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HomeMy WebLinkAbout21 - Appointments to Boards and Commissions - CorrespondenceReceived After Agenda Printed July 14, 2015 Item No. 21 From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Monday, July 13, 2015 5:20 PM To: McDonald, Cristal; Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Letter of Support of Peter Zak - Planning Commission Vacancy Attachments: Zak, Peter - Letter of Support - Newport Beach PC - Official.pdf From: Steve La Motte Sent: Monday, July 13, 2015 5:20:08 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Cc: Brown, Leilani Subject: Letter of Support of Peter Zak - Planning Commission Vacancy Ms. Brown, Please submit and distribute to the City Council for public record regarding item 21 on tomorrow evening's council agenda. Please let me know if you have any questions. Best. Steven C. LaMotte Director of Government Affairs Building Industry Association I Orange County Chapter (BIA/OC) 24 Executive Park, Ste 100 Irvine, CA 92614 (949) 553-9500 ext. 863 (949) 777-3863 Direct SLaMotte@biaoc.com Building Industry Association of Southern California, Inc ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER July 14, 2015 Re: Letter of Support of Peter Zak Dear Mayor Selich and Honorable Councilmembers: On behalf of the Building Industry Association, Orange County Chapter please accept this letter as support of Peter Zak for a vacant position on the Newport Beach Planning Commission. Peter Zak would be an excellent addition to your planning commission. Peter's understanding of the city and his expertise in the civic process will truly benefit the planning commission, city council and residents of Newport Beach. Additionally, Peter's professional background and his many years in project management and entitlements give him directly relevant experience in planning. Furthermore, as a prior auditor with one of the nation's most prestigious accounting firms, Peter's financial expertise will offer the commission an important and valuable set of skills needed when reviewing complex projects before the city. Again, on behalf of the Building Industry Association, Orange County Chapter please accept this letter of support of Peter Zak for a vacant position on the Newport Beach Planning Commission. Thank you for your time and thoughtful consideration. Respectfully, Michael Balsamo Chief Executive Officer 11 PRESIDENT JOAN MARCUS-COLVIN THE NEW HOME COMPANY VICE PRESIDENT JIM YATES RANCHO MISSION VIEJO TREASURER PHIL BODEM TAYLOR MORRISON SECRETARY MIKE GARTLAN KB HOME IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT DONNA KELLY LENNAR TRADE CONTRACTOR V.P. ALAN BOUDREAU BOUDREAU PIPELINE CORPORATION ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT MARK HI MMELSTEIN NEW MEYER & DI LLION. LLP MEMBER -AT -LARGE MIKE MCMILLEN TRI POINTE HOMES MEMBER -AT -LARGE SCOTT STARKEY STARKEY COMMUNICATIONS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER MICHAEL BALSAMO McDonald, Cristal From: Carolyn Martin Sent: Friday, July 10, 4 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Planning Commission Appointment - Debra Stevens Honorable Mayor and City Council Members, I am writing to support the appointment of Debra Stevens to the Newport Beach Planning Commission, based on her professional qualifications and volunteer positions within the City. With over 33 years as an environmental planner, she brings an expertise that would greatly benefit the Commission and our community in evaluating and rendering decisions on planning and development proposals. Ms. Stevens has also shown her commitment to our community as a current member of the City's Environmental Committee and as Vice President of the Corona del Mar Residents' Association. I hope you will agree that Debra Stevens will be an asset to the City and appoint her to the Planning Commission. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Carol n Martin McDonald, Cristal From: Sent: Friday, July 10, 2015 8:16 AM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Planning Commission nominations City Council members, I am writing to express my hope that you will select Debra Stevens to serve on the Planning Commission. In addition to being supremely qualified, Ms. Stevens would bring much-needed balance to the Commission. Thank you for your consideration. Jennifer McDonald McDonald, Cristal From: Muldoon, Kevin Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2015 12:10 PM To: McDonald, Cristal Subject: FW: Planning Commission Categories: PRAR Kevin Muldoon City Council, Newport Beach (949) 383-6045 kmuldoon@newportbeachea.gov From: Debbie Steven Sent: Thursday, July , To: Muldoon, Kevin Subject: Planning Commission Kevin: Since I have only briefly met you (at the Corona Del Mar Residents Association Forum before the elections), I would like to provide a little background on myself. I am very excited to be a finalist for the Newport Beach Planning Commission. As part owner of an environmental consulting firm for over 30 years, I have extensive experience in planning and environmental compliance. Our firm represents various types of businesses (e.g., industrial, commercial, schools, manufacturing, etc.) to obtain land use and environmental clearance prior to project approval and have appeared before various city, county, regional, state and federal agencies to advocate on behalf of our clients. 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), preparing applications and studies in compliance with land use/zoning/air quality rules and regulations, preparing health risk assessments, preparing coastal development permits, and fostering compliance with hazardous waste regulations. This experience would be helpful on the Planning Commission in reviewing projects and various issues that could impact the City of Newport Beach. Having served on EQAC for six years, it has been interesting to review projects important to the Newport Beach community and serving on the Planning Commission would provide an opportunity to serve the community even further while incorporating the expertise gained in over 30 years on the job. Additionally, serving as vice president of the Corona Del Mar Residents Association helps keep me and other residents informed on issues relevant to our community. It would be an honor to serve on the Planning Commission and continue to work towards balancing development with planning and land use requirements. It would be my goal to assure that every applicant that appears before the Planning Commission is given a fair, unbiased review of their project in light of all applicable zoning, general plan and other land use requirements, balancing business and community concerns. I would appreciate your consideration of my appointment to the Planning Commission. Thank you and if you have any further questions, please feel free to contact at (cell) or by email at Debbie Stevens McDonald, Cristal From: Muldoon, Kevin Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2015 12:10 PM To: McDonald, Cristal Subject: FW: introduction - NB planning commission Kevin Muldoon City Council, Newport Beach (949) 383-6045 kinuldoongnewportbeachca. g oov_ From: Hanson, Bret Sent: Friday, May 01, 2015 1 :49 AM To: Muldoon, Kevin; Subject: introduction - NB planning commission Hello Mr. Muldoon, My name is Bret Hanson and I wanted to introduce myself as a Corona del Mar resident and an applicant for 2015 Planning Commission.. I am reaching out to you and other Council members in efforts to start building relationships. I am a young professional who has built a 10 year career in the building industry with spanning local and international projects. I have also been involved with a variety of volunteer and professional organizations - currently sitting on our local U.S. Green Building Council OC Board and also our USGBC National Chapter Steering Committee Board. I was inspired with your campaign on being fiscally responsible and your variety of experiences in law. As a young adult, its refreshing to see Newport elect someone with a younger and honest voice. Originally from the Midwest, my wife and I have been residents of CdM for 7 years and helped build a strong neighborhood on Larkspur Avenue. We even host a Friday night Sunset (every Friday during Spring/Summer) at Larkspur and Ocean Blvd, named Larkspuria. We are starting a family soon and I want to translate our love of Newport Beach into action. Just like you, I want to preserve the Newport Beach quality of life so that people 50 years from now can enjoy what people 50 years ago did. You can learn more about me I would enjoy hearing yourgoals for Newport Beach on how we can be more fiscally responsible and plan a smarter future for Newport Beach. Bret Hanson Landscape Architect / LEED AP Project Manager McDonald, Cristal From: Carolyn Martin <cmartin4cdm@yahoo.com> Sent: Friday, July 10, 2015 4:04 PM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Planning Commission Appointment - Debra Stevens Honorable Mayor and City Council Members, I am writing to support the appointment of Debra Stevens to the Newport Beach Planning Commission, based on her professional qualifications and volunteer positions within the City. With over 33 years as an environmental planner, she brings an expertise that would greatly benefit the Commission and our community in evaluating and rendering decisions on planning and development proposals. Ms. Stevens has also shown her commitment to our community as a current member of the City's Environmental Committee and as Vice President of the Corona del Mar Residents' Association. I hope you will agree that Debra Stevens will be an asset to the City and appoint her to the Planning Commission. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Carolyn Martin 3420 Third Avenue Corona del Mar, CA 92625 McDonald, Cristal From: jenmcdl0@aol.com Sent: Friday, July 10, 2015 8:16 AM To: Dept - City Council Subject: Planning Commission nominations City Council members, I am writing to express my hope that you will select Debra Stevens to serve on the Planning Commission. In addition to being supremely qualified, Ms. Stevens would bring much-needed balance to the Commission. Thank you for your consideration. Jennifer McDonald McDonald, Cristal From: Muldoon, Kevin Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2015 12:10 PM To: McDonald, Cristal Subject: FW: Planning Commission Categories: PRAR Kevin Muldoon City Council, Newport Beach (949) 383-6045 kmuldo onknewportbeachca. gov From: Debbie Stevens [dstevens@envaudit.com] Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2015 1:46 PM To: Muldoon, Kevin Subject: Planning Commission Kevin Since I have only briefly met you (at the Corona Del Mar Residents Association Forum before the elections), I would like to provide a little background on myself. I am very excited to be a finalist for the Newport Beach Planning Commission. As part owner of an environmental consulting firm for over 30 years, I have extensive experience in planning and environmental compliance. Our firm represents various types of businesses (e.g., industrial, commercial, schools, manufacturing, etc.) to obtain land use and environmental clearance prior to project approval and have appeared before various city, county, regional, state and federal agencies to advocate on behalf of our clients. 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), preparing applications and studies in compliance with land use/zoning/air quality rules and regulations, preparing health risk assessments, preparing coastal development permits, and fostering compliance with hazardous waste regulations. This experience would be helpful on the Planning Commission in reviewing projects and various issues that could impact the City of Newport Beach. Having served on EQAC for six years, it has been interesting to review projects important to the Newport Beach community and serving on the Planning Commission would provide an opportunity to serve the community even further while incorporating the expertise gained in over 30 years on the job. Additionally, serving as vice president of the Corona Del Mar Residents Association helps keep me and other residents informed on issues relevant to our community. It would be an honor to serve on the Planning Commission and continue to work towards balancing development with planning and land use requirements. It would be my goal to assure that every applicant that appears before the Planning Commission is given a fair, unbiased review of their project in light of all applicable zoning, general plan and other land use requirements, balancing business and community concerns. I would appreciate your consideration of my appointment to the Planning Commission. Thank you and if you have any further questions, please feel free to contact at (714) 292-0999 (cell) or by email at dstevens@envaudit.com. Debbie Stevens McDonald, Cristal From: Muldoon, Kevin Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2015 12:10 PM To: McDonald, Cristal Subject: FW: introduction - NB planning commission Kevin Muldoon City Council, Newport Beach (949) 383-6045 kmuldoon@newportbeachca.gov From: Hanson, Bret [bhanson@lpainc.com] Sent: Friday, May 01, 2015 10:49 AM To: Muldoon, Kevin; kevin.muldoon05barsinside.com Subject: introduction - NB planning commission Hello Mr. Muldoon, My name is Bret Hanson and I wanted to introduce myself as a Corona del Mar resident and an applicant for 2015 Planning Commission.. I am reaching out to you and other Council members in efforts to start building relationships. I am a young professional who has built a 10 year career in the building industry with spanning local and international projects. I have also been involved with a variety of volunteer and professional organizations - currently sitting on our local U.S. Green Building Council OC Board and also our USGBC National Chapter Steering Committee Board. I was inspired with your campaign on being fiscally responsible and your variety of experiences in law. As a young adult, its refreshing to see Newport elect someone with a younger and honest voice. Originally from the Midwest, my wife and I have been residents of CdM for 7 years and helped build a strong neighborhood on Larkspur Avenue. We even host a Friday night Sunset (every Friday during Spring/Summer) at Larkspur and Ocean Blvd, named Larkspuria. We are starting a family soon and I want to translate our love of Newport Beach into action. Just like you, I want to preserve the Newport Beach quality of life so that people 50 years from now can enjoy what people 50 years ago did. You can learn more about me @ www.abrethanson.me I would enjoy hearing your goals for Newport Beach on how we can be more fiscally responsible and plan a smarter future for Newport Beach. Bret Hanson Landscape Architect / LEED AP Project Manager LPA, Inc. 5161 Callifornia Ave. Setae 100 Irvine, CA 92617 P (949) 701-4 199