City of San Clemente
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APPLICATION
1. Name: I Jessica F abricant
2. How long have you lived in San Clemente? 1 .... s_i_n_c_e_M_a_y_2_0_2_2 ________________ ____,
3. What is your occupation? l .... v_ic_e_P_r_e_s_id_e_n_t_M_a_r_k_e_t_i n_g ____________ __,
4. Please explain why you would like to serve on the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission.
I would like to get more involved in the community and utilize my many years of professional experience to make a positive impact in the City. I enjoy the outdoors and utilize several of the parks nearby, including San Gorgonio and Linda Lane. As a potential BPRC member, I would like to be a part of the implementation of the Five Parks Masterplan, ensuring that the City and Commission's vision comes to fruition. My background combined with my organizational and leadership skills make me a good candidate for this position. I am able to listen to people and resolve conflicts successfully. My friend, Terry Rousseau currently serves on the BPRC and encouraged me to apply. Terry's enthusiasm for the BPRC is what has encouraged me to run
5. Please explain how your background and experience would contribute to the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission.
My education and professional experience make me well qualified for this position. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Landscape Architecture from Cal Pol San Luis Obispo, where I graduated in 1987. I worked as a landscape architect for 2 years after college, and subsequently a Project Manager for a Land Planning consulting firm for 4 years. Here I worked on many master-planned communities throughout southern California, including numerous parks, open space designated areas, and residential communities.
For the last 30 years I have worked mostly for home builders, both as Project Manager and now VP Marketing. As a VP Marketing, I am always searching for innovative ways to create extraordinary environments while adhering to tight budgets. I am a strong leader and very detail-oriented. I am confident that my experience would serve the Commission well if given the opportunity.
6. Please explain any expertise that you may have in the area of ocean water quality and/or beach environmental stewardship.
I don't have direct expertise in either ocean water quality or beach environmental stewardship.
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What is your educational background?
High School/Colleges Attended Major Field of Study Degree? Troy High School General diploma
Cal Poly SLO Landscape Architecture BS
UCI Light Construction Development Managemenl certificate Please explain any experience that you have in community, governmental, charitable or educational affairs.
I currently serve as a Board Member on the lntracorp Foundation, a private foundation that my employer started three years ago as a means of giving back to at-risk youth.
9. The Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission meets on the second Tuesday in February, April, June, August, October and December at 6:00 p m. Please explain any challenges, if any, you may have in meeting this commitment. I' have no ;ssues w;th th;s com;ttment
10. Please describe your views on the quality of City beaches and parks, including any steps you feel should be taken for improvement.
I have always been impressed with the City's abundance of beaches and parks. The beautiful beaches and hillside views are the main reason I moved to San Clemente. I am an avid user of the beach trails and MUNI golf course, both of which are well maintained and easily accessible to the public. Public safety is very important to me and I want to ensure that our public beaches and parks are safe havens for those who use them and do not turn into temporary shelter for the homeless.
Like many other residents, I have concerns about soil erosion along our beaches and cliffs. I do not approve of further development along the cliffs, especially after seeing the most recent landslides. I also have concerns about the stability of the rail road tracks along the shoreline and worry about the future risk of further destabilization of the soil in these areas. I'm sure that the City and State have employed many experts to study and make recommended repairs. I do not profess to have any solutions here.
11. Please use the space below to explain any other factors about yourself that you would like for the Councilmembers to consider as they review your application.
I first moved to San Clemente and purchased a home in 2000-2002. I relocated for my job at the time, but am happy to have moved back a year ago. This is my second year applying for the BPRC. I look forward to being able to give my time to such a worthwhi le cause if appointed.
I am familiar with the BPRC's Five Park Masterplan and have reviewed the proposed conceptual park plans. I have been to all five of these parks, and am confident that I would be able to contribute in a meaningful way if given the opportunity to serve.
Thank you for your consideration.