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„,. REQUEST FOR. CITY COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: 11/6/2017
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Antonia Graham, Assistant to the City Manager
SUBJECT: Approve the appointment of Oscar Rodriguez to the Environmental Board, and
reappointments of Donald Kyle Scrimgeour and Michelle Claud-Clemente as
recommended by Council Liaisons, Councilmembers Jill Hardy and Billy
O'Connell; and, receive and file the 2016 Annual Report
Statement of Issue:
There is currently one vacant position on the Environmental Board. After review of submitted
applications, Oscar Rodriguez is being considered for appointment to the Environmental Board. In
addition to the approval of one new Environmental Board member, two existing Environmental
Board Members are up for reappointment. Lastly, the Environmental Board has submitted their
Annual Report on activities from 2016.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
A) Approve the appointment of Oscar Rodriguez to the Environmental Board as approved by
Council Liaisons, Councilmembers Jill Hardy and Billy O'Connell to fill the seat left vacant by Kim
Nicolson, with a term expiration of June 30, 2019; and,
B) Re-appoint Donald Kyle Scrimgeour and Michelle Claud-Clemente, both with term expirations of
June 30, 2021; and,
C) Receive and file the 2016 Environmental Board Annual Report.
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the appointments and direct staff how to proceed.
Analysis:
One vacancy currently exists on the Environmental Board (Kim Nicolson). This vacancy was
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 O'Connell and their selection is 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 2016
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year. During the past year, the Environmental Board conducted a successful children's art contest
and held numerous clean-up events in the community.
Environmental Status:
Not applicable.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Improve quality of life
Attachment(s):
1. Oscar Rodriguez Application
2. 2016 Environmental Board Annual Report
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Boards & Commissions Application
First Name Last Name
Oscar Rodriguez
Home Address: City
Huntington Beach
Zip Code State
CA
Business Address: City
Zip Code State
CA
Ema' Phone
Occupation Length of Residency
United State Citizen Name of Board, Comisslon,Committee or Task
yes Force
Environmental Board
Submitted: 27 May 2017
Education Background
California State University, Long Beach Bachelor of Science-Health Care Administration
Professional Licenses and/or Associations
none
Professional Experience
Grassroots community advocacy experience
Special Knowledge or Skill
Due to my advocacy in persuading Rainbow Environmental Services to fully enclose their facility, I have gained
knowledge and understanding of the Air Quality Management District(AQMD)and their rules and regulations. I
am also familiar with the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)and local city ordinances that protect our
city and residents. I am also familiar with local green energy projects taking place In our city and I want to share
my experience and knowledge about the effects these projects can bring to our city and communities.
Civic and/or Service Memberships
Board member for Oak View Renewal Partnership Chief Operations Office for Oak View Youth Soccer League
Co-founder of Oak View ComUNIDAD
Civic Interests
My civic interests are air quality, access to clean and efficient energy,code enforcement, community
engagement and housing/living conditions.These civic interests represent issues that affect or have affected
my community in some way, shape or form and have sparked an interest for joining the Environmental Board, a
team that strives to protect the the residents of Huntington Beach and the environment simultaneously.
Availability (Must be available for meetings)
open
How Will You Qualifications Best Serve the Needs of the Community?
Through my education as a Health Care Administration major and involvement/advocacy for the Oak View
community, I have become a more informed resident about environmental impacts our city ordinances have on
residents. My qualifications will best serve the need of the entire Huntington Beach community because I have
a passion for being part of the solution and not the problem. Because of my advocacy alongside my
community, I feel that I have the capability to extend that passion to the rest of Huntington Beach residents.
Why Do You Wish to Serve on a Volunteer Citizen's Body?
I wish to serve as a volunteer on the Huntington Beach Environmental Board because of my recent involvement
in advocacy for all Huntington Beach residents right to an engaged, sustainable and safe ambient in their
communities.
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD
PO Box 190 1 Huntington Beach, CA 92648
2016 ANNUAL REPORT
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City of Huntington Beach Environmental Board Annual Report 2016
Board Members
Tony Soriano (Chairman 7/2015 — 9/2016)
Jessica Budica (Vice Chairman 7/2015- 9/2016 & Chairman — 9/2016 — Present)
Debbie Killey (Secretary Chairman J7/2015 — 9/2016 & Vice-Chairman 9/2016 — Present)
Mark Sheldon (Secretary 9/2016 — Present)
Michelle Claud-Clemente
Jeff Coffman
Kim Nicolson
Kyle Scrimgeour
Shawn Thompson
City Council Liaisons
Jill Hardy and Barbara Delgleize
City Staff Liaison
Antonia Graham
Planning Commission Liaison
Dan Kalmick
I. 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.
What the Board Does:
1) Review and comment on General and Specific Plans as well as Environmental Impact
Reports and Negative Declarations to promote sustainability and a healthy community
2) Assist with the City's programs by reducing the consumption of water and energy,
increasing recycling and waste diversion and promoting sustainable energy practices
3) Support the City's evolving environmental goals and sustainability programs through
external awareness, educational and advisory projects
4) Promote the Board's Sustainability Awards for deserving organizations and individuals
who demonstrate commitment to sustainability
5) Deliver an Annual Report to the Council on plans and results
II. Goals and Objectives 2016
1) Continue to incorporate guest speakers at each meeting to provide the Board and
others with pertinent information on environmental and sustainability issues
2) Continue to have monthly guest speakers that promote the mission of the
Environmental Board and educate members on current environmental and
sustainability issues.
3) Hold quarterly field trips for Environmental Board members.
4) Continue the Sustainability Award Program.
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City of Huntington Beach Environmental Board Annual Report 2016
5) Research and provide recommendations to the City of Huntington Beach staff on the
state of waste management on beaches, parks, and in public areas.
6) Facilitate public-private partnerships for sustainability projects like Community Home
Energy Retrofit Program (CHERP), energy performance districts, and landscape
projects.
7) Develop an anti-litter campaign.
8) Encourage public involvement in the Environmental Board meetings and events.
9) Sponsor a Beach Clean-up Day in partnership with the city or non-profit organization.
10)Sponsor a Park Clean-up Day in partnership with the city or non-profit organization.
11)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.
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 and Water Quality Committee
• Natural Environment
• Energy Issues
III. Accomplishments
Below is a summary of events and accomplishments achieved during 2016 by the Environmental
Board.
A. 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:
• January 2016: Gordon Smith from Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy gave an overview
of the organization and their current projects.
• February 2016: Wendy Marshall from ExplorOcean gave overview of Ocean Literacy programs
and Open House programs that her organization is involved in. Many already involve
Huntington Beach schools.
• March 2016: No Speaker
• April 2016: Jim Miller and Debbie Killey from JR Miller and Associates discussed the state of
organics collection in California and anaerobic digestion technology for the future.
• May 2016: Dr. Darren Haver from the University of California Cooperative Extension is the
Water Resources/Water Quality Advisor and Director who spoke on his organization and the
research that he conducts.
• June 2016: Kacen Clapper is the Chief Storm Water Compliance officer at Orange County
Public Works who gave a presentation on the OC Watersheds and online available tools.
• July 2016: Jennifer Villasenor, Planning Manager for the City of Huntington Beach's
Community Development Department gave background on the General Plan Update
document and next steps for its review/approval.
• August 2016: Ray Hiemstra, Director gave overview of Orange County Coast Keepers
programs.
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• September 2016: Mary Urashima spoke on "Historic Preservation —A Green Approach." She
discussed the environmental benefits of structure preservation, citing examples from
historically significant sites throughout Huntington Beach.
• October 2016: No Speaker
• November 2016: No Speaker
• December 2016: Jim Merid, Environmental Specialist, Public Works gave an update on
Huntington Beach's Stormwater program.
B. Green Events
• The Board helped staff the City of Huntington Beach's booth at the Huntington Beach Green
Forum on October 8, 2016. This was the eighth year participating in the Huntington Beach
Chamber of Commerce event.
• Participated in the planning and execution of a Coastal Clean-up Day event at Central
Park on 09/17/2016
C. Development Planning
The Board reviewed environmental documents and provided comments to reduce environmental
impacts and enhance sustainability. The documents included:
• Letter Commenting on the Notice of Preparation of a Supplemental Environmental Impact
Report and Notice of Public Scoping Meeting — Seawater Desalination Project at Huntington
Beach Outfall/Intake Modifications and General Lease (December 2016)
• Admiralty Dr. Bridge Rehabilitation (February 2016)
D. Committee Activity/Reporting
Some projects (in addition to others mentioned elsewhere) which Board committees/representatives
participated in or observed included:
• Letter of Support for EPIC Challenge grant (February 2016)
• Letter of Support for trail expansion and improvement in Central Park grant. (September
2016)
• Cool California Challenge — Board members promoted competition by sharing information
online and participating at the City's Surf City Nights booth to encourage participation.
(Winter 2016)
E. Environmental Awards
One of the most effective tools for outreach is the Environmental Awards. Unfortunately, in 2016, the
Board was not able to provide an award as funds were not secured from an outside source.
F. Field Trips
• Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy Education Center (January 2016)
• UCI Microgrid Tour (March 2016)
• Algeria Fresh Tour (March, 2016)
• Banning Ranch Conservancy Tour (April, 2016)
• Fullerton Arboretum (June 2016)
• Goodwill Facility Tour in Santa Ana (September 2016)
• Coast Keeper Garden at Santiago College (October 2016)
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• South Coast Research and Extension Center Tour (November 2016)
IV. Goals and Objectives for 2017
• 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.
• Secure funds to 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 City or non-profit.
• Sponsor a Park Clean-up Day in partnership with City or non-profit.
• 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.
• Each board member shall provide public comment at a city council meeting at least once.
Board members should be communicating to city council on a monthly basis.
• Each board member shall provide at least one contact per year as a public speaker for board
meetings.
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Switzer, Donna
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Citizen name: Joe De Vore
Description: It is my understanding Oscar Rodriguez is being considered for a position on the
environmental board - upcoming agenda item 7. 1 am strongly opposed to his
appointment. He is a leading member of oak view communidad. His co leader had to
give up his city appointment due to his participation in a rally for then candidate Trump.
During the rally he beat the candidate in effigy and displayed a cartoon of the candidate
being sodomized by a donkey. This group also searches out law enforcement activity
within their community then streams it live on social media "warning" residents of the
presence of law enforcement. From a retired law enforcement stand point this not only
undermines the rule of law but also puts officer's and agent's lives in danger. This group
also trespassed on private property - and posted a sheet with the word "resist" spray
painte d on it -then bragged about it on social media. This is not the type of person we -
the voters - citizens - taxpayers - want or need in the machinery of government. Please
vote no to his assignment. Now that the board is on notice about his involvement with a
radical group - radical behavior- if he is approved - all yes votes will have to answer for
his appointment when- not if- when he embarrasses the city -just like the appointment
of his co leader of communidad -Victor Valladeras - did after his foolishness in Costa
Mesa. Thank you.
Joe DeVore
Huntington Beach resident.
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Citizen name: Judy Wilke
Description: I am a HB resident concerned about our environment and would like to wholeheartedly
voice my support for the appointment of Oscar Rodriguez to the Environmental Board.
Please approve Mr. Rodriguez's appointment as he has proven himself to be a dedicated
and diligent advocate for environmental issues facing our city and affecting our citizens.
Rodriguez's work along with others to force changes to the trash facility run by
Rainbow Disposal to curb the pollution that was affecting the lives of the Oak View
residents and young elementary children who had been forced to breath the increasingly
unbearable stench put out by the operation of this company proves he is the right man
for this board. We need people like this working on behalf of all of us in Huntington
Beach. Our environment is paramount and must be protected for all of us and for the
health and welfare of our children and grandchildren.
Thank You,
Judy Wilke
16960 AlgonquinSt
HB, CA 92649
HB Huddle Member
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AGENDA COMMENT
I write in support of Oscar Rodriguez's appointment to our city's Environmental Board. Mr. Rodriguez
brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to this position. I highly recommend him.
Mr. Rodriguez has been recognized by the South Coast Air Quality Management District
with the Environmental Justice Award for his work. He is a pre-med student at CSULB, majoring
in Health Science/Health Care Administration.
I've watched Oscar Rodriguez, Gina Clayton-Tarvin, and Victor Valladares represent
environmental causes, and I've been impressed. I'm glad they are defending our
City. Their work to get Rainbow/Republic to enclose their operations is one case in point. Many residents
of Huntington Beach took issue with the odors and other garbage-related problems stemming from
Rainbow's trash facility across from Oak View Elementary School. Thanks to the tireless work and
dedication of people like Mr. Rodriguez, Rainbow finally agreed to enclose the operation and
take other preemptive actions to help quell the problems.
Though it's never easy, it's important that people get involved in causes they believe
in.
Judy Gustafson
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AGENDA COMMENT
To whom it may concern:
I am writing to express my wholehearted support for Oscar Rodriguez's appointment to the Environmental
Board.
Oscar has been active within the Huntington Beach community for years and has the knowledge and dedication
to our community to represent us well.
It is with total confidence that I ask you to confirm his appointment to the Environmental Board.
Thank you.
— Shayna Lathus, HB Huddle
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AGENDA COMMENT
Dear Huntington City Council,
I am writing to support the nomination of Oscar Rodriguez to the Huntington Beach
Environmental Board.
His understanding of the environmental issues facing our community along with his dedication
and efforts toward improving the lives of all its citizenry make Oscar more than imminently
qualified to serve on this important board.
With all sincerity,
Pat Roberts
40 year resident of Huntington Beach and member of the HB Huddle
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Citizen name: Michelle Marciniec
Description: Dear Honorable City Council Members,
I am writing to oppose the nomination of Oscar Rodriquez to the environmental board.
Oscar is a divisive individual with a political agenda. He uses the term "environmental
justice" which is just fancy talk for redistributing wealth. Please choose someone who is
moderate, not extreme and truly has the education, training and experience for this very
important position.
Yours,
Michelle Marciniec
327 18th
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Citizen name: stephanie erickson
Description: Tonight's city council meeting Consent Calendar#7 approve Oscar Rodriguez for
Environmental Commission. Yes Oscar would be perfect for this appointment since he
has experience in bullying Rainbow and their employees. Comments he made on the
Oak View ComUnidad Face Book page: On 7/16/15 he posted "Rainbow neglected t
hand out flyers so residents could notify them of complaints - Oscar called this
"Environmental Racism", representative from Rainbow called this uncivil and
uninformed. I agree with her statement. Again on 10.29/15 Oscar posted "Sue Gordon,
the face of Rainbow stated that they are fully enclosing - well we've heard that lie
before. So if Oscar does not feel that the HB Environmental Commission is not getting
what they want he can cry racism as he and his group often do as noted on Oak View
ComUnidad's FB page and their personal FB pages. I have documented three years o f
Face Book posts and so many mention racism.. With Oscar you get ComUnidad and I
cannot think of a good reason for approving Oscar except that he is Hispanic and you
want to show diversity on this commission or maybe you are afraid he may accuse the
city council of racism if he is not chosen. Again by his remarks above I feel his is a bully
and does not represent the best of Huntington Beach.
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