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Council Meeting Date: December 17, 2012 Department ID Number: AD-12-018
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 the appointments of Elsa Davis and Don Maclean to the
Environmental Board.
Statement of Issue: Transmitted for your consideration are the appointments to the
Environmental Board of Elsa Davis and Don Maclean. There are currently two vacant
positions on the Environmental Board due to resignations.
Financial Impact: Not applicable
Recommended Action: Motion to:
Approve the appointments to the Environmental Board. Elsa Davis for a first term to expire
June 30, 2013, and Don Maclean for a first term to expire June 30, 2015, as recommended
by City Council liaisons.
Alternative Action(s): Do not approve the appointments and direct staff how to proceed.
Analysis: Chris Ann Lunghino and Bo Glover resigned from the Environmental Board. Staff
reviewed all of the applications received in 2012 with the City Councilmember liaisons Shaw,
Boardman and Bohr and their selections are reflected in this item.
Environmental Status: Not applicable
Strategic Plan Goal: Improve the City's infrastructure
Attachment(s):
PElsa Davis application
2. 1 Don Maclean application
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ATTACHMENT # 1
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Boards & Commissions Application
First Name Last Name
Elsa Davis
Home Address: City
® Huntington Beach
Zip Code State
CA
Business Address: City
Zip Code State
92701 CA
Email Phone
Occupation Length of Residency
Administrative Manager, County of Orange 18 years
United State Citizen Name of Board,Comission,Committee or
yes Task Force
Environmental Board
Submitted: 08 February 2012
Education Background
2011 Deputy Purchasing Agent Certification, County of Orange 2010 Orange County Leadership Development
Program Graduate 2001 Statewide Standardization Certification, State of California 1995 Registration as
Environmental Health Specialist, State of California 1987 Certificate of Internship, Los Angeles College of
Chiropractic, California 1987 Doctor of Chiropractic Degree, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, California
1987 Bachelor of Science Degree, Human Biology, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, California 1982
Undergraduate courses in the sciences in preparation for admission to Los Angeles College of Chiropractic,
University of Southern California, California 1980 Associate in Arts Degree in Biology, Cerritos College,
California
Professional Licenses and/or Associations
1. REHS: Registered Environmental Health Specialist 2. CEHA: California Environmental Health Association 3.
PASMA:Public Agency Safety Management Association 4. LACC: Los Angeles College of Chiropractic Alumni
Association
Professional Experience
Beginning with current employer: 1. County of Orange Health Care Agency-Financial&Administrative
Services, Central Operations August 2005 to the present time Position:Administrative Manager 1,Agency
Services Manager Duties:The Agency Services Manager has purview over six distinct areas of responsibility
with a total of fifteen employees organized under four direct reports.Areas of responsibility include:the HCA
Safety Program; the Custodian of Records Dept.;the Business Office at the Public Health Clinic;Tobacco
Settlement Revenue Coordination; and,the Agency Administrative Policies and Procedures development and
approvals;Agenda Staff Reports; and Special Projects, The HCA Safety Program ensures compliance with
CaI/OSHA standards relative to the Injury and Illness Prevention Program for HCA employees.The program is
comprised of one Safety Officer, two Staff Specialists,and over one hundred Departmental Safety
Representatives.The Program is responsible for nearly two hundred sites as well as the well-being of over
2400 employees.The program interfaces with CEO as well as other County agencies and governmental
entities including Cal/OSHA.The Custodian of Records Department is lead by an Administrative Manager and
functions as a clearing house for the Agency in ensuring records requests are processed in accordance with
appropriate codes, regulations, and HIPAA guidelines.The department processes over 4,000 requests per
year.Tobacco Settlement Revenue Coordination is lead by an Administrative Manager overseeing an annual
budget of 29 million dollars.The primary function is to ensure funds are allocated in accordance with Measure
H.Also under this Manager is the Agenda Staff Report Coordinator who handles all the Agency-wide ASRs
submitted to the Board of Supervisors.The Business Office is led by a Program Supervisor and provides
facilities support services and cash handling operations to HCA's largest Public Health Clinic. The clinic serves
over 8,000 patients each month.This office also provides Agency-wide wireless communication device
monitoring for all HCA employees. The Agency Services Department also has responsibility over the
development and approval of all Administrative Policies and Procedures for the Agency as well as involvement
with Special Projects as identified. 2. County of Orange Health Care Agency- Environmental Health Division
May 2001 to August 2005 Position: Supervising Environmental Health Specialist I Duties:This supervisory
position.plans, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of a team of EH Specialists responsible for the
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inspection of retail food facility establishments and public swimming pools, and the investigation of public
complaints relative to substandard housing conditions, nuisances and alleged food-borne illnesses.Additional
responsibilities included supervising the Bio-terrorism Preparedness and Response Program Specialist for the
Division.This encompassed preparation of the grant application and participation in the HCA and EH Disaster
Committees. This position also participated in the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station Emergency
Preparedness and Response Plan in the role of Emergency Worker Exposure Control Coordinator at the
County Emergency Operations Center located at Loma Ridge.Special significant projects included
development of the Award of Excellence Program for the public notification system;development of the
standard operating procedure for the food facility field inspection report; development of the field inspection
system comment library; and,assisting with fee study and budget. 3. County of Orange Health Care Agency-
Environmental Health Division May 2000 to May 2001 Position: Registered Senior Environmental Health
Specialist li Duties:This position takes the lead role in an inspection and investigation unit comprised of seven
staff.The senior assigns, prioritizes,and reviews staffs work and reports; provides technical assistance to staff
with difficult field assignments; conducts training of staff; and performs supervisory duties in the absence of the
unit supervisor.These duties are all additional to those listed in the duties for REHS I below.4.County of
Orange Health Care Agency-Environmental Health Division. September 1994 to May 2000 Position:
Registered Environmental Health Specialist I Duties:This position performs inspections and investigations
within the food, housing, and pool programs.The position focused on upholding the philosophy of educating the
public, persuading compliance and enforcing policies, and regulations by use of embargos, impounds, notices
of violation,office hearings and filing court cases.The position required writing clear and concise detailed
reports of inspections and investigations documenting facts and evidence. Additional responsibilities included:
field training of new staff;conducting food sanitation/safety presentations; performing written and oral
translations involving the Spanish language;and participating as a key player at the San Onofre Nuclear
Generating Station for the Orange County Emergency Preparedness Plan. 5. Davis Chiropractic Clinic, INC.
1987 to 1994 Position:Business Administrator and Chiropractic Physician Duties:This position managed a
clinic of three doctors and four to six assistants.The clinic specialized in worker's compensation and medical
legal cases,and performed QME evaluations for the Industrial Medical Council and the Employment
Development Department.This position Interfaced with professionals such as orthopedists, neurologists and
radiologists, and attorneys
Special Knowledge or Skill
Fluently speak, read, and write the Spanish language.
Civic Interests
1. Environmental Issues 2. Safety 3. Emergency preparedness 4. Special events 5. Other areas as they are
identified
Availability (Must be available for meetings)
Available evenings,every other Friday,weekends,and upon request, may be able to make advance special
arrangements for other weekdays on an as needed basis.
How Will You Qualifications Best Serve the Needs of the Community?
My vast experience in the area of emergency response,environmental regulatory issues, and safety may be
applied in an advisory capacity toward many civic matters.
Why Do You Wish to Serve on a Volunteer Citizen's Body? 1
I have collected vast experience over the years in my areas of expertise throughout my career. My experience `
can be utilized in many ways in our community. It would be my pleasure to be able to share my knowledege
and experience with the community in which I have resided in for over 18 years.Having raised a family and
now having some free time to look elsewhere and pursue personal interests, I would like to begin to get
involved to serve my community, something I never had the luxury of time to do.
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ATTACHMENT #2
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
TO A CITIZEN COMMISSION, BOARD, COMMITTEE, OR TASK FORCE
(Please type or print clearly)
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Before applying, you need to know the following:
Af All Council appointed commission, board,- and committee members are required bi-annually to take
harassment training and two hours of ethics training.
?r You are applying for a public position. As such, the information provided in your application is a public
record and cannot be kept confidential.
This application should be returned to the City Council Offices, P.O. Box 190, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 or in
person to the 4`h Floor of City Hall,2000 Main Street(at Yorktown).
NAME MacLean Donald J. DATE October 1,2012
Last First Middle Initial
NAME OF BOARD, COMMISSION, COMMITTEE, OR TASK FORCE_Environmental Board
LENGTH OF RESIDENCY 20+yrs OCCUPATION Environmental Consultant
UNITED STATES CITIZEN? Yes CURRENTLY SERVING ON A CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION? No
IF SO, WHICH ONE?
HOME ADDRESS: BUSINESS ADDRESS:
Same
Huntington Beach, CA
PHONE CELL PHONE CELL
E-MAIL' FAX EMAIL FAX
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Science, Urban and Regional Planning
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, 1990 - Magna Cum Laude, Outstanding Scholar Award
Certificate in Environmental Auditing
University of California, Irvine.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND/OR ASSOCIATIONS
Certified Professional Environmental Auditor(CPEA)
Former Certification Board Member, Board of Environmental Auditor Certifications (BEAC)
I meet the definition of Environmental Professional as defined in Section 312.10 of 40 CFR 312
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Over 20 years as an environmental professional in a wide array of industries and associated facilities. I have
worked for environmental consulting firms, as an interim EHS Director, and am currently self employed.
Extensive experience in impact evaluations (IS/EA, MND and E^IR/EIS) under CEQA and NEPA, and have
been involved in numerous large scale projects for both private and government sectors. I am a Certified
Professional Environmental Auditor (CPEA) with over 10 years of experience conducting environmental
compliance audits at U.S. Army, Navy and Coast Guard facilities throughout the United States. These audits
included over 17 protocol areas. I have workedas an independent auditor involved in auditing airport
operations and facilities across the nation (Delta Air Lines and Continental Airlines). Primary responsibilities
have beenin the water quality_programs (NPDESIstor HB �� ndustrial discharge programs). 1te111 16. -
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OR SKILLS
Certifier!Professional Environmental Auditor.
Broad knowledge of environmental regulations.
Extensive experience in a wide variety of industries. Pragmatic approach to environmental compliance. Excellent oral and written
communication skills.
CIVIC AND/OR SERVICE MEMBERSHIPS
Surfrider Foundation"Hold On To Your Butt"program Chairman.
CIVIC INTERESTS
All things environmental
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HOW WILL YOUR QUALIFICATIONS BEST SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY?
I have extensive knowledge and understanding of environmental issues and regulations,and I am familiar with many of the issues
associated with Huntington Beach and Southern California.
WHY DO YOU WISH TO SERVE ON A VOLUNTEER CITIZEN'S BODY?
I have been encouraged by a colleague, and I feel it is important to not only understand what is going on in my community, but also
to get involved and to be of service.
It is the policy of the City Council to make appointments to the citizen commissions, boards, and committees,
based on the needs of the city, as well as the interests and qualifications of each applicant. Selection will be
made without discrimination based on the race, creed,gender, or sexual orientation of the applicant.
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Additional information concerning a particular commission, board, committee, or task force or the application
process is available through the staff support department identified above. General questions can be directed to
Laurie Payne, Community Relations Officer, (714) 536-5577.
This application should be returned to the City Council Offices, P.O. Box 190, Huntington Beach, CA
92648 or in person to the 4t" floor of CN Hall, 2OOO Main Street L;�kt Yorktown).
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