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THE CITY WITH A MISSION
Special Meeting
Agenda Item No: 1
Meeting Date: October 17, 2016
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Department: City Clerk
Prepared by: Esther Beirne City Manager Approval:
File No.: 9-2-4
SUBJECT: INTERVIEWS OF APPLICANTS AND CONSIDERATION OF
APPOINTMENTS TO FILL TWO, FOUR-YEAR TERMS AND ONE
ALTERNATE FOUR-YEAR TERM ON THE PARK & RECREATION
COMMISSION TO THE END OF OCTOBER, 2020 (CC)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council interview the following five applicants:
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Cicily Emerson
Tom Harrison
Jeff Jones
Andrew Naja-Riese
Thomas Obletz
SUMMARY BACKGROUND:
Time of Interview
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At the City Council meeting of August 15, 2016, the City Council called for applications to fill
two four-year terms and one Alternate four-year term on the Park & Recreation Commission to
the end of October, 2020, due to the expiration of terms of Jeff Jones, Tom Obletz and Cicily
Emerson (alternate). The deadline was set for Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. Five
applications were received in the City Clerk's Office by the deadline.
Enclosures: Five (5) Applications
Excerpt from San Rafael Municipal Code
FOR CITY CLERK ONLY
File No.: 9-2-4
Council Meeting: 10/17/2016
Disposition: Jeff Jones & Tom Obletz reappointed. Cicilv Emerson reappointed alternate
SAN RAFAEL MUNICIPAL CODE
Chapter 2.16 - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
2.16.020 - Park and Recreation Commission.*
A Park and Recreation Commission is created. (Ord. 889 § 4, 1967: Ord. 511)
* Park Commission --See San Rafael Charter, Art. III § 52 and Art. VIII § 11.
2.16.021 - Commission membership --compensation.
The Park and Recreation Commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the
City Council, one of whom may be a councilman. All members of the Park and
Recreation Commission shall serve without compensation. (Ord. 1141 § 1, 1974: Ord.
889 § 5 (part), 1967)
2.16.022 - Commission term of office and removal.
Members of the Park and Recreation 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 city council. (Ord. 889 § 5 (part), 1967)
2.16.023 - Commission 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 Parks and Recreation Commissioners shall
be:
To assist in the preparation and adoption of a review annually and revise as necessary
a long-range plan for parks including neighborhood parks, community -wide parks,
special use facilities and open space lands;
To focus public attention upon the need for adequate parks and healthful and creative
year-round supervised recreation for all age groups;
To assist in promoting the public recreation programs;
To solicit to the fullest extent possible the cooperation of school authorities and other
public and private agencies interested therein;
To assist the Parks and Recreation Director in establishing general policies and
procedures in respect to park usage;
To review, comment and make recommendations regarding the annual operating
budget of the department;
To receive periodic 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 council.
(Ord. 1131 § 2, 1974: Ord. 889 § 5 (part), 1967)
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
ARTICLE III - Powers of the City
Section 52. PARK COMMISSION.
To establish a park commission and to appoint commissioners thereon, to serve without
compensation, with such powers and duties as may be fixed by the council.
ARTICLE VIII - Executive and Administrative Departments
Section 11. PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION.
There shall be a park and recreation commission 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 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 park and recreation commission shall
exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed or conferred in
this charter or by ordinances of the city.
(Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 121, August 20, 1973:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 46, May 31, 1967.)
City Of San Rafael, Ca Boards & Commissions
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Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Park and Recreation Commission
Cicily Emerson
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Street Address
San Rafael
3
Resident of the City of San Rafael for how many years?
Mobile: (
Primary Phone
County of Marin
Employer
Business Address
Home:
Alternate Phone
Public Health Program Manager
Job Title
1600 Los Gamos Drive, Suite 350. San Rafael, CA 94903
Interests & Experiences
Do you participate in any civic activities?
Submit Date: Sep 06, 2016
Status: submitted
State
94901
Postal Code
San Rafael Parks And Recreation Commission Coleman School Site Council San Francisco EMA
HIV/AIDS Community Planning Council Mill Valley Nursery School Cooperative member (parent
participation school)
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List any civic organizations to which you are a member:
Employed by the County of Marin- see answers above
Education:
Tamalpais High School 88 BA UC Berkeley 92 MSW UC Berkeley School of Social Welfare 99
Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission?
Dear Commissioners: I am pleased to offer you my application to serve on the Park and Recreation
Commission for the City of San Rafael. I have served as an alternate for the last 16 months. I have
enjoyed learning more about the current parks and planned infrastructure development in the city. My
goal is to work towards promoting, improving, resourcing and developing the park and recreational
facilities in San Rafael. The design of our built environment can positively impact community health. Many
of the kids in our public schools are at risk for obesity and our growing older adult population is at risk for
social isolation and other health issues. We know that access to recreation and parks can have a huge
impact on our long term health, social cohesion and a vibrant community. Through my work for Marin
County, I know many government, community and non-profit partners who are working towards shared
goals to promote increased use of parks and recreation for all ages and groups. I am interested in
connecting and leveraging these institutions and efforts, and using data and evaluation to better inform
decisions and measure progress. In my role as parent, resident, and County employee of Health and
Human Services, I think I can help. On a more personal note, I grew up in Mill Valley and now I live and
work in San Rafael. I have two young children aged 4 and 7, my daughter is a Second Grader at Coleman
school (we love the school and the Child Care center as well). We spend many hours of play at parks and
at the facilities in San Rafael and I am passionate about our city and the benefits that parks, recreation
and open space bring to our lives and communities. Thank you for your time and consideration of my
application. Cicily Emerson
Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City:
none
ResumeCicilvEmerson20115.doc
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NOTE: All Design Review Board, Planning Commission and Park & Recreation
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Statements, which are open to public review.
[Resolution # 12129]
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Cicily R. Emerson, M.S.W.
San Rafael, CA 94920
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Skills and Abilities
Community, Non -Profit and Government planning
Research and Program Evaluation
Communications and Public Information
Organizational Development
Education
Graduate School of Social Welfare, University of California, Berkeley
MSW degree, Management and Planning, May 1999
University of California, Berkeley
BA Degree in Anthropology, December 1992
Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Education Abroad Program, summer and fall 1991
Professional Experience
Marin County Department of Health and Human Services August 2008 -present
Public Health Program Manager
Division of Community Health, Policy and Planning. Responsible for Marin's HIV/AIDS grants program
(around 11K in federal and state funding) and other community based grants focused on prevention and
access to services including breast cancer and South East Asian community. Manage external and
internal communications for the Health and Human Services Department. Coordinator of the Prevention
Hub, an interdisciplinary group in the County of Marin that provides technical assistance and training on
prevention practices that can change the environment where we live, learn, work and play.
Marin County Department of Health and Human Services August 2006 -August 2008
Health Planner/Evaluator
Provided planning, evaluation, administrative and technical support for a variety of projects including:
the Marin HIV/AIDS Care Council system of care; Marin's Health and Wellness Campus programs; Oral
Health Programs; and Family Support.
Continuum, San Francisco, CA
November 2003 -December 2005
Director of Prevention Services
The directorship included three HIV prevention programs including mobile rapid HIV testing, social
network recruiting for people of color and prevention case management for high risk individuals in the
Tenderloin. Created and implemented one of the first mobile rapid HIV testing programs funded by
Center for Disease Control and Prevention demonstration grants under the Advancing HIV Prevention
Initiative. Provided administration of programs in all areas including program planning, quality
assurance, evaluation, and reporting.
Continuum, San Francisco, CA November 2000 -November 2003
Research Coordinator
Coordinated the HOPE (Homebase Outcomes Program Evaluation) Study a randomized control trial
evaluating the Homebase program, a demonstration project involving case management and housing
for HIV positive individuals being released from the San Francisco County Jails.
Contra Costa County Community Substance Use Services, CA Fall 2000
Health Educator
Worked on various substance abuse prevention projects including working with community advisory
boards and coordinating a monthly newsletter.
Polaris Research and Development, San Francisco, CA 1999-2000 Consultant
Provided technical support for the city's HIV Prevention Planning Council. Supervised telephone and in-
person interviewers for the San Francisco Department of Public Health's youth tobacco related attitude
and behavior survey.
Community Health Academy, Oakland, CA
1998-1999
Consultant/ MSW Internship
CHA was a collaborative project between the Alameda County Public Health Department, the School of
Public Health at UC Berkeley, and the Community formed to improve the health of the Fruitvale area of
Oakland through community capacity building. Provided technical assistance to the Fruitvale Elementary
School Healthy Start Collaborative and acted as a facilitator for an annual youth training based on the
TODOS model for unlearning racism and building multi -cultural alliances.
Canal Community Alliance, San Rafael, CA 1997-1999 Research Coordinator
1997 Canal Women's Health Survey, 1999 Access to Health Care for Children in the Canal Community.
These two studies were collaborative projects between the Canal Community Alliance and the Kaiser
Foundation Research Institute. The research was a community based survey that assessed health
practices and habits in this predominately immigrant Latino community.
Marin County Department of Health and Human Services, CA 1997-1998
Consultant/MSW Internship
Participated in planning, program and policy development for adolescent and children's health services.
Polaris Research and Development Inc., San Francisco, CA 1996-1997
Health Research Interviewer
Conducted door to door surveys in English and Spanish in various low-income neighborhoods of the Bay
Area for the Northern California Cancer Center's Breast and Cervical Cancer Intervention Survey.
Women's Needs Center, San Francisco, CA 1996
Health Educator Intern
Provided health education and counseling, chart prepping, and routine lab work for a free gynecological
clinic as part of a nine month health education internship program.
Occupational Health Services, San Rafael, CA 1994-1995
Intake Specialist
Provided benefit information, referrals, and crisis screening to clients contracted with large Employee
Assistance/Managed Mental Health Care insurance company.
City Of San Rafael, Ca Boards & Commissions
Profile
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Park and Recreation Commission
Tom Harrison
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Street Address
San Rafael
37
Resident of the City of San Rafael for how many years?
Home: (
Primary Phone
self
Employer
Business Address
Mobile: (
Alternate Phone
owner
Job Title
Interests & Experiences
Do you participate in any civic activities?
Yes
List any civic organizations to which you are a member:
Marin Conservation League, Parks & Open Space Committee
Submit Date: Sep 01, 2016
Status: submitted
CA 94901
State Postal Code
Tom Harrison Page 1 of 2
Education:
B.S. Geography Florida State University M.A. Geography San Francisco State University
Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission?
I would like to help the residents of San Rafael enjoy the city parks and recreation opportunities.
Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City:
I am a volunteer with Public Works/Parks Department.
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Question applies to Planning Commission, Park and Recreation Commission, Design Review Board.
NOTE: All Design Review Board, Planning Commission and Park & Recreation
Commission members are required to file Fair Political Practices Commission Conflict of Interest
Statements, which are open to public review.
[Resolution # 12129]
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CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF THE
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
(Limited to Two Consecutive Four -Year Terms)
NAME: JEFF JONES
STREET ADDRESS:
CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE: SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901
RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR ALMOST 30 YEARS
PRESENT POSITION: DISTRICT MANAGER MARIN COUNTY
NAME OF FIRM: SOUTHERN GLAZERS WINE AND SPIRITS
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BUSINESS ADDRESS: 555 ROHNERT PARK EXPRESSWAY ROHNERT PARK, CA
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*E-MAIL ADDRESS (optional):
EDUCATION: ST IGNATIUS HIGH SCHOOL, CITY COLLEGE SF, HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY
PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC ACTIVITIES:CURRENT PARK AND RECREATION
COMMISSIONER, SAN RAFAEL;
TRUSTEE GOLDEN GATE RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE; MEMBER ADVISORY
BOARD CITY COLLEGE SF SCHOOL OF CULINARY ARTS; MEMBER WINE AND SPIRITS EDUCATIONAL TRUS
FUNDRAISER FOR MULTIPLE LOCAL SCHOOLS
MEMBER OF FOLLOWING CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS: MEMBER THE OLYMPIC CLUB SF
MY REASONS FOR WANTING TO SERVE ARE: PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PAGE
DESCRIBE POSSIBLE AREAS IN WHICH YOU MAY HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH THE CITY:
NONE THAT I KNOW OF
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MY REASONS FOR WANTING TO SERVE ARE:
I HAVE BEEN A MEMBER OF THE BOARD FOR 10 YEARS. DURING THAT TIME, I
HAVE GREATLY ENJOYED WATCHING OUR PARKS BECOME MORE INCLUSIVE AND
SAFE FOR THE CITIZENS OF SAN RAFAEL. WITH DIRECTION FROM OUR COUNCIL
AND INPUT FROM OUR NIEGHBORHOODS, OUR PARKS ARE BECOMING A MORE
INTEGRAL PART OF LIVIING IN SAN RAFAEL. BEING ON THE BOARD HAS ALLOWED
ME TO GET TO KNOW NOT ONLY OUR PARKS, BUTALSO THE RESIDENTS AND
FAMILIES THAT USE THEM. I HAVE COACHED SOCCER AND LITTLE LEAGUE FOR
BOTH GIRLS AND BOYS AND FEEL I KNOW OUR PARKS FIRST HAND (FULLY
RETIRED). THIS EXPEREIENCE HAS ALLOWED ME TO OFFER A LEARNED OPINION
AND AN EXPERIENCED EAR FOR MY NEIGHBORS DURING OUR MONTHLY
MEETINGS. THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY FOR ANOTHER FOUR-
YEAR TERM.
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Park and Recreation Commission
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First Name
Email Address
Street Address
San Rafael
City
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Resident of the City of San Rafael for how many years?
L Naja-Riese
Middle Initial Last Name
Home: ( Home:
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
USDA - Food and Nutrition
Service Branch Chief
Employer Job Title
Business Address
90 7th Street, Suite 10-300 San Francisco, CA 94103
Interests & Experiences
Do you participate in any civic activities?
Submit Date: Aug 21, 2016
Status: appointed
Suite or Apt
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State
Postal Code
I have previously served for more than four years as Secretary and member of the Board of Directors of
Alcohol Justice, a San Rafael -based non-profit organization. I am a manager with the federal Food and
Nutrition Service, where I manage grants and program oversight for state and local governement nutrition
assistance (SNAP/CalFresh), nutrition education, farmers markets, and physical activity for low-income
persons.
Andrew L Naja-Riese Page 1 of 2
List any civic organizations to which you are a member:
Currently, none. But, I have previously served on the Cambridge Prevention Coalition when I was a
resident of Massachussets and the License and Permits Committee when I was a resident of Atlanta,
Georgia
Education:
Masters of Science, Harvard University School of Public Health Bachelors of Science, Cornell University
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission?
I would like to play a larger role in the City of San Rafael by helping to ensure the development of cost-
effective community services that are accountable and revelant to the children and families who live here.
I believe that parks and recreation are part of the fabric of our community; they represent a place for
people from all walks of life to come together for shared experiences while also promoting safety, health
and wellness. I am also skilled in budgets, interpreting policies and regulations, and community forums.
My experiences and commitment to social justice would add value to the Parks & Recreation
Commission.
Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City:
None, I do have have any interests with the City
AndvNaia-Riese 1 Ddf
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Commission members are required to file Fair Political Practices Commission Conflict of Interest
Statements, which are open to public review.
[Resolution # 12129]
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Andy Naj a -Riese
Branch Chief at USDA Food and Nutrition Service
Experience
Branch Chief, Program Integrity at USDA
October 2015 - Present (11 months)
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Program Integrity Branch Chief: responsible for all
Branch activities, supervise two teams focused on oversight of State SNAP programs and certification policy
in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, and Washington. Manage the Region's efforts in integrity/
fraud prevention, EBT, waivers of federal regulations, SNAP Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention
(SNAP -Ed), SNAP Outreach, Place -Based Initiatives, Farmers' Markets, and other food security efforts.
Special emphasis on monitoring program effectiveness, training and staff development, strategic plans, and
partnerships with Federal, state, and local agencies. Management Team member.
Team Leader, Food Security and Obesity Prevention at Food and Nutrition Service, USDA, Western
Region
September 2012 - October 2015 (3 years 2 months)
• Improved annual grant -making process to award $200 million in 17 Federal grants by training and leading
multi -functional team of 4 program and finance staff;
• Convened and chaired a multi -state evaluation committee leading to the first-ever development of 51
outcome indicators in the Western Region SNAP -Ed Evaluation Framework;
• Initiated grantees' training & technical assistance program resulting in 100% of grantees implementing
policy, systems, and environmental changes and outcome evaluation;
• Formulated and achieved 9 out of I I objectives in Regional SNAP public health nutrition priority plan in
12 -month period through collaboration with internal and external partners;
• Increased by 50% the number of grantees that include farmers' markets, community supported agriculture
and marketing/sales of healthy options at convenience stores in State plan of operations;
• Identified 27 areas of non-compliance with Federal regulations during State agency management
evaluations and negotiated corrective action plans with grantees; and
• Recognized for effective management of the Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Grant (SNAP -Ed)
by Regional and National leadership.
Senior Project Manager at Resource Development Associates
August 2011 - August 2012 (1 year 1 month)
Senior Manager at Resource Development Associates (RDA), an Oakland -based consulting firm that
promotes social, economic, and health justice for vulnerable populations. Manage program evaluation and
strategic planning contracts with local governmental agencies and non -profits. Specialize in public health and
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behavioral health continuum of services, from prevention to rehabilitation, and the nexus of criminal justice,
public health, and public safety. Supervise staff. Business development. Facilitation and training.
Representative Assignments: Evaluation, Data Collection, and Analysis
• Roadmap to Cut Poverty in the Bay Area in Half. Evaluation Framework, United Way of the Bay Area,
2012
• Healthy Start/Babies First Evaluation, County of Fresno Public Health Nursing/Maternal, Child, and
Adolescent Health, 2012
• Neighborhood Food, Activity, and Safety Environmental Scans (CX3/PEDS): Latino Health Assessment,
Santa Clara County Public Health Department, 2012
• Evaluation of Primary Care and Mental Health Integration Pilot Projects, Contra Costa County Public
Health Department, 2011 - 2012
• Evaluation of Substance Abuse Services for Children and Adults, County of Fresno, Department of
Behavioral Health, 2012
• Measure A Oversight Committee Reporting Improvements, Alameda County Health Care Services Agency,
2011-2012
Representative Assignments: Planning and Program Development
• Development of a Local Implementation Plan for Public Safety Realignment, San Mateo Probation
Department, 2011 — 2012
• Jail -Based Programming Improvement Project, San Mateo County Sheriff's Office, 2012
• Evidence -Based Practices in Community -Based Supervision: Conference Planning, San Mateo Probation,
2012
• Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual Development, Alpine County Behavioral Health
Department, 2011 — 2012
Public Health Analyst at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Adult and
Community Health
August 2010 - August 2011 (1 year 1 month)
Program, strategy, and resource development. Led the development of a national multi -sector prevention
strategy and advised senior management on program priorities to include in new state and local grant
initiatives for reducing excessive alcohol use through evidence -based policy change; consulted nationally
to foster collaboration between health departments and community coalitions to improve the economic and
built environment.
Financial Management. Negotiated, calculated, and monitored $2.5 million Alcohol Program budget;
Oversaw the application process to award $270,000 to 3 states for epidemiology capacity; managed
consultant activities for two sole -source research contracts; managed the startup of a $1.7 million Affordable
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Care Act research and dissemination contract; assessed contractor spending for a $172,000 IT services
contract and negotiated activities with contractor to save the government $30,000.
Leadership. Led the re-establishment of the CDC Alcohol and Public Health Committee to promote agency -
wide collaboration; facilitated committee meetings and formulated goals and activities for the group;
provided feedback, summaries, and notes for committee members, tripled group membership from 10 to 30
members in three months.
Program and Partner Inquiries: Analyzed program surveillance data to respond to over 50 requests from
SAMHSA, NIH, CDC leadership and inquiries from media, partners, and citizens; created a tracking system
for monitoring program compliance with inquiries and promoting program achievements.
Web site administration. Oversaw content development for the Alcohol and Public Health Web site trafficked
by 50,000 — 70,000 monthly visitors; collaborated with e -Health Team to prepare social media.
United States Presidential Management Fellow at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division
for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention
August 2008 - August 2010 �2 years 1 month)
Public Health Policy Analyst and Product Development. Planned, scheduled, and managed activities to create
4 policy guides written in plain language for State and local leaders and employers; coordinated a team of 3
Public Health Analysts, 1 Legal Intern, and 2 Graphics Designers to do significant policy research, writing,
editing, and design.
Program Consultation and Training. Served as the lead technical advisor for 14 national and state
organizations and hospitals in planning, implementing, and evaluating heart attack emergency response
campaigns; consulted with the HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary of Health, Office of Women's Health
on the development of a request for proposal, scope of work, and 3 -year implementation plan for the
new "Make the Call" national initiative to prevent heart attack death and promote referrals to emergency
departments among women of color.
Policy development. Consulted with the National Conference of State Legislatures (CDC grantee) on the
development and dissemination of a Heart Disease and Stroke web portal and 50 -state profile and policy
reports; presented at national meetings of state legislators on policy approaches to reduce health disparities
and promote health equity.
Data management analysis. Led the analysis of a national consumer data set of 29,000 respondents in
collaboration with statistical unit; Lead authored a journal report that is under peer -review and presented
research findings at the 2009 CDC Health Communications, Marketing, and Media Conference.
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Public health research agenda development. Selected as team representative and earned a performance award
for analyzing public health policies and studies in a Division workgroup focused on a new and controversial
national initiative on reducing sodium levels in process and restaurant foods.
Crisis response efforts. Triaged information requests to the CDC during the 2009 H1N1 flu emergency
response efforts.
Presidential Management Fellow at Prevention Institute
January 2010 - May 2010 (5 months)
Resource and fund development. Completed a 5 -month assignment at Prevention Institute, in Oakland,
California, which included managing the development of a grant -funded database of 64 community profiles
focused on championing health equity; directed project activities for 2 program assistants; drafted grant
deliverables and final report to facilitate receipt of $75,000 in year 2 funding.
Issue analysis and writing. Acknowledged for significant writing and editorial contributions in "Prevention is
Primary: Strategies for Community Well -Being, 2nd Ed. 2010.
Meeting Planning. Coordinated event logistics for a national meeting of over 40 city leaders working to
prevent community and street violence.
Graduate Intern/Health Educator at Office of Alcohol and Other Drug Services at Harvard University
January 2007 - July 2008 (1 year 7 months)
Program implementation and evaluation. Led 33 alcohol education workshops with college students;
evaluated impact of workshops during Year 1 implementation and recommend program expansion in Year
2; initiated an analysis of substance use among LGBT students to inform new program efforts; screened and
counseled over 100 students for alcohol misuse.
Web -based educational materials development. Developed, pre -tested, and launched a new hazing prevention
Web site with a focus on alcohol and other drug use (see: http://www.hazing.college.harvard.edu); directed
efforts of computer programmer for creating an interactive Web site for diverse audiences.
Community mobilizing. Served as an active coalition member on the Cambridge Prevention Coalition and
the Harvard Campus -Community Collaborative to facilitate community social marketing and environmental
changes to prevent underage and binge drinking; represented coalition as a community expert at the MADD
Massachusetts Power Summit; analyzed data and information and created tools to enhance enforcement of
underage drinking laws.
Graduate Research Assistant at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
October 2006 - August 2007 (11 months)
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Public health issue analysis and writing. Analyzed and assessed the literature for 3 public health issues (risk
communication and emergency preparedness; barriers to medication adherence; and youth exposure to
tobacco product placement) and wrote research summaries.
Participant recruitment. Recruited 100 participants with limited English proficiency from adult education
centers to participate in a community-based research project on cancer prevention.
Public health program analysis. Analyzed data from two focus groups of low-income pre -GED adult students
and five interviews with GED providers to guide the development of a new cancer communication web
portal as part of a larger program to reduce disparities in access to communications technology; researched
strategies and prepared resources for for improving media advocacy in low-income communities.
Resarch Analyst at MaPS
July 2005 - July 2006 (1 year 1 month)
Data management analysis. Measured trends in satisfaction and willingness -to -pay for consumer services
and products as a member of a project team; prepared quarterly quantitative reports and as -needed data
deliverables to provide recommendations to Fortune 100 companies on ways to improve effectiveness
of their marketing strategies; coordinated updates to online and phone consumer surveys and online data
metrics dashboards for clients; relationships with 4 field vendors to recruit thousands of participants each
month in national market research studies.
Domestic and international survey development. Managed web and mail survey research activities
implemented in 15 global markets conducted in nine different languages; monitored data collection activities
while collaborating with field vendors and produced reports for clients; identified and correct issues with
translation team for incorrect questionnaire items on foreign language surveys.
AIDS Ride for Life Steering Committee at Southern Tier AIDS Program, Inc.
June 2003 - September 2005 (2 years 4 months)
As a member of the AIDS Ride Steering Committee with the Southern Tier AIDS Program's (STAP) Ithaca
Office, planned and recruited participants for a $100,000 fundraiser three years in a row to support the
STAP's HIV prevention education and outreach services to individuals and communities in eight New York
counties.
Health Care Intern at Fleishman -Hillard
June 2004 - August 2004 (3 months)
Contributed to media analysis and cause marketing projects as a Health care Intern at Fleishman-Hillard's
New York City office.
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Organizations
Alcohol Justice
Secretary
October 2011 to October 2015
Board of Directors, Secretary
Midtown Neighbors' Association
License and Permits Committee
September 2009 to May 2010
Cornell University Alumni Ambassadors Network
September 2005 to Present
Recruit, contact, and recommend applicants to Cornell. Conduct 5 - 10 contacts per admissions cycle.
Honors and Awards
Alma S. Adams Award for Health Communications and Outreach to Priority Populatons
Legacy
July 2007
Junior Fellow
American Academy of Political and Social Science
June 2004
Team Award, Sodium Reduction Research Agenda
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention
October 2009
Individual Performance Award, SNAP -Ed Management
Food and Nutrition Service, Western Region
September 2013
On -the -Spot Award, Presentation on Racial/Ethnic Health Disparities
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention
September 2009
Innovation Award
USDA Food and Nutrition Service, Western Region
October 2015
Skills & Expertise
Plamming
Project Management
Supervision
Workshop Facilitation
Meeting Planning
Communication
Needs assessment
Program Evaluation
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Multi -site evaluation
Formative Evaluation
Process Evaluation
Technical Assistance
Report Writing
Grant Writing
Research
Public Health
Health Equity
Substance Abuse Prevention
Alcohol
Prisoner Reentry
Heart Disease
Mentoring
Budget
Healthy Eating
Prevention
Program Management
Data Collection
Health Policy
Government
Fundraising
Program Development
Grants
Community Outreach
Policy
Nonprofits
Public Speaking
Policy Analysis
Japanese
Environmental Awareness
Fducation
Harvard University School of Public Health
Master of Science, Public Health; Society, Human Development, and Health; Health
Communication, 2006 - 2008
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CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBEI F THE
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
(Limited to Two Consecutive Four -Year Terms)
NAME: Thomas Obletz
STREET ADDRESS:
CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE: San Rafael, CA 94901
RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR 39 YEAPq
PRESENT POSITION: Retired
NAME OF FIRM: n/a
BUSINESS ADDRESS: n/a
*HOME & BUSINESS PHONE:
*E-MAIL ADDRESS (optional):
EDUCATION: Bachelor's of Fine Arts, University of Denver, Denver, CO 1973
DART Training, City of San Rafael, San Rafael, CA 1997
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AUG 2 3 2016
CITY CHEWS OFFICE
PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC ACTIVITIES: Commissioner, City of San Rafael Park
and Recreation Commission, 2012 to date; Board Member, Marin Shakespeare Company, 2016
to date; Chair, Albert Park Community Advisory Committee, 2001; Photography Co -Chair, Italian
Street Painting Marin, 2000 to date; Board Member, Mountain Play Association, 2009-2015; Member,
City of San Rafael Albert Park Renovation Committee, 1992; Member/Treasurer, Gerstle Park
Neighborhood Association 1995-2000; Co-Founder/Board Member, Federation of San Rafael
Neighbor oods. 1989-2000
MEMBER OF FOLLOWING CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS: Member, The Great Race Organizing Committee,
2016; Board Member, Marin Shakespeare Company, 2016 to date; Marin Bocce Federation 1995 to
date; Gerstle Park Neighborhood Association, 1980 to date; Member, San Rafael Elks Lodge 1108,
1985-2009
MY REASONS FOR WANTING TO SERVE ARE: I remain committed to make San Rafael a great
place to live, work, visit and play. In my first term as a Park and Recreation Commissioner, I
have served with diligence and integrity. There's much to be done to maintain and improve our
parks, Falkirk Cultural Center, community gardens, Community Centers and other facilities.
The opportunity to implement Measure 'A' funded projects is significant for San Rafael. I am
motivated to work with members of the community and fellow Commissioners to make
significant improvements in the quality of life in San Rafael.
DESCRIBE POSSIBLE AREAS IN WHICH YOU MAY HAVE A FLICT OF INTEREST WITH THE CITY:
None.
DATE: 08/22/2016 SIGNATURE:
Filing Dead1me: Mail or deliver to:
Date: September 6, 2016 City of San Rafael, City Hall, Dept. of City Clerk
Time: 5:00 p.m. 1400 Fifth Avenue, Room 209, San Rafael, CA 94901
* Information kept confidential to the extent permitted by law
October 21, 2016
Tom Obletz
San Rafael, CA 94915
Dear Tom:
Congratulations! This letter confirms your reappointment to the San Rafael Park
& Recreation Commission at a Special Meeting of the San Rafael City Council
held on October 17, 2016. Your four-year term of office will continue through
the end of October, 2020.
Thank you for volunteering to serve. We are looking forward to your continued
dedication and creativity for the betterment of the City of San Rafael through
your position on the Park & Recreation Commission.
On behalf of the San Rafael City Council,
Sincerely
Gary O. Ph (lips
Mayor
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Cicily Emerson
San Rafael, CA 94901
Dear Ms. Emerson:
Congratulations! This letter confirms your reappointment to the San Rafael Park
& Recreation Commission at a Special Meeting of the San Rafael City Council
held on October 17, 2016. Your four-year term as alternate will continue
through the end of October, 2020.
Thank you for volunteering to serve. We are looking forward to your continued
dedication and creativity for the betterment of the City of San Rafael through
your position on the Park & Recreation Commission.
On behalf of the San Rafael City Council,
Sincerely,
Gary 07 Phil
Mayor
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Jeff Jones
San Rafael, CA 94901
Dear Jeff:
Congratulations! This letter confirms your reappointment to the San Rafael Park
& Recreation Commission at a Special Meeting of the San Rafael City Council
held on October 17, 2016. Your four-year term of office will continue through
the end of October, 2020.
Thank you for volunteering to serve. We are looking forward to your continued
dedication and creativity for the betterment of the City of San Rafael through
your position on the Park & Recreation Commission.
On behalf of the San Rafael City Council,
Sincerely,
Gary . Phil ips
Mayor
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