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Home My WebLink AboutOne (1) Appointment and Two (2) Reappointments to Harbor Com �VED -o f . City of Huntington Beach L File #: 20-2019 MEETING DATE: 11/16/2020 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager PREPARED BY: Scott M. Haberle, Fire Chief Subject: Approve one (1) appointment and two (2) reappointments to the Harbor Commission, as recommended by City Council Liaisons, Mayor Semeta and Councilmember Erik Peterson Statement of Issue: The City Council is asked to approve an appointment to the Harbor Commission to fill one (1) existing vacancy, as well as two (2) reappointments to fill vacancies that will occur December 31, 2020. Financial Impact: Not applicable. Recommended Action: A) Approve the appointment of Brian Griley as a Member of the Harbor Commission through December 31, 2024; and, B) Approve the re-appointment of John Ochs as a Member of the Harbor Commission through December 31, 2024; and, C) Approve the re-appointment of Michael Van Voorhis as a Member of the Harbor Commission through December 31, 2024. Alternative Actions): Do not approve these appointments and direct staff accordingly. Analysis: The Harbor Commission is a seven (7) member advisory board to the City Council in matters pertaining to the Huntington Harbor, its beaches, facilities, and parks. The Commission advises on issues concerning waterway safety, general harbor infrastructure, water quality, usage, and Municipal Code amendments. The Harbor Commission also cooperates with other governmental agencies and civic groups in the advancement of the Huntington Harbor, including recreational planning, under the direction of the City Council. City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 2 Printed on 11/12/2020 powered.A LegistarTM File #: 20-2019 MEETING DATE: 11/16/2020 At this time, the Harbor Commission has one (1) vacancy, due to the resignation of a Member who relocated out of state. In addition, the terms of two (2) Members expire on December 31, 2020. The City advertised the recruitment for new members through announcements on the City's website, posting at City facilities, and at the October 22, 2020, regular meeting. Three (3) new applications were received. The City Council Liaisons to the Harbor Commission, Mayor Lyn Semeta and Councilmember Erik Peterson, reviewed the applications and interviewed the three (3) applicants. At this time, they recommend that Brian Griley be appointed to the Commission, with his four (4) year term beginning January 1, 2021. His application is attached. The terms of two (2) Harbor Commissioners, John Ochs and Michael Van Voorhis, will expire on December 31, 2020, and they have requested re-appointment for an additional four (4) year term. Their applications are attached, along with an updated Harbor Commission Roster. Environmental Status: Not applicable. Strategic Plan Goal: Non-Applicable - Administrative Item Attachment(s): 1. Application for Appointment - Brian Griley 2. Application for Appointment - John Ochs 3. Application for Appointment - Michael Van Voorhis 4. Updated Harbor Commission Roster City of Huntington Beach Page 2 of 2 Printed on 11/12/2020 powered9A LegistarTM tittp./Iwww,hunti,rigtotibeach-,a.gov/qovertimentiboards c orn nliss ions/ 2 (Revised 2/25/2020 4:09:00 PM) APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO A CITIZEN COMMISSION, BOARD, COMMITTEE, OR TASK FORCE (Please type or print clearly) ............ t',;l R'YANTNOTIGE.: 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 DATE 10-07-2020 Last Griley First Brian Middle Initial J NAME OF BOARD, COMMISSION,COMMITTEE, OR TASK FORCE Harbor Commission LENGTH OF RESIDENCY 54 yrs. OCCUPATION Consulting/Transportation I Software I Retired UNITED STATES CITIZEN? YES, CURRENTLY SERVING ON A CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION? NO IF SO,WHICH ONE? EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND I attended the following: Saint Bonaventure(Springdale Ave) Mater Del High School Loyola MaryMOUnt University PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND/OR ASSOCIATIONS 97 NONE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE In 1990 1 started a trucking and warehousing company in Long Beach CA. I started with NO trucks, 29 years later In 20181 sold the business. We grew It to just over 300 trucks and $65m in annual revenue. k Approximately 5 years ago, I started a software company with a partner to provide software to transportation companies. This software includes very specialized Geofencing utilizing GPS for trucks as well as truck dispatch optimization and predictive logic to move trucks electronically without the assistance of dispatchers. i In the past 2 years since the sale of Southern Counties Express, I have been purchasing commercial real estate for personal investments and Managing them. I do business consulting to fill in the gaps In time. i i I i 3 SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OR SKILLS Software, Transportation and Logistics CIVIC AND/OR SERVICE MEMBERSHIPS CIVIC INTERESTS HOW WILL YOUR QUALIFICATIONS BEST SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY? 1 have grown up in Huntington Harbor. My parents were original owners in 1964 on Bolero Lane and we lived there all my life. Currently my wife and I live just about 20 doors down from that same house on Sirius Dr. We have lived at this address for 15 years, and 5 more on Trinidad Island. grew up going to Saint Bonaventure on Springdale,then Mater Do! in Santa Ana, and eventually made my way to Loyola Marymount. I When I was younger,I spent a lot of time at the `old'Huntington Harbor Yacht club learning to sail. I was one of the first Junior members they had. Around 2002 to 2008 1 became a Director on the board at the yacht club. My wife and I are active In the Huntington Harbor Philharmonic. j in 20091 was Grand Marshal of the boat parade, and again in 2012 1 helped organize and run the parade with 3 l other past GM's. am a qualified yachtsman with being on the water since I was 2 years old living on the water in the harbor. Through the years we have owned many boats ranging in size from small sailboats like Sabots and Hobie Cats to power boats ranging from 181 to 82'. We have owned 3 boats on the East Coast,and have navigated our boats to I Cuba, Bermuda for the America's Cup,and from Florida up the East Coast as far as Bar Harbor, Maine. We have spent several seasons in the Bahamas. While our boats have been home,we enjoy Catalina and have taken the boat down the Cabo San Lucas for several winters. I 1 f I WHY DO YOU WISH TO SERVE ON A VOLUNTEER CITIZEN'S BODY? I want to serve on the Harbor Commission as I have made the harbor my home for all my life,and i am passionate about giving back to my community. I feel that my life experiences living In the community as well as running several successful businesses will bring great insight into my involvement on the 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 Pat Dapkus, City Council Offices,(714)536-5579. T1-6a:a 331t{; ?i`&)Ei 'Ahouid W--� returnod to tI;ii s fist d� Bit; I i.' f {;t_.: z P 0, i.3o--' 190, i'IF`6PB's: n t.t3n F -.'i t.,h, CA om to th 4 : %�St¢U or inY3{}Y^ l` ;��^rf}E f1�e k n 4 (Revised 2/25/2020 4:09:00 PM) 99 2 (Revised 10/13/2010 2:04:00 PM) 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). Ochs John R. 05 Feb 2019 Last First Middle Initial NAME OF BOARD, COMMISSION, COMMITTEE, OR TASK FORCE Harbor Commission LENGTH OF RESIDENCY 20 years OCCUPATION Senior Director, AP Moller / Maersk UNITED STATES CITIZEN? Yes CURRENTLY SERVING ON A CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION? No IF SO,WHICH ONE? HOME ADDRESS: BUSINESS ADDRESS: EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Bachelor of Science, U.S. Coast Guard Academy Program on Labor Negotiation at Harvard Law School Executive Program at the Institute for Management Development in Lausanne, Switzerland. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND/OR ASSOCIATIONS Pacific Maritime Association: Coast Steering Committee (Chairman) National Maritime Safety Association (National president '16-'18) National Association of Waterfront Employers (Board member) West Coast Marine Terminal Operators Agreement (Board member) Harbor Employer's Association (Founding Board member) Future Ports (Board member) 100 HOW WILL YOUR QUALIFICATIONS BEST SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY? I am proud to bring my Coast Guard training and current experiences working on the waterfront for potential service on the Harbor Commission. I am a proven team player, results oriented, and capable of seeing all three sides of any issue (your side, my side, & the correct side) WHY DO YOU WISH TO SERVE ON A VOLUNTEER CITIZEN'S BODY? Huntington Beach has been our hometown for the last 20 years. Joyce and I raised our family here. Our most valued friends live within walking distance. I like the beach. I love the 4th of July parade. The Air Show is cool. Life is good in Surf City. I am confident that I can offer a positive contribution to the Harbor 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 be returned to the City Council Offices, P.O. Box 190, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 or in ep rson to the 4t" floor of City Hall, 2000 Main Street jat Yorktown). 4 (Revised 10/13/2010 2:04:00 PM) 101 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 Hail, 2000 Main Street(at Yorktown). NAME VanVoorhis Michael R DATE December 3, 2018 Last First Middle Initial NAME OF BOARD, COMMISSION, COMMITTEE,OR TASK FORCE Harbor Commission LENGTH OF RESIDENCY 46 Yr5* OCCUPATION Sales UNITED STATES CITIZEN? Yes CURRENTLY SERVING ON A CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION? No IF SO,WHICH ONE? *Sunset Beach HOME ADDRESS: BUSINESS ADDRESS: EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND University of California-Irvine, Graduated March 19, 1976 Bachelor of Arts, Social Ecology/Planning & Public Policy PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND/OR ASSOCIATIONS Merchant Mariner Credential Coast Guard Master Boat Captain for vessels up to 50 Gross Register Tons Document Number USA000461790 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Newport Meat Company, Sates 1976-present 3 102 SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OR SKILLS am a very active boater in Huntington Harbour since 1989. We have participated in the Huntington Harbour Christmas Boat Parade multiple times. I have made over 300 Catalina Channel crossings and have international Charter Boat experience. CIVIC AND/OR SERVICE MEMBERSHIPS Visit Huntington Beach Board Member 2011-2017 CIVIC INTERESTS Orange County Fire Authority Volunteer Firefighter in Sunset Beach 1975-1998. Station Captain 18 years Sunset Beach Sanitary District Board Member 1985-2003, President 9 years Sunset Beach Community Association Board 2006-2018, President 8 years F Youth as e aCoach or HB City Recreation & NJB Basketball-Mariria HS 1996-2062 HOW WILL YOUR QUALIFICATIONS BEST SERVE THE NEEDS.OF THE COMMUNITY? I have a good understanding of how Boards &Commissions operate. I have a passion for boating and water related activities. I have ideas how to make our Harbor even more enjoyable for residents and visitors. WHY DO YOU WISH TO SERVE ON A VOLUNTEER CITIZEN'S BODY? I believe in service to, my Community and have been doing so for over 40 years. This combined with my boating background makes serving on the Harbor Commission a good fit. 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) 536-8653. This apmlication 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). 4 (Revised 10/13/2010 2:04:00 PM) 103 HARBOR COMMISSION ROSTER 2021 COMMITTEE MEMBERS CHRIS NIELSEN BRIAN GRILEY Original Appt. 3/16/20 Original Appt. 1/1/20 Four Year Term expiring December 31, 2022 Two Year Term expiring December 31, 2024 WILLIAM LARKIN (BILL) KIMBERLEY MILLIGAN Original Appt. 3/4/19 Original Appt. 3/4/19 Four Year Term expiring December 31, 2022 Four Year Term expiring December 31, 2022 JOHN OCHS (PRONOUCED OAKS) CRAIG SCHAUPPNER Original Appt. 3/4/19 Original Appt. 3/4/19 Two Year Term expiring December 31, 2024 Four Year Term expiring December 31, 2022 MICHAEL VANVOORHIS (MIKE) Original Appt. 314/19 Two Year Term expiring December 31, 2024 COUNCIL LIAISONS Erik Peterson Lyn Semeta STAFF LIAISON RECORDING SECRETARY Scott Haberle Kevin Justen Fire Chief Senior Administrative Analyst scott.haberlep_surfcit -ham b.orq kjusten@surfcity-hb.org (714) 536-5401 (714) 536-5235 Updated: November 2020 104