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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Interviews____________________________________________________________________________________ FOR CITY CLERK ONLY Council Meeting: April 2, 2024 Disposition: Appointed Philip Mooney, Barry Bergman and Sean Callagy to the three four-year terms to the end of April 2028, and Anabel Vicente to the unexpired four-year term to the end of October 2027 Special Meeting Agenda Item No: SM 1 Meeting Date: April 2, 2024 SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Department: City Clerk Prepared by: Lindsay Lara, City Clerk City Manager Approval: ___________ TOPIC: BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE INTERVIEWS SUBJECT: INTERVIEW APPLICANTS AND MAKE APPOINTMENTS TO FILL THREE FOUR-YEAR TERMS TO THE END OF APRIL 2028 AND ONE UNEXPIRED FOUR-YEAR TERM TO THE END OF OCTOBER 2027 ON THE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TERMS OF PHILIP MOONEY, BARRY BERGMAN, AND MARC SOLOMON AND THE RESIGNATION OF SYLVAIN FRAYER RECOMMENDATION: Interview the following applicants and make appointments to fill three four-year terms to the end of April 2028 and one unexpired four-year term to the end of October 2027 on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) due to the expiration of terms of Philip Mooney, Barry Bergman, and Marc Solomon and the resignation of Sylvain Frayer. Name Anabel Vicente Barry Bergman Christian Kuhn Danielle Mahoney Kay Karchevski Philip Mooney Sean Callagy BACKGROUND: The terms of Philip Mooney, Barry Bergman, and Marc Solomon are set to expire at the end of April 2024, and the term of Sylvain Frayer was set to expire at the end of October SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Page: 2 2027, but he has resigned from the BPAC. The City Clerk’s office recruited for applications and received eighteen applications; however, two applicants withdrew. The goal of the BPAC is to promote bicycling and walking as viable means of transportation throughout San Rafael, to provide conceptual input on public bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure projects, and to support the implementation of the City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every other month, even months, at 6:00 p.m. at San Rafael City Hall, Third Floor Conference Room 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901. ANALYSIS: The City Clerk’s office recruited for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee vacancies and received eighteen (18) applications; however, two applicants withdrew. Due to the high volume of applications received, a City Council subcommittee (Mayor Kate and Councilmember Maika Llorens Gulati) reviewed applications and selected eight applicants to be interviewed by the City Council. Staff recommends the City Council interview the seven (7) eligible applicants and make appointments to fill the vacancies. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item. COMMUNITY OUTREACH: The call for applications for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee was advertised through mass email notification, the City website, social media platforms, Marin IJ, and physically posted at City facilities. ATTACHMENT: 1. Seven (7) Applications 2. Bylaws Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 1 / 3 Q1 Contact Information / Información del contacto First and Last Name / Nombre y Apellido Anabel Vicente 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 1/Southern / Distrito 1/Sur Q3 How long have you lived in San Rafael? 20 Q4 Business Information Respondent skipped this question Q5 How did you hear about this vacant position? Friend Q6 What Board would you like to apply to?¿A cuál te gustaría aplicar? Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee #118#118 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector:Collector: Web Link 1 Web Link 1 (Web Link)(Web Link) Started:Started: Thursday, March 21, 2024 9:44:03 AMThursday, March 21, 2024 9:44:03 AM Last Modified:Last Modified: Thursday, March 21, 2024 9:48:09 AMThursday, March 21, 2024 9:48:09 AM Time Spent:Time Spent: 00:04:0500:04:05 IP Address:IP Address: 73.92.188.5973.92.188.59 Page 1 Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 2 / 3 Q18 Do you participate in any civic activities? If so, what are they? No Q19 List any civic organizations of which you are a member: Canal Alliance Q20 Education: Secondary school Q21 Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? I am from the district and I want to advocate for my community. I want to be able to learn how I can best serve my community Q22 Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: None Q23 Upload your resume. Respondent skipped this question Q24 Ethnicity / Raza/etnia: Page 4 Page 5: Demographics / Datos demográficos Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 3 / 3 Q25 To which gender do you most identify?¿Con qué género se identifica más? Q26 How old are you?¿Cuántos años tienes? Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 1 / 3 Q1 Contact Information / Información del contacto First and Last Name / Nombre y Apellido Barry Bergman 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 2/Western / Distrito 2/Oeste Q3 How long have you lived in San Rafael? 10 years Q4 Business Information Company W-Trans Address 490 Mendocino Avenue, Suite 201 City/Town Santa Rosa ZIP/Postal Code 95401 #108#108 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector:Collector: Web Link 1 Web Link 1 (Web Link)(Web Link) Started:Started: Sunday, March 10, 2024 6:26:51 PMSunday, March 10, 2024 6:26:51 PM Last Modified:Last Modified: Sunday, March 10, 2024 8:34:55 PMSunday, March 10, 2024 8:34:55 PM Time Spent:Time Spent: 02:08:0402:08:04 IP Address:IP Address: 23.127.164.5723.127.164.57 Page 1 Boards, Commissions & Committees Applic ation 2 / 3 Q5 How did you hear about this vac ant position? Other (please s pec ify ): current member Q6 What Board would you like to apply to?¿A c uál te gus taría aplicar? Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Q18 Do you partic ipate in any c iv ic ac tivities? If s o, what are they? Current BPAC member Q19 Lis t any civ ic organizations of which y ou are a m ember: N/A Q20 Education: Master of Regional Planning, Univers it y of Mas s achus etts Amhers t; Bac helor of Sc ienc e, Cornell Univers it y Q21 Why are you interested in s erving on a board or c om m iss ion? I have long been inv olved in this type of work, I hope to use my ex pertis e to help make San Raf ael a more inviting plac e to walk and bik e and to improv e safety. Q22 Describe pos sible areas in whic h you may have a conflict of interest with the City: N/A Q23 Upload your resume. Bergman-resume-March%202024.pdf (161.4KB) Page 4 Page 5: Demographi cs / D atos demográficos Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 3 / 3 Q24 Ethnicity / Raza/etnia: Q25 To which gender do you most identify?¿Con qué género se identifica más? Q26 How old are you?¿Cuántos años tienes? BARRY D. BERGMAN , San Rafael, CA 94901 • SUMMARY Transportation planning professional with 30 years’ experience in public agencies, nonprofits, and the private sector. Expertise in project and program management, with focus on developing and implementing policies, projects and programs to support bicycling, walking and transit use. Skilled at preparing effective written communications, includ- ing grant applications, plans, and materials for nontechnical audiences. Adept at forging strong working relationships with elected officials, transportation advocates, and business and community leaders. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Senior Planner, W-Trans, 2018-present. Selected accomplishments and responsibilities: • Led W-Trans’ grantwriting services, preparing successful funding applications securing over $20 million from programs including the Active Transportation Program and Highway Safety Improvement Program. • Led numerous community engagement efforts for transportation planning and engineering projects, including in-person workshops, online engagement tools, and surveys. • Managed complete streets corridor studies to enhance multimodal transportation options, safety, and com- munity livability. • Managed broad range of transportation impact analysis studies for residential, office, industrial, and mixed- use development projects. • Managed transportation analysis for environmental impact reports for citywide plans and specific plans, in- cluding analysis of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) impacts and identification of mitigation strategies. Manager of Trail Development, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, 2012-2018. Led development and implementation of pro- jects and programs for RTC's Western Region office. Selected accomplishments and responsibilities: • Led RTC's consulting activities in California, providing expertise to city and county agencies to address tech- nical challenges and community concerns associated with trail development projects. • Developed and presented educational modules for Caltrans Active Transportation Program workshops to sup- port disadvantaged communities; participated in ATP application review. • Provided technical leadership to Bay Area Trails Collaborative, including directing a multi-agency effort to de- velop a regional trail map and supporting development of MTC ’s bicycle/pedestrian count program. • Prepared grant proposals and secured funding from Caltrans and private foundations. • Provided broad range of trail development technical assistance services to agency staff and trail advocates throughout California and other western states. • Delivered presentations at numerous public workshops and professional conferences. Transportation Planning Consultant, 2010-2012. Performed bicycle planning tasks for the City of Alameda and Ala- meda County Transportation Commission. Selected accomplishments and responsibilities: • Developed City of Alameda Bicycle Facility Design Standards. • Enhanced countywide bicycle and pedestrian count program through identification of count locations, coordination of partner agencies, monitoring data counters, and data analysis. • Evaluated local jurisdictions’ compliance with requirements for receipt of funding. • Prepared work scope for countywide Safe Routes to School program. Transportation Coordinator, City of Alameda Public Works Dept., Alameda, CA, 2002-2011. Performed broad range of transportation planning and operations activities, including serving as lead staff for bicycle, transit, and paratransit planning. Selected accomplishments and responsibilities: • Staffed Transportation Commission and the City of Alameda/AC Transit Interagency Liaison Committee, a co- ordinating body including elected officials and senior agency staff. • Managed projects including Bicycle Master Plan Update, West End Shuttle Study, and Cross Alameda Trail Feasibility Study. • Led numerous community engagement activities, including workshops and surveys. Also served as primary point of contact for the public regarding bicycle and transit issues. • Restructured and managed City’s Paratransit Program, requiring community outreach activities, oversight of transportation service providers, and development of a local shuttle route. • Coordinated closely with AC Transit to modify bus routes and stop locations, and developed guidelines for de- ployment of bus stop amenities. • Reviewed and analyzed Environmental Impact Reports, site plans, and Transportation Demand Management plans for proposed development projects. • Prepared successful grants to secure funding for numerous bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and planning projects, and administered planning project grants. • Supervised consultants, staff, and interns on project basis. • Represented City on county and regional paratransit, bicycle, and pedestrian committees. Senior Transportation Planner, Baltimore Metropolitan Council, Baltimore, MD, 1995-2002. Performed broad range of transportation planning activities, including serving as lead staff for bicycle, transit, and paratransit planning. Selected accomplishments and responsibilities: • Managed region’s first Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Transportation Plan and regionwide bicycle suita- bility analysis. • Prepared bicycle, pedestrian, transit, and financial analysis chapters for two updates of the Baltimore Regional Transportation Plan; led subcommittees through policy development and project prioritization. • Reviewed and evaluated local jurisdiction funding requests and presented funding recommendations. • Delivered project presentations to MPO board, its committees, and at professional conferences. • Facilitated Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Group. • Represented the MPO on the MD East Coast Greenway Committee, MD Human Services Transportation Coor- dination Committee, and Baltimore Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Committee. • Organized and led community outreach activities, including regional forums and workshops. • Led development of the region's first Bike to Work Day activities. EDUCATION: Master of Regional Planning, 1993 University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA Emphasis: growth management; environmental policy Bachelor of Science, 1985 Cornell University, Ithaca, NY Major: Human Development and Family Studies PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), member American Planning Association, member Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals, member Association of Commuter Transportation (ACT), member Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 1 / 3 Q1 Contact Information / Información del contacto First and Last Name / Nombre y Apellido Christian Kuhn Address / Dirección Address 2 / Dirección 2 City / Ciudad San Rafael State / estado California 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 2/Western / Distrito 2/Oeste Q3 How long have you lived in San Rafael? 27 years Q4 Business Information Company Noble House Spice Address 999 Andersen Drice Suite 140 City/Town San Rafael ZIP/Postal Code 94901 #114#114 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector:Collector: Web Link 1 Web Link 1 (Web Link)(Web Link) Started:Started: Monday, March 18, 2024 4:19:35 PMMonday, March 18, 2024 4:19:35 PM Last Modified:Last Modified: Monday, March 18, 2024 4:40:24 PMMonday, March 18, 2024 4:40:24 PM Time Spent:Time Spent: 00:20:4800:20:48 IP Address:IP Address: 98.45.129.7498.45.129.74 Page 1 Boards, Commissions & Committees Applic ation 2 / 3 Q5 How did you hear about this vac ant position? Friend, Other (please s pec ify ): Neighborhood Homeowner's as s ociation Q6 What Board would you like to apply to?¿A c uál te gus taría aplicar? Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Q18 Do you partic ipate in any c iv ic ac tivities? If s o, what are they? I v olunteer as a counselor for y outh leaders hip programs through the Rot ary Youth Leadership Awards . I als o volunteer my time in s upporting other non-profit s in v arious way s for local and international programs. Q19 Lis t any civ ic organizations of which y ou are a m ember: Rot ary Club and the Federation of San Rafael Neighborhoods . Q20 Education: As sociat es in Sociology Q21 Why are you interested in s erving on a board or c om m iss ion? To be able to help my communit y dev elop and implement c ommon sens e prac tices t hat both protec t and uplift all of its member's t o hav e fuller liv es. Q22 Describe pos sible areas in whic h you may have a conflict of interest with the City: I do not s ee any way that I would hav e a c onflic t of interest with the City. Q23 Upload your resume. Christian%20Kuhn%20Resum e.pdf (57.2KB) Page 4 Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 3 / 3 Q24 Ethnicity / Raza/etnia: Q25 To which gender do you most identify?¿Con qué género se identifica más? Q26 How old are you?¿Cuántos años tienes? Page 5: Demographics / Datos demográficos Christian Kühn Email me: Call me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-kuhn25/ Address: EDUCATION SKILLS & INTERESTS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Analytical Skills: Effective at analyzing data to inform business decisions. Interpersonal Communication: Proven track record of engaging effectively with a variety of stakeholders. Technical Proficiency: Experienced in using technology for data collection and operational management. Independent Worker: Demonstrated ability to lead projects and achieve goals independently. Santa Barbara City College, Santa Barbara, CA Associate’s Degree in Sociology, Aug 2015-2022 College of Marin, San Rafael, CA Participated in continued education and professional development courses, Aug 2014-2021 Noble House Spice– Director of Operations; San Rafael, CA April 2013 – Present Directed supply chain and inventory management initiatives, leading to enhanced operational workflows, increased productivity, and a customer satisfaction boost. Managed a team that implemented market research-driven inventory optimizations, resulting in significant cost reductions and a contribution to the company's revenue exceeding $1 million. Built and nurtured relationships with clients and vendors, bolstering supply chain efficiency and reliability. Leveraged data analysis to drive strategic decision-making, improving profitability and operational effectiveness. Roots of Peace- Project Coordinator; San Rafael, CA March 2018 – November 2019 Served as the Official Recorder for Meetings, documenting discussions and decisions, highlighting attention to detail and precision in capturing essential information. Coordinated international development projects, requiring effective project management and communication skills. Navigated project requirements alongside local government regulations, demonstrating adaptability and advanced problem-solving capabilities. Outgoing and results-oriented professional with extensive plan development and process improvement experience in the food and beverage industry. Skilled in organizing events and managing fast-paced work environments. 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 320 Point San Pedro Road City/Town San Rafael ZIP/Postal Code 94901 #32#32 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector:Collector: Web Link 1 Web Link 1 (Web Link)(Web Link) Started:Started: Friday, September 15, 2023 3:20:08 PMFriday, September 15, 2023 3:20:08 PM Last Modified:Last Modified: Friday, September 15, 2023 3:30:30 PMFriday, September 15, 2023 3:30:30 PM Time Spent:Time Spent: 00:10:2200:10:22 IP Address:IP Address: 23.125.134.21723.125.134.217 Page 1 Boards, Commissions & Committees Applic ation 2 / 3 Q5 How did you hear about this vac ant position? Other (please s pec ify ): City webs ite Q6 What Board would you like to apply to?¿A c uál te gus taría aplicar? Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Park and Recreation Com missi on, Planning Com missi on, Pol i ce Accountabili ty Advisory Com mittee Q10 Do you partic ipate in any c iv ic ac tivities? If s o, what are they? I haven't in y ears becaus e I've been raising little k ids and running a bus iness , but looking to get involved once again. Q11 Lis t any civ ic organizations of which y ou are a m ember: Nat ional Ass oc iation of Realtors , Marin As s ociation of Realtors Q12 Education: UC Santa Barbara bachelor degree State of CA Real Es t ate Broker License Q13 Why are you interested in s erving on a board or c om m iss ion? I love where I live and I'm finally in a c omfortable plac e to have ex t racurriculars now that my boys are a bit older (2 and 3.5 y ears old) Q14 Describe pos sible areas in whic h you may have a conflict of interest with the City: Not hing c omes to mind. Q15 Upload your resume. Respondent skipped this question Page 3 Page 5: Demographi cs / D atos demográficos Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 3 / 3 Q24 Ethnicity / Raza/etnia: Q25 To which gender do you most identify?¿Con qué género se identifica más? Q26 How old are you?¿Cuántos años tienes? Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 1 / 3 Q1 Contact Information / Información del contacto First and Last Name / Nombre y Apellido Kay Karchevski 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 1/Southern / Distrito 1/Sur Q3 How long have you lived in San Rafael? 35 years Q4 Business Information Respondent skipped this question Q5 How did you hear about this vacant position? Other (please specify): Bill Carney, Sustainable San Rafael Q6 What Board would you like to apply to?¿A cuál te gustaría aplicar? Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee #109#109 INCOMPLETEINCOMPLETE Collector:Collector: Web Link 1 Web Link 1 (Web Link)(Web Link) Started:Started: Sunday, March 17, 2024 12:21:53 PMSunday, March 17, 2024 12:21:53 PM Last Modified:Last Modified: Sunday, March 17, 2024 12:34:28 PMSunday, March 17, 2024 12:34:28 PM Time Spent:Time Spent: 00:12:3500:12:35 IP Address:IP Address: 73.158.95.9773.158.95.97 Page 1 Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 2 / 3 Q18 Do you participate in any civic activities? If so, what are they? Board of Sustainable San Rafael, LSRHNA (Lincoln San Rafael Hill Association) treasurer Q19 List any civic organizations of which you are a member: see above Q20 Education: Bachelor's degree from University of Michigan Q21 Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? I'm now a pedestrian Q22 Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: tree care Q23 Upload your resume. Q24 Ethnicity / Raza/etnia: Q25 To which gender do you most identify?¿Con qué género se identifica más? Page 4 Page 5: Demographics / Datos demográficos Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 3 / 3 Q26 How old are you?¿Cuántos años tienes? Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 1 / 3 Q1 Contact Information / Información del contacto First and Last Name / Nombre y Apellido Philip Mooney 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 2/Western / Distrito 2/Oeste Q3 How long have you lived in San Rafael? 11 years Q4 Business Information Respondent skipped this question Q5 How did you hear about this vacant position? Other (please specify): I currently serve on the BPAC that I am applying to Q6 What Board would you like to apply to?¿A cuál te gustaría aplicar? Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee #102#102 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector:Collector: Web Link 1 Web Link 1 (Web Link)(Web Link) Started:Started: Wednesday, February 28, 2024 10:13:25 AMWednesday, February 28, 2024 10:13:25 AM Last Modified:Last Modified: Wednesday, February 28, 2024 10:43:52 AMWednesday, February 28, 2024 10:43:52 AM Time Spent:Time Spent: 00:30:2700:30:27 IP Address:IP Address: 130.157.194.238130.157.194.238 Page 1 Boards, Commissions & Committees Applic ation 2 / 3 Q18 Do you partic ipate in any c iv ic ac tivities? If s o, what are they? Appointed to San Rafael BPAC f or a one-y ear term: 2019 Reappointed to San Rafael BPAC for a full 4 year term: 2020-Pres ent Appointed to San Rafael Parks and Recreat ion Master Plan Steering Committee: 2022-2023 Appointed to MCBC Off-Road Advis ory Committee: 2021-Present Served as Vic e-Chair for San Rafael BPAC: 2023 Appointed to Marin County Bic y cle Advisory Committee: 2023-Present Appointed to TAM St akeholder Work ing Group 101/580 Multi-Modal Ac c ess Projec t: 2023-Pres ent Alternativ e Transport ation Committee at Sonoma State Univ ersity : 2022-Pres ent Q19 Lis t any civ ic organizations of which y ou are a m ember: Marin County Bicy c le Coalition, Sierra Club Marin Chapter, Girl Sc outs of America Q20 Education: BA: Depauw Univers ity - Environment al Geosciences MS: UC Dav is - Structural Geology Q21 Why are you interested in s erving on a board or c om m iss ion? I s t arted walk ing at age one, riding bik es at age 3, and driving at age 16. As a pedes trian, cyc lis t, and motorist, I hope to inc reas e multi-modal transit - not traffic - in San Rafael. I would give partic ular attention to s af ety, c limate change, environmental jus tice, and ac c ess for all. Finally, I'v e great ly enjoyed my firs t term on BPAC and would like to continue this work . Q22 Describe pos sible areas in whic h you may have a conflict of interest with the City: I do not have any c onflic ts with the c it y. Page 4 Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 3 / 3 Q23 Upload your resume. Phil%20Resume%20for%20BPAC.pdf (45.5KB) Q24 Ethnicity / Raza/etnia: Q25 To which gender do you most identify?¿Con qué género se identifica más? Q26 How old are you?¿Cuántos años tienes? Page 5: Demographics / Datos demográficos Philip Mooney Summary: I moved to San Rafael in 2013 and live in Gerstle Park with my wife, Mandy, and daughters, Matilda and Eloise. We have one car, at least a dozen bikes, and countless running shoes. I am a geologist at SSU, manage an elite road cycling team, and I’m an avid cyclist. I would be happy to meet over a coffee or bike ride to chat with you about the future of transit in San Rafael. BPAC Related Service: Appointed to San Rafael BPAC for a one-year term: 2019. Reappointed to San Rafael BPAC for a full 4-year term: 2020-Present. Appointed to San Rafael Parks and Rec Master Plan Steering Committee: 2022-2023. Appointed to MCBC Off-Road Advisory Committee: 2021-Present. Served as Vice-Chair for San Rafael BPAC: 2023. Appointed to Marin County Bicycle Advisory Committee: 2023-Present. Alternative Transportation Committee at Sonoma State University: 2022 -Present. Appointed to TAM Stakeholder Working Group 101/580 Multi -Modal Access Project: 2023-Present. Education: BA: Depauw University - Environmental Geosciences. 2007. MS: UC Davis - Structural Geology. 2010. Work History: Athlete: UCI Professional Road Cyclist - Team Raleigh, Team Jamis-Sutter Home, Jamis – Hagens Berman. 2010-2013. Team Manager: USA Cycling Domestic Elite Teams - Marc Pro Cycling, H24Cycling, Voler Factory Racing. 2015-Present. Sonoma State University: Department of Geology. 2013-Present. Cycling: USA Cycling Category 1 license on the road, track, and cyclocross. Pro license in XC MTB. UCI Support Personal license. Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 1 / 3 Q1 Contact Information / Información del contacto First and Last Name / Nombre y Apellido Sean Callagy Address / Dirección City / Ciudad San Rafael State / estado California 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 1/Southern / Distrito 1/Sur Q3 How long have you lived in San Rafael? 3 years Q4 Business Information Company Arnold & Porter Address 3 Embarcadero Center 10th Fl City/Town San Francisco ZIP/Postal Code CA 94111 #100#100 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector:Collector: Web Link 1 Web Link 1 (Web Link)(Web Link) Started:Started: Friday, February 16, 2024 11:25:48 AMFriday, February 16, 2024 11:25:48 AM Last Modified:Last Modified: Friday, February 16, 2024 11:36:11 AMFriday, February 16, 2024 11:36:11 AM Time Spent:Time Spent: 00:10:2200:10:22 IP Address:IP Address: 165.1.211.182165.1.211.182 Page 1 Boards, Commissions & Committees Applic ation 2 / 3 Q5 How did you hear about this vac ant position? Other (please s pec ify ): Marin IJ Q6 What Board would you like to apply to?¿A c uál te gus taría aplicar? Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Q10 Do you partic ipate in any c iv ic ac tivities? If s o, what are they? Inv olved in c ommunity ac cess group seek ing to s afeguard public acces s to Coastal Marin Q11 Lis t any civ ic organizations of which y ou are a m ember: West Marin Ac ces s Coalit ion Marin County Bicy c le Coalition Friends of China Camp Q12 Education: Bachelor's & law degrees f rom UC Berkeley Q13 Why are you interested in s erving on a board or c om m iss ion? I want to ens ure that my k ids (1 and 4) and my family and c ommunity are able to s afely get around by foot and bicyc le. I would lik e to s ee better pedestrian / bic ycle c onnec tions from my neighborhood (the Canal) to the res t of San Rafael, and generally t o make an impact on reducing risks to pedestrians. Q14 Describe pos sible areas in whic h you may have a conflict of interest with the City: No known conf licts . Page 3 Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 3 / 3 Q15 Upload your resume. Callagy-Sean-M.pdf (316.7KB) Q24 Ethnicity / Raza/etnia: Q25 To which gender do you most identify?¿Con qué género se identifica más? Q26 How old are you?¿Cuántos años tienes? Page 5: Demographics / Datos demográficos San Francisco Sean M. Callagy Partner Sean Callagy has a wide range of experience in commercial litigation matters. He has litigated widely in federal and state courts, including claims under copyright, patent, trademark and trade secret laws, contract and business tort laws, and the Sherman Antitrust Act and state unfair trade practice statutes. Mr. Callagy has represented clients of all sizes, from startups to established enterprises, in proceedings before administrative agencies and federal and state trial and appellate tribunals, in all stages of litigation ranging from preliminary remedies to post-trial motions. Mr. Callagy also has significant courtroom experience in state and federal courts and agencies, having taken a lead or second-chair role in a wide range of trials and related proceedings in various tribunals. Mr. Callagy also has provided counseling to clients concerning copyright, trademark, and patent matters, as well as antitrust implications from the formation of patent pools and merger clearance by antitrust enforcement agencies. Mr. Callagy is known as a precise and tenacious thinker and writer, and well-versed in all aspects of practice, procedure and strategy involving civil litigation, from pre-suit investigations to pleadings, discovery to trial and remedies. Mr. Callagy co-chairs the firm’s Privilege Committee and is considered a subject-matter expert on matters of attorney-client privilege and the work-product doctrine. Mr. Callagy also maintains an active pro-bono practice, having assisted veterans in seeking benefits and related claims, and working on behalf of victims of domestic violence in seeking restraining orders. While in law school, Mr. Callagy served as an extern to the Honorable Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. He served as Editor-in-Chief of the Berkeley Business Law Journal and was a member of the Board of Advocates. Prior to law school, Mr. Callagy was a Fulbright Fellow in Hamburg, Germany, where he taught at the Emilie-Wüstenfeld-Gymnasium and attended the University of Hamburg. Mr. Callagy is fluent in German. Outside of the practice of law, Mr. Callagy enjoys time with his wife and sons, and is also an avid sailor. In 2022, Mr. Callagy was part of a two-man team that won the U.S. National Championship in the International 110 sailboat class. Experience Crocs Inc. in numerous matters raising patent, trademark, false advertising, antitrust, Credentials Education J.D., University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, 2007 B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 2003, high honors, Phi Beta Kappa Admissions California Texas Supreme Court of the United States U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas U.S. District Court, District of Colorado Clerkships © Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP 2023 All Rights Reserved.arnoldporter.com business tort, and other related matters concerning proprietary footwear designs and manufacturing methods in U.S. district courts and the Federal Circuit. Crocs Inc. v. Cheng’s Enterprises Inc. (D. Colo.); U.S.A. Dawgs Inc. v. Crocs Inc. (D. Colo., D. Nev., Fed. Cir.); In the Matter of Certain Casual Footwear and Packaging Thereof (ITC); Crocs Inc. v. Joybees Inc. (D. Colo.). Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp. v. Adobe Inc. (N.D. Cal.) in defending breach of contract and copyright claims arising from a set of licensing agreements pertaining to audio technologies. Datel Design & Development Ltd. (N.D. Cal.) in pursuing monopolization claims relating to video game accessories and defending trade secret, copyright, trademark, DMCA, and patent claims. Datel Design and Development Ltd. v. Microsoft. Tevra Brands LLC v. Bayer Healthcare LLC (N.D. Cal.) in defending against antitrust claims concerning pet flea and tick products, including securing dismissal of foreign entities on personal jurisdiction grounds. Trenchant Blade Technologies LLC v. Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (N.D. Cal. & W.D. Tex.), in patent dispute concerning semiconductor technology. Hewlett-Packard Company in a trade secret and unfair competition action relating to portable monitors. Mobile Monitors Technologies, LLC v. Hewlett-Packard Company (D. Colo.). Amazon.com Inc. in trademark litigation defending the use of the term "app store" in connection with mobile devices. Apple Inc. v. Amazon.com Inc. (N.D. Cal.). Google Inc. & Waze Inc. in patent litigation concerning real-time information systems. LBS Innovations LLC v. Waze Inc. (E.D. Tex.). Machine Zone v. Peak Web LLC (Cal. Superior) in a matter involving allegations of misappropriation of trade secrets and various breach of contract claims pertaining to various networking technologies. General Electric Co. in a patent infringement action relating to digital transmission of audio and digital files, including proceedings in U.S. District Court, the PTAB, and the Federal Circuit. SightSound Technologies LLC v. Apple Inc. (W.D. Pa.; PTAB; Fed. Cir.). The Saul Zaentz Company in a contract, copyright, and trademark matter relating to merchandise for The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit. Fourth Age Ltd. v. Warner Bros. Digital Distribution et al. (C.D. Cal.). ATopTech Inc. in a copyright and patent infringement matter. Synopsys Inc. v. ATopTech Inc. (N.D. Cal.). Major international video game maker in connection with copyright and DMCA-related counseling. Recognition Best Lawyers Commercial Litigation (SF) (2024) Landis Prize in Water Law Recipient for a paper exploring the interplay of water rights, markets, and public choice theory (2007) U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, The Honorable Micaela A. Alvarez U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, The Honorable Harold R. Demoss, Jr. Languages German Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Bylaws Page 1 of 3 BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE BYLAWS ARTICLE I. NAME AND PURPOSE Section 1.1. Name. The name of this body shall be the City of San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, hereinafter referred to as the "BPAC," or the “Committee.” Section 1.2. Purpose. The purpose of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is to promote bicycling and walking as viable means of transportation throughout San Rafael, to provide conceptual input on public bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure projects, and to support the implementation of the City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. Section 1.3. Committee Responsibility. The Committee’s authority is advisory only. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee has no power to act on behalf of the City of San Rafael or any other entity. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee’s responsibilities shall be in accord with these Bylaws, as amended from time-to-time by the City Council. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee’s advisory and review function on matters related to bicycling and walking include, but are not limited to: 1. Implementation of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and other adopted plans Participating in the development, review, and implementation of comprehensive bicycle/pedestrian goals, objectives and policies in the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, and/or other City adopted community plans and area specific plans. 2. Existing Conditions Reviewing and commenting on the functional classification and physical condition of existing pedestrian routes, bicycle paths, bicycle lanes, protected bikeways, and bicycle routes (Caltrans Class I, II, III & IV facilities, respectively) within the City. 3. Review of Major Development and Infrastructure Projects Reviewing development and infrastructure projects that fall within the City's jurisdiction insofar as they relate to bicycling and walking at their planning and design stages for accommodation of cyclists' and pedestrians' needs. Members of BPAC will serve as liaisons to City departments, commissions, and committees related to bicycle and pedestrian issues and will report back to BPAC. 4. Project Development and Funding Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Bylaws Page 2 of 3 Making recommendations on capital improvements to increase use and safety of bicycle/pedestrian facilities; and providing recommendations to staff on the prioritization of bicycle/pedestrian projects for funding under Capital Improvements Programs or other district, county, state or federal bicycle and pedestrian grant programs. 5. Educational Efforts Participating in the City's efforts to promote bicycling and walking as viable forms of urban transportation and recreation. ARTICLE II. MEMBERSHIP Section 2.1. Number of Members. The Committee shall consist of a total of five (5) regular members. The Committee shall have one alternate member who may vote in the absence of any voting member. Section 2.2. Eligibility. The Committee shall be composed of five (5) regular voting members. Requirements for eligibility: Shall either reside or work in city limits. Membership on the Committee shall not be limited based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or sexual orientation. An effort will be made to ensure that the membership is balanced and diverse based on the eligibilities above. 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 Committee meetings without notification to the Chairperson will constitute an immediate vacancy and shall be considered a voluntary resignation from the Committee. Previously dismissed Committee members may be eligible for reappointment. Section 2.5. Compensation. Committee members 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 Committee shall meet at least every other month, on a consistent day of the month, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Bylaws Page 3 of 3 and shall be scheduled annually. The schedule for the upcoming year will be set by December of the previous year.