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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09 - Appointment to the Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands CommitteePORT CITY OF Q SEW U Ift- _- NEWPORT BEACH CIfIFoaN'P City Council Staff Report April 24, 2018 Agenda Item No. 9 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: Leilani I. Brown, City Clerk - 949-644-3005, (brown@newportbeachca.gov PREPARED BY: Jennifer Nelson, Assistant City Clerk TITLE: Appointment to the Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee ABSTRACT: On February 6, 2018, Erin Delman resigned from the Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee. The City Council has the opportunity to appoint an individual to serve the remainder of Ms. Delman's term, which ends on January 31, 2021. RECOMMENDATION: a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and b) Appoint one individual from the list below to fill the unexpired balance of Erin Delman's term on the Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee. 1. Michelle Giron 2. Richard McNeil 3. Alison Ryffel FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: There is no fiscal impact related to this item. DISCUSSION: The purpose of the Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee is to advise and make recommendations to the City Council on policies, projects and programs that support and strengthen existing regulations to protect water quality and habitat in the bay and ocean. The Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee is comprised of seven members appointed by the City Council and two non-voting Council Members appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the City Council. The seven members appointed by the City Council serve a four- year term with a limit of two consecutive terms. The two non-voting Council Members serve a one-year term. The committee is subject to the open meeting laws of the Ralph M. Brown Act. 9-1 Appointment to the Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee April 24, 2018 Page 2 On February 6, 2018, Erin Delman resigned from the Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee. On Thursday, February 8, 2018, the City Clerk posted the Notice of Vacancies in the City Clerk's Office and the City Hall bulletin board, and placed the Notice of Vacancies on the City's webpage, and on February 10, 2018, the City Clerk published the Notice of Vacancies in the Daily Pilot. The deadline to submit applications was Monday, March 12, 2018. At the conclusion of the application period, the City Clerk's Office received three eligible applications (Attachment A). ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Staff recommends the City Council find this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. NOTICING: The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at which the City Council considers the item). ATTACHMENT: Attachment A — Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee Applications 9-2 ATTACHMENT A Submit by Email Print Form APPLICATION FO ' liMd VE POSITION FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Residence District Verified by Policy A-13 Seryt 7017 MtY t� ;�q fa: OFFICE OF CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 City Clerk (949) 644-3005 Fax (949) 644-3039 DIRECTIONS: One application can be used for all the appointive positions you are applying for. Applications should be filled out completely so that the City Council may fully evaluate your qualifications. It is the responsibility of the applicant to familiarize themselves with the duties and responsibilities of the position(s) applied for. Detailed information outlining the responsibilities of the positions can be obtained from the City Clerk's Office or on the City's website: www.newportbeachca.gov (City Government/Boards, Commissions and Committees). Applications will be kept on file for two years for the position(s) applied for. If you are not selected for appointment during that period of time, it will be necessary for you to re -submit an application if you are still interested in being considered. NOTICE: Section 702 of the City Charter requires that members of Boards or Commissions appointed by the City Council shall be from the qualified electors of the City. This document is a public record and may be posted on the internet. NAME OF BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE: Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Name: Giron Michelle (Last) (First) Residence Address (required): Zip Code: How long have you lived in Newport Beach? 8 years Home/Cell #: I i Business Address: 9 Business Phone: Email Address: i Have you ever been convicted of any crime or violation of any law or statute other than minor traffic violations? QX NO ❑ YES (If yes, attach separate sheet with explanation) (Middle) NOTICE: Pursuant to Section 702 of the City Charter, no members of boards or commissions shall hold any paid office or employment in the City government. Do you currently hold any paid office or employment with the City of Newport Beach, including but not limited to contracted services? ❑X NO [] YES (If yes, attach separate sheet with explanation) If applying for a position on the Finance Committee, have you declared bankruptcy in the last 10 years? ❑X NO ❑ YES Please state any past, current or foreseeable future financial interests of any kind that may conflict with the Board, Commission or Committee you are applying for. I do not have any conflicting financial interests to report. CUNIINUE IUPAGt IWU 9-3 Name and Location of Colleges/ Universities Attended Major Degree Last Year Attended California Institute of Technology Chemical Engineering B.S. 2005 Cornell University Chemical Engineering M.S. 2010 Energent Corporation R&D green energy chemical engineer 6/13 - 6/15, 8/09-9/12 Prior or Current Civic Experience (include membership in professional, charity or community organization) Office Held (if any) Dates of Membership Surfrider Foundation - Newport Beach Chapter Exec. Committee -Volunteer Coordinator 2010 -present American Chemical Society 8/2016 - present 2005 - present education adjunct faculty, chemistry 1/2017 - present Energent Corporation R&D green energy chemical engineer Occupational History. Begin with your present or most recent position. List all positions separately held for the last five years. Firm or Organization Type of Business Title Dates of Employment Coastline Community College education adjunct faculty, chemistry 8/2016 - present Saddleback College education adjunct faculty, chemistry 1/2017 - present Energent Corporation R&D green energy chemical engineer 6/13 - 6/15, 8/09-9/12 Cosmodyne LLC plant design (engineering) process engineer 9/2012 - 6/2013 References. Include names of at least two residents of Newport Beach who are not officially connected with the City. 1. Name DudleyTabakin Address Phone No. 2. Name Tiffany Mendez Address Phone No. Summarize why you wish to serve the City of Newport Beach on a board, commission or committee. Include any special qualifications you have which are particularly appropriate to the position for which you are applying. I am applying for a seat on the Water Quality/Tidelands Committee because water quality and coastal issues are important to me. These issues relate to local and regional ecosystems as well as the quality of life of local residents and visitors. My bachelor's and master's degrees in chemical engineering provide a strong background in science and engineering aspects of systems. My experience as a professor translates well into communicating scientific information to the public. My service with Newport Beach Chapter of Surfrider Foundation has kept me current with water quality issues. I certify that all statements made on this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I have read and understand the duties and responsibilities of the particular position(s) that I am applying for and authorize the release of this information on the internet. [BOX MUST BE CHECKED IF SUBMITTING ELECTRONICALLY] Signature Michelle Giron Date May 12, 2017 FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Residence Distri t o. 3 Verified by Policy tA,-1��nt t9 OFFICEO THE CITY CLERK CITY OF PJ ?Pi (,,RT PF,k,, :P Submit by Email Print Form CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 City Clerk (949) 644-3005 Fax(949)644-3039 DIRECTIONS: One application can be used for all the appointive positions you are applying for. Applications should be filled out completely so that the City Council may fully evaluate your qualifications. It is the responsibility of the applicant to familiarize themselves with the duties and responsibilities of the position(s) applied for, Detailed information outlining the responsibilities of the positions can be obtained from the City Clerk's Office or on the City's website: www,newportbeachca.gov (City Government/Boards, Commissions and Committees). Applications will be kept on file for two years for the position(s) applied for. If you are not selected for appointment during that period of time, it will be necessary for you to re -submit an application if you are still interested in being considered. NOTICE: Section 702 of the City Charter requires that members of Boards or Commissions appointed by the City Council shall be from the qualified electors of the City. This document is a public record and may be posted on the internet, NAME OF BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE: Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands me: Richard (John McNeil Na _ �_ t_.._.......... �_._................. .._V.._ ,,. _........... ............................ (Last) (First) (Middle) Residence Address (required): Zip Code: ....-...._......_........................... ............................... .................. ....... ................._........m._ How long have you lived in Newport Beach? 25 years Home/Cell #: ........... ..._.m.. ...... _.—....._._._ Business Address::— Business Phone: C� - - - -_n w.,..,_.V_....................... _._.._.._._...... .._�___, Email Address: Have you ever been convicted of any crime or violation of any law or statute other than minor traffic violations? [X NO F] YES (If yes, attach separate sheet with explanation) NOTICE: Pursuant to Section 702 of the City Charter, no members of boards or commissions shall hold any paid office or employment in the City government. Do you currently hold any paid office or employment with the City of Newport Beach, including but not limited to contracted services? NO F-1 YES (if yes, attach separate sheet with explanation) If applying for a position on the Finance Committee, have you declared bankruptcy in the last 10 years? ❑X NO ❑ YES Please state any past, current or foreseeable future financial interests of any kind that may conflict with the Board, Commission or Committee you are applying for. 9-5 -....::....._._..............._....__.._.._ _._._.__..__......_ —i _ .____.__ _ _ ... — .............. Name and Location of Colleges/ ( Last Year Major Degree Universities Attended ! Attended ( Yale University English/History Double Major BA 11981 L— .______.... _ ....... .................. .........__............ }.__... U.C. Berkeley Law School JD 1984 —, ... ________............._..._. _... -- _ _— ..._ ... _ j _........ ....._. T —_ ............................ ................. ................. ................................ ..... _ ...... ._.. _. _ . _.. i Prior or Current Civic Experience (include membership in Office Held Dates of professional, charity or community organization) (if any) ! Membership Pacific Chorale (Segerstrom Center0 Chair Emeritus, Board of Directors 1995 -present 1 American Law Institute Advisory Committee, Property Law 1997 -present I _.........._.. ....._......_.._.._..._ ..__ ....:....... _- _.. _. _ .. _ ...—__.._. �______,..,....................... ........... ........................... _._............. ........... .........—_............... _ .._ _._. —._� Orange County Bar Association Environmental Law Section Chair 2013-2014 California State Bar Environmental Law Section Executive Committee 1996-1998 Occupational History. Begin with your present or most recent position. List all positions separately held for the last five years. __...__ ...,... _ __..._...__. _._ ... .._..................... : _.,. _------- .......... _ Firm or Organization Type of Business Title Dates of Employment Latham & Watkins Law Firm Associate 1985-1990 - ........... . ..... ........... _... _.......... _._._. Irell & Manella Law Firm Associate/Partner 1990-2011 ......._.,. _..................................... _ ._. _,...,.....__. __._ . .... _.....__; Jeffer Mangels Law Firm (Partner 2011-2012 _ — _ — _........... ............._........_. _ _. _ _ _........__ ._._ . _.. _ _......... .... �Snell &Wilmer Law Firm Partner 2012-2018 .......... ...-_...... _... ...... — ..::._ ..__ ...._..._ _ ..._..__ _....__ ....... _ ..... _ References. Include names of at least two residents of Newport Beach who are not officially connected with the City. 1. Name Mary Lyons Address Phone No. _r E —'— _,.._ _ 2, Name John Fossum Address Phone No. Summarize why you wish to serve the City of Newport Beach on a board, commission or committee. Include any special qualifications you have which are particularly appropriate to the position for which you are applying. _......_.....___.._........... _..__..... —._..._.._------____..A I have lived in Newport Beach for over 25 years and raised my family here. All three of my children attended Newport Harbor High School. I live in Westcliff. I am a seasoned environmental lawyer and for over 30 years have specialized in areas that are relevant to the Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee, including water quality, air quality and climate change, I have been involved in several water quality projects within the City in the past, including site investigation projects overseen by the Santa Ana Water Quality Control Board as well as stormwater runoff mitigation projects, dredging permitting projects involving the Bayside Village Marina and Linda Isle and seawall projects. However, those matters are concluded and thus I do not have any conflicts of interest. I also have significant experience with the'California Coastal Commission and Army Corps of Engineers. My experience and passion for protecting our marine and harbor resources would be, I believe, an asset to the Committee, the Council and the City. My goal is to help however I can in preserving and protecting the stewardship of our resources for our community and future generations. I certify that all statements made on this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I have read and understand the duties and responsibilities of the particular position(s) that I am applying for and authorize the release of this information on the internet, [i. OX NAUST BE CHE.—KEID If SUBIMI I-'! ING EL, ZSignature C;ichard J. McNeil Date February15 2018 M Submit by Email APPLICATION � APPOINTIVE POSITION 2419 MAD I FOR O�FiCe r_ISE ONLY —�......_ I Residence Distri VerfflecE by._ Po4cy F�� Sera ...._ _.. I.............._.� 2 All 11: 44 OFFCE OF THE OTY CLERK t:(TY OF NE RT PF-k;H Print Form CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH t00 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 926601 City Clerk (949) 644-3005 Fax f949) 644-30139 DIRECTIONS, One application can be used for all the appointive positions you are applying for. Applications should be filled out completely so that the City Council may fully evaluate your qualifications. it is the responsibility of the applicant to familiarize themselves with the duties and responsibilities of the position(s) applied for. Detailed information outlining the responsibilities of the positions can be obtained from the 0:ity Clerk`s Office or on the City's website: www.newpot-,beachca.gov (City Government/Boards, Commissions and Committees). Applications will be Rept on file for two years for the position(s) applied for. if you are not selected for appointment during that period of time, it will be necessary for you to re -submit an application if you are still interested in being considered. NOTICE: Section 702 of the City Charter requires that rnernbers of Boards or Commissions appointed by the City Council shall be from the qualified electors of the City. This document is a public record and may be posted on the internet. _........................__.._............_......................____-—�- NAME OF BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE; Water C�uallkylGc�aStak Tidelands Committee __..........._... -- _.e _. __.. _ Narrre: Ryffel Alison 19tinna .._.__. _...._........... _..__ .........._......_.......... _._ ___... .... ......... _.._._ (last) (First) (Middle), _....... __....e..__._._ --- ----- Residence _. Residence Address (required):Lip Code: Hour long have you lived in Newport Beach? �4 Years. ..... _ Home/Cell 4: ....... .......... _.._............. _..._.. _ Business Address: ; Business Phone: 3Email Address: ._ _....... Have you ever been convicted of any crime or violation of any law or statute other than minor traffic violations? NO E YES (if yes, attach separate sheet with explanation) NOTICE. Pursuant to Section 702 of the City Charter, no members of boards or commissions shall hold any paid office or employment In the City government. Do you currently hold any paid office or employment with the City of Newport Beach, including but not limited to contracted services? NO 0 YES (If yes, attach separate sheet with explanation) if applying for a position on the Finance Committee, have you declared bankruptcy in the last 10 years? CNO 0 YES Please state any past: current or foreseeable future financial interests of any kind that may conflict with the Board, Commission or Cornmittee you are applying for. ETWO 9-7 Name arid Location of C:ol egesi Last Year Universities Attended Major Degree ! Attended Grange Coast Gollege ;Ari M.___wm_.___................_..___.... _._....... ........... _........ .__..._..__._.................... ..__._____......... ..... ............... ... ` Prior or Current Civic Experience (include mernbership In i Office Held, € Dates of I professional, charity or community organizat(on} i (if any, � fr�emr�ership Balboa Peninsula Point Association Board Member/President 2015 & 210,16 2010 - 2018 ._.. __ ....._....... _..._'„�....__"-"_..______.._ ..._.. _...,.,,_„_..._._...._......_ 4 .... _.,.. _..............................._.-_._.._.. ...._... Balboa Pertormirrg At Theatre Foundation� Board Member r _....................... ..._..._....._ __._..._............_...................._ _.._ .........r. _._.. _ _ . ...... j 20;11 ?01 J ...._. _ ._...... ......... ....... .. _..... .......... -......._ _...... __......._.............. _........... _._..#. _.-- i ----............._._�.�.. �....... i E Occupational History,. Begin with your present or most recent position. List all positions separately held for the last five years. 1 irni or f)rg �nrzation . ....... Type. of Business Title l ates :af t r7araloyment � ___._... 'Family Business .................__.... — .................... Commercial Lobster Fishing Deckhanc! ..... _....... _ i W2015 1X21,1 S Arbor PE eal .tate Proft ssiona.ls Heal Estate ; Sales Associate 1 2.2015 -1212017 C1RaG, Inc, C onstrurtionPrUj ticl Assistant 1 t t {}1 110,017 ._.,......_,.......................................... _.............. __...........,,. .............,._ j Ryffel Construction, Inc. 3 _.______......_...._........._....... __.........__..............._._ { €7ristruction Co-owner _t.., .......... � 02/2005 - 1 2r2{ 16 '1 .. ...................._........ _ _.�__ _...._. _ ........ L_ .__._._ ......... __._....__.....__...._--_........... ....__......_-.__._..1 References. Include names. of at least two residents of Newport Beach who are not officially connertr=d wiOl the City. .._...__.._..-..---._....-._...._-_.._.,..._._............... Y t. Na nc j Eve; n Hart ,1:'dress 'hone No. m z. Name iDayna Pettit � Address� � Phone No. 5umrnari:re why you wish to ser re the City of Newport Beach on a board, commission or committee. Include any speciai qualifications you have which are particularly appropriate to the position for which you are applying I wish to serve the City of Newport Beach Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee because I take great pride in being a resident here and view our harbor as one of our greatest attributes and resources. My family has commercial fished out of the Newport Harbor for several decades and it is astonishing how the harbor has improved in water duality since many measures have taken place. I feel passionate abnut keeping our harbor on the up and up so my fa€nily; residents and visitors can enjoy it as much as myself, l certify that all statements rnade on this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. l nave react and understand the. M ties and responsibilities of the particular position(si that I am applying for and outhorize the release of this information on the Internet. Alison Minna Ry fiel ff ;;��;'12,,2 i18 Signature �...... L�� Gate