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Home My WebLink About042015 CC Special Meeting AgendaIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the office of the City Clerk (951) 694-6444. Notification 48 hours prior to a meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to that meeting [28 CFR 35.102.35.104 ADA Title II] AGENDA TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 41000 MAIN STREET TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA APRIL 20, 2015 — 5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Jeff Comerchero FLAG SALUTE: Mayor Pro Tem Mike Naggar ROLL CALL: Edwards, Naggar, Rahn, Comerchero PUBLIC COMMENTS A total of 30 minutes is provided so members of the public may address the City Council on items that appear within the Consent Calendar or a matter not listed on the agenda. Each speaker is limited to three minutes. If the speaker chooses to address the City Council on an item listed on the Consent Calendar or a matter not listed on the agenda, a Request to Speak form must be filled out and filed with the City Clerk prior to the City Council addressing Public Comments and the Consent Calendar. Once the speaker is called to speak, please come forward and state your name for the record. CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS Consideration of City Council Vacancy — Presentation/Interview/Deliberation/Selection RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 That the City Council receive applicant presentations, conduct interviews, deliberate on the matter and select an individual to appoint to the City Council to fill the vacancy. ADJOURNMENT Next regular meeting: Tuesday, April 28, 2015, with regular session commencing at 7:00 PM, City Council Chambers, 41000 Main Street, Temecula, California. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The agenda packet (including staff reports) will be available for public viewing in the Main Reception area at the Temecula Civic Center (41000 Main Street, Temecula) after 4:00 PM the Friday before the City Council meeting. At that time, the agenda packet may also be accessed on the City's website — www.citVoftemecula.org — and will be available for public viewing at the respective meeting. Supplemental material received after the posting of the Agenda Any supplemental material distributed to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on the agenda, after the posting of the agenda, will be available for public viewing in the Main Reception area at the Temecula Civic Center (41000 Main Street, Temecula, 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM). In addition, such material will be made available on the City's website — www.citVoftemecula.org — and will be available for public review at the respective meeting. If you have questions regarding any item on the agenda for this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Department, (951) 694-6444. REQUESTS TO SPEAK Date: q/-490-16 Agenda Item: REQUEST TO SPEAK CITY OF TEMECULA Special City Council Meeting April 20, 2015 After completing, please return to the City Clerk. Non -Agenda Item: (lace- /-fp, Cy,0 C.vwxzd CHECK ONE BOX n Applicant Name: Public Comment Generally on Agenda Item Please note all information presented at the meeting is public record All information provided is optional. Name: Ca /79/ I /e/ Address: , City/State/Zip Tektria1 Ott 4 Sit,&. Phone: If you are representing an organization or group, please give the name: DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED FOR THE RECORD JAMES COOLEY About Me President/CEO JC Cooley Innovation Solutions, LLC, CEO/Founder JC Cooley Options & Opportunities / the Choice Program, Naval JROTC Senior Military Science Instructor Certified at the Collegiate and High School Levels Retired Navy Officer, Community Activist, Dedicated Speaker, Husband and Father Author of: My Path 2014 and The Book of Knowledge: "Your Pathway to Enlightenment 2015 AWARDED and Recipient of the ABC Channel 10 Salute to America Military Hero Award For April 2015 special airing on ABC 10 and ABC.com (worldwide) on 26 April 2015 Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Educational background which includes a Masters of Public Administration (MPA) from Central Michigan University, Executive MBA Masters Certificate from the University Of Notre Dame, and several Masters Certificates Programs from Villanova University (which includes Masters in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Organizational Leadership and Project Management Professional). Currently, a dedicated business owner, motivational sneaker, author and community activist whose primary focus is on our Youth development. He has been the feature guest speaker for several major companies, the U.S. military, various Rotary Clubs, churches, Boys and Girls Clubs, several high schools as well as middle schools and local community events. He is also very proactive in his community. He has served on several boards including: City Community Steering Committee, Temecula Chamber of Commerce, Temecula Assistant Youth Counselor, Valley -Wide Recreation Center, and YMCA. In addition, he has formed a Non Profit organization called the Options & Opportunities / The Choice Program (JC Cooley Foundation). The goal of this organization is establish partnerships with schools, churches, clubs, business communities, and other community outreach centers to teach our Youth his philosophy of the 4 Cs. (CREATE, COLLOBORATE, COMMIT, and most importantly CONFIDENCE). These principle leads to CHARACTER BUILDING James also created and currently host a Youth Inspirational Leadership Breakfast program on Sunday for students ages 12-19. This event is held at the Broken Yoke in Temecula, CA. James was born in and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee where he grew up in one of the dangerous projects in Chattanooga. James Cooley had a rough start to life. At a young age, he was removed from his mother's care and placed in a home with distant relatives, where he lived without the modern conveniences of electricity, indoor bathroom or in some cases hot water. At the age of 11 years old he returned to rejoin his Mother and sibling back in Chattanooga, TN. Through the constant encouragement from his teachers, and his pursue of a better understanding, dedication, and extreme work ethic Cooley excelled in school and later joined the Navy to further his opportunities. Cooley began his Navy career as an enlisted sailor. Through hard work and extreme dedication to excellence, James worked his way up through the enlisted ranks to reach the rank of E-9, Master Chief Petty Officer, prior to closing out his enlisted record after 15 years. James Cooley was then selected and served as a US Navy commissioned officer for 8 years an obtained the rank of Lieutanent (LT/03E). After 23 years of military service, Cooley retired and worked for the U.S. Government and DOD aerospace industry, and started his own company as a U.S. government contractor. Currently, he is a dedicated business owner, motivational speaker, author and community activist whose primary focus is on our Youth development. He has been the feature guest speaker for several major companies, the U.S. military, various Rotary Clubs, churches, Boys and Girls Clubs, several high schools as well as middle schools and local community events. Cooley is also very proactive in his community. He has served on several boards including: Temecula Chamber of Commerce Member and Ambassador. Temecula Assistant Youth Counselor, Valley -Wide Recreation Center Coach and Mentor, and YMCA. In addition, James has formed a Non Profit organization called the Options & Opportunities / the Choice Program (JC Cooley Foundation) The goal of this organization is established to helping by partnerships with schools, churches, clubs, business communities, and other communities outreach centers to teach youth. James also created and currently hosts a Youth Inspirational Leadership Breakfast program on Sunday for students ages 12-19. He has been invited by numerous schools to speak about his life experiences, sharing with students his story of triumph over life's obstacles, in hopes to empower others to strive for success. Though out of the Navy officially, Cooley spends every day serving his country, his family, and the community. He has supported youth development through involvement in the Adopt -A -School programs, various community mentoring programs, and as coach of youth sports teams. In addition, James' illustrious career spans over 35 years in the information security industry. As a retired U.S. Navy officer, he has served as Information Technology and Telecommunications Network Operation Officer, a U.S. Navy Recruiter, a Navy Drill Instructor (Company Commander), Information Assurance Officer, Communications Officer, Security Officer, and Director of Telecommunications Training and Development of Navy personnel at various locations overseas and throughout the United States. From 1989 to 1992, Cooley hosted and produced 47 television shows titled "Cooley Fitness Tips", and was awarded the U.S. Naw Admirals Gallery and Rankin's Award for outstanding community service in the greater Mid -Eastern Area James realized the demand within our nation youth community to help the youth at risk. Coming from a hard childhood himself, Cooley identifies with the situation and has made it his life's goal to dedicate himself to helping the youth of today. He has created the JC Cooley Foundation, an organization established to helping youth in need through partnerships with local schools, churches, clubs, and other corn munity outreach centers. Cooley created a 6 month Sunday breakfast program for students ages 12-19, which began January 2015. He has been invited by numerous schools to speak about his life experiences, sharing with students his story of triumph over life's obstacles, in hopes to empower others to strive for success. Though out of the Navy officially, Cooley spends every day serving his country, his family, and the community. James Cooley also served our country as a Military Career Naval Officer retiring from the US Navy with twenty-three years of service during which time he was the Writer, Director and Producer of "Cooley Fitness Tips" show broadcast to over one -million viewers presented with the Admirals Gallery and Rankin Award for the Cooley Fitness show breakfast tutoring program for underprivileged, the first of its kind in the USA.As a result of his many accomplishments, accolades, as well as the inspiration and innovation of the USA's first breakfast tutoring program for underprivileged children, James Cooley was selected as one of George H Bush's One -Thousand Points of Liaht.James Cooley, excels like few other people do in fife. From growing up in Chattanooga Tennessee's toughest neighborhoods to living on a farm in Alabama as a young man, to a man whose accomplishments in community service, television, business, education, and the military are alone extreme accomplishments. Combined, these accomplishments are virtually unparalleled Lanae Turley-Trejo City Council Presentation April 20, 2015 Honorable Mayor Comerchero , Mayor pro tem Mike Naggar, and councilors MaryAnn Edwards and Matt Rahn. Thank you for your time and diligence in appointing the new city councilor that will continue our tradition of excellence in Temecula. Strong Families Make Strong Communities 1 love this City ... it is Home... for almost 28 years. My husband and 1 have raised our four sons here. As their mother, 1 wanted the very best for my boys in terms of the community they lived in, the schools they attended, and the extracurricular activities they enjoyed. So 1 rolled up my sleeves and became involved. I have invested my time and talents into making Temecula an even stronger community. 1 have volunteered in the classroom, served in PTA leadership, served on the Citizens Scholarship Foundation board, as Outreach for the Interfaith Council of Murrieta and Temecula, and as the Director of Public Affairs for the LDS Church. As Director, my council and 1 were able to pioneer community events that have stood the test of time, such as: The Nativity Festival, Family Night Proclamation, Crystal Apple Award, Family First, FAM Nights (Family Activities on Mondays, Special Games, Helping Hands, and Better Together. I understand how to move people with a vision and get the job done. These events strengthen individuals and families and continue our tradition of excellence in Temecula. 1 really can't imagine living anywhere else. My daughter in law said to me a couple of years ago, "You can't ever move from Temecula, you helped build this city!" I love seeing the handprint walls at all of the elementary schools. Serving as PTA president at Redhawk Elementary in 1992, we helped to establish that tradition. 1 had three boys attending Redhawk at the time and our entire family has our handprints on that special wall. I am standing here tonight because 1 know that as a city council member, 1 can make a difference in people's lives for good. Everything 1 do is with a purpose. 1 am determined, passionate, goal -driven and loyal. I believe in people working together for the greater good to make a strong community. 1 believe in building relationships. 1 am willing, capable, and committed to do what it takes to maintain and improve our quality of life that we have here in Temecula. "People are better off when they have commitments to God, family, community, work, and responsibilities." (L. Tom Perry Currently, 1 enjoy serving as Vice Chair on the Planning Commission. 1 have jumped in with both feet to learn all that 1 can and to vote for what is best for the families in this community. 1 will bring that same commitment, desire and work ethic to the City Council. 1 may be new to city government, but 1 am not new to commitment, taking responsibility, volunteering, and hard work. There are three focal points that I would like to address and improve upon while serving as a city council member. 1. Traffic -- When we moved here there was one stop sign and one stoplight. Over the years, our small town has grown into a well-planned city. However, we have some challenging traffic issues. 1 will work hard with staff on mitigating these issues - while striving to keep our small town feel. 2. Working Together with the Temecula Valley Unified School District -- Having been a substitute teacher in Temecula for seven years and a volunteer in the school district, I have a unique perspective of how the city of Temecula and the TVUSD can work together for the greater good of the families that live here. 1 will work hard to continue to build and strengthen that most important relationship. 3. A Safe Family -Friendly community including our Special Needs Friends - 1 work as an American Sign Language Interpreter. 1 have seen first hand how important it is to provide equal access and equal opportunities to people with special needs. 1 will work hard to include our special needs friends and maintain Temecula's strength as a safe family -friendly city. 1 bring a fresh new perspective to the City Council. I am prepared with insight, wisdom and experience to tackle the challenges that come before this council. 1 come because 1 love this city; 1 come because I am dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those that live here in Temecula. "Great women and men are always more anxious to serve than to have dominion." (Michael T. Ringwood 1 will bring positive energy, experience, dedication, and my love for this city to the table every week, to work with each of you to take us into the next chapter of Temecula's history. Strong Families Make Strong Communities and Strong Communities Make a Strong Nation City of Temecula Council member Applicant Presented by: Michael McCracken Community Services Commissioner City of Temecula Kaizen! Agenda ➢Background ➢History of Service ➢Giving Back to Community ➢City of Temecula Tours Far East ➢Creating a Niche in a Successful Community ➢ Questions 2 Background • 24 Years Active Naval Service • 8 Years Retiree • Moved to Temecula 1995 • Establishing Connection 2005 • Education Degrees Earned 3 CPO Selectees Make Improvements at Ronald Reagan Sports Park • TEMECULA, Calif. (NNS) -- A group of 45 chief petty officer (CPO) selectees assigned to USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) temporarily put aside their charge books to pick up shovels and paint brushes Sept. 6 in order to help clean up and make improvements to the Ronald Reagan Sports Park in Temecula. 4 Giving Back to Community 2 City of Temecula Honors Reagan Sailors With Proclamation "I don't think anyone anticipated that our relationship would reach this level," said McCracken, a resident of Temecula. "I initially just wanted to do something for my community while, at the same time, give the new chiefs something to participate in that they could be proud of." December 2005 0 K4*M � � � ��\�: \ � \� \ 2 K4*M Thousands celebrate nation's birthday at parade, fireworks shows TEMECULA -- The thousands lining Old Town Front Street for the annual Independence Day parade Tuesday morning were already in a celebratory mood. ➢ Then, when a truck passed through -- carrying service members from the USS Ronald Reagan, sitting on bales of hay atop the truck bed -- attendees greeted them with applause. • "I'm humbled," said Navy Chief Petty Officer Michael McCracken of Temecula. "The fact that we do this for a living, to see the people cheering the way that they do, it's just amazing." E:3 City of Temecula Tours Far East 10 tk"�< Touring Brisbane, Australia ,L Touring Singapore 13 Celebrating a 24 -year Naval Service 14 R .s N `®� '� L �'b ��C -' s �: _... .. ..' Y JJ. � � ar � � � �� sw ' ° �, -•. �--.. �. f Creating a Niche in a successful community 17 Decade of Events ➢ December 2006 ➢ December 2007 ➢ November 2008 ➢ November 2009 ➢ November 2010 ➢ November 2011 ➢ November 2012 ➢ November 2013 ➢ November 2014 ➢ 26 Honorees ➢ 38 Honorees ➢ Stats on alternate slide ➢ 25 Honorees: Pearl Harbor Suv ➢ 18 Honorees ➢ 15 Honorees ➢ 13 Honorees Vets W/O Family ➢ 14 Honorees ➢ 9 Honorees: Vets in Education I Tribute to Veterans — Temecula Valley, Year Three ✓ 573 Sixth Grade Why We Honor Veterans Essay/Poem? contest entries. ✓ 16 Sixth Grade Essay/Poem presentations. ✓ 14 Good Samaritans, proudly showcasing family and friend Veteran nominations. ✓ 14 Outstanding Community Service Award Veterans honored during annual event. ✓ 138 Veteran Letters of Recognition courtesy of California State Senator Dennis Hollingsworth, 36th District Office 19 POW/MIA Ceremony 2010 20 1S1N1/I1�11rjivj1I1 [II(K�Tiiire a Honorable Service, Post Military Service: Vets Without Families Leading by Example • Vet Education Focus on 9th Annual Tribute to Veterans • Noting that "the economy is unfair to veterans entering the work force," Michael R. McCracken, president and founder of Veterans — Temecula Valley, has announced that the focus of his 9th Annual Tribute to Veterans will be on Education. 23 City of Temecula Memorial Day W. q. 24 TEMECULA: Procession, service at cemetery to mark Memorial Day ➢ The city of Temecula has scheduled a procession in Old Town on Monday to commemorate Memorial Day, which also will be marked via a service at the public cemetery on C St. ➢ Keynote speaker is Michael McCracken, Retired Chief Petty Officer U.S. Navy. May 2014 25 Community Services Commissioner ➢ Youth Media Festival ➢ Special Needs Halloween Costume Contest Judge ➢ Special Olympics Games ➢ POw/MIA Ceremony ➢ Military Resource Fair ➢ Can — Do Day Celebration ➢ Light it Up Blue Just to name a few... ➢ 2010 ➢ Various Years ➢ Various Years ➢ 2009 & 2010 ➢ 2012 ➢ Various Years ➢ 2015 26 Making a Difference ➢ Successfully hosted two Prisoner of War or Missing in Action programs — dedication of Prisoner of War or Missing in Action monument. ➢ City of Temecula and USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Adopt -A - Park program —while on deployment in the Persian Gulf. ➢ Screened & judged approximately 845 Sixth- Grade Literature "Why We Honor Veterans" essay submissions in an eight year time frame --five winners per year chosen. ➢ Key -note speaker, consultant of community events, and coordinator between city, military, and veteran organizations. ➢ City of Temecula Sports Allocation Sub -committee. Oversees allocation of city parks, matching needs with residents, and overcoming obstacles in regards to needs of the community. 27 ➢ Adiunct Instructor, Park University — Camp Pendleton Making a Difference (Contd) ➢ Founder/President Veterans —Temecula Valley creates specific Veteran -oriented annual events with specific themes for specific messages. ➢ City of Murrieta Veterans Memorial Committee member. ➢ Volunteered United Service Organization (USO) Ontario, California. ➢ Volunteer for Veterans Supplemental Support Network (VSSN) ➢ Advisory Board Member, Friends of Ronald Reagan Sports Park. ➢ Hosted ninth -annual, veteran -oriented, and community-based event where five veterans were acknowledged by CA Senator and CA Department of 28 Frli irntinn Questions 29