HomeMy WebLinkAbout19 COMM FDTN BOARD 09-06-94DATE: J n t e r- C o
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
August 25, 1994
WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
I~EQUESTAPPLICATIONS FOR TUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONBOAP~)OF
DIRECTORS
RECOMMENDATION:
Pleasure of the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
In July of this year the Tustin Com~nunity Foundation received its
tax exempt status from the IRS. The Board has been meeting monthly
and has developed a mission statement, adopted a logo, and has
nearly completed an informational brochure about the Foundation and
it's purpose. Plans are being made for a kick off event to
introduce the Foundation to the business community. The date for
the kick off event is not yet firm. Council will receive a status
report on the Foundation at the September 19 Meeting.
On September 20, 1993, Council interviewed and selected five
members from the Community to serve on the Board of Directors. Two
members from the Council were also appointed at that time. The
Foundation Bylaws provided that members of the Board shall be
selected by a four-fifths (4/5) vote of the City Council.
As the expiration date, October 12, 1994, for the terms of two
Boardmembers, James Farley and Margarete Thompson, approaches
Council should authorize staff to advertise for applicants
interested in serving on the Foundation Board.
The Board has provided some suggestions for the interview process.
Many of the members voiced a concern that the process last year did
not allow the Council adequate time to get to know the applicants.
Because the interviews were held during a Council meeting, the
members did not feel comfortable taking time to ask the Council
questions concerning their vision for the Foundation. Staff
suggests that the interview be held separate from a Council
meeting.
Also the Boardmembers wished to develop an application form for
prospective members. Last year only a letter of interest was
solicited from applicants. The application should provide the
Council with more specific information and make it easier for the
Council to select the most qualified applicants.
Should the Council wish to advertise for applicants, staff
recommends that the interviews be held at 5:30 p.m. prior to the
October 17 Council Meeting. Staff checked with the city Manager's
office, at this time the calendar for that day is clear. This time
frame would also allow adequate time to recruit and notify the
applicants of the process.
Melissa O'Neal, ~
Recreation Supervisor
Recreation Superintendent