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Home My WebLink AboutCC Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee 2016 Appointment (Youth Member)CITY OF Agenda Item No: 3.f in, Meeting Date: August 1, 2016 SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Department: Public Works Prepared by: Bill Guerin, Director of Public Works City Manager Approval: (RAL) File No.: 18.10.09 SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF YOUTH MEMBER APPLICANT SHOSHANA HARLEM TO THE SAN RAFAEL BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR A TWO- YEAR TERM, TO EXPIRE AT THE END OF JULY, 2018. BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS: Since its 2001 inception, the San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee has sought to recruit two high school age students among its nine members. The Committee felt that biking and walking issues directly touch the lives of young people in our community, and that they should have a voice in advising the City Council on these issues. Although attracting and retaining applicants has been challenging, the students who have participated over the past 15 years have been extremely competent and have contributed to the implementation of San Rafael's original Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and its 2011 update. The two youth seats have been "open until filled" due to the recent lack of applications. In April 2016, one individual, Shoshana Harlem, applied. On July 6, 2016, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee interviewed Ms. Harlem. The members unanimously recommend her appointment to the Committee. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council confirm the appointment of Shoshana Harlem to serve as a youth member on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Enclosure: Application FOR CITY CLERK ONLY File No.: 9-2-55 Council Meeting: 08/01/2016 Disposition: Appointed Shoshana Harlem to 2-vear term City Of San Rafael, Ca Boards & Commissions Profile Which Boards would you like to apply for? Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee - YOUTH MEMBER Shoshana B Harlem First Name Middle Last Name Initial Email Address Street Address San Rafael City 12 Resident of the City of San Rafael for how many years? Mobile: ( Home: Primary Phone Alternate Phone Student Employer Job Title Business Address same as home Interests & Experiences Do you participate in any civic activities? I attend Miller Creek Middle School. List any civic organizations to which you are a member: don't know. Shoshana B Harlem Submit Date: Apr 15, 2016 Status: submitted Suite or Apt CA State 94903 Postal Code Page 1of2 Education: I am finishing 8th Grade at Miller Creek then I will attend high school at Terra Linda High School. I am a Honor student. Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? I am interested in serving on the Bike and Pedestrian board as a Youth member. I bike a lot and want to help find new safe ways for people to bike. I think it would be interesting to be on the committee. Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: I do not think I have any conflicts with the City. SHOSHANA HARLEM Resume.Ddf Upload a Resume Shoshana B Harlem Page 2 of 2 San Rafael, CA 94903 - - Summary: Above all else, I am a dedicated student. I care about my friends, family, and equality for all people love riding my bike and can't wait until I am older and can ride farther and more places by myself. EDUCATION Terra Linda High School, entering 9t" Grade, Fall 2016 Miller Creek Middle School, Grades 6-8 Member: Honor Society, Mountain Bike Club Mary E Silveira Elementary School, Grades K-5 VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES REST Shelter, Rodef Sholom 2010 -Current REST provides temporary housing for homeless people in the winter months. I help set the tables, serve the meals, and eat and talk with the men who will be spending that Wednesday night at the synagogue. Honor Society, Miller Creek 2015-2016 Membership requires that you be an Honor Roll student all year and complete 10 volunteer hours in school extracurricular activities per year. Bike to School Days, Miller Creek 2014-2016 1 go to school early those days to distribute hot chocolate to bikers and encourage friends to bike those days. In sixth grade I helped the Safe Routes to School people identify safe routes from Terra Linda to Miller Creek. Mitzvah Day, Rodef Sholom 2007 -Current Each October, I decorate teddy bears that later are given to children at Marin Community Clinic. Miller Creek Middle School Honor Roll, every trimester 2014, 2015, 2016 Philips Writing Essay 2015 — County -wide contest, awarded Honorable mention with $50 prize. Awarded Student of the Month for Life Skills "Personal Best"; awarded by Eighth Grade Language Arts/Social Studies teacher 2015 "Courage"; awarded by Seventh Grade Language Arts/Social Studies teacher 2015 "Initiative" awarded by Sixth Grade Science teacher 2013 Student of the Year 2013-14 2014 Each teacher is allowed to choose two students at end of year. Awarded by Sixth Grade Math teacher. Mary E Silveira Elementary School Marin County Science Fair, County First Place Winner for Physical Sciences, Fourth Grade 2012 Experiment: "Which Kind of Chocolate Melts Faster" HOBBIES/ INTERESTS Bicycling — I commute on my bike two -miles each way to school every day. Road Biking - I biked as far as San Francisco and Petaluma. This summer I hope to do multi -day rides! Unicycling — self-taught at age 8. Other Interests — Listening to Pop music, hiking with my family, traveling to new places, learning piano. ROUTING SLIP / APPROVAL FORM INSTRUCTIONS: Use this cover sheet with each submittal of a staff report before approval by the City Council. Save staff report (including this cover sheet) along with all related attachments in the Team Drive (T:) --> CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS 4 AGENDA ITEM APPROVAL PROCESS 4 [DEPT - AGENDA TOPIC] Agenda Item # Date of Meeting: 8/1/2016 From: Richard Landis Department: Public Works Date: 7/14/2016 Topic: APPOINTMENT OF YOUTH MEMBER TO BPAC Subject: APPOINTMENT OF YOUTH MEMBER APPLICANT SHOSHANA HARLEM TO THE SAN RAFAEL BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM, TO EXPIRE AT THE END OF JULY, 2018 Type: ❑ Resolution ❑ Ordinance ❑ Professional Services Agreement ® Other: APPROVALS ® Finance Director Remarks: approved - no fiscal impact ❑ City Attorney Remarks: ® Author, review and accept City Attorney / Finance changes Remarks: ® City Manager Remarks: