Miguel Arias
City Councilmember, District 3
NOTIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT
TO BOARD OR COMMISSION
TO: Todd Stermer - City Clerk and Planning Department
BY: Councilmember Miguel Arias
_X___ Reappointment
_____ New Appointment
_____ Name of person replaced:
Name: James S. Kitch
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Appointed to: Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee Term: At the pleasure of the Councilmember
10/19/2023
Submit Date: Jul 18, 2021
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Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee: Appointed What district do you live in? *
District 3
Briefly explain why are you interested in serving on this board or commission? The Tower District has been my home for over 30 years and I want to see it maintain its architecture and charm. Recent developments threaten the inherent character of the neighborhood. I would like to see this committee reconvened as conceived in the Tower District Specific Plan. I would like to see historic preservation mixed with responsible, consistent development. I am a homeowner and I bought my property based on the architecture, history, and intrinsic value of the neighborhood. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else in the Valley and I want to contribute to responsible planning in the Tower District.
Educational background, Schools Attended, Degrees and Certifications Bachelor's Degree in Ecology and Evolution, Fresno State.
Briefly explain your qualifications or areas of demonstrated expertise for this board or commission.
I have some experience with the planning process through my job as a permitting scientist. Generally, my work is with planning for infrastructure projects;
Do you or an immediate family member have any professional or financial relationship that may present a potential conflict of interest for this board, commission or similar body? Yes No
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James (jim) S Kitch
Fresno CA 93728
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James (jim) S Kitch
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Fresno, CA 93710
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Jessi Fierro, Kristie Leyba,
Becky Larson,
California Department of Fish
and Wildlife Environmental Scientist
James (jim) S Kitch