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APPOINTMENT TO THE ANIMAL SERVICES COMMITTEE AND CONFIRMING THE ORANGE COUNTY MODEL ENGINEERS (OCME) LIAISON TO THE FAIRVIEW PARK STEERING COMMITTEE
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DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE/CITY CLERK DIVISION
PRESENTED BY: BRENDA GREEN, CITY CLERK
CONTACT INFORMATION: BRENDA GREEN, CITY CLERK, (714) 754-5221
RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff recommends:
1. Mayor Pro Tem Chavez make one (1) member appointment to the Animal Services Committee with a term expiration of April 2027.
2. The City Council confirm Hank Castignetti as the Orange County Model Engineers (OCME) City liaison to the Fairview Park Steering Committee.
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BACKGROUND:
Animal Services Committee (1 Appointment)
One (1) Committee Member/Term Expiration of April 2027
The Animal Services Committee meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month except for August and December and provides advice and recommendations to the City Council on animal services issues, promotes pet licensing, and assists with the planning and execution of animal-related events. Staff received fourteen (14) applications for the vacancy to be filled (applications attached). Mayor Pro Tem Chavez may appoint any applicant; there is no requirement to appoint within the Council Member’s district.
1. Brian Buckner - District 1
2. Randi Miller - District 1
3. Anke Secrest - District 1
4. Becca Walls - District 1
5. Christina Poulos - District 1
6. Kalvin Alvarez - District 2
7. Olivia M. Eimers - District 2
8. Carlos Salampessy - District 2
9. Syed Zia Hussain - District 2
10. Amber Watnik - District 2
11. Dana S. Lavin - District 3
12. Mackenzie 'Kenzie" Huth - District 4
13. Rhonda J. Christlieb - District 5
14. Debra Lee - District 5
ANALYSIS:
Animal Services Committee
At the April 1, 2025 City Council meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Chavez requested an additional one week recruitment period for the Animal Services Committee only. The City opened the Committee recruitment on April 2, 2025, and press releases/solicitations were sent on April 2, 2025, April 7, 2025, and April 8, 2025. In response to the City’s outreach efforts, a total of fourteen (14) applications were received.
Orange County Model Engineers (OCME) Liaison to Fairview Park Steering Committee
The appointment of Hank Castignetti as the Orange County Model Engineers (OCME) City liaison to the Fairview Park Steering Committee was discussed in the April 1, 2025 agenda report, but was inadvertently omitted from the motions.
ALTERNATIVES:
Mayor Pro Tem Chavez may choose not to make an appointment to the Animal Services Committee and/or request to reopen the recruitment period.
FISCAL REVIEW:
There is no fiscal impact to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget since City Committee Members do not receive a stipend for serving on the various committees.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney has reviewed this report and has approved it as to form.
CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES:
This item is administrative in nature.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends:
1. Mayor Pro Tem Chavez make one (1) member appointment to the Animal Services Committee with a term expiration of April 2027.
2. The City Council confirm Hank Castignetti as the Orange County Model Engineers (OCME) City liaison to the Fairview Park Steering Committee.