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Home My WebLink About13 - Appointment to the Finance CommitteeCTY OF F NEWPORT BEACH " City Council Staff Report July 28, 2015 Agenda Item No. 13 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: Leilani I. Brown, City Clerk — (949) 644 -3005, (brown @newportbeachca.gov PREPARED BY: Leilani I. Brown, City Clerk PHONE: (949) 644 -3005 TITLE: Appointment to the Finance Committee ABSTRACT: A vacancy currently exists on the Finance Committee. Pursuant to City Council Policy A -2 (Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees), the Maddy Act, and Resolution No. 2015 -5, the City Council can confirm the recommended appointment made by Council Member Duffield to fill the vacant seat. The term expires on January 27, 2016. RECOMMENDATION: Confirm Council Member Duffield's appointment of William O'Neill to serve on the Finance Committee for a term expiring on January 27, 2016. FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: There is no fiscal impact to this item. DISCUSSION: On July 1, 2015, the City Clerk was notified that Jack Wu resigned from the Finance Committee. Pursuant to the Maddy Act and City Council Policy A -6, the City Clerk posted the Vacancy Notice on July 1, 2015, and had it published on July 4, 2015. Applications were due at noon on July 17, 2015. On January 13, 2015, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2015 -5 which, among other things, amended the membership of the Finance Committee so that the four Council Members who were not appointed to the Finance Committee would recommend four individuals, subject to approval by the full City Council, to serve as Citizen Advisors. Each Citizen Advisor's term would last one -year, but reappointments could be made annually. With the resignation of Jack Wu, Council Member Duffield reviewed the applications received and is recommending that William O'Neill serve as his Citizen Advisor representative. Mr. O'Neill's application is included as Attachment A. If appointed, Mr. O'Neill will serve the remainder of Mr. Wu's term, but is eligible to reapply for additional one -year terms. 13 -1 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). ATTACHMENTS: Description Attachment A - Application 13 -2 ATTACHMENT A APPLICATION `OR "APPZI�I' VTIVE POSITION 2015 JUL - I A-H I I: 50 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 City Clerk (949) 6443005 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: Finance Committee Name: O'Neill William C. (Last) (First) Residence Address (required): Zip Code: _ How long have you lived in Newport Beach? 2 +years Home /Cell 9: 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? XN NO N 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? NX NO N 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? ❑K NO N 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. 13 -3 ^„b I lin . l p t g, 0. e 2015- Present 1,v y tG 1,` 0 0 0 • '0 �(I t lM 2010 -2015 ".°]..,•a'1 '4A` I� NO" 4S �.�.. .•�t I �+ �� .S. h:tl Qi` �.. . , ��i•.. � •� If{`M' Stanford University Association of Business Trial Lawyers Board Member,Editor of quarterly report 2009 - Present U.C. Hastings Board of Governors (Executive Committee) Occupational History. Begin with your present or most recent position. List all positions separately held for the last five years. �.. 0 e% a Ross, Wersching & Wolcott, LLP 5. Ty•, » u (p `1j Law Firm jtl •y yM Partner p t g, 0. e 2015- Present Haynes and Boone, LLP 57 Associate 2010 -2015 MEIN p p Association of Business Trial Lawyers Board Member,Editor of quarterly report 2009 - Present U.C. Hastings Board of Governors (Executive Committee) President -Elect 2010- Present Celtic Bar Association Trustee 2013 - Present Orange County Bar Association 2007- Present Occupational History. Begin with your present or most recent position. List all positions separately held for the last five years. �.. 0 e% a Ross, Wersching & Wolcott, LLP 5. Ty•, » u (p `1j Law Firm jtl •y yM Partner p t g, 0. e 2015- Present Haynes and Boone, LLP Law Firm Associate 2010 -2015 References. Include names of at least two residents of Newport Beach who are not officially connected with the City. 1. Name Address Phone No. 2. Name 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. The Finance Committee's long history reflects Newport Beach's active citizenry and proactive City Council. My experience resolving complex financial disputes will help compliment the diverse experiences brought together by the Committee members. If the City Council sees fit to approve my nomination, I look forward to fulfilling the Committee's duties in a responsible and ethical manner. My thanks go out to Finance Committee Chair Keith Curry, Mayor Pro Tern Diane Dixon, Council Member Tony Petros, and current citizen advisors John Warner, Larry Tucker, and Bill McCullough for their service. 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 ELECTRONICALL ❑ Signature Date 13 -4