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Home My WebLink About19 - Board of Library Trustees VacancyAgenda Item No. 19 August 14, 2001 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: LaVonne M. Harkless, City Clerk SUBJECT: UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES RECOMMENDATION Confirm the nomination of Karen Clark and Gregory Ruzicka to fill the unscheduled vacancy created as a result of the resignation of Julie Ryan and schedule the appointment to be made on August 28, 2001. The successful applicant will be appointed to fill the unexpired term, which expires on June 30, 2003. BACKGROUND On July 18, 2001 the Board of Library Trustees forwarded to the City Clerk's office a letter of resignation from Julie Ryan. Since the City Council had just concluded an extensive application /nomination /appointment process for the scheduled vacancies on all of the boards and commissions, Mayor Adams requested that the Ad Hoc Appointments Committee (Mayor Pro Tern Ridgeway, Council Member Glover and Council Member Proctor) name two nominees from the list of those applicants that were previously interviewed for the scheduled vacancy on the Library Board of Trustees. LaVonne M. Harkless, CMC /AAE City Clerk Att: Resignation Letter Applications I: \ Users\ CLK\ LHarkless\ BRD\ 2001 \ LibraryNom8- 14 -0 Ldo RECEIVED APPLICA'I,ON FOR APPOINTIVE POSITION led out completely so that the City Council may fully evaluate your qualifications. Applications will be kept on file for two !are. If you are not selected for appointment' during that period of time, it will be necessary for you to re- submit an )plication if you are still interested in being considered. NOTICE: Section 702 of the City Charter requires that members 'Boards or Commissions appointed by the City Council shall be from the qualified electors of the City. ,UME OF BOARD, COMMISSION, OR COMMITTEE: Board of Library Trustees ame: Clark Karen Heath. (First) (Middle) !sidenceAddress: 2701 Ebbtide Road, Corona del Mar, CA 92625 )w long have you lived in Newport Beach? . 23 yea rs Home Phone 949/ 644 -205 isinessAddress: 4 Park Plaza, Suite 1800 Business Phone 949/ 451 -3868 Irvine, CA 92614 Soc. Sec. No. ive you ever been convicted of any crime or violation of any law or statute other than minor traffic violations? s _ No X (If yes, explain on reverse side) Vaaz. and Location of Colleges/Universities Attended Major Degree Last Year Attended see attached sheet --y ?rior or Current Civic Experience (Include membership in 3rofessional, charity or community organizations) Office held if as Dates of Membership see attached sheet --y 1, (OVER) kcupational History. Begin with yo"' ..resent or most recent position. List all aitions separately held for the last five Firm or Organization Type of Business Title Dates of Employment Gi L..Jn, Dunn & Crutcher LLP Law Firm Partner 1977 - Present I Zeferences (include names of at least two residents of Newport Beach who are not officially connected with the City). Name . Address Telephone No. Elizabeth Stahr Walter Bocce n the space provided below, summarize briefly why you wish to serve the City of Newport Beach on a Board or Commission. nclude any special qualifications you have which are particularly appropriate to the position for which you are applying: THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT SECTION AND MUST BE COMPLETED FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE 3IVEN CONSIDERATION. IF MORE SPACE IS REQUIRED, PLEASE ATTACH A SEPARATE SHEET). see attached sheet M"- 1 \Uasra \Clk\Shared\Boards, Commissions, Committeea \bfwmUanmus\Appikation 7 0 Dat Karen H. Clark Name and Location of Colleges/Universities Attended • Pomona College, Claremont, CA 1962- 1964 • Stanford University, Stanford, CA 1964- 1966 B. A. History, 1966 • University of Washington, Seattle, WA 1966- 1968 M. A. History (Modern Europe), 1968 • University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 1973- 1977 J. D., 1977 Prior or Current Civic Experience Professional Organizations • California Bar Association 1978 - present • Orange County Bar Association 1978 - present Real Estate and Construction Law Sections • Commercial Real Estate Women 1994 - present • California Mortgage Bankers Association 1996 - present Member, Legal Committee • International Council of Shopping Centers 1996 - present • Building Industries Association 1994 - present Charity and Community Organizations • Women in Leadership, Board of Directors 1993 - present President 1995- 1999 • Planned Parenthood of Orange & San Bernardino Counties Board of Directors 1979-1982 Pro-Bono Legal Counsel 1982 - present • Dean's Advisory Council, School of Humanities University of California at Irvine 1998 - present • Democratic Foundation of Orange County 1984 - present Board of Directors 1989- 1993 1996 - present • New Directions for Women, Board of Directors 1986-1991 • Team Captain, Outlaws, Newport Beach Women's 1999 - present Soccer League Why I Wish to Serve on the Board of Library Trustees It's time for me to give back to my community. I have lived in Corona del Mar for almost 23 years. Although I grew up in Altadena, my parents owned a house on Balboa Peninsula from the early 60's until it was sold 4 years ago following my �., mother's death. During my high school summers, I spent many weeks at that house, as well as other memorable weeks on Balboa Island or the Peninsula with my high school buddies. My children grew up in Newport Beach and went to school here, both graduating from Corona del Mar High School. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, my law firm, had its offices in Newport Center from the time I started working there in 1977 until the early 90's. My friends live in Newport Beach. My husband and I are members of both the Balboa Bay Club and the Balboa Yacht Club. Many of the most important parts of my life have involved Newport Beach. When my children were young, my time with them was most important to me. Since I was also developing my law practice, I had little time to become involved in my community, although I have sat on various Boards almost since moving here in 1977. After my children left to pursue college and their own lives, I have had an increasing commitment to my community and have become more involved in various organizations. However, I have never directly participated with any institution in Newport Beach, other than the schools. I believe it is now time for me to give some of my time and effort to help this City that has been so central to my life. My involvement with the Newport Beach Public Library in particular seems appropriate for two main reasons: First, as an avid reader and former history teacher (Henry Ford Community College in Dearborn Michigan where I taught World History and Latin American history), I have always been drawn to libraries. While in college I worked for a short time at the Lincoln Heights branch of the Los Angeles Public Library and, as a student, I worked in the university libraries at both Pomona College and Stanford University. My husband and I have been financial supporters of the Newport Beach Library through the Library Foundation and have attended several of the Distinguished Speaker Lecture series. My involvement with the Humanities Department at UCI also evidences my commitment to literature and learning. Second, given the recent controversies surrounding the Library, I believe my experience and skills might benefit the Library Board. My work as a transactional attorney consists of negotiating complex transactions and seeking agreement and closure on issues of controversy and importance to the parties involved. This work requires that I have a practical understanding of the bottom -line and the process of decision - making. It also requires an insight into the psychology of conflict and conflict resolution. In addition to my professional skills, I have been the president of a bipartisan political action committee, Women in Leadership, for most of its 6 year existence. Because the group is bipartisan, my role as president has required that I be able to create an atmosphere in which Republicans and Democrats are able to work together in harmony and friendship and achieve the goals set forth in our charter. The success of this group, and the fact that my friends include people with such differing political viewpoints as Republican Marilyn Brewer and Democrat Loretta Sanchez, evidences my experience in bridging differences of opinion, creating an atmosphere of cooperation and achieving concrete results. APPLICA'xiON FOR APPOINTIVE rOSITION Applications will be kept on file for two years. 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. NAME OF BOARD, COMMISSION, OR COMMITTEE: LIBRARY,, ARTS, PB &R, PLANNING Name: RUZICKA (Last) Residence Address: 1620 KINGS ROAD GREGORY (First) How long have you lived in Newport Beach? 32 YEARS VICTOR (Middle) Home Phone 949- 548 -3807 Business Address: 120 NEWPORT CENTER DR. #250 Business Phone 949 - 759 -1080 NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 Soc. Sec. No. Have you ever been convicted of any crime or violation of any law or statute other than minor traffic violations? Yes No X (If yes, please attach a separate sheet) Name and Location of Colleges/ Universities Attended Major Degree Last Year Attended UC IRVINE SOCIAL ECOLOGY B.A. 1977 PEPPERDINE UNIVERSTTY SCHOOL OF LAW J.D. 1980 BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW LL.M. 1981 Prior or Current Civic Experience (Include membership in professional, charity or community organizations) Office held if an Dates of Membershi ENVIRONMENTAL NATURE CENTER (ENC) BOARD OF D — (OVER) 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 Em to ment RUZICKA, SNYDER & LAW FIRM .. MANAGING ` PARTNER 1981 — PRESENT References (include names of at least two residents of Newport Beach who are not officially connected with the City). 1. 2. 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 (IF MORE SPACE IS NEEDED, PLEASE ATTACH A SEPARATE SHEET). Si a Date Mis_1 \User3\C1k \Shared\Board9, Commissions, Committees\Mia fill om\Application I am a thirty -two year resident of our fine city. I am also a Corona Del Mar High School graduate in 1973, and alumnus of U.C. Irvine. I opened my law practice in Newport Beach in 1980. and continue to conduct business in Newport Center to this day. I love our city and would like to participate in its future more directly by working on a board, commission or committee. I was recently asked by Jean Watt to join the Board of Directors of the Environmental Nature Center (ENC) on 16' Street. I have found this opportunity most rewarding and would like to further assist the community. I am a licensed attorney at law and Department of Real Estate qualified lecturer on real property matters. My son attends Sage Hill High School and intends to reside in Newport Beach upon completion of his education. I would be honored to be considered for any upcoming vacancy on a board, committee or commission. Respectfully, Gregory V. RuAcka Attorney at Law GREGORY V. RUZICKA, LL.M. ATTORNEY AT LAW RUZICRA, SNYDER bT WAItncE, IJ_P 170 NEWPORC CENTER DR39E TUEpRONE (949) 759 -1080 SURE 250 FACSDAIF (949) 7596833 NEWPORT BEACH. CAUrORN'A 92660 r=kkaBolRomiaevicnW.Wm