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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApprove the Appointment of Eric Bornstein to the Environment f`^£ 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA City of Huntington Beach 92648 u File #: 22-732 MEETING DATE: 9/6/2022 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members SUBMITTED BY: Al Zelinka, City Manager VIA: Travis K. Hopkins, Assistant City Manager PREPARED BY: Grace Yoon-Taylor, Senior Administrative Analyst Subject: Approve the appointment of Eric Bornstein to the Environmental and Sustainability Board as recommended by City Council Liaisons Dan Kalmick and Natalie Moser Statement of Issue: The City Council is asked to consider the appointment of Eric Bornstein to the Environmental and Sustainability Board to fill one unscheduled vacancy. Financial Impact: Not applicable. Recommended Action: Approve the appointment of Eric Bornstein as a member of the Environmental and Sustainability Board through June 30, 2023, the end of term for the current unscheduled vacancy, as recommended by City Council Liaisons Kalmick and Moser. Alternative Action(s): Do not approve the recommended action, and direct staff accordingly. Analysis: The Environmental and Sustainability Board is a seven-member advisory body to the City Council comprised of five citizen appointees and two City Council liaisons who serve as Chair and Vice Chair. The primary role of this Board is to provide advice and monitor the City's comprehensive Sustainability Master Plan that incorporates water and energy conservation, waste management, renewable/recycled products, air quality, mobility and other pertinent issues that affect the overall sustainability, economic, ecological and social environments of Huntington Beach. There is one unscheduled vacancy on the Board. The City advertised the vacancy and recruitment through the following means: posting of Notice of Vacancy on the City's website, Civic Center, and libraries, and the City's social media platforms. A total of 22 active applications were reviewed and City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 2 Printed on 8/31/2022 pcwerEW%5 Legistar- File #: 22-732 MEETING DATE: 9/6/2022 considered for appointment. After deliberation, both City Council Liaisons recommended Eric Bornstein to fill the vacancy, whose term is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2023. Mr. Bornstein is a subject matter expert in utility regulations, renewal energy resources, and electronic vehicles with years of professional experience managing utility commercial energy efficiency and municipal energy efficiency programs. Previously, he also served on the City's Environmental Board in 2015 and since moving back to the City, he expressed his strong desire to continue serving the City in this capacity. His application and the Environmental and Sustainability Board's updated member roster are attached. Environmental Status: Not applicable. Strategic Plan Goal: Community Engagement Attachment(s): 1. Application for Appointment- Eric Bornstein 2. Membership Roster City of Huntington Beach Page 2 of 2 Printed on 8/31/2022 powere2k%. Legistar- Application • Appointment to a Citizen Commission, Board., Committee, or Force I 1 iV, Page 1 Last Name* First Name* Middle Initial Date* Bornstein Eric 5/9/2022 Name of Board,Commission,Committee,or Task Force* Environmental&Sustainability Board Length of Residency in Huntington Beach* 4 years Occupation Program Manager United States Citizen?* Currently Serving on a City Board Yes No or Commission?* Yes s No Home Address: Street Address Address Line 2 City State Huntington Beach CA Postal/Zip Code 92647 Phone Numbers Phone Numbers Personal Business Type*(?) Number* Type(?) Number cell Personal Email* 355 s Page 2 Educational Background* Bachelor of Science-Psychology Professional Licenses and/or Associations* N/A Professional Experience* Currently manage Utility Commercial Energy Efficiency Program,previously managed Municipal Energy Efficiency Program as well as previous Environmental Board member. Special Knowledge or Skills* In-depth knowledge of utility regulations,energy efficiency.Professional/working knowledge of renewable energy resources,electric vehicles,and related topics. Civic Interests and/or Service Memberships? Previous member of the Environment&Sustainability Board-2015. 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 technical-facing layperson in my professional life,I have considerable experience distilling the technical issues surrounding energy and utility related subject matters for broader audiences. I believe this would be of service to the Board. 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. 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