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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApprove the Reappointments of Van Vu and Diane Wood to the H BUNTING?p 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach,CA 92648 City of Huntington Beach APPROVED 7-0 �UUNTY CP� File #: 24-685 MEETING DATE: 10/15/2024 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members SUBMITTED BY: Eric G. Parra, Interim City Manager VIA: Scott M. Haberle, Fire Chief PREPARED BY: Kevin Justen, Senior Management Analyst Subject: Approve the reappointments of Van Vu and Diane Wood to the Harbour Commission, as recommended by City Council Liaisons Mayor Gracey Van Der Mark and Mayor Pro Tern Pat Burns Statement of Issue: City Council is requested to approve the reappointment of two Harbour Commissioners to fill vacancies that will occur on December 31, 2024. Financial Impact: Not applicable. Recommended Action: A) Approve the reappointment of Van Vu to the Harbour Commission through December 31, 2028; and, B) Approve the reappointment of Diane Wood to the Harbour Commission through December 31, 2028. Alternative Action(s): Do not approve, and direct staff accordingly. Analysis: The Harbour Commission is a seven-member advisory board to the City Council in matters pertaining to Huntington Harbour, its beaches, facilities, and parks. The Commission advises on issues concerning waterway safety, general harbor infrastructure, water quality, usage, and Municipal Code amendments. The Harbour Commission also cooperates with other governmental agencies and civic groups in the advancement of Huntington Harbour, including recreational planning, under direction of the City Council. City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 2 Printed on 10/9/2024 powered by LegistarTM 329 File #: 24-685 MEETING DATE: 10/15/2024 The terms of two Harbour Commissioners, Van Vu and Diane Wood, expire on December 31, 2024, and they have requested re-appointment for a second four-year term. Their applications are attached and the City Council Liaisons to the Harbour Commission, Mayor Gracey Van Der Mark and Mayor Pro Tem Pat Burns, reviewed the applications and recommend that they be appointed to an additional term through December 31, 2028. Environmental Status: This action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. Strategic Plan Goal: Non Applicable -Administrative Item Attachment(s): 1. Application for Re-appointment - Van Vu 2. Application for Re-appointment - Diane Wood City of Huntington Beach Page 2 of 2 Printed on 10/9/2024 powered by LegistarT" 330 ��il Ff t��, �• Application for Appointment to a Citizen +�aJ _ Commission, Board, Committee, or Task Force '- Ccoutar Lp�F r � Page 1 Acknowledgement i o 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. o 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. 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(AR 921),Anti-Harassment,Discrimination,and Retaliation Policy(AR 922),Violence in the Workplace Policy (AR 923),and A Respectful Workplace Policy(AR 924). 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). I acknowledge and certify that I meet the requirements listed in the notice above. Prefix* Last Name* First Name* Middle Initial Dr. Vu Van H Mr.,Ms.,etc. • Date* 8/30/2024 Name of Board,Commission,Committee,or Task Force* Harbour Commission ' Length of Residency in Huntington Beach* 29 years Occupation* Medical Doctor United States Citizen?* Currently Serving on a City Board .9 Yes ) No or Commission? Cw Yes (,.) No Home Address: Street Address Address Line 2 City State huntington beach CA • Postal/Zip Code 331 Phone Numbers Phone Numbers Personal Business Type*(?) Number* Type(?) Number cell ti Personal Email* 332 • Page 2 Educational Background* 1986-BS Microbiology-University of Washington,Seattle ; 1990-MD-University of Washington School of Medicine,Seattle 1994-Residency,Anesthesiology-University of Southern California USC 1995-Fellowship,Pain Management-University of Washington School of Medicine,Seattle 1997-Board !• Certified in Pain Management and Anesthesiology • Professional Licenses and/or Associations* ` • • -California Medical License-Current -Washington Medical License-Current -AMA member. i -Pain Management and Anesthesiology member. Professional Experience* , -Founder/Owner:California Pain Center since 1995(HB/FV) • -Founder/Owner:Coastal Surgery Center(HB) -Past Chairman,Dept of Anesthesiology-Huntington Beach Hospital i -Co-owner:TS Cosmetic Labs,Inc-Stanton,CA -Real estate commercial and residential owner and operator. Special Knowledge or Skills* • -Medical Doctor/Practitioner and business owner in OC for 26 years. -HB resident and real estate owner for 26 years. ; -Huntington Harbour resident for 19 years. • • -Scientist with Microbiology expertise and boating experience for 40 years.-Operated multiple business in OC. i Civic Interests and/or Service Memberships?* i Medicine,scholarship,children,community,and philanthropy are my main interests: -HB Harbour Commission,current -Leut.Governor-Kiwanis International;CNN 23-24 • -Past President-Kiwanis club of HB 2022-24 • -HB Fire Foundation Board member-21-current -Balsa Chica Conservancy Board member-current -FV Chamber of Commerce Board member-current -Past boards:American Cancer Society-VP west region,OCVA Lions-Founding member,VP-Sec of VPASC, HB Community Health Advisory Board. 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 11B for 2.6 years and in the harbor for the past 19 years at Christiana Bay and it would be anhonor for me to continue to serve the community in the capacity of the Harbor Commision.All of my life I have been and active boater,water sports enthusiast,and an avid fisherman,and a community volunteer.The harbor is agent to the city of HB and dear to me and I would like to continue to make it the best possible place to live. I have enjoyed my time on the Commission in the last 3 years an we have been able to achieve some of our goals. But many projects remain ie Clean Water,Boating Safety...and I would like to continue to r i accomplish these goals in the nest term. i t 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* i i 333 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,ancestry,national origin,religion,creed,age (40 and over),physical and/or mental disability,sex,gender(including pregnancy,childbirth,breastfeeding or related medical conditions),sexual orientation,gender identity,gender expression,medical condition,genetic information,marital status,military or veteran status,any other category/status protected by federal and/or 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. • 334 ���tslxc o4 Application for Appointment to a Citizen � a Commission, Board, Committee or Task Force �1UN�d Page 1 Acknowledgement o 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. o 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. 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(AR 921),Anti-Harassment,Discrimination,and Retaliation Policy(AR 922),Violence in the Workplace Policy (AR 923),and A Respectful Workplace Policy(AR 924). 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). I acknowledge and certify that I meet the requirements listed in the notice above. Prefix* Last Name* First Name* Middle Initial Mrs. Wood Diane Dee G. Mr.,Ms.,etc. ' Date* 8/30/2024 Name of Board,Commission,Committee,or Task Force* Harbour Commission Length of Residency in Huntington Beach* 45 years Occupation* Education/Retired United States Citizen?* Currently Serving on a City Board Yes :, No orCommission?* 0 Yes rf,ri No Home Address:* Street Address Address Line 2 City State HUNTINGTN BCH CA Postal/Zip Code 335 Phone Numbers Phone Numbers Personal ©usiness Type*(?) Number* Type(?) Number , cell Personal Email* • I 336 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,ancestry,national origin,religion,creed,age (40 and over),physical and/or mental disability,sex,gender(including pregnancy,childbirth,breastfeeding or related medical conditions),sexual orientation,gender identity,gender expression,medical condition,genetic information,marital status,military or veteran status,any other category/status protected by federal and/or 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. • 337 Page 2 Educational Background* ❑University Calif.,Santa Barbara:M.A.Education-1981 ❑CA San Diego State University:B.A.:'Fine Arts&Social Sciences •Marine Radio Operator Permit-U.S.Federal Communications Commission 2009 •Seamanship School,Newport Beach:Sailing:Power Boat-Twin Screws/Boat Handling:Power Squadron- Navigation&Weather U.S.Coast Guard Auxiliary Card Professional Licenses and/or Associations* California Dept of Educ: Administrative Credential+Teaching Credential K-12 Special Ed+K-8 Orange Co.Dept.Ed-Certified Behavior Management Trainer Professional Experience* ❑West Orange Countyt Consortium:Program Specialist:Served all five school district locally:Huntington Beach Union High School District,Huntington Beach City,Ocean View Elementary,Westminster Elementary,Fountain Valley.Major Responsibility/Training:Literacy o California Dept.of Educ:CaISTAT Leadership Consultant:2005-15 ❑Global Grant Scholar from Rotary International-1981 Studied at the University of Wales,U.K. Special Knowledge or Skills* o 2004-Bought 60'Fairline Squadron Power Boat in Ft.Lauderdale.Cruised the Intercoastal+Bahamas. o A Boater for 30+years:Have cruised all of Southern Califora+down Baja to Sea of Cortez,Mexico,etc. o Cruised In Mexico twice=each time for 8 months out of La Paz,MX. Delivered donations from City of Huntington Beach Fire Dept.to Fire Departments in Baja,CA. o Certified Scuba Diver-Have been diving in Mexico,Fiji,locally,etc. ❑Hand Gun Training completed-Concealed Carry Permit Obtained. Civic Interests and/or Service Memberships?* o Long Beach Yacht club-Active Member-30+years:Chair of the'Cruisers'+Board for 20 years. o Huntington Harbour Yacht Club Member:Cruises all around So:Calif. o Rotary Club of Long Beach.District Mgr.for Global Scholarships for Graduate Students 2019-2023 ❑Fourth of July Yacht Club Member:West End of Catalina ❑National Charity League Advisor-9 years 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?* Boating,leadership and involvement in the local community are the mainstays of my life. t have lived in Huntington Beach for 45 years,and have always cared and been motivated to make things better in our community. After being on the Harbour Commission for two years,I know what excellent work we strive to do! The Commission brings various entities together to support and improve the quality of our local environment& waters. My goal would be to advocate for various agencies and non-profits to get involved and work together-- to support and enhance the natural beauty of our local bay,Harbour and beaches. • 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. 338