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Home My WebLink About16 - Annual Appointments to Boards and Commissions - CorrespondenceReceived After Agenda Printed June 9, 2020 Item No. 16 Subject: FW: June 9 Agenda Item #16: Annual Board/Commission Appointments From: Karen Tringali Sent: Friday, June 5, 2020 11:44:45 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Dept - City Council Cc: City Clerk's Office Subject: June 9 Agenda Item #16: Annual Board/Commission Appointments Dear Mayor O'Neill and Councilmembers, The day-to-day matters of running a city may seem a bit trivial with all that you've been dealing with these last ten weeks, but as you know they are not. One the decisions you are being asked to make on Tuesday, while seemingly routine in our current circumstances, will have very important consequences for the future health and well-being of our city. You will be selecting one of three qualified Planning Commission candidates. The appointee will most likely serve out their term working through a General Plan update, including the 2021 updates to the Housing, Land Use, and Circulation Elements to achieve compliance with our RHNA allocation. There is no more qualified candidate than Debbie Stevens, specifically for this moment in time. Her professional background and skills set her apart from other candidates, making her a valuable asset for the Planning Commission and what they will be called on to do in the coming four years. Debbie's profession immerses her in general plans, environmental impact studies, CEQA law and governmental agencies. Her client stakeholders range from cities and businesses to individuals, providing her with valuable experience in assessing their diverse needs and desires and balancing those with current regulations and laws. Within her own community, she served on committees focused on planning (EQAC, GPUAC, HEAC). She has been President of the Corona del Mar Residents Association for the past two years, keeping her finger on the pulse of the community, being responsive to their concerns while encouraging them to get involved and informed on important city objectives. As a Planning Commissioner, Debbie hits the ground running on Day 1. Her professional skills and expertise make her uniquely qualified for this position, even more so now as we face the question of higher density housing and what that means in light of what we're learning today about the spread of infectious diseases. I hope you'll agree that as a Council and as a city, we need Debbie Stevens now on our Planning Commission. I urge you to appoint Debbie to the Planning Commission. Thank you for your consideration and for your service to our community. Caren 7vingali Corona del Mar Received After Agenda Printed June 9, 2020 Item No. 16 From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2020 10:08 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Recommending Debbie Stevens for Planning Commission From: jskinnermd@aol.com Sent: Sunday, June 7, 2020 10:07:46 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Avery, Brad; dianebdixon@gmail.com; duffy@duffyboats.com; jherdmani@roadrunner.com; Muldoon, Kevin; oneill4newport@gmail.com; Brenner, Joy; City Clerk's Office Subject: Recommending Debbie Stevens for Planning Commission [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor O'Neill and Members of the Council: I am writing to express my support of Debbie Stevens for Newport Beach Planning Commissioner. I believe Debbie to be a truly balanced candidate for this position with the ability to understand the needs of the community as a whole and also understand the intricacies of applications submitted by developers. She is an independent thinker and you can trust her to make decisions that will be well thought out and reasonable. I strongly urge you to appoint this very capable Newport resident to one of the openings on the Planning Commission. Our city is indeed fortunate to have someone of this quality willing to serve our wonderful community. Thank you for giving my comments your consideration. Sincerely, Nancy Skinner 1724 Highland Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 Received After Agenda Printed June 9, 2020 Item No. 16 From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Saturday, June 06, 2020 10:25 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: June 9 Agenda Item #16: Annual Board/Commission Appointments From: outlook_OBFBA5CO9FE76CC5@outlook.com Sent: Saturday, June 6, 2020 10:24:12 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Dept - City Council Cc: City Clerk's Office Subject: June 9 Agenda Item #16: Annual Board/Commission Appointments [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor O'Neill & Councilmembers Debbie Stevens, a 28 year resident of NB, has made significant contributions to the City of Newport Beach, all of which demonstrate her qualifications and expertise to fill a seat on the Planning Commission. I've had firsthand experience with Debbie whose background, qualifications, and many years of experience, both as a business owner and public servant, were effectively put to work as a member of CNB EQAC, General Plan Update Advisory Committee, and her recent appointment to the Housing Element Update Advisory Committee. As you may know, Debbie has, and is currently serving in key leadership roles for the CdM Residents' Association. Debbie would be a real asset to the City as a Planning Commissioner. I urge you to cast your vote for Debbie and be assured that so many in the communities you represent will applaud you for this appointment. Thank you for your time and your service to our fair city. Sincerely, Dorothy Kraus Sent from Mail for Windows 10 Received After Agenda Printed June 9, 2020 Item No. 16 From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Friday, June 05, 2020 7:07 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Debbie Stevens for Planning Commission From: Katharine Young Sent: Friday, June 5, 2020 7:06:51 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: City Clerk's Office Subject: Debbie Stevens for Planning Commission [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. We support Debbie Stevens for a position on the Newport Beach Planning Commission. Her knowledge and strong experience working with major corporations, environmental regulations, and Corona del Mar businesses would be valuable to the Newport Beach Planning Commission. We would like to see her appointed to the Planning Commission. Robert and Katharine Young 4601 Surrey Drive Corona del Mar, CA 92625 3 Received After Agenda Printed June 9, 2020 Item No. 16 From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Friday, June 05, 2020 6:01 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Planning Commission Vacancies From: Sandie Haskell Sent: Friday, June 5, 2020 6:00:43 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Dept - City Council; City Clerk's Office Subject: Planning Commission Vacancies [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello All, I believe Debbie Stevens would be an excellent choice for one of the planning commission seats available at this time. She is extremely qualified and her profession requires that she stay informed on all the issues, laws and opinions that are needed by a commissioner. She is very fair minded and is truly able to see, with careful analysis of the issues at hand, the best and fairest path forward. She is very civic minded and wants only the best for our city. She has served tirelessly for many years on multiple committees, advisory boards, AdHoc etc for the city and other organizations and has been a fantastic President of CDMRA. I do not think you could find a better commissioner. Sandie Haskell 255 Evening Canyon Rd Corona del Mar 92625 Received After Agenda Printed June 9, 2020 Item No. 16 From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Friday, June 05, 2020 4:13 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Planning Commissioner appointment- Letter supporting candidate Debbie Stevens From: Denys Oberman Sent: Friday, June 5, 2020 4:12:26 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Dept - City Council Cc: City Clerk's Office Subject: Planning Commissioner appointment- Letter supporting candidate Debbie Stevens [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. PLEASE ENTER INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD. Mayor and Council Members: I would like to express support for appointment of Debbie Stevens to the Planning Commission. Debbie brings relevant,important expertise concerning the many, complex environmental considerations which are associated with both development of General and specific plans, and also the balancing of project benefits and impacts in decision-making. She has demonstrated her capability to be active participant and manage various stakeholder positions, and would be a valuable asset to our Community in this position. Thank you, Denys H. Oberman Resident and community stakeholder Regards, Denys H. 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If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure. copying. distribution or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this telecopied information is strictly Received After Agenda Printed June 9, 2020 Item No. 16 From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Friday, June 05, 2020 3:40 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Planning Commission appointment - Letter of Support for Debbie Stevens, June 5, 2020 From: Laura Curran Sent: Friday, June 5, 2020 3:39:36 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Dept - City Council Cc: City Clerk's Office Subject: Planning Commission appointment - Letter of Support for Debbie Stevens, June 5, 2020 [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To the City Council: I am writing in support of Debbie Stevens' appointment to the NB Planning Commission. served with Debbie Stevens on several Boards, including EQAC and CcIMRA. She will contribute to the General Plan process as an expert and community Leader. EQAC - As EQAC members, in 2000s, we reviewed EIRs for many projects, including General Plan, the NB Civic Center and the HOAG agreement. Debbie shared her professional experience in Air quality measurement and mitigation, and review of EIRs, CEQA and working with government agencies selflessly. She is always able to draw on her deep knowledge to explain concepts and stakeholder roles, in terms that a layperson and an expert can appreciate and integrate into their analysis. CcIMRA - I've worked with Debbie on CcIMRA since 2010s. As President and Vice President, she has been a valuable resource on every project, and demonstrated outstanding leadership. Every board and community member she interfaces with appreciates and respects her contributions. Equally important, she maintains her cool and sense of humor throughout complex discussions! Debbie Stevens is an outstanding choice and I encourage you to appoint her to the Planning Commission. Laura Curran Newport Beach, CA Received After Agenda Printed June 9, 2020 Item No. 16 From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, June 08, 2020 7:56 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Planning Commission candidate From: Susan Skinner <susanskinner949@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, June 06, 2020 1:05 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Planning Commission candidate [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear City Council members, I am writing to support the appointment of Debbie Stevens as a Planning Commissioner in Newport Beach. I have known Debbie for a long time and believe herto be a rational and reasonable person who will make balanced decisions for appropriate reasons. I have not always agreed with her but I have always respected her and I hope you will put her on the PC. Thank you, Susan Skinner Received After Agenda Printed June 9, 2020 Item No. 16 From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, June 08, 2020 7:36 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Debbie Stevens for Planning Commission -----Original Message ----- From: Debra Allen <debraeallen@yahoo.com> Sent: Friday, June 05, 2020 2:41 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Debbie Stevens for Planning Commission [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Dear Mayor O'Neill and members of the city Council, I strongly support and hope you will seriously consider appointing Debbie Stevens to the open seat on the planning commission. Her credentials, education, and training as a professional planner make her eminently qualified for this position. Her volunteer work for the Corona Del Mar residents Association and our Harbor View Hills community association and her volunteer work on the City's housing element update committee, demonstrate her strong dedication to the quality of life we enjoy in our beautiful city. I have known Debbie for many, many years, and if you would like to discuss anything about her application with me I would be happy to do so. Many thanks for your consideration, and for your dedication and hard work for our city. Sincerely, Debra Allen President, Harbor View Hills community association Sent from my iPhone Received After Agenda Printed June 9, 2020 Item No. 16 From: Rieff, Kim Sent: Monday, June 08, 2020 7:33 AM To: Mulvey, Jennifer Subject: FW: Debbie Stevens - -----Original Message ----- From: Paul Bartlau <paulmarks3@yahoo.com> Sent: Friday, June 05, 2020 1:18 PM To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Debbie Stevens - [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. To everyone; Ms. Debbie is the right and best choice: Paul Bartlau Ms. Debbie Stevens is the absolu Sent from my Whone 10 Received After Agenda Printed June 9, 2020 Item No. 16 Subject: FW: Newport Beach, City of: Planning Commission Appointments. I Endorsement of Ms. Debbie Stevens. From: Philip Bettencourt <philip@bettencourtplans.com> Sent: Saturday, June 06, 2020 4:51 PM To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov> Cc: Koetting, Peter <pkoetting@newportbeachca.gov>; Campbell, Jim <JCampbell@newportbeachca.gov>; Jurjis, Seimone <siuriis@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Newport Beach, City of: Planning Commission Appointments. I Endorsement of Ms. Debbie Stevens. [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Mr. mayor and city councilmembers, as a longtime land use planning professional here in Newport Beach, I am writing to respectfully endorse the candidacy of Ms. Debbie Stevens as a member of the Planning Commission. I have been honored to know Ms. Stevens and done business with her for more than a decade: • During the time of her service on the Environmental Quality Affairs Committee (EQAC) I represented both Cannery Lofts and St. Andrews Presbyterian Church who's CEQA documents were caref ul ly reviewed by Ms. Stevens and the committee. I am also a member of the Corona del Mar Residents Association where Ms. Stevens is an able and hard- working leader • She was a conscientious member of the newest General Plan Update Committee until the committee's work was put on hold. We look forward to working with Ms. Stevens and her colleagues on the Housing Element Update Advisory Committee when the committee hopefully opens for business on July 01. Ms. Stevens is a well-educated, well informed, community minded civic leader who would be a great addition to the Commission. Philip F.Bettencourt Real Estate Development Planning & Stewardship 949-720-0970 1 14 Corporate Plaza, STE 120 1 Newport Beach, CA 92660-7995 Received After Agenda Printed June 9, 2020 Item No. 16 From: City Clerk's Office Sent: Monday, June 08, 2020 12:51 PM To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim Subject: FW: Debbie Stevens for Planning Commissioner From: Michael Pilsitz Sent: Monday, June 8, 2020 12:50:23 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Dept - City Council Cc: City Clerk's Office Subject: Debbie Stevens for Planning Commissioner [EXTERNAL EMAIL] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Newport Beach Council Members, I am contacting you in regard to the upcoming Planning Commission Appointments, specifically to support the selection of Debbie Stevens as a member of the commission. • Professionally, as indicated by her resume, Debbie is more than qualified to join the Planning Commission :ave Debbie is a good listener, making decisions/judgments only after all of the facts/sides been heard/analyzed • As a member of the Corona del Mar Residents Association Board, I have personally had the pleasure of working with Debbie • Finally, the selection of Debbie will add to the gender diversity that our city should be looking for Regards, Michael Pilsitz Corona del Mar