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Home My WebLink AboutResignation - E.Bird-Hrivnak and Appntmnt E.Scott and B.WagnerCITY OF PALM DESERT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DPARTMENT STAFF REPORT REQUEST: ACCEPT EMILY BIRD-HRIVNAK'S RESIGNATION FROM THE MARKETING COMMITTEE, AND APPOINT ERIN SCOTT AND BARB WAGNER TO THE MARKETING COMMITTEE SUBMITTED BY: Thomas Soule, Tourism & Marketing Manager DATE: June 30, 2016 CONTENT: Emily Bird-Hrivnak's resignation, Erin Scott's and Barb Wagner's Applications Recommendation By Minute Motion: 1. Accept the resignation of Emily Bird-Hrivnak from the Marketing Committee; 2. Appoint Erin Scott, Marketing and Public Relations Manager at the Living Desert, to the Marketing Committee; 3. Appoint Barb Wagner, Director of Sales & Marketing at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort, to the Marketing Committee. Backqround Marketing Committee by-laws allow for no more than eleven (11) members representing a variety of business segments including a local attraction and a large hotel. On June 8, 2016, Emily Bird-Hrivnak notified the City via email that she has moved and is no longer available to serve on the Committee. This currently leaves the Committee with nine active members and two vacancies. Since the resignation of Kerry Graves of The Living Desert, that organization has not been represented on the Committee. Because it is one of the City's largest local attractions, staff feels it important to have a representative of The Living Desert serve on the Committee. Erin Scott, recently appointed Marketing and Public Relations Manager at The Living Desert, has a marketing background and an understanding of the local market that would make her a tremendous asset to the Committee. Her appointment would fill the unexpired term of Kerry Graves, through December 2019. The resignation of Emily Bird-Hrivnak leaves open a seat that fulfills the large hotel requirement set forth in the bylaws. Barb Wagner, Director of Sales & Marketing at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort, brings to bear a wide understanding of the tourism and Staff Report Marketing Committee Resignation and Appointments June 30, 2016 Page 2 of 2 hospitality industries based on her years of experience with that company. Her appointment would fill the unexpired term of Emily Bird-Hrivnak, through December 2017. Staff recommends City Council accept Emily Bird-Hrivnak's resignation, and appoint Erin Scott and Barb Wagner to the Palm Desert Marketing Committee. Submitted by: —(?— , I �� Thomas Soule Tourism & Marketing Manager Approval: 4vi6ii McCarthy Interi City Manager Department He d: Martin Alvarez Director of Economic Development Soule, Thomas From: Bird, Emily <Emily.Bird@marriott.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2016 11:28 AM To: Klassen, Rachelle Cc: Soule, Thomas; Stanley, Jane Subject: RE: Annual Statement of Economic Interests - Form 700 for Calendar 2015 Hi Rachelle. I've already moved but if by chance I'm in the area for meetings on the 14`r' I'll be sure to let you know. Also, I didn't think I need to fill out the form so would it be possible to have you resend/email to me? Sorry! Best, Emily From: rklassen@citvofpalmdesert.orci [ma iIto: rklassen(acitvofoaImdesert.org] Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2016 11:22 AM To: Bird, Emily Cc: tsouIe(&Citvofoalmdesert.orQ; istanlevCacitvofpalmdesert.orq Subject: RE: Annual Statement of Economic Interests - Form 700 for Calendar 2015 Importance: High Hi, Emily. Thanks for the update — we will miss you! I will place your original e-mail on the next Council Meeting agenda for formal acceptance of the resignation. Have you moved away from the area? Or would you be available to be publicly recognized for your time on the City's Marketing Committee at the Thursday, July 14, Council Meeting at 4:00 p.m.? In either case, I will still need your completed Form 700 — and it will be a leaving Office Statement for the period of January 1, 2015 —June 30, 2016. Can you get that to me as soon as possible? Thank you, and I look forward to hearing back from you and possibly seeing you at an upcoming Council Meeting. Rachelle From: Bird, Emily (mailto:Emilv.Bird (&marriott.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2016 11:18 AM To: Klassen, Rachelle Subject: RE: Annual Statement of Economic Interests - Form 700 for Calendar 2015 Hi Rachelle. Sorry, I should have probably sent out an official note ... but I moved and will no longer be on the committee. I believe, the Director of Sales & Marketing on property will be taking my place. I'll miss everyone... I've been on the committee for a long time;) Best, Emily From: rklassenCabcitvofoalmdesert.orq, fmaiIto: rklassen@citvofpalmdesert.orgj Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2016 12:24 PM To: arleneamick(dmac.com; aamick(@Dsmuseum.orq; Bird, Emily; fforrer(aOus.westfield.com; oavilan59Caaol.com Subject: FW: Annual Statement of Economic Interests - Form 700 for Calendar 2015 Importance: High Hope this finds you all well! A couple more months have passed, and I really need to receive your Form 700 — Statement of Economic Interests for calendar 2015 as soon as possible. Let me know if I can provide any assistance. Rachelle From: Klassen, Rachelle Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2016 8:45 AM Subject: Annual Statement of Economic Interests - Form 700 for Calendar 2015 Importance: High Dear Marketing Committee Members: Friendly reminder that the Form 700 — Annual Filing for calendar 2015 is due to my office postmarked, or by 5:00 p.m. if hand -delivered, on Fridav, April 15`. Copy of my memo, the interactive Form 700, and the Appendix List of Designated Positions that identifies the type(s) of economic interests required to be disclosed, are attached. Let me know if I can be of any other assistance. Don't be late! RacYw�a Kza , MMC City Clerk, City of Palm Desert 73510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260-2578 PH: (760) 346-0611, Ext. 304 Fax: (760) 340-0574 e-mail: rklassen@citvofpalmdesert.org APPLICATION FOR COMMITTEEXOMMISSION SERVICE a Public Document CITY OF PALM DESERT 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260 Telephone: (760) 346-0611 The Application Package for Committee/Commission Service includes this two -page personal information form, along with Applicant Questionnaire, to be completed after attending two (2) meetings of the Committee or Commission of your choice. 1. Indicate your preference for service on the following Committees or Commissions. Please choose no more than three (#1 = First, #2 = Second, #3 = Third). Architectural Review Commission Art In Public Places Commission Audit, Investment & Finance Committee Building Board of Appeals & Condemnation Cultural Resources Preservation Committee El Paseo Business Association Board Hotel & Signature Events Committee Housing Commission Library Promotion Committee 2. Name: Scott, Erin M Last First X Marketing Committee Parks & Recreation Commission Planning Commission Public Safety Commission Rent Review Commission Sustainabiliity Committee Other: Middle Initial 3. Residence:* 76445 Pala Palms Dr, Indian Wells, CA 92210 760-568-3132 Street City Zip Code Telephone *With some exceptions, residency within the City limits of the City of Palm Desert is required for Committee/Commission Service (P.D.M.C. § 2.34.010(c)). 4. Business Address: 47900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260 760-346-5694 Street City Zip Code Telephone 5. Preferred E-mail: escott@livingdesert.org 6. Education: MBA, Pepperdine University Bachelor's Degree (English), Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 7. Current Occupation: Marketing and PR Manager 8. Employment Experience (beginning with present or most current position): The Living Desert Marketing and PR Manager Sept 2015-present Name of Business/Address Your Title Employment Dates Integrated Wealth Management Director of Business Development April 2011-June 2015 Name of Business/Address Your Title Employment Dates Name of Business/Address Your Title Employment Dates 9. Members of the Planning Commission and Rent Review Commission must be Palm Desert registered voters. *! have been a City of Palm Desert resident since: *! have been a registered voter in the City of Palm Desert since: CITY OF PALM DESERT - Application for Committee/Commission Service Pa ej2 10. Local residents who are qualified to comment on my capabilities (preferably someone not directly connected with the City of Palm Desert): Dawn Petrick; dpetrick@livingdesert.org; 760-246-5694 ext 2120 Name Address Telephone Jim Casey; casey@iwmgmt.com; 310-710-4755 Greg Grub; greg.grub@stewart.com; 760-668-6900 Name Address Telephone 11. YOUR PERSONAL STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (add attachments, if necessary): See attachment for statement. 12. Have you ever served on any City Committee or Commission previously? If yes, describe: no Date: 6/20/2016 Applicant Signature: V..' w't Printed Name: Erin Scott You may attach additional sheets or Information as you feel necessary. Application will remain on rite as active for a period of two (2) full years or until the City Clerk's Office Is notified otherwise. NOTE: Disclosure of economic interests is required of those appointed to serve on the City's . Committees and Commissions pursuant to the City of Palm Desert Conflict of Interest Code. THIS AREA FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY: H:1WPdata1WPOOCSICMTES1Cmte Forms\cmte app12015-Oct.wpd 07 Oct 2015 Marketing Committee Application; Statement of Qualifications Erin Scott, Marketing & PR Manager, The Living Desert escott@livig esert.org; 760-568-3132 As the Marketing and PR Manager of The Living Desert, I would be honored to serve on the Marketing Committee for the City of Palm Desert. As the marketing representative for one of the largest attractions in Palm Desert, it would be mutually beneficial to collaborate and continue building a strong and synergistic relationship. In addition, the opportunity to work with the other represented entities on the Marketing Committee to build partnerships that benefit all would be advantageous and work to align our efforts to attract visitors and promote Palm Desert as the premier destination in the Coachella Valley. The Living Desert values the continued support the City of Palm Desert has provided, and we look forward to continuing to work closely together to achieve our common goals. Personally, as a resident of the Coachella Valley for five years, I have become deeply involved in the organizations and associations that make this community great. As a marketing professional, I have strong attention to detail and am able to think creatively and critically. I have served on numerous Boards and value teamwork, inclusion and hard work. If appointed to the Marketing Committee, I will take my responsibility seriously and serve to the best of my abilities. City of Palm Desert Committee/Commission Applicant Questionnaire 1. Please provide your name, address, and telephone number(s): Erin Scott, Marketing & PR Manager, The Living Desert 47900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260 escoftolivingdesert.org; 760-831-3132 2. 1 attended meetings of the Marketing Committee (Name of Committee/Commission) on the following dates: April 16, 2016 11A.>g Z(, P-O(,(Q 3. 1 am still interested in serving on this Committee/Commission: X Yes No a) If yes, please go to #4. b) If no, please go to #5. 4. Please give your general impression of the Committee/Commission after attending its meetings: The marketing committee meetina I attended on April 16. 2016 was very well run and informative. I believe the committee is effective in their efforts to advise and evaluate the city's marketing plans. As a representative for an attraction, it was great to learn about the plans and efforts the city is undertaking to promote and market to visitors and residents. (over) City of Palm Desert Committee/Commission Applicant Questionnaire Page 2 5. Is there another Committee/Commission in which you are interested? Yes X No a) If yes, please indicate the dates of the meetings for this Committee/Commission that you attended and give your general impression: b) If no, the City of Palm Desert thanks you for your interest in membership on its various Committees and Commissions. If you decide in the future that you would again like to be considered for membership, please contact us for a new application package. 6. After attending meetings and completing this Questionnaire, please return it along with your Application for Committee/Commission Service to: Office of the City Clerk City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260-2578 If you have any questions, please call City Clerk Rachelle Klassen Deputy City Clerk Grace Mendoza at (760) 346-0611. (Please attach additional sheets as necessary.) H_1WPda1a%WPDOCS1cMTESlcmte Forms%questionnaire.wpd 1 September2011 �..,� APPLICATION FOR COMM ITTEEICOMMISSION SERVICE KA UN a Public Document CITY OF PALM DESERT 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260 Telephone: (760) 346-0611 The Application Package for Committee/Commission Service includes this two -page personal information form, along with Applicant Questionnaire, to be completed after attending two (2) meetings of the Committee or Commission of your choice. Indicate your preference for service on the following Committees or Commissions. Please choose no more than three (#1 = First, #2 = Second, #3 = Third). Architectural Review Commission Art In Public Places Commission Audit, Investment & Finance Committee Building Board of Appeals & Condemnation Cultural Resources Preservation Committee El Paseo Business Association Board Hotel & Signature Events Committee Housing Commission Library Promotion Committee 2. Name: W'q9 1^e-o" Last First Marketing Committee Parks & Recreation Commission Planning Commission Public Safety Commission Rent Review Commission Sustainability Committee Other: 3. Residence:* 2- 9 nS i-v 1 Gt , )foL " ,Lt i,-n 9t. CA - Street City aZlp Code *With some exceptions, residency within the City limits of the City Committee/Commission Service (P.D.M.C. § 2.34.010[c)). Middle Initial Telephone of Palm Desert Is required for ��-3`f 1- Imo-► �zz 4. Business Address: I rS_�_ � avIA4-r4 LLc4 b treet City ' Zip Code Telephone 5. Preferred E-mail: . LAXZG rP� e a_t- i /n� 6. Education: . A-IA-li • , + 1, S 1.. � _c` U P%_ 12 7. Current Occupation: Y ct '�4A ies + 8. Employment Experience (beginning with present or most curre t position): SW r rr Qa� �e1 1, i� l'L► d s �- i(ii' / z e! (per \ _ Name of Business/Address - Your Title Employ nt Dates ,a Ies -�,��t�t Y�ock.� .U�, �� .s (o I . 12...i � Name of Business/Ad ress YoLfr Titl m Ioy ent Dates Name of BusinAs/Address Your Title Employment Dates 9. Members of the Planning Commission and Rent Review Commission must be Palm Desert registered voters. *1 have been a City of Palm Desert resident since; *1 have been a registered voter in the City of Palm Desert since: CITY OF PALM DESERT - Application for Committee/Commission Service Page2 10. Local residents who are qualified to comment on my capabilities (preferably someone not directly connected with the City of Palm Desert): Name Address Telephone Name Address Telephone 11. YOUR PERSONAL STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (add attachments, if necessary): A� sa Les+ H-, wsib) ��a.✓,� �ccn r cam+ ��:. a�� 12. Have you ever served on any City Committerep r Commission previousIX? If yes, describe: �� •�-t ..er , eq,< Date: Applicant Signature: Printed Name: &6W4 You may attach additional sheets or Information as you feel necessary. Application will remain on file as active for a period of two (2) full years or until the City Clerk's Offlce Is notified otherwise. NOTE: Disclosure of economic interests is required of those appointed to serve on the City's Committees and Commissions pursuant to the City of Palm Desert Conflict of Interest Code. THIS AREA FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY: HAWPda1a\WPDOCSICMTES1Cmte Fomnslcmte appt 2015-0ct.wpd 07 Oct 2015