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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08 - Appointments to the Building and Fire Board of AppealsTO: FROM CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH City Council Staff Report PREPARED BY: October 9, 2018 Agenda Item No. 8 HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Leilani I. Brown, City Clerk - 949-644-3005, (brown@newportbeachca.gov Jennifer Nelson, Assistant City Clerk TITLE: Appointments to the Building and Fire Board of Appeals ABSTRACT: Appoint three applicants (Robert Ahlke, Bill Caskey, John Robert (J.R.) Walz) to fill the two scheduled vacancies that ended June 30, 2018, and one unscheduled vacancy, vacated by Audrea Cook, ending June 30, 2019, on the Building and Fire Board of Appeals, pursuant to City Council Policy A-2 (Boards, Commissions and Committees), Newport Beach Municipal Code Chapter 15.80, and the Maddy Act. Members of the Building and Fire Board of Appeals serve a four year term. RECOMMENDATION: a) Determine that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and b) Appoint Robert Ahlke, Jr., Bill Caskey and J.R. Walz to fill the vacancies on the Building and Fire Board of Appeals, and determine which two appointees will fill the seats with terms that expire on June 30, 2022, and which appointee will fill the remaining balance of Audrea Cook's term which expires on June 30, 2019. FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: There is no fiscal impact related to this item. DISCUSSION: The Building and Fire Board of Appeals is charged with hearing and deciding appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official or the Fire Marshal relative to the application and interpretation of the building code. On December 1, 2017, an unscheduled vacancy occurred with the resignation of Audrea Cook who was appointed to serve on the Building and Fire Board of Appeals for a term ending June 30, 2019. In addition, two scheduled vacancies occurred on June 30, 2018 that were not filled. F.'s Appointments to the Building and Fire Board of Appeals October 9, 2018 Page 2 Pursuant to City Council Policy A-2, Newport Beach Municipal Code Chapter 15.80, and the Maddy Act, the City Clerk prepared and posted a Notice of Vacancies on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, in the City Clerk's Office, at the Central Library, on the bulletin board in the City Council Chambers, and on the City's webpage. In addition, the Notice of Vacancies was published in the Daily Pilot on Saturday, June 16, 2018. As of the date of this staff report, the City has received three applications from Robert Ahlke, Jr., Bill Caskey and J.R. Walz to fill the vacant positions. As provided in the Notice of Vacancies, applications will be accepted by the City Clerk's Office until the three positions are filled. Copies of the applications are attached hereto 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 APPLICATION FORAPPOINTIVE POSITION FOR OFFICE USE ONLY RECEIVED CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 100 Civic Center Drive t'Ch w r � Residence DisXit. �'� 7: Newport Beach, CA 92660 Verified by City Clerk (949) 644-3005 OFFICE r Fax (949) 644-3039 -, ;n 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/Boards, Commissions and Committees). 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: Board of Appeals Name: Ahlke J. I bert Merle (Last) (First) Residence Address (required): Zip Code: How long have you lived in Newport Beach? 20 years Home/Cell #: Business Address: same Business Phone: I S I a I m I e same Email Address: Have you ever been convicted of any crime or violation of any law or statute other than minor traffic violations? ❑E NO ❑ YES (If yes, attach separate sheet with explanation) (Middle) NOTICE: Pursuant to Section 702 of the City Charter, no members of boards or commissions shall hold any paid office or employment in the City government. Do you currently hold any paid office or employment with the City of Newport Beach, including but not limited to contracted services? 0 NO F] YES (If yes, attach separate sheet with explanation) If applying for a Position on the Finance Committee, have you declared bankruptcy in the last 10 years? ❑■ NO ❑ YES Please state any past, current or foreseeable future financial interests of any kind that may conflict with the Board, Commission or Committee you are applying for. None! CONTINUE TO PAGE TWO 8-3 Name and Location of Colleges " Universities Attended Major I Degree Last Year Attended USC LA CA Business Comunications (A Womans Homeless Shelter) 1978 ©CC costa Mesa 1976 --T Prior o, Current Civic Experience (include membership in professional, charity or community organization) Office Held (if any) Dates of Membership Grand Ma's House of Hope Board Chair 2010-2015 (A Womans Homeless Shelter) 1985-2018 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 R. M.Ahke Co. General Contractor owner 1985-2018 References. Ir..ciude names of at least two residents of Newport Beach who are not officially connected with the City. 1. Name Marc% Baljeu I Address Phone No. 2. Name [Tomioulcks Address Phone No. 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 pa icularly appropriate to the position for which you are applying. phone boxes will not work so here they are I would like to give back to my community! I have 35 years of dealings with the Building Department and have a good Idea of the way a city official should conduct them selfs. 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 BE CHECKED IF SUBMITTING ELECTRONICALLY] Signature Robert Ahlke Date 9-4-2018 RECEIVED RECEIVED APPLICATION FGRJNPM#4c-I4E POSITION 12 A111 9: 19 FOR OFFICE USE ONLY pp -- Residence Dist�P Verified by kv 0"FICE OF /� THF CITY CLERK 1�TYi7 bili l C` CITY OF NEQV&O�EACH k'v��f��d�?r�1 Q�rive (; 70wpoat,go.t iXAt 266Q! 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/Boards, Commissions and Committees). 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: Building and Fire Board Of Appeals Name: I CASKEY BILL I F JO (Last) (First) Residence Address (required): Zip Code: How long have you lived in Newport Beach? 1 29 YRS Business Address: Home/Cell #: Business Phone: Email Address: Have you ever been convicted of any crime or violation of any law or statute other than minor traffic violations? [X NO ❑ YES (If yes, attach separate sheet with explanation) (Middle) NOTICE: Pursuant to Section 702 of the City Charter, no members of boards or commissions shall hold any paid office or employment in the City government. Do you currently hold any paid office or employment with the City of Newport Beach, including but not limited to contracted services? [g NO ❑ YES (If yes, attach separate sheet with explanation) If applying for a position on the Finance Committee, have you declared bankruptcy in the last 10 years? [X NO F] YES Please state any past, current or foreseeable future financial interests of any kind that may conflict with the Board, Commission or Committee you are applying for. I HAVE NO CONFLICTS CONTINUE TO PAGE TWO 8-5 Name and Location of Colleges/ Last Year Universities Attended Major Degree Attended University of Illinois Architecture Masters 1977 Oklahoma State University Architecture Bachelors 1974 Occupational History. Begin with your present or most recent position. List all positions separately held for the last five years. Bill Caske +Associates Architecture President 1994-2018 CRSS/HOK Architecture Director of Design 1989-1993 SOM Architecture Assoc Partner 1977-1989 References. Include names of at least two residents of Newport Beach who are not officially connected with the City. 1. Name Steve Sandland Address Phone No. 2. Name Ed Foster I Address Phone No. I 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. started my practice in architecture in 1974 in Chicago with SOM, then Denver SOM i 1977 and Los Angeles Skidmore Owings & Merril in 1982. In 1989 1 moved to Corona c Mar and have my own practice in Orange County focused on commercial and residei I have a broad range of experience and work hands on with the contractors on my projects. I would like to share this knowledge with the City where I can contribute. 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. i['iOX MUS BE ,:I -3i::( -'X[ [) I SEJiiV11i....1IN6 F.L.E. (ivONiCALLY] 7 Signature Bill Caskey Date 6-18-2018 M-10 APPLICATION F0Rk�R,O TL1-y POSITION FOR OFFICE USE ONLY ?M C!'n f # CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH / 100 Civic Center Drive Residence Distr' (t,, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Verifi y 4 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/Boards, Commissions and Committees). 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 foryou 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: Building & Fire Board of Appeals. Name: Walz John Robert (Last) (First) (Middle) Residence Address (required): Zip Code: How long have you lived in Newport Beach? 30 years Home/Cell #: Business Address: Business Phone: Email Address: Have you ever been convicted of any crime or violation of any law or statute other than minor traffic violations? Q NO ❑ YES (If yes, attach separate sheet with explanation) NOTICE: Pursuant to Section 702 of the City Charter, no members of boards or commissions shall hold any paid office or employment in the City government. Do you currently hold any paid office or employment with the City of Newport Beach, including but not limited to contracted services? ❑■ NO ❑ YES (If yes, attach separate sheet with explanation) If applying for a position on the Finance Committee, have you declared bankruptcy in the last 10 years? ❑ NO ❑ YES Please state any past, current or foreseeable future financial interests of any kind that may conflict with the Board, Commission or Committee you are applying for, ly in the event that a project of mine would end up under the board's consideration. ►1.11: 8-7 • a • • • :,� r �R tja Pry" ` 37 t gai �� v.ex �s as .� ,# t'4��,"k�, en rkP a"�a �.'�3�d✓ �'�> c� lcdg 3 a ����jj"���.0 -- ' ( ) r4 #37{ �.E �� 1�1 A• 0 �tiLt 5�pi 'H$, in; 1 P1�. +``s `� £3 E ��,ps'i'k'r, � % e %' itis i}g{1 ry.34, .s%- ., YY - i � � � t si F 9 D e $ �',z�yp tiyp,l' �S �i `"'. f ��*Ea �it A�rY e� q +4 ' • i_... �i.�aCp*=t d , Y F'+:> w '..>�u3��:su. 11(':.i iy�iv(p� `,.Sr�m..s.�.�'s.3.=e..,..e:�r..,,.t ��s.���. ►.,iY:ui'i�' "! 2008-2015 College • HolyCross• • i . - • • • • •Cal. Instituteof Architecture Architecture - Harbor View Dads 501 c3 Secretarty/Treasurer I 2012 -Current Occupational History. Begin with your present or most recent position. List all positions separately held for the last five years. x a g # :.'n5�•'•� `'`b•$v�! .. ..,'!{64� . � .`ke� ... � �' ., �i ,. § ,Yi "pe 5 � :. .:.. T'° .. .Mi+ ..: pL�* ..��..:Y � TJ . W ..✓:.. .'C_Y.t k � Dafe Ernp oy int ��� r`S�i Y : tf��„i'�FFbal� C Walz Architecture Architect Principal 2015 -Current Laidlaw Schultz Architects Architecture Project Architect 2008-2015 References. Include names of at least two residents of Newport Beach who are not officially connected with the City. 1. Name Scott Laidlaw Address Phone No. 2. Name George Lesley --71 Address Phone No. 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. It's an opportunity to serve the community in a way that best utilizes my skill set and experience as an arch itect/resident. I have worked in Newport Beach in the field architecture for 16 Years. My alma -mater is Corona del Mar High School. I went to elementary school at Harbor View. I have been a home owner in CdM since 1998. During my career I have had the opportunity to gain experience working closely with Newport Beach Building Officials, Planning Staff, Private Home Owners, Developers, and Entrepreneurs. The NBMC is familiar to me along with the laws regarding disabled access and the various processes and agencies required to navigate complex projects to approval. I have successfully managed Public Hearings, Planning Applications, Disabled Access Hardship Requests, Modifications, Coastal Development Permits, 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 BE CHECKED IF SUBMITTIK E CTRONICALLY] Signature Date 2018.09.25 ::