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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 7.1 - 1304 Planning Commission Appointment Page 1 of 2 STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL DATE: February 7, 2017 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Christopher L. Foss, City Manager SUBJECT: Mayor's Recommendation for Appointment to Planning Commission Prepared by: Caroline P. Soto, City Clerk/Records Manager EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: At the January 10, 2017 City Council meeting, the City Council approved two of three recommended appointments to the City's Planning Commission, leaving one vacancy. The City Council will consider the Mayor’s recommendation for appointment to fill that vacancy. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Confirm the Mayor’s recommendation of appointment to the Planning Commission or provide other appropriate direction. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: At the January 10, 2017 City Council meeting, the City Council approved two of three recommended appointments to the City's Planning Commission, leaving one vacancy. The City Council will consider the Mayor’s recommendation for appointment to fill that vacancy. Mayor Haubert has since reviewed previously submitted applications and is recommending Samir Qureshi to a four-year term on the Planning Commission, with the term expiring in December 2020. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: None. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Application Page 2 of 2 From:noreply@civicplus.com To:CarolineSoto; Walfred Solorzano ; ShariJackman Subject:Online Form Submittal: Planning Commission Application Date:Wednesday, November 16, 2016 9:01:42 PM PlanningCommissionApplication PlanningCommissionApplication Date (mm/dd/yy):11/16/16 Name:SamirQureshi Street Address:5238 Palazzo Dr City, StateZipCode:Dublin Phone (home):(925)248-2644 Phone (work):Fieldnot completed. Phone (cell):(914)255-3785 E-mailAddress:samirq@yahoo.com Why are you interested in serving onthe PlanningCommission? I want tohelpthe City of Dublin plan accordingly to the needs to the residentof the city. Weneedtothinkabouthow we develop thecity asour populationgrows. What is your knowledge of and experience inPlanning andZoning? I have served in Zoning board inearly 2000's inthecity of TomsRiver, NJ. The commissioner job is to work on CommunityDevelopment Plan. Doyou have any experience inurban design, architecture or landscaping? If yes, please describeyour experience. Serving on ZoningBoard forfew yearshas givenmethe experience on the urbandesign What experience, if any, doyouhave serving onboards, commissions or task I have served on EnvironmentalCommission inEdison, NJ, MiddlesexCounty NJ commission, ZoningBoard inToms River, NJ, Board of Education in Brookfield, CT forces? Pleaseexplain. What do youthink are themajorconcernsof Dublinresidents regarding the City's buildout? Over crowding incertainareas, traffic situation, parksandother recreationalfacilities Howdoyoufeelabout making a decision for the overall good of the community, but unpopular withsome neighbors? Youhaveto explain why we make a decision that's anoverall goodforthe community. Most of the time it just needsbetter communication and involvement. People will understand once you provide thereasons on whysomething is better forthe community. What is themost importantcontribution youcanmakeas a member of the PlanningCommission? Havingbeenin commissions inpastbringsvalue to theDublin PlanningCommission. I also work asVP Sales Strategy and Operationshaving my own organization of 80+ people so having a business sense willhelp to drive rightdecision forthe commission. Application must be submitted by no later than Friday, November 18, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. If youselect "Submit," your applicationwill be sent electronicallyto the City Clerk's office. If you'd like to retain a copy of yourapplication, pleasechoose Submit andPrint." After you click this button, you will be shown apage withyour informationprovided. Please choose Print from your "File" navigationand then select "Continue." Email not displayingcorrectly? View it in yourbrowser.