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File #: 23-639 MEETING DATE: 8/1/2023
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: Theresa St. Peter, Interim Director of Human Resources
Subject:
Approve the reappointment of Dianne Thompson and appointment of Charles Barsam, Justin
Betance and Ron Pasqual to the Personnel Commission, as recommended by Council
Liaisons, Mayor Pro Tem Gracey Van Der Mark and Council Member Pat Burns
Statement of Issue:
Mayor Pro Tem Gracey Van Der Mark and Council Member Pat Burns, Council Liaisons to the
Personnel Commission, recommend the reappointment of Dianne Thompson, and the appointment of
Charles Barsam, Justin Betance and Ron Pasqual, to the Commission for the term of July 1, 2023
through June 30, 2025.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable
Recommended Action:
Approve the reappointment of Dianne Thompson, and the appointment of Charles Barsam, Justin
Betance and Ron Pasqual to the Personnel Commission for the term of July 1, 2023 through June
30, 2025, as recommended by the Council Liaisons to the Personnel Commission.
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve, and direct staff accordingly. Alternate actions may include referring the matter to the
Council Liaisons for selection of other candidates to fill the vacancies.
Analysis:
The Personnel Commission currently has a total of four (4) vacancies. Appropriate posting of the
vacancies and advertisement in the local newspaper and on the Public Access Channel was
conducted requesting applications. Mayor Pro Tern Gracey Van Der Mark and Council Member Pat
Burns reviewed and considered applications to fill the vacant positions. Dianne Thompson has prior
experience serving on the Personnel Commission and is being recommended to serve a second term
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File #: 23-639 MEETING DATE: 8/1/2023
and Charles Barsam, Justin Betance and Ron Pasqua) are being recommended to begin their first
term.
Environmental Status:
Not applicable
Strategic Plan Goal:
Non Applicable -Administrative Item
Attachment(s):
1. Updated Personnel Commission Term Roster
2. Dianne Thompson Personnel Commission Application
3. Charles Barsam Personnel Commission Application
4. Justin Betance Personnel Commission Application
5. Ron Pasqual Personnel Commission Application
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
PERSONNEL COMMISSION TERMS
DRAFT
KATHERINE.ELFORD DIANNE THOMPSON
Term On e: 07/01/2020.-06/30/2022 Term One: ; 07/01/2021 — 06/30/2023
(Appointed 01/19/2021 Carr/Posey), (Appointed 06/15/2021 Carr/Posey)
(Vice-Chair 09/01/2022-06/30/2023)
Term`Two: 07/01/2022. 06/30/2024 Term Two: 07/01/2023 —06/30/2025
(Appointed 10/04/2022.Carr/Moser) °(Appointed 08/01/2023 Van Der Mark/
Burns)
CHARLES.,BARSAM� , ' JUSTIN BETANCE
Term One:° 07/y01/2023 06/30/2025 ,Term One '07/01/2023 — 06/30/2025
(Appointed 08/01/2023 Van Der Marta .s (Appointed 08/01/2023 Van Der Mark/
Burns) . Burns)
RON PASQUAL
Term One: 07/01/2023 06/30/2025
(Appointed 08/01/2023 Van Der Mark/
Burns) ,.
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Revised 07/13/2023
Application for Appointment to a Citizen
?++ Commission, Board, Committee, or Task Force .,Q
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ys'"Cage
Page 1
Acknowledgement
Applicants must be U.S.citizens,and residents and electors of the City of Huntington Beach during the appointment
process and term,and may not hold more than one membership at a time.
G Pursuant to the Municipal Code Chapter2.100,no members of boards or commissions shall hold any paid office or
employment in the City personnel system.
o All Council appointed commission,board,and committee members are required to take two hours of AB1234 public
service ethics training and AB1661 harassment prevention training every two years and thereafter.
o All Council appointed commission,board,and committee members must comply with the City's Huntington Beach Code
of Ethics Policy,Social Media Policy for Elected and Appointed Officials(AR 509),Equal Employment Opportunity
Policy(AR419),Anti-Harassment Policy(AR 412),and Workplace Violence Policy(AR 416).
o You are applying for a public position_As such,the information provided in your application becomes a public record
once the appointment process is completed,and may be subject to public inspection pursuant to the California Public
Records Act.
o If appointed,you will be required to take an Oath of Office and are subject to filling a Statement of Economic Interests
pursuant to the City's Conflict of Interest Policy(Resolution 2023-01)_
k I acknowledge and certify that I meet the requirements listed in the notice.above.
Last Name* First Name* Middle Initial Date*
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 c= No or Commission?*
Yes ') No
Home Address:*
Street Address:
Address Line 2
r City State
Huntington Beach CA
Postal I Zip Code
Phone Numbers Phone Numbers
Personal Business
Type*(?) Number* Type(?) Number
Personal Email`
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Educational Background*
Completed High School;some College classes
Professional Licenses and/or Associations*
Property&Casualty Agent
Life,Accident.&Health Agent
Notary Public
Professional Experience*
Owner of small business for 19 years;manage 3-4 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 andtor Service Memberships?*
Chamber of Commerce member,OCTA Citizen Advisory Committee member,Huntington Beach Police&
Community 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_
i.....w I certify that all statements made on this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge_I have read and
understand the duties and responsibilities of the particular position that I am applying for and authorize the release of
this information_
Signature*
Sign
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 applicant's,race,color,religion,ancestry,national origin,age,gender,
sexual orientation,marital status,political affiliation,veterans'status,disabilities,or any medical condition or
any other basis protected by federal and state statutes.
All applications will remain active for one(1)year from the date received and be kept on file for 2 years for the
position(s)applied for.
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.
Approval
City Manager Office Approval
City Manager Office Approver
Yoon-Taylor,Grace
Date
6/19/2023
Accept as Member?*
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Action Notes
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Appointed by CMs Can'and Posey;06/15/2021-6/30/2023
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.Appicaton for Appointment to.a Citizen
Connission Board, Cofnmittee, or Task Force -�
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Last Name* First Name* Middle initial Date*
Barsam Charles 10/12/2022.
Name of Board,Commission,Committee,or Task Force*
Personnel Commission
Length of Residency in Huntington Beach*
33 years
Occupation
*
lawyer/businessman
United States Citizen?* Currently Serving on a City Board
o Yes No or Commission?*
Yes No
Home Address:*
Street Address
Address Line 2
City State
Huntington Beach CA
Postal/Zip Coda
Phone Numbers Phone Numbers
Personal B091rs
Type*(?) Number* Type(?) Number
Personal Email*
Page 2
Educational Background*
UCLA-graduated in 1977 with a bachelor's degree in economics
Hastings Law School-1980
Professional Licenses and/or Associations*
I have been,a member of the California Bar Association since 1980
Professional Experience*
I have been a business and real estate litigator and transaction attorney for 42 years.My experience as an
attorney has included being corporate counsel for Coldwell Banker.I have been a solo practice attorney since
1994.
I have taught business law and real estate principles at Norco College for several years.
For the last 12 years I have been CEO of a landscape care company.
I have been Chairman of a Houston based wire and cable distribution company since 1998.
Special Knowledge or Skills*
I have advanced knowledge of all matters relating to the professional experience listed above.I have entered
into and reviewed many personnel contracts.
Civic Interests and/or Service Memberships?*
I was a director of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Orange County for a number of years.
I was the founder and first president of the Orange County Armenian Professional Society.
I was a director of the Armenian Studies Program at UC Irvine.
I coached numerous youth baseball,basketball.and football teams as my son was growing up in Huntington
Beach.
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 have represented,advised and been personally involved with many personnel issues. I understand the need
to properly qualify personnel and how to handle personnel issues once they are on board. I am very aware of
the legal requirements and potential pitfalls with personnel matters.
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.
Application for Appointment to a Citizen �4tykttsro�s
Commission, Board, Committee, or Task Force ti
Page 1
Acknowledgement
0 Applicants must be,U.S.citizens,and residents-and-electors of the City of Huntington Beach during the appointment
process and term,and may not hold more than one membership at a time.
a Pursuant to the Municipal Code.Chapter 2.100,no,members of boards or commissions shall hold any paid office or
employment in the City personnel system_
a All Council appointed commission,board,and committee members are required to take two hours of AB1234 public
service ethics training and AB1661 harassment prevention trainiing.every two years and thereafter.
0 All Council appointed commission,board,and committee members must comply with the City's Huntington Beach Code
of Ethics Policy,Social Media Policy for Elected and Appointed Of cials'(AR 509),Equal Employment Opportunity
Policy(AR419),Anti-Harassment Policy(AR 412),and Workplace Violence Policy(AR 416)_
' o You,are applying for public position.As such,the information provided in your application becomes a public record
once the appointment process is completed,and may be subject to public inspection pursuant to the California Public
Records Act.
o If appointed,you will be required to take an Oath of Office and are subject to filling a Statement of Economic Interests
pursuant to the City's Conflict of Interest Policy(Resolution 2023-01)_
s I acknowledge and certify that I meetthe requirements listed in the notice above.
Last Name* First Name* Middle Initial Date*
Betance Justin M. 5/14/2023
Name of Board,Commission,Committee,or Task Force*
Personnel Commission
Length of Residency in.Huntington Beach*
30-1-
Occupation*
Attorney
United States Citizen?* Currently Serving on a City Board
Yes No or Commission?*
Yes r$i No
Home Address:*
Street Address
Address Line 2
City State
Huntington Beach. CA
' Postal/Zip Code
Phone Numbers Phone Numbers
Personal Business
Type*.{?) Number* Type(?) Number
'! Personal Email*
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Educational Background*
Following graduation from Huntington Beach,High School with Disctinction(Top Honors)I went to UCLA
undergrad where I:graduated with a degree in psychology_-
Following my,undergrad,in 2006 I graduated from UCI Business School(Paul Wier-age Schoolof Business)with
a focus in fInan and accounting.
Following my MBA,while running a business I went to law school and obtained a Juris Doctorate from
Northwestern California University of Law and subsequently passed the bar exam in 2015
Professional Licenses and/or Associations*
Real Estate Broker(OCAR)
Insurance Broker(DOI)
Licensed Practicing.Attorney(CALBAR)
Previous'Financial:Advisor(series 7 and 66)
Professional Experience*
2001-2008-Cogent Financial Group(Medicredit)I started with a Finance company as a Systems Administrator
and over four year worked myway up to President;and was installed to the board of directors.
Built company from 5mm to 100mm and sold in 2008 to our largess hedgefund investor off of wall street
(Sagecrest)
2009-2015-Built a Financial Services Company based on Personal Services-Insurance,Real,Estate,Wealth
Management
2015-Present-Through LawFirm expanded on the previous services and added,Estate Planning,Business
Planning,Corporate Legal Services,and Tax Advisory(Resolution&Preparation)
Special Knowledge or Skills*
Alternative Dispute Resolution(Arbitration&Mediation)
Negotiations
Civil Procedure
Civic Interests and/or Service Memberships?*
Huntington Beach Elks member-I act as Presiding Justice
AYSO Region 55-Board Member 1 Coach/Extra Coach/Referee
FNL Football-Coach
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 have lived in Huntington Beach since the Fourth grade.I've always wanted to get involved in politics,at least at
the city level.I believe that my professional skills and knowledge as illustrated above make me very well suited
to assist our city counsel.Giving back to the community I.live in is something that is very impoortant to me,and
serving on this commission is one more(important)way I can give back to my community.Thank you for your
consideration.
a I certify that all statements made on this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge_I have read and
understand the duties and responsibilities of the particular position that I am applying for and authorize the release of
this information.
Signature*
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 applicant's race,color,religion,ancestry,national origin,age,gender,
sexual orientation,marital status,political affiliation,veterans'.status,disabilities,or any medical condition or
any other basis protected by federal and state,statutes.
All applications will remain•active for one(1)year from the date received-and be kept on fife for 2 years for the
position(s)applied for.
Additional information concerning a particular commission,board„commiittee,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.
,.......
Application for Appointment to a Citizen AyAlik: 04.,
i Commission, I Board Committee, or Task Force
4 A
Page 1
Acknowledgement.
. Applicants must be U_S_citizens,and residents-and electors of the City of kluntington Beach during the appointment
process and term,and may not hold more than one membership at a lima
-
o Pursuant to the Municipal Code Chapter 2.100,no members of boards or commissions shall hold any paid office or
I , .•
employment in the City personnel system_
a All Council appointed commission,board,and committee members are required to take two hours of AB1234 public ,
service ethics training and A81661 harassment prevention training every two-years and thereafter.
o All Council appointed commission,board and committee members must comply with,the,City's Huntington Beach Code !,
T
of Ethics Policy,'Social Media Policy for Elected and Appointed Officials(AR 506),Equal Employment Opportunity
Policy(AR419),Anti Harassment Policy(AR 412),.and Workplace Violence Policy(AR 416).
0 You are applying for-a public position,As such,the information provided in your application becomes a public record
,i once,the appointment process is completed,and may be subject to public inspection-pursuant to the California Public
Records Act.
.‘.
._
' 0 If appointed,you will be required to take an Oath of Office and are subject to filling a Statement of Economic Interests
f , , . • . , .
pursuant-to the City's Conflict of Interest Policy(Resolution 2023-01),
1 ;•3., I acknowledge and certify that I meet the requirements listed in the notice above_
Last Name* First Name* Middle Initial Date*
Pascual Ron 5015/2023
Name of Board,Commission,Committee,or Task Force*
Personnel Commission
*
Length of Residency in Huntington Beach
29
11 Occupation
Reel Estate Managing Broker•-, United States Citizen?* Currently Serving on a City Board
Yes No
or Commission?*
, 14J .I3
4
'444) Yes No
I
Home Address:*
Street Address
Addres.s Line a
1, City State ,
Huntington Beach CA -
:1 Postal I Zip Code
I =
I :
! ,
1 !,
Phone Numbers Phone Numbers
Penal Business
Type'..(?) Number* Type(?) Number
Personal Email*
SF
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Educational Background*
BA Organizational Psychology
Minor in Business Management
Professional Licenses andlor Associations
*
Department of Real Estate,I3roker License
Orange County Association of Realtors
California Association of Realtors
National Association:of Realtors
Professional Experience*
Managing Broker for Berkshire Hathaway HorneServices California Properties Directly oversee the real estate
operation for the office_
Special Knowledge or Skills*
Real Estate Sales;Marketing and Management
Human Resources
Business Management
Operations
Civic Interests and/or Service Memberships?*
California Association of Realtors State Director
Huntingtin Beach PAC Trustee for Orange County Realtors
California Assoc of Realtors Key Contact for Assemblyman Tri Ta
Local Government Relations for Orange County Association of Realtors
OCTax
Builders Industry Association
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 believe my educational background in Organizational Psychology and experience in Human Resource
Management and current position as a Corporate Managing Broker would be beneficial in providing a qualified
and seasoned opinion on matters concerning personnel. Asa 29 year resident I would like to be involved with
the City to give back to the community as it has provided a great place for me•and my wife to raise our family,
I certify that all statements made on this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge_I have read and
understand the duties and responsibilities of the particular position that lam applying for and authorize-the release,of
this information_
Signature*
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 applicant's race,color,religion,ancestry,national origin,age,gender,
sexual orieritatien,marital status,political affiliation,veterans'status,disabilities,or any medical condition or
any other basis protected by federal and state statutes.
All applications will remain active for one(1)year from the date received and be kept on file for 2 years for the
position(s)applied for.
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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