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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Citizens Advisory Committee 2013 InterviewsSpecial Meeting at 4:30 p.m. CITY OF 't Agenda Item No: 1 Meeting Date: July 15, 2013 SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Department: City Cleric Prepared by: Esther Beirne City Manager Approval:' 4 14_ File No.: R-140 IVB SUBJECT: INTERVIEWS OF APPLICANTS AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO FILL FOUR, FOUR-YEAR TERMS ON THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING THROUGH THE END OF JUNE, 2017 (CC) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council interview the following applicants to fill four, four-year terms on the Citizens Advisory Committee on Economic Development and Affordable Housing, with terms to expire the end of June, 2017. Name Time of Interview Phil Abey 4:30 p.m. Gladys Gilliland 4:40 p.m. Glenn Koorhan 4:50 p.m. Gordon Manashil 5:00 p.m. William P. O'Connell, Jr, 5:10 P.M. SUMMARY BACKGROUND: At the meeting of May 20, 2013, the City Council called for applications to fill four, four-year terms to the end of June, 2017, due to the expiration of terms of Phil Abey, Gladys Gilliland and Glen Koorhan and the resignation of Diane Linn. Five applications were received by the deadline of Tuesday, July 2, 2013. Enclosures: Five (5) Applications W:\City Clerk- WorkFile\Agenda related\Citizens Advisory Committee\CAC Intvw Item 07 15 13 doc FOR AGENCY SECRETARY ONLY File No.: y — Agency Meeting: Disposition: AEA PL . C s � 4._ � 4' 4 � � " . � O 6, ° r-(0av44--(4 e1 , CITY OF SAN RAFAEL APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING NAME: Phillip Abey STREET ADDRESS: CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE: San Rafael, CA 94901 RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR 28 YEARS PRESENT POSITION: Principal NAME OF FIRM: Abey Arnold Associates, Landscape Architects Received BUSINESS ADDRESS: 1005 A Street, Suite 305, San Rafael, CA 94901 *HOME &BUSINESS PHONE: JUL ''i 01 *E-MAIL ADDRESS (optional): I II it " EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from C ii of San Rafad California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo, CA PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC ACTIVITIES: Sun Valley School Site Leadership Team 2009-2013; San Rafael City Schools District Enroll ment/Facilities Committee 2009; San Rafael Boy Scout Troop 101 Committee Member; San Rafael Girls Softball Assistant Coach 2012 and 2013 MEMBER OF FOLLOWING CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS: Design Review Board 1985-1993 Downtown Vision Technical Advisory Group 1993-1885; General Plan 2000 Committee 1986; Climate Change Action Plan Green Team 2008-2009; Critical Facilities Committee (Measure G) 2007-2009; Citizens Advisory Committee on Economic Development and Affordable Housing 2010-1013 MY REASONS FOR WANTING TO SERVE ARE: I would like to contribute my experience in sustainable design, planning and urban design to help keep the city of San Rafael a great place to live and work. DATE: July 1, 2013 SIGNATURE. Filing Deadline : Mail or deliver to: Date: TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2013 City of San Rafael, Dept. of City Clerk Time: 5:00 p.m. City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, Room 209 P.O. Box 151560, San Rafael, CA 94915 *This information will be kept confidential, to the extent permitted by law. CITY OF SAN RAFAEL APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING NAME: . rRs. y� i4�lnCn)d1 51os drGDslrl� STREET ADDRESS: 1417`CITY/STATE/ZIP l CODE: ram�; RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR t<J YEARS PRESENT POSITION:T- e•--�a� �a NAME OF FIRM: BUSINESS ADDRESS: *HOME & BUSINESS PHONE: ADDRESS (optional): EDUCATION: Ilne. I w PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC ACTIVITIES: 0 -Ac S &, " IR�19� C141 MEMBER OF FOLLOWING CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS: ,d— MY REASONS FOR WANTING TO SERVE ARE: ,,d— IL DATE: SIGNATURE: Mail delive Filing Deadline : or o. Date: TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2013 City of San Ra el, Dept. of City Clerk Time: 5:00 p.m. City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, Room 209 P.O. Box 151560, San Rafael, CA 94915 *This information will be kept confidential, to the extent permitted by law. N CITY OF SAN RAFAEL APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT //++ AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING NAME: Gtr --.w 5 ) . I 00*44A^j STREET ADDRESS CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE: Sn4 RAFA6l_ CA 914401 RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR Z-3 /2-- YEARS PRESENT POSITION: PI -6 -ASG SEG (q-rTAG14eD NAME OF FIRM: BUSINESS ADDRESS: *HOME & BUSINESS PHONE: 'E-MAIL ADDRESS (optional): EDUCATION: PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC ACTIVITIES: MEMBER OF FOLLOWING CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS: JUN MY REASONS FOR WANTING TO SERVE ARE: City Clerk's Office of a fael DATE. G / (o 12-013 SIGNATURE. c , Filing Deadline : Mail or deliver to: Date: TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2013 City of San Rafael, Dept. of City Clerk Time. 5.00 p.m. City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, Room 209 P.O. Box 151560, San Rafael, CA 94915 `This information will be kept confidential, to the extent permitted by law. CITY OF SAN RAFAEL APPLICATION TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE —ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & AFFORDABLE HOUSING Glenn S. Koorhan San Rafael, CA 94901 Resident of the City of San Rafael for 23'/2 years. Present Position: Certified Public Accountant, Real Estate Broker Name of Firm: The Koorhan Company 912 Lootens Place 2"d Floor San Rafael, CA 94901 Education: Yale University MBA, 1983 University of California at Berkeley Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, 1977 Participated in the following civic activities: Business Volunteers for the Arts Big Brothers/Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake United Way Appropriations Panel Member or former member of the following civic organizations: Citizens Advisory Committee, Economic Development and Affordable Housing Bond Oversight Committee, San Rafael City Schools Gerstle Park Neighborhood Association My reasons for desiring to serve are: With the recent expansion of the BID, the implementation of additional programs for the homeless, the SMART train, and an improving economy, opportunities for economic development in the downtown area should grow significantly in the near term. I would like to contribute meaningfully towards maximizing these opportunities and creating conditions that allow our downtown to realize its fullest potential. 2. With professional expertise in both finance and real estate, I believe I can continue to make important contributions to the work of the Committee. To date, I have been able to contribute by serving as the Committee chairperson for two years (1993-94), as well as on the Rafael Theater and PG&E site subcommittees, the Andersen Drive design subcommittee, the Macy's developer selection committee, and with the Committee as a whole on the downtown station area plan. 3. As a resident of San Rafael and as an owner of downtown property, I take a strong interest in the economic development and affordable housing issues facing this city. I would continue to work to the best of my abilities to further the goals of this community and to offer sound advice. CITY OF SAN RAFAEL APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING NAME: Gordon B Manashil STREET ADDRESS: CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE: San Rafael 94901 RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR 33 YEARS PRESENT POSITION: Retired NAME OF FIRM: BUSINESS ADDRESS: 'HOME & BUSINESS PHONE: EDUCATION: MD degree and post graduate Residency radiology. Equivalent mini executive mba as part of job as Physician in Chief Kaiser Permanente San Rafael PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC ACTIVITIES: Member Facilities Commmittee San Rafael,Co Chair Measure G campaign,Board member Rotacare and volunteer radiologist Rotacare. Past board member School to career partnership San Rafael Schools,many other local committees --workforce housing etc Received MEMBER OF FOLLOWING CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS: Rotacare San Rafael MAY 0 u-"�;13_ r . V Cierk's Office C�jry of San Rafael MY REASONS FOR WANTING TO SERVE ARE: Strong Interest in Homelessness issues as well as strong interest in Civic matters.Children,grandchildren here and am very interested in helping San Rafael continue to succeed.I am very interested in development of West End . . I am also concerned about transportation hub development. June, 1,2013 - ' DATE SIGNATURE: . Filing Deadline Mail or deliver to: Date. TUESDAY. JULY 2. 2013 City of San Rafael, e�Of Clerk Time. 5:00 p.m City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, Room 209 P.O. Box 151560, San Rafael, CA 94915 'This information will be kept confidential, to the extent permitted by law. CITY OF SAN RAFAEL APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING NAME: l(/// <� P6 �C TV, STREET ADDRESS: % CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE: o. 3 RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR �y YEARS PRESENT POSITION:_ 1'.S YE & NAME OF FIRM:t 4, A%Ajf^ LL � ... BUSINESS ADDRESS:A � 5/fl ��o,� `HOME & BUSINESS PHONE: / _ - 'E-MAIL ADDRESS (optional):— EDUCATION: .6, V h I e' -r!5 I -�--' eiV PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC ACTIVITIES: of tt 4 t: & Ciprle-S 8'( of SON"t RFAfae� MEMBER OF FOLLOWING CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS:_ , C' f � - ',-'l MY REASONS FOR WANTING TO SERVE ARE: r CA5 6" o'�54oi YP w'L VI't to A w ,(1 e 1f'A51- 11 o01gr)�JLA a 5 I� 1, 10 r ( (2-S`L` te /^',) I/ 21- of "d 5"'N-1-1, ciSS/C� hP i /4L./ F II DATE: � `9 — 2 a z Filing Deadline : Date: TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2013 Time: 5:00 p.m. Mail or deliver to: City of San Rafael, Dept. of City Clerk City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, Room 209 P.O. Box 151560, San Rafael, CA 94915 'This information will be kept confidential, to the extent permitted by law. 9 M REDEVELOPMENT CAC POTENTIAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS 1. Tell us about yourself and why you are interested in serving (or continuing) on the Redevelopment CAC. Do you have any specific interests or topics that draw you to service on this committee? (e.g., promoting affordable housing, homelessness, promoting business or commerce, interest in Downtown?) 2. What is your understanding as to the purpose and role of the CAC? 3. The CAC will be receiving quarterly reports on the city's homeless action plan. 1. Can you describe your current understanding of the City's homeless situation and its impact on the business climate 2. What information would you like to see discussed at the CAC quarterly updates 3 How would you outreach to residents & businesses regarding this issue 4 There has been quite a bit of discussion on supporting and attracting small businesses and retail " uses in the Downtown. What challenges and opportunities do you see for the Downtown business recruitment and supporting current businesses and how would you address them? 5. The CAC recently completed a two year planning process for the Downtown SMART Station. There has been quite a bit of community conversation on the topic of Priority Development Areas and Station Area Plans. We would be interested in your thoughts on how to best communicate the content of the Downtown SAP to the public & its benefits to the community at large. 6. What areas in the Redevelopment Project Area are you particularly impressed with, and what areas need more attention? PROFILE OF EXISTING CAC MEMBERS Name Neighborhood Background/InteresVExperience PHILLIP ABEY Sun Valley (works in Project Area) Landscape Architect, Downtown Vision, interested in beautification & spending of new Measure S funds DIRCK Fairhills (works includes Project Area) Broker, Workforce Housing, Downtown BRINCKERHOFF Vision, GP 2020 BILL CARNEY (Chair) West End Sustainable San Rafael, Station Area Plans DT & CC GLADYS GILLILAND Glenwood (use to work in Project Resident, former School Board, City Area Committeesmulti le BOB JACKSON Canal Canal Alliance economic sustainability director, working on green MBA GLENN KOORHAN Gerstle Park works in Project Area Broker, Property Owner, Resident JANE WINTER Canal Marin YWCA, social issues, homelessness ABRAHAM YANG Dominican on CAC for 26ears Broker, Affordable Housing Advocate Four appointments- one vacancy — due to resignation of Diane Linn Three returning- Phil, Glenn & Gladys. REDEVELOPMENT CAC POTENTIAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS 1. Tell us about yourself and why you are interested in serving (or continuing) on the Redevelopment CAC. Do you have any specific interests or topics that draw you to service on this committee? (e.g., promoting affordable housing, homelessness, promoting business or commerce, interest in Downtown?) 2. What is your understanding as to the purpose and role of the CAC? 3. The CAC will be receiving quarterly reports on the city's homeless action plan. 1. Can you describe your current understanding of the City's homeless situation and its impact on the business climate 2. What information would you like to see discussed at the CAC quarterly updates 3. How would you outreach to residents & businesses regarding this issue 4. There has been quite a bit of discussion on supporting and attracting small businesses and retail uses in the Downtown. What challenges and opportunities do you see for the Downtown business recruitment and supporting current businesses and how would you address them? 5. The CAC recently completed a two year planning process for the Downtown SMART Station. There has been quite a bit of community conversation on the topic of Priority Development Areas and Station Area Plans. We would be interested in your thoughts on how to best communicate the content of the Downtown SAP to the public & its benefits to the community at large. 6. What areas in the Redevelopment Project Area are you particularly impressed with, and what areas need more attention? PROFILE OF EXISTING CAC MEMBERS Name Neighborhood Background/InteresVExperience PHILLIP ABEY _.._. �... �........ _ �.... Sun Valley (works in Project Area) i---- _..__.._. � ___,..�— �_... o w. ...n.. �..w_ _.... LandscapeArchitect, Downtown Vision, interested in beautification & spending of (new) Measure S funds __...,._............ — _. DIRCK Fairhills (works includes Project Area) Broker, Workforce Housing, Downtown BRINCKERHOFFVision, _ _—........----- �m__ �.. GP 2020 ._.__..._la_......... _.........._..........�_._.._SanRafael_,__Station BILL CARNEY (Chair) West End Sustainable AreaPns (DT &CC) GLADYS GILLILAND Glenwood (use to work in Project Resident, former School Board, City Area) Committees (multiple) BOB JACKSON Canal Canal Alliance economic sustainability mm _.... ._ director, working on green MBA GLENN KOORHAN Gerstle Park works in Pro'ect Area Broker, Property Owner, Resident JANE WINTER Canal Marin YWCA, social issues, homelessness ABRAHAM YANG Dominican on CAC for 26 ears Broker, Affordable Housing Advocate Four appointments- one vacancy — due to resignation of Diane Linn Three returning- Phil, Glenn & Gladys.