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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOB 1 P.C. APPOINTMENTS 07-15-91OLD BUSINESS NO. 1 JULY 15 1991 Inter -Com `�wr'-`ATE: . ,�: TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS RECOMMENDATION Pleasure of City Council. BACKGROUND In response to recent advertisements, please find attached applications from the following twelve (12) candidates for appointment to the Tustin Planning Commission for a two (2) year term effective July 15, 1991 through July 19, 1993: Alden Baker Rex Combs Richard C. Grace Amy Greyson Larry Layne Daniel J. Lueras, AIA Peter Paul Mendel Steven Platt Joseph S. Soter William Stracker, P.E. Kathy Weil Arthur L. Wood, P.E. Two Planning Commission appointments are available at this time. Christine A. Shin ton Assistant City Manager CAS:kbc\pcappt.cas July 81 1991 City Clerk City of Tustin Tustin, CA 92680 RE: Appointment to Planning Commission With this letter, I am asking to be considered for appointment to the Tustin Planning Commission. Please let me know when I may be interviewed. telephone number are listed below. Thank you for your consideration. Sincer ,-a.La1 . rsaxer 13511 Fa ington Rd. Tusti , CA 92680 (714) 838-6828 (714) 838-4781 My home address and June 25, 1991 Tustin City Hall Attn: Mary Wynn, City Clerk 15222 Del Amo Ave. Tustin, CA 92680 Dear Mrs. Wynn, It is my understanding there are two seats on the Tustin Planning Commission that are up for renewal. When I called the city offices, I was told to send my request to be considered for a seat to you. Please accept this request and attached resume as my application to fill one of the seats on the Tustin Planning Commission. I own my home in Tustin and have no other property or business interests that would hinder me in making honest and impartial decisions. Please let me hear from you if there are any other requirements. As a member of the Tustin Water Board, I have completed the financial disclosure forms and they should be on file at City Hall. If you wish to contact me, please call me at 832-6627. Respectfully, Rex Combs Harold Rex Combs, Jr. June 25, 1991 1642 Roanoke Ave. 714/832-6627 Tustin, CA 92680 EDUCATION Completed four year Bachelor of Science program at Texas A&M University and earned B.S. Degree in May 1966. Forty One hours additional graduate science work at Stephen F. Austin State College and Baylor University College of Medicine. ARMED FORCES Three year tour in U.S. Army, with one year in Viet Nam, ended in July 1972. Along with the usual campaign ribbons I was awarded the Bronze Star, Joint Services Commendation, Army Commendation and Good Conduct Medals. I left with an Honorable discharge and was a Specialist Five in grade. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Currently I am a Sales Representative of Keystone USA based in Ontario. Keystone is a manufacturing company located in Houston. I call on industrial and municipal accounts as well as engineering firms. We make valves and valve controls. I started with Keystone in January 1988. In addition to sales, a significant part of my job is to assist engineers in specifying the correct valves and controls for their applications. I enjoy great success in my work. Sales in my territory increased by 224% in 1989 over 1988. 1990 was another goal breaking year. Prior to Keystone I was with Triple A Containers in Buena Park, CA. I was in outside sales covering most of Orange county. This was taken as an interim position after a lay-off by Rockwell while looking for a suitable position in my field of valve sales. From November 1985 through October 1986 I was a Senior Sales Representative with Rockwell International's Flow Control Division. I sold valves in Southern California in a variety of industrial and municipal markets. Due to the significant downturn in oil field business they restructured the division and laid off many. I was new and one of the first ones to cut. I successfully opened the Bakersfield market for them and made significant sales to Southern California Edison. In June 1979 I began as a sales trainee with DEMCO in Houston, TX. I advanced rapidly and within 17 months I was promoted to District Sales Manager of the West Coast District due to a significant increase in sales to my customers. As district manager I was responsible for sales to key customers, marketing surveys, setting goals, and organizing the sales efforts of my representatives. I was also responsible for training, hiring, motivating, firing, and assisting agents in seven states. Our products were valves and oil field equipment. With the down turn in oil field sales came lay-offs. DEMCO went from 1200 to around 300 employees. I was laid off toward the end in March 1985. During the period from June 1973 through April 1979 I was with New York Life Insurance Company. I started as an office Manager Trainee in Austin, Texas on a two year training program. Promoted after one year to an office in Houston, Texas. I was responsible for hiring, firing, training, motivating and supervising a staff responsible for aiding and advising agents and policy holders as to their problems, complaints and questions while insuring the prompt issuance of policies.. One of my accomplishments was to observe, analyze and evaluate a highly polarized staff, then redefine their duties according to abilities and thus provide a much more motivated, cohesive and efficient unit which increased their production significantly. In summary, I have enjoyed both managerial and sales responsibilities and have gained a reputation as an honest hard working knowledgeable businessman. PERSONAL February 27, 1990, Wallace G. Wilkinson, Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky honored me with that state's highest honor. He commissioned me a Kentucky Colonel. In September 1989 I was appointed to the Board of the Tustin Water Corporation. Also, I am a member of the Texas A&M Former Students Association, VFW Tustin Post, Full Gospel Businessman's Fellowship chapter in Santa Ana, and a member of Colonial Bible Church in Tustin. My wife, Fabie, and I have lived in Tustin since June of 1983. In the Fall of 1988 I was elected to the Board of Directors of the Tustin Meadows Community Association. October 1989 I was elected President of our association. In October I will celebrate the 47th anniversary of my birth. I have one son, living in Texas. Hobbies include computers, swimming, reading, bicycling, and photography. June 25, 1991 Tustin City Hall Attn: Charles Puckett, Mayor 15222 Del Amo Ave. Tustin, CA 92680 Dear Mayor Puckett, I would appreciate you supporting me to fill one of the seats up for reappointment on the Tustin Planning Commission. Our community is of great interest and concern to me. I would like to be involved in Tustin's future. With my experience, common sense, education, and maturity, I would be able to evaluate the issues and staff reports that would come before me. My work includes contact with many city, county, and regional offices planning for the long range growth of their areas. I also call on the engineering firms assisting in the design of water and waste water facilities and pipelines to serve areas of planned growth. It is fun being part of their planning process. With my practical understanding of the benefits and need to plan growth for cities, I know I would be an asset to the planning and problem solving process that occurs on the Tustin Planning Commission. I own my home in Tustin and have no other property or business interests that would hinder me in making honest and impartial decisions. Currently, I am on the Tustin Water Board and I am ' the president of the Tustin Meadows Community Association Board. Tustin is a unique oasis in the midst of Orange County. I would like to help preserve the wonderful "small town" atmosphere that makes Tustin so unique, as well as see us have planned growth into the future. My wife is a native of this area and we have lived in Tustin since our marriage in 1983. We enjoy this community and feel it is our home. Chuck, I want the opportunity to serve our city as a member of the Tustin Planning Commission. Please support me for Planning Commissioner! If you have any questions, please let me know. I am available at 714/832-6627: Thank you for considering me. Respectfully, Rex Combs July 11 1991 Ms. Valerie Whiteman Chief Deputy City Clerk 15222 Del Amo Avenue Tustin, California 92680 Re: Planning Commission Dear Ms. Whiteman: After living -in Santa Ana for some 21 years, my wife and I have recently moved. to Tustin Ranch. I am 60 years old, have been married for 40 years and am the father of three grown children and the grandfather of two. I have learned that the City of Tustin is soliciting applications for two Planning Commission seats which will open July 15, 1991. I am interested in serving the City in this position. For 22 years I have been a Professor of Criminal Justice at California State University, Los Angeles, and am still lecturing full time. There is good portion of free time available to me, however, particularly from June 15 to October 1 each year, and I am only on the campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I have been active at Trinity Presbyterian Church for all my years in the Tustin - Santa Ana area, serving on the Board of Elders for two different terms, and could offer references from that milieu, should you so desire. Since a large part of my education and especially graduate work has been in the field of Public Administration and Management, I have been most interested and involved with city government for most of my adult years, and I served some 12 years on the City of Santa Ana Personnel Board, eleven years as Chairman. I also served on the Santa Ana Charter Review Committee. If you desire, I could offer references from both Santa Ana city employees and fellow board members. It would be a pleasure to serve the City of Tustin and I shall look forward to your response. A ruly yours D G CE 2482 Via Castillo Tustin, CA 92680 ( 714 ) 544-3894 BF;IlNICK , ALVAREZ & BATT TEL No . 714-381-0 7 14 Jul 5 , 91 8:59 No . 001 P.02 AMY GREYSON 322 PROSPECT PARK NORTH TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA 92680 (724) 731-2115 July 4, 1991 Valerie Whiteman Chief Deputy City Clerk City of Tustin 15222 Del Amo Avenue Tustin, California 92680 Re: Planning Commission vacancies Dear Ms. Whiteman: I am writing to request consideration for appointment to one of the vacancies on the Tustin Planning commission. I believe that my background and experience would be a valuable contribution to the City of Tustin. My husband and I have resided in the City of Tustin for the past two and one --half years. I am an attorney, with over ten years of experience, primarily in the areas of land use and municipal law on behalf of public entities. My husband, Marc Petrie, is a systems analyst employed by the County of Los Angeles, and involved in the development of a computer system for the Municipal and Superior courts for the County of Los Angeles. We are both registered voters. I am currently employed by the law firm of Brunick, Alvarez & Battersby, in San Bernardino, where I specialize in municipal, water and general civil law. In this capacity, I act as a legal advisor to the cities of Yucaipa and Highland, as well as to various water districts and college districts. I also represent public entities and private clients in civil litigation matters. From August 1990 until May of 1991, 1 was employed as a deputy city attorney for the City of Garden Grove. At Garden Grove, I prosecuted Municipal Code violations in the area of Code Enforcement, concerning zoning, building, housing and fire code violations. I also acted as legal advisor to the personnel, comunity services, planning, building, police, fire, administrative services, and housing departments, including the drafting of contracts, ordinances, resolutions and other legal documents, as well as the analysis and interpretation of City ordinances. In addition, from July 1984 to May 1987, I was the Assistant City Attorney for the City of Oceanside. In this capacity, I acted as legal advisor to the Planning Commission, Manufactured Home Fair BF;UNICK,ALVAREZ & BATT TE! No .714-381-0714 Letter to Valerie Whiteman July 4, 1991 page two Jul 5,91 8:59 No.O01 F.03 Practices Commission and all City departments on planning, land use, engineering, building and housing matters, including the drafting of resolutions, ordinances and other legal documents as well as the interpretation and analysis of muncipal, county and state ordinances and statutes. Previously, from December 1981 to June 1984, I was employed by the law firm of Allard, Shelton & O'Connor in Pomona, where I acted as deputy city attorney for the cities of La Verne and Claremont. At each of these cities, I advised the Planning Commission, City Council and City staff on planning, land use, engineering and housing matters, as well as general municipal issues. In my ten years as an attorney, I have also represented insurance companies. on insurance coverage matters involving potential fraudulent insurance claims, as well as carried out general civil litigation and legal research. My extensive legal background throughout Southern California on behalf of cities in the areas of land use and zoning, my first-hand experience with the functioning and needs of local Planning Commissions in responding to and guiding development within their communites, as well as my own exprience as a resident and voter in the City of Tustin, has made me extremely sensitive to the needs of local agencies in planning the development of their communities for the future. I believe that my background and experience will enable me to serve on the Tustin Planning Commission with commitment and effectiveness. Both my husband and I enjoy and appreciate the community and environment of the City of Tustin. I look forward to returning a contribution to the City through service on the Planning Commission. Should you have any questions, or need any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me. My daytime telephone number is (714) 889-8301. Very truly yours, Amy Gr yson June 11, 1991 City Clerk CITY OF TUSTIN 15222 Del ?�mo Tustin, Ca'�rnia Subject: Vacant commission positions My name is Larry Layne. I am applying for one for the vacancies either on the Planning Commission or on the Parks and Recreation Commission, with preference for the Planning Commission. I am providing a brief background of my education and work experience for your consideration. I have been a resident of Tustin for a short time, having bought a home in the historical district in August 1990.- Prior that I was in temporary residence in Santa Ana while awaiting the purchase of a home. I was a resident of Oakland, California for over 10 years. I am employed and have been for over 20 years with the California Department of Transportation. My current assignment in District 12 is monitoring all the major transportation projects in Orange County of which Caltrans has involvement. I report their progress to the executive staff and Caltran's Headquarters and the California Transportation Commission. Prior to this assignment I was in San Francisco District 4 where I planned, estimated and prepared environmental documents for transportation facilities. I worked with county and city executive staffs and commissions on these assignments. I was also in Los Angeles District 7 supervising the Santa Monica Freeway changeable message sign project and participated in route planning for Route 90. My education includes architectural design studies at Valley College in Van Nuys, University of Arizona and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. I have a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from Cal Poly SLO. I am current study.Lng corraunity planning at UC Irvine. Thank You for this opportunity Larry Layne 325 West Second Street Tustin, California 92680 H:573-0511 B:724-2713 Daniel J. Lueras AIA 13212 Marshall Ln Tustin, Ca 92680 714 838-8032 July 1, 1991 Chief Deputy City Clerk Valerie Whiteman 15222 Del Amo Ave. Tustin, Ca 92680 Dear Ms Valerie Whiteman: I hereby respectfully submit my application, as a resident and voter of the City of Tustin I am highly interested in the appointment to "The Planning Commission". I am a California licensed Architect currently doing business in the City of Orange. In addition to my architectural practice I serve in the capacity of associate partner with Alvarez D.S.T. Properties Development Co. Orange, Ca. I would like very much to put my skills to work for the City of Tustin's planning commission. I am available Monday through Friday during business hours. You can reach me at 714 744-3383 S' er ly, Daniel J. eras AIA J �J 13 52 2 Carroll Way Tustin, California 92680-1805 714-00^38-3533 June 26, 1991 Valerie Whiteman Chief Deputy Citv Clerk City of Tustin 15222 Del Amo Avenue Tustin, California 92680 Dear Ms. Whiteman: I would like to be considered for a position on the Planning Commission. As a resident of Tustin, I look forward of being of service to my City. For the past eight years I have been involved in real estate I evelopment in Southern California and nationwide. I have participated in the development and planning of variety of proiects including residential, multifamily, office buildings, retail shops, shopping centers, hospitals, and other large and small projects. Trained as an attorney, I have developed skills to deal with the myriad of planning challenges for a community to maintain the quality of life, ambiance, progress, and growth on a managed leve! . I have represented developers, financial institutions, and community groups. I believe that I would bring a wealth of experience and objective calm to the Planning Commission. Please l e t me know what the next step i n the procedure is. I would also like to talk with you and the members of the Tustin City Council. If you need additional information.. please give me a call. Yours very truly, Peter -'Paul Mendel June 23, 1991 Ms. Valerie Whiteman CHIEF DEPUTY CITY CLERK 15222 Del Amo Avenue Tustin, CA 92680 Dear Ms. Whiteman: I am very interested in applying for a position in either the Planning Commission and/or the Parks and Recreation Commission. In 1989, my wife and I moved our residence to Tustin and just recently I relocated my design firm of thirteen years from Newport Beach to Tustin. I have resided in Orange County for twenty one years. Several of my recent projects, in association with Land Design of Pomona., involved street and facade improvements for the City of Pomona, Norco and La Verne. I believe I have much to contribute to our commmity in both concern and experience and look forward to hearing from you if you require any additional information. Sincerely, Steven Platt 13292 Saratoga Drive Tustin, CA 92680 (714) 832-6447 Joseph S. Soter 1692 Summerville Ave. Tustin Ca. 92684 Chief Deputy City Clerk Valerie Whitman 15222 Del Amo Avenue Tustin Ca. 92684 Dear Ms. Whitman, Please send me information regarding application for the open positions on the planning commission. I am a resident of Tustin and a registered voter. In addition, I have a degree in architecture and work in facilities planning for a major aerospace company. I think I can be of service to the city. Sincerely, WILLIAM E. STRACIER, P.E. 13062 Cortina Tustin, CA 92680 (714) 838-5834 (714) 756-6800 City Council City of Tustin 15222 Del Amo Avenue Tustin, CA 92680 Attn: Valerie Whiteman Deputy City Clerk Dear Ms Whiteman: I am interested in serving the City of Tustin through an appointment to either the Planning Commission or the Parks and Recreation Commission, both having current openings. My name is William Stracker, a registered voter, a resident of the City of Tustin and a resident within Orange County for twenty-seven years. I believe my qualifications would fit very well as a member of the Planning Commission. I have my California state registration as a Civil Engineer and Traffic Engineer and have worked in the public and private sectors. I have a working knowledge of the technical and political issues that confront a City Planning Commission and have a common sense approach to problem solving and consensus building. My current employer is HDR Engineering, Inc., in Irvine. HDR provides civil engineering, transportation, solid waste, water and wastewater engineering services to public agencies. The firm is on contract to the City of Norwalk as City Engineer, where I presently am on retainer for two days per week. Previously, I was employed by the City of Beverly Hills, as Director of Transportation and City Engineer. In this position, I served as Secretary to the City Transportation Commission and as a staff member on the City's Environmental Review board (ERB). The ERB reviewed all development projects proposed within the City for compliance with environmental issues of both a technical and policy nature. Prior to Beverly Hills, I was Vice President of an engineering consulting firm where provided contract City Engineer or Traffic Engineer services to over ten agencies. I have participated in the development of City general plans; Assessment Districts; Traffic Studies; Neighborhood meetings; citizen committees for neighborhood traffic control strategies, establishment of City wide goals and vision statements, and development review criteria. I am concerned about quality development in the City of Tustin, the affordability of housing, and maintaining the "excellence" of living in Tustin. Personal references can be provided upon request. I would be pleased to discuss any additional information at an interview. Sincerely, William E. Stracker, P.E. Kathy Wei( 1702 Summcrvffe Avcnu.e Tustin CA 92680 June K. 1991 The Honorable Charles E. Puckett Mayor of the City of Tustin 15222 Del Amo Ave. Tustin CA 92680 Dear Mayor ckett; I would like to submit my name for consideration for an appointment to the Tustin Planning Commission. Most of my 18 years in'Tustin have been spent in serving the community in one form or another. After many years of community involvement, I spent 7 years on the Planning Commission, serving two separate times as its Chairman. I resigned in 1989 because of personal reasons. Since the circumstances for which I resigned have changed, I would like to return to the Commission, if possible. In addition to the experience gained from my time on the Commission, I also hold a Two -Year Certificate in Land -Use Planning and Devel- opment from UC - Irvine. The future of Tustin means a great deal to me and I would again like to be a part of the body that helps mold it. Thank you for your consideration. Yours truly, Ici�L , Kathy Weil cc. Christine Shingleton Councilmember Leslie Pontious Councilmember Dick Edgar Councilmember Jim Potts Councilmember Earl Prescott o Traffic Engineering :. ,.,.hrvices T P.O. Box 3207, Tustin, CA 92681 SQ Phone (714) 731-8397 Fax (714) 730-0815 June 28, 1991 Ms. Valerie Whiteman Chief Deputy City Clerk City of Tustin 15222 Del Amo Avenue Tustin, CA. 92680 Dear Ms. Whiteman: A recent article in the Tustin News stated that the City is interested in hearing from Tustin residents who are interested in volunteering their time to serve on the Planning Commission. This is to'`let you know that I am very interested. As a licensed engineer and owner of a traffic engineering consulting firm, I have a great deal of experience in preparing the types of Traffic Impact Reports which the Planning Commission will be reviewing. My experience could be valuable to other members of the Commission who may not be familiar with traffic engineering practices and principals. Please add my name to the list of people interested in volunteering for the City's Planning Commission. Yours truly, i Arthur L. Wood, P.E. President TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES