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Home My WebLink About2011 Environmental Board Appointments - Deferred to 10-03-20 Council/Agency Meeting Held:_ Deferre Continued to: 2 /9 ,AO// 1013 ®/ ❑ Approved ❑ Conditionally Approved ❑ Denied -,SA C Jerk' Sign e Council Meeting Date: August 1, 2011 Department ID Number: AD 11-018 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager PREPARED BY: Bob Hall, Deputy City Manager SUBJECT: Approve appointments to the Environmental Board Statement of Issue: Transmitted for your consideration is the appointment of Chris Ann Lunghino to the Environmental Board to fill the vacancy of termed out member Don Rice. This appointment is recommended by City Council liaisons Connie Boardman, Keith Bohr, and Joe Shaw. Also for consideration is the re-appointment of current members Kim Nicholson, Sue Marquez, Jim Brown and Mike Marshall. Financial Impact: Not applicable Recommended Action: Motion to: A) Approve the appointment of Chris Ann Lunghino to the Environmental Board for a first term to expire June 30, 2015 as recommended by City Council liaisons Boardman, Shaw, and Bohr; and, B) Approve the re-appointment of Kim Nicholson, Sue Marquez, Jim Brown and Mike Marshall to serve a second term to expire on June 30, 2015. Alternative Action(s): Do not approve the appointments and direct staff how to proceed. HB -77- Item 5. - I REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION MEETING DATE: 8/01/2011 DEPARTMENT ID NUMBER: AD 11-018 Analysis: The Environmental Board currently has one vacancy due to the term-out of Don Rice having served two consecutive terms. Recommended for appointment is Chris Ann Lunghino. Ms. Lunghino is the Founder of Community Sustainability USA, Inc, recently featured in the HB Independent. She has a Masters Degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of California, Irvine. After careful consideration, the City Council liaisons selected and recommended Chris Ann Lunghino to the Environmental Board. The following members are recommended for re-appointment to serve a second four-year term. These Environmental Board members' terms will expire in June 2015. Kim Nicholson appointed to a 1st term in June, 2010 Sue Marquez appointed to a 1st term in December, 2007 Jim Brown appointed to a 1 st term in June, 2010 Mike Marshall appointed to a 1 st term in December, 2007 Environmental Status: Not Applicable Strategic Plan Goal: Improve Internal and External Communication Attachment(s): o 0' iptio 1. Environmental Board 2011 Roster 2. Environmental Board Application — Chris Ann Lunghino Item 5. - 2 xB -78- ATTACHMENT # 1 „B -79- „e,n s 3 ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD ROSTER 2010 Council Liaisons—Connie Boardman,Keith Bohr,Joe Shaw Planning Commission Liaison—Barbara Delgeize (Alternate—Janis Mantini) Sue Gordon—Chair Michael Marshall—Vice-Chair Kim Nicolson - Secretary Term Expires 2013: SUE GORDON BO GLOVER First Term: 3/16/2009—6/30/2013 First Term: 3/16/2009—6/30/2013 Term Expires 2014: ROBERT SCII.AAF BOB SMITH Second Term: 2120107—6130114 Second Term: 6/30/2014 Term Expires 2015 KIM NICOLSON CHRIS ANN LUNGIIINO Second Term: 6/30 2007-6/30/2015 First Term: 6/30 2011 -6/30/2015 SUE MARQUEZ JIM BROWN Second Term: 12/17/2007 - 6/30/2015 Second Term: 6/30 2007 - 6/30/2015 MICHAEL MARSHALL Second Term: 12/17/2007 - 6/30/2015 2820357.doc Item 5. - 4 xB -80- ATTACHMENT #2 JL- iiu -81- Item 5. _ 5 Surfnet-Boards& Commission Application Page 1 of 2 Boards & Commissions Application First Name Last Name Chris Ann Lunghino Home Address: City Huntington Beach Zip Code State 92648 CA Business Address: City Huntington Beach Zip Code State 92648 CA Email Phone Occupation Length of Residency Sustainability Planner 13 years United State Citizen Name of Board,Comission,Committee or yes Task Force Environmental Board Submitted: 07 April 2011 Education Background University of California Irvine California Master 2010, urban and regional planning, Research Fellow, UrbanPlan Team Competition winner, recipient of the California Planning Foundation Graduating Student Award for academic performance and professional promise Georgetown University Law Center Washington DC J.D. 1986, magna cum laude,Order of the Coif, law review: The Georgetown Law Journal Boston College Newton Massachusetts B.A. 1982,magna cum laude, political science Professional Licenses and/or Associations American Planning Association Boston College Alumni Association Professional Experience Community Sustainability USA, Inc. Huntington Beach California Founder Develop public-private-nonprofit partnerships to plan and execute sustainable community action.Advance community sustainability by helping business and residential neighborhood groups learn about,commit to, and use sustainable practices using a commitment and social norms based replicable model. Oakvillegreen Conservation Association, Oakville Sustainability Initiative Oakville Ontario 2007 to 2008 Director,Strategy and Communications Developed business plan for, launched,and ran initiative to enable community to make progress toward sustainability by incorporating sustainability principles and sustainable practices in operations and long term strategic planning. CIVIL Words Huntington Beach California and Oakville Ontario 1999 to 2008 Independent Consultant Developed and wrote marketing and public relations tools and grant proposals. Bingham McCutchen LLP Boston Massachusetts 1986 to 1989 Business Associate Practice included energy project finance transactions, leveraged lease transactions,secured financing transactions,general corporate and partnership matters, mergers, and acquisitions. Represented acquired bank in contested takeover. Baron&Budd, P.C. Dallas Texas 1982 to 1983 Community Organizer Organized minority low-income housing residents living adjacent to secondary lead smelters to oppose lead pollution. Special Knowledge or Skill Understanding of sustainability policy and planning and the challenges and opportunities associated with them, specifically including California land use policy and general plan requirements. Understanding of regulatory frameworks,laws, and the lawmaking process, including CEQA and SB375. Strong communications, organization, research, analysis, and negotiating skills.Knowledge of demographic and social analysis and survey techniques. Civic and/or Service Memberships President, Boys Soccer Booster Board, HBHS Member,Surfrider Foundation Member, NRDC Member; Environmental Defense Fund Member,CleanTech OC Civic Interests Advancing sustainability-social,environmental, and economic Supporting public education Supporting youth Item 5. - 6 et/admin/boards commissions/application-FHB -82 v.cfm?1D=672 4/7/2011 Surfnet- Boards & Commission Application Page 2 of 2 sports Availability(Must be available for meetings) Available for meetings and secondary committees How Will You Qualifications Best Serve the Needs of the Community? My qualifications will serve the needs of the community by allowing me to help effectively evaluate community needs and desires with respect to sustainability planning,evaluate city opportunities for meeting those needs and desires,and advise the city about those opportunities. Why Do You Wish to Serve on a Volunteer Citizen's Body? I value and enjoy collaborating with other community members.Serving on a volunteer citizen's body will allow me to help improve the quality of life in our community-I am committed to advancing sustainability and preparing for the future,whatever it may bring. http://surfnet/admin/boards commissions/application_j HB -8V.cffn?ID=672 Item S. - 7