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Home My WebLink About03/16/2004, A3 - APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE PERSONNEL BOARD. counat agenda RepoRt Pt3 CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO FROM: Council Member Allen Settle and Council Member John Ewan Council Subcommittee for the Personnel Board Prepared By: Lee Price, City Cler ;? SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE PERSONNEL BOARD, RECOMMENDATION 1. Reappoint Norie Placak to a one-year term to begin April 1, 2004 and ending March 31, 2005. 2. Appoint Philip Ruggles to fill an unexpired term beginning April 1, 2004 and ending March 31, 2007. DISCUSSION Norie Placak's term expires on March 31, 2004. Norie has reapplied and is eligible to serve an additional one-year term. Due to the sad passing of Board Member Herschel Apfelberg, a vacancy exists to fill his unexpired term. The Council Subcommittee interviewed seven applicants on February 11, 2004 and recommended reappointing Norie Placak for a one-year term and appointing Philip Ruggles for three years to fill the unexpired term. ATTACHMENT 1. Norie Placak's application 2. Philip Ruggles' application COUNCIL READING FILE All applications G:\Clerk\304 Advisory Bodies\Personnel Board\Personnel Board Agenda Report 2004 � 3 ^ I KtUEIVED a6visony s00y application JAN '21004 ATTACHMENT 1 NAME HOME PHONE �24�.S RESIDENCE STREET ADDRESS CITY ZIP WORK PHONE -4- Registered to vote? �_ Live in the City Limits? How long? S 25 Ever attended an advisory body meeting? \ItS PLEASE LIST THE ADVISORY BODIES YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: (1) FV?Cnt N Wil. TaA2p (2) (Supplemental Questionnaires and interviews are required for each). EMPLOYMENT(Present or last employer[or school, if applicable]): 5"CptT� 6(: EDUCATION: gll- P5\1C+0-LAY Mt 02 , f`A T�1r 1a�T1eS N. r�a2 RELEVANT TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATES OF TRAINING, LICENSE OR PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION: �nta�h�nn�r � �u r�E-a�y��c�u y -r>sz�-�ti ►�c� INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY,VOLUNTEER, PROFESSIONAL AND/OR ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS: U U ctt� way (5;=c (z (ey � - t�r2�) 1 rtCOtJ�M l� c4iTRLv"�`� C�mr�n ass o ($EG2 11F�Qy of &yeao )\ C-6 QttLrvy -Pat-S QQAtJ CIL Y06MEtL9j W TLQ-)6'(2% - CURRENT OR PREVIOUS SERVICE ON CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ADVISORY BODIES(Please list names/dates): C_ae.2.� r Gt r How did you hear about this vacancy? Newspaper Ad_ Community Group_ Word of Mouth_ City Hall Website_ Other: please specify SPECIAL NOTES: (1) This application and supplement are "public documents" and are available for review upon request. (2) Applicants are advised that they may requested to file a Statement of Economic Interest disclosing all reportable interests held by you at the time of appointment. If applicable, a copy of this form.will be provided by the City Clerk. (3) Unless otherwise indicated, please fill out the attached Supplemental Questionnaire. Thank you. Applications are accepted year-round; however,if you are applying for a current vacancy,your application must be returned to the City Clerk by to be considered for the current rou(n�d of interviews. C:1301 ON Addeo BodiaUppBtarso d S"pp1mmat 4dviro y 804.l�p(itafion 2001.d ATTACHMENT I � iiaavisouy Body ap tication - sup lemental luestionnanze peusonnel Boaua 1. Why do you want to serve on a City advisory body? I think it is important to be involved in my community and to assist in any way I can. The City of San Luis Obispo has excellent opportunities for volunteering and to participate when assistance is requested. I would like to contribute some of my time by applying for a position on the Personnel Board. 2. Why do you want to be a member of the Personnel Board and what do you hope to accomplish? I have extensive background in Civil Service personnel issues from my more than 30 years as a State Employee prior to my retirement. As the Manager of the Employment Development, I had to deal with many personnel issues throughout the years and I am keenly aware of the importance of good personnel administration. I believe my background would lend itself to this board. The City has an excellent Human Resources department and administers its programs well. As cases are appealed, I would work with the other members of the board to ensure that good personnel policies and procedures are followed and adjudicated properly. I Have you ever attended a meeting of a City advisory body? What observations did you make? I have attended the Personnel Board hearings and have found that the assistance from the City Human Resources Department and Legal staff is very helpful and that the members of the Board act in a professional and thorough manner. supplemental questionnante—peusonnel 130aaa page s 4. What qualities, experience and expertise make you a good candidate for the Personnel Board? As stated above, as the former Manager of the Employment Development Department l have had extensive experience in overseeing Civil Service Personnel issues. I also worked as a personnel specialist for three years advising managers and supervisors in the proper administration of fact finding, counseling, documenting and acting on varied personnel problems. With the EDD Employer Advisory Council, I have also sponsored employer seminars to better educate employers on current personnel rules and regulations. 5. In your view, what might be some key personnel-related issues in SLO? I think some key personnel-related issues are: maintaining employee training programs while keeping costs reasonable, containing workers compewtion�costs;edtrt{rgmangers, supervisors and other employees in personnel policies asdaregs and dealing with, .arbitrration issues. 6. Is there any additional information about yourself you'd like to share? (Please feel free to attach a resume, if you have one). Signature: Date: f�3-� RECD abvisony Bogy appLication 4 innh - Philip Ruggles 543-5968 NAME HOME PHONE 724 Patricia Drive San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 .756-2146 RESIDENCE STREET ADDRESS CITY ZIP WORK PHONE Registered to vote? Yes Live in the City Limits? Y's-/'how long? 31 yrs. Ever attended an advisory body meeting?Yes PLEASE LIST THE ADVISORY BODIES YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: Personnel Board (2) Open to considering other committees (1) 119 on colami,ttee area and pUrsonal (Supplemental Questionnaires and interviews are required for each). interest/commitment EMPLOYMENT(Present or last employer[or school, if applicable]): Cal Poly State University, Professor, Graph ic"Communication Dept, 34 yrs. EDUCATION`. B.S. West Virginia University, 1965 M.S. South Dakota State University, 1967 RELEVANT TRAINING, EXPERIENCE,CERTIFICATES OF TRAINING, LICENSE OR PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION: None INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY,VOLUNTEER, PROFESSIONAL AND/OR ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS: Member, Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) in early 1980s for City of SLO. We recommended that the first parking structure be built (to the city council) . CURRENT OR PREVIOUS SERVICE ON CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ADVISORY BODIES(Please list names/dates): See above How did you hear about this vacancy? Newspaper Ad X Community Group_ Word of Mouth_ City Hall_ Website Other: please specify SPECIAL NOTES: (1) This application and supplement are "public documents" and are available for review upon request. (2) Applicants are advised that they may be requested to file a Statement of Economic Interest disclosing all reportable interests held by you at the time of appointment. If applicable, a copy of this form will be provided by the City Clerk. (3) Unless otherwise indicated, please fill out the attached Supplemental Questionnaire. Thank you. Applications are accepted year-round;however, if you are applying for a current vacancy,your application must be returned to the City Clerk by to be considered for the currentro}�nd interviews. G:1304 cw Advlrory 6odiaupplirnuon 6 suWm,mrrr1sudA'W7 sods Mr«^molal- � a ATTACHME a � aavisoRy Body appLication — supplemental questionna-me peusonnet Bo=6 1. Why do you want to serve on a City advisory body? I have sufficient extra time and would like to volunteer my skills and time shoVd the City of San Luis Obispo need them. 2. Why do you want to be a member of the Personnel Board and what do you hope to accomplish? I taught labor relations and personnel management for 25 years at Cal Poly, spanning many areas related to human resources. The Personnel Board appeartitb be a forum where some of these skills might be used. 3. Have you ever attended a meeting of a City advisory body? What observations did you make? In the early 1980s I served on the City of SLO Citizens Advisory Committee. I have. also attended city council meetings , ARC and Planning Commission meetings over the years. { ATTACHFW!_ ,G e s supplemental questionnauze—peusonnel QoaO pace 2 4. What qualities, experience and expertise make you a good candidate for the Personnel Board? Having taught labor relations for many years , it would seem to me that this would be good background for the. Personnel Board. 5. In your view, what might be some key personnel-related issues in SLO? Health costs (and issues ) , grievances and various workplace'tssues seem to be likely matters for this board:. 6. Is there any additional information about yourself you'd like to share? (Please feel free to attach a resume, if you have one). I have. been: teaching quality systems and quality management since 1998 as a regular part of my teaching duties at Cal Poly. This has energized my interest in quality system applications to improve American business, education..ia►id government. Signature: Date: C a-t^ �d ��