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HomeMy WebLinkAbout21 - EQAC AppointmentCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Agenda Item No. 21 June 28, 2005 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: City Manager's Office Sharon Wood, Assistant City Manager 949 - 644 -3222, swood @city.newport- beach.ca.us SUBJECT: Appointment to Environmental Quality Affairs Committee RECOMMENDATION: Confirm Council Member Heffernan's appointment of Adam Boettner to the District 7 at- large seat on the Environmental Quality Affairs Committee (EQAC). DISCUSSION: The District 7 at -large seat on EQAC is open, and Adam Boettner had applied for the position. After reviewing his application (attached) and talking to Mr. Boettner, Council Member Heffernan wishes to appoint him to EQAC. Submitted by: SharoT n Wood Assistant City Manager Attachment: Application 06,19/2005 15:46 HALEY & ALDRICH PAGE 02110 Board and Commission Applicalion 1 of 3 http: //. ,city.ncwport- beach. ca. us /ClcrkNoticoslapplipation,htm) APPLICATION FOR APPOINTIVE POSITION FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Residence District No. Verified by CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, CA 92663 CITY CLERK - 949 -644 -3005 FAX - 949 -644 -3039 t&CrIONS: A separate application is required for each uppoindve position forwhiA you apply. App6mrio s should be filled out completely so th City Council may fully eruloate your qunlificutium. It it rqe maporasitill o,o /rXe applivN ro/amf ar1w themselvn with die dudes and romrWilla of rhaposirinn/s)oppGedfw. D"ortrd informarton Outlining the reWndbiiBIa ofdmposiriuns eon be obrainedfmm dhc CSy rh's office or on the Chy's webs/ ran *xciy.aa ya.r.baaeAeaur (Crnerallnfa /Cahn Fankipmion Info). Applications will be kepton file fa yarsforthe Rwiton(s)sppPedfbr, If you are trot selected for appointment during thotperiod of now. it will be n"mmy for you to so-subnk so lie gon if you are sill iammswcd in being masidamd. NOTICE: Section 702 of the City Charter requires that members of Hoards or Commissions minted by tits City Council shell be from the qualified electors of the City, This document is a public record and May be posted on the interact jINANIE OF BOARD OR COMiVU1SSION: Lnvironmental Quality Affairs Citizens Advisory Committee 11 :: (Istt, First Middle) Boctlner, Adam Robert fence Address (required): long have you lived in Newport Beach? Telephone No.: less Address: — 15 years Telephone No.: Email Address: Have you ever been convicted of any crime or violation of any law or statute other than minor traffic violations? Yes No X (If so, explain on reverse side). Name and Location of Colleges / Universities 1 i Attended i Major Field Degree Last yr. Attended St, Norbert College, De Pere, WI Indiana UnrvcrsitylPurdue University at Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN Geology eology BS 1 MS 1997 2000 6n12005 11:08 PM .. 2 toard and Commission Application 2 of I hiEp:/hvww.city.ucwpoil-beach.ca.us/ClerkNoticcs/application.htaiI Office Prior or Current Civic Experience (Include membership in Held Dates of Professional, Charity or Community Organizations) (if y) an Membership Geologic Socicry of America JE 1997-2000 American Geophysical Union 1999 Mentor for Inner City Students enrolled in the Women in Natural Science (WINS) Program 2000-2001 rarticgputcd in various Ory Parks and Recreation sports leagues and events in M, IN and CA 1985-present 0 fp=,==d in I it lca�-Up-Inzom who volaaMer Veto to pickup m' e' U L 1999 R 1701=1.maj 1991-1992 ��Volunt&ercd as Baskerlmll coach at St Jerome Elcmcntary Sebool in Wiscconsin Occupational History (Begin with your present or most recent position - List all positions separately held for the last five years.) Firm or Organization ,d,pcmdcm Enviyomnearal Consul Type of Business Environmental Consulting Title Consultant Dates of Employment 2005 -Present Haley & Aldrich, Inc Environmental Ergineering/Consulting start t Jan 2005 - Present Integrated Enviran�ent--,,Ser%icc5,Inc. Environmental onmental ConsulZ�8-- 2001 - present Aasdcaiy of NAtam) so... F.Wck cmkr la, vironmental Au Audits, Inc, viromaental P c5carch Center --------- Jr. ti Environmental Consulting IrM.Wist 1999-200 References (include names of at least two residents of Newport Beach who are not officially connected with the City). Name Address Telephone No. In the space provided below, summarize briefly why you wish to serve the City of Newport Beach on a Board or Commission. Include any special qualifications you have which are particularly appropriate to the position for which you are applying: (THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT SECTION AND MUST BE COMPLETED FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION. IF MORE SPACE IS REQUIRED PLEASE ATTACH SEPARATE SHEET.) 6n12005 11:09 FM Please See Attached certify that all statements made on this application are true and correct to the best of my nowledge. 1 have read and understand the duties and responsibilities of the particular osltion(s) that 1 am applying for and authorize the release of this information on the Signature � 7 Date 3 of 3 6/7/2005 11:08 PM Adam R. Boetiner 6/82005 Summarize brietlY why van wish to serve the CiIY of Newoorl Beach on a Board or Commission In the Concerned Citizens of Costa Afesn r. 32° District Agricultural Association (1986) 42 Cal. 3d 929 decision, the California Supreme Court stated that members of the public hold a "privileged position" in the CEQA process. As a geologist, environmental scientist, and proud citizen of Newport Beach I completely concur with the Court's opinion, and moreover, am interested in offering my time and talents to the City of Newport Beach's Environmental Quality Affairs Citizens Advisory Committee. I have both a drive and a passion to give my time and talents, and hope that by sharing them I can bring value to this community. I have lived in Newport Beach for over 1.5 years and in that time have grown to greatly appreciate all it has to offer its citizens; it is where 1 want to call my home for many years to come. For the past 7 years I have worked as an environmental scientist in both research institutions and environmental consulting firms in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and here in Orange County California. I have had experience working on a variety of projects in the US, Central America and the Caribbean. Having worked in both research and consulting I believe I can offer a unique perspective to this committee. My experience is multi- disciplinary, in that my projects have encompassed a variety of environmental topics. I have assisted in the preparation and review of CEQA Initial Studies, RCRA Closure Plans, Environmental Assessments and Environmental Baseline Studies, participated in various ground water, surface water and soil /sediment studies, and helped develop electronic field data collection systems, web -based Geographic Information System (GIS) reporting tools, and a variety of data management applications. In January of 2005 1 was fortunate enough to start a newjob opportunity as an independent environmental consultant. I currently work for various environmental consulting firms in the Orange County area on projects across the US. Being an independent consultant has given me the opportunity to be more flexible with nny schedule, ultimately nnaking it possible for me to fulfill the time requirements of (his Committee position. I believe my background as an environmental scientist and my commitment to this community makes me an ideal candidate for the At -Large Position currently open in the Environmental Quality Affairs Citizens Advisory Committee. I appreciate the opportunity to submit this application and would be delighted to talk with any of the current committee nnembers or city council nnembers about my background. i Adam R. Boettner Innovative professional with demonstrated success in environmental consulting, data management, business development, and project leadership. Prepared CEQA Initial Studies and RCRA Closure Plans Required to bring three Hazardous Waste Management Units on an 80 acre site aerospace site to RCRA closure. Developed 100% electronic field data collection and web based reporting system Implemented a system for 30,000 acre field reconnaissance project at Naval Petroleum Reserve No. 2 in Bakersfield, CA RESOURCEFUL PROBLEM solver who combines technical knowledge and business acumen to deliver results. > Assisted in writing and reviewing RCRA closure plans, CEQA studies, EAS and soil and ground water assessment reports. > Responsible for conversion of data from multiple Hanford Superfund Site databases to new web -based GIS system. > Lead teams responsible for development of comprehensive PCB and hazardous waste manifest management systems. > Initiated a significant China and Indian outsourcing program resulting in 50% data management cost reduction. PROVEN CHANGE AGENT who looks beyond the status quo to identify and capitalize on process reengineering opportunities. > Instrumental in developing the functionality of a web based environmental data management and risk assessment system. > Assisted in development of various field data collection systems using state of the art hand -held GIS /GPS equipment. > Analyzed historical trends and suggested a sampling program designed to cut laboratory costs 5% at client's facility. Results oriented manager with proven ability to drive productivity and enhance profitability. Client- focused professional with proactive approach who motivates and guides teams to lop performance. Open to relocation globally. OSHA 40 -Hour Certified. Basic knowledge of Spanish. EDUCATION MS, Geology, Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis, 2000 BS, Geology, St. Norbert College, DePere WI. 1997 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE HALEY & ALDRICH, INC., BREA, CA Senior Staff Scientist 2005 to Present Assists in development of various data and document management systems and streamlining protocols. > Developed PCB and hazardous waste manifest management systems to streamline clients Mega -Rule compliance requirements and litigation support > Assisted a multi- national law firm in developing a settlement proposal presentation as a result of a CERCLA Response Cost Complaint filed against a large aerospace company. INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC., Irvine, CA Manager- Data Management Services 2003 to Present Senior Staff Scientist 2001 to 2003 > Prepared and reviewed CEQA Initial Studies, EAs, RCRA Closure Plans, data management plans, and technical documents. > Managed numerous environmental data and document management systems for 4 major multi- million dollar projects. > Assist in national and international marketing efforts. ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES /PATRICK CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH, Philadelphia, PA Trace Metal Geochemist 1999 -2001 > Manager for Inorganic Laboratory, including dedicated trace metals clean room. v Managed inorganic chemistry aspect of projects designed to study sediment quality in various rivers and estuaries. • Developed and executed an estuary study in Puerto Rico to determine effects of urbanization on bay sediments and sea grass. • Performed sampling, sample preparation, and developed analysis methods for metals in sediment and biological samples. ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITS, INC.. Brookfield, WI Assistant Field Geologist 1997 -1998 > Performed field work including groundwater sampling, air sampling, and soil gas sampling. > Developed database of MSDS forms for clients 3 large operating facilities and assisted with Phase I report preparations. Adam R. Boettner Senior Staff Scientist tXF'tKItNGt / Years Environmental Consulting and Data Management Trace Metal Geochemistry Database Administration Analytical Laboratory Management EDUCATION AND INDIANA UNIVERSITYIPURDUE UNIVERSITY AT INDIANAPOLIS, MS: Geology, TRAINING 2000. ST NORBERT COLLEGE, BS: Geology, 1997 SOFTWARE ArcGIS; MS Access, MS Excel; MS Word; MS Power Point; Adobe Illustrator and EXPERTISE Photoshop; Surfer 7.0; Visio; Micromedia Dreamweaver 4; Sigma Plot; Micrografix Designer JOB HISTORY Senior Staff Scientist, Technology Services and Equipment, 2005 to Present Senior Staff Scientist, Haley & Aldrich, Inc. 2005 to Present Senior Staff Scientist, Integrated Environmental Services Inc., 2001 to Present Staff Scientist II, Academy of Natural Sciences /Patrick Center for Environmental Research, 1999 to 2001 Staff Geologist, Environmental Audits, Inc. 1997 to 1998 PROJECT Mr. Boettner provides technical support on multi - million dollar projects for high -end EXPERIENCE clients such as the Department of Energy (NPR, Hanford), Raytheon, Sempra Energy, Boeing, Goodrich, Lasmo Oil & Gas, Eni Oil & Gas, and Carlton Communications with project locations throughout the globe. His experience ranges from data management, technical support on CEQA and environmental assessment (EA) documents, ground water and soil investigations, electronic field data collection systems and GIS. For Raytheon in Goleta, CA, Mr. Boettner completed a CEQA Initial Study in preparation of site closure. He updated the site's RCRA Closure Plan and is in charge of developing all associated Work Plan and Sampling Plan documents. His additional responsibilities range from developing bid documents and choosing subcontractors to conducting and overseeing field activities. Mr. Boettner interacts regularly with agency personnel in charge of overseeing the project and has assisted in negotiations that have been successful in closing 2 of the 3 hazardous waste units at the site. Mr. Boettner assisted in the preparation of EAs and property baseline studies for the US Air Force Space Command and the US Army National Guard for the expansion of the Camp Guernsey firing range in Wyoming into a joint services anti terrorist training facility. Helped develop public contact list and disseminated information to interested parties. Mr. Boettner was part of a team that assisted a major multi - national law firm in preparing and presenting a settlement proposal as a result of a CERCLA Response Cost Complaint fled against a large aerospace company. The team also developed a analytical database and GIS system to facilitate a deep understanding of the historical site conditions and the relationships of the site to adjacent sites of interest. The information stored in this system was used to conduct a technical evaluation and fate and historical perchlorate transport modeling effort. By organizing and understanding all of the historical information, Page I of 7 PROJECT EXPERIENCE (continued) Adam R. Boettner 2 of 4 the team was able to help the legal council develop a technically sound strategy and rationale for crafting a settlement proposal to the plantiffs. For the Hanford Superfund Site in eastern Washington State, Mr. Boettner is currently serving as the database manager for a project designed to create a weir based Environmental Data Management System. He oversaw the development of database conversion tools to merge historical data from Hanford databases into an electronic format capable of entry into a GIS based data management system capable of displaying the data in 3- Dimentions and performing risk assessment calculations. Mr. Boettner is assisting in the development of a comprehensive PCB Data Management System for Sempra Energy. The system streamlines the PCB Mega - Rule compliance requirements by utilizing a central database that stores all the field data, pipeline information, sample scheduling information, and laboratory analytical results. The data can be accessed by standard reports and a web - based GIS. He developed the Data Management Plan outlining the processes for collecting and submitting field data and laboratory analytical results, and worked closely with programmers to develop the central database and associated web - based GIS. For a large aerospace and defense industry supplier, Mr. Boettner helped to develop a Manifest Database system to support two of the companies manufacturing facilities. The system stores hazardous and non - hazardous waste manifests from the mid 1980's to present. The manifests are stored in electronic format and can be rapidly queried and viewed through this easy to use system. For Boeing, Mr. Boettner is part of a team of consultants who are tasked with the ongoing streamlining of the companies Environmental Data Management System (EDMS) and its associated data management processes. All environmental consultants who are working on projects included in the EDMS system are required to collect and submit data in the standardized format outlined in this data management process. The processes include field data collection and submittal, laboratory analytical reporting, document management, and web -based GIS. Mr. Boettner assisted in the development of a 100% electronic Feld data collection system for the Naval Petroleum Reserve No. 2 in central California. Using state of the art, sub -meter accuracy hand held GPS systems with integrated PDAs the field team was able to capture over 4000 features and 5000 photographs covering a 10,500 acre area in 44 days. The data captured in the field was available on the web for all project personnel to view within 24 hours. Mr. Boettner maintained the onsite GIS project and uploaded all of the GIS and data to a web -based GIS system daily. This gave the project manager the most current data and the ability to manage the entire project from offsite. Mr. Boettner led a team of Integrated Environmental Services Inc. (IESI) employees to document current company work processes, identify areas that could be streamlined, and suggest and implement time and cost saving measures. As a result, the team identified a number of companies to subcontract the most time consuming and costly aspects of the data management and GIS processes, saving clients 50% to 80 %. He identified potential subcontracting companies, created test packages to assess the subcontracting companies work products, and performed Page 2 of 4 Academy of Natural Sciences — Patrick Center for Environmental Research Adam R. Boettner 3of4 onsite audits. For the ENI company in Carson, CA, Mr. Boettner manages Environmental Data Management System (EDMS) for a 76 acre Brownfield site currently undergoing remediation and redevelopment. He overseas all quarterly groundwater monitoring reports and assists in developing Work Plans and Sampling Plans for groundwater contamination and delineation studies. Mr. Boettner interacts regularly with agency personnel in charge of overseeing the project. For Carlton Communications, Mr. Boettner is part of a project team that is responsible for reviewing all environmental claims submitted by a purchasing party from the sale of 38 properties in 12 different countries, of which Carlton Communications has retained a portion of the environmental liability. Site visits and personnel interviews were conducted at numerous facilities and invoice costs are reviewed quarterly for legitimacy and accuracy. Mr. Boettner led the development and quality control of various applications used to reformat analytical and geological data into one standardized format. These applications are used by IESI to convert data from any electronic format into IESI standardized format such that the data can be queried and displayed on GIS or reports. Mr. Boettner served as the database manager for a 343 -acre former aircraft manufacturing plant that underwent redevelopment into mixed use commercial office and residential centers. He assisted in analyzing historical trends in the analytical data and recommended a program designed to cut laboratory costs during the next phase of demolition and redevelopment. He oversaw all regular database updates, QC, and created queries used in reports and on GIS projects. For the Raytheon Company in Canoga Park, CA, Mr. Boettner served as the analytical and geology database manager. He utilized the project data to calculate site specific cleanup criteria and create GIS shape files to graphically identify current plume extents. The project database contains all of the information pertaining to each environmental object on the site, along with all of the corresponding analytical and geological data dating back to 1985. For the Raytheon Company in Newport Beach, CA, Mr. Boettner acquired and loaded analytical and geological data into an IESI standardized database. He analyzed environmental data to identify site specific contaminants of concern and created GIS shape files to identify plume extents. Mr. Boettner developed a database containing 15 years of analytical and geological data for a former refinery and tankport site in Jersey City, New Jersey. This site has been undergoing remediation since 1984 due to total petroleum hydrocarbon and chromium contamination from historical operations. He led a team in organizing analytical data from historic documents and oversaw and trained subcontractors to convert that data into electronic format. Mr. Boettner acted as the Inorganic Laboratory Manger (which included a Trace Metals Clean Lab) at the Academy of Natural Sciences — Patrick Center for Environmental Research in Philadelphia, PA. He was responsible for method development for digestions of sediment and water samples, and for performing Page 3 of 4 C? Environmental Audits, Inc. Adam R. Boettner 4of4 sample analysis and maintenance on geochemistry lab equipment. He collected and prepared water, sediment, and biological samples, using ultra -clean techniques when appropriate, for trace metals, organic contaminants, and total carbon and nitrogen. As the Assistant Project Manager for the Schuylkill River Water Chemistry project in Philadelphia, PA, Mr. Boettner was responsible for the collection, preparation, laboratory analysis, and subsequent data analysis of all water samples using "Trace -Metal Clean" sampling and analysis methods for metals and PCB analysis. He presented his findings at the Northeast Section 2001 spring meeting of the American Geophysical Union. He was also responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the laboratory instruments and the "Clean" Lab. Mr. Boettner was awarded a $15,000 grant to perform a marine sediment geochemistry and sea grass study in an estuary in Puerto Rico that has undergone significant sedimentological and biological changes within the last 10 years. He assembled a team of 12 scientists to perform field sampling within the bay and prepare and analyze the sediments for trace metal concentrations. He presented the findings at the national Geological Society of America conference. Mr. Boettner also co- authored a presentation given at Inter American University. Mr. Boettner was responsible for performing field sampling and laboratory analysis of stream sediment samples for trace metals, PCBs, and VOCs for one of the first comprehensive studies documenting large -scale physical, chemical, and biological changes in a river system following dam removal. He also assisted in the sampling and laboratory analysis of stream water samples for water quality and produced presentation material for local scientific meetings. At Environmental Audits, Inc. Mr. Boeltner performed and assisted in various types of fieldwork including groundwater well installation, well development, groundwater and product sampling, methane gas sampling, soil sampling, and site reconnaissance. Compiled a complete set of Material Safety Data Sheets and created a data base in MS Access of all products used within a clients three manufacturing plants. Assisted in updating Environmental Audits, Inc. Health and Safety and Field Sampling Plans, and writing Phase I reports. Page 4 of 4 yJ