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Meeting Date: June 25, 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: District 4 Appointment of One Member to the Planning Commission Districts: All
Reco
mmended Action
Adopt a resolution appointing one member to the Planning Commission.
Executive Summary
The City Council is being asked to appoint one member to the Planning Commission, which holds regularly scheduled public hearings to consider land use matters, such as the general plan, local coastal program, growth management program, specific plans, master plans, amendments to the zoning ordinance, zone changes, special studies, and discretionary development permits for public and private projects.
The commission consists of seven members appointed by the District Council Members and the Mayor.
This appointment will be nominated by the District 4 Council Member 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 Sabellico was appointed to the Planning Commission in January 2021, to fill the expired term of Commissioner Velyn Anderson for a term ending in December 2024.
Commissioner Sabellico resigned in May 2024. There is currently an unscheduled vacancy on the Planning Commission for a term ending in December 2024.
The City Clerk’s Office received 15 applications from residents wishing to serve on the Planning Commission. In keeping with City Council Policy No. 88, the District 4 Council Member has chosen the following two applicants to advance in the process and interview with the full City Council:
• Esteban Danna – District 2
• Jarrett Ramaiya – District 4
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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 Planning Commission are:
Commission member District
Dave Hubinger 4
Bill Kamenjarin 11
Alicia Lafferty 1
Roy Meenes 3
Peter Merz 4
Joseph Stine 4
Members of the Planning 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.
Next Steps
Following the appointment of one member to the Planning Commission, the City Clerk’s Office will update the commission roster and coordinate the oaths of office and the filing of the appointee’s statements of economic interest and ethics training certificates.
Environmental 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
1 Commissioner Kamenjarin was appointed in 2021. At that time, his residence was in District 2. Following the Independent Redistricting Commission’s adoption of a new district map in February 2022, his residence is now in District 1.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-162
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPOINTMENT ONE MEMBER TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
WHEREAS, Commissioner Kevin Sabellico was appointed to the Planning Commission in January 2021, to fill the expired term of Commissioner Velyn Anderson for a term ending in December 2024; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Sabellico resigned in May 2024; and WHEREAS, an unscheduled vacancy on the Planning Commission exists with a term ending in December 2024.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the following Carlsbad resident is appointed to serve on the Planning Commission, for a term ending in December 2024, or until a replacement is appointed:
Esteban Danna
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 25th day of June, 2024, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
BLACKBURN, BHAT-PATEL, ACOSTA, BURKHOLDER, LUNA.
NONE.
NONE.
NONE.
KEITHB�r
Exhibit 1
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Exhibit 2
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Boards, Commissions and Committees
Application for Appointment
RECEIVED
MAY 2 8 2024
CITY OF CARLSBAD
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
Arts Commission Housing Commission Planning Commission v' Beach Preservation Committee Library Board of Trustees Senior Commission Historic Preservation Commission Parks & Recreation Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission Commission
Tourism Business Improvement Golf Lodging Business Agricultural Mitigation Fee District Improvement District Committee
Community-Police Engagement
Commission --
Personal Information If applying for more than one, please indicate order of preference . ~
Name Date of Birth: ~ Esteban Danna
Required for Voter Reaistration Verification
Home Address I District No. 2 V'
City Carlsbad ZIP 92010
Home Phone Mobile
E-mail
Occupation City Planner
Employer
Employer Address
City ZIP 92024
Work Phone· Mobile
Acknowledgements
Yes No
I am a resident of the City of Carlsbad.
ti'
I am a registered voter in Carlsbad .
al
Are you currently or have you ever been an officer of or employed by the City of Carlsbad? If yes, t/
please explain below.
Are you currently or have you ever been under contract with the City of Carlsbad? If yes, please ti'
explain below.
I am a Citizens Academy graduate.
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I am familiar with the responsibilities of the board/commission/committee(s) on which I wish to t/ serve.
I am willing to be interviewed regarding my qualifications for appointment by the City Council or at t/
the request of an individual Council member.
I am willing to file financial disclosure statements.
al
I am willing to complete two hours of state mandated ethics training every two years. al
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Please make sure that your text fits in the box provided or attach an additional sheet if needed.
Explanations
I was previously employed by the City of Carlsbad and worked as an Associate Planner between May 2018 and March 2023.
Please describe your educational background
I have a Masters Degree in Geography from California State University Northridge, a Bachelors Degree in History from California State University San Marcos, and Associates Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Palomar College .
Please describe relevant experience
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I have worked as a City Planner for 14 years, currently working as a Senior Planner for the City of Encinitas. I have also worked for the Cities of Manhattan Beach and Carlsbad.
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Please describe your current or past community involvement Please list all service on boards, commissions or committees, private or public agencies, (including non-profit organizations)
Additional information or comments
Please see additional information and comments attached.
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.
~ ~ 05/24/2024
Signature ____ c;;,_ , _____ v_~ _________ Date ________ _ * Only required to sign if submitting paper form; if submitting electronically your submittal via e-mail is considered acknowledgement.
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Esteban Danna -Application for Planning Commission Vacancy Additional Information and Comments
I am very excited to have the opportunity to continue serving my community as a Planning Commissioner. I grew up in Carlsbad and attended Carlsbad schools from elementary to high school. I am uniquely qualified to serve in the City of Carlsbad's Planning Commission because I have spent 14 years working as a City Planner in Southern California coastal communities. I worked as a City Planner in the Cities of Manhattan Beach, Carlsbad, and currently as a Senior Planner in Encinitas. Over the nearly five years that I worked as an Associate Planner in the City of Carlsbad, I developed deep knowledge of the city's Local Coastal Program as well as its zoning codes, standards, and policies. I also have honed expertise in current state laws that affect local zoning, including California Coastal Commission authority, Density Bonus Law, and CEQA. Additionally, my time working as a planner for the City of Carlsbad has allowed me to establish excellent professional relationships with city staff, architects, developers, and consultants.
My work experience would allow me to hit the ground running for this limited-time appointment while simultaneously giving back to my community. I appreciate your consideration.
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EXPERIENCE
CITY OF ENCINITAS
4/2023 - Present
F.STRRAN M. OANNA
Senior Planner I Planning Division I Encinitas, CA
• Supervise and assign workload to two Associate Planners and one Assistant Planner • Review and process discretionary permit applications
• Analyze CEQA applicability to projects and process appropriate environmental docwnents • Prepare staff reports, resolutions , and ordinances for Planning Commission hearings • Present staff recommendation for discretionaty permit applications to Planning Commission • Coordinate project reviews with other city depa1tments/divisions • Developed and implemented electronic record keeping protocol for permitting system • Oversaw selection of CEQA consultants for third-patty reviews and staff training; assign projects to consultants
CITY OF CARLSBAD
5/2018 - 3/2023 Associate Planner I Planning Division I Carlsbad, CA • Reviewed and processed discretionru·y permit applications • Analyzed CEQA applicability to projects and processed appropriate enviromnental docwnents • Prepat·ed staff repo1ts, resolutions , and ordinances for Planning Commission and City Council hearings • Presented staff recommendation for discretionaty permit applications to Planning Commission and City Council • Coordinated project reviews with other city depa1tments/divisions • Met with developers, ru·chitects, engineers and community members involved in residential, commercial, and industrial projects
• Responded to citizen complaints and requests for information within 24 hours • Trained newly hired planners in current planning policies, processes, and practices • Participated in interview panels for the recruitment of planning technicians and platming interns
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
5/2017 - 5/2018 Vice Consul I U.S. Embassy I Warsaw, Poland • Managed workflow of 15-member teatn to efficiently and accurately adjudicate up to 500 visas daily • Interviewed applicants and adjudicated non-immigrant visas consistent with U.S. immigration law • Represented the U.S. mission at events; engaged in public speaking at universities; provided logistical supp01t to visiting U.S. presidential and congressional delegations • Speat·headed reconfiguration of the Consulat· Section's public areas to reduce wait times and enhance security • Acted as Site Officer and VIP access control during U.S. President's July 2017 speech in Warsaw 8/2016 - 5/2017
8/2015 - 8/2016
• Training I Foreign Service Institute I Arlington , VA Professional Associate in Public Diplomacy I U.S. Embassy I Bogota , Colombia • Created and executed media plan for 2016 Bogota I0K Green Race • Drafted briefing memo, detailed agenda, and summru·y cable as Control Officer for the U.S. Ambassador at the Colombia Series conference
• Fundraised over $80,000 and coordinated Los Lobos' headline performance as public affairs liaison for the Embassy's 4th of July event
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RECEIVED
JAN 2 9 2024
Boards, Commissions and Committees
Application for Appointment
CITY OF CAF!LSB 10 !J
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
Arts Commission Housing Commission Planning Commission ✓ Beach Preservation Committee Library Board of Trustees Senior Commission Historic Preservation Commission Parks & Recreation Traffic & Mobility Commiss ion Commission
Tourism Business Improvement Golf Lodging Business Agricultural Mitigation Fee District Improvement District Committee
CDBG Advisory Committee Design Review Committee Growth Management Plan Update Advisory Committee
Community-Pol ice Engagement
Commission
Personal Information If applying for more than one, please indicate order of prefere;fx Name
I
Date of Birth: ~
Jarrett Ramaiya Required for Voter Registration Verification Home Address I District No. 4 i/"
City Carlsbad ZIP 92011
Home Phone Mobile
E-mail
Occupation Deputy Director I Development Services Department Employer
Employer Address
City Murrieta ZIP 92562
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/commiss ion/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 disclosu re 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
Requesting consideration to serve on the Planning Commission on behalf of the City Council. With my land-use background , I want to volunteer my time toward continued public service. The City faces many challenges such as continued growth, unfunded mandates from the State Legislature, climate change adaptation, sea-level rise, etc. I want to serve as a Planning Commissioner to implement the City's General Plan and zoning code, and leverage my experience for decision-making and recommendations for public hearing items.
Please describe your educationar background
Masters of Arts: Environmental Policy
Bachelor of Arts: Urban Sociology
Please describe relevant experience
j 20 years working in land use for city and county jurisdictions. As Deputy Director in the Development Services Department for the City of Murrieta, our planning teams work with the General Plan, Municipal Code, Development Code, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), etc. We process discretionary applications and also work on advance planning for changes to the General Plan and elements.
Please describe your current or past community involvement Have been a resident in Carlsbad since 3/01/2003, and participate in on-going clean-ups of Agua Hedionda Lagoon and coastline. Our daughter attends Aviara Oaks Middle School and we are active in volunteering in the City's outstanding school district.
Please list all service on boards, commissions or committees, private or public agencies, (including non-profit organizations)
Member of American Planning Association (APA), member of Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP), and member of Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) Planning Director's monthly meeting. Attendance at trainings and conferences with 1he League of California Cities in support of our Planning Commissioners (City of Murrieta Planning Commission).
Additional information or comments
Over the last twenty years, I have presented to Planning Commissions, City Councils, Board of Supervisors, Land Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), and other hearing bodies. I am familiar with the duties and responsibilities required and would be humbled to serve in the community that I live in.
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 01/26/2024
• Only required to sign~ rm; if submitting electronically your submittal via e-mail is considered acknowledgement. /
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1 Planning Commission
Member District Term Expires Nominating Council Member
Dave Hubinger 4 12/2026 Mayor
Bill Kamenjarin 1 12/2024 District 2
Alicia Lafferty 1 12/2026 District 1
Roy Meenes 3 12/2026 Mayor
Peter Merz 4 12/2026 Mayor
Joseph Stine 4 12/2026 District 3
Vacant 12/2024 District 4