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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-09-26; City Council; ; Mayoral Appointment of One Member to the Housing CommissionCA Review CKM Meeting Date: Sept. 26, 2023 To: Mayor and City Council From: Scott Chadwick, City Manager Staff Contact: Tammy McMinn, Senior Deputy City Clerk tammy.mcminn@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2953 Subject: Mayoral Appointment of One Member to the Housing Commission Districts: All Recommended Action Adopt a resolution appointing one member to the Housing Commission – At-Large Member. Executive Summary The City Council is being asked to appoint one member to the Housing Commission, which makes recommendations to the Community Development Commission and/or the City Council on the following: •Establishment of, or amendment of, affordable housing programs, policies and regulations •Adoption of, or amendments to, the General Plan Housing Element, and related strategies or programs •Review of project concept and affordability objectives of off-site combined projects as defined by Chapter 21.85 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, and located outside of the Master Plan area, specific plan area, or subdivision that has the inclusionary housing requirement •Requests for financial assistance and/or other incentives for the development of affordable housing projects •Requests to sell or purchase affordable housing credits for transactions/purchases of 10 credits or more to satisfy inclusionary housing obligations •Establishment of, or amendment of programs and services that aim to prevent, reduce and manage homelessness in Carlsbad •Other special assignments, as requested by the City Council and/or Community Development Commission, related to the development of affordable housing The commission consists of five members who must be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Members must be residents of Carlsbad and normally serve four-year terms. Sept. 23, 2023 Item #9 Page 1 of 9 The vacancy is for the following category: One vacancy: Member at Large. Explanation & Analysis Commissioner Allen Manzano was appointed to the Housing Commission in December 2019, to fill the unexpired term of Commissioner Kristy Randall for a term ending in July 2021. Commissioner Manzano was reappointed in August 2021 for a term ending in July 2025. Commissioner Manzano resigned in July 2023, leaving an unscheduled vacancy ending in July 2025. The City Clerk’s Office received nine applications from residents wishing to serve on the Housing Commission. In keeping with City Council Policy No. 88, Mayor Blackburn has recommended the following resident wishing to serve on the Housing Commission to advance in the process and interview with the full City Council: Mayoral recommendations: • Chih-Wu Chang Exhibit 2 contains the application of the applicant moving forward in the interview process. The Maddy Act (California Government Code Sections 54970-54974) requires that on or before December 31 of each year the legislative body shall prepare a Local Appointments List, which contains the appointive terms of Board and Commission members that 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. The current members of the Housing Commission are: Commission member District Barbara Berger 2 Tyler Collins 3 Michael Ydigoras 3 Members of the Housing Commission are subject to the provisions of California’s Political Reform Act of 1974 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 one member to the Housing Commission, the City Clerk’s Office will update the commission roster and coordinate the oath of office and the filing of appointees’ statement of economic interest and ethics training certificate. Sept. 23, 2023 Item #9 Page 2 of 9 Environmental Evaluation This action does not require environmental review because it 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. Exhibits 1. City Council resolution 2. Application received from resident advancing to the interview process Sept. 23, 2023 Item #9 Page 3 of 9 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-249 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE HOUSING COMMISSION - AT-LARGE MEMBER WHEREAS, Commissioner Allen Manzano was appointed to the Housing Commission in December 2019 to fill the unexpired term of Commissioner Kristy Randall for a term ending in July 2021;and WHEREAS, Commissioner Manzano was reappointed in August 2021 for a term ending in July 2025;and WHEREAS, Commissioner Manzano resigned in July 2023; and WHEREAS, an unscheduled vacancy on the Housing Commission exists with a term ending in July 2025. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows: 1.That the above recitations are true and correct. 2.That the following Carlsbad resident is appointed to serve on the Housing Commission, for a term ending in July 2025, or until a replacement is appointed. Chih-Wu Chang PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 26th day of Sept., 2023, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NAYS: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Luna. None. None. None. KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor � SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk (SEAL) Exhibit 1 Sept. 23, 2023 Item #9 Page 4 of 9 Exhibit 2 Sept. 23, 2023 Item #9 Page 5 of 9 . Boards , Commissions and Committees Application for Appointment Arts Commission Housing Commission Beach Preservation Committee Library Board of Trustees Historic Preservation Commission Parks & Recreation Commission Tourism Business Improvement Golf Lodging Business District Improvement District CDBG Advisory Committee Design Review Committee Community-Police Engagement Commission ✓ RECEIVED AU G -7 2023 CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY CLERK'S OFFICE Planning Commission Senior Commission Traffic & Mobility Commission Agricultural Mitigation Fee Committee Growth Management Plan Update Advisory Committee Personal Information If applying for more than one, please indicate order of prefer';!Jfik Name Date of Birth: ~ Chih-Wu Chang a -J--CJr.. "0 Reauired for Voter Reaistration Verification Home Address CJ I District No. 3 ✓ City Carlsbad ZIP 92009 Home Phone Mobile E-mail Occupation Retired Employer Retired Employer Address N/A City N/A ZIP N/A Work Phone N/ A Mobile N/A 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. ✓ I am willing to complete two hours of state mandated ethics training every two years. ✓ Sept. 23, 2023 Item #9 Page 6 of 9 Please make sure that your text fits in the box provided or attach an additional sheet if needed. Explanations I am applying for the position of Housing Commission Member At-Large. Since I retired a few years ago, I want to use my experience and skills to help the City of Carlsbad to make our community better for everyone. Please describe your educational background I have Master's degrees in Medicinal Chemistry and Computer Science, an MBA, and PMP (Certified Project Manager Professional.) I have attended various leadership and management training courses throughout my career as a senior manager. Please describe relevant experience I have been following the issues of affordable housing and homeless since they have always been a great concern, especially knowing that younger people can no longer afford to live in Carlsbad. I have excellent planning and financial management skills. Please describe your current or past community involvement I volunteer at Meals on Wheels and deliver free meals to senior residents routinely. And I volunteer at a Food Distribution Service and Surfrider regularly. I frequently donate to various charitable organizations, including food banks. Please list all service on boards, commissions or committees, private or public agencies, (including non-profit organizations) President, Carlsbad Democrats, MPI Dem Club San Diego Board Member, and VP, Civic Engagement of OCA-SD, a 501 (c)(3), non-partisan advocacy organization. Additional information or comments I am a graduate of the Citizen's Police Academy, and I will attend the Citizen Academy starting in September, and I will attend the Candidate Academy in August. I want to be familiar with the systems and infrastructure of the City of Carlsbad to help the City. 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. August 5, 2023 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 Sept. 23, 2023 Item #9 Page 7 of 9 CHIH-WU CHANG, MS, MBA, PMP SUMMARY Customer Success Manager with extensive knowledge and experience in Pharmaceutical R&D and Information Technology. Proven record for building relationships with customers and vendors, developing strategies and plans, and leading cross-functional teams to execute projects and deliver timely and effective solutions. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Led Several Cross-functional Teams to Implement Various Projects in Different Scopes and Scales • Finalist-The 2013 Top IT Executive Awards, San Diego AREAS OF STRENGTH • Cross-functional Leadership • Project, Program and Portfolio Management • Business Relationship Management • Familiarity with Pharmaceutical R&D Process • Vendor Management • Problem-Solving, Influencing without Power, Decision-Making, and Risk Management EXPERIENCE INDEPENDENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT (PART-TIME) 2013 -PRESENT Providing project management consulting services in R&D and IT in pharmaceutical industry. Project Management Consultant, Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2013 -2014 Managed alliance to facilitate technology transfer. Managed eCTD project to successfully submit a NDA via leading a cross-functional team (including alliance, business development, CMC, clinical, non-clinical, regulatory, IT and vendors) -1) collaborated with alliance, key stakeholders and teams to develop and execute project plan, 2) established IT infrastructure (in SharePoint) to facilitate project and eCTD document tracking and sharing, 3) facilitated project team meetings, 4) tracked and communicated project progress, 5) managed budget and change control, and 6) proactively managed risks and conflicts. Received company achievement recognition. NDA was approved by FDA in January 2016. Led project team to implement Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) -prepared, executed and tracked project plan in detailed Gantt chart, led to conduct comprehensive user acceptance testing, streamlined business processes, and prepared strategic plan and SOP. SPECTRUM PHARMACEUTICALS INC., Irvine, CA 2011-2012 Sr. Manager, Document Control and Clinical Systems Managed clinical trial specialist functions to ensure compliance and pre-Approval inspection readiness. Led a project team to implement a cloud-based electronic Trial Master File system for pivotal oncology clinical trials- prepared project plan; authored validation plan, conducted system validation and prepared validation report; Negotiated with vendor to save $2 million dollars; received company recognition and cash award. CADENCE PHARMACEUTICALS INC., San Diego, CA 2009 -2011 Sr. Manager, Document Management Systems Provided leadership in developing and managing enterprise document and records management systems and program. Provided support in NDA and submission .. Sept. 23, 2023 Item #9 Page 8 of 9 CHIH-WU CHANG, MS, MBA, PMP Page Two AMYLIN PHARMACEUTICALS INC., San Diego, CA Sr. Manager, Quality Business Operations and Project Management 2008 -2009 Led a cross-functional project teams to complete two back-to-back sNDAs; facilitated processes and operational enhancement in support of senior management team; developed, managed and tracked departmental budgets and portfolio. Received company recognition. Sr. Manager, Information Management 2002 -2008 IT Business Relationships Manager and Project Manager: Managing IT projects, mapping business processes, coordinating and providing system suppoti, and managing vendor and customer relationships. • Developed and executed IT strategy to support various departments, including Finance, HR, and Legal. • Led projectteams to implement business development system and HR performance management system. • Developed user requirements, process-driven test plan, and test cases for Cognos budget planning System and Accounts Payable Invoice Management System. Streamlined business process. • Managed EDMS (LiveLink) program and projects. PFIZER GLOBAL R&D, Groton, CT Manager, Information Management 1990 -2001 In collaboration with Pfizer R&D departments, developed and managed information services organization to provide chemistry, biology, patent, product and process development, and business intelligence information in support of Pfizer research and development activities. • Developed and implemented a strategic plan to provide target information services -received management recognition. • Managed $3 million annual budget and staff -two staff received Pfizer achievement awards. • Participated in corporate strategic supply team effort to achieve savings of $75 million -received company recognition and award. • Collaborated with Pfizer scientists and management in Discovery, Pre-clinical and drug development to delivering chemistry, patent, and competitive intelligence researches and analyses. • Implemented information networking system, published in DIA Journal. • Implemented automated process and system to deliver key pharmaceutical news to desktop computers, published in DIA Journal. Clinical System Analyst, Clinical Research 1984 -1989 • Coordinated programming eff01is in generating study summaries and data listings for NDA submissions including Norvasc®, Cardura®, and Zoloft®. • Led project team to design and implement Oracle-SAS based Adverse Experience Reporting System (AERS)-result presented at SAS User Conference. • Implemented systems for handling automated coding of medical entries in clinical database and computerized update of medical (WHO, DRUG, ICD9CM) dictionaries. • Implemented systems for creating patient randomization and unblinding clinical studies. Medicinal Chemistry Department 1979 -1983 • Researched and synthesized various small molecules to be developed as potential antibiotics; studied structure-activity relationships of Penems. • Publication: Structure-Activity Relationships of 6-(Heterocyclyl)-Methylene Penam Sulfones; A New Class of [3-Lactamase Inhibitors. Sept. 23, 2023 Item #9 Page 9 of 9 CHIH-WU CHANG, MS, MBA, PMP EDUCATION and CERTIFICATION MBA, Aspen University Project Management Professional (PMP~ since 2005. Master Certificate in Applied Project Management, Villanova University. M.S. in Computer and Information Science, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. M.S. in Medicinal Chemistry, University of Rhode Island. TRAINING and KNOWLEDGE • Basics of NDA, DIA, 2014 • Agile/Scrum Project Management, 2013 • Project Management Professional Certification, PMI, 2005. • Six-Sigma Yellow Belt, ASQ. Page Three • Problem Solving and Decision Making for Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAP A), Kepner-Tregoe. • Pfizer Management Development Program, Pfizer Central Research. • Pharmaceutical Project Management and Pharmaceutical Portfolio Management, PERI. • MS Project, PowerPoint, Visio, LiveLink, Qumas, SharePoint, TrackWise, Cloudberry, GlobalSubmit, Acrobat, Cognos, GxP Regulations, ICH E6, 21 CFR Part 11 , so·, 54, 56, and GAMP 5. MBA COURSES • Corporate Finance • Managerial Accounting • Qualitative Analysis • Marketing Management • Managerial Economics PUBLICATIONS Gnternal and External) • Lessons Learned from Managing an eCTD (NDA) Project • Lessons Learned from Managing IT Business Relationships • Driving to Project Success • R&D Project Portfolio Management Strategy (Internal) • Atticle Summary on "How to Improve R&D Productivity: the pharmaceutical industty's grand challenge" • Influencing without Authority (Internal) • Aggregate Spending Information Flow Process (Internal in Visio) • Clinical Operation Resources Planning (Internal, in Excel) • GCP Deficiencies and Mitigation (Internal) • Value Proposition -Clinical Operations (Internal) • Pre-Approval Inspection (PAI) Readiness Patt 1 -Create a Project Plan, Sma1t Compliance Newsletter • Clinical Document Approval Process Flow (Internal) • Project Portfolio Dashboard -Quality Department (Internal) • LiveLink Governance and Configuration Management (Internal) • Integration or ORACLE and SAS system in Generation of Adverse Experience Repo1ts, SAS User Conference • Automatic Delive1y of Pharmaceutical News, DIA Journal • Various project management documents, such as project charter, project kick-off meeting materials, project plan, communications plan, meeting agenda and minutes, RFP (Request for Proposal), user requirement specification, design specification, risk registry, system validation plan, and lessons learned (Internal) • PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS • Project Management Institute (PMI).