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March 19, 2012
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Department: City Clerk
Prepared by: Esther C. Beirne
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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
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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
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PRESENT POSITION: Retired Fire Deputy Chief
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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