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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Fire Commission Interviews____________________________________________________________________________________ FOR CITY CLERK ONLY File Number: 9-2-5 Council Meeting: 10/07/2019 Disposition: Appointed Elias Hill Special Meeting Agenda Item No: 1. Meeting Date: October 7, 2019 TOPIC: FIRE COMMISSION INTERVIEWS SUBJECT: INTERVIEW APPLICANTS AND CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO FILL ONE UNEXPIRED FOUR-YEAR TERM TO THE END OF MARCH 2021 ON THE SAN RAFAEL FIRE COMMISSION DUE TO THE RESIGNATION OF LEONARD THOMPSON RECOMMENDATION: Interview the following applicants and appoint one applicant to fill one unexpired four-year term on the Fire Commission, with a term to expire the end of March 2021. If the appointment of an applicant creates an additional vacancy on the Fire Commission, the City Council has the authority to appoint another applicant to fill that vacancy. BACKGROUND: At the meeting of July 15, 2019, the City Council called for applications for the Fire Commission to fill one unexpired four-year term to the end of March 2021 due to the resignation of Leonard Thompson. Seven (7) applications were received in the City Clerk’s Office by the deadline of Tuesday, August 6, 2019. Due to the volume of applications received, a subcommittee of the City Council carried out an initial review of the seven applications and selected three to be interviewed by the full City Council. COMMUNITY OUTREACH: The call for applications for the Fire Commission 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 item. SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Department: City Clerk Prepared by: Lindsay Lara, City Clerk City Manager Approval: _____________ Names Elias Hill Lisa Hamilton Stan Burford SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Page: 2 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Interview the following applicants and appoint one applicant to fill one unexpired four-year term on the Fire Commission, with a term to expire the end of March 2021. If the appointment of an applicant creates an additional vacancy on the Fire Commission, the City Council has the authority to appoint another applicant to fill that vacancy. ATTACHMENTS 1. Three applications 2. Municipal Code Section 2.16.010 (Fire Commission) Submit Date: Jul 26, 2019 First Name Middle Initial Last Name Email Address Street Address Suite or Apt City State Postal Code Primary Phone Alternate Phone Employer Job Title City Of San Rafael, Ca Boards & Commissions Profile Which Boards would you like to apply for? Fire Commission: Submitted Are you a resident of San Rafael Yes No Resident of the City of San Rafael for how many years? Under 1 year Business Address How did you learn about this vacancy? * NextDoor Interests & Experiences Do you participate in any civic activities? Professionally, I work with federal, state, and local departments/agencies to better serve constituents through strategy, operations, and technology transformation. Most recently, I drove a strategy and technology transformation with the Department of Police Accountability. Elias D Hill San Rafael CA 94901 Slalom LLC Client Service Partner Elias D Hill Page 1 of 3 Upload a Resume List any civic organizations of which you are a member: I am not currently active in any civic organizations. In the past: Boy Scouts of America, Volunteer Golden Gate Breakfast Club, Member Education: BS Nuclear Engineering, UC Berkeley Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? I believe in the San Rafael Fire Department's mission to deliver exceptional public service and to provide the best public fire services available. In the capacity of a commissioner, I bring a strategy background, including initiative prioritization and technology services in support of an organization’s mission. As recent years have seen a marked increase wildfire impacts, I believe one area of focus is to expand our response and preparation capabilities through internal initiatives and relationships with other departments, Cal Fire, and utilities. Ultimately, all efforts must align to the mission and yield measurable value to the community. I also bring a strong background in public speaking, providing critical analysis, and asking/answering tough questions, each of which I believe are minimal requirements for this position. I understand the gravity of the critical services that the San Rafael Fire Department brings to the community. With the approval of the San Rafael Wildfire Prevention and Protection Action Plan by the San Rafael City Council, the 38 wildfire prevention goals stand as a strong framework. Prioritizing, detailing, and ultimately implementing these goals will involve consideration and thought. If selected to serve as a commissioner, I would work to ensure that our community is provided the very best service and that our fire department has the support they need now and in the future. Thank you for your consideration, Eli Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: Professionally, I am engaged with public sector departments and agencies throughout California; none in Marin County. My father serves as a member of the Board of Directors for Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District. If any conflicts arise, I would follow ethics guidelines and, if appropriate, recuse myself from proceedings. 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. Ethnicity: Eli_Hill_-_Resume.pdf Elias D Hill Page 2 of 3 To which gender to your most identify? How old are you? Elias D Hill Page 3 of 3 Eli Hill, Client Service Partner, Public Sector Summary Eli is an industry-recognized leader with 20+ years of experience successfully engaging with large enterprises to deliver mission-critical outcomes. Eli Hill brings strong public sector professional services capability across federal, state, and local levels. He has a track record of delivering high-value outcomes through effective stakeholder engagement. As a Public Sector leader at Slalom, he is dedicated to partnering with public sector customers across the Northern California region to tackle big challenges with Slalom’s best thinking and people. He is known for building partnerships and value-oriented delivery, focused on bringing out the best of the customer’s internal talent. Areas of Expertise Industries • Program Management • Project Management • Engagement Leadership • Vendor Selection • Vendor Management • Digital Transformation • Technology Architecture • Data and Analytics • Identity and Access Management • Routing and Switching • Messaging and Collaboration • Cybersecurity Technology • Public Sector (Federal / State / Local) • Utility • Media • Private Equity • Retail • Life Sciences Professional Experience Highlights Relevant Consulting Projects Engagement Leader – Public Sector (Justice), Complainant Improvement Project Engagement Leader – Utilities, Cloud Services Transformation Technology Leader – Utilities, Next Generation Enterprise Security Technology Leader – Utilities, Critical Infrastructure Protection Upgrade Engagement Leader – Utilities, Collaboration Platform Upgrade and Migration Lead Architect – Public Sector (Justice) Enterprise Collaboration Consolidation Lead Architect – Public Sector (Defense), Finance and Accounting Service Divestiture Lead Architect – Public Sector (State), Centralized Shared Services Standup Company History Client Partner – Slalom, San Francisco, CA, 2011 – present Solutions Architect – Quest Public Sector, Rockland, MD, 2009 – 2011 Solutions Architect – Janalent, Los Angeles, NV, 2007 – 2009 Sr Consultant – CorpInfo, Los Angeles, CA, 2005 – 2007 Sr Consultant – Corevera, San Francisco, CA, 2004 – 2005 Sr Network Engineer – Micromenders, San Francisco, CA, 1999 – 2004 slalom Detailed Professional Experience Slalom, San Francisco, CA, 2011 – present Slalom is a modern consulting firm focused on strategy, technology, and business transformation. In 27 cities across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, our teams have autonomy to move fast and do what’s right. They’re backed by seven regional innovation hubs, a global culture of collaboration, and partnerships with the world’s top technology providers. Engagement Lead — PS (Justice), Case Management Capacity Building The San Francisco Department of Police Accountability was looking to expand capacity and improve efficiency related to its case management functions. The organization needed to clearly understand and address the root cause of challenges impacting capacity and efficiency across functional areas. As Engagement lead, Eli worked directly with the Director to ensure alignment with department objectives. • Led an effort to understand and map the end-to-end experience of client staff and customers as they engage with the client organization • Captured critical pain points and facilitated workshops to co-create and prioritize solutions • Developed recommendations for improvement Engagement Leader — Utilities, Cloud Services Transformation A large west coast utility continued to host email on internally managed platform for 35,000 people. The organization was trying to determine the best way to optimize costs, capabilities, and regulatory requirements, including retention and cybersecurity. As engagement leader, Eli was accountable for outcomes. • Established business case to migrate data and services from on-premise to the cloud • Managed team that designed and implemented technology architecture • Managed team that developed and executed the enterprise migration plan • Reported weekly to the executive steering committee • Delivered engagement successfully within budget and time Technology Leader — Utilities, Next Generation Enterprise Security A large utility had traditional network security infrastructure to manage access to critical systems. The technology leadership was considering various approaches to manage increasing prevalence of cybersecurity threats. As technology leader, Eli assembled/distilled requirements, developed solution options/recommendations, and designed/implemented the overall solution. • Developed and delivered selection process among five (5) vendors; presented to IT steering committee for approval of recommendations • Design and implemented enterprise-wide network security solution to achieve compliance for Bulk Electric System (BES) Cyber Systems (BCS) • Managed engineering team to configure and operationalize the solution Technology Leader — Utilities, Critical Infrastructure Protection Upgrade A large electric utility needed to achieve compliance with new NERC requirements or face daily fines. In order to succeed, a multi-functional program was established with focus on technology, process, slalom and change management. In the technology track, a portfolio of projects was established to remediate capability gaps. Eli successfully managed the technology portfolio. • Developed and maintained technology portfolio prioritization, status, and execution • Managed architecture team to deliver 26 solutions as part of the technology portfolio • Coordinated directly with the process and change management leads to ensure cohesive approach to achieving required outcomes Engagement Leader — Utilities, Collaboration Platform Upgrade and Migration A large utility had an enterprise collaboration platform that was not optimized for search and could not meet required restoration timeframe in the event of a disaster. Left alone, the organization would be unable to leverage the platform as it did not meet mandatory requirements. Eli, as Engagement Leader, was accountable for the project outcomes. • Performed an assessment on existing collaboration services and developed the business case for a new platform • Established enterprise-wide change management network to engage stakeholders across the organization • Designed and implemented new system, migrated content and services, • Delivered enhanced search capability, met recovery-time- and recover-point-objectives, configured responsive design, and redesigned site branding • Delivered outcomes on-time/on-budget Quest Software, Public Sector, Rockland, MD, 2009 – 2011 Founded in 1987, Quest Software is a global software company providing solutions to 130,000 companies across 100 countries, including 95% of the Fortune 500 and 90% of the Global 1000. Areas of focus include management and protection of data, support for hybrid environments, capabilities to track all network-connected devices, and achieve compliance and governance of identities across the enterprise. The Public Sector Professional Services Organization is a subsidiary of Quest Software that exclusively serves United States federal, state, and local government entities. Lead Architect — Public Sector (Justice) Technology Services Consolidation The Department of Justice (100,000+ employees) includes several agencies including the FBI, the DEA, and the ATF. Each agency had stood up its own IT infrastructure for identity and messaging services disallowing centralized management. It was decided to centralize these functions. As Lead Architect, Eli was responsible for solution outcomes. • Designed and implemented the migration infrastructure to support volume and resiliency requirements • Managed the process definition and communications with agency liaisons and central operations team • Met regularly with department officials to provide status updates • Delivered outcomes on-time/on-budget slalom Lead Architect — Public Sector (Defense), Finance and Accounting Service Divestiture The Marine Corps determined that its finance and accounting function be divested from the main Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) agency. Due to constraints, the engagement needed to be executed inside of one month. As Lead Architect, Eli was responsible for solution outcomes. • Designed and implemented the migration infrastructure to support the divestiture • Worked directly with military personnel to ensure that the defined process was supported • Delivered outcomes on-time/on-budget Lead Architect — Public Sector (State), Centralized Shared Services Standup A large state prison system was in receivership due to failure to adequately meet prisoner medical needs. As a result, prison healthcare personnel and resources were to be transitioned to a divested organization under new management, as prescribed by the receiver. As part of this transition, technology identities and resources were considered in-scope. As Lead Architect, Eli was responsible for solution outcomes. • Performed an assessment on existing technology services and developed the business case for shared-services model • Designed and implemented the proposed systems and governance in support of a shared- services approach • Delivered outcomes on-time/on-budget Education Bachelor of Science, Nuclear Engineering University of California at Berkeley – College of Engineering Certifications, Affiliations, and Recognitions • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) #7048 (Emeritus) • Security+ • Top Secret Security Clearance (inactive) • CPR/First Aid/AED Certification slalom Submit Date: Jul 17, 2019 First Name Middle Initial Last Name Email Address Street Address Suite or Apt City State Postal Code Primary Phone Alternate Phone Employer Job Title City Of San Rafael, Ca Boards & Commissions Profile Which Boards would you like to apply for? Fire Commission: Submitted Are you a resident of San Rafael Yes No Resident of the City of San Rafael for how many years? 6 Business Address How did you learn about this vacancy? * NextDoor Interests & Experiences Do you participate in any civic activities? Yes. Current listed below. Please see resume for complete list. Treasurer-Elect - California Association for Professional Clinical Counselors Volunteer - San Rafael Public Library "Reading Buddies" Volunteer - Covia Group Lisa Hamilton San Rafael CA 94901 Self Lisa Hamilton Page 1 of 2 Upload a Resume List any civic organizations of which you are a member: California Association for Professional Clinical Counselors Education: Masters - Arizona State University MC (Counseling Psychology) Bachelor - College of William and Mary in Virginia BBA (Accounting) Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? As an almost 10-year Marin and current San Rafael resident, I have a vested interest in supporting the needs of our fire department. I also have a strong desire to see our community safe and well-prepared. With professional careers in both accounting and as a licensed psychotherapist I have a deep understanding of how to effectively facilitate operations and manage an organization’s finances and resources. I have served on several non-profit boards. My ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders, and when necessary, lead initiatives will allow me to add value to the Fire Commission and the San Rafael community. 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. Ethnicity: None Selected To which gender to your most identify? None Selected How old are you? None Selected Resume_LisaHamilton.pdf Lisa Hamilton Page 2 of 2 Lisa Hamilton MC, LPCC PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Professional accountant and licensed professional clinical counselor with deep experience in civic leadership, organizational financial management, and evidence-based therapies. Employs a strengths-based and solution-focused approach to supporting stakeholders in achieving their goals. CIVIC LEADERSHIP & ENGAGEMENT California Association for Licensed Clinical Counselors Treasurer-Elect Animal Defense League of Arizona Treasurer (former) Phoenix Mountains Preservation Council Treasurer (former) San Rafael Citizen’s Police Academy Graduate San Rafael Public Library Volunteer Covia Volunteer Marin Humane Society Volunteer Training Associate PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Private Practice Licensed Psychotherapist Mill Valley, California May 2018 – present Myoko’s Kitchen Controller Fairfax, California September 2014 – August 2016 • Responsible for all accounting operations including maintaining accounting records, complying with management reporting needs, preparing budgets, and managing organization cash flow Touchpoint Metrics, Inc. Finance and Operations Manager San Anselmo, California October 2011 – May 2014 • Accumulated and consolidated financial data necessary for timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting • Managed organizational cash flow forecasting by working in partnership with the CEO and COO • Assisted in the preparation of departmental and company-wide annual budgets • Managed budgetary variances with individual departments Alcohol Recovery Solutions Licensed Psychotherapist Phoenix, Arizona August 2007 – January 2010 Intensive Outpatient Program – Drug and Alcohol Use Disorders • Facilitated process and psychoeducation groups supporting aftercare and relapse prevention • Focused on concerns related to early and long-term recovery including triggers and cravings, peer support, anger management, depression, anxiety, resiliency, relapse prevention, grief and loss, stress management, interpersonal communication skills, healthy boundaries, and the 12-step recovery process Moss Adams, LLP Senior Financial Consultant Scottsdale, Arizona September 2005 – July 2007 Banner Health System Licensed Psychotherapist Scottsdale, Arizona November 2002 – September 2005 Residential Treatment and Intensive Outpatient Programs – Drug and Alcohol Use Disorders • Performed intake assessments and developed treatment and discharge plans with patients participating in a 28-day residential treatment program • Provided weekly psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families • Facilitated process and psychoeducation groups covering topics such as anger management, anxiety, resiliency, grief and loss, stress management, interpersonal communication skills, and healthy boundaries • Worked as part of a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, social workers, and other licensed psychotherapists to provide a full continuum of mental health and medication management services Phoenix Interfaith Counseling Resident/Therapist Phoenix, Arizona April 2002 – June 2003 • Provided outpatient counseling with adults presenting with borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental disorders including bipolar, feeding, and schizophrenia spectrum disorders • Participated in weekly group and individual supervision, DBT consultation teams, case staffings, and agency training Spatula Soup Intern Therapist Chandler, Arizona January 2001 – April 2002 • Provided therapeutic interventions through small groups and individual sessions with children diagnosed with ADHD, oppositional defiant, depression, psychosis, autism, obsessive compulsive, or bipolar disorder Arthur Andersen, LLP Phoenix, Arizona 1990 - 1993, 1994 – 1998 • Performed financial statement audits and consulting engagements, supervising teams of up to 25+ professionals EDUCATION Arizona State University MC (Counseling Psychology) College of William and Mary BBA (Accounting) LICENSURE California Board of Behavioral Sciences Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor #LPCC4894 March 2018 Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners Licensed Professional Counselor #LPC10947, December 2003 CITY OF SAN RAFAEL APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBE Fire Commission NAME : 3ut< ·o,eJ ---"-------+++-t-++---,-.H-H-- STREET ADDRESS : CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE: PRESENT POSITION : NAME OF FIRM: __,_/fd-~-_D __ __,__--+----~~--------=.,~-=---~-=------- *HOME & BUSINESS *E-MAIL ADDRESS : EDUCATION: /Ill C.rl; c!.olle5< J'A-tt ~rf<!Q -I 7'£2 J3fJ. 51,,., -H0t,v .... c:ca STtt=re__ &17'9.._ -196'7' PARTICIPATION _1N THE FOLLOWING c1v1~ ACTIVITIES~ 11/'1i,i1;.,,, B,,. ll. V 1,-fl. r;,./1 r;i. l.iJ / '!J 6 -"!J fl)f/)~o po I '~"'M /41\'Ns fl?~of-1 (!_,, ~' .s 1'o ~/fl 1J i)150 fl'J Ct>~(! i I ! 995" -9 7 .fuz(l /{,II;-&~:fa ~J fl.s~11t-fi~ -J;~~cpe..1v-T 199{-1'19'1 MEMBER OF FOLLOWING CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS: Ai1l1"1YM f.lc.'A-{)e,,,,,'1 ?-tekvi;r,/, fkf.5 '9-~,~~ ,tpg, et+ ( Pr<256Je.,A: '-'I-/i/1++,o {'1/r/ rii.usfs;r;. I 'f '81 /26 !., L ,~ fflerniJIJli. N f./rP..s Ct.dlJJVS eo~~,+d' ?to~ 2.0!o> tle..s~~. ic)M1slk,sroe -C!t1Q~.~, 201 z-#,IZ!il!.-1 me. n D 2o 1 > ?;~""'' MY REASONS FOR WANTING TO SERVE ARE: Su;;/b'l' ·~1/)f},..r Pf <t'2A.fJo1, a-0-/&di-::,N A<-~ @IA,-, ,, -1~,·N fi<.~D t-tca: JI IA 6-flM·fJ.(l'I:. Q., fc,o / w,tf~ 4., J:. ./) Mojt 1/+l'h • DESCRIBE POSSIBLE AREAS IN WHICH YOU MAY HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH THE CITY : -~-- DATE : Filing Deadline: Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2019 Time : 5:00 p.m. SIGNATURE: Mail or deliver to: City of San Rafael, Dept. f City Clerk City Hall, 1400 Fifth Av nue, Room 209 P.O. Box 151560, San Rafael, CA 94915 *Information kept confidential, to the extent permitted by law. 7/15/19 Lindsay Lara, City Clerk City of San Rafael 1400 Fifth Ave -#209 PO Box 151560 San Rafael, CA 94915 Lindsay Lara City Clerk I would like to offer my application for consideration for the unexpired four-year Commission term of Leonard Thompson. Already being seated on the Commission gives me a unique perspective on the duties and obligations. The near term obligation of implementing the "Wildfire Prevention and Protection Action Plan" and the long term requirements of building a truly Fire Safe Marin are challenges I feel prepared to help the SRFD meet. Thank you for your consideration Cordially Stan Burford ~ San Rafael, CA 94901 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).