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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09 - Coastal Bay Water Quality Committee Appointment�a�WPORT CITY OF NEWPORT BE, ."� CH cq[ /FOaNP City Council Staff Report Agenda Item No. 9 March 27, 2012 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: City Clerk's Office Leilani I. Brown, City Clerk 949 - 644 -3005, (brown @newportbeachca.gov PREPARED BY: Leilani I. Brown, City Clerk APPROVED: Gil TITLE: APPOINTMENT TO THE COASTAL /BAY WATER QUALITY CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ABSTRACT: At the February 28, 2012 City Council meeting, the City Clerk was directed to handle the Coastal /Bay Water quality Citizens Advisory Committee (Committee) position as an unscheduled vacancy and advertise and accept applications from interested citizens, pursuant to City Council Policy A -2, Board and Commission Appointments. RECOMMENDATION: Confirm Council Member Hill's appointment of _ as the District 3 representative on the Coastal /Bay Water Quality Citizens Advisory Committee. FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: There is no fiscal impact related to this item. DISCUSSION: At the Regular Meeting of February 28, 2012, the City Council directed the City Clerk to advertise the vacancies on the Committee pursuant to City Council Policy A -2. The Committee consists of three Council Members; and seven members, one from each City Council Districts, nominated by the District Council Member, and confirmed by the City Council. Appointment to the Coastal /Bay Water Quality Citizens Advisory Committee March 27, 2012 Page 2 The Notice of Vacancies was posted in the City Clerk's Office on February 29, 2012, and advertised in the Daily Pilot on Saturday, March 3, 2012. The deadline to submit an application was Wednesday, March 14, 2012. At the conclusion of the application period, the City Clerk forwarded applications to Council Member Rush Hill (District 3 Council Member) for review and nomination. 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). Submitted by: Leilani I. Brown City Clerk APPLICATION FOR APPOINTIVE POSITION FOR'OFFICE USE ONLY%' Residence District No. Verified by KECE VED ?111I9 AUG -2 AM 10: 00 •'- r„rr OF TF_ CITY CLrI Agenda Item No. 9 March 27, 2012 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, CA 92663 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 completely so 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/Citizen Participation). 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 Boards or Commissions appointed by the City Council shall be from the qualified electors of the City. This document is a public record and may be posted on the Internet. NAME OF BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE: CoastaUBay Water Quality Citizens Advisory Committee Name: Robertson George L (Last) (First) (Middle) Cell phone (714) 222 -9173 Residence Address (required): How long have you lived in Newport Beach? SAH 1970; inc 2008 Home Ph Business Address: Business Email Ad( Have you ever been convicted of any crime or violation of any law or statute other than minor traffic violations? ® NO ❑ YES (If yes, attach separate sheet with explanation) I Name and Location of Colleges/ Universities Attended Major Degree Last Year Attended UCI Social Ecology BA 1983 CSU, Fullerton Environmental Studies MS 1990 CONTINUETO PAGE TWO Prior or Current Civic Experience (include membership in professional, charity or community organization) Office Held (if any) Dates of Membership Southern CA Coastal Ocean Observation System Senior Advisory Committee v 2007- present Senior Scientist 1988- present 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 Employment Orange County Sanitation District Gov't /Ocean Monitoring Senior Scientist 1988- present References. Include names of at least two residents of Newport Beach who are not officially connected with the City. 1. Name Patricia Sanders 2. Name Gary Devine Summarize whyyou wish to serve the City of Newport Beach on a board, commission or committee. Include any special qualifications you have which are particularly appropriateto the position for which you are applying. I have been involved with local monitoring of the coast along Newport Beach since 1988. Priorto that I was a seasonal lifeguard for the city in the mid -1970s into the early 1980's. As such I have along standing interest in the environmental quality of the city and my background, both educationally and occupationally, should position meto provide the city with a high level of expertise and insight into the complex issues related to the quality of our local waters. The incorporation of my residence by the city in 2008 now allows me to offer up my services to the city. 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. (BOX MUST HE CHECKED IF ELECTRONICALLY] Signature Geor obertson Date 6/28/2010