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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Planning Commission Interviews____________________________________________________________________________________ FOR CITY CLERK ONLY Council Meeting: October 7, 2024 Disposition: Continued Agenda Item 1.a to a date uncertain Special Meeting Agenda Item No: SM 1.a Meeting Date: October 7, 2024 SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Department: City Clerk Prepared by: Lindsay Lara, City Clerk City Manager Approval: ___________ TOPIC: PLANNING COMMISSION INTERVIEWS SUBJECT: INTERVIEW APPLICANTS AND MAKE ONE APPOINTMENT TO FILL ONE UNEXPIRED FOUR-YEAR TERM THROUGH THE END OF OCTOBER 2027 ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION DUE TO THE RESIGNATION OF SHINGAI SAMUDZI RECOMMENDATION: Interview the following applicants and make an appointment to fill one unexpired four- year term through the end of October 2027 on the Planning Commission due to the resignation of Shingai Samudzi. Name Alexander Vollmer Gianna Scotto Leslie Stone Matthew Landry Robert Sandoval BACKGROUND: The Planning Commission consists of community volunteers appointed by the City Council to make decisions or advise the Council on land use and property development issues. The Commission assures that new development is consistent with the City’s long- range General Plan, State laws, and other public policies that advance the interests of our community. Meetings are held on the second & fourth Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. The term of Shingai Samudzi was set to expire at the end of October 2027; however, Shingai Samudzi resigned due to moving outside of city limits. ANALYSIS: The City Clerk’s office opened recruitment and left applications for all boards, commissions, and committees (BCCs) open, including the Planning Commission. The SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Page: 2 City Clerk’s office received a total of eleven eligible applications for the vacancy. Four of the applications were withdrawn, leaving seven remaining applicants. Due to the volume of applications received, staff forwarded the applications to the City Council Liaison for their review to determine which five (5) applicants would move forward to the interview process. The City Council Liaison selected the attached five (5) applicants to move forward, and staff recommends that the City Council interview the five (5) applicants and appoint one applicant to the Planning Commission, with the term to expire at the end of October 2027. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item. COMMUNITY OUTREACH: The recruitment for the Planning Commission was advertised through mass email notification, the City website, social media platforms, and the Marin IJ, and it was physically posted at City facilities. ATTACHMENT: 1. Five (5) Applications Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 1 / 3 Q1 Contact Information / Información del contacto First and Last Name / Nombre y Apellido Alexander Vollmer 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? 45 Q4 Business Information Respondent skipped this question Q5 How did you hear about this vacant position? Other (please specify): Newspaper (Independent Journal) notice of vancancies Q6 What Board would you like to apply to?¿A cuál te gustaría aplicar? Planning Commission #80#80 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector:Collector: Web Link 1 Web Link 1 (Web Link)(Web Link) Started:Started: Wednesday, August 07, 2024 2:59:35 PMWednesday, August 07, 2024 2:59:35 PM Last Modified:Last Modified: Wednesday, August 07, 2024 3:16:16 PMWednesday, August 07, 2024 3:16:16 PM Time Spent:Time Spent: 00:16:4100:16:41 IP Address:IP Address: 73.70.94.3273.70.94.32 Page 1 Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 2 / 3 Q18 Do you participate in any civic activities? If so, what are they? I am the Presient of the Spinnaker Point Homeowners Assocation; I vote Q19 List any civic organizations of which you are a member: None; Prior Member of the Matin County Civil Grand Jury. Q20 Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering Masters degree in Civil Engineering (Stuctural & Geotechnical) Q21 Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? I may be able to use my educational & professional experience in the performance of Planning Comission discussions and decisions. Q22 Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: None that I am aware of. 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? ALEXANDER B. VOLLMER, P.E. PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS/LICENSES: Professional Engineer (Civil) - New York (No. 045638-1, 1970) - Inactive California (No. C 054817, 1995), Inactive PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION: Bachelor of Civil Engineering - Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (5 year program) Master of Civil Engineering - Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (2 year program) Major - Structural Design & Analysis Minor - Geotechnical Engineering Proficient in spoken and written Spanish and spoken German PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING EXPERIENCE: 1996 to Present: VOLLMER CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANCY, Principal San Francisco & San Rafael, CA Providing civil engineering and construction consulting services including technical advice, dispute resolution assistance and expert testimony to owners, contractors, Engineers, Architects, underwriters, adjusters and their legal counsel. Services include construction contract claim preparation and analysis utilizing Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule techniques, loss of labor productivity studies and liability assessments; Construction project performance evaluations (including Standard of Care assessments); Construction contract and Proposed Change Order (PCO) review for causation and betterment; Marine & non-Marine Property and casualty loss investigations, causation opinions and reconstruction estimates; Personal injury investigations and opinions of liability; Pre-litigation support services including interrogatory and opposing expert deposition question preparation; Attendance at opposing expert deposition; Provision of expert testimony at deposition, mediation, arbitration and trial. Service as a member of Dispute Resolution Board (DRB) forums. Major Assignments: Damage to a gypsum loading terminal: Assisted in the defense of a $10 million claim by a loading terminal facility against a shipping company for costs of replacement of a breasting dolphin allegedly damaged by a 70,000 DWT berthing vessel. Forensic work included examination of the appropriate dolphin design berthing approach velocity (per PIANC guidelines) and the efficacy of the construction, maintenance and repair of the damaged berthing dolphin prior to the incident. Provided expert testimony in deposition and in trial in Federal District Court. Sub-contractor pass-through claim against State Transportation Authority: On behalf of a state transportation authority, Mr. Vollmer provided an analysis of a contractor’s $600,000 claim for direct and delay damages and Liquidated Damages relief. Mr. Vollmer created an As-Built schedule from project records and determined the As-Built Critical Path. He also identified contractor delays and inefficiencies and non-compliance with owner supplied equipment. In addition, Mr. Vollmer provided expert testimony in deposition and arbitration, which resulted in a determination of no liability on the part of the authority. Alexander B. Vollmer, P.E. Page 2 Project Management for Pedestrian Wharf: On behalf of a marine contracting firm, provided daily on-site project management of a $6MM reconstruction of a timber wharf to a cast-in-place and precast deck panel promenade on the San Francisco Bay waterfront. Coordinated trade crews, interfaced with Owner representatives, prepared and updated Project Schedules, attended weekly Progress Meetings, coordinated multiple subcontractors and supplier to insure project completion by scheduled date. Vessel Damage at Wood Chip Loading Dock: Investigation, analysis and expert testimony in Federal Court on behalf of facility owner as to the adequacy of a chip loading dock for ocean -going vessels, in defense of a $27 million claim by vessel owner for negl igence in the maintenance and operation of the facility. Full judgment in favor of client/owner of loading facility. Contractor Claim for Damages against Owner: Analysis of a contractor’s pre-bid investigation and post-award performance during trenching for fiber optic cable installation. Expert testimony in arbitration as to the contractor’s performance vs. schedule and liability for damage recovery. Subcontractor Claim for Damages against Architect: Analysis of a claim of design negligence resulting in project delays in completion of an airport terminal. Expert presentation in mediation as to actual schedule impact resulting from subcontractor’s interpretation of design elements. 1989 to 1996: HIGH-POINT RENDEL, General Manager, Senior Consultant (Previously High-Point Schaer & Schaer Associates) San Francisco, CA Opened and managed the Northern California office of an international construction consulting group. Performed as Project Executive or Project Manager for a wide range of projects including construction project claim development and analysis, dispute resolution assistance including expert testimony, construction project schedule analyses and loss of productivity studies, contracts review, property loss assessments and preparation of reconstruction estimates, construction project related casualty (personal injury) loss claim investigations and litigation assistance, financial risk assessments, surety bond claim investigations & estimates to complete construction and Architect/Engineer Standard of Care assessments. Provided expert testimony as to liability for construction schedule impacts and project delays based on CPM schedule analyses, on responsibility for site safety, on appropriateness of contractor’s construction means and methods, on reasonableness of reconstruction schedules, on contractor’s interpretation of information provided in plans and specifications, on reasonableness of claimed costs and methodology of their calculation and on sufficiency of specifications provided to contractors in bidding documents. Alexander B. Vollmer, P.E. Page 3 Major assignments: Santa Rita (CA) Replacement (Detention) Facility: Analysis of Owner’s $16 million claim against the design Architects/Mechanical Engineers for delay damages on a $150 million project including a CPM schedule analysis and determination of liability for dir ect cost damages. Sacramento County (CA) Jail: Analysis of a Contractor’s $20 million ‘modified total cost/total time’ claim for delay and disruption against the design Architects for errors and omissions. University of North Carolina Co-generation Plant: Analysis of a design build Contractor’s $36 million direct cost and delay claim against the Owner for impacts due to differing site conditions, changes and operational interferences during boiler replacement in an operating facility. Cabrillo Beach (CA) Marina: Development of a sub-contractor’s claim for delay and disruption damages against the General Contractor and Owner during construction of a $22 million, 1500 slip pleasure boat marina. 1988: VOLLMER CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS, Principal San Francisco & San Rafael, CA Provided technical assistance including direct and delay claim analysis and quantification using CPM methodology to owners, contractors, attorneys & Architects/Engineers. Provided and implemented construction project control and management systems. Provided fact witness testimony. PROFESSIONAL CIVIL CONTRACTING EXPERIENCE: 1982 to 1988: CROWLEY MARITIME CORPORATION, Area & Projects Manager San Francisco, CA Area Construction Manager and Senior Projects Manager for a major heavy civil marine works construction firm. Direct responsibility for Northern California and Alaska operations including supervision of individual Project Managers to insure on-time and in-budget project completions. Responsibilities included estimating and bidding of public and private projects and contract negotiation of non-bid projects. Developed and implemented project controls, handled labor relations/ negotiations, liaised with public and private client representatives and coordinated with in-house and external legal counsel for claims arbitration and litigation support. Provided direct project management services in specialty situations. Projects included near-shore concrete pile supported, cast-in-place concrete deck wharves, timber pile supported bridge fender repair works, jetted and driven concrete pile and precast concrete module marina construction, steel pile supported Synchrolift dock installation, dredging and other projects employing marine pile driving derricks and associated equipment including barge mounted heavy lift cranes, tug boats and supply barges. Alexander B. Vollmer, P.E. Page 4 1964 to 1982: RAYMOND INTERNATIONAL, Inc. & Worldwide Subsidiaries: 1979 to 1982: HEALY TIBBITTS CONSTRUCTION CO., Projects Manager San Francisco, CA Projects Manager/Estimator for heavy civil marine construction works contractor with operations on U. S. West Coast and South America. Projects included sanitary outfalls, bridge construction rehabilitation, marina construction, sub-sea oil pipeline installation and marine facilities repair works. Responsibilities included identification of appropriate projects, proposal preparation, bidding, contracts negotiation, establishment and implementation of project management systems, on-time and in-budget execution of work, preparation and negotiation of change orders and claims administration including interface activities with public and private client representatives, in-house and external counsel and underwriter claim managers. 1977 to 1979: RAYMOND INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS, Inc., District Manager Lagos, Nigeria General Manager of in-country Sales/Administrative/Operations office with multi-national (expatriate and local) office and trade worker staffs. Responsible for construction project development and sales, including estimating, contract preparation and negotiation, change order preparation and negotiation and claims resolution for multi-contract infrastructure development program including foundation projects for bridges, highways, marginal and relieved wharves and docks utilizing concrete cylinder, steel pipe and sheet piling. Assumed responsibility for field Construction Management of projects including equipment and materials logistics, completion schedules and project cost vs. budget. 1976 to 1977: RAYMOND INTERNATIONAL, Inc., Project Manager London, England, Almeria, Spain & Arzew, Algeria In-country Engineer/Supervisor managing and coordinating the planning, design and negotiating contracts for the modification and mobilization of major specialty marine pipe laying equipment for use in a $20 million sub-sea precast concrete cooling water intake tunnel project in the Mediterranean Sea. Assisted with negotiations between the Owner (Algerian government) and the Construction Manager (Bechtel) for sale of the equipment spread to the Owner and for the work accomplished. 1974 to 1976: RAYMOND-KIEWIT-TIDEWATER JV, Area Superintendent Cove Point (Chesapeake Bay), MD On-site Engineer responsible for the on-time, in-budget completion of a $25 million marine berthing portion of an LNG offloading and storage facility. Project included pre-cast concrete cylinder pile jetting/ driving operation, pre-cast and cast-in-place concrete deck construction, steel sheet pile cofferdam and large diameter steel pile supported concrete mooring dolphin installation. Directly supervised five Assistant Superintendents and trade union force of 100+. Managed floating equipment fleet including two barge mounted pile drivers (one jack-up unit), three heavy lift crane barges, a floating concrete batching plant, supply barges and a fleet of service launches and tugboats. Alexander B. Vollmer, P.E. Page 5 1971 to 1974: RAYMOND CONSTRUCTION CO. of TRINIDAD, Project Manager Galeota Point, Trinidad, W.I. In-country Engineer/supervisor with on-site responsibility for construction, budget and completion schedule of several consecutive projects including installation of a 1700 meter long steel sheet pile earth-filled jetty, dredging of a supply vessel turning basin and installation of concrete anchoring weights on a sub-sea offshore pipeline for an international oil company. Responsibilities included field management of expatriate and local labor force; in-country client relations; subcontracts preparation, negotiation & supervision and claims preparation & negotiation with U.S. Owner. 1970 to 1971: RAYMOND-DRAVO-LANGENFELDER JV, Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent, General Superintendent Annapolis, MD On-site Engineer/supervisor responsible for planning and prosecution of installation of precast concrete cylinder pile supported, precast concrete beam and cast-in-place concrete deck structures for approaches to the second Chesapeake Bay suspension bridge crossing. Supervised pile jetting/driving, precast and cast-in-place concrete work. As General Superintendent responsible for all off -shift pile driving, tremie concrete placement in Potomac-type piers and cast-in-place anchorage pier construction. Also responsible for fleet of marine equipment including crane barges, supply barges, concrete batch plant, and service launches and tugboats. 1969 to 1970: RAYMOND METAL PRODUCTS Co., Owner’s Representative Baltimore, MD On-site Engineer responsible for oversight of third party contractor’s schedule and performance during expansion of Company’s operating metal products plant. Activities included construction contract negotiation, design engineer liaison and construction coordination to per mit continuation of plant activities during construction period. 1968 to 1969: RAYMOND TECHNICAL FACILITIES, Inc., Civil Engineer New York, NY Office Engineer responsible for planning of design projects, structural design and drafting for foundation design projects. Assisted with preparation of engineering design proposals. 1967 to 1969: CONSORCIO RAYMOND – BROWN & ROOT, Field Superintendent Maracaibo, Venezuela In-country marine Civil works Superintendent responsible for on-site prosecution of work activities and maintenance of schedule for construction of an offshore (mid-Lake) natural gas recompression platform. Responsibilities included overseeing concrete cylinder pile driving, placement of pre-cast concrete deck modules, cast-in-place concrete batching and placement and erection of fabricated steel members. Supervised expatriate and in-country labor force operating barge mounted pile driver, two heavy lift barge mounted derricks, barge mounted concrete batching plant and various tugboats and supply barges. Directed three Assistant Superintendents and a surveying crew. Alexander B. Vollmer, P.E. Page 6 1967: RAYMOND INTERNATIONAL, Inc., Engineering Liaison Cabinda, Angola & New York, NY In-country Liaison Engineer responsible for explaining to prospective owner/client various preliminary design and construction proposals for a marine crude oil collection and loading facility being proposed by Company’s Stateside engineering group. Interfaced with prospective client’s in-country operations team to develop facility design parameters to assist with Company’s final design/build proposal. Researched and assembled local labor, materials and services cost data for development of proposal. Presented and explained final proposal to prospective client. 1965 to 1967: CONSORCIO RAYMOND–BROWN & ROOT, Engineer/Superintendent Maracaibo, Venezuela On-site Civil Engineer responsible for steel fabrication yard materials ordering, optimum usage determinations and piece layout for fabrication. As Superintendent, assisted marine piling and steel erection operations with scheduling and project layout. 1965 to 1965: CORPORACION RAYMOND, S.A., Engineer/Superintendent Trainee Puerto Rico On-site Engineer responsible for layout, installation and quality control of building foundation and near-shore facilities Step-Taper (driven steel shell) and steel pipe piling projects. Coordinated concrete pouring, equipment scheduling and materials logistics for these projects. Responsible for damage assessment and layout for reconstruction of fendering dolphins at offshore molasses loading terminal damaged by ocean-going vessels. PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION & CONSULTING SPECIALTIES : Planning, design coordination, estimating, scheduling and execution of onshore and near -shore heavy civil land and marine foundation construction projects. Project experience includes concrete and steel pile supported marginal wharves, marine loading terminals, jetties, piers, pile supported bridge fendering systems, segmented concrete and steel pipe offshore outfalls (wastewater discharge and water intake), onshore and offshore bridge foundations (caisson and pile supported), stationary oilfield platforms, oil/gas tanker loading/unloading piers, sea walls, floating and fixed marina installation and repair slope revetments and dredging operations in connection with some of these projects. Pile driving experience includes timber, concrete, concrete cylinder, steel pipe and H-beams as well as steel and concrete sheet piling. Experienced in the selection, deployment and on-site management of land and marine construction equipment including derrick barges, concrete batch plants, pile drivers, supply barges and service launches and tugboats. Alexander B. Vollmer, P.E. Page 7 Experienced in proposal preparation (estimating, bidding, presentation), constructability reviews, owner/designer liaison, contract review, development and implementation of project control and management systems, project scheduling, project management and closeout, claims preparation and negotiation and technical support for mediation, arbitration and litigation related to constructed facilities. Experienced in identification, analysis and evaluation of construction project documents and claims related to schedule delay/impact, extended performance, scope change, loss of productivity and disruption. Experienced in the analysis of As-Planned and As-built schedules and preparation and presentation of delay and performance related analyses. Experienced in the investigation, analysis, costing and negotiation of Maritime facility loss claims to docks, wharves, bridge fendering, mooring dolphins, marine construction equipment, levees, revetments, etc. Experienced in the preparation and use of explanatory exhibits for use in adjudicative forums as well as in the provision of expert testimony in these forums. (Current as of 11-Sep-24) From: notify@proudcity.com <notify@proudcity.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 3:46 PM To: Info <info@cityofsanrafael.org>; Open Data <opendata@cityofsanrafael.org> Subject: New submission from Contact City Council Name Bruce Raful Email Subject new Planning Comm membrs Message Mayor Kate and council members, my very good friend Alex Vollmer has applied to be a planning commissioner and I write to highly commend him to you. Alex is president of our local HOA and does a really good job for our Spinnaker community. He is an engineer by profession, very well organized, and would be a great asset to our city. Please give his application your closest attention. Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 1 / 3 Q1 Contact Information / Información del contacto First and Last Name / Nombre y Apellido Gianna Scotto 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 Q3 How long have you lived in San Rafael? 2 years Q4 Business Information Respondent skipped this question Q5 How did you hear about this vacant position? City Council Agenda Q6 What Board would you like to apply to?¿A cuál te gustaría aplicar? Planning Commission #76#76 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector:Collector: Web Link 1 Web Link 1 (Web Link)(Web Link) Started:Started: Sunday, August 04, 2024 12:41:32 AMSunday, August 04, 2024 12:41:32 AM Last Modified:Last Modified: Sunday, August 04, 2024 12:49:46 AMSunday, August 04, 2024 12:49:46 AM Time Spent:Time Spent: 00:08:1400:08:14 IP Address:IP Address: 76.32.169.15776.32.169.157 Page 1 Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 2 / 3 Q18 Do you participate in any civic activities? If so, what are they? N/a Q19 List any civic organizations of which you are a member: N/a Q20 Education: College of Marin AA- Liberal Arts emphasis on natural sciences Dominican university - BS, Global Public health Q21 Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? I want to contribute to the city I live in being as livable as possible. I have a desire to support the city of San Rafael and a commitment to the community. Q22 Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: N/a Q23 Upload your resume. Gianna_murray_resume2024.pdf (82.6KB) 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? Gianna Murray |Linkedin Experienced development professional with advanced CRM database expertise and strong analytical skills. Dedicated to dismantling socio-economic inequities through strategic planning, program development, and fostering relationships. With a background in public health, I am eager to contribute to an organization’s mission by applying my skills to drive impactful outcomes in reporting and analytics to make a significant difference . Professional Experience Development Manager, Development Team February 2024 - Present Mission Graduates, San Francisco, CA ● Project Manager for Salesforce data migration ● Manage organization’s CRM database ● Manage online fundraising and events management systems ● Develop scheduled reporting cross organizationally ● Collaborate with and advise the Development Team Members on donor database management of contacts, relationships, and opportunities ● Spearheaded digital fundraising campaigns, achieving significant revenue growth and expanding brand presence online ● Successfully revenued $410,000 in individual and major gift funding and $90,000 in corporate funding ● Managed diverse range of giving portals, such as Benevity, Frontstream, and ActBlue, utilizing digital platforms for maximum reach and impact from individual and corporate gift match opportunities ● Unified disparate donor, volunteer, and alumni data using CRM platforms for streamlined digital outreach. ● Led digital external communications for fundraising, expanding brand presence across multiple online platforms ● Simultaneously worked as the Development Manager and Volunteer Manager managing both programs ● Successfully liaisoned with the Mayor of San Francisco’s office to award Mission Graduates with a Commendation, Certificate of Honor. ● Lead the Alumni Committee to engage Alumni demographic through organized and planned stewardship, Volunteer Manager, Development Team Nov 2022 - June 2024 Mission Graduates, San Francisco, CA ● Strategize for recruiting volunteers aligned with the organization's mission and development goals. ● Design and conduct individual and corporate group orientations to onboard volunteers, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the organization's values, goals, and specific roles. ● Lead Alumni Committee to cultivate and re-engage Mission Graduate Alumni ● Design and implement marketing campaigns via MailChimp to cultivate volunteer relationships through acknowledging volunteer contributions to ensure a positive experience and continued support. ● Collaborate with the development team to engage volunteers in donor stewardship activities, fostering a sense of community and commitment. ● Support in planning fundraising events including volunteering ensuring seamless execution and maximizing volunteer impact. ● Create a pipeline from volunteerism to donorship. ●Manage volunteer data in the Development database to inform prospect research and contribute to the identification and qualification of prospective donors. ●Generate regular reports for the development team,highlighting volunteer impact and areas for improvement. Project Manager,Life Enrichment May 2022 -Nov 2022 The Redwoods,Mill Valley,CA ●Develop and execute strategies for recruiting,training,and retaining volunteers to enhance the quality of life for senior residents ●Serve as a key point of contact between the Life Enrichment Team and the Board of Directors,facilitating effective communication and collaboration. ●Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure the seamless execution of projects,from ideation to evaluation Domestic Violence Advocate Intern,June 2021 -Dec 2021 Center For Domestic Peace,San Rafael,CA ●Design and deliver bi-monthly domestic violence prevention workshops in collaboration with program coordinators to up to 50 individuals Certified Nursing Assistant,Patient Care Services May 2021 -May 2022 By The Bay Health,Larkspur,CA ●Provide essential administrative support to clinical staff,Team Leaders,and Clinical Managers. ●Audit,chart,and complete patient admissions of up to 150 per day ●Maintain Patient electronic and hard copy charts up to date through Epic Healthcare Software adhering to privacy protocols Services Experience Specialist,Service Experience Feb 2015 -May 2021 Nordstrom Inc.,Corte Madera,CA ●Engage up to 100 customers per day to understand their individual needs and preferences,providing personalized recommendations and solutions. ●Adhere to and exemplify Nordstrom's service standards,consistently delivering high-quality service that reflects the brand's reputation. Skills ●Data Management:CRM Platforms,Donor Prospect Research,Data Analysis,Visualization,and Multivariate Analysis Software:SPSS ●Event Management:Eventbrite,Vendor Management,Budget Management ●Project Management:Google Workspace,Microsoft Office,MailChimp,Successfully Managed Consultants ●Stakeholder Engagement:Board Liaison,Cross-Organizational Collaboration and Coordination,Community Engagement &Relationship Building,Digital Outreach and Cultivation ●Fundraising:Digital Community Engagement &Relationship Building.Successfully have secured Major Donors, Corporate and Community Sponsors,Restricted and Unrestricted funds,Implemented Annual Fundraisers and Seasonal Appeals Education: Bachelor of Science,Global Public Health;Concentration:Biostatistics Dominican University of California,San Rafael,CA Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 1 / 3 Q1 Contact Information / Información del contacto First and Last Name / Nombre y Apellido Leslie Stone 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 3/Eastern / Distrito 3/Este Q3 How long have you lived in San Rafael? Nine years Q4 Business Information Company LSA Address City/Town San Rafael ZIP/Postal Code 94901 #148#148 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector:Collector: Web Link 1 Web Link 1 (Web Link)(Web Link) Started:Started: Thursday, September 26, 2024 2:42:38 PMThursday, September 26, 2024 2:42:38 PM Last Modified:Last Modified: Thursday, September 26, 2024 10:43:36 PMThursday, September 26, 2024 10:43:36 PM Time Spent:Time Spent: 08:00:5808:00:58 IP Address:IP Address: 162.235.140.43162.235.140.43 Page 1 Boards, Commissions & Committees Applic ation 2 / 3 Q5 How did you hear about this vac ant position? Friend Q6 What Board would you like to apply to?¿A c uál te gus taría aplicar? Planning Com missi on Q18 Do you partic ipate in any c iv ic ac tivities? If s o, what are they? Attendance at City events . Ac t ive in getting out the v ote. Donating to political campaigns . Q19 Lis t any civ ic organizations of which y ou are a m ember: Board member and ambas sador for Resilient Neighborhoods . Volunteer des ign work for Pollinator Garden at Dominic an Univers it y. Green Change volunt eer. Donor to Youth in Art s, Dominic an Univers it y, Welcome Home, ELM, Canal Allianc e, Marin Sy mphony. Q20 Education: BA in Design f rom Univers ity of California, Los Angeles Q21 Why are you interested in s erving on a board or c om m iss ion? As an environmental des igner, I am v ery c oncerned about the built and natural env ironment, and keeping our communit ies friendly and liv able for all ages, abilities and bac k grounds. As a bus ines s owner, I want San Rafael to be a t hriving plac e for people to s hop loc ally, inv est in their communities, and live c lose t o where they work and recreate. Q22 Describe pos sible areas in whic h you may have a conflict of interest with the City: Previous ly, I was an independent cont ractor with Marin Count y Parks, designing a s ign s y stem for parks and open space. Page 4 Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 3 / 3 Q23 Upload your resume. Leslie%20Stone%20Resume%202024.pdf (144KB) 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 Leslie Stone Associates learning landscapes | exhibit design | environmental graphics RESUME FOR LESLIE STONE 1 Resume for Leslie Stone Principal, Leslie Stone Associates [LSA] As the principal and creative director at LSA for over 25 years, Leslie has planned, designed and developed environments, educational exhibits and environmental graphics for a host of museums, visitor centers, parks, trail systems, and outdoor learning landscapes for educational institutions, non-profit organizations, municipalities, state and federal agencies. Her award-winning planning and design firm, Leslie Stone Associates [LSA], has completed projects throughout California in many world-class destinations. Leslie received a Bachelor of Arts in Design from the University of California, Los Angeles, with a course emphasis on education and art history. She also completed a study abroad program through Pace University of New York. Leslie has been a guest lecturer at San Francisco State University, DAI, in exhibit design, and has taught extension classes in graphic design and production at the University of Southern California. Leslie has been a national spokesperson for women’s economic development and environmental education. As a founding board president of LA Harvest, she generated economic support for community gardens. As the founding board president of the National Association of Women’s Yellow Pages, and the publisher of the LA Women’s Yellow Pages, she fostered the growth of women’s businesses. As the designer and distributor of the LA Green Pages, she enabled thousands of people find green products and organizations to support. She also served on the board of the Women’s Building and the Women’s Foundation. She is a current board member of Resilient Neighborhoods in Marin County. LSA has received awards for design excellence from the National Park Service, the American Association of Museums [AAM], the American Association of Landscape Architects Northern California Chapter, and the Association of Partners for Public Lands (APPL) (see following pages for selected design and planning projects) Leslie Stone Associates learning landscapes | exhibit design | environmental graphics RESUME FOR LESLIE STONE 2 Selected Design and Planning Projects The projects highlighted below are a representative sampling of the many contracts that the LSA team, under the direction of Leslie Stone, has been awarded over the past 25 years. These projects have provided LSA the opportunity to influence visitors from around the world to learn about, enjoy and protect wild places and preserve our cultural history. Yosemite National Park LSA has worked with the National Park Service, The Yosemite Conservancy, and various architecture firms on multiple planning and design projects involving orientation and interpretation in the most visited areas of Yosemite National Park over the past 25+ years. These projects include: • Yosemite Valley Welcome Center and Plaza Exhibits and Orientation • Yosemite Valley Visitor Center Exhibits • Bridalveil Fall Trail Orientation and Waysides • Tenaya Lake Orientation and Waysides • Glacier Point Orientation and Waysides • Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias and Welcome Plaza Orientation & Exhibits • Yosemite Museum Entry and Store • Indian Village of Ahwahnee Interpretive Signage • Lower Yosemite Fall Trail Orientation, Wayfinding and Interpretation • Park-Wide Orientation and Wayside Exhibits • Yosemite Valley Lodge Planning and Orientation • Curry Village Parking Planning • Yosemite Village Parking Planning, Orientation and Wayfinding • Tunnel View Interpretive Signage & Exhibits • Olmstead Point Interpretive Signage & Exhibits • Half Dome Overlook Interpretive Signage & Exhibits • Happy Isles Nature Center Exhibits and Waysides • Yosemite Valley Wilderness Center Exhibits Marin County Parks LSA worked with park planners to develop a park-wide signage system for orientation at open space trailheads, trail markers, regulatory signage, and special identity signage. Planning efforts included the design of new entries and gates to open space properties and county parks. Leslie Stone Associates learning landscapes | exhibit design | environmental graphics RESUME FOR LESLIE STONE 3 Oakland Museum of California Along with Caltrans planners, the MTA, and Oakland Museum staff and stakeholders, LSA helped to plan and develop exhibits that were on display at the Museum during the period of the opening and dedication of the Eastern Span of the Oakland/San Francisco Bay Bridge. The exhibits for the opening ceremonies at the “Sawtooth Building” at the toll plaza were the backdrop for the bridge celebrations, dedications and media events. Golden Gate National Recreation Area The National Park Service, Presidio Trust and Parks Conservancy staff worked with LSA to plan and develop exhibits and signage at various places in the park system including Muir Woods, Muir Beach, Hawk Hill, Crissy Field and Center, and the Korean War Memorial at the Presidio. City of Malibu – Legacy Park With RHAA Landscape Architects, LSA worked with the City of Malibu to plan and design interpretive installations in a 15-acre park to filter storm-water runoff to prevent further pollution of the Santa Monica Bay. Landscape elements include signage, murals, donor recognition, and dynamic larger-than-life mosaic animals representing six different habitats in the area. Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties LSA worked on several projects in the Santa Cruz County / Monterey County area. Planning and design projects include: • Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail – planning, design standards manual, and interpretive planning with Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz State Parks, City of Santa Cruz, NOAA and other stakeholders. • Carmel River Parkway - planning and design standards for orientation, interpretive signage, and trail identity with the Big Sur Land Trust and Monterey County Parks • Memorial to David Packard – installation design with the Monterey Parks Dept, Monterey Aquarium and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. • Harbor Beach Plaza - planning and design of in-ground interpretive and seating elements along with Santa Cruz Port District, Port Commissioners, and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. • East Cliff Drive Parkway – planning and design of Pleasure Point Park interpretive seating with the City of Santa Cruz and NOAA • Wilder Ranch State Park – planning and design of exhibits in an interpretive center with Santa Cruz State Parks and the Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks. Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 1 / 3 Q1 Contact Information / Información del contacto First and Last Name / Nombre y Apellido Matthew Landry 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? 9 years Q4 Business Information Respondent skipped this question Q5 How did you hear about this vacant position? City Manager's Newsletter, Other (please specify): Marin IJ #98#98 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector:Collector: Web Link 1 Web Link 1 (Web Link)(Web Link) Started:Started: Saturday, January 27, 2024 5:17:43 AMSaturday, January 27, 2024 5:17:43 AM Last Modified:Last Modified: Saturday, January 27, 2024 6:14:29 AMSaturday, January 27, 2024 6:14:29 AM Time Spent:Time Spent: 00:56:4600:56:46 IP Address:IP Address: 71.202.241.13171.202.241.131 Page 1 Boards, Commissions & Committees Applic ation 2 / 3 Q6 What Board would you like to apply to?¿A c uál te gus taría aplicar? Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Planning Com missi on Q10 Do you partic ipate in any c iv ic ac tivities? If s o, what are they? Farmers mark ets, downtown San Rafael s treet fairs, Gerstle Park Porc hf est Q11 Lis t any civ ic organizations of which y ou are a m ember: None Q12 Education: Bachelors of Electric al Engineering Q13 Why are you interested in s erving on a board or c om m iss ion? I travel to many cities and count ries for work, and every time I return to San Rafael, I am gratef ul for our c ommunity and its beautiful loc ation. I’ve felt a desire f or s ome time to contribute to its operations. My wife rec ently opened a s mall busines s on 4t h St, and has been ov erwhelmed by the welc oming support of the nearby c ommunity. I t’s the nudge I needed to make an effort to s eek ways to part icipat e in the future of our c it y. Q14 Describe pos sible areas in whic h you may have a conflict of interest with the City: None Q15 Upload your resume. 202401%20-%20Resume-D-Matthew-Landry.pdf (116KB) 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? D Matthew Landry San Francisco Bay Area linkedin.com/in/dmlandry Summary Inventive, business-minded technologist and product leader. Accomplishments driving hardware and software product development in IoT, artificial intelligence/machine learning, enterprise networking, bioinformatics, medical electronics, and semiconductors.   Specializes in articulating market trends and building teams to execute on new opportunities. Drives all aspects of product: from customer discovery and solution architecture to pitching key customers, forming partnerships, and iterating the portfolio. Experience VP Product Management, Cisco Wireless Cisco 2022 - Present (2 years) VP Product Management, Meraki Networking Cisco Meraki 2021 - Present (3 years) SVP Product Management SES-imagotag 2019 - 2020 (1 year) Co-founder & CEO Argosy Labs (acq.) 2019 - 2019 (less than a year) VP Product Management Sama 2018 - 2019 (1 year) Sama delivers the highest quality training data labeling, image annotation, and data validation services for AI/ML development. Sama trains and employs a dedicated workforce, primarily in regions of deep poverty to have the greatest social impact. Clients include startups and Fortune 100 companies in autonomous driving, aerial drones, satellite mapping, augmented reality, and more.   Lead the Product Management team, responsible for proprietary image annotation technology platform for computer vision algorithm training data; quality management and sampling pipelines; workforce management tools to streamline operations planning; machine learning algorithms to augment the D Matthew Landry - page 1 human workforce; and exploring new product and partnership opportunities in artificial intelligence and adjacent markets. Dir Product Management Plume Design, Inc 2017 - 2018 (1 year) Plume is a cloud-managed, mobile-app driven residential Wi-Fi company.   Responsible for direct-to-consumer Wi-Fi business and mobile app development for iOS and Android. Dir Product Management, Wireless Cisco Meraki 2014 - 2017 (3 years) CTO & VP Strategy Geneious 2010 - 2014 (4 years) Biomatters develops highly integrated, visually intuitive bioinformatics software. The Geneious desktop application enhances biologist productivity at over 3,000 research institutes globally.   Responsible for operational planning, product management and roadmapping, technology partnerships, and new business strategy and execution. VP Engineering & Co-founder Audiotoniq, Inc. 2009 - 2010 (1 year) Audiotoniq invented the world’s first Bluetooth-integrated hearing aids, combining cutting-edge signal processing technologies with an expert smartphone control system. Chief Editor IEEE 802.3at Task Force (PoE+) 2005 - 2009 (4 years) Product Marketing Manager Silicon Labs 2004 - 2009 (5 years) Lead design engineer then product manager for Power over Ethernet (PoE) product line. Analog Design Engineer Celite Systems Inc. 2002 - 2003 (1 year) Education D Matthew Landry - page 2 University of Florida BSc (Honors), Electrical Engineering, spec. in Comp Sci & Engineering Skills Start-ups   •   Product Development   •   Product Management   •   Telecommunications   •   Semiconductors   •   Business Development   •   Electronics   •   Business Strategy   •   Product Marketing   •   Entrepreneurship D Matthew Landry - page 3 Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 1 / 4 Q1 Contact Information / Información del contacto First and Last Name / Nombre y Apellido Robert Sandoval 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? almost 5 years Q4 Business Information Company Payward Inc., dba Kraken Digital Asset Exchange Address City/Town Cheyenne, WY ZIP/Postal Code 82001 #147#147 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector:Collector: Web Link 1 Web Link 1 (Web Link)(Web Link) Started:Started: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 7:39:58 PMTuesday, September 17, 2024 7:39:58 PM Last Modified:Last Modified: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 8:50:56 PMTuesday, September 17, 2024 8:50:56 PM Time Spent:Time Spent: 01:10:5701:10:57 IP Address:IP Address: 98.42.236.6398.42.236.63 Page 1 Boards, Commissions & Committees Applic ation 2 / 4 Q5 How did you hear about this vac ant position? City Council Agenda, Social Media, Community Center/Library, City Manager's Newsletter, Friend Q6 What Board would you like to apply to?¿A c uál te gus taría aplicar? Park and Recreation Com missi on, Planning Com missi on Q18 Do you partic ipate in any c iv ic ac tivities? If s o, what are they? Yes , I have participated in civic activ it ies in loc al gov ernment , nonprofits , and through my legal profes sion. Government: • Vic e Chair, Park and Rec reation Commiss ion o Alternate, Mas t er Plan Steering Committee • Public Art Rev iew Board Nonprofit s: • Board Member, Point San Pedro Road Coalition o Chair, Roadway Committee • Member, Ass ociation of Latino Marin Attorneys • (former) 2017-2021 Direc tor, San Francisc o La Raza Lawyers Ass ociation • (former) 2017-2019 Board Member, Aim High Young Leaders Board Law Pro Bono: • Repres ented v ictims of c iv il right s abuse • Repres ented v ictims of domes tic violence Q19 Lis t any civ ic organizations of which y ou are a m ember: Point San Pedro Road Coalition As sociat ion of Latino Marin Attorney s His panic Chamber of Commerc e of Marin Page 4 Boards, Commissions & Committees Applic ation 3 / 4 Q20 Education: BA Politics and Ec onomic s, Oc cident al College J D, Univ ersity of Chicago Law School Q21 Why are you interested in s erving on a board or c om m iss ion? I am a husband and father of two young k ids, and I feel so privileged that San Rafael is my home. Raising a family here, it is more important to me than ever that the City cont inues to prosper and be a s af e, welcoming, and div erse place. I am interes t ed in serv ing on the Planning Commission bec ause I want to help the City Counc il addres s c rit ical upcoming property dev elopment is s ues that will s hape our future. I am als o/alternativ ely interes ted in c ontinuing to serv e on the Park & Recreat ion Commis sion because I would like to k eep building on our rec ent s ucces ses and improving our park s and facilities consistent with our Master Plan and the City ’s General Plan. In my c urrent role as in-house legal c ouns el for a tech company, I'v e honed my analytical and problem-solv ing s k ills. I adv is e our ex ecutiv es on how to nav igate c omplex is s ues and find creat ive s olutions to problems. I also have ex perience working on high-s takes mat ters with multiple stak eholders, resolv ing conf licts and building cons ensus . Thes e sk ills lend themselv es to s erving on Commis s ions —like t he Planning Commis s ion—which hears hotly c ontes ted is sues in our City like the Nort hgate Mall Redev elopment Project and others. As the c urrent Vice Chair of the Park & Rec reation Commis s ion, I've als o dev eloped valuable experience with c ommunity engagement, project analy s is, and generally how to compliantly and effic iently c arry out Board meetings for the benefit of the public . I previous ly s erved as an alternat e on t he Citywide Park and Recreation Mas ter Plan Steering Commit tee, which asses sed infras tructure, prioritiz ed new projec ts and funding allocations, and c reated a roadmap and v ision for the future of our Park and Recreation Department. I am proud of the work our Parks Department has done: lik e prov iding new playgrounds f or the nex t generation of families s tarting in San Rafael; and the Pickleweed Park Enhancement Project, whic h was y ears in the mak ing. I’v e had t he pleasure of c onnec ting with res idents , learning about their is s ues and c oncerns direc tly, fostering inc lusiv e dialogue, and promoting our park s and fac ilities to improve t he liv es of thos e in our community. If s elec ted for t he privilege of s erving on the Planning Commission or Park & Recreation Commission, my priorities will remain foc used on open communic at ion, trans parenc y, and ens uring that our planning and dev elopment proces s es ref lect the needs and values of our c ommunity. I also will prioritize f ostering ec onomic dev elopment, protec t ing our beautiful parks and open s paces for the benefit of local bus ines s es and res idents , and s afeguarding property v alues and our quality of life. I hope to continue to contribute t o San Rafael's s ucces s on either t he Planning Commis s ion or Park & Rec reation Commis s ion. Thank y ou for y our c onsideration. Q22 Describe pos sible areas in whic h you may have a conflict of interest with the City: I do not have a conflict. Boards, Commissions & Committees Application 4 / 4 Q23 Upload your resume. Robert%20Sandoval%20Resume.pdf (139.2KB) 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 Robert Sandoval www.linkedin.com/in/rssandoval • EDUCATION The University of Chicago Law School, Chicago, IL Juris Doctor, June 2016 Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford, CA Cert., Summer Institute of General Management, Summer 2013 Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, Majors: Politics, Economics; Minor: Classical Studies, May 2013 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Kraken, San Francisco, CA Legal Counsel, 2023 – Present • Advise business executives, product, compliance, and other teams on a wide variety of commercial legal issues, employee and HR disputes, client and business litigation, and financial regulatory issues Morrison & Foerster LLP, San Francisco, CA Senior Associate, Litigation, 2019 – 2023 • Advise a range of business and tech companies on contractual disputes, complex class actions, and consumer and privacy regulatory compliance • Lead teams in litigation as the senior associate coordinating case strategy and executing client goals Secondment: Meta, Lead Counsel, Product - News Feed, May 2021 – February 2022 o Counseled News Feed product and cross-functional teams on consumer and privacy law issues UC Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, CA Adjunct Professor, Fall 2021 • Taught Legal Research and Writing to first year law students United States District Court, Northern District of California, San Francisco, CA Judicial Law Clerk to The Hon. William H. Orrick and The Hon. Richard Seeborg, 2018 – 2019 • Managed dockets for two Judges simultaneously across many areas of law, including commercial disputes, product class actions, privacy, securities, and cryptocurrency California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General, San Francisco, CA Honors Deputy Attorney General, Civil Division, 2016 – 2018 • Represented California employees, agencies, and departments in all aspects of civil litigation • Received the Attorney General’s Team Award for contributions to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Litigation. VOLUNTEER AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT San Rafael Park & Recreation Commission , San Rafael, CA Vice Chair, Commissioner, 2020-Present Master Plan Steering Committee, 2021-2023 San Rafael Public Art Review Board, San Rafael, CA Member, 2022-Present Point San Pedro Road Coalition, San Rafael, CA Board Member, 2024-Present Chair, Roadway Committee, 2023-Present San Francisco La Raza Lawyers’ Association, San Francisco, CA Board of Directors, 2017-2021 Aim High, San Francisco, CA Young Leaders Board Member, 2017-19