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Meeting Date: Jan. 9, 2024
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Staff Contact: Tammy McMinn, Senior Deputy City Clerk
[email protected], 442-339-2953
Subject: Mayoral Appointment of One Member to the Beach Preservation Commission
Districts: All
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution appointing one member to the Beach Preservation Commission.
Executive Summary
The City Council is being asked to appoint one member to the Beach Preservation Commission, which investigates, researches and makes recommendations to the City Council and the City Manager on general coastal topics, studies, and programs, including, but not limited to the following:
• Protecting and enhancing the shoreline (e.g., littoral cells and sea level rise) • Preventing beach erosion
• Preserving and maintaining beaches for the safety and optimum enjoyment of the public.
The commission consists of seven members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Members must be residents of Carlsbad and normally serve four-year terms, unless appointed to fill an unexpired term.
Explanation & Analysis
Commissioner Kevin Shotas was appointed to the Beach Preservation Commission in June 2022, to fill the expired term of Commissioner Fred Briggs for a term ending in June 2026.
Commissioner Shotas resigned in November 2023. There is currently an unscheduled vacancy on the Beach Preservation Commission for a term ending in June 2026.
The City Clerk’s Office received 12 applications from residents wishing to serve on the Beach Preservation Commission. In keeping with City Council Policy No. 88, Mayor Blackburn has recommended the following residents wishing to serve on the Beach Preservation Commission to advance in the process and interview with the full City Council:
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Mayoral recommendation:
• Spencer Burrows – District 1
• James Revell – District 3
Exhibit 2 contains the applications of the applicants moving forward in the interview process.
The Maddy Act (California Government Code Sections 54970-54974) requires that on or before December 31 of each year the legislative body shall prepare a Local Appointments List, which contains the appointive terms of Board and Commission members that will expire in the next calendar year. The name of the incumbent appointee, the date of appointment and the term expiration date is also included on the list. Based on the prepared list, the City Clerk’s Office accepts applications (available on the city’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office) for any upcoming vacancies.
The current members of the Beach Preservation Commission are:
Commission member District
Brian Colby 3
Michael Corrigan 1
Cynthia Norall 1
Lisa Stark 3
Kathleen Steindlberger 1
Chris Woolsey 2
Members of the Beach Preservation Commission are subject to the provisions of California’s Political Reform Act of 1974 and must file statements of economic interest each year and complete two hours of ethics training every two years.
Fiscal Analysis
This action has no financial impact.
N
ext Steps
Following the appointment of one member to the Beach Preservation Commission, the City Clerk’s Office will update the commission roster and coordinate the oath of office and the filing
of the appointee's statement of economic interest and ethics training certificate.
E
nvironmental Evaluation
This action does not require environmental review because it does not constitute a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act under California Public Resources Code Section 21065 in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
Exhibits
1. City Council resolution
2. Applications received from residents advancing to the interview process Jan. 9, 2024
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-007
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE BEACH PRESERVATION
COMMISSION
WHEREAS, Commissioner Kevin Shotas was appointed to the Beach Preservation Commission in June 2022; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Shotas resigned in November 2023; and WHEREAS, an unscheduled vacancy on the Beach Preservation Commission exists with a term ending in June 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ccirlsbad, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the following Carlsbad resident is appointed to serve on the Beach Preservation Commission, for a term ending in June 2026, or until a replacement is appointed.
Spencer Burrows
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 9th day of January, 2024, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Luna.
None.
None.
None.
KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor
SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
(SEAL)
Exhibit 1
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Exhibit 2
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Boards, Commissions and Committees
Application for Appointment
Arts Commission Housing Commission
Beach Preservation Committee ✓ Library Board of Trustees Historic Preservation Commission Parks & Recreation
Commission
Tourism Business Improvement Golf Lodging Business
District Improvement District
CDBG Advisory Committee Design Review Committee
Community-Police Engagement
Commission
RECEIVED
NOV 2 8 2023
CITY OF CARLSBAD
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
Planning Commission
Senior Commission
Traffic & Mobility
Commission
Agricultural Mitigation Fee
Committee
Growth Management Plan
Update Advisory Committee
Personal Information If applying for more than one, please indicate order of preference. ,<"'"",(
Name Date of Birth: ~ Spencer Burrows Required for Voter Registration Verification Home Address I District No. 1 ✓
City Carlsbad ZIP 92008
Home Phone Mobile
E-mail
Occupation Teacher
Employer Pacific Ridge School
Employer Address
City Carlsbad ZIP 92009
Work Phone Mobile
Acknowledgements
Yes No
I am a resident of the City of Carlsbad.
✓
I am a registered voter in Carlsbad.
✓
Are you currently or have you ever been an officer of or employed by the City of Carlsbad? If yes, ✓
please explain below.
Are you currently or have you ever been under contract with the City of Carlsbad? If yes, please ✓
explain below.
I am a Citizens Academy graduate.
✓
I am familiar with the responsibilities of the board/commission/committee(s) on which I wish to ✓
serve.
I am willing to be interviewed regarding my qualifications for appointment by the City Council or at ✓
the request of an individual Council member .
I am willing to file financial disclosure statements.
✓
I am willing to complete two hours of state mandated ethics training every two years. ✓
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Please make sure that your text fits in the box provided or attach an additional sheet if needed .
Explanations
My name is Spencer Burrows and I am applying for a position as City Commissioner. I currently serve as 11th Grade Dean and high school Government and Economics teacher at Pacific Ridge School in Carlsbad, as well as Adjunct Professor of Education ::it N::ition::il I JnivArsitv ::inrl Arli1mr.t PmfAssor of R11sinAss ::it S::in niAno I JnivArsitv For Please describe your educational background
I earned my B.A. from UCLA with a major in Psychology and minor in Political Science, and my J.D. from UC Law, San Francisco.
Please describe relevant experience
I recently completed Coro Southern California's Lead LA Program, where I was selected as a mid-career professional to analyze issues facing the local business and greater community. In Coro Lead LA, I studied Los Angeles environmental policy in-depth to make recommendations to the Los Anqeles City Council. There, I interacted Please describe your current or past community involvement I am active in the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce as a Chamber member, Education Committee member, Carlsbad Young Professionals member, and Candidate Academy participant. Further, I was recently awarded the UCLA Bruin Excellence in Civic Enqaqement Award.
Please list all service on boards, commissions or committees, private or public agencies, (including non-profit organizations)
I currently sit on the City of Carlsbad Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens' Advisory Committee . In addition, I serve on the Advisory Board of the San Diego Center for Economics Education, and on the Board of Directors of TEACH Public Schools in South Los Anqeles. I am a former Task Force Member for LA Unified Additional information or comments
I look forward to the possibility of contributing my experience and skills to the City of Carlsbad in this important and vital area of policy. I am particularly interested in the sand reclamation issue at Ponto Beach.
Submittal Information
Please select the submit button below to electronically submit application. If you prefer to print, please select "print form" button, sign and mail to:
City of Carlsbad
City Clerk's Office
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad , CA 92008.
Signature __ S~,___ __ f3._ t.L4Ab __ fAJ-d, _ ______ Date_1_1_f_2_7_f_2_3 __ * Only required to sign if submitting paper form; if submitting electronica lly your submittal via e-mail is considered acknowledgement.
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Boards, Commissions and Committees
Application for Appointment
Arts Commission Housing Commission
Beach Preservation Committee ✓ Library Board of Trustees Historic Preservation Commission Parks & Recreation
Commission
Tourism Business Improvement Golf Lodging Business
District Improvement District
CDBG Advisory Committee Design Review Committee
..
Community-Police Engagement
Commission
RECEIVED
DEC - 7 2023
CITY CW CARLSBAD
C,TY F,K'S OFFICE
Planning Commission
Senior Commission
Traffic & Mobility
Commission
Agricultural Mitigation Fee
Committee
Growth Management Plan
Update Advisory Committee
Personal Information If applying for more than one, please indicate order of greiBrence. r' "')<
Name Date of Birth: ~
James Revell Reauired for Voter Reaistration Verification Home Address I District No. 3 ✓
City Carlsbad ZIP 92011
Home Phone Mobile
E-mail
Occupation Advertising Marketing/Business Development
Employer
Employer Address
City ZIP
Work Phone Mobile
Acknowledgements
Yes No
I am a resident of the City of Carlsbad.
✓
I am a registered voter in Carlsbad.
✓
Are you currently or have you ever been an officer of or employed by the City of Carlsbad? If yes, ✓
please explain below.
Are you currently or have you ever been under contract with the City of Carlsbad? If yes, please ✓
explain below.
I am a Citizens Academy graduate.
✓
I am familiar with the responsibilities of the board/commission/committee(s) on which I wish to ✓
serve.
I am willing to be interviewed regarding my qualifications for appointment by the City Council or at ✓
the request of an individual Council member.
I am willing to file financial disclosure statements.
✓
I am willing to complete two hours of state mandated ethics training every two years. ✓
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Please make sure that your text fits in the box provided or attach an additional sheet if needed. 'Explanations
Please describe your educational background
MBA Marketing, Notre Dame de Namur University • Belmont, California MPA Human Resources Management, Notre Dame de Namur University • Belmont, California BA Political Science, San Jose State University • San Jose, California Please describe relevant experience
Carlsbad resident served as my HOA President from 2013 - 2022, along with higher-education background and a +20 year career in marketing/partnership and corporate development.
Please describe your current or past community involvement HOA President, supporting the beach/coastal functions, local candidates for State Assembly and City Council and previous candidate for Beach Preservation Commission finalist.
Please list all service on boards, commissions or committees, private or public agencies, (including non-profit organizations)
Trustee, Notre Dame de Namur University Board of Trustees ( 22 present} Board Member San Jose Stale University Alumni Association ( 11 14) ( 21 Present) Council Member Performance Marketing Association Publisher Recruitment & Education ( 17 21) ( 22 present) Vista del Mar at Muroya Association HOA Board President (2013 2022) Advisor & Mentor Mucker Network ( 19 present)
Additional information or comments
I grew up 20 north of Santa Cruz and spent much of niy youth at the beach, surfing and otherwise appreciating our cherrished coasts. I'd be thrilled to serve, add value and lend a fresh perspective to the Carlsbad Beach Prese_rvation Commission.
Submittal Information
Please select the submit button below to electronically submit application. If you prefer to print, please select "print form" button, sign and mail to:
City of Carlsbad
City Clerk's Office
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008.
Signature ~ ~ Date 12/06/23
* Only required to sign if submitting paper form; if submitting electronically your submittal via e-mail is considered acknowledgement.
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Sheila Cobian; Ana Alarcon; Andrea Dykes; Nick Stupin; Adriana Alvarez Re: Beach Preservation Commission Appointment
Carlsbad Beach Preservation Comission_Revell_01_statment_010224.pdf Hope all is well. Thanks for the update. It's unclear whether or not I'll be able to attend next week's meeting. For good measure, I've attached my statement of interest in the Beach Preservation Commission seat for distribution to all Council Members prior to the meeting .
Thanks again, and happy new year!
-James
On Fri, Dec 29, 2023 at 1:58 PM Tammy Cloud-McMinn <[email protected]> wrote:
Good Afternoon,
You have been chosen as a finalist in the appointment process for the Beach Preservation Commission.
This item will be heard at the Jan. 9, 2024 City Council Meeting where the City Council will be making their final decision on who will be appointed. You are encouraged to attend and speak to your qualifications and your desire to be appointed. You may also email your desire to be appointed to [email protected] where it will be distributed to all Council Members prior to the meeting.
Please don't hesitate to call me should you have any questions.
Kind regards,
1 Date: January 2, 2024
From: James Revell, District 3
To: Carlsbad City Council
Re: Beach Preservation Commission appointment
Aloha, Mayor Blackburn, Council Member 's Acosta, Bhat-Patel, Burkholder, and Luna.
I trust this message finds you in good health and high spirits. I was elated to receive the news from Tammy McMinn regarding my selection as a finalist for Carlsbad's esteemed Beach Preservation Commission and the prospect of serving in this pivotal role. Having previously thrown my hat into the ring for this seat in June of 2020, as recommended by former Mayor Hall, it is truly an honor to be considered once more .
My unwavering dedication to the ideation, preservation, and overall well-being of our beaches, lagoons, and jetties remains steadfast. The recent storms and resulting colossal tides stand as stark reminde rs of the critical importance of this commission's work.
Allow me to paint a brief portrait of my background concerning beach advocacy and communal engagement. My experience collaborating within committees, volunteering for various group initiatives, and contributing to collective decision-making processes is extensive. Notably, my roles as trustee at Notre Dame de Namur University, a San Jose State University Alumni Board Member and past Congressional Intern for Congresswoman Anna Eshoo have granted me unique insights and opportunities to contribute to beach-related initiatives, particularly with the Surfrider Foundation. Additionally, I serve as an Advisor, Contributor, and Panelist at Martech Record, extend mentorship and advisory support at MuckerLabs, and previously held the position of HOA President at Vista del Mar @ Muroya Association. I also proudly contributed to the Regional Council on Technology for the San Diego Workforce Partnership. My educational background includes a BA in Political Science, an MPA in Human Resource Management, and an MBA in Marketing Management .
Hailing from Saratoga, California, with Santa Cruz as my coastal haven, my formative years were steeped in coastal culture-surfing, beach outings, and a profound connection to the ocean. Even now, my routine weekly runs along the beach sustain this deep-rooted affinity for coastal living. Ten years ago, I made Carlsbad my home, drawn by its stunning beaches, bluffs, and lagoons, which indisputably allure countless residents and visitors alike.
Beyond the recreational allure of golfing and attractions like Legoland, it is the allure of our beaches that defines Carlsbad's essence. Safeguarding and enhancing the allure of our beaches, bluffs, lagoons, and jetties should undeniably remain a top priority for our community . Considering immediate priorities, revitalizing our sands, refining signage and fencing, and earnestly tackling erosion stand out as critical areas, especially given recent environmental challenges and the impact on neighboring communities like Del Mar.
Looking toward the horizon, envisioning an esplanade or strand to further embrace our coastlines-a space that fosters community, commerce, and convenience-presents an exciting prospect. By offering enhanced services and accessibility, we can elevate Carlsbad's offerings for both residents and visitors alike.
I am honored by the opportunity to be reconsidered for this Commission, bearing in mind Mayor Hall's appreciation for my background and contribution. I eagerly anticipate collaborating with fellow Commission members, pledging my commitment to active engagement, receptive listening, cont inuous learning, and the exchange of insightful perspectives. My objective is to collaborate effectively , contributing informed ideas and feedback to aid the Council in making astute decisions that serve the best interests of Carlsbad and its constituents.
Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the possibility of contributing my expertise and dedication to the Beach Preservation Commission and the greater Carlsbad community.
Happy new year!
Mahalo,
-James Revell