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c;tyor Gity Council Report
Santa Monica
City Council Meeting: January 27, 2009
Agenda Item: 8 -
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Dean Kubani, Director, Office of Sustainability and the Environment
Subject: Measure V Citizens Oversight Committee Appointments
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council appoint two members to fill .vacant seats on the
Measure V Citizens Oversight Committee for one-year terms.
Executive Summary
The Clean Beaches and Ocean Parcel Tax (Measure V) was passed by Santa Monica
voters in November 2006 in order to raise funds for implementation of the City's
Watershed Management Plan. Measure V created. a Citizens Oversight Committee for
"audit responsibility" over use of Measure V revenues. On May 27, 2008 Council
adopted a resolution creating the five member oversight committee that sets the specific
duties, responsibilities and terms for the committee members.
On Octobe"r 14, 2008, Council appointed three members to the committee. Staff re-
posted the notice inviting applications and conducted additional outreach during
October and November. Four residents of Santa Monica submitted applications for the
remaining two seats on the Committee.
Background
The Clean Beaches and Ocean Parcel Tax (Measure V) was passed by Santa Monica
voters in November 2006 in order to raise funds for implementation of the City's
Watershed Management Plan. Measure V created a Citizens Oversight Committee for
"audit responsibility" over use of Measure V revenues. On May 27, 2008 Council
adopted a resolution creating the five member oversight committee that sets the specific
duties, responsibilities and terms for the committee members. The responsibilities of the
Committee are solely advisory. to the City Council and fall into three categories: 1)
review of proposed capital and operating expenditures from Measure V funds; 2) review
of actual Measure V capital and operating expenditures; and 3) review of proposed
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Measure V capital projects to confirm consistency with established water quality
improvement goals of the program.
The Resolution stipulates that two of the Committee members will be appointed for an
initial one-year term and the remaining three members will be appointed to two-year
terms. Committee members can be reappointed by Council for additional terms without
limitation
On October 14; 2008, Council appointed three Santa Monica residents to the Measure
V Citizens Oversight Committee. At that time staff indicated that if would continue to
solicit applications for the remaining two seats on the Committee and return to Council
at a later date. The Committee held its first meeting on December 17, 2008 and has
scheduled the second meeting for February 11, 2009.
Discussion
Between October 20, 2008 and December 3, 2008 staff solicited applications from
community members to fill the remaining two seats on the Committee. Applications
(Attachment A) were received from. the following Santa Monica residents: Vanessa
Meier, Geologist and Entrepreneur; Reza Iranpour, Engineer; Michael Vaughan,
Business Owner; and Robert Leon, Sales Manager. Based on review of the
applications, staff recommends that Vanessa Meier and Reza Iranpour be appointed to
the Committee due to their superior qualifications. Staff also recommends that Council
confirm that these are one-year appointments, and that the three members appointed
on October 14, 2008, (Mark Gold, Mark Peacor and Susan Bracey)-were appointed to
two-year terms.
Financial Impacts & Budget Actions
There are no financial impacts or budgetary actions related to the recommended action
Prepared by: Dean Kubani, Director, Office of Sustainability and the Environment
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Approved:
DearYKubani
Director, Office of Sustainability and the
Environment
Attachments: Application Forms
Forwarded to Council:
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ity Manager
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APPLICATION FOR CITY OF SANTA MONICA
MEASURE V CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COlt7MITTEE
The City of Santa Monica is soliciting applications for appointment to the pleasure V Citizens
Oversight Committee {Oversight Committee). The Oversight Committee is being assembled to
audit the use of the proceeds of the Clean Beaches and Ocean Parcet Tax (also known as
Measure V) adopted by voters in November, 200b. The responsibilities are solely advisory to
the Santa Monica City Council and shall consist of: I) review of proposed capita! and operating
expenditures from Measure V funds; 2) review of actual Measure V capital and operating
expenditures; and 3) review of proposed Measure V capital projects to confirm consistency with
the generally or specifically established water quality improvement goals of the program.
(NOTE: Additionafinformation on the Measure V Citizens Oversight Committee ran be found
at l7ttU!~R~Ii~N%tll _Cn'1 [s(1V nevi; r•iivriN,d~ln.uu,nil%n.T_~.,.1..,.;9nn0:~lnnone~~i_~.nnnnv n-,,,., ...
The Oversight Committee will be comprised of five {5) residents of the City of Santa Monica
who shall be appointed by majority vote of the City Council To qualify for one of the five
voluntezr positions nn the Oversight Committee, applicants must reside in Santa Monica. The
teens bf the Oversight Committee members will 6e as follows: Two (2) members -initial one-
year term; Three (3) members - 2-year term. Committee members shall set a schedule of
meetings for the Committee that shall not be less than bi-atinually.
I'm interested in:
^ Initial One-year term
x Two-year temt
After the initial appointments, the terms shall expire every two (2) years. However, Committee
members may be reappointed to additional bt~o-year terrns, without limitation, by a City Counc
majority vote.
This application is available in alternate formats upon request. Contact the Office of
Sustainability and the Environment at 310 458-2213 or by email at enviranritentt«~santa_,
mon ica.or~„
Please Note: All information you provide below will be made available for public
review.
Name_Michael L.Vaughan Phone {3!0)989-9444
Home Address _1833 l8" Street Santa Monica Ca. 90404
Occupation -Printer and Graphics
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Briefly describe your interests, qualifications and experience related co waterbed management and/or fescal
ovzrsight. (attach additional shezts if more space is required)
I have grown up on the beaches of Santa Monica. 1 am in the oceanpracticallyevery
day. Typically I will surf Bay Street or I will paddle board from Santa Monica Pier to
1lenice pier. Standing on top of the water as much as I do I've pretty much seen
everything. Just last mohth I filmed a shark feeding outside of the Venice Pier while
Paddle Boarding. i have also Scuba Dived from station 28 thru the SM Pier.
I am good fiends withWesley NegusChapter Chair c. h2iryst_rfrider!~!Iarr•..-~rgWest Los
Angeles! MalibuSurfrider Foundation (3ta) 266-4248 wwv_esttrfriderwlam,org_Wesley
and I paddle at least 3 time a week. Just last month we paddle by a headless rat
floating in the bay. These sort of things are unacceptable and pose a very real public
health danger. I myself contracted Bacterial Meningitis 8 years ago. I was in an
aggravated coma for 3 days. The doctors were unable to conclusively determine where
I came into contact with this bacteria but it was suspected that it was directly related to
alt the time I spend in the Santa Monica bay.
I am familiar with the drainage system that flows from the Los Angeles basin through
Santa Monica into the ocean: It is my opinion that there is no quick fix. This situation
must be looked at from all angles with short term and long term consequences in mind.
Many factors must be considered and l have a good understanding of some of the
more organic factors likelong shore currents, tides, swells, swell directions, and just
about all the sea life in the Santa Monica Bay.
In terms of my experience with fiscal oversight, I have owned and operated a succe:
printing company in Santa Monica called Positive Existence for over 10 years. We
specialize ih eco-friendly printing and are committed to educating the public in these
matters.
I am also involved with many charitable organizations that work to improve the quality
life for many of our residents. Here are some of the organizations I am involved with:
"YMCA Santa Monica Board of Directors
'Bays and Girls ClubSanta Monica Board of Directors
'Surfaid International -Member
'Surfrider FAUndation -Personal and Business Retail Member
'Heal the Bay-Member
'Live Earth -Member
'MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) -Member
'Project Nightiight -Member
"Co-opportunity Grocer -Member
'Sustainable Works
Please provide aoy additional infonnationyou feel wilt be helpful to reviewers in evaluating your application
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Persons are invited to apply for membership on the Oversight Committee regardless ofrace, age, sex, religion,
marital slams, ancestry, sexual preference, or disability. Appointment of member will be made by City Council
members at an open City Couucil meeting , ,. __ :.! , . ,cr,•:i it ~ ~t_ ..., ~:~:cd ~, ,,.::~
- ".~ .." .~~-.ure ~ -" i r•-; ', (anlormatfon on Bnare!%Commission duties & disclosure regiiireme~tfs are
a>-~+ln~le fi~um t.'tr Cirv Clerk's Office, Cite Hnl/, 1685 d~tnin St., Rnr. !02 nr online at httpairtvuvsmgov.ner).
PLease answer a!I questions on this application. Ibis application will Become a public record and will be available
for public inspection orduplication.,
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Date
Please return cmnpltted applications by July 3Q, 2008 by mail to the Cin• of Santa Monica Office of Sustainability
and the Enviromnen[, 200 San[a Monica Pier, Suite J; Santa Monica, C.4 90AOI; by fax ~to 3 ] 0 393 1279; or by email
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APPLICATION FOR CITY OF SANTA MONICA
MEASURE V CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE sauta ;goaica°
The City of Santa Monica is soliciting applications for appointment to the Measure V Citizens
Oversight Committee (Oversight Committee). The Oversight Committee is being assembled to
audit the use of the proceeds of the Clean Beaches and Ocean Parcel Tax (also known as
Measure V) adopted by voters in November, 2006. The responsibilities are solely advisory to
the Santa Monica City Council and shall consist of: 1) review of proposed capital and operating
expenditures from Measure V funds; 2) review of actual Measure V capital and operating
expenditures; and 3) review of proposed Measure V capital projects to confirm consistency with
the generally or specifically established water quality improvement goals of the program.
(NOTE: Additional information on the Measure V Citizens Oversight Committee can be found at
htt :/lwww0lsm ov.neUci clerk/counci!'a endas/2008120080527/s2008052708-B.htm.
The Oversight Committee will be comprised of five (5) residents of the City of Santa Monica who
shall be appointed by majority vote of the City Council. To qualify for one of the five volunteer
positions on the Oversight Committee, applicants must reside in Santa Monica. The terms of
the Oversight Committee members wilt be as follows: Two (2) members -initial one-year term;
Three (3) members - 2-year term. Committee members shall set a schedule of meetings for the
Committee that shall not be less than bi-annually.
I'm interested in:
Initial One-year t8rm
^ Two-year term
After the initial appointments, the terms shall expire every two (2) years. However, Committee
members. maybe reappointed to additional fwo-year terms, without limitation, by a City Council
majority vote.
This application is available in alternate formats upon request. Contact the Office of
Sustainability and the Environment at 310 458-2213 or by email of environmeritna santa-
monica orc
Please Note: All information you provide below will be made available for public
review.
Name ~t \ Ovr~r~."~ ~„ Eo tJ
Phone (goy) ~'9~"-Q~'9g
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Occupation
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Briefly describe your interests, qualifications and experience related to watershed management and/or
fiscal oversight. (attach additional sheetsrf more space is required)
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Persons are invited to apply for membership on the Oversight Committee regardless of race, age, sex,
religion,- marital status, ancestry, sexual preference, 6r disability Appointment of members will be made
by City Council members at an open City Council meeting. t: w~ t , -„• ,,;;
be required to rite a Conflicf cf Interest'#intiasarE. „ of ,7, (information on Board/Commission duties &~
disc/osure requirements are available from the Crty Clerk's Office, City Hall, 1685 Main St., Rm. 102 or
online at http:/hvww.smgov.net). Please answer all questions on this application. This application will
becom~ p ~blic record and will be available for public inspection or duplication.
Applicant's Signature Date
Nlease provide any additional information youfeel will be helpful to reviewers in evaluating your
application (attach additional sheets if more space is required)
Lln.2~Yv Y64 `~tA~ 'IIY~SiL~.e.!'~ (1iV1 '~~?~:c~~ny
obert G. Leon
1033 Euclid Avenue, Apartment 6
Santa Monica, California 90403
Phone: 805-895-0798
Email: robertleon@gmail.com
Experience
Specific Media, Los Angeles, California
Sales Manager, November 2007- December 2007
Hired, trained and managing 4 person team, selling targeted advertising in Entertainment, Auto and
Travel verticals in Los Angeles and San Diego markets.
Clients include UMI; Mediaedge, Starcom, Moxie, Beyond Interaction, Saatchi, Team One, RPA and others.
Eyeblaster, Inc., Los Angeles, California
Senior Sales Manager, February 2007- November 2007
• Grew Southwest sales in Autos and Entertainment
Managed junior level sales team on rich media placements and developed new strategic partnerships with
advertisers, agencies and publishers
Clients included Universal, Fox, Paramount, Land Rover, Toyota, Hyundai, Ignited, Moxie, MEC, Saatchi,
Carat and others.
PriceGrabber.com, Los Angeles, California
Manufacturing Sales, 2004 -2007
• Built new media sales department for one of North America's fastest growing technology companies.
• Pursued and managed relationships with the country's top advertisers and agencies.
• Developed new accounts with Nike, Victoria s Secret, Hoover, Levi s, DeWalt and others.
• Developed accounts directly and through agencies including Avenue A/Razorfish, OMD and Beyond
Interactive.
• Promoted twice in first year of employment.
John Kerry for President, Washington, D.C.
National Advance Staff Member, 2003 - 2004
• Contributed to design and. orchestration of campaign events communicating the "Message of the Day'. to
local and national audiences through television and print media.
® Organized the candidate's motorcade.
• Assembled and directed teams of volunteers, working with local field offices and unions.
• Coordinated with Secret Service to ensure safety.
Grassroots Campaigns, Inc., Boston, MA and Washington, D:C.
Marketing & Recruitment Associate, 2003-2004
• Managed national. recruitment office, hiring two hundred people in two months. J
• Trained and managed a team of recruiters.
• As a member of management group, developed recruitment strategy and hiring standards.
Education
Claremont McKenna College, Claremont, California
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Government, 2003
PPLICATION FOR CITY OF SANTA MONICA
MEASURE V CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
The City of Santa Monica is soliciting applications for appointment to the Measure V Citizens
Oversight Committee (Oversight Committee}. The OversightCommittee is being assembled to
audit the use of the proceeds of the Clean Beaches and Ocean Pazcei Tax (also Imown as
Measure V) adopted by voters in November, 2006. The responsibilifies are solely advisory to
the Santa Monica City Council and shall consist of 1) review of proposed capital and operating
expenditures from Measure V funds; 2}review of actuat Measure V capital and operating
expenditures; and 3) review of proposed Measure V capital projects to confirm consistency with
the generally or specifically established water quality improvemenF goals of the program:
(NOTE: Additional information on the Measure V Citizens Oversight Committee can be found
at httD:;,%x~wwOl smeov.net/citcclerklcouncil/aeendas/~008!''00805~7/s~0080~''708 $ htm,
The Oversight Committee will be comprised of five (5}residents of the City of Santa Monica
who shall be appointed by majority vote of the City Council. To qualify for one of the five
volunteer positions on the Oversight Committee, applicants must reside in Santa Monica. The
terms of the Oversight Committee members will be as follows: Two (2) members -initial one-
yeaz term; Three (3) members - 2-yeaz term. Committee members shall set a schedule of
meetings for the Committee that shall not be less than bi-annually.
I'm interested in:
X Initial One-year teen
^ Two-yeaz term.
After the initial appointments, the-terms shrill expire every two (2) years However, Committee
members may 6e reappoimed to additional two year terms, without Itmilation, by a City Council
majority vole.
This application is available in alternate formats upon request. Contact the Office of
Sustainability and the Environment at 3 id 458-?213 or by email at environmentrr?tsanta-
mon i ca.orc.
Please Note: All informatiou you provide below will be made available for public
review.
Name -Vanessa Meier Phone (310 )_254-5801_
Home Address _20 t6 '/s 5t° Street Santa Monica, CA 90405
Occupation C~evlogist &
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1/. Meier,-
Brietty describe your interests, quali£cations and experience related to watershed management and/or fiscal
oversight (attach additional sheets if more space is required)
[ am a volunteer for the Surfrider Foundation's West Los Angeles/Nlalibu Chapter. The Surfrider
Foundation is an international grass roots organization aimed at protecting our beaches, waves, and
oceans. tJurchapter has high visibility and represents a public group ofapproximately 3000 members.
Eazlier this year ]helped form the chapter's Santa Monica Task Force to really focus on specific water
quality issues within Santa Monica,. and to help form solutions. Working on this Task Force has given me
understanding of the local, watershed and the current status of our beaches.
I have a B.S and an M.S. in Geology. I have worked for the United States Geological Stuvey, the
University oflVew Mexico and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. I have a deep and broad
understanding of earth processes, including watershed processes, and a personal passion for our beaches
and oceans.
Please provide any additional information you feel will be helpful to reviewers in evaluating your application (attach
additional sheets if more space is required}
I have lived within the City of Santa Monica for anon-consecutive 4 years. However my
attachmen# to the City and its beaches reaches beyond those 4 years. My great. grandmother was
a Sartta Monica real estate agent. My grandpazents raised my father and his brothers in a ranch
house on the comer of Sd' and Arizona. My father learned how fo surf at the age of 9 in Santa
Monica He passed on his love ofthe ocean and of surfing #o me when I was i2. 5o although I
was not lucky enough to grow ttp in Santa Monica myself (I grew up in Tazzana), I have a very
strong attachment to the City. I consider Santa Monica my home and want to have a hand in
restoring our beaches to a clean state.
Persons are invited to apply for membership on the Oversight Committee regardless ofmce, age, sex, religion,
marital status, ancestry, sexual preference, or disability. Appointment of members will be made by City Council
members a[ an open City Council meeting. Upon appointment, designated members will be required to the a
Conflict of Interest disclosure statement (information on Board/Commission duties & disclosure requirements are
available from the Ciry Clerk's Office, City Hall, 1685 Main St, Rm. 101 or online at http.•Ihvww. smgoc.nei}.
Please answer all questions on this application. This application will become a public record and will be available
for public inspection or duplication,
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Signature
Please return completed applications by July 30, 2tM)8 by mail to the City of Santa Monica Office of Sustainability -
and the Environment, 200 Santa Monica Pier, Suite J, Santa Monica, CA 90401; by fax to 310 393 729; or by email
to environmentrsanta-monicaor~.
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