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<,FORN'P City Council Staff Report
March 22, 2022
Agenda Item No. 16
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Leilani I. Brown, City Clerk - 949-644-3005,
(brown@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Leilani I. Brown, City Clerk
TITLE: Appointment to the Building and Fire Board of Appeals to Fill an
Unscheduled Vacancy
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Due to the resignation of Robert Ahlke from the Building and Fire Board of Appeals, the
City Council has the opportunity to fill the vacant position pursuant to City Council
Policy A-2 (Boards, Commissions and Committees), City Charter Sections 702, 705, 710,
and the Maddy Act.
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 Nicky Kapadia or Michael Manning to fill the unexpired balance of Robert
Ahlke's term on the Building and Fire Board of Appeals, ending June 30, 2023.
DISCUSSION:
On January 26, 2022, Robert Ahlke resigned from his seat on the Building and Fire Board
of Appeals. His term was scheduled to expire on June 30, 2023. Pursuant to City Charter
Sections 702 and 705, and City Council Policy A-2, the City Council's new appointee to
the Building and Fire Board of Appeals will serve the balance of Mr. Ahlke's unexpired
term.
According to the Maddy Act and City Council Policy A-2 (Boards, Commissions and
Committees), the City Clerk prepared and posted a Notice of Unscheduled Vacancy on
Tuesday, February 15, 2022, in the City Clerk's Office, on the bulletin board in the City
Council Chambers, and on the City's webpage, and published the Notice in the Daily Pilot
on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Copies of the applications are attached hereto as
Attachment A.
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Appointment to the Building and Fire Board of Appeals to Fill an Unscheduled Vacancy
March 22, 2022
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Appointment Process
Appointment to the Building and Fire Board of Appeals will take place in the following
manner:
A. The voting will be done by paper ballot and the City Clerk will tabulate and
announce the results, including the vote tally.
B. Each member of the City Council will cast one vote on the paper ballot. In order to
be appointed, an applicant must receive at least four votes.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact related to this item.
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 —Applications
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ATTACHMENT A
APPLICATION FORAPPOINTIVE POSITION
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92650
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 oronthe City's website: www.newportbeachca.gov (City Government/Boards, Commissions and
Committees). Applications will be kept on file fortwo years for the positions) 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 maybe posted on the internet.
NAME OF BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE: =BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS
Name: KAPADIA NICKY
(Last) (First) (Middle)
Residence Address (required): I Zip Code: .
}low long have you lived in Newport Beach? 4 years Home/Cell #i: 11
Business Address: Business Phone: I 7F]
Email Address:
Have you ever been convicted of any crime or violation of any law or statute other than minor traffic violations?
0 NO ❑ 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
oremployment intheCitygovernment.
Do you currently hold any paid office or employment with the City of Newport Beach, including but not limited to contracted services?
*■ 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? ❑ NO F-� 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.
****NONE*********
CnNTINIIF Tn PU-iF
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Name and location of Colleges/.
Universities Atterided
Major
Degree
4a5.t Year.
:Atte: tided .
University of Bombay, INDIA
Economics, Mktg Mgt
Bachelor
1988
California Dept. of Real Estate
Real Estate Brokerage
Broker License
1989
commercial Certification of Investment Mgt.
Investment Analysis
Certification
1995
Prior or.Current`dvic.Exp' erierice.(include membership in .:
fe °..... . . .
pro .ss.Tonal;cfiarityor-communityorganization):
Office: Held...:.:.. , .:.
;.:(ifany.) '. ':
Dates. of ....' :....
`Membership..'.:'
Newport Beach Board of Realtors
'Member
2019 -current
Newcomers of Newport Beach
Member
2019 -current
Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce
Member
2019 -current
Lions Club of O.C.
Vice President
2019 -current
Occupational History. Begin with your present or most recent position. List all positions separately held for the last five years.
Firm or.Organizatioh .
Type of 6usi.ness ..:...
. ..Title
Dates of Employment
Fine Homes & Estates
Real Estate Brokerage
Real Estate Broker
1995 -current
Global Investment Consultancy
Intl Bus. Development
Consultant
2016 -current
U.S. Small Business Admin
Office of Disaster Asst.
Loan Specialist
2020-2021
News India Times
Media/Public Relations
Director Bus. Development
2019-2020
References, Include names of at least two residents of Newport Beach who are not officially connected with the City.
1. Name Mary Citrano Address Phone No.
2. Name Carol Abram Address
Phone No. l
Summarize why you wish to serve the City of Newport Beach on aboard, commission or committee. Include any special qualifications
you have which are particularly appropriate to the position for which you are applying.
**As a proud Homeowner & Resident of Newport Beach, it will be my Honor to serve on the Building & Fire
Board of Appeals with my 30 years of Real Estate experience and uplift the quality of life in the city I live
and work.
WWI enjoy meeting people in the community, support their cause/charities and hearing their concerns/written
appeals. It gives me immense gratification in donatimg my time/energy to volunteer and make a difference
in the community. As a Real Estate Broker/Investor, I have read the Building & Fire Codes of the city of
Newport Beach and able to provide for reasonable interpretations of their provisions.
**I am passionate about Public Service and giving back to the Community!!
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]
11 Signature C Date 103/03/2022
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APPLICATION FOR ARP "I TIVE POSITION
7022 f4AR -I AM is 55
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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 oron the City's website: www.newportbeachca.gov (City Government/Boards, Commissions and
Committees). Applications will be kept on file fortwo years for the position(s) applied for. If you are not selected for appointment during
that period oftime, it will be necessary for you to re -submit an application if you are still interested in being considered.
NOTICE. Section 702 ofthe 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 maybe posted on the internet.
NAME OF BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE: Building and Fire Board of Appeals
Name: Manning Michael William
(Last) (First) (Middle)
Residence Address (required)- Zip Code:
How long have you lived in Newport Beach? 25 YRS HomelCell #
Business Address: Business Phone:
Email Address:
Have you ever been convicted of any crime or violation of any law or statute other than minor traffic violations?
F■ NO ❑ YES (If yes, attach separate sheet with explanation)
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NOTICE: Pursuant to Section 702 of the City Charter, no members of boards or commissions shall hold any paid office
or em ploy meat 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?
0 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? 0 No E 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 am a real estate developer and have in the past developed property in the City of Newport Beach.
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Marne arid'Lacatloti, of'Co�fi
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Major ..... ,. gegree
U n rversities Atterfdeil :;...::. Attert de d.:a...
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute f Entrepreneurship Master of Business Andminislratlon1 2011
New York University
Production I Bachelors of Fine Arts 2007
Prior ar:Current Ctvic Experience (include membership in C]ffite Held Dates .&
....... ....... ..:.:
pr'pfeoiranal, c.h..a.r:..ty of co..mmunity. ofgan..rzaticn):; :...: .:: s.:::;: :; (1flany...IVJe0.bership
Building Industry of America 2016 to Present
Occupational History. Begin with your present or most recent position. List all positions separately held for the last five years.
Firm or argani m r ` Trpe gf Busines I?3 _. r it].e
Manning Homes Real Estate Developer I Home Builder I Project Manager 12016 to Present
Manning Homes Real Estate Devaloperl Home Builder on -Site Superintendent 1 2011-2016
References. Include names of at least two residentF of Newport Beach who are not officially connected with the City.
1. Name Rory O'Neil 71 Address ] Phone No.
2. Name I Gabrielle Grootegoed Address Phone No. rw
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.
'am a life long resident of Newport Beach, My family business. Manning Homes, has been In Newport Beach since 1983 Not only have we held our offices here for almost Q yrs. We have also
developed several projeC,U and properties throughout Newport Beach.
As a Newport Beach resident and a home Wilder. I have grown more Interested in the last few years in participating in local government particularly through the General Plan Updates and
Housing Elements that all jurisdictions have been processing recently. I am looking le get involved in our locakgover�nment's Community Development Department and I believe that I am a good
candidate for this appointment.
have applicable qualiflcations to this posltlnn as a home builder, including several years of field experience in managing construction Which makes me partieulady familiar with building code and
focal ordinances. In my current role I manage the development of infill neighborhoods in several Cities throughout Southern Celifornra including Newport Beach from design Inception to site
development to home construction and turn over to our eventual home buyers.
I believe as a Newport Beach nstive and Construcllon Project Manager I am uniquely qualified to serve as an appointed member of the Building and Fire Board of Appeals. I appreciate your
consideration.
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 j
Signature Date 2/28/2022
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