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City of Costa Mesa Application for Planning Commission (March 24') 1 / 2
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Full Name:

David Jordan Smith
Q2
Indicate the name of the Commission you are interested in serving on:

Planning Commission
Q3
Indicate why you wish to serve on this Commission. Provide any experience or qualifications you may possess that you think would be beneficial to this Commission. A resume (optional) may be attached.

I have been interested in planning in my neighborhood and in the City since moving here 23 years ago. I have presented and supported projects in my SOBECA area where I am a homeowner. I am recently retired after 45 years as an architect and planner including many major southern california projects including Terminal C addition to John Wayne Airport.

Q4
As a Commission member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you? All City projects interest me including planning and zoning to keep the City viable. Projects in my area, Sobeca, are of particular interest and housing and homeless housing have been my interest also, including helping the City in their first homeless shelter project as an architect.

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Profile.pdf (50.9KB)
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City of Costa Mesa Application for Planning Commission (March 24') 1 / 2
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Full Name:

Syed Zia Hussain
Q2
Indicate the name of the Commission you are interested in serving on:

Planning Commission
Q3
Indicate why you wish to serve on this Commission. Provide any experience or qualifications you may possess that you think would be beneficial to this Commission. A resume (optional) may be attached.

I am very much concerned with the new changes that are coming in place within our city developments and business market. It has come to my attention that the crime rate has increased in Costa Mesa. Although everything can be not be in Planning Commision's hand but I strongly believe there is alot the commission has in power to turn this moment to a positive direction for the future of the City.

Q4
As a Commission member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you? Our land is not for free, it is important to use it wisely and balance the use of market and business usage. And avoid businesses that are not beneficial to our community and younger generation.

Walkable neighborhood investment will along come to its best results only if we consider safety and easy access to errands and schools. The new high-density residency has already failed to produce walkability due to the lack of several elements needed in a walkable design.

This includes focus on crossings, traffic light priority and traffic movement, proper and a bike design that has been tested to work. The bike lane on Fairview and Adams (design it connects a college and couple of schools) it has no bike traffic and there is a reason to it.

And thirdly there are several ways to bring in revenue to the City's trouser for more better development than to allow unproductive business-like cannabis and more auto industry in the city. # 5

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1 Syed Zia Hussain
Member of Mobile Housing Committee, City of Costa Mesa, CA.

[email protected]. Cell phone: 1-714-280-3730
Education
- Orange Coast College. California, United States. Dec 2016 Associate Degree (Honors) in Event Management
GPA 3.36
- Stenden University, Netherlands. Dec 2010 Bachelors in Management
GPA 3.0
- Cal Poly Pomona, CA Dec 2023
Bachelors in Urban Planning
GPA 3.16
Professional Training Certificates: 2024: RLMS Certificate: Planning and Facilitating Engaging Activities, Meaningful Activities, Providing Customer Service, First Aid, OSHA Fit Testing, and First-Aid California, and others.

Work Experience:

Freelance Projects June 2023 - update Community Enrichment Program (Provide activities in senior assisted living) CivicWell 2023 Adaptation Climate Forum – Volunteered event support Online event: Organized a guest presentation from California for Malmo University, Sweden.

Activity Assistant: Serra Sol Memory Care Senior Living March ’24 – Update Support everyday activities, Prepare monthly activity calendar, supervise seniors activities.

Community Service Leader II: City of Costa Mesa (Recreational Dept) Part-Time. Jan ‘24 – March’24.

Support R.O.C.K after-school program. Require self-motivation and team-player abilities. Assist with program planning on field; maintain record of schedule and log-book of day to day duties and hours of work. Supervise check-in and check-outs, activities, fire drills, help with homework, artwork and games, and keep a health and safe environment.

Concierge. April 20th –July ‘23 Ivy Park Senior Living, Mission Viejo
Friendly costumer service; clerical and supporting administrative duties; direct correspondence with maintenance dept., Nurse dept., cleaning dept., care-givers, and marketing personnel.

Recreation leader
Village Management, Laguna Hills. May 2019 – May’20 Costumer service, support customer and phone calls, guide costumers with setup design, manage the setup and break-downs, inventory, supervisor all facilities (rental venues, kitchen/utilities, and restrooms).

Recreation leader
City of San Clemente, San Clemente. June 2020 – Oct’21 Supervised Summer campus games and activity for children, manage inventory, customer service, games, and setups and breakdowns.

Event Planner Unpaid Intern June 2015 – Dec’15 American Family Housing, Tustin, CA
Outreach, promotion, and marketing for “Summer Festival for Homeless Veterans”. Sold out a stall and raise more than $ 3,000 through bringing in vendors.

2 Awards and Recognitions:
-Member of Alpha Beta Gamma and Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society, Orange Coast College, CA. USA. -Silver Certificate Award as Event Coordinator, Orange Coast College, CA. USA. -President of Music and Dance Society, Intercollege Nicosia, Cyprus. -Organized “To Promote English as language” workshops for English teachers and school children. - Senior living working experience for 2 years; worked for senior living and host activities.

Skills:

People person, excellent in presentations and strategic marketing skills , effective communication skills, international travel experience, and experience working for different age group, culture, and background clients, excellent in customer service, excellent organizational, and time management skills, self-motivation and energetic, excellent in research, finding strategies that enhance results, and excellent client relationship management.

City of Costa Mesa Application for Planning Commission (March 24') 1 / 2
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Full Name:

Christopher R. Ganiere
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Indicate the name of the Commission you are interested in serving on:

Planning Commission
Q3
Indicate why you wish to serve on this Commission. Provide any experience or qualifications you may possess that you think would be beneficial to this Commission. A resume (optional) may be attached.

I am an architect with almost 30 years of experience. I served on the Historic Preservation Committee for 12 years.

Q4
As a Commission member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you? I am looking for projects that will improve Costa Mesa. Projects should fit into the city fabric. I am interested in projects that celebrate the Costa Mesa heritage. Where appropriate, I want to see projects that are innovative.

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City of Costa Mesa Application for Planning Commission (March 24') 1 / 3
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Full Name:

Valerie M Hass
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Planning Commission
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City of Costa Mesa Application for Planning Commission (March 24') 2 / 3
Q3
Indicate why you wish to serve on this Commission. Provide any experience or qualifications you may possess that you think would be beneficial to this Commission. A resume (optional) may be attached.

I would like to have the opportunity to serve on the Planning Commission because I believe my skill set as an architect has the ability to make insights to improve our city development. I became an architect because I saw it as the most exciting way for me to serve others and improve individual and family’s qualities of life. As I’ve observed and learned more, and have chosen my own cities and neighborhoods I see how the impact of the surrounding environment plays on an individual’s daily life. I want to continue to use residential design to make those individual impacts but also stretch beyond a single property or project to make bigger impacts within my community. I hope that my desire to use my heart and head to improve daily life in our city through design could be used while serving on the Planning Commission.

Since graduating with a Bachelors of Architecture from the University of Arizona I have worked with dozens of jurisdictions in southern California in both commercial and residential permitting. I have been on the other side of city reviews. In 2016 I obtained my CA state architecture license. The last eight years have been spent primarily raising my three kids; while working part-time in residential architecture and community development. This year I am working to start an architecture studio specializing in ADU design and construction to provide a simplified financing, design, permitting and construction process for homeowners. I want to help provide additional housing within our existing neighborhoods for aging or disabled family members, young families, or to create needed income for reduced income homeowners.

I’m native to Orange County and I have either worked, attended church, or lived in Costa Mesa since 2013 and a Costa Mesa homeowner since March 2020. We chose Costa Mesa to buy our first home because of our church community. They have been dedicated to taking care of this city and its people since their beginning. It rubbed off on our family and we wanted to be part of the community. We also love the diversity, eclectic neighborhoods, access to the Back Bay, Fairview Park and that we could ride our bikes to 17th street and the beach. My husband and I are now raising our three kids here. Our two oldest kids attend Woodland Elementary School, where I am on the PFO. Our toddler is at Christ Lutheran Preschool. I am a member of the Del Mar community garden. I have begun taking classes at OCC and plan to continue classes to obtain my horticulture certificate because plants are important. I am in church leadership, at Redemption Church, as co-lead for the Health of Communities with a focus on the care of mothers in our community. I am dedicated to this city and want to be part of making it healthier and stronger. My husband has worked at Anduril for the past 5 years, one of Costa Mesa’s biggest growing employers. Our family is committed to this city.

Q4
As a Commission member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you? I am interested in how development in Costa Mesa can evolve to strengthen the distinct attributes (diverse neighborhoods, malls, museums, parks, colleges, community spaces, restaurants, schools, theaters) that make Costa Mesa such a great place to live, work and visit. I am curious how we connect these amenities by creating safer, walkable streets, connected bike paths, landscaping and greenspace, and activating dead spaces in the middle created by outdated development, high speed roads and freeways.

I would like to see how our city can make progress to address the need for more housing in California.

I want to be involved in creative solutions that increase the number of new housing units, of all levels, approved and constructed in Costa Mesa while still maintaining our diverse neighborhoods and public spaces. I believe that ADUs can play a role in providing more housing and I am curious how the city can streamline this approval process and provide approved plans that match our cultural, architectural and historical character.

Thank you so much for your consideration. If anything this application process has motivated me to continue to make bigger steps to improve design and development in our city. A bit of good planning can go a long way.

City of Costa Mesa Application for Planning Commission (March 24') 1 / 2
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Full Name:

Robert Lee Dickson Jr
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Indicate the name of the Commission you are interested in serving on:

Planning Commission
Q3
Indicate why you wish to serve on this Commission. Provide any experience or qualifications you may possess that you think would be beneficial to this Commission. A resume (optional) may be attached.

I previously served 6 years on the Costa Mesa Planning Commission, including full terms as Vice Chair and Chair. I am a land use professional and very familiar with Costa Mesa and CA land use issues. I have worked in the Environment, Land and Resources department of Latham & Watkins LLP for 24 years as a Senior Paralegal. The focus of my work has been land use entitlements for commercial and residential development, energy siting, water quality and stormwater compliance, CEQA, Coastal Act, etc., for both public and private entities.

Q4
As a Commission member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you? I am excited about the future of land use in Costa Mesa, and have the subject matter expertise, as well as the experience from 30 years of working and living in Costa Mesa, necessary to help maintain Costa Mesa's unique character while accommodating the housing needs of our growing population and workforce. I am very interested in the implementation of Measure K and the redevelopment of Fairview Developmental Center. I am also a former bicycle commuter and passionate about integrating bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure into new development and redevelopment.

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City of Costa Mesa Application for Planning Commission (March 24') 1 / 2
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Full Name:

Diana Gardiner
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Indicate the name of the Commission you are interested in serving on:

Planning Commission
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Indicate why you wish to serve on this Commission. Provide any experience or qualifications you may possess that you think would be beneficial to this Commission. A resume (optional) may be attached.

As a long-time home owner in Costa Mesa, I'm particularly interested in how this city will continue to expand and grow. I would enjoy being part of the process that examines the various aspects of growth and planning and analyze the pros and cons of growth projects.

I'm well educated, have excellent analyzation and organization skills and strive to stay abreast of current city affairs. I feel that my viewpoint would be an asset to the commission.

Q4
As a Commission member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you? I'm particularly interested in land-use issues. I'm also very interested in the relationship between the state and the city especially as it pertains to housing.

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City of Costa Mesa Application for Planning Commission (March 24') 1 / 2
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Full Name:

Sarah Roughan Laurie Martinez
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Indicate the name of the Commission you are interested in serving on:

Planning Commission
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Indicate why you wish to serve on this Commission. Provide any experience or qualifications you may possess that you think would be beneficial to this Commission. A resume (optional) may be attached.

I want to join the board of commission to support the future and direction of my community, and share my perspective within it.

Q4
As a Commission member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you? Community development, plan to bury telephone lines on the west side of Costa Mesa, small cell technology.

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City of Costa Mesa Application for Planning Commission (March 24') 1 / 3
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Full Name:

David Martinez
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Indicate the name of the Commission you are interested in serving on:

Planning Commission
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Indicate why you wish to serve on this Commission. Provide any experience or qualifications you may possess that you think would be beneficial to this Commission. A resume (optional) may be attached.

Costa Mesa is at a turning point where we are becoming more open to the sustainable and equitable development of our city. Through the adoption of Measure K and the work towards implementing an affordable housing ordinance, I see a community that is welcoming of all people and works to lift them up rather than push them out. As a lifelong resident of this city, I hope to serve the community both present and future to ensure that Costa Mesa remains and further becomes a great place to live, work, and play.

I have previously served as a member of the Active Transportation Committee and of the Newport-Mesa Unified School District Banning Ranch Surplus Property Committee. In these roles, I have worked on recommendations to provide to higher governing bodies regarding transportation and land use, two deeply interconnected issues. I have also worked on the Pedestrian Master Plan, which recently made its way through the Planning Commission, to help move Costa Mesa towards becoming a more walkable city.

In addition, I have previously worked on state legislation concerning transportation and land use, including AB 1909 (2022), the Omni- Bike Bill, and AB 1317 (2023), regarding unbundling parking from the price of rent. I hope to use my experience in state government in my role by bringing in new ideas from other parts of the state to Costa Mesa. # 9

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City of Costa Mesa Application for Planning Commission (March 24') 2 / 3
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As a Commission member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you? Fairview Developmental Center - The opportunity to reimagine this area into becoming a truly walkable and livable community is one that we must take hold of and not let go. What we plan for here is what will remain for decades, so we need to make sure that we do it right and we do it with our future in mind.

Commercial Corridor Redevelopment - Having previously lived in a mixed-use building, I am ecstatic at the opportunity to allow for them in Costa Mesa. The convenience afforded to me and my fellow residents by having a two grocery stores on the first floor of my building was amazing. I will work to make sure that rezoned corridors in Costa Mesa can bring this ease of living to future residents.

Objective Design Standards - Adopting (or at least starting a conversation about) a form-based code is something of interest to me.

Instead of dictating standards which few if any understand, why not try to “preserve neighborhood character” by having the neighborhood character be the code? We should allow for developments that fit our vision for the city easily and without a long process for approval.

Zoning Code Amendments - However, if we don’t end up adopting a form-based code, I would like to see motion towards amending sections of our zoning code, including minimum parking requirements, floor area ratios, setbacks, and more.

General Plan Update - With amendments to our Housing Element and Circulation Element being proposed quite recently, I believe that further amendments to other parts of our General Plan might come soon. I hope to be a part of this process to shape the future of our city.

Prohousing Designation - I am interested in having Costa Mesa achieve a prohousing designation from the state, which will open up state-level resources to assist us in our housing goals.

TOD - By working with OCTA, we can head towards a modal shift and encourage more people to take public transit by planning for development near high-frequency transit. This will mean less traffic on the roads and a healthier community.

Sustainability - I want to look into how we can plan environmentally sustainable (and perhaps even beneficial) projects in Costa Mesa, perhaps by either adding new regulations or removing old ones.

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Contact Information:Note: This contact information will not be posted on the City's website or distributed to the public.

However, this information is still subject to release pursuant to the California Public Records Act. Once appointed, Commission members must complete an Oath of Allegiance, administered by the City Clerk, required by Article XX, Section 3, of the Constitution of the State of California.

Name: David Martinez
Address:

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City of Costa Mesa Application for Planning Commission (March 24') 1 / 2
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Full Name:

Andrew Barnes
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Indicate the name of the Commission you are interested in serving on:

Planning Commission
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Indicate why you wish to serve on this Commission. Provide any experience or qualifications you may possess that you think would be beneficial to this Commission. A resume (optional) may be attached.

I am currently a member of the Active Transportation Committee (ATC) where my efforts have focused on promoting the City Council's active transportation goals and objectives. My experience on this committee, particularly the preparatory research I conduct to address issues before the committee has broadened my interest in municipal planning beyond active transportation. I have a hightened awareness and understanding of municipal and state initiatives that impact our municipal planning and land use, and my understanding of diverse perspectives is driven by interaction with city staff, Councilmembers, the business community and residents.

Passage of Measure K was necessary to lift Costa Mesa out of stasis and stagnation and incentivize new redevelopment energy and bring vitality to areas of the city that can sustain these efforts with minimal negative impacts, and potentially large positive impacts.

The carefully defined boundaries of Measure K applies are important to preserving many of the currently coveted land uses throughout the rest of Costa Mesa. Careful planning, rigorous review and strong questioning of proposals is essential to minimize unforeseen issues like the cannabis permitting controversy that the city currently faces.

I will bring the same energy, dedication and thoughtful preparation and input that characterizes my ATC participation to the Planning Commission. I believe my approach will help the city achieve the balance needed to preserve our community’s characteristics that make Costa Mesa such a desireable city and bring new and positive energy to address our current and future needs # 11

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City of Costa Mesa Application for Planning Commission (March 24') 2 / 2
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As a Commission member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you? Measure K should facilitate new interest in redevelopment projects in the targeted corridors. These projects should help meet the existing housing demand, but they need to be integrated with active transportation elements to promote the health of our community and increase the economic engine as has been documented in numerous peer-reviewed publications.

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Contact Information:Note: This contact information will not be posted on the City's website or distributed to the public.

However, this information is still subject to release pursuant to the California Public Records Act. Once appointed, Commission members must complete an Oath of Allegiance, administered by the City Clerk, required by Article XX, Section 3, of the Constitution of the State of California.

Name: Andrew Barnes
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By checking this box and typing my name below, I am
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Full Name:

Andrew Barnes

City of Costa Mesa Application for Planning Commission (March 24') 1 / 2
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Full Name:

Eric Vu
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Indicate the name of the Commission you are interested in serving on:

Planning Commission
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Indicate why you wish to serve on this Commission. Provide any experience or qualifications you may possess that you think would be beneficial to this Commission. A resume (optional) may be attached.

I wish to serve the city in which I live and love for the benefit of all in Costa Mesa and surrounding. My perspective may bring a fresh view and different since I am an immigrant naturalized and am not sure but would be the first Asian American planning commission member for the city of Costa Mesa. My professional background was first in wireless technology sales, than running my own retail stores for cell phone business. And now I am a full time commercial real estate advisor for investors and developers. By understanding retailing and the real estate environment, I must understand the consumers - or in other words, the population and how they tend to spend their time and money and what is important to them. I also own retail building in other state and would want only tenants that would be appealing or beneficial to the community at large. My priority is not for my personal economic benefit but the overall well being for the community - economical well being, safety & security, and the happiness for all. My strength is the ability to analyze data well and see the big picture of all the data and what it can or can't do. I previously served several years ago on the community block grants committee for several terms and came up with several new ways of grading grant seekers. There were one or two people on the committee while I served that always had a different viewpoint but I was able to get everyone for the most part into a compromising agreement on many issues. I believe that some of my ideas are still being used today in the grading system.

Q4
As a Commission member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you? I would be interested in all things that would affect the city and community at large. I am most interested in hearing the people's voices and understanding the concerns of the people. Any use permits or new developments must be studied well and not rushed. # 7

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City of Costa Mesa Application for Planning Commission (March 24') 1 / 2
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Full Name:

GARRETT SCOTT WHITFIELD
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Planning Commission
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Indicate why you wish to serve on this Commission. Provide any experience or qualifications you may possess that you think would be beneficial to this Commission. A resume (optional) may be attached.

I aspire to join the City of Costa Mesa Planning Commission to proactively contribute to the community's development and ensure that it remains a vibrant and sustainable place to live and work for future generations. With my experience in real estate entitlements, construction, and development, I possess the necessary analytical skills and knowledge to effectively navigate complex decisions regarding land use, zoning, and urban planning. Serving on the Planning Commission would allow me to leverage my expertise to help facilitate thoughtful development and preserve the unique character of Costa Mesa. I aim to enhance the Planning Commission’s ability to streamline the approval processes, ensuring efficiency, clarity and transparency. My business experience will be instrumental in achieving a balance between economic development and fulfilling community needs for strategic and sustainable growth. # 8

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As a Commission member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you? As a member of the Planning Commission, my focus will be on the following:
1) Affordable Housing Initiatives: Promote diverse housing options for all income levels, ensuring accessible living conditions for every resident.
2) Enhancing Transportation and Mobility: Focus on improving public transit, cycling infrastructure, and walkways to reduce congestion and encourage active living.
3) Sustainable Development: Integration of green building practices, renewable energy, and sustainable land use, including the promotion of mixed-use developments and green spaces.
4) Community Engagement: Increase participation in the planning processes through workshops, forums, and digital feedback platforms, aligning developments with community needs.
5) Economic Development: Aim to boost the local economy by supporting small businesses, attracting new industries, and promoting tourism, contributing to a dynamic community.
6) Environmental Conservation: Preservation of natural resources, parks, and wildlife habitats to enhance ecological health. 7) Integration of Smart City Technologies: Improvement of municipal services and infrastructure by enhancing efficiency and presenting a better experience for residents.

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Garrett%20Whitfield%20Resume.doc (36KB)
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Contact Information:Note: This contact information will not be posted on the City's website or distributed to the public.

However, this information is still subject to release pursuant to the California Public Records Act. Once appointed, Commission members must complete an Oath of Allegiance, administered by the City Clerk, required by Article XX, Section 3, of the Constitution of the State of California.

Name: GARRETT SCOTT WHITFIELD
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Signature Required:

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Full Name:

GARRETT SCOTT WHITFIELD

GARRETT S. WHITFIELD

Cell Phone: (949) 433-8070 Email: [email protected]

WORK EXPERIENCE
07/16 – Present GSW DEVELOPMENT INC, Costa Mesa, CA
President
The Sora – San Pedro - $20 Million – 63 Unit Mixed Use Apartments The Glendora Public Market & Residences – Glendora - $18 Million – Food Hall & Residences The Row at 2820 – Silver Lake - $6 Million – 6-Unit Small Lot Development 291 Walnut Street – Costa Mesa - $2.6 Million – Custom Single Family Home 284 Walnut Street – Costa Mesa - $2.2 Million – Custom Single Family Home 279 Flower Street – Costa Mesa - $3.9 Million - Custom Single Family Home 203 Opal Ave – Newport Bch - $5.7 Million - Custom Single Family Home

10/13 – 07/16 QUESTAR CONSTRUCTION, Irvine, CA
Project Manager
Chapman University Digital Media Arts Center (Phase 2) – Orange - $6.6 Million – Historic Chapman University Digital Media Arts Center (Phase 3) – Orange - $2.6 Million – Historic Chapman University Harry & Diane Rinker Vivarium – Irvine - $4.8 Million Centinela Hospital Labor Delivery Recovery Postpartum – Inglewood - $3.2 Million – OSHPD Church of the Resurrection – Escondido - $7.8 Million
Irvine Company Verizon Campus – Irvine - $1.8 Million
FVRMC Emergency Generator & Service Upgrade – Fountain Valley – $1.5 Million – OSHPD Irvine Company Market Place Center – Irvine - $1 Million Irvine Company Sand Canyon Business Center Ext. Renovations – Irvine - $3.5 Million College Hospital Costa Mesa OR HVAC & Re-Roof – Costa Mesa - $2 Million – OSHPD Doctor’s Hospital of West Covina Materials Testing – West Covina – Under $1 Million Dignity Health Aesthetic Assessment of California Hospitals – Nor Cal – Under $1 Million Kaiser Permanente Brea Breezeway Additions – Brea – Under $1 Million Hoag Hospital Women’s Breast Ctr Upgrades – Newport Bch – Under $1 Million - OSHPD Hoag Hospital Co-Gen Water Leak Phase 3 – Newport Bch – Under $1 Million – OSHPD Tenet Healthcare Fountain Valley Hospital Upgrades -Fountain Valley- $5 Million - OSHPD

08/10 – 10/13 SUNDT CONSTRUCTION, San Diego, CA
Senior Project Engineer
Santa Monica High School Science & Tech. Bldg – Santa Monica - $55 Million –CHPS - DSA LAUSD South Region Elementary School #9 – Los Angeles – $21 Million – C HPS - DSA

06/08 – 06/10 WEBCOR BUILDERS, San Mateo, CA
Project Engineer
San Francisco General Hospital - San Francisco - $887 Million - LEED Silver Ritz Carlton Hotel & Residences at LA Live - Los Angeles - $550 Million – LEED Silver

EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES, CA.

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Graduated: May 2008
AFFILATIONS Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity - President (12/06 – 12/07) American Society of Civil Engineers Associated General Contractors of America Toastmasters International American Concrete Institute U.S. Green Building Council Round Table of Orange County

SKILLS Valuable Leadership Experience, Strong Writing Abilities, Excellent Communication Skills , Great Client Relations, Effective Time Management, Capacity to Handle Pressure.

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