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imp AGENDA
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
SPECIAL MEETING
January 21, 2003
5:00 p.m.
Civic Center
Tri-Communities Conference Room
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Foundation Members
Tony Mize, Chair
Dr. Harvey Cohen, Vice Chair
Ann D. Punter, Secretary/Treasurer
Michael Arreguin, Member
Charles Buquet, Member
Sandra Metel, Member
Timothy Younger, Member
City Offices: (909)477-2760
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
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A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call:
Michael Arreguin _ Tony Mize
Chuck Buquet Ann Punter
Harvey Cohen Timothy Younger
Sandra Metal
B. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
This is the time and place for the general public to address the
Community Foundation. State law prohibits the Foundation
from addressing any issue not previously included on the
Agenda. The Foundation may receive testimony and set the
matter for a subsequent meeting. Comments are to be limited to
five minutes per Individual.
C. FOUNDATION BUSINESS
1. Consideration of Amendment to Section V of the Community Pages
Foundation By-Laws regarding the Board of Directors. 1-2
2. Consideration of appointment of additional Board Prospects. 3
D. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
This is the time for the Foundation to identify the items they
wish to discuss at the next meeting. These items will not be
discussed at this meeting, only identified for the next meeting:
E. ADJOURNMENT
I, Melissa Morales, Community Foundation Secretary, hereby certify
a true, accurate copy of the foregoing Special Community
Foundation agenda was posted on January 15, 2003, seventy-two
(72) hours prior to the meeting per A.B. 2674 at 10500 Civic Center
Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California.
R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A
COMMUNITY HE .R,VIC15
Staff Report
DATE: January 21, 2003
TO: Community Foundation
FROM: Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO SECTION V OF THE COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION BYLAWS REGARDING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
RECOMMENDATION
To approve the amendment of Section V of the Community Foundation. by-laws
increasing the number of Board of Directors to a maximum of thirty Members.
BACKGROUND
In conjunction with the Board's Strategic Planning process, the Board has approved
expanding their membership to assist in meeting their upcoming fundraising endeavors.
The proposed By-Law Amendment, which is attached, reflects an increase from seven
Board Members to a maximum of thirty members.
Res ctfully u itted,
Kev cArdle
Community Services Director
Attachment
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Section 5. A majority of the Board constitutes a quorum.
ARTICLE IV— MEMBERSHIP AND SHARES
Section 1. The corporation shall have no membership.
Section 2. The corporation shall not have or issue shares of stock and shall declare
no dividends.
Section 3. No part of the Foundation shall inure to the benefit of any private
individual, and no part of the direct or indirect activities of this Foundation shall consist of
carrying on propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, or of participating in,
or intervening in (including the publication or distribution of statements), any political campaign
on behalf of any candidate for public office. Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, this
Foundation shall not conduct or carry on any activities not permitted to be conducted or carried
on by an organization exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Code or by an organization,
contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of such Code.
ARTICLE V— BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1. The total number constituting the Board of Directors shall be sevea-(7) a
maximum of 30.
Section 2. One (1) member of the Board of Directors shall be the Chairman of the
Park and Recreation Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga or his/her designee from
the Park and Recreation Commission.
Section 3. Six (6) members of the Board of Directors shall be filled by persons
interested in improving cultural, recreational and human services in the City of Rancho
Cucamonga and appointed by the City Council.
Section 4. The terms shall be four (4) years. Directors may be appointed for an
additional four-year term, after which they may not be reappointed until an intervening one-
year period. All vacancies occurring because of the expiration of terms or for other reasons
will be filled by the appointing body.
Section 5. Terms of office for the members of the first board appointed shall be as
follows: three (3) members shall serve terms of four (4) years each and three (3) members
shall serve terms of two (2) years each. Terms of the first six (6) members shall be determined
by a random draw.
Section 6. Any Director of the Foundation may be removed at any time by a majority
vote of the City Council.
Section 7. All terms as prescribed in this Article shall commence with the
organizational meeting of the Board of Directors and shall expire at the date of the annual
meeting in June.
Section 8. Any change in the number and qualifications of members of the Board of
Directors shall be made only by amendment to this Bylaw.
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R A N C H O C U C A M O N G A
COMMUNITY ' SER ,VICES -
Staff Report
DATE: January 21, 2003
TO: Rancho Cucamonga Community Foundation a�
FROM: Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director
SUBJECT. CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONAL BOARD PROSPECTS
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Foundation Board consider additional Board prospects.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
For a number of months, Board Members have made a concerted effort to pursue
potential Board prospects which will assist in meeting the fundraising challenges ahead.
At the Board's January 21St special meeting staff will present an updated, working list of
potential candidates including the status of those prospective members who attended
the recent Board luncheon.
Resp ully miffed,
Kevin cArdle
Community Services Director
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