CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION VOTE TO DISMISS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CHARLES LESTER 7-5: Seven Commissioners Olga Diaz, Erik Howell, Wendy Mitchell, Effie Turnbull-Sanders, Mark Vargas, Martha McClure & Roberto Uranga Voted YES; Five Commissioners Carole Groom, Mary Shallenberger, Chair Steve Kinsey, Vice Chair Dayna Bochco & Mary Luevano Voted NO

ABSTRACT: Twelve California Coastal Commissioners, including one alternate, voted 7-5 to dismiss Executive Director Charles Lester at the meeting on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. According to reporting, dismissal immediate; Senior Deputy Director Jack Ainsworth acting executive director until interim and permanent executive director hired.

VOTES TO DISMISS CHARLES LESTER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, February 10, 2016

Governor's Appointments-VOTE
Effie Turnbull-Sanders-YES
Wendy Mitchell-YES
Martha McClure-YES
Erik Howell-YES

Senate Rules Committee Appointments-VOTE
Vice Chair Dayna Bochco-NO
Mary Shallenberger-NO
Chair Steve Kinsey-NO
Roberto Uranga-YES

Assembly Speaker Appointments-VOTE
Mary Luevano-NO
Mark Vargas-YES
Carole Groom-NO
Olga Diaz, (Alternate)-YES

REFERENCES:

Commissioners & Alternates

Coastal Commission fires executive director over objection of hundreds of supporters
By Tony Barboza and Dan Weikel Contact Reporters
FEBRUARY 10, 2016

The California Coastal Commission

Full Coverage

Firing of the California Coastal Commission executive director

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Commissioners vote 7-5 to dismiss executive director

Los Angeles Times

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

California Coastal Commission ousts CEO Charles Lester
MICHAEL R. BLOOD
ASSOCIATED PRESS | February 11, 2016

U.S.
California Coastal Commission Votes to Fire Executive Director
By ADAM NAGOURNEY FEB. 11, 2016
The New York Times

CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION: Consideration of Dismissal of the Executive Director, February 10, 2016

ABSRACT; On Wednesday, February 10, 2016, the California Coastal Commission is scheduled to consider Agenda Item 8, Consideration of Dismissal of the Executive Director. Consideration and possible action to dismiss the Executive Director of the California Coastal Commission. Pursuant to Government Code § 11126(a), after the conclusion of the public hearing, the Commission may deliberate regarding this item in closed session. If the Commission takes any action during closed session to dismiss the Executive Director, the roll call vote will be reported publicly when the Commission reconvenes in open session.   Background Information and a Path Forward by Charles Lester, Executive Director, and Comments Received, including Written Correspondence (49 pages) between January 25 and February 5, 2016 and Electronic Comments (18,489 pages) between January 23 and February 4, 2016 and Chief Counsel Memorandum, are featured.
NOTE: Wednesday Location Changed to:
Morro Bay Community
Center Auditorium
1001 Kennedy Way
Morro Bay, CA 93442

CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION

February 2016 Agenda

Hearing procedures for Agenda Item 8

      8. Consideration of Dismissal of the Executive Director
         Comments Received  Chief Counsel Memo

    Consideration and possible action to dismiss the Executive Director of the California Coastal Commission. Pursuant to Government Code § 11126(a), after the conclusion of the public hearing, the Commission may deliberate regarding this item in closed session. If the Commission takes any action during closed session to dismiss the Executive Director, the roll call vote will be reported publicly when the Commission reconvenes in open session

9. Selection Process for Executive Director

If necessary, consideration and possible action regarding the selection process for a new Executive Director of the California Coastal Commission.

10.  Selection of Interim Executive Director or Executive Director 

If necessary, at an appropriate time during the meeting, the Commission may meet in closed session to consider the appointment of an Interim Executive Director or a new Executive Director pursuant to Government Code § 11126(a). If the Commission takes any action during closed session to appoint an Interim Executive Director or new Executive Director, the roll call vote will be reported publicly when the Commission reconvenes in open session.

E-mail correspondence concerning Items 8-10
may be sent to StatusOfExecutiveDirector@coastal.ca.gov

Lester Memo w8!2!2016

CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION

February 4, 2016

TO: California Coastal Commission and Interested Parties

FROM: Charles Lester, Executive Director

SUBJECT: W8 – Background Information and a Path Forward

Chief Counsel Memo W8!2!2016

M E M O R A N D U M

February 6, 2016

TO: California Coastal Commissioners

Interested Members of the Public

FROM: Christopher Pederson, Chief Counsel

RE: Hearing on Consideration of Potential Dismissal of the Executive Director

(for the Commission Meeting of February 10, 2016)

REFERENCES:
Coastal Commission chief defends his record as panel moves to fire him

Tony Barboza Contact Reporter Los Angeles Times

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

35 former members of California Coastal Commission oppose effort to oust executive director
Dan Weikel and Tony Barboza Contact Reporters Los Angeles Times
FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Coastal Commission chief Charles Lester responds to firing threat
By Peter Fimrite SFGATE
Updated 1:23 pm, Saturday, February 6, 2016

Staff turmoil shakes powerful California coastal agency
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD, AP
Jan. 20, 2016

CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION STATEWIDE Public Hearing And Possible Closed Session On Executive Director's Employment: Consideration of Dismissal of the Executive Director, Selection Process for Executive Director & Selection of Interim Executive Director or Executive Director

ABSTRACT: On February 10, 2016, the California Coastal Commission is scheduled to consider agenda item 8. Consideration of Dismissal of the Executive Director Consideration and possible action to dismiss the Executive Director of the California Coastal Commission. Pursuant to Government Code § 11126(a), after the conclusion of the public hearing, the Commission may deliberate regarding this item in closed session. If the Commission takes any action during closed session to dismiss the Executive Director, the roll call vote will be reported publicly when the Commission reconvenes in open session, at the Inn at Morro Bay, Morro Bay, CA. ADDENDUM (Comments received as of 01/29/2016) document copy and Hearing procedures for Agenda Item 8 document copy are embedded. Also on the agenda, agenda item 9 Selection Process for Executive Director If necessary, consideration and possible action regarding the selection process for a new Executive Director of the California Coastal Commission and agenda item 10 Selection of Interim Executive Director or Executive Director If necessary, at an appropriate time during the meeting, the Commission may meet in closed session to consider the appointment of an Interim Executive Director or a new Executive Director pursuant to Government Code § 11126(a). If the Commission takes any action during closed session to appoint an Interim Executive Director or new Executive Director, the roll call vote will be reported publicly when the Commission reconvenes in open session.
NOTE: E-mail correspondence concerning Items 8-10 may be sent to StatusOfExecutiveDirector@coastal.ca.gov

REFERENCES:
When it comes to the California Coastal Commission, 'cozy' is a four-letter word
Steve Lopez Contact Reporter Los Angeles Times
JANUARY 30, 3016

Column
Gov. Brown is mute as Coastal Commission Coup gains steam
Steve Lopez Contact Reporter Los Angeles Times
JANUARY 27, 2016

Op-Ed
The coastline belongs to all Californians—but maybe not for long
Steve Blank Los Angeles Times
JANUARY 26, 2016

Staff turmoil shakes Coastal Commission

By The Associated Press January 25, 201

California Coastal Commission members to consider firing executive director
Tony Barboza Contact Reporter Los Angeles Times
JANUARY 20, 2016

CCC w8-s-2-2016

CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION
ADDENDUM
January 29, 2016
TO: California Coastal Commission and Interested Parties
RE: Comments received as of 01/29/2016

Public Hearing Procedures ED Dismissal 021016

Hearing procedures for Agenda Item 8