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Special Meeting- 4:30 PM
Agenda Item No: I
Meeting Date: February 19, 2013
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Department: City Clerk
Prepared by: Esther C. Beirne City Manager Approval—?,)
File # 9-2-6
SUBJECT: INTERVIEWS OF APPLICANTS AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO FILL
ONE UNEXPIRED FOUR-YEAR TERM ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO THE
END OF JUNE, 2013, DUE TO THE APPOINTMENT OF KATE COLIN TO THE CITY
COUNCIL (CC)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council interview the following applicants to fill one, unexpired four-year
term on the San Rafael Planning Commission, with term to expire the end of June, 2013.
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Randy Wallace
David Coury
Thomas Weathers
Andre Shashaty
Gerald Belletto
Doug Van Gessel
SUMMARY BACKGROUND:
Time of Interview
4:30 p.m.
4:40 p.m.
4:50 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
5:10 p.m.
5:20 p.m.
At the meeting of January 22, 2013, the City Council called for applications to fill one, unexpired four-year
term on the Planning Commission to the end of June, 2013, due to the appointment of Kate Colin to the
City Council, 6 applications were received in the City Clerk's Office by the deadline of February 13, 2013.
Attachments: 6 applications
Municipal Code excerpt
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PLANNING COMMISSION
Applications to serve on the PLANNING COMMISSION, City of San Rafael; to fill one unexpired
four-year term to the end of June, 2013, may be obtained at the City Clerk's Office, City Hall,
1400 Fifth Avenue, Room 209, San Rafael, or on the City Clerk's website at
http,*//Wvvw.cityofsanrafaeLorg/cityclerk-boards/
The deadline for filing applications is Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 5-.00 p.m., in the City
Clerk's Office,
There Is no compensatlon paid to Planning Commissioners. Commissioners must compLy-with_
the City's ethics training recluirement of AB 1234, and reimbursement policy_ See attached
information,
ONLY RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL MAY APPLY.
The Planning Commission regularly meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month
at 7:00 p.m. in the Council C-1hambers, City Hall
The Planning Commission prepares and adopts long-term general plans for physical
development projects within the City of San Rafael, and reports on the design and
improvements of proposed subdivisions.
Interviews of applicants scheduled for Tuesday, February 19, 2013, at a time to be determined.
An excerpt from the San Rafael Municipal Code re: Planning Commission membership, terms
of commissioners, powers and duties, etc., is also attached.
NOTE: All Planning Commissioners are required to file Fair Political Practices Commission
Conflict of Interest Statements, which areopen to the public for review.
[Government Code Section 67200]
ESTHER C. BEIRNE
City Clerk
City of San Rafael
Dated. January 23, 20113
2.16.040 Planning Commission--Creation--Membership.
There is created a planning commission for the city, consisting of seven members, not
officials of the city, appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council.
(Ord. 505).
Of the members of the Commission first appointed, two shall be appointed for the terms
of one year, two for the terms of two years; two for the terms of three years; and one for
the term of four years. Their successors shall be appointed for terms of four years; if a
vacancy occurs otherwise than by expiration of term it shall be filled by appointment for
the unexpired portion of the term. (Ord. 505).
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Advisory members of the Commission shall be the city manager, the city attorney, and
the city engineer. The advisory members shall not have the power to vote and their
terms shall correspond to their respective official tenure. (Ord. 505).
2.16.070 Chairman and Secretary of Planning Commission.
The Commission shall elect a chairman from its appointed members, and may also
elect a secretary who may be an employee of the city. (Ord. 505).
At least one regular meeting shall be held each month on a date selected by the
Commission. Four of the appointed members of the Commission shall be required to
constitute a quorum for the transaction of the business of the Commission.
(Ord. 527: Ord. 505).
2.16.090 Removal from Planning Commission.
Any appointed member of the Commission may be removed by the mayor with the
approval of the city council or by a majority vote of the council. (Ord. 505).
2.16.100 Compensation of Planning Commission.
All members of the Commission shall serve as such without compensation.
(Ord. 505 (part).
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It shall be the function and duty of the Planning Commission to prepare and adopt, in
accordance with and as provided by the Conservation and Planning Act of the state of
California, comprehensive long-term general plans for the physical development of the
city of San Rafael, and of any land outside the boundary thereof which bears relation to
the city. The plans may be comprised of the following or other and additional plans and
maps which may in Commission's judgment relate to the physical development of the
city..
streets and highway plan
parking plan
recreation plan
public buildings plan
transit plan
The Planning Commission shall be charged with the duty of making investigations,
reports on the design and improvements of proposed subdivisions, and shall have such
powers in connection therewith as are outlined in the Subdivision Map Act of the state
of California, and the subdivision regulations adopted by the city of San Rafael.
It shall be the duty of the members of the Planning Commission, including advisory
members and members of its staff, to inform themselves on matters affecting the
functions and duties of the Commission and all planning matters, and, to that end,
when authorized by a majority of the Commission, may attend planning conferences, or
meetings of planning executives, hearings on planning legislation or matters affecting
the master plan or any part thereof, and the reasonable traveling expenses incidental to
the attendances shall be charges upon the funds allocated to the Commission.
The Planning Commission shall endeavor to promote public interest and understanding
of plans developed, and the regulations relating thereto. It shall be part of its duty to
consult with and advise the public officials, agencies, public utilities companies, school
boards, civic and other organizations, and with the citizens generally in relation to
carrying out the plans.
The Commission shall adopt rules for the transaction of business and shall keep a
record of its resolutions, transactions, findings, and determinations, which records shall
be a public record. (Ord. 913 (part), 1968: Ord. 505 (part)).
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
NAME: Randy Wallace
HOME ADDRESS: San Rafael, CA 94901
RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR 35 YEARS
PRESENT OCCUPATION: Lawyer and Mediator
NAME OF BUSINESS: Law and Mediation Offices of J. Randolph Wallace
BUSINESS ADDRESS: 1000 Fourth Street, Suite 580 San Rafael, CA 94901
*HOME & BUSINESS PHONE: (
*E-MAIL ADDRESS:
EDUCATION: U. C. Berkeley B. S. Business and Economics 1972. Lincoln University Law School
J.D. 1977
PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES / ORGANIZATIONS:
Parent volunteer Sun Valley elementary School READ program, San Rafael Girls Softball coach and
roving hitting instructor, field builder, Board of Directors and Commissioner, Miramar /Miraflores
Neighbor Coordinator with City officials to improve emergency vehicle access, parking, fire fighting
and monitoring. Neighborhood Watch Captain. Marin County Bar Association -three term Board of
Directors, past Secretary and current Treasurer, Coordinator of the Judicial Performance and
Evaluation of Judges and Commissioners, volunteer settlement judge to Marin County Courts, pro
bond legal work. Working with architects and individual on applications for variances, works of
improvement with building department and planning on residential property.
MY REASONS FOR WANTING TO SERVE:
Commitment to public service, commitment to fairness, integrity and inclusion for all in the
government process, the utilization of my special skill set for problem identification, analysis, solving
and implementation. expertise in subject matter involved in the planning commission decisions,
mediators skills in conflict resolution, lawyer skills in how to present case for land use, variance, code
requirement and compliance, building and construction knowledge from representing contractors and
sub contractors and home owners, special master skills in managing people, documents and facts to
move the process forward, arbitrator skills is listening to each side of an issue and making a
thoughtful and well supported decision in light of the provisions of the general plan, relevant codes
and ordinances.
DATE: SIGNATURE:
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NOTE: APPLICMN t�t &E AkTLE�AST 18 YEARS OF AG ISTERED VOTER OF
THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
Filing Deadline: Mail or deliver to: City of San Rafael, Dept. of City Clerk
Date: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, Room 209
Time: 5:00 pm. P.O. Box 151560
San Rafael, CA 94915 (* This information will be kept confidential, to the extent permitted by law.)
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
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NAME: DaVid COLIN
HOME ADDRESS:
CITY r' STATE ! ZIP CODE: --San Rafael, CA 949-01
RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR
PRESENT OCCUPATION: Retirrd Consultant
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*HOME & BUSINESS PHONE:
*E-fJAILADDRESS
EDUCATtON: BA: Reed Collrje-.American StUdieS,
lylacters in City and Regional Planning. Harvard University 1980
Masters in PL]hli,�o and Private Management Yale University 19M)
YFARS
PARTICIPATION IN THE FOL LOS IING CIVIC AND COMWUNITY ACTIVITIES ORGANIZATIONS'
vliestbay Housing Board: Serving peo pie w ithdeve Iop rmenta I disabilifics (Current.)
Chair of the Housing Commit( eeof the, Action Coalition for Equity (CUrtent)
Founding l,0ember of the Marin Environmental Housing Coll at,,oralive (Pasi)
Marin Conservation League, Volunteer of the Year (Past'!
Chair of the Housing Councfl 'HOUSing Leadership Alliance-'Past'J
MY REASONS FOR',NANTING TO SERVE ARE. 1 love,39n Rafael! The current land USA,' is the, result of care-fUlder-ision s
mane in the 1980's tr_, build a vibrant anti proster om its I Kiri an li ur Ger the Park. I pant San Rafael uu thrive ,,A ile
providing a high ILI a lity eJf I ife consistent ,?,,ith the SLI Sidi naL4,_ va I ue--s of the best of MHi in. San Rafael repte�ents the
procjessive values which I endorse Itv doinq it's hest to, pmvide qualitv, safe housinci tr, all espeIaliv those �vhc, work herr;,
DATE: February 11. 2013 'SIGNATURE
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CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
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MY REASONS FOR WANTING TO SERVE ARE:
Filing Deadline: Mail or deliver to: City of San Rafael, Dept. of City Clerk
Date: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, Room 209
Time: 5:00 p.m. P.O. Box 151560
San Rafael, CA 94915
*This information will be kept confidential, to the extent permitted by law.
THOMAS WEATHERS
San Rafael, CA 94901
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• Enrolled member, Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska (Aleut)
• Adopted member, Eagle/Killer Whale Clan of Tlingit Indians
• Adopted member, Raven/Brown Bear Clan of Haida Indians
• Associate member, San Francisco Community of the Tlingit
and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska
• Shareholder, Sealaska Corporation and Shee Atika, Inc.
LEGAL EXPERIENCE:
7/12 -present Vasquez Estrada & Conway LLP, San Rafael, CA
Of Counsel Attorney. Practice Indian law, business law, and complex
civil litigation in state, federal, and tribal court. Review, revise, and
negotiate complicated contracts, financing arrangements, office leases,
intergovernmental agreements, land use agreements, rights of way,
and joint venture agreements. Represent tribes and parents in IOWA
cases. Jury and bench trial experience. Handle asbestos-related
matters.
2/03-7/12 Alexander, Berkey, Williams & Weathers LLP, Berkeley, CA
PartnerAttomey. Practiced federal Indian law with emphasis on
litigation, business matters, gaming, and Indian Child Welfare Act
matters. Negotiated multi-million dollar loan, management, financing,
consulting, purchasing, and leasing agreements, advised clients in
complicated tax and insurance matters, and litigated in tribal, state, and
federal courts on issues ranging from sovereign immunity to taxes to
probate to employment to breaches of contract to tribal exhaustion.
Trial experience in child dependency matters in state court. Prepared
appellate briefs and argued in appellate court.
5/00-1103 Alexander & Karshmer, Berkeley, CA
Associate Attorney. Practiced federal Indian law with emphasis on
business litigation and Indian Child Welfare Act matters. Trial
experience in child dependency matters in state court. Prepared
appellate briefs. Extensive research and writing.
9/97-5/00 Crosby, Heafey, Roach & May (now Reed Smith), Oakland, CA
Associate Attorney. Practiced complex civil litigation in state and
federal courts, including land use, condemnation, and property tax
matters. Handled all facets of civil litigation including appeals.
Participated in all phases of case management. Extensive research and
writing.
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THOMAS WEATHERS
San Rafael, CA 94901
(
3/95-9/97 Long & Levit, San Francisco, CA
Associate Attorney. Practiced complex civil litigation in both state and
federal courts. Emphasis in professional liability defense. Wrote and
argued summary judgment motions, demurrers and similar motions.
Drafted state and federal appellate briefs. Took and defended
depositions. Participated in all phases of case management. Extensive
research and writing.
9193-2/95 Chief Judge Justin L. Quackenbush, United States District Court,
Eastern District of Washington, Spokane, WA
Judicial Law Clerk. Substantial legal research and writing.
Recommended disposition of pending motions. Drafted memorandum
opinions ruling on various motions and bankruptcy appeals. Assisted
with research, writing, and recommendations when judge sat by
designation on 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Prepared bench
memoranda for upcoming hearings. Served as bailiff/crier in court,
9/92-5/93 Sacramento County Public Defender, Sacramento, CA
Law Clerk. Wrote research memoranda. Drafted motions to suppress
and/or dismiss. Considerable criminal legal research,
9/92-5/93 Professor Brian K. Landsberg, McGeorge School of Law, Sacramento, CA
Research Assistant Legal research in constitutional and civil rights law
for essays and articles prepared by Professor Landsberg. Summarized
and analyzed book for book review,
6/92-8/92 Ropers, Majeski, Kohn, Bentley, Wagner & Kane, Redwood City, CA
Law Clerk. Extensive legal research. Drafted motions and pleadings.
Prepared discovery requests and responses. Summarized medical
records and depositions.
6/87-8/90 Law Office of Douglas A. Johnson, Chino Hills, CA
Law Clerk. Responsible for personal injury cases and discovery
matters. Researched and drafted numerous motions and pleadings.
Prepared cases for trial. Corresponded with clients and opposing
counsel. Substantial legal research.
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EDUCATION,
THOMAS WEATHERS
Son Rafael, CA 94901
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McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, Sacramento, CA
Juris Doctor conferred, with Great Distinction, May 15, 1993.
Class Rank Top 2%, 41243.
Order of the Coif.
Pacific Law Journal. Staff Member.
Honors at Entrance. Traynor Honor Society. Dean's Honor Roll.
American Jurisprudence Award --Professional Responsibility.
Recipient: John Stauffer Legal Research and Writing Fellowship.
Salzburg Institute of International Legal Studies, Salzburg, Austria
Study abroad program, Summer of 1991. Course in Fundamental Rights
in Europe and the United States taught by Justice Anthony M Kennedy,
United States Supreme Court. Special guest lecture by Justice Antonin
Scalia, United States Supreme Court.
London Institute of Comparative Litigation, London, England
Study abroad program, Summer of 1991. Assisted barristers with work
in chambers and accompanied barristers to court to examine English
trial procedure. Additional course work in English legal system and
comparative litigation.
Pomona College, Claremont, CA
Bachelor of Arts conferred May 13, 1990.
Cumulative G.P.A. 10.31/12.00 (3.44/4.00).
Concentration: Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE).
Emphasis in Economics. Honors at Entrance.
Senior Thesis topic: Effects of Terrorism on the Economy of Northern
Ireland. Senior Thesis passed with Distinction.
Jesus College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, England
Study abroad program, Spring of 1989. Tutorial study in economics and
British history, politics and culture. Participated on college cricket team,
rugby team, and chess team. Player/coach of basketball team. Semester
G.P.A. 11.00/12,00 (3.67/4,00).
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THOMAS WEATHERS
San Rafael, CA 94901
(
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND HONORS:
Richard M. Sangster American Inn of Court
Member (2012 -present).
Alameda County Superior Court
Volunteer Judge Pro Tem for small claims court (2001 -present).
Marin County Superior Court
Volunteer Judge Pro Tem for small claims court (2010 -present).
Northwest Intertribal Court System
Appointed Appellate Judge for tribal courts in the Northwest (2009 -
present).
Chippewa Cree Tribal Court
Appointed Special Judge for trial court matter for Chippewa Cree
Indians of the Rocky Boy's Reservation, Montana (2011).
San Francisco Youth Court
Volunteer Judge for youth diversion program (1986-97).
Northern California Super Lawyers
Recognized as top 5% of practicing lawyers in Northern California.
Honored in Native American law (2009 and 2007) and
Business/Corporate law (2006).
National Native American Bar Association
Past President (2003-04). Member of the Board of Directors (2002 -
present). Chair of Judicial Appointments Committee (2005 -present).
Past editor of NNABA Newsletter.
Marin County Bar Association
Member (2010 -present), Participate in Diversity Section (2012 -present).
Alameda County Bar Association
Court appointed criminal defense attorney under Criminal Court
Appointed Attorneys Program (2009-2011). Participate in East Bay
Diversity Bar Coalition (2009 -present), Mentee under Judicial Mentoring
Project (2010 -present). Member of Judicial Appointments Evaluation
Committee (2010). Ex officio member of the Board of Directors (2000).
President of the Barristers Club (2000).
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THOMAS WEATHERS
San Rafael, CA 94901
(
Native American Caucus, California Democratic Party
Member (2007 -present). Chair of Judicial Affairs Committee
(2010-2012).
San Rafael Police Department
Participated in Citizens` Police Academy (2010).
Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
Participated in Leadership Oakland program (2000).
San Rafael Little League
Tee Ball Commissioner (2011). Secretary of Board of Directors (2010 -
present). Member/coach (2008 -present).
Northwest Indian Bar Association
Member (2008 -present).
California Nations Indian Gaming Association
Professional Member (2003 -present).
American Bar Association
Member (2002 -present).
Federal Bar Association
Member (2002 -present).
Bar Association of San Francisco
Vice Chair of the Barristers Law Journal (1998).
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
• Moderator: Successful Tips for Taking Your Career to the Next Level, 24"
Annual Minority Counsel Spring Program, ABA Commission on Racial and
Ethnic Diversity in the Profession, Las Vegas, NV (2012)
• Presenter: Mock Trial Training, Morongo Tribal TANF Youth Program,
Banning, CA (2012)
• Presenter: Business Ethics, Torres Martinez Tribal TANF All Staff Forum,
Pala Resort, CA (2012)
• Author: Indian Law 101, The Recorder, September 13, 2011, retrieved from
<http://www.law.comfjsp/caIPubArticleFriendlyCA.jsp?id=1 202514316464>
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THOMAS WEATHERS
San Rafael, CA 94901
(
• Presenter: Tribal Tort Liability Ordinances, Tribal First Insurance
Roundtable, Sonora, CA (2011)
• Co -Presenter: Negotiating Cooperation Agreements with Local
Governments, 291h Annual "Protecting Our Children" Conference, National
Indian Child Welfare Association, Anchorage, AK (2011)
• Co -Presenter: Indian Country Insurance Issues, Zurich Insurance Training,
Rancho Cordova, CA (2010)
• Guest Lecturer: Indian Gaming, U.C. Berkeley School of Law, Berkeley, CA
(2010)
• Author: Do Tribal Employees Have Sovereign Immunity?, California Lawyer,
February 2010, at 14
• Co-author: Indian Tribes and Casinos: 9' Circuit Tax Ruling Helps Chip
Away at Tribal Sovereignty, The Montana Lawyer, November 2009, at 5
• Panelist: Deal or no Deal? Transacting in Native America, ABA BLT Live
Teleconference (2008)
• Author: Encouraging Business with Indian Tribes: A Brief Discussion of the
Tribal Exhaustion Doctrine, Business Law Today (Publication of the ABA
Section of Business Law), November/December2008, at 17
• Author: Tenth Circuit's Application of the Indian Lands Exception to the
Quiet Title Act and How to Avoid It.- Governor of Kansas v. Kempthome,
LexisNexis Expert Commentaries (2008)
• Presenter: Indian Child Welfare Act, Minor's Counsel Training, Sacramento,
CA (2008)
• Guest Lecturer: Indian Gaming, U.C. Berkeley School of Law, Berkeley, CA
(2007)
• Presenter: Public Law 280: How It Affects Domestic Violence Prevention,
Tribal and State Domestic Violence Prevention Summit, Riverside County,
CA (2005)
• Presenter: 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, Pomo Native Youth
Empowerment Summit, Coyote Valley Indian Reservation, CA (2005)
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THOMAS WEATHERS
San Rafael, CA 94901
(
• Presenter: Recent Developments in Indian Law, 51h Annual Native Nations
Law Symposium, Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska Indian Reservation,
KS (2004)
• Presenter: Recent Developments in Indian Law, 4`h Annual Native Nations
Law Symposium, Sao and Fox Nation of Missouri Indian Reservation, KS
(2003)
• Co-author: Don't Look Now: Document Inadvertently Produced to Opposing
Counsel Still Privileged, San Francisco & Los Angeles Daily Journal, April 5,
1999, at 5
• Co-author: Custom -Made Review: Courts Block Attempts to Evade the
One -Final Judgment Rule, San Francisco & Los Angeles Daily Journal,
October 1, 1998, at 5
• Author: The Right to a Jury Trial, San Francisco Attorney Magazine,
April/May 1998, at 37
• Co-author: A New Way to Go: Arbitration of Legal Malpractice Claims, 64
Defense Counsel Journal 409 (1997)
• Co-author: Can You Limit Personal Exposure?, IpI Advisory (Newsletter of
the ABA Standing Committee on Lawyers' Professional Liability), Spring
1997 at 1
• Co-author: Warning: Some Professional Liability Policies Can Leave
Unwary Insurers on the Hook, Insurance Journal, November 11, 1996, at 43
• Co-author: Insurers Beware: Implied Waiver of Defective Notice in Claims
Made and Reported Professional Liability Policies, 7 Long & Levit Legal
Ledger I (Summer 1996)
• Co-author: The Legal Malpractice Tort of the 90s: Fiduciary Breach, News
& Views (Newsletter of the Professional Liability Underwriting Society),
June 1996 at 9
• Co-author: Accountant Malpractice as a Breach of Contract, 7 Long & Levit
Legal Ledger 9 (Winter 1996)
• Co-author: Ethical and Liability Issues Concerning Expert Witnesses,
Professional Liability Update (Publication of the Committee on Professional
Liability Litigation of the ABA Section of Litigation), Fall 1995 at 1
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BAR ADMISSIONS:
THOMAS WEATHERS
Son Rafael, CA 94901
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• Co-author: Coverage Pitfalls for Insurance Defense Counsel, presented to
the Spring 1996, ABA National Legal Malpractice Conference (1996)
• Co-author: A Survey of Accountant Malpractice: Breach of Contract or
Tort?, 526 Practising Law InstitutelAccountants'Liability 271 (1995)
• Author: Justice Stanley Mosk: A Champion for the Individual, Stauffer
Research Series Archives, Center for Research, McGeorge School of Law
(1993)
• Author: Gay Civil Rights., Are Homosexuals Adequately Protected from
Discrimination in Housing and Employment?, 24 Pacific Law Journal 541
(1993)
• All state and federal courts in California
• All state and federal courts in Washington
• 911 U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
• 1 O'h U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
• United States Supreme Court
• Ely Shoshone Tribal Court
• Sac and Fox Nation of Missouri Tribal Court
• Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska Tribal Court
• Hopland Band of Pomo Indians Tribal Court
• Tulalip Tribal Court
• Intertribal Court of Southern California
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CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF THE
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DATE: SIGNATURE:
Filing Deadline: Mail or deliver to: City of San Rafael, Dept. of Ci lerk
Date: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 City Hall, 1400 Fifth Aven , 209
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Answers for application for City Planning Commission, City of San Rafael
Candidate: Andre Shashaty,
February 11, 2013
Civic & community activities
• Member of "stakeholder group" for City Council's Subcommittee on
Homelessness; 2013
• Director, California Missions Studies Association; current
• Director, Mission San Rafael Preservation Foundation; 2008-2010
• Director, Society of Professional journalists, Northern CA; 2005-2006
• Volunteer & committee chair, Parent-Teacher Group, Saint Raphael School;
2007-2011
• Member of San Rafael Chamber of Commerce, San Rafael Elks Lodge
• Supporter of Homeward Bound and Canal Alliance
• Active in Loch Lomond Homeowner's Association
• Completed San Rafael's "Planning Academy" in 2009.
• Participated in San Rafael City Council and Planning Commission hearings on
several developments and land use plans
• Campaign volunteer for several national political campaigns
• Founded two nonprofit organizations and managed them as a volunteer
Reasons for wanting to serve:
I have spent 30 years writing for national publications and editing magazines on
housing, land use and urban development. More recently, I started a national
nonprofit advocacy group that deals with land use and community development.
Now I want to use my knowledge to help San Rafael meet its current challenges and
become an even better city than it already is.
Our town is in a unique position as the largest city in the county and one of the very
few (if not the only one) that is open to • and diversity. This •i political
and planning •' It also • us an opportunity to play a leadership role in
• and development for the county as a whole, including the decisions we
must make about workforce housing and transportation.
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I want to help with the SMART Train planning process as well as the regional
sustainability framework created under Senate Bill 375, both of which will have a
very positive impact on our environmental footprint and our quality of life. I also
want to work to encourage affordable housing and mixed-use, mixed -income
development in a way that respects the character of our neighborhoods.
I am familiar with a wide range of government programs and policy approaches to
land use, zoning, building regulation, design requirements, green building, and
planning, as well as housing and community development programs.
I want to build on the very good work done by our city's elected officials and staff
and previous planning commissions to encourage good quality design and sensible
development patterns that integrate housing with transit and job centers. The
Town Center is a particularly good example of how our city can work with private
developers to create vibrant properties that are assets to the community.
I would like to work to improve communication with the commission and the public
and improve our citizens' understanding of planning and land use issues.
I would look for ways the commission can help encourage economic development,
particularly in regard to maintaining the vitality of downtown and cope with the
potentially negative impacts of vacant properties.
In regard to the routine business of reviewing development plans and zoning
appeals, I believe I'd bring a clear view of the city's rules and regulations as well as
its long-term interests to each case. I also would try to take a fair and balanced
approach to the views and interests of all parties.
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF THE
NAME:PLANNING COMMISSION
Gerald Bellefto
HOME ADDRESS: �
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