City of Culver City, California
Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: _03/14/11_ Item Number: A-1
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM: Appointments to the Los Angeles International
Airport (LAX) Advisory Committee.
Contact Person/Dept.: Martin R. Cole
Assistant City Manager
Phone Number: (310) 253-6000
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date: _______________
Public Notification: Applicants were sent letters advising of this meeting on 03/07/11;
Meetings and Agendas-City Council (03/10/11)
Department Approval:
Martin R. Cole (03/10/11)
City Attorney Approval:
Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (03/10/11)
Chief Financial Officer Approval:
Jeff Muir (by M. Noller) (03/10/11)
City Manager Approval:
John M. Nachbar (03/10/11)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council appoint two members to the LAX Advisory
Committee.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The LAX Advisory Committee, comprised of three members from Culver City,
provides the City with an advisory voice on the operations at Los Angeles
International Airport. Typically, membership has been comprised of the Mayor and a
member of the public. This year, Mayor Armenta received consensus to have the
Mayor’s position on the Committee now be filled by a member of the public. The
City Clerk has received three applications for two seats on this committee.
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
New appointees to the LAX Advisory Committee who have not completed AB1234
Ethics Training must do so. Sufficient funds are included in the adopted 2010-11
budget for the training. City of Culver City, California
Agenda Item Report
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Copies of all applications (Redacted to Remove Personal Information).
MOTION:
That the City Council:
1. Appoint as Member of the LAX
Advisory Committee; and
2. Appoint as Member of the LAX
Advisory Committee; and
1. Copies of all applications.
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MEETING DATE: March 14, 2011
AGENDA ITEM: Appointments to the Los Angeles International
Airport (LAX) Advisory Committee.
ATTACHMENTS -
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The information contained on this form is for the use of the City Council in order to fill vatrancies on
City Commissions, Boards, Advisory Committees or Task fk,roes. However, sli information
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General Information
1_ identify the Commission, Advisory Committee or Task Force to which appointment is de,tired:
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2_ If applying for a position on the LuntihritTenunt Mediation Board * indicate whether you are
applying as a tenant representative ( ), landlord repteSailathe ) or member at-tare
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Art you registered to vote in Culver City?
9. Have you ever been convicted, finedi iMprisoned, or placed on
probation for a felony or for a Misdemeanor involving *awn
10. Have you ever worked for the City of Oaliter City? (If yesi, list dates and
names of departments.)
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/1_ Are you minted to any current City employees or appointees of the City - AS NO
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YES X NO 11 Are you aware that financial disclosure may be =piled annually?
(e.& sources of income, loans and gifts. invwmepts, interests in real
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13. Rules or law and 0thics prohibit mon:ibex's f.rOmParlicipathig in: and YES V _ NO
voting on ki.ttis in which they may have a direct ca - indirect figincial
interest. Are you aware of any potential conflicts or interest whic.b may
develop from your occupation Or financial hadings in relation to your
responsibilities as a Tx=nher of the body to which you seek appointment?
(If yes, please indicate any potential conflicts.)
IA_ Have there been or are there now, any business circamatttnces which YE;' .3 /0 NO >4 Page 3 of APplidation
might milect adversely on the propriety of your serving as mcmher
of any body to which you might be appointed?
15. How many meetings of the Qornrnissioa. Board or Committee i villich you are interested in being
appointed have you attended in the last year? .
16. flow much time, on a monthly basis, do you anticipate Tending co preparation for and attendance at
meetings of the body TO which you desire appointment?
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probation for a felony or for a misdemeanor involving fraud?
10. Have you ever worked for the City of Oliver City? (If yes, list dates and YES NO
names of departments)
11, Are you related to any current City env ioyees or appointees of the City YES NO
of Culver City? (If yes, ilidicatc name and relationship.)
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interest. Are you aware of ay potential conflictg of interest whicti may
develop from your occupation or financial holdings in relation to your
responsibilicie.s as a menftr of the body to which 'you seek appointment '?
(If yes, please indicate any potential conflicts.)
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REMINDER: MI informafion on this application will become a public record and be available for
public inspection or duplication as authorized Iry inw
I hereby certify that the foregoiug information is correct to the best of my knowledge
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Signature:.
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You are invited to attach additional pages, enclose a copy of your ITZSUMO, Of submit supplemental
information Which you feel may assist the City Council in its evaluation of your appfr .,atiort.
Submit applies tion(s) and attachments to City of Culver City
Attention: City Clerk
9770 Culver Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232-0507
(31(1) 253-5851
OPTIONAL
in order to ass4t the City .Councli in 20eldtg to balance appointments in terms of geographic location c1.1
residence and/or business, ethnicity, gcnder and age, the following information is dc.sirnbie but not
required for application submission or appointment.
If
a City resident, for how long? ;- yectrs if a City bus - ess owner/operator, for how long?
Year of Birth_ Male )< r Female Ethnicity
SPA.,111.3 Mitchell E. Blake
5039 Fairbanks Way • Culver City, CA 90230 • Cell: 310-413-6367 • E-mail: mitchell.blakel@gmail.com
Senior Financial Manager and Administrator
Skilled financial manager and business analyst with experience in both non-profit and private sector
organizations. Demonstrated ability to manage financial operations, analyze and present financial
information for senior management and provide business practice guidance in highly complex
organizations.
Areas of Expertise
Budgets and Forecasts — Financial Analysis — Business Planning — Treasury Operations — Capital
Planning — Business Performance Measurement — Endowment Fund Operations — Project Cost
Accounting Enterprise-wide Internal Reporting — Gift Accounting Federal Cost Regulations
Work Experience
RAND Corporation - Santa Monica, CA (www.rand.org )
Non-profit research institution that helps improve policy and decision-making through research
and analysis. RAND has a $250 million operating budget encompassing over 300 active research
projects funded by federal, state, local and foreign governments, foundations, charitable
contributions and private sector companies.
Director, Treasury and Risk Management, 2007 to present
Director, Budget and Project Billing, 1999 to 2007
Manager, Budget and Project Billing, 1994 to 1999
Manager, Budget Office, 1990 to 1994
Key member of RAND's financial management team. Currently responsible for banking
relationships, tax-exempt debt financing, insurance and investments for the institution. Staff the
long-term investment committee of the Board. Previously responsible for internal financial
reporting, preparation of financial package for Board of Trustees, sponsored research project billing
and receivables, and business plan financial reviews. Significant experience in conducting
numerous special financial studies and analyses. Have directed staff of ten including three direct
reports.
Key contributions:
• implemented debt restructuring program resulting in lower debt service cost
• Established internal financial reporting system for RAND business units
• Introduced executive level reporting package for sponsored project outstanding receivables
and unbilled costs
• Major player in significant redesign and implementation of new internal cost structure
• Provision of financial guidance and support to directors and administrators of business units
and support organizations
• Authorid financial section of self-assessment report in support of Pardee RAND Graduate
School re-accreditation process Earlier experience with private sector companies with responsibilities including financial analysis,
treasury operations, business planning and auditing:
Weyerhaeuser Mortgage Company - Los Angeles, CA, 1985 to 1989
Large financial services company with operations in home loan origination, loan servicing and
insurance.
Financial Planning Manager for two divisions: Single Family Loan and Insurance Services
Financial Analyst, corporate finance staff
Leisure Technology, Inc. - Los Angeles, CA, 1984 to 1985
Residential builder of communities for people over 55.
Assistant Treasurer, corporate finance staff
Carnation Company - Los Angeles, CA, 1980 to 1984
Food processing and brand marketing company; has since been acquired by Nestle.
Senior Financial Analyst, corporate finance staff
Financial Analyst, corporate finance staff
KPMG International - Los Angeles, CA, 1979 to 1980
International accounting and auditing services firm.
Staff Accountant, Private Business Advisory Services
Education
M.B.A. UCLA Anderson Sehool of Management, 1979
BA., Economics — University of California at San Diego, 1976
Technical Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Oracle Financials, Business Objects, government cost
accounting standards cny OF CULVER CITY nECE1V g
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APPLICATION AND BIOGRAPHICAL ffY
FOR COMMISSION, BOARD OR ADVISORY CommirrirE
MEMBERSHIP
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The information contained on this form is for the use of the City Council in order to MI vacturelcz on
City Commissions, Boards,, Advisory Qtminittees or Task Forces. finwever, al/ inforzautim n thh
faca46111_,.. reeord and he avail le tor a Iic Thspectigj, r duphaUon a
authorized biv hrivt
Separate applications maxi be Admitted for each body to width tqlplicatiou is being made.
General Information
I. Identify rho COMMission. Advisory Committee or Task . Force to which appointment is desired:
Los Angeles Airport Advisory Committee
2. If applying for a positio ' ri on the Landlord/Tenant Kuliation Roardg intricate whether you an
applying as a tenant representative ( )1, landlord represemative ) or member at-iarge
reprelentative
Call the tiotlim DiVidtal at 010251-575O if you have nay alarding eligliniiq tor LerellarckTigto Medkition
Booed gallon&
Name: Jeff Renzi Toephoncy.ilaWarair
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Address:
E-mail Wress:
Aitswer ih lliWi (h& trkliuima Nhthytifigmtgal
4. Coulon-11AV Service
(LW boards, COMiliSliet1S, committees and orginizations on which you have served or currently
serve; offices held and ifi what oily)
am currently the member of the Technology and Information Management
committee at my law firm (Los Angeles). I previously served on the editorial
board of Loyola's Entertainment Law Review (Los Angeles) and as the
Secretary of the University—of Florida Young Democrats (Gainesville, FL).
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Attorney; Squire, Sanders & lJempsey LLP,'October 2002- -pre8ent
6. Education
(hadiale proliesio . lid or wootaional licerares and cettifianes.)
.J.D., Loyola Law School, Cum Laude/Order' of th Coif (May 2002); and
B.A., University of Florida, With Honors (mhy
1999)
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7. Are you a cithee - YES X NO
X
S. Are you ogistered Yost ln Qthlor City? YES
9. yOU ever bech conipkted, bed, imprisoned ; or pliteed us YES._ NO_L c
-W.W.II/ for ;Atm *dot* otisdnotwor involving fraud?
1OL Halm rin ever worlaid for die CV a Culver Mr (Oyes, list &tea and ?SS_
mums of rkiputintats.)
Ate.yoU /Waged to luly =nut City notployees or appoipie.es Mho Cray NO 3 --S-
. fai1*reIty7 (IT ae # and reliclaaship.)
YES x NO it fire you aware-tb.at rine:octal disclaim may be required itazienlly?
(e.g. SOurrol of income., bum Anci Os, imiraCtientS, Inilougc inmai
IMPetrI)
B. Miles or law mid elides pfthibiE members &canpail ' cipating itt and
voting on =dm in which they my Emu sozlitect or ialimerfloweial
Diktat. Are you mire of any potential coakts aide:WA 'Aid) may
t Cowie* *CM your occupation or filinsenti * leaklingsinrearla Hk to your
reaposeilbillties as a member of thebudy to whirl you z.00k appoiramorn?
(Uyes, please, iturictte any potential conflicts.)
14. }-tuve there been, or are them now. any busimss CIIVOIDSWICEMT jdi YEa-
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might reflect adversely ort the propriety of your serving as stux:tuber
of any body to which you might be acfpointod?
15. Row Tway meetings of the Commission, Floard or Corn-11141w to which you are interested in being
appointed {MAW you attended in the last year? None
16. How much rime, on a rocruhry basis. do you anticipate apentling on preparation for and attendance at
meetings of the body to which you desire appointment?
10-20 hours; more, if necessary.
17, Why are you interested in molattnent to a City Commission. Board, Committee or Task Form?
Operations at LAX impact the entire surrounding community. As LAX's
footprint continues to change (and potentially grow), it is important that
Culver City is represented.
IS. What is (here specifically in your background, training, education or interests which qualifies you as
ansppolowe
As an attorney, I at used to advocating on behalf of my clients and I
believe such skills and experience will be an asset with this committee.
As an aside, I have always been interested in airport operations and
logistics.
19. What do you see as the objectives and goals of the body to which you mek. appointment?
The committee is tasked with reviewing issues related to the operations at
LAX that impact the surrounding communities and then make recommendations
to address related concerns.
20.
Row wouid you recommend the objectives and goals of the body be changed 01 anglitented?
The committee currently has a minimal published agenda for its meetings.
As a preliminary matter, I will recommend the committee provide more information
to the public to, among other things, comply with the Brown Act. Such steps are
necessary to ensure the committee meets its goal of making recommendations based
on the local public's interest.
21. Bow would you help achieve the body's established objectives and goals?
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In addition to what I have mentioned above, I would work to seek additional input
from residents of Culver City regarding the various proposed improvement and
changes for LAX.
22. Witat spocial qualities can you bring to the body to which you seek appointment?
In addition to my ability to interpret and apply laws and rules, I have
extensive experience with working to resolve disputes that may arise at meetings.
REVIINDEltAftinform4iim ern this angtrallott will lamina a Public record and be available for
public inooection or dontimtion ge•nutiifitized by lam
hereby certify that the foregoing information is correct to the best or my knowledge
Dat„ 40 I
You arc Invitod to attach adcfitiortal pages„ enclose a copy of your resume, or submit ttupplcatental
inforrnatim which you feel may assist the aty Council in he evaluation of your appliattion.
Sabath application(a) and attachments to: City of Okier City
Attention: City Clerk
9770 Culver Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232-0507
(310) 2534351
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In order to assia the City
Council in seeking to balance appointments In terms of geographic location of
residence and/or business, ethnicity, gender and age, the following information is desirable but not
required for application submission or appointment.
if a City resident, for how long? If a City business owner/y=0r, for how long?
Year of Birth_ Male Ferrate Ethnicity •
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