HomeMy WebLinkAbout13 - Economic Development Committee VacancyCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 13
May 08, 2007
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Community & Economic Development, Planning Department
George A. Berger, AICP, Program Manager
949/644 -3207. gaberger@city.newport- beach.ca.us
SUBJECT: Recommendation from Economic Development Committee to fill EDC
vacancy.
ISSUE:
Fill current vacancy on Economic Development Committee.
RECOMMENDATION:
Fill current Economic Development Committee vacancy by appointing Mr. Charles Unsworth
to an At -Large representative position, replacing Ms. Jeannette Thomas, who has resigned.
DISCUSSION:
Background:
At their regular meeting of April 18th, 2007, the Economic Development Committee recommended
that Mr. John Hyatt be appointed to the EDC as an At -Large representative, replacing Balboa
Peninsula resident, Ms. Jeannette Thomas, who has recently resigned due to schedule conflicts.
Recommendation to fill Vacancv:
Mr. Unsworth has been active in real estate and business law, lives on the Balboa Peninsula, and is a
member of the Peninsula Point Association. For additional information, please note the brief
biography (attached).
Submitted by:
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SHARON Z. WO
Assistant City M01 ger
Prepared by:
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PArdia wam Iaia! Applications will be kept on file for two years for the positions) applied for. H you are
not selected for appointment during that period of time, it will be necessary for you to resubmit as
application if you are std interested in being considered. NOT ICE: Section 702 of the City Charter requires
that members of Boards or Commissions appointed by the City Council shall be fmm the qualified electors of
the laity. This document is a public record and mgy be posted on the internet.
NAME OF BOARD, COMMISSION, OR COMMITTEE: PLANNING COMMISSION
Nance: Unsworth Charles Ylriaht
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Residence Address (required): 2100 Bast Oceanfront Zip Code 92661
Sow long have you lived in Newport Beach? 33 yrs. Home Phone (9149)675-1950
BusiumAddras:P.O. Box 688 BusineesPhone (949)¢75 -1950
Newport Beach, CA 92661 EmaalAddress catidcu•netyero.com
Have you ever been convicted of any grime or violation of any law or statute other than minor traffic
violations?
Yes No d (If yes, please attach a saparate_sheei)
Nam » and l oeatiim of ConegW
Urdvesdties Attended
Major
'Degree
Lostyear
Attended
Bowling green State University
Bowling Green- Ohio
Economics
BA
1964
University of Michigan
Law
JD.
1967
State Bar of California
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Priacr or Current Civia ls'apenonce (lududa membership to
or commmifty 2KEnkgigns)
Ofilcs Held
Of any)
Dates of
Member"
Peninsula Point Association
1970- presea
Orange County Bar Association
1967- presea
Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity (BGSU)
Treasurer
1964
State Bar of California
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Occupational History. Begin with your present or most recent position, lust all positions separately held for
the last five Years.
Finn or Orwiftation
Type of Business
1 We
Dates
self — employed
vestment /de
elopmpnt owner
1980 — present
Charles W. Unsworth A Prof
Law
President
1967 -2002
Corp
References (include names of at least two residents of Newport Beach who are not officially connected with
the City).
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2.
Summarize why you wish to awn the City of Newport Beach on a board, commission, or committee. Include
any special qualification you have which are particularly appropriate to the position for which you are
appXvmg (IF MORN SPACE IS NEEDED, PLEASE ATTACH A SEPARATE SHENP).
see Attachment
I cartit that all statements made on this application are true and correct to the beet of my 1nwwledgo. I
have read and understand the duties and responsil ilities of the particular podUonW that I an applying for
and authorize the release of this information o q the im®et.
12/19/2006
Date
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Application for Appointive Position
Attachment
Having achieved my goals as a real estate and business law attorney, and achieving
a level of economic security throughreal estate development and investing, I am now
in aposition to dedicate substantial time and energyto maintaining and improving the
quality of livinghere in ourcity ofNewportBeach. The Planning Commission seems
a good fit for me as I have no desire to be involved in campaigning for political
office.
I grew up in a construction-oriented environment and worked in a couple of trades
through high school and college. I have successfully processed an investment
property through the City of Laguna Beach Design Review Board, and Building
Department; purchased lots m Corona and built two industrial buildings for
investment purposes, purchased land and built an industrial building in Rancho
Cucamonga; processed building plans for my new home through Approval -in-
Concept in Newport Beach and applied for and obtained California Coastal
Commission permitting for same.
As an attorney I represented many small to mid -size businesses, working with them
as a business advisor in their daily "give and take" of getting along in the business
world, as well as representing them on their legal issues. I drafted and negotiated a
developmentagreementwith the City ofRedlands for anatural resources client, have
represented that client during the annexation process by Redlands, dealt with the
Calif nnia, Department of Fish and Game and US. Fish and Wildlife Service
regarding endangered species for ongoing operations, worked with various agencies
in processing an Environmental impact Report and generally dealt with the overall
compliance processes necessary to conduct various businesses. I was also deeply
involved in the acquisition and sale of businesses and real estate.
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