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Eric Garcetti Mayor

July 23, 2020

Honorable Members of the City Council c/o City Clerk City Hall, Room 395

Honorable Members:

Subject to your confirmation, I have reappointed Mr. Jesse Marez to the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument Authority for the term ending June 30,2024. Mr. Marez’s current term expired on June 30, 2020.

I certify that in my opinion Mr. Marez is qualified for the work that will devolve upon him, and that I make the appointment solely in the interest of the City.

Sincerely,

7V- ERIC GARCETTI Mayor

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Attachment COMMISSION APPOINTMENT FORM

Name: Jesse Marez Commission: El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument Authority End of Term: 6/30/2024

Appointee Information

1. Race/ethnicity: Latino

2. Gender: Male

3. Council district and neighborhood of residence: 14 - East

4. Are you a registered voter? Yes

5. Prior commission experience: El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority

6. Highest level of education completed: B.S., California State University, Los Angeles

7. Occupation/profession: Senior Partner, EcoPoint Energy Services

8. Experience(s) that qualifies person for appointment: See attached resume

9. Purpose of this appointment: Reappintmnet

10. Current composition of the commission:

Commissioner APC CD Ethnicity Gender Term End Samarjian, Natalie Central 4 Armenian F 30-Jun-22

DiCostanzo, Salvatore Harbor 15 Caucasian M 30-Jun-22 Preigo, Jessica Central 4 Latina F 30-Jun-21

Louie, David W. East 13 Asian Pacific Islander M 30-Jun-22 Marez, Jesse East 14 Latino M 30-Jun-20 Collado, Gerlie North Valley 12 Asian Pacific Islander F 30-Jun-21

Le Kennedy, Jacqueline South Valley 5 Asian Pacific Islander F 30-Jun-21 Vasquez, Dulce Central 14 Latina F 30-Jun-20 Jesse Marez

Education & Affiliations California State University, Los Angeles, BSEE Mar. 1988 ' Knights Of Columbus Pasadena Council 1174 Jesse Marez brings close to 30 years of utility related Commissioner, City of LA - El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument - aka, Olvera Street experience and knowledge as a renewable energy NABCEP Certified 2009 consultant in comprehensive services on all utilities Cal Solar Energy Industry Ass., So. Cal Member for efficiency, generation, storage and conservation. SCE advance contractor, CSI training He has strategically aligning himself with SUNPOWER CORP Res. & Com. Certification experienced engineering professionals to service Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) public agencies, municipalities, developers, and WSPP Standard Products Committee forward thinking clients from all industry sectors. o Advisory Boards Pasadena City College Electricity & Photovoltaic As a co-founder of EcoPoint Energy Services, he Santa Monica College Sustainable & Renewable & Industry Trainer began to provide services of utility rate analysis, College of the Canyons, Sustainable Technologies electrical services design, feasibility studies, Southwest City College: Industry Trainer Instructor, marketing and sales with the emphasis on energy Renewables & Solar Energy Industry efficiency, alternative and renewable energy, which AYSO Referee included but not limited to solar, energy storage, fuel cells and geothermal. In the last several years Jesse has focused on LEED As an electrical engineer with an earned Bachelor’s of sustainable practices in the alternative energy industry Science degree from California State University, Los with the emphasis in renewables and its related Angeles, Jesse directed his passion for engineering products and services. Through his project and the energy market early in his career, where he management experience, Jesse has led a number of began with the Los Angeles Department of Water and project teams ranging in size from 2 to over 100 staff Power (LADWP). For nearly a decade he honed his members. skills in a variety of departments specifically relating to the services to Major Executive Accounts within In his experience, he has developed an intricate the DWP’s service area, where he was the liaison to knowledge for municipality governance and policy incorporate all programs to support the clients with implementation. He has a strong foundation in efficiency and conservation efforts. While at sustainable energy and utility related products and has LADWP, he played a key role that developed worked on numerous residential, industrial, LADWP’s Power Marketing and Sales Team using commercial and public agencies projects with values non-traditional methods of selling excess energy for of up to $750 Million. He brings a high level of additional revenue. Jesse left LADWP in the height problem solving with strong oral and written of the energy deregulation to pursue and to expand his communication skills and is able to find consensus experience in the private sector and worked for large between diverse ranges of stakeholders. corporations such as PG&E, Commonwealth Energy Corporation and Energy Masters International, a Experience Profile: subsidiary of NRG to manage and develop utility EcoPoint Energy Services: 2003-Pres. Senior programs. Partner TSI FG: Provided engineering professional services as the Los Jesse quickly recognized the need in the utility Angeles Project Manager and Utility Liaison to all industry for more understanding between the Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) municipalities and their structure, with the private members for the purchase of some or all the energy companies soliciting their contracts and developing generated from the Nevada 300MW Development their outreach programs. In recognizing this gap, he project in Boulder City, Nevada. utilized both his utility experience and private sector Project Manager for the preparation & submission of talent to link these two sectors in a more efficient the Beacon Solar Proposal to SCPPA and its member manner. LADWP. Jesse Marez

Cold Ironing Electrical Infrastructure Substation SunEdison Inc. Project (Port of Long Beach) Worked with SunEdiso and its associated partner Responsible for overseeing the construction, PermaCity & its project operations management to installation, and commissioning of a $7 Million determine the services and requirements that are underground medium voltage (6600V) electrical needed to complete the LADWP Fit-50 Rooftop Solar distribution system that serviced a control and power Program projects, which are a key for the City of Los reel which provided electricity to connected ships Angeles and its success of the Beacon Solar Project. when docked on the pier (a process called “Cold Ironing”). Prepared all inspection reports, field Provided the support and be the liaison of sales and electrical engineering services and weekly progress support to PermaCity, the EPC, all city agencies and presentations to the team and LB Port Management. subcontractors involved to complete the LADWP Fit- 50. Project benchmark, design, installation and Clean Fuel Connection Inc.; 2008 - 2010; Business completion of systems submitted to LADWP and all Development Manager City Departments to include but not limited to the Developed the processes for business development, following: LA City permits and Inspections, Building project analysis, electrical design and installation of & Safety, LADWP Interconnections process, solar energy systems for residential, commercial, LADWP Service Area Capacity, develop and update industrial and public agencies. Oversaw all marketing all property lists on leases & procedures by LADWP and sales in Southern California and helped the Service areas, along with weekly progress reports. company surpass its goals for solar installations and providing clients with energy efficiency services, Power Tech Engineers, Inc.; 2007 to Present; solar energy and alternative fuel resources. Project Electrical & Systems Engineer and Quality Manager of the First LEED Public Works Project for Control Inspector the City of Beverly Hills. Exposition LRT Project Phase II (Steiny- Skanska) In construction: Onsite Quality Control (QC) daily Morgner Technology Management Solar Systems; inspecting & witnessing testing of equipment 2007; Project Manager connections and commissioning along the Expo Line Responsible for business development and identifying Route and all New Stations connecting Downtown potential clients to provide energy efficiency and LA to City of Santa Monica 4th Street. This includes renewable alternative energy options. Managed the but not limited to Traffic Sheet Crossing Signals & design, analysis and installation of solar energy Bike Trail Lighting, ManHole Conduit, cables & systems for residential, commercial, public agencies, communication wiring, CCTV, Fire Alarm and industrial clients. Project Manager for the Communication Equipment and Public PA systems proposal development of Measuring and Verification for passenger safety of Energy and Efficiency Programs at LADWP.

1-110 Express Lanes Project (Metro) City of Southgate; 2002 - 2004; City Manager Inspecting and monitoring of all fieldwork and Oversaw all City departments including Southgate progress of the electrical contractor and Police Department, Public Works, and Economic subcontractor(s) as they installed and tested system Development. Responsible for implementation of the equipment valued at $10 Million. Ensured all City's capital improvement projects, financial installations meet contract documents and adhere to management, and operations. the National Electric Code, Caltrans, City, State and Local Electrical applicable codes. Inspected the City of Azusa Light & Water; 2000 - 2002; installation of all CCTV Cameras, EarthCam & Business Management & Public Benefits Manager associated equipment, traffic loops and cabling, Developed and implemented the state mandated electrical cabinets, accessories such as underground Public Benefit Programs for all customers in the and overhead conduits, and the installation and utility’s service area. The role provided assistance to splicing of Fiber Optic Cable. the new and existing customers with all city or utility related services. Energy Efficiency and Demand Side Management strategies for the Utilities largest Industrial and Commercial key accounts. Jesse Marez

• Managed the day ahead market purchase and sale transactions, and coordinated the final Energy Masters International; 1999-2000; daily schedule with load dispatchers. Business Development Manager • Interfaced with wholesale energy customers Provided professional energy management services, and suppliers to discuss daily, weekly, and marketing and sales, technical and administrative monthly off-on system transactions of services to enhance business retention to Southern generation, transmission, load following and California Utilities and City Municipalities. ancillary services. Supported the efforts of Economic Development

Directors by providing guidance and support to new Conservation & Planning, Energy Services Section - and existing customers to establish and expand Major Account Executive businesses through training and staff development on • Served as liaison to Major Industrial, statewide utility public benefit programs. Commercial, Universities, school districts and other clients in DWP's service area. Commonwealth Energy Corporation; 1998-1999; • Evaluated and implemented Demand Side Director of Power Operations and Energy Services Management methods of efficient use of Managed/negotiated power contracts for the daily services, rates and programs. scheduling/purchasing of shaped load energy. • Provided customers updates on Federal, State Provided the Independent System Operator (ISO) and Local regulatory issues. daily current company load requirements. Supervised all Direct Access functions: power sales, marketing, Power Design & Construction Project Manager data entry, metering installations and energy services • Responsible for the monthly budget, schedule, (encompassed all energy efficient products and cost control, job logs and administration services, energy audits, and performance contracts). support. Managed accounts with Seagram’s Corporation, • Coordinated the engineering and construction Universal Studios, SANDAG, BANDAG, State DOG. of various DWP projects with construction managers and design team members. PG & E Energy Services Corporation; 1997 - 98; Manager of Direct Energy Marketing, Southern Power Operating & Maintenance - System Protection California Engineer Managed statewide development, planning and • Tested, analyzed, and evaluated Protection implementation of strategic marketing programs to Relay Systems in DWP’s Generation, supply bundled services; negotiated commodity Distribution Power Plants and Substations. contracts of services with utilities and large industrial customers; managed programs to support energy • Certified on Current Operating and Clearance management and the reduction of both energy and Orders water conservation. Customized professional System Development, Resource & Financial Planning training for staff members and industrial customers on Engineer current market development of deregulation, market intelligence, and the latest energy conservation • Evaluated 20-year studies for long-term market methods. Managed large accounts including ARCO, competitive strategies using computer Nestle, Shell Oil Company, In-N-Out Burger, simulated production cost models of DWP's manufacturing associations and municipal utilities. characteristics of existing and proposed Generation facilities Los Angeles Department of Water & Power; 1988 • Assessed the reliability and efficiency for -1997; Electrical Engineer future needs of generation resources and Bulk Power Marketing, Sales and Operations. performed economic comparison of Power Marketing/Sales, Wholesale Marketing Group alternatives to meet the medium and long term planning of the Power System • A Power Marketing Trader used non- traditional methods to produce revenues. A

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Eric Garcetti Mayor

July 23, 2020

Dear Mr. Marez:

I am pleased to inform you that I hereby reappoint you to the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument Authority for the term ending June 30,2024. In order to complete the process as quickly as possible, there are several steps that must be taken, many of which require visiting City Hall. If you require parking during these procedures, please call Claudia Luna in my Office at (213) 978-0621 to make arrangements for you.

To begin the reappointment process, please review, sign and return the enclosed Remuneration Form, Undated Separation Forms, Background Check Release and Information Sheet within one week of receiving this letter. These documents are necessary to ensuring the most efficient, open and accountable City government possible.

As part of the City Council confirmation process, you will need to meet with Councilmember David Ryu, the Chair of the Health, Education, Neighborhood, Parks, Arts, and River Committee, to answer any questions they may have. You will be hearing from a City Council committee clerk who will let you know when your reappointment will be considered by the Health, Education, Neighborhood, Parks, Arts, and River Committee. Some time thereafter, you will be notified by the committee clerk when your reappointment will be presented to the full City Council for confirmation. Once you are confirmed, you will be required to take the oath of office in the City Clerk’s Office in Room 395 of City Hall. Claudia Luna will assist you during the confirmation process if you have questions. Mr. Jesse Marez July 23, 2020 Page 2

If you move at any point during your term, have any changes in your telephone numbers, or in the future plan to resign (resignation must be put in writing), please contact my office immediately.

Congratulations and thank you for agreeing to serve the people of Los Angeles.

Sincerely,

7V- ERIC GARCETTI Mayor

EG:dlg Attachment I Mr. Jesse Marez July 23, 2020 Nominee Check List

I. Within seven days:

Mail or email the following forms to: Claudia Luna, Office of the Mayor, City Hall, 200 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 or email: [email protected].

Remuneration Form

Undated Separation Forms

Background Check Release

Commissioner Information Sheet/Voluntary Statistics

II. As soon as possible, the Mayor’s Office will schedule a meeting with you and:

Councilmember David Ryu, Chair of the Council Committee considering your nomination

Staff in the Mayor’s Office of Legislative and External Affairs will assist you with these arrangements.