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CrrYOF `j. Agenda Item No: 1
n/ Meeting Date: April 4, 2011
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Department: City Clerk
Prepared by: Esther C. Beirne
City Manager Approval: fto�,Uc
File # 9-2-5
SUBJECT: INTERVIEWS OF APPLICANTS AND APPOINTMENTS TO FILL ONE UNEXPIRED
FOUR-YEAR TERM TO THE END OF MARCH, 2012 AND ONE FOUR-YEAR TERM
TO THE END OF MARCH, 2015 ON THE SAN RAFAEL FIRE COMMISSION (CC)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council interview the following applicants to fill one unexpired four-year
term to the end of March, 2012, and one four-year term to the end of March, 2015 on the San Rafael Fire
Commission.
Name
Aaron Golbus
Larry Luckham
Nicholas Nguyen
Dick Sadler
SUMMARY BACKGROUND:
Time of Interview
6:00 p.m.
6:10 p.m.
6:20 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
At the meeting of February 22, 2011, the City Council called for applications to fill one unexpired four-year
term to the end of March, 2012, and one four-year term to the end of March, 2015. Four applications
were received in the City Clerk's Office by the extended deadline of March 29, 2011.
Enclosures: Notice calling for applications
Municipal Code excerpt
Four applications
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EXTENDED DEADLINE - MARCH 29, 2011
TWO VACANCIES - CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
FIRE COMMISSION
APPLICATIONS to serve on the Fire Commission, City of San Rafael, to fill one unexpired
four-year term to the end of March, 2012, and one four-year term to the end of March, 2015 may
be obtained at the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, Room 209, San Rafael and
on the website at:
http://www.cityofsanrafael.org/Government/City Clerk/Boards and Commissions 2011.htm
The deadline for filing applications has been extended to Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at 5:00
p.m, in the City Clerk's Office.
There is no compensation paid to Fire Commissioners. Members 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 Fire Commission regularly meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 4:00 p.m. at
San Rafael Fire Station # 1 at 1039 C Street.
Interviews of applicants will be held at a Special Meeting of the San Rafael City Council on
April 4, 2011 commencing at 6:00 p.m., to fill the two vacancies.
An excerpt from the San Rafael Municipal Code re: Fire Commission membership, terms of
Commission members, powers and duties, etc., is also attached.
ESTHER C. BEIRNE
City Clerk
City of San Rafael
Dated: March 16, 2011
SAN RAFAEL CHARTER
ARTICLE VIII Executive and Administrative Departments, Section 10. FIRE COMMISSION.
There shall be a board of fire commissioners appointed by the council, the exact number of which shall
be set by ordinance or resolution of the council, one of whom may be a councilman. The chief of the fire
department shall be an ex officio member of the commission but shall not be entitled to vote as a member
of the commission. The members of the commission shall serve for a term of four years and shall be
subject to removal by the affirmative vote of three members of the council. The terms of office of members
of the commission shall be staggered in the manner provided by resolution of the council. The board of fire
commissioners shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed or conferred in
this charter or by the ordinances of the city. (Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 121, August 20, 1973:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 46, May 31, 1967.)
2.16.010 Board of Fire Commissioners.*
A board of fire commissioners is created. (Ord. 889 § 2, 1967: Ord. 825 § 1, 1965: Ord. 422).
* Fire Commission --See San Rafael Charter, Art. VIII § 10.
2.16.011 Board membership --Compensation.
The board of fire commissioners shall consist of five members appointed by the city council, one of whom
may be a councilman. The chief of the fire department shall be an ex officio member of the commission,
but shall not be entitled to vote as a member of the commission. All members of the commission shall
serve without compensation. (Ord. 889 § 3 (part), 1967).
2.16.012 Board term of office and removal.
The members of the board of fire commissioners shall serve for a term of four years and shall be subject
to removal by the affirmative vote of three members of the council. The terms of office of members of the
commission shall be staggered in the manner provided by resolution of the city council.
(Ord. 889 § 3 (part), 1967).
2.16.013 Board powers and duties.
Subject to the direction and control of the city council, as provided in Section 2.04.030 of this code, the
powers and duties of the board of fire commissioners shall be:
To review and recommend concerning the future needs of the fire department in respect to long-range
capital needs, including buildings, training facilities, and water mains and hydrant replacements;
To review the relationship of the fire department with other governmental agencies and private entities
concerning topics which the commission feels present a true and pressing need for the city's fire service,
i.e., mutual aid and the fire rating system of the Independent Insurance Office;
To review, comment and make recommendations regarding the annual operating budget of the department;
To recommend to the fire chief and the city council action concerning initial adoption and future
amendments to the fire prevention code, the building code, and other such ordinances which pertain to the
prevention of fires within the community;
To receive monthly reports from the department head concerning the general operations and functions of
the department;
To perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the city council
(Ord. 1131 § 1, 1974: Ord. 889 § 3 (part), 1967).
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FIRE COMMISSION FEB 2 5 2011
Lawrence "Larry" Luckham Time:
City Clerk's Office
San Rafael, CA 94901 CityRafael
RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR
PRESENT POSITION: President
NAME OF FIRM: The Luckham Company
22
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BUSINESS ADDRESS: 1001 Bridgeway, Suite 201, Sausalito, CA 94965
*HOME & BUSINESS PHONE:
"E-MAIL ADDRESS:
EDUCATION:
college., no degree
PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC ACTIVITIES:
Current Vice Chair, San Rafael Fire Commission, Member Measure S
Oversight Committee, former member both Critical Facilities Committees
MEMBER OF FOLLOWING CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS:
MY REASONS FOR WANTING TO SERVE ARE:
I've appreciated the opportunity to serve on the Fire Commission for the past
4 years, and the opportunity to support the department with a photographic
record of operations. I would like to continue that experienc .
DATE: 2/18/2011 SIGNATURE:
Filing Deadline:
Date: Tues., March 15, 2011
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
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL '
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FIRE COMMISSION Time:
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RESIDENT OF THE CITY CCF- SAN RARA—EL FOR 2 YEARS
PRESENT POSITION: Director of Public Works
NAME OF FIRM: Town of Tiburon
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Director of Public Works for the Town of Tiburon; Member of the Transportation Authority of
Marin Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee; Liaison for Tiburon Parks, Open Space & Trails
Commission; Board Director for the Marin General Services Agency.
MEMBER OF FOLLO'd4M CIVICORGANIZATIONS
Town of Tiburon; Marin Public Works Association; American Public Works Association
MY REASlDVS FOR V."ANTI K13 TO SEWE ARE:
I would like to serve the community I live in to improve the already great quality of life in San Rafael
by leveraging my experience in capital improvement planning and implementation, management and
negotiations, organization development and consensus building.
DATE:
SIC-NA7URE:
Filing Deadline: Mail or Deliver to: City of San Rafael, Dept of City Clerk
Date: Tues., March 29, 2011 J ify Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue- Roont 209
Time: 5:00 p.m. .;3.0. Box 151560, San Rafael, CA �"a15
* This information will be kept confidential, to the extent permitted by law
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF
FIRE COMMISSION
NAME: Dick Sadler
STREET ADDRESS: _
CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE: _San Rafael, CA 94901
RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR 41 YEARS
PRESENT POSITION: Retired
NAME OF FIRM:
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
*HOME & BUSINESS PHONE:
*E-MAIL ADDRESS:
Received
MAR 15 2011
Time:
City Clerk's Office
City of San Rafael
EDUCATION: _BA Lib. Arts. Wabash College, Crawfordsville, IN; MA Labor & Industrial Relations, University of Illinois,
Urbana, Illinois
PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC ACTIVITIES: Founding President and Board Member Dominican/Black Canyon
Neighborhood Association for approx. 20 years. Appointed by SR Council to serve two terms on Personnel Board of Review,
(9-86 to 2-90, 3-71 to 6-77); Board of Directors member FireSafe Marin. Solicited contributions for the Invasive Species
Removal Fund for invasive species removal in the Black Canyon area of San Rafael.
MEMBER OF FOLLOWING CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS: Marin County Office of Emergency Services, RACES; FireSafe Marin;
Marin Amateur Radio Society; Dominican/Black Canyon Neighborhood Association.
MY REASONS FOR WANTING TO SERVE ARE: Significant involvement in Fire Safety issues the last 18 years ever since an
idea of mine was accepted by the Marin County Fire Chiefs Association. As a licensed Amateur Radio Operator and member
of RACES, provided communication services for the West Marin Mt. Vision fire. My suggestion of a Dominican/Black Canyon
Emergency Evacuation Drill has been accepted, is currently in planning stages, and will be held on June 4, 2011.
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Filing Deadline: Mail or Deliver to: City of San Rafael, Dept. of City Clerk
Date: Tues., March 15, 2011 City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, Room 209
Time: 5:00 p.m. P.O. Box 151560, San Rafael, CA 94915
* This infonnation will be kept confidential, to the extent permitted by law
A person will be selected from the Marin County Fire Department to act as
CDF's trainer for implementation of the Bates legislation. The representative will
attend a training seminar in Los Angeles. Marin County Fire will be responsible for
coordinating with the local cities and districts on the hazard zoning.
No. 7 JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT STATUS
John Lando will work with Jack Rosevear on putting the joint powers
agreement on computer.
No. 8. OPEN DISCUSSION
Bill Doyle introduced Sergeant Ken Froberg of the Marin County Sheriff's
office. Sergeant Froberg has been assigned fulltime to the Office of Emergency
Services.
Fire Safe Marin Logo
Jack Rosevear said that he had met with graphic artist Bill Barrett of Point
Reyes Station. Mr. Barrett has agreed to donate his time in creating a logo for Fire
Safe Marin. A draft should be available in about two weeks.
Rer)ort by Keith Parker
Keith Parker reported on his educational work on fire prevention with
homeowners groups. Lt. Parker indicated he would like to work with a small group
from Fire Safe Marin to put together a common resource pool and brochure for
educational purposes, i.e., the red flag program. He also would like to put together
a presentation program at the engine company level
Use for Chimer Countywide
Committee members discussed exploring funding opportunities for the
purchase of a chipper. The chipper would be moved around the county, i.e., from
homeowner association to homeowner association, to process plant material for
compost
Curbside Identification for Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs
Dick Sadler, a representative of the Board of Directors of Black
Canyon/Dominican Neighborhood Association, discussed the vegetation
management work done by neighborhood groups. Mr. Sadler asked for the use of
FSM resources to assist his association in knocking down several patches of French
broom.
Mr. Sadler also suggested that a marker be used throughout Marin to
indicate backyard water sources such as swimming pools and hot tubs. Mr. Sadler
suggested a blue curb marker or blue water drop marker posted on the front area of I
a residence. I
Fire Safe Marin 4 7/30/93
FIRE SAFE MARIN
Minutes of Meeting of June 25, 1993
REGULAR MEETING OF FIRE SAFE MARIN held Friday, July 30, 1993, at 10:15
a.m.
PRESENT:
American Red Cross
Tom
Young
California State Parks
Jeff
Price
California State Parks
Davd
Boyd
Consultant
Ray
Moritz
Corte Madera FD
Jim
Comisky
Kentfield FD
dohs:
Lando
Marin County FD
Chris
Collins
Marin County FD
Keith
Parker
Marin County FD
Jack
Rosevear
Marin County OES
Bill
Doyle
Marin County Open Space
Steve
Petterle
Marin County Sheriff
Don
Besse
Marin County Sheriff
Ken
Froberg
Marin Cy. Resident
Dick
Sadler
Marin Cy. Resident
Dick
Clerk
MMWD
Casey
May
Ross Valley FD
Ron
Zeise
San Rafael FD
Brad
Mark
No. 1 INTRODUCTIONS
Fire Marshal Jack Rosevear welcomed all present and introductions were
made.
Don Besse, the Bureau Commander for field services with the Sheriff's
office, mentioned that Sergeant Ken Froberg would be working with Bill Doyle in the
Office of Emergency Services.
Jack Rosevear turned the meeting over to Bill Doyle.
No. 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of May 28 and June 25, 1993, were approved, as circulated.
No. 3 FUNDING UPDATE
(a) Donation from Marinwood Lions Club
Jack Rosevear expressed the committee's appreciation to the Las Gallinas
Lions Club for its donation of $935.00 to Fire Safe Marin and $1,065 to the We Tip
arson hot line. The donation will be used to defer the cost of Red Flag signs, and
the Marin County Fire Department will gain a membership in We Tip.
Fire Safe Marin 1 7/30/93
Bill Doyle invited Mr. Sadler to participate in Fire Safe Marin and to formulated
his pool marker idea into a proposal to be submitted to the Fire Chiefs Association.
The August meeting was scheduled for the 27th of August, 1993, at 10:00
a.m. at Fire Station No 21 the FairfaxFirehouse 142 Bolinas Road (corner of
Bolinas Road and Park) next to the Town Hall in Fairfax
The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
Fire Safe Marin 5 7/30193
With the leadership and support of the City Council, we are on schedule with our three-year
implementation of the Vegetation Management Ordinance, adopted in August of 2007. Some program
highlights include:
• Many public meetings have taken place to inform the entire
community about the risks associated with hazardous vegetation.
• Residents are being provided with step-by-step information and
personal instruction on how to achieve defensible space.1;,
• Chipper Day events are being regularly scheduled and have helped
our neighborhoods by providing City -funding to pick up vegetation
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• Voluntary compliance/cooperation throughout the City has been
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outstanding, and we are seeing the results of neighborhoods taking WITH DEFENSIBLE. SPACE
action, far ahead of schedule.
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More than 90% of the 900 parcels in Dominican neighborhood, the departments first designated
inspection area, are now in compliance with our progressive fire safety measure.
Examples of Homeowner Compliance Efforts:
Pre -Ordinance Conditions
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Gold Hill and San Pedro Ridge Invasive Species ( k
Removal Prosect continues to Gain Supp ort / �/ `( 6
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A hiking path is nearly obscured by six-foot
stands of invasive French Broom
We are delighted to report that MCL's
Invasive Species Removal Program
received fresh injections of financial
support this Fall from Dominican
University, Trinity Community Church,
the Pasarell family, the Dominican Black
Canyon Neighborhood Association, and
other local residents.
The program primarily targets French
Broom, a highly flammable and
aggressive foreign invader that swallows
our native grasslands and even creeps into
our forests. Removing its monoculture
facilitates the return of native vegetation,
yielding food and habitat for wildlife,
and giving hikers the added benefits of
revealed views and wider trails, some of
which have been obscured for years by
tall stands of broom.
The MCL -administered program began
in 2004 with a generous grant from
Scott Jones and the Jones -Smith Family
Foundation, and their subsequent
annual donations have been critical to
the project's success. Working on Gold
Hill and eastern San Pedro Ridge, the
family's generosity in 2008 enabled us
to monitor areas worked in previous
years, to perform follow up
work where needed, and to
extend removal efforts into
new sections.
Douglas
contractors. The work is being carried
out under the direction of MCL member
Cheryl Douglas, landscape architect and
specialist in the management of invasive
plant species.
In September, MCL member Dick Sadler
worked with United Markets to produce
a full-page display on the program in the
Marin IJ, using the photo below.
The challenge of any program to control
broom is the unending dedication
required. The flowers from one plant can
produce hundreds of seeds, and the seed
bank lasts decades. On-going donations
are key. With more funding, we would
like to expand our efforts into other areas
in Marin. Continuation of this program
beyond the upcoming season can be a
secured by donating to "MCL Invasive
Species Removal Fund," c/o Marin
Conservation League, 1623A Fifth Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901.
The San Rafael Fire �
Department has been an
enthusiastic partner in the
effort, because of the severe K ;j
fire threat existing in the,
wildland/urban interface.
The current focus of
their own WUI program
includes lands behind
Dominican University and L _ i
in neighborhoods where, I I `ti
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native flora, and removal
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continue fieldwork by the LaRafaelristopher Gray, San Cheryl
Landscape Architect andV Vegetation Management
Marin Conservation Corps Nona Dennis, President of Marin Conservation League; Scott
(now Conservation Corps Jones, President, General Steamship Agencies and Founder of
North Bay) and other Invasive Species Removal Fund; Dick Sadler, Fund Solicitor
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The San Rafael Fire Deparment Is grateful for United Markets' support to help prevent the spread of wildfires In
our community. Some of us are third generation customers of United Markets, and we appreciate their locally -
based stores and their community mindedness.
The SFFD is concentrating their efforts on vegetation removal in open space adjacent to residences and along
fire roads. Their newest Fire Engine has additional capability to help protect residents from the signiflcant fire
threat we face In San Rafael.
There is an ongoing battle in Marin's open space, as dedicated organizations and individuals work against the
rapid spread of French Broom. This non-native plant invades with ferocious vigor, smothering native vegetation
and contributing little food and poor habitat for native wildlife. Broom is highly flammable — a threat In the
open space, and to all nearby homes.
Grants from the San Rafael -based )ones Smith Family Foundation have been Instrumental in removing French
Broom in San Rafael wlldiands. However, one donor cannot sustain this effort alone. Many hillsides need
attention, and we need additional support. Donations are fully tax deductible. To contribute toward work
anywhere in Marin, contact the Marin Conservation League (a 501(c)(3) organization) at
mcl®marinconservationleag uq e_ore, or phone 485-6257. For tips on protecting your home from a wildflre,
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Dominican / Black Canyon Evacuation Drill - DRAFT
Exercise Summary
This will be a full scale evacuation drill based on the scenario of an uncontrolled wildland fire
burning in the immediate area of the Dominican/Black Canyon neighborhood. Residents will be
notified to evacuate using multiple methods of communication and instructed to assemble at a
pre -determined evacuation center. At the evacuation center residents will be registered as
evacuees, asked to complete an evaluation form & survey, and will receive emergency
preparedness information and resources. Fire Department resources will conduct structure
protection drills during the evacuation simultaneous to residents evacuating. Police Department
resources will conduct public warnings, traffic control, and overall evacuation of the area.
Overall objectives
• Conduct a limited evacuation of residents from a high hazard wildland-urban
interface area.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of public warning systems to initiate neighborhood
evacuations.
• Assess the resources needed to effectively evacuate specific areas.
• Increase awareness of wildfire threats and provide public education, information, and
media liaison.
• Establish a limited evacuation center/shelter for displaced residents.
Participating Agencies
• City of San Rafael
• Dominican / Black Canyon Homeowners' Association
• American Red Cross
• Marin Humane Society
• San Rafael High School
• Additional local government public safety agencies
Exercise Boundaries
The areas for the exercise will include the following locations:
• Mountain View Avenue . Cascade Drive
• Convent Court • Bradcliff Court
• David Court . Welcome Lane
• Oakdale Avenue . Williams Street
Timeline
• June 4, 2011
• 0800 —1200 Operational Period
• 0830 Exercise briefing
• 0900 Begin Exercise
• 1000 End Exercise
1030 Hotwash
SROES March 2011
Re: Dick Sadler
Esther Beirne
From: Kida, Dan [DNK3@pge.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 2:51 PM
To: Esther Beirne
Subject: Re: Dick Sadler
Hello Esther,
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I am writing this note concerning Dick Sadler's pending application for the San Rafael Fire Commission.
Dick has been involved with FIRE Safe Marin for 18 years, and is a current board member. I have worked
with Dick for over four years and have come to regard him as one of our most engaged members. In
addition to his active participation at our monthly meetings, I have worked with Dick on a couple of
outside projects that have clearly demonstrated his passion for public safety and the City of San Rafael.
If you have any questions or would like any additional information, feel free to give me call.
Thanks for your attention.
Sincerely,
Dan Kida
President - FIRE Safe Marin
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3/15/2011
FIRE COMMISSION INTERVIEWS —APRIL 4, 2011
1) Knowledge of San Rafael Fire Department in general
2) Awareness of poor facility conditions
3) Specific areas of knowledge or interest to help department
4) Awareness of the impact on City services that the Recession is having
5) Knowledge of Vegetation Management Program
6) Knowledge of Paramedic services provided by San Rafael
7) View on regionalization of services such as Fire and Paramedics
8) Why are you interested