CA Review CKM
Meeting Date: July 23, 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 Three Members to the Beach Preservation Commission
Districts: All
Recommended Action
Adopt resolutions appointing three members to the Beach Preservation Commission.
Executive Summary
The City Council is being asked to appoint three members to the Beach Preservation Commission. The Beach Preservation Commission shall investigate, research and make recommendation 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 Brian Colby was appointed to the Beach Preservation Commission in July 2018, to fill the unexpired term of Commissioner Norelynn Pion-Goreau for a term ending in June 2020. Commissioner Colby was reappointed in September 2020 for a term ending in June 2024.
There is currently a scheduled vacancy on the Beach Preservation Commission for a term ending in June 2028. Commissioner Colby is eligible for and is seeking reappointment.
Commissioner Kathleen Steindlberger was appointed to the Beach Preservation Commission in January 2018, to fill the unexpired term of Commissioner Sage Naumann for a term ending in June 2020. Commissioner Steindlberger was reappointed in July 2020 for a term ending in June 2024. There is currently a scheduled vacancy on the Beach Preservation Commission for a term ending in June 2028. Commissioner Steindlberger is not eligible for reappointment.
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Commissioner Chris Woolsey was appointed to the Beach Preservation Commission in July 2020, to fill the expired term of Commissioner Linda Petrucci for a term ending in June 2024.
There is currently a scheduled vacancy on the Beach Preservation Commission for a term ending in June 2028. Commissioner Woolsey is eligible for and is seeking reappointment.
The City Clerk’s Office received seven applications from residents wishing to serve on the Beach Preservation Commission. In keeping with City Council Policy No. 88, the Mayor has chosen the following three applicants to advance in the process and interview with the full City Council:
• B
rian Colby – District 3
• Liam Ferguson – District 4
• Chris Woolsey – District 2
E
xhibit 4 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
Spencer Burrows 1
Michael Corrigan 1
Cynthia Norall 1
Lisa Stark 3
Me
mbers 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.
Next Steps
Following the appointment of three members to the Beach Preservation Commission, the City Clerk’s Office will update the commission roster and coordinate the oaths of office and the filing of the appointees’ statements of economic interest and ethics training certificates.
Environmental Ev aluation
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.
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Exhibits
1. City Council resolution appointing one member to the Beach Preservation Commission
2. City Council resolution appointing one member to the Beach Preservation Commission
3. City Council resolution appointing one member to the Beach Preservation Commission
4. Applications received from residents advancing to the interview process July 23, 2024
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-183
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE BEACH PRESERVATION
COMMISSION
WHEREAS, Commissioner Brian Colby was appointed to the Beach Preservation Commission in July 2018 to fill the unexpired term of Commissioner Norelynn Pion-Gareau, for a term ending_in June 2020;and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Colby was reappointed to the Beach Preservation Commission in September 2020, for a term ending in June 2024; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Colby is eligible for and is seeking reappointment; and WHEREAS, a scheduled vacancy on the Beach Preservation Commission exists with a term ending in June 2028.
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 Beach Preservation Commission, for a term ending in June 2028, or until a replacement is appointed:
Brian Colby
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 23rd day of !!!!.y, 2024, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
BLACKBURN, BHAT-PATEL, ACOSTA, BURKHOLDER, LUNA.
NONE.
NONE.
NONE.
KEITHBACKBlJRN, Mayor
SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
(SEAL)
Exhibit 1
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-184
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE BEACH PRESERVATION
COMMISSION
WHEREAS, Commissioner Kathleen Steindlberger was appointed to the Beach Preservation Commission in January 2018 to fill the unexpired term of Commissioner Sage Naumann, for a term ending in June 2020; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Steindlberger was reappointed to the Beach Preservation Commission in July 2020, for a term ending in June 2024; and WHEREAS, Commissioner Steindlberger is not eligible for reappointment; and WHEREAS, a scheduled vacancy on the Beach Preservation Commission exists with a term ending in June 2028.
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 Beach Preservation Commission, for a term ending in June 2028, or until a replacement is appointed:
Liam Ferguson
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 23rd day of :!..l!!Y, 2024, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
BLACKBURN, BHAT-PATEL, ACOSTA, BURKHOLDER, LUNA.
NONE.
NONE.
NONE.
t
KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor
SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
(SEAL)
Exhibit 2
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-185
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE BEACH PRESERVATION
COMMISSION
WHEREAS, Commissioner Chris-Woolsey was appointed to the Beach Preservation Commission in July 2020 to fill the expired term of Commissioner Linda Petrucci, for a term ending in June 2024; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Wools·ey is eligible for and is seeking reappointment; and WHEREAS, a scheduled vacancy on the Beach Preservation Commission exists with a term ending in June 2028.
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 Beach Preservation Commission, for a term ending in June 2028, or until a replacement is appointed:
Chris Woolsey
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 23rd day of :!!!!Y, 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 3
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Boards, Commissions and Committees
Application for Appointment
Agricultural Mitigation Fee
Committee
Arts Commission Beach Preservation
Commission X
Community-Police
Engagement Commission
Historic Preservation
Commission
Housing Commission
Library Board of Trustees Parks & Recreation
Commission
Planning Commission
Senior Commission Traffic Safety &
Mobility Commission
Personal Information
Name
Brian Colby
Date of Birth:
Required for Voter Registration Verification
Home Address District No. 3
City Carlsbad ZIP 92011
Primary Phone Secondary Phone
E-mail
Employment Status Employed
Occupation Medical Device Manager
Employer Sol Millennium Medical
Employer Address
Work Phone Mobile
Acknowledgements
Yes No
I am a resident of the City of Carlsbad. X
I am a registered voter in Carlsbad. X
I am willing to file financial disclosure statements. X I am willing to complete two hours of state mandated ethics training every two years. X Are you currently an officer of or employed by the City of Carlsbad? X I am a Citizens Academy graduate. X
I am familiar with the responsibilities of the board/commission/committee(s) on which I wish to serve. X
I am willing to be interviewed regarding my qualifications for appointment by the City Council or at the request of an individual Council member. X Are you currently or have you ever been under contract with the City of Carlsbad? If yes, please explain below. X
Exhibit 4
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Interest
Please describe your educational background
B.S. from Arizona State University Graduated 2003
Please describe relevant experience
Multiple terms serving on Beach Preservation Commission Please describe your current or past community involvement Current Board of Directors, Carlsbad Boys and Girls Club Prior Board member of Carlsbad Fire Department Foundation Current Commissioner on Carlsbad Beach Preservation Commission July 23, 2024
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Please list all service on boards, commissions or committees, private or public agencies, (including non-profit organizations)
Current Board of Directors, Carlsbad Boys and Girls Club Prior Board member of Carlsbad Fire Department Foundation Current Commissioner on Carlsbad Beach Preservation Commission Additional information or comments
Submittal Information
Submit Date: June 4, 2024 3:51 PM
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Boards, Commissions and Committees
Application for Appointment
Agricultural Mitigation Fee
Committee Arts Commission Beach Preservation
Commission X
Community-Police
Engagement Commission Historic Preservation
Commission Housing Commission
Library Board of Trustees Parks & Recreation
Commission Planning Commission
Senior Commission Traffic Safety &
Mobility Commission
Personal Information
Name
Liam Ferguson
Date of Birth:
Required for Voter Registration Verification
Home Address District No. 4
City Carlsbad ZIP 92011
Primary Phone Secondary Phone
E-mail
Employment Status Employed
Occupation Surf Travel
Employer Casa La Barra Surf Resort
Employer Address
Work Phone Mobile
Acknowledgements
Yes No
I am a resident of the City of Carlsbad. X
I am a registered voter in Carlsbad. X
I am willing to file financial disclosure statements. X I am willing to complete two hours of state mandated ethics training every two years. X Are you currently an officer of or employed by the City of Carlsbad? X I am a Citizens Academy graduate. X
I am familiar with the responsibilities of the board/commission/committee(s) on which I wish to serve. X
I am willing to be interviewed regarding my qualifications for appointment by the City Council or at the request of an individual Council member. X Are you currently or have you ever been under contract with the City of Carlsbad? If yes, please explain below. X
Explanation: I'm applying for a Committee Member on the Carlsbad Beach Preservation Committee. I have lived and worked in Carlsbad since 1995. I noticed three terms are expiring this June 2024 on the Beach Preservation Committee and wish to apply for one. There is currently no representation from District 4 on the Committee and our beaches are in dire need of preservation.
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Interest
Please describe your educational background
Received a Bachelor of Science at Cal State University Long Beach, Business; minor in Communications University Student Body President High School Diploma, with honors from St John Bosco in Bellflower, Ca Four Year High School Athlete
Please describe relevant experience
I have worked in the Surf Industry since 1995 and have been very active on many Beach Restoration Boards. The companies I have lead have donated millions of dollars to the Surfrider Foundation and other beach preservation/beach access organizations. I have lived on the beach in District 4 since 2000 and have seen first hand, with daily walks, when our beaches are being preserved and when they are not.
Please describe your current or past community involvement Back in 2007, a small group of friends and myself that live next to the Cape Ray Hotel found out the City of Carlsbad was going to approve the 215 Hotel without an Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
We gathered thousands of signatures, met with city officials, spoke before the Council and Planning Commission. We were able to slow down the approval process with Mayor "Bud" Lewis (at the time) and get an EIR included in the building of the hotel. We were able to convince the city council that the beach and surrounding area was too sensitive to move forward with just a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) which was their plan.
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Please list all service on boards, commissions or committees, private or public agencies, (including non-profit organizations)
None at the moment.
Additional information or comments
My wife and I LOVE Carlsbad!!! We have raised our two beautiful children on the beach in District 4 and I want make sure Carlsbad familes get to enjoy the beauty, recreation and healing power of our beaches for many years to come!
Submittal Information
Submit Date: June 3, 2024 3:58 PM
July 23, 2024
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Boards, Commissions and Committees
Application for Appointment
Agricultural Mitigation Fee
Committee Arts Commission Beach Preservation
Commission X
Community-Police
Engagement Commission Historic Preservation
Commission Housing Commission
Library Board of Trustees Parks & Recreation
Commission Planning Commission
Senior Commission Traffic Safety &
Mobility Commission
Personal Information
Name
Chris Woolsey
Date of Birth:
Required for Voter Registration Verification
Home Address District No. 2
City Carlsbad ZIP 92010
Primary Phone Secondary Phone
E-mail
Employment Status Employed
Occupation Sales
Employer Incyte Corporation
Employer Address
Work Phone Mobile
Acknowledgements
Yes No
I am a resident of the City of Carlsbad. X
I am a registered voter in Carlsbad. X
I am willing to file financial disclosure statements. X I am willing to complete two hours of state mandated ethics training every two years. X Are you currently an officer of or employed by the City of Carlsbad? X I am a Citizens Academy graduate. X
I am familiar with the responsibilities of the board/commission/committee(s) on which I wish to serve. X
I am willing to be interviewed regarding my qualifications for appointment by the City Council or at the request of an individual Council member. X Are you currently or have you ever been under contract with the City of Carlsbad? If yes, please explain below. X
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Interest
Please describe your educational background
I earned a Bachelor's of Science, Biology from California State University, Sacramento. During my time studying at CSUS, I worked with the CSUS biochemistry division on researching apolipoprotein and lipid synthesis.
Please describe relevant experience
Currently serving as a Commissioner on the Beach Preservation Commission.
Please describe your current or past community involvement Married, Father of four in Carlsbad; current a Commissioner on the Beach Preservation Committee.
Previously, I served on the Parent Advisory Counsel for Valley Middle School for two years.
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Please list all service on boards, commissions or committees, private or public agencies, (including non-profit organizations)
Commissioner on the Beach Preservation Committee
Additional information or comments
I would be honored to continue to serve as Commissioner on the Beach Preservation Committee. As commissioner, I actively engage in agenda development and discussions, votes, and beach cleanup efforts. While my work/travel forces me to miss some meetings, I make every effort to attend when possible. I look forward to continuing to serve my community as Commissioner on the Beach Preservation Committee. Thank you.
Submittal Information
Submit Date: May 22, 2024 3:44 PM
July 23, 2024
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