Application for Appointment to a Citizen
Commission, Board, Committee, or Task Force
Acknowledgement
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens, and residents and electors of the City of Huntington Beach during the appointment process and term, and may not hold more than one membership at a time. • Pursuant to the Municipal Code Chapter 2.100, no members of boards or commissions shall hold any paid office or employment in the City personnel system.
• All Council appointed commission, board, and committee members are required to take two hours of AB1234 public service ethics training and AB1661 harassment prevention training every two years and thereafter. • All Council appointed commission, board, and committee members must comply with the City's Huntington Beach Code of Ethics Policy, Social Media Policy for Elected and Appointed Officials (AR 509), Equal Employment Opportunity Policy (AR 921), Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Policy (AR 922), Violence in the Workplace Policy (AR 923), and A Respectful Workplace Policy (AR 924).
• You are applying for a public position. As such, the information provided in your application becomes a public record once the appointment process is completed, and may be subject to public inspection pursuant to the California Public Records Act.
• If appointed, you will be required to take an Oath of Office and are subject to filling a Statement of Economic Interests pursuant to the City's Conflict of Interest Policy (Resolution 2023-01).
I acknowledge and certify that I meet the requirements listed in the notice above.
Prefix* Last Name* First Name * Middle Initial
Mr. Douglas Julian
Mr., Ms., etc.
Date *
5/6/2025
Name of Board, Commission, Committee, or Task Force *
City Celebration Committee
Length of Residency in Huntington Beach *
2 years
Occupation*
Concert/Event Promoter/Host, Travel Show Speaker,
Firearms Instructor
United States Citizen?* Currently Serving on a City Board or Commission?*
• Yes • No
• Yes • No
Home Address: *
Street Address
Address Line 2
City
State
Postal / Zip Code CA
Phone Numbers
Phone Numbers
Personal Business
Type * (?) Number* Type (?) Number
cell
Personal Email*
Educational Background*
Graduate of El Segundo High School. Attended El Camino College and Nassau College.
Professional Licenses and/or Associations *
Academy of Magical Arts (The Magic Castle) member, Department of Justice - Firearms Bureau Instructor, United States Concealed Carry Association Instructor, National Rifle Association Instructor Professional Experience*
Award winning concert, club & music festival promoter, host and booking agent for over 25 years. Speaker for the Travel & Adventure Show nationwide for 6 years. Judge for the Bloody Mary Festival nationwide, Beachlife Bloody Mary Festival and various other cocktail events for 10 years.
Special Knowledge or Skills *
As a musician in 80's, I moved on into the music industry as a promoter/host. Over the decades I've established relationships with musicians around the world and developed a following of tens of thousands of people. With Travel & Adventure Show I've also established a large networking community in the travel industry. With music and travel alone over the years, I've honed my social media skills and have a huge online presence. All of this has given me the rare opportunity to be involved with countless various events, from small to immense festivals.
Civic Interests and/or Service Memberships?*
To bring more awareness and interest, increase tourism, and increase revenue to the City of Huntington Beach, the place I call home.
How will your qualifications best serve the citizen advisory group that you are applying for, and why do you wish to serve on this group?*
My vast experience and many years working in concerts, events and entertainment, proven skills, and success, gives me the opportunity to be a valuable asset to Huntington Beach. I have decades of developing personal relationships that I can utilize for city events.
/ I certify that all statements made on this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I have read and understand the duties and responsibilities of the particular position that I am applying for and authorize the release of this information.
Signature*
It is the policy of the City Council to make appointments to the citizen commissions, boards, and committees, based on the needs of the city, as well as the interests and qualifications of each applicant. Selection will be made without discrimination based on the applicant's race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (40 and over), physical and/or mental disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, any other category/status protected by federal and/or state statutes.
All applications will remain active for one (1) year from the date received and be kept on file for 2 years for the position(s) applied for.
Additional information concerning a particular commission, board, committee, or task force or the application process is available through the staff support department identified above. General questions can be directed to Cathy Fikes, (714) 536-5553.