On June 16, 2003, Council interviewed 25 applicants for 17 vacancies on City Boards and Commissions. Wallace Harper, a candidate for the Arts Commission, was previously interviewed by the Council during the extended Fall 2002 recruitment. He was unable to attend the interviews due to a prior commitment. Staff recommends Council make its appointments from the applicants listed below.

Staff conducted a widespread recruitment for citizens interested in serving on a City Board or Commission from March 24 through May 23, 2003. Efforts were enhanced by a recruitment video shown extensively on KSUN during the recruitment period. Staff's outreach efforts also included participation in the Health and Safety Faire, advertisements in the both the San Jose Mercury News, and The Sun, an announcement and solicitation for applications at a Rotary Club meeting, and participation and an overview of the program at a Sunnyvale Leadership meeting. Recruitment letters and flyers were mailed to local service clubs and businesses, and an announcement was made at each Council meeting during the recruitment period.

Approximately 75 applications were distributed to prospective candidates and 26 applications were submitted.

Staff has verified that all of the following individuals meet the residency and voter registration requirements, as applicable.

Current vacancies, terms of appointments, and names of candidates are as follows:

There is no fiscal impact as a result of this report.

The public was notified of the recruitment for Boards and Commissions applicants via newspaper advertisements, press releases, flyers, outreach at the Health and Safety Faire and other community events, KSUN, and through civic and co-sponsored groups. Public contact was also made during the Public Announcements at City Council meetings.

Staff recommends alternative #1.

Prepared by:
Donna Biles, 
Deputy City Clerk

Reviewed by:
Susan Kitchens, 
City Clerk

Amy Chan, 
Assistant City Manager

Approved by:
Robert LaSala, 
City Manager