HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Pickleweed Advisory Committee Appointment____________________________________________________________________________________
FOR CITY CLERK ONLY
Council Meeting: February 21, 2023
Disposition: Approved appointment
Agenda Item No: 4.d
Meeting Date: February 21, 2023
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Department: City Clerk
Prepared by: Lindsay Lara, City Clerk City Manager Approval: ______
TOPIC: PICKLEWEED ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT
SUBJECT: REAPPOINT JANET TANCHEZ TO FILL ONE FOUR-YEAR TERM TO THE
END OF DECEMBER 2026 ON THE PICKLEWEED ADVISORY COMMITTEE
DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TERM OF JANET TANCHEZ
RECOMMENDATION:
Appoint Janet Tanchez to fill one four-year term to the end of December 2026 on the
Pickleweed Advisory Committee due to the expiration of term of Janet Tanchez.
BACKGROUND:
On November 29, 2022, the City Clerk called for applications for the Pickleweed Advisory
Committee to fill one four-year term and one alternate four-year term to the end of December
2026 due to the expiration of terms of Salvador Avalos; however, Janet Tanchez’s term also
expired at that time. Only one application was received by the deadline, and Jairo Ceballos was
appointed on January 17, 2023. Member Janet Tanchez is interested in reappointment,
submitted an application, and staff recommends the reappointment of Janet Tanchez to the end
of December 2026, and to continue recruiting to fill the Alternate Member term.
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.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH:
The call for applications was advertised through mass email notification, the City website, social
media platforms, and physically posted at City facilities.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Reappoint Janet Tanchez to fill one four-year term to the end of December 2026 on the
Pickleweed Advisory Committee due to the expiration of term of Janet Tanchez.
ATTACHMENT:
1. One (1) application
2. Bylaws
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Q1
Contact Information
First and Last Name Janet Tanchez
Address
City/Town San Rafael
State/Province CA
ZIP/Postal Code 94901
Email Address
Phone Number
Q3
What Board would you like to apply to?
Pickleweed Advisory Committee
Q7
How long have you lived in San Rafael?
32yrs
Q8
Business Information
Respondent skipped this question
Q9
How did you hear about this vacant position?
Other (please specify):
Already a member of the Pickleweed Advisory Board so I'm
reapplying.
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Q10
Do you participate in any civic activities? If so, what are they?
Not at this time.
Q11
List any civic organizations of which you are a member:
Pickleweed Advisory Board
Q12
Education:
Bachelors degree in Business Administration from Sonoma State University
Q13
Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission?
I have served on this board for the last few years and want to continue to do so as it keeps me informed as to what is going on in my
community.
Q14
Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City:
N/A
Q15
Upload your resume.
Resume_jt.pdf (307.2KB)
Q16
Ethnicity
Q17
To which gender do you most identify?
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Q18
How old are you?
Janet
Tanchez
Janet Tanchez
San Rafael, CA 94901
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Skills
Bilingual, fluently speaks and writes English and Spanish.
CPR/AED Certified
Proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Office
10+ years of Customer Service Experience
16 years of Supervisory Experience
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Experience
Rafael Racquet Club Inc/ Assistant Manager
2013 - PRESENT, San Rafael
● Responsible for hiring, onboarding, training and coaching staff;
including front desk and camp personnel.
● Supervises a team of 20+ employees, assigns tasks, regularly
evaluates staff work performance and conducts reviews on a
bi-annual basis.
● Ensures all staff, members and guests adhere to club policies
and procedures
● Utilizes ClubAutomation to manage member accounts,
including reconciling billing for 500+ member and non -
members
● Collects monthly payments, manually enters payments into
ClubAutomation and makes bank deposits using a Panini
● Manage all company-wide calendars; online member calendars
and manual calendars
● Coordinates and plans company wide events for up to 300+
guests, such as Annual Holiday Party, Summer BBQs, Tennis
Tournaments, Summer Camp, ad -hoc events.
● Manages and oversees day-to-day activities of operations,
including planning and coordinating with General Manager
and other departments leaders
● Conducts informational tours for new members and
prospective members
● Creates presentations and conducts safety meetings for
employees
Rafael Racquet Club Inc/ Member Services Representative
2012- 2013, San Rafael
● Utilized ClubAutomation to check in members and guests
● Responsible for front desk assistance, answering phones and
transferring calls to the appropriate department
● Accurately processed payment transactions for sales of goods
and charged member accounts through POS System
● Ensured all members and guest adhere to club policies
The Marin Youth Center (“The MYC”)/ Front Desk Supervisor
MARCH 2010 - SEPTEMBER 2011, LOCATION
● Hired, trained and supervised interns; staffing busy front desk
● Successfully trained interns to provide excellent customer
service, give facility tours and to promptly handle service
inquiries
● Use computer skills (MS Office) to coordinate scheduling and
assist MYC staff
● Coordinated and planned Middle School Dances for 50+ teens
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Education
San Rafael High School /High School Diploma
San Rafael CA 94901
AP Spanish, Advanced Algebra. Honor Roll
Sonoma State University / Bachelor of Science: Business
Administration Concentration in Management
Rohnert Park CA 94928
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Professional References
Ariel Gutierrez, General Manager
Rafael Racquet Club Inc
95 Racquet Club Drive
San Rafael, CA 94901
Office: (415)456-5522 Ext. 113
Cell: (415) 497-2370
NOTE: Ariel Gutierrez has been my supervisor for the past 10 years.
Lisa Berg, Tennis Director
Rafael Racquet Club Inc
95 Racquet Club Drive
San Rafael, CA 94901
Office: (415)456-1837
Cell: (415)297-5368
NOTE: I have worked closely with Lisa Berg for the last 9 years.
Pickleweed Advisory Committee Bylaws April 2, 2021 1
PICKLEWEED ADVISORY COMMITTEE BYLAWS
ARTICLE I. NAME AND PURPOSE
Section 1.1. Name. The name of this body shall be the City of San Rafael Pickleweed
Advisory Committee, hereinafter referred to as the "Pickleweed Advisory Committee," or
the “Committee.”
Section 1.2. Purpose. The Pickleweed Advisory Committee provides valuable input
in representing and advocating for 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.
Section 1.3. Committee Responsibility. The Pickleweed Advisory Committee’s
responsibilities shall be in accord with these Bylaws, as amended from time-to-time by
the City Council. The Pickleweed Advisory Committee’s authority is advisory only. The
Pickleweed Advisory Committee has no power to act on behalf of the City of San Rafael
or any other entity.
The duties of the Pickleweed Advisory Committee shall include the following:
1.The Advisory Committee shall be responsible for advising the Park and Recreation
Commission, City Council and City Staff on all matters pertaining to the facilities,
programs and services of the Albert J. Boro Community Center and Pickleweed
Park;
2.As needed, make recommendations on policies and procedures governing the use
of the Albert J. Boro Community Center and Pickleweed Park in accordance with
the mission of the City of San Rafael;
3.Assist the City with reviewing and evaluating “Use Agreements for Co-Sponsored
Programming” at the Albert J. Boro Community Center and Pickleweed Community
Park;
4.Promote the use and support of the Albert J. Boro Community Center and
Pickleweed Park within Canal area neighborhood, including working in cooperation
with citizen and business organizations, foundations, school districts and other
governmental agencies.
5.The Committee shall have no authority to direct, nor shall it direct, City staff,
officials or volunteers;
Section 1.4. Brown Act. All meetings of the Pickleweed Advisory Committee shall be
open and public, and all persons shall be permitted to attend any meeting of the
Pickleweed Advisory Committee, except as otherwise provided in Government Code
Section 54952.
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ARTICLE II. MEMBERSHIP
Section 2.1. Number of Members. The Pickleweed Advisory Committee shall consist
of a total of ten (10) members as follows: seven (7) voting members, one (1) alternate
member, one (1) non-voting representative from the Park and Recreation Commission
and one (1) non-voting City staff member who will act as the Committee Chairperson.
The City staff member will typically be the Albert J. Boro site supervisor, but in all
instances shall be appointed by the City Manager.
Section 2.2. Eligibility. The Committee shall be composed of seven (7) regular voting
members which may include up to two (2) 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
members who shall be a minimum age of a high school 9th grade student
2. At least six (6) regular voting members of the Committee shall reside within the
Canal neighborhood
3. One (1) member of the Committee must be a City of San Rafael resident but may
reside outside of the Canal neighborhood.
Section 2.4. Appointment of Committee Members. With exception of the
representative of the Park and Recreation Commission and City staff, all other regular
voting members and alternate member shall be appointed by the City Council.
Appointments shall be published on the website for the City of San Rafael in accordance
with Government Code Section 54973, as amended from time to time. The
representative from the Park and Recreation Commission will be selected by the Park
and Recreation Commission on an annual basis.
Section 2.5. Terms of Appointment. With exception of the representative from the
Park and Recreation Commission, each Committee member shall serve a minimum term
of four (4) years but not more than two consecutive terms. However, if there is a vacancy
on the Committee, the City Council has the authority to extend a current Committee
member’s term at their discretion. Members may also reapply to Committee following an
absence of at least one term. An effort will be made to ensure that the terms are
staggered, and not all of the appointments expire in the same year. A Committee
member whose term is expiring should notify the Chairperson at least thirty (30) days
before the end of his/her term whether he/she wishes to continue his/her membership.
The representative from the Park and Recreation Commission shall serve a term of one
(1) year, but not more than two consecutive terms. However, if there is a vacancy, the
Park and Recreation Commission has the authority to extend the current representative’s
term at their discretion.
Section 2.6. Resignation. All resignations from the Pickleweed Advisory Committee
shall be submitted in writing to the Chairperson. The resigning Committee member
should provide as much notice as possible.
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Section 2.7. Absence and Removal. Attendance at any regularly scheduled meeting
is a necessary part of being an effective Committee member. If a member is unable to
attend a regularly scheduled meeting, the member should notify the Chairperson at least
twenty-four (24) hours in advance of a regularly scheduled meeting to have an excused
absence. An unexcused absence from two (2) consecutive Pickleweed Advisory
Committee meetings without notification to the Chairperson, or six absences (whether
excused or unexcused) in any term, shall result in immediate removal from membership
on the Committee. Previously dismissed Committee members may be eligible for
reappointment to the Committee in accordance with Section 2.4.
Section 2.8. Vacancies. Vacancies, no matter how arising, shall be published on the
website for the City of San Rafael in accordance with Government Code Section 54973,
as amended from time to time.
Section 2.9. Compensation. Committee members serve without compensation.
Section 2.10. Duties of the Chairperson. The Chairperson shall preside over all
Pickleweed Advisory Committee meetings and shall be responsible for preparing
agendas and meeting minutes. If the Chairperson is unable to attend a regularly
scheduled meeting, the regularly scheduled meeting shall be cancelled and resumed at
the next regularly scheduled meeting.
ARTICLE III. MEETINGS
Section 3.1. Time and date of Regular Meeting. Notification of meeting place, date,
and time shall be rendered to the public through posting on the City of San Rafael website.
A minimum of five (5) meetings shall be scheduled annually, on a consistent day of the
month; the schedule for the upcoming year will be set by November of the previous year;
staff will contact the Committee one week prior to scheduled meetings to determine if a
quorum will be present; lack of quorum will result in the cancellation of the scheduled
meeting.
Section 3.2. Agenda. Items may be placed on the agenda by the Chairperson or at
the request of a member if approved by the Chairperson. The Chairperson will be
responsible for preparing an agenda item cover sheet and for the initial presentation at
the meeting. Items to be included on the agenda should be submitted to the Chairperson
no later than two weeks before the scheduled Committee meeting; lack of agenda items
will result in the cancellation of the scheduled meeting. Agenda packets for regular
meetings will be provided to the Committee members at least three (3) business days
before the scheduled meeting.
Section 3.3. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the Chairperson.
Section 3.4. Quorum. Four (4) voting members of the Committee shall constitute a
quorum for the transaction of business at any regular or special meeting of the Pickleweed
Advisory Committee.
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Section 3.5. Voting. A majority vote of those present and constituting a quorum shall
be required to agree to any business of the Committee, including making any input that
will be presented to the City Council, City Manager or Library and Recreation Director
provided that any Committee member who abstains due to a legal conflict of interest shall
not be counted in determining the existence of a quorum or a majority vote.
The Alternate Member serves only in the absence of a voting member. When a voting
Committee member is absent from a regularly scheduled meeting, the Chair shall call
upon an alternate to be seated at the table to participate in a voting role at the meeting.
If a regular voting Committee member arrives subsequently, that person shall not
participate as a voting member.
Section 3.6. Public Participation. All meetings of the Pickleweed Advisory
Committee shall be open to the public. Meetings will be accessible to all, with
accommodations for accessibility issues made upon request. Any person who disrupts
the meeting may be asked to leave and be removed.
ARTICLE IV. ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT
Section 4.1. Effective Date. The Bylaws shall become effective immediately upon a
majority vote of approval by the City Council.
Section 4.2. Amendments. These Bylaws may be amended by majority vote of the
City Council at any regular meeting of the City Council. All proposed amendments to the
Bylaws shall be made available to the membership at least ten (10) days prior to the
meeting at which the City Council will vote on the proposed changes. The effective date
of the amendment shall become effective immediately upon a majority vote of approval
by the City Council.