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Home My WebLink About6/3/2015 - STAFF REPORTS - 2.I. A.O�pALM Sa .y 0 V % °eoanreo a Cq<�FOit CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT DATE: June 3, 2015 CONSENT CALENDAR SUBJECT: RATIFY AND APPOINT THE NOMINATION OF THE CITY OF INDIAN WELLS TO THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION FOR THE TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2017 FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager BY: James Thompson, City Clerk SUMMARY The City Council will consider the appointment of the City of Indian Wells representative to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission. RECOMMENDATION: Appoint Robert Berriman, as the City of Indian Wells representative, to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission for the term ending June 30, 2017. STAFF ANALYSIS: In November, 2007, the City Council amended the Palm Springs Municipal Code to provide that each representative City nominate, and the Palm Springs City Council appoint the representative member to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission. The City has received notification from the City of Indian Wells of their nomination of Robert Berriman, as the City of Indian Wells representative to the Commission, for the term ending June 30, 2017. ALTERNATIVES: The City Council may choose to interview the candidate or other selection process prior to the appointment; or take no action on this appointment, and direct the City Clerk to notify the City of Indian Wells to make a further nomination. ITEM NO.--21—_ City Council Staff Report June 3, 2015-- Page 2 Airport Commission Appointment(Indian Wells) FISCAL IMPACT: None. � Q,rn-�-ate✓"-. ZIA MES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK DAVID H. READY, CI AGER /kd h Attachments: City of Indian Wells Nomination Letter Application, on file in the Office of the City Clerk 02 INDII�N WELLS May 18, 2015 James Thompson, City Clerk City of Palm Springs 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Re: Indian Wells' representative to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission Dear Mr. mpson: The Indian Wells City Council, at its May 5, 2015 Council meeting, nominated Robert Berriman as the City's representative to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission. The term of the appointment will be through June 30, 2017. Mr. Berriman's contact information is: Robert Berriman Indian Wells, CA 92210 Enclosed is Mr. Berriman's Indian Wells application and supplemental information. Sincerely, A na Grandv�M Chief Deputy City Clerk cc: Robert Berriman 03 44-950 Eldorado Drive — Indian Wells,California 92210.7497 — V(760)346-2489 F(760)346-0407 INDIAN WELLS - , , " �° CALIFORNIA fj 3; 11J May 18, 2015 James Thompson, City Clerk City of Palm Springs 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Re: Indian Wells' representative to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission m Dear Mr. Th6mpson: The Indian Wells City Council, at its May 5, 2015 Council meeting, nominated Robert Berriman as the City's representative to the Palm Springs International Airport Commission. The term of the appointment will be through June 30, 2017. Mr. Berriman's contact information is: Robert Berriman 44361 Mesquite Drive Indian Wells, CA 92210 (760) 219-5187 Home Robert.berriman@hotmail.com Enclosed is Mr. Berriman's Indian Wells application and supplemental information. Sincerely, YAna Gra Chief Deputy City Clerk cc: Robert Berriman 44-950 Eldorado Drive — Indian Wells,California 92210 7497 — V(760)346-2489 F(760)346-0407 INDIAN WELLS 03 i9'15PI10339CityIF Iu ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION The City of Indian Wells depends upon citizen participation, service and input. Citizen volunteers play a vital role in the conduct of governmental affairs and are an important element in achieving the City's goals. Applications should be filled out completely so that the City Council may fully evaluate your qualifications. It is the responsibility of the applicant to familiarize themselves with the duties and responsibilities of the position(s) applied for. You must be an Indian Wells registered voter to serve, unless otherwise specified. Please be aware that this application is a public record and will be released to the public, including being posted on the CiWs website. NAME Robert G. Berriman TEL. # 760-219-5187 ADDRESS 44361 Mesquite Drive, Indian Wells, CA 92210 EMAIL robert.berriman@hotmail.com COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE YOU ARE APPLYING FOR? (CHOOSE A MA)aMuM OF 2) PLANNING COMMISSION ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE GOLF RESORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE GRANTS-IN-AID COMMITTEE X PALM SPRINGS REGIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION X NEW APPOINTMENT REAPPOINTMENT 1. HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU LIVED IN INDIAN WELLS? 13 2. DO YOU OWN PROPERTY IN THE CITY? X YES NO 3. ARE YOU A REGISTERED INDIAN WELLS VOTER? X YES NO 4. ABOUT HOW MANY MONTHS A YEAR DO YOU RESIDE IN THE CITY? 12 5. ARE YOU PRESENTLY EMPLOYED? X YES NO EMPLOYER/POSMON: Bermuda Dunes Development Co. Operations&Public Relations IF YOU ARE RETIRED, WHAT WAS YOUR PREVIOUS OCCUPATION? US DHS, San Diego International Airport, Deputy Assistant Federal Security Director-Regulatory 6. HAVE YOU SERVED ON A CITY COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE BEFORE? X YES NO IF YES, WHICH CITY AND WHEN: Grants-in-Aid,Architecture and Landscape 2003-2005 POSITION: Member Page i 3/I/2615 INDIAN WELLS Summarize why you wish to serve, Include any special qualifications or education which are particularly appropriate to the position(s) for which you are applying. (Resume may be attached to supplement response). I am retired from the US Department of Homeland Security as the Deputy Assistant Federal Security Director for Regulatory Inspections. I am currently employed by the Bermuda Dunes Development Co. I feel that I can bring a vast amount of experience and knowldege to the City of Indian Wells in relation to commercial airport operations. I would make communication with government and business entities along with community members a priority. What do you see as the objectives and goals of the commission/committee to which you are seeking appointment? With my knowledge of commercial airport operations, I would represent the City of Indian Wells with a depth of understanding not held by most city residents. The City and Desert Communities rely on a viable vibrant,functioning commercial airport. Communication with member cities is increasingly important concerning the statutory requirements of operating a commercial airport as it applies to the need to provide a positive business/commercial atmosphere and positive passenger experience. How would you help to achieve these objectives and goals? Positive interpersonal skills, good communication and sound judgement. Do you or immediate family members have any relationship (professional, financial, other) that may present a potential conflict of interest? (Please explain) Current employment at the Bermuda Dunes Airport. I am not reliant on my income from this position. If required, I would terminate my employment if selected for this commission position. Disclosure and Regulatory Requirements Conflict of Interest—If a Statement of Economic Interests Form 700 is required for this position, the form be filed with the City Clerk within 30 days of beginning service. The City Clerk will provide those appointees who must file with a filing form and instructions. Attendance/Duties— Commission/Committee/Board members are required to attend meetings on a regular basis and devote the time necessary to fulfill your duties. A member will be removed if the member has more than two (2) unexcused absences in each twelve month period from the anniversary date of their appointment. Mandatory Ethics Training — Commission/Committee/Board members are required to satisfy the local ethics training requirement mandated by Government Code Sections 53234 et seq. and may be removed if proof of completion is not filed with the City Clerk within the first 60 days of appointment. Appointees will be provided with an on-line training resource. Paget 3p/2015 Robert Gerard Berriman Phone: 760-219-5187 Email: robert.berriman@hotmail.com 44361 Mesquite Drive Indian Wells, CA 92210 POSITION AND CITY OF INDIAN WELLS EXPERIENCE I am seeking appointment to the City of Indian Wells open position to the Palms Springs International Airport Commission. My previous committee experience (2003-2005) included one term of Grants-In Aid and at the request of City Leadership during that same period I filled a mid-term vacancy on the Architecture and Landscape Committee. We are now, again full- time residents of the City of Indian Wells. RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE Current Bermuda Dunes Development Company(Temporary Position) • lam currently employed at the Bermuda Dunes Airport (KUDD) as an Operations and Public Relations Specialist assisting current management upgrade business systems aviation related equipment and procedures in preparation for the proposed public sale of the airport. 2002-2014 Retired—U.S. Department of Homeland Security(DHS) &Transportation Security Administration (TSA),J-Band, GS-14 Level Management Positions • DHS Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), Instructor and Behavioral Sciences Curriculum Development,Aviation Programs and Interviewing Skills (Basic to Advance for Regulatory Inspectors), Physical Security, Commercial/General Aviation Airport Operations and Civil Enforcement Process at Glynco Georgia. • TSA Deputy Assistant Federal Security Director for Regulatory Inspection, Supervisory Inspector- Explosive Detection Canine Program at San Diego International Airport. • Team Leader for Joint NCIS, Federal Air Marshal and Regulatory Inspector Counter Surveillance and Physical Security Programs at San Diego U5O Centers. • TSA Southwestern Region 6, Regulatory Inspector. • TSA Law Enforcement Liaison, Palm Springs International Airport, Member of Inland Empire Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF). Robert G. Berriman, Page Two 1998-2002 Private Contractor, Small Business Owner • Contracted Public Service pre-employment background investigations for the State of California Department of Justice, Santa Cruz and Monterey County 911 Centers and the Cities of Rocklin, Roseville and Lincoln. 1978—1998 Retired -California Highway Patrol (CHP)Valley Division • Law Enforcement Officer, Patrol, Investigations, Public Information Officer and Aviation Operations Flight Officer. • Published -Trade Articles, Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) Conducting Surveillance from Fixed Wing Aircraft and Aerial Nighttime Surveillance Utilizing Headlight Pattern Recognition. EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree—Criminal Justice, (1998). State of California - Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission and the California Highway Patrol. RELEVANT TRAINING PROGRAMS • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)—Airport Safety and Operations Specialist. • Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA), National Incident Management System (Multi-Level, Basic to Management). • U.S. DHS Foreign Airport Assessments Specialist Program. • Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Qualified Instructor. • Roseville Chamber of Commerce Leadership Training- 2000