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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApprove Appointments to Human Relations Task Force (HRTF) as t�x&A-1AJe oz.J ftWW VED �7-D City of Huntington Beach File #: 21-218 MEETING DATE: 3/15/2021 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager PREPARED BY: Travis K. Hopkins, Assistant City Manager Subject: Approve appointments to the Human Relations Task Force (HRTF) as recommended by City Council Liaisons, Mayor Kim Carr and Councilmember Natalie Moser Statement of Issue: The Human Relations Task Force has two (2) vacancies on their task force to be filled by members of the Huntington Beach community. The City Council liaisons recommend appointing Debbi Parrott and Chris Hoff to fill these vacancies. Financial Impact: Not applicable. Recommended Action: A) Approve the appointment of Debbi Parrott as a member of the Human Relations Task Force through December 31, 2023, the end of term for the current vacancy: and, B) Approve the appointment of Chris Hoff as a member of the Human Relations Task Force through December 31 , 2021, the end of term for the current vacancy. Alternative Action(s): Do not approve the recommended appointments and direct staff accordingly. Analysis: The Human Relations Task Force (HRTF) was formed in April 1997 with a mission to "promote and celebrate diversity in our community through education and understanding." Currently, there are two available vacancies on the Task Force, due to term resignations. The City advertised recruitment through the following means: announcement of the vacancies on the City's website, social media, City Manager's Reports, and at multiple HRTF meetings. Twelve (12) new applications were received by the deadline of January 26, 2021. City Council liaisons, Mayor Kim Carr and Council Member Natalie Moser, along with the HRTF's City of Huntington Beach Pagel of 2 Printed on 311012021 File #: 21-218 MEETING DATE: 3/15/2021 officers, Chair Vashia Rhone and Vice Chair Antonio Benitez, reviewed the applications, interviewed the top applicants, and have recommended residents Debbi Parrott and Chris Hoff to fill these vacancies. Their backgrounds and skills are detailed in the attached applications for appointment. Environmental Status: Not applicable. Strategic Plan Goal: Non Applicable - Administrative Item Attachment(§): 1 . Application for Appointment - Chris Hoff 2. Application for Appointment - Debbi Parrott City of Huntington Beach Page 2 of 2 Printed on 3/10/2021 newerec by Legistar`° Application for Appointment 1 Commission, Board,, Committee,, or Task Force Page 1 Last Name* First Name" Middle Initial Date' Hoff Chris 1/10/2021 Name of Board,Commission,Committee,or Task Force" Human Relations Task Force Length of Residency in Huntington Beach" 50+ years Occupation* Therapist United States Citizen?" Currently Serving on a City Board Yes No or Commission?' Yes t No Home Address:' Street Address Address Line 2 C,y State Huntington Beach CA Postal/Zto Code Phone Numbers Phone Numbers Personal Business Type*(') Number' Type(?1 Number cell home Personal Email" Page 2 Educational Background" Loma Linda University Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D.), Marriage and Family Therapy April 2016 Concentration: Systems Consultation (OD) Committee Chair: Brian J. Distelberg, Ph.D. Dissertation: Developmental Pedagogy in Marriage& Family Therapy Education Pepperdine University. Graduate School of Education& Psychology, Irvine, CA Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage& Family Therapy December 2010 Argosy University Bachelor of Arts in Psychology May 2004 Professional Licenses and/or Associations' LMFT#53081 Professional Experience' 2014 - Present CALIFORNIA FAMILY INSTITUTE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR& CLINICAL DIRECTOR The California Family Institute (CFI)is a training clinic established to provide low-cost counseling services for members of the community, and for the development of cutting-edge research and training for mental health professionals.As Executive Director, my tasks include managing marketing,fundraising, program development. HR management and accounting. Other tasks include meeting with the board regularly to keep them informed on operational issues, and work with them to come up with strategic solutions to complex challenges. I am also responsible for cultivating long-term strategic partnerships, or donor relationships,to increase the organization's effectiveness serving unmet needs. As Clinical Director, my role includes supervising a staff of 16 clinicians,and developing training programs for mental health professionals. 2014-Present HOFF CONSULTING GROUP PRINCIPAL Hoff Consulting Group is a management consulting firm and leading advisor on leadership development, conflict resolution, change management, and training within organizations and teams.We partner with clients from the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors in all regions to identify transformational opportunities, address their most critical challenges, and transform their enterprises and relationships. Recent projects include:team facilitation, conflict coaching, strategic planning, mastermind group facilitation, and executive coaching, 2010- Present CHRIS HOFF COUNSELING MARRIAGE& FAMILY THERAPIST/CONSULTANT I provide comprehensive individual, couple. and family counseling for adolescents and adults. I work in response to a wide range of concerns including, anxiety, depression, life transitions, spiritual issues, relational health, and conflict resolution. 1996—2010 TWO ROADS PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES, INC. CO-FOUNDERNICE PRESIDENT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Co-founded Two Roads Profes Special Knowledge or Skills I currently serves as Founder and Executive Director of the California Family Institute(CFI)in Costa Mesa. CFI is a nonprofit organization that was established as a community counseling center that provides desperately needed no-cost and low-cost counseling services for the community, and for the development of research and trainino for mental health professionals interested in social constructionism and postmodern therapy approaches. My formal education includes and MA in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, and a PhD from Loma Linda University in Marriage and Family Therapy,where my concentration was in organizational development and systems consulting. I also has over 20 years of experience in human resources,and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist#53081. My research interests include leading edge approaches to teaching and learning, social justice in family therapy, actor network theory(ANT), post-oppositional practice and pedagogy, and dialogic practice and social consiructionism. I have published several peer-reviewed articles including Developmental Pedagogy in Marriage and Family Therapy Education: Preparing Students to Work Across Epistemologies in the Journal of Family Theory & Review. Navigating Critical Theory and Postmodernism in Family Therapy in the journal Family Process, and Developmental Pedagogy in Marriage and Family Therapy Education:A Narrative Analysis of Students Experiences at the Journal of Systemic Therapies. I also hosts the internationally popular podcast The Radical Therapist http://www.theradicaltherapist.com!where he explores intersections of collaborative therapy, philosophy, art,and science& technology. Civic Interests andfor Service Memberships?* BOARDS&ASSOCIATIONS: Orange County Interfaith Network Board 2020—Present American Association of Marriage & Family Therapy(AAMFT)—Member 2009-Present State Board Member-Treasurer(2016—2018) State Board Member(2010—2012) Advocacy Committee(2009—2010) American Family Therapy Academy(AFTA)—Member 2010—2020 Human Relations Task Force. City of Huntington Beach 2011 -2012 Pepperdine University's Social Justice Collaborative- President 2010-2011 CSU Fullerton Grand Central Art Center's Art Forum Board— Board Member 2008-2011 Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology How will your qualifications best serve the citizen advisory group that you are applying for,and why do you wish to serve on this group?` As a former member of the Human Relations Task Force(2011-2012)1 am intimately aware of the need for an active and engaged HRTF in our community. I would appreciate an opportunity to serve my community and my city during these challenging times. 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. AppointmentApplication for Commission,, Board, Committee, or Task Force Pa ge 1 Last Name' First Name* Middle Initial Date* Parrott Debbi A t 2/5/2020 Name of Board, Commission, Committee,or Task Force* Human Relations Task Force Length of Residency in Huntington Beach* 23 years Occupation* High school Teacher-Pacifica High School United States Citizen?* Currently Serving on a City Board • Yes No or Commission?* Yes No Home Address: Street Adwess Address Line 2 city State Huntington Beach California Postal I Zip Code Phone Numbers Phone Numbers Personal Baseness Type*(') Number* Type(It Number cell business Personal Email* Page 2 Educational Background`` I have a BA in English with a minor in Education from Brandeis University (Summa Cum Laude and Schiff Fellow). Professional Licenses and/or Associations' I have a secondary teaching credential in English from Brandeis University and supplemental music credential from Westminster Choir College(Rider University). I also have 60 post-graduation units in education. Professional Experience* I have taught high school English as well as some choir and drama for almost 16 years in the Garden Grove School District. I served as Executive Secretary, Production Secretary and President of Orange County Children's Theatre. Special Knowledge or Skills` I organized a gala for the children's theatre featuring Krysta Rodriguez that cleared debt the previous board had accrued. I applied for and received two grants this last year for the Children's Theatre and managed to end my term without debt during a year where we had only been able to perform one of three shows due to Covid. Civic Interests and/or Service Memberships?* I have canvased, phone banked and text banked for various local candidates. How will your qualifications best serve the citizen advisory group that you are applying for,and why do you wish to serve on this group?* My knowledge base as a teacher make me uniquely qualified to serve on this task force because anti-bias training, inclusivity and active anti-racism has been part of my career and ongoing training. My desire to unify and improve communication and relationships in our amazing city is something I feel passionate about. I am a bridge-builder and I am gifted at solving complex problems and finding common ground. My experience on the board of the children's theatre, particularly as president. helped me understand how to fundraise and how to make sound financial decisions for a large organization despite challenges. I believe I will bring a positive energy to the Human Relations Task Force and engaged in actions and dialogue that will build our city up and help Huntington Beach to be a source of beauty, hope and positivity for all its citizens. 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.