City of Costa Mesa Application for City Committee (2025) 1 / 2
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Full Name:
Carlos Salampessy
Q2
Indicate the name of the Committee you are interested in serving on:
Animal Services Committee,
Housing and Public Service Grants Committee,
Traffic Impact Fee Ad Hoc Committee
Q3
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.
Hello! Ive worked for a Licensed Commercial Architect as an Intern for the City of Murrieta in Riverside county for a year. I am an electrical engineer student looking to become licensed for urban development and I would like to take the steps forward in being involved in urban development as i finish school and work full-time.
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As a Committee member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you? I would like to be involved in anything that is related to my studies which is traffic engineering or electrical planning and consulting. I would really like to be under some engineering to get some engineering hours and continue with my involvement in city development.
Q5
Optional Resume:
RESUME_3_2025.pdf (42.7KB)
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Profile
My Name is Carlos Aaron Salampessy and I am 27 years old. I’m currently studying for a BS Electrical Engineering at Arizona State University. I am currently working as a CNC operator manufacturing optical lenses. At the moment I want to continue my trade skills as an optician to support my education, and obtain my Professional Engineering License.
Experience
Optician III; MKS Instruments/Newport Optics — 2024-current Operating CNC spindle machines to polish small optical lenses for various equipment and instruments.
CNC Operator; Survival Systems International — 2024-2024 CNC Operator for HAAS and FANUC CNC machines. Programmed and setup contracts for Sikorsky aluminum parts and legacy steel parts for the company’s main product, lifeboats.
Optician/Crystal Growth Technician; Coherent Corp./II-VI Aerospace & Defense — 2022-2024
Technician and optician for the fabrication of optics and laser technology for military- grade equipment. Worked on a HAAS CNC machine and eccentric spindles for abrasion of materials. Monitored and and track the production of crystals using crucible furnaces. Reason for leaving: Company lay offs.
AutoCAD Designer; Empire Design Group, inc. — 2021-2022 Part-time Internship. Design As-built and Conceptual architectural plans for Residential and Commercial buildings and structures under Licensed Architect.
Reason for leave: Internship.
Stock Associate; Dollar Tree, Inc. — 2015-2020
Part-time working freight and stocking inventory. I worked on and off as I went to school full-time, and worked part-time while continually attended school part-time.
Painter; Absolute Painting — 2017-2019
Full-time during the Summer. Painted homes and landscaping both interior and exterior under Contracted Painter.
Education
Vista Murrieta High School; Murrieta, CA
Contact Info:
Skills
-C++ 2015
-Assembly Language
-AutoCAD 2021 & 2015
-MATLab 2024
-Microsoft Office
-Google Drive
-HAAS CNC
-FANUC CNC
-MasterCAM
-ASF Furnace operations
-Construct and read
Engineering and
Architectural plans
-Hand Crane Operation
and Safety
CARLOS SALAMPESSY
High School Diploma — 2015
Mt. San Jacinto Community College; San Jacinto, CA
AA Liberal Arts - Mathematics and Science — 2016-2020
Arizona State University; Phoenix, AZ
BS Electrical Engineering — 2021-2025
Projects
Architect Projects:
Commercial and Residential Projects and presentations available upon request.
Optician Projects:
Participated in a commercial breakthrough for efficient development of polishing for optics. The breakthrough used cerium oxide polishing compound with Sodium Hydroxide to improve the polishing process from 14 days to 1 day. Participated in the process to polish the surface with different abrasive compounds and test which compound can successfully be polished cost-effectively.
City of Costa Mesa Application for City Committee (2025) 1 / 2
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Full Name:
SYED ZIA HUSSAIN
Q2
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
Q3
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.
Q4
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.
Q5
Optional Resume:
SZH-URP-CM.pdf (400.4KB)
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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.
SKILLS
Communication | Interpersonal Relation | People Management | Project Support | Report Writing | Urban Planning | Urban Design | MS Office | SketchUp | Rhino | AutoCAD | Adobe Creative Suite | Micro-Station | ArcGIS | InDesign | Research | Customer Service | Marketing and Sales | Organizational Skills | General Clerical Tasks | Data Management | Data Entry | Data Visualization
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 Mesa
City of Costa Mesa Application for City Committee (2025) 1 / 2
Q1
Full Name:
Nicholas Lapating
Q2
Indicate the name of the Committee you are interested in serving on:
Active Transportation Committee,
Traffic Impact Fee Ad Hoc Committee
Q3
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.
My career path has been focused on transportation and mobility. As a resident of Costa Mesa I want to apply my skill set to assisting in preforming my civic duty to help better the community in which i live.
Q4
As a Committee member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you? As a proud resident of Costa Mesa it has been amazing to see the growth that the city has experienced as well as the elevated commerce and cultural options. With that growth it will be imperative to have the proper transportation network of all mobilities as well as have a sound parking plan for areas that are over parked and with low inventory exceeding capacity.
Q5
Optional Resume:
Resume%20-%20Nick%20Lapating.pdf (35.1KB)
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NICHOLAS
LAPATING
Orange County CA
A twenty-year parking professional with a strong background operations throughout Southern California. A compassionate leader with a strong moral compass and a high emotional intelligence, who is focused on the success of his teams. Is process driven to achieve goals and often takes on changing tasks with tact, resilience, and poise.
EXPERIENCE
GENERAL MANAGER
LAZ Parking | Orange County, CA
October 2022 - Present
Currently responsibilities for operations management, business development, and client & customer satisfaction throughout Orange and Riverside Counties. Has also developed a strong, specialized operational team to support the diverse portfolio of locations including municipal, enforcement, transportation, healthcare, retail, restaurant, and commercial locations. In the first year as General Manager added an additional 10 locations through organic growth and winning new deals accounting for $378K in new annualized DLOP.
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
LAZ Parking | Orange County, CA
July 2016 – October 2022
Managed the financials and operations of 80+ locations, 800+ employees and 50 managers throughout Orange and Riverside Counties. Oversaw growth of the OC market from 2.38M
DLOP increasing to 3.16M in DLOP over this period.
LOCATION MANAGER
LAZ Parking | Los Angeles, CA
August 2006 – January 2010
PORTFOLIO MANAGER
LAZ Parking | Los Angeles, CA
February 2010 – June 2016
Joined the LA region as an assistant manager of the 2nd location in the region. Worked in multiple roles helping to grow the region with a location count increasing to
over 200 locations.
LOCATION MANAGER
Signature Parking | Santa Barbara, CA
October 2004 – July 2006
EDUCATION
DOUBLE MAJOR: BACHELOR OF ARTS SOCIOLOGY & BACHELOR OF ARTS GEOGRAPHY University of California Santa Barbara
September 2005
City of Costa Mesa Application for City Committee (2025) 1 / 2
Q1
Full Name:
Stephen Brahs
Q2
Indicate the name of the Committee you are interested in serving on:
Traffic Impact Fee Ad Hoc Committee
Q3
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 35 years of experience in Real Estate Development. Most of this experience was at the Irvine Company where I was responsible for our Office Portfolio, our Ground Leases, our Hotels, our Marina Slips, and our Golf courses. I believe I can benefit our City by volunteering for this Committee.
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As a Committee member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you? Everything related to the aesthetics of our City and the City's cost and expenses Q5
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City of Costa Mesa Application for City Committee (2025) 1 / 2
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Full Name:
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
Q3
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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City of Costa Mesa Application for City Committee (2025) 1 / 2
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Full Name:
Eric Vu
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Indicate the name of the Committee you are interested in serving on:
Traffic Impact Fee Ad Hoc Committee
Q3
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'm a real estate professional studying values, traffic, demographics. Most of work is in other states and I invest and develop in other areas outside of Costa Mesa. I live in Costa Mesa and could lend my knowledge to help our city.
Q4
As a Committee member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you? Any ideas or projects that will keep the city safe for a very long time. Including sidewalks, lighting, traffic control signage etc.
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City of Costa Mesa Application for City Committee (2025) 1 / 3
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Full Name:
Jim Fitzpatrick
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Indicate the name of the Committee you are interested in serving on:
Active Transportation 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 seek to serve on this committee to utilize my knowledge and relationships to achieve desired outcomes in my City Costa Mesa! Relevant and necessary experience:
* Former Chair, Costa Mesa Planning Commission
* Former Elected Director, Cost Mesa Sanitary District
* Former Board Member, Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce
* Former Planning Commissioner Representative to the TIF Ad Hoc * International Business Executive, Country Manager with P&L Responsibility * Currently on Ad Hoc for International Traffic Engineers, discussing - Cannabis Retail Stores
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
* 23 year Costa Mesa Resident
I can satisfy the following Committee criteria requirements, based on experience and current role and responsibilities:
* Major Developer’s Representative
- 20 Acre mixed use, specific plan, and programming of space, bringing in tenants and securing municipal approvals, including source power in a constrained environment
- 100 Unit Residential, adding 80 Units
- Large Commercial Retail revitalization
* Small Developer Representative
- processed more than 2 dozen Entitlements in Costa Mesa alone. Involved in other Cities, that brings necessary perspective * At large position
- Dozens of smaller projects, from Entitlement to Building Plans, power upgrades, encroachment permit all the way through certificate of occupancy
Almost all of this experience has engaged in consideration of traffic impact fees, trip generation, reduction in vehicle miles travels I have unique city knowledge and vast relationships to not only form the basis of my opinions and recommendation but also seek necessary feedback and perspective on mission critical items Q4
As a Committee member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you? I would like to broaden the committees scope from what the ultimate traffic impact fees is, but to discuss how and where the city applies the calculations and how the city utilizes the fees collected to balance the needs of the city while remaining business friendly Filled out online … please excuse any typos
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