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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19 - Appointment to Fill an Unscheduled Vacancy on the City Arts CommissionQ �EwPpRT CITY OF s NEWPORT BEACH `q44:09 City Council Staff Report December 9, 2025 Agenda Item No. 19 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: Lena Shumway, City Clerk - 949-644-3005, Ishumway@newportbeachca.gov PREPARED BY: Lena Shumway, City Clerk TITLE: Appointment to Fill an Unscheduled Vacancy on the City Arts Commission ABSTRACT: On October 1, 2025, Commissioner Melissa Kandal resigned from the City Arts Commission prior to the expiration of her term, creating an unscheduled vacancy. After the posting of a vacancy notice and application deadline, the City Clerk's Office received ten applications to fill the vacancy. In accordance with City Council Policy A-2 (Boards, Commissions and Committees), City Charter Sections 702 and 705, and the Maddy Act, the Mayor formed a Council Ad Hoc Appointments Committee to review the applications, conduct interviews and recommend candidates for nomination to fill the unscheduled vacancy. The City Council has the opportunity to appoint one individual to serve on the City Arts Commission for the term ending June 30, 2029. 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) Appoint one of the nominated applicants, Bobby Barzi or Cory Glass, to fill the unscheduled vacancy on the City Arts Commission, with the term expiring June 30, 2029. DISCUSSION: On October 1, 2025, Melissa Kandal resigned from her seat on the City Arts Commission prior to the expiration of her term on June 30, 2029, creating an unscheduled vacancy. In accordance with the City Charter Section 702 and 705, City Council Policy A-2 (Boards, Commissions and Committees) and the Maddy Act, the City Clerk's Office initiated the recruitment process to fill the vacancy. The Notice of Unscheduled Vacancy was posted on October 9, 2025, in the City Clerk's Office, at the Central Library and on the City Hall bulletin board. The notice was also Appointment to Fill an Unscheduled Vacancy on the City Arts Commission December 9, 2025 Page 2 posted on the City's website and published in the Daily Pilot on October 11, 2025. The application period closed on October 27, 2025, with a total of 10 applications received. Pursuant to City Council Policy A-2, Mayor Joe Stapleton appointed to the Council Ad Hoc Appointments Committee (Committee) himself, Mayor Pro Tern Lauren Kleiman and Councilmember Michelle Barto. The Committee reviewed all applications and conducted candidate interviews on November 4, 2025. Following their review, the Committee recommended the nomination of Bobby Barzi and Cory Glass to the City Arts Commission. The City Arts Commission (Commission) serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council on all matters related to the artistic, aesthetic and cultural enrichment of the community. The seven -member body is appointed by the City Council, with each member serving a four-year term and limited to two consecutive terms. The Commission operates under the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act and plays a key role in recommending policies, programs, and regulations that promote and preserve the fine, performing and visual arts within the City. Copies of the applications are attached hereto as Attachment A. 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 — City Arts Commission Applications ATTACHMENT A OCT 14 25 0: 1 REC'D CITY CLERKS -f'F-C APPLICATION FORAPPOINTIVE POSITION FOR OFFICE USE ONLY CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 100 Civic Center Drive Residence District No. % Newport Beach, CA 92660 Verifiedby W 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 positionjs) applied for. Detailed information outlining the responsibilities of the positions Can be obtained from the City Clerk's Office oronthe City's website: www.new port beachca.gov(City Government/Boards, Commissions and Committees). Applications will be kepton file for two years forthe positions) applied for. If you are not selected for appointment during that period of time, itwill be necessary foryou 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 is a public record and maybe pasted on the internet. NAME OF BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE: City Arts Commission Name: Barzl Bobby (Last) (First) Residence Address (required): Zip Code: 92625 How long have you lived in Newport Beach? 30 years Business address: 123 Corporate Plaza Suite 150 Home/Cell 9: Email Address: Have you ever been convicted of any crime or violation of any law or statute other than minor traffic violations? M NO YES (If yes, attach separate sheet with explanation) (Middle) NOTICE: Pursuant to Section 70Z 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 butnot limited tocontracted services? ■❑ NO Ej YES (if yes, attach separate sheet with explanation) If applying for a position on the Finance Committee, have you ever declared bankruptcy? © 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. Name and Location of Colleges/ Universities Attended Major Degree Last Year Attended UC Irvine Social Sciences BA 1990 Prior or Current Civic Experience (include membership in professional, charity or community organization) Office Held (if any) Dates of Membership BoardlAdvisory Role - Raise Foundation, UCI Applie Innovation Center, Board/Advisor 2012-2020 Board/Advisory Role - UCI Antrepreneur Center, Camp Kesem Board/Advisor 2012-present founder- fodada - free programs for Dads & Kids founder 2012 - present Ark of Epilepsy Advisor/partner 2019-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 fodada Social Impact founder 2012 - present HiSoft Software Consulting VP Operations EUIEMEA 2002-2012 References. Include names of at least two residents of Newport Beach who are not officially connected with the City. 1, Name Dan Floriani Address Phone No. 1. Name Amanda Fowler I 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 tothe position for which you are applying. believe art can serve in variety of capacities for art lovers and those who have yet to incorporate art into their lives. It is a conduit for connecting and engaging, ranging from children to adults, with no barriers of socio-economic, gender or race. My family has incoportaed art as a mechanism of expression, meditation and relaxation. We have living art walls in the house where all can add their touch as well as works by all members of the family displayed throughout the house. It is a beautiful platform that is and can be further leveraged to further establish Newport Beach as a place of connecting and engaging. 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) r7 Signature Bobby Barzi Date [JU:ly 2, 2025�= 2 LT 1 25 r � _Ll t-J!Y UUMIVI�n tUFFAk? Submit by Email I I Print Form APPLICATION FOR APPOINTIVE POSITION FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Residence District No. Verified by j 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 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 Govern mentlBoards, 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 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: City Arts Commission Name: Glass Cory Arthur (Last) (First) (Middle) Residence Address (required): Zip Code: 92663 How long have you lived in Newport Beach? 47 years HomelCell 4: Business Address: 4320 Campus Drive, Newport Beach, CA92660 Business Phone: Email Address: Have you ever been convicted of any crime or violation of any law or statute other than minor traffic violations? [X NO ❑ YES (if yes, attach separate sheet with explanation) NOTICE: Pursuant to Section 702 of the City Charter, no members of hoards 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 fora position on the Finance Committee, have you declared bankruptcy in the last 10 years? Z 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. NIA UE TO PAGE TWO 3 Name and Location of Colleges/ Universities Attended Mat or Degree Last Year Attended University of Arizona EEB N 1998 Baron Brown School of Theatre Theatre Y 2002 Prior or Current Civic Experience (include membership in professional, charity or community organization) Office Held (if any) Dates of Membership Segerstrom Arts and Business Leadership Council Community Engagemnet Chair 2023-Present Ben Carlson Foundation Board Advisor 2025-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 Bates of Employment Salesforce Software Director, Hospitality 2012-2025 Go Rentals Hospitality VP sales, Business Development 2025-present References. Include names of at least two residents of Newport Beach who are not officially connected with the City. 1. Name Jackie Glass Address B, CA92663 Phone No. 2. Name Justin Kerr Address NB, CA 92663 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. As far as qualifications go for the City Arts Commission I feel that I check the box across multiple rows. I am a 4th generation resident of Newport Beach and I am and actively involved in community engagementlphilanthropy in both my professional and personal life. I have a degree in Theatre Arts and am passionate about my cause, my community and my character. My bonafides aside 1 am passionate about the Arts and the notion that through Art a view to your soul can be clearly seen. I wish to share and broaden this joy of the Arts and hope through this Commission I am able tc do so. 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 RE CHECKED IF SUBMITTING ELECTRONICALLY] rV Signature CAG Date 10/10/25 771 rd