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Home My WebLink About12 - Confirmation of Citizen Appointments to the Finance CommitteeSEW PpRr CITY OF z NEWPORT BEACH City Council Staff Report February 14, 2023 Agenda Item No. 12 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 TITLE: Confirmation of Citizen Appointments to the Finance Committee ABSTRACT: Membership on the Finance Committee includes seven members, three Council Members appointed by the Mayor, and four citizen members appointed by the Council Members not on the Finance Committee, subject to confirmation by the City Council. RECOMMENDATIONS: a) Determine this 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 this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and b) Confirm Council Member Brad Avery's appointment of Nancy Scarbrough, Council Member Robyn Grant's appointment of Keith Curry, and Council Member Lauren Kleiman's appointment of Allen Cashion to serve on the Finance Committee until June 30, 2023. DISCUSSION: Subject to confirmation by the City Council, the Finance Committee consists of seven members: three Council Members appointed by the Mayor and four citizen members appointed by the Council Members not on the Finance Committee. Council Member Joe Stapleton served as a citizen member on the Finance Committee from February 2017 until his election to the City Council. In anticipation of him no longer being able to serve as a Finance Committee citizen member since he is a Council Member and pursuant to the Maddy Act and City Council Policy A-2 (Boards, Commissions and Committees), the City Clerk posted the Notice of Vacancy on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, in the City Clerk's Office, at the Central Library, on the digital bulletin board in the City Council Chambers, and on the City of Newport Beach website, and published the notice in the Daily Pilot on Saturday, December 17, 2022. As per the notice, applications were accepted by the City Clerk's Office until noon on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. 12-1 Confirmation of Citizen Appointments to the Finance Committee February 14, 2023 Page 2 On January 10, 2023, Mayor Noah Blom appointed himself, Mayor Pro Tern Will O'Neill (Chair), and Council Member Stapleton as the three Council Members seated on the Finance Committee. Council Member Stapleton's appointment as a Council Member on the Finance Committee created a citizen member vacancy and changed Council Member Brad Avery's position as a Council Member on the Finance Committee to a Council Member that appoints a citizen member. Council Member Avery requests Council confirmation to have Nancy Scarbrough serve as his citizen appointee to the Finance Committee. She was initially appointed by former Council Member Joy Brenner in June 2021 and served as her citizen appointee. Council Member Avery's appointment of Ms. Scarbrough creates a citizen appointee vacancy for Council Member Lauren Kleiman. Pursuant to the Maddy Act and City Council Policy A-2, the City Clerk posted a second Notice of Vacancy on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, in the City Clerk's Office, at the Central Library, on the digital bulletin board in the City Council Chambers, and on the City of Newport Beach website, and published the notice in the Daily Pilot on Saturday, January 7, 2023. As per the notice, applications were accepted by the City Clerk's Office until noon on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, or until filled. Following a review of the applications, Council Member Kleiman desired to appoint Allen Cashion to serve on the Finance Committee until June 30, 2023. On January 20, 2023, John Reed resigned from his position on the Finance Committee. He was appointed by former Council Member Kevin Muldoon as his citizen appointee in February 2019. Pursuant to the Maddy Act and City Council Policy A-2, the City Clerk posted a third Notice of Vacancy on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, in the City Clerk's Office, at the Central Library, on the digital bulletin board in the City Council Chambers, and on the City of Newport Beach website, and published the notice in the Daily Pilot on Saturday, January 28, 2023. As per the notice, applications were accepted by the City Clerk's Office until noon on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, or until filled. Following a review of the applications, Council Member Grant desired to appoint Keith Curry to serve on the Finance Committee until June 30, 2023 The appointments of Allen Cashion, Keith Curry and Nancy Scarbrough require Council confirmation. It should be noted that the annual appointments for the four citizen members on the Finance Committee, including Council Members Avery, Grant, and Kleiman's appointments, are scheduled to occur at the end of fiscal year 2022-2023 (June 30, 2023). The process to fill the vacancies is provided in Resolution No. 2017-58, City Council Policy A-2, and the Maddy Act, and the vacancies will be noticed according to City Council Policy A-2 and the Maddy Act. Copies of the applications are attached hereto as Attachment A. 12-2 Confirmation of Citizen Appointments to the Finance Committee February 14, 2023 Page 3 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 — Applications 12-3 ATTACHMENT A APPLICATION FORAPPOINTIVE POSITION FOR OFFICE USE ONLY � ] CITY OF NEINPQRT BEACH ResidenceDistri Verified by�^ 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 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 responsibilityof 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 obtainedfrom 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. Ifyou are not selected for appointment during that period of time, Itwlll be necessaryforyou 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 maybe posted on the internet. NAME Of BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE: Finance Committee -City of Newport Beach Name: Cashion JAIIen L ( Last) (First) (Middle) Residence Address (required): Zip Code: How long have you lived in Newport Beach? 60 years Home/Cell 4: Business Address: None I Business Phone; Email address: INNEV-1 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 inthe Citygovernment. Do you currently hold any paid office or employment with the City of Newport Beach, including but not limited to contracted services? ■❑ IN 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? O N0 F7 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 12-4 Name and Location of Colleges/ Universities Attended Major Degree Last Year Attended University of Southern California Business B.S. 1986 Friar or Current Civic Experience (include membership in professional, charity or community organization) Office Held (if any) Dates of Membership Big Brothers 1 Big Sisters CC Board 1992-2000 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 Real Estate Investor Commercial RE 2015-Now Consultant Seniors RE 2021-Now The Carlyle Group Private Equity RE Various 1998-2015 References. include names of at least two residents of Newport Beach who are not officially connected with the City. 1. Name Scott Cunningham Address Phone No. moor" I Name Mitch Var1ce Address Phone No. Or WE Summarize why you wish to serve the City of Newport Beach on a board, commission or committee. Include any special qualifications you havewhich are particularly appropriate to the position for which you are applying. I am a 60-year lifetime resident of Newport Beach, a city I love and plan to live in the rest of my life. I desire to give back and at this stage in my life, I have the time, desire and certain experience to do that with the finance committee. My business career gave me experience in skills also applicable to what I have seen the committee undertake in my multiple visitslaudits to the committee meetings such as budgeting, read €nglunderstand1ng financial reports, forecastinglreforecastng, etc. 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 8E CHECKED IF SUBMITTING ELECTRONICALLY] ZSignature Allen Cashion Date 01 /19/2023 12-5 APPLICATION Fi ]' `►! PPOINTIVE POSITION FOR OFFICE USE ONLY ResidenceDistri Verified by !/ 792.9 JAN 214 PM 3: 114 4,IT it',L L th b 0i-i, ILr. !TY OF t TPORT BEACH, CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 100 Civic Center drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 City Clerk (949) 644-30Q5 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 responsibilityof 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 obtainedfrom the City Clerk's Office or on the City's website: www.newportbeachca.gov (City Government/Boards, Commissions and Committees). Applications will be keptonfile for two years for the position(s) applied for. if you are not selectedfor appointment during that period of time, itwill be necessaryforyou 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 Committe Name: Curry I Keith I Davis (Last) (First) Residence Address (required) Zip Corte: (Middle) How long have you lived in Newport Beach? 29 years Home/Cell #: ] Business Address NA Business Phone: h A Email Address: Have you ever been convicted of any crime or violation of any law or statute other than minor traffic violations? ❑■ 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 oremployrnent with the City of Newport Beach, including but not limitedto contracted services? 0 NO E 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. i am aware of no potential conflicts that would impact my role on the Finance Committee. 12-6 Name and Location of Colleges/ Universities Attended Major Degree Last Year Attended Cal State Long Beach Public Admin. MPA 1978 Cal State Long Beach Political Science BA 1977 California State Long Beach Cert. in Urban Studies Certificate 1976 Prior or Current Civic Experience (include membership in professional, charity or community organization) Office Held (if any) Dates of Membership City of Newport Beach Mayor, Council Member 2006-2016 OC Sanitation District Chair. Admin. Committee 2012-2016 OC Parks Commission President, Commissioner. 2009-2016 ASSDC. of Cal. Cities OC President, Board Member 2012-2015 Occupational History. Begin with your present or most recent position. List all positions separately held forthe last five years. Firm or Organization Type of Business Tltle Dates of Employment Concordia University University Dir. Center for public policy 2011 _2016 Public Financial Management Municipal Financial Advisor Managing Director 1987-2011 Federal Transit Administration Federal Government Sp. Assistant to the Administrator 1982-1987 References. Include names of at least two residents of Newport Beach who are not officially connected with the City. 1. Name Rush Hill Address 1 Phone No. 2. Name Tony Petros I Address Phone No. Summarize why you wish to serve the City of Newport Beach on a board, commission or committee. Include any special qua[ifications you have which are particularly appropriate to the position for which you are applying. As past member and chair of the Finance Committee, and as a former financial advisor to government agencies spanning 24 years, I beleive I can bring significant experience to the committee and contribute to the council efforts to keep Newport Beach financially strong and economically secure. I welcome the opprotunity to contribute to the betterment of the city during my retirement. 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] F7Signature Keith Curry Date in. 24, 2023 12-7 Keith D. Cur Board of Directors, MBIA Inc. (MBI), a New York based, publicly traded, bond insurance company. Member of the Compensation and Governance and Finance and Risk committees of the board. 2015- 2017. Managing Director, Public Financial Management, the nation's largest public finance advisory firm. Served as head of the Western States, National Transportation and Environmental Finance business practices. Member of the frm's Board of Directors, Strategic Planning and Peer Review committees. Helped grow the firm from 67 to more than 500 employees with offices nationwide. Advised on more than $15 billion in project financings and developed the financial plans for some of the nation's largest infrastructure programs. Major projects included Downtown Disney in Anaheim, the LACMTA headquarters, $1 billion Foothill Eastern Toll Road, over $300 million for Arizona schools, the Denver RTD rail transit system, transportation sales tax programs in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, San Joaquin Riverside and San Bernardino counties and Route 3 North in Massachusetts. 1987-2011. Mayor (2010, 2013), and Councilm ember, City of Newport Beach. Elected in 2006, 2005 and 2012. Served as Chairman of the Finance Committee, Chair of the 111 Marines Memorial Committee, Chair of the Facilities Financing Plan Committee. Developed over $200 million in capital project improvements, achieved AAA bond ratings from all three bond rating agencies. Authored the Fiscal Sustainability Plan, Alternate to the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency board of directors. 2006-2016. Director, and Visiting Professor, Center for Public Policy, Concordia University Irvine. Founded the Center for Public Policy and taught in the Concordia Graduate Business School. Conducted educational programs for the Orange County community on issues of public policy. Developed fundraising and succession plan, 2011-2016. Director, Orange County Sanitation District. Served as Chair of the Administration and member of the Board Steering Conunittees. Completed multi- million dollar water treatment and groundwater replenishment projects. Achieved AAA bond ratings. 2012-2016. President, member of the Board of Directors, National Association of Independent Public Finance Advisors, Testified before Congress on issues of regulatory reforni and consumer protections. 2000- 2006. President, Commissioner, Orange County Parks Commission. Oversaw the donation of more than 20,000 acres into public park land. 2009-201 b. President, member of the Board of Directors, Orange County Division of the League of California Cities, 2009-2015 12-8 President, member of the Board of Directors, Association of California Cities Orange County, 2012- 2015. Director, Private Sector Initiatives in the Western States and Special Assistant to the Administrator, Federal Transit Administration, Washington DC, during the Reagan Administration 1982-1987. Deputy to a member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, 1980-1982. Master of Public Administration, BA in Political Science, Certificate in Urban Studies, California State University Long Beach. Completed executive education programs in Driving Government Performance and Negotiation from the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. Currently a private investor and business consultant. 12-9 r- APPLICATION FOR '�O�i� 111�� POSITION FOR 0FFICE USE ONLY ResidenceDistr' Verified by CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 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 fullyevaluate your qualifications. It is the responsibility of the applicant tofamiliarize themselves with the duties and responsibilities of the positions) 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 positions) applied for. If you are not selected for appointment during that periodof time, it will be necessaryforyou 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 Scarbrough - Fancy Marie (Last) (First) Res idenceAddress (required):Zip Code: How long haveyou lived in Newport Beach? 16 years Hoene/Cell 4: Business Address. ME= 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) (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? ❑■ 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. None 12-10 Name and Location of Colleges/ Universities Attended Major Degree Last Year Attended Cal Poly Pomona Social Science 1976 UCLA Environmental Design 1982 University of La Verne Business Administration 1986 Prior or Current Civic Experience (include membership in professional, charity or community organization) Office Held (if any) I Dates of Membership SPON - Still Protecting Our Newport Board ('Member 2019 to present Good Neighbor Newport Member 2020 to present Grove Avenue Business Park Association President 2018 to present Newport Heights Association Member 2018 to present 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 Space Squared LLC Commercial Interior Design President 2018 to present Scarbrough Design Inc. Commercial Interior Design President 1986 to 2018 Corona Pacific Corp. Commercial Interior Design Project Manager 1981 to 1986 References. hiclude names of at least two residents of Newport Beach who are not officially connected with the City. 1. Name Jean Watt Address Lm Phone No. 2. Name Erik Weigand � Address*"IP Phone No. Summarize why you wish to serve the City of Newport Beach onmission or committee. Include any spec€al qualifications you have which are particularly appropriate to the position for which you are applying. would like to serve on the Finance Committee. I have followed City functions for several years, I have participated in City Council meetings, Planning Commission meetings, all of the General Plan update meetings and Workshops for the Housing and Circulation Elements. I attended most of the Finance Committee meetings for the last 4-6 months. 1 have attended the Airport committee meetings, the Harbor Commission meetings, the , meetings and Study sessions for just about every City function offered. have owned and operated a small business for over 35 years. I understand accounting and am anxious to learn more about fund accounting and am eager to participate in city leadership. 1 have a strong leadership background going back decades and feel I am a level headed problem solver. 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. [B0XNll..!`' 1s; C[€=r...'?;". .. .. q3. I Nancy Scarbrough mom°°'`� Signature „a.... w`." `"'us"" Date 51I /2Q21 12-11