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Home My WebLink About2021-12-14; City Council; ; Appoint Four Members to the Community Development Block Grant Citizen Advisory CommitteeMeeting Date: Dec. 14, 2021 To: Mayor and City Council From: Scott Chadwick, City Manager Staff Contact: Tammy McMinn, Senior Deputy City Clerk tammy.mcminn@carlsbadca.gov, 760-434-2953 Subject: Appoint Four Members to the Community Development Block Grant Citizen Advisory Committee District: All Recommended Action Adopt resolutions appointing four members to the Community Development Block Grant Citizen Advisory Committee representing districts 1, 2, 3 and 4. Executive Summary/Discussion Committee Member John Davis was initially appointed to the Community Development Block Grant Citizen Advisory Committee in January 2020 to fill the expired term of Committee Member Sobieraj with a term ending May 2021. Committee Member Davis does not wish to be reappointed leaving a scheduled District 2 vacancy for a two-year term ending in May 2023. Committee Member Rebecca Tam was initially appointed to the Citizen Advisory Committee in March 2019 to fill a new position with a term ending in May 2021. Committee Member Tam does not wish to be reappointed leaving a scheduled District 3 vacancy for a two-year term ending in May 2023. Two additional positions representing District 1 and District 4 have been vacant since May 2019 as no applications were received after advertising the positions several times, including April, May and August of 2021. If filled, these positions will be for a two-year term ending in May 2023. The CDBG Citizen Advisory Committee is also comprised of a representative from the Housing Commission, Planning Commission and Senior Commission. These commissions have nominated the following commissioners to serve two year terms on the Citizen Advisory Committee: •Housing Commission – Allen Manzano •Planning Commission – William Kamenjarin •Senior Commission – will be named once the commission has a quorum Six applications were received by the City Clerk’s Office. Since only six applications were received, in accordance with City Council Policy No. 88, the council members representing districts 1, 2, 3 and 4 have recommended that all six residents wishing to serve on the Citizen Advisory Committee advance in the process and interview with the full City Council. Dec. 14, 2021 Item #20 Page 1 of 20 Those residents are: • David Barnett - District 1 • Elizabeth Torio – District 3 • John Allen May – District 1 • Keith Neigenfind, Jr. – District 2 • Steven Gish – District 2 • Terence Green – District 2 Exhibit 5 includes applications submitted from residents. The Maddy Act (California Government Code sections 54970-54974) requires that on or before December 31 of each year the legislative body must prepare a local appointments list that contains the appointive terms of board and commission members which will expire in the next calendar year. The name of the incumbent appointee, the date of appointment and the term expiration date is also included on the list. Based on the prepared list, the City Clerk’s Office accepts applications (available on the city’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office) for any upcoming vacancies. Other members of the Community Development Block Grant Citizen Advisory Committee are: Commission member District Patricia Mehan – Senior Commissioner 2 Peter Merz – Planning Commissioner 4 Shirley Cole – Housing Commissioner 1 In accordance with the Citizens Participation Plan, which was amended by the City Council on Feb. 19, 2019, the CDBG Citizen Advisory Committee shall consist of seven members representing the Housing, Planning and Senior Commissions and resident representatives from each of the four City Council Districts. Members of the Citizen Advisory Committee are each appointed for two years of service, are subject to the provisions of the California Political Reform Act and must file statements of economic interest each year and complete two hours of ethics training every two years. Fiscal Analysis This action has no financial impact. Next Steps Following the appointment of four members to the Community Development Block Grant Citizen Advisory Committee, the City Clerk’s Office will update the commission roster, coordinate the oaths of office and filing of the appointees’ statements of economic interest and ethics training certificates. Environmental Evaluation This action does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act under California Public Resources Code Section 21065 in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Dec. 14, 2021 Item #20 Page 2 of 20 Public Notification This item was noticed in keeping with the Ralph M. Brown Act and was available for public viewing and review at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting date. Exhibits 1. City Council resolution appointing one member to the CDBG Citizen Advisory Committee 2. City Council resolution appointing one member to the CDBG Citizen Advisory Committee 3. City Council resolution appointing one member to the CDBG Citizen Advisory Committee 4. City Council resolution appointing one member to the CDBG Citizen Advisory Committee 5. Applications received from residents advancing to the interview process Dec. 14, 2021 Item #20 Page 3 of 20 Appointment of District 1 representative to the Community Development Block Grant Citizen Advisory Committee continued to the January 11, 2022 City Council meeting. Dec. 14, 2021 Item #20 Page 6 of 20 . RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Exhibit 3 WHEREAS, a position on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Citizen Advisory Committee representing District 1 has been vacant since May 2019; and WHEREAS, a scheduled vacancy on the CDBG Citizen Advisory Committee exists. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows: 1. . The above recitations are true and correct. 2. The following Carlsbad resident is appointed to serve on the CDBG Citizen Advisory Committee, for a term ending in May 2023, or until a replacement is appointed. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the __ day of ____ ...., 2021, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: MATT HALLi Mayor FAVIOLA MEDINA, City Clerk Services Manager (SEAL) Dec. 14, 2021 Item #20 Page 7 of 20 Exhibit 5 Boards, Commissions and Committees Application for Appointment Arts Commission Housing Commission Beach Preservation Committee Library Board ofTrustees Historic Preservation Commission Parks and Recreation Commission Tourism Business Improvement Golf Lodging Business District Improvement District Housing Element Advisory CDGG v Committee RECEIVED MAY 2 4 2021 CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY CLERK'S OFFICE Planning Commission Senior Commission Traffic & Mobility Commission Agricultural Mitigation Fee Committee ✓ If applying for more than one, please indicate order of preference. Personal Information .. , Name I Dale of Birth (x ~ David Barnett Required for Voter Reaistration Verification . Home Address -I District Number 1 ✓ City Carfsbad ZIP 92008 Home Phone Mobile E-mail Occupation Director of Research Employer JU (Jones Lang LaSalle) Employer Address 200 E Randolph St Fir 46 City Chicago ZIP 60601 Work Phone Mobile Acknowledgements Yes No I am a resident of the City of Carlsbad. ✓ I am a registered voter in Carlsbad. ✓ Are you currently or have you ever been an officer of or employed by the City of Carlsbad? If yes, ✓ please explain below. Are you currently or have you ever been under contract with the City of Carlsbad? If yes, please ✓ explain below. I am a Citizens Ac-ademy graduate. ✓ I am familiar with the responsibilities of the board/commission/committee(s) on which I wish to ✓ serve. I am willing to be interviewed regarding my qualifications for appointment by the City Council or at ✓ the request of an individual Council member. I am willing to file financial disclosure statements, if required. ✓ I am wifling to complete two hours of state mandated ethics training every two years, if required. ✓ Dec. 14, 2021 Item #20 Page 9 of 20 Exolanations I served as a resident representive of District 1 on the Housing Element Advisory Committee. I was also previously employed as a Recreation Leader for the City of Cartsbad. Please describe your educational background I earned my Master's in Public Policy and Administration from Northwestern University. I received my Bachelor's in Political Science from California State University San Marcos where I served as Vice President of the Political Science Club and Treasurer of the National Political Science Honor Society (Pi Sigma Alpha): Please describe relevant experience I am currently Director of Research at JU. a commercial real estate services firm. I advise companies and local governments in portfolio planning and workplace strategy. and help them understand economic and policy environments. Prior to JLL, I seived as a Research Assistant at the Illinois Consortium on Drug Policy, Roosevelt University, where I conducted research on substance use treatment and public health policies to mitigate substance abuse. I also worked as a Policy Intern at the National University System Institute for Policy Research where I assisted research examining economic impacts of niche industries in San Diego. Please describe your current or past community involvement I most recently served as a representative on the Housing Element Advisory Committee for the City of Carlsbad. I previously served as an Associate Board Member of Urban Gateways in Chicago, Illinois. I am a member of the Brewers Association, American Political Science Association, and CoreNet, the Global Association for Corporate Real Estate. Please list all service on boards, commissions or committees, private or public agencies, (including non-profit organizations) Housing Element Advisory Committee, Urban Gateways, Illinois Consortium on Drug Policy Additional information or comments This is an exciting opportunity to give back to the Carts~d community by using my strengths and background in policy and research to help advise the city and gather public input to help review grants and allocate funding of the Community Development Block Grants. Submittal Information Please select the submit button below to electronically submit application. If you prefer to print, please select "print form" button, sign and mail to: City of Carlsbad City Clerk's Office 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008. Signature -~LQ~=~1-1-b--==-~-----Date 05/20/2021 * Only required to sign if submitting paper form; if submitting electronically your submittal via e-mail is considered acknowledgement Dec. 14, 2021 Item #20 Page 10 of 20 Boards , Commissions and Committees Application for Appointment RECEIVED JUN 1 4 2021 CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY CLERK'S OFFICE Arts Commission Housing Commission Planning Commission Beach Preservation Committee Library Board of Trustees Senior Commission - Historic Preservation Commission Parks and Recreation Traffic & Mobility Commission Commission . Tourism Business Improvement Golf Lodging Business Agricultural Mitigation Fee District Improvement District Committee Housing Element Advisory LbGb ·[2t - Committee If applying for more than one, please indicate order of preference. Personal Information Name Date of Birth: ~ Elizabeth Torio Reauired for Voter Reaistration Verification Home Address I District Number 3 v"' City Carlsbad ZIP 92009 Home Phone Mobile E-mail •· ·• Occupation SAHM •-•· Employer NA •. Employer Address NA °' .. City NA ZIP NA .. Work Phone NA Mobile NA .. Acknowledgements Yes No I am a resident of the City of Carlsbad. ✓ I am a registered voter in Carlsbad. ... ✓ Are you currently or have you ever been an officer of or employed by the City of Carlsbad? If yes, ✓ please explain below. Are you currently or have you ever been under contract with the City of Carlsbad? If yes, please ✓ explain below. I am a Citizens Academy graduate. ✓ I am familiar with the responsibilities of the board/commission/committee(s) on which I wish to ✓ serve. I am willing to be interviewed regarding my qualifications for appointment by the City Council or at ✓ the request of an individual Council member. I am willing to file financial disclosure statements, if required. ✓ I am willing to complete two hours of state mandated ethics training every two years, if required. ✓ Dec. 14, 2021 Item #20 Page 11 of 20 Explanations While I have not attended "Citizens Academy," I am happy to do so immediately. As a stay at home mom, I certainly have the time to dedicate to this. Please describe your educational background I have a Bachelors in Political Science with a concentration in public management & a Masters Degree in Education from CSU Fullerton. Please describe relevant experience I previously worked for a non profit in Orange County, Heritage Pointe, part of my responsibility was sitting in a board to help distribute housing grants to Holocaust · survivors. Please describe your current or past community invol'(ement I previously chaired the rancho Carrillo social committee, and sat on the Rancho __ Carrillo HOA board & MAC board. Currently, I am a member of the Classical academy parent advisory board & NCA parent advisory board._ Please list all service on boards, commissions or committees, private or public agencies, (including non-profit organizations) - Currently ·1 am on the Classical Academy parent advisory board & the NCA parent advisory board. Additional information or comments I look forward to serving the community wti-ich has served our family. Submittal Information Please select the submit button below to electronically submit application. If you prefer to print, please select "print form" button, sign and mail to: City of Carlsbad City Clerk's Office 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive :::~l:.zg'i121& ............ Date 6-12-21 * Only required to sign if submitting paper form; if submitting electronically your submittal via e-mail is considered acknowledgement. Clear form Print form Submit form Dec. 14, 2021 Item #20 Page 12 of 20 Boards, Commissions and Committees Application for Appointment Arts Commission Housing Commission Beach Preservation Committee Library Board of Trustees Historic Preservation Commission Parks and Recreation Commission Tourism Business Improvement Golf Lodging Business District Improvement District RECEIVED AUG 2 5 2021 CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY CLERK'S OFFICE Planning Commission Senior Commission Traffic & Mobility Commission Agricultural Mitigation Fee Committee Housing Element Advisory c~~ r;. ,+uv 1.1 Mv1 C-!? ..,.__,,.., L~-1 C/J Committee If applying for more than one, please md1cate order of preference. Personal Information Name Date of Birth: 6~ John Allen May Reauired for Voter Reaistration Verification Home Address I District Number 1 ✓ City Cbad ZIP 92008 Home Phone Mobile E-mail Occupation retired, small business owner Employer ,.;/~ Employer Address City ZIP Work Phone Mobile Acknowledgements Yes No I am a resident of the City of Carlsbad. ti' I am a registered voter in Carlsbad. ✓ Are you currently or have you ever been an officer of or employed by the City of Carlsbad? If yes, ti please explain below. Are you currently or have you ever been under contract with the City of Carlsbad? If yes, please ✓ explain below. I am a Citizens Academy graduate. / I am familiar with the responsibilities of the board/commission/committee(s) on which I wish to v serve. I am willing to be interviewed regarding my qualifications for appointment by the City Council or at ✓ the request of an individual Council member. I am willing to file financial disclosure statements, if required. ✓ I am willing to complete two hours of state mandated ethics training every two years, if required. ✓ Dec. 14, 2021 Item #20 Page 13 of 20 IExelanations Please describe your educational background IB.A., UCSD, 1973 MA., SDSU,1980 Please describe relevant experience Please describe your current or past community involvement Carlsbad Unified School District retired teacher Please list all service on boards, commissions or committees, private or public agencies, (including non-profit organizations) Additional information or comments Submittal Information Please select the submit button below to electronically submit application. If you prefer to print, please select "print form" button, sign and mail to: City of Carlsbad City Clerk's Office 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008. Signature---~-". ,""--_AJ_~---\------------Date __ tP_'0_M_f_2.._i ___ _ C * Only required to sign if submitting paper form; if submitting electronically your submittal via e-mail is considered acknowledgement. ' ... , , 11 ... ,:,: Prjnt form, ,, ~ •. , ,. '. :. ' . :;,• :.r .: i 11 .. ,,1'· ' , , .. , . -,, ' Dec. 14, 2021 Item #20 Page 14 of 20 -RECEIVED ... j · Boards, Commissions and Committees SEP 2 0 2021 .. ~ · Application for Appointment CITY OF CARLSBAD j\~~ -CITY CLERK'S OFFICE Arts Commission Housing Commission Planning Commission Beach Preservation Committee Library Board of Trustees Senior Commission Historic Preservation Commission Parks and Recreation Traffic & Mobility Commission Commission Tourism Business Improvement Golf Lodging Business Agricultural Mitigation Fee District Improvement District Committee Housing Element Advisory CDBG Advisory Committee ✓ Committee If applying for more than one, please indicate order of preference. Personal Information Name Date of Birth: (_) L. Keith Neigenfind Jr. Required for Voter Registration Verification Home Address I District Number 2 ✓ City Carlsbad ZIP 92010 Home Phone Mobile E-mail Occupation Asst. District Superintendent of the South Pacific Alliance Employer South Pacific Alliance of the C&MA Employer Address 27377 Via lndustria City Temecula ZIP 92590 Work Phone Mobile Acknowledgements Yes No I am a resident of the City of Carlsbad. ✓ I am a registered voter in Carlsbad. ✓ Are you currently or have you ever been an officer of or employed by the City of Carlsbad? If yes, please explain below. ✓ Are you currently or have you ever been under contract with the City of Carlsbad? If yes, please explain below. ✓ I am a Citizens Academy graduate. ✓ I am familiar with the responsibilities of the board/commission/committee(s) on which I wish to ✓ serve. I am willing to be interviewed regarding my qualifications for appointment by the City Council or at the request of an individual Council member. ✓ I am willing to file financial disclosure statements, if required. ✓ I am willing to complete two hours of state mandated ethics training every two years, if required. ✓ Dec. 14, 2021 Item #20 Page 15 of 20 Explanations I am Applying for the CBDG Advisory Committee, the document will not let me select the box. Please describe your educational background BA. Cross Cultural Studies, Simpson University MA. Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary PhD. Philosophy and Religion,1Assuinption University Please describe relevant experience I have served on many leadership and advisory boards before. Currently I help run a district for a Christian organization (Southern CA, AZ, and NM) that oversees over 100 churches, financial projects, community centers, a senior center, educational centers, • • -' A • r II • l!!I Please describe your current or past community involvement I have recently just re-located to Carlsbad (have lived here before), purchased a home and look forward to spending hopefully the rest of our lives in this community. I am currently coaching my son's football team. As for other communities I have lived in, I • . . . --• ~ . l!!I Please list all service on boards, commissions or committees, private or public agencies, (including non-profit organizations) Center For Leadership Development -Advisory Board Member 2018-2021 Siam Mission Field Leadership Team -Elected Board Member 2015-2017, 2018-2021 Nominating Committee for Christian and Missionary Alliance -Elected Committee Additional information or comments I love Carlsbad, I believe it is the greatest place in the world to live. I want to continue to see our city thrive, and want to be a good resident by serving in any capacity I can. Submittal Information Please select the submit button below to electronically submit application. If you prefer to print, please select "print form" button, sign and mail to: City of Carlsbad City Clerk's Office 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008. 9/16/2021 Signature ___________________ Date ________ _ * Only required to sign if submitting paper form; if submitting electronically your submittal via e-mail is considered acknowledgement. Clear form Print form Submit form l!!I l!!I Dec. 14, 2021 Item #20 Page 16 of 20 Boards , Commissions and Committees Application for Appointment Arts Commission Housing Commission Beach Preservation Committee Library Board of Trustees Historic Preservation Commission Parks and Recreation Commission Tourism Business Improvement Golf Lodging Business District Improvement District Housing Element Advisory ~G Advisory Committee~ Committee RECEIVED SEP I 7 2021 CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY CLERK'S OFFICE Planning Commission Senior Commission Traffic & Mobility Commission Agricultural Mitigation Fee Committee If applying for more than one, please indicate order of preference. Personal Information ---, Name Date of Birth: ~) Steven Gish Reauired for Voter Reaistration Verification Home Address I District Number 2 ✓ City Carlsbad ZIP CA C/kx:51 Home Phone Mobile E-mail Occupation Fixed Income Portfolio Manager Employer Allianz Global Investors Employer Address 600 West Broadway Floor 29 City San Diego ZIP 92101 Work Phone Mobile Acknowledgements Yes No I am a resident of the City of Carlsbad. ✓ I am a registered voter in Carlsbad. ✓ Are you currently or have you ever been an officer of or employed by the City of Carlsbad? If yes, ✓ please explain below. Are you currently or have you ever been under contract with the City of Carlsbad? If yes, please ✓ explain below. I am a Citizens Academy graduate. ✓ I am familiar with the responsibilities of the board/commission/committee(s) on which I wish to ✓ serve. I am willing to be interviewed regarding my qualifications for appointment by the City Council or at ✓ the request of an individual Council member. I am willing to file financial disclosure statements, if required. ✓ I am willing to complete two hours of state mandated ethics training every two years, if required. ✓ Dec. 14, 2021 Item #20 Page 17 of 20 Explanations Seeking appointment to the CDBG Advisory Committee to review grant proposals and make recommendations of CDBG funding allocations to the City in accordance with Councils prorities to increase affordable housing and to prevent and reduce homelessness. Over 16 year resident of the city of Carlsbad with extensive experience in asset allocation, market and policy evaluation and research. Please describe your educational background Chartered Financial Analyst designation awarded in 2002, Master of Business Administration from the University of Colorado in 1995, and BA with distinction from the University of New Mexico previously. Please describe relevant experience 25 years of professional experience in operational audits, financial analysis, asset valuation, underwriting, funding, trading execution and allocation of clients' capital according to client objectives and guidelines to meet return expectations. Currently responsible for managing over $6 billion of client capital. Please describe your current or past community involvement Previously completed Carlsbad Citizens Academy. T-ball coach at YMCA, baseball coach and manager for La Costa Youth Organization for five seasons . Please list all service on boards, commissions or committees, private or public agencies, (including non-profit organizations) Have yet to serve on a private or public board, but annually and upon request report to our company's 40 Act Mutual Fund board of directors; had applied previously for a position with the City for Library Trustee. Additional information or comments Background and asset allocation experience to evaluate and make recommendations to the City Council of CDBG grant proposals. Public speaking skills and regularly work and collaborate with San Diego and global personnel and clients with strong track record with financial analysis and the due diligence process. Submittal Information Please select the submit button below to electronically submit application. If you prefer to print, please select "print form" button, sign and mail to: City of Carlsbad City Clerk's Office 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008. Signature ______________ Date 9 /17/2Q21 * Only required to sign if submitting paper form; if submitting electronically your submittal via e-mail is considered acknowledgement. Clear form Print form Submit form Dec. 14, 2021 Item #20 Page 18 of 20 - Rl CE/VED -, MA I O 3 2021 CITYo CARLSBAD -L CITY CL RK'S OFFICE j ... = ~t Boards, Comm issions and Committees - :.,,~I . Application for Appointment · ~ Arts Commission Housing Commission Planning C ommission Beach Preservation Committee Library Board of Trustees Senior Co rimission Historic Preservation Commission Parks and Recreation Traffic & I\ ability Commission Commissii n Tourism Business Improvement Golf Lodging Business Agriculture I Mitigation Fee District Improvement District Committe1 Housing Element Advisory CDBG Advisory Committee V Committee If applying for more than one, please indicate Jrder of preference. Personal Information -I Name I Date of Birth: ~ ~ Terence M. Green - Reauired for Voter Reai /ration Verification Home Address I ms rict Number 2 ✓ City Carlsbad ZIP 92011 Home Phone Mobile E-mail Occupation Associate Sr. Vice President of Development Employer Children's Hospital Los Angeles Employer Address 4650 Sunset Blvd., #29 City Los Angeles ZIP 90027 Work Phone Mobile Acknowledgements Yes No I am a resident of the City of Carlsbad. al I am a registered voter in Carlsbad. t/ Are you currently or have you ever been an officer of or employed by the City of Carlsbad? If ye1 , II' please explain below. Are you currently or have you ever been under contract with the City of Carlsbad? If yes, please II' explain below. I am a Citizens Academy graduate. al I am familiar with the responsibilities of the board/commission/committee(s) on which I wish to v' serve. I am willing to be interviewed regarding my qualifications for appointment by the City Council or ; t t/ the request of an individual Council member. I am willing to file financial disclosure statements, if required. t/ Dec. 14, 2021 Item #20 Page 19 of 20 Explanations I am interested in the block grant position . Please describe your educational background Masters in Management, Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, Ml ----· Please describe relevant experience Am a member of the Senior Leadership Team of the Children's Hospital os Angeles Foundation. Have been involved in philanthropy, organizational develop1 nent, volunteer management, and program development since 1972. Please describe your current or past community involvement Former member of the following: Century Club; Rancho Bernardo CC; R ancho :J Bernardo morning Rotary Club; President and CEO of the Palomar Healt h Foundation Please list all service on boards, commissions or committees, private or p ~blic agencies, (including non-profit organizations) Board member, Grace De Deiu Foundation: former board member, LA 5 Rotary Club; President-elect, Desert Estate Planning Council; Westwood Brass, Advis Jry Council member; Additional information or comments The COVID pandemic has changed the work environment of many hospital employees, including myself. I am working full-time from my Carlsbad office, encouraing philanthropy from h spital friends and donors in the San Diego, Orange County and Coachella Valley areas. I am lookint to become more involved in issues related to the quality of life in the greater Carlsbad area. ··-·--···- Submittal Information Please select the submit button below to electronically submit application . If you prefer to print, pl1 ase select "print form" button, sign and mail to: City of Carlsbad City Clerk's Office 1200Caasba~ Carlsbad, CA 92 . ~ J- Date4/30/ 2021 Signature ( ~ . • Only required to sign if submitting paper form ; if submi~lectronically your submittal via e-mc I is considered acknowledgement. Dec. 14, 2021 Item #20 Page 20 of 20