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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Design Review Board Interviews 2009Special Meetine Agenda Item No: 1 Meeting Date: June 1, 2009 SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Department: City Clerk Prepared by: Esther Beirne City Manager Approval: File # 9-2-39 SUBJECT: INTERVIEWS OF APPLICANTS AND APPOINTMENTS TO FILL TWO FOUR-YEAR TERM ON THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD, DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TERMS OF BOARD MEMBERS JEFFREY KENT AND VIKTORIYA WISE, WITH TERMS TO EXPIRE THE END OF JUNE, 2013 (CC) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council interview the following applicants to fill two four-year terms on the Design Review Board, with terms to expire the end of June, 2013. Jeffre A. Kent 6:30 p.m. I Cheryl Lentini 6:50 p.m. Mohit Gar 6:40 p.m. SUMMARY BACKGROUND: At the meeting of May 4, 2009 the City Council called for applications to fill two four-year terms to the end of June, 2013, due to the expiration of terms of Board Members Jeffrey Kent and Viktoriya Wise. The deadline for receipt of applications was set for Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 12:00 noon. Three applications were received in the City Clerk's Office by the deadline. Enclosures: Notice calling for applications Municipal Code excerpt 3 applications W:\City Clerk- WorkFileWgenda related\Design Review Board\DRB intvw item06-09.doc FOR CITY CLERK ONLY File No.: Council Meeting: Disposition: CITY OF SAN RAFAEL DESIGN REVIEW BOARD — TWO VACANCIES Architect / Licensed Landscape Architect / Urban Designer Applications to serve on the DESIGN REVIEW BOARD, City of San Rafael, to fill two, 4 -year terms to the end of June, 2013, may be obtained at the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, Room 209, San Rafael, and at http://www.cityofsanrafael.org/Government/City Clerk/Boards and Commissions.htm The deadline for filing applications is Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at 12:00 noon, in the City Clerk's Office. There is no compensation paid to Board Members. 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 Design Review Board regularly meets on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall. The Design Review Board works in an advisory capacity only to the Planning Commission, and reviews and makes recommendations on major development projects within the City of San Rafael. Interviews of applicants will be held at a Special Meeting of the San Rafael City Council on Monday, June 1, 2009, commencing at 6:30 p.m., to fill the two vacancies. An excerpt from the San Rafael Municipal Code re: Design Review Board membership, terms of Board Members, powers and duties, etc., is also attached. NOTE: All Design Review Board members are required to file Fair Political Practices Commission Conflict of Interest Statements, which are open to the public for review. [Resolution # 121291 ESTHER C. BEIRNE City Clerk City of San Rafael Dated: May 4, 2009 14.25.070 Design Review Board. A. Purpose and Authority. The Design Review Board shall serve as an advisory body to the city for the purpose of reviewing and formulating recommendations on all major physical improvements requiring environmental and design review permits and on other design matters, including minor physical improvements, referred to the Board by the Planning Director, Planning Commission, or City Council. B. Membership of the Design Review Board. The Design Review Board shall consist of a total of five (5) regular members and may include one alternate member appointed by the City Council. The Design Review Board members shall be qualified as follows: 1. At least two (2) members shall be licensed architects or licensed building designers; 2. At least one member shall be a licensed landscape architect; 3. At least one of the five (5) members shall have background or experience in urban design; 4. The alternate member may have qualifications in any of the above fields of expertise; 5. All board members shall reside in the City of San Rafael; and 6. In addition to the five (5) council -appointed Board members and one alternate member, one planning commissioner shall attend Board meetings. This liaison planning commissioner shall be appointed by the commission chairperson. An additional commissioner shall be appointed to serve as an "alternate liaison' in case of absence. The planning commission liaison should be present at all Design Review Board meetings to offer advice and direction to the Board on matters of commission concern. C. Alternate Member. The alternate member may temporarily fill a vacancy created when a regular member: (1) leaves office prior to completion of the member's term; (2) cannot attend a meeting; or (3) cannot participate on a particular matter due to a conflict of interest. D. Term of Office. The term of office for each Design Review Board member shall be four (4) years. Of the members of the Board first appointed, one shall be appointed for the term of one year; one for the term of two (2) years; one for the term of three (3) years; and two (2) for the term of four (4) years. The term of office for the alternate board member shall be four (4) years concurrent with the term of the chairperson. E. Removal or Vacancy of Membership. Any member of the Board or the alternate member can be removed at any time by a majority vote by the City Council. A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. The person appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. F. Meetings. At least one regular Design Review Board meeting shall be held each month on a date selected by the Board, unless there is no business to conduct. G. Quorum. Three (3) of the members of the Board, either regular members or two (2) regular members and the alternate board member, shall be required to constitute a quorum for the transaction of the business of the Board and the affirmation vote of a majority of those present is required to take any action. H. Compensation of the Design Review Board. All members of the Board shall serve as such without compensation. I. The Design Review Board may adopt, and amend as necessary, Rules of Order to ensure efficient and responsive Board meetings. (Ord. 1838 § 53, 2005: Ord. 1794 § 2, 2003: Ord. 1625 § 1 (part), 1992). CITY OF SAN RAFAEL fUCN FrME CITY OF SAN RAFAI APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF THE 2009 MAY 26 PM DESIGN REVIEW BOARD NAME: Jeffrey A. Kent HOME ADDRESS: CITY / STATE / ZIP CODE: San Rafael, CA 94901 RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR circa 16 YEARS PRESENT OCCUPATION: Landscape Architect NAME OF BUSINESS: City of Santa Clara BUSINESS ADDRESS: 2600 Benton Street, Santa Clara, CA 95051 HOME & BUSINESS PHONE: E-MAIL ADDRESS: EDUCATION: University of Wisconsin, River Falls, Bachelor's of Science, Horticulture Oregon State University, Masters of Science, Horticulture University of California Berkeley, Landscape Architecture PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES / ORGANIZATIONS: Member, Design Review Board, City of San Rafael Member, Tree Advisory Committee, City of San Rafael Dominican Black Canyon Neighborhood Association Guide Dogs for the Blind MY REASONS FOR WANTING TO SERVE ARE: To continue working to improve projects in San Rafael, DATE: May 12, 2009 SIGNATURE: Filing Deadline: Mai or deliver to: City of San Rafael, Dept. of City Clerk Date: Tues., May 26, 2009 City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, Room 209 Time: 12:00 noon P.O. Box 151560 San Rafael, CA 94915 ftECPVED CITY CLERK CITY OF SAN RAFAEL APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF THE g9 NAY 15 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD NAME: MOH IT GARG HOME ADDRESS: CITY / STATE / ZIP CODE: SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901 RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL. FOR TWO AND A HALF YFARR (HAVE BEEN WORKING IN SAN RAFAEL SINCE THE LAST EIGHT YEARS) PRESENT OCCUPATION: ARCHITECT NAME OF BUSINESS: VMI ARCHITECTURE INC. BUSINESS ADDRESS:. 637 5TH. AVENUE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901 HOME & BUSINESS PHONE: ( E-MAIL ADDRESS: EDUCATION: B.ARCH (UNIV. OF MUMBAI, INDIA): 1989, MASTER OF BUILDING SCIENCE (UNIV. OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, LOS Amr.p:l ) 1 91 PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES / ORGANIZATIONS: 1) PARTICIPANT OF THE GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE PROGRAM TO BRAZIL SPONSORED BY ROTARY INTERNATIONAL 1998 2) ACTIVE MEMBER OF BAY AREA YOUNG ARCHITECTS AND HAVE PARTICIPATED IN COMMUNITY 3) CURRENTLY AM THE ALTERNATE MEMBER OF THE SAN RAFAEL DESIGN REVIEW BOARD. MY REASONS FOR WANTING TO SERVE ARE: HAVING LIVED AND WORKED IN SAN RAFEL OVER THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS I ADMIRE THE CIVIC EFFORTS BEING MADE TOWARDS THE UPLIFT & PRESERVATION OF OUR COMMUNITY. I HAVE FELT A SENSE OF CIVIC PRIDE IN CONTRIBUTING TOWARDS THE ENHANCEMENT OF THIS BUILT ENVIRONMENT AS THE ALTERNATE OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AND AM HOPEFUL THAT THIS COMMITMENT CAN BE CONTINUED AS A FULL BOARD MEMBER. MAY 12, 2009 DATE: SIGNATURE: Filing Deadline: Mail or deliver to: City of San Rafael, Dept. of City Clerk Date: Tues., May 26, 2009 City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, Room 209 Time: 12:00 noon P.O. Box 151560 San Rafael, CA 94915 AFAEL 9.15 CITY OF SAN RAFAEL RECEIVED GI I TUX CITY OF SAH RAFA APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD 2009MAY 22 AM11• NAME: Giry�,aF—.X4. LEIV77N/ HOME ADDRESS: CITY / STATE / ZIP CODE: (s%9 N r -,q (� _ C-fq 14—VI RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR /0 YEARS PRESENT OCCUPATION: A/�# /TGT NAME OF BUSINESS: bBVE,e4)l �i O'z Ole-rw/ p%a 07 BUSINESS ADDRESS: Sd—, v,sTem 7 / E-MAIL ADDRESS:®�� t n p �,�y EDUCATION: 8ACt�,�.—� TSG/ ue� ilsvt V QF' !t/uf PAty PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES / ORGANIZATIONS: <SRAI,ZAPA�t CA-rl4 t, MY REASONS FOR WANTING TO SERVE ARE: dot U , Aeez i TSF sS' 11-4-5; ®v4- 4 / 7b L C/60U e UsrAt NR &,& /N DATE: e / SIGNATURE: Filing Deadline: Mail or deliver to: Cit San Rafael, Dept. of City Clerk Date: Tues., May 26, 2009 City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, Room 209 Time: 12:00 noon P.O. Box 151560 San Rafael, CA 94915 tK t I