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SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL
1245 North Hacienda Road
La Habra Heights, California 90631
3:00 p.m. Regular Business
February 16, 2022
1, Fabiola Huerta, as City Manager of the City of La Habra Heights, do hereby call a special meeting of the City Council of the City of La Habra Heights, to be held at the time and place listed above to discuss the matters listed below.
Fabiola Huerta, City Manager of the City of La Habra Heights The City of La Habra Heights complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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OPENING CEREMONIES
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Dennis Laherty, Mayor
Norm Zezula, Mayor Pro Tempore
Brian Bergman, Council Member
Carey Klingfus, Council Member
E. Vacant
3. FLAG SALUTE
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
4. ACTION TO FILL VACANT CITY COUNCIL SEAT BY APPOINTMENT OR BY CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION (CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2022) RECOMMENDATION: It Is recommended that the city council appoint a qualitied person to til the vacant Council seat.
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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA FEBRUARY 16, 2022
HABRA City of La Habra Heights
AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: February 16, 2022
1978 Agenda Item # 4
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Fabiola Huerta, City Manager/City Clerk
Michael Maurer, City Attorney
SUBJECT: ACTION TO FILL VACANT CITY COUNCIL SEAT BY APPOINTMENT
OR BY CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION (CONTINUED FROM
FEBRUARY 14, 2022)
At the February 14, 2022 City Council meeting, the discussion regarding the vacant City Council seat was tabled to Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 3pm. The City Council also directed staff to promote the vacancy application again. As of the writing of this report, no new applications were received.
BACKGROUND
At the January 10, 2022 City Council meeting, the Council discussed the seat vacated by Jane Williams. Mrs. Williams submitted a letter to the City Clerk resigning her position on the City Council, effective January 10, 2022. Section 2.3.40(C) of the La Habra Heights Municipal Code directs the City Council to make an appointment within 30 days, which was on February 9, 2022. Government Code Section 36512 provides that once a vacancy occurs on the City Council, the Council must fill the vacancy within 60 days by either appointing a replacement or calling a special election (Gov. Code, §36512(b).
The City Council directed staff to post an application for interested applicants and schedule a special meeting for discussion of the item. The application was posted on the City's website on January 11, 2022 and distributed through Guac Taik and Community Nixle alerts. The deadline to submit an application was January 24, 2022 and staff received a total of 12 applications which are all attached. The special meeting was not held due to two Council Members not being available.
To be eligible for appointment, citizens must be registered voters of La Habra Heights and be otherwise qualified to serve on the City Council. The appointment will only be until the November 8, 2022 general municipal election. The winning candidate in November will serve the remaining two years of the term.
Neither the Government Code nor the City's Municipal Code contains any required process for making an appointment. If any Council Members have a candidate in mind, they may make a motion to nominate appointing that candidate; if the motion obtains three votes in favor, the candidate will assume the office.
If the Council calls a special election, the special election must be held at the next "regularly established election date" that is at least 114 days after the call for the special election. The next two established election dates are: (1) June 7, 2022; or (2) November 8, 2022.
To hold a special election in June, the City Council would have to call the special election and submit the resolutions to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
The required resolutions will be provided at the meeting, if necessary. The City will be responsible for the County's costs of the special election. The estimated cost for a special election in June is $21,649. Whoever is elected to fill the vacant seat - whether in June or November - would hold office until the end of the current term (i.e., until November 2024.)
Another possible option pursuant to the Elections Code, is to hold a special vacancy all- mail ballot election. That adds another potential election date - August 30, 2022. However, this would be a "standalone" election, meaning a "one issue" ballot would go to City voters.
That would likely result in higher election costs that cannot be shared with other public agencies.
FISCAL IMPACT
If the City Council calls a special election, the City will be responsible for the costs of the election. A mail ballot election would likely be the costliest option, followed by a special election that is consolidated with the June primary date. If the City Council makes an appointment, there will be an additional seat on the November 8, 2022 election, which will increase the City's elections costs.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council appoint a qualified person to fill the vacant Council seat.
AGENDA REPORT APPROVAL
Fabiola Huerta Rafferty Wooldridge
City Manager Assistant City Manager
ATTACH NO. NO.1
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TECEVED
1978
CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS Zu2Z JAN 24 A 032
APPLICATION FOR CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT CITY WF LA NAGRA HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL VACANCY
Please note that information provided on this form is subject to public disclosure. The applicant agrees to follow the rules and procedures and laws established for elected bodies and State law pertaining to the Brown Act and Conflict of Interest Codes.
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2022 AT 5:00 P.M.
Name: Adam Nazaroff
Home Address:
(Applicants must be a Registered Voter in the City of La Habra Heights) Home Phone: Cell Phone:
E-mail Address:
Length of Residency in the City of La Habra Heights: Moved in August 2014 Occupation: Civil Engineering Supervisor_ Employer: _
Employer Address: Fountain Valley, CA
Please answer the following: (Please attach additional sheets of paper if necessary) riefly explain your background, training and education as well as anything that specifically qualifies vou a n appointee to the City Council. (Feel free to submit a resume Through my experiene at OC San, I have worked on Public Works Projects and Budgeting. I also fill out Form 700, have ethics training, and understand Public Meetings and the Brown Act. I will fit right-in on an interim basis. I also have extensive experience working with publically elected officials. :
What do you see as the objectives and goals of the City Council? in order of importance: Public and City Employee Health & Safety, Transparency and Ethics, Fiscal Responsibility, Maintain Infrastructure, Enforce Laws, and being good stewards of the environment How would you like to help to achieve these objectives and goals? On an interim basis, I dont expect to spearhead and realize any goals (which are usually long term). I will support Staff and the rest of the Council during this short time and will use all of my experience and knowledge to help, teach and assist. Buidling consensus, relationships, and collaborating are key for a Council and City government sucess!
Please provide any additional information that would help the City Council make a decision.
I am currently serving on the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority CTAC. I have met with Fabiola and Treallylike her. I look forward too and will work well with Fabiola and Staff. I also offering former Council Member Layne Baroldi as a reference. Feel free to contact Layne. Let me know if you need contact information.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To qualify as a member of the City Council, you must be: a) 18 years of age or older; b) a resident of the City of La Habra Heights; and c) a registered voter.
Are you able to altend City Council meetings on the second Monday of each month? YES X NO Are you able to attend Special City Council meetings, as necessary? YES X NO Are you wiling to complete and file the State of Calfomia, Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700, Statement of Economic Interests, which disclosure form and instructions are available for downloading at https://www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700.html? YES X _ NO
(If the answer is NO to any of the above, please explain):
I agree to abide by the La Habra Heights Municipal Code, the Brown Act, Conflict of Interest Codes, Code of Ethics, and all applicable regulalions. If selected, I further acknowledge that / shall serve in the assignment, position or task at-will.
I understand that the term of the appointment is only until the November 8, 2022 general municipal election. 1/20/2022
Signature Date
When completed, submit original to: City of La Habra Heights City Clerk
1245 N. Hacienda Road
La Habra Heights, CA 90631
[email protected]
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RECEIVED
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CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS 2022 JAI 24 All: 52
APPLICATION FOR CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTLA HASKA HEIONTE
CITY COUNCIL VACANCY
agrees to that the rules and procedure and laws estable to for ble ded bodies and state lan ertaining to the Brown Act and Conflict of interest Codes APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2022 AT 5:00 P.M.
Name: Albert Vasquez
Home Address: La Habra Heights, CA 90631
(Applicants must be a Registered Voter in the City of La Habra Heights) Home Phone:! Cell Phone:
E-mall Address:
Length of Residency in the City of La Habra Heights: 21 years (since May 2001) Associate Vice President of
Occupation: Risk Management , Employer:
Employer Address: _ Orange, CA 92866
Please answer the following: (Please attach additional sheets of paper if necessary) Briefly explain your background, training and education as well as anything that specifically qualities you as an appointee to the City Council. (Feel free to submit a resume) Counci. ruf, have ved in Lay da He is for over 20 years and roy an or ang serene space or thin the Cly. Helgits Otty By way of background, I was a career public service employee in law enforcement starting with the Glendale Police Department as a police officer and retring from the UC Merced Police Department as Chief of Police in a career that spanned 34 years with the final 15 years as a Chief of Police at four different agencies, Within that same time frame and to the present, I was selected to lead and manage other areas such as Risk Management as the Director of Risk Management, Environmental Health and Safety as the Direotor, Emergency Management ae the Emergency Manager, Fire and Life Safety as the Authority Having Jurlsdiction (AHJ) in a billion-dollar project as the Administrator, and Chief Bullding Official for safety as the AHJ Administrator. Additionally, I have experlence as the Administrator of a large student health center with Physicians, Registered Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses and as Administrator of Student Wellness and Psychological Services with Ph.D Psychologists and intems. Leaving the publlo sector as a retiree for the private sector, 1 am presently the Associate Vice President for Risk Management at Chapman University, Under the Aisk Managamant portfolio is Environmental Health and Safety and a multi-million dollar insurance program with all inés of Insurance coverage.
My educational background includes a Doctoral degree in Education with an emphasis in Leadership from the University of Souther Calltomla, & Master's degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Chapman University, a second Master's degree from the presticious United States Naval Postaraduate School in Monterey, CA In Security Studies from tha Center for Homeland Detensa and Security, and a Bachelor of Science degree from OSU-Los Angeles in Criminal Justice, I bellave my strengths for this appointed position would be my ablity to get along with all members of the communities I have served, I am falr, impartial, and have excellent communication skills along with oritical thinking skills allowing me to adapt to challenges and opportunities. Having served In numerous volunteer capacities in my profess onal roles, I believe it is time to serve my home community that has been a wondertul place to ralse both of my children from. infancy to early adulthood. This would provide a great opponunity to give back to the community l have enjoyed for over two decades and l am exoited about the possibility of being appointed lo the City Counall of La Habra Heights.
What do you see as the objectives and goals of the City Councll? I belleve the objectives and goals of the City Goundl are to provide a safe, secure, and sustainable City while being fiscally responsible and prudent with the resources entrusted to the city by the electorate. The City Councl should also provide the. vision for he city as well as direction to the staff of the City. This does not mean the "Council", collectively or as Individuals, should personally manage or become involved in the day-to-day operations, but rather, provide guidance and vision to support the City as staff embark on the operational aspects that provide for an excellent quality of lite for the residents, Additionally, the Counc should champlon and support the City by working with other elected oflicials from throughout the area induding aties, the county, state, and Federal ofiolals both elected and appolnted. As an example, I worked dosely with an elected state Assembly member in Merced after a horrific stabbing spree by a self-radicalized student. I worked with him and through the Unlversity of California lo obtaln over a milion- dollar grant for all safety related issues at UC Merced.
How would you like to help to achieve these objectives and goals? As mentioned in the qualifications previously, I believe having worked within multiple levels of leadership positions within ty, county, state, rederal, and interational organizations including the United Nations (UN) overseas, I possess nultiple lenses and the experience from which to view issues and soive problems. It allows me to work closely with others, in this case the City Council members, to come. up with a satisfactory resolve when issues and probiems arise, I thoroughly enjoy the critical thinking aspect that generally encompasses new or fresh ways and ideas to view an issue or problem and communicating a resolve atter collaborating with my colleagues, I believe I can bring a new perspective and a style of leadership to many different programs or areas with a focus on safety in order to keep La Habra Heights the wonderful space that it is. I would look forward to working with all of my colleagues as well as our altizens in order to do what is in the best interest of the City.
Please provide any additional information that would help the City Council make a decision. issues and solutions.
After volunteering for other organizations as a mentor, leader, and board member for decades, 1 belleve it is time to glve baok to my community as the appointee of the La Habra Heights City Council.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To qualify as a member of the City Council, you must be: a) 18 years of age or older; b) a resident of the City of La Habra Heights; and c) a registered voter.
Are you able to attend City Council meetings on the second Monday of each month? YES. NO Are you able to attend Special City Council meetings, as necessary? YES & Are you wiling to complete. and file the State of Califomla, Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700, Statement of Economic Interests, which disclosure form and instructions are available for dowroading at https://www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700.html? YES/ NO.
(If the answer is NO to any of the above, please explain):..
I hereby certify that all statements made on or in connection with this application are true to the best of my knowiedge and belief, and / understand and agree that any misstatement or omission of material fact may result in the City rejecting this application. I authorize the investigation of all information contained in this application.
/ agree to abide by the La Habra Heights Municipal Code, the Brown Aot, Conflict of Interest Codes, Code of Ethios, and all applicable regulations. If selected, / further acknowledge that / shall serve in the assianment position or task at-will.
/ understape that the term of the appointment is only until the November 8, 2022 general municipal election. 01/23/2022
Signature Date
When completed, submit original to: City of La Habra Heights City Clerk
1245 N. Hacienda Road
La Habra Heights, CA 80631
[email protected]
Dr. Albert Vasquez
SUMMARY
Over twenty years of senior administrative experlence in unlverity, community college, and large urban/suburban K12 educational environments developing, administering, managing departments in athletics, risk, environmental health and safety, student health, student psychological services, safety, emergency management, police, and transportatlon; Extensive Board of Trustee relations and presentations regarding community, school, and college safety.
Exemplary experlence, training, and teaching in multiple areas of leadership, safety, risk, law enforcement and administrative , development; As Faculty, developing academic programs in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, and Emergency Management at the Associates, Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral levels; Promoting collaboratlon and cooperaton with managerial staff and departments; Development of budgetary priortles whlle administering multi-million dollar budgets; With programs In lab and field safety, emergency preparedness, risk management, transportatlon, student health, student psychologkal services, youth and community safety, workers' compensation, business and mission continuity, employee benefits, training, teaching, violence prevention and mitigation while participating and collaborating In strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, implementation, problem solving, conflict mediation, and other Issues as a member of the Executive Cabinet; Experience In multiple areas including administration, student services, operations, risk, policing, labor relations, personnel, communications, emergency management, incident command, safety, faclities, technology, workers' compensatlon, and transportation.
Additionally, a former Senior Police Executive with progressively responsible experience In law enforcement within local, overseas, and educational pollcing envlronments, An extensive record of Commander, police administrator, manager, supervisor, trainer, and Program (In-Country) Manager. Local and overseas experience with the United Natlons International Police Task Force (UN-IPTF) and the US Department of Justice-International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (US DOJ-ICITAP) working In culturally rich and diverse populations on three continents.
An exceptional administrative and law enforcement career with varying levels of command in local and intemational settings, along with high educatlonal achievement, very strong written and oral communication skilis, provides a unique skill set promoting leadershlp, collaboration, problem solving, budgeting, and management capabllities in a varlety of professional environments.
EDUCATION
DOCTORAL DEGREE-EDUCATION
University of Southern California-Los Angeles, CA
MASTER OF ARTS-HOMELAND SECURITY STUDIES
US Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA-Department of Homeland Security
MASTER OF ARTS-CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Chapman University-Orange, CA
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE-CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Callfornia State University-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
UC/CORO SYSTEMWIDE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COLLABORATIVE University of Callfornia Office of the President (UCOP)-Oakland, CA
SALZBURG GLOBAL STUDIES-FELLOW
Salzburg, Austria-Europe
LAW ENFORCEMENT EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT SERIES-FBI
Manhattan Beach, CA.
Vasquez Resume
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE-QUALIFICATIONS
Associate Vice President-Risk Management
Orange CA 5/2021-Present
A new position designed to develop an Enterprise Risk Management program for the University, administrate multiple lines of insurance for the entire University with a multi-million dollar budget.
Highlights:
• Integrating Risk and EH&S into an Enterprise Risk Management program • Updated multiple programs for compliance and regulatory bodies in EH&S Piloting EH&S software programs to reduce costs and Improve efficienc Successfully closed a fire clalm with contractor saving the Unversity substantial fundir Interim ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT for STRATEGIC ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT 11/2018-3/2020
An "Interim" position to develop a Strategic Enterprise Risk Management (SERM) model for Cal Poly Pomona and one of the first for the California State Unlversity (CSU) system. The position oversaw Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) and Risk Servlces, Responsible for revlewing EH&S programs to develop and implement solutions with the Eh&s Manager and Auditor for the EH&S audit from the Chancellor's Office. Worked with software vendor to evaluate and assess software for multiple EH&S projects saving approx/mately $120K to pilot a CSU solution for lab safety, radiation, bio-safety, hazardous materials, and drone safety. Developed a SERM Work Plan and "risk" matrix for the Institution to define a relative ranking system and categories of risk within the Institution, Collaborated with Student Health management group to update the Pandemic Plan and response for CPP. Developed a prescriptive notification plan for incidents on and off campus. Member of multiple committees and groups such as the Critical Incident Team, Liaison for the Emergency Management Policy Group, Campus Safety Committee, Chemical Hyglene Committee, and the Injury and Illness Prevention Program, among others.
Developed the ERM ranking system for CPP's "Risks" and mitigation strategles • Researched and deployed fifty (50) AED's in conjunction with Academic Senate President • Developed the first "fire prevention mitigation" program and strategy for CPP Plot EH&S technology software programs for CSU from the UC saving ~$120K • Threat Assessment Team Co-chair
ASSISTANT VICE CHANCELLOR for ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT 2016-11/2018 The Assistant Vice Chancellor (AVC) for the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) division was leveloped to form a high functioning "al! safety" division from previously separate department responsible for safety issues throughout the institution. The portfollo of departments consisted o the UC Riverside Police Department, Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S), Risk Services ncluding Workers' Comp,
and Education. Worked with multiple campus stakeholder groups and associated programs related to regulatory, compliance, and legal Issues while managing approximately $16.5M In funding.
Provided strategie leadershlp, Innovative management, and collaborated with department heads creating basellne data on safety, risk, security, compilance, regulatory, and laboratory related issues in order to evaluate trends and develop plans to promote a "culture of safety". Worke ogether with the Vice Chancellor (VC) Research, Deans, and Chairs to establish guidelines pollcles, and procedures for principal investigators, lab staff, and students related to lab specific safety, tralning and security issues including an escalation polley. Analyzed, communicated, and applied requirements for occupational health and safety regulations and compliance for Blosafety Lab Level 3 as the Responsible Official for Federal Inquiries and the "delegated authority" as the Controlied Substances Program Administrator, Provided safety training opportunities throughout the campus for staff, faculty, and students emphasizing personal and lab safety, violent Intruder response tralning, facilities and dining training modules, workplace violence mitigation strategies, and risk reduction programs.
Assisted with the development and Implementation of the Police Chiefs Community Advisory Board and serve as a member. As Chair, collaborated with executive leadership monthly for the Executive Management Policy Group to inform of Impending or potential safety, security and risk related issues or incidents. Liaison between Emergency Operations Center and Executive Management In cases of a disaster/Incident. Worked with Title IX and Counsel on select cases and Issues. Assigned "whistleblower" complaints by Compliance AVC for investigation and resolution.
Additionally, served as a committee member of the School of Medicine Health Sciences Compllance Committee, Employment Practice Improvement Committee, Enterprise Risk Work Group, Risk Intelligence Working Group, Research Integrated Safety Committee, Ethics & Compilance Risk and Audit Controls Committee, High Contalment Lab Oversight Group, Free Speech Workgroup, UCR Investigations Group, Communicatons and Policy Coordination Group, and the General Data Protection Regulation Task Force, among others. Member of multiple UC wide committees Including the Behavioral Intervention Team, Environmental Health and Safety Oversight Committee. Initially hired as Executive Diręctor with title change to Assistant Vice Chancellor.
Highlights:
Managed several complex budgets of $16.5M with multiple funding sources • Developed Premium Service Level Agreements generating additlonal revenue • Worked as Director of EH&S for fifteen (15) months In addition to ERM workload Worked as the Director of Risk for six (6) months In addition to ERM workload Developed the first ever "Campus Safety Culture Survey" with 25% + faculty participation • Worked with the Police Chief in launching UCR's first Chiefs Community Advisory Board • Collaborated with the Police Chlef to begin the accreditation process for UCRPD •. Completely re-designed the Clery Report into a comprehensive, readable document • Working directly with School of Medicine Principal Investigator, successfully obtained the first DEA Schedule I Registration for marijuana research post major UC incident • Developed the process/protocols for department registrations of controlled substances • Collaborated with Provost, Vice Provost for Academic Resolution and Chancellor to permanently close an unsafe lab
• Successive UC President's Award for EH&S and Risk collaboration in reducing injuries ASSISTANT VICE CHANCELLOR for CAMPUS and PUBLIC SAFETY) And, CHIEF OF POLICE
As the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Campus and Public Safety, developed the safety division under a single leadership and decision point from prevlously separate departments responsible for safety issues working In their own niches autonomously. Campus and Public Safety consisted of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S), UC Merced Police Department, Risk Servicas, Workers' Comp, the Campus Fire Marshal and Chief Building Official, Building Inspection Services, the UC Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Safety (Drones) and associated programs related to regulatory and compllance issues while managing varled and complex funding sources. collaborated with departments to develop baseline data on safety, security, risk, legal, compliance, regulatory, and laboratory issues to evaluate and develop plans to promote safety, Worked together with the Vice Chancellors, Deans, Chalrs, and research staff members to changing campus demands and growth, Worked closely with Title IX office during Investigations and whistlebiower complants, Additlonally, collaborated with executive leadership to provide safety training opportunitles throughout the Institution for staff, faculty, and students emphasizing personal safety, risk mitigation, and vlolent Intruder response training. Responsible for personnel administration within the Campus and Public Safety departments.
As the Chief of Police, administered and managed the daily operations of the university police department for the protection of lives and property through leadership and collaboration, Supervised management staff by providing operational oversight, guidance, mentoring, and direction for the 24/7/365 department. Through data, developed and planned for additional swor and non-sworn staff in order to meet the demands of a growing university with multiple off- campus resential and administrative sites throughout the city and county of Merced, Working closely with the Chancellor and senior staff to manage and message the ISIS related stabbing and shooting incident of November 4, 2015 making national and international news. Worked together with the Vice Chancellor Student Affairs and other key stakeholders to develop protocols and communication for students and student safety after the November 4, 2015 Incident.
As a standing member of the Chancellors Cabinet and a member of the Ethics and Compliance Program Leadership Counci and the Behavioral Interventlon Team, provided subject matter necessary financial resources for all of the safety area through an unprecedented and anticipated growth from the UC Merced 2020 Profect which added ~ 1 million square feet of bullding space at a cost of over $1 billion dollars expanding by several thousand students for 2020. Appointed by Chancellor as Project Executive for the UCM 2020 Project "Authority Having Jurisdiction" (AHJ) for both the Chlef Buliding Official and Fire Marshal Inspection services compllance, codes, and law.
Highlights:
• As AVC, managed the creation and development of the Campus and Public Safety divislon • Worked with local State Assemblyman to secure over $1.1 million in state budget funding for equipment for the UCMPD
• Administered and managed severa! complex budgets Into a single area of responsiblilty • Updated the Emergency Operations Plan and hosted Merced County's largest emergency exercise and drill for first responders to Introduce the tactical medic program • Selected as adminstrator to oversee UCM's first UC Center of Excellence program • Revamped the "Return to Work" program in coordinatlon with Human Resources • Reduced Workers' Comp loss days by -42%
• Managed a very high-profile UC law enforcement emergency response on campus • Representing all Safety, coordinated and collaborated with Executive Policy Group to develop messaging and business continuity efforts after November 4, 2015 incident DEAN-CAMPUS SECURITY, STUDENT HEALTH, ATHLETICS, and SAFETY; 2008-2015 And, CHIEF OF POLICE
A unique position providing student support services and business services with the departments anticipate, identify, and address concerns through collaboration and coordination with community and agency partners using existing resources.
Administer and manage the operations of the Student Health Center and Student Psychologica! Serylces Center working with the Coordinators, Physlcians and Psychologists. Developed and Implemented a low cost prescription drug program for students allowing them to stay on campus.
Coordinate with International Education staff regarding the International student population of 3200t students using student Health and Psychological Center services; Collaborate wIth LA County Public Health as a designated Point of Dispensing (POD) program.
For over two years, appointed as SMC Athletic Director for 17 competitive women's and men's sport teams with over 350 student athletes in competitive sports through the CCCAA and NCAA regulations and guidellnes, For student athletes, developed the "study hall" with Dean of Student Success and provided additional counseling support hours for Athlet/cs. Coordinated with Tro and Upward Bound programs and Guardlan Scholar students in Athletics. Revlewed compliance with Title IX and worked with Dean of Students during student disciplinary issues and investigations.
Administer the daily operatlons of the police department for the protection of lives and property through leadership, collaboration, and fiscal management. Supervise management staff providing such as health and safety issues, homeland security, athletics, emergency preparedness, and international student issues. Collaborate with Santa Monica Pollce Department in training, exercises, emergency response, and critical Incident protocols. The training was tested during an Active Shooter Incident occurring on June 7, 2013 ending in the Library, Consult with City Attorney's Office regarding discipline and issues and render decisions on internal investigations.
Appointed Risk Manager and represented SMC on the statewide Joint Powers Authority (JPA) other department staff and oversee employee safety training. Chaired the District's Emergency Preparedness and Injury and Illness Prevention Program committees. Reviewed all SMC Study Abroad programs for safety, security, and Msk assessment through the US State Department's- Overseas Security Adylsory Council (OSAC), a core member of the Crisis Prevention Team for the safety of the college through collaboration between several departments.
Co-Chal of the Statewide Associates Workgroup of the Callfornla Coalition of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (CEMHS) developing core courses and curricula in Emergency Management and Homeland Security. The Community Colleges and the Callfornia State University partnered to develop these "emerging" academic disciplines.
Member of muitiple committees within and outside of the college affecting the larger community such as the transportation initiative, major bond construction, District Planning and Advisory Council, Shared Governance, WASC Accreditation, the CCCAA and student member committees.
Highlights:
i Worked with emerge nor resort cover comment on ter a Worked with agency partners to message the SMC community after Active Shooter • Developed federally recognized FEMA C-CERT program for emergencies and disasters • Implemented National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS) and Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) for critical incidents • Developed and impiemented a low cost prescripton drug service for Student Health Working with Athletics coaching staff, had three champlonships in two years • Successfully negotiated a new field due to initial substandard replacement saving ~$1M • Developed Motor Unit for successful traffic calming reducing complaints from over 100 to 3 • Developed "Police Cadet" program for students Interested in law enforcement • Reduced overtime expenditures by over 50% and developed revenue from "non-police" programs requiring police staff
RELATED ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE-CONCURRENT
"FOÚNDING" PROFESSOR-CRIMINAL JUSTICE 2012-Present
Responsible for developing an emphasis In Criminal Justice for the Liberal Arts degree program in 2012; and, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accredited bachelor's degree program in Criminal Justice In fall, 2015, As the Professor of Record, designed the curriculum, ali course descriptions and courses, and taught courses in face to face, hybrid and on-line modalitles.
Developed comprehensive program assessment plans, allgned curricula with institutionally Homeland Security Advisory Board with members from local and Federal law enforcement, corrections, courts, and members of the community,
Courses developed and taught: CJ 101-Introduction to Criminal Justice; Cl 109-Introduction to Homeland Security; CJ 121- Concepts of Criminal Law; CJ 141-Legal Aspects of Evidence; CJ 181- Criminal Investigations; CJ 251-Communications for Crisis Situations; CJ 301-Strategic Communications: Literacy Skills for the Public Safety Professional; CJ 311-Criminal Justice Administration; CJ/PHI 331-Ethics and Professional Responsibility in Criminal Justice; CJ 345- Emergency Preparedness; CJ 355-Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, and Terrorism; CJ 361- Terrorism In the US: A Pre-Post 9/11 Revlew
DOCTORAL/MASTER CURRICULUM PROFESSIONAL-Center for Strategic Studies San Angelo University, Texas Tech University System, San Angelo, TX BACHELOR CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL-Criminal Justice La Sierra University, Riverside, CA
ADJUNCT FACULTY-Department of Emergency Management & Homeland Security Coastline Community College, Fountain Valley, CA
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR-Department of Administration of Justice El Camina College-Torrance, CA
ADJUNCT FACULTY-Department of Homeland Securlty Studles National University, San Diego, CA
ACADEMY INSTRUCTOR-Orange County Sheriff's Academy
Rancho Santiago Community College District, Santa Ana, CA
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE-QUALIFICATIONS
FOUNDING CHIEF OF POLICE AND SAFETY; and 2003-2008
RISK MANAGEMENT and TRANSPORTATION ADMINISTRATOR
Industry, CA
"Founding" Chief of Police and Senlor Administrator of the Executive Cabinet of the District employees. The department included patro!, operations, school resource officers, criminal and Internal Investigations, communications, safety, technology, security, and training components.
Coordinated, planned, and implemented a strategic plan for the short and long term goals of the Department. Developed, prepared and delivered reports on the progress of the police department with milestones, goals, and objectives for the Board of Education, Superintendent, and the larger community.
selection, and hiring of personnel for sworn and civilian positlons; Exercised direct command at agencies, Developed the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) to comply with state standards and deveioped Individual school site EOP's with a radio communication system for all District sites.
Worked closely with Los Angeles County Office of Education-Safe Schools Center to develop programs and presentations for school and youth violence prevention and cultural competence:
Collaborated with District Attorney's office and District Discipline office to create an effective Student Attendance Revlew Board (SARB); Created working relationships with several youth leagues such as Pop Warner, Little League, AYSO and club team soccer to utilize school facilities and promote healthy alternatives to gangs and Vlolence In the community, Responsible for the Risk Management Department and subordinate staff handing Property and Liabllity clalms, Workers' Compensatlon claims, employee benefits and general safety Issues; a member of the District's labor negotiations team. Administratively responsible for the Transportation Department Director and subordinate staff of 30 employees; The Transportation Department serviced general and special education students from throughout the District.
Member of multiple committees within and outside of the District related to community policing, risk, safety, securlty, and emergency preparedness.
Acting Superintendent of Schools as part of the Executive Cabinet dutles or as appointed by the superintendent of Schools quring his or her absence. The budget was nearly $30 million with 6:
mployees and a District population of 78,000 students, faculty, and staff highlights:
• Created and developed a new police department as "Founding Chlef" • Developed revenue source from court processes
• Promoted healthy alternatives to youth violence through prevention • Developed cultural competence training for police staff matching community needs Developed the Pollcy and Procedures Manua
• Developed district and school based NIMS, ICS, and SEMS protocols for critica! Incidents • implemented emergency Operations as part of larger emergency preparedness program Instituted cross training with Sheriff's Department to reduce training expenditures • Coordinated with Sheriff's Radio Communications for police frequency development CHIEF OF POLICE 2001-2003
Inglewood, CA
Responsible for the administration, management and developed the state standards to become a CA POST certified Police Department, The Police Department handled policing, safety, and security issues for the protection of lives and property, Developed incident protocol and collaborated with District staff for SEMS compliance including the use of ICS and NIMS. Developed policing, security, risk, and safety presentations for the Superintendent, Board of Education, and community on policing, risk, and safety topics. Instituted the Professlonal Standards Unit and rendered fina decisions on discipline matters. Developed and implemented the School Police Youth Activities League to present healthy alteratives for youth and the community related to youth vlolence prevention,
Highlights:
• Developed and implemented Police Youth Activitles League for youth violence prevention • Implemented POST standards to make Department a POST recognized agency • Developed district and school based NIMS, ICS, and SEMS protocols for critical incidents PROGRAM (IN-COUNTRY) MANAGER 2000-2001
International Police-CIVPOL, and forty three (43) UN donor countrles, developed the entire polla raining program for the East Timor Natlonal Police force beyond the BASIC Academy an And the supervisory, management, and administrative training in leadership and management Received congratulations from the Ambassador-Embassy Jakarta, and much positive internatlonal Developed budget and cost analysis for tralning, purchases and equipment requirements provided by US DO CITAP, As the ranking member of the US contingent for police training in East Timor, worked with many dignitarles from the United Nations and several donor countries to assure program integrity without repetition. Represented United States Government In the developmen of the hiring, selection, training, and employment standards of the East Timor Police Service fron the rank of officer thraugh Commissioner and also assisted the US Representative Office in Dill, East Timor with the selection and developmant of a local guard program to provide security to the US Representative House In Dill, East Timor.
Highlightsi
• Selected and trained first US Guard Force for Representative Office In Dili, East Timor Coordinated efforts and collaborated with UNTAET CIVPOL to monitor cash shipments fo US Agency for Internatlonal Development (US AID)-at times, over $1 million USD • Coordinated several USG departments to host "Leadersh|p" training on US destroyer-USS Curtis Wilbur and USG received much positive press
• Developed all post basic academy courses for East Timor Natlonal Police Force • Coordinated with US DOJ ICITAP In Washington, DC for selection of training personnel for the East Timor ICITAP mission
EXECUTIVE ADVISOR 1998-2000
US DOJ ICITAP advisor to the Interlor Ministers of three Cantonal Governments (similar to a state/county form of government) in developing democratic policing principles through newly formed Professional Standards Units of the Cantonal governments. This Included development of policies, general orders, standard operating procedures, training, and Implementation, Highlights:
• Authored 40-hour curriculum (Instructor guide, lesson plans, student handouts, pre/post tests) on Democratic Policies and Procedures for Institutional Development • Developed the Professional Standards Units for the three Interior Ministries REGIONAL COMMANDER 1997-1998
Selected as first Regional Commander of the Bihac Region and responsible for the development, administration, and management of a new Reglonal IPTF Headquarters and 11 IPTF Police Stations with 24-hour general and specialized patrol; Directed general, specialized and kuman rights violation Investigations; dally and emergency communications throughout the region; Technical, transitlonal and professional training of local pollce; Personnel, Professional Standards, and fiscal administration with a budget of approximately $32 million. relationships and collaborated with three Interlor Ministers of the Bosnian, Croatlan, and Serblan ethnicitles and
their subordinate staff's of over 3000 sworn members. Developed the training programs and continued to have international staff monitor and mentor the local sworn staff.
Highlightsi
• Managed a work force of 460 international staff from 41 UN Member countries • Developed new UN-IPTF Regional command from a District level command • Coordinated with Interlor Ministers and had Indirect supervision of 3000 sworn police • Coordinated and collaborated with representatives of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and UN agencies to reduce violations of human rights • Working with other UN-IPTF groups to develop training protocols for local police • Co-authored and developed the UN-IPTF Fleld Training Monitor program STATION and DISTRICT COMMANDER 1996-1997
laboration with SFOR British Cavalry Group, developed protocol and procedure for mass gra perations In removing 189 victims from a single mass grave-the largest at the time in Bosnla As Blhac District Commander, responsible for the administration, management and operations o a 24 hour a day police operation In northwest Bosnia and Herzegovina. Under my direct commanc were 155 International police officers and 47 support staff from 41 UN donor countries, Highlights!
Managed a workforce of 202 internatlonal staff from 41 UN donor countries • Developed emergency protocols/procedures with NATO SFOR for mass gravesites • Implemented a monitoring system for revlewing local jails
POSITIONS OF INCREASING PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
COMMANDER
LIEUTENANT
ADMINISTRATIVE SERGEANT-Drug and Gang Education Programs PATROL SERGEANT-Stanton Police Services, North and South Patrol Divisions
SERGEANT/WATCH COMMANDER
POLICE OFFICER
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS-Selected Listings
UC/CORO LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE-Certificate of Completion
CA POST-Executive Certificate
CA POST-Advanced Certificate
FELLOW-Salzburg Global Studies-Emerging International Initiatives-Security TRAINER-FEMA Environmental Health Training in Emergency Response (CA version) TRAINER-Racial Profiling the Museum of Tolerance
TRAINER-Disaster Planning and Assessment-California Specialized Training Institute MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS/RECOGNITION/CERTIFICATES-Selected Listings SHEMA Award of Honor-Center of Excellence for "EH&S Professional" Program 2018 UC/CORO Systemwide Leadership Development Collaborative 2018 UC President's Award of Excellence-Reduction of Workers' Comp Injuries 2017 UC Risk and Safety Spotlight Award for Excellence in Collaboration-ERM 2016 UC President's Award of Excellence-Reduction of Workers' Comp Injurles 2016 State Assembly Funding and Resolution for UCM Police Department of $1.1M 2016 State Assembly Resolution of Appreciatlon-Assemblyman Bloom 2015 Santa Monica College Trustees Commendation and Plaque 2015 Statewide Association of Communlty Colleges (SWACC)-Certificate of Appreclation 2014 College and University Police Chiefs Association-Certificate of Appreclation 2014 Oklahoma State University Distinguished Speakers Series-Cartificate 2013 Santa Mon|ca College Management Association-Certificate of Appreciatlon 2013 Department of Homeland Security (DHS)-Full Scholarship Reciplent 2011 US Naval Postgraduate School-Center for Homeland Defense and Security FEMA-Emergency Management Institute-Certificate of Completion 2011 Assoclation of callfornia Community College Administrators-Admin 20: 2021 Santa Monica College Board of Trustees-Certificate of Appreciatior Salzburg Global Studies Fellow-Certificate of Completion 2010 FEMA-National Training Institute-Certificate of Completlon 2010 Association of Chief Business Officlals Institute-Certificate of Completion 2010 Santa Monica College Management Assoclation-Certificate of Appreclation 2010 FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Series (LEEDS) -Certificate 2009 California POST Chief Executive Course-Certificate 2009 USC Rossler School of Education Merit Scholarship Reciplent 2008 Hacienda La Puente Board of Education-Commendation and Plaque 2008 USC Rossler School of Educatlon Merit Scholarship Recipient 2007 USC Town and Gown Scholarship Reciplent 2007
Haclenda La Puenté Board of Education-Plaque and Citation 2007 Inglewood School District Board of Education Certificate of Appreciation 2003 • FBi Southwest Command College Course-Certificate 2002
Callfornia State Assembly-Certificate of Recognitlon 2001 Timor Lorosa'e Police College-Certificate of Appreciation 2001 UN CIVPOL-East Timor Police Service Medal 2001
US Department of Justice ICITAP Plaque for Exemplary Service In BIH 2000 UN Peace Medal for Service In Bosnia and Herzegovina-3 citations 1997 NATO Peace Medal for Service In the Former Yugoslavla 1997 PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES/PUBLICATIONS-Selected Listings
SPEAKER-KEYNOTE, "Preparing for and Responding to an Active Shooter", Las Vegas, NV Campus Safety National Convention
SPEAKER-KEYNOTE, "Recovering from an Active Shooter-Resillency", Stlilwater, OK Oklahoma State University-Fire Protection and Safety Technology Department SPEAKER-PRESENTER, "Sobering Students: How to Survive the Modern Music Festival", Orlando University Risk Management and Insurance Association (URMIA) SPEAKER-PRESENTER, "A Collaborative Response to Campus Emergencies", Palm Springs, CA University of Callfornla Office of the President (UCOP) Risk Summit SPEAKER-PRESENTER, "Seconds to Survive-Active Shooter", San Francisco, CA Western Association of College and University Business Officials (WACUBO) SPEAKER-PRESENTER, "Comparing and Contrasting Two Major Incidents on Campus", Lake Tahoe California College and University Pollce Chiefs Assoclation (CCUPCA) SPEAKER-PRESENTER, "Addressing Gender Based Violence-Education to Resolution", Ontarlo, CA California Community College Athletic Association
SPEAKER-PRESENTER, "Collaboration-Working Together to End an Active Shooter Incident' Los Angeles, CA, Peace Officers Association of LA County SPEAKER-PRESENTER, "Responding to an Active Shooter on Campus", Shell Beach, CA California College and University Police Chiefs Association SPEAKER-PRESENTER, "Recovering from a Major Incident on Campus", Costa Mesa, CA The Statewide Academic Senate of the Californla Community Colleges SPEAKER/PRESENTER, "Crowd Management and Control-POST Regulations", Irvine, CA Callfornla College and University Police Chiefs Association SPEAKER/PRESENTER, "Designing, Developing, and Implementing State-Level Emergency Management and Homeland Security Programs", FEMA-Emergency Management Inst/tute SPEAKER/PRESENTER, "Shooter on Campus", San Diego CA
Statewide Association of Community Colleges (SWACC)-Risk Management Consortlum SPEAKER/PRESENTER, "Emergency Situations on Schoo/ Campuses", La Quinta CA Southern Californla Rellef (SCR)-A K12 Risk Management Consortium SPEAKER/PRESENTER, "Emergency Preparedness", Santa Monica CA Santa Monica College Management Association
SPEAKER/PRESENTER, FEMA Higher Education Introductory Course-100 HE Santa Monica College Senior Administration
SPEAKER/PRESENTER, "Emergency Preparedness on College Campuses", Santa Monica, CA General Advisory Board-President's Associates
SPEAKER/PRESENTER, "What Happens on K12 Campuses", Torrance, CA Statewide Southern Sectlon Loss Control-Keenan and Assoclates SPEAKER/PRESENTER, "Careers for the Future-Law", Santa Monica, CA Santa Monica College Latino Youth Conference
SPEAKER/PRESENTER, "Investigating Employee Misconduct", Los Angeles, CA University of Southern Californla-Los Angeles
PRESENTER, "Practicing School Safety for New Internationa/ Students" Santa Monica CA Santa Monica College International Education Center
PRESENTER, "Developing Leadership Skills in Law Enforcement", Fullerton, CA California State University-Fullerton
SPEAKER/PRESENTER, Safe School's Student Leadership Academy, Downey, CA Los Angeíes County Office of Education-Fairgrove Academy SPEAKER/PRESENTER, "Terrorist Attacks in the Workplace" Long Beach, CA Internatlonal Public Management Associatlon (IPMA) HR
AUTHOR, Democratic Policy and Procedures for Institutional Development, Bosnia US Department of Justice-International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program CO-AUTHOR, IPTF Commanders Course-40 hours, Bosnia
United Nations Misslon in Bosnia and Herzegovina-Zagreb, Croatia Training Center CO-AUTHOR, IPTF Fleld Training Monitor Course, Bosnia
United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina-Zagreb, Croatla Training Center PROEESSIONAL and BOARD MEMBERSHIPS and COMMITTEES-Selected Listings PRESIDENT Santa Monica College Management Association 2010-2011 VICE-PRESIDENT-Santa Monica College Management Assoclation 2009-2010 BOARD of DIRECTORS-Statewide Assoclation of Community Colieges 2008-2011 MEMBER-UC Environmental Health and Safety Leadershlp Council 2016-2018 MEMBER-UC Risk Managers Leadership Council 2015-2018
MEMBER-UC Behavioral Intervention Team (system wide) 2015-2018 MEMBER-UC Police Chiefs Leadership Council 2015-2016
MEMBER-UC Merced Chancellor's Cabinet 2015-2016
MEMBER-FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Assoclation 2009-2017 MEMBER-California College and University Police Chiefs Association 2010-2017 MEMBER-International Association Campus Law Enforcement Administrators 2014-2017 MEMBER-Internationa: Association of Chiefs of Police 2001-2017 CHAIR-MCU Criminal Justice and Homeland Security Advisory Board 2015-Present CHAIR-DIrector of EH&S Hiring Committee (UCR) 2018
CHAIR-Director of Risk Services Hiring Committee (UCR) 2017 CHAIR-Director of EH&S HIring Committee (UCM) 2016
CO CHAIR-Coalition of Emergency Management and Homeland Security 2010-2016 MEMBER-CHDS/DHS University and Agency Partnership initiative 2010-Present MEMBER-US State Department Overseas Advisory Council 2009-2015 MEMBER-Salzburg Global Studies Alumni Association 2010-Present MEMBER-Dissertation Committee-USC Doctoral Candidate 2011-2013 MEMBER-Santa Monca College Crisis Prevention Team-"Core Member" 2008-2015 MEMBER-Statewide Association of Community Colleges 2008-2013 MEMBER-Association of California Community College Administrators 2009-2012 BOARD OF ADVISORS-Safe Schools Center, LA County Office of Education 2007-2008 BOARD OF DIRECTORS-GIrl Scouts Spanish Trails Counci! 2004-2008
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
US Marine Corps Officer Candidates School-Platoon Leaders Course, Quantico, VA Honorable Discharge Certificate of Graduation
FORETON LANGUAGE SKILLS
Spanish; and limited Serbo/Croatian
SENDI
1978
CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS AN 24 P 3:35
APPLICATION FOR CITY COUNCIL APPOINT MÊNAURA HSITTI
CITY COUNCIL VACANCY
pertaining to the Brown Act and Conflict of Interest Codes.
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2022 AT 5:00 P.M.
Name:_ Carl Adrian Westerhoff
LHH
Home Address:
(Applicants must be a Registered Voter in the City of La Habra Heights) Home Phone: Cell Phone:
E-mail Address:
Length of Residency in the City of La Habra Heights: 20 years, 10 months Retired N/A
Occupation: Employer:
N/A
Employer Address:
Please answer the following: (Please attach additional sheets of paper if necessary) Briefly explain your background, training and education as well as anything that specifically qualifies you as an appointee to the City Council. (Feel free to submit a resume) My primary qualification is prior service as an elected LHH City Council Member, appointed LHH Planning Commissioner and appointed Los Angeles County Commissioner. My education and professional experience are detailed in the attached resume.
What do you see as the objectives and goals of the City Council? The purpose of the City Council is to represent the interests of the residents. The Council sets policy, provides direction and accountability to the city staff, revises and enforces the city codes and ordinances and adjudicates disputes. The goal is to carry out these responsibilities objectively and professionally.
How would you like to help to achieve these objectives and goals? During my four years on the Council the members often held widely divergent views on many issues.
But we always conducted ourselves collegially and respectfully. I would hope to play a role in maintaining a similar standard of conduct on the current Council.
Please provide any additional information that would help the City Council make a decision. 1 am not associated with any particular group and I have a demonstrated disinterest in serving as mayor or running for reelection. I would be an independent voice.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To qualify as a member of the City Council, you must be: a) 18 years of age or older; b) a resident of the City of La Habra Heights; and c) a registered voter.
Are you able to attend City Council meetings on the second Monday of each month? YES X NO Are you able to attend Special City Council meetings, as necessary? YES X _ NO Are you willing to complete and file the State of California, Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700, Statement of Economic Interests, which disclosure form and instructions are available for downloading at https://www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700.html? YES X NO
(If the answer is NO to any of the above, please explain):
I hereby certify that all statements made on or in connection with this application are true to the best of my knowledge and belief, and 1 understand and agree that any misstatement or omission of material fact may result in the City rejecting this application. I authorize the investigation of all information contained in this application.
I agree to abide by the La Habra Heights Municipal Code, the Brown Act, Conflict of Interest Codes, Code of Ethics, and all applicable regulations. If selected, / further acknowledge that / shall serve in the assignment, position or task at-will.
I understand that the term of the appointment is only until the November 8, 2022 general municipal election.
January 24, 2022
Signature Date
When completed, submit original to: City of La Habra Heights City Clerk
1245 N. Hacienda Road
La Habra Heights, CA 90631
[email protected]
CARL ADRIAN WESTERHOFF
La Habra Heights, CA 90631
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A senlor executive with a record of success in health plan, hospital and medical group managemont. Strengths include strategie planning, launching and managing startups, developing and bringing to market innovative programs and products.
EXPERIENCE
Independent Healthcare Consultant La Habra Heights, CA
May 2005 to February 2015, November 2017 to Present
Provide consultation in strateglo planning, market analysis, and program development to hospitals, medical groups and managed oare organizations, Advise on financing, product assessment, and strategic options. Serve as expert witness and interim management.
Examples include:
• Profect leader for a physician group/insurance company ACO commercial health insurance product lite.
• Sorved as interim CEO for a Medicare Advantage health plan Assisted a Managed Care Organization it tesolving a contractual dispute with hospital providers.
• Advised a Hospital Corporation on a financial restructuring.
Served as a consultant and prospective CEO to a Medical Group/IPA nogotiating a hospital acquisition,
Los Angeles, CA
Chief Executive Officer March 2015-October 2017
Assumed the leadership of a family hold group of health care companies focused on the MediCal market due to the untimely passing of the owner/CEO.
Secured $4,000,000 In ACA funds overlooked by prior management. • Expanded Superior IPA from 20 to 80 primary care physicians, Downey, CA
Founder and Chief Executive Officer Ápril 1998-March 2005 The CareMore companles comprised an integrated healthcare delivery systema serving southeast Los Angeles and north Orange Counties. CareMore has been widely recognized for developing innovative business models and effeotive clinical management systems.
• Acqudred a Caltfornla Knox-Kcono (HMO) license and a federal Medicare Advantage contract,
• First Medicare Advantage Plan approved for partial county coverage and multiple betefit plans.
• Built a provider network of nine hospitals and over 400 physicians, • Increased annual tevenue to $200,000,000; annual profitability from a loss to $25,000,000; eliminated all debt and built a $40,000,000 reserve, Domney, CA
Executive Vice President November, 1985-March 1998
Initially hired as Executive Director, Corporate Development at Downey Community Hospital and subsequently promoted to Executive Vice President of the parent corporation, Responsible for public relations, marketing, corporate development, government relations, managed care contracting, physician relations and joint ventures.
Served on the Medical Executive Committee at the request of the Medical Staff. • Key member of the management team which inoreased revenue frot $70,000,000 to $160,000,000; annual surplus from $5,000,000 to $20,000,000; retired $25,000,000 in bonds and established $100,000,000 reserve.
• Created Golden Outlook, a provider sponsored Medicare Plus Choice health plan. • Created Neighborhood Health Choice, a provider sponsored MediCal managed care health plan.
• Acquired Rio Hondo Hospital.
• Established an open heart program performing 250 procedures annually within three years.
• Opened a closed medical staff and developed or supported numerous IPAs and medical groups,
• Created a licensed insurance division oftering commercial and government health products contracted to DCHHS to drive admissions to the corporation's hospitals. • Developed joint ventures with insurers and medical groups providing preferred admissions to corporate hospitals.
Prior Employment History
Manager, Education Department, i Long Beach, CA, 1980 to 1985,
Manager, Media Services, Rancho Los Amigos Hospital, Downey, CA 1978 to 1980, Manager, Instructional Services, Occidontal College, Los Angeles, CA, 1972 to 1978.
Instructor in Educational Technology (part time position), California State University.
EDUCATION
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Masters in Education, 1983
Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA
Bachelors in History, 1972
California Department of Insurance Life Agent
License Number 0727852
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Past Commissioner, Los Angeles County Commission on Hospitals and Healthcare Delivery
Past City Council Member, City of La Habra Heights
Past Planning Commissioner, City of La Habra Heights
Past President, Downey Chamber of Commero
Rotary International, 20 years
CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS
2022 JAN 24 Fo 4: 10
APPLICATION TO COUNCILUACANAPPOINTMENT CITY BF LA HAURA HEROES
CITY COUNCIL VACANCY
Please note that information provided on this for is subject to public disclosure. The applicant agrees to follow the rules and procedures and laws established for elected bodies and State law pertaining fo the Brown Act and Conflict of Interest Codes.
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2022 AT 5:00 P.M.
Name: David Durkin.
Home Address: La Habra Heights
(Applicants must be a Registered Voter in the City of La Habra Heights) Home Phone:_ _Cell Phone: «
E-mall Address:.
Length of Residenoy in the City of La Habra Heights_Four years Occupation:_General Contractor _Employer:_Self Employed Employer Address:_ Whittier, CA 90605.
Please answer the following: (Please attach additional sheets of paper If necessary) Briefly explan your background, training and education as well as anything that specifically qualifies you as an appolntee to the City Council. (Feel free to submit a resume) Please see the attached resume.
What do you see as the objectives and goals of the City Council? Preserve the unique rural character, fire and safety prevention, view preservation, protect wildlife and natural resources, establish SB9 policies and standards, manage budget, encourage horse and domesticated animals, provide designated animal friendly trails and areas, park and gym improvements, support community events, support businesses and institutions.
How would you like to help to achieve these objectives and goals? My objective as a council member would be to represent the traditional values of the community, continuing the dedication to the protection and preservation of its rural character, natural terrain, open space and unique quality of life, while finding creative solutions with staff, advisors and residents to changing circumstances and evolving regulations. I would promote financial independence and responsible expenditures.
Please provide any additional information that would help the City Council make a decision.
I would adhere to the general plan, utilize state and federal grant resources for fire protection and propose an emergency text and or call notification system. During 2020, my daughter was awarded a grant to use at her discretion. She used the grant to purchase playground equipment for disabled children and my company donated the labor to install it. I would explore prop 68 to continue with the park and gym improvements.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To qualify as a member of the City Council, you must be: a) 18 years of age or older; b) a resident of the City of La Habra Heights; and c) a registered voter.
Are you able to attend City Council meetings on the second Monday of each month? YES NO Are you able to attend Special City Council meetings, as necessary? YES NO Are you willing to complete and file the State of California, Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700, Statement of Economic Interests, which disclosure form and instructions are available for downloading at https://www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700.html? YES V
(If the answer is NO to any of the above, please explain):
I hereby certify that all statements made on or in connection with this application are true to the best of my knowledge and belief, and / understand and agree that any misstatement or omission of material fact may result in the City rejecting this application. I authorize the investigation of all information contained in this application. / agree to abide by the La Habra Heights Municipal Code, the Brown Act, Conflict of Interest Codes, Code of Ethics, and all applicable regulations. If selected, I further acknowledge that I shall serve in the assignment position or task at-will.
I understand that the term of the appointment is only until the November 8, 2022 general municipal election. 1-23-2022
Signature Date
When completed, submit original to: City of La Habra Heights City Clerk
1245 N. Hacienda Road
La Habra Heights, CA 90631
[email protected]
DAVID DURKIN
RESUME
General Construction
Commercial, Residential, Multi-Residential, Public Works, Retail Construction, Restaurants, Rocording Studios, Golf Course, Churohes and Strip Centers.
Consultant, Forensic Analyst, and Expert Witness
Education
Californla Building Officials Training Institute 2010
California Polytechnic University, Pomona 1993 - 1994
Contractors State License School 1991
Carpenters Union Apprenticeship 1987-1988
Century Freeway Construction Training Program 1987
High School Diploma 1986
Licenses
Home Improvement Certification 2002 - 2004
General Contractor (CSLB "B" License No. 652037) 1992 - Present Professional Experience
(Owner) 1992 to Present
• Design
• Residential
Commercial Construction
• Public Works
1 2002 - 2010
• Hotail Window, Door & Hardware St0B0/Ownor)
(CEO/Owner) 1998 - 2002
Retail Window, Door & Hardware Store
• Fabricated Wood Windows and Doors
• Simrose v. Polaris Development (2019)
Lopez y. Rojas (2015)
All American Surplus v. City of Fullerton & OCTA (2015) • Beyersdorf, et al. y. Whitmark, et al. (2014)
• Cooky. Styline Consiruction (2014)
• Mohammed%, Jasmine Mediterranean Restaurant, et al. (2014) • Rocha v. Camorlinga (2013)
• Andersen, et al. v. City of Long Beach, et al. (2012) • Lalli y, Northwood Ponte Maintenance Association, et al. (2011) • Baha y. Aliso Viejo Community Association, et al. (2011) • Marquez v. City of Santa Ana, et al. (2011)
• Sanchez y. City of Huntington Beach (2011)
Yassin y. Solis (2010)
Rouland v. Pacific Spectalty Insurance Company, et al. (2009) • Roberts y. Assurance, et al. (2008)
• Administration Restrooms 2021
• Community Center
• Irwindale Pool
City Hall
• Housing Authority
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Marina Park 2017
Tennis Center 2017
Historle Cottage 2016
Historio Cottage 2015
• Tennis Center 2015
Tennis Center 2014
• Parnell Park Senior Center 2011
2 • Gina Belefonte 2005 & 2016
• Bruce Hendricks 2012
• Jay Leno 2010
• Bill Goldberg 2010
• Adrienne Frantz 2009
• Akiva Goldsman 2008
• Tony Peck 2007
• Paul Ben Victor 2006
• Desmond Child 2006
• Stewart Levine 2006
2009 - 2010
• Quick Tips Commercial
• Garage Mahal (Load Contractor) 2009 - 2010
• Extreme Makeover (Project Completion) 2006
• Renovate My Family (Lead Carpenter) 2004 - 2005
• Custom Door Fabrication and Installation 1999
" Youth Center 1997
• Los Angeles County Sheriff's Mobile Command Center 1997 • City Hall 1996
• Apollo Park 1996
• Rio San Gabriel Park 1996
• Furman Park 1996
Independence Park 1996
1996
• Remodel a Single-Family Residence
• Real Estate Owned Inspections 1993 - 1998
Real Estate Owned Asset Renovations 1993 - 1998
Pasillas Construction 1991 - 1992
• New Castle Construction 1989 - 1990
3 ...
• Century Freeway 1987 - 1988
Field Disking and Grading 1985 - 1986
Summary
David Durkin has 35 years of hands-on experience in the fields of construction and general ontracting. He nas successiuny acquired and completed a range of construcaon project noluding new construction and remodels/renovations for residential, multi-residential an comtetcial projects. He has undertaken and completed projects for cities and municipalities, private companies, public companies, individuals, and celebrities, He is an approved contractor for the Arch Dlocese of Los Angeles. He has worked on several home improvement television shows for ABC, FOX and The DIY Network, His breadth of experience has led to his engagement on numerous projects as a consultant and analyst. 4 CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS 2022 JAN 2L: P 445
APPLICATION FOR CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENDF LA MAURA 4SI0*)
CITY COUNCIL VACANCY
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2022 AT 5:00 P.M.
Name: Deboran Heller
Home Address: _ Rested okal Heights CA 90431
(Appiloants must be a Registered Voter in the Celo La Habra Heights) Home Phone: Cell Phone:
E-mail Addressi. yur vo
Length of Residency In the City of La Habra Helghts:. 21 years Occupation: _ Direct Suppet PRofication Employer:.
Employer Address:.. - • Hacienda Heights, 91745
Please answer the following: (Please attach additlonal sheets of paper if necessary) Briefly explaln your background, training and educaton as well as anything that specifically qualifies you as an appointee to the City Council. (Feel free to submit a resume) The attachment below goes more in depth. To summarize it all, I've volunteered eften, maintained conustens grader which reiterates that I am responsibk, and I work. I at also stating for my bachelors a businer, it wich. I au die to graduate this year.
What do you see as the objectives and goals of the City Council? the objactives and goals of the lity Council mander representing our communys needs, while maintaining consistenly within thic specif integaemental organizaken. The everl goal of the LHi City Counci is te friendly area in lu cour and upholds the roors on which this beautiful city wear originated.
How would you like to help to achieve these objectives and goals? I howa like to hely achieve this goa by brining and utta my most aube assets. There are three things about me that I am casident tosay: I and very wall organized and am trauedgeatle on crrent everts, I em consistent, and response. These traits ace imprant an accompasting any goal, and I hope this appertunity will alled me to demonstrate my atribitis to the carmittee.
Please provide any additional information that would help the City Council make a decision.
I am grateful and bressed to be in a community thet focused on familes. After all LaHabia Height was developed by fluin Hart, who fegan the start ofwhat we know as la Habra Heights. I had the opportunity to be nominated by Genge Cooke in 2019, 6r the las Compete Award, which further establuner my claim that it truly inverts in their community. I am sager to hear back from the Gly coumcill and hopefully, I will feate to reciprocate my time and serace to the community that first served me.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To qualify as a member of the City Council, you must be: a) 18 years of age or older: b) a resident of the City of La Habra Heights; and c) a registered voter.
Are you able to attend City Council meetings on the second Monday of each month? YES Are you able to attend Special City Council meetings, as necessary? YES NO Are you willing to complete and file the State of California, Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700, Statement of Economic Iests, mich disclosure form and instructions are available for dow ding at https://www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700.html?
(If the answer is NO to any of the above, please explain): _ I hereby certify that all statements made on or in connection with this application are true to the best of my knowledge and belief, and I understand and agree that any misstatement or omission of material fact may result in the City rejecting this application. / authorize the investigation of all information contained in this application,
lagree to abide by the La Habra Heights Municipal Code, the Brown Act, Conflict of Interest Codes, Code of Ethics, and all applicable regulations. If selected, / further acknowledge that / shall serve in the assignment, position or task at-will.
I understand that the term of the appointment Is only until the November 8, 2022 general municipal election. 1/24/2022
Date
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When completed, submit original to: City of La Habra Heights City Clerk
1245 N. Hacienda Road
La Habra Heights, CA 90631
[email protected]
Deborah Heller
La Habra Heights,
CA 90631
Summary 1. Dedicated to helping others and recalving fulfilment in dolng La krong dialo to acquire and apply new Informalion to dally
3. Adaplable to new and liverse positions.
4. Stellar communication skllis,
Work Experience Jan 2019 - Present Direct Support Professional Community Activities
Coordinator
, CA
91746
30 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 30
For a little over two years, I've
volunfeered at a boarding care
facility. At the boarding care, I help
those registered to the home for
dally tasks such as helping them
maintain their hyglene, go out with
them on walks or short trips, end
merely spending time with them as
they perform activites of dally living.
Education Nov 2021 - Sep University of Phoenix
Remote
2022 i will be graduating with my BSBM
(bachelors of science in business
manegement) this year.
Volunteer Service Nov 2018 - Nov Student Clerk at Poll working ., La Habra
1/4
2018 Prisinct 17290 Poll
21 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 21
I helped volunteer at a local voting
booth from 6 am to 9:40 pm, as well
as coming in a day priortor practico
In learning how to operate a voting
booth system.
a waterros
Oct 2018 - Dec Sunday School Teacher
Stanton, Callfomla
2019
4 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 120
Every other Sunday I would
prepare a lesson to teach to my
students from ist to 4th grade. I
take about two hours to prepare the
lesson and / teach for about 2,5
hours.
Apr 2015 - Present An Outreach Youth Worker in
Mexico
Tijuana, Mex/co
About every other year, I go with a
local church (Agape In Yorba Linda)
to Mexico for a three-day mission's
trip (outreach). This trip happens
twice a year and / have gone six
times since the year of 2015. With
every trip, I dedicate about 25 hours
of services to multiple tasks
Including: making breakfast for an
orphanage there, meeting in a fown
hall for serving the communty,
going to multiple people in the
Villages and giving family care
packages, and taking care of infants
and toddlers in the orphanage there.
Extracurricular Jan 2022 - Present Kids Choir Conductor Activities
2 Hrs/Week
I choose songs for children to sing,
2/4
rehearse with them, and conduct
them on their performance,
Noy 2021 - Present Worship Team Leader
6 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 6
This role includes organizing team
meetings, practices, assignments,
and follow-up questions to people
on the team.
Jan 2020 - Jul 2021 Event Planner/Coordinator
10 Hrs/Week
Total Hours: 10
This job required proper
coordination. / was the event
planner that reached out to others
for events in the area on a weekly
bas/s.
Awards May 2019 A.L Floyd Award
I was given thls award for my
volunteer service to the communtty.
Apr 2019 Los Compadres Award - La
Habra Heights
Aug 2015 Callfornla Scholarship
Federation
Throughout all four years in high
school, I have been recognized in
the CSF program for maintaining a
minimum of 3.5 GPA for every
semester.
Aug 2015 Honors Society • National
Honors Society
From 9th to 10th grade, ! had
recelved the Honors Soclety award
in my school for participating in at
least two honor courses while
maintaining a 4,0 GPA or higher.
From 11th to 12th grade, I had
3/4
been recognized as a part of the
Natlonal Honors Society for
continuing my acedem/cs in at least
two AP courses and maintaining a
4,0 GPA.
Aug 2015 Outstanding Academics While
Playing a Sport
In all four years of high school, I had
been in one year of softball and
three in varsity soccer. While being
in these sports, / was recognized for
having an above average GPA
(4,0+) while playing the sport.
References Available Upon Request
4/4
CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS CEIVED
APPLICATION FOR CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT EL A 54
CITY COUNCIL VACANCY
CITY OF LA HABRA KEIGHTS
Please note that Information provided on this form is subject to public disclosure. The applicant agrees to follow the rules and procedures and laws established for elected bodles and State law pertaining to the Brown Act and Conflict of Interest Codes.
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY MOI RY 24, AT AT P PM.
Name: John Mathew Pespisa
Home Address: La Habra Heights CA 90631
(Applicants must be a Registered Voter In the City of La Habra Heights) Home Phone: Cell Phone:
E-mal! Address: |
Length of Residency In the Chy of La Habra Helghts: ~22 years Occupation: Executive Employer;
Employer Address: Rosemead Ca 91770
Please answer the following: (Please attach additional sheets of paper If necessary) Brlefly explain your background, training and education as well as anything that specifically qualifes you as an appolntee to the City Councll. (Feel free to submit a resume) I have 36 years of experience with Southern Callorla Edison. I am an accomplished operattons and compliance professional with expertise in leading complex organizations that have a proven track record of operational excellence. I have Executive Management experlence and knowledge of corporate risk management principles. I have a comprehensive understanding of Callfornia and natlonal regulatory Issues, polloles, and governing organzations. I have extensive experlence implementing and managing regulatory and rellability compliance programs,
When not working at SCE, I was keeping the County safe volinteering as a Los Angeles County Reserva Deputy Sheriff. I have over 30 years of law enforcement experience gained aotively working as a Los Angeles County Level 1 Reserve Deputy Sheriff. I have also volunteered in local non-profts for animals, started my own non-profit, and worked on local commitees to give baok to the community, On a more local level, I am the current chair of the La Habra Heights Emergency Preparedness Committee (EPC). The city approached me to re-Institute the EPO In 2019. I Increased the EPC membership and developed the current Goals and Misslon. The Committee has played a role in securing $250,000 dollars In publlo safety grants and implementation of the La Habra Heights Hell-hydrant in 2021.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, California State University, Los Angeles, CA
AFFILIATIONS/CREDENTAILS
Incident Command System Certificatlon (Incident Commander Role) Private Pilot Certificate
Californla Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Tralning Certificate Licensed California Electrical Contractor (Expired)
North American Electric Rellabllity Councll Certifled Operator (Expired) What do you see as the objectives and goals of the City Council? 1) Maintain and protect the Cify's General Plan
2) Ensure the Financial Success of the city
2) Ensure the sustainability and qually of the La Habra Heights Fire Departmeni Ensure management of threats to public safety How would you like to help to achieve these objectives and goals? My breadth of experience unquely positions me for this appointment to the city council. I have extensive experience managing complex operational teams coupled with over 30 years in pubile safety. I would bring this unique combination of capabiltles to the city council.
Please provide any additional information that would help the Clty Council make a decislon.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To quality as a member of the Clty Counail, you must be: a) 18 years otage or older; b) a resldent of the City of La Habra Helghts; and c) a registered voter.
Are you able to attend City Gouncil meetings on the second Monday of each month? YES_X_NO_ Are you able to attend Speolal City Council meetings, as necessary? YES _X_NO.
Are you wiling to complete and file the State of Calfornia, Falr Pollical Praotices Commission For 700, Statement of Economle Interests, which disclosure form and Instrucions are avallable for downloading at https://www.fppc.cg.4ov/Form700.html7 YES_X_ NO
(If the answer is NO to any of the above, please expian); I hereby ortily that all statements made on or in connection with this applation are true to the best of my knowledge and belief, and / understand and agree that any misstatement or omission of material fact may result in the City rejecting this application. / authorize the investigation of all Informatlon contained in this appilcation. / agree to abide by the La Habra Heights Muncipal Code, the Brown Act, Conflict of Interest Codes, Code of Ethios, and all applicable regulations. If selected, / further acknowfedge thal / shall sore in the assignment, position or task at will.
i understand that jite for of the appointment is only untl the November 8, 2022 general municipal election. 01/21/2022
Date
•sopatro
When completed, submit original lo: City of La Habra Helghts City Clerk
1245 N. Hacienda Road
La Habra Heights, CA 90631
[email protected]
RECENCO
CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHT& JAN 24 P 41: 05
APPLICATION FOR CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMEN
CITY COUNCIL VACANCY DITY UF LA HAHRA LISTENE
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2022 AT 6:00 P.M.
Name: Kyle Miller
Home Address: , La Habra Heights CA 90631
(Applicants must be a Registered Voter In the Clty of La Habra Heights) Homa Phone: Cell Phone:
E-mall Address:
Length of Residency In the City of La Habra Heights: 23+ years Occupation: CA Senate Representative _Employer:
Employer Address: , Norwalk CA 90650
Please answer the following: (Please attach additional sheets of paper if necessary) Briefly explain your background, taining and education as well es anyining that apedlally quallfies you as an appointee to the City Council. (Fael free fo submit a resume) Please see attached for background information and resume.
What do you see as the objectives and goals of the City Council? The priority objectives for me would be #1 Work together as a council to bridge divides in the community and base our decision making on what's best for all of the residents. #2 Work very hard as a council to increase our voice and influence at the county and state level. #3 Seek and develop opportunies to increase the quality of life for our residents. Goals would include, but not be limited to: keep crime low, keep property values high, ensure our council decions are always-.... thoughtful, considered, and we hear as many voices in the community as possible.
How would you like to help to achieve these objectives and goals? #11 have done a lot of work to mend relationships I have in the community that could be considered adversarial. In my work with the Senate l've honed a particular skill set to hear all sides of a city issue and build consensus. I can bring that to the council. #2 I have built strong relationships with with surrounding cities, the county, and at the state level that have taken many years to develop.
Those relationships would be useful to the council in order to influence decisions that affect our city and help bring resources that can help our city thrive.
Please provide any additional information that would help the City Council make a decision Please see attached letters of recommendation. Partial list. Can provide additional letters of recommendation from surrounding cities and former La Habra Heights Councilmembers upon request.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To qualify as a member of the City Council, you must be: a) 18 years of age or older: b) a resident of the City of La Habra Heights; and c) a registered voter.
Are you able to attend City Council meetings on the second Monday of each month? YES X NO Are you able to attend Special City Council meetings, as necessary? YES X NO Are you willing to complete and file the State of California, Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700.
Statement of Economic Interests, which disclosure form and instructions are available for downloading at https://www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700.html? YES X NO
(If the answer is NO to any of the above, please explain):
I hereby certify that all statements made on or in connection with this application are true to the best of my nowledge and belief, and / understand and agree that any misstatement or omission of material fact ma esult in the City rejecting this application. / authorize the investigation of all information contained in thi application.
/ agree to abide by the La Habra Heights Municipal Code, the Brown Act, Conflict of Interest Codes, Code of Ethics, and all applicable regulations. If selected. I further acknowledge that / shall serve in the assignment, position or task at-will.
i understand that the term of the aopointment is only until the November 8. 2022 general municipal election. 1/24/2022
Signature/ Date
When completed, submit original to: City of La Habra Heights City Clerk
1245 N. Hacienda Road
La Habra Heights, CA 90631
[email protected]
Kyle Miller
Background Info, Training, Education
Background
• Married 29 Years
Former Mayor and Councilmember for La Habra Heights
Small Business owner for 18 years •
Former Executive Director for the Chamber of Commerce
Former President - League of CA Cities - Mayors and Councilmembers Former Chair of the Hillorest Festival of Fine Arts - La Habra Heights Training
League of California Citles - Ethics training
League of California Cities - Keys to Good Governance and City Success League of California Citles - Open Government and Conflicts of Interest League of California Cities - Policy Role in Land Planning League of California Cities - Financial Responsibilities, City Revenues League of California Cities - Community Engagement, Bullding Consensus Education
Grant Proposal Writing -
The Grantsmanship Center - Annenberg Foundation - Certificate Public Policy and Leadership -
USC - Sol Price School of Public Policy - Certificate
Bachelors Science - Liberal Arts -
Excelsior College
Masters Public Administration -
Enrolled - Begin May 2022
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -
#1 Vote Getter Behind Resigning Council Member Jane Williams In The Most Recent La Habra Heights Election
Advocated Strongly With The State Senate And Helped Bring Over 1 Million Dollars To The City Of La Habra Heights
Kyle S Miller
• La Habra Heights, CA • Direct Line
Professional Profile
An experienced professional with demonstrated ability to load diverse teams of profession- als to new levels of success in the governmental, nonprofit, and private sector space, Mul- tifaceted leadership style utilizing entrepreneurial, collaborative, empowering, and ac- countability approaches. Excellent presentation and communication skills with a comfort level in fast paced and high profile enyitontents. Seasoned comtunicator that is well versed in stakeholder engagement. A strategic leader dedicated to reaching organizational goals, with a focus on efficienoy, transparency, integrity, and mutually beneficial outcomes, Education/Licensure
B.S. Liberal Arts - Excelsior College 2022
MPA - Claremont Lincoln University - Bnrolled, Begin May 2022,
PUBLIC POLICY & LEADERSHIP
USC - Sol Price School of Public Policy - Certificate
Core Accomplishments
• Developed and honed a particular skill set for cultivating a diverse network of pro- fessional relationships at the local, county, state, and federal level. Successfully ap- plied in the public and private sector, both professional and personal • Co-Founded and guided the growth of a successful equipment rental company in the highly competitive film and television entertainment industry, Maintained con- sistent year over year growth until completing a successful exit 6 years later, • Successfully identified and serviced the burgeoning and lucrative niche rental mar- ket for reality teleyision and live events, Attracted high profile clients such as ABC- The Bachelor, MTY - Movie Awards, MTV - The Osbournes, and Viacom - VMA's. The company enjoyed a successful 12 year run and ended with a successful buyout.
Experience
Field Deputy
Norwalk, CA (12/2018 - Present)
• Built new relationships and strengthened existing relationships with elected offi- cials, staff, stakeholders, and community groups for the benefft of the member • Created and executed meaningful events and projects in the district. Recent projects include Operation Safe Seniors, School Districts Chromebook Distribu- tion Program, and The Women of Achievement Awards, In addition, many town halls with the community that were issue specific.
• Responsible for community outreach, both public and private, regarding legislar tive packages, community issues and updates.
• Policy coverage in the areas of Water, Environment, and Small Business.
CEO/Executive Director
Paramount, CA (3/2018 - 12/2018)
Responsible, under the oversight of the executive board, for all Chamber daily operations as well as the long term strategic plan and vision for the Chamber, This Included employee management, budgetary dootsions, marketing strategy, and community outreach. • Oversaw and implemented a rebranding of the Chamber which included strangthening out yalue proposition to our members and prospective members. • Created several new events for the Chamber featuring well-knowa tegional and statewide leaders designed to build a collaborative relationship with the Chamber and Federal, State, County, and local leaders.
• Overhauled the Ambassador program to improve retention rates as well as capture and centralize sales leads back to the Chamber office for improved conversion rates. • Bolstered the government relations arm of the Chamber with a combination of partner- ing with Bizfed, joining and collaborating with an alliance of several neighboring chamber organizations focused on business advocacy in government, Campaign Consultant
(12/2017 -3/2018)
Connected the candidate with local, regional, state, and federal elected officials to facilitate endorsements.
Provided policy and strategic campaign advice to the candidate and the campaign leadership team,
Mayor/City Councilmember
City of La Habra Heights, La Habra Heights, CA (3/2013 - 11/2017) 2 Worked closely with with my colleagues, and the city manager, to ensure that the otty ful filis its duties and that the day-to-day operations and policies of the city are effectively ad- miatstored. Worked closely with the clty attorey to ensure that the city is in legal compli- anco and lawfully exercises it powers.
• Balanced and passed five annual budgets.
• Identified and recruited skilled and qualified individuals from the community to serve on the yarlous advisory boards that assist the city council in the goverance of the olty, • As Mayor, officially speak for the city and the community to the public and the media when requited.
• Strengthen existing relationships and cultivate new relationships with neighboring cities, the county, for the mutual benefit of the region.
CEO/ President,
, Culver City, CA (07/1998 - 10/2010)
Managed and directed day to day operations for the organization. Provided oversight and guidance for all administration and front line staff of twelve, with continuous focus on ser- vice quality, maintaining best practice standards, and achieving efficiency improvement goals.
• Developed and implemented marketing and advertising strategies and material for the otganization.
• Managed all olient relations and outreach, and negotiated all contract agreements with our client base,
• Fostered a collaborative wotk environment through cross training of staff, incentive programs, rewarding communication between departments, and encouraging a cohesive team approach.
• Provide oversight of administration dopartments, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and human resource responsibilities, Directly responsible for all staff hiring, staff annual evaluations, disciplinary actions, and staff terminations.
Additional Public Service/Civic Involvement
President - League of California Cities, Mayors & Council Members (Past)Board Member - California Foundation for the Performing Arts (Past) Director - La Habra Heights Improvement Association (Past)
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January 21, 2022
The Honorable Mayor Dennis Laherty
City of La Habra Heights
1245 North Hacienda Road
La Habra Heights, CA 90631
Dear Mayor Laherty and members of the City Council,
It isimy understanding that you are currently interviewing candidates for a recent City Council vacancy appointment. Kyle Miller is someone 1 have worked with very closely and he would be an outstanding selection for the council vacancy appointment position.
i bave seen Kyle Miller's skill set firsthand. Kyle is dedicated, resourceful, innovative, and is a proven leader in the community. All qualities that a successful Councilmember needs.
Kyle's knowledge and experience serving the region would be invaluable to a City Council. Especially in a city like La Habra Heights.
For all of these reasons, I enthusiastically support Kyle Miller for the La Habra Heights City Council vacancy.
Sincerely,
Billite
Bob Arclruleta
CA State Senator, Thirty-Second Senate District
UNDAN P.O. Box 59660
Norwalk, CA 90652
Phone: 562.653.6876
SANCHEZ
FEC ID# C00384057
Linda Sanchez For U.S. Congress
January 20, 2022
Dear Members of the La Habra Heights City Council,
It has come to my attention that you are interviewing candidates to fill a recent city council vacancy. Kyle Miller is someone I have known and worked with for many years and would be an excellent choice to fulfill the unexpired city council term.
Kyle brings experience, heart, and most importantly, a tenacious determination when it comes to working on behalf of La Habra Heights constituents. As a former Mayor and Councilmember, Kyle has the relevant experience and institutional knowledge that will make him an effective and productive addition to the Council.
I am proud to unconditionally support Kyle Miller for the La Habra Heights City Council vacancy, and look forward to working with him - and all of you - in the future.
Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions, or if I can provide you with any assistance.
Sincerely,
Thick I Sandhy
Linda T. Sanchez
Member of Congress, CA-38
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STATE ASSEMBLY
January 24, 2022
The Hon. Dennis Laherty
Mayor of La Habra Heights City Council
La Habra Heights City Hall
1245 Hacienda Road
La Habra Heights, CA 90631
RE: MR. KYLE MILLER SPECIAL APPOINTMENT - SUPPORT LETTER Dear Mayor Laherty,
I am writing you to express my strong support of Mr. Kyle Miller for the special appointment to the La Habra Heights City Council.
As a former member of the La Habra Heights Council, Mr. Miller's commitment to serving residents and bridging relationships with local community leaders is ınparalleled. I consider him a great partner and advocate for his hometown and surrounding communities. Mr. Miller has been an extraordinary public servant that is always willing to help bring resources back to the city.
Although, Mr. Miller and I have worked together for a short time, he has made a protound impression on me. Beyond the quality of his work, which is without comparison, Mr. Miller possesses a cognizance of local and state government that, along with his connection to the region, would be a real asset to the city's council and residents.
Mr. Kyle Miller is an excellent candidate. Respectfully, he has my strongest recommendation in his pursuit to better our local communities alongside yourself and esteemed members of the La Habra Heights City Council. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Lisa Calderon
Lisa Calderon
California State Assemblymember
SAY TO ANCEST BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
322 KENNETH HAHN HALL OF ADMINISTRATION/ LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90012 Telephone (213) 974-4444 / FAX (213) 229-3676
CALIFORNIA JANICE HAHN
Supervisor, Fourth District
January 20, 2022
The Honorable Dennis Laherty
Mayor
City of La Habra Heights
1245 North Hacienda Road
La Habra Heights, CA 90631
Dear Mayor Laherty and Members of City Council:
I'm writing to recommend Mr. Kyle Miller for appointment to the La Habra Heights City Council.
I've known Mr. Miller for several years and found him to be a dedicated public servant during his time on City Council and currently with the State Senate office.
Mr. Miller has experience serving the region and valuable knowledge about the community. As a volunteer, he has organized numerous public safety and emergency preparedness programs and events to support residents in La Habra Heights.
Mr. Miller is passionate about serving others and helping meet the needs of his community.
I am confident that Mr. Miller will be a great addition to La Habra Heights City Council, and I hope you will strongly consider his application.
Sincerely,
Traci tal
JANICE HAHN
Supervisor, Fourth District
County of Los Angeles
CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS
APPLICATION FOR CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT
CITY COUNCIL VACANCY
agree to to out the mies and procedure are a eubiched for bie de bodies and stare an partaining to the Brown Act and Conflict of Interest Codes.
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2022 AT 5:00 P.M.
Name: Laura Hess
Home Address: a Haba Heishts CA 9063
Applicants must be a Regishened Voter in the City of La Habra Heidhts Home Phone: pene Cell Phone: _
E-mall Address:
Length of Residency in the City of La Habra Heights: _ 2. retited
occupation: I former attorney, employer.
Employer Address: n/0 Irvine, cA
98606
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To quality as a member of the City Council, you must be; aj 18 years of age or older; b) a resident of the City of La Habra Heights; and c) a registered voter.
Are you able to attend City Cound meetinge on the cocond Monday of each month? YESKNO_ Are you able to attend Special City Council meetings, as nocessary? YES Are you willing to complete and fle the State of Califomia, Fair Pattical Practices Conmission Form 700, Statement of Economic Interests, which disclosure form and instructions are avalable for downloading et YES X_NO.
(If the answer is NO to any of fhe sbove, please explain):
I hereby cartly that all statements made on or in connection with this application ers true lo the best of my nowadge and belief, and understand and agreo that any misstatement or omission of material fact ma esult in the City rejecting this application. I authorize the investigation of all information contained in thi application.
lagree to abide by the La Habra Heights Munkipal Code, the Brown Act, Confict of Interest Codos, Code of Ethics, and all applicable regulalions. If selecled, 1 further acknoledge that / shat serve in the assignment, pasition or task el-will.
understand that the torn of the appamtment ly oniy until the November &, 2022 general municipel election. 1/17/22
Signatfe. Date
When completed, submit original to: City of La Habra Heighte City Clerk
1245 N. Hacienda Road
La Habra Heights, CA 00631
[email protected]
Laura Hess
La Habra Heights, CA 90631
WORK EXPERIENCE
Retired 05/2016-01/2022
-. livine, CA 01/2010 - 09/2018
Parter**
Irvine, CA 03/2004 - 12/2009
Associate Attomey
, Irvine, CA 03/2002 - 03/2004
Fartner
, Irvine, GA 11/1998 - 03/2002
Associate Attomey
EDUCATION
Lewis & Clark Law School Portland, OR 1995 - 1998
J.D. In Law
Pepperdine University Malibu, CA 1991 - 1984
B.A. in English
Magna Cum Laude
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
State Bar of Califoria 1998-2016; Inactive status from 2016 to present
AFFILIATIONS
Orange County Women Lawyers Association - President 2014; Board of Directors 2007-2015 Califomnia Women Lawyers - Affiliate Governor 2015-2018 Orangewood PALS - Board of Directors 2002-2004
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ROSIVEL
CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS
APPLICATION FOR CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENGF LA HADRA HEICHTS
CITY COUNCIL VACANCY
Please note that information provided on this form is subject to public disclosure. The applicant agrees to follow the rules and procedures and laws established for elected bodies and State law pertaining to the Brown Act and Conflict of Interest Codes.
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2022 AT 5:00 P.M.
Name: _ LAYNE BAROLDI
Home Address: LHH, CA 90631
(Applicants must be a Registered Voter in the City of La Habra Heights) Home Phone: _ Cell Phone: 1
E-mail Address:
30 TOTAL (10-80)(02-22)
Length of Residency in the City of La Habra Heights:
Occupation: ATTORNEY Employer: /
Employer Address: , BALTIMORE, MD 21220
Please answer the following: (Please attach additional sheets of paper if necessary) Briefly explain your background, training and education as well as anything that specifically qualifies you as an appointee to the City Council. (Feel free to submit a resume)
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What do you see as the objectives and goals of the City Council?
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How would you like to help to achieve these objectives and goals?
SEE ATTACHED
Please provide any additional information that would help the City Council make a decision.
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To qualify as a member of the City Council, you must be: a) 18 years of age or older; b) a resident of the City of La Habra Heights; and c) a registered voter.
Are you able to attend City Council meetings on the second Monday of each month? YES NO Are you able to attend Special City Council meetings, as necessary? YES. NO Are you willing to complete and file the State of California, Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700, Statement of Economic Interests, which disclosure form and instructions are available for downloading at https://www.fopc.ca.gov/Form700.html? YES_ NO
(If the answer is NO to any of the above, please explain): _ I hereby certify that all statements made on or in connection with this application are true to the best of my knowledge and belief, and I understand and agree that any misstatement or omission of material fact may result in the City rejecting this application. / authorize the investigation of all information contained in this application.
/ agree to abide by the La Habra Heights Municipal Code, the Brown Act, Conflict of Interest Codes, Code of Ethics, and all applicable regulations. If selected, 1 further acknowledge that I shall serve in the assignment, position or task at-will.
I understand that the term of the appointment is only until the November 8, 2022 general municipal election. (
1/13/22
Signature Date
When completed, submit original to: City of La Habra Heights City Clerk
1245 N. Hacienda Road
La Habra Heights, CA 90631
[email protected]
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Briefly explain your background, training and education as well as anything that specifically qualifies you as an appointee to the City Council (Feel free to submit a resume) Having the good fortune to grow up in La Habra Heights, I realize how much we all benefit from the rural lifestyle that our city provides. I am grateful that I was able to return to our city to build a new home (completed in 2006), raise a family and take care of my parents who | orginally moved here with back in 1970, I appreciate why they, as many of us, want to live out the rest of their lives In our extraordinary community.
As for professional experience, for the past 11 years, I have been the Vice President of Technical Services & Government Affairs, for Synagro Technologies, a company that provides residuals management services for over 600 municipal government and industrial clients in 34 states. I provide direction to the Company by serving as the primary resource for developing legislative and regulatory advocacy. I actively coordinate with municipal government representatives, consultants, lobbyists, and professional trade associations to promote favorable legislation and regulations at the local, state, and federal level. I also manage the activitles of the Company's staff of over 40 wastewater professionals in Synagro's Technical Services Department.
Prior to Joining Synagro in 2009, I worked for 23 years at the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD), enforcing the requirements of the Federal Clean Water Act Pretreatment Program and subsequently managing the Agency's Air Quality and Biosolids Management programs.
I received a B.S. Degree from the University of Southem California and a JD Degree from Western State University College of Law, and l am a member of the State Bar of California.
As for experience with the City, for almost three years I served on our Planning Commission. Much of my time on the Planning Commission was focused on Interpreting our General Plan's goats and policies as the bass for the development of revisions to our Municipal Code. I believe that having a detailed understanding of the basis for, and content of, the Municipal Code is of critical importance since Council members are often called upon to opine on the applicability of the rules for residential development, animal husbandry, and other activitles taking place in our community. I believe that my thorough knowledge of both the City's General Plan, and its interpretation that took place during the dozens of meetings that were held to develop the revised Municipal Code, will be beneficial when called upon as a councilmember to address development proposals in a manner that protects both property rights and our rural lifestyle.
After serving on the Planning Commission, I ran for a seat on the City Council. I am proud to say that Whittler Daily News endorsed me as a "top pick": "..Baroldi should have a good grasp of the fiscal ins and outs of the unique hillside community, what with his experience on the city's Planning Commission." According to the Whittier Dally News' Editorial Board, Baroldi's "depth of background" is why he is being endorsed as being a candidate to best serve La Habra Heights and to be voted for on March 6th." I served for four years on the City Council. I am proud to say that I received over 1,000 votes from our neighbors during my City Council election. I belleve my successful four-year term served on the City Council "qualifies" me for filling the several months of the vacated seat term.
Prior Professional Affillations:
• Board Member of the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts • Board Member, Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Energy & Environment Committee
• Technical Advisory Committee Memberto California's Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Revlew Committee (MSRC)
Executive Board Member of the Callfornia Assoclation of Sanitation Agencies (CASA) • Member, Water Environment Federation (WEF)
• Member, National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) What do you see as the objectives and goals of the City Council? The basic objectives and goals of our City Council is to utilize prudent policy-making efforts, implemented through our exceptionally competent staff administration, to ensure that we have a safe, healthy and equitable community. Maintaining fiscal and economic stability is an essential requirement to ensure all objectives and goals are realized. Through a secure fiscal base, we can not only maintain but improve our quality of life.
As for specifics beyond that mentioned above, I consider the following issues, of many, to be the top priority objectives and goals for the Council to address:
• Maintaining our rural llfestyle and mitigating potential impacts of SB 9 (also known as "The Duplex Bill")
• Providing quality law enforcement, fire safety and paramedic services • Continuing with the successful infrastructure (road) maintenance program • Beautifying our community through the encouragement and facilitation of the home maintenance and Improvement process
How would you like to help to achieve these objectives and goals? As part of the City Councll team, i would like to utilize mý experience and skills obtained described in the answer to the first question) to assist the Council to achieve the objectives and goals described in the response to the previous question. With my legal, legislative and regulatory advocacy background, believe I could be specifically helpful in addressing the imminent threats to our community character posed by SB 9.
I have reviewed legal analysis that provides the detalls in following assessment of SB 9 (also known as "The Duplex Bill"). SB 9 was legislation that was signed Into law by the Governor that effectively preempts our local control on lot splits and housing development. In plain language, the passage of SB 9 creates the possibility that a single-family residential lot can now be divided and developed with up to four residential units where only one single-family home previously existed.
The challenge for us to work on is to successfully craft language in a way that will allow us as a local agency to impose objective zoning, subdivision, and design standards. Please note that otherwise, SB 9 does not aliow us as a local agency to use its subjective judgment In determining whether a proposed, qualifylng lot-split or development should be approved or denied. Although we can impose objective standards, we cannot impose standards that would have the effect of physically precluding the construction of up to two units on a parcel or would physically preclude elther of the two units from being at least 800 square feet in floor area.
I was very pleased by the initial efforts made by Staff, outside counsel, the Planning Commission and the City Councli that resulted in the language in this month's City Council Agenda Item #17. This draft Ordinance to amend our Municipal Code attempts to provide us with protection agalnst SB 9 destroying our rural country living environment that we all moved here for, but much work needs to be done. I belleve that my experience mentioned above provides me with the experience to help our City address the biggest threat to our cherished "Rural County Living", $B 9.
Please provide any additional Information that would help the City Council make a decision.
I believe I have proven through past actions that 1 can listen to all of the volces in our community and bridge the unfortunate divisions that appear to currently exist.
NECEIVED
CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS A Z4 A W21
APPLICATION FOR CITY COUNCIL APPOIYTMENTLACRA HEIrs
CITY COUNCIL VACANCY Y
Please note that Information provided on this form is subject to public disclosure. The applican agrees to follow the rules and procedures and laws established for elected bodies and State lav pertaining to the Brown Act and Conflict of Interest Codes, APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2022 AT 5:00 P:M.
PRImITIVO (PRIMe) CaSTRO
Name:
Home Address:
(Appllcants must be a Registered Voter In the City of La Habra Heighis) * Home Phone: Call Phone: +
E-mall Address:,
Length of Residenoy In the Clty of La Habra Heights: 13. years Occupation: Director Employer: _
Employer Address: _, Culver City, CA 90230
Please answer the following: (Please attach additional sheets of paper if necessary) Briefly explain your background, training and education as well as anything that specifically qualifles you as an appolntes to the City Council. (Feel free to submit a resume) See attichment
What do you see as the obleptives and goals of the Cly Council see attachment
How would you like to help to achleve these objectiyes and goals? see attichnent
I REEN To l as member of the City Councl, you must be: a) 18 years of ag • older b) a resident of the Cily of La Haora Helphis: and c) a realstered vote Are you able to attend City Count meetings on the second Monday of each month? YES NO_.
Are you able to attend Special City Council meetings, as necessary? YES Are you willing to complete and flle the State of California, Fair Polltical Practles Commission Form 700, Statement of Economic Interests, which disclosure form and instructions are avallable for downloading at https://www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700.htm|? YES X
(If the answer is NO to any of the above, please explain): _ I heraby certify that ail statements made on or in connection with this application are true to the best of my knowledge and bellef, and I understand and agree that any misstatement or omission of materlal fact may result in the City releciing this application. I authorize the investigation of all information contalned in this appilcation.
I agree to abide by the La Habra Heights Munloipal Code, the Brown Act, Conflict of Interest Codes, Code of Ethics, and all applicable regulations, If selecteti, / further acknowiedge that / shall serve in the assignment, position or task at-will!.
I understand thattenterm of the appointment is only until the November 8, 2022 general municipal election. bd/23/2022.
When completed, submit original to: City of La Habra Heights City Clerk
1245 N. Hacienda Road
La Habra Heights, CA 90631
[email protected]
Primitivo (Primo) Castro
City of La Habra Heights
Application for City Council Appolntment - Vacancy
Briefly Explain your background, training and education as well as anything that specifically qualifies you as an appointee to the City Council.
For nearly 20 years, my career has spanned several sectors in publle service and focusing on bringing much needed resources while working with the California State Legislature and the non-profit sector. My track record of service is seen in the professional and community work. I serve as a Cancer Patient Advocate for the American Cancer Society focused on global cancer prevention & research advocacy where l am charged with championing policies that aim to protect the quality of life of cancer patients and their families. This holds a special place in my heart as my mother died from cancer when she was 44 years old. The death of my mother empowered me to serve as a cancer patient advocate to provide countless families the power to be a voice at the federal, state and local levels of government.
As stated, I Worked for the California State Assembly, Senate, and Secretary of State. I understand how laws are created and passed and will advocate for policies that improve the quality of life for the residents of La Habra Heights and ensuring mandates do not hurt our mighty rural community. With over a decade of experience working in the California State Legislature, I have been instrumental in bringing much needed resources to communities from throughout Southern California. In fact, as a result of my relationships at the county, state and federal levels | was fortunate to bring over $600 million in resources for different infrastructure, social, quality of life and other programs. I have cultivated relationships, developed partnerships that expand opportunities in areas of education, transportation, business development and beyond.
Dedicated to serving others, I have been involved in the community with programs aimed at engaging students in learning, providing safe and healthy environments, and overall enhancing the quality of life for youth and families. I have served on various committees and state commissions which promote public health, civio engagement, and opportunities for our local nelghbors. Currently, I serve on the State of Callfornia's Tobacco Education Research and Oversight Commission where our focus is to protect and administer over $300 milllon in annual funding to the University of California, The California Department of Public Health and the Primitivo (Primo) Castro
California Department of Education. Most recently, I served on the Board of Directors for the Boys and Giris Clubs of La Habra. An opportunity to work collectively with the Board to bring much needed programs to the students of the area,
Most Importantly, decisions are not. done unilaterally on a council. It takes teamwork, dedication, and commitment in providing the best quality of life for our neighbors. I feel confident that if given the opportunity to serve in this appointment, the community and council will see that | also strive for what Is important to us all..our safety and relationship with the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department and our La Habra Heights Fire Department. it is the very reason why we moved to the Heights 13 years ago and raising our famlly, Lastly, I obtained a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Michigan State University and a Master's in Public Administration from Cal State Long Beach, 1 am the father to four talented young ladies--Madison Eva, Sofia Taylor, the twins Julia Kennedy and Lourdes Carter. My wife, Melba, is the Vice President of Student Services at Santiago Canyon College, which services Central Orange County, What do you see as the objectives and goals of the City Council? I belleve the goal for the individual filling the vacancy Is to work with the council on what those current goals and objectives are. There is no doubt that there is much work to be done but working together is the key to address our neighbors and the city's needs as those issues come up. The council is responsible for maintaining the quality of life that we all have come to enjoy, In addition, maintaining of our roads is no easy task, but a task that we must continue to tackle head on to ensure our public safety officers are able to provide the best service possible when out nelghbors need it. We also need to continue to work with our Fire Department to ensure brush clearance compliance to avoid catastrophe. We live in a sensitive fire danger community and this needs to be a top priority for the council and our neighbors. The council can only do so much with the available resources provided, but l am a firm believer that we can live within our means, without putting our neighbors and city at risk.
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Primitivo (Primo) Castro
How would you like to help to achieve these objectives and goals? I would like to help achieve these objectives and goals with the teamwork that exists in the city council. As stated before, by working collectively and with the same dedicatlon that we have to make this city the best it Is will provide the peace of mind that our neighbors are looking forward to. It would be my honor to provide my knowledge and help the city council advocate for resources for the benefit of all our neighbors.
Please Provide any additional information that would help the City Council make a decision.
The City of La Habra Heights is nestled between several metropolitan communities and has a great rich history. I have been fortunate to experience working with a vast diverse range of communities. I feel that my experience brings a wealth of knowledge to serve well in the council and help maintaln the quality of life that we have come to known for generations to come.
T MABRA
4972 ROEIVET
CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS 2022 JAN 24 P $ 45
APPLICATION FOR CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTY OF LA HAURA NOONE
CITY COUNCIL VACANCY
Please note that information provided on this form is subject to public disclosure. The applicant agrees to follow the rules and procedures and laws established for elected bodies and State law pertalning to the Brown Act and Conflict of Interest Codes.
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2022 AT 8:00 P.M.
Name:, RICHARD C, BECKMAN
Home Address:
- La Habra Heights, CA 90631
(Applicants must be a Registered Voter in the City of La Habra Heights) Home Phone: , Cell Phone: _ .
E-mall Address:
Length of Residency In the City of La Habra Heights: 53 Years (Homeowner 27 Years) Occupation: Full-time Faculty _ Employer. _
Employer Address: _ Whittier. CA 90601
Please answer the following: (Please attach additional sheets of paper If necessary) Briefly explain your background, training and educallon as well as anything that specifically qualifies you as an appointee to the City Council. (Feel free to submit a resume) Member of Hilltoppers 4H in 1970's
Worked for La Habra Heights Fire Department for 20 years in Full-time paid, Part-time Paid and Volunteer capacities in the ranks of Firefighter, Engineer, Lieutenant, Captaln and Division Chief. Awarded Firefighter of the Year 1985 and 1995 Member of LHH Emergency Preparedness Committee for 4 years Chair of the LHH Proposition 97A Political Action Committee which campaigned successfully for the change of the Fire Feeto the current Fire Tax.
Planning Commissioner - 4 months
Serving a 2 year appointment to the California State Fire Marshal's Office Statewide Iraining and Education Advisory Committee (STEĄC) representing the Califomia, Fire Technology Director's Assoolation..
What do you see as the objectives and goals of the City Council? Io represent the desires and opinions of the citizens of La Habra Heights._ To uphold the General Plan in both letter and Intent.
To conservatively control the purposefully paltry budget and resist raising taxes.
To recruit and hire the most capable city manager we can afford, and then evaluate that individual on how they execute the policies and direction of The Council.
To faithfully and honestly review and act on every Item that comes before the city council and vote according to what the citizens want, Irrespeotive of any special group or personal friendships.
How would you like to help to achieve these objectives and goals? _Have open dialogue with a wide variety of community members to seek out their opinions on critical issues
_Study each item on the agenda with time to research key questions and concems Visit City Hall, regularty and schedule meetings with staff to gain information about specific items on the council agenda
Interact with city commissions and committees to understand the issues that may be presented to council
Expedite the update of our community general plan, making sure a wide variety of citizens are given the opportunity to have their opinions heard
Please provide any additional information that would help the City Council make a decision.
My family has been involved in the community of La Habra Heights since we moved here In 1968. My father was a 4H leader, and my mother led the Girl Scouts and Camp Fire Gins. watched the housing element of the first general plan come to life in my living room as my father was chair of that aspect and meetings were held there often. My father and mother continued to be active with my father serving on the incorporation committee, then on council for 12 years. My mother served on the historlcal committee for 8 years. My community involvement is listed in my background statement.
Please find my professional resume attached
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To quallly as a member of the Clty Councll, you must be: a) 18 years of age or older; b) a resident of the City of La Habra Heights; and c) a registered voter.
Are you able to attend City Goundll meetings on the second Monday of each month? YES XX NO Are you able to attend Special City Council meetings, as necessary? YES XX_ NO.
Are you willing to complete and fle the State of California, Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700, Statement of Economic Interests, which disclosure form and instructions are avallable for downloading at .:
YES _XX_ NO
(If the answer is NO to any of the above, please explaln:
I hereby certify that all statements made on or in connection with this applloation are true to the best of my knowledge and bellef, and i understand and agree that any misstatement or omission of materlal fact may result In the City rejeoling this application. / authorize the Investigation of all information contained in this appilcation.
I agree to abide by the La Habra Heights Municipal Code, the Brown Act, Conflict of Interes! Codes, Code of Etnics, and all applicable regulations, If selected, i further acknowledge that / shall serve in the assignmert position or task at-wit.
I understand that the term of the appointment is only unti the November 8, 2022 general municipal election. 'sonatire 1120/2022
Date
When completed, submit original fo: City of La Habra Heights Clty Clerk
1245 N. Hacienda Road
La Habra Heights, CA 90631
[email protected]
RICHARD C. BECKMAN
La Habra Heights, CA 90631
Email:
PROFILE
• Forty years of fire service experience in several agencies, with an emphasis on management, training, administrative systems, emergency operations, emergency preparedness and fire prevention
• Extensive experience in fire service education, training, certification and curriculum development
• Proven record of team bullding in the fire service, and coaltion bullding between fire service agencles and affiliated services
EDUCATION
2002 California State University, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Sclence, Fire Protection Administration and Technology 1998-2000 National Fire Academy, Emmitsburg, MD
Completed three years resident courses
1992 Rio Hondo College, Whittier, CA
Associate of Science, Fire Technology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2001-2018 (Battallon Chief - Deputy Chlef)
Manage one platoon of fire fighters during routine and emergent situatons. Serve as incent commander causing supervision of employees from outside agencies and Interaction with all other dity departments. Assist City Manager and Fire Chief in meeting goals and expectations of Clty officials, both elected and appointed. Provide coordination of staff functions as assigned. • Partidpated in 5 cities management sharing agreement exploration committee.
Investigated impact of proposal on city and agency. Negotlated Interim contract for delivery of operations management to City of South Pasadena, Developed presentation Driven, Bullding Coalitions) to city managers and provided updates to City Coundi. (Leading Change, Results • As Emergency Manager, updated and Implemented City Emergency Operations Plan.
Conducted city wide disaster drills. Served as Indent Commander in City EOC and Developed Incident Action Plans (Leading Change, Results Driven, Bullding Coalltions • Waison with Insurance Service Office to establish Public Protection Class. Successfully defend against reduction in that dass. (Results Driven, Business Acumer.) Fartidpate and lead Area C" California Incident Command System 300 level evaluation committee from its inception to 2018, Developed coalition between management and labor to provide oversight on historical recognition of 200 level positons and physical fitness standards, (Leading Change, Bullding Coalitions, Resuits Driven, Leading People)
• As department Training Officer, coordinated training schedules with neighboring fire lepartments, and established monthly cooperative training events. Developer robationary fire fighter performance manual and accountability system. Served a president of Foothill Fire Chiefs Training Officers Assocation for 6 years, Led ollaboration with all Area "C* agendes in the development, implementation anc training delivery of Rapid Intervention Crew Pollcy, (Leading Change, Bullding Coalitions, Results Driver, Leading People)
•Negotiated and Implemented Instructional Services Agreement with local community college for exsting department training, bringing to agency approximately $25,000 revenue. (Business Acumen, Leading Change)
• Established agency safety committee in collaboration with labor group, Conducted two significant work injury investigations and served as city llaison with CalOSHA, reducing aty fines by 90%. Served as Co-Chair of citywide safety committee and developed 6 policies to increase all dity worker safety. (Leading Change, Business Acumen, Building coalitions)
• Oversight of EMS program Including coordination of nurse educator contract, Quality Assurance program, and L.A. County Department of Health Services program audit.
Developed program to deliver Automated Extermal Defibrillators to Parks and Recreation Department. (Leading People, Business Acumen) • Stewarded purchase of new fire engines, ambulance and staff vehicle, induding budgeting, grant acquisition, purchasing contract, and construction oversight.
Implemented electronic record keeping and repair tracking of all vehides and apparatus. (Leading People, Business Acumen)
• Developed and executed grant applications for purchases including two-way radlos, firefighter personal protective equipment, Urban Search and Rescue Equipment, Smart Classroom, and Ail-terrain vehicle. (Leading Peopte, Results Driven, Business Acumen) • Served as lialson to California State Fire Marshal's Office cumiculum development cadre for Training Instructor 1A, 1B, and 1C. Also served as curriculum development and valdation cadre member for Instructor I, It, and III. (Bullding Coaltions, Business Acumen, Leading Change)
• Oversight of department bl-annual shift selection process, and annual vacation selection process. (Leading People)
1981-2001 La Habra Helghts Fire Department (Frefighter - Division Chief) Full-time, part-time and volunteer positions from Firefighter through Divisian Chief, Served as Training officer, Fire Marshal, Apparatus Maintenance Coordinator, Administrative Officer, ISO Laison, Apparatus Specification, and department SCA technidan, Received Firefighter of the vear twice, and Division Chief of the Year
• Served as Liaison between agency and Insurance Servlce Office. Effect was an Increase in aty Public Protection Class by 2 points. (Results Drtven, Business Acumen) • As Fire Marshal, established engine company weed abatement inspection program.
Also, worked extensively witt private schooi to meet fre and life safety code requrements during major campus remodel. (Bullding Coalitions, Results Driven) Developed 20 year Master Apparatus Replacement plan, Incuding funding mechanisn nd presented same for successful approval by coundl. (Results Driven, Busine Acumen)
• Developed a reimbursement system for volunteers based upon partidpation and productive response to emergency incidents. (Building Coalitions, Results Driven, Business Acumen)
• Chair of voter Imitative political action committee to pass local Proposition 97A to provide earmarked funding to Fire Department. Developed campaign induding loca cable channel advertisement spots, public meetings, mailer and phone campaign.
Resuit was an 82% vote in favor of passing resolution, (Bullding Coalidons, Leading Change, Results Driven)
• As member of community Emergency Preparedness Committee, developed emergenc operations plan for all dity resources, Conducted disaster drill using this plan, (Buildin Coalitions, Leading People, Business Acumen)
• Coordinated weekong tralning of 36 Bomberos, visiting from the San Miguel de Allend Querpo de Bomberos. Facilltated bi-lingual instructional staff, schedule, training sites and logistical needs of visiting partidpants. (Buiding Coalitors, Leading People, Leading Change)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2001-Present - (Full-Time Faculty / Fire Academy Coord.) Delivery of Fire Technology core, elective and certification courses, Wildland Fire Technology course materials and exams. Processed course materials through SFT. Served on hiring pane's Core and SFT OFSTES and FSTEP courses. Developed curriculum, Student Leaming Objecties, and Advisory Committee.
• Delivered over 30 semester length classes to pre-service students, and approximately 45 certification and CSM Fire Officer / Chief Officer classes for in-service fire personnel. Provide instruction to firefighter 1 academy program in yarlous subjects. (Leading People, Leading Change)
• Delivered the first online course for certification by the OSFM as part of pilot prograr tween Rio'Hando and SFT. (Bullding Coailtions, Leading Change • As Fire Academy Coordinator In 2019/20 temporarily coordinated all administrative responsibilities of entire Fire Technology Program. In 2020 to present, I coordinate ail administrative responsibilitles for dellvery of 2 fire academies (Leading People, Leading Change)
• As representative of Califomla State Fire Technology Coordinators Association, serving on the State Fire Training Educatton and Advisory Committee (STEAC) 2002-2021 (Part-Time Faculty)
Delivery of Fire Technology core, elective and certification courses, induding SFT CESTES courses. Developed curriculum, SLO'S, course materlals and exams. Processed course materials through SFT.
• Delvered over 30 semester length classes to pre-service students, and approximately 45 certification and CSRM Fire Officer / Chief Officer classes for In-service fire personnel. (Leading People, Leading Change)
• Serve as Fire Technology Advisory Committee Member. (Bullding Coalitions, Leading Change)
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1992-Present (President)
Prinapal of small consulting firm providing education to fire service agencies. Delivered over 40 OSFM and NWCG certified courses. Accounts payable and recelvable as well as student paperwork processing through all agendes
• Deilvered approximately 45 NWCG and CSM Fire Officer / Chief Officer classes for in- service fire personnel. Developed and delivered Firefighter II Gap Class for in-service Firefighter I certified personnel. Served as a consultant in promotiona. examination development and dellvery, (Leading People, Leading Change, Business Acumen) 1988-2001 (Fire Academy Senlor Drillmaster)
Full time position handling two Frefighter I academies per year, Supervised 50 students per class in all activites. Coordinated part time instructional staft of 85. Developed and updatea student matertals, Policy and Procedures manual, Drill and Ceremonies Manual and examinations.
Served two years as Interim Fire Technology Coordinator, Coordinated budget induding capital expenditure plan, Developed curriculum for delivery by Cumiculum Committee Representative Developed and reocived accreditation as an SET Regional Fire Academy. • Built consortium of colleges to provide coordinated Fire Technology and Fire Officer courses. Transitioned this consortium into a State Fire Training Accredited Regional Fre Academy, known as the Greater Los Angeles Regional Fire Academy in 1997, It was the flrst consortlum academy to receive accreditation of this type. (Leading • Updated student accountabllity and disciplinary system within academy. Updated academy rules and regulatons, as well as grading and academic standards. (Leading People, Results Driven, Businass Acumen)
Worked with advisory committee, regional agences, and college administration to replace entire fleet of training fire apparatus, as well as. new training venues and academy headquarters, (Building Coalitions, Results Driven) Increased instructor-to-student ratlo of manipulative training by eliciting support from Fire Technology Advisory Board to encourage college administration to fund more instructional positions. (Building Coalitions, Leading Change) • Developed program for using past graduates as peer Instructors. The program entitled *The Excellence Cadre" allowed past graduates to hone vital skils, while providing the college with student peers to serve as additional Instructionai staff. (Bullding Coalitions, Leading Change)
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND AWARDS
CSFM FFI and FFIL
CSFM Driver/Operator 1
CSAM Fire Officer and Chief Officer
CSPM Instructor 1, II and III
CSFM Master Instructor
CSFM Senior Master Instructor
OES ICS 300/400 Instructor
CIcoS Qualified Strike Team Leader - Engine (STEN)
Flrefighter of the Year (LHHFD, 1985 and 1995)
Division Chief of the Year (HHFD 2001)
Distinguished Service Award (Rio Hondo Fire Academy, 2002) Emergency Response Award (City of San Gabriel, 2017)
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PUBLISHED WORK
Certification Training Courses Developed
Donovan, Chris, RIchard Beckman, et al. Fre Management 1 Course Lesson Plans, Formative and Summative Evaluations, Course Plan and Student Supplement, Sacramento, CA: CSFM, March 2000, Print.
Beckman, Richard, et al, Training Instructor 1A Instructor Guide and Student Supplement, Sacramento, CA: CSFM, January 2009. Print.
January 2009, Print. Beckman, Richard. et al. Training Instructor 1B Instructor Gulde and Student Supplement, Sacramento, CA: CSFM, : Dankar ard ard etal. Training instructer 1c instructor ude and student Supplement, Saramento, CA: CEM, and Course Plan. Sacramento, CA: CSFM 2014. Print and Electronic Instructor 1- Developed Certification Training Standards, Terminal Leaming Objectives, Enabling Learning Objectives Instructor 2-Developed Certfication Training Standards, Terminal Learing Objectives, Enabling Learning Objectives, and Course Plan, Sacramento, CA: CSFM 2014. Print and Electronic Instructor 3- Valldated Certification Training Standards, Terminal Learing Objectives, Enabling Learning Objectives, and Course Plan. Sacramento, CA: CSFM 2014. Print and Electronic Textbook Review
Mahoney, Eugene F., Fre Suppression Practices and Procedures, Upper Sadle River, NI: Prentice Hall, 1991, Print Nolan, Dennls P., Encycopedia of Fire Protection, Albany, NY: Delmar / Thompson Leaming, 2001, Print and Electront
CLASSES PRESENTED THROUGH CSFM
CESTES FSTEP
Fire Fighter 1 & 2 (Historically Recognized) Confined Space Rescue Awareness Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator 1A ICS-200
Are Apparatus Driver/Operator 1B Fire Control 1
• Instructor 1 Fire Control 2
Instructor 2 Basic Emergency Vehicles Operations
• Company Officer 2A
• Company Officer 2B Employing Audiovisual Aids
Company Officer 2D Techniques of Evaluation
• Chief Fire Officer 3A Group Dynamics and Problem Solving Chief Fire Officer 3C Incident Management of Major Fres Chlef Fire Officer 3D
CLASSES PRESENTED THROUGH NWCG
• S110 Basic Wildland Fire Orientation S290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior • $130 Firefighter Training $231 Engine Boss (Single Resource) • $131 Firefighter Type 1 Training S215 Flre Ops. WUi
• $190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavlor 5330 Task Force / Strike Team Leader
REFERENCES
Steve Wallace, Fire Chief, Cty of San Gabriel
Bryan Freders, Interim Fire Chief (Rettred), City of Pasadena Pau: Riddle, Fire Chief, City of South Pasadena
Kirk Summers, Fire Chief (Retired), City of La Verne
Tor Pheips, Fire Chief, City of Alhambra
Raymond Mosack, Public Safety Director, Mt. San Antonio Collega Soptt Haberle, Fire Chief, City of Huntington Beach
Sean DeMetropolls, Fire Chief, City of Orange
Jim Burred, Director, LAAFCA Regional Training Group
Brent Hayward, Fire Chief, City of Santa Fe Springs
Deena Lee, Fire Chief, City of El Segundo
Dave Wiliams, Fire Chief, Chino Valley Fire District
INCIDENT MANAGMENT
Los Angeles Civil Disturbance. ENGB (1992)
Church Fire, IC 2nd alarm (1995)
Turtle Fire, ENGB (1999)
Stevens Fire, IC, 3ª Alarm (2002)
Crown Fire, STEN (2002)
Padfic Fire, STEN (2003)
Strathmore Fre, IC, 20d alarm (2006)
Harvard Indent, STEN (2006)
Arroyo Fire, IC 4t alarm (2007)
Griffith Park Fire, STEN (2008)
Gap Fire, STEN, (2009)
Station Fire, TFLD (2010)
Campbell Fire, SOF 2nd alarm (2012)
SG Wind Event, IC (2013)
Powethouse Fire, STEN (2014)
Coco's Complex, STEN (2014)
San Gabriel Fire, IC 2n alarm (2014)
Las Tunas Fire, IC 2nd alarm (2014)
Angeleno Fire, IC 2nd alarm (2014)
Little Deer Fire, STEN (2015)
Lincoln Fire, DIVS, qi alarm (2015)
Soberanes Fire, (STEN) (2016)
Alamos Fire, (STEN) 2017
RECEIVED
2022 JAN 24 P 3:35
CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS
CITY WF LA HAURA HEKHTS
APPLICATION FOR CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT
CITY COUNCIL VACANCY
Please note that information provided on this form is subject to public disclosure, The applicant agrees to follow the rules and procedures and laws established for elected bodies and State law pertaining to the Brown Act and Conflict of Interest Codes.
APPLICATIÓNS ARE DUE BY MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2022 AT 5:00 P.M Name: Staci Smith
Home Address: Lattabra Haghts CA 90431
(Applicants must be a Registered Voter in the City of La Habra Helgifs) Home Phone: Cell Phone:..
E-mall Address:.
Length of Residency in the City of La Habra Heights: 15 months ocoupation: VP. Quality - Employer:
Employer Address:. Brea CA 92821
Please answer the foflowing: (Please attach additional sheats of paper if necessary) lefly explaln your background, training and education as well as anything that specifically qualifies you 1 appointee to the City Council, (Feel free to submit a resum See oftened
What do you see as the oblectives and goals of the City Counci? How would you like to help to achleve these objectives and goats? Sce ottached
Please provide any additlonal information that would help the City Council make a decision.
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS; To quelity as a member of the City Council, you must be: a) 18 years of age or older; b) a resident of the City of La Habra Heights; and o) a registered voter.
Are you able to atterd City Counoil meetings on the second Monday of each month? YES X _ NO...
Are you able to attend Special City Councll meetings, as necessary? YES* _ NO Are you willing to complete and fle the State of Califomia, Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700, Statement of Economic Interests, which disclosure form and instructions are avallable for downloading at https://www.fppo.ca.gov/Form700.html? YES X NO
(If the answer is NO lo any of the above, please explain): _ I hereby certify that all statements made on or in connection with this applcation are true to the best of my position or task at-will.
I undersland that the term of the appainment is only ull the November 8, 2022 general municipal election, signature 1123/22
Date
When completed, submit original to: Clty of La Habra Heights City Clerk
1245 N. Haclenda Road
La Habra Heights, CA 90631
[email protected]
• City of La Habra Heights
Application for City Council Appointment
Staci Smith
Briefly explain your background, training and education as well as anything that specifically qualifies you as an appointee to the City Council.
My qualifications as an appointee include educational, professional and volunteer experiences.
Educational: | have BS, MS and MBA degrees, My MBA in particular provides strategic, tactical, and leadership skills needed to manage a business and navigate people relationships, which are critical to be an effective Council member.
Professional: I am Vice President Food Safety and Quality at Ventura Foods and I'm responsible for meeting FDA government and customer requirements at 12 manufacturing plants in the US.
I define and implement long range plans, short term initiatives, and over 150 quality processes and programs. I lead, inspire and develop a team of 830 employees, Including management and front line workers. The skill to communicate and execute a strategic plan while balancing alignment, resources, and servant leadership will serve me well as a Council member.
Volunteer: From 2002 to 2010| volunteered as President of the Susquehanna Township PA Shade Tree Commission (STC), We accomplished great things together; created a new ordinance, successfully prevented the removal of over 100 mature street trees, and launched an annual tree planting event. We planted over 200 street trees, and although I moved from this community 12 years ago, the legacy of this betterment for current residents makes me proud. Ilearned from my experience how to balance the needs of a community today with the responsibility to ensure it is sustainable for future generations, I also learned about local government, the structure, the protocols, and how much difference one individual can make.
What do you see as the objectives and goals of the City Council? The goal of City Council is to promote efficient and effective government, maintain the infrastructure, have a qualified city staff, be fiscally responsible, ensure quality of life for residents, be transparent in actions, and innovate solutions to challenges. La Habra Heights is a unique haven within largely urban Los Angeles County. The community has the benefit of a General Plan and Municipal Code which provide a strong foundation for sustainability.
However, there are unque Local/State/Federal challenges and opportunitles which require the Clty Council to continue to thoughtfully evaluate solutions and progress the community in a direction that ensures its desirability, solvency, property values, and character.
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How would you like to help to achieve these objectives and goals? I can help the Counci achieve their objectives by contributing my energy and Ideas to the group. I will bring the perspective of a relatively new resident settling into La Habra Heights and interacting with neighbors and the local government and services, as well as draw on my experlences from living and serving in a number of other states and communities, 1 have a track record of spearheading large and complex projects and initiatives, navigating resources and expectations, and leading and communicating with empathy. Additionally, I have the desire, time and resources to commit whole heartedly to the Council and the work required.
Please provide any additional information that would help the City Council make a decision I have been a La Habra Heights resident for 15 months, Before making the decision to move from a renter in Brea to a homeowner in La Habra Heights, I spent significant time on the city website, learning about the City, the vision, and the leadership. I knew from experience that these elements of a city are critical to its viability, protecting property value, and the overal! experience as a resident. My boxes were not even unpacked at 1340 Mayapan Road when I logged onto my first Councll meeting to hear the discussion about ellminating short term rentals. The Council makes very important decisions with considerable impact...! live here and belleve that it is Important to be involved. I would be honored to be a member of the La Habra Heights City Council. Thank you for your support!
Staci Smith
QUALITY AND FOOD SAFETY LEADER
CONTACT CAREER SUMMARY
A passlonate bullder of quallty programs and the teams that implement and sustain : them, Food manufacturing executive who has successfully designed and executed : quallty and food safety systems in Increasingly complex entronments. Broad operations, regulatory and product category experlence provides perspective t Awww.stacismith.info uccessfully balance product exccilence and manufacturing efficiency in biokedin.com/in/stacllsmtth WORK EXPERIENCE
Brea CA 2016 » Present
EDUCATION Vice President of Quality, Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance Responsible for product quallty and safety of 3 billion pounds of vegetable o!l based sauces, dressings and spreads annually, Lead and direct efforts of 330 corporate and MBA plant employees at 15 domestic and International manufacturing plarts, Establish and Lebanon Valley College champlon long term strategic goals and short-term intlatives. Provide direction for the Annville, FA development of systems, practices and policies, Coordinate consistent implementation of new accreditations, regulations and programs. Recent accomplishments include MS Nutition Improved data Integrity and Visibility for customer complants. EMP, Right-irst- time, food safety, and sanitation to Identify and address opportunities.
University of Bridgeport Modernized quality and sanitation systems using Redzone, 3DTraser, Charm, Bridgeport, CT Trace Galns, Customer and Supplier Sharepolnt portals • Gulcied organizatlon through customer, SOF and FDA audits and the resulting BS Food Sclence actlon commitments.
Penn State • Established COPPQ (Cost of Poor Product Quality) metric to measure progress State College, PA against continuous Improvement efforts.
Enhanced recali program to Include robust mock activitles, and created the FIRST Team (Food Incident Response Team) to Improve Incident management.
EXPERTISE Director of Quality Systems
2014-2016
• Converted outdated qually programs into progressive and sustainable quality Quality System Design management system that facilitated compllance and consistency at plants and co-manufacturers.
RIsk Management • Established a FSMA core team and cross functional Food Safety team to FSMA Compllance evaluate rlsk of ingredlents, process and products and develop food safely pians In preparation for expanding regulatory requirements.
Audit Preparedness • Bull a supplier qually management program including development of a FOA Inspection and response • streamined customer document and ault requirements with standarel zac. Supplier Expectation Manual, score carding vendor verification and auditing.
Root Cause and CAPA program manuals, request system and logical workflow, GESI
Contract Manufacturing
Supplier Management
Customer Satisfaction
Staci Smith
PRODUCT TYPES WORK EXPERIENCE (continued)
Salad Dressing Seattle WA 2000 - 2014
Sauces and spreads Sentor Manager Supply Chain Quality and Regulatory • Defined and implemented strategic food safety, quality and regulatory Dry and RTE Desserts inftiatives for plants, suppliers, and contract manufacturers, Provided Dry and RTD Beverages leadershlp and technical direction to a staff of professonals, Maintalred a high Baking MIX level of expertise on all food safety and quallty related subjects regulatlons, trends and legislation. Contnuously Improved quality processes by developing Trall MIx Implementing, and enforcing food safety and related poilcies company-wide Nutrition Bars • Transformed suppler quailty management activites into a comprehensive Granola and Cereals
• Implemented change management process for contract manufacturers.
Chocolate bar molding improved communication resulted in a 95% decrease in change related errors.
Candy and Cookles Implemented a risk based material management protocol that elminated 30% Dried Fruit of inbound materlal testing without increasing risk by focusing on value added testing,
Tortila Chips • Bullt Sharepoint database to track materlal quallty defects at plants, Packaging Seasoning Mix defect monitoring and monthly supplier meetings resulted in 20% decrease In Olls and Lard packaging defects
Butter Spreads
Hershey PA 2001 - 2010
• CONTRACT MANUFACTURING QUALITY PROGRAM MANAGER
CERTIFICATIONS • Corporate quallty llalson for co-manufacturing accounts.
Communicated Hershey quality and food safety standards and COA Certifled Auditor monitored compliance, Drove key metric Improvements, • SUPPLIER AND DISTRIBUTION QUALITY AUDITOR
(ASQ) Performed over 150 plant quality audits of domest'c and international Ingredient and packaging supplers. Identifed deficiendles and Six Sigma Yellow Belt montored corrective action activitles to improve supply chalr • PLANT QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST
(ASQ) Responsible for product quality and food safety during production and packaging, Champloned allergen and foreign material control PCQI programs.
(FSPCA)
Tarrytown NY 1990 - 2000
• REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND LABELING SPECIALIST
• Developed nutrition, Ingredlent statement and clalm information for INTERESTS prominent brands.
• PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SCIENTIST
• Managed product development projects for powdered and ready-to Gardening - the potential consume beyerages and desserts from bench-top through of a newly planted tree commercalization.
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CITY OF LA HABRA HEIGHTS
APPLICATION FOR CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT .i.......
CITY COUNCIL VACANCY
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2022 AT 10:00 A.M.
Name: _ Roy FRANCiS
Home Address:
(Applicants must be a Registered Voter in the City of La Habra Heights) Home Phone: e Cell Phone: _
E-mail Address:
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Length of Residency in the City of La Habra Heights: 40+ XARS Occupation: ReTIRED _ Empłoyer:.
Employer Address:
Please answer the following: (Please attach additional sheets of paper if necessary) Briefly explain your background, training and education as well as anything that specifically qualifies you as an appointee to the City Council. (Feel free to submit a resume) PleAse See CHANED LetteR (RevIseD) .
Thank gor-
What do you see as the objectives and goals of the City Council? How would you like to help to achieve these objectives and goals? Please provide any additional information that would help the City Council make a decision.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To qualify as a member of the City Council, you must be: a) 18 years of age or older; b) a resident of the City of La Habra Heights; and c) a registered voter.
Are you able to attend City Council meetings on the second Monday of each month? YES NO Are you able to attend Special City Councit meetings, as necessary? YES NO Are you willing to complete and file the State of Califomia, Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700, Statement of Economic Interests, which disclosure form and instructions are available for downloading at https://www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700.html? YES V
(If the answer is NO to any of the above, please explain):
I hereby certify that all statements made on or in connection with this application are true to the best of my knowledge and belief, and / understand and agree that any misstatement or omission of material fact may result in the City rejecting this application. I authorize the investigation of all information contained in this application.
I agree to abide by the La Habra Heights Municipal Code, the Brown Act, Conflict of Interest Codes, Code of Ethics, and all applicable regulations. If selected, I further acknowledge that I shall serve in the assignment, position or task at-will.
I understand that the term of the appointment is only until the November 8, 2022 gèneral municipal election. 2-16.2022
Signature y Date
When completed, submit original to: City of La Habra Heights City Clerk
1245 N. Hacienda Road
La Habra Heights, CA 90631
[email protected]
February 16", 2022
FROM: Roy Francis
TO: La Habra Heights City Council
Mayor Denis Laherty
Mayor-Pro-Tem Norm Zezula
Council Member Brian Bergman
Council Member Carey Klingfus
RE: Vacant City Council Selection
I watched the City Council meeting last night with great interest and excitement in the selection process to fill the vacant seat of Jane Williams. I was disheartened to see that the City Council could not reach a consensus for a replacement. It was my understanding that there were 12 applicants for this position. That's a great turn out for one seat that runs until the upcoming November 2022 election.
A lot of candidates that spoke last night, I thought, were exceptional with varying backgrounds that could have been an asset as a member of La Habra Heights City Council. I was concerned, if I understood it correctly, only 2 Council Members reached out to these 12 individuals and met with most of them or had phone conversations to get more information as to why they were appiying for a position on the City Council.
My first term on the City Council, we faced the same situation. I am sure Council member Bergman remembers we were at an impasse on several candidates and are only option, if we couldn't agree on a candidate, was to call for a special election. As we all know, special elections will cost time and thousands of dollars which the city cannot afford. The four council members at that time, Stan Carroll, Brian Bergman, Carl Westerhoff and I put politics aside and made a decision to select Jane Williams. Were we all happy, probably not, but we came together to show the community we could work together. The bottom line, we work for the citizens of this community.
So where do we go from here? As I stated above, council needs to put the politics aside and make a decision to appoint a person to fill Jane Williams seat and move on. You have 12 candidates to choose from, if you can't agree on one, I will offer this to the four of you; You all know my background; I am a straight shooter and vote the way I see best works for the whole community not just a few groups or individuals putting pressure on me. I am willing to come back and fill the seat vacated by Jane only till the November election in 2022 and I will not run for an open seat. My intention is to help the city, council and community for this short time.
If there is an interest in this proposal please give me a call if not, thanks for your time and efforts on the City Council and the best to all of you in the future.
Roy Francis
Former City Council Member