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HomeMy WebLinkAbout25 - Appointment of a Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commissioner to Fill an Unscheduled VacancyQ �EwPpRT CITY OF s NEWPORT BEACH `q44:09 City Council Staff Report August 27, 2024 Agenda Item No. 25 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: Appointment of a Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commissioner to Fill an Unscheduled Vacancy ABSTRACT: Due to Heather Ignatin being selected to the City Arts Commission, the City Council has the opportunity to fill the vacant position on the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission pursuant to the City Charter, City Council Policy A-2 (Boards, Commissions and Committees), and the Maddy Act. RECOMMENDATIONS: 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 Travis Pirdy or Sara Weber to fill the vacancy on the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission for a term that expires on June 30, 2025. DISCUSSION: Heather Ignatin was appointed to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission (PB&R) in 2017 and was reappointed in 2021 for a term that expires on June 30, 2025. However, at the June 25, 2024 City Council meeting, the City Council appointed Ms. Ignatin to the City Arts Commission for a four-year term and, therefore, she can no longer serve on PB&R. In compliance with City Council Policy A-2 and the Maddy Act, the City Clerk prepared and posted a Notice of Unscheduled Vacancy on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in the City Clerk's Office, at the Central Library, on the bulletin board in the City Council Chambers, and on the City's website. In addition, the notice was published in the Daily Pilot on Saturday, June 29, 2024. As per the notice, applications were accepted by the City Clerk's Office until noon on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Pursuant to City Council Policy A-2, Mayor Will O'Neill appointed himself, Mayor Pro Tern Joe Stapleton, and Councilmember Lauren Kleiman to the Ad Hoc Appointments 25-1 Appointment of a Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commissioner to Fill an Unscheduled Vacancy August 27, 2024 Page 2 Committee. At the conclusion of the application period, the applications were forwarded to the ad hoc committee members for their review. The Ad Hoc Appointments Committee recommended the nominations of Travis Pirdy and Sara Weber, which were confirmed by the City Council at the July 23, 2024 City Council meeting. Copies of the applications are attached hereto as Attachment A. Appointment Process Pursuant to City Council Policy A-2, the appointment to PB&R will take place in the following manner: A. The City Council will vote on the appointment simultaneously. The voting will be done by paper ballot and the City Clerk will tabulate and announce the results, including the vote tally. B. Each member of the City Council will cast one vote on the paper ballot. To be appointed, an applicant must receive at least four votes. 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 25-2 ATTACHMENT A JUL 9'24 8:39 REC'D CITE' CLERKS OFFIX, APPLICATION FOR APPOINTIVE POSITION FOR OFFICE USE ONLY CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 100 Civic Center Drive Residence District No. Newport Beach, CA 92660 Verifiedbv s! . 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 necessaryforyou to re-submitan application if you are still interested in being considered. NOTICE: Section 702 of the City Charter requires that members of Boards orCommissions appointed by the City Councii 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: Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Name: Pirdy Travis Lawson (Last) (First) Residence Address (required); zip Code - How long have you lived in Newport Beach? 39 years Home/Cell 4: 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? 0 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 YES (If yes, attach separate sheet with explanation) If applying For a position on the Finance Committee, have you ever declared bankruptcy? 0 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. CONTINUE TO PAGE TWO 25-3 Name and Location of Colleges) Universities Attended Major Degree Last Year Last University of California, Los Angeles Film BFA 2010 National University Education Credential Present Prior or Current Civic Experience [include membership in professional, charity or community organization} office Held (if any) Dates of Membership 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 Susiness Title pates of Employment Irvine Unified School District Education PE Coach/Sub Teach 9f01 J19-Present Newport Beach Fire Department Public Safety Ocean Lifeguard 6101J01-6/01122 Corona Del Mar Water Polo Athletics Coach 2101J18-3101/20 References. Include names of at least two residents of Newport Beach who are not officially connected with the City. 1. Name Mark Simon Address Phone No. 2. Name Mark Schulein 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 havewhich are particularly appropriate to the position for which you are applying. It has occurred to me in this divisive and strange time that it is very easy to be enraged or encouraged depending on what you take in. However, what people fail to see are opportunities of agency to affect positive change as opposed to merely being sidelined as things happen. As someone who has lived in this great city for thirty nine years and worked for it previously for twenty, I see this position as a great opportunity to enchance and improve upon the quality of life we are striving for while preserving these integral parts that make up Newport Beach. I have been fortunate to view the history of our city as an employee, a resident, and someone charged with protecting our visitors. Newport Beach is an incredible place to live and I believe I can help protect and preserve it. 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 positionls) that I am applying for and authorize the release of this information on the internet, [BOX MUST BE CHECKED IF SUBMITTING ELECTRONICALLY] 21 signature - Date 17/8/24 25-4 ML 0j'24 PM2.22 APPLICATION FOR APPOINTIVE POS TI 11 � � � FOR ❑FFfCE USE ONLY Residence Dis,trictNo. — 1 Verifiedby—M�W_ CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 140 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 City Clerk (949) 644-3045 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(5) applied for. If you are not selected for appointment during that period of time, itwill 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 posted on the internet. NAME OF BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE; Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission Name: Weber I Sara I Jane (Lasts (First) (Middle) Residence Address (required): Zip Code. How long have you lived in Newport Beach? 39 Home/Cell #: Business Address: Business Phone: l 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 oremploymentin the City government. ❑o you currently hold any paid officeor employment with the City of Newport Beach, including but not limited to contracted services? ■n NO n YES (If yes, attach separate sheet with explanation) If applying for a position on the Finance Committee, have you ever declared bankruptcy? Q Np ❑ 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. IMMA 25-5 Name and Location of Colleges Universities Attended Major Degree Last Year Attended University of San Diego Accounting Bachelor's 2006 University of San Diego Accounting Master's 2006 Prior or Current Civic Experience (include membership in professional, charity or community organization) office field (if any) Dates of Membership CA Board of Accountancy 2008-present CalCPA National Charity League Miracle for Kids - 300 circle 2008-present Jan 2024 - current 2020-current 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 Weber Christensen & Heinrichs, LLP CPA Firm Controller duly 2020 - present Deloitte CPA Firm Senior Manager 2006-2020 References. Include names of at least two residents of Newport Beach who are not officially connected with the City. 1, Name Lindsey Csenar address 2. Name Jamie McConnell Address Phone No. Phone No. Summarize why you wish to serve the City of Newport Beach on aboard, corn mission or committee. Include any special qualifications you have which are particularly appropriate to the position forwhich you are applying. Having grown up in Newport Beach, I have a deep-rooted connection to our community and a profound appreciation for its charm. I would love to serve on the Parks, Beaches, and Recreation Commission, as I believe in the importance of preserving and enhancing our city's natural and recreational resources. I have 2 young kids who adore our parks, beaches, and recreational activities, and want to ensure these spaces remain vibrant, safe, and accessible for current and future families. My personal experience and commitment to Newport Beach drive my desire to contribute meaningfully to our community's well-being and quality of life. 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 appivingfor and authorize the release of this information on the internet. [BOX MIST BE CHECKED IF SU ITTING ELECTRONICALLY) Signature Gate 07/09/2024 25-6