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NEWPORT BEACH
City Council Staff Report
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
CITY OF
April 26, 2016
Agenda Item No. 11
ABSTRACT:
Aviation Committee District 1 alternate, District 4 alternate, District 6 representative, and
General Aviation Community seats are currently vacant. It is the desire of Mayor Diane
B. Dixon (District 1), Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Muldoon (District 4), and Council Member
Scott Peotter (District 6) to make their appointments, subject to City Council
confirmation.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
a) Confirm Mayor Dixon’s appointment of Warren Wimer as the District 1 Alternate
Member to the Aviation Committee;
b) Confirm Mayor Pro Tem Muldoon’s appointment of W. David Cook as the District 4
Alternate Member to the Aviation Committee;
c) Confirm Council Member Peotter’s appointment of Lauren Kleiman as the District 6
Representative Member to the Aviation Committee; and
d) Confirm Mayor Dixon’s appointment of John Youngblood as the General Aviation
Community Member to the Aviation Committee.
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
There is no fiscal impact related to this item.
DISCUSSION:
Resolution No. 2011-31, which established the membership of the Aviation Committee
states, in part, that the Aviation Committee shall consist of seven members, one from
each City Council District, nominated by the District Council Member and confirmed by
the City Council; seven alternates, one from each City Council District, nominated by
TO:HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:Leilani I. Brown, City Clerk - 949-644-3005,
lbrown@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY:Leilani I. Brown, City Clerk
TITLE:Appointments to the Aviation Committee
Appointments to the Aviation Committee
April 26, 2016
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the District Council Member and confirmed by the City Council; and a member of the
General Aviation Community, nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by the City
Council.
The District 1 alternate member and the General Aviation Community Member positions
on the Aviation Committee are vacant. Mayor Dixon has nominated Warren Wimer to
fill the District 1 alternate member position and John Youngblood to fill the General
Aviation Community Member position.
The District 4 alternate member position is also vacant and Mayor Pro Tem Muldoon
has nominated W. David Cook to fill that position.
The District 6 representative member position is also vacant and Council Member
Peotter has nominated Lauren Kleiman to fill that position.
Pursuant to City Council Policy A-2 (Board, Commission and Committee Appointments)
and the Maddy Act, a Vacancy Notice was prepared by the City Clerk for posting and
publication of the unscheduled vacancies. The notice was posted in the City Clerk’s
Office, Central Library, and on the City’s bulletin board on December 15, 2015. The
City Clerk’s Office also published the notice on December 18, 2015. The applications
are attached as Attachment A.
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 - Applications
ATTACHMENT A
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LAUREN DALESSIO I<LEIMAN
MEMBER OF CALIFORNIA STAT E BAR • CALIFORNIA RE A L ESTATE BROKER
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Irvine Company Iroine Pacific New Home Division, March 2011-August 2011
Worked with team to provide support for new home sales through creatio n and implementati o n o f sales strategies and systematic
procedures. Participated in meetings, discussions and trainings on company business plan , market, green building, sal es and software,
construction, and best practices.
Province West, Irvine, California Op erations, Legal & Marketing -April2009-April 2010
Assis t ed start-up company with all legal needs including corporation creation and documents, licensing, employee handbook and
related matters. Prepared, organized and launched start-up campaign including creation of branding and website, copywriting,
marketing packages, email blasts and media relations. Responsible for brand management, both public and client relations and
planning of company events.
Sun Cal Companies, Irvine, California Acquisitions, Land Use & Litigation October 2005-April2009
Sourced, negotiated, underwrote and p erformed extensive due diligence in the acquisition of land deals . Packaged deal s to secure
financing from lenders, such as Lehman Brothers and DE Shaw. Drafted and reviewed a variety of purchase, license, easement,
development and other agreements, as needed . Played a key role in the planning and entitlement of large master-planned
communities including interfacing with appropriate agencies, jurisdictions and school districts, and aided in the preparation of
C alifornia Environmental Quality Act documents and defense of related lawsuits. Managed consultants and coordinated reso urces in
the planning of projects and resolutions of issues. Developed and maintained a deep rolodex of business and community
relationships to help ensure ease of project approvals through th e political process. Sole attorney r e sponsible for defending claims
against the company through law, motion and discovery work. Prepared and ftled pleadings, motions and discovery documents.
Attended court hearings and m e diations in defense of the company. Negotiated settlements and executed corresponding agreements.
Liaised between company and outside counsel for trial strategy and preparation, and participated in the day-to-day decision-making at
a corporate level.
KB HOME, Coastal Inc., Palm Desert, California Land A cquisition, JanuarJ ' 2005-Sep tember 2005
Managed land purchases from d eal negotiation to submittal for corporate approval . Researched and evaluated land prospects to meet
division goals and projections, prepared proforma analysis, negotiated terms, drafted letters of intent and purchase and sale
agreements. Also responsible for overseeing the due diligence process including managing co nsultants, teaming with forward
planning and land development to work through entitlements, scheduling and budgets, and running title reviews. Assembled land
packages for corporate review, including project, financial, entitlement and market summaries and r ecommendations.
Lederer, Nojima, Tagliaferro, Lopresti & Blakely LLP , Los Angeles, California Litigation Attornry, January-Dece mber 2004
Provided support in the areas of intellectual property infringement and business litigation cas es. Assisted partners with various
phases of litigation, focusing particularly on intensive law and motion and discovery work. Law and motion work included drafting
complaints, answers, moving papers and oppositions as well as making court appearances on motions ranging from demurre rs to
summary judgment motions. Discovery work involved propounding and responding to all forms of written discovery, including
interrogatories, requests for admissions and document production demands. Also prepped and defended clients in depositions.
EDUCATION
Pepperdine University School of Law
Juris Doctor, Certificates in Dispute Resolution, Certificate in Entrepren e11rship and Technology Law Mqy2003
Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA
Bachelor of Arts in Communication JJJith Emphasis in B11siness Mqy2000
Active Board Member of Blind Children's Learning Center in Santa Ana, Sustaining Member of Junior League of Orange County,
Fee Arbitrator for the Orange County Bar Association, Guest Lecturer at UCR Extension's Construction Management Program.
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Occupational History. Begin with your present or most recent position. List all positions separately held for the last five years.
Los Angeles Airport Police Department Aviation Law Enforcement Police Officer 07 /2000-Present
References. Include names of at least two residents of Newport Beach who are not officially connected with the City.
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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 wish to serve the City of Newport Beach, on the Aviation Committee, in the position of General Aviation Community Member because I
am a strong advocate for clean air and I have a tremendous amount of experience working with residents and business owners in and
around the Los Angeles International Airport area reducing noise pollution from aircrafts and construction projects at LAX.
Although I do not currently reside within the City of Newport beach, I have lived in South Orange County for the past 10 years and I feel
that my 15 plus years, working for the Los Angeles Airport Police Department, brings a specific General Aviation expertise. I am familiar
with Federal and State legislation and it's affects on the John Wayne Airport and I am well versed in the Brown Act.
Additionally, I am familiar with the operations and layout of the John Wayne Airport and it's surrounding geography.
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.
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