HomeMy WebLinkAboutReappoint George Rivera and Cindy Vellucci and Appoint Diann ��DdEd 6 -d
City of Huntington Beach
File #: 21-455 MEETING DATE: 6/15/2021
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: John Clark, Interim Director of Administrative Services
Subject:
Approve reappointments of George Rivera and Cindy Vellucci and appointment of Dianne
Thompson to the Personnel Commission, as recommended by Council Liaisons, Mayor Kim
Carr and Councilmember Mike Posey
Statement of Issue:
Mayor Kim Carr and Councilmember Mike Posey, Council Liaisons to the Personnel Commission.
recommend the re-appointment of George Rivera and Cindy Vellucci, and the appointment of Dianne
Thompson, for the term of July 1 . 2021 , through June 30, 2023,
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
Approve the reappointments of George Rivera and Cindy Vellucci, and the appointment of Dianne
Thompson to the Personnel Commission for the term of July 1, 2021 , through June 30 2023. as
recommended by the Council Liaisons to the Personnel Commission.
Alternative Action(s):
Refer the matter to the Council Liaisons for selection of other candidates to fill the vacancies.
Analysis:
The Personnel Commission currently has a total of three (3) vacancies. Appropriate posting of the
vacancies and advertisement in the local newspaper and on the Public Access Channel was
conducted requesting applications. Mayor Kim Carr and Councilmember Mike Posey reviewed and
considered applications to fill the vacant positions. All three applicants have prior experience serving
on the Personnel Commission. George Rivera and Cindy Vellucci are being recommended to serve
a second term. and Dianne Thompson is recommended to begin her first term.
Environmental Status:
Not applicable
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File #: 21-455 MEETING DATE: 6/15/2021
Strategic Plan Goal:
Non Applicable - Administrative Item
Attachment(s):
1. Updated Personnel Commission Terms Roster
2. George Rivera Personnel Commission Application
3. Cindy Vellucci Personnel Commission Application
4. Dianne Thompson Personnel Commission Application
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
PERSONNEL COMMISSION TERMS
GEORGE RIVERA CINDV VELLUM
Term One: 07/01/19 — 06/30/21 Term One: 07/01/19 — 06/30/21
(Appointed 08/05/19 Semeta/Peterson) (Appointed 01/19/21 Can/Posey)
(Vice-Chair 0211 72 1-61302 1)
Term Two: 07/01/21 — 06/30/23 Term Two: 07/01/21 — 06/30/23
(Appointed 06/1921 Can/Posey) (Appointed 06/1521 Can/Posey)
DIANNE THOMPSON KATHERINE ELFORD
Term One: 07/01/21 — 06/30/23 Term One 07/01/20 — 06/30/22
(Appointed 06/15i21 Carr/Posey) (Appointed 01/19/21 Carr/Posey)
PATRICIA QUINTANA
Term One: 07/01/20 — 06/30/22
(Appointed 01/19/21 Can/Posey)
Remsed 07101%2C21
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APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
TO A CITIZEN COMMISSION, BOARD,COMMITTEE,OR TASK FORCE
I Please lypa or print ciao rly)
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Before applying,you need to know the following:
d All Council appointed commission. board, and committee members are roclulfad bl-annually to take
harassment training and Iwo hours of ethics training.
,} You are oppiying for a puhllc position. As such, Iha In(ormnl19g11fq_vidod In Your ppB)Lgalo s a public
record and cannot be kept confldentlnl.
This application should be returned to the City Council Offices,P.O.Box 190,Huntington Beach,CA 92640 or In
person to did 4-Floor of CRX Hall,2000 Main Street al Yorktown). l
NAME Rivers, George DATE 06-19-2019 s;I yyl -T'V" 0 Opp /1
Last First Middle Initial r h a
NAME OF BOARD,COMMISSION,COMMITTEE,OR TASK FORCE Personnel Comm.or Planning Comm.
LENGTH OF RESIDENCY ,_ OCCUPATION Disaster SurWvor Assistance Specialist
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UNITED STATES CITIZEN? Yas CURRENTLY SERVING ON A CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION? No `
IF SO,WHICH ONE?
HOME ADDRESS: BUSINESS ADDRESS:
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Huntington Beach,CA 92646 i
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PHONE CELL PHONE
E-MAIL® FAX__ EMAIL jj0jjjj@kJMj0ftFAX
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
California Slate University Long Beach:Completod tvro years of graduate studies In Public Adminstralion l
University of La Verne:BachNors of Science Uogroo In Leger Studies, j
Mount San Antonio College:Associates of Science Degree in Law Enforcement
Harvard University Kennedy School of Government:Comploted the"Leadership In Crisis"curricula,April 2010
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES ANDIOR ASSOCIATIONS
Amerlkon Solely of Industrial Security(ASIS)apd California Emergency Sorvices Association(CESA)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
I have mar twenty rive years experience in arslomer-ddvan government services,Including N'+coyly Years of specialized
Geld asperbnco In.....sc,mnnaaema.1.sy ernma.n,y manag.r,um ovpatiencl Includes both am Los AMedes Cowly aM Orange Counly I
Ee I n l I e+se rMbam,n+exe: see dme nm«,e rwnary manse maas.ws.ervee In on Janr npa,. mtcx.r Neel enne eeue,.o Nmy
rv.erw ov.st yrnea,wnry,a..aapre.e.nnn:..nno..e.-.,rare,r,.,s uvw•e arsGsaaevecv�awna..wv a.n u+ne vnm..a.arwa.nsn
assistant to Ilse Task Force Leader. I
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SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OR SKILLS
In the Fa0 of 20te.1 completed a coilegn cnuun In'Bluopdnl Rending A Drallingr al Omngo Coast College in Costa Moss.CA.
While working for the City of Carson.I served as staff support for the Public Salary Committee.
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CIVIC ANDIOR SERVICE MEMBERSHIPS
Ipevbvsy served of No city of Hantitytm Beach Pause 1vwk,Conmisslxt(rot,tale 102010,adere I Md the padtbn of abalf and 416 Oak. j
1 also..,ad aavasl years on the Cary of Hunbogdn Beath Poledfnal Comorholen and had the posllbn o(vknrhalr.hlortmver.
I alto toned an eta Board of OaeUon of alp HuotkV loe Hallor Yacht LWb and pan pratldem a(the Dave Gemaehome Neoda:bn(HOA).
CIVIC INTERESTS
My civic Interests Includes pudic safely,community economic development,and the city s infinehuclure.The goal
Is to bulld a stronger and more reslllenl city for luture generations.
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HOW WILL YOUR QUALIFICATIONS HEST SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY?
I bellove that my qualifications will boat servo life needs of the community by being Impartial,truthful,and urildased
In my dealings as a commissioner.More Importantly,I recognize that I servo of the will of the city council and the
residents of the City of Huntington Beach.
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WHY DO YOU WISH TO SERVE ON A VOLUNTEER CITIZEN'S BODY?
I am bloated that after serving over twenty five years In government service balk as a civilian and the military that
I lived In a such a wonderful coastal cornmundy.For this ressons,I believe in giving mouthing back to the community
by volunteering on a Citizen's body.
It Is the policy of the City Council to make nppuintments to the citizen commisslons,boards,and committees,
based on the native of the city,as visit as the Interests and qualifications of each applicant. Selection will be
made without discrimination based on the face,crood,gander,or sexual orientation of rile applicant
Additional Information concerning a particular commisslon, board, commllloo, or Iask force or rho application
process Is avaldblo through Ilia sluff support deportment Identified above. General questions can be directed
to Cathy Fikes,1714)536-5553.
This appllcatfon yh I( a ro u s to fife City,Cuu Id Offices,P.O. Box 790 }}in tLIOg�Beach. CA
92648 or L11 >l erso t to Qig 9T Door of City.M1,2.000 Main Street(at Yorktownl.
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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:
st All Council appointed commission, board, and committee members are required hi-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.
T Is app/cation s ouI be returned tot s City Council Offices, P.O. Box 190, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 or In
arson to the 4'n Floor of City Hall 2000 Main Street at Yorktown).
NAME V011uccl Cindy Huynh DATE 1/31/2020 Zi Y%IA `T-�Jlp
Last First Middle Initial f
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NAME OF BOARD, COMMISSION, COMMITTEE, OR TASK FORCE Personnel Commission
LENGTH OF RESIDENCY 12years OCCUPATION Senior Environmental Specialist
UNITED STATES CITIZEN? YES CURRENTLY SERVING ON A CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION? NO
IF SO, WHICH ONE? NIA
HOME ADDRESS: BUSINESS ADDRESS:
NIA
PHONE �_ CELL_11111PHONE NIA CELL NIA
E•MAI FAX NIA EMAIL NIA FAX NIA
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Science,Marine Biology from California State University Long Beach.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND/OR ASSOCIATIONS
N/A
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
I have 16 years of combined experience In Occupational Health and Safety of which 10 years were In the field of
Occupational Health and Safety; 5 years are In my current professional field of Environmental Compliance;11 year was
servin as an Intern with the EI Se undo Fire De artment.I have roudl bean In ubllc sector etnce 2008 and 1
cant nue to serve t 02.5 m on Men s Flo
Cen ra en ort west Orange Coun y n t e was a water industry,which
Is the third largest wastewater treatment facility west of the Mississippi River.We are goverened by a Board of
Di —rectors o boardmembers appointedfrom cities, o sanitary arcs, o we er s r c s an one
representative from the Orange County Board of Supervisors.
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SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OR SKILLS
I am bilingual In Vietnamese and English
CIVIC AND/OR SERVICE MEMBERSHIPS
I serve as staff member of Secretary and Special Event Development on the board for a non-profit humanitarian
organization for underprivileged children called Rosa They Nguyen Foundation,
CIVIC INTERESTS
I find It very rewarding to work and serve the people of the city I reside In. I have been a homeowner In the City of
Huntington Beach since 2010 and my motivation and pride to serve the demographics no matter how small the
assignment will be monumental tome.I plan to bring my knowledge,expertise,experience,and professional judgment to
collaboratively resolve Issues that come up within the Personnel Commission.I also have relatedness to serve the
Commission as I am also a public employee for a Special District that has familiarized me with the process of reviewing
job classlfications,MOUs,employee-employer reaolution process,grievance and Impasse matters,as well as the city
HOW WILL YOUR QUALIFICATIONS BEST SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY?
This position requires non-partisan collaboration as well as being unbiased and Impartialto decision ma ng. o
be fair and just Is what will best serve all parties Involved with personnel matters.By upholding to these ethics
and values Is where I feel I will best serve the employees of City of Huntington Beach and the City Council.
WHY DO YOU WISH TO SERVE ON A VOLUNTEER CITIZEN'S BODY?
I appreciate the Veterans of this great Country and City of Huntington Beach and my sister who Is a Major In
the Air Force all have sacrificed so much for the residents of Huntington Beach.I believe In civic duty such as
serving on the Jury at the Orange County Superior Court and I am wanting to actively seek ways to engage In
similar civic matters. I am wholeheartedly proud that I have chosen City of Huntington Beach to set my roots.
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 Flkes,(714)5365553.
This application should be returned to the City Council Offices, P.O. Box 190, Huntington Beach, CA
92648 or in person to the 4" floor of Clly, Hall, 2000 Main Street L Yorktown).
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Application for Appointment to a Citizen
Commission, Board, Committee, or Task Force
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Last Name` First Name' Middle Initial Bate'
Thompson Diann 12/11/2020
Name of Board,Commission,Committee,or Task Force`
Personnel Commission
Length of Residency in Huntington Beach`
35 years
occupation`
Insurance Agent
United States Citizen?* Currently Serving on a City Board
• Yes No or Commission?`
Yes No
Home Address:'
Sucet Address
Ad@ass Line 2
Cny slate
Huntington Beach CA
Postal I LP Code
92648
Phone Numbers Phone Numbers
Persalal Beslnass
Type`V) Number` Type Number
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Personal Email`
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Educational Background
Completed High School,some College classes
Professional Licenses andlor Associations
Properly&Casualty Agent
Life,Accident&Health Agent
Notary Public
Professional Experience*
Owner of small business for 19 years,manage 9-4 employees at any one time over that time.
Special Knowledge or Skills
Was appointed to the Personnel previously,served as Vice-Chair and Chair.
Civic Interests and/or Service Memberships?*
Chamber of Commerce membor,OCTA Citizen Advisory Committee member,Huntington Beach Police 8
COmmunily Foundation board member
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?*
I served previously on this commission with fairness and integrity. I understand the need to update job duties as
opportunities arise. I understand the importance of dealing with employee grievances and the processes that
are required to follow the steps outlined in agreements with each employee unit.
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 applicaS.Selection will be -d
made without discrimination based on the race,creed,gender,or sexual orionlation 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.
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