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;
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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.
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ATTACHMENT:
1. Four (4) Applications
2. Pickleweed Advisory Committee Bylaws
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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):
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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
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Q16
To which gender do you most identify?
Q17
How old are you?
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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
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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
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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?
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Q17
How old are you?
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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
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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
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Ethnicity
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To which gender do you most identify?
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How old are you?
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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
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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
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Ethnicity
Q16
To which gender do you most identify?
Q17
How old are you?
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