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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10 - Confirmation of Councilmember Michelle Barto's and Councilmember Noah Blom's Citizen Appointments to the Finance CommitteeQ �EwPpRT CITY OF s NEWPORT BEACH `q44:09 City Council Staff Report February 11, 2025 Agenda Item No. 10 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: Leilani I. Brown, City Clerk - 949-644-3005, (brown@newportbeachca.gov PREPARED BY: Jennifer Farris, Assistant City Clerk - 949-644-3006, jfarris@newportbeachca.gov TITLE: Confirmation of Councilmember Michelle Barto's and Councilmember Noah Blom's Citizen Appointments to the Finance Committee ABSTRACT: There are two vacancies on the City of Newport Beach's Finance Committee for terms that expire on June 30, 2025. The citizen members have annual terms that are subject to City Council confirmation. The process to fill the vacancies is provided in Resolution No. 2017-58, City Council Policy A-2 (Boards, Commissions and Committees), and the Maddy Act. All vacancies were noticed according to the Maddy Act and City Council Policy A-2. Pursuant to Resolution No. 2017-58, Councilmember Noah Blom and Councilmember Michelle Barto may each appoint a citizen advisor to the Finance Committee. 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) Confirm Councilmember Michelle Barto's appointment of William Kenney, Jr. and Councilmember Noah Blom's appointment of Kory Kramer to serve on the Finance Committee until June 30, 2025. DISCUSSION: Membership on the Finance Committee includes seven members, three of which are Councilmembers appointed by the Mayor, and four of which are citizen members appointed by the Councilmembers not on the Finance Committee, subject to approval of the City Council. On December 10, 2024, Resolution No. 2024-91 was adopted by the City Council which amended the term for Finance Committee members to provide that any seat on the Finance Committee held by a Councilmember or the Councilmember's citizen appointee is automatically vacated once the Councilmember is no longer a member of the City Council. 10-1 Confirmation of Citizen Appointments to the Finance Committee February 11, 2025 Page 2 On December 10, 2024, City Council reorganization took place which resulted in former Mayor Will O'Neill and former Councilmember Brad Avery vacating their seats on the Council. This created a Councilmember vacancy and a citizen member vacancy on the Finance Committee for a term that expires on June 30, 2025. On January 14, 2025, Mayor Joe Stapleton appointed Councilmember Robyn Grant to serve as one of the City Councilmember appointees on the Finance Committee. This created a second citizen member vacancy for a term that expires on June 30, 2025. Pursuant to the Maddy Act and City Council Policy A-2 (Boards, Commissions and Committees), the City Clerk prepared a Notice of Vacancies on Monday, January 13, 2025, and posted it in the City Clerk's Office, at the Central Library, 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, January 18, 2025. As provided in the notice, applications were accepted by the City Clerk's Office until noon on Monday, January 27, 2025. At the close of the application period, the City Clerk's Office received 13 applications. Following a review of the applications, it is the desire of Councilmember Michelle Barto to appoint William Kenney, Jr. to serve for the remainder of the term. It is the desire of Councilmember Noah Blom to appoint Kory Kramer to serve for the remainder of the term. It should be noted that the annual appointments for the four citizen advisors to the Finance Committee, including Councilmember Barto and Blom's appointments, are scheduled to occur on June 30, 2025. The process to fill the vacancies is provided in Resolution No. 2017-58, City Council Policy A-2 (Boards, Commissions and Committees), and the Maddy Act. All vacancies will be noticed according to the Maddy Act and City Council Policy A-2. FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: 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). F±%9 T44:IJil=1L1116 Attachment A — Applications 10-2 ATTACHMENT A APPLICATION FORAPPOINTIVE POSITION FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Residence Distri ct No. Verif iecl by ..._ � k,C &tee 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 it ,�A i �-:ft'WdP 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 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 fromthe qualified electors of the City. This document is a public record and may be posted on the Internet. NAME Or BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE: Finance Committee Name: Kenney, Jr. ( Last) William ii (First) Residence Address (required): Zip Code: 92660 How long have you lived in Newport Beach? yBarS Home/cell #: 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? Q 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 Citygovernment. 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 ever declared bankruptcy? Q 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 'I� � 2"2 11 PHn 5 RECI) Ci 3 Y CLERKS 011-TIC CONTINUF TO PAGE TWO Name and Location of Colleges/ Universities Attended Major Degree Last Year � Attended California State University Economics/ Finance Bachelor of Arts 1971 Prior or Current Civic Experience (include membership in professional, charity or community organization) Office tield (if any) Dates of Membership See attached list 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 The Kenney Company Cammarcialrealestate development&consulting Principal 1995-Prenent Donahue Schriber Commercial real estate development Sr. Vice President, Executive Committee 1972_1995 References. Include names of at least two residents of Newport Beach who are not officially connected with the City. 1. Name f Ed Sellch Address Phone No. I -- 2. Name �iVlark Strauss 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 appropriate to the position forwhich you are applying. I believe that it is my civic duty to use my qualifications and experience to do what I can to help Newport r Beach prosper. My education in economics and finance and my years of experience in commercial real estate development provide me with the unique ability to understand the City's complex finances. Having been responsible for +$200 Million in public financing both on the private and public sector sides and having represented cities, including Sari Jose, Santee, and San Leandro, in their negotiations with private sector developers and their analysis of prospective developments, I believe that I am uniquely qualified to contribute to one of the City's most important committees. 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 MIDST BE CHECKED IF SUBMITTING ELECTRONICALLY] Signature Date/ V -� C3 1 I3 10-4 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ATTACHMENT TO APPLICATION FOR APPOINTIVE POSITION WILLIAM J. KENNEY, JR. PRIOR OR CURRENT CIVIC EXPERIENCE Founding Father - Sigma Chi Epsilon Fraternity, Cal State Fullerton. Became local chapter of national Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. Speaker & Lecturer - UCLA, Continuing Education of the Bar, ICSC, Orange Coast College, Saddleback College, Newport Beach Board of Realtors. International Council of Shopping Centers — California Governmental Affairs Chairman (1994-1998) California Business Properties Association — Board of Directors, Treasurer, Vice - President, President (1974-1995) Riverside YMCA — Board of Directors (1988 - 1991). Balboa Yacht Club — Board of Directors (2003 — 2006); - Chief Financial Officer (2022-Present), Promontory Bay Community Association — Board of Directors (2003 — 2004). Harbor Commission — (2014-2022) — 3 term Chairman. 10-5 JAH 21 92 s Am9A2 RE"C''D Pj -I T Y CL;E_:RKSp 9 F F I C APPLICATION FORAPPOINTIVE POSITION FOR OFFICE USE ONLY CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 100 Civic Center Drive Residence DistrictNo. Newport Beach, CA 92660 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 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; I Finance Committee Name Kramer Kory James (Last) ( First) (Middle) Residence Address (required): Zip Cade: 1926Z5_ How long have you lived in Newport Beach? 1 7+ years HorrelCell #: Business Address: Business Phone: Newport Beach, CA 92560 Email Address: II. 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. no you currently hold any paid office or employment with the City of Newport Beach, Including but not limitedto contracted services? X NO ❑ YES (If yes, attach separate sheet with explanation) if applying for a position on the Finance Committee, have you ever declared bankruptcy? 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. NIA 10-6 Name and Location of Colleges/ Universities Attended University of Notre Dame Law School Boston College Last Year Major Degree Attended Law Juris Doctor 2006 Philosophy BA &NIA 2000 Prior or Current Civic Experience (include membership in professional, charity or community organization) Office Held (if any) pates of Membership _ Planning Commission Commissioner 2011-2019 Commodore Club Commodore 2022 to present 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 Eagle Four Partners Real Estate/Private Equity Partner 2018 to present Pacific Hospitality Group Real Estate Chief Investment Officer 2006 -2018 References. Include names of at least two residents of Newport Beach who are not officially connected with the City. 1. Name Brian Sperry Address Phone No. 2. Name Peter Zak Address Phone No. Summarize why you wish to serve the City of Newport Beach on a board, commission orcommittee. Include any special qualifications you have which are particularly appropriate to the position far which you are applying. I'd be honored to serve on the Finance Committee and believe I possess the necessary experience and talent to further assist the City to be the best in California. I've demonstrtred my wmmittrnent to the City through my prior civic service including 8 years on the Planning Commssion of which two were as chairman. My business acumen is demonstrated though being one of the most active business leaders in the city and my business partnership being recently recognized as Businesspeople of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce and by CC Business Journal as part of the 0050C for the third year in a row. My expertise is acquisitions and development, financing, strategy and asset management. I deeply understand all facets of finance including complex business operations, capital expenditures, and debt structures. 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] F O/ I Signature Kory J. Kramer Rate 1125/25 10-7