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Home My WebLink AboutCC Planning Commission Interviews 2009�n�.ian . "L_ Special Meeting: Agenda Item No: Meeting Date: 1 May 4, 2009 SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Department: City Clerk Prepared by: Esther C. Beirne City Manager Approval: i y1 File # 9-2-6 SUBJECT: INTERVIEWS OF APPLICANTS AND APPOINTMENT TO FILL ONE UNEXPIRED TERM ON THE SAN RAFAEL PLANNING COMMISSION, DUE TO THE RESIGNATION OF COMMISSIONER GAYLE MILLS, WITH TERM TO EXPIRE THE END OF JUNE, 2010 (CC) It is recommended that the City Council interview the following applicants to fill one unexpired term on the San Rafael Planning Commission, with term to expire the end of June, 2010. Name Interview Time Name Interview Time Michael Gadoua 5:10 p.m. Patrick J. Mur hy 5:50 p.m. Daniel M. Henning 5:20 p.m. Michael E. Schalich 6:00 p.m. David V. Law 5:30 p.m. Viktoria Wise 6:10 P.M. Marc Levine 5:40 p.m. SUMMARY BACKGROUND: At the meeting of March 16, 2009, the City Council called for applications to fill one unexpired term on the Planning Commission to the end of June, 2010, due to the resignation of Commissioner Gayle Mills. The deadline for receipt of applications was set for Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at 12:00 noon. Eight applications were received in the City Clerk's Office by the deadline. Interviews of applicants were rescheduled from April 20, 2009 to May 4, 2009. Enclosures: Notice calling for applications Municipal Code excerpt Eight applications WACity Clerk- WorkHMAgenda related\Planning Commission\Plan intvw item 05-09.doc FOR CITY CLERK ONLY File No.: Council Meeting: Disposition: ONE VACANCY - CITY OF SAN RAFAEL PLANNING COMMISSION Applications to serve on the PLANNING COMMISSION, City of San Rafael, to fill one, unexpired term to the end of June, 2010, may be obtained at the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, Room 209, San Rafael, or at the City Clerk's website at www.cityofsanrafael.org/Government/City Clerk/Boards and Commissions.htm. The deadline for filing applications is Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at 12:00 noon, in the City Clerk's Office. There is no compensation paid to Planning Commissioners Commissioners must comply with the City's ethics training requirement of AB 1234 and reimbursement policy. See attached information. ONLY RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL MAY APPLY. The Planning Commission regularly meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall. The Planning Commission prepares and adopts long-term general plans for physical development projects within the City of San Rafael, and reports on the design and improvements of proposed subdivisions. Interviews of applicants will be held at a Special Meeting of the San Rafael City Council on Monday, April 20, 2009, commencing at 6:00 p.m., to fill one unexpired term to the end of June. 2010. An excerpt from the San Rafael Municipal Code re: Planning Commission membership, terms of commissioners, powers and duties, etc., is also attached. NOTE: All Planning Commissioners are required to file Fair Political Practices Commission Conflict of Interest Statements, which are open to the public for review. [Government Code Section 87200] ��Sffue�- � •%2aR.-�. ESTHER C. BEIRNE City Clerk City of San Rafael Dated: March 17, 2009 Chapter 2.16 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 2.16.040 Planning Commission--Creation--Membership. There is created a planning commission for the city, consisting of seven members, not officials of the city, appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council. (Ord. 505). 2.16.050 Terms of Planning Commission Members. Of the members of the Commission first appointed, two shall be appointed for the terms of one year; two for the terms of two years; two for the terms of three years; and one for the term of four years. Their successors shall be appointed for terms of four years; if a vacancy occurs otherwise than by expiration of term it shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired portion of the term. (Ord. 505). 2.16.060 Advisory Members of Planning Commission. Advisory members of the Commission shall be the city manager, the city attorney, and the city engineer. The advisory members shall not have the power to vote and their terms shall correspond to their respective official tenure. (Ord. 505). 2.16.070 Chairman and Secretary of Planning Commission. The Commission shall elect a chairman from its appointed members, and may also elect a secretary who may be an employee of the city. (Ord. 505). 2.16.080 Meetings and Quorum of Planning Commission. At least one regular meeting shall be held each month on a date selected by the Commission. Four of the appointed members of the Commission shall be required to constitute a quorum for the transaction of the business of the Commission. (Ord. 527: Ord. 505). 2.16.090 Removal from Planning Commission. Any appointed member of the Commission may be removed by the mayor with the approval of the city council or by a majority vote of the council. (Ord. 505). 2.16.100 Compensation of Planning Commission. All members of the Commission shall serve as such without compensation. (Ord. 505 (part)). 2.16.110 Powers and Duties of Planning commission. It shall be the function and duty of the Planning Commission to prepare and adopt, in accordance with and as provided by the Conservation and Planning Act of the state of California, comprehensive long-term general plans for the physical development of the city of San Rafael, and of any land outside the boundary thereof which bears relation to the city. The plans may be comprised of the following or other and additional plans and maps which may in Commission's judgment relate to the physical development of the city: streets and highway plan parking plan recreation plan public buildings plan transit plan The Planning Commission shall be charged with the duty of making investigations, reports on the design and improvements of proposed subdivisions, and shall have such powers in connection therewith as are outlined in the Subdivision Map Act of the state of California, and the subdivision regulations adopted by the city of San Rafael. It shall be the duty of the members of the Planning Commission, including advisory members and members of its staff, to inform themselves on matters affecting the functions and duties of the Commission and all planning matters, and, to that end, when authorized by a majority of the Commission, may attend planning conferences, or meetings of planning executives, hearings on planning legislation or matters affecting the master plan or any part thereof, and the reasonable traveling expenses incidental to the attendances shall be charges upon the funds allocated to the Commission. The Planning Commission shall endeavor to promote public interest and understanding of plans developed, and the regulations relating thereto. It shall be part of its duty to consult with and advise the public officials, agencies, public utilities companies, school boards, civic and other organizations, and with the citizens generally in relation to carrying out the plans. The Commission shall adopt rules for the transaction of business and shall keep a d of its resolutions transactions findings and determinations, which records shall recor be a public record. (Ord. 913 (part), 1968: Ord. 505 (part)). NAME: HOME ADDRESS: CITY / STATE / ZIP CODE: CITY OF SAN RAFAEL APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION Michael Gadoua San Rafael, CA 94901 RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR 10 YEARS. RFCFIYED G11 Q SNR AEL M9 MAR 19 PH 3:1$ PRESENT OCCUPATION: Mediator NAME OF BUSINESS: North Bay Mediation Center BUSINESS ADDRESS: 2175 E. Francisco Blvd., Suite E, San Rafael, CA 94901 HOME & BUSINESS PHONE: PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES / ORGANIZATIONS: President of the Board of Directors, Spinnaker Point Homeowner's Association (225 Units) San Rafael Planning Academy Northern California Rugby Union Referee's Society MY REASONS FOR WANTING TO SERVE ARE: I appreciate the benefits and quality of life of San Rafael and would like to contribute to its future. I believe that my experience and educational background would allow me to objectively contribute to the goals and future of the Planning Commission; and tha my demeanor and team spirit would prove helpful. DATE: March 19, 2009 SIGNATURE: Filing Deadline: Mail or deliver to: ity of San Rafael, Dept. of City Clerk Date: Tues., April 7, 2009 City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, Room 209 Time: 12:00 noon P.O. Box 151560 San Rafael, CA 94915 CITY OF SAN RAFAEL RECEIVED CITY CLER APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL PLANNIN,yG/ COMMISSION MAPR-7 AM11=09 NAME: ��N�01= /' 0%A//V I/V !e ! CITY / STATE / ZIP CODE:!(✓ i�1^ /f� 911 P61 RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR JI I ( nffA=N YEARS PRESENT OCCUPATION: �/it9fL.Q7 t� /'`A�Ls/g9 R `E"�d7r1W NAME OF BUSINESS: A4'-Iw eL i ettie, BUSINESS ADDRESS: / ` '({ HOME & BUSINESS PHONE://, E-MAIL ADDRESS: EDUCATION: ZA 4T fT 1t�lsn>rs.s.i u -^- �6/{�'E✓iJ �i'i%�' �i�>z'E'12-3'� �� PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES / ORGANIZATIONS: Vice ex es/ 7-z' 7- &P /Ve/W/y/g/vab Auw. MY REASONS FOR WANTING TO SERVE ARE: <es®�lLr/Js9� litl�u� cj C� Zy;& .-,'W DATE: f�'b % SIGNATURE: ° @ Filing Deadline: Mail or deliver to: City of San Rafael, Dept. of City Clerk Date: Tues., April 7, 2009 City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, Room 209 Time: 12:00 noon P.O. Box 151560 San Rafael, CA 94915 CITY OF SAN RAFAEL APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION NAME: DAVID V LAW HOME ADDRESS: CITY / STATE / ZIP CODE: SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901 RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR 29 YEARS PRESENT OCCUPATION: RETIRED NAME OF BUSINESS: NIA BUSINESS ADDRESS: NIA HOME & BUSINESS PHONE: ( E-MAIL ADDRESS: EDUCATION: BSc and PhD from Birmingham University, U.K. 200 26 pr gyp: ? 1 PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES / ORGANIZATIONS: During my working years (1972-2006), my worldwide travel responsibilities restricted external activities, which were limited to coaching youth soccer, chief of an Indian Princesses tribe, and fund raising for San Rafael High School. Latterly, I was highly involved in the Loch Lomond Village development process (as a representative of the affected HOAs), participated in a workshop for the Canal Front Redevelopment Project, and attended and graduated from the first City of San Rafael Planning Academy. MY REASONS FOR WANTING TO SERVE ARE: Involvement in the Loch Lomond Village development process exposed me to the Design Review Board, Planning Commission, City of San Rafael Planning Department and the City Council. Subsequent participation in the Planning Academy inspired me to be more active in the future planning of San Rafael, a city of which I am proud to be a resident. This Planning Commission opening is the first real opportunity to do so. I consider the Planning Department and its process to be a model for other cities nationwide, and would like to play a responsible part in it. My engineering background would be an asset to the Planning Commission, and my experience in sales/marketing/business management/chairing conferences for Chevron and Shell would be beneficial at public Planning Commission sessions and during out -reach contact with the community. DATE: March 26, 2009 SIGNATURE: Filing Deadline: Mail or deliver to: City of San Rafael, Dept. of City Clerk Date: Tues., April 7, 2009 City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, Room 209 Time: 12:00 noon P.O. Box 151560 San Rafael, CA 94915 CITY OF SAN RAFAEL SECE IVE0 CITY C �RK APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF THE CITY OF SAN RA` ACI'' PLANNING COMMISSION F*0:37 NAME:/kiZG LC<�Iii`'E HOME ADDRESS: - CITY / STATE/ ZIP CODE: �ATvI iZil W Com- CA 12 1/ D I RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR YEARS PRESENT OCCUPATION: V(- NAME (-NAME OF BUSINESS: ABPE O/z &- BUSINESS ADDRESS: PC BQ)c SSYS 5APIZA AlOAlit-4 CA ,�Pt/9 HOME & BUSINESS PHONE: E-MAIL E-MAIL ADDRESS: EDUCATION: fUt=-ASC SC-6 A-1-1Ati-hi EN-1 PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES / ORGANIZATIONS: pLG-f-,6C S A-11AGIhtic--f-14 MY REASONS FOR WANTING TO SERVE ARE: �1, roc S cz� Awl r�thtn c�-i DATE: SIGNATURE: kala_{-'`--E�-� Filing Deadline: Mail or deliver to: City of San Rafael, Dept. of City Clerk Date: Tues., April 7, 2009 City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, Room 209 Time: 12:00 noon P.O. Box 151560 San Rafael, CA 94915 Attachment for Marc Levine's Planning Commission Application Education: M.A. in National Security Affairs Naval Postgraduate School Monterey, CA B.A. in Political Science California State University, Northridge Northridge, CA Participation in the following civic and community activities/organizations: Executive Board Member, California Democratic Party, 2009 — present Chair, 6s' Assembly District Democrats, 2009 — present Delegate, California Democratic State Central Committee, 2008 — present Member, Sun Valley Neighborhood Association Member, Public Issues Committee, Jewish Family and Children's Services, San Rafael DART (CERT) Graduate, City of San Rafael Fellow, ZeroDivide Foundation Member, Sierra Club My reasons for wanting to serve are: I am the father of two young children. My wife and I chose to move to our neighborhood in San Rafael due to the close proximity to good schools, green parks and a vibrant downtown. Additionally, we benefit from access to open space. There are many families like mine in San Rafael. Just on my block of Alpine Street, 12 children have been born in the past five years and a neighbor has another on the way. I have a long view when it comes to city planning to ensure that future generations of all abilities in each of San Rafael's neighborhoods have access to the positive attributes of the city. As San Rafael opens up the water front, envisions what type of traffic planning and building will occur and plans for housing and recreation needs as our community continues to change, mature and renew, my vision is to look deep into the future and work to be sure we are on a path to provide all the benefits we have today to the next generation of San Rafael residents. CITY OF SAAB RAFAEL APPLICATION TO SERVE As MEMBER 4F THE GEIVED CITY CLERK 11 i TY Of SAN RAFAEL ` PLANNING COMMISSION APR-6 ph 2=41 !) NAME _� LL-Y> �+s�__ !• �v��`.lS�l-�--- s7.:�_ �I HOME ADDRESS -- j CITY/ STATE +' ZIP CODE. ._—V ..__. _—__ O .' l+O�.. �!®l-- RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAWN 'RAFAEL FOR _ YEARS PRESENTOCCUPATiON NAME OF BUSINESS. ` � � " ii E-MAIL ADDRESS.jnn '1y IEDUCATION: !_4• _I_.-_. __�JS�_GZ UIVI �� i PARTICIPATION iN THE FOLLO)AIING CIVIC AND COMMI,NfTY ACT IVITIES ! ORGANiZAT1ONS �I I See, ! MY REASONS FOR WANTING TO SERVE ARF:, ----.L'r4v ��lN� l�Iy'yLVr�ID i !-lit b CsA VOV5 w v-IPA W I LL�_1�1 DU irk,., b - NCE- DATE. CSDATE:Si iiil ',' RF Filing Deadline: h1aU or deliver to: l '.p o` San Ra ae Dept of C'ty 01r Date TUES Apn: f %U^•z' C ty Hai,, 140-0 Fifth AvenLe. Room 209 Ii Time 12 00 Icon P.O Box 151560 San Rafael, CA 94915 i Participation in the Following Civic and Community Activities / Organizations Co -Founder and Past President of Lincoln -San Rafael Neighborhood Association Co -Founder Soundwall Noise Abatement Committee. (SNAG) Resolving Freeway Noise Issues; Negotiated Sound Absorbing Noise Barriers and Absorptive Pavement (OGAC), with Caltrans and Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) to be included in the 101 Gap Closure Project through San Rafael Past Co -Chair and Chairman of Federation of San Rafael Neighborhoods Current Member of Federation of San Rafael Neighborhoods Helped establish PICSO (Pedestrian In Crosswalk Safety Operation) with San Rafael Police Department Worked with City Staff and Police Department formulating City Noise Ordinance Worked with City Staff and Neighborhoods to establish City Illegal Unit Ordinance Worked with Neighborhoods to formulate General Plan 2020 (Neighborhood Element) Supported and worked on acquiring defibrillators in Police Cars Supported and worked with the Community Policing Department on a variety of projects Received recognition from City and Police Department for collaboratively addressing various issues 03/20/2009 14:10 FAX CITY CLERK SAN RAFAEL @I 002 CITY OF SAN RAFAEL ERK APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF T41TYiVEOU-TrCOF SAM RA�AEL PLA ING COMMISSION lAPR-7 Al So 14 NAME: HOME ADDRESS: CITY 7 STATE I ZIP CODE _ % �_, 1,'7 A <3-j 3 o3 RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF`SAN RAFAEL FOR YEARS PRESENT OCCUPATION' NAME OF BUSINESS�%Fo�11 BUSINESS ADDRESS:? A HOME & BUSINESS PHONE: E-MAIL ADDRESS: pY EDUCATION: PA�RiT')CIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING/ Cr VV,1C AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ ORGANIZATIONS : ^� G" �Jc-•-�aC�� s'�C,, pC: aC � p L) e?-� �"y � �q�t YI f n � � f�+-P1�� <2-^/'� L1.a a� .��_ �' ,2 g➢� ,+�� MY REASONS FOR TO SERVE AREA /WANTING �� f. E err rC3 i i to /ear /so �F� f�, /..." f ! ... 07JA0 DATE: 4 -7 " c'J` SIGNATURE: , Z Filing Deadline: Mail or deliver to. City of San Ravel, Dept of City Clerk Date: Tues., April 7, 2009 City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, Room 209 Time: 12:00 noon P.O. Box 151560 San Rafael, CA 94915 I M CITY OF SAN RAFAEL APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF THE RECEIYEd CITY CITY OF SAN R PLANNING COMMISSION 209R•6 AM NAME: WWriag WIS% AICK W:-VAP HOME ADDRESS: p p CITY / STATE / ZIP CODE: ban M-001.0 G� gq✓Dl RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR YEARS PRESENT OCCUPATION: 5nor (rSSon aWntr NAME OF BUSINESS: rrvflc P[aHn')M LOpprfmc BUSINESS ADDRESS: E-MAIL ADDRESS: p 0.5. Ca tnM) � � 11 EDUCATION: C Oerwle i�Y� Wln� q a lr� - AA Nah'i l Souc& AA. h'4-41 Arts PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES / ORGANIZATIONS: �a�s�l� �arl� IJeigh.borhood �oa�-�nn - m�mbe�'o� �h� T�� Comm;tie 0 Wd I holim &A mawr MY REASONS FOR WANTING TO SERVE ARE: m Wrmf n9 JVI vI Yl oo PlawmCwvw sing 5f ris m e ire tD u rt her in a 'v e rnrrvn' profflft hdfn wOM& obom awl Vi rt . tt s 2 n' i- I er a d ci ' i t t�lf in ' i0 1k NMI I c 900u_ our ei Wb hoo}n%uri 0 Yihrant owr n' r xvi G 's istnn� r6cm P� wi ��D" m anSIGNATURE: l � I� DATE Filing Deadline: Mail or deliver to: City of San Rafael, Dept. of City Clerk Date: Tues., April 7, 2009 City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, Room 209 Time: 12:00 noon P.O. Box 151560 San Rafael, CA 94915 AEL r. 36