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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
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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
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