REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Al Zelinka, City Manager
VIA: Travis K. Hopkins, Assistant City Manager
PREPARED BY: Grace Yoon-Taylor, Senior Administrative Analyst
Subject:
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Approve the appointment of Eric Bornstein to the Environmental and Sustainability Board as recommended by City Council Liaisons Dan Kalmick and Natalie Moser
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Statement of Issue:
The City Council is asked to consider the appointment of Eric Bornstein to the Environmental and Sustainability Board to fill one unscheduled vacancy.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
recommendation
Approve the appointment of Eric Bornstein as a member of the Environmental and Sustainability Board through June 30, 2023, the end of term for the current unscheduled vacancy, as recommended by City Council Liaisons Kalmick and Moser.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the recommended action, and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The Environmental and Sustainability Board is a seven-member advisory body to the City Council comprised of five citizen appointees and two City Council liaisons who serve as Chair and Vice Chair. The primary role of this Board is to provide advice and monitor the City’s comprehensive Sustainability Master Plan that incorporates water and energy conservation, waste management, renewable/recycled products, air quality, mobility and other pertinent issues that affect the overall sustainability, economic, ecological and social environments of Huntington Beach.
There is one unscheduled vacancy on the Board. The City advertised the vacancy and recruitment through the following means: posting of Notice of Vacancy on the City's website, Civic Center, and libraries, and the City’s social media platforms. A total of 22 active applications were reviewed and considered for appointment. After deliberation, both City Council Liaisons recommended Eric Bornstein to fill the vacancy, whose term is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2023.
Mr. Bornstein is a subject matter expert in utility regulations, renewal energy resources, and electronic vehicles with years of professional experience managing utility commercial energy efficiency and municipal energy efficiency programs. Previously, he also served on the City’s Environmental Board in 2015 and since moving back to the City, he expressed his strong desire to continue serving the City in this capacity.
His application and the Environmental and Sustainability Board’s updated member roster are attached.
Environmental Status:
Not applicable.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Community Engagement
Attachment(s):
1. Application for Appointment - Eric Bornstein
2. Membership Roster