3. Fairview Park Steering Committee Applications — Costa Mesa City Council, April 1, 2025

City of Costa Mesa Application for City Committee (2025) 1 / 2
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Full Name:

Jay Humphrey
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Indicate the name of the Committee you are interested in serving on:

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

I have been a long time advocate for Fairview Park and the natural, cultural, and recreational resources it provides to Costa Mesa. I am applying to become a member of the Fairview Park Steering committee because I believe Fairview Park is a long term repository of resources that will enhance the quality of life of all Costa Mesans and the region for generations to come. These same resources help us learn about and understand the very nature of life and the impacts that have already happened and what can be mitigated for a bright future for Fairview Park. Advising the Council and Parks and Community Services commission is vital in helping them make the best decisions for the continued availability and use of all of Fairview Park's attributes. I believe this committee's recommendations must be based on all aspects of the issues. Committee members should take into account the legal aspects along with all community input, with an open mind, in reaching a conclusion.

They should also have an understanding of the short and long term effects and outcomes of those recommendations.

I fully understand the time commitment for such a position. I have demonstrated the willingness and ability to participate completely.

As a resident of Costa Mesa, I want to assure that the quality of life we share will continue into the future and any part, which I can help mold, would be an honor. While I would be appointed by the Council, I believe my responsibility is to represent the residents of Costa Mesa
My Background/Skill Set

1. Government Experience: Costa Mesa City Council 1990-1994 Vice Mayor 1992-1994

2. Board Member: Costa Mesa Senior Center Board 1992-1995

3. Member: Costa Mesa Handicap Access Appeals Board 1994-1998

4. Member: El Toro Reuse Task Force 1991-1996

5. Business Experience: Varied from Sales to Director of Distribution, Pharmaceuticals 1970-2008 #26#26

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City of Costa Mesa Application for City Committee (2025) 2 / 2
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As a Committee member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you? Restoration and Preservation of Fairview Park as a Nature Park, Finalize and Implement the Fairview Park Master Plan, Exploring ways to improve the vision and education(al) aspects of Fairview Park, explore opportunities to expand into Talbert Park(all of which is in Costa Mesa),
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Jay Humphrey

City of Costa Mesa Application for City Committee (2025) 1 / 3
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Andrew Campbell
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Fairview Park Steering Committee
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City of Costa Mesa Application for City Committee (2025) 2 / 3
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Indicate why you wish to serve on this Committee. Provide any experience or qualifications you may possess that you think would be beneficial to this Committee. A resume (optional) may be attached.

I would like to continue making contributions to the park’s evolution as a natural resource for both preservation and utilization. I have served on the Fairview Park Steering Committee since its inception in October 2017 and have a strong working knowledge of the committee history, the historical development of the park lands, and a 35-year career in science and engineering nurturing public resources. I am very familiar with both City projects in the park and Measure AA limitations. I have been active on the committee serving leadership terms as the vice chair and chair and on several subcommittees.

I have a unique professional skill set that is useful to Costa Mesa. In my 35+ year career, I have been a planning manager, geologist, hydrologist, a water operations and maintenance manager, and a water facilities program manager. I have chaired professional committees that involve other stakeholders, including general manager, engineers, water rights attorneys, scientists, and lay persons. I serve as a technical expert for the National Water Resources Institute and the Water Resources Federation. I regularly make technical presentations at professional conferences. I have successfully applied and receive grant funding for water projects. I continue to manage a water system that provides 40,000 acre-feet of water, which is in excess of Mesa Water District’s 15,000 acre-feet of potable water delivery. With my participation, that water system is poised to grow to 45,000 acre-feet in the next 5 years through advanced water treatment and an innovative approach to aquifer injection well design. My career in water resources includes 9 years with Orange County Water District, 8 years with URS Corporation (an engineering firm), and 20 years with Inland Empire Utilities Agency.

I wish to continue providing assistance to my City and community giving freely of my experience and dedication. I have assisted the Fairview Park Coordinators and committee members through discussions on wetlands system, watersheds, bluff erosion, geology, aquifer systems, and topography. With my experiences as a planner and program manager, I have promoted ideas for Fairview Park restoration with reasonable use. I initiated the idea of the bluff trail repair that raised the perimeter road several inches to keep water from flowing over into erosional galleys. This idea was formulated through elevation surveying and observation of erosion patterns along the bluff, and suggesting the repair would both improve vernal pool inflow and slow the safety issue of bluff erosion. I have been active in responding to other City department requests for input into planning efforts that overlap with Fairview Park, such as the Storm Drain Master Plan elements in Fairview Park. I assisted Costa Mesa in their review and selection of a consultant for the master plan.

The Steering Committee is also an opportunity to support my community through my background, experience and volunteerism. Aside from my long-standing dedication to my City through the Fairview Park Steering Committee, I have been dedicated to Costa Mesa’s youth through recreational sports, including being a coach and referee for AYSO soccer Region 120 (Costa Mesa-Newport Beach), a staff umpire for Little League International California District 62 (Costa Mesa-Huntington Beach-Fountain Valley), past Umpire in Chief for Costa Mesa National Little League, and an umpire for USA Softball. I have also been a leader in the local YMCA Y-Guides Programs.

As a 30 year resident of Costa Mesa, I wish to see Fairview Park come to fruition. As a young adult I would frequent the area that became Fairview Park. My children grew to adulthood having experiences available in the park, including OCME influencing my son into a love of locomotion and into his degree of applied physics. At the time of AA, I was influenced by a group of young boys making super 8 war movies among the waste soil berms and vowed that the park should be shaped to allow imagination, use, and conservation harmoniously. Each of these traits is important for the use of this space.

City of Costa Mesa Application for City Committee (2025) 3 / 3
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As a Committee member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you? I am interested in the geotechnical and hydrological aspects of the park, and their nexus to park restoration and public education. With my backgrounds, I have a deep appreciate for the long natural history of the park’s geologic formation and the issue the City faces with bluff slope stability, removal of historical fill material, and protecting/restoring water flow, ponding, and erosion. I would like to participate in celebrating the long human history of the region. These geologic interests lend themselves to educational opportunities of the mesa formation, understanding faults, and appreciating groundwater. I am also interested in other natural science fields such as archeology and the characterization of plant and animals that visit the park. I have submitted documents to the first park administrators for docent training in these areas and would like to see such a program developed.

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Andrew Campbell

City of Costa Mesa Application for City Committee (2025) 1 / 2
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Karen D Allen-Reid
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I want to participate and serve on this or any committee to see if I can help be apart of change in our community. My experience is excellent customer service for over 30yrs.

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As a Committee member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you? The ideas I have is areas for community gardens, vegetables, roses and etc... What is the land used for ? Can it be rented for functions?
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City of Costa Mesa Application for City Committee (2025) 1 / 2
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SYED ZIA HUSSAIN
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Indicate the name of the Committee you are interested in serving on:

Animal Services Committee,
Active Transportation Committee,
Fairview Park Steering Committee,
Finance and Pension Advisory Committee,
Housing and Public Service Grants Committee,
Traffic Impact Fee Ad Hoc Committee
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Indicate why you wish to serve on this Committee. Provide any experience or qualifications you may possess that you think would be beneficial to this Committee. A resume (optional) may be attached.

I am undergraduate in Urban Planning and becoming a part of the Costa Mesa City Committee can help me understand and learn more about the real-world projects and issues faced by the City.

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As a Committee member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you? I would like to incorporate my studies and would like to participate in the best of my abilities and knowledge to contribute to the best possible feedback and input I can provide.

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SYED ZIA HUSSAIN

City of Costa Mesa, CA

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Devoted and team-oriented ESFJ personality type with over 2 years of hands-on involvement in, urban planning, community involvement, and project supervision. Described as warm-hearted and paying attention to clients, and do well with team members in the effort to accomplish defined objectives. Skilled in data analysis, organizing and conducting research, preparing data visualization of research finding of projects in compliance with municipal codes and policies. Expert in performing practical studies like social survey, or case study of urban environment. Seeking to adopt practical experience and utility-focused mind-set towards achieving defined project goals.

EDUCATION
 Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning 2025 Cal Poly Pomona, California, United States
 Associate Degree in Architecture 2019 Orange Coast College. California, United States
 Associate Degree in Event Management 2016 Orange Coast College. California, United States

RECREATIONAL PROJECTS
Creative Brain (After School Program) Feb - updated  Teach classes for Art, animation, and music at the Advanced Learning Academy, Santa Ana, CA.

Community Service Leader II | City of Costa Mesa (Recreational Dept) Part-Time Jan – Mar 2024  Supporting the R.O.C.K after-school program by actively positive learning environment and  Demonstrating self-motivation and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues and program participants.  Assisting in on-field program planning and maintaining detailed records, including daily schedules, logbooks, and work hours.  Supervising student check-ins and check-outs, coordinating activities, conducting fire drills, and providing assistance with homework, arts and crafts, and recreational games.

Student Connect SoCal Community Outreach | SCAG Project May 2023 – Jun 2023  Engaged with the public to encourage survey participation and conducted interactive street events to gather community feedback.  Researched potential locations for future surveys and provided strategic recommendations to enhance outreach efforts.

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Planning Aide Intern | Cal Poly Pomona Facility Planning and Management, CA  Maintained accurate records and organized files to ensure efficient access to project documentation and information as may be needed.  Conducted cold calls to gather relevant data, created detailed figure-ground drawings, and performed comprehensive site and data analyses to support project planning.
 Prepared and printed architectural drawings, authored detailed reports, and handled various administrative tasks to assist in daily operations.

Administrative Intern | City of Tustin Department of Community Planning, Tustin, CA  Reviewed variance applications, conditional permits, and design reviews to ensure compliance with planning standards and regulations.  Conducted quality control checks and updated code files to maintain accuracy and consistency within project documentation.  Analysed and evaluated General Plans, zoning ordinances, subdivision plans, and environmental reports to support informed decision- making.

MEMBERSHIP
 Member of Mobile Housing Committee, City of Costa Mesa, CA  American Planning Association
ACHIEVEMENT:
 Fonder of “Smart City Developers” (Students and young professionals NP organization. Organize seminars, produce documentaries, and community development projects)
 Smart City Developers - YouTube
(channel)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hnuY80V_PM&t=18s
https://www.youtube.com/@ocsmartcitydevelopers6812

Member of Mobile House Park Advisory Committee at City of Costa

City of Costa Mesa Application for City Committee (2025) 1 / 3
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Erik William Roberts
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Fairview Park Steering Committee
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My occupations in recent years of Airbnb host, Turo host, personal trainer, and business development manger require excellent verbal and non verbal communication skills. These skills and others have enabled me to contribute to the success of the Fairview Park Steering Committee and serve as the Committee’s elected chair for the previous year.

Below are my applicable volunteer positions for further service to the City and the Fairview Park Steering Committee.

LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
Chair, Member
Fairview Park Steering Committee of Costa Mesa 2/21 - present * Appointed by Council Member Reynolds to a four year term. * Provide advice to the City Council regarding the implementation of the Fairview Park Master * Plan, impacts of Measure AA on Capital Improvement Program projects, maintenance and activities * Elected Chair 12/23
Adventures Chair/Director of the Board
Orange County Cal Alumni Club 2/19 - present
* Develop events, programs with other Board members for our members. Lead group hike events in local trails and mountains.

Served on scholarship selection committee.

President/Director of the Board
Back To Natives Restoration (BTN) Santa Ana & Irvine, CA 8/10 – 7/13 ■ Oversaw growth of young 501(c) 3 non-profit and assisted with the procurement of land lease from the City of Santa Ana for our first native plant nursery in spring 2011.
■ During the spring and summer of 2011, helped raise capital for and physically build greenhouse structure on BTN nursery land at Santiago Park to grow native plants for BTN restoration projects throughout Orange County for homes, schools, businesses as well as OC wildlands.
■ Top volunteer and led volunteers in the ongoing process of greenhouse/nursery construction, expansion, and maintenance at the BTN nursery at Santiago Park.
■ 2013 Graduate of the United States Forest Service and BTN Training Program (Green Shirt), certified to lead groups of volunteers in habitat restoration projects including those conducted by BTN in the Cleveland National Forest in South Orange County.

Founding Member, CA Student Sustainability Coalition, University of California 2001 - 2002 Formed the Clean Energy Coalition with like-minded students at UC Berkeley with assistance from Greenpeace to persuade campus officials and organizations of the economic, health, and environmental benefits of producing and procuring energy from cleaner sources such as the sun and wind instead of oil, coal, and natural gas.

Under its new name our group has expanded to all University of California campuses and has moved to the UC President and Board of Regents level while adding Green Building (at least a LEED silver rating) standards to the Clean Energy issue as its primary focus/demands.

Director, Board of the USCA, Berkeley, CA 1999 - 2000 Elected member of the representational democratic body that governs the USCA, sets the annual budget, and votes on proposals affecting the USCA.

Sat on the Planning Committee, which deals with purchasing properties, creating long range fiscal and physical plant plans, and other long-term issues.

City of Costa Mesa Application for City Committee (2025) 3 / 3
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As a Committee member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you? I hope to further serve as a voting member and possible chair next year for the Fairview Park Steering Committee for these primary reasons/goals:

1. Assist with the current master plan update process in the City and through Council towards an even more nature, passive use oriented Fairview Park than in decades past.

2. Further improve organization and structure to the Fairview Park Steering Committee itself. These efforts will include continuing to work with city officials for meeting focus, voting member representation, and efficiency.

3. Incorporate more outside voices heard, on a regular basis, at our meetings including the CCA, Audubon society and Talbert Park.

This will hopefully include yearly presentations by or Q & A with these organizations at our FPSC meetings.

3. Help implement the Council passed Fairview Park master plan update in a timely fashion including the construction of a new native plant greenhouse, equipment building/office for Fairview Park staff, safe/protected pedestrian trails, etc.

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Erik William Roberts

City of Costa Mesa Application for City Committee (2025) 1 / 3
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Jose L. Toscano
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Active Transportation Committee,
Fairview Park Steering Committee
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Dear city council members,
My name is Jose Toscano, and I am writing to express my interest in serving in one of two city committees: the Active Transportation Committee and the Fairview Park Steering Committee. As a longtime resident of this great city, I have been engaged and involved in finding ways to improve our city for all. This last year, I got out of my bubble and spoke with the residents. From the residents of Mesa Verde to Eastside, to College Park, to Westside, to Mesa del Mar residents, I spoke with people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, and differing views, but what I found that we had most in common was our shared love for our city. I would like to serve on any of these committees to provide a new and fresh perspective. I applied to serve on the Parks and Community Service Commission earlier this year. While I didn’t get appointed, it brought a valuable experience that strengthened my motivation to serve. As the youngest commission applicant in the city's history at age 19, I found that age wasn’t a barrier to making a difference. I met residents of all generations volunteering their free time with the typical shared goal of improving the city and conserving what makes it great.

I want to serve on the Fairview Park Steering Committee because Fairview Park is an important part of our community and contributes to our city's uniqueness and beauty. I’m an active community member and have been a resident of Costa Mesa practically my whole life. I believe I can contribute to advising the council on ways to preserve the park and find common-ground solutions to improve it.

Fairview Park is a massive part of my childhood. When I was a kid, I remember my family couldn’t afford to go to many places, and we were fortunate enough to have a vast open green space in our city to enjoy and escape from the neighborhood where I grew up that lacked any green space. I want other generations to have the same opportunity that I once did and continue to preserve the accessibility and safety of the park for all residents alike. If appointed to this committee, I will attend every meeting and strongly advocate for its conservation.

As for the Active Transportation Committee, I would like to serve for various reasons. First, for the city to be inclusive of all residents, we must take steps to protect the safety of those who can not afford a car or would like to find healthier alternatives to commute, such as biking. However, we must also consider the perspectives of residents of the affected areas where the new bike lanes will be installed. As somebody who grew up in a low-income neighborhood on the city's west side, I’ve witnessed firsthand the concern of transportation. Many of my neighbors had no choice but to bike to commute to do necessities such as school, work, grocery shopping, etc. To this day, I engage with people who bike in Costa Mesa daily and have brought up safety concerns. We must realize that many residents simply can’t afford a car, and we must accommodate that to ensure their safety. If appointed to this committee, I will engage with all perspectives on the transportation issue and prioritize equity, sustainability, and community safety.

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As a Committee member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you? I would like to see something done about planes flying over Fairview Park, which has been causing a lot of noise pollution. This has been a common concern for citizens, and I have heard a lot about it as it impacts the quality of life and the park's natural environment.

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City of Costa Mesa Application for City Committee (2025) 1 / 2
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Edwin (Bo) Glover
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I have served on the Fairview Park Steering Committee since 2022. I am currently the President & CEO of the Environmental Nature Center (ENC) in Newport Beach and have worked at the facility for the past 34 years. I am past-President of the Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA) and served on their board for over a decade. I am past-President of the California Society for Ecological Restoration (SERCAL) and served on their board for over a decade. Among a number of other organizations, I served on the City of Huntington Beach Environmental Board, chaired the City of Newport Beach Castaways Park Advisory Committee, served on the board of the Orange Coast River Park Conservancy and served on the U.S. Green Building Council Orange County Market Leaders Advisory Board.

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As a Committee member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you? Bringing to fruition the updated master plan.

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City of Costa Mesa Application for City Committee (2025) 1 / 2
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Denise Moon
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I live close to Fairview and care about not just the park, nature and accessibility. I want to improve our visitors experience.

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As a Committee member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you? Accessibility and improve visitors experience.

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City of Costa Mesa Application for City Committee (2025) 1 / 2
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Drew John Murphy
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Indicate the name of the Committee you are interested in serving on:

Active Transportation Committee,
Fairview Park Steering Committee,
Housing and Public Service Grants Committee,
Traffic Impact Fee Ad Hoc Committee
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Indicate why you wish to serve on this Committee. Provide any experience or qualifications you may possess that you think would be beneficial to this Committee. A resume (optional) may be attached.

Architectural Professional since 1983 and have lived in Costa Mesa for 43 of the last 48 years beginning in 1976.

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As a Committee member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you? Effective management of the committee's responsibility.

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