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HomeMy WebLinkAbout17 - Appointments of Planning Commissioners to Fill Unscheduled VacanciesQ �EwPpRT CITY OF s NEWPORT BEACH `q44:09 City Council Staff Report February 28, 2023 Agenda Item No. 17 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: Appointments of Planning Commissioners to Fill Unscheduled Vacancies ABSTRACT: Due to Planning Commissioners Lauren Kleiman and Erik Weigand being elected to the City Council, the City Council has the opportunity to fill the vacant positions pursuant to the City Charter, City Council Policy A-2 (Boards, Commissions and Committees), and the Maddy Act. RECOMMENDATIONS: a) Determine that the 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 it will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and b) Appoint Brady Barto, Jonathan Langford, Ekta Naik, David Salene, or Debbie Stevens to fill the two vacancies on the Planning Commission, and determine who will receive the terms that expire on June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025. FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: There is no fiscal impact related to this item. DISCUSSION: Lauren Kleiman was appointed to the Planning Commission in 2017 and Erik Weigand was appointed in 2015. Both Planning Commissioners were elected to the City Council during the 2022 General Municipal Election and, therefore, can no longer serve on the Planning Commission. In compliance with City Council Policy A-2 and the Maddy Act, the City Clerk prepared and posted a Notice of Vacancies on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, in the City Clerk's Office, at the Central Library, on the bulletin board in the City Council Chambers, and on the City of Newport Beach website. In addition, the Notice of Vacancies was published in the Daily Pilot on Saturday, December 17, 2022. As per the Notice, applications were accepted by the City Clerk's Office until noon on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. 17-1 Appointments of Planning Commissioners to Fill Unscheduled Vacancies February 28, 2023 Page 2 Following policy guidelines, Mayor Noah Blom appointed himself, Mayor Pro Tern Will O'Neill, and Council Member Lauren Kleiman to the Ad Hoc Appointments Committee. At the conclusion of the application period, the applications were forwarded to the Ad Hoc Appointments Committee for its review and scheduling of interviews. Interviews were conducted on Monday, January 23, 2023. Based upon the interviews, the Ad Hoc Appointments Committee recommends the nomination of Brady Barto, David Salene, Debbie Stevens, Ekta Naik, and Jonathan Langford. Copies of their applications are attached hereto as Attachment A. Appointment Process Pursuant to City Council Policy A-2, appointments to the Planning Commission will take place in the following manner: A. The City Council will vote on all appointments simultaneously. 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 two votes on the paper ballot. To be appointed, an applicant must receive at least four votes. 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 17-2 ATTACHMENT A APPLICATION FOR APPOINTIVE POSITION FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Residencedistric Verifledby OE f Elf'{ r 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.newportbeach ca.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 interntt. NAME OF BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE: Planning Commission Name: Bradford Barta Charles {Last) (First) (Middle) Residence Address (required): i Zip Cc de: . How long have you lived in Newport Beach? 40 years Home/Cell #: 0 Business Address: F Business Phone - Email Address: Have you ever been convicted of any crime or violation of any law or statute other than minor traffic violations? ❑■ 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 in the City govern ment. Do you currently hold any paid office or employment with the City of Newport Beach, including but not limited to contracted services? Q 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 YES Please state any past, current or foreseeable future financial interests of any kind that may canfllct with the Board, Commission or Committee you are applying for, own a home in Newport Beach, and my family and related entities have comercial and residential property in the city as well. CONTINUE TO PAGE TWO 17-3 Name and Location of Colleges Universities Attended Major Degree Last Year Attended Chapman University Business Bachelors 2005 Prior ❑r Current Civic Experience (include membership in professional, charity or community organization) Office Held (if any) Dates of Membership Newport Heights Elementary (School Site Council) President 2014-2019 Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Board Member 2010-2022 City of Signal Hill Community Foundation Member 2011-2013 City of Signal Hill Library Design Commitee Member 2011-2012 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 pates of Employment Signal Hill Petroleum Oil & Real Estate ❑evelo r Fxploration Manager 2005-Present References. Include names of at least two residents of Newport Beach who are not officially connected with the City. 1. Name Duffy Duffield Address Phone No. 2, Name Lucy Rawlins 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. As a 3rd generation resident in our city, serving on the Newport Beach Planning Commission would be an opportunity for me to use my experience and skills to give back to the community I care deeply about. I have managed and overseen the entitlement and building of over 500 acres of residential and commercial properties throughout California. This includes hundreds of housing units, shopping centers and commercial buildings. That experience helps me understand the difference between developments beneficial to a community and the standards that city councils and planning commissions should uphold, In both cases, my work experience has taught me the importance of balancing the needs of the community, the municipalities and the property owners. That balance is critical for a Planning Commissioner and the combination of my career experience and understanding of the unique villages that make up our city, makes me uniquely qualified for this position 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. L_J Signature Date 12/14/2022 17-4 APPLICATION FORAPPOINTIVE POSITION FOR OFFICE USE ONLY {�' CITY OF NEWPOR.T BEACH 100 Civic Center Drive Residence DlsNewport Beach, CA 92660 Verifiedbytric 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 applicanttofamlilarize themselves with the duties and responsibilities of the positions) 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 wi€I be kept on file fortwo years farthe position(s) applied for. If you are not selected for appointment during that period oftime, it will be necessaryforyou 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, COMM155ION OR COMMITTEE: PLANNING COMMISSION Name: LANGFORD JONATHAN PHILLIP (Last) (First) (Middle) Residence Address (required):ir j Zip Code: I How long have you lived in Newport Beach? 36 YRS Business Address: Home/Cell #: Business Phone Email Address: Have you ever been convicted of any crime or violation of any law or statute other than minortraffic violations? ■� NO ❑ YES (If yes, attach separate sheet with explanation) NOTICE: Pursuant to Section 742 of the City Charter, no members of boards or commissions shall hold any paid office or employment in the City government. Doyou currently hold any paid office oremployment with the Cityof Newport Beach, including but not limited tocontracted services? 0■ NO F] YES (If yes, attach separate sheet with explanacion) If applying for a position on the Finance Committee, have you declared bankruptcy in the last 10 years? 0 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. My wife and I own a home and rental property in Newport Beach. Our families also own their homes in Newport Beach. Additionally, my employer owns various properties in Newport Beach. CONTINUE TO PAGE TWO 17-5 Name and Location of Colleges/ Universities Attended Major Degree Last Year Attended University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA) Business / Real Estate BS 2008 Prior or Current Civic Experience (include membership in professional, charity or community organization) Office Held (if any) Dates of Membership Friends of Newport Beach Animal Shelter President 2017 - present Newport Beach General Plan Advisory Committee Member 2022 - present Newport Beach Fire Sate Council Director 2022 - present Office of U.S. Congressman Daniel E. Lungren National Security Advisor 2008-2011 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 Mesa Centers retail shopping center management Director of Real Estate 2020 - present Aspen Dental Management, Inc. dental support organization Director of Real Estate 2019 - 2020 Dollar Tree, Inc. retail, variety, discount stores Real Estate Manager 2014 - 2019 99 Cents Only Stores discount, grocery stores Real Estate Manager. 2011 - 2014 References. Include names of at least two residents of Newport Beach who are not officially connected with the Clty. 1. Name Mr. John Wortmann Address Phone No. 2. Name Address Phone No. Mr. David Nix 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 posltionfor which you are applying. Serving on the Newport Beach Planning Commission would be an incredible opportunity for me to give back to the community I love. I believe I am specially qualified to serve on this commission because of my personal, professional, and non-profit experiences in our community. As a lifelong resident of Newport Beach, I have a strong appreciation for the distinct villages that make our community the greatest place to live. As president of Friends of Newport Beach Animal Sheller (nonprofit public benefit corporation), I have had the privilege of providing a much -needed asset to the residents of Newport Beach. We raised over S3,000,000.00 from fellow residents, bought property in Newport Beach, gained Planning Commission approval, and are under construction to build Newport Beach's newes, public facility. Finally, as a real estate professional for multiple large retailers, I have worked with city planning commissions to entitle properties across the Western states. Thank you for 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 positions) that I am applying for and authorize the reiease of this information on the internet. �Kj fV'IUS 6L CNECK£D €; ` Ub viil i INC U C:.. ItC :. 5ignature ,Jonathan Phillip Langford Date 1211512022 17-6 APPLICATION FQR►� H4j TT1V f POSITION FOR OFFICE USE ONLY „• 0 CITY OF NEW PORT BEACH 100 Civic Center Drive Residence District No. Newport Beach, CA92660 Verified by 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 thatperiod of time, it will be necessaryforyou 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: FPjanning Name: Naik Ek+a J (Last) (First) (Middle) Residence Address (required): ■ Zip Code: Howlong have you lived in Newport Beach? 1.5 years = Home/Cell #: Business Address: NA Business phone: NA Email Address: Have you ever been convicted of any crime or violation of any law or statute other than minor traffic violations? ■❑ 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 in the City government. Doyou currently hold any paid office or employmentwith the City of Newport Beach, including but not limitedto 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? IN 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. None CONTINUE TO PAGE TWO 17-7 Name and Location of Colleges/ Major Degree Universities Attended Cornell University IArchitecture and City Planning I Masters New York Stern School of Business I Specialization in Finance I MBA Last Year Attended 2005 2013 Prior or Current Civic Experience (include membership in professional, charity or community organization) office Held (if any) Dates of Membership HomeAid Grange County Housing Committee Member. 2020- present Cornell Alumni Admissions Ambassador Network Admissions Ambassador 201 5--present City of Santa Ana General Plan Advisory Group 2017-2018 Urban Land istitute Member 2019-2020 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 Fi V o L a Impact 'A based pnvate equity and social impact fund Director of Development - Department head 2021 to present Common Living .,,;'n-xr:.r{r­WM.JuW��..gWM- Head of Underwriting 2020-2021 The Picerne Group Real Estate Investment Company SVP Development 2019-2020 The Alliance Residential Development Director 2013-2018 References. Include names of at least two residents of Newport Beach who are not officially connected with the City- I- Name Elsa and Peter Putnam address Phone No- 2. Name Anuj Gupta I 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. My family has lived in the Newport Heights + Newport Beach area for over F years. We enjoy living in Newport Beach and cherish the neighborhoods and our neighbors. Serving on the Planning Commission would give rye an opportunity to contribute and give back to the City (and my community) that my family calls home - As a trained architect, city planner and developer, serving on the Planning Commission would allow me to extend my knowledge of real estate to help my community and the neighborhoods, 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 responsibititles 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] 7 Signature Ekta Naik Date 4/12/2021 17-8 EKTA NAM LEED AP As areal estate development leader. I bring over l5— years of experience in developing multifamily residential and mixed -use projects across the nation. in the last 8 years I have acquired and developed 3.700� units in Southern Cali l'urnia with a total capitalization of over $1 .] Billion. Prior to that I worked in the New York and Chicago regions on multi -phase. mixed -use. mixtd- income public -private partnership developments. Experience: 202I - present SOLA IMPACT Los Angeles. CA Director-- Department dead .As a development leader. lead the development ream managing full cycle multifamily deals from due diligence. entitlements. design. construction execution. lease -up to stabilized occupancy. My team has generated 20+ ground - up multifamily projects, with over 1200- units and $300 Million in total capitalization. 20?0 - 20' l COMMON !LI V ENG Newport Beach. CA Head of Underwriting As the head of underwriting. lead a team underwriting rnuhiftmily properties nationally and internationally. Deals included both ground up stabilized takeovers of market rate apartments. work Force housing. hotel to multifamily conversion and coliving assets. if) 19— "_010 THE PiC URNE GROUP Newport Beach, CA Managing Director and Seninr Vice President As a development leader at The Picerne Group. my role included supervising and coordinating acquisition. due diligence, entitlements. design. construction execution. and lease -up to stabilized occupancy of ground up new construction and value add investments. • Directed and managed all aspects of the full cycle of a development project including market assessment and analysis. identifying and coordinating of all project consultants. managing processes associated with the entitlement. permitting. and other relevant approvals with city. ■ Coordinated and collaborated closely with each business unit — construction, investment. operations, marketing. leasing and property management to successfully manage project goals, budget and schedule. • Prepared Investment Committee reports and presentations for approval of initial investment. and at various stages cfthe project including at loan close construction commencement. 2013-2018 ALLIANCE RESIDENTIAL COMPANY Newport Beach. CA Development Director As a Director of Development at Alliance Rc;sidential. I was responsible for managiag all aspects of development projects in Southern California. Investments included ground up new development deals and value add renovation and asset repositioning. 1 was involved in developing and acquiring 2,30U+ multifamily writs in Southern California with a total capitalization of aver $l Billion. • Managed all aspects of a development from due diligence, underwriting. market analysis. product design, entitlement, permitting. construction. marketing and branding_ lease up management. project closeout and sale. • Prepared and made presentations to capital partners and lenders. Provided regular updates to capital and lender to manage relations and expectations. • Manaced project hudget and schedule to meet project financial goals and underwriting. • Interfaced with eowariwtiem team leaders to review and evaluate hard cost budgets_ GMAk_ hids. suh- contractor selection. change order review. schedules. RFUs. submittals. value engineering. and quality control. 2009-21013 TOWN OF BABYLON (Consultant) Lindenhurst, NY Design Director — Downtown Revitalization Group Led half a billion -dollar hrowntield redevelopment (public -private partnership) of a 40-acre mixed use transit oriented development through all phases of development - acquisition. pre development, working with various stakeholders and public agencies. community outreach and engagement. environmental process. entitlement. design and approvals. construction of horizontal infi-astructure to get the pads ready for vertical development, • Cultivated relationships with elected officials. government authorities, senior executives of state and rep; ional agencies to develop partnerships. 17-9 • Negotiated and administered $4%1 of consultant contracts by supervising cross functional teams with diverse skills including finance. engineering, design and infrastructure by mapping out project schedules, budgets. deliverables to ensure projects are delivered on schedule. within budget and in compliance. • Led grant submittal process and managing the grants through project close out. • Led Environmental Assessment process. • Led an economic and financial study of the Bus Rapid Transit system through the core business corridor of the Town. • Reviewed site plans for zoning codes. including development standards. 2006-2008 SKIDMORE, OWINGS & MERRILL, LLP (SOM) Chicago. IL Senior Designer • Led large scale client engagements including projects in US, Middle East. India and China - $95B Jumeirah Garden Dubai. $413 Lakeside Development, Burj Khalifa (public realm); with internal and external multidisciplinary teams to deliver in an extremely fast -paced deadline -oriented environment. • Made frequent presentations to various City departments to achieve City approvals on $413 Lakeside Sustainable Development in Chicago. • Facilitated meetings with developer and cross functional team of consultants fostering consensus (including value engineering) and synthesizing key insights into recommendations. g005-2006 THOMAS P. CON ARCHITECTS, INC Irvine. CA Project Planner • Led master planning and entitlement package deliverables for 880 units apartment project for Irvine Company. • Led feasibility studies for mixed -use and residential communities in Southern California. Education: NEW PORK UNIVERSITY" - Leonard N. Stern School of Business Master of Business Administration with a Specialization in Finance CORNELL UNIVERSITY Master of City Planning and Architecture -kwards: • Orange County Power Women — Honored as one of the leading women in Commercial Real Estate by Bisnow. • Employee of the Year — Alliance Residential Company. Honored with an Employee of the Year award by the CFO for successful management and execution of a 549-unit value add renovation achieving an average $700 rent increase unit post renovation. • "40 Under 40" 1-011 list. honored by Building Design + Construction magazine as one of the industry's rising stars. • 40 under 40, honored by Society of Engineers and Architects. NY. Organizations: • HomeAid Orange County — Housing Committee Member. • City of Santa Ana General Plan advisory Group: Appointed member of committee advising on the update of the of the City's General Plan. • Cornell Alumni Admissions Ambassador Network: Support Cornell University's recruitment efforts by helping to personalize the admissions process for local area candidates. • New School of architecture and Design: Guest critique 2016. • Urban Land Institute Mentorship Program 2015: Nfentored a group of 5 young, dynamic real estate proteges. 17-10 APPLICATION�,PRAPPINTIVE POSITION FOR OFFICE USE ONLY j CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 100 Clvic Center onve ResidenceDistri r Newport Beach, CA92650 Verifiedby� City Clerk (949) 644.3005 Y 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 filefor two yearsfor the positions) applied for. If you are notselected for appointment during that period of time, it will be necessary foryou 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: planning Commission - or other Board, Commission or Committee Name: Salerno Qavld Lee (Last) (First) Residence Address (required): MMAN09- I Zip Code: How long have you lived in Newport Reach? 10 years Home/Cell fit: Business Address: Retire( Business Phone: Email 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) (Middle) NOTICE: Pursuant to Section 702 of the City Charter, no members of boards or cQmrnissiQns shall hold any paid office oremployment In the City government. Do you currently hold any paid office or employrnentwith the City of Newport Beach, including but not limited to contracted services? U 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 7 YES Please state any past, current or foreseeable future fir+ancial interests of any kind that may conflict with the Board, Commission or Committee you are applying for. None LUN i INUIE I U PAGE TWO 17-11 Nance and I_ocatiOn of Colleges/ Universities Attended Major _................... . Degree Last Year Attended University of Southern California Finance/Real Estate BS 87 Cal State Long Beach General Ed 84 Prior or Current Civic Experience (Include membership in professional, charity or community organization) Office Held (if any) Elates of Membership 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 Spectrum Communities Land Development/Entitlement Partner 1998-2021 References, include names of at least two residents of Newport Beach who are not officially connected with the City. brad Smith 2. Name � Address Phone No. a 2. Name Steve Sims Address �] Phone No. 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 appropriateto the position forwhich you are applying. see attached separate note 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 ox MUST a t: '$ i.i i:.iD. if :xU ii'..: i Il i, ..-�� Signature ,. Date 17-12 I have lived all over Newport Beach — from CDM to the Peninsula to Dover Shores. I have always marveled at how each area has its own personality, with unique opportunities for recreation, dining, shopping, wandering, etc. and I have tried my best to enjoy them all I I As my business interests are winding down, i hope to be able to get more involved in our great city, be it on committees, groups, boards or wherever I can best serve. I would be thrilled and honored to assist the city on the Planning Commission to make sure responsible, well - conceived and appropriately designed projects are presented to the Council for consideration. I believe I am especially qualified for the position based on my real estate career for the last 30 years. As a residential land developer, I have processed thousands of units and stood in front of many planning commissions throughout So Cal. I am very familiar with the policies, procedures and responsibilities of the Planning Commission as wetl as the Subdivision Map Act, General Plans, local ordinances etc. i short, I can hit the ground running. Thank you in advance for your consideration and please feel free to reach out with any questions. 17-13 APPLICATION FORA"&R--OVE POSITION FOR OFFICE USE ONLY —� ' T, j CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Residence Distra�� Verified by 100 Civic Center Drive -- = Newport Beach, CA 92GGO _ 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 fullyevaluate 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 fortwo years forthe positions) applied for. If you are not selected for appointment during that periodof time, it will be rnecessaryforyou 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 befromthe qualified electors of the City. This document is a public record and may be posted on the internet. NAME OF BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE: Planning Commission Name: Stevens IDebbie Bright (Last) (First) (Middle) Residence Address (required): 1=6 Zip Code: I How long have you lived in Newport Reach? 29 years Business Address: E ■ ■ HomeJCeli # Business Phone: Email Address: Have you ever been convicted of any crime or violation of any law or statute other than minor traffic violations? 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 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 [] 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-] YE5 Pleasestate any past, current or foreseeable future financial interests of any kind that may conflict with the Board, Commission or Committee you are applying for. As part of my professional career, i work for Environmental Audit, Inc., which provides environmental consulting services for a variety of clients. Most of the clients that I currently represent are heavy industrial facilities (e.g., refineries, port facilities, marine terminals, pipelines, etc.) that do not have facilities in Newport Beach; school districts (not including Newport -Mesa); and air districts (South Coast Air Quality Management District and Bay Area Air Quality Management District). We do not currently represent businesses in Newport Beach. Therefore, I do not foresee conflicts with any projects before the Planning Commission CONTINUE TO PAGF TWO 17-14 Name and Location of Colleges Universities Attended Major degree Last Year Attended University of Southern California Biological Sciences Bachelor of Science 1979 University of California, Los Angeles Epidemiology Masters of Public Health 1982 7—y Continuing Education Environmental Engineering FCEQA Update Courses 2020 Prior or Current Civic Experience (include membership in professional, charity or community organization) Office Held (if any) Oates of Membership Housing Element Update Advisory Committee Member 2020-2021 Genera! Plan Update Steering Committee Member 2019-2020 Corona del Mar Residents Association President, Vice President 2010 to present Environmental Quality Affairs Committee Member and Chairperson 12009 to 2016 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 Environmental Audit, Inc. Environmental Consulting President 1982 to present References. Include names of at least two residents of Newport Beach who are not officially connected with the City. 1, Name Paul Watkins I Address Phone No. 2. Name Ed Selich I Address IF 1 Phone No. 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. I have been an environmental consultant for over 39 years and have extensive experience in planning and environmental compliance. My education and work experience have provided a broad experience in planning and the environmental field, specifically preparing documents in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) since 1984, compliance with land use/air quality rules and regulations, preparing health risk assessments, preparing coastal development permits, and hazardous waste compliance. I have represented clients before the California Coastal Commission, as well as Environmental Commissions, Manning Commissions and City Councils in various jurisdictions. I have recently worked on the Newport Beach General Plan and Housing Element Updates which provided insight into changes in rules, regulations, plans, etc. that have or will occur shortly in Newport Beach, changing the way that the City needs to evaluate projects. This experience would be helpful on the Newport Beach Planning Commission. I recognize the importance and the challenges of the Planning Commission in Newport Beach and it would be an honor to serve an the Commission. 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, Signature peb#,]e 5. Stevens Date JMay 11, 2021 17-15