Matter 25-1176

Boards and Commissions Appointment.

City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 22 Oct 2025

2 Documents on file 2.46 MB · 2 extracted · 2 AI summaries

File: 25-1176
Type: Consent Agenda
Status: Agenda Ready
Requester: Unknown
Introduced: 22 Oct 2025
Last synced: 19 May 2026 · 04:01

The papers

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Memorandum

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This memorandum addresses appointments to the Senior Citizens Commission, recommending the appointment of Gerald Giles, Rolanda Pierre-Dixon, and Sandra Flores to various district seats. It outlines the importance of these appointments for the commission's functionality and notes ongoing recruitment for additional vacancies.

Key points

Appointments recommended for the Senior Citizens Commission.
Gerald Giles appointed for District 1, term ending June 30, 2029.
Rolanda Pierre-Dixon appointed for District 2, term ending June 30, 2027.
Sandra Flores appointed for District 5, term ending June 30, 2029.
The memorandum is part of the October 28, 2025 City Council Meeting Agenda.
Public outreach conducted via the City Clerk’s Boards and Commissions webpage.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: 10/28/2025 25-1176 2.11 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: Toni J. Taber, MMC City Clerk SUBJECT: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPOINTMENT DATE: October 23, 2025 RECOMMENDATION Approve the following Boards and Commissions appointments: (a) Senior Citizens Commission: (1) District 1 Seat: Appoint Gerald Giles for term ending June 30, 2029. (2) District 2 Seat: Appoint Rolanda Pierre-Dixon for term ending June 30, 2027. (3) District 5 Seat: Appoint Sandra Flores for term ending June 30, 2029. OUTCOME Appointment to the vacant seats on the Senior Citizens Commission will allow the commission to continue conducting business. BACKGROUND Section 2.08.180 of the San José Municipal Code (SJMC) indicates that each Councilmember, including the Mayor, shall nominate one Commissioner to each Council-Nominated Commission. ANALYSIS The applications of the nominated candidates are attached. A supplemental memorandum will be posted should additional names be submitted for vacancy nominations. EVALUATION AND FOLLOW-UP A duty of the Office of the City Clerk is to minimize vacancies on the Boards and Commissions. The Office of the City Clerk and City Council Offices...

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Applications

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The document contains applications for the Senior Citizens Commission from various individuals, detailing their experiences, views on senior issues, and leadership roles. Gerald Giles, Rolanda Pierre-Dixon, and Sandra Flores each provide insights into their qualifications and perspectives on issues affecting older adults in San José, such as scams, affordable housing, and the need for education and resources. They express a desire to contribute to the Commission's efforts in addressing these challenges.

Key points

Gerald Giles emphasizes the importance of informing seniors about scams and has experience as a retired Assistant District Attorney.
Rolanda Pierre-Dixon highlights affordable housing and accessible food programs as major issues for older adults and has served on an advisory committee.
Sandra Flores mentions her leadership role in a neighborhood association and her personal experience as a senior, advocating for solutions to senior issues.

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Some sections contain 'NA' indicating missing information regarding historic preservation experience.
Unresolved placeholders and missing details about the applicants' current employers and other personal information.

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What is the purpose of historic preservation in San José and what is the role of the Historic Landmarks Commission in achieving that purpose? Please explain your prior experience with historic preservation, with San José’s public planning processes, and in working with City or other public agency staff. Question applies to Senior Citizens Commission What is a major issue facing San José’s older adults and what do you see as the Commission’s role in this issue? Scams. Commission's role should be to inform and educate seniors about scams. Question applies to Senior Citizens Commission Please describe a leadership role you have assumed within the last five years. Secretary for the District One Leadership Group. Question applies to Senior Citizens Commission How would you handle differences in opinions or positions on issues being heard at a Senior Commission meeting? I would listen to both sides of an issue and try to reconcile those differences to the satisfaction of both parties to arrive at a mutually acceptable resolution. Question applies to Senior Citizens Commission What makes you knowledgeable about senior issues in the community? I am a senior and I keep up on issues...