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City of Huntington Beach
File #: 20-1509 MEETING DATE: 3/16/2020
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Travis Hopkins, Assistant City Manager
Subiect:
Approve the appointment of Christian Nielsen to the Harbor Commission as recommended by
City Council Liaisons, Mayor Semeta and Councilmember Peterson
Statement of Issue:
The City Council created the Harbor Commission on December 17, 2018, and adopted Ordinance
No. 4170 amending the Municipal Code by adding Chapter 2. 65. This Council action seeks to
appoint Christian Nielsen to the Harbor Commission.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
Approve the appointment of Christian Nielsen to the Harbor Commission as recommended by City
Council Liaisons, Mayor, Lyn Semeta and Councilmember Peterson.
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve appointment and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The Harbor Commission currently has one vacant seat of the seven-seat commission as prescribed
in Chapter 2.65 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code.
The Council Liaisons, Mayor Semeta and Councilmember Peterson, reviewed the applications and
the recommended Commissioner is presented for approval (application attached). The Commission
member will serve in the vacant term until December 31 st, 2022.
Environmental Status:
Not applicable.
Strategic Plan Goal:
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Attachment(s):
1. Application for Appointment - Christian (Chris) Nielsen
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APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
TO A CITIZEN COMMISSION, BOARD, COMMITTEE, OR TASK FORCE
(Please type or print clearly)
IMPORTANTNOTICE: 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 41h Floor of City Hall, 2000 Main Street(at Yorktown).
NAME Nielsen Christian (Chris) L. DATE 1/29/2020
Last First Middle Initial
NAME OF BOARD, COMMISSION, COMMITTEE, OR TASK FORCE Harbor Commission
LENGTH OF RESIDENCY 50 year OCCUPATION President of a food manufacturing plant in H.B.
UNITED STATES CITIZEN? yes CURRENTLY SERVING ON A CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION? no
IF SO,WHICH ONE?
HOME ADDRESS: BUSINESS ADDRESS:
E-MAIL FAX EMAIL FAX
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Marina High School, Hoyskole in Sonnerborg Denmark, Golden West CC
Long Beach State University-BS Business-Accounting
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND/OR ASSOCIATIONS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Current director for Nielsen Citrus Products-HB
Past director for the Bard Valley Medjool Date Growers Association
Previously owned and farmed 370 acres of medjool date palms, operated two packing houses, developed
international selling into 10 countries and the US market. 300+ employees.
Currently operate a food mnufacturing plant in H.B.
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SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OR SKILLS
Detailed oriented, solution seeker.
CIVIC AND/OR SERVICE MEMBERSHIPS
Huntington Harbor Philharmonic member, SC Philharmonic Society member, hosted the Past Grand Marshall
party. Support The Boys and Girls Club of Huntington Valley. Hosted and supported HB citizens for civic
service.
CIVIC INTERESTS
I have attended nearly all the Harbor Commission meetings since inception and was at the following
presentations: Brown Act by HB City Attorney staff. The Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station turning basin
re-construction. The City of Stanton sewage spill. Calif. Land Commissions overview.
H.B. Public Works overview by Tom Herbel. So. Calif. Watershed and Basin draining overview.
HOW WILL YOUR QUALIFICATIONS BEST SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY?
As a member of the public I made three presentations to the Harbor Commission about bridge jumping and beach safety.
Last summer the Nextdoor community site had a string of 20-25 emails complaining about unruly behavior and over crowded
harbor beaches. I hope to work with the Harbor Commission to recommend solutions for the HB City Council.
WHY DO YOU WISH TO SERVE ON A VOLUNTEER CITIZEN'S BODY?
I wish to respond to the needs of the residents and help provide beach safety to the harbor beaches.
I was asked to join the Harbor Commission by two of the commissioners.
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 be returned to the C Council Offices, P.O. Box 190, Huntington Beach, CA
92649 or in person to the 41h Floor of to Hall,2000 Main Street,that Yorktown).
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