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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Park & Recreation Commission Interviews____________________________________________________________________________________ FOR CITY CLERK ONLY Council Meeting: October 16, 2023 Disposition: Appointed Andrei Pasternak and Cicily Emerson to fill two four-year terms to the end of October 2027 on the Park & Recreation Commission Special Meeting Agenda Item No: SM 1.b Meeting Date: October 16, 2023 SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Department: City Clerk Prepared by: Lindsay Lara, City Clerk City Manager Approval: ___________ TOPIC: PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION INTERVIEWS SUBJECT: INTERVIEW APPLICANTS AND MAKE APPOINTMENTS TO FILL TWO FOUR-YEAR TERMS TO THE END OF OCTOBER 2027 ON THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TERMS OF MARK MACHADO AND CICILY EMERSON RECOMMENDATION: Interview the following applicants and make appointments to fill two four-year terms to the end of October 2027 on the Park and Recreation Commission due to the expiration of terms of Mark Machado and Cicily Emerson. Name Andrei Pasternak Cicily Emerson Danielle Mahoney Gerrod Herndon Losalini Reeves BACKGROUND: The terms of Mark Machado and Cicily Emerson are set to expire at the end of October 2023. Cicily Emerson expressed a desire to reapply, and Mark Machado is not eligible to reapply because he is terming out of the Park and Recreation Commission after serving since 2007. The City Clerk’s office recruited for applications and received six applications; however, one applicant withdrew. This Park and Recreation Commission assists the City Council in developing and implementing long-range plans for City parks and recreation facilities; monitors current service levels and community needs; reviews the performance of City partnerships with community groups in the utilization of facilities and production of programs; reviews and advises on general policies and procedures in the delivery of park, recreation, child care, SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Page: 2 and cultural services. Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the San Rafael Community Center, 618 B Street, San Rafael, CA 94901. ANALYSIS: The City Clerk’s office recruited for the Park and Recreation Commission vacancies and received six (6) applications; however, one applicant withdrew. Staff recommends the City Council interview the five (5) eligible applicants and make appointments to fill the two terms. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item. COMMUNITY OUTREACH: The call for applications for the Park and Recreation Commission was advertised through mass email notification, the City website, social media platforms, Marin IJ, and physically posted at City facilities. ATTACHMENT: 1.Five (5) Applications 2.Bylaws Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 1 / 3 Q1 Contact Information / Información del contacto First and Last Name / Nombre y Apellido Andrei Pasternak Address / Dirección City / Ciudad San Rafael State / estado CA ZIP/Postal Code / Código postal 94903 Email Address / Dirección de correo electrónico Phone Number / Número de teléfono Q2 What district do you currently live in?¿En qué distrito vive actualmente? District 4/Northern / Distrito 4/Norte Q3 How long have you lived in San Rafael? 8 years Q4 Business Information Company Self Employed Address City/Town San Rafael ZIP/Postal Code 94903 #3 COMPLETE Collector: Web Link 1 (Web Link) Started: Wednesday, August 09, 2023 1:31:30 PM Last Modified: Wednesday, August 09, 2023 1:51:44 PM Time Spent: 00:20:14 IP Address: 174.160.10.201 Page 1 Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 2 / 3 Q5 How did you hear about this vacant position? Other (please specify): Web Search Q6 What Board would you like to apply to?¿A cuál te gustaría aplicar? Park and Recreation Commission Q10 Do you participate in any civic activities? If so, what are they? I am currently the board president of the Terra Linda Orcas swim team. Was also on a San Rafael Parks and Rec advisory committee to represent youth aquatics. Q11 List any civic organizations of which you are a member: Terra Linda Orcas Swim Team Q12 Education: BFA - Graphic Design - California College of the Arts Q13 Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? I have been invested in the larger San Rafael community since I started volunteering with the Terra Linda swim team five years ago. I care deeply about the parks and recreation programs and facilities offered to me and my family and my surrounding community and want to help any way that I can. Q14 Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: Being board president of a swim club that uses a city facility. Q15 Upload your resume. Andrei%20Pasternak%20CV%202022.pdf (63.6KB) Page 3 Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 3 / 3 Page 5: Demographics / Datos demográficos Andrei N. Pasternak San Rafael, CA 94903 ABOUT: Art Director with 10+ years experience managing large design teams. Champion for design that serves function, drives brand identity, and improves user experience. Fast paced delivery of brand-focused, audience-aware design products. Continually reviewing, adjusting and implementing process refinements for better workflow. Broad fluency across digital channels built on a strong foundation in traditional design Collaborative and unifying team leader EXPERIENCE: 2019 - 2022 Executive Art Director Callisto Media Manage a team of 10 art directors and designers delivering designs for unique niche publishing trade books. Deliver 100-150 projects per year. ● Review all design deliverables: Verify alignment to product strategy, adherence to house styles, use of design best practices and scrutinize potential production issues - including design briefs, mood boards, cover designs, interior design templates, illustration briefs and photography programs. ● Present designs to Executive Leadership team at weekly review meetings. ● Work cross-functionally to fully realize project requirements, product strategy, formulate budgets and set design scope ● Review print proofs for design and production issues ● Improve and iterate on the design presentation format to improve meetings and focus on the quality of the work. ● Led multiple special project initiatives: Product based initiatives to improve quality, shorten product development time and cut costs. As well as process and team based resource, structure and workflow initiatives. 2014 - 2019 Design Director Cengage Learning Managed a team of 3–6 designers and art directors in the creation of designs for student-facing higher education products. Lead production of 75–100 projects per year, including charts and graphs, animations, illustrations, branding pieces, and interactive HTML assets. ● Championed creative team’s transition to a digital focus; led the UX design of our flagship digital product, developed a design strategy relating to digital asset creation, and built design systems for complex multi-platform branding projects. ● Created, Launched and led the Creative Studio team, unifying Visual Designers, Media Designers and A/V Media Producers teams for a more streamlined and nimble design process. ● Increased collaboration with UX team to bring design into our digital products and to drive expansion of digital product line. ● Improved time-to-market by establishing an interactive design team to bring more design in-house and enable rapid delivery of live prototypes. ● Hired a UI/UX designer-developer to fill knowledge gaps and improve creative team’s digital deliverables. ● Improved quality and timeliness of vendor deliverables by creating detailed specification and standards to allow for dynamic updates and reuse of assets. ● Designed and launched the Creative Studio team’s internal website to help promote the team, communicate our services and accomplishments, and serve as a portal for design requests. ● Improved quality, consistency and usability of products by developing a digital media asset program and digital media design process. ● Overhauled visual branding of large internal product launch; improved visual language and storytelling to create a project with high-impact on company culture. ● Oversaw branding initiatives for our Creative team. ● Photographed and processed headshots 2013 - 2014 Graphic Designer Freelance Delivered brand-aligned graphic design projects for a variety of clients ● Wireframed and prototyped websites ● Designed and produced multimedia, print, and digital marketing collateral; developed business signage, brand identity, and more. 2011 - 2013 Creative Director Tandem Creative (formerly RHDG) Directed team of 9 multidisciplinary designers. Ran publishing division for ad agency. Directed ad campaigns for diverse clientele including public sector clients. Presented client branding and tailored collateral to client audience for each project. ● Projects included: digital and print advertising campaigns, branding and identity design, high-end packaging design, and leading photoshoots including hiring models, art directing and budgeting ● Provided client outreach and delivered client presentations. SKILLS: Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop Microsoft PowerPoint, Photography, Print Production, Digital Production, User Experience (UX) Design, Packaging Design, Brand Identity, Web Design, Multimedia Campaigns, Typography, Book Design EDUCATION: BFA Graphic Design: California College of the Arts 2003 Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 1 / 3 Q1 Contact Information / Información del contacto First and Last Name / Nombre y Apellido Cicily Emerson Address / Dirección City / Ciudad San Rafael State / estado CA ZIP/Postal Code / Código postal 94901 Email Address / Dirección de correo electrónico Phone Number / Número de teléfono Q2 What district do you currently live in?¿En qué distrito vive actualmente? District 3/Eastern / Distrito 3/Este Q3 How long have you lived in San Rafael? 12 Years Q4 Business Information Company Marin County Health And Human Services Address 3240 Kerner Blvd City/Town San Rafael CA ZIP/Postal Code 94901 #46 COMPLETE Collector: Web Link 1 (Web Link) Started: Monday, October 02, 2023 10:16:41 AM Last Modified: Monday, October 02, 2023 11:02:18 AM Time Spent: 00:45:37 IP Address: 199.88.114.100 Page 1 Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 2 / 3 Q5 How did you hear about this vacant position? Other (please specify): I am on the comission Q6 What Board would you like to apply to?¿A cuál te gustaría aplicar? Park and Recreation Commission Q10 Do you participate in any civic activities? If so, what are they? I am active in PTO activities at my kids schools, Davidson and San Rafael High School. Q11 List any civic organizations of which you are a member: I work for Marin County and we provide civic engagement to many different groups. I don't have any outside commissions that I am on currently. Q12 Education: UC Berkeley BA Anthropoloy UC Berkeley Masters's in Social Work Page 3 Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 3 / 3 Q13 Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? I am a long-term Marin County resident (originally from Mill Valley) but have lived in San Rafael since 2011. I have served as an alternate and as a commissioner for the last 8 years. I work as a Division Director for Marin County Public Health and would like to provide a bridge between the two entities however possible. Green spaces and parks, and access to physical activities are significant drivers of health and wellness. I am interested in improvements in Park and Recreation infrastructure that will have a long-term impact on the San Rafael Community. I would like to support the use of data in planning and evaluation in order to make decisions which provide the most impact for the diverse residents of San Rafael. I have two school age children in public school in San Rafael and have used the services of the city and have a perspective on how these programs benefit the families and the community. Having served over the years I am thrilled about the Park Master Plan and look forward to seeing these improvements over time. I also am optimistic that there will be forward motion on the library overhaul. Lastly, I would like the city to be aware of policy initiatives such as the Sugary Beverage Tax that cities can now enact again after the state preemption was challenged. Thanks for your consideration, Cicily Q14 Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: No Conflict Q15 Upload your resume. ResumeCicilyEmerson2023.pdf (191.6KB) Page 5: Demographics / Datos demográficos Cicily R. Emerson, M.S.W. San Rafael, CA 94920 Skills and Abilities Community, Non-Profit and Government planning Research and Program Evaluation Communications and Public Information Organizational Development Education Graduate School of Social Welfare, University of California, Berkeley MSW degree, Management and Planning, May 1999 University of California, Berkeley BA Degree in Anthropology, December 1992 Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia Education Abroad Program, summer and fall 1991 Professional Experience Marin County Department of Health and Human Services August 2008- present Public Health Program Manager/Division Director Director for the Communicable Disease and Community Preparedness Unit that includes Public Health Preparedness, TB, Immunization, and acute Communicable Disease surveillance. Responsible for Marin's HIV/STD HCV grants program. Responsibilities include managing staff, fiscal oversight, program planning and evaluation, and internal and external community relations. Leader of various initiatives and special assignments to build infrastructure for HHS including internal and external communications, information, and referral, health promotion, and organizational development. Public Health Branch Director for the Emergency Operations Center COVID-19 Response. Marin County Department of Health and Human Services August 2006-August 2008 Health Planner/Evaluator Provided planning, evaluation, administrative and technical support for a variety of projects including: the Marin HIV/AIDS Care Council system of care; Marin’s Health and Wellness Campus programs; Oral Health Programs; and Family Support. Continuum, San Francisco, CA November 2003-December 2005 Director of Prevention Services The directorship included three HIV prevention programs including mobile rapid HIV testing, social network recruiting for people of color and prevention case management for high risk individuals in the Tenderloin. Created and implemented one of the first mobile rapid HIV testing programs funded by Center for Disease Control and Prevention demonstration grants under the Advancing HIV Prevention Initiative. Provided administration of programs in all areas including program planning, quality assurance, evaluation, and reporting. Continuum, San Francisco, CA November 2000-November 2003 Research Coordinator Coordinated the HOPE (Homebase Outcomes Program Evaluation) Study a randomized control trial evaluating the Homebase program, a demonstration project involving case management and housing for HIV positive individuals being released from the San Francisco County Jails. Contra Costa County Community Substance Use Services, CA Fall 2000 Health Educator Worked on various substance abuse prevention projects including working with community advisory boards and coordinating a monthly newsletter. Polaris Research and Development, San Francisco, CA 1999-2000 Consultant Provided technical support for the city’s HIV Prevention Planning Council. Supervised telephone and in- person interviewers for the San Francisco Department of Public Health's youth tobacco related attitude and behavior survey. Community Health Academy, Oakland, CA 1998-1999 Consultant/ MSW Internship CHA was a collaborative project between the Alameda County Public Health Department, the School of Public Health at UC Berkeley, and the Community formed to improve the health of the Fruitvale area of Oakland through community capacity building. Provided technical assistance to the Fruitvale Elementary School Healthy Start Collaborative and acted as a facilitator for an annual youth training based on the TODOS model for unlearning racism and building multi-cultural alliances. Canal Community Alliance, San Rafael, CA 1997-1999 Research Coordinator 1997 Canal Women's Health Survey, 1999 Access to Health Care for Children in the Canal Community. These two studies were collaborative projects between the Canal Community Alliance and the Kaiser Foundation Research Institute. The research was a community-based survey that assessed health practices and habits in this predominately immigrant Latino community. Marin County Department of Health and Human Services, CA 1997-1998 Consultant/MSW Internship Participated in planning, program and policy development for adolescent and children's health services. Polaris Research and Development Inc., San Francisco, CA 1996-1997 Health Research Interviewer Conducted door to door surveys in English and Spanish in various low-income neighborhoods of the Bay Area for the Northern California Cancer Center's Breast and Cervical Cancer Intervention Survey. Women's Needs Center, San Francisco, CA 1996 Health Educator Intern Provided health education and counseling, chart prepping, and routine lab work for a free gynecological clinic as part of a nine-month health education internship program. Occupational Health Services, San Rafael, CA 1994-1995 Intake Specialist Provided benefit information, referrals, and crisis screening to clients contracted with large Employee Assistance/Managed Mental Health Care insurance company. Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 1 / 3 Q1 Contact Information / Información del contacto First and Last Name / Nombre y Apellido Danielle Mahoney Address / Dirección City / Ciudad San Rafael State / estado CA ZIP/Postal Code / Código postal 94901 Email Address / Dirección de correo electrónico Phone Number / Número de teléfono Q2 What district do you currently live in?¿En qué distrito vive actualmente? District 3/Eastern / Distrito 3/Este Q3 How long have you lived in San Rafael? 3 years Q4 Business Information Company San Francisco Rental Concierge Address City/Town San Rafael ZIP/Postal Code 94901 #32 COMPLETE Collector: Web Link 1 (Web Link) Started: Friday, September 15, 2023 3:20:08 PM Last Modified: Friday, September 15, 2023 3:30:30 PM Time Spent: 00:10:22 IP Address: 23.125.134.217 Page 1 Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 2 / 3 Q5 How did you hear about this vacant position? Other (please specify): City website Q6 What Board would you like to apply to?¿A cuál te gustaría aplicar? Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Park and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission, Police Accountability Advisory Committee Q10 Do you participate in any civic activities? If so, what are they? I haven't in years because I've been raising little kids and running a business, but looking to get involved once again. Q11 List any civic organizations of which you are a member: National Association of Realtors, Marin Association of Realtors Q12 Education: UC Santa Barbara bachelor degree State of CA Real Estate Broker License Q13 Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? I love where I live and I'm finally in a comfortable place to have extracurriculars now that my boys are a bit older (2 and 3.5 years old) Q14 Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: Nothing comes to mind. Q15 Upload your resume. Respondent skipped this question Page 3 Page 5: Demographics / Datos demográficos Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 3 / 3 Boards and Commissions Application 1 / 3 Q1 Contact Information First and Last Name Losalini Reeves Address City/Town San Rafael State/Province CALIFORNIA ZIP/Postal Code 94901 Email Address Phone Number Q2 What district do you currently live in? District 1/Southern Q3 What Board would you like to apply to? Marin Commission on Aging, Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector District, Park and Recreation Commission, Planning Commission Q7 How long have you lived in San Rafael? 13 years in Hawaii.. 4 and halfyears here in San Rafael Q8 Business Information Respondent skipped this question #2 COMPLETE Collector: Web Link 1 (Web Link) Started: Friday, April 07, 2023 11:09:02 AM Last Modified: Friday, April 07, 2023 11:18:37 AM Time Spent: 00:09:34 IP Address: 96.86.180.17 Page 1 Page 3 Boards and Commissions Application 2 / 3 Q9 How did you hear about this vacant position? Social Media Q10 Do you participate in any civic activities? If so, what are they? Yes - Marin County Election Habitat for humanity Q11 List any civic organizations of which you are a member: Voting community Q12 Education: Bit of College Q13 Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? I loved to helped and volunteered within communities I lived in. Q14 Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: N/A Q15 Upload your resume. Respondent skipped this question Page 4: Demographics 3 / 3 Park and Recreation Commission Bylaws Page 1 of 2 PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION BYLAWS ARTICLE I. NAME AND PURPOSE Section 1.1. Name. The name of this body shall be the City of San Rafael Park and Recreation Commission, hereinafter referred to as the “Commission.” Section 1.2. Purpose. The purpose of the Commission is to assist the City Council in developing and implementing the long-range plans for City parks and recreation facilities; monitor current service levels and community needs; review the performance of City partnerships with community groups in the utilization of facilities and production of programs; and review and advise on general policies and procedures in the delivery of park, recreation, child care and cultural services. Section 1.3. Committee Responsibility. The Commission’s authority is advisory only. The Commission has no power to act on behalf of the City of San Rafael or any other entity. Subject to the direction and control of the City Council, as provided in Section 2.04.030 of the San Rafael Municipal Code, the powers and duties of the Commission shall be: 1. To assist in the preparation and adoption of a review annually and revise as necessary a long-range plan for parks including neighborhood parks, community- wide parks, special use facilities and open space lands; 2. To focus public attention upon the need for adequate parks and healthful and creative year-round supervised recreation for all age groups; 3. To assist in promoting the public recreation programs; 4. To solicit to the fullest extent possible the cooperation of school authorities and other public and private agencies interested therein; 5. To assist the Parks and Recreation Director in establishing general policies and procedures in respect to park usage; 6. To receive periodic reports from the department head concerning the general operations and functions of the department; To perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the council. ARTICLE II. MEMBERSHIP Section 2.1. Number of Members. The Commission shall consist of five (5) members, one of whom may be a Councilmember. Park and Recreation Commission Bylaws Page 2 of 2 Section 2.2. Eligibility. Committee members shall reside in City limits. Section 2.3. Term Limits. Members of the Committee shall be limited to two (2) consecutive four-year terms. Additional terms may be served if there is a break between terms. Section 2.4. Absence and Removal. An unexcused absence from two (2) consecutive Commission meetings without notification to the Staff Liaison shall be considered a voluntary resignation from the Commission. Previously dismissed Commission members may be eligible for reappointment to the Commission. Section 2.5. Compensation. Commissioners shall serve without compensation. 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. The Commission shall meet once per month, on a consistent day of the month, and shall be scheduled annually. The schedule for the upcoming year will be set by December of the previous year.