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City of Huntington Beach
File #: 18-067 MEETING DATE: 6/18/2018
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
Subject:
Approve the appointment of Vipe Desai to the Environmental Board as recommended by City
Council Liaisons, Mayor Posey and Council Member Delgleize
Statement of Issue:
There are currently two vacant positions on the Environmental Board. After review of the submitted
applications, Vipe Desai is being transmitted for consideration for appointment to the Environmental
Board.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
Approve the appointment to the Environmental Board as approved by Council Liaisons, Mayor
Michael Posey and Council Member Delgleize. Vipe Desai will fill the seat left vacant by Jessica
Budica, the term expires June 30, 2019.
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the appointment and direct staff how to proceed.
Analysis:
Two vacancies currently exist on the Environmental Board (Jessica Budica and Jeff Coffman). These
vacancies were posted according to the Maddy Act at City Hall and on the City's website. Staff
reviewed all of the applications with the City Council Liaisons, Posey and Delgleize, and one of their
selections is reflected in this item.
Environmental Status:
Not applicable. NO ACTION TAKEN
Strategic Plan Goal:
Improve quality of life
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Attachment(s):
1. Application for Vipe Desai
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Boards & Commissions Application
First Name
Vipe
Home Address:
Zi� to
Business Address:
Zip Code State
CA
Email
Occupation
Small business owner
United State Citizen
yes
Last Name
Desai
City
Huntington Beach
City
Phone
Length of Residency
3+ years
Name of Board, Comission, Committee or Task
Force
Environmental Board
Submitted: 26 May 2017
Education Background
B.A. Business Writing from Point Loma Nazarene University
Professional Experience
Complete work history is available at https://www.linkedin.com/in/vipedesai
Special Knowledge or Skill
Marketing Branding Entrepreneurship Cause Marketing Social Media Public Relations Fundraising Advertising
Event Production
Civic Interests
Community sustainability, environmental and economic development and management.
Availability (Must be available for meetings)
have the time to participate in the monthly Environmental Board Meetings in addition to any extra time needed
for off -site work and trips as needed.
How Will You Qualifications Best Serve the Needs of the Community?
I have more than 30 years experience in marketing, management and philanthropy and I would like to bring the
business and operational processes I have learned along the way to make the Environmental Board more
effective. In addition, the variety of businesses and projects I've been involved with will allow me to bring a
pragmatic approach to any size project.
Why Do You Wish to Serve on a Volunteer Citizen's Body?
I see many opportunities to share my experience and knowledge to help to improve this community and the city
I now call home.
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FROM:
DATE:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
Interdepartmental Memo
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
Antonia Graham, Assistant to the City Manager
June 18, 2018
SUBJECT: Supplemental Communication for Agenda Item #11— Approve the appointment of Vipe Desai to the
Environmental Board as recommended by City Council Liaisons, Mayor Posey and Council Member
Delgleize
Please pull this item from the consent calendar. Mr. Desai has communicated he will be moving away from the City and
will therefore no longer be eligible to serve on the Environmental Board.
SUPPLEMENTAL
COMMUNICATION
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