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Agenda Item No:
Meeting Date:
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April 5, 2010
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Department: City Clerk
Prepared by: Esther C. Beirne 15_� -
City Manager Approval
File # 9-2-5
SUBJECT: INTERVIEWS OF APPLICANTS AND APPOINTMENT TO FILL ONE FOUR-YEAR
TERM ON THE FIRE COMMISSION TO THE END OF MARCH, 2014, DUE TO
EXPIRATION OF TERM OF DR. STEPHEN MIZROCH (CC)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council interview the following applicants to fill one, four-year term on the
San Rafael Fire Commission, with term to expire the end of March, 2014.
Name
Aaron Golbus
Stephen Mizroch
SUMMARY BACKGROUND:
Time of Interview
5:00 P.M.
5:15 p.m.
At the meeting of March 1, 2010, the City Council called for applications to fill one four-year term on the
Fire Commission to the end of March, 2014, due to expiration of term of Dr. Stephen Mizroch. The
deadline for receipt of applications was set for Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 12:00 noon. Two applications
were received in the City Clerk's Office by the deadline.
Enclosures: Notice calling for applications
Municipal Code excerpt
Two applications
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NAME: Stephen 6. M�'rzr-�och, i�, t7.
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CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE: San Rafael, CA 94901
RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR 31 YEARS
PRESENT POSITION: Asst. Physician in Chief; Fire Commissioner - San
Rafael
NAME OF FIRM: Kaiser Permanente
BUSINESS ADDRESS: 99 Montecillo Rd., San Rafael, CA 94903
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
EDUCATION: Emory UnMrsity 1972 B.A. Chemistry
Univ, of Pennsylvania 1976 M.D.
PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC ACTIVITIES: 1) Marin Medical Society
2) Calif. Law En#orcement Historical Society 3) Phoenix Society.
MEMBER OF FOLLOWING CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS: Friends of San Rafael Library,
Falkirk Cultural Center, Marin History Museum
MY REASONS FOR WANTING TO SERVE ARE: see attached
DATE: v SIGNATURE:
Filing Deadline: Mail or Deliver to: City of San Rafael, Dept. of City Clerk
Date: Tues., March 23, 2010 City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, Room 209
Time: 12:00 noon P.O. Box 151560, San Rafael, CA 94915
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Stephen G. Mizroch
It is an honor and privilege to re -apply for the position of Fire Commissioner on the San Rafael
Fire Commission. Having served on the Commission since 1992, 1 have seen the evolution and
development of a superb Department. Led by Chris Gray, the San Rafael Fire Department is
known throughout Marin County as a prized public entity and has taken a lead role in both fire
suppression and paramedic effectiveness.
Although my role as a Fire commissioner has been modest in the overall delivery of service, I
feel that I offer a unique perspective as a health care professional.
If chosen to serve another four years, I would apply my energies and skills to further the best
interests of the Fire Department and the City I have called my home for over 30 years.
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Filing Deadline: Mail or Deliver to: City of San Rafael, Dept. of City Clerk
Date: Tues., March 23, 2010 City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, Room 209
Time: 12:00 noon P.O. Box 151560, San Rafael, CA 94915
ONE VACANCY - CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
FIRE COMMISSION
APPLICATIONS to serve on the Fire Commission, City of San Rafael, to fill one four-year
term to the end of March, 2014, may be obtained at the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 1400 Fifth
Avenue, Room 209, San Rafael and on the website @
http://www.cityofsanrafael.org/Government/City Clerk/Boards_ and Commissions.htm
The deadline for filing applications is Tuesday, March 23, 2010, at 12:00 noon, in the City
Clerk's Office.
There is no compensation paid to Fire Commissioners. Members must comply with the City's
ethics training requirement of AB 1234, and reimbursement policy. See attached information.
ONLY RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL MAY APPLY.
The Fire Commission regularly meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m.
at San Rafael Fire Station # 1 at 1039 C Street.
Interviews of applicants will be held at a Special Meeting of the San Rafael City Council on
Monday, April 5, 2010 commencing at 6:00 p.m., to fill one four-year term to the end of March,
2014.
An excerpt from the San Rafael Municipal Code re: Fire Commission membership, terms of
Commission members, powers and duties, etc., is also attached.
ESTHER C. BEIRNE
City Clerk
City of San Rafael
Dated: March 2, 2010
SAN RAFAEL CHARTER
ARTICLE VIII Executive and Administrative Departments, Section 10. FIRE COMMISSION.
There shall be a board of fire commissioners appointed by the council, the exact number of which shall
be set by ordinance or resolution of the council, one of whom may be a councilman. The chief of the fire
department shall be an ex officio member of the commission but shall not be entitled to vote as a member
of the commission. The members of the commission shall serve for a term of four years and shall be
subject to removal by the affirmative vote of three members of the council. The terms of office of members
of the commission shall be staggered in the manner provided by resolution of the council. The board of fire
commissioners shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed or conferred in
this charter or by the ordinances of the city. (Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 121, August 20, 1973:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 46, May 31, 1967.)
2.16.010 Board of Fire Commissioners.*
A board of fire commissioners is created. (Ord. 889 § 2, 1967: Ord. 825 § 1, 1965: Ord. 422).
* Fire Commission --See San Rafael Charter, Art. VIII § 10.
2.16.011 Board membership --Compensation.
The board of fire commissioners shall consist of five members appointed by the city council, one of whom
may be a councilman. The chief of the fire department shall be an ex officio member of the commission,
but shall not be entitled to vote as a member of the commission. All members of the commission shall
serve without compensation. (Ord. 889 § 3 (part), 1967).
2.16.012 Board term of office and removal.
The members of the board of fire commissioners shall serve for a term of four y ears and shall be subject
to removal by the affirmative vote of three members of the council. The terms of office of members of the
commission shall be staggered in the manner provided by resolution of the city council.
(Ord. 889 § 3 (part), 1967).
2.16.013 Board powers and duties.
Subject to the direction and control of the city council, as provided in Section 2.04.030 of this code, the
powers and duties of the board of fire commissioners shall be:
To review and recommend concerning the future needs of the fire department in respect to long-range
capital needs, including buildings, training facilities, and water mains and hydrant replacements;
To review the relationship of the fire department with other governmental agencies and private entities
concerning topics which the commission feels present a true and pressing need for the city's fire service,
i.e., mutual aid and the fire rating system of the Independent Insurance Office;
To review, comment and make recommendations regarding the annual operating budget of the department;
To recommend to the fire chief and the city council action concerning initial adoption and future
amendments to the fire prevention code, the building code, and other such ordinances which pertain to the
prevention of fires within the community;
To receive monthly reports from the department head concerning the general operations and functions of
the department;
To perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the city council.
(Ord. 1131 § 1, 1974: Ord. 889 § 3 (part), 1967).
FIRE COMMISSION INTERVIEWS —APRIL 5, 2010
1) Why are you interested in a position as a San Rafael Fire Commissioner?
2) Please share your knowledge of the San Rafael Fire Department
3) Are you aware of our challenges with aging and outdated fire facilities?
4) Please share any of your own specific areas of knowledge or interest that will help the
department
5) What impact has the Recession had on City services?
6) Do you have knowledge of our Vegetation Management Program?
7) What is your awareness of Paramedic services and support for a renewal of the
Paramedic Tax this Year?
8) What are your views on regionalization of services such as Fire and Paramedics?