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06.02 Appointment to Planning Commission David Vazquez _ City Clerk's Counter COUNCIL LATE AGENDA ITEMS Council Meeting February 12, 2019 DAVID R. VAZQUEZ, MPA 344 S. Clark Street,Orange, CA 9286R F.mail: ��azc�uer.davidr a��il.eom Phonc�: (5C2)230-7630 January 28, 2019 Mayor Mark Murphy City of Orange 300 E. Chapman Ave. Orange, CA 92866 Dear Mayor Murphy, I respectfully submit my application for appointinent to the City Planning Commission for your consideration. I have a passion for public serviee and believe that my professional experience and education have prepared me to be an effective Planning Commissio�er for the good of tl�c City I love so dearly. My professional expericnce includes service at the state aild local levels of government, as wcll as overseeing goveri�ment affairs for a private university in Orange County. Specifically, I have served as policy advisor to a California state senator and managed all legislation dealing with housing, transportation, and local governments. I have a(so worked at the Association of California Cities—Orange County(ACC-0C), ��l�ere I oversaw all policy initiatives of the Association and advised Orange County mayors and eotmcil members on critical issucs, such as transportation, i�lfrastructure, aud engaging the public. Currently, I oversee goverument affairs oversee at Vanguard Uuiversity, where I have led a number of plauning and development projects through the City planning process, ii�cluding projects before the Planning Comrnission. These experiences havc provided me with a depth of tmderstanding and knowledge in the issues a Planning Commission must consider in its decision making, including land use, zoning, and environmental impact. ln addition to my professional experience, I have received a Master of Public Administration from the USC Sol Price Schooi of Public Policy. I also teach Constitutional Law to undergraduate students at Vanguard U�iiversity, wl�ere I emphasize tl�e importance of our government of, by, and for the people. I have a deep love for Orange. Orange is �vllere my wife and I have lived fi�om the time we were married and is where we will raise our growing family(our tirst child is due in May). As a member of the Planning Commission, I will work to protect and enhance tlle types of�ise and development that make Orange a diverse and balanced commuuity for its 140,000 residents. I thank you in advance for your consideratioi� of my application. My proinisc is to uphold the Ora�lge General Plan in Planning Commission decisions and to continuc a balanced approach to new devclopment. It would be the highest honor to serve as a Member of the Oran�e Planning Commission. Sincere(y, �j ��/`^ V�/� � � v �./ David Vazquez, MPA City of Orange Resident ITEM: ' � DATE OF MEETING: � \ �� ' � - tt��R CITY OF ORANGE ,w ,,; : �; .4�,.�� : APPLICATIDN FOR APPOINTMENT � � � NOTE: Please also Rrov�de a RESUME and cover letter outlinina vour qualifications in more detail and whv vou are interested in servina on a committee. NOTE: When requested by the public, the City will release applicant names, their profession, whether they live or work in the but not the application itself. The City encourages applicants to be thorough and open in listing their qualifications and reason for seeking the appointment and will make every effort to ensure the applications are provided on a need to know basis only. Name af Board/Cammittee/Commission for which you are applying (may list more than one): Planning Commission Name: David R. Vazquez Home Phone: 562-230-7630 (Cell) Address; 344 5. Clark St City;Orange Zip;9Z86$ Occupation; Director of External Relations Years lived/worked in Orange: 5.5 Employer: Vanguard University of Southern California Work Phone; �14-966-5467 Address: 55 Fair Dr City;Costa Mesa Zip:92626 E-mail Address: david.vazquez@vanguard.edu Professional and Educational background (attach Resume): My professianal experience includes work in government at the state ar�d local level and government affairs for a University. Currently, I oversee government affairs at Vanguard University, Orange County's first four-year college. In this role, I have led our planning and development initiatives through the city Licenses or specific certificates held: N/A List City of Orange, County or other Commissions or Committees on which you have served: Secretary, Orange County City Selection Committee Year(s) served: 1 Year(s) served: List organizations to which you belong (professional, technical, community, service}: Board of Directors, Chamber of Commerce, Costa Mesa (as Vanguard University's Representative) USC Alumni Association Reasons why you are interested in serving. Qualifications/experience you would bring to a Board/ , Committee/Commission. Please include a separate cover letter. In 2013, my wife and I got married and were drawn to make our home in Orange. Attracted to Orange's promise of a large city with small town charm, it is where we have made memories and look forward to References; 1,Dr. Michael Beals, President of Vanguard 55 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 949-291-1906 : Name Address Phone Z,Lacy Kelly, former CEO of the Assoc. of 2808 Broken Lance Drive, Norco, CA 714-788-7571 Name Address Phone 3,AI Murray, former Chairman of ACC-OC and 700 W First St. #7, Tustin, CA 927$0 714-785-7510 - Name Address Phone Signature: " ��.' .�.�;`�.�� Date: 01/28/2019 Return to: Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange, 300 E. Chapman, Orange, CA 92866 Telephone: (714) 744-5500 Fax: (714) 744-5515 www citYoforange,orq N Board�iCoi�u�uttee� Application DAVID R. VAZQUEZ, MPA 344 S. Clark Street, Orange,CA 92868 Email: vaz�ez davidr(a�gtn�il.com Phone: (562)230-7630 ED UCATIDN Universih� of Southern California Master of Public Admiuistration, December 2018 Sol Pricc School of Public Policy Magna Cirm Laude Los Angcles, California Vanguard University Bachelor of Arts in History & Political Science, May 2012 Costa Mesa, California Mag�ia Cum Latsde PROFESSIO:'VAL EXPF.RIENCF. DIRECI'OR OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS 9/2014—Present Vanguard University, Costa Mesa, CA l�irected external and government relations,public affairs,strategic partnerships,and grants and corporate sponsorships programs on bchalf of thc regionally ranked,private university of liberal arts. • Served as a member of the University Executive Leadership Council providing strategic direction, planning and risk assessment for the University. • Developed and implemented the University Govenunent Relations Plan and advocated on behalf of the University to the Califoinia Statc Legislature, Congress, Administration, and local govcrnmcnts to advance th� University's legislative and policy priorities in the region,state and nation. • Led the Universiry's Campus Master Plan for phased growth and development through the City planning approval process including unanimous approval by the Cosla Mesa Planning Commission. • Examined state and fedcral Icgislation a�td prepared University position letters, talking points, and strategies. • Secured 2 federal grants of$2.6 million (2015) and $3.75 million (2017) fi-om the U.S. Departine��t of Education Title V Developing Hispanic-Serviug Institutions' grant program. • Oversaw university grants development and execution. LEGISLATIVE &c MEMBER SERViCES MAtiAGER 9/2013 — 10/2014 Association of California Cities, Orange Count��, Orange, CA Oversaw public policy, iegislative and advocacy efforts of the Association representing the 34 cities of Orange County,CA. • Directed policy and legislative advocacy programs for the Association; facilitated 5 public policy committees comprised of o�er 100 local elected officials and industry leaders;and developed 6 policy documents and ordinances adopted by over 22 local governments. • Analyzed and prepared legislative summaries for ovcr 200 pieces of state legislation and rook Association positions on more than 40 bills, resulting in a 78%siiccess rate on advocated positions. • Advised mayors and coui�cil members o�� iss�ies facing local governments, including economic development, infi-<�stnicture, U-ansportation, local government innovatioi�,and civic openness and transparency. • Advocatcd the intcrests of Orange County cities to the California Legislature, /ldministration, and Congress. • Managed 2 fiill-time employees,4 interns,and a�67,000 budget. • Directly mana�ed i��embershi�and event services departinents, and increased fundraising by 50°/�. CITY SELECTION COMMIT"TEE 10/2013 —9/2014 County of Orange, Santa Ana, CA Acted as the deputized Secretary under the Clerk oi�the Orange County Board of Supervisors to facilitate the Orange County City Selection Conunittee. • Successfully led 4 City Selection Committee meetings for the pu�pose of appointing Orange County city council members to County commissions and Uoards. • I lad sole oversight of noticiiig, filling vacaucies,agendizing,preparing ballots, and working directly��ith County commissions and boards. • Briefed the Chair(Mnyor of Anaheim) on all aspects of the Conunittee agcnda, including vacant positions,candidates, and meeting procedures. i SENATE FELLOW/ LEGISLATIVE AID 10/2012—09/2013 California State Senate, Sacramento, CA Selected for a nationally recognized competitive state fellowship E�rogram and served as a policy advisor to a California State Scnator. • Staffed 6 bills through the]egislative process,which included working with committee staff, senate offices,and lobbyists,resulting in 3 bills signed into law by the Governor of Califonlia. • Analyzed and prepared bill summaries and vote recommendations for over 400 pieces of legislation,and provided oversight for local governments,housing and transportation, revenue and taxation, bankin�and financial institutions, insurance, aud health and human services. • Prepared,briefed and advised the senator on all legislation beforc dle Senate Transpartation& Housing Committee, Senate Labor& Industrial Relations Committee,and the Senate Budget Subcommittee on Education. TEACHING EXPERIENCE ADJUNCT PROFESSOR OF CONSTITUTIONAL LAW O1/2019— Prescnt Vanguard LJni��ersity, Costa Mesa, CA • Served as adjunct professor for an upper-division undergraduatc course on Constitution Law examining major themes and clauses of the U.S. Constitution as well as the decisions of major Supreme Court cases. VOL UNTEER EXPERIENCE MEMBER, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COUNCIL 11!2016—Present Association of California lndependent Colleges & Universities (AICCU), Sacramento, CA • Provide input and direction for Icgislative efforts on behalf of the 80 private colleges& univcrsities in CA. EXECUT[VE COMMCTTEE MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS 01/2015 —Present Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce, Costa Mesa, CA • Responsible for vision and governance of the 400-member city chamber of commerce, including approving the $340,000 operational budget and hiring and evaluating the Chief Executive Officer. • Chaired the Education Cominittee and engaged K-12,comm�mity college,university partners,and businesses in workforce dcvelopmcnt. ADVOCACY VOLUNTEER 06/2014—09/2014 V1'orld Relicf, Garden Grove Office • Briefed and advised the Executive Director, on an as-needed basis, on legislation before Congress relating to refuaee resettlement and immigration. • Provided talking points for meetings with members of the Orange County Congressional Delcgation. HONORS & A�VARDS Selected by the staff of Vanguard Uiliversity to serve as Staff Represei�tative on the Faculty Senate, S�ring 2017—Presei�t USC Sol Price School of Public Policy Dean's Merit Scholarship Recipient, Fall 2016 Fall 201 R Pi Sigma Alpl�a Award for tfle top Political Science Graduate, May 2012 Chosen by resident faculty as the Student Commencement Speaker, May 2012 Elccted by the students of Vangu�lyd University to 2 tenns as the president of thc Student Government Association ADDITIONAL EDUCATION Certiticate in Public Policy�Muking,University of California, [rvine Extension,2014 Certiticate of Course Completion,California State Univcrsity, Fullerton Mihaylo Col(ege of Business& Economics: Inte�peysonn!S/crlls%or Mcrnngers; Communrcntirrg Across Ctilnu�es,- G�eatrng a Sirppa�ti��e Wor�F,nvironrnent; .Actrve Listenin� 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 12, 2019 6. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES,AND COMMISSIONS 6.1 Consideration of Appointment of City Council Members to City and Regional Boards. (OR1800.0) � MOTION —Nichols SECOND —Monaco AYES —Alvarez, Murphy,Nichols, Monaco Moved to a rove the Boards, Committees and Commissions assi ents as follows: Board/Committee/Commission Councilmember Name Ci Audit Committee non-votin Monaco Ci Schools M h /Alvarez Foothill Eastern TCA M h /Alvarez North Net Joint Powers Y Monaco Orange County Sanitation District Murphy Nichols alternate Oran e Housin Develo ment Co . Nichols/Monaco Oran e Elderl Services Senior Center Nichols/Alvarez Santa Ana Flood Protection A enc Nichols Council Subcommittee: Trail at Santia o Pro'ect Murphy/Nichols 6.2 Consideration of Appointment to the Planning Commission. (C2500.G:2.1) Mayor Murphy recommended appointing David Vasquez to the Planning Commission. MOTION —Murphy SECOND —Monaco AYES —Alvarez, Murphy,Nichols, Monaco Moved to appoint David Vasquez to the Planning Commission. 6.3 Report from City Council Ad Hoc Committees related to Homelessness: Community Communications Councilmember Alvarez had nothing to report. Cities and Non-profit Collaboration Councilmember Nichols had nothing to report. County Enga�ement City Manager Otto provided an update on the Anita Street property project. The County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement for the funding of the development and operations for the Crisis Stabilization Unit proposed for the Anita Street project. It is proposed that the facility will be operational by 2020. This is the City's contribution to the homelessness effort in the County by serving the homeless population with mental health issues. The facility will be open by appointment only. PAGE 9