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Home My WebLink About14 - Confirmation of Appointment to the Housing Element Update Advisory Committee to Fill an Unscheduled VacancyQ SEW Pp�T CITY OF z NEWPORT BEACH c�<,FORN'P City Council Staff Report March 23, 2021 Agenda Item No. 14 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: Leilani I. Brown, City Clerk - 949-644-3005, (brown@newportbeachca.gov PREPARED BY: Brandi Goodman-DeCoud, Assistant City Clerk bgoodman@newportbeachca.gov TITLE: Confirmation of Appointment to the Housing Element Update Advisory Committee to Fill an Unscheduled Vacancy ABSTRACT: The Housing Element Update Advisory Committee was created pursuant to Resolution No. 2020-6 to serve as a forum for public participation, to guide a focused update of the Housing, Land Use and Circulation Elements of the General Plan, and to build upon the progress already established by the General Plan Update Steering Committee. Due to the resignation of Ed Selich, an unscheduled vacancy was created. 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) Confirm Michelle Thrakulchavee as Mayor Brad Avery's appointment to the Housing Element Update Advisory Committee. DISCUSSION: On January 14, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-6 which dissolved the General Plan Update Steering Committee and established the Housing Element Update Advisory Committee, comprised of a Chair, Vice Chair, and residents of the community with specific expertise who are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. On January 18, 2021, Ed Selich resigned from the Housing Element Update Advisory Committee, thus creating an unscheduled vacancy for the seat with knowledge and experience financing unique housing projects other than affordable and/or senior housing projects. 14-1 Confirmation of Appointment to the Housing Element Update Advisory Committee March 23, 2021 Page 2 Pursuant to Resolution No. 2020-6 and City Council Policy A-2 (Boards, Commissions and Committees), the City Clerk prepared and posted a Notice of Unscheduled Vacancy on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, 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; and also had the notice published in the Daily Pilot on Saturday, January 30, 2021. As provided in the notice, applications were accepted until Saturday, February 6, 2021. The City Clerk's Office received seven applications. Mayor Brad Avery appointed himself and Council Member Will O'Neill to the Ad Hoc Appointments Committee. At the conclusion of the application period, the applications were forwarded to the Ad Hoc Appointments Committee for review and scheduling of interviews, which occurred on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Mayor Brad Avery considered the recommendation of the Ad Hoc Appointments Committee and is recommending that his appointment to the Housing Element Update Advisory Committee of Michelle Thrakulchavee be confirmed by the City Council. A copy of the application is attached hereto as Attachment A. The Housing Element Update Advisory Committee's term will sunset without further action upon completion and submittal of a certifiable Housing Element to the California Department of Housing and Community Development. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact related to this item. 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 — Application 14-2 ATTACHMENTA APPLICATION FOR APReIEWOPOSITION FOR OFFICE USE ONLY 21T; JAN 27 AM g: 39 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 100 Civic Center Drive Residence DlslricWlAt� MOF Newport Beach, CA 92660 Verified bys,— THE QTY MRK City Clerk (949) 644-3005 wov illy (F t"7KW WAIN 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 qualMcatlons. It is the responsi bll lty of the applicant to fam ilia rize themselves with the duties and responsibilities of the positions) applied for. Detailed Information outlining the responsibilities ofthe posltlons 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 positions) applied for. If you are not selected for appointment during that period oftime, it will be necessaryfor you to re-submitan 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 isa public record and may be posted on the interne[. NAME OF BOARD, COMMISSION ORCOMMITFEE: Housing Element Update Advisory Committee Name: Thrakulchavee (Kendall) Michelle (Last) (First) (Middle) Residence Address (required): Zlp Code: How long have you lived in Newport Beach? 14 years Home/Cell fl: 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 em ployment 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? Q NO 0 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? F 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. 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I have read and understand the duties and responsibilities of the particular position (a) that I am applying for and authorize the release of this information on the internet [BOX MUST BE CHECKED IF SUBMITTiNIG ELECTRONICALLYI R✓ Signature Date 1/25/2020 14-4