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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEnvironmental Board - EB - Appointments, Shawn Thompson, Mi Dept. ID AD-16-003 Pagel of 2 Meeting Date: 4/4/2016 Approved 7-0 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION MEETING DATE: 4/4/2016 SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager PREPARED BY: Ken Donner, Assistant City Manager Antonia Graham, Assistant to the City Manager SUBJECT: Approve the appointments of Shawn Thompson, Michelle Claud-Clemente, and Donald Kyle Scrimgeour to the Environmental Board as recommended by City Council Liaisons, Councilmember Hardy and Councilmember Delgleize, and Receive and File the 2014-2015 Environmental Board Annual Report Statement of Issue: There are currently three vacant positions on the Environmental Board. After review of submitted applications, Shawn Thompson, Michelle Claud-Clemente, and Donald Kyle Scrimgeour are being considered for appointment to the Environmental Board. In addition to the approval of three new Environmental Board members, the City Council is requested to receive and file Environmental Board Annual Report. Financial Impact: Not applicable. Recommended Action: A) Approve appointments to the Environmental Board of Shawn Thompson for a term to expire on June 30, 2019, and Michelle Claud-Clemente and Donald Kyle Scrimgeour for terms to expire on June 20, 2017, as approved by Council Liaisons, Councilmember's Jill Hardy and Barbara Delgleize; and, B) Receive and file the 2014-2015 Environmental Board Annual Report. Alternative Action(s): Do not approve the appointments and direct staff how to proceed. Analysis: Three vacancies currently exist on the Environmental Board (Sue Gordon, Melissa Stern Miller, and Eric Bornstein). 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 Hardy and Delgleize and their selections are reflected in this item. Each year, the Environmental Board prepares a report summarizing the events and accomplishments of the Board achieved during the year. The attached Report details the presentations, events attended, and development planning undertaken by the Board over the 2014- 2015 year. Dept. ID AD-16-003 Page 2 of 2 Meeting Date: 4/4/2016 Environmental Status: Not applicable. Strategic Plan Goal: Improve quality of life Attachment(s): 1. Shawn Thompson Application 2. Michelle Claud-Clemente Application 3. Donald Kyle Scrimgeour Application 4. 2014-2015 Environmental Board Annual Report Surfnet - Boards & Commission Application PagSe`tt of 1 Boards & Commissions Application 11 �� First game last Name;. 'Shativn>-::.:.•. : >-Thoptpson �:- Home Address: City wismammooft Huntington Beach Zip Code State CA Business Address: City Zip Code State CA Emall t'hone ti Occupation Length of Residency Retired Engineer 18 years United State Citizen Name of Hoard,Comission,Committee or Task yes Force i Environmental Board Submitted; 20 January 2016 Education Background B.S.Civil Engineering, Cal Poly Pomona Certificate in Hazardus Materials Management, UCt Professional Licenses and/or Associations Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of CA LEED AP 0&M Professional Experience S years Private Sector Engineering Firm-land Development and Hydrology.25 years Public Sector(City of Irvine)-Energy Efficiency,Renewable Energy,Sustainabllily,Green Building,Waste Management,Hazardous Materials,Assessment Districts,Alternative Energy, Energy Districts,Mass Transportation, land Planning and Project Management(Public Works,Community Development,Community services Departments) Special Knowledge or Skill Wrote Energy Plan and Sustainability Plan;Managed Design and Construction Contracts; helped update the Genera[flan;Reviewed EIR's;Applied for and Administered Grants;Managed Environmental Programs including Green Building,Waste Management and Hazardous Materials Civic and/or Service Memberships None Civic Interests I have been Involved in the Ascon rernedlation process,the upgrade of the AES site,and the Poseidon Desalination plant. Availability(Must he available for meetings) I work part-time and my hours are flexible How Will You Qualifications Best Serve the Needs of the Community? My very broad experience working for a city,combined with my experience with nearly every facet of environmental issues that-communities face will allow me to help move the process of providing for those needs. Why Do You Wish to Serve on a Volunteer Citizen's Body? Since I've retired,I've not really put all of knowledge and skills to good use.I would like to be able to take advantage of all I've learned and experienced for the benefit of the community I call home. http://surfne#Iadmin/boards^commissions/application_print view,,, 1/21I816 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: • 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 Claud-Clemente Michelle P. DATE 27 February 2016 Last First Middle Initial NAME OF BOARD, COMMISSION, COMMITTEE, OR TASK FORCE Environmental Board LENGTH OF RESIDENCY 24 years OCCUPATION Natural Resources Supervisor, City of Newport Beach UNITED STATES CITIZEN? Yes CURRENTLY SERVING ON A CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION? No 1F SO,WHICH ONE?NIA HOME ADDRESS: BUSINESS ADDRESS: PHON- CELL PHONE lip= CELL E-MAIL FAX EMAIL FAX EDUCATIONAL_ BACKGROUND Master of Public Administration, CSU Long Beach, 2007 Bachelor of Science--Biological Sciences, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 1991 PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND/OR ASSOCIATIONS California Parks and Recreation Society(CPRS)2010-present Police Officer Standard Training (POST)832 Certificate 2007 American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) 1993-2006 National Recreation and Parks Association 1992-present PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Natural Resources Supervisor, City of Newport Beach 2015-present Natural Resources Management Specialist, City of Newport Beach 2013-2015 Marine Protection Supervisor, City of Newport Beach 2008-2013 Zoo Curator, Ranch Las Lomas 2006-202012 Zoo Curator, City of Santa Ana 2001-2006 3 SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OR SKILLS Sped kwMedgo and Wk includo: Ecosystem management--urban/wild interface; Community outreach--stakeholder engagement; Policy analysis; Citizen science program development; Educationloutreach program development;grant writing/fundraising;Volunteer management; Wildlife permittinglregulations--Federa[and State of California;Exhibit design/development;Animal husbandry/captive management, CIVIC AND/OR SERVICE MEMBERSHIPS Orange Coast River Park,Board of Directors 2014-present;Newport Bay Conservancy,Board of Directors 2013-2015--vice President 2015; Friends of Harbors,Beaches and Parks,Board of Directors 2012-present,orange county Marine Protected Areas Coundl Board of Directors 2008-present--Chair 2010-2013; Smith Elementary PTA,Art Program Chair 2008-2012;CSU Long Beach,Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee,Representative 2000-2006. CIVIC INTERESTS Civic interests include: Open space/ecosystem management, urban-wildlife interface, open space access, environmental stewardship, nature/passive recreation, community engagement, civic participation, ocean health, water duality, education, community planning, and natural resource planning. .r .i ..-....�°.. e HO, �IVILL.Y:O.I�R.iQUALIFICATIOI�S BEST,SE IVE THE NEEDS:;OF:Tl-11~,�,pMMUNITY? ,.. ?rl . lliape:tabring rriy�tcills in o�mrlunity engagement,and itrtowledge of resource management,and urban wildlife tp,ht 1p.l luntingtop peach address issues facing our community with regard to the environment. My personal and professional interests and skills focus on building understanding, and thoughtfulness in local natural resource management. I am excited about the opportunity to play a role in my community with regard to endeavors I have a passion for,and spent my life expressing. I feel my dedication to connecting people to nature in order to gain understandinglappreciation,and a sense of community will.help the HunBngton Beach Environmental Board provide thoughtful guidance. WHY DO YOU WISH TO SERVE ON A VOLUNTEER CITIZEN'S BODY? I feel citizen participation in government Is crucial to strong communities. 1 am excited about the opportunity to share my knowledge and skills in my own Community. Local government plays an important role in our environment, and our health. Our quality of life from our ability to enjoy parks to the water we drink are Influenced by decisions made locally. It is Important that citizens understand what decisions are being made, and are involved in the process. 1 feel it is not only an opportunity, but a duty to be involved in my community. 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 concet:ning 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 be returned to the City Council Offices, P.O. Box 190, Huntington Beach, CA 82648 or in person to the 4th floor of City Hall, 2000 Main Street(at Yorktown). 4 (Revised 10/1312010 2:04:00 PM) Surfnet - Boards & Commission Application Page 1 of 2 Boards & Commissions Application First Name Last Name Donald Kyle Scdmgeoyr Home Address: City Huntington Beach Zip Code State dOOM CA Business Address: City Zip Code State 92614 CA Email Phone Occupation Length of Residency Investment Manager 6 United State Citizen dame of Board,Comission,Committee or Task yes Force Environmental Board Submitted: 03 January 2016 Education Background •MBA, Finance—Lindenwood University(1996)• BA, English—University of Oklahoma(1995)• GHG Management Institute Project-level accounting certificate of proficiency(2010) Professional Licenses and/or Associations •United Nations Principals of Responsible Investing (UNPRI)Signatory Member(2012)• Benefit Corporation (B-Corp)Certified(2010) - 1%For the Planet Member(2013-Present)-Southern California Slow Money— Founder, Director(2012)•Cleantech Open--Orange County Metro Director(2012-2014) •Certified Financial Planner, CFP©(2008)•Securities Licenses formerly held: Series 7,65,and 33(2002-2007) Professional Experience •Core Capital Management, LLC-Founder, Principal, Managing Member—A California Registered Investment Advisory firm (2007-Present) •California Polytechnic State University—Instructor,'Economics of Agricultural Sustainabilityn for the Veterans Sustainable Agriculture Training(VSAT)program(2015-Present)•One Green Place, LLC—Founder,Member—A Colorado holding company(2010-Present) • Environmental Asset Fund, LLC—Founder, Principal, Managing Member—A California investment holding company(2009-2015) •Morgan Stanley&CO, Inc.—Financial Advisor(2002-2006)•Reelplay Inc.&Filmbazaar.com, Inc.—Executive VP, CEO Founder respectively(1998-2001) Special Knowledge or Skill Finance, Capital markets, Investment,Clean-Tech and Agricultural systems Sustainable, Responsible, Social, Impact investment expertise-Interpretation and perception of sustainable metrics(environmental, community, employee, and governance,"ESG°)issues related to capital placement and investment.Ability to discern how vital and interconnected our environment is to our overall well-being; and the impact we have can greatly affect our quality of life from an economic,societal,and health perspective on local, national,and global levels. Civic and/or Service Memberships • 1% For the Planet Member(2013-Present)•Southern California Slow Money—Founder, Director(2012) Cleantech Open—Orange County Metro Director(2012-2014) Civic Interests I believe I have a personal responsibility to contribute to the world in which we live. My interest is working voluntarily in our community to educate and direct policy that help address and solve some of our most serious environmental,health, and economic issues. Availability(Must be available for meetings) I have a flexible schedule,and outside of occasional business travel I can make myself available for most all meetings. How Will You Qualifications Best Serve the Needs of the Community? Raising a family in our community provides me a direct incentive to serve,preserve, and improve community welfare for my wife and two daughters. I am involved in and have a deep understanding of businesses and technologies focused on the environmental&Clean Tech sectors that can provide support in idea generation http://surfnet/admin/boards_coinmissions/application_print view... 1/20/2016 Surfnet Boards & Commission Application Page 2 of 2 and decision making. I understand economic and environmental balances as a capitalist,and as a business owner/operator within Orange county. I work in the for profit world and my efforts often require a balance of fiduciary responsibility to generate profitable investment returns for clients while mitigating or eliminating the associated ESG costs with those returns. I am often required to"speak up'as a shareholder via voting(proxy), and engagements with the management of companies we invest in to better ensure they too are balancing and improving their efforts. Managing these often conflicting issues to provide an optimum outcome is challenging. I believe these issues and processes are not unlike those associated with being a member of an environr tal. board that advocates the needs of the community while working with a variety of stakeholders in fhe pro ss including; collaborating with local policy makers, politicians,and institutions to create a better world in which to raise our kids. „ ,... :i i.+y.F;. Why Do You Wish to Serve on a Volunteer Citizen's Body? `To help ensure we meet the needs of the present wift.t&..W?ipromising the ability of future generations to .. . meet their own needs'I wish to have a better understanding of environmental policy at the local;government level,and would like to learn more about the processes involved in decision making and the execution of ideas. I'm wishing that my contributing to a volunteer citizen board focused on our immediate environment has some positive effect for all residence of Huntington Beach. I'm wishing to discoverwhat is true based on my personal conceptions. http://Surfnet/admin/boards—commissions/application_print view... 1/20/2016 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD PO Box 190 • Huntington Beach, CA 92648 2014-2015 ANNUAL REPORT I ' 1 Board Members Kim Nicolson (Chairman July 2014 - June 2015) Mark Sheldon (Vice Chairman July 2014 - August 2015) Jessica Bechtold Budica (Secretary July 2014 - August 2014) Tony Soriano (Secretary August 2014 - August 2015) Jeff Coffman, Sue Gordon, Robert Schaaf City Council Liaisons Connie Boardman, Jill Hardy and Joe Shaw (July 2014 - November 2014) Jill Hardy and Barbara Delgleize (from December 2014) City Staff Liaison Aaron Klemm (through July 2014) Hayden Beckman (August 2014 through March 2015) Antonia Graham (from April 2015) Plannina Commission Liaison Dan Kalmick City of Huntington Beach Environmental Board Annual Report 2014-2015 1. Introduction The Huntington Beach (HB) City Council (Council) established an Environmental Board (Board) over 40 years ago. Much has changed in the intervening years and in 2009 the Council streamlined several Boards and Committees to reflect those changes. The purpose of the Board was revised and expanded to include economic, environmental and social sustainability. Beginning the 2014-15 year, the Staff Liaison was Energy Project Manager Aaron Klemm, transitioning in August 2014 to Associate Planner Hayden Beckman, and in April 2015 to the Energy and Sustainability Projects Manager, Antonia Graham. What the Board Does: • Review and comment on General and Specific Plans as well as Environmental Impact Reports and Negative Declarations to promote sustainability and a healthy community • Assist with the City's programs by reducing the consumption of water and energy, increasing recycling and waste diversion and promoting sustainable energy practices • Support the City's evolving environmental goals and sustainability programs through external awareness, educational and advisory projects • Promote the Board's Sustainability Awards for deserving organizations and individuals who demonstrate commitment to sustainability • Deliver an Annual Report to the Council on plans and results 2. Goals and Objectives 2014-2015 • Present a guest speaker at each meeting • Revive the Environmental Awards after a difficult period with participation and outreach • Participate in green events • Promote the Metropolitan Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) Turf Removal program • Initiate a sustainable restaurant program through existing permitting processes • Support the City's General Plan Update through Board representation on General Plan Action Committee and Task Forces To help accomplish its goals and objectives, the Board has established one standing committee (the Executive Committee, consisting of the Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary), and ad hoc committees. During 2014-2015 the ad hoc committees included: • Resource Management Committee • Ocean Debris Committee, revised to Ocean Debris and Water Quality Committee • Environmental Awards Committee 3. Accomplishments Below is a summary of events and accomplishments achieved during 2014-2015 by the Environmental Board. 2 City of Huntington Beach Environmental Board Annual Report 2014-2015 Presentations: The Board has a Speakers Program to provide the members of the Board and others with pertinent information on environmental and sustainability issues. Here are some notable presentations: • Bay Friendly Restaurants - is an organization providing sustainable restaurant certifications with a simple checklist completed by city inspectors throughout the entire south bay area. Representatives spoke with the board about the benefits and an invitation to join and have the program active in HB. • Janelle Bader, Southern California Edison (SCE) - discussed plans to re-landscape the Hamilton Service Center, taking advantage of the increased turf removal incentive of $2 per square foot by The Metropolitan Water District of Orange County (MWDOC). The turf was replaced with ocean friendly plants in partnership with Surfrider, the City of Huntington Beach, and Rainbow Environmental Services. • Greg Blake with Biosynthetic Technologies -discussed the benefits of synthetic motor oil. • Stephen O'Kane, Sustainability & Regulatory Compliance Manager, AES — discussed Energy and Environmental policy, project development of AES HB facility, greenhouse gases and climate change. • Bill Conley with OC Sustainability Collaborative, and Director of Facility for Yamaha Motor Corporation - spoke on municipality sustainability, Smart City, and population growth. • Joe Berg, Manager, MWDOC - gave a presentation on the state of our water shortage, implementation of contingency plans, emergency regulations by the State Board, and water use efficiency programs. • Toby Gant, Discovery Cube - spoke about the Discovery Science Center. Green Events The Board staffed a booth at the Huntington Beach Green Expo on September 13, 2014. This was the seventh year participating in the Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce event. Development Planning The Board reviewed environmental documents and provided comments to reduce environmental impacts and enhance sustainability. The documents included: • Le Bard Park Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) • Reusable Bag Ordinance Repeal: Addendum to adopted Environmental Impact Report (EIR) • ASCON Re-circulated Draft EIR • Historic and Cultural Resources Element Update Draft Negative Declaration Committee Activity/Reporting Some projects (in addition to others mentioned elsewhere) which Board committees/representatives participated in or observed included: • Executive Committee: o Assisted with the Southern California Edison Hamilton Substation Turf Removal and Ocean Friendly Gardens project 3 City of Huntington Beach Environmental Board Annual Report 2014-2015 • Board members participated in General Plan Action Committee and Task Forces • Resource Management Committee: o Kept up to date with the Surfrider Foundation's Ocean Friendly Restaurant program o Inquired into proper disposal of personal fireworks • Ocean Debris and Water Quality Committee o Inquired into the status of introducing covered trash receptacles in the beach area o Followed Beach Clean-up reports on trash & debris removal classifying plastic materials with documentation from Surfrider Foundation, Huntington/Seal Beach Chapter Environmental Awards One of the most effective tools for outreach is the Environmental Awards. Each year, the Environmental Board has awarded residents, businesses, and organizations for outstanding efforts in sustainability. This year, Rainbow Environmental Services sponsored the awards and the Board gave three schools $500 each for their projects in recycling, and sustainability. The awards went to Moffett Elementary, Mesa View Middle School, and Village View Elementary. 4. Goals and Objectives for 2015-2016 • Continue to incorporate guest speakers at each meeting to provide the Board and others with pertinent information on environmental and sustainability issues • Continue to have monthly guest speakers that promote the mission of the Environmental Board and educate members on current environmental and sustainability issues. • Hold quarterly field trips for Environmental Board members. • Continue the Sustainability Award Program. • Research and provide recommendations to the City of Huntington Beach staff on the state of waste management on beaches, parks, and in public areas. • Facilitate public-private partnerships for sustainability projects like Community Home Energy Retrofit Program (CHERP), energy performance districts, and landscape projects. • Develop an anti-litter campaign. • Encourage public involvement in the Environmental Board meetings and events. • Sponsor a Beach Clean-up Day in partnership with Surfrider. • Sponsor a Park Clean-up Day. • Each Board Member should participate in one community event that supports the Environmental Board's mission of promoting sustainability, economic, ecological, and social environments of the City of Huntington Beach. 4