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`q44:09 City Council Staff Report
June 10, 2025
Agenda Item No. 15
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 Appointments to the Ad Hoc Committee on Utilization
of Lower Castaways and Aquatic Center Site Options
ABSTRACT:
The Ad Hoc Committee on Utilization of Lower Castaways and Aquatic Center
Site Options was created by Resolution No. 2025-23 at the May 13, 2025 City Council
meeting. As directed by the resolution, except as otherwise required by State law, the
Mayor (or his/her designee) shall have the discretion to determine the process for
selecting members and shall not be required to form an "ad -hoc appointments committee"
or comply with the procedural or timing requirements set forth in City Council Policy A-2.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
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) Confirm Mayor Joe Stapleton's appointments of himself, Councilmember Noah Blom,
Councilmember Michelle Barto, Harbor Commissioner Rudy Svrcek, Parks, Beaches
and Recreation Commissioner Keira Kirby, Planning Commissioner Jonathan
Langford, and Laird Hayes, as the citizen member, to the Ad Hoc Committee on the
Utilization of Lower Castaways and Aquatic Center Site Options.
DISCUSSION:
At the May 13, 2025 City Council meeting, the City Council adopted Resolution
No. 2025-23 which created the Ad Hoc Committee on Utilization of Lower Castaways and
Aquatic Center Site Options Committee. The Committee shall consist of seven members
comprised of three Councilmembers, one Harbor Commissioner, one Parks, Beaches,
and Recreation Commissioner, one Planning Commissioner, and one citizen member.
To fill the citizen member vacancy and pursuant to the Maddy Act, the City Clerk prepared
and posted a Notice of Vacancy on Thursday, May 15, 2025, 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. In addition, the Notice of Vacancy was published in the Daily Pilot on Saturday,
May 17, 2025. Applications were accepted by the City Clerk's Office until noon on
Thursday, May 22, 2025. Upon closure of the application period, only one applicant was
interested in the vacant citizen member seat.
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Confirmation of Appointments to the Ad Hoc Committee on
Utilization of Lower Castaways and Aquatic Center Site Options
June 10, 2025
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A copy of the application is attached hereto as Attachment A.
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 — Application
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ATTACHMENT A MY 22 75 A,kS:01
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APPLICATION FOR APPOINTIVE PDSMO
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Residence €7istrictll%
Verified by
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
completelyso 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 Boardsor Commissions appointed by the City Council shall be fromthe
qualified electors of the City. This document is a public record and maybe posted on the internet.
NAME OF BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE: Ad HOC Committee on Utilization of Lower Castaways and Aquatic Center Site Options
Name: I Hayes Laird Harding
(Last) (First) (Middle)
Residence Address (required): 2i p Code:
How long have you lived in Newport Beach? 45 ]sears Home/Cell #: J
Business Address: Business Phone:
Email Address:
Wave 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
or employment in the City government.
Do you currently hold any paid office or employment with the City of Newport Beach, including butnot 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? ❑ 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.
Norse
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Name and Location of Colleges)
Universities Attended
Major
Degree
Last Year
Attended
Princeton University
Politics
AB
1971
UCLA
Higher Education
Ed.D.
1976
Prior or Current Civic Experience {include membership in
professional, charity or community organization)
office Held
(if any)
Dates of
Membership
Commissioner, Parks, Beaches and Recreation
Chair
2014-2023
NBPD Volunteer in Policing
Volunteer of the Year
2015-present
NBFD CERT Volunteer
2015-present
Newport Beach Citizen of the Year
2023
Occupation aI History. Begin with your present or most recent position. List al l positions separately held for the last five years.
Firm or Organization
Type of Business
Title
Dates of Employment
National Football League
Professional Football
College Football
Community College
Game Official, scout
1995-present
Southeastern Conference
Game Evaluator
2021-present
Orange Coast College
instructor, Kinesiology
1976-present
References. Include names of at least two residents of Newport Beach who are not officially connected with the City.
I. Name David A. Grant
z. Name I Kim Thompson
Address [
Address
Phone No.
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 have lived in Newport Beach for 45 years and I love our city. I am passionate about 1) seeing Lower
Castaways Park utilized to its full potential and 2) Newport Beach have an aquatic facility that will meet the
needs of our youth through our seniors.
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 intemet.
[BCXXMM,UST BE CHECKED IF SUBMITTING ELECTRONICALLY]
U signature Laird H. Hayes Date L5/21/2025
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