NOYO HARBOR COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
INFORMATION:
The Noyo Harbor Commission, consisting of five members, is the governing body of the Noyo Harbor District; a special public district and political subdivision of the State of California organized under , et seq. of the California Harbors and Navigation Code. The Commission has the ultimate authority of and directs all phases of operations of the Noyo Mooring Basin at Noyo Harbor; plans for the future use and development of Harbor District property and facilities; represents the Noyo Harbor District in contacts with Federal, State, County, City and other public and private agencies; supervises the preparation of and adopts the annual budget. The Commissioners are not compensated for their service to the Harbor District. The Commission meets regularly on the second Thursday of the month INSTRUCTIONS:
Please provide the information requested and any additional information you feel would be useful to the City Council in making their selection.
NAME: Leslie Kashiwada
RESIDENT ADDRESS:
MAILING ADDRESS: same as above
HOME PHONE: BUSINESS PHONE:
BUSINESS ADDRESS: Sea Star Studios, 579 S. Franklin St., Fort Bragg, CA 95437 OCCUPATION: Retired (25% owner, Sea Star Studios, LLC)
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
Brief statement:
Why are you interested in serving as one of the two City of Fort Bragg representatives on the Noyo Harbor District Board?
I have a PhD in Biological Oceanography, taught college-level classes for 13+ years (13 years and MiraCosta College, 2 years at SDSU, and 1 semester at College of the Redwoods) and worked as a Sci Aid in the Fort Bragg Field Office of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, primarily in projects involving outreach and education. I have an abiding interest in the estuarine environment of the marina and the commercial, recreational, and educational activities that occur there. I have been an active citizen in City affairs and care deeply about the health and resilience of our community. Serving on this commission is one way I can participate and support this community.
2. List property owned, businesses owned or other financial interest you may have in the Noyo Harbor District area.
NOTE: If appointed, commissioners are required to complete Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) financial disclosure forms.
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED BY 5:00 PM, October 17, 2022 TO:
June Lemos, MMC, City Clerk
CITY OF FORT BRAGG RECEIVED
416 North Franklin Street
Fort Bragg, California 95437
OCT 17 2022
City of Fort Bragg
City Clerk
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
HIGH SCHOOL Ygnacio Valley HS - 9th grade LOCATION Walnut Creek, CA Pittsburg High School - 10th grade Pittsburg, CA
Mt Diablo High School - 11th & 12th grades Concord, CA
COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES ATTENDED Dates Course of • Degree Type of Degree Date Degree Attended Study/Major Awarded Completed
1. UC Santa Cruz 9/1972-6/1976 Biology BA with Honors 6/1976
2. Scripps Institution of Oceanography 8/1976-4/1985 Biol Oceanography PhD graduate 4/1985
3. OTHER RELEVANT COURSES AND Names/Locations of Institution Length of Course Date
TRAINING
1. Concepts and Methodology in Biotechnology San Diego State University summer session 1991
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4. PROFESSIONAL LICENSE(S) OR Serial No. T Date Issued Expiration Date CERTIFICATE(s)
1. Lifetime Teaching Credential, College Level - Biology, Oceanography n/a 8/1986 n/a Registered Music Together Teacher n/a 8/2003 n/a
3 COMMUNITY SERVICE/ORGANIZATION(s):
1. Rainbow Preschool, Board of Directors, 8/2005-8/2006
2. Caspar Creek Learning Community, Parent Advisory Committee, 8/2008-8/2011
3. Mendocino Coast Sea Dragons, Board of Directors, 9/2016-9/2020
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (You may wish to attach a resume or other relevant documents to further describe your qualifications.) Mo. Yr. TO: Mo. Yr. Employer (Business or Agency Name) Title of your position 1/2015 8/2021 California Department of Fish And Wildlife Sa Aid Describe the responsibilities you Assisted CDFW staff with preparing outreach materials for publication in print and online. Assisted performed and/or the skills you acquired CDFW staff with maintaining Marine Region website. Assisted CDFW staff during public outreach which may relate to this Committee or events including Annual Salmon BBQ, Annual Abalone Festival, mostly held in the harbor Board position
Mo. Yr. TO: Mo. Yr. Employer (Business or Agency Name) Title of your position 9/2003 present self-employed teacher and director
Describe the responsibilities you
Mo. Yr. TO: Mo. Yr. Title of your position
8/2011 12/2014
Describe the responsibilities you
erformed and/or the skills you acquired
hich may relate to this Committee o
Mo. Yr. TO: Mo. Yr. Employer (Business or Agency Name) Title of your position 8/1986 7/1999 MiraCosta College Professor of Biology