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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Fire Commission InterviewsSpecial Meeting Agenda Item No: SM 1.a Meeting Date: October 16, 2023 SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Department: City Clerk Prepared by: Lindsay Lara, City Clerk City Manager Approval: ___________ TOPIC: FIRE COMMISSION INTERVIEWS SUBJECT: INTERVIEW APPLICANTS AND MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO FILL ONE UNEXPIRED FOUR-YEAR TERM TO THE END OF OCTOBER 2025 ON THE FIRE COMMISSION DUE TO THE RESIGNATION OF NADINE ATIEH HADE RECOMMENDATION: Interview the following applicants and make an appointment to fill one unexpired four- year term to the end of October 2025 on the Fire Commission due to the resignation of Nadine Atieh Hade. Name Brian Waterbury Donna McCusker Gerrod Herndon John Chung BACKGROUND: The term of Nadine Atieh Hade was set to expire at the end of October 2025; however, she relocated outside of city limits and was no longer eligible to serve on the Fire Commission. The City Clerk’s office recruited for applications and received five applications. The Fire Commission contributes their experience and expertise to support the goals of the San Rafael Fire Department. In concert with the Fire Chief, the five members and two alternates collaborate on department-related initiatives, supporting the San Rafael Fire Foundation. Commissioners have also participated in public education and outreach activities, supported emergency preparedness efforts, and documented the Department's ____________________________________________________________________________________ FOR CITY CLERK ONLY Council Meeting: October 16, 2023 Disposition: Appointed Donna McCusker to fill one unexpired four-year term to the end of October 2025 on the Fire Commission, and Council recommended Staff return to a future City Council meeting to recommend appointment of John Chung as first Alternate Member and Brian Waterbury as second Alternate Member on the Fire Commission SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Page: 2 history. The activities of the Commission are varied based on the unique skills and perspectives of the individual members. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. at the San Rafael Public Safety Center. 1375 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, California 94901. ANALYSIS: The City Clerk’s office recruited for the Fire Commission vacancy and received five (5) applications; however, one applicant withdrew. Staff recommends the City Council interview the four (4) eligible applicants and make an appointment to fill the single unexpired term. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item. COMMUNITY OUTREACH: The call for applications for the Fire Commission was advertised through mass email notification, the City website, social media platforms, Marin IJ, and physically posted at City facilities. ATTACHMENT: 1. Four (4) Applications 2. Bylaws Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 1 / 3 Q1 Contact Information / Información del contacto First and Last Name / Nombre y Apellido Brian J Waterbury Address / Dirección City / Ciudad San Rafael State / estado CA. ZIP/Postal Code / Código postal 94901 Email Address / Dirección de correo electrónico Phone Number / Número de teléfono Q2 What district do you currently live in?¿En qué distrito vive actualmente? District 1/Southern / Distrito 1/Sur Q3 How long have you lived in San Rafael? Since 1961 Q4 Business Information Company Retired Q5 How did you hear about this vacant position? Other (please specify): Deputy Fire Chief Robert Sennott #40 INCOMPLETE Collector: Web Link 1 (Web Link) Started: Monday, September 18, 2023 12:21:48 PM Last Modified: Monday, September 18, 2023 12:37:35 PM Time Spent: 00:15:46 IP Address: 73.92.206.164 Page 1 Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 2 / 3 Q6 What Board would you like to apply to?¿A cuál te gustaría aplicar? Fire Commission Q10 Do you participate in any civic activities? If so, what are they? Rotary Club of Terra Linda. San Rafael Elks Lodge 1108. Q11 List any civic organizations of which you are a member: Rotary Club of Terra Linda. San Rafael Elks Lodge 1108. Q12 Education: BPA. Bachelors in public administration from University of San Francisco. Q13 Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? My whole life has been devoted to community service, YMCA, Boy Scouts, Terra Linda Volunteer Fire Department, U.S. Navy, City of San Rafael Fire Department, Program manager Marin Medical Reserve Corps. I have the skills and experience to enhance the effectiveness of the Fire Commission. Q14 Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: Workers Comp claim adjusted. Q15 Upload your resume. SRFD%20Fire%20Commission.pdf (95.2KB) Page 3 Page 5: Demographics / Datos demográficos 3 / 3 BRIAN J. WATERBURY Applicant City of San Rafael Fire Commission Brian Waterbury has more than 39 years of Fire Service experience and retired in 2005 Division Chief from the City of San Rafael Fire Department in the San Francisco Bay Area. Chief Waterbury’s many administrative responsibilities included long range planning, budgeting, training, human resources, community relations, development and implementing policy and disaster preparedness. Chief Waterbury is currently a member of the San Rafael Elks Lodge and Past President of the Rotary Club of Terra Linda, The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Brian firmly believes that the “Power of Disaster Preparedness and response lies not with Local, State or Federal Governments, but with the Community.” Brian has a bachelor’s degree in public administration from the University of San Francisco and has extensive coursework at the California State Training Institute and FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP). Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 1 / 3 Q1 Contact Information / Información del contacto First and Last Name / Nombre y Apellido Donna McCusker Address / Dirección City / Ciudad San Rafael State / estado CA ZIP/Postal Code / Código postal 94903 Email Address / Dirección de correo electrónico Phone Number / Número de teléfono Q2 What district do you currently live in?¿En qué distrito vive actualmente? District 4/Northern / Distrito 4/Norte Q3 How long have you lived in San Rafael? since 1955 Q4 Business Information Company Morgan Stanley Address 2365 Iron Point Rd Ste 235 City/Town Folsom ZIP/Postal Code 95630 #29 COMPLETE Collector: Web Link 1 (Web Link) Started: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 1:29:57 PM Last Modified: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 1:58:22 PM Time Spent: 00:28:25 IP Address: 73.222.125.27 Page 1 Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 2 / 3 Q5 How did you hear about this vacant position? Other (please specify): Currently serving as an Alternate Q6 What Board would you like to apply to?¿A cuál te gustaría aplicar? Fire Commission Q10 Do you participate in any civic activities? If so, what are they? San Rafael Fire Foundation/volunteer Marin Needle Arts Guild/teacher Little Wishes/make quilts for children in hospitals Q11 List any civic organizations of which you are a member: San Rafael Fire Foundation Volunteer/liaison w FireCommission Marin Needle Arts Guild Q12 Education: San Jose State University BA San Jose State University Lifetime Teaching Credential Stanislaus State University MBA/partial Q13 Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? To serve our firefighters! To promote & enhance our San Rafael Fire Department to our community. Q14 Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: -0- Q15 Upload your resume. Respondent skipped this question Page 3 Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 3 / 3 Page 5: Demographics / Datos demográficos Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 1 / 3 Q1 Contact Information / Información del contacto First and Last Name / Nombre y Apellido John Chung Address / Dirección City / Ciudad San Rafael State / estado CA ZIP/Postal Code / Código postal 94901 Email Address / Dirección de correo electrónico Phone Number / Número de teléfono Q2 What district do you currently live in?¿En qué distrito vive actualmente? District 3/Eastern / Distrito 3/Este Q3 How long have you lived in San Rafael? 26 years Q4 Business Information Company San Francsisco Fire Department (retired) Address 698 Second Street City/Town San Francisco ZIP/Postal Code 94107 #39 COMPLETE Collector: Web Link 1 (Web Link) Started: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 11:37:21 AM Last Modified: Wednesday, September 20, 2023 10:08:59 PM Time Spent: Over a day IP Address: 73.71.105.24 Page 1 Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 2 / 3 Q5 How did you hear about this vacant position? Friend Q6 What Board would you like to apply to?¿A cuál te gustaría aplicar? Fire Commission Q10 Do you participate in any civic activities? If so, what are they? Golf Coach - San Rafael High School (girls and boys team) Q11 List any civic organizations of which you are a member: San Rafael High Athletic Boosters Q12 Education: BA Criminal Justice - San Francisco State University Masters of Business Administration - San Francisco State University Q13 Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? I have fire service experience and would like to serve the community in which i live Q14 Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: none Q15 Upload your resume. John%20Chung.pdf (35.8KB) Page 3 Page 5: Demographics / Datos demográficos 3 / 3 John Chung San Rafael, CA 94901 Work History 1/2021 to 6/2021 Training Officer – San Francisco Fire Department Train and test new recruit class to all aspects of firefighting. Includes hose leads, raising ladders, EMS, pump operations, equipment, and rescue 10/2008 to 10/2009 & 1/2011 to 1/2021- Lieutenant – Fire Suppression – San Francisco Fire Department Company to officer on Engine and Truck companies. Respond to fires and other emergencies as dispatched. Train probationary firefighters, conduct inspections, conduct drills, and administrative duties. 10/2009 to 12/2010 – Captain – Bureau of Equipment – San Francisco Fire Department Manage SFFD fleet and all equipment that goes on each apparatus. Write specifications for new apparatus, test new equipment, and purchasing. Supervise crew of fire apparatus mechanics. 10/1991 – 10/2008 - Firefighter – San Francisco Fire Department Various roles, working 24 hour watches, such as EMT, apparatus operator, firefighter. Respond to calls as dispatched, under the supervision of a company officer. Related experience: Instructor – City College of San Francisco; Fire Academy and Fire Science (2008 – present) State Fire Training Certification in Driver 1A (apparatus operation) and Driver 1B (pump operations) Subject Matter Expert – Engine operations specializing in pump operations. Fire Commission Bylaws Page 1 of 2 FIRE COMMISSION BYLAWS ARTICLE I. NAME AND PURPOSE Section 1.1. Name. The name of this body shall be the City of San Rafael Fire Commission, hereinafter referred to as the “Commission.” Section 1.2. Purpose. The purpose of the Fire Commission is to advise and support the goals and objectives of the San Rafael Fire Department as articulated by the Fire Chief. Section 1.3. Commission Responsibility. The Commission’s authority is advisory only. The Fire Commission has no power to act on behalf of the City of San Rafael or any other entity. Subject to the direction and control of the city council, as provided in Section 2.04.030 of the San Rafael Municipal Code, the powers and duties of the Fire Commission shall be: 1. 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; 2. 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; 3. 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; 4. To receive monthly reports from the department head concerning the general operations and functions of the department; 5. To perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the city council. ARTICLE II. MEMBERSHIP Section 2.1. Number of Members. The Commission shall consist of five (5) members, one of which may be a Councilmember. The City Council has the authority to appoint alternates as needed. 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. Section 2.2. Eligibility. Commissioners shall be residents of the city of San Rafael. Fire Commission Bylaws Page 2 of 2 Section 2.3. Appointment of Commissioners. Commissioners shall be appointed by the City Council. Appointments shall be published on the website for the City of San Rafael in accordance with Government Code Section 54973, as amended from time to time. Section 2.4. Terms of Appointment. Each Commissioner shall serve a term of four (4) years. An effort will be made to ensure that the terms are staggered, and not all of the appointments expire in the same year. Section 2.5. Term Limits. Commissioners shall be limited to two (2) consecutive four- year terms. Additional terms may be served if there is a break between terms. Section 2.6. Absence and Removal. An unexcused absence from two (2) consecutive Commission meetings without notification to the Staff Liaison shall be considered a voluntary resignation from the Commission. Previously dismissed Commissioners may be eligible for reappointment to the Commission. Commissioners shall be subject to removal by the affirmative vote of three members of the city council. Section 2.7. Compensation. Commissioners serve without compensation. ARTICLE III. MEETINGS Section 3.1. Time and date of Regular Meeting. Notification of meeting place, date, and time shall be rendered to the public through posting on the City of San Rafael website. The Commission shall meet once per month, unless there is no business to conduct, and shall be scheduled annually. The schedule for the upcoming year will be set by December of the previous year.