Subcommittee Meeting
Regular MeetingPeoria, AZ · October 8, 2019
Agenda
Chairman Councilmember Councilmember
Bill Patena Michael Finn Jon Edwards
Ironwood District Palo Verde District Willow District
Council Boards and Commissions
Subcommittee Meeting
Notice & Agenda
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Pine Conference Room
8401 West Monroe Street
Peoria, AZ 85345
Regular Meeting
5:30 PM
Convene
Roll Call
Final Call to Submit Speaker Request Forms
The Subcommittee may vote to recess into an executive session for the purpose of discussing or considering
appointment from the Subcommittee's attorney or any matter listed on the agenda pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(1).
Consent Agenda
CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine or have been previously
reviewed by the Council Subcommittee, and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these
items unless a Subcommittee member so requests; in which event the item will be removed from the General Order of
Business, and considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda.
Consent
1 C. Minutes
Discussion and possible action to approve the September 10, 2019 Meeting Minutes.
Regular Agenda
New Business
2 R. Board and Commission Interviews
Conduct candidate interviews for possible appointment recommendations for the
Industrial Development Authority, Veterans Memorial Board and Youth Advisory Board.
3 R. Board and Commission Vacancies
Discussion and possible action to appoint, reappoint, recruit, or schedule interviews for
various City Boards and Commissions including, but not limited to, Board of Adjustment,
Historic Preservation Commission, Industrial Development Authority, Municipal
Development Authority, Veterans Memorial Board and Youth Advisory Board.
4 R. Board and Commission Review
Discussion regarding the composition, powers, duties and activities related to the
Municipal Development Authority and Volunteer Firefighter Pension Board.
5 R. Board and Commission Appointments to Judicial and Public Defender Advisory
Board
Discussion and possible action to recommend appointments of the current members of
the Judicial Selection Advisory Board and Public Defender Contract Review
Committee to the newly created Judicial and Public Defender Advisory Board.
6 R. Board and Commission Appointments to Parks, Recreation & Community
Facilities Board
Discussion and possible action to recommend appointments of the current members of
the Library Board and Parks and Recreation Board to the newly created Parks,
Recreation & Community Facilities Board.
7 R. Appointment/Reappointment Process
Discussion and possible action to modify the appointment and reappointment process
for applicants of Peoria's boards and commissions.
Call To The Public (Non-Agenda Items)
If you wish to address the Council Subcommittee, please complete a Speaker Request Form
and return it to the clerk before the call to order for this meeting. The Council Subcommittee is
not authorized by state law to discuss or take action on any issue raised by public comment
until a later meeting.
Council Boards and Commissions Updates and Report of Current Events:
Council Boards and Commissions Subcommittee members will give updates on relevant events and
activities they have attended since the last meeting. These items are for information only - no action
will be taken.
Adjournment
NOTE: Documentation (if any) for items listed on the Agenda is available for public inspection,
a minimum of 24 hours prior to the Council Subcommittee meeting, at any time during regular
business hours in the Office of the City Clerk, 8401 W. Monroe Street, Room 150, Peoria, AZ
85345.
Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities. Alternative format materials, sign language interpretation and
assistive listening devices are available upon 72 hours advance notice through the Office of the City Clerk, 8401 West
Monroe Street, Peoria, Arizona 85345 - Phone: (623) 773-7340 or FAX (623) 773-7304. To the extent possible,
additional reasonable accommodations will be made available within the time constraints of the request. The City has
a TDD line where accommodations may be requested at: (623) 773-7221.
Public Notice
In addition to the Council Subcommittee members noted above, one or more members of the Peoria City Council
or various other Boards and Commissions may be present to observe the Council Subcommittee meeting as noticed on
this agenda.
COUNCIL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Agenda Item: 1C.
SUBCOMMITTEE COMMUNICATION
Date Prepared: 7/9/2019 Council Meeting Date: 10/8/2019
TO: Council Boards and Commissions Subcommittee
SUBJECT: Minutes
Staff Recommendation:
Discussion and possible action to approve the September 10, 2019 Meeting Minutes.
ATTACHMENTS:
091019 Minutes Draft
CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA
PINE CONFERENCE ROOM
September 10, 2019
A Regular Meeting of the Council Boards and Commissions Subcommittee of the City of
Peoria, Arizona, was convened by Subcommittee Chair Bill Patena in an open and public
session at 8401 W. Monroe Street, Peoria, Arizona on June 11, 2019 at 5:31 p.m.
Members Present: Chairperson Bill Patena and Subcommittee Member Jon Edwards.
Members Absent: Subcommittee Member Michael Finn.
Other Municipal Officials Present: Jeff Tyne, City Manager; Vanessa Hickman, City
Attorney; Lori Dyckman, Deputy City Clerk; Robert Goodhue, Economic Development Services
Director; Chris Hallett, Neighborhood and Human Services Director; Chris Jacques, Planning
and Community Development Director; and John Sefton, Parks, Recreation, and Community
Facilities Director.
Audience: One member of the public was in attendance.
Note: The order in which items appear in the minutes is not necessarily the order in
which they were discussed in the meeting.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Subcommittee Member Edwards, seconded by Chairperson Patena, to
approve the consent agenda.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously 2-0.
1C. Minutes
Approved the minutes of the June 11, 2019 Council Boards and Commissions Subcommittee
meeting as part of the consent agenda.
NEW BUSINESS
2R. Boards and Commissions Vacancies
Discussion and possible action to appoint, reappoint, recruit, or schedule interviews for various
City Boards and Commissions including, but not limited to, Building Board of Appeals, Industrial
Development Authority, Veterans Memorial Board, and Youth Advisory Board.
Building Board of Appeals
The subcommittee was advised that there are no qualified applicants for the current vacancies.
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Industrial Development Authority
By consensus, the Subcommittee asked staff to schedule interviews with Joseph Grammatico
and Dwight Wininger.
Veterans Memorial Board
By consensus, the Subcommittee asked staff to schedule an interview with Donald Scott.
Youth Advisory Board
Motion was made by Subcommittee Member Edwards, seconded by Chairman Patena to
appoint Ravi Bhakta as a regular member for a partial term to expire June 30, 2020.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously 2-0.
By consensus, the Subcommittee asked staff to schedule interviews with Sophia Acosta,
Shivani Bahl, and Kristeena Dominguez.
3R. Board and Commission Review
Robert Goodhue, Economic Development Services Director, provided an overview of the
composition, powers, duties and activities related to the Building Board of Appeals.
Updates from Staff: None
Reports from Subcommittee:
Discussion ensued regarding the process used to reappoint Board and Commission members
when their term has expired. Jeff Tyne, City Manager, reported that options for a process will
be presented at a subsequent Subcommittee meeting.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC: None
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Subcommittee, the meeting was duly
adjourned at approximately 5:51 p.m.
Chairman Bill Patena Daniel Murillo, Council Assistant
COUNCIL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Agenda Item: 2R.
SUBCOMMITTEE COMMUNICATION
Date Prepared: 9/24/2019 Council Meeting Date: 10/8/2019
TO: Council Boards and Commissions Subcommittee
SUBJECT: Board and Commission Interviews
Staff Recommendation:
Conduct candidate interviews for possible appointment recommendations for the Industrial
Development Authority, Veterans Memorial Board and Youth Advisory Board.
ATTACHMENTS:
100819 Interview Schedule
Council Board and Commission Subcommittee
Tuesday, October 8, 2019 - 5:30 p.m.
INTERVIEW SCHEDULE
5:30 Joseph Grammatico
Industrial Development Authority
Last Name First Name District Qualifications
Application Date: 11/15/2019 / Qualities: strong analytical mind, unbiased, can see all sides to a story or data; classes &
training help me become a strong team member on teams that help reduce cost & time for companies. Lastly, I feel that
my time on an appeals committee help me process important information to help decide if another employee was
wrongfully terminated or disciplined. Experience: Amazon Appeals Committee, oversaw over 20 cases of employee's
appealing wrongful termination or disciplines resulting in time away from work; Ten years + as an internal auditor
Grammatico Joseph Willow
reviewing company processes for ISO 9000, AS9100, ISO14001 & company Environmental, Health & Safety Policies.
Education: B.A. in Business Management ‐Participated on a Green Belt team that revised a tooling process for a
manufacturing cell that resulted in over $400,000 savings; Employed for Fortune 500 companies such as Honeywell,
Parker‐Hannifin, Amazon & APS; Completed training in conflict resolution & team work dynamics; Certifications/Licenses:
Green Belt/Six Sigma, Journeyman Machinist (State of Arizona), CPR/AED/First Aid.
5:40 Donald Scott
Veterans Memorial Board
Last Name First Name District Qualifications
Application Date: 09/10/2019 / Qualities: 13+ year Army Veteran, AZ National Guard, Warrant Officer and Aviator,
diverse military background will prove beneficial; Interests: currently volunteers with the caring canine program and
Scott Donald Palo Verde Navigator Buddies K9 program, would be honored to serve fellow Veterans; Experience: various military certifications,
NSA military intelligence career, Commercial Instrument Helicopter license, currently Sr. Systems Engineer with Pearson
Education; Previous Boards: Design Review Board President, West Valley Ranch Community.
5:50 Shivani Bahl
Youth Advisory Board
Last Name First Name District Qualifications
Application Date: 04/09/2019 / Graduation Date: 5/2019 / Mountain Ridge High School; Qualities: would be dedicated
to fulfill the duties of a board member, passion for helping those around me and introducing new ideas that could
benefit everyone, being a part of various clubs provided leadership skills and understanding of what makes a well-
Bahl Shivani Mesquite rounded individual, team player - Badminton team taught working and cooperating with a team; Interests: advocate
for fellow youth, gain experience by serving community, create a positive impact, make a difference, would like to
work with other youth; Volunteer work: Food bank, Feed my Starving Children, Thunderbird Hospital, Sunrise Library,
SEVA (building schools in India); Activities: FBLA, NHS, SOFS, Badminton, Tennis, AFA, Choir, Smile Donor.
COUNCIL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Agenda Item: 3R.
SUBCOMMITTEE COMMUNICATION
Date Prepared: 7/9/2019 Council Meeting Date: 10/8/2019
TO: Council Boards and Commissions Subcommittee
SUBJECT: Board and Commission Vacancies
Staff Recommendation:
Discussion and possible action to appoint, reappoint, recruit, or schedule interviews for various
City Boards and Commissions including, but not limited to, Board of Adjustment, Historic
Preservation Commission, Industrial Development Authority, Municipal Development Authority,
Veterans Memorial Board and Youth Advisory Board.
ATTACHMENTS:
10/08/2019 Staff Report
City Council Board and Commission Subcommittee
Staff Report
Tuesday, October 8, 2019 - 5:30 p.m.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (SCHEDULED) – Residency Requirement
Authority: City Code, Chapter 3, Sections 3-1, 3-6 and 3-15
Members: 5 and 1 Alternate
Duties: The Board hears zoning appeals, interprets the zoning code, grants temporary use permits and variances to the code.
Liaison: Chris Jacques / Planning and Community Development
UPCOMING VACANCIES
Eligible for Interested in Alternate/Willing to Serve
Name District Member Status New Term Expiration
Reappointment? Reappointment?
Jackie Urdahl Mesquite Alternate 01/01/2020 – 12/30/2024 N/A No N/A
APPLICANTS
Interview Application Last Name First Name District Board Preference Qualification Summary
Scheduled Date
04/10/2019 Bow Adam Willow 1 – Planning & Zoning Commission Qualities: analytical, resourceful, conscientious, enjoy collaborating and
2 – Board of Adjustment making informed decisions using information available; Interests:
3 – Industrial Development Authority board/commission would be best way to use my skillset and experience
4 - Economic Development Advisory to serve the community; Experience: BS in Electrical Engineering,
Board Certificate in Energy Innovation and Emerging Technologies;
5 - Parks and Recreation Board Certifications: Senior Reactor Operator, Engineer in Training (EIT), NERC
Certified System Operator; Previous Commissions: 2008-2012 Planning
Commissioner, City of Vista, CA.
CURRENT MEMBERS
Last Name First Name District Alt? Special Criteria Appointed Reappt'd Reappt'd Reappt'd Reappt'd Expiration
Bercu William Palo Verde NO 03/20/2012 11/17/2015 12/30/2019
Griggs Thomas Palo Verde NO 05/03/2016 10/03/2017 12/30/2021
Kwederis Michael Palo Verde NO 11/13/2012 11/01/2016 12/30/2020
Marquart Les Pine NO 11/13/2018 12/30/2021
Patterson Kathaleen Mesquite NO 11/13/2018 04/16/2019 06/30/2022
Urdahl Jackie Mesquite YES 06/04/2019 12/31/2019
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (UNSCHEDULED) – Residency Requirement w/Exceptions
Authority: City Code, Chapter 3, Sections 3-1, 3-8 and 3-23 through 3-27
Members: 7
• All members with a known interest in historic preservation, planning or architectural development with the city
• 2 members with professional background in architecture, history, architectural history, planning or archeology (residency exceptions)
Duties The Commission is responsible for the identification and recommendation to Council for the designation of landmarks, increase public awareness of historic, cultural
and architectural preservation, approve/disapprove applications for Certificate of Appropriateness and establish a uniform schedule of fees for services.
Liaison: Chris Jacques / Planning and Community Development Department
UPCOMING VACANCIES
Eligible for Interested in Alternate/Willing
Name District Member Status Special Criteria New Term Expiration
Reappointment? Reappointment? to Serve
Linda Spencer Pine Regular Citizen w/Interest 01/01/2020 – 12/30/2024 N/A No N/A
APPLICANTS
Interview Application Last Name First Name District Board Preference Qualification Summary
Scheduled Date
12/19/2018 Bercu William Palo Verde 1 – Historic Preservation Currently serves on Board of Adjustment; Qualities: Interested in our community.
Commission Competed a graduate course of instruction at ASU in Public History Methodology.
As part of the program of study for that course, I created ten illustrated stories on
Peoria's History in the "Salt River Project." Interest: Volunteered in Peoria since
1991. Hope to devote my energies to another Board in support of our community.
My background provides unique expertise that can be of value to this commission.
Certifications: Substitute Teacher; Community Activities: Peoria Board of
Adjustment (Member & Past Chair), PUSD Technology Advisory Committee, Peoria
Citizen’s Bond Committee, Donor Network of AZ, PLI graduate.
07/14/2019 Branch Ricky Pine 1 – Historic Preservation Qualities: Bring fresh eyes to the board or commission, will not just go with the
Commission flow or vote with everyone else, will actually hear what other people have to say
2 – Arts Commission before making decisions; Interests: get experience from the board or commission
3 – Parks and Recreation Board to one day become a councilmember then mayor.
4 - Library Board
5 - Industrial Development
Authority
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Interview Application Last Name First Name District Board Preference Qualification Summary
Scheduled Date
06/23/2019 De La O John Ironwood 1 – Historic Preservation Qualities: honesty, integrity and consistency; open communication based on
Commission transparency and honesty, believe in in integrity, doing what’s right no matter
2 – Economic Development what, proud to lead by example, practice consistency through dedication, seeing a
Advisory Board project through completion; Interest: give back to my community, hands on
3 – Planning & Zoning experience helping my city, interest in historic preservation and community
Commission interaction; Experience: employed in telecommunications field, exceeded
4 - Parks and Recreation Board performance levels and coach other associates daily, helped spearhead and now
5 - Judicial Selection Advisory lead a task force team dedicated to high importance projects with short timelines;
Board Activities: Peoria Leadership Academy Institute, 2009 Presidential inauguration
conference, 2007 National leadership forum on defense, 2006 National leadership
forum on law
10/12/2018 Esparza Daniel Willow 1 – Economic Development Qualities: AZ Attorney (Practice areas: Business, Wills and Trusts, Bankruptcy); Juris
Advisory Board Doctor from Indiana University-Bloomington; Master of Business Administration
2 – Planning & Zoning (MBA) from Sungkyunkwan University-Seoul; Bachelor of Arts from ASU. Prof
Commission Experience: The Milton Law Firm PLLC/Skymark Advisors LLC 6/18-Present;
3 – Building Board of Appeals Associate Attorney, Business & Estate Planning CVS Caremark 9/17-5/18;
4 – Judicial Selection Advisory Resolution Analyst, Superior Court, Summer 16; Probate and Family Court Legal
Board Extern Sun Health, Summer 14; Legal and Management Intern Fry’s Food and Drug
5 – Historic Preservation Stores 3/09-3/13. Licenses: Arizona Law License (Bar no. 034140). Volunteer
Commission Activities: Sun Health 7/17 -Present; St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Parish 5/05-
Present; Knights of Columbus 1/09-Present; Liberty High School 2012-2017
(Assistant wrestling coach); Liberty Lions Wrestling Club 2009-2010 (Assistant
wrestling coach).
01/09/2018 Evangelista Rafaelita Acacia 1 – Historic Preservation Qualities: Wants to contribute to the welfare of the City; civic minded; attends
Commission public meetings; active with bus stop improvement; campaigned for Prop. 400;
2 – Parks and Recreation Board featured in local newspapers.
3 – Arts Commission
4 - Personnel Board
5 - Building Board of Appeals
02/28/2019 Marquart Les Pine 1 – Planning & Zoning Currently serving on Board of Adjustment and Peoria Police Department
Commission Volunteer Patrolman; Qualities: Catalysis for consensus in deliberation, ability to
2 – PSPRS – Fire/Police analyze both sides and determine best course of action, experience with budgets,
3 – Historic Preservation goals and accomplishments, critical thinker and can set priorities for desired
Commission outcomes. Interests: strong community interest, wants to be involved with solving
4 - Arts Commission city issues, has time, energy and desire to actively volunteer. Experience: 32 years -
5 - Economic Development Professional Scout Executive for Boy Scouts, 16 years - Realtor, 11 years - Linn
Advisory Board County, Iowa Planning and Zoning Commission, 6 years, Linn County, Iowa
Examining Board. Cedar Rapids Rotary Club and Kiwanis Club.
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CURRENT MEMBERS
Last Name First Name District Alt? Special Criteria Appointed Reappt'd Reappt'd Reappt'd Reappt'd Expiration
Allsopp Lauren Other NO Professional History Background 01/07/2014 10/03/2017 12/30/2021
Duplessis Shelby Mesquite NO Professional Planning/Engineering 12/01/2008 11/13/2012 11/01/2016 12/30/2020
Fusco Mike Palo Verde NO Citizen w/Interest 08/01/2010 01/14/2014 10/03/2017 12/30/2021
Garbe Karen Ironwood NO Citizen w/Interest 06/01/2008 03/01/2011 10/07/2014 11/13/2018 12/30/2022
Heath Mike Palo Verde NO Citizen w/Interest 01/07/2014 10/07/2014 11/13/2018 12/30/2022
McNeill Mary Lou Mesquite NO Citizen w/Interest 06/05/2018 12/30/2020
Spencer Linda Pine NO Citizen w/Interest 02/02/2016 12/30/2019
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INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (UNSCHEDULED) – Residency Requirement
Authority: Arizona Revised Statutes Title 35, Chapter 5and City Code, Chapter 3, Sections 3-8 and 3-28
Members: 7
Duties: The Authority is responsible for approving secured or unsecured loans for the purpose of financing or re-financing the acquisition, construction, improvement or
equipping of privately-owned projects.
Staff Liaison: Rick Buss / Economic Development Services
VACANCIES
Eligible for Interested in Alternate/Willing
Name District Member Status New Term Expiration
Reappointment? Reappointment? to Serve
VACANT (was Colwell) N/A Regular 6-30-2023 (partial) N/A N/A No Alternate
APPLICANTS
Interview Application Last Name First Name District Board Preferences Qualification Summary
Scheduled Date
08/27/2019 Bornstein Frank Willow 1 – Economic Development Advisory Qualities: 50+ years in business. Business/Loan/Insurance; Licenses: Life and
Board health insurance license in 3 states; Civil Activities: Precinct Committeeman
2 – Public Defender Contract Review
Board
3 – Industrial Development
Authority
4 - Ad Hoc
04/10/2019 Bow Adam Willow 1 – Planning & Zoning Commission Qualities: analytical, resourceful, conscientious, enjoy collaborating and
2 – Board of Adjustment making informed decisions using information available; Interests:
3 – Industrial Development board/commission would be best way to use my skillset and experience to
Authority serve the community; Experience: BS in Electrical Engineering, Certificate in
4 - Economic Development Advisory Energy Innovation and Emerging Technologies; Certifications: Senior Reactor
Board Operator, Engineer in Training (EIT), NERC Certified System Operator; Previous
5 - Parks and Recreation Board Commissions: 2008-2012 Planning Commissioner, City of Vista, CA.
07/14/2019 Branch Ricky Pine 1 – Historic Preservation Commission Qualities: Bring fresh eyes to the board or commission, will not just go with the
2 – Arts Commission flow or vote with everyone else, will actually hear what other people have to
3 – Parks and Recreation Board say before making decisions; Interests: get experience from the board or
4 - Library Board commission to one day become a councilmember then mayor.
5 - Industrial Development
Authority
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Interview Application Last Name First Name District Board Preferences Qualification Summary
Scheduled Date
08/27/2019 Brezina Terry Pine 1 – Planning & Zoning Commission Current member of the Veterans Memorial Board; Qualities: Construction
2 – Industrial Development Coordinator/Manager for estimates for construction projects, Negotiated
Authority contracts, sources, monitored subcontractors, developed change orders,
3 – Design Review Board closed and final documents, procured architects, engineers, contractors to
complete projects, can read and interpret prints, construction code;
Certifications: NCCER, Business administration, Construction Management, and
Master’s degree.
11/15/2018 Grammatico Joseph Willow 1 – Personnel Board Qualities: strong analytical mind, unbiased, can see all sides to a story or data;
2 – Industrial Development classes & training help me become a strong team member on teams that help
Authority reduce cost & time for companies. Lastly, I feel that my time on an appeals
3 – Citizens Commission on Salaries committee help me process important information to help decide if another
for Elected City Officials employee was wrongfully terminated or disciplined. Experience: Amazon
X 4 – Judicial Selection Advisory Board Appeals Committee, oversaw over 20 cases of employee's appealing wrongful
5 – Municipal Development termination or disciplines resulting in time away from work; Ten years + as an
Authority internal auditor reviewing company processes for ISO 9000, AS9100, ISO14001
& company Environmental, Health & Safety Policies. Education: B.A. in
Business Management ‐Participated on a Green Belt team that revised a
tooling process for a manufacturing cell that resulted in over $400,000 savings;
Employed for Fortune 500 companies such as Honeywell, Parker‐Hannifin,
Amazon & APS; Completed training in conflict resolution & team work
dynamics; Certifications/Licenses: Green Belt/Six Sigma, Journeyman Machinist
(State of Arizona), CPR/AED/First Aid.
05/30/2018 Stockholm Charlene Mesquite 1 - Design Review Board Looking to gain more knowledge of how City government works so I can
2 - Economic Development Advisory prepare to run for office; Commercial Real Estate, REALTOR® Business owner,
Board Design Review for HOA, president PTA.
3 - Planning and Zoning Commission
4 - Industrial Development Authority
5 - Municipal Development Authority
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Interview Application Last Name First Name District Board Preferences Qualification Summary
Scheduled Date
02/12/2019 Wininger Dwight Mesquite 1 – Economic Development Qualities: 35 + years experience in government & private sector; current
Advisory Board employer builds fiber-to-the-home broadband network in northern Peoria;
2 – Municipal Development strong work ethic, business and government analytical skills, interpersonal
Authority skills; Interests: wants to get involved in community, was actively involved in
3 – Industrial Development Nebraska; Activites: WESTMARC Economic Development Comm., Peoria
X Authority
4 – Planning & Zoning Commission
Chamber of Commerce Public Affairs Comm., Vistancia Business Group,
Vistancia HOA Communications Comm., Arizona/New Mexico
Telecommunications Association Board Member, Western
Telecommunications Alliance Public Policy Comm., Arizona Local Exchange
Carriers Association Public Affairs Comm.; Previous Experience: NE
Telecommunications Association Regulatory Comm. and Legislative Comm.,
University of NE Medical Center Board of Governors, Child Guidance Center
Board, Peru State College Foundation, NE Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Public Affairs Council, NE Wesleyan University Booster Club, Brownville Village
Theatre Board, Omaha Chamber of Commerce Data Center Target Advisory
Comm., Sarpy County Chamber Public Affairs Comm.
CURRENT MEMBERS
Last Name First Name District Alt? Special Criteria Appointed Reappt'd Reappt'd Reappt'd Reappt'd Expiration
Bade Shelley Palo Verde NO 6/1/2003 5/1/2009 4/7/2015 6/30/2021
Bellard Michael Acacia NO 6/1/2002 6/1/2008 6/5/2012 4/17/2018 6/30/2024
Cunningham Matthew Mesquite NO 11/7/2017 6/30/2021
Greathouse Brian Willow NO 9/3/2013 4/16/2019 6/30/2023
Roubik Debra Ironwood NO 4/17/2018 6/30/2023
Schiller Franklin Mesquite NO 7/7/2015 4/16/2019 6/30/2023
VACANT (was Colwell) NO 6/30/2023
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MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (UNSCHEDULED) – Residency Required
Authority: City Code, Chapter 2, Section 2-152
Members: 5
Duties: The Authority is responsible for reviewing and approving secured or unsecured loans for the purpose of financing or refinancing the acquisition, construction,
improvement or equipping of City-owned projects.
Liaison: Sonia Andrews / Finance Department
UPCOMING VACANCIES
Eligible for Interested in Alternate/Willing
Name District Member Status New Term Expiration
Reappointment? Reappointment? to Serve
Matthew Cunningham Mesquite Regular 12/01/2019 – 11/30/2023 N/A N/A No Alternate
APPLICANTS
Interview Application Last Name First Name District Board Preferences Qualification Summary
Scheduled Date
11/15/2018 Grammatico Joseph Willow 1 – Personnel Board Qualities: strong analytical mind, unbiased, can see all sides to a story or data; classes &
2 – Industrial Development training for strong team member to help reduce cost & time for companies, appeals
Authority committee helped me process important info to decide if another employee was
3 – Citizens Commission on wrongfully terminated or disciplined. Experience: Amazon Appeals Committee, Ten years +
Salaries for Elected City as an internal auditor reviewing company processes for Health & Safety Policies.
Officials Education: B.A. in Business Management ‐Participated on a Green Belt team that revised a
4 – Judicial Selection tooling process for a manufacturing cell that resulted in over $400,000 savings; Employed
Advisory Board for Fortune 500 companies such as Honeywell, Parker‐Hannifin, Amazon & APS;
5 – Municipal Development Completed training in conflict resolution & team work dynamics; Certifications/Licenses:
Authority Green Belt/Six Sigma, Journeyman Machinist (State of Arizona), CPR/AED/First Aid.
10/09/2018 Rumpeltes Andrew Willow 1 – Planning and Zoning Qualities: Fair, impartial & take pride in being able to hear both sides of the coin, public
Commission servant for most of my life, feels the desire to serve my community, respectful in my
2 – Economic Development communication with everyone, get along with all types of people, problem solver, work
Advisory Board well as team member, can attend every meeting and when I commit to something, it
3 – Municipal Development becomes top priority. Interested: passionate about community, excited to make the city
Authority our home, driven to serve the community, would like to have impact on direction city is
4 – Veterans Memorial Board going. Professional Experience: 1/18-Present Management Analyst III (DES); Financial
5 – Parks and Recreation Services Specialist I-5 (State of Washington, Dept of Social and Health Services);
Board Management Intern (Goodyear Development Services Dept); US Army and Army Reserves,
Intelligence Analyst. Civic Activities: Parent Youth Connections Seminar Advisory Council,
Basketball and Soccer coach (YMCA). Previous Board Experience: Chair of the Health and
Wellness Committee with DES WA State & Co-Chair of the Office Safety Committee.
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Interview Application Last Name First Name District Board Preferences Qualification Summary
Scheduled Date
05/30/2018 Stockholm Charlene Mesquite 1 - Design Review Board Looking to gain more knowledge of how City government works so I can prepare to run for
2 - Economic Development office; Commercial Real Estate, REALTOR® Business owner, Design Review for HOA,
Advisory Board president PTA.
3 - Planning and Zoning
Commission
4 - Industrial Development
Authority
5 - Municipal Development
Authority
02/12/2019 Wininger Dwight Mesquite 1 – Economic Development Qualities: 35 + years experience in government & private sector; current employer builds
Advisory Board fiber-to-the-home broadband network in northern Peoria; strong work ethic, business and
2 – Municipal government analytical skills, interpersonal skills; Interests: wants to get involved in
Development Authority community, was actively involved in Nebraska; Activites: WESTMARC Economic
3 – Industrial Development Development Comm., Peoria Chamber of Commerce Public Affairs Comm., Vistancia
Authority Business Group, Vistancia HOA Communications Comm., Arizona/New Mexico
4 – Planning & Zoning Telecommunications Association Board Member, Western Telecommunications Alliance
Commission Public Policy Comm., Arizona Local Exchange Carriers Association Public Affairs Comm.;
Previous Experience: NE Telecommunications Association Regulatory Comm. and
Legislative Comm., University of NE Medical Center Board of Governors, Child Guidance
Center Board, Peru State College Foundation, NE Chamber of Commerce & Industry Public
Affairs Council, NE Wesleyan University Booster Club, Brownville Village Theatre Board,
Omaha Chamber of Commerce Data Center Target Advisory Comm., Sarpy County
Chamber Public Affairs Comm.
CURRENT MEMBERS
Last Name First Name District Alt? Special Criteria Appointed Reappt'd Reappt'd Reappt'd Reappt'd Expiration
Cunningham Matthew Mesquite NO 11/7/2017 11/30/2019
Herzog Steve Mesquite NO 07/05/2016 06/30/2020
Hutchinson Shawn Ironwood NO 01/01/2009 04/05/2011 01/08/2013 11/01/2016 11/30/2020
Krieger Kenneth Mesquite NO 11/01/2016 10/03/2017 11/30/2021
Wiley Brian Palo Verde NO 11/19/2013 10/03/2017 11/30/2021
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VETERANS MEMORIAL BOARD (UNSCHEDULED) – No Residency Requirements
Authority: City Code, Chapter 3, Sections 3-8, 3-64 3-65
Members: 7 – No residency requirements for any members
Duties: The Board is responsible for development and promotional activities related to the recognition of veterans of the armed forces of the United States and their
contributions to the community. The Board recommends activities and events to the City to focus on the contributions of veterans.
Liaison: John Sefton / Neighborhood and Human Services
VACANCIES
Eligible for Interested in Alternate/Willing to Serve
Name District Member Status Term Expiration
Reappointment? Reappointment?
Vacant (was Russ Lachance) Ironwood Regular 12-30-2020 (Partial) N/A N/A N/A
UPCOMING VACANCIES
Eligible for Interested in Alternate/Willing to Serve
Name District Member Status New Term Expiration
Reappointment? Reappointment?
Eric Gagomiros Pine Regular 12/01/2020 - 12/30/2024 N/A No N/A
APPLICANTS
Interview Application Last Name First Name District Board Preference Qualification Summary
Scheduled Date
07/23/2019 Lucero Stephanie Mesquite 1 – Economic Development Qualifications: 20+ years in occupations that require analytical thinking, problem
Advisory solving, and attention to minute detail, ability to make good decisions grounded in
Board fact and reasoning, develop creative solutions to problems, and stay calm in the
2 – Veterans Memorial Board midst of chaos; Interests: getting involved with community, ability to devote time
3 – Judicial Selection Advisory to serving community; Experience: healthcare, information technology and law;
Board Certifications: AZ Attorney, Medical Lab Technician, IT software vendor certs.;
4 – Personnel Board Previous Experience: Student Bar Association Board of Governors 2017-2018.
5 – Parks and Recreation Board
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City Council Boards and Commissions Subcommittee | Staff Report
October 8, 2019
Interview Application Last Name First Name District Board Preference Qualification Summary
Scheduled Date
10/09/2018 Rumpeltes Andrew Willow 1 – Planning and Zoning Qualities: Fair, impartial & take pride in being able to hear both sides of the coin,
Commission public servant for most of my life, feels the desire to serve my community,
2 – Economic Development respectful in my communication with everyone, get along with all types of people,
Advisory Board problem solver, work well as team member, can attend every meeting and when I
3 – Municipal Development commit to something, it becomes top priority. Interested: passionate about my
Authority community, excited to make the city our home, driven to serve the community
4 – Veterans Memorial Board around me and I would like to have an impact on the direction this city is going,
5 – Parks and Recreation Board would love to be a part of something bigger than myself. Professional Experience:
1/18-Present Management Analyst III (DES); 11/13-1/18 Financial Services Specialist
I-5 (State of Washington, Dept of Social and Health Services); 3/13-11/13
Management Intern (Goodyear Development Services Dept); 5/08-05/16 US Army
and Army Reserves, Intelligence Analyst. Civic Activities: Parent Youth Connections
Seminar Advisory Council, Basketball and Soccer coach (YMCA). Previous Board
Experience: Chair of the Health and Wellness Committee with the Dept of Social
and Health Services in WA State & Co-Chair of the Office Safety Committee.
09/10/2019 Scott Donald Palo Verde 1 – Veterans Memorial Board Qualities: 13+ year Army Veteran, AZ National Guard, Warrant Officer and Aviator,
diverse military background will prove beneficial; Interests: currently volunteers
with the caring canine program and Navigator Buddies K9 program, would be
X honored to serve fellow Veterans; Experience: various military certifications, NSA
military intelligence career, Commercial Instrument Helicopter license, currently Sr.
Systems Engineer with Pearson Education; Previous Boards: Design Review Board
President, West Valley Ranch Community.
05/17/2019 Wyatt Rebecca Non- 1 – Board of Adjustment Qualities: 25 years of business management experience, 9 years investment
Resident 2 – Public Safety Retirement management experience, financial planning, portfolio management, tax and real
Boards (Fire/Police) estate planning, desire to serve and build strong personal relationships with clients;
3 – Volunteer Firefighter Pension Interests: share her knowledge and experience, ability to give back to the
Board community, positively impact the community; Experience: diligent attention to
4 – Employee Benefits Trust Board detail, continual analysis to prioritize and maintain optimal practice; License:
5 – Veterans Memorial Board Securities License Series 7 & 66; Activities: AZ Elk Assoc., Fraternal Order of the
Eagles, Rat Hat Society
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City Council Boards and Commissions Subcommittee | Staff Report
October 8, 2019
CURRENT MEMBERS
Last Name First Name District Alt? Special Criteria Appointed Reappt'd Reappt'd Reappt'd Reappt'd Expiration
Brezina Terry Pine NO 12/09/2014 11/13/2018 12/30/2022
Gagomiros Eric Pine NO 05/03/2016 12/30/2019
Irby Anthony Palo Verde NO 08/01/2008 11/01/2009 10/01/2013 10/03/2017 12/30/2021
Lukich Milan (Luke) County Island NO 07/05/2016 11/01/2016 11/13/2018 12/30/2022
Snidecor Tad Palo Verde NO 11/07/2017 12/30/2021
VanGoethem Anthony Palo Verde NO 05/16/2017 12/30/2020
Vacant (was Lachance) NO 12/30/2020
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City Council Boards and Commissions Subcommittee | Staff Report
October 8, 2019
YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD - (SCHEDULED) – Residency Requirement
Authority: City Code, Chapter 3, Sections 3-1, 3-6 and 3-67 through 3-70
Members: 19 + 2 Alternates
Duties: This Board advises the City, through the City Manager on the development of public recreational and youth activities and programs in the city, plans and
implements a Student Government Day, and reviews ordinances or proposals pertaining to youth activities as directed by the City Council.
Staff Liaison: Chris Hallett / Neighborhood and Human Services
VACANCIES
Term Expiration/New Term Eligible for Interested in
Name District Member Status Alternate
Expiration Reappointment? Reappointment?
Vacant (was Ravi Bhakta) Mesquite Alternate 6/30/2021 (Partial) N/A N/A N/A
APPLICATIONS
Interview Application Last Name First Name District Graduation Date/Qualification Summary
Scheduled Date
06/20/2018 Acosta Sophia Willow Graduation Date: 5/25/2020 / Would bring leadership skills, organization, determination, and the willingness to help
serve my community; interested in serving on the Youth Advisory Board because I care about the City of Peoria since it
is the city I grew up in; Civic Activities: community activities in my neighborhood which has helped enforce a positive
X city that we reside in; Extra Curricular: participated in Fashion Club at my school which has donated clothes. Interested
in recycling and taking care of the environment, so one of my hobbies is to garden. Also enjoy photography, taking
pictures of nature and travel sights; previously involved in student council as part of the event/fundraising committee.
04/09/2019 Bahl Shivani Mesquite Graduation Date: 5/2019 / Mountain Ridge High School; Qualities: would be dedicated to fulfill the duties of a board
member, passion for helping those around me and introducing new ideas that could benefit everyone, being a part of
various clubs provided leadership skills and understanding of what makes a well-rounded individual, team player -
X Badminton team taught working and cooperating with a team; Interests: advocate for fellow youth, gain experience by
serving community, create a positive impact, make a difference, would like to work with other youth; Volunteer work:
Food bank, Feed my Starving Children, Thunderbird Hospital, Sunrise Library, SEVA (building schools in India); Activities:
FBLA, NHS, SOFS, Badminton, Tennis, AFA, Choir, Smile Donor.
X
06/13/2018 Dominguez Kristeena Pine Graduation Date: 05/25/2022 / Would like to learn more about how our community runs and what services it offers
youths in our area. Would like to be more involved in community activities. Why Serve: provide an additional "voice"
for all youths in the community. Extra-Curricular: spending time with others.
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City Council Boards and Commissions Subcommittee | Staff Report
October 8, 2019
Interview Application Last Name First Name District Graduation Date/Qualification Summary
Scheduled Date
08/03/2019 Incencio Claudine Willow Graduation Date: 5/25/2021 / Qualities: leader, creativity, compassion and dedication, strived to do her best, resolve
conflict that is presented, displays perseverance, loyalty and reliability; Interests: enjoy helping the community, have a
positive impact on our youth, would like to share input on improving the community like creating a safer, cleaner
environment; Civic Activities: Feed my Starving Children, St. Mary's Food Bank and Fallen Feathers; Extra Curricular:
creating a new club at school called Cultural Awareness Network, ambassador for Best Buddies, new student mentor
program and Nation Honor Society.
08/28/2019 Kingsley Hunter Mesquite Graduation Date: 05/25/2022 / Qualities: Volunteers with teens who are on the spectrum, has good conversation skills
so he can be a role model, ability to interview people, and talk with people in the community; Interest: would like to fill
a leadership role, gain valuable experience by being a leader, will look good on college application; Civic: volunteering at
an animal shelter, Salvation Army Donation center, food banks.
CURRENT MEMBERS
Last Name First Name District Alt? High School Graduation Appointed Reappt'd Reappt'd Reappt'd Reappt'd Expiration
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Glendale Prep. Academy 5/2022
Bartos Peter "PJ" Mesquite NO 04/16/2019 06/30/2021
Basana Nikhila Willow NO Basis Peoria High School 5/2020 06/05/2018 06/30/2020
Beltram Liam Mesquite NO Liberty High School 5/2021 04/17/2018 06/30/2020
Bhakta Ravi Mesquite NO Mountain Ridge High School 5/2021 10/15/2019 06/30/2020
Clark Marin Mesquite NO Glendale Prep. Academy 5/2021 02/07/2017 05/02/2017 04/17/2018 06/30/2020
Clay Tyrin Acacia NO Cotton Boll Elementary 5/2022 04/17/2018 06/30/2020
Garcia Juliette Acacia NO Peoria High School 5/2020 04/17/2018 06/30/2020
Gatrost Cassidy Pine NO Raymond Kellis High School 5/2020 06/02/2015 05/03/2016 04/17/2018 06/30/2020
Gilbertson Leah Palo Verde NO Barry Goldwater High School 5/2020 11/07/2017 03/06/2018 04/16/2019 06/30/2021
Greathouse Brighton Willow NO Glendale Prep. Academy 5/2021 11/17/2015 05/03/2016 04/17/2018 06/30/2020
Johnson Caelin Mesquite NO Home Schooled 5/2023 04/16/2019 06/04/2019 06/30/2021
Patel Shaan Mesquite NO Mountain Ridge High School 5/2021 06/05/2018 04/16/2019 06/30/2021
Popelier Cailet Willow NO Mountain Ridge High School 5/2020 07/05/2016 12/06/2016 04/17/2018 06/30/2020
Presmyk Madison Willow NO Hillcrest Middle School 5/2023 04/16/2019 06/30/2021
Ravindran Ritika Willow NO Mountain Ridge High School 5/2020 11/13/2018 04/16/2019 06/30/2021
Rodriguez Savana Acacia NO Cheyenne Elementary School 5/2022 06/13/2017 03/06/2018 04/16/2019 06/30/2021
Stuckey Madelyn Palo Verde NO Centennial High School 5/2021 05/16/2017 04/16/2019 06/30/2021
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Last Name First Name District Alt? High School Graduation Appointed Reappt'd Reappt'd Reappt'd Reappt'd Expiration
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Tiwary Saanvi Mesquite NO Basis Charter School 5/2022 11/13/2018 04/16/2019 06/30/2021
Van Winkle Dominique Palo Verde YES Centennial High School 5/2022 04/16/2019 06/30/2020
Vinck Addison Willow NO Candeo Elementary School 5/2023 04/16/2019 06/30/2021
VACANT (was Bhakta) YES 06/30/2021
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COUNCIL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Agenda Item: 4R.
SUBCOMMITTEE COMMUNICATION
Date Prepared: 7/9/2019 Council Meeting Date: 10/8/2019
TO: Council Boards and Commissions Subcommittee
SUBJECT: Board and Commission Review
Staff Recommendation:
Discussion regarding the composition, powers, duties and activities related to the Municipal
Development Authority and Volunteer Firefighter Pension Board.
COUNCIL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Agenda Item: 5
SUBCOMMITTEE COMMUNICATION
Date Prepared: 9/25/2019 Council Meeting Date: 10/8/2019
TO: Council Boards and Commissions Subcommittee
SUBJECT: Board and Commission Appointments to Judicial and Public Defender Advisory
Board
Staff Recommendation:
Discussion and possible action to recommend appointments of the current members of the
Judicial Selection Advisory Board and Public Defender Contract Review Committee to the newly
created Judicial and Public Defender Advisory Board.
ATTACHMENTS:
Membership Information
Recommend appointment of the current members of the Judicial Selection Advisory Board and Public Defender
Contract Review Committee to the newly created Judicial and Public Defender Advisory Board. The terms of the
members are recommended as outlined below.
Last Name First Name District Special Criteria Term Start Date Term End Date
Horn Lori Other Maricopa County Presiding Judge 01/01/2020 06/30/2022
Bustamante Selection
Potter Jessica Willow Active Member of the State Bar 01/01/2020 06/30/2020
LaRue Joe Mesquite Active Member of the State Bar 01/01/2020 06/30/2022
Hann James Other Maricopa County Public Defender's 01/01/2020 06/30/2021
Office Representative
TBD Prosecutor with the Maricopa 01/01/2020 06/30/2023
County Attorney’s Office
TBD Western Maricopa County Bar 01/01/2020 06/30/2022
Association Representative
Buonagurio John Mesquite Peoria Citizen 01/01/2020 06/30/2020
Schroeder Monica Palo Verde Peoria Citizen 01/01/2020 06/30/2020
COUNCIL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Agenda Item: 6
SUBCOMMITTEE COMMUNICATION
Date Prepared: 9/25/2019 Council Meeting Date: 10/8/2019
TO: Council Boards and Commissions Subcommittee
SUBJECT: Board and Commission Appointments to Parks, Recreation & Community
Facilities Board
Staff Recommendation:
Discussion and possible action to recommend appointments of the current members of the
Library Board and Parks and Recreation Board to the newly created Parks, Recreation &
Community Facilities Board.
ATTACHMENTS:
Membership Information
Recommend appointment of the current members of the Library Board and Parks and Recreation Board to the
newly created Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities Board. The terms of the members are recommended as
outlined below.
Last Name First Name District Special Criteria Term Start Date Term End Date
Bruen Charles Willow Interest in the library services 01/01/2020 06/30/2020
Fountain Leslie Ironwood Interest in the library services 01/01/2020 06/30/2021
Johnson Jerry Ironwood Interest in the city’s parks 01/01/2020 06/30/2022
McHale Judith Ironwood Interest in the city’s parks 01/01/2020 06/30/2021
Romijn Katrina Ironwood Interest in the library services 01/01/2020 06/30/2021
Taylor Brent Mesquite City of Peoria resident 01/01/2020 06/30/2020
VanGoethem Anthony Palo Verde City of Peoria resident 01/01/2020 06/30/2021
Vanluven Sharlene Acacia City of Peoria resident 01/01/2020 06/30/2020
Ward Richard Palo Verde Interest in the city’s parks 01/01/2020 06/30/2022
COUNCIL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Agenda Item: 7
SUBCOMMITTEE COMMUNICATION
Date Prepared: 9/30/2019 Council Meeting Date: 10/8/2019
TO: Council Boards and Commissions Subcommittee
SUBJECT: Appointment/Reappointment Process
Staff Recommendation:
Discussion and possible action to modify the appointment and reappointment process for
applicants of Peoria's boards and commissions.
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