HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Pickleweed Advisory Committee Apointment____________________________________________________________________________________
FOR CITY CLERK ONLY
Council Meeting: January 17, 2023
Disposition: Approved Appointment
Agenda Item No: 4.d
Meeting Date: January 17, 2023
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Department: City Clerk Prepared by: Lindsay Lara, City Clerk
City Manager Approval: ______
TOPIC: PICKLEWEED ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT
SUBJECT: APPOINT JAIRO CEBALLOS TO FILL ONE FOUR-YEAR TERM TO THE END
OF DECEMBER 2026 ON THE PICKLEWEED ADVISORY COMMITTEE DUE
TO THE EXPIRATION OF TERM OF SALVADOR AVALOS
RECOMMENDATION:
Appoint Jairo Ceballos to fill one four-year term to the end of December 2026 on the Pickleweed
Advisory Committee due to the expiration of term of Salvador Avalos.
BACKGROUND:
On November 29, 2022, the City Clerk called for applications for the Pickleweed Advisory
Committee to fill one four-year term and one alternate four-year term to the end of December
2026 due to the expiration of terms of Salvador Avalos and Alternate Member Jairo Ceballos.
Salvador Avalos did not reapply; however, Jairo Ceballos expressed an interest in serving as a
full-voting member and submitted his application, which was the only application received by the
deadline of December 21, 2022. Staff recommends the appointment of Jairo Ceballos to the end
of December 2026, and to continue recruiting to fill the Alternate Member term.
The Pickleweed Advisory Committee provides valuable input in representing and advocating for
the Canal area resident’s needs and wishes for programs and services; and is a primary public
networking resource between the Canal residents, representatives from governmental and non-
profit agencies, and others. The Pickleweed Advisory Committee works in conjunction with the
City of San Rafael.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH:
The call for applications was advertised through mass email notification, the City website, social
media platforms, and physically posted at City facilities.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Appoint Jairo Ceballos to fill one four-year term to the end of December 2026 on the Pickleweed
Advisory Committee due to the expiration of term of Salvador Avalos.
ATTACHMENT:
1. One (1) application
2. Bylaws
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Q1
Contact Information
First and Last Name Jairo Ceballos
Address
Address 2
City/Town San Rafael
State/Province CA
ZIP/Postal Code 94901
Email Address
Phone Number
Q3
What Board would you like to apply to?
Pickleweed Advisory Committee
Q7
How long have you lived in San Rafael?
since 2016
Q8
Business Information
Respondent skipped this question
Q9
How did you hear about this vacant position?
Other (please specify):
My Pickleweed Advisory Committee position is over
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Q10
Do you participate in any civic activities? If so, what are they?
Yes, I most recently completed my term with the Pickleweed Advisory Committee
Q11
List any civic organizations of which you are a member:
SFSU MPH Mentor Program
CTSI at UCSF
ADEA
Q12
Education:
UC Merced BA/BS
UCSF Dental Post Bac Certificate Program
SFSU MPH
Q13
Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission?
I hope to be able to continue to make an impact in my local community and augment equity among our San Rafael residents.
Q14
Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City:
NA
Q15
Upload your resume.
Jairo%20Ceballos%20San%20Rafael%202023.pdf (318.7KB)
Q16
Ethnicity
Page 4: Demographics
Jairo Ceballos San Rafael, CA 94901
EDUCATION
University of California Merced, Merced, CA — B.A Psychology, Pre-
Dental Studies
August 2011 - December 2015
University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA — Dental
Post Baccalaureate Certificate Program
August 2016 - May 2017
University of California Berkeley-Extension, San Francisco/Berkeley,
CA — Upper-Division Course Continuation
August 2016 – July 2019
San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA — Master of Public
Health, Community Health Education
August 2019 - May 2021
WORK EXPERIENCE
University of California San Francisco, — Clinical & Translational
Science Institute Special Projects Analyst III
November 2022 - Present
● Serve as a consultant in Community Engagement Research
● Bridge the spectrum of research, clinical intervention, and translation of public health in a
more equitable way.
City of San Rafael, — Pickleweed Neighborhood Advisory Committee
Board Member
January 2020 - Present
● Serve as an appointed representative for the Canal Neighborhood, whose population
majority is comprised of immigrant under-resourced families
● Bridge the gap between private and public sector businesses/organizations and the families
of the neighborhood to improve quality of life and social interactions that will lead to
increase access to resources through an equity and diversity lens
Porterville Academy of Health Sciences (PAHS), Porterville, California
1st Board Representative & Student Alumni
August 2011 – Present
● Appointed as the first student alumni/board representative for PAHS and facilitated college
COMPUTER SKILLS
Extensive experience working with
Macintosh and Windows operating
systems, Excel, Powerpoint, GoogleDocs,
Word, Box, AxiUm, Interactive online
platforms, and VPN protected sites. My
word count is 85+ WPM.
AWARDS
NATO:National Association of Theatre
Owners of California/Nevada Scholarship
The Charles E. Saak Scholarship Fund
Tulare County Dairy Women’s
Scholarship
Bobcat Scholarship
Partnership Academy of Health Sciences
Scholarship
LANGUAGES
Bilingual: Spanish (Advanced-level in
speaking, reading, and writing)
Experience in communicating and
translating medical terms in Spanish
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Nurse Assistant: #781471-
Currently Expired
Radiation Safety Certification
License #2631
Effective: August 2018-Present
tours, student mentorship, and college readiness advocacy through the lens of a first-
generation college student
● Panelist in the Porterville Unified School District Academy of Health Sciences Conference
as an undergraduate college graduate and health careers student
● Selected as a key note speaker for PAHS graduating class of 2017 and 2018 ceremony
● Continued community support as a student mentor, health fair assistance, and health
promotion advocate
Marin YMCA— After School Program
Program Lead
January 2018 – March 2020
● Worked with students ranging from kindergarten to fifth grade and helped students develop
and strengthen academic, physical, and social skills by providing assistance, tutoring, and
mentorship
● As a Program Lead I assisted in the coordination and implementation of meaningful and
enriching programs and activities that support student development and promotion of
educational goals
● Supported the development of the Marin County community and YMCA Organization
relationship and program(s) outreach
University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry,
Dental Research Assistant
December 2017 – August 2019
● Assisted in the clinical setting with four-handed patient care and provided education in
preventative and restorative dentistry
● Patient data input and implementation of regulatory policy management pertaining to
clinical and research protocol
● Research project management and team building skills regarding quality improvement and
quality metrics projects
● Assist and lead in community-based research projects that are directed at increasing oral
health preventative measures among underserved communities.
University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry,
Continuous Quality Improvement Project- Student Participant
September 2016 – May 2017
● Interprofessional collaboration with 4 students from the different Post Baccaulareate
Programs and Dr. White investigating care providers understanding and implementation of
radiographic guideline when providing diagnostic solutions to patient care
● Collected patient data with identifiers excluded to determine the frequency and quality of
prescribed radiographic images
● Collectively, presented recommendations for quality improvement to care providers
through group meetings and final presentation in front of administration, clinical
providers, and students
California Vote Project, County of Merced, California
Voter Registration Advocate
April 2016 – June 2016
● Worked with a group of 8 individuals to perform house to house primary elections
education and register eligible age-appropriate future voters
● Assisted willing future voters to complete affidavits and address any pressing questions
regarding the candidates, measures on ballots, and choices for ballot completion
ORGANIZATIONAL
INVOLVEMENT
MPH in Community Health Education at
San Francisco State University
June 2020-Present
Succeeding Cohort Peer Mentor
Public Health Organization of Graduate
Students (PHOGS) Student Organization
San Francisco State University
August 2019-May 2021
Masters Student Participant
Omega Delta Phi Fraternity Inc. at the
University of California Merced
April 2012-December 2014
Vice President & Service Chair
leadership roles
Pre-Health at UC Merced
January 2012-May 2015
Student Participant
Latino Associated Students de UC
Merced (LAS)
September 2011-December 2014
Student Participant
COMMUNITY SERVICE &
VOLUNTEER WORK
Academy of Health Sciences (PAHS)
Student Mentor and Board Advisor
August 2011-Present (At Call)
Academy of Health Sciences (PAHS)
Special Speaker May 2017 & May 2018
San Francisco-Marin Food Bank Per-
diem volunteer 2017-Present
Walk n Roll Cure SMA Annual Event
San Francisco August 2016- Present
Special Olympics volunteer coach/event
setup and management 2012-2015
Special Olympics practice volunteer:
basketball and track & field 2012-2015
Boys and Girls Club of Merced, CA
yearly Easter Egg Hunt and Haunted
House set-up and admin. 2012-2014
Early Childhood Education Center
monthly volunteer 2012-2014
● The collective agreement was to help support voter awareness and promote an equitable
voter turnout for the 2016 elections
Field Work, County of Tulare, California
School Break Temporary Worker
June 2009- December 2015
● During summer and winter breaks worked the seasonal labor demands that included tree
pruning and harvesting
● Continuous work, dependent on the season, included picking oranges, blueberries, and
grapes
● My fluent English and Spanish language facilitated the ability to provide translation
between various stakeholders in the fields including workers, foremen, contractors, and
ranchers
River Island Landscaping Projects, Springville, California
Grounds Keeping and Special Projects
December 2014 – June 2015
● Through my involvement with the local community I was afforded the opportunity to
provide grounds keeping and conduct special projects at River Island Country Club by the
club president Mr. Michael Mahoney during undergraduate school breaks
● Coordinated and Conducted large stone removal and relocation, debris removal, mulch
placement, planted new drought resistant vegetation, and created dry creeks and
landscaping to support environmental demands due to water usage restrictions and access
Great Valley Center, County of Merced, California
Computer Literacy Instructor
January 2015 – June 2015
● Liaison between the Great Valley Center, local school district, and Non-English speaking
student parents to access computer literacy courses in order to facilitate access to student
grades, email, and daily enrichment
● Collectively lead 10-15 participants in 1 hour increments on how to power, access, and
navigate computers and the internet
● Maintained logs of parent participants, arranged classroom allocation, reported back
progress to program director, and participated in community outreach to promote the
computer literacy program
Merced County Office of Education, County of Merced, California
School Connect Home Tutor
February 2014 – August 2014
● Collaboratively worked with a group of certified and paraprofessional staff to identify,
recruit, and retain migrant students that sought/needed supplementary instruction and
educational support during the regular school year and/or summer/intersessions
● Visited each student participant at their homes and guided them through predetermined
programs in a 30 minutes to 1 hour one on one or small group sessions that were geared
towards each individual student needs
● Collected daily progress reports and participated in daily and weekly report meetings with
program directors to help guide the students instructional/educational needs as well as to
advocate for other students that were identified as needed the services we offered
Highway Cleanup designated location for
Omega Delta Phi Fraternity Inc. 2012-
2014
Annual Can Food Drive hosted by Omega
Delta Phi Fraternity Inc. 2012-2014
Annual Walk for Cancer Porterville
California
Annual Health Fair volunteer through
Family Healthcare Network in Porterville,
CA 2011-2014
FACES; Challenger Center Merced, CA.
event volunteer 2013 and 2014
Annual LAS; Cinco de Mayo Celebration
at UC Merced
Annual Caesar E. Chavez Blood Drive at
UC Merced 2012-2014
University of California Merced, Merced Graduate Division
Data Input Student Assistant
October 2013 – February 2014
● One of two student data input assistants selected to collect Course Request Forms (CRFs)
from all programs offered at UC Merced and input these course data forms into a
centralized database
● Transformed paper form CRFs to digital copies and created CRFs for new courses to
facilitate student requests and course equivalency for administrator and professor requests
● Individual and group based work to collectively implement database access and prompt
further data dissemination within the Graduate Division at the University of California
Merced
Galaxy 9 Theater, Porterville, California
Floor Staff
November 2009 – January 2013
● Began work as a customer greeter in high school and subsequently was invited to work
during my winter and summer breaks from college doing box office, concessions, and
theater room inspections
● Provided training to new hires as a senior theater employee and served as a lead employee
under the supervision of the shift manager and general manager handling money flow,
employee rotations, and customer queries
● Participated in community events sponsored by the Galaxy 9 and guided student events at
the theater for example; day trips, birthday parties, and special school district events
DENTAL SHADOWING
Dr. Israel Trujillo D.D.S Periodontics Office-Merced, California
Student Shadowing
July 2014 – January 2015
Precision Family Dentistry Dr. Nathan Miller D.D.S Office-Merced,
California Student Shadowing
June 2014 – January 2016
University of California, San Francisco Dental School-Preventative and
Restorative Dental Sciences
Co-Author and Project Manager
November 2009 – May 2010
Projects
University of California, San Francisco Dental School-Preventative and
Restorative Dental Sciences
Co-Author and Project Manager
Project, “Implementation of Validated Caries Indices in an Electronic Health Record ”
• Study objective: To implement and validate caries indices in a dental institution that were
previously developed and validated in an Electronic Health Record (EHR) at two time
points
• Study conclusions: We conclude that caries indices derived from an EHR, were
successfully implemented and validated at a dental institution where they can be used for
research and patient care purposes
San Francisco State University Master of Public Health- Community
Health Education
Culminating Experience Project
Project Title, How Have Health and Immigration Policies Impacted the Oral Health of Undocumented
Latinx Immigrants in California’s Central Valley
• Project Purpose: To examine how health and immigration policies have shaped the context
of oral health in historically underserved and marginalized undocumented Latinx
immigrants in California’s Central Valley. The objective of this work was to promote
policy changes that will enable undocumented immigrants to acquire comprehensive
healthcare.
Jairo Ceballos
San Rafael, California - To: City and County of San Francisco, I am interested in the Health Educator II position within the Kaiser Permanente Organization. My educational, clinical, research, lived experiences and community service have solidified my qualifications to be a successful candidate. In December 2015 I graduated from the University of California, Merced with a Bachelor degree in Psychology. I subsequently completed the Dental Post Baccalaureate Certificate Program in May of 2017 at the University of California, San Francisco. In May 2021 I graduated from the Masters in Public Health Program at San Francisco State University. I stand firmly in an interpersonal commitment to serve my community and have made it my duty to obtain increasing skills in public health, particularly pertaining to oral health. I have attached my resume for your review and consideration. In my job and volunteer experiences I have had the opportunity to work in a broad prospect of occupations in which I have developed strong leadership, interactive skills, flexibility, critical thinking, and enthusiasm to grow. Through participation in various organizations such as, University of California, San Francisco, Partnership Academy of Health Sciences, United Farm Workers, Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Conference, Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc. and Latino Associated Students at UC Merced which all lead and assist in local efforts to support the underserved members of communities, I have developed inevitable people-orientated skills. I am fluent in Spanish and have a firm comprehension of the internet and computer application programs. Experience in presentations allows me to communicate confidently. I firmly acknowledge that this position will allow me to enforce my present knowledge and expand on acquirable knowledge. I am confident and motivated that my obtained experience would be a beneficial asset. Team based experiences and individual endeavors have conclusively prepared me to possess:
• Efficiency and reliability in performing duties presented
• Ability to depict complexities and develop them into opportunities
• Knowledge on general office procedures
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team and present leadership
• Flexibility, Organization skills, and responsible instincts
• Customer service and community outreach I strongly consider myself a positive inclusion to the team as a Health Educator. Thank you for your time and consideration. I am available as needed and open to contact at any time at your earliest convenience. Sincerely, Jairo Ceballos
Pickleweed Advisory Committee Bylaws April 2, 2021 1
PICKLEWEED ADVISORY COMMITTEE BYLAWS
ARTICLE I. NAME AND PURPOSE
Section 1.1. Name. The name of this body shall be the City of San Rafael Pickleweed
Advisory Committee, hereinafter referred to as the "Pickleweed Advisory Committee," or
the “Committee.”
Section 1.2. Purpose. The Pickleweed Advisory Committee provides valuable input
in representing and advocating for Canal area resident’s needs and wishes for programs
and services; and is a primary public networking resource between the Canal residents,
representatives from governmental and non-profit agencies, and others. The Pickleweed
Advisory Committee works in conjunction with the City of San Rafael.
Section 1.3. Committee Responsibility. The Pickleweed Advisory Committee’s
responsibilities shall be in accord with these Bylaws, as amended from time-to-time by
the City Council. The Pickleweed Advisory Committee’s authority is advisory only. The
Pickleweed Advisory Committee has no power to act on behalf of the City of San Rafael
or any other entity.
The duties of the Pickleweed Advisory Committee shall include the following:
1.The Advisory Committee shall be responsible for advising the Park and Recreation
Commission, City Council and City Staff on all matters pertaining to the facilities,
programs and services of the Albert J. Boro Community Center and Pickleweed
Park;
2.As needed, make recommendations on policies and procedures governing the use
of the Albert J. Boro Community Center and Pickleweed Park in accordance with
the mission of the City of San Rafael;
3.Assist the City with reviewing and evaluating “Use Agreements for Co-Sponsored
Programming” at the Albert J. Boro Community Center and Pickleweed Community
Park;
4.Promote the use and support of the Albert J. Boro Community Center and
Pickleweed Park within Canal area neighborhood, including working in cooperation
with citizen and business organizations, foundations, school districts and other
governmental agencies.
5.The Committee shall have no authority to direct, nor shall it direct, City staff,
officials or volunteers;
Section 1.4. Brown Act. All meetings of the Pickleweed Advisory Committee shall be
open and public, and all persons shall be permitted to attend any meeting of the
Pickleweed Advisory Committee, except as otherwise provided in Government Code
Section 54952.
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ARTICLE II. MEMBERSHIP
Section 2.1. Number of Members. The Pickleweed Advisory Committee shall consist
of a total of ten (10) members as follows: seven (7) voting members, one (1) alternate
member, one (1) non-voting representative from the Park and Recreation Commission
and one (1) non-voting City staff member who will act as the Committee Chairperson.
The City staff member will typically be the Albert J. Boro site supervisor, but in all
instances shall be appointed by the City Manager.
Section 2.2. Eligibility. The Committee shall be composed of seven (7) regular voting
members which may include up to two (2) youth members, plus one (1) alternate member.
Each shall have the same duties and responsibilities and shall consist of the following:
1. Members of the Committee shall be at least 18 years of age, except for the youth
members who shall be a minimum age of a high school 9th grade student
2. At least six (6) regular voting members of the Committee shall reside within the
Canal neighborhood
3. One (1) member of the Committee must be a City of San Rafael resident but may
reside outside of the Canal neighborhood.
Section 2.4. Appointment of Committee Members. With exception of the
representative of the Park and Recreation Commission and City staff, all other regular
voting members and alternate member shall be appointed by the City Council.
Appointments shall be published on the website for the City of San Rafael in accordance
with Government Code Section 54973, as amended from time to time. The
representative from the Park and Recreation Commission will be selected by the Park
and Recreation Commission on an annual basis.
Section 2.5. Terms of Appointment. With exception of the representative from the
Park and Recreation Commission, each Committee member shall serve a minimum term
of four (4) years but not more than two consecutive terms. However, if there is a vacancy
on the Committee, the City Council has the authority to extend a current Committee
member’s term at their discretion. Members may also reapply to Committee following an
absence of at least one term. 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 thirty (30) days
before the end of his/her term whether he/she wishes to continue his/her membership.
The representative from the Park and Recreation Commission shall serve a term of one
(1) year, but not more than two consecutive terms. However, if there is a vacancy, the
Park and Recreation Commission has the authority to extend the current representative’s
term at their discretion.
Section 2.6. Resignation. All resignations from the Pickleweed Advisory Committee
shall be submitted in writing to the Chairperson. The resigning Committee member
should provide as much notice as possible.
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Section 2.7. 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
absence. An unexcused absence from two (2) consecutive Pickleweed Advisory
Committee meetings without notification to the Chairperson, or six absences (whether
excused or unexcused) in any term, shall result in immediate removal from membership
on the Committee. Previously dismissed Committee members may be eligible for
reappointment to the Committee in accordance with Section 2.4.
Section 2.8. Vacancies. Vacancies, no matter how arising, shall be published on the
website for the City of San Rafael in accordance with Government Code Section 54973,
as amended from time to time.
Section 2.9. Compensation. Committee members serve without compensation.
Section 2.10. Duties of the Chairperson. The Chairperson shall preside over all
Pickleweed Advisory Committee meetings and shall be responsible for preparing
agendas and meeting minutes. 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.
A minimum of five (5) meetings shall be scheduled annually, on a consistent day of the
month; the schedule for the upcoming year will be set by November of the previous year;
staff will contact the Committee one week prior to scheduled meetings to determine if a
quorum will be present; lack of quorum will result in the cancellation of the scheduled
meeting.
Section 3.2. Agenda. Items may be placed on the agenda by the Chairperson 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; lack of agenda items
will result in the cancellation of the scheduled meeting. Agenda packets for regular
meetings will be provided to the Committee members at least three (3) 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 Pickleweed
Advisory Committee.
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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 input that
will be presented to the City Council, City Manager or Library and Recreation Director
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.
The Alternate Member serves only in the absence of a voting member. When a voting
Committee member is absent from a regularly scheduled meeting, the Chair shall call
upon an alternate to be seated at the table to participate in a voting role at the meeting.
If a regular voting Committee member arrives subsequently, that person shall not
participate as a voting member.
Section 3.6. Public Participation. All meetings of the Pickleweed Advisory
Committee shall be open to the public. 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 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 effective date
of the amendment shall become effective immediately upon a majority vote of approval
by the City Council.