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Board and Commission Application
Board or Commission you wish to serve on: Economic Development Advisory Commission
(Planning Commission applicants: Please attach supplemental questionnaire)
Submit application to:
Office of the City Clerk
3300 Capitol Avenue, Building A
P.O. Box 5006
Fremont, CA 94537-5006
Personal Information:
Mr. ✓
Mrs.
Ms.
Name: _________Cuebas__________________Fernando___________________- Last First MI
Home Address:
Street City State Zip
Home Telephone: __ _____ Work Telephone: __ ____
E-mail: __ ___ Fax:__________-_________
Resident of the City of Fremont: 0 years
Demographic Information:
Ethnicity:
□ American Indian or Alaskan Native □ Chinese
□ Black or African American □ White
□ Afghan □ Vietnamese
✓ Mexican □ Filipino
□ Indian □ Pakistani
□ Other Asian origin: ________________ (write-in optional) □ Other African origin: _______________ (write-in optional) ✓ Other Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin: Puerto Rican (write-in optional)
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Gender:
✓ Male □ Prefer to self-identify
□ Female □ Prefer not to say
Language(s) Spoken: _English and Spanish
Background Information:
Why do you wish to serve as a member of this Board or Commission: Being born and raised in Newark and being part of the Tri-City area, I have always worked in Fremont since the mid 80’s.
Starting with Schoebers Athletic Club, then as a Bartender at Spoons Bar & Grill, now Smoking Pig BBQ, which I facilitated the Landlord by securing the tenant with the City of Fremont in 2013. Since graduating from California State University, East Bay in 1993, I have worked as a commercial Real Estate Broker and chose the Tri-City as my market because of my history and knowledge of the area. I have had the pleasure of working with some great staff in planning and especially with Economic Development with respect to helping tenant’s get approvals including ground up development.
What would you bring by way of perspective or experience to this Board or Commission: Given the reasons why I wish to serve on the Board I can bring a perspective of what is happening on the “street’ with businesses and the challenges of opening such in todays environment. I also understand the challenges Cities face and at times the disconnect between the two. I can also bring my experiences, challenges and successes I have had working with other cities as well.
Employment/Volunteer Information:
Please list any qualifications you feel would provide positive input to the work of the commission.
Organization: TRI Commercial Real Estate Dates: July, 2020 - Present
Location: Walnut Creek, CA Position(s): Senior Director, Retail
Responsibilities/accomplishments: _Currently work with various Landlord’s to secure tenant’s for vacant retail and office spaces within the Bay Area with Fremont being of top focus.
Organization: _Cornish & Carey Commercial (Newmark) Dates: _March 2004 to July of 2020
Location: _Pleasanton and Walnut Creek Position(s): Senior Director Responsibilities/accomplishments: _Work with Landlord’s and tenant’s alike to find and negotiate a successful Lease in a new location. Also, help coordinate between the City and Tenant for use and building approvals. Interact and be a liaison between Tenant and Economic Development.
Organization: _Meacham/Oppenheimer Inc. _ Dates: _September 19933 – March 2004 -3-
Location: Campbell, CA ___ Position(s): _Retail Associate _
Responsibilities/accomplishments: _Cold call Tenant’s and Landlord’s focusing on Business Development and market properties and transact deals between Landlord and Tenant
Community Activities that you have been involved with (feel free to attach separate pages):
Centerville Business and Community Association – CBCA, Member 20017-2022 ____________________________________________________________________________ Name of Organization Position/Responsibilities/Accomplishments Dates
_Attended meetings and gave input as to strengthen Centerville Community – As Broker for Artist Walk Retail I helped navigate approval process and interacted with Economic Development and Tenant’s from Lease process to opening._
_Bacs – Bay Area Community Services__Board Member________________1996-2006 Name of Organization Position/Responsibilities/Accomplishments Dates
As a board member, I assisted in navigating the programs BACS would engage in around the Bay Area, including acquisition and implementation of BACS Adult Day Care located on Grimmer in Fremont. Had the ability to help shape the BACS agenda.
Special awards or recognitions you have received: Related to my industry I have been a Costar Power Broker and top producer awards.
Education Information:
_California State University, East Bay__BS Business Administration__Real Estate Mgmt. 1993 Educational Institution Degree/Diploma Field Year
Additional Information (Please provide any other information which you feel would be useful to the City Council in reviewing your application.)
I feel that at this point in my life and career, along with my experience, I can give a perspective that will be beneficial and useful in the recommendations that the board will pass on the City Council. I would be an honor and privilege to lend my experience to the Board.
Civic service is a privilege and responsibility of interested, qualified, sincere citizens. The value and importance of wide participation of a large number of citizens cannot be measured. Your interest in serving on a board or commission of the City of Fremont is greatly appreciated.
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General Information: Your application is a public document and will be kept on file for one year.
If you would like additional information, please call the City Clerk’s Office, at (510) 284-4060.
Please sign and date your application and submit to the Office of the City Clerk.
Thank you.
August 29, 2023
__________________________________________ _____________________________ Signature Date