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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApprove the appointments to the City of Huntington Beach Per '7-0 R OPM AI sir City of Huntington Beach File #: 18-318 MEETING DATE: 9/4/2018 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager PREPARED BY: Michele Warren, Director of Human Resources Subiect: Approve the appointments to the City of Huntington Beach Personnel Commission (PC) as recommended by City Council Liaisons, Mayor Mike Posey and Councilmember Lyn Semeta Statement of Issue: Mayor Mike Posey and Councilmember Lyn Semeta, City Council Liaisons to the City of Huntington Beach Personnel Commission, recommend the appointment of qualified candidates to the Personnel Commission in order to fill current vacancies. Financial Impact: Not Applicable Recommended Action: Approve the appointments to the City of Huntington Beach Personnel Commission. Option A: Appoint William Blair and David Ellis to a term of service through June 30, 2020. Option B: Appoint Charles Ray to a term of service through June 30, 2019. Alternative Action(s): Refer the matter to the Council Liaisons to select other candidates to fill the vacancies. Analysis: The Personnel Commission currently has a total of three (3) vacant terms of service. Appropriate posting of the vacancies and advertisement in the local newspaper and on the Public Access Channel was conducted requesting applications. Mayor Mike Posey and Councilmember Lyn Semeta reviewed and considered applications to fill the vacant positions. William Blair and David Ellis are being recommended by both Mayor Posey and Council Member Semeta to serve on the Personnel Commission. City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 2 Printed on 8/29/2018 140 powered by LeoistarT'l File #: 18-318 MEETING DATE: 9/4/2018 1 . William Blair Mr. Blair has served as the Deputy Chief of Police (Retired) with the City of Long Beach and has a total of 32 years of government service in law enforcement. Mr. Blair has a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree from California State University Long Beach. Mr. Blair has served as a past board member for the Bolsa Chica Conservatory. 2. David Ellis Mr. Ellis has served as the Fire Chief (Retired) with the City of Long Beach and has a total of 30+ years of municipal government service. Mr. Ellis has a Bachelor's Degree from California State University Long Beach, and has participated in leadership programs at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Mr. Ellis has served as a past board member of the American Red Cross, the Long Beach Police Department DARE Program and the California Fire Chiefs Association. In addition, Mayor Posey is recommending the appointment of Charles Ray to serve on the Personnel Commission. 3. Charles Ray Mr. Ray is an attorney and is a member of the California Employment Lawyers Association. Mr. Ray was admitted to the California State Bar in May 2012. Mr. Ray has a Bachelor's Degree from Cal. Poly Pomona and a Juris Doctorate from Trinity Law School. Mr. Ray is now the Principal of a Law Firm in the area of Plaintiff's Employment Litigation. Environmental Status: N/A Strategic Plan Goal: Enhance and Maintain City Service Delivery Attachment(s): 1. "Application for Appointment to a Citizen Commission, Board, Committee or Task Force" a. William Blair b. David Ellis c. Charles Ray City of Huntington Beach Page 2 of 2 Printed on 8/29/2018 141 powered by Legistar'" 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: x`r All Council appointed commission, board, and committee members are required bi-annually to take harassment training and two hours of ethics training. 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 4th Floor of City Hall, 2000 Main Street(at Yorktown). NAME Blair William S. DATE 07-31-18 Last First Middle Initial NAME OF BOARD, COMMISSION, COMMITTEE, OR TASK FORCE Personnel Commission LENGTH OF RESIDENCY 5 ,yrs. OCCUPATION Director of Security& Emergency Response UNITED STATES CITIZEN? Yes CURRENTLY SERVING ON A CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION? No IF SO,WHICH ONE? HOME ADDRESS: BUSINESS ADDRESS: California Resources Corporation Huntington Beach, Ca. 92648 111 W. Ocean Blvd. Suite 800 Long Beach, Ca. 90802 PHONE CELL PHONE 562-624-3376 CELL E-MAIL FAX EMAIL william.blair@crc.com FAX EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND MS Emergency Service Education, CSULB BS Vocation Education, CSULB FBI National Academy, 200th Session Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government, Senior Executives in State & Local government program. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND/OR ASSOCIATIONS Certified Protection Professional (CPP)American Society of Industrial Security Specialists (ASIS) State of California, Licensed Private Investigator#29085 FBI Domestic Security Alliance Council Executive Management POST Certificate (Retired Deputy Chief of Police) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Deputy Chief of Police (Ret) City of Long Beach, 32 years of government service in local law enforcement. Chief of Detectives, City of Long Beach, overseeing 280 sworn officers and 70 professional staff comprised of four divisions, Current Director of Statewide Corporate Security& Emergency Response for California Resources Corporation. 142 3 SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OR SKILLS Administrative experience overseeing personnel matters for 350 employees, Hearing Officer for disciplinary matters. Management representative for collective bargaining labor negotiations for sworn and professional contracts. Investigative experience handling criminal and misconduct complaints involving employees. CIVIC AND10R SERVICE MEMBERSHIPS Board member, Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce President, Huntington Beach Police & Community Foundation Past Board member& Secretary, Bolsa Chica Conservancy CIVIC INTERESTS Committed community business operator and resident Prior commission appointment (Mayor Katapodis) Mayors Taskforce on Hornlessness Public Safety supporter- founding member of successful Police & Community Foundation Committed to good government process `A e HOW WILL YOUR QUALIFICATIONS BEST SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY? My 32 years of government experience has provided me with the substantial background in the personnel management process. I have supervised, reviewed and adjudicated personnel matters as part of my daily responsibilities for the City of Long Beach. In my current role with California Resources Corporation (CRC) I am involved in the investigation and oversight of personnel matters in cooperation with Human Resources, WHY DO YOU WISH TO SERVE ON A VOLUNTEER CITIZEN'S BODY? I am a committed resident who believes in volunteering. I believe my extensive experience in executive management for the City of Long Beach as well as my current role at CRC provide appropriate background to serve as a member of the Personnel Commission. 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. 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 Cathy Fikes, (714) 536-5553. This application should he returned to the City Council Offices, P.O. Box 190, Hunting" i3each, CA 92648 or in p_erson to the 41h floor of City Hall, 2000 Main Street tat Yorktown). 143 4 (Revised 10/13/2010 204:00 PM) APPLICATION FOR PERSONNEL COMMISSION CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH `" NAME David W. Ellis DATE July 13,2018 NAME OF BOARD; COMMISSION. COMMITTEE, TASK FORCE Personnel Commission LENGTH OF RESIDENCY 31 yrs. OCCUPATION Retired Fire Chief, City of Long Beach; Consultant on Public Safety U.S. CITIZEN? Yes CURRENTLY SERVING ON BOARD OR COMMISSION? No HOME ADDRESS: BUSINESS ADDRESS: �® Same Huntington Beach, CA 92649 PHONE EMAIL RDConsult(i�, ive.com EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND B.S. Occupational Studies and Emergency Management, CSU Long Beach, Long Beach, CA The National Fire Administration Executive Leadership Program, National Fire Academy, Emmitsburg,MD Leadership for the 21s'Century: Chaos, Conflict, and Courage, John F. Kennedy School of Government,Harvard University, Cambridge, MS Leadership in Crisis: Preparation and Performance, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, Cambridge, MS Federal Emergency Management Agency Incident Command System Coursework and CA State Fire Marshal Training, National Fire Academy, Emmitsburg, MD PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/ASSOCIATIONS ■ Los Angeles County Certified Paramedic(past) ■ Past President of CA Fire Chiefs Association; Metro Departments ■ Past Member of International Association of Firefighters ■ Past Member of California Association of Firefighters PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ■ Journeyman Carpenter and past member of Carpenters Union Local 630; Long Beach, CA ■ Firefighter, Glendale Fire Department, Glendale, CA ■ Firefighter/Paramedic, Long Beach Fire Department, Long Beach, CA ■ Captain, Long Beach Fire Department, Long Beach, CA ■ Battalion Chief, Long Beach Fire Department, Long Beach, CA ■ Assistant Chief, Long Beach Fire Department, Long Beach, CA ■ Fire Chief, Long Beach Fire Department, Long Beach, CA ■ Terrorism training in Israel sponsored by Anti-Defamation League 1 144 ■ Attended the National Conference of Mayors and met with mayors from the Gulf States after touring the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. ■ Collaborated with Homeland Security Secretary Chertoff at FEMA in Washington, DC for disaster preparedness and response. SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OR SKILLS Over 30 years working with a municipality and its employees from entry level to senior management. Extensive knowledge of hiring practices and accountability measures of both union and non-union employees. Experience working with varied/multiple groups and associations including firefighters, lifeguards, IAM, civil service and HR departments. Worked closely with HR department and city attorney on numerous confidential employee matters. CIVIC AND/OR SERVICE MEMBERSHIPS/PARTNERSHIPS ■ American Red Cross, Long Beach Chapter,Past Board Member ■ Long Beach Police Department DARE Program, Past Board Member. ■ Past President of CA Fire Chiefs Association; Metro Departments CIVIC INTERESTS I have a vested and genuine interest in policies, laws, and decisions made at the local, state, and national levels. I keep abreast of issues that have a direct impact on our economy, again, at the local, state, and national levels. I have an interest as well as concern for city government to function at a responsible and sustainable financial level. In addition, I believe that the responsibility of a leader is to encourage and develop future leaders. I have taken this to heart as I have, and continue to, mentor local youth along with many individuals currently in public safety. HOW WILL YOUR QUALIFICATIONS BEST SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY? Through my experiences as a fire chief in managing over t,000 personnel; in visiting cities devastated by fire, hurricanes, earthquakes, and other natural disasters; and in consulting in the private sector as well as municipalities, I have learned and have come to appreciate the value of collaboration, negotiation, and most importantly, communication. It is these skills that I hope to share with the City of Huntington Beach and Personnel Commission knowing that we together can make a difference. WHY DO YOU WISH TO SERVE ON A VOLUNTEER CITIZEN'S BODY? Being a resident of Huntington Beach for over 30 years, I ain invested in our community. My wife has been a school administrator in Huntington Beach for over 20 years and in those 20 years, we have both developed strong relationships and ties to our community and its families. I care about this city and, based on my experience working with city government, I believe my perspective as both a public servant and a resident will serve our city well. 2 145 RECENED MAY V118 APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO A CITIZEN COMMISSION, BOARD, COMMITTEE, OR TASK FORr�nr)`gt°c Beach (Please type or print clearly) CiTY"COUNCIL OFFICE IMPORTANT NOTICE: Before applying, you need to know the following: All Council appointed commission, board, and committee members are required bl-annually to take harassment training and two hours of ethics training. 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 0' Floor of City Hall,2000 Main Street(at Yorktown). NAME Ray Charles M DATE 5/8/2018 Last First Middle Initial NAME OF BOARD,COMMISSION,COMMITTEE, OR TASK FORCE Personnel Commission LENGTH OF RESIDENCY 2Y, 2T OCCUPATION Commission Member UNITED STATES CITIZEN? Yes CURRENTLY SERVING ON A CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION? No IF SO,WHICH ONE? HOME ADDRESS: BUSINESS ADDRESS: ®� CMR LAW A.P.C. Huntington Beach, CA 92646 5000 Birch St. West Tower, 3rd Fl. Newport Beach, CA 92660 PHONE - CELL _ PHONE 9492602054 CELL E-MAIL FAX EMAIL cl@Cmraylaw.Com FAX 9492585240 EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Fountain Valley High School - Diploma Class of 2000 Cal Poly Pomona- Bachelor's of Science- Emphasis Professional Communications, Minor Political Science Trinity Law School -Juris Doctorate PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND/OR ASSOCIATIONS Member - California State Bar Admitted on May 21, 2012 California Employment Lawyers Association - Member PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Attorney/Principal - CMR Law A.P.C. - January 2015 to Present Associate Attorney- Law Office of Loyst P. Fletcher - May 2012 to December 2014 Intern and Legal Assistant - Law Offices of Loyst P. Fletcher - April 2010 to May 2012 Legal Assistant - Monaco Law Group - February 2002 to February 2005 146 SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OR SKILLS Since 2010 I have worked,either as an intern/assistant to now the Principal of a Law Firm In the area of Plaintiff's Employment Litigation. In doing so I have gained extensive experience in a wide range of employment matters including:wrongful termnation, and harassment while also gaining skills in conficit resolution with persons from various backgrounds and circumstances. CIVIC AND/OR SERVICE MEMBERSHIPS None at this time. CIVIC INTERESTS I am running for City Counsel in Nevmeber of this year. If successful, I look forward to lending my skills and passion for this City to that position. In the event that I am unsuncessful, being a member of this commission will avail me an opportunity to serve in a way that I best know how. HOW WILL YOUR QUALIFICATIONS BEST SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY? My background and knowledge will be useful in that my understanding of California Employment Law and its requirments will lend well to the issues this commission encounters. In doing so, I will best serve our city by protecting it and our tax payers from the pitfalls and costs of unncessary liligtion all while standing firm when necessary to avoid unjust results and costs. With the climate of California Employment Law and its specifics,our city will be better armed to protect itself going forward. WHY DO YOU WISH TO SERVE ON A VOLUNTEER CITIZEN'S BODY? !-laving been born and raised in Huntington Beach, my life has progressed to a point where I can give back to a city that will always be my home. I have never served in any public capacity and am excited and enthused to support a city that has given so much to me. i genuinely boleive that we should all give back at some point and this commission is a perfect opportunity for me to do so. 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. 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 Cathy Fikes,(714)536-5553. This ap;i uati(In �Mia tld Gae retrat' ed to the Ci�_Y Council O fi€os' ".0. Box, 1192 O gnti_rt than Beach, CA f3 >,tit Person to the 41" floor of city Harlf,2000 Main 9trgp-t�(aj�fcat'dgt�atnrttk. i 147 I Estanislau, Robin From: Charles Ray <charles.ray@rayforhb.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2018 11:33 AM To: Estanislau, Robin Cc: Posey, Mike; Peterson, Erik; Hardy, Jill; Semeta, Lyn; Brenden, Patrick; Delgleize, Barbara; O'Connell, Billy Subject: Re: Council Meeting for 9/4/18 Agenda item 25 Dear Mrs. Estanislau, I am writing to notice and formally withdraw my application for appointment to the Personnel Commission. My application is up for vote during tonight's Council meeting under Agenda item 25, option B. The language of the proposal for my appointment is in violation of the commission's bylaws, specifically Section 1 which states as follows: Section I. TITLE AND MEMBERSHIP. The official title of this Commission shall be "Personnel Commission of the City of Huntington Beach", ...The members shall serve for terms of two (2) years. Terms shall expire on June 30 of the appropriate year... In this, my participation in this proceeding (in any form) would be a violation/dismissing of the commission's bylaws. On this specific issue, Section 12 of the commission's bylaws is unequivocally clear: Section 12. CHANGES IN BYLAWS. An affirmative vote of the majority of members of the Personnel Commission shall be required to amend these bylaws. Copies of a proposed amendment shall be given to each member at a regular meeting, and shall be mailed to each member at least five (5) days prior to a meeting, and may then be voted upon at the next regular meeting. For me, going against the laws of our city is a position that I will never take. Additionally, given that the agenda item and its limitations are not in accordance with the bylaws, I am also requesting a preservation of all documents, communications or the like, in any way related to agenda item 25 (the proposal for vote re: my appointment). A formal request for this information will follow shortly. Finally, I have cc'd all members of council to this email for reference. I genuinely apologize for any inconvenience this causes you, your staff and the city as whole, but given the facts this is the correct position to take. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at your convenience. Thank you, SUPPL.EMENT'AL, - Charles "C.J." Ray COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: Agenda Item No.