HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Pickleweed Advisory Committee Appointments____________________________________________________________________________________ FOR CITY CLERK ONLY Council Meeting: June 21, 2021 Disposition: Approved appointments of Kate Sprague, Louise Yost, Rosa Vasquez and Nancy Palacios to fill four four-year terms to the end of December 2024 on the Pickleweed Advisory Committee Agenda Item No: 5.c Meeting Date: June 21, 2021 SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Department: City Clerk Prepared by: Lindsay Lara, City Clerk City Manager Approval: ___________ TOPIC: PICKLEWEED ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS SUBJECT: APPROVE APPOINTMENTS OF KATE SPRAGUE, LOUISE YOST, ROSA VASQUEZ AND NANCY PALACIOS TO FILL FOUR FOUR-YEAR TERMS TO THE END OF DECEMBER 2024 ON THE PICKLEWEED ADVISORY COMMITTEE DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TERMS OF JENNY BROERING, LOUISE YOST AND LIEU PHAN AND THE CREATION OF TWO ADDITIONAL POSITIONS ON THE PICKLEWEED ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Approve appointments of Kate Sprague, Louise Yost, Rosa Vasquez and Nancy Palacios to fill four four-year terms to the end of December 2024 on the Pickleweed Advisory Committee due to the expiration of terms of Jenny Broering, Louise Yost and Lieu Phan and the creation of two additional positions on the Pickleweed Advisory Committee. BACKGROUND: The terms of Jenny Broering, Louse Yost, and Lieu Phan expired at the end of December 2020 on the Pickleweed Advisory Committee and staff solicited applications to fill the vacancies. Subsequently, the City Council approved a staff recommendation that increased the number of Pickleweed Advisory Committee members from five to seven. The vacancies to be filled include four Canal residents and one non-Canal resident, and up-to two of the members could be Youth Members. The Pickleweed Advisory Committee provides valuable input in representing and advocating for the Canal area resident’s needs and wishes for programs and services; and is a primary public networking resource between the Canal residents, representatives from governmental and non-profit agencies, and others. The Pickleweed Advisory Committee works in conjunction with the City of San Rafael. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at the Albert J. Boro Community Center in Meeting Room 3; SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Page: 2 however, due to COVID-19 the Planning Commission is meeting virtually until meetings will resume in-person. ANALYSIS: The deadline for submitting applications was November 22, 2020 and was left open until filled to receive additional applications. The City Clerk’s Office received ten applications and a subcommittee of the City Council selected six to be interviewed by the subcommittee. A subcommittee of the City Council met to interview six applicants on June 9, 2021; however, Neady Mendoza Rodriguez and Jenny Broering withdrew their application. Following interviews, the City Council subcommittee recommended the appointment of Kate Sprague, Louise Yost, Rosa Vasquez and Nancy Palacios. Staff recommends the City Council approve the appointments recommended by the subcommittee, and the City Clerk’s office will recruit to fill one vacancy on the Pickleweed Advisory Committee. The bylaws for the Pickleweed Advisory Committee indicate the following eligibility requirements: The Committee shall be composed of seven (7) regular voting members which may include two youth members, plus one (1) alternate member. Each shall have the same duties and responsibilities and shall consist of the following: 1. Members of the Committee shall be at least 18 years of age, except for the youth member which shall be a minimum age of a first-year high school student; 2. At least six (6) members of the Committee shall reside within the Canal neighborhood; and 3. One (1) member of the Committee must be a City of San Rafael resident but may reside outside of the Canal neighborhood. Lieu Phan, who did not reapply, was the non-Canal neighborhood representative, so the City Council has the option to appoint a non-Canal resident to one of the vacancies, and Nancy Palacios can be appointed to this position. The Committee also allows for two youth members, of which we received one application (Naedy Mendoza Rodriguez, who withdrew her application). Four of the vacancies must be filled by Canal neighborhood residents. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item. COMMUNITY OUTREACH: The call for applications for the Pickleweed Advisory Committee was advertised through mass email notification, Canal Alliance, the City website, Nextdoor and Facebook social media platforms. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve appointments of Kate Sprague, Louise Yost, Rosa Vasquez and Nancy Palacios to fill four four-year terms to the end of December 2024 on the Pickleweed Advisory Committee due to the expiration of terms of Jenny Broering, Louise Yost and Lieu Phan and the creation of two additional positions on the Pickleweed Advisory Committee. SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Page: 3 ATTACHMENT: 1. Four (4) Applications 2. Pickleweed Advisory Committee Bylaws Boards and Commissions Application 1 / 3 Q1 Contact Information First and Last Name Kate Sprague Address City/Town San Rafael State/Province CA ZIP/Postal Code 94901 Email Address Phone Number Q2 What Board would you like to apply to? Pickleweed Advisory Committee Q6 How long have you lived in San Rafael? 10 years Q7 Business Information Respondent skipped this question Q8 How did you hear about this vacant position? Other (please specify): Boards and Commissions Vacancies Email #3#3 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector:Collector: Web Link 1 Web Link 1 (Web Link)(Web Link) Started:Started: Tuesday, December 01, 2020 11:38:04 PMTuesday, December 01, 2020 11:38:04 PM Last Modified:Last Modified: Wednesday, December 02, 2020 12:03:10 AMWednesday, December 02, 2020 12:03:10 AM Time Spent:Time Spent: 00:25:0600:25:06 IP Address:IP Address: 67.169.74.15167.169.74.151 Page 1 Page 3 - Boards and Commissions Application 2 / 3 Q9 Do you participate in any civic activities? If so, what are they? I serve on our HOA board, am a board member of the Glenwood School Foundation board, am active in leadership in our church, support St. Vincent de Paul's Dining Room through lunch-making, and attend and speak at City Council meetings when possible. We also use the public library regularly, primarily the Pickleweed Branch, and we have enjoyed participating in the Dia de Los Muertos festivities in our neighborhood. Q10 List any civic organizations of which you are a member: I am on the board of the Glenwood School Foundation. We are active members at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in San Rafael. I am an inactive member of San Rafael Elks. Q11 Education: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, University of Puget Sound Master of Science in Education, Northwestern University Masters in Education Administration, San Francisco State University (graduating January 2020) Q12 Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? I think it is important to be involved in our community in order to be part of decision-making and forward progress. I am grateful to live in a city like San Rafael, with all of the resources and thoughtful planning. With two small children growing up in San Rafael, I am committed to the community. I would like to be part of the future of San Rafael. Q13 Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: NA Q14 Upload your resume. Kate Sprague Resume.pdf (44.6KB) Q15 Ethnicity Page 4: Demographics Boards and Commissions Application 3 / 3 Q16 To which gender do you most identify? Q17 How old are you? - 1111 Katherine (Kate) Sudar Sprague San Rafael, CA 94901 Phone: E-mail: EDUCATION: San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA January 2021 Master of Arts in Education: Educational Administration § California Tier 1 Administrative Services Credential Northwestern University Evanston, IL June 2006 Master of Science in Education and Social Policy: Elementary Teaching § California Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Certificate University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA May 2004 Bachelor of Science in Mathematics PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Mill Valley School District, Mill Valley, CA August 2013-present Instructional Technology Coach, district-wide § Implemented pilot and subsequent district adoption of i-Ready online assessment and instructional system § Developed training materials and provided training for teachers and administrators on various digital platforms and tools § Provided training on digital learning modalities such as Zoom, Clever, Google Classroom, and Seesaw § Managed Zoom meetings and webinars, including Q+A sessions and School Board meetings § Built website for teacher and staff access to resources § Integrated digital calendaring system for one-on-one meetings, office hours, and virtual professional development opportunities § Managed online resources access for teachers K-8 § Crafted communications for student information § Crafted communications for parent information § Managed student and parent portal accounts in student information system § Drafted documents for 1:1 iPad Program § Google Administrator experience, including groups and accounts § Collaborated to implement new internet content filtering solution § Trained teachers on website creation and maintenance § Provided support for middle school administration with students and parents § Implemented and maintained digital District Staff Tech Resources materials § Developed Digital Citizenship Standards with middle school teachers § Presented at Board of Trustees meeting annually § Developed procedures and system for teacher app requests § Developed budget for technology professional development § Attended EdTechTeacher Innovation Conferences § Attended Computer Using Educators Conference District Technology Advisory Committee Co-Leader § Drafted agendas § Led discussions on agenda items § Facilitated feedback from stakeholders District Math Resource Committee Leader § Drafted agendas § Led meetings § Structured development of digital math resource assessment tool § Presented digital tool to advisory group District Global Studies Team Member District Equity Team Member § Courageous Conversations workshop participant § Leadership for Racial Equity “LEADS” workshop series participant Edna Maguire School, Mill Valley, CA August 2008 – June 2013 4th Grade teacher, inclusive classroom § Rating of “Excellent” on annual evaluation § School Technology Team Member § Helped draft school technology standards § Provided hardware and software support to teachers § Maintained classroom website with regular updates § Created classroom wiki for internet-based sharing § Utilized digital record keeping and assessment building § Piloted online progress report § Attended district-provided technology training District Technology Advisory Committee Member § Helped revise district technology plan and standards County Apple Training Participant § Trained by Apple professional § Employed multiple web-based resources in the classroom § Shared learning with teachers at site District Math Assessment Team Member § Piloted DataDirector assessment and data management software § Piloted MAP assessment suite including data interpretation § Collaborated with district technology staff for successful implementation Edna Maguire Redesign/Rebuild Site Committee Member Devonshire School, Skokie, IL September 2006 – June 2008 5th Grade teacher, inclusive classroom § Culturally diverse population with many English Language Learners § Rating of “Excellent” on annual evaluation District Leadership Team Member § Evaluated data to set district goals § Collaborated with teachers and administrators District Data Team Member § Analyzed school/district standardized test data to determine trends § Managed data through software analysis programs § Presented findings to teachers PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: Past Member, Computer Using Educators Past Educator Representative, California Association for the Gifted Past Member, International Society for Technology in Education VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES: Treasurer for 50 Sonoma Homeowners Association Member at Large for Glenwood School Foundation RenewalWorks Committee Member for St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Organizer for Marin County Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae Chapter Boards and Commissions Application 1 / 3 Q1 Contact Information First and Last Name Louise Yost Address City/Town San Rafael State/Province CA ZIP/Postal Code 94901 Email Address Phone Number Q2 What Board would you like to apply to? Pickleweed Advisory Committee Q6 How long have you lived in San Rafael? 20 years Q7 Business Information Respondent skipped this question Q8 How did you hear about this vacant position? Community Center / Library #9#9 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector:Collector: Web Link 1 Web Link 1 (Web Link)(Web Link) Started:Started: Tuesday, February 02, 2021 8:06:59 PMTuesday, February 02, 2021 8:06:59 PM Last Modified:Last Modified: Tuesday, February 02, 2021 8:20:58 PMTuesday, February 02, 2021 8:20:58 PM Time Spent:Time Spent: 00:13:5900:13:59 IP Address:IP Address: 107.77.213.34107.77.213.34 Page 1 Page 3 - Boards and Commissions Application 2 / 3 Q9 Do you participate in any civic activities? If so, what are they? I take a poetry class at College of Marin, and I am the volunteer Events Director for the Environmental Health Network. Q10 List any civic organizations of which you are a member: Pickleweed Advisory Committee. Sierra Club KQED member. Q11 Education: BA in Sociology Certificate in Arts Administration Q12 Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Serving is an opportunity to give back to the Canal neighborhood where I live. I also love meeting new neighbors, and enjoy getting to know City staff. Q13 Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: I have no financial conflict of interest with the City. Q14 Upload your resume. Respondent skipped this question Q15 Ethnicity Q16 To which gender do you most identify? Page 4: Demographics - Boards and Commissions Application 3 / 3 Q17 How old are you? 1111 Boards and Commissions Application 1 / 3 Q1 Contact Information First and Last Name Nancy Palacios Address City/Town San Rafael State/Province CA ZIP/Postal Code 94901 Email Address Phone Number Q2 What Board would you like to apply to? Pickleweed Advisory Committee Q6 How long have you lived in San Rafael? 2.5 years Q7 Business Information Respondent skipped this question Q8 How did you hear about this vacant position? Social Media, Other (please specify): Personal research #6#6 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector:Collector: Web Link 1 Web Link 1 (Web Link)(Web Link) Started:Started: Thursday, December 10, 2020 7:59:55 PMThursday, December 10, 2020 7:59:55 PM Last Modified:Last Modified: Thursday, December 10, 2020 10:04:54 PMThursday, December 10, 2020 10:04:54 PM Time Spent:Time Spent: 02:04:5802:04:58 IP Address:IP Address: 172.58.91.178172.58.91.178 Page 1 Page 3 - - Boards and Commissions Applic ation 2 / 3 Q9 Do you partic ipate in any c iv ic ac tivities? If s o, what are they? My civic partic ipation this year was motiv at ed primarily by my immigrant roots and racial inequalities in this county. Some formal and informal civic activ ities I partic ipated in inc luded: voting in the 2020 elec t ion, partic ipating in a Black Lives Matter Marc h ib Marinwood in J une, writing emails to Lori Frugoli and Tiburon City Counc il regarding restorativ e Justic e for Yema, donat ing to Marin Communit y Fridge, and v erbally partic ipating in Marin City Council Meeting and Tiburon Counc il Meeting. Q10 Lis t any civ ic organizations of which y ou are a m ember: I donate on a monthly bas is to Canal Alliance and I v olunteered in t he Phone Bank ing Program. Q11 Education: Bachelors Degree in Acc ountancy from Santa Clara Univers it y Q12 Why are you interested in s erving on a board or c om m iss ion? I am daughter of Mexican immigrants whos e pers everance has motivated me t o be an ac t ive participant in this c ommunity. I was born and rais ed in San Francis c o and sinc e mov ing to Marin two and a half y ears ago I c ame to realize how es s ential our Latino c ommunity is in Marin. We are the backbone of this c ounty and we des erve proper recognition. My situat ion is a bit different, I live in a neighborhood where I may be the only Latina and my c hild is birac ial. Eac h time I driv e around the Canal neighborhood or stop by a local s t ore I am reminded of the unit y of our Lat ino c ommunity and how es s ential our presenc e is in t his c ounty. I am interes ted in being on this board becaus e I hav e the pas s ion and pride of my herit age and I want every c hild to s uc ceed in this community. Q13 Describe pos sible areas in whic h you may have a conflict of interest with the City: I am an accountant t hat audits and c onsults with many priv at e foundations. Some foundat ions are loc ated in Marin s uc h as Kalliopeia Foundation. Q14 Upload your resume. Respondent skipped this question Page 4: Demographi cs Boards and Commissions Application 3 / 3 Q15 Ethnicity Q16 To which gender do you most identify? Q17 How old are you? - 1111 Boards and Commissions Application 1 / 2 Q1 Contact Information First and Last Name Rosa Vasquez Address City/Town San Rafael State/Province CA ZIP/Postal Code 94901 Email Address Phone Number Q2 What Board would you like to apply to? Pickleweed Advisory Committee Q6 How long have you lived in San Rafael? 17 years Q7 Business Information Respondent skipped this question Q8 How did you hear about this vacant position? City Manager's Newsletter #13#13 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector:Collector: Web Link 1 Web Link 1 (Web Link)(Web Link) Started:Started: Thursday, March 11, 2021 9:59:29 AMThursday, March 11, 2021 9:59:29 AM Last Modified:Last Modified: Thursday, March 11, 2021 10:07:50 AMThursday, March 11, 2021 10:07:50 AM Time Spent:Time Spent: 00:08:2000:08:20 IP Address:IP Address: 172.58.94.255172.58.94.255 Page 1 Page 3 - Boards and Commissions Application 2 / 2 Q9 Do you participate in any civic activities? If so, what are they? Yes, Lideres del Canal, Aliados de la salud, El Consejo Restaurativo de Marin(Restorative Juctice of Marin), Luma and Amplifing Liders del Canal. Q10 List any civic organizations of which you are a member: Lideres del Canal, Aliados de la salud and Luma. Q11 Education: One year of College and a lot if expirience Q12 Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? To make desitions for betterment of Canal. Q13 Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: With the parking in the Canal area Q14 Upload your resume. Respondent skipped this question Q15 Ethnicity Q16 To which gender do you most identify? Q17 How old are you? Page 4: Demographics - 1111