important City issues that will be coming up in the near future.
The process developed by the City Council is fair, objective and provides for public
involvement.
DISADVANTAGES:
No disadvantages have been identified.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
No environmental review is required for this item.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:
The Agenda was posted in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2. Letters
received from the public submitted separately from the applications are attached.
Attachments:
1. Notice of Intention to Fill Vacancy by Appointment and Application
2. City news release
3. Applications
4. Applicant Ranking Form
5. Correspondence from public
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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO FILL A VACANCY
FOR MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL BY APPOINTMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Arroyo Grande will accept applications for
appointment to the City Council to fill the vacancy created by the election of Council
Member Ray as Mayor in the November 6, 2018 General Municipal Election.
The term of this Council seat is from the date of appointment to December 2020.
Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, reside within the corporate limits of
the City of Arroyo Grande, and be registered to vote in the City of Arroyo Grande
at the time of application.
To be considered for the position, applicants must attend the City Council meeting on
January 8, 2019. Each qualified applicant will be asked to make a statement up to a
maximum of 5 minutes, which shall include your thoughts of the three most important issues
facing the City. Each applicant will then be asked to respond to questions from the City
Council to assess their knowledge, qualifications, and application details. The order in
which the applicants will make their presentation will be determined by random draw
at the meeting on January 8, 2019.
It is the Council’s intent to make an appointment at this meeting. The appointee will be sworn
in by the City Clerk and will take his or her place on the dais for the remainder of the meeting.
All applicants should read all published materials for the meeting and be prepared to fully
participate as a Council Member if selected. It is desirable that the applicant be available to
attend the League of California Cities New Mayors & Council Members Academy which will be
held Jan. 16 – 18, 2019 in Sacramento.
Application Period: 8:00 am on Wednesday, December 12, 2018,
through 5:00 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2018
Applications are available from: Office of the City Clerk
City of Arroyo Grande
300 E. Branch Street
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420; and
City’s website: www.arroyogrande.org
Applications are available at City Hall during normal business hours, Monday through
Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. City Hall is closed on Friday, December 14, 2018;
however, completed applications can be placed in the payment drop-box in front of
City Hall.
Original, signed applications must be delivered to the Office of the City Clerk, 300 E.
Branch Street, Arroyo Grande (no postmarks, email submissions or faxes accepted).
Application Deadline: 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 20, 2018 (no extensions)
For more information, contact the City Clerk’s Office at 805-473-5400.
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Application Deadline: Thursday, December 20, 2018 -5:00 p.m.
Original, signed applications must be delivered to the Office of the City Clerk
300 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande (no postmarks, email submissions or faxes accepted)
NAME: DO YOU RESIDE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE? YesQNoQ
Last First Ml
ADDRESS: ARE YOU 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER? YesQNoQ
Number Street City Zip ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE? YesONoO
TELEPHONE:
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Are you now serving on a City Commission/Committee? --------------------
If so, which? ___________________________________ _
Have you previously served on a City Board, Commission, or Committee?
If yes, which body and dates of service?
EDUCATION (Include professional or vocational licenses or certificates)
CURRENT EMPLOYER:
EMPLOYER ADDRESS: PHONE: -------------------
PO S ITl ON OR TITLE:
Explain your reason(s) for wanting to serve:
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QUALIFICATIONS OR EXPERIENCE: (Applicable to the purpose and subject matter of this appointment)
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT (List organization memberships and committee assignments)
List three persons, not relatives, who have knowledge of your character, experience, community involvement, and
abilities. You may also attach letters of reference and/or a resume (optional). PLEASE OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM
INDIVIDUALS BEFORE LISTING THEM AS A REFERENCE.
Name Address Phone Occupation
I hereby declare that the foregoing information is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Applicant Signature Date
Notice to Applicants:
1) Applicants appointed by the City Council are required to take an Oath of Office.
2) State law and the City's Conflict of Interest Code requires that Council Members file Statements of Economic Interests
(Form 700) upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving office (e.g., sources of income, loans, gifts, investments,
interests in real property within the City).
3) This application is a matter of public record and portions thereof are subject to disclosure pursuant to the California
Public Records Act.
FOR USE BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE: (Date Stamp)
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PRESS RELEASE
ISSUE DATE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
APPLICATIONS FOR COUNCIL VACANCY BEING ACCEPTED
ARROYO GRANDE, CA - The City of Arroyo Grande is accepting applications for
appointment as City Council Member to fill the vacancy created by the election of Caren
Ray as Mayor in the November 6, 2018 General Municipal Election.
The term of this office will begin on the date of appointment and end in December,
2020. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, reside within the corporate limits of
the City of Arroyo Grande, and be registered to vote in the City of Arroyo Grande.
Applications are now available at Arroyo Grande City Hall located at 300 E. Branch
Street and on the City’s website at www.arroyogrande.org. Original, signed applications
must be delivered to the Office of the City Clerk, 300 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande
(no postmarks, faxes, or email submissions accepted). The Application deadline is
5:00 p.m., Thursday, December 20, 2018.
It is the intention of the City Council to make a selection to fill the vacancy at its regular
meeting on Tuesday, January 9, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. The Council encourages public
participation and input in this process and invites members of the community to attend
the meeting.
For more information, contact the City Clerk’s Office at 805-473-5400.
/s/ JAMES BERGMAN, CITY MANAGER
DATE: DECEMBER 12, 2018
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT:
KELLY WETMORE, CITY CLERK OR
JESSICA MATSON, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
LEGISLATIVE AND INFORMATION SERVICES
(805) 473-5414
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CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE.
APPLICATION TO F.ILL .COUNCIL VACANCY
Applicant must be a resident and registered voter of the City of Arroyo Grande
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· Application D.eadline: Thursday, December 20, 2018 -s·:oo p.m.
Original, signed applications must be delivered to the Office of the City Clerk
300 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande (no postmarks, email submissions or fax~s accepted)
NAME: ..
.i. . DO YOU RESIDE WITHIN,THE CITY LIMITS ·OF THE .CITY ·;
KOBEL ··C.,oL~ ~ OF ARROYO GRANDE? · Yes~NoO
Last First Ml
ADDRESS: " q3L(2.<J ARE YOU 18 YEARS.OF AGE OR OLDER?.· Yes.a().
~ ftrR-(2,'}_ 0 . &J¼rJ.i>?-;, ·ARE YOU.REGISTERED TOVOTE.? Yes(i)NoO Number Street· . City Zip
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TELEPHONE:
Hm (>$DS) Wk (_· . _) ~ ~ f:-
Are you how serving on a. Ci~y Commi~sion/Committee?_.-/{_._o ________________ ___:_~----
.• ,f so, which? --'--'-----------------'--------,-----------'--....::.--,;__----------
Have you prevjously served on .a City Boar~; Commission, or Committee? __._R_· ... Q"""-'t}""""'•------,---------
If yes, which bod.y and dates of service? /// 7 To 1~/1& , I
EDUC.ATION (in:Clude professional o'r vocational licenses or certificates)
EMPLOYER ADDRESS:
. POSITIONORTITLE:·
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!;:xplain your reason(slfor,wanting to serv~: .
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I want to be 6n the city council, because I want to represent all the citizens of Arroyo Grande, Whether they voted for me or not.
I was runner up to those who did get elected, and I think that is a mandate from over 2300 voters. They wanted me on the City
Council. The city co1Jncil needs balance otherwise it just rubberstamps everything that comes before it, without true discussion
from both sides of the issues. I wantto be one of five decision makers, who develop the f.uture ofour community, ensure its
alignment with our citizens values, and support a vision that ·our citizens have for the future of their family, their business ,1nd ·
themselv~s.-1 ha~e experien~e in. ~~th the public and private sectors, having worked in Law Enforcement for many; many years,
and the p~i~ate se'ctor; owning my owh Construction Business. I have management experience working as the Daily Operation
Superiliso~ for ~outh County Transit for 1~:yrs. I h~ve a ge~uine passion forth is community, it is m~ home. I am very familiar ·
with city staff., and the workings of the various departments within, especially .the building department, planning, and the
Architectural Review Committee, which I was a meinber of.until recently.
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QUALIFICATIONS OR EXPERIENCE: (Applicable to the purpose and subject matter of this.appointment)
My qualifications for the appointment as a City Council Member, go back 63 yrs., and as late as November Gth,when over 2300 citizens voted for me in
this past election, I was first runner up in the election. That covers how long I have lived in the South County, and my dedication to wanting to serve my
community, by running for office. My· working career spans over 40. yrs. in the work force, covers public and private sectors, law enforcement,
transportation; and running my own business. I have held jobs ranging from manually building a home, to supervising.my own business, and public
transportation. I have held critical jobs in law enforcement in which I held citizens lives in my hands at times,.getting them help in an emergency. I am
currently a General Building Contractor. I was a member of the ARC Committee from Jan of 20171to Dec of 2018. I am very familiar with the various
departments in the city government of Arroyo Grande, and up to date on an issues fadng the city, now and in the future, by attending.and participating
in council meetings for over two years. I .am .also very familiar with the Sanitation District having attended meetings and participated for over two
years .
. ·coMMUNllYJNVPLVE;M~NT (list organizationme.1J1berships and committee assignments)'
I was a volunteer on the Five Cities Youth Football Board, in Arroyo Grande, as the Department of Justice Representative; in charge of running back
ground checks for·football yolunteers and coaches. I was aiso the videographer. For overten years I videotaped every game that I could, made ..
highlight videos for ec1ch player on the field, which totc1led up tp 200 individual video's per ~eason;. The average 'season total hours videoing was 300
hrs. for 10 teams; totaling over 3,000 hours over the 10 yrs. To this day I still have players come up to me, Grandma Kubel, give me a hug, and thank
me for doing thatforthem. Many still watch them even in to.ther~ 20's. I also volunteered to video the Freshman and Jr. Varsity Football games for·
several years, at Arroyo Grande High School .. Videos were used for game analysis etc. I also furnished highlight videos for these young men as well, at.
the end of each season. l'also volunteered for my church, worked in.the office; and helped with maintenance chores, builtsets for plays thatthe churc
was involved in putting on, etc. i have also volunteered my time to assist not only Arroyo Grande, but Grover Beach and Pismo Beach, whenever they
needed a special occ.ision trolley or other bus. I drove the bus/trolley mys~lfand volunteered my time. Ha.rvest Fes~ival Parade for the AG Women's
Club, Grover·seach for the Christmas Parade and Christ~as Light Judges, Pismo Beach for special events in there city also. ,
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List three persons, ,not relatives,.who have knowledge of your character, experience, communityinvolvement, and
abilities. You may also attach letters of reference and/or a resume (optional). PLEASE OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM
INDIVIDUALS BEFORE LISTING THEM AS A REFERENCE.
.Name Address Phone Occupation
I hereby declare• that ~he foregoing information is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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Applicant Signature
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Notice to Applicants:
1) Applicants appointed by the City Council are required to take an Oath of Office.
2) State law i:ind the Ci_ty's Conflict of Interest Code requires that Council Members file Statements of Economic Interests
(Form 700) upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving ·office (e.g., sources of income, loans, gifts, investments,
interests in real property within the City).
3) This application is a matter of public record and portions thereof are subject to disclosure pursuant to the California
Public Records Act.
FOR USE BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE: (Date s~IVED
DEC 2_ 0 2018
CITY CLERK'S OFFIC.E
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE.
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CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
APPLICATION TO FILL COUNCIL VACANCY
Applicant must be a resident and registered voter of the City of Arroyo Grande
Application Deadline: Thursday, December 20, 2018 -5:00 p.m.
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Original, signed applications must be delivered to the Office of the City Clerk
300 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande (no postmarks:, email submissions or faxes accepted)
NAME: DO YOU RESIDE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY
Telander, Jason S. OF ARROYO GRANDE? Yes@NoQ
Last First Ml
ADDRESS: ARE YOU 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER? Yes@NoQ
Arroyo Grande 93420
ARE YOU REGISTER.ED TO VOTE? Yes@NoO Number Street City Zip
TELEPHONE:
Hm (_§Qji) Wk(805 )
Are you how serving on a City Commission/Committee?_N_o ___ -'-----------------
lf so, which? _______________________________ ,--_____ _
Have you previously served on a City Board, Commission, or Committee? No -------------
If yes, which body and dates of service?
EDUCATION (include professional or vocational licenses or certificates) BA History Grinnell College
CURRENT EMPLOYER: VTC Enterprises ----------------------------------
EMPLOYER ADDRESS: 2445 A Street Santa Maria, CA 93456 PHONE: (805) 928-5000
POSITION OR TITLE: CEO
Explain your reason(s) for wanting to serve:
To ensure efforts are maintained to allow for residents of the city to contribute to various city committees and
sub-committees. We build a stronger community when we allow everyone to be heard.
· To. improve the quality of life for .the residents and visitors of Arroyo Grande by building stronger partnerships and better
coordinating with the surrounding communities to create regional services or when possible eliminate duplicative services.
Southern San Luis Obispo County has so much to offer in terms of out door recreation and the opportunities afforded by the
Diablo Canyon p~operty and Camp Arroyo Grande could create the chance to create outdoor recreation destinations for the
residents of the entire state. I would li.ke to see the city be a leader in these discussions ..
To ensure the effective provision and coordination of city services for the residents of Arroyo Grande within the city's
current revenues and establish a plan to maintain the financial health of the city.
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QUALIFICATIONS OR EXPERIENCE: (Applicable to the purpose and subject matter of this appointment)
I feel my twelve years of experience leading two not-for-profit organizations has prepared me well for this opportunity. I feel
I've been able to work effectively with board members, stakeholders and members of the public to improve opportunities for
individuals with disabilities and believe I would be able to use these same skills as a member of the city council.
I feel I could use my experience with strategic planning and budgeting to help establish spending priorities for the city that
will provide for the needs of all of us as residents while maintaining the long term fiscal health of the city.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT (List organization memberships and committee assignments)
California Disability Services Association
-Board Vice~President
-Central Coast Caucus Chair
California Association for Adult Day Services
-Board Member
Tri-Counties Regional Center (San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties)
-HCBS Final Rule Task F_orce Committee Member
-WIOA Employment Task Force Committee Member
Rotary Club of Santa Maria Member
List three per~ons, not relatives, who have knowledge of your character, experience, community involvement, and
abilities. You may also attach letters of reference and/or a resume (optional). PLEASE OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM
INDIVIDUALS BEFORE LIST.ING THEM AS A REFERENCE.
Name Address Phone Occupation
Scott Astrosky Arroyo Grande (805)
Real Estate Broker .
I hereby declare that the foregoing information is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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ApplinSignature Date
Notice to Applicants:
1) Applicants appointed by the City Council are required to take an Oath of Office.
2) State law and the City's Conflict of Interest Code requires that Council Members file Statements of Economic Interests
(Form 700) upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving office (e.g., sources of income, loans, gifts, investments,
interests in real property within the City).
3) -This application is a matter of public record and portions thereof are subject to disclosure pursuant to the California
Public Records Act.
FOR USE BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE: (Date Stamp)
RECEIVED
Received by:½IJ/V\.~~ OEC.2 0 2018
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CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
APPLICATION TO FILL COUNCIL VACANCY
Applicant must be a resident and registered voter of the City of Arroyo Grande
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Application Deadline: Thursday, December 20, 2018 -5:00 p.m.
Original, signed applications must be delivered to the Office of the City Clerk
300 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande (no postmarks, email submissions or faxes accepted)
NAME: DO YOU RESIDE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE? Yes@NoO Berlin Bruce
Last First Ml
ADDRESS: ARE YOU 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER? Yes@NoQ
Arroyo Grande 93420
Yes®NoO Number Street City Zip ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE?
TELEPHONE:
Hm (805.1) Wk(805 )
Are you now serving on a City Commission/Committee? Yes ----------------------
If so, which? Architectural Review Committee since May 2014
Have you previously served on a City Board, Commission, or Committee? Yes -See above ---------,-----
If yes, which body and dates of service? _A_R_C_fr_o_m_o_s_12_0_1_4_t_o_c_u_rr_e_nt _______________ _
Wil!ing to return to ARC for another 4 year term if not selected to City Council.
EDUCATION (include professlonal or vocational licenses or certificates)
BS -Environmental Horticulture, CAL POLY SLO
CURRENT EMPLOYER: CaliFlora Resources LLC
EMPLOYER ADDRESS: PO BOX 1653 Arroyo Grande, CA 93421
POSITION OR TITLE: Native Plant Ecologist/ Consultant
Explain your reason(s) for wanting to serve:
PHONE: (805) 710-3073
yo Grande is a unique city and has great community participation and pride. I feel it is our duty, as American citizens,
o find ways to participate in our democracy, including to animate the structures of government-as a representative and
xtension of our fellow citizens. I feel strongly that our community has great potential and also has both known and
unforeseen challenges , and that with good governance, leadership, intelligence, and communication we can meet those
allenges and forge a future that is stable, financially sound, and provides security and confidence for the residents of
rroyo Grande. I would want to be a member of a City Council that gathers and processes intelligence and builds a trust,
pport, respect and participation from all its citizens, not just the vocal, but also for the benefit of those who traditionally
ave not participated or had a "voice" at the table. It would be a greJt honor, and great duty to sit on the City Council and
ntribute thoughtful deliberation, dialog, and direction to making good decisions and making meaningful progress. I do
ecognize the many significant challenges in the coming years, and am confident my capabilities, commitment and
eople-focused approach would be a positive addition to the very capable and well respected currently-seated Council and
ayor, as well as working well with the fine City Staff and City Manager.
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QUALIFICATIONS OR EXPERIENCE: (Applicable to the purpose and subject matter of this appointment}
19 Year resident of Arroyo Grande-including raising 2 young men (23 & 20) thru local public schools
Lived on Central Coast for 26 years.
$erved on ARC since May 2014 and enjoy working w ARC as a committee to be constructive and good resource for both
the City and for the project owners bringing in projects to review. Constuctive review & criticism.
Open-minded and fair; open and respectful to other's perspectives .
$at on Jury 3 times in my life, once as Foreman, and able to listen critically, deliberate, and reach consensus on a verdict
/\gricultural and environmental background provide needed persepective to AG's agricultural history and future.
I follow most meetings either live or on Community TV or via website to stay aware of projects/ activities/ challenges within
our City. Feel very strong about our need to serve our community and participate with a focus on improvement & the future.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT (List organization memberships and committee assignments)
Architectural Review Committee Member -May 2014 thru December 2018-
Jim Guthrie _Community Grand Panel-ARC representative -2016
City of Arroyo Grande Public Art Panel -2017-2018
AYSO Socer: Referee 2005-2015-Including 2011 Volunteer of the year
5 Cities Youth Basketball Referee/ Coach -2003 thru 2007
California Native Plant Society-20+ year member
Society for Ecological Restoration - 1 O+ year member
Rancho Grande HOA -Board of Directors-2003 thru 2006
Small business owner
List three persons, not relatives, who have knowledge of your character, experience, community involvement, and
abilities. You may also attach letters of reference and/or a resume (optional}. PLEASE OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM
INDIVIDUALS BEFORE LISTING THEM AS A REFERENCE.
Name Address Phone Occupation
Mary Hertel
NASA Pilot/ Former EA BOS
I hereby declare that the foregoing information is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Applicant Signature Date
Notice to Applicants:
1) Applicants appointed by the City Council are required to take an Oath of Office.
2) State law and the City's Conflict of Interest Code requires that Council Members file Statements of Economic Interests
(Form 700) upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving office (e.g., sources of income, loans, gifts, investments,
interests in real property within the City).
3) This application is a matter of public record and portions thereof are subject to disclosure pursuant to the California
Public Records Act.
FOR USE BY CITY CLERK'S OFFICE: (Date Stamp)
RECEIVED
DEC 2 0 2018
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
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MAYOR RAY RUSSOM
RANKING SHEET
FOR APPOINTMENT OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBER
Rank the applicants from 1 to 4
1 = High (1st choice) 4 = Low
APPLICANT RANKING
BRUCE BERLIN
LAN GEORGE
COLEEN KUBEL
ANDREA MONTES
JASON TELANDER ____________
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MAYOR PRO TEM BARNEICH
RANKING SHEET
FOR APPOINTMENT OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBER
Rank the applicants from 1 to 4
1 = High (1st choice) 4 = Low
APPLICANT RANKING
BRUCE BERLIN
LAN GEORGE
COLEEN KUBEL
ANDREA MONTES
JASON TELANDER ____________
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COUNCIL MEMBER PAULDING
RANKING SHEET
FOR APPOINTMENT OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBER
Rank the applicants from 1 to 4
1 = High (1st choice) 4 = Low
APPLICANT RANKING
BRUCE BERLIN
LAN GEORGE
COLEEN KUBEL
ANDREA MONTES
JASON TELANDER ____________
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COUNCIL MEMBER STORTON
RANKING SHEET
FOR APPOINTMENT OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBER
Rank the applicants from 1 to 4
1 = High (1st choice) 4 = Low
APPLICANT RANKING
BRUCE BERLIN
LAN GEORGE
COLEEN KUBEL
ANDREA MONTES
JASON TELANDER ____________
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RANKING SHEET - TOTALS
FOR APPOINTMENT OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBER
APPLICANT RAY RUSSOM BARNEICH PAULDING STORTON TOTAL
BRUCE BERLIN 0
LAN GEORGE 0
COLEEN KUBEL 0
ANDREA MONTES 0
JASON TELANDER 0
Applicants ranked from 1 to 4
1 = High (1st choice)4 = Low
Lowest total = Top ranked applicant
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Attachment 5
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
J ulie London
Kristen Bameich; Keith Storton ; Caren Ray : Jimmy Pauldi ng
J im Ber gman
Do the right thing
Friday, December 14, 2018 10 :20:3 1 AM
Please consider appointing the third i n line from ou r past election for
Arroyo Grande City Counci l. This would be Coleen Kube l.
It is what the voters wanted. It is what YOU would have wanted it you
came i n th i rd.
j~
Julie London
_,AG
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Fro m:
To :
Jimm y Pau ldi ng
Jim Bergman
Subject: Fwd: Open Cou ncil seat
Dat e : Monday, December 17, 2018 8 :37 : 15 AM
FYI
Begin fo1war ded message:
From: "Ellen Gaver, "
Date: Decem ber 14, 2018 at 10 :29:32 AM P ST
To: <jpaulding@an-oyogrande.org>
Subject: Open Council s eat
Dear Council Member Paulding,
I am writing to voice my concem about the process in place to fill Mayor Ray's s eat on City
Council. As I understand it, the Council is accepting applications for the vacant seat and will v ote on
and appoint THEIR choice for the open seat.
It seems to me that if our Council i s intended to be truly representative of t he people, that the voting
citizens of AIToyo Grande should be the on es to fill that seat. We all knew that t here would be a
third seat open should M s. Ray win the Mayoral race, which sh e did, but now our ri ght to choose our
repres entat ive is being usUiped by the goveming Council.
I respecfully request that th e following two options be consid ered:
1. We hold a special election to fill the vacant seat.
2 . The person who receiv ed t he third highest number of votes in the November election be advanced
to the open seat.
Please, let 's keep our Council repres entative of the citizens of A1rnyo Grande. Thank you for your
considerat ion.
Health & happiness,
Ellen Gav er
AIToyo Grande, CA 93420
(home/office)
(text only)
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Fro m:
To :
Jimmy Pau lding
J im Bergman
Subject: Fwd: Open Seat for City Cou ncil Mo nday,
December 17, 2 018 8 :37:43 AM Da t e :
FYI
Begin fo1war ded m essage:
From: Sh arlotte Wilson >
Date: Decem ber 14, 2018 at 3 :20:52 AM P ST
To: <jpaulding@anoyogrande.org>
Subject: Open Seat for C ity Council
Dear Council Mem ber P aulding ,
Congratu lations o n your election , I look fo1ward to working w i th you and your
fellow Council Mem bers an d Mayor R ay as we m ove fo1war d in m aking o ur City
an even better p lace to live in. In r egard s to th e appointm en t of a C ity Council
m em ber fo r your op en s eat, I beli eve th e people ah-eady spok e this e lection and
Coleen K ubel was th e 3r d highest vote gett er. T h ere is n o n eed for an
appo intment a s th er e was 3 open seats an d 3 people voted in fo r those seats . A
transp ar ent governmen t wou ld assign this open seat to t h e next highest vote
getter. I am out of country so I will n ot be at the December 20 Council m eeting
but I h op e fully w i ll return by Januaiy 6. A fter 20 yeai·s away fro m h er n ative city
my daughter h as decided to m ove back to A n oyo Gran de fr o m Luxem bourg so
I'm h elping h er and her family m ove h om e. Th ank you fo r your consideration of
Coleen K ubel fo r th e open Council seat.
Regar ds,
Sh aifotte Wil son
!!!!I
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From:
T o:
Subject:
Dat e :
Dear Jim Bergman
Sharlotte Wilson
J im Bergman
Open City Council Seat
Friday, December 14, 2018 4:52:00 AM
In regards to the appointment o f a City Council member for the open seat , I believe the people ah-eady spoken this
election and Coleen Kubel was the 3rd highest vote getter. There is no need for an appointment as there was 3 open
seats and 3 people voted in for those seat s. A transparent gove1mnent would assign this open seat to the next highest
vote getter. Mr Bergman this should be standard procedure now and in future elections. Thank you for yow-
consideration.
Sharlotte Wilson
Arroyo Grande -
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Subject:Open Seat for City Council
>On Dec 14, 2018, at 3:18 AM, Sharlotte Wilson wrote:
>
> Dear Council Member Barneich,
>
> Dear Country Member Barneich ,
> I look forward to working with you and your fellow Council Members and Mayor Ray as we move forward in making
our City an even better place to live in. In regards to the appointment of a City Council member for your open seat, I
believe the people already spoke this election and Coleen Kubel was the 3rd highest vote getter. There is no need for an
appointment as there was 3 open seats and 3 people voted in for those seats. A transparent government would assign
this open seat to the next highest vote getter. I am out of country so I will not be at the December 20 Council meeting
but I hopefully will return by January 6. After 20 years away from her native city my daughter has decided to move back
to Arroyo Grande from Luxembourg so I’m helping her and her family move home. Thank you for your consideration of
Coleen Kubel for the open Council seat.
>
> Regards,
>Sharlotte Wilson
>
>Arroyo Grande
>
>
>
>
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From: Marla Bretches
To: Jim Bergman; Caren Ray ; Kristen Bameich; Jimmy Pauldi ng
Cc: Ke ith Storton
Subject: City Coun ci l appointment
Date: Saturday, December 15, 2018 9 :04 :09 PM
Dear Council Members,
I am writing to you to ask you to appoint Coleen Kubel to the open city council seat instead of
reviewing mor e applications of interested parties . She came in 3rd in t he voting booth and
there is no good reason w hy she sh ould have to go through t he interview process after rnnning
her campaign.
I voted for her. I cannot attend the next c i ty council meeting on Janmuy 8, hence, I am sending
this letter to make m y wish e s known.
I hope you w ill all agr ee that the cunen t app lication & interview process needs to be changed.
Sincerely ,
Mrs . Marla J . Bretches
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Fro m:
To :
Jimmy Pau lding
J im Bergman
Subject: Fwd: Vaca nt Counci l Seat
Da t e : Monday, December 17, 2 018 8 :36 :45 AM
FYI
Begin fo1war ded m essage:
From: D evin War d >
Date: Decem ber 15 , 2018 at 7 :15:36 PM P ST
To: <jpaulding@anoyogrande.org>
Subject: Vacant C ouncil Seat
Dear Mr. P auld ing,
As a r esiden t of A n oyo Gran de, I feel it's impo1tan t fo r voters to decide wh o fills
th e c unen t vacant seat rath er t han t h e council. To this en d , it m akes s ens e t o fi ll
th e s eat w i th the candidate w ho cam e in third.
T o a ll ow peop le to submit application s an d t h en have the counci l appoint
som eon e c ircumven ts t h e dem ocratic p rocess, n ot to m ention th e necessity of
addition al tim e , e ffo1t an d r e som ces n eeded to reach th e decision .
This is n ot a wise ch oice of th e council 's tim e an d taxp ayer m on ey.
Sincer ely ,
Devin Ward
Sent from m y iPad
Item 10.a. - Page 31
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
juan busby
Jim Bergman ; Caren Ray ; Kristen Bameich; Jimmy Pauld i ng ; Keith Storton
ARROYO GRANDE CITY COU NO L VACANT POSm ON
Monday, December 17, 2 0 18 7 :19:16 AM
Dear AG Ci ty Council members,
I am w rit ing to you in hopes of obtain ing some transparency w ith t he current s it uat ion
of t he vacant c ity counc il posit ion. As a citizen of th is commun ity, i am submitting my
request in accordance w it h the current city's o rganizat ional chart w hich ind icat es t hat
the Ci t izens of t h is commun ity are first.
As you already know , Coleen Kubel ran for a city council posit ion . Although she did
not get enough votes t o w in one of t he two vacant posit ions, she did get the t hird
most votes . Due t o Ms. Ray w inning the Mayor's post , t he council now has t h e task
of filling that vacant post. This is the d ilemma .
It is my understand in g t hat , rather t han t o fill t he vacancy w ith Ms. Kubel , t he C ity
Counci l is planning a special meeting in January to vote in a member of t he
commun ity w ho d id not even ran for t he p ost. if th is is correct , I b e lieve t he citizens of
th is community a re ow ed an explanat ion as to w hy th is w ould happen ra t her t han
appointing a person l ike Ms . Kube l. She has already demonst rated t h e w ill and
desire to serve in t h at capacity, put in countless hours cam pa igning w ith in t he
commun ity, and generat ed a considerable amount of votes in her favor. It is clear
that t he C it izens have a lready spoken .
The Ci t y's admin istrative protocols call fo r new ly e lect ed members to be sw orn in
December. It w ou ld seem most appropriate t hat the members of t he counci l
acknow ledge t he w ishes of t he c itizens and appoint t h e t hird place w inner of t he
election. If t h is shou ld n ot be t he case , a bonafide explanat ion needs t o be given to
the commun ity as t o w hy t h is is not possible .
Respectfully submitted ,
Coach Juan Busby
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Jessica Matson
Subject:city council member
From: Janice Reid >
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2018 6:06 PM
To: Jim Bergman; Caren Ray; Kristen Barneich; Jimmy Paulding; Keith Storton
Subject: city council member
Hello Jim Bergman, Mayor Ray, Jimmy Paulding, Keith Storton, Kristen Barneich
Since Coleen Kubel came in third in the race for City Council, I think the people have spoken. In the name of
inclusivity and popular support, she should be appointed to the seat vacated by Caren Ray.
Thank you,
Janice Reid
Item 10.a. - Page 33
From:
T o:
Subject:
Dat e :
Kelly Reynolds
Kristen Bameich; Jim Bergman; Caren Ray Russom
City Council Election
Monday, December 31, 2018 9 :03 :56 AM
I understan d you are looking for input fr o m res iden ces for th e appointmen t fo r the n ext C ity
Council mem ber. I suppo1i Colleen Kubel an d as a person wh o ran a fai r race in th e l ast
election and who had t h e 3rd high est votes.
Th e ot her candidates did n ot feel strongly en ou gh about th eir commitmen t to spend m on ey and
n m in an election wh er e th eir voices could be h ear d an d debated an d that says a lot to me. And
I feel her issues align with a lot of what I believe AG is all about.
Good luck w ith your selection process.
An oyo Grande res ident.
Kelly Reynolds
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