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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Fire Commission 2012 InterviewsCITY OF�� Special Meeting Agenda Item No: Meeting Date: 1 March 19, 2012 SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Department: City Clerk Prepared by: Esther C. Beirne _.. City Manager Approval`:, File # 9-2-5 SUBJECT: INTERVIEWS OF APPLICANTS AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO FILL ONE FOUR-YEAR TERM TO THE END OF MARCH, 2016 ON THE SAN RAFAEL FIRE COMMISSION (CC) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council interview the following applicants to fill one four-year term to the end of March, 2016, on the San Rafael Fire Commission. Name Aaron Golbus Leonard C. Thompson SUMMARY BACKGROUND: Time of Interview 5:45 p.m. 5:55 p.m. At the meeting of February 6, 2012, the City Council called for applications to fill one four-year term to the end of March, 2016, on the San Rafael Fire Commission, due to expiration of term of Aaron Golbus. Two applications were received in the City Clerk's Office by the deadline of March 6, 2012, Enclosures: Notice calling for applications Municipal Code excerpt Two applications FOR CITY CLERK ONLY File No.: ` - . Council Meeting: + tr'> Disposition: 4,F -0 14-4,0'd ZLL_/r a 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, 2016, may be obtained at the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, Room 209, San Rafael and on the website at: http://www.cityofsanrafael.org/cityclerk-boards/ The deadline for filing applications is Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at 5:00 p.m, 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 4:00 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, March 19, 2012 commencing at 6:00 p.m. 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: February 7. 2012 SAN RAFAEL CHARTER ARTICLE Vill 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 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 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). CITY OF SANRApAEL APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF NAME: Aaron Golbus STREET ADDRESS: C|TYXSTATEG]PCODE: San Rafael, CA 9490 RESIDENT OFTHE CITY 0FSAN RAFAELFOR 8 YEARS PRESENT POSITION: Wharfinger NAME DFFIRM: Port of San Francisco BUSINESS ADDRESS: Pier 1 San Francisco CA 94111 *HOME & BUSINESS PHONE: *E-MAIL ADDRESS: EDUCATION: M.Litt Matitime Studies, St. Andrews University, BA University of California, Santa Cruz The Branson School, Redwood High School PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC ACTIVITIES: Terra Linda HOA: Fundraising for Casa De Angeles, Guatemala: Help out at Vallecito Elementa!y School: Participate in local / charitable events through religious institution: SRFD Commission. MEMBER OFFOLLOWING CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS: SFRD Commissioner; Appointed member of SF - Bay Region Harbor Safety Committee; Member CA Boating Safety Officer's Association MY REASONS FOR WANTING TO SERVE ARE: I have work experience with Board & Commissions and wish to use that knowledge to serve my Community. I have worked closely with Fire Departments and EMS Agencies and understand the challenges they face. Many parts of San Rafael are Maritime communities and I have experience planning for and responding to maritime emengencies. DATE SIGNATURE: - Filing Deadline: |8NATURE:FlUm0DmadNnm: Mail orDeliver to: City ufSan Rafael, Dept. ofCity Clerk Date: Tues, March 6, 2012 City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, Room 209 Time: 5:00 p.m. P.{}.Box 15156O.San Rafael, CA 94915 * This information will be kept confidential, to the extent permitted by law OF SAN RAFAEL APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBERF FIRE COMMISSION NAME:Leonard.C. 11%oPIRson "� Q ` A, 0 0D ; San Rafael, California 9490 I T OF T C, OF SAN RAFAE R r full tirneVEARS PRESENT POSITION: Retired Fire Deputy Chief NAME OF FIRK Los, A le Fire��e!p BUS NHomme. *E+1AJL ADDRESS: Et Uf- ,tea , .'orn La State Univers-ity Dominguez Hills Company Officers Management and Operations Course i tru t r -and � � rte t ri As a new resident of Marin i ar, current seekin opportunities for involvement in the comnunity, �'f:_ n1 been a full t for MMBER OF FOLLOWiNG GI VI S ORG/0NIZATIONS, m hix.. ..r,. s (Cur-rently looking to becoming involved other areas MY REASONS FOR WANT SES;-_ ARE: ink_aq� $ ._ hfid � � vr over �$v -arm and haxvr. 4 n i r,e.pe....r.� �i iencaFP.. .4%.rfir^-..ad-ministration,i..ze City Council, Mayor and Fire Commission,my education,trainingi m Lo con r .r r ' .. t DANS:.; 2/29/:2 Filing Deadline: 1A Dl o : tt; f San R Dept. cf City,%-".erk a t i ..x"'r,'., March 6:c. 012 City Hall, '11 400 4'"i€th Avenue, Room 209 1 me : D - M, P.O. Box 15156, San Ralael, CA 949x5 LEONARD C. THompsoN Experience 35 years experience with the Los Angeles Fire Department 20 years as an Officer and 9 years as a Chief Officer Fire Department Chief Deputy -Emergency Operations - 2115109 to 8120110 Management (Commanding the Emergency Services Bureau, Operations Control and Dispatch, Homeland Security and Emergency Medical Services with 3000+ personnel) Fire Chiefs Staff for four consecutive Fire Chiefs - 1994 thru Aug -2010 Emergency Services 1975- 2003 Battalion Chief (2001-2003) Southern Area Captain I/ Hollywood Area USAR Task Force Commander Captain I East Los Angeles -Engine Captain Hollywood Area -Engine Captain Recruit Training Section -Instructor Background Investigator- Recruit Training USAR-First Responder Instructor InvestigatorlAdvocate-Operations Staff Assistant (Command Team) Division Chief Battalion Chief Resource ControllerlDispatcher Operations Control Dispatch New Dispatcher Trainerfinstructor Firefighter Harbor Port/San Pedro Southern Area Central City Hollywood Area Projects and Committees September 2003 through August 2010: Proiectsljssignrnents Budget Request documents for 5 years (2004-2005 through 2009-2010) Budget Cutting Options (prepared for Fire Chief -5 Years) Council Motion to increase staffing - Van Nuys Airport -Fire Station 114 Management Guidelines for Details & Company Closures LA STAT presentations to the Mayor's staff Labor -Management Executive Committee (Meetings facilitated between the Fire Chief, Fire Commission, UFLAC President and Chief Officers Association President) Organized first two Committee Meetings -Labor -Management EMS Resource Deployment Plan- Successful conclusion of original EMS Plan Developed new Workload Indicators (Fire Suppression and EMS Programs) Revised contract fee formula for City of San Fernando EMS and Fire Service Contract with Ventura County for Bell Canyon Fire and EMS Dispatch Contract for the Santa Monica Fire Department Neighborhood Council Meetings with the Fire Chief Controller's Audit of Fire Department Leadership Practices Negotiations with Kaiser Health Foundation for a $2 million, 3 -year contract renewal to increase revenue for the Fire Department's EMS programs Honorary Awards Ceremony at Kodak Theatre for Medal of Valor recipients LAFD Information Portal website implemented to communicate with entire Fire Department Line -of Duty Deaths - Planned and organized several funerals and memorial services (Over) LEONARD C. THompsoN Committees EMS Advisory Committee Labor Management EMS Workgroup EMD (Emergency Medical Dispatch) Workgroup Strategic Planning Workgroup PACER Executive Committee On -Line Paperless Committee Timekeeping Committee Banked Overtime Committee Interoperability Committee COOP Committee EducationlTraining California State University Dominguez Hills (145 Units- Senior Status) Company Officers Management and Operations Course Instructor 1A and 1B Certification tabor/Management-Fire Service Leadership Partnership Training EMT Certification