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Home My WebLink AboutCC Planning Commission 2017 Interviews,11 Special Meeting `SAN RAFAEL Agenda Item No: 1 ft THE CITY WITH A MISSION Meeting Date: June 5, 2017 SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Department: City Clerk Prepared by: Esther C. Beirne City Manager Approval: File No: 9-2-39 TOPIC: Planning Commission Interviews SUBJECT: INTERVIEWS OF APPLICANTS AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO FILL TWO FOUR-YEAR TERMS ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO THE END OF JUNE, 2021, DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TERMS OF GERALD BELLETTO AND BERENICE DAVIDSON (CC) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council interview the following applicants to fill two four-year terms on the Planning Commission, with terms to expire the end of June, 2021: Name Time of Interview Gerald Belletto 5:00 p.m. Berenice Davidson 5:10 p.m. Jeffrey Schoppert 5:20 p.m. Jay Yinger 5:30 p.m. Jeffrey Moss Charles 5:40 p.m. SUMMARY/BACKGROUND: At the meeting of April 17, 2017, the City Council called for applications to fill two four-year terms on the Planning Commission, due to the expiration of terms of Gerald Belletto and Berenice Davidson, to the end of June, 2021. Five applications were received in the City Clerk's Office by the deadline of Tuesday, May 9, 2017. ACTION: Approve staff recommendation. Enclosures: Five (5) Applications FOR CITY CLERK ONLY File No.: 9-2-6 Council Meeting: 06/05/2017 Disposition: Berenice Davidson reappointed and Jeffrev Schormert appointed CITY OF SAN RAFAEL APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (Limited to Three Consecutive Four -Year Terms) NAME: HOME ADDRESS: 75 �Ul /�s'►�VI ��% CITY / STATE / ZIP CODE: RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR 7 PRESENT OCCUPATION: 20 -4t4 -e 0/ NAME OF BUSINESS: BUSINESS ADDRESS: --- C/ `CW *HOME & BUSINESS PHONE: *E-MAIL ADDRESS: D/S [ EDUCATION: /_ 14a YEARS AFS 1 0 2017 J CITY CLERK'S OFFICE: �Cl/,M, /1 PAR',SIICIIP�ATION IN THE /F/O��LLOWING CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES / ORGANIZATIONS: 1 V!/n!?1 plc �/N ntA4(S<lcrn L / h /-,7 v( � � n� � � G / livev I km C1 A-,5 � (7 lYlBhi4,- i MY RTONS FOR WANTING TO SERVE ARE: /i1"� We1 S— (.t�LS , `t"� ""� 1n 5,/,4c, r'g S\ � u-+✓ � . Cmc r.�W�C � (1-c'.t r, j c+ �( S — � �i r�l�h , S5/ 51� k %` a 7� � , .. S4-s��A bl-alr. p/� SIGNATURE: Mail or deliver to. City of San Rafael, Dept of City Clerk City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, Room 209 P.O. Box 151560 San Rafael, CA 94915 IA,l new- al � / DATE: *This information will be kept confidential, to the extent permitted by law. City Of San Rafael, Ca Boards & Commissions Profile Which Boards would you like to apply for? Planning Commission Question applies to Citizens Advisory Committee,Planning Commission,Design Review Board. Submit Date: May 08, 2017 Planning Commission: Submitted Planning Commission & Design Review Board: The deadline for filing applications is Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Clerk's Office. Citizens Advisory Committee on Economic Development & Affordable Housing: The deadline for filing applications is Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Clerk's Office. Berenice First Name Email Address 341 G Street Street Address San Rafale City 16 Resident of the City of San Rafael for how many years? Mobile: ( Primary Phone County of Marin Employer Business Address R Davidson Middle Initial Last Name Home: Alternate Phone Principal Engineer Job Title 3501 Civic Center Drive, Suite 304 San Rafael, CA 94901 Interests & Experiences Suite or Apt CA State 94901 Berenice R Davidson Page 1 of 2 Do you participate in any civic activities? I am currently a City of San Rafael Planning Commissioner I volunteer at the Canal Spanish Literacy Program List any civic organizations of which you are a member: G Street/Forbes Home Owners Association Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering University of the Pacific Stockton, CA 1995 Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? I want to engage our diverse community in the government processes. I want to educate our youth on the importance of participating in our government processes. I want to assist in the fair and transparent review of projects within San Rafael, a city I love and I am blessed to be part of. I want to help with the City's general plan update. Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: I am staff to the planning commission and board of supervisors with the County of Marin. ResumeMav2017 PC.docx Upload a Resume Question applies to Park and Recreation Commission, Planning 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] Berenice R Davidson Page 2 of 2 341 G Street, San Rafael, CA 949019( Berenice R. Davidson Objective To bring my experience, skills, collaborative approach and enthusiasm to the City of San Rafael's Planning Commission with the goal of assisting in a transparent review and approval of projects that support the City's goals and objectives. Additionally, I am pursuing the opportunity to work with the City's General Plan update team. Civic Engagement San Rafael Planning Commissioner June 2015 -Present Canal Spanish Literacy Program 2001 -Present Experience March 2007 -Present County of Marin Department of Public Works San Rafael, CA Principal Civil Engineer — Land Development Division Manager ■ Plan, organize, administer, coordinate, review and evaluate day-to-day operations of this major division within Department of Public Works (DPW) ■ Ensure compliance with Federal, State and local codes and regulations impacting construction permits such as accessibility, National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Permit (NPDES), RWQCB, Corps of Engineers, Fish and Wildlife, Caltrans, County of Marin municipal code, among others ■ Implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, maintain accurate records with the goal of providing effective and efficient public works services ■ Prepare and manage the division's $1.3M budget, identify funding needs, keep supervisor appraised of current priorities and potential red flags ■ Plan, prioritize, supervise, coach, evaluate and plan professional development for nine engineers and support staff ■ Coordinate with County departments, DPW divisions, local districts, utilities, state and federal agencies for permitting within the County's jurisdiction ■ Serve as technical advisor to staff for engineering topics and code requirements ■ Provide technical support to the County Board of Supervisors (BOS), Planning Commission (PC), Deputy Zone Administrator (DZA), other departments, divisions, Marin Public Works Association members ■ Assist members of the Marin Public Works Association, private professionals, the public with any matters related to land development such as interpreting construction standards, traffic engineering, work in right-of-ways, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regulations among others. ■ Deputy Floodplain Administrator, Deputy Road Commissioner, Qualified Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Developer (QSD) ■ Work on and coordinate delivery of special projects such as FEMA map updates, Community Rating System, Marin Sonoma Narrows, San Rafael Rock Quarry, compliance with new NPDES ■ Excellent customer service experience, diplomatic behavior and ability to work effectively under extreme stress without compromising professionalism ■ Knowledge and experience with County procedures on personnel issues ■ Knowledge and experience with requests for proposals, contract negotiation and administration. Oct. 2003 -Mar. 2007 County of Marin Department of Public Works San Rafael, CA Associate Civil Engineer — Land Development Division ■ Supervised, reviewed and approved work of four area engineers, two technicians and one intern. Performed work of area engineers and technicians as needed. ■ Prioritized workload and set performance goals ■ Trained, coached and evaluated staff Berenice R. Davidson ■ Conduct a variety of analytical and feasibility studies ■ Interacted with the public on a daily basis through the construction permit process, ensured compliance with various codes and regulations ■ DPW liaison at DZA, PC and BOS meetings on all private construction projects. Nov. 2001 -Oct. 2003 County of Marin Department of Public Works San Rafael, CA Assistant Civil Engineer- Traffic and Transportation Division ■ Prepared grant applications for bicycle and pedestrian related projects. ■ Safe Routes to School liaison between County and advocacy groups. ■ Reviewed and provided traffic and transportation comments on project proposals. ■ Investigated citizen's requests/complaints. Feb. 2000 -Nov. 2001 Civtel, Inc. Alameda, CA Senior Civil Engineer ■ Researched, designed and prepared plans in AutoCAD for fiber optic installation projects. ■ Prepared plans with industry standards in civil engineering, construction management and contract administration with the goal of providing optimal services to our clients. ■ Obtained construction permits from various jurisdictions within the Bay Area, including Caltrans, Caltrain, City and County of San Francisco, San Mateo, etc. ■ Coordinated post permit construction projects with contractor. Jul. 1995 -Feb. 2000 A -N West Inc. Richmond, CA Staff Civil Engineer ■ Conducted topographic surveys, prepared plans, cross sections and topographic mapping in AutoCAD. ■ Assisted in the preparation of bid documents including plans and construction estimates. ■ Assisted in preparation of designs on various projects including levees, flood control, parks and drainage improvements. Education May 1995 University of the Pacific ■ Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering July 2000 Professional Civil Engineer December 2013 Leadership Academy, Dominican University August 2016 Qualified SWPPP Developer References Available on request. Stockton, CA C60900 San Rafael, CA C60900 CITY OF SAN RAFAEL APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION E 0 IE 0 W E (Limited to Three Consecutive Four -Year Terms) D MAY - 8 2017 � NAME: Jeffrey S. Schoppert p HOME ADDRESS: CITY CLERK'S OFFICE CITY / STATE / ZIP CODE: San Rafael, CA 94903 RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR 19 YEARS PRESENT OCCUPATION: Retired in November 2016; 1992-2016 — lawyer, Keegin Harrison LLP, 1000 4`h St., Suite 600, San Rafael, CA 94901 (Managing Partner 1995-2015) [included representation of private property owners in applications for development entitlements, and public entities in administration and enforcement of inclusionary zoning programs and requirements]; (1984-1991) associate attorney, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, San Francisco, CA [civil litigation (commercial, business and municipal governmental); municipal finance]. NAME OF BUSINESS: Retired BUSINESS ADDRESS: n/a "HOME & BUSINESS PHONE: ( `E-MAIL ADDRESS: EDUCATION: B.A., Political Science and Sociology, University of California, Santa Barbara (1972) J.D. magna cum laude, University of San Francisco School of Law (1984) PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES / ORGANIZATIONS: Director, San Rafael Public Library Foundation (2016) (president, 2010-2014; secretary, 2014-2016 ) Co-chair, Committee to Support San Rafael Libraries [Measure D parcel tax campaign] (2016) Treasurer, Committee for a Safer San Rafael — Yes on Measure E [sales tax campaign] (2013) Co-chair, City of San Rafael Civic Center SMART Station Area Plan Advisory Committee (2010-2012) Fundraising chair, San Rafael Library Services Committee in Support of Measure C [parcel tax campaign] (2010) Member, City of San Rafael Critical Facilities Advisory Committee (II) (2007-2009) Director (2004-2009), Chair (2007), San Rafael Chamber of Commerce; Member at times of Chamber Workforce Housing, Education, Governmental Affairs and Economic Vitality committees (2001-2016) Director, Marin County Bar Association (1997-1999) Marin County Superior Court (Volunteer — Bench Bar Settlement Conference panelist; discovery facilitator; Community Court indigent defendant counsel) Mock Trial program attorney coach, Terra Linda High School (2001-2003); San Marin High School (2000) Assistant Cubmaster and Den Leader, Pack 76, San Rafael, Boy Scouts of America (1997-2000) [organized cleanup of Freitas ditch in coordination with City of San Rafael Public Works Department (1999)] MY REASONS FOR WANTING TO SERVE ARE: I would like to participate in, and help guide, the upcoming general plan revision process. I participated in public workshops help in connection with the General Plan 2020 public process. As co-chair of the Civic Center SMART Station Area Plan advisory committee, I developed an appreciation for the ability to solicit input from diverse constituencies and viewpoints and believe that experience would allow me to contribute meaningfully to the general plan update process. As a practicing lawyer, I represented private developers in connection with various land use entitlement applications in different parts of the Bay Area and have appeared before zoning adjustments boards, design review boards, planning commissions, city councils and boards of supervisors — both as a client representative and as a private citizen. I would like to use that experience to the benefit of the City of San Rafael, its residents, and those who seek to persuade the planning commission in the exercise of its authority. DESCRIBE POSSIBLE AREAS IN WHICH YOU MAY HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH THE CITY: None. DATE: May 8, 2017 SIGNATURE: Filing Deadline: over to: City of San Rafael, Dept. of City Clerk Date: City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, Room 209 Time: P.O. Box 151560 San Rafael, CA 94915 "This information will be kept confidential, to the extent permitted by law. CITY OF SAN RAFAEL D I [E 0 9E U d [E { n! APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF TE M AY - 9 2017 PLANNING COMMISSION 1 (Limited to Three Consecutive Four -Year Terms) CITY CLERK'S OFFICE NAME: v A'� HOME ADDRESS: 14—t4 )qt S -r CITY / STATE / ZIP CODE: 54' Y ! `.AFA ff /_ �' RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR 4!! YEARS PRESENT OCCUPATION:/ NAME OF BUSINESS: `/ /2/ 'A `53e l_�7� BUSINESS ADDRESS: ( /Z �! ST �- *HOME & BUSINESS PHONE: / �� `` �� / / / *E-MAIL ADDRESS: EDUCATION:L.I / V,,c/V/4_ S T %//j �15l Z_ PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES / ORGANIZATIONS: -A --S" Z PAW OAIN PGS1 L7 /f '? -3' 5,<• eyle -7umL �5�4i �l��i'lrlrlls�l�,ct '9q6 —�o�a T waloof 12 MY MY REASONS FOR WANTING TO SERVE ARE: 7W 4117- Wfe PZIlklwml - Gpwwls�v/v lnlei&7-;nF .4 a pp /V7cT_ DESCRIBE POSSIBLE AREAS IN WHICH YOU MAY HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH THE CITY: � G oar T nlu� G✓/�` �il� ��G�t�r�2T�ri�y4 ��i�/ DATE: SIGNATURE: Filing Deadline: Mail or deliver to: City of San Rafael, Dept. of City Clerk Date: Tuesday, May 9, 2017 City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, Room 209 Time: 5:00 p.m. P.O. Box 151560 San Rafael, CA 94915 *This information will be kept confidential, to the extent permitted by law. CITY OF SAN RAFAEL APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER CIF.- PLANNING COMMISSION (Limited to Three Consecutive Four -Year Tern'tT! : APR 2 0 2017 ' J LLlI I NAME: 1 ' v5S�v �SF i E 1 HOME ADDRESS: o Me 4eSS CITY/ STATE/ ZIP CODE: N I H RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR 014-4 01J G"�" "YEARS PRESENT OCCUPATION: Marw-VaC+V rler- i,,jka je., ,Je JJ� S�r�� ✓' l / NAME OF BUSINESS: OSS (1V-( fn G _ BUSINESS ADDRESS: EUI-Z✓H (AA" *HOME & BUSINESS PHONE: *E-MAIL ADDRESS: c lJ EDUCATION: 10 A v►', J e6 5 . . � �4- G2rIa-- T') h e- I Cl Cl S. D1Mi AiCGv,/ VI10✓S,ii, �4� ��iFa��CAZUuq - 3o -f vvt,+� fav ✓ �G: h� h W a-vctj .91 '1 r--' k*,� Cre�-hi�, :,� 1 M AS'TnujU-5YQo l v► !r d.vCcj{,-vh (CJ1�'1 (zk'LC 1JCC.- c oo<Sewc,4c— JT d,d AD'1 Co�'��p l7[."1'� 1!�2 V -1Y1 L✓ 1�GIG�,In Cr�n��l �.. Q PARTICIPATION ✓ItN'1"THE .(/FOLLOWING �C.IVICJAND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES / �ORGANIZATIONS: V011vxS pjk W0v-w,i/` UAu6x4-cc✓ CCI � (UhJLi Cc4 �� U � hC Zn�' �� P� .✓ � L(I vi vl � Vv c..r-, ( () � D Tl—i u ,. � � �, � �' MY REASONS FOR WANTING TO SERVE ARE: -th bac vfi-e- ac+i J e- C U c Sero i «J , G�cQ✓v JIB I�G�JiCer� �. S�; I (1 + C� �d ►2C_ l� � S � � re Gt � � �l '�v►` 1 vi ✓ S � �i .S M �v � {�J' � J n�gTe f c. � -'� Gk k (-3 af7X4I jlJv ti ✓tir C� �� o t' S K h ��t�� , C a. DESCRIBE POSSIBLE AREAS IN WHICH YOU MAY HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH THE CITY: r-ss•L.7l,P- Civ, I�L Cam i,tit�glri�s1�1-4e d cl 01% f- 2a 2—; DATE: �l � i /I SIGNATURE :l �" Filing Deadline: Mail or d liver to: ity of San Rafael, Dept. of City Clerk Date: Tuesday, May 9, 2017 City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, Room 209 Time: 5:00 p.m. P.O. Box 151560 San Rafael, CA 94915 *This information will be kept confidential, to the extent permitted by law. Esther Beirne From: Stephanie Plante < Sent: Monday, June 05, 2017 11:23 AM To: Gary Phillips; Maribeth Bushey; Kate Colin; Andrew McCullough; John Gamblin Cc: Jim Schutz; Esther Beirne Subject: Planning Commission Candidacy of Jess Schoppert Dear Council, I am writing in support of Jeff Schoppert's candidacy for a position on the San Rafael Planning Commission. I have had the pleasure to serve with Jeff on the Economic Vitality Committee of the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce for many years. I have also known Jeff in his capacity with the San Rafael Library foundation and as a citizen of our City's business community in general. Jeff volunteered as a Chamber Board Director for five years and served as the Board Chair in 2007. Jeff continued his participation at the Chamber serving on the Economic Vitality Committee and Governmental Affairs Committee contributing his historical knowledge and providing balanced view points. In his private practice as a lawyer, he represented private property owners in applications for developed entitlements and public entities in administration and enforcement of inclusionary zoning programs and requirements. He participated in several public workshops in connection with the GP 2020 and was intricately involved in the station area plan advisory committee. Because of his rich experiences, Jeff has an excellent understanding of land use and zoning in our City. The Chamber has observed during recent planning commission meetings as well as recent city councils meetings, that this talent will be very crucial in the near future as the City faces several project applications. Jeff is fair, inclusionary, reasonable and cares deeply about San Rafael and its future. He is now retired from his law practice and has the time, energy and expertise to give to this important position. On behalf of the Board of Directors for the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce, I thank you for your consideration. Best, Stephanie Plante Board Chair 2017 Esther Beirne From: Joanne Webster < Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2017 1:09 PM To: Gary Phillips; Maribeth Bushey; Kate Colin; Andrew McCullough; John Gamblin Cc: Jim Schutz; Esther Beirne Subject: Please consider Jeff Schoppert for Planning Commissioner on Monday, June 5th Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Dear Mayor Phillips and City Council: I write to ask you to please consider appointing Jeff Schoppert to the Planning Commission on Monday, June 5th. Jeff is extremely knowledgeable of the San Rafael community and very qualified for this position. Jeff has lived and worked in our city for nearly twenty years. He is very civic minded, offering his time, expertise and service in many different capacities. Jeff served as the Director of the SR Public Library Foundation, Co-chaired the committee to support measure D, was the treasurer for the committee for Measure E, Co-chaired the Civic Center SMART station area plan advisory committee, and a member of the critical facilities advisory committee. In addition, Jeff volunteered as a Chamber Board Director for five years and served as the Board Chair in 2007. Jeff continued his participation at the Chamber serving on the Economic Vitality Committee and Governmental Affairs Committee contributing his historical knowledge and providing balanced view points. In his private practice as a lawyer, he represented private property owners in applications for developed entitlements and public entities in administration and enforcement of inclusionary zoning programs and requirements. He participated in many several public workshops in connection with the GP 2020 and was intricately involved in the station area plan advisory committee. Because of his rich experiences, Jeff has an excellent understanding of land use and zoning in our City. The Chamber has observed during recent planning commission meetings as well as recent city councils meetings, that this talent will be very crucial in the near future as the City faces several project applications. Jeff is fair, inclusionary, reasonable and cares deeply about San Rafael and its future. He is now retired from his law practice and has the time, energy and expertise to give to this important position. On behalf of the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce, which represents over 600 Marin County businesses with over 26,000 employees, I thank you for your consideration. Best, Joanne Joanne Webster President and CEO San Rafael Chamber of Commerce Esther Beirne From: Sent: Friday, June 02, 2017 12:37 PM To: Gary Phillips; Maribeth Bushey; Kate Colin; Andrew McCullough; John Gamblin Cc: Jim Schutz; Esther Beirne Subject: Planning Commission Candidacy of Jeff Schopperr Dear Council, I am writing in support of Jeff Schoppert' s candidacy for a position on the San Rafael Planning Commission I have known Jeff for over ten years, professionally as an attorney, collegially while serving together on San Rafael citizen committees, and personally as a friend. Jeff is a long time resident and has spent most of his working career in Downtown San Rafael. More importantly, he has established an extensive record as a respected participant in San Rafael's civic affairs in a broad range of topic areas, including planning and zoning issues. I believe Jeff has a rare understanding of the variety and complexity of the issues facing San Rafael. At the same time, he has a practical sense for solutions that work to achieve the City's goal of being a community that serves all citizens. Jeff operates from a mindset of open-mindedness and intellectual integrity and offers that kind of competence which fosters confidence from others (which was why he was selected a chair of the Citizen Advisory Committee on the Civic Center Station Area Plan after only two meetings). When he is confronted with strong differences of opinion, he has the ability to seek out necessary common ground to arrive at solutions which meet as many needs as possible. However, that is not to say he does not stand by his positions when necessary, it is simply that he understands compromise is an essential part of moving forward. I am sorry I cannot attend the candidate interviews in person but I am out town. However, I hope I have successfully communicated my enthusiasm for Jeff's candidacy. I hope the Council does not miss this opportunity to add a fabulously well qualified person to the Planning Commission. Roger A. Smith