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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC ADA Access Advisory Committee 2019 Interviews____________________________________________________________________________________ FOR CITY CLERK ONLY File Number: 9-2-56 Council Meeting: 08/05/2019 Disposition: Appointed Dianne Wolfe, Fredric Divine, and Timothy Park and recommended staff return with recommendation appointing Timothy Lord Agenda Item No: 1 Meeting Date: August 5, 2019 TOPIC: ADA Access Advisory Committee Interviews SUBJECT: INTERVIEWS OF APPLICANTS AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO FILL THREE FOUR-YEAR TERMS ON THE SAN RAFAEL ADA ACCESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE END OF OCTOBER 2022, DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TERMS OF FREDRIC DIVINE, ROB SIMON, AND THE RESIGNATION OF BROOKLYN RODDEN RECOMMENDATION: Interview the following applicants and appoint applicants to fill three four-year terms on the ADA Access Advisory Committee, with a term to expire the end of October 2022: Name Name Andrew Cullen Michael Farris Dianne Wolfe Ross Elkins Fredric Divine Timothy Lord John Erdmann Timothy Park BACKGROUND: On September 4, 2018, the City Council called for applications to fill four four-year terms on the ADA Access Advisory Committee due to the expired terms of Fredric Divine, Eric Holm, Gladys Gilliland and Rob Simon, and nine (9) applications were received. Subsequent to the Call for Applications, Committee member Brooklynn Rodden resigned and interviews for the vacancies were not scheduled because the ADA Access Advisory Committee was in the process of changing their bylaws and scope. On June 3, 2019, the City Council adopted a resolution repealing Resolution 12851 and establishing new bylaws for the ADA Access Advisory Committee, as well as released a Call for Applications to fill three four-year terms to the end of October 2022 as a second recruitment due to the new scope of the Committee. Eleven (11) applications were received in the City Clerk’s Office by the deadline of Tuesday, June 25, 2019. However, three candidates withdrew their applications. COMMUNITY OUTREACH: The call for applications for ADA Access Advisory Committee was advertised in Snapshot (the City Manager’s e-newsletter), the City website, Nextdoor, and Facebook social media platforms. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Department: City Clerk Prepared by: Lindsay Lara, City Clerk City Manager Approval: _____________ SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Page: 2 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Interview applicants and make appointments. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Eight (8) applications 2. ADA Access Advisory Committee Bylaws Submit Date: Jun 19, 2019 First Name Middle Initial Last Name Email Address Street Address Suite or Apt City State Postal Code Resident of the City of San Rafael for how many years? Primary Phone Alternate Phone Employer Job Title City Of San Rafael, Ca Boards & Commissions Profile Question applies to ADA Access Advisory Committee,Citizens Advisory Committee on Economic Development & Affordable Housing ADA Advisory Committee: The deadline for filing applications is Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Clerk’s Office. CAC Advisory Committee: The deadline for filing applications is Tues day, July 9, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Clerk’s Office. Which Boards would you like to apply for? ADA Access Advisory Committee: Submitted Are you a resident of San Rafael Yes No Business Address How did you learn about this vacancy? * Other Interests & Experiences Do you participate in any civic activities? I participate in bicycle and pedestrian civic activities through the Marin County Cycle Coalition (MCBC) to increase accessibility and safety. Andrew J Cullen San Rafael CA 94901 14 Mobile: ( Home: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Environment, Health and Safety Professional Andrew J Cullen Page 1 of 3 Upload a Resume List any civic organizations of which you are a member: MCBC Education: UC Berkeley, B.S. Chemistry, 2013 UC Berkeley, M.P.H. 2018-Present Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? I grew up in San Rafael and plan to reside in the city foreseeable future. I have a deep interest in making San Rafael the best that it can be. My studies in public health program at UC Berkeley has engaged me in many areas of community health and built environment. I am interested in serving on the ADA Advisory Committee to implement solutions that improve San Rafael's accessibility to the largest minority and that meet compliance requirements (DOJ/ADA). I have the skills to and experience to make a difference in my city and I want to be involved. As an Environment, Health and Safety professional at Berkeley Lab, I am passionate about creating a safe work place and protecting the environment. In working for a compliance driven department within the Department of Energy, I have repeatedly collaborated with stakeholders to develop solutions that enables world-class science while meeting regulatory requirements. Question applies to ADA Access Advisory Committee Please describe your involvement with the disabled community in San Rafael: I do not have any involvement currently with the disabled community in San Rafael. Question applies to ADA Access Advisory Committee If selected to serve, what reasonable accommodation requests should the committee facilitator know in order for you to fully participate? None. Question applies to ADA Access Advisory Committee Do you officially represent an organization, agency, or group with services for people with disabilities? Yes No Question applies to ADA Access Advisory Committee If Yes to the question above, please indicate the name of the group and your position, and attach a letter of reference: N/A. Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: None. Demographics (Optional) Andrew J Cullen Page 2 of 3 The demographic information you choose to provide is VOLUNTARY and OPTIONAL and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. This information will be considered confidential, kept separate from your application and will not be used for evaluating applications or making appointments. The City of San Rafael will use this information solely to conduct research and compile statistical reports regarding the composition of its Board and Commission applicants. Andrew J Cullen Page 3 of 3 •Oversaw and strengthened EH&S procedures in chemistry teaching labs •Optimized chemical inventories, safety inspections and labeling programs •Projected and purchased supplies and equipment by managing a budget •Strategized meeting program needs of students, faculty and staff Chemistry Lab Technician College of Marin Junior Research Specialist I University of California, Berkeley Undergraduate Researcher University of California, Berkeley •Influenced and implemented new EH&S policies by participating in the Chemical Safety Committee •Optimized EH&S controls in a research space that contained chemical, biological (BSL2), and radioactive hazards •Oriented and oversaw training of new lab members in EH&S •Conducted organic synthesis and biological labeling research under limited supervision and collaborated with a team of scientists •Communicated research findings through written reports and presentations •Invented a synthetic pathway for Si-Rhodamines and cyclooctynes for use in copper-free click labeling in bacterial and mammalian cells •Analyzed data and constructed manuscripts to communicate results •Publicized research results through poster and PowerPoint presentations CONTACT ANDREW CULLEN RELEVANT EXPERIENCE August 2016 – June 2018 July 2013 – July 2014 EDUCATION Certifications August 2012 – July 2013 • OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER • DOT Basic Awareness • DOT Advance Radiation Shipper • EPA RCRA/CWA/CAA • CA Title 22/HSC • IATA San Rafael, CA, 94901 Anticipated 2020 2013 Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory @ PUBLICATIONS Peyton Shieh, M. Sloan Siegrist, Andrew J. Cullen, and Carolyn R. Bertozzi. “Imaging bacterial peptidoglycan with near-infrared fluorogenic azide probes” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences U. S. A. 2014, 111, 5456-6461. University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health Masters of Public Health, Environmental Health Sciences University of California, Berkeley College of Chemistry Bachelors of Science, Chemistry Training Skills and Abilities Waste Management Chemist June 2018 - Present • Provided guidance, direction and recommendations to research and operations personnel to improve safety and regulatory compliance of hazardous waste • Developed close relationships with multi-disciplinary teams to support planning and implementing improvements to EH&S programs • Identified and strengthened technical program areas to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and to reduce risk to the institution • Classified and certified waste with the application of generator process knowledge to meet on-site and off-site TSDF WACs and DOT regulations • Interpreted federal, state and local regulations applicable to waste management • • Project Management • Program Development/Implementation • Research Methods • Waste Management Regulations • Chemistry, Statistics and Public Health • Written and Oral Communication • Self-Motivated and Independent • Collaborative with Diverse Groups • Resourceful CHMM, 2018-Present Certified Hazardous Materials Manager ASP, 2019-Presen Associate Safety Professional Submit Date: Jun 07, 2019 First Name Middle Initial Last Name Email Address Street Address Suite or Apt City State Postal Code Resident of the City of San Rafael for how many years? Primary Phone Alternate Phone Employer Job Title City Of San Rafael, Ca Boards & Commissions Profile Question applies to ADA Access Advisory Committee,Citizens Advisory Committee on Economic Development & Affordable Housing ADA Advisory Committee: The deadline for filing applications is Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Clerk’s Office. CAC Advisory Committee: The deadline for filing applications is Tues day, July 9, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Clerk’s Office. Which Boards would you like to apply for? ADA Access Advisory Committee: Submitted Are you a resident of San Rafael Yes No Business Address How did you learn about this vacancy? * NextDoor Interests & Experiences Do you participate in any civic activities? No Dianne L Wolfe San Rafael CA 94903 7 years Mobile: ( Home: ( RestoreRehab Medical Case Manager Dianne L Wolfe Page 1 of 3 Upload a Resume List any civic organizations of which you are a member: No Education: MS Health Service Adm and R.N. Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? I would like to serve my community, particularly people with disabilities Question applies to ADA Access Advisory Committee Please describe your involvement with the disabled community in San Rafael: I am a Registered nurse and have provided training to medical staff, law enforcement and attorneys on the needs of individuals with disabilities for many years. I work with many individuals with disabilities in San Rafael and throughout the Bay Area. Question applies to ADA Access Advisory Committee If selected to serve, what reasonable accommodation requests should the committee facilitator know in order for you to fully participate? I do not currently require any accommodations. Question applies to ADA Access Advisory Committee Do you officially represent an organization, agency, or group with services for people with disabilities? Yes No Question applies to ADA Access Advisory Committee If Yes to the question above, please indicate the name of the group and your position, and attach a letter of reference: N/A Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: None Demographics (Optional) The demographic information you choose to provide is VOLUNTARY and OPTIONAL and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. This information will be considered confidential, kept separate from your application and will not be used for evaluating applications or making appointments. The City of San Rafael will use this information solely to conduct research and compile statistical reports regarding the composition of its Board and Commission applicants. Dianne L Wolfe Page 2 of 3 Dianne L Wolfe Page 3 of 3 Dianne Wolfe RN,MS Overview Qualifications Ms. Wolfe provides medical utilization review and case management services to self-administered employers, third-party administrators (TPAs), and insurance companies to coordinate and facilitate the expeditious restoration of health and maximum productivity of injured or ill employees covered by workers’ compensation or group health. She has experience working in healthcare with seniors and as a wellness director. She has extensive experience in curriculum development and teaching nationally for health and human services, law enforcement, attorneys, and managers. She also has training in emergency management and response. Her specialties include curriculum development and training and disaster response and planning. Her skills and areas of expertise include case management,clinical research, elder care, electronic medical records (EMR), health care management, health education, home care, hospitals, managed care, Medicaid, Medicare, mental health, nursing, quality improvement, social services, training, and wellness. Licensing ▪ Registered Nurse (RN), CA 173657, expires 01/31/2020 Education ▪ MS, Health Service Administration, St. Mary’s College of California, 1995 Her previous experience includes: ▪ Director of Clinical Services, Brightstar Home Care, Mill Valley CA, March 2013 to December 2014 ▪ Supervision of care staff, assessment of new home care clients, supervision of clinical staff. ▪ Coordination of care with family and outside agencies ▪ Training and course development for agency staff. ▪ Care Manager, Nurse Support, San Francisco Health Plan, San Francisco CA, July 2011 to 2013 ▪ Case management telephonically to connect patients to providers ▪ Outreach to agencies to coordinate services for patients. ▪ Owner / Trainer, Critical Focus, Muir Beach, CA, 1994 to 2012 ▪ Grant writing, training and course development ▪ National and international training on a variety of topics to healthcare, attorneys, law enforcement professionals and mental health staff ▪ Health Care Director, Aldersly Retirement Community, San Rafael CA, April 2008 to October 2010 ▪ Management of healthcare of independent and assisted living residents. ▪ Supervision of caregiving staff ▪ Communication with physicians to assist in care of residents. ▪ Training of staff throughout facility. ▪ Medication management for residents. ▪ Clinical Director, Living Independently, San Francisco Bay Area CA, 2007 to 2008 ▪ Assisting in training of agency staff on use of safety equipment for assisted living facilities. ▪ Coordinate installation of equipment in facilities ▪ Assistant Director of Nursing, Jewish Home, San Francisco CA, 2006 to 2007 ▪ Nursing supervision of staff of a 400 bed skilled nursing facility. ▪ Clinical Director, Center for Elders Independence, Oakland CA, 2005 to 2006 ▪ Supervision of clinical staff caring for seniors with multi-medical problems and socio-economic Dianne Wolfe RN,MS challenges. ▪ Supervision of medication management. ▪ Mental Health Liaison, Psych Liaison, San Francisco, CA, 1986 to 1992 ▪ Liaison between mental health department and San Francisco Police Department ▪ Assistance in coordination of assessment of patients who were a danger to self or others and were in need of evaluation for hospitalization. ▪ Training of staff throughout mental health and police department on dealing with individuals with mental illness. ▪ Dignitary protection working with S.F.P.D. ▪ Psychiatric Nurse, City and County of S.F. 1976-1986 ▪ Crisis intervention, home visits, coordination of involuntary hospitalizations ▪ One to one therapy and medication management Submit Date: Sep 26, 2018 First Name Middle Initial Last Name Email Address Street Address Suite or Apt City State Postal Code Resident of the City of San Rafael for how many years? Primary Phone Alternate Phone Employer Job Title City Of San Rafael, Ca Boards & Commissions Profile Which Boards would you like to apply for? ADA Access Advisory Committee: Submitted Business Address 1924 Fourth Street San Rafael, Ca. 94901 Interests & Experiences Do you participate in any civic activities? active in Chamber, many past city committees, non-profit work, rep payee for at least 14 SSA disabled folks List any civic organizations of which you are a member: San Rafael Chamber of Commerce Fredric Divine San Rafael CA 94901 Business: ( Home: ( self architect Fredric Divine Page 1 of 2 Upload a Resume Education: B Arch, UC Berkeley, 1970 (five year program) Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? ADA: because I have, I work with and know the issues as an architect, am very hard of hearing so get the issues personally, and work with (voluntarily) a number of disabled folks so am reminded of the importance Question applies to ADA Access Advisory Committee Please describe your involvement with the disabled community in San Rafael: see above and I work with a lot of non-profits and have for years but am not directly involved: Ritter Center, Buckelew Programs, Homeward Bound, St. Vincent's Dining Hall, etc. Question applies to ADA Access Advisory Committee If selected to serve, what reasonable accommodation requests should the committee facilitator know in order for you to fully participate? none Question applies to ADA Access Advisory Committee Do you officially represent an organization, agency, or group with services for people with disabilities? Yes No Question applies to ADA Access Advisory Committee If Yes to the question above, please indicate the name of the group and your position, and attach a letter of reference: no response is supposed to be required but I had to type this to submit!!! Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: none that I am aware of Fredric Divine Page 2 of 2 Submit Date: Sep 24, 2018 First Name Middle Initial Last Name Email Address Street Address Suite or Apt City State Postal Code Resident of the City of San Rafael for how many years? Primary Phone Alternate Phone Employer Job Title City Of San Rafael, Ca Boards & Commissions Profile Which Boards would you like to apply for? ADA Access Advisory Committee: Submitted Business Address 108 Southern Heights Blvd. Interests & Experiences Do you participate in any civic activities? Attended San Rafael City Council meeting regarding reconstruction of Southern Heights Bridge. List any civic organizations of which you are a member: SPUR USGBC-Northern California Chapter Heidi Rank San Rafael CA 94901 San Rafael Home: ( Currently Self-Employed Architect Heidi Rank Page 1 of 3 Upload a Resume Education: Bachelor of Architecture from Illinois Institute of Technology Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? I am relatively new to the community and would like to become more involved since I am a property owner. I believe that knowledgeable and able constituents should contribute to their community. Question applies to ADA Access Advisory Committee Please describe your involvement with the disabled community in San Rafael: As a licensed architect, it is a requirement to be knowledgeable about ADA and access. As a child, I grew up with a family member who had polio and is now in a wheelchair and I have always been aware of the need for access to all and the often simple ways to create it. I have presented on ADA to professional organizations as well as to staff of College of Marin when I was Director of Maintenance there. It is important to remember that there are many types of disabilities that require different types of accommodation which Universal Design is trying to achieve. Question applies to ADA Access Advisory Committee If selected to serve, what reasonable accommodation requests should the committee facilitator know in order for you to fully participate? I will likely work-day time restraints. Question applies to ADA Access Advisory Committee Do you officially represent an organization, agency, or group with services for people with disabilities? Yes No Question applies to ADA Access Advisory Committee If Yes to the question above, please indicate the name of the group and your position, and attach a letter of reference: None Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: None Heidi Rank Page 2 of 3 Heidi Rank Page 3 of 3 HEIDI L. RANK ARCHITECT, LEED AP, BD+C Professional Summary Versatile, resourceful Architect/Construction Manager with comprehensive and unique experiences covering a wide variety of facility types, sizes and complexities in both the public and private sectors. Successful handler of all phases of a building project from planning/estimating, design, permitting and bidding to construction and beyond, including maintenance and operations. Capable team leader with energetic, inspiring aptitude. Select Expertise Architect–Design/Pre-Construction • ADA • LEED & Sustainability • Construction Administration/Management Safety/CalOSHA-30 • Logistics • Delivery Methods • Public Contract Code • Writing & Presentation Skills Creative/Cost Effective Solutions • Training / Mentoring • Personnel Management • Computer Skills Work History Architectural Dimensions • Oakland, CA 2017 – 2018 Project Manager I oversaw the following 3 projects which were in the final design phase through permitting and construction.  Hilton Garden Inn, Sunnyvale, CA 238 room, 6 story hotel Sundt Construction  PGE Emergency Warehouse, Newark, CA 10,000 s.f. metal building D/B with Turner Construction  PGE Emergency Warehouse, Brisbane, CA 13,000 s.f. metal building D/B with Turner Construction Marin Community College District • Kentfield & Novato, CA 2014 – 2017 Director of Facilities, Planning, Maintenance & Operations • Acting Safety Officer & Director of Modernization Initially appointed Interim Assistant Director of Facilities, Planning, Maintenance & Operations I was promoted to Director within 5 months. I provided leadership for successful cultural change of a 50-member unit of union trades, grounds, custodial & support staff, earning Department of the Year in 2015. I assumed vacant roles of Safety Officer & Director of Modernization as well as ad hoc ADA expert, agency liaison, special projects coordinator (Tesla Battery Storage & Verizon Cell Towers) & neighborhood intermediator. Select Duties & Accomplishments:  Managed the bidding & construction of capital & maintenance construction projects, including barrier removal projects saving the District substantial consultant fees. Responsible for project safety, quality, schedule & costs.  Determined & assigned workloads. Provided training (including ADA), safety awareness & constructive personnel evaluations. Launched electronic work orders & filing protocol resulting in increased department productivity, accountability & morale.  Managed $1M/year department budget in addition to project allocations.  Collaborated extensively with design professionals, DSA, County Environmental Health & other agencies as well as oversight of consultants, vendors & contractors.  Developed cost-effective strategies to clean, maintain, repair & improve facilities, infrastructure, equipment & systems for 2 campuses. Introduced & facilitated a preventive maintenance program, use of standards, & staffing rotations - establishing consistency, raising service levels & instilling staff confidence. Gilbane Building Company • San José, CA 2007 – 2014 Preconstruction Executive/Instructor Fully-engaged, I worked collaboratively with client public agencies & their Architects primarily during the design phase of projects to ensure compliance with program, budget & schedule. I gained thorough understanding of user needs & wants, existing conditions & restrictions to minimize change orders & deliver quality projects using Design-Build & Lease-Leaseback delivery methods. I often continued on to provide CM & closeout services. Select Duties, Accomplishments & Projects:  Presented alternate, more appropriate or less costly solutions to designers & clients in a receptive manner.  Performed thorough constructability, estimate/budget & schedule reviews, value engineering/analysis, site verification, collaboration with DSA, ADA compliance, bid document coordination, & RFQ/RFP creation & procurement.  In the field, I managed projects & contractors during the construction phase performing submittal review, cost control, change management, RFI processing, scheduling, negotiation, punch list & closeout.  Recognized for developing positive rapport & trust with contractors resulting in amicable solutions, agreements to cost, special attention to safety protocol & the aggressive protection of trees in Palo Alto.  Leading the Corporate Sustainability Council, I trained staff & colleague companies in LEED & green building. Client colleges asked me to present on-line classes & teach construction as an adjunct instructor.  San José/Evergreen Community College District ○ Central Plant & Police Station Remodel ($10M) ○ Auto-Tech Building-LLB ($10M) ○ Science/Math Classroom/Lab Building & Fitness Center-LLB ($50M)  Palo Alto Unified School District ○ 3 New Middle School Classroom Buildings & extensive remodels ○ Paly HS Multi-use Field/Concessions, Media Arts & Classroom Building ($50M) ○ 20 Portable relocations  City of San José / Redevelopment Agency ○ Facility Assessments, SD’s for Convention Center expansion County of San Luis Obispo • San Luis Obispo, CA 1994 - 2007 Architectural Supervisor /Capital Project Coordinator As Capital Projects Coordinator, I designed & managed the County’s capital projects, which included estimating, bidding, cost & quality control, as well as scheduling for a variety of Departments such as Hospital/Health, Courts, Jails, Airports, Parks, IT (data centers) & Offices, receiving Employee of the Year award in 1998. Promoted to Architectural Supervisor, I led professional staff in executing the County’s $150M Capital & Maintenance Program which included the County’s initial Barrier Removal Plan and projects. I was relied upon by administrators to identify projects, assess feasibility, estimate costs, determine priorities & establish budgets (most remained within 5% actual cost), assign projects & monitor their progress. Education Illinois Institute of Technology • Chicago, IL Bachelor of Architecture (5 year degree) Cum Laude, 1st Place Statewide Urban Prison Design Competition Licenses/Certifications Architect Licenses CA #C24593 IL #001-012843 ○ LEED® Accredited Professional, BD+C #10171827 CalOSHA – 30 Certification ○ Disaster Service Worker, CA OES, SAP#C60136 ○ AutoCad - Functional ACE Mentoring – Mentor & Program Founder-Mt. Pleasant High School, San Jose ○ Spanish – Functional ·----+--- CITY OF SAN RAFAEL [1~ (g (. @ APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF ADA ACCESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ;-,n1Q I n NAME: µ, ~l-/lt€ L · /!rtUJ./ :l . APR 1 -~ LJ STREET -s CITi -Cf?:( 'S OFFICE CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE: sw K.4:Flfe:L I C.A "4' 0 / RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR 14 YEARS PRESENT WORK POSITION: V € e.11 Ul:L TfZ-,JW ,s f'o 12.TAD od. Co ,JS U,l.. T ~,.., r NAMEOFFIRM: VDA (v"'--n b:t'.LL~:e..n f A-,s-sc,ct4,,..us) BUSINESS o ~ * HOME & BUSINESS PHONE #' D * E-MAIL ADDRESS ( lY\ EDUCATION: DESCRIBE YOUR INVOLVEMENT WITH THE DISABLED COMMUNITY IN SAN RAFAEL: t,,t I >Jf) f.l I 1-J ilo L-r/ £,k.£# T A:S lbJ et-£11/t'fD R.. Cl>>l?ULTltt-L oJ Mi< STF'i> L1V1 Al(-£ .FA4!LLT7G'S f +jt>'5f,TA-:L-S DO YOU OFFICIALLY REPRESENT AN ORGANIZATION, AGENCY, OR GROUP WITH SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES? 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DESCRIBE POSSIBLE AREAS IN WHICH YOU MAY HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH THE CITY: 5, IZ. 1-Z. 6 (r kY I( £ M1 .. 5e~v1e.E':i tN ~!kf ::p ~ '-µ I JJ " G ~'7¥ SIGNATURE: ~-- DATE: I· Z1 · I "'> ! =---:i MAIL OR DELIVER TO: City of San Rafael City Hall, Dept. of City Clerk 1400 Fifth Avenue, Room 209 P.O. Box 151560 San Rafael, CA 94915-1560 *Information kept confidential to the extent permitted by law ,, 711' ._, Mike FaJTis :l,i 108 Blossom Ct • ..._ _... San Rafael, CA 94901 -5212 fo)(§©(§OW!§fm [fl) APR 1 7 201 9 @ CITY CLERK'S OFFICE Submit Date: Sep 18, 2018 First Name Middle Initial Last Name Email Address Street Address Suite or Apt City State Postal Code Resident of the City of San Rafael for how many years? Primary Phone Alternate Phone Employer Job Title City Of San Rafael, Ca Boards & Commissions Profile Which Boards would you like to apply for? ADA Access Advisory Committee: Submitted Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee: Submitted Business Address n/a Interests & Experiences Do you participate in any civic activities? I participate in public reachout through my interest in Astronomy and investment in professional level equipment. List any civic organizations of which you are a member: Its a nice time to start now that I am retired. Ross Elkins San Rafael CA 94901 44 years Mobile: ( Home: ( retired Electrical/Computer Engineer, Auto shop teacher SRHS ROP, auto mechanic Ross Elkins Page 1 of 2 Upload a Resume Education: ASEE electical engineering Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? So that I can help by giving back to my community Question applies to ADA Access Advisory Committee Please describe your involvement with the disabled community in San Rafael: Ross My brother Dr. Alan Elkins was a paraplegic for many years so I learned a lot thru helping him and dealing with the issues personally. As a former auto mechanic, I met with local shops that specializes in handicapped equipment in order to learn about, install and repair the gear that made my brothers life easier, from wheelchairs to powered chairs, automotive hand controls, ramps, automated doors etc. My brother was a psychiatrist and we talked alot about the pressures, fears, the good and bad of living with a lifechanging incident. Question applies to ADA Access Advisory Committee If selected to serve, what reasonable accommodation requests should the committee facilitator know in order for you to fully participate? n/a Question applies to ADA Access Advisory Committee Do you officially represent an organization, agency, or group with services for people with disabilities? Yes No Question applies to ADA Access Advisory Committee If Yes to the question above, please indicate the name of the group and your position, and attach a letter of reference: n/a Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: Cannot think of any. Ross Elkins Page 2 of 2 Submit Date: Sep 24, 2018 First Name Middle Initial Last Name Email Address Street Address Suite or Apt City State Postal Code Resident of the City of San Rafael for how many years? Primary Phone Alternate Phone Employer Job Title City Of San Rafael, Ca Boards & Commissions Profile Which Boards would you like to apply for? ADA Access Advisory Committee: Submitted Business Address 4040 Civic Center Drive Ste. 2000 San Rafael Ca 94903 Interests & Experiences Do you participate in any civic activities? Little League and High School baseball Boards and field maintenance activities List any civic organizations of which you are a member: Dixie Terra Linda Little League Board (6 years); Member, Terra Linda High School Athletic Boosters (1 year) Timothy R Lord san rafael CA 94903 20 years Mobile: ( Home: ( TrueNorth Projects, LLC Counsel Timothy R Lord Page 1 of 2 Upload a Resume Education: Tulane Law School, Juris Doctor, 1992 University of California, Riverside, Bachelor of Science, Economics, 1988 Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Provide assistance to the City in in compliance with ADA Question applies to ADA Access Advisory Committee Please describe your involvement with the disabled community in San Rafael: Personal experience with neighbor who has a disabled daughter. Question applies to ADA Access Advisory Committee If selected to serve, what reasonable accommodation requests should the committee facilitator know in order for you to fully participate? None Question applies to ADA Access Advisory Committee Do you officially represent an organization, agency, or group with services for people with disabilities? Yes No Question applies to ADA Access Advisory Committee If Yes to the question above, please indicate the name of the group and your position, and attach a letter of reference: n/a Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: None Timothy R Lord Page 2 of 2 TIMOTHY R. LORD San Rafael, California 94903 ( PROFFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE General Litigation and Trial Counsel, TrueNorth LLC Groups (2010-Present) Provide legal advises to diversified domestic and international maritime transportation group of companies on business. Supervise and implement all phases of company risk management including insurance and claims handling, foreign and domestic litigation/arbitration supervise outside counsel and handle litigation as First Chair; Co-Chair, Admiralty/Energy Group, Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith (2004-2010) Develop and Supervised Am-Jur 100 law firm’s national Admiralty/Energy Practice Group handling of maritime matters: personal injury including Jones Act, products liability, vessel arrests, limitation of liability, in rem, salvage, collisions, regulatory, environmental (OPA’90); maritime and government contracts; property damage claims; shipboard investigations and marine insurance coverage. Partner-in-Charge, Kaye, Rose and Maltzman (2001-2004) Partner in San Francisco Office of mid-sized P&I correspondent maritime firm; handled and supervised broad range of defense litigation including personal injury for major international ocean carriers and cruise lines; negotiated maritime contracts and drafted charter parties and bills of lading and advised on environmental and compliance issues. Trial Attorney, Civil Div., Torts Branch, Admiralty/Aviation Section (1992-2001) Represented the United States Departments and Agencies nation-wide in over 25 federal trial and appellate courts and Supreme Court involving maritime personal injury including wrongful death and Jones Act claims, cargo claims, OPA’90 civil prosecution/criminal assist, salvage, ship mortgage foreclosures, property claims; Oceania Regional Response Team Representative. EDUCATION/BAR ADMISSIONS/MEMBERSHIP: Tulane Law School, Juris Doctor, 1992 Editor: Tulane Maritime Law Journal University of California, Riverside, Bachelor of Science, Economics, 1988 Pennsylvania Bar: 1992 (inactive); California Bar: 2001; Washington Bar: 2003 Maritime Law Association, Proctor in Admiralty Submit Date: Sep 25, 2018 First Name Middle Initial Last Name Email Address Street Address Suite or Apt City State Postal Code Resident of the City of San Rafael for how many years? Primary Phone Alternate Phone Employer Job Title City Of San Rafael, Ca Boards & Commissions Profile Which Boards would you like to apply for? ADA Access Advisory Committee: Submitted Business Address Interests & Experiences Do you participate in any civic activities? local game nights, city council meetings, volunteering with Red Cross, at the Food Bank attend farmer's market, run and participate in art shows, Friday Night Art Walk List any civic organizations of which you are a member: American Red Cross Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Veterans for Peace Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America Sierra Club Timothy Park San Rafael CA 94903 94903 Business: ( Mobile: ( Marin Ventures Creative Arts Director Timothy Park Page 1 of 2 Upload a Resume Education: Bachelors in Fine Art from Arkansas Tech University Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Representing the needs and concerns of myself, my clients, and other disabled members of the community. Question applies to ADA Access Advisory Committee Please describe your involvement with the disabled community in San Rafael: I work daily with developmentally and intellectually disabled adults with mild to grave physical disabilities in a day program in San Rafael, and I am myself a disabled veteran living in San Rafael. Question applies to ADA Access Advisory Committee If selected to serve, what reasonable accommodation requests should the committee facilitator know in order for you to fully participate? No accomodations needed at this time. Question applies to ADA Access Advisory Committee Do you officially represent an organization, agency, or group with services for people with disabilities? Yes No Question applies to ADA Access Advisory Committee If Yes to the question above, please indicate the name of the group and your position, and attach a letter of reference: Marin Ventures I don't see an option for attaching a letter of reference. I will request one and have it mailed. Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: I can't see any, except if the City making choices that went counter to the interests of the disabled. Timothy Park Page 2 of 2 Timothy D. Park QUALIFICATIONS I am a fine artist and illustrator with experience working with all traditional media as well as various digital media, and am adept at moving back and forth between them as needed. I have experience in graphic design, logo design, storyboarding, concept art and other areas of visual design. For the last 15 years, I have also instructed art to intellectually disabled adults and, less frequently, high school student. I am technically literate, able to work with most office software, and able to rapidly pick up what I do not already know as the mission requires. EDUCATION B.A. Fine Art, Emphasis on painting and sculpture, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR, 1997 EXPERIENCE Art Studio Director, Marin Ventures, 2014 - present Duties include facilitating and instructing art classes for developmentally disabled adults with mental illness, managing The Arc-Solano's gallery space, representing the Art@Arc consumer-artists to other galleries, shows and competitions, grant-writing and other fund raising, creation and support of a web presence for The Arc-Solano and the Art@Arc program, and general technical support for The Arc- Solano. Studio Director, Entertaining Arts Studios, 1999-present Freelance graphic design and illustration using traditional 2D media as well as Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Premiere Pro, After Effects and other software. Duties include storyboard illustration, character design, concept art, set and prop design, scene layout, illustration, pre-visualization of product, web design, logo design, animation, cover design, t-shirt and other clothing design. Studio Director, Art@Arc, The Arc-Solano 2002-2014 Duties include facilitating and instructing art classes for developmentally disabled adults with mental illness, managing The Arc-Solano's gallery space, representing the Art@Arc consumer-artists to other galleries, shows and competitions, grant-writing and other fund raising, creation and support of a web presence for The Arc-Solano and the Art@Arc program, and general technical support for The Arc- Solano. Production Specialist, IMC Studios Incorporated 1999-2002 Duties included: web design and maintenance, graphic design for print and web, animation for video and web, character design, scene design, storyboarding, videography and video and audio editing. Member, Board of Directors, Arkansas River Valley Arts Center 1998-2002 United States Army. Construction Equipment Repair and Maintenance 1987-1992 Gulf War veteran. EXHIBITS Collegiate Competition, May 1995, Arkansas River Valley Arts Center 1995 Retrospective, December 1995, Arkansas River Valley Arts Center Christmas Feast Fundraising Auction, December 1995, Arkansas River Valley Arts Center Collegiate Competition, May 1996, Arkansas River Valley Arts Center Collegiate Competition, March 1997, Arkansas River Valley Arts Center Senior Art Exhibit, April 1997, Arkansas Tech University Annual Invitational, 1997, Arkansas River Valley Arts Center Myth and Mystery Invitational, September 1998, Arkansas River Valley Arts Center Visions, Dreams & Reflections Invitational, August 1999, Arkansas River Valley Arts Center Figure Drawing Retrospective, 1999, Arkansas River Valley Arts Center Annual Invitational, 2000, Arkansas River Valley Arts Center Art in the Family retrospective, March 2006, Arkansas Tech University. Invitational, 2007, Arts Benicia. The Arc-Solano, Teacher and Students, August 2009, The Arc-Solano. PUBLICATIONS Illustrator, Joseph Shmitz's Mystery Of The Bell Tower, 2014. Storyboards for action and dance sequences, Stomp The Yard II, 2010. Illustrator and Graphic Design, Vallejo Rugby Tournament promotions, October 2009. Illustrator, San Rafael Friends of the Library event promotion, September 2009. Storyboards, The Georgia Lottery and Atlanta Falcon’s $500,000 Kickoff, September 2009. Illustrator, Mary-Elizabeth’s The Morningstar Stone: The Forest of the Ancients, iUniverse Press, 2009. CD cover, Simple Syrup’s self-titled album, 2009. CD cover, Excuse The Blood’s self-titled album, 2009. Storyboards, TBS’s Meet The Browns commercials, 2009. Illustrator and book design, Lizzie Gets A Front Row Seat: 100 Years Ago In San Rafael, January 2009. Website, Chaucer Theatre, http://www.ChaucerTheatre.org, January 2009. Logo, Jawnty.com, 2008. Storyboards, NBC's Heroes webisodes, The Recruit, 2008. Illustrator and package designer, Nestle’s Carlos V sweeptstakes promotion materials. Ilustrator, Robert K. Wineland's Staying Out Of Trouble, 2008. Illustrator, Robert G. Tyson's 80 Days, publish date TBD. Illlustrator, R. R. Turner's Wolfgang Nation, Lulu Press, 2007. Illustrator, John Montgomery's Fall of Daoradh novel. iUniverse press, 2007. Illustrator, The Compleat Crabber by Christopher R. Reaske, Burford Books,2006. CD Cover, Simply Jazz album, 2005. Character art for packaging, and animation pitch for Bento Babeys television show and picture book. ORGANIZATIONS American Red Cross, Disaster Services and Services to Armed Forces, 2015-present Volunteer, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, 2012-present Board Member, Geoffrey Chaucer & Co., 2007- 2012 Board Member, Arkansas River Valley Arts Center 1994-2002 Volunteer, Visual Arts Committee, Arkansas River Valley Arts Center 1995-2002 Member, Arkansas Artists Registry 1995 Member, Arkansas River Valley Artists Registry 1995-2002 Volunteer, Museum of Prehistory & Prehistory, Arkansas Tech University 1997-2002 Volunteer, Help Network, Inc. 1999-2001 Volunteer, United Way 1999 REFERENCES Available on request. ADA Access Advisory Committee Bylaws June 3, 2019 1 THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ACCESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE BYLAWS ARTICLE I. NAME AND PURPOSE Section 1.1. Name. The name of this body shall be the City of San Rafael Americans with Disabilities Act Access Advisory Committee, hereinafter referred to as the "ADA Access Advisory Committee," or the “Committee.” Section 1.2. Purpose. The ADA Access Advisory Committee provides valuable input in determining disability policy for the City of San Rafael. The ADA Access Advisory Committee provides input, advises the City on matters relating to people with disabilities, and is a primary public networking resource between persons with disabilities, disability service agencies, representatives from government agencies, and others. Members of the committee represent a broad cross-section of members of the community with disabilities, reflecting multiple disabilities, and the cultural and gender diversity of the wider disability community. The ADA Access Advisory Committee works in conjunction with the City of San Rafael. Section 1.3. Committee Responsibility. The ADA Access Advisory Committee’s authority is advisory only. The ADA Access Advisory Committee has no power to act on behalf of the City of San Rafael or any other entity. The ADA Access Advisory Committee’s responsibilities shall be in accord with these Bylaws, as amended from time - to-time by the City Council. The ADA Access Advisory Committee may: 1. Act as a liaison between the City and the disabled community living and doing business in the City of San Rafael; 2. Assist the City with ADA projects including, but not limited to the: Self Evaluation, Transition Plan, publicity, website content, training, and emergency planning for persons with disabilities; 3. Solicit public input on city-related ADA projects and programs and provide a public forum for individuals with disabilities and groups representing people with disabilities; 4. Facilitate community awareness and advocacy by identifying and articulating common concerns; 5. Advise and educate members of the disability community, City staff, and the public about disability rights and accessibility issues; 6. Provide input to the City for the removal of physical barriers in City facilities, on City property, and the public rights-of-way based upon identified needs and ADA Access Advisory Committee Bylaws June 3, 2019 2 budget; 7. Work to improve accessibility for persons with disabilities throughout the community; 8. Promote emerging state and national disability issues relevant to the City; 9. Provide input for prioritizing barrier removal projects that are funded in the Capital Improvement Plan. The Director of Public Works shall have the final decision over the approval and authorization of projects; 10. Provide input on Disabled Access Hardship Applications submitted to the Building Division on permitted projects. The Chief Building Official shall have the final decision over the Disabled Access Hardship Application. The ADA Access Advisory Committee is not involved in: 1. ADA compliance related to private development applications, approvals , or enforcement other than Disabled Access Hardship Applications as described above. This responsibility is carried out by the Community Development Department. 2. Grievances under the ADA directed toward the City. Anyone who wishes to file a complaint alleging discrimination on the basis of disability in the provision of services, activities, programs, or benefits by the City of San Rafael shall fall under the provisions of the City's grievance procedure. 3. Project review and approval. Existing Boards or Commissions (such as the Design Review Board or Planning Commission) that are established for public or private project review and approval, which includes full ADA compliance, shall remain with those Boards and Commissions. 4. City bids, contracts and agreements. The City has full responsibility to ensure that all approved bids, contracts and agreements are in full compliance under the ADA. Section 1.4. Brown Act. All meetings of the ADA Access Advisory Committee shall be open and public, and all persons shall be permitted to attend any meeting of the ADA Access Advisory Committee, except as otherwise provided in the Ralph M. Brown Act. (Government Code Sections 54950 et seq.) Meetings will be accessible to all, with accommodations for accessibility issues made upon request. Any person who disrupts the meeting may be asked to leave and be removed. ARTICLE II. MEMBERSHIP Section 2.1. Number of Members. The ADA Access Advisory Committee shall -- ADA Access Advisory Committee Bylaws June 3, 2019 3 consist of seven (7) voting members, one (1) alternate member, and one (1) non-voting City staff member who will act as the Committee Chairperson. The City staff member will typically be the City’s ADA Coordinator, but in all instances shall be the person appointed by the City Manager. Section 2.2. Eligibility. The seven (7) voting ADA Committee members and one (1) alternate shall consist of the following, each having the same duties and responsibilities: 1. Persons who are, or family members of, City of San Rafael residents with disabilities; and/or 2. Individuals residing in the City of San Rafael serving persons with disabilities in Marin County; and/or 3. Property owners, business owners, or individuals residing in the City of San Rafael with expertise and/or affiliations with private or public organizations concerned with issues of accessibility and/or other issues of concern to persons with disabilities; and/or 4. One member of the Committee may represent the San Rafael business community interest. Membership on the Committee shall not be limite d based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or sexual orientation. An effort will be made to ensure that the membership is balanced and diverse based on the eligibilities above. Section 2.3. Appointment of Committee Members. Voting Committee members and alternate member shall be appointed by the City Council. Appointments shall be published on the website for the City of San Rafael and as otherwise determined by the City Clerk. Section 2.4. Terms of Appointment. Each Committee member shall serve a minimum term of four (4) years but not more than two terms. An effort will be made to ensure that the terms are staggered, and not all of the appointments expire in the same year. A Committee member whose term is expiring should notify the Chairperson at least ninety (90) days before the end of his/her term whether he/she wishes to continue his/her membership. Section 2.5. Resignation. All resignations from the ADA Access Advisory Committee shall be submitted in writing to the Chairperson. The resigning Committee member should provide as much notice as possible. Section 2.6. Absence and Removal. Attendance at any regularly scheduled meeting is a necessary part of being an effective Committee member. If a member is unable to attend a regularly scheduled meeting, the member should notify the Chairperson at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of a regularly scheduled meeting to have an excused ADA Access Advisory Committee Bylaws June 3, 2019 4 absence. An unexcused absence from three (3) consecutive ADA Committee meetings without notification to the Chairperson, or six absences (whether excused or unexcused) in any term, shall result in immediate review of Committee membership by the Committee. If agendized for such action, the Committee may vote to remove the absent Committee member and declare the position to be vacant. Such voting may be on the same day as the review or at a future meeting. Previously dismissed Committee members may be eligible for reappointment to the Committee in accordance with Section 2.4. Section 2.7. Vacancies. Vacancies, no matter how arising, shall be published on the website for the City of San Rafael and as otherwise determined by the City Clerk. Section 2.8. Compensation. Committee members serve without compensation. Section 2.9. Duties of the Chairperson. The Chairperson shall preside over all ADA Access Advisory Committee meetings and shall be responsible for preparing agendas, meeting minutes, and maintaining records of documents submitted to the Committee for consideration at the meeting. If the Chairperson is unable to attend a regularly scheduled meeting, the regularly scheduled meeting shall be cancelled and resumed at the next regularly scheduled meeting. ARTICLE III. MEETINGS Section 3.1. Time and date of Regular Meeting. Notification of meeting place, date, and time shall be rendered to the public through posting on the City of San Rafael website. Meetings shall be held quarterly on the first Wednesday of March, June, September and December at 2:00 p.m. at City Hall. If the regular meeting dates fall on a legal holiday, that meeting may be held on a date selected by the Committee at the regular meeting preceding the holiday. Section 3.2. Agenda. Items may be placed on the agenda by the C hairperson or at the request of a member if approved by the Chairperson. The Chairperson will be responsible for preparing an agenda item cover sheet and for the initial presentation at the meeting. Items to be included on the agenda should be submitted to the Chairperson no later than two weeks before the scheduled Committee meeting. Agenda packets for regular meetings will be provided to the Committee members at least two (2) business days before the scheduled meeting. Section 3.3. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the Chairperson. Section 3.4. Quorum. Four (4) voting members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any regular or special meeting of the ADA Access Advisory Committee. Section 3.5. Voting. A majority vote of those present and constituting a quorum shall be required to agree to any business of the Committee, including making any recommendation that will be presented to the City Council, City Manager, Director of ADA Access Advisory Committee Bylaws June 3, 2019 5 Public Works, or Chief Building Official, provided that any Committee member who abstains due to a legal conflict of interest shall not be counted in determining the existence of a quorum or a majority vote. ARTICLE IV. ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT Section 4.1. Effective Date. The Bylaws shall become effective immediately upon a majority vote of approval by the City Council. Section 4.2. Amendments. These Bylaws may be amended by majority vote of the City Council at any regular meeting of the City Council. All proposed amendments to the Bylaws shall be made available to the membership at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting at which the City Council will vote on the proposed changes. The amendment shall become effective immediately upon a majority vote of approval by the City Council. ADA ACCESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AUGUST 5, 2019 1. Tell us about yourself and why you are interested in serving on the ADA Access Advisory Committee. Do you have any specific interests or topics that draw you to serve on this committee? (e.g., experience with ADA issues) 2. What is your understanding as to the purpose and role of the ADA Access Advisory Committee and how familiar are you with Federal and State accessibility laws? 3. From your perspective, what are the greatest needs for improved access to City facilities, programs and services?