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Matter 25-1269

Boards and Commissions Appointment.

Governance & Elections City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 19 Nov 2025
4 Documents on file 55.1 MB · 4 extracted · 4 AI summaries
File
25-1269
Type
Consent Agenda
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
19 Nov 2025
Last synced
19 May 2026 · 04:02

The papers

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Memorandum

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This memorandum outlines appointments to various Boards and Commissions, including the Airport Commission, Arts Commission, Climate Advisory Commission, Historic Landmarks Commission, Housing and Community Development Commission, Library and Education Commission, Measure T Community Oversight Committee, Parks and Recreation Commission, and Planning Commission. The document includes details on the nominees and their terms. It also discusses the process for nominations and the importance of filling vacancies to ensure the commissions can continue their work.

Key points
  • Appointments to various Boards and Commissions are recommended.
  • Nominations include specific individuals for designated seats and terms.
  • The memorandum references relevant sections of the San José Municipal Code regarding appointments.
  • Applications of nominated candidates and conflict of interest memoranda are attached.
  • The City Clerk's Office is actively recruiting to fill additional vacancies.
Limitations
  • The document includes placeholders for some sections that are not filled in.
  • The text indicates the document is part of a City Council meeting agenda but does not clarify if it is a draft or final version.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: 12/2/2025 25-1269 2.7 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: Toni J. Taber, MMC City Clerk SUBJECT: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPOINTMENTS DATE: November 18, 2025 RECOMMENDATION Approve the following Boards and Commissions appointments: (a) Airport Commission (1) Citywide Seat: Appoint Julian Lake for a term ending June 30, 2029 (2) District 9 Seat: Appoint Mitchell Ehrlich for a term ending June 30, 2029 (b) Arts Commission (1) District 2 Seat: Appoint Minerva Sarellano for a term ending June 30, 2026 (c) Climate Advisory Commission (1) Community Representative Seat: Appoint Christine Nguyen Vaeth for a term ending December 31, 2027 (2) Community Representative Seat: Appoint Eric Michaud for a term of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2029 (3) Climate Science Expertise Seat: Appoint Glen Garfunkel for a term of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2029 (4) Climate Science Expertise Seat: Appoint Macwin Savio Dsouza for a term of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2029 (5) Power Planning Expertise Seat: Appoint Victor Niemeyer for a term of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2029 (6) Community-Based Organization Seat: Appoint Karen Nelson for a term of January 1,...
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Memorandum - Conflicts of Interest

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This memorandum from Nora Frimann, City Attorney, addresses potential conflicts of interest for applicants to the Airport Commission. It outlines the commission's duties, legal conflicts that may prevent participation, and the appearance of bias. The review indicates that none of the applicants—Julian Lake, Mitchell Ehrlich, Damon Ybarra, Ravi Pathak, and Joseph Sanchez—have disclosed any incompatible offices or apparent conflicts of interest that would preclude them from serving on the commission.

Key points
  • The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council.
  • It discusses potential conflicts of interest for Airport Commission applicants.
  • The Airport Commission advises on airport-related issues and noise complaints.
  • Legal conflicts may arise from sources of income or relationships with entities involved with the commission.
  • None of the applicants have disclosed conflicts of interest or incompatible offices.

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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: NORA FRIMANN City Attorney SUBJECT: Conflicts Review - Airport Commission Applicants DATE: October 29, 2025 BACKGROUND This Office routinely reviews applications to City Boards and Commissions. The applications do not provide complete information; however, they do occasionally disclose potential conflicts of interest or incompatible offices. The purpose of this memorandum is to highlight major areas of potential conflict that are disclosed by the applications. To analyze potential conflicts, it is necessary to consider the duties of the particular commission to which the applicant is seeking appointment. COMMISSION DUTIES Under the Municipal Code, the Airport Commission is an advisory body that makes recommendations to the Council and the Airport Department on matters on its workplan as approved by the Rules and Open Government Committee. The Airport Commission serves as an advisory body to the City Council and the Director of Aviation regarding Airport noise related issues and provides a public forum for Airport noise related issues, policies, and decisions. The Airport Commission is also responsible to monitor curfew intrusion...
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Supplemental Memorandum from Housing

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This memorandum evaluates applicants for the Housing and Community Development Commission, detailing the special eligibility requirements and the current status of the commission's membership. It identifies vacancies and recommends candidates based on their qualifications and experience. The memo indicates that all 23 applicants meet the eligibility requirements for appointment.

Key points
  • The memorandum is addressed to Toni Taber, City Clerk, from Erik L. Soliván, dated October 29, 2025.
  • It outlines the special eligibility requirements for the Housing and Community Development Commission as per San José Municipal Code.
  • The commission currently has five vacancies and does not meet the full special eligibility requirements.
  • At least one commissioner must be selected from the applicant pool to meet the low-income household definition.
  • A total of 23 applicants are evaluated, all of whom meet the eligibility requirements for appointment.
Limitations
  • The text contains unresolved placeholders and lacks specific details regarding some applicants' qualifications.
  • The document does not provide information about the final decisions or outcomes of the applicant evaluations.

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TO: TONI TABER City Clerk SUBJECT: Housing and Community Development Commission Applicants’ Evaluation Approved FROM: Erik L. Soliván DATE: October 29, 2025 Date: BACKGROUND Council Policy 0-4, the Consolidated Policy Governing Boards and Commissions, allows the Department staff liaison for the Commission to submit a memo to the City Clerk with its evaluation of applicant(s) based on the powers and duties of the Commission, any special eligibility requirements, and experience, background, and expertise of the applicant(s). For any incumbents eligible for reappointment, the memo should include a statement setting forth attendance, residency information, and compliance with City requirements (e.g., commission training, State-mandated training, Form 700 filing). COMMISSION’S SPECIAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS San José Municipal Code Section 2.08.2820 describes the special eligibility requirements for the Housing and Community Development Commission (Commission): • One (1) member shall be a person recommended by an organization of owners of San José mobilehome parks. • One (1) member shall be a person recommended by an organization of residents of San José mobilehome parks. • One (1)...
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Applications

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The document contains applications for various commissions, detailing educational backgrounds, professional experiences, and qualifications of the applicants. It includes descriptions of their roles and responsibilities, understanding of the commission's purpose, and issues they believe the City Council should address. Specific challenges facing the San José Airport and the importance of arts and cultural development in the community are also discussed.

Key points
  • Educational backgrounds include degrees from the University of Chicago and UC Berkeley.
  • Professional experiences include roles in climate and energy policy, transportation, and community engagement.
  • Applicants express a commitment to addressing housing, public safety, and transportation issues in San José.
  • The importance of balancing the airport's operations with community concerns is highlighted.
  • The role of arts and cultural development in enhancing community engagement and diversity is emphasized.
Limitations
  • The text contains unresolved placeholders and incomplete sections, particularly in the arts activities and specific responses to questions.
  • Some sections appear to be truncated, leading to missing information.

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Educational Background: Describe how your education will assist you on this commission. If applying for more than one commission, include the information for all selected. University of Chicago, Harris School of Public Policy Chicago, IL Master of Public Policy Fall 2017- June 2019 ▪ Relevant Coursework: Microeconomics and Public Policy II; Statistics and Data Analysis II; Analytical Politics II, South Asian Politics, Environmental Economics, Strategies and Regulation of Firms ▪ Relevant Skills: R; MS Word; MS Excel; MS PowerPoint University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, CA Fall2013- May 2015 ▪ Bachelor of Arts in Political Science ▪ Relevant Coursework: Empirical Analysis and Quantitative Methods; African Politics; Korean Politics; South East Asian Politics; Environmental Energy Policy; Japanese Politics; The Welfare State in Perspective, Political Psychology Gavilan Community College Gilroy, CA Fall 2011- Spring 2013 ▪ Associate’s degree in Global Studies ▪ Relevant Coursework: Intro to American Politics; Intro to Comparative Politics; Intro to International Relations Professional Experience: (employer, position) Describe how your employment history will assist you on this...