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City of Huntington Beach
File #: 22-392 MEETING DATE: 5/17/2022
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Sean Joyce, Interim City Manager
VIA: Ursula Luna-Reynosa, Director of Community Development
PREPARED BY: Alyssa Helper, Associate Planner
Subject:
Approve one or more appointments to the Design Review Board as recommended by City
Council Liaisons Erik Peterson and Dan Kalmick
Statement of Issue:
The City Council is asked to approve the appointments of two At-Large members to the Design
Review Board (DRB) at the recommendation of the City Council Liaisons.
Financial Impact:
Not Applicable
Recommended Action:
A) Approve the appointment of Matthew Fertal as an At-Large member of the DRB through May 17,
2026, the end of the term for the current vacancy; and/or,
B) Approve the appointment of Lilli Cutler as an At-Large member of the DRB through May 17, 2026,
the end of the term for the current vacancy.
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the recommended appointments and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The DRB is responsible for assisting the Director of Community Development, Zoning Administrator,
and Planning Commission in reviewing and providing recommendations on development plans and
architectural drawings within designated areas of the City.
The DRB consists of one Planning Commissioner, one member of the Historic Resources Board, and
three At-Large members. At least four of the five members are required to have training, education,
or work experience in design-related fields.
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File #: 22-392 MEETING DATE: 5/17/2022
The DRB has been operating with two At-Large vacancies since January 2021 and has duly
advertised the vacancies since. Four applications were received with one withdrawal. City Council
Liaisons Erik Peterson and Dan Kalmick reviewed all valid applications and made recommendations
to appoint Matthew Fertal and Lilli Cutler to fill the vacancies.
Matthew Fertal is a retired city manager and community development director with the City of Garden
Grove and has been a resident of Huntington Beach for over 28 years. He has extensive experience
in negotiating real estate development projects, developing and implementing specific plans, and
reviewing and refining development projects. Lilli Cutler has over 45 years of experience working as
a design professional, including as an interior designer, and has been a resident of the City for over 5
years. She previously served on the DRB, with her last term ending in 2020.
Should Matthew Fertal and Lilli Cutler be appointed, their four-year terms would become effective
immediately and would expire on May 17, 2026.
Environmental Status:
Not applicable.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Non Applicable - Administrative Item
Attachment(s):
1. Applications for Appointment-Matthew Fertal and Lilli Cutler
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Application for Appointment to a Citizen
Commission, Board, Committee, or Force
V.
Page 1
Last Name* First Name* Middle initial Date
Fertal Matthew J 5/21/2021
Name of Board,Commission,Committee,or Task Force*
Design Review Board
Length of Residency in Huntington Beach*
28 Years
Occupation*
Refired-Former Community Development Director,City of
Garden Grove
United States Citizen?* Currently Serving on a City Board
Yes No or Commission?*
Yes No
Home Address:
StreetAddress
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Address Line 2
City state
Huntington Beach Ca
Postal i Zip Code
Phone Numbers Phone Numbers
Personal Business
Type*t7> Number* Type Number
cell
Personal Email*
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Application for Appointment to a Citizen
Commission, Committee, or •
Page 1
Last Name* First Name* Middle Initial Date*
cutter 6lli 12I812020
Name of Board,Commission,Committee,or Task Force*
Design Review Board
Length of Residency in Huntington Beach*
8+
Occupation*
Interior Designer
United States Citizen?* Currently Serving on a City Board
Yes No or Commission?*
Yes No
Home Address:
Street Address
Address Line 2
Ci[y State
Huntington Beach CA
Postal 1 Zip Code-
Phone Numbers Phone Numbers
Personal Business
Type*(9) Number* Type Number
cell
Personal Email*
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