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Home My WebLink AboutCC Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Appointment____________________________________________________________________________________ FOR CITY CLERK ONLY Council Meeting: April 15, 2024 Disposition: Appointed Christian Kuhn as alternate member on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee to the End of April 2028 due to the resignation of Anne Coyne Agenda Item No: 4.b Meeting Date: April 15, 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 APPOINTMENT SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF CHRISTIAN KUHN AS ALTERNATE MEMBER ON THE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE END OF APRIL 2028 DUE TO THE RESIGNATION OF ANNE COYNE RECOMMENDATION: Approve appointment of Christian Kuhn as the alternate member on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) through the end of April 2028 due to the resignation of Anne Coyne. BACKGROUND: The term of Anne Coyne was set to expire in October 2024, but she has resigned from the BPAC. The City Council met on Tuesday, April 2nd and interviewed six of the sixteen applicants and selected four applicants to be appointed. Part of the feedback provided to staff was a recommendation to appoint Christian Kuhn as an alternate member following the expiration of Anne Coyne’s alternate member term in October; however, on April 4, 2024, Anne Coyne submitted her resignation. 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: With the recent resignation of Anne Coyne as the Alternate Member, staff recommends appointing Christian Kuhn as the Alternate Member to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, effective immediately. In addition, staff recommends the SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Page: 2 appointment be through April 2028, instead of October 2028 to align this term with the other term expirations on the BPAC. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item. ATTACHMENT: 1.Christian Kuhn’s Application 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.