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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOB 2 P&R COMM CAND'S 07-15-91'• �'"' �'�~ OLD BUSINESS NO. 2 7-15-91 rD AT E: July 91 1991 ' TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER FRorvi: COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION CANDIDATES Pleasure of the Council. BACKGROUND: According to Ordinance 1058, the terms of 4 Parks and Recreation Commissioners come due the second Council Meeting in July of 1991. Commissioners Lois Carr, Jim Kane, Jim Niemiec, and Sandra Van Dorn terms have expired. Only Commissioner Carr, and Commissioner Kane have expressed an interest in being re -appointed. In the past, the Council has interviewed all interested candidates. Staff needs direction from the Council in order to proceed. Attached for the Council's review are the applicants wishing to be considered for the Commission vacancies. Also attached is a letter of resignation from Commissioner Jim Niemiec. Susan M. Jones Recreation Superintendent SMJ/svr Attachments Royleen A. White, Director of Community and Administrative Services PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION CANDIDATES LOIS CARR CHRIS CORMACK TINA DEARBORN JOHN KEVIN DILLON JAMES KANE LARRY LANE STEVEN PLATT ZIPORA SHIFBERG-MENCHER ROBERT SPIELMANN WILLIAM E. STRACKER, P.E. MARGARETE THOMPSON LETTER OF RESIGNATION JAMES A. NIEMIEC 1 =2 F a r m i ngtan Rd. Tustin CA 912680 .Tune Q , 1":'1 City at Tustin H yar• Ch ar 1 e= Pu c k: e t t an d C i t,,,' Cc.0 n c i 1 Tustin, CA Q-26-8.0 Dear• Mayor Pucke t t -and ►_ i t y Cnunc i 1 Member _ : I k.Rioul d 1 i k:e to .PPI •., tOr a second term on the Tustin P-ar•k:= and Recrea.t i an ►_ommi s•_ i an . I t k&iaul d tie a plea Ure to ser•Ye my c i t ' tor• -an clther• term. I hope /-Du-'1 1 consider reappcl i n t i n me . ncer•e } Lai =• H. Carr Honorable Charles Puckett Tustin City Council 15222 Del Amo Tustin, CA 92680 July 1, 1991 Honorable Mayor Puckett, t JUL S I would like to be considered for a position on the Parks and Recreation Committee. Attached is a resume of my past ex- perience. For the last four and a half years I have been a resident of Tustin and have been attending the commission meetings regularly for the last year. As the Park Represent- ative for the Peppertree Homeowners Association, I partici- pated in events regarding our neighborhood such as the new play equipment and lighting and "Celebrate the Family Neigh- borhood Picnic.': I'm very interested in issues related to recreation, parks, and the community of Tustin. Please accept this submission as my interest to serve on the Tustin Parks and Recreation Commission should an opening be presented. Sincerely, Chris Cormack 14841 Alder Lane Tustin, Ca 92680 (714) 838-5341 cc: Leslie Ann Pontious Jim Potts E. Prescott R. Edgar Randy Westri ct Chris Cormack July 1991 Homemaker EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS March 1987 to present Busy raising two young girls and caring for my 95 year old grandmother and caring husband. ****************** Landmark Mortgage Corp., Santa Ana Sept 1985 to Feb 1987 Loan Officer Responsible for initiating, developing and follow-thru on mortgage home loans. Interface with Realtors, Title Co., Escrow Officers, Sellers and Buyers. Achieved Top Producer status within six months. Plantminder Inc., Lake Forest, CA Oct 1983 to Aug 1985 National Training Director Responsible for developing and implementing an on-going train- ing program to maintain and increase active sales force. Prepare a written manual and classroom workshops to guide and direct sales growth. Plan, organize and conduct motivational and training meetings. Participate in managers conferences and sales seminars: Maintain written communication with field sales managers through monthly newsletter. The Creative Circle, Los Angeles, -CA Nov 1982 to Oct 1983 Regional Sales Coordinator Responsible for supervision and participation in the follow- ing key activities: planning and managing regional sales and marketing operations; select, train, motivate and measure in- dependent sales representatives; assist Vice President in de- veloping new programs and sales promotions. Participate in planning and conducting sales meetings and training seminars, new product packaging, market analysis and research for effective marketing distribution and sales administration with attention to seasonal trends. Estate Manager/Executor Oct 1980 to Dec 1983 Duties included negotiations with lawyers and partners in bus- iness inveistments. Planning, implementing and executing a time effective plan that would minimize tax effect and maximize return to beneficiaries with little disruption for outside business partners. Estate valued at 1.25 million. Chris Cormack (Experience Cont) page two U. S. Government, Los Angeles Sept 1977 to Nov 1982 Investigator Responsible for public relations and data compilation of a reg- ulatory nature. Conduct fire and accident investigations re- lating to. to deaths or serious injuries involving consumer products. Consolidate, analyze information outlining problems and recommending solutions in documentation for U. S. Congress on conflict between product defects and consumer product misuse. EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts 1976 Counseling Certificate 1978 Post Graduate Studies 1979 San Jose State University San Jose,. California University of California Los Angeles, California University of Southern California Los Angeles, California PERSONAL DATA Date of Birth 12/10/54 Health Excellent Citizenship United States License Private Pilot 1981 Single Engine Aircraft REFERENCES Personal and professional references are available for review upon request. 28 June 1991 Tina Dearborn 13202 Myford Rd. #102 Tustin, Ca 92680 Chief Deputy City Clerk Valerie Whiteman 15222 Del Amo Ave. Tustin, Ca 92680 Dear Ms. Whiteman, I am writing in response to an opening on the Parks and Recreation Commission. I very much would like to fill this position. I am a Tustin resident and am a registered voter. I've been living in Tustin for over two years and have since gotten married and have a six month old daughter. My husband and I both work in Tustin. One of my strongest interests is in community involvement. When I was in High School I was active in the Key Club, a foreign exchange student through the American Field Service, and while in college did volunteer work for Head Start. Currently I am on the Tustin Tiller Days Committee, a volunteer for Food For All based in Tustin, and arrange numerous charity activities such as food and clothing drives, toy drives etc. with my church. I would like to assist the city in it's activities in regards to parks, recreation and community services. Sincerely, S(� Tina Dearborn John Kevin Dillon 17574-01 Vandenberg Lane Tustin CA 92690-2005 (714) 832-8228 28 June 1991 Valerie Whiteman Chief Deputy City Clerk, City of Tustin 15222 Del Amo Avenue Tustin CA 92580 Dear Ms Whiteman While I have just recently moved to Tustin, it is moving with the intent to stay that brings me here. recently purchased a home here after living in Placentia for my first fifteen months in Southern California. I have always had a strong belief that takeanactive role citizens their communities to be successful mus in them. In reading "The Tustin Weekly" this week, I spotted the ad calling for application to the Planning Commission and to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Recreation I would like to apply for one of the Parksa Commission seats coming open on 15 July. I am 40 years old, been a registered voter for ovber 20 years and am a City of Tustin resident. I am employed City of Anaheim at the Convention Center. Thank you for this opportunity to be of service to my community. Sincerely, ko, John Kevin D i l -on 1 ``—w q ,j LEBACK CHAPEL FUNERAL DIRECTORS • 220 E. MAIN ST., TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA 92680 544.1450 �r June 14,1991 Tustin City Council 15222 Del Amo Tustin, CA 92680 Re: James D. Kane applying for reappointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission. • Dear City Council Members, I would like to express my strong desire to continue as a Parks and Recreation Commissioner after my current term expires July 15,1991. The training and experience I've received serving on the Commission is of great value to me. Hopefully I'll be able to apply what I've learned for the benefit of our Parks and Recreation Programs. Please let me know if you'll give me another chance to serve our community in this way. Gratefully yours, J D. Kane PNS June 11, 1991 City Clerk CITY OF TUSTIN 15222 Del�AmoTustin, Crnia 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 L` 1 T .� 1- T /� T .-... A t 1 L- 1 ..� v im.- i- T T- il L71►l Cal rel y SIG - Irvine. . 1 a,Li carr c„ S t-L1C11%iiig CG:uI:iliiti �.y planning,. a L- �.�. Irvine. Thank You for this opportunity Larry Layne 325 West Second Street Tustin, California 92680 H:573-0511 B:724-2713 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 C nnission and/or the Parks and Recreation Commission. In 1989, my wife and I moved our residence to Tustin and just recently I relocated '-m' design firm of thirteen years from Newport Beach to Tustin. I have resided in Orange County for twenty one years. Several of my recent pro j ects , 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 community 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 Zipora Shifberg-Mencher _ 16282 Main Street, 43B Tustin, CA 92680 (714) 542-0290 June 28, 1991 Ms. Valorie Whiteman Chief Deputy City Clerk 15222 Del Amo Avenue Tustin, CA 92680 Re: Parks & Recreation Commission Seat Dear Ms. Whiteman: A city is always judged by the facilities and activities that are available to its citizens. Our city is judged by its parks, libraries, schools, and centers for seniors and children. We are also judged by the type of recreational activities such as concerts, sports, parades, fireworks, after-school programs, and adult education classes that are available to all of those living in our community. Currently, our city is facing several new challenges that directly affect the Parks & Recreation Commission. The city of Tustin is undergoing major.socio-economic changes. The southwest part of Tustin is jammed with apartments. Whereas in the past this section was populated by singles, retirees, and dual -income married couples without children, the new tenants profile is somewhat different; they are single -parent, single - income families. Most of these households are lower in income, speak English as a second language, and have several children. These new residents have had an overcrowding affect on the local schools and have placed an increased demand on law enforcement. Because this part of Tustin was not geared for so many children, there is a glaring need to create parks and recreational facilities so that they can have a safe place to meet and play. The southeast part of Tustin will be undergoing a major change due to the closure of the Marine Corps Air Station - Tustin. It will be up to the Planning Commission and the City Council to make sure that the land is used to the greatest advantage possible. It will be up to the Parks & Recreation Commission to assist in the planning and development of recreational facilities in that section of the city. Ms. Valorie Whiteman Page 2 of 2 In addition to the new challenges we face, there are always the old challenges, such as working with a limited budget to maintain the parks, equipment, and programs that already exist. Because of financial limitations, I believe that every challenge is an opportunity to use your skills to arrive at a creative solution. I am an active member of our community and look forward to being more involved. I would like to be appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission. As a member, I would be able to help formulate the plans to make Tustin a better place for all. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, 7zrDpOra"Shifberg-Mencher c r PIN. Y r C v U c r PIN. WILLIAM E. STRAChER, 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 I provided contract City Engineer or Traffic Engineer services to over ten agencies. I li:;ve 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 revieN�, 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. July 3, 1991 TUSTIN CITY COUNCIL c/o Valerie Whiteman Chief Deputy City Clerk 15222 Del Amo Avenue Tustin, California 92680 Dear City Council Members: Please be advised that I am interested in an appointment for one of the open seats on the Parks and Recreation Commission. I feel I can contribute in many ways to this position with lots of enthusiasm and willingness to enhance the quality of life in our City. I bring with me many years of volunteer service to our Community. As a member of the Senior Center Steering Committee, the Tustin Area Senior Center Fund, Inc. Fundraising Task Force, seven years on the Chili Cook -off Committee and two years on the Tustin Tiller Days Committee, I experienced a great working relationship with your City Staff. I enjoyed the professionalism of each and every Staff member I had the pleasure to work with. I hope I can give more of my time and energy to my adopted City of Tustin. Thank you for your consideration. SiCcer(-0t;_ ely, �-, Mar gare e ThompsAMr on 2251 Barberry Rd. Tustin, CA 92680 Tel.: 832-7677 _ __-.---_-.---- July 5, 1991 184 Stonehenge 0rive Tustin, Calif' 92680 Tustin City Council 15222 Del Amo Avenue Tustin, California 92680 Dear Council Members, I have enjoyed serving on the Tustin City Parks Commission for the past three years and feel that the commission worked well together and helped -in directing existing and future recreational facilities for the fine City of Tustin. I will not be seeking a re -appointment to the Parks Commission for tho next term. There are others who might be able to take a more active roll on the commission and add new goals and ideas to our Parks Commission' - l feel that I am leaving something unfinished though, in as much as I wanted to be actively involved in the sports complex and development of the proposed large community perk located off Jamboree Road' Our chair -man, Sem Randall has performed an outstanding job at directing the commission and l will miss his leadership. The city staff, especially the valueble communication skills of Susan M. Jones and Randy Westrich, were important in quiding this commission' I sincerely appreciate their combined efforts and dedication to the City of Tustin. If, by chance, you are unable to fill my seat on the Perks Commission. I would be available to continue as a member of this commission until a qualified replacement was chosen. As for the future. I believe that my expertise and qualifications would be an asset to other developmental commissions for the City of Tustin. S Day of July, 1991 --, --- Randall Royleen A. White