The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutEnvironmental Board Appointments: Melissa Stern, first term,Dept. ID AD-15-024 Pagel of 2 Meeting Date: 8/3/2015 Approved 7-0 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION MEETING DATE: 8/3/2015 SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager PREPARED BY: Ken Donner, Assistant City Manager Teri Baker, Assistant to the City Manager SUBJECT: Approve the Environmental Board appointment of Melissa Stern and the reappointments of Sue Gordon and Kim Nicolson as recommended by City Council Liaisons Mayor Hardy and Councilmember Delgleize Statement of Issue: There is currently one vacant position on the Environmental Board. After review of submitted applications, Melissa Stern is being transmitted for consideration for appointment to the Environmental Board and the consideration of reappointment of Sue Gordon and Kim Nicolson for a second term to the Environmental Board. Financial Impact: Not applicable. Recommended Action: Approve the appointment of Melissa Stern to the Environmental Board for a first term to expire June 30, 2018, as recommended by City Council Liaisons Mayor Hardy and Councilmember Delgleize. Confirm the reappoint of Sue Gordon for a second term to expire June 30, 2017, and reappoint Kim Nicolson for a full second term to expire June 30, 2019. Alternative Action(s): Do not approve the appointment and direct staff how to proceed. Analysis: Environmental Board member Robert Schaaf has been serving a third term that was never advertised. Therefore, staff is recommending that Melissa Stern fill the remainder of this term which will end on June 30, 2018. This would serve as her first term as there are three years remaining. While staff was reviewing existing Board Member terms it was discovered that Sue Gordon's second term was never confirmed. This action will formally confirm her second term. Additionally, on June 15, 2015, staff presented a Request for Council Action reappointing Kim Nicolson to the Board. At the time staff was under the impression that Ms. Nicolson would be entering her third term. This was not the case as her first term was not considered a full term since she filled a vacancy with less than two years remaining in that term. Therefore, Ms. Nicolson is eligible to serve a full second term ending on June 30, 2019. Dept. ID AD-15-024 Page 2 of 2 Meeting Date: 8/3/2015 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. Environmental Status: Not applicable. Strategic Plan Goal: Improve quality of life Attachmentfs): 1. Melissa Stern application 2. Environmental Board Roster Surfnet Boards & Commission ,Application Boards & Commisslons Application plrst Name Melissa Hoare Address: i&l 21p Code State 02046 CA Business Addresa: Zip Code state 92047 CA Etrtall Occupation High School Teacher U11ItQd State Citizen yes Submitted: 26 February 2014 Lost Name Slern Miller City Huntington Beach city Huntington Beach Phone Length of Residency 7 months Page i of 2 Name of Board, Comisslon, Committee or Task: Force Environmental Board Edtrcattoln Background University of Caltfornia, Irvine Teacher Education Program and Masters In Teaching Single Subject Social Science California Teaching Credential Includes AB1069 English Language Learner Authorization 0100 6110 Untvemity of California, Los Angeles Bachelor of Arts In History, minors In Political Science and Education Studies Study Abroad In Spain, Morocco and varlous cities in Western Europe Awards; Phl Seta Kappa. Cum Laude. Doparlmentgl l I0nors, given for completion of an Honors Thesis on the South African education system. Phi Alpha Theta, History honor Society. Profossional Lloenses and/or Associations Masters of Arts in Teaching, Social Science California Teaching Credential Profeaslonal Experience Hlgh School History Teacher Subjects taught. AP U.S. History, World History, U.S, History, Government, Econonics 7113—present Teacher, Ocean View High School, Title 1, Huntington Beach, CA Instruct World History, AP United states History, Govermnent, Economics and support for IB History of the Americas to a diverse student body. Implemented awide variety of teaching strategies including Cornell notes, vocabulary charts, thinking maps, historiograPhy, sbntulallons and more. Collaborate with subject teams during department meetings and In-service workshops to improve teaching and assessments. Attended extended workshops on. Advanced Placement U.S. History, International Baccalaureat0 History, UCI History project 8111--7f13 Teacher, Montclair High School, Title I, Montclair, CA Instructed World History lath grade classes and U.S. History 11 th grade classes with mixed abilities. similar to current teaching position, Assisted with the Saturday School Program curriculum and Impiemenlalton. Sisterhood Academy Advisor and Co -Creator Co-founded and advised ling Sisterhood Academy, a club focused on promoting leadership, self-worth and cormmunity among young women. Engage selected struggling and succeeding students in social, academic, and philanthropic organization. Participate In weekly meetings and month community service projects. Worked directly Willi Ronald McDonald House, House of Ruth, Susan G. Komen, Mlles for Montclair, and more. Attended district workshops on formative and sunitnative assessmanl, Thinking Maps, AVID, Cornell Notes, and communlly workshops with the {fed Cross and Facing History 8/10 -- 6/11 Student Teacher, MaeMhuf FUndainenlal intermediate School, Santa Ana, CA Independently taught Honors and Standard World History to a class of 7111 grade students. Planned and implemented lessons that met California Standards, while emphasizing conceptual understanding, literacy and language demands. Addressed language demands of English Language Learners Through innovative and Integrated curriculum. Teacher Assistant Shattered Language Arts Fadillated reading groups and actively assist In low performing 61h grade Language Arts class. Guided holerogeneotrs grotgr of students through literacy and language demands. Assist RSP students with varlous aspects of the learning process. Special Knowledge or Skill Teaching, critical thinking, analytical skills, organixallon, understanding of the pollOcai system, thorough understanding of cur nation's history end Huntington Beach students' needs, Civlo and/or Service Memberships 8105 —12100 Teaching Assistant, UCLA Prepared curriculum and taught classes for the undergraduate section, http;lfsuzfnet/admin/boards—commissions/application_print view.., 2/19/2015 Surfnat - Boards & Commission Application Page 2 of 2 °Undergraduate Academle Success.* Facllltated weekly class discussions and exercises 1109- 4109 Intern, Nal(onal Center for History In the Schools, UCLA Created a well-rounded and engaging unit oar 201h Century Germany that expanded on the California Slate standards and Incorporated hislor[cal Images and documents. 11107 -- 4/08 Teacher Assistanl, Drulncorps, UCLA Assisted Ili several olemenlary school classrooms and provided Individual tutoring to slnrgglfng students, Schools were In low income areas with high EL populations. 01113- &13 Defegalo, Democratic Patty of Orange County Elected In the June 2012 primary election to represent democrats In the 00th Assembly District. Actively participate In shaping the platforms of the party In Orange County at monli►ly meetings. o11114113 Delegate, California Democratic party Attend annu4 .... .4 Statewide Demacrallc Conventions and vote on behalf of Elie 70th Assembly District. Actively participate In the political process and Democratic Party. 02111--0210 PoRlIcal Director, Orange County Young Democrats Increase membership through events and one-on-one efforts. Plan and promote Young Democrat events. Collaborate with local democratic and Issue -based organizations In order to promote various Issues and events. 07110 111i0 County Coordinator, Jerry Brown for Governor, orange County Coordinated Jerry Brown for Governor Campalgo villh local campaigns, Aottvefy corresponded wills volunteers and the central oampalgri, Organized and attended community events to raise awareness. Lead canvassing efforts and phone banks. 00/09 -- 00100 Intern, Congresswoman Elton Tauschor, Washington D.C. Developed written summaries of hearings and staff maolings to aid In legislative decisions In Congress. Interacted with a diverse population of constituents via ilia phone and Ili person. Gained fanitiladlywilh political and legislative process. 01109--04109 Intern, Senator Barbara Boxor, Los Angeles (00rosponded with diverse population of consllluentsin person via the phone, Prepared constituent letters on behalf of the Senator, Compiled data cataloguing constituent commonts and opinions. Developed undersland[nq of political process. 09/08-,12108 Research Assistant, UCLA Assisted In political science research on the effects of racial tension on voting behavior. Cfylc interests Children, schools, equal access and opportunity, sodas justice, ensuring living wages, prolecting the environment, job opportunities, programs to ensure job preparedness, access to college, creating a safe community, helping people In any capacity, revitalizing downtown and various areas of the city, and morel Availablltty (Muot be available for meetings) Anytime outside of normal school hours (Oam•2:46pin) How Will You Qualifications Best Serve the Needs of the Community? As a current teacher at Ocean View High School In Huntington Beach, I believe i would be a valuable asset to Ilia community. Every day I witness the strengths and weaknesses of out community. Ocean View High School is a Title I school due to (Is high number of students on free and reduced lunch and as such I frequently witness the repercussions of such staggering statistics. Watching our students thrive in the classroom yet stovggle to cops with an unfortunate home life to motivation enough to help Improve Huntington Beach for everyone. 'throughout the past few years I have had a number of oxperlences that qualify tine to serve our community_ While working at Montclair High School I created a Sisterhood Academy to target struggling youth and provide leadership opportunities to students who were gonoraily bypassed. Through Ilia Sisterhood Academy students worked vdlh a range of phllanihroples Including Ronald McDonald House, house of Ruth, and more. My ability to orchestrate a Ilfe-altering club and connect to these youth Is ono example of my strong commitment to helping others and Improving our community. Why Do You Wish to Serve on a Volunteer Cttfxen's Body? As a native to orange County, I have a vested Interest In helping the citizens of this area and ensuring that future generations have the same opportunities [ experienced grovring up. Over the past few years i have been fortunata to work In the polittcaf arena through internships and positions with the Democratic Party, as well as In our nations school system toaciring to a variety of students Including amajority low-income students. Currently, I am working al Ocean View High School In Huntington Beach with a range of students from world -travelling AP students to ESL students in tenth grade with a second grade reading level. Through my work at the high school level I have seen studonts who suffer from physics( and emotional abuse, psychiatric problems, and various other Issues that plague our society. Willi this knowledge and my commitment to helping these populations, know that I can be of great assistance to the Huntington Beach. As a property owner and teacher in this city, I have a vested Interest in making sure our city continues to be one of [he best places to live In California. litttpFflsurfilet/adminlboards commissionsfapplication print view... 2/19/2015 ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD ROSTER 2015 Council Liaisons — Mayor Jill Hardy; Councilmember Barbara Delgleize Planning Commission Liaison — Dan Kalmick, Chair; Michael Hoskinson Kim Nicolson — Chair Mark Sheldon — Vice -Chair Tony Soriano — Secretary MARK SHELDON surfcitysheldonA email. com First Term: 08/19/2013 — 06/30/2015 Second Term: 06/30/201506/30/2019* SUE GORDON S Gordon2Arenublicservices. com First Term: 03/16/2009 6/30/2013 Second Term: 06/30/201306/30/2019* JESSICA BECHTOLD jessicabudicaAgmail.com First Term: 04/07/2014 - 06/30/2015 Second Term: 06/30/2015 — 06/30/2019 ERIC BORNSTEIN ebornsteinAenergycoalition. org First Term: 06/30/2015 — 06/30/2019 MELISSA MILLER Melissadmiller3ARmail.com First Term: 08/03/2015 - 06/30/2017* JEFF COFFMAN jeffc ,cleangreentechnologyinc.com First Term: 06/30/2007 - 6/30/2015 Second Term: 06/30/201506/30/2019* TONY SORIANO aosacs2Aaol.com First Term: 04/07/2014 — 06/30/2015 Second Term: 06/30/201506/30/2019 DEBBIE KILLEY dbkilleyAgmail.com First Term: 06/30/2015-06/30/19 KIM NICOLSON kimcnicolsonAemail. com First Term: 06/30/2007 - 6/30/2015 Second Term: 06/30/2015 — 06/30/2019* Revised July 13, 2015 *To Be Approved by City Council on 08/03/2015