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Home My WebLink About12 - Confirmation of Appointments to the General Plan Update Steering Committee - CorrespondenceReceived After Agenda Printed March 12, 2019 Item No. 12 From: Cindy [mailto:cindydillion@cox.net] Sent: Monday, March 11, 2019 12:24 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: General Plan Update Steering Committee Appointees Attn: Mayor Dixon and council members Brad Avery, Duffy Duffield, Kevin Muldoon, Jeff Herdman, Joy Brenner and Will O'Neill. I'd like to add my voice in support of Catherine O'Hara for the Steering Committee. Her educational and professional experience make her uniquely qualified to represent our interests in an informed, thoughtful and even handed manner. I have known Catherine for over thirty years and have always been impressed by her commitment to the community in general and to planning in particular. I believe she will look at the Update with an open mind, informed by her training, without a political agenda and I would like to see all Steering Committee members approaching the Committee from that viewpoint. I couldn't think of a better fit for this position. Very truly yours, Cindy Dillion 7 Bodega Bay, CDM 949-295-0521 Sent from my iPhone Received After Agenda Printed March 12, 2019 Item No. 12 Subject: FW: General Plan Update Steering Committee - Catherine Ohara Nomination From: king nelson <rknelson1975@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, March 11, 2019 1:26 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: General Plan Update Steering Committee - Catherine Ohara Nomination Attention: Mayor Dixon Council Members: Brad Avery, Duffy Duffield, Kevin Muldoon, Jeff Herdman, Joy Brenner and Will O'Neill I am writing this in support of Catherine Ohara to be included in this important steering committee to help determine a strategy and approach for the future of Newport Beach. Catherine has been a huge advocate for the City of Newport Beach over the years along with grass roots support for neighborhoods, schools and fiscal accountability and responsibility. She will use her education, experience and knowledge to bring true expertise to the committee and represent all areas of the city. Her education is extremely strong and credible with a BA in Social Ecology from local UCI and Masters in Environmental Planning from UVA- two world class universities. A work record of over 20 years with municipalities specializing in general planning and environmental reviews What a true leader and qualified long term citizen of Newport Beach to be on this committee. Catherine Ohara should be included as a member of the group. Thank you for listening and most of all THANK YOU all for your time, energy and passion for the City of Newport Beach. Best, R. King Nelson 1948 Port Chelsea Newport Beach, CA 92660 949.300.1961 cell Received After Agenda Printed March 12, 2019 Item No. 12 Subject: FW: Catherine O'Hara From: liztutton@gmail.com <liztutton@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, March 11, 2019 2:48 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Catherine O'Hara Atten: Attn: Mayor Dixon and council members Brad Avery, Duffy Duffield, Kevin Muldoon, Jeff Herdman, Joy Brenner and Will O'Neil My friend Catherine O'Hara recently told me she is being considered for a General Plan Update Steering Committee and I wholeheartedly support this nomination. As a resident of Newport Beach for over 40 years, primarily in Harbor View Homes, I am extremely interested in Newport's growth and your plan to do a comprehensive update of our General Plan with a public input process. Catherine and I volunteered in various capacities at OLQA including working with CDM High School on traffic issues and redirection. She is thoughtful , forward thinking, and analytical when it comes to future developments and planning, as her background can attest, but also a considerate and respectful listener and team player. As a Newport Beach resident for so many years, she can also give the necessary perspective of controlled growth and positive planning for our city, her city. Plus, she's just a really likable person who's easy to relate to! I think she would an excellent addition to this committee. Go Newport Beach! Sincerely, Liz Tutton 1601 Port Stirling Place, Newport Beach RECEIVED AFTER AGENDA PRINTED March 12, 2019 Item 12 From: Libby Huyck <libonlido@aol.com> Sent: Monday, March 11, 2019 4:50 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Catherine O'Hara for GP Update Committee Dear Council Members, I do not know Catherine O'Hara personally, but she emailed me about her twenty years experience working for municipalities, where she specifically worked on general plan updates and environmental reviews, and her sincere interest in fiscal responsibility of city government so I hope you will appoint her for a position on the General Plan Update Steering Committee. Thank you for your consideration. Libby Huyck Newport Beach, CA Received After Agenda Printed March 12, 2019 Item No. 12 From: Susan Callas [mailto:4callas@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2019 8:31 AM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Attn: Mayor Dixon and council members Brad Avery, Duffy Duffield, Kevin Muldoon, Jeff Herdman, Joy Brenner and Will O'Neill/General Plan Update Steering Committee Re: General Plan Update Steering Committee appointments Attn: Mayor Dixon and council members Brad Avery, Duffy Duffield, Kevin Muldoon, Jeff Herdman, Joy Brenner and Will O'Neill, My name is Susan Callas and I have been a resident of Newport Beach for around 35 years with 25 of those years being a property owner. I am writing this email in the highest support of Catherine O'Hara being confirmed as a committee member of the General Plan Update Steering Committee in your council meeting tonight, Tuesday, March 12, 2019. My husband and I raised our children in Harbor View Homes (the Port Streets) for 20 of those 25 years of being a property owner. I was and am involved in many community and civic activities with Catherine O'Hara and formed a friendship with her during those activities over all these years. She is a solid, responsible, giving and credible friend, neighbor and citizen of Newport Beach. Her education and professional credentials, as I am sure you know, are a B.A. in Social Ecology from UCI and a M.A. in Environmental Planning from UVA. She has more than twenty years working for municipalities where she specialized in general plan updates and environmental reviews. Therefore, on a professional level, she has the education, experience and qualifications specifically in general plan updates and environmental review that would make her a valuable asset as a Newport Beach citizen representative for the General Plan Update Steering Committee. In my discussions with her, she has goals for the committee for the common good of representation to the city and its citizens in regards to fiscal responsibility and balanced plans for future growth. As a Newport Beach resident, I highly value what she has to offer the city as a member of this committee. I can think of no reason where she wouldn't be the first choice for an open seat on the committee and would be an incredible addition to the committee. As I've already mentioned, as a citizen of Newport Beach combined with her professional credentials, she is uniquely qualified to be a valuable asset to the committee. In my opinion as a fellow citizen, voter and property owner in Newport Beach, I highly recommend her being confirmed for the committee based on her integrity, experience and qualifications. Thank you for your attention and consideration of my email regarding this final confirmation of Catherine O'Hara. If you should have any further questions of me, my phone number is 949.244.2944 or 949.644.8811. Regards, Susan Callas 519 Vista Flora Newport Beach Received After Agenda Printed March 12, 2019 Item No. 12 From: Krahe Home [mailto:Krahe_Home@fkaild.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2019 9:33 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: General Plan Update Steering Committee Appointees: Endorsement of Catherine O'Hara as a Nominee ATTENTION: Mayor Dixon Council Members: Brad Avery, Duffy Duffield, Kevin Muldoon, Jeff Herdman, Joy Brunner, and Will O'Neill I am writing this e-mail in support of nominee Catherine O'Hara to be included on the Newport Beach General Plan Update Steering Committee. Catherine's strong educational qualifications, her extensive professional experience in planning, and her community service involvement make her a uniquely qualified candidate. How lucky for Newport Beach to have a Committee Member Nominee with the following credentials and diverse city planning experience: University of California Irvine: BA in Social Ecology University of Virginia: M.A. in Urban and Environmental Planning City of Huntington Beach Urban Planning Associate Planner City of San Clemente Urban Planning Senior Planner City of Newport Beach General Plan Steering Committee Member Catherine's extensive knowledge and understanding of the issues facing Newport Beach will assist this Committee to manage the challenges of balancing fiscal responsibility with community services and environmental preservation. Catherine is known for her strong leadership and analytical skills. She will be a terrific addition to this Committee, who work diligently on behalf of the Newport Beach City Residents. Thank you to Mayor Dixon and all the Council members for all you do for Newport Beach. All the best, Marilyn Krahe 923 Tiller Way Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 949-466-7434 Received After Agenda Printed March 12, 2019 Item No. 12 From: Susan Cox [mailto:susanweems@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, March 11, 2019 7:29 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: General Plan update Steering Committee nominations Attn: Mayor Dixon and council members Brad Avery, Duffy Duffield, Kevin Muldoon, Jeff Herdman, Joy Brenner and Will O'Neill I have been a resident, homeowner and business owner in Newport Beach since 1989. I would very much like to have Catherine O'Hara on the steering committee for the general plan update. I have known Catherine for over 25 years and hold her in the highest regard. She has given to her community in many aspects - school, church and philanthropic organizations. She is also a city planner and has many years of experience in general plan updates and environmental evaluations. Catherine's actions are always based on intelligent consideration and integrity. She would be a great asset to this committee. Thank you, Susan W. Cox, M.D. Received After Agenda Printed March 12, 2019 Item No. 12 From: Doug Bauer[mailto:Doug.Bauer@TriPointeGroup.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2019 11:07 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Dear Mayor Dixon and Fellow Council Members, We would like to provide a strong endorsement for Catherine O'Hara's confirmation tomorrow, March 12th to the General Plan Update Steering Committee. We have known Catherine both personally and professionally for many years. I cannot think of anyone more qualified for this position. She is one of the most well informed, thoughtful, clear headed people we know. Not only is she well qualified for this position with her many years working for municipalities, she knows our community very well. Our city would be very fortunate to have someone with her background, professionalism and brain power looking out for the future of Newport Beach. We hope you will confirm her tomorrow. Sincerely, Doug and Kathleen Bauer Doug Bauer Chief Executive Officer TTI POINT; G R O U P p. (949) 438.1444 f. (949) 438.1401 c. (949) 300-1984 Doug. BauerPTriPoi nteGroup com 19540 Jamboree Road, Suite 300, Irvine, CA 92612 'T 2016, 2017 & 2018 Best Places to Work in Orange County Awarded by Orange County Business Journal and Best Companies Group This email may contain confidential and privileged material for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). Any review, use, distribution or disclosure by others is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by email and delete the message and any file attachments from your computer. Received After Agenda Printed March 12, 2019 Item No. 12 -----Original Message ----- From: Lisa Hupp [mailto:thchuVpfamily&cox.net] Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2019 11:23 AM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Catherine OHara Please consider adding this b Very knowledgeable citizen to the new committee. Respectfully, Lisa Hupp