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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC City Council 2014 InterviewsSpecial Meeting Agenda Item No: I Meeting Date: December 15,2014 Department: City Clerk Prepared by: Estber Beirne City Manager Approval-Xfi-1640 SUMMARY/11BACKGROUND: At the October 20, 2014 regular Council Meeting, the City Council called for applications to fill a vacant Council seat, created by the election of Councilmember DamonConnolly to the Marin County Board of Supervisors. Applications received by the deadline ofNovember 18"' ai6 p.m., were verified with the County Registrar of Voters to ensure the applicants were registered voters in San Rafael, ACTION: The following applicants are hereby presented to the City Council for consideration at the Council's December 16.2O14Special Meeting commencing ai4:3Op.m.: l. (]amblio,John f\. 2. Garbosky, R.J. 3. Hafiner, David 4. JacohclliKathy 5. Likovccf\mv h. Litchfield, Chor ic 7. Lorber, Raymond G. 8. Lubamcrsky,Mark g. Moon, Lindsay lU. ()`T1ora 1,omri c 11. Pierson, Rocky l2.Rodrguez-Farrar, Hanna 13. Roth, Stephien 14. Shin, Harry Each applicant will have three minutes to make a presentation before the City Council on a topic of their choice. The order of their presentations will be created by random selection. 12111-10, Council Meeting: Disposition: ' SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPOR,r/Pmeic: At the conclusion of the presentations, the Mayor will ask for public comments. Then each City Councilmember will be asked to state the names of his/her top four (4) applicants, without ranking them, which will create olist of'findishs" Finalists will beasked additional questions byCouncil. From these finalists, the Council will then provide a ranking of their top three choices, with the following point system: 3 points for the top choice, 2 points for the second choice and 1 point for the third choice. The final selection will be mode by motion and Council deliberation and voba, not as adirect result of points, After the Council votes to make the appointment, the City Clerk will administer the Oath of Office to the newly appointed Counui|penson. Attachments: Applications 1. Gamblin, John A. 2. Garbosky, R.J. 3. Hafner, David 4. Jacobelli, Kathy 5. Likover, Amy 6. Litchfield, Charlie 7. Lorber, Raymond G. 8. Lubamersky, Mark 9. Moon, Lindsay 10. O'Hara, Laurie 11. Pierson, Rocky 12. Rodriguez -Farrar, Hanna 13. Roth, Stephen 14. Shin, Harry CITY OF SAN RAFAEL r-� (3 k I V E" kA APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF THE 1, 2014, SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL i Y'n e NAME: GlImAi'lo Cl frice -D rK'S 'A I HOMEADDRESS:1 SPAJ IePlAqFL, L CH cf 0 fC"'4na Ra OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR YEARS PRESENT OCCUPATION: SKVICL ?kFtjbWr LA)rjOL-rH Atvisar< NAME OF BUSINESS: WeLL-,, Facto Neivarf &NK - BUSINESS ADDRESS: 1�0'lAmALPniI6 OR. �ujje'�Zjn (00TF MACE -GA CA *HOME & BUSINESS PHONE. - *E-MAILADDRESS: EDUCATION:8.A. T2V1lve-1 tq'A. Qk(�ANI�41TWNAt_ MhtVA('rM_'fj1-- U1jIVg4S)T PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES / ORGANIZATIONS CDH1-AISs1w'JFa_- CITY or gJ)W 9,ar-Ar-U, fIM-14,6, 1 112�ceSarjoO 1f0LsjA_1-ff_Ca. F11MILU CHIL-6alP_'i 1.1)w U&jrr- 0 WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION OF CITY COUNCILMEMBER? C FC, V T -1 - Vr JOWT CITIr4DO�J -Irr,�) eF i Asi- rr 6 C -h (_c)Mkjqn)J-Ty )L,) ("P�"Trfycjr- icc(4. 'T,jr �Ufu)r turrFS AIVN "Avr =aFUL) 4r'rcabFr) TU g's. Dbitj-, jL) .AQ _Prc,j�JAL A%X) PLjr9',1,S[QQAL_ LWfi: -E C.4'o f�LVICC_ .1V17virr Frrl4w�)nc m AaIA oirv) jjpcAj 781?1 Aa:p OF jff (z WHAT ARE THE THREE MAJOR ISSUES FACING THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL? I. H-mELkS:510C-55 2— H c Lo) Pi & 3. F_,_c,0cHIC bFVC_UL,PMEA--r WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL? FOk SrWkhFQU_ -1-1 LL FMikA,C6 AV iTS Ak)rv)-s n-Lre_g 'U P 4-ki t.nmito(r 6 Lje?Vj,yU rccL a t- w4akr Art , in)(r- 7-Alc oPPok.-Tu K)j rX To 4-1,1F)tJ()'Er-, OR ,STET 19 894tfyw Puwrry 7r4M- Cqke6 ra,- fzr,� DATE: SIGNATURE: NOTE: APPLICANT MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AG ND 7GIISTERED VOTER OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL Filing Deadline: Mail or deliver to: City of San Rafael, Dept, of City Clerk Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 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. RIM CITY OF SAN RAFAEL APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OFTH SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL NAME: HOME ADDRESS: RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR YEARS ri PRESENT OCCUPATION: NAME OF BUSINESS: V BUSINESS ADDRESS: I I ITI E-1. CO *HOME & BUSINESS PHONE: City ler fflcl(,� *E-MAIL ADDRESS: EDUCATION: ...... ... . ... ..... ... . ... ... PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIE�S �/RGANIZATIONS: . ........................... ................................ WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION F CITY COUNCILMEMBER? . . . . . .. ..................................................... ............... — — - - ---------------------------------------------- . ........................................................................................ -- - - ---- ------------- . ..... ........ .... . ..... ............ WHAT ARE THE THREE MAJOR ISSUES FACIN HE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL? . ..................... .......... WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR ;TH�ZITY OF SAN RAFAEL? DATE: SIGNATURE: NOTE: APPLICANT MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE AND A REGISTERED VOTER OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL Filing Deadline: Mail or deliver to: City of San Rafael, Dept. of City Clerk Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 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. CITY OF SAN RAFAEL APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEM13EROFTHE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL NAME: R.J. Garbosky HOME ADDRESS: San Rafael, CA 94901 RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR 12 YEARS PRESENT OCCUPATION: Marketing / Public Relations / Media Consultant NAME OF BUSINESS: R.J. Garbosky BUSINESS ADDRESS: On-call Consultant / Independent Contractor HOME &BUSINESS PHONE: Home: E-MAIL ADDRESS: EDUCATION: Lehigh University BA Major - American Studies / Minor - Mechanical Engineering Massachusetts College of Art BFA Major - Industrial Design / Minor - Marketing PARTICII)ATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES / ORGANIZATIONS: Easter Seals Bay Area: Public Relations/ Marketing Consultant 7/06-5/08 Marin Catholic : Event Promotion Design &Artwork Contributor 2009, 2010 142 Throckmorton Theater : Public Relations /Marketing Consultant 7/09 - 5110 - WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE CONSIDERED FORTHE I-'OSITION OF CITY COUNCIL ME'MBEW I believe strongly that San Rafael government can benefit from the fresh perspective and clear strategic thinking that I can provide. I will bring a balanced intelligence based on common sense, an information age orientation and reasonable, consensus priorities. Outreach and communication are key elements in engaging the broader community in the future growth, progress and direction of San Rafael, which I can assist with my extensive background and experience in Public Relations and New Media. I would like to see San Rafael become a leader in progressive solutions to issues, and an example of simply better, more responsive modern government. - WHAT ARE THE THREE MAJOR ISSUES FACING THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL? #1. ECONOMY: The encouragement of business and economic growth - in all sectors. Attracting new businesses and jobs, improving the downtown retail & cultural environment. Making the process of starting tip and doing business in San Rafael simpler, easier and more successful. #2. CONNECTIVITY: The lack of a true sense of community and partnership of the diverse populations, institutions and businesses that comprise San Rafael. "Phis disconnected, unfocused and isolated reality makes San Rafael less than a great small city. We must leverage new technology to connect the community. #3. PRIORITIES & AGENDA: The perception is that the San Rafael government is not responsive, not engaged, not progressive and not moving forward. San Rafael is behind the times, lifeless and lacks a broader vision relevant to today's realities. We must reorder priorities and set an agenda to energize the citizenry. - WHAT IS YOUR VISION FORTHE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL? San Rafael must take advantage of the incredible possibilities presented by its location, geography, proximity and potential to become a leader in new civic thinking and a true community that embraces and thrives on its diversity. The city government must become an example of new connectivity and true progressive policy that engages the whole of its citizenry and brings the community together to realize sensible common goals, encourage economic growth, and maximize the positive effects of policy. We must lead California in creating a government, a business climate and a civic culture that is forward thinking, exceptional and extraordinary. Embrace change, move into the future, leverage technology to connect the community, youthify, humanize, innovate and retain the values of integrity, civility, culture and sensible, sustainable progress. DATE: 11/17/14 SIGNATURE: NL K:i kp CITY OF SAN RAFAEL APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF THE 2C N1 SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL r e NAME: w.y HOME ADDRESS: RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR YEARS PRESENT OCCUPATION: c_ NAME OF BUSINESS: BUSINESS ADDRESS: *HOME & BUSINESS PHONE.- ? *E-MAIL ADDRESS: EDUCATION: A PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES t ORGANIZATIONS: r Dir .......... 7c t cc<_ WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION OF CITY COUNCILMEMBER? • WHAT ARE THE THREE MAJOR ISSUES FACING THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL? . .... ..... .... . . .... Cic_ lvr-.C, .... . .............. . ... . ............ WHAT IS YOUR VISI N FOR THE ITY OF SAN RAFAEL? C_\ V DATE: SIGNATURE­` NOTE: APPLICANT MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AG ND A REGISTERED VOTER OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL Filing Deadline: Mail or deliver to: City of San Rafael, Dept. of City Clerk Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 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. L,, Q --c., CITY OF SAN RAFAEL 2,11 APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF THE i SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL �-Ai'v V c) T 6" 1 r" NAME: HOME ADDRESS: CA C) RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR YEARS PRESENT OCCUPATION: ISice'C. NAME OF BUSINESS: BUSINESS ADDRESS: *HOME & BUSINESS PHONE: *E-MAIL ADDRESS: EDUCATION: V C41- C) --fn PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES ORGANIZATIONS: I �) ' '�" W C-4-1 -.,) ' WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION OF CITY COUNCILMEMBER? WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL? 1- It R- r, 4 L e'c La "Y'" "Vye- 4L lu DATE. jl`li I Rb-,ja 14 pot-�' 'A J 1_4 A AT LEAST 1 ff-T'EjkA'S-OF­A6 E -All D A AEG [STE MeN TOTER OF TA E C ITT OFSAIN RAFAEL Filing Deadline: Mail or deliver to: City of San Rafael, Dept. of City Clerk Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 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. K Pl- I loss= CITY OF SAN RAFAEL APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF THE 110V 18 2 0 1 SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL firne: NAME: -'s Office HOME ADDRESS: A 'Ll _L� 6 RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR YEARS �,A PRESENT OCCUPATION: 41 NAME OF BUSINESS: L BUSINESS ADDRESS: *HOME & BUSINESS PHONE: *E-MAIL ADDRESS: EDUCATION: PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES I ORGANIZATIONS: 6 - WHAT ARE THE THREE MAJOR ISSUES FACING THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL? _AAA C.,_ ( (1- WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL? DATE: SIGNATURE: I NOTE- APPLICANT MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE AND A REGISTERED VOTER OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL Filing Deadline: Mail or deliver to: City of San Rafael, Dept, of City Clerk Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 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. I CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AI PLACATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL HOMINANUM Masters Degree, Curriculum & Instruction; Major in French and Spanish University of Wisconsi n -Milwaukee Certification in English as a Second Language University of California, Berkeley -- Extension California Credentials to teach Spanish and French, all levels PARTICIPATION INTHE FOLLOWING CIVIC AND COMIvlU1NrrY ,ACTIVITIES/ )RGANIZA'TIONS: Federation of San Rafael Neighborhoods-. Steering Committee (3 years) Gerstle Park Neighborhood Association, Board (4 years), President Q years) Participant at the City'f ederation,'Coalition Monthly meetings (3 years) ReadvGerstlePark Coordinator: Emergency Preparedness CERT trainee and PDE.P DC3 participant Invitee to San Rafael Fire Department review board for promotions) Marin Literacy Tutor -- Based in the Central Library Friends of the San Rafael Library Air Lectures participant and contributor Invasive species eradication in the Open Space — San Rafael Volunteer Office l"arth Day Coordinator, National Service Day Coordinator REST Program Volunteer- Marin unitarian Universalist Congregation Canal Alliance Teaching Volunteer Active in International Folk Dance - the Osher Marin Jewish Community Center Community Active in College of Marin Art Community WHY DO YOU IVANT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE. POSITION OF CITY (:OUNCIL, MEMBER? I have an interest in sound public policy and planning and also a passion for bettering this city and serving its people= I bring critical thinking skills and board experience, a track record of public service, cooperative engagement with many people of diverse opinions while maintaining collegiality and professional demeanor; I work well with others. I ann a forward-looking individual with no personal or political ambitions and agenda. I deeply respect and value our current Council and the City's remarkable staff. My commitment to "The Art of the Possible", I believe, would increase the potential in this beautiful gateway city, and I have the time to do it. WHAT ARE LHE THREE,' MAJOR ISSUES FACING TILE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL`' I . Moving forward with a better site for our homeless population to improve the quality of life for all of San Rafael's residents, housed and homeless_ and also for our visitors. 1 Rejuvenating our parks and public spaces 3. the fiscal health oFthe City and San Rafael businesses. Sustaining and improving WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL:? My vision for the City of San Rafael is framed by the wisdom in the General Plan 2020and its amendments: a vibrant downtown with international and local businesses that connect with our residents and visitors, a beautiful and historic station area, a cultural hub, rejuvenate(] natural resources and parks, sustainable resources, an actively engaged public, a destination city for culture, education, residence, restaurant and sports enthusiasts, a city that is prepared for emergencies and that honors its past and is forward-looking, along with smooth traffic patterns, efficient mass transit(id bicycle friendly roads. DATE; ° ' ___ . ___�_ __ SIGNATURE: a; . CITY OF SAN RAFAEL 1 U, APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF THE fie, SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL City Clare's Off ® w lty Of n Ra NAME: (3arb e- -Rc- [ A - HOME ADDRESS: RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR F YEARS PRESENT OCCUPATION: NAME OF BUSINESS: 01 0 BUSINESS ADDRESS: `HOME & BUSINESS PHONE: `E-MAIL ADDRESS: EDUCATION: VV jr PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC AND COMMUNI FY ACTIVITIES / ORGANIZATIONS: WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POST ION OF CITY COUNCILMEMBER? WHAT ARE THE THREE MAJOR ISSUES FACING THE CI ly OF SAN RAFAEL? I WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL? DATE: C SIGNATURE: m �l NOTE: APPLICANT MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE AND A RE ER VOTER OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL Filing Deadline: Mail or deliver to: City of San Rafael, Dept. of City Clerk Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 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. CITY OF SAN RAFAEL_ APPLCATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL Name: Charlie Litchfield Address: # San Rafael, CA 94901 .� (42�htel,(* S.R. Resident: 2.5 years Present Occupation: Attorney and Businessman G+ Name of Business: Resolution Remedies and the Litchfield Law Group Business Address: 1000 Fourth Street, 8" Floor, San Rafael, CA 94901 Phone: ( E -Mail: Education: J.D., University of Southern California, 2012 B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 2009 Participation. in the _Followinq Civic and Communnn_Activities/Omanizations: I served UC Berkeley as the sole Health Worker for a 230 -resident dormitory. My duties ran the continuum from triage and first aid to organizing resident outreach and health awareness programs, as well as authoring a weekly health-related newsletter. In addition, I was active in charitable fundraising, organizing and hosting an annual music festival, the proceeds of which went to support ALS research. In law school, I took on a leadership role as Executive Editor of the Southern California Law Review. As operator of Resolution Remedies, I have orchestrated numerous events with local legal figures and business leaders. I have ensured that Resolution Remedies plays a central role in sponsoring the Marin County Bar Association; in addition, I have actively advocated for several local charities, including the Community Institute for Psychotherapy, the Family & Children's Law Center, and the Good Tidings Foundation. Whv D-9 You Want to be Considered for the Position of City Councilmember? In short, I want to leverage the momentum my family has established to make San Rafael one of the most attractive cities to live and work. The Litchfields have played a prominent role in the development of San Rafael, and it is my goal to carry on that long-standing tradition through civic engagement and active participation in the decisions that shape the city. I was born in San Rafael and even as I pursued my education elsewhere, I have always considered San Rafael my home. And as proud as I am to call San Rafael my home, I am even more excited by the prospect of serving the city in a meaningful capacity, lending my experience, talent, and drive to building its future. I would approach the office with humility and a sense of civic pride, honored to serve a Council whom I hold in high esteem. As both a business operator and resident for the past 2.5 years, I believe I bring a valuable perspective to the City Council. I am intimately familiar San Rafael's downtown as well as its many districts, and I will soon move to my new home in Terra Linda. I have walked, driven and biked its streets; frequented its businesses and built relationships with its leaders. Should I be afforded the opportunity, I look forward to representing the interests of all of my fellow residents on the City Council. What are the Three Maior Issues Facing the City of San Rafael? 1. Encouraging intelligent growth and development strategies. San Rafael bears the fragile responsibility of promoting economic prosperity while balancing environmental sustainability and the desires of its neighborhoods, residents, and businesses. It must hold fast to its unique identity while embracing responsible progress. 2. Fostering the City's communication with residents and inviting meaningful civic engagement. The Council's GREAT subcommittee is an excellent start in this direction and 1 hope to see further initiatives directed at promoting civic participation and resident outreach. If one trend can be gleaned from the recent election, it would be Marin residents' apparent dissatisfaction with the direction of the County government, and San Rafael will need to continue to pay keen attention to the needs of the community to avoid a similar predicament. As the City seeks new ways to engage its residents, I believe my background with information technology will prove to be a vital asset. 3. Developing and implementing further strategies to address the issues faced by the precariously housed and the homeless. This issue is too often defined by its most visible symptom- --the scores of homeless that populate downtown San Rafael ---but it really is a far more complicated problem that will require a multifaceted approach to adequately address. What is Your Vision for the City of San Rafael? San Rafael will shine as a beacon of the Bay Area. It will generate and leverage economic growth while preserving its vibrant local culture. It will galvanize its reputation as a place of beauty, opportunity and quality public services. It will attract families and businesses alike, cultivating a populace that is engaged and invested in the Date: November 12, 2014 Signature: Is I I I I CA Eel 11 RYTAI i IL APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL 20ili ffice 'yc NAME: Raymond G. Lorber HOME ADDRESS: San Rafael, CA 94903 RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR 34 YEARS PRESENT OCCUPATION: Retired business man — currently a published author NAME OF BUSINESS: Published, George Washington's Providence; Past occupation was computer sales and development. Founded and successfully managed a computer consulting firm for 15 years. *HOME & BUSINESS PHONE: *E-MAIL ADDRESS: EDUCATION: B. S. Finance, University of Maryland; M.B.A. Human Relations and Organizational Behavior, Golden Gate University PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES ORGANIZATIONS: Past President and current President Emirates on the Board of Mont Marin/San Rafael Neighborhood Association 20 years; Treasurer, North San Rafael Coalition of Residents 8 years; NSRCR representative — Federation/Coalition/City monthly meetings, 8 years; Graduate — San Rafael Planning Academy; Previous member of the board of Senior Access, 3 years; Co -Chair Safe Passage along Lucas Valley Road, 8 years; Founder Oak Hill Club, a social group for single seniors in North San Rafael, 5 years; Volunteer City of San Rafael — coordinator of juniper chipping and collection for the city, 2 months. WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION OF CITY COUNCILMEMBER? My concern is for the well being of the growing senior citizen population in north San Rafael. As a member of the council I will bring this issue to the city of San Rafael government and promote action to improve the lives of our numerous senior citizens. WHAT ARE THE THREE MAJOR ISSUES FACING THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL? 1. Homeless population 2. Traffic congestion 3. Growing Senior Tsunami WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL? San Rafael is the largest city in the county and accordingly has the largest immigrant, senior citizen, business, and homeless population in Marin. The demands placed upon the city by these diverse populations need a community based infrastructure to better serve their intense needs. DATE1-7 SIGNATURE: NOTE: APPLICANT MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE AND A REGISTERED VOTER OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL Filing Deadline: Mail or deliver to: City of San Rafael, Dept. of City Clerk Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 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. 2 CITY OF SAN RAFAEL APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF THE OCT 2 7 20A SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL "Irime, NAME ! i t <` eo{ $ l ' city is HOME ADDRESS: Citi 0f San Rafael RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR �'/� YEARS PRESENT OCCUPATION: t NAME OF BUSINESS: BUSINESS ADDRESS:_32J '�r;®"r `) � > ? *HOME & BUSINESS PHONE: *E-MAIL ADDRESS: EDUCATION:g < spm, 'o P j°`l e t l i f � d PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES / ORGANIZATIONS: WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION OF CITY COUNCILMEMBER? ¢peit o d / 4 WHAT ARE THE THREE MAJOR ISSUES FACING THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL? WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL? f� DATE: j d � � � SIGNATURE: } NOTE: APPLICANT MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE AND A REGISTERED VOTER OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL Filing Deadline: Mail or deliver to: City of San Rafael, Dept. of City Clerk Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 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. Partici_11—pation in the following civic and community activities/organizations: Town of Corte Madera Park and Recreation Commission San Rafael City Park and Recreation Commission (Chair) San Rafael City General Plan 2020 Committee (Co -Chair) San Rafael Youth Soccer (Coach) Bret Harte Community Association (President) San Rafael City Critical Facilities Committee (Chair) Coleman Elementary School Dad's Club (President) San Rafael City Schools Parcel Tax Oversight Committee (Member) San Rafael Little League (President) St. Raphael CYO Basketball (Coach/Board Member) San Rafael City Planning Commission (Member) Davidson Dad's Club (Co President) Teacher/Department Chair/Class Advisor -Terra Linda High School Additionally I have been teacher/coach at San Rafael, Redwood, Tamalpais and Madrone High Schools. Why do you want to be considered for the position of City Councilmember? I was raised to have a strong sense of service to my community. I firmly believe that good government must involve public action and involvement. I have a great passion to make San Rafael the best city possible. I believe that I possess the necessary skills to represent the citizens of San Rafael in a positive way. What are the three major issues facing the city of San Rafael? 1. Land Use/Density/Traffic 2. Transient population issues 3. City finances/pension issues What is your vision for the City of San Rafael? Thanks to the present council and outstanding city staff, San Rafael is in good shape in most areas. I want to see the city maintain its position of leadership within the county. 1 want it to remain a city with strong neighborhoods and vibrant commercial areas with growing retail vitality. There will no doubt be challenges in the future, but there will also be opportunities. Some of the areas I would like to see explored might be the measured development of the Transit Center Area Downtown. I feel that well-planned mixed-use, in -fill, is a positive solution to meet some of our City's expanding housing needs. The neighborhoods are the backbone of our city. We must continue to reach out and be receptive to the needs and concerns of the residents. I feel it is important to continue the current efforts by the council to encourage community engagement. When residents don't have accurate or sufficient information, they become frustrated and alienated. Communication and exchange of ideas are vital to good government. Thank you for your consideration of my application and your service to the residents of San Rafael, Sincerely, Mark J. Luba sky CITY OF SAN RAFAEL 7 APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL rk's CA NAME: HOME ADDRESS: -5dzh earrac-1 RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR YEARS - 4HOW-L"p- -lLlyrs PRESENT OCCUPATION: Self NAME OF BUSINESS: Cre-s c Loc - BUSINESS ADDRESS: '5c) '-zy k��t7 C -r- -� I -e- - P — S az I ea /0 e- 10 *HOME & BUSINESS PHONE: *E-MAIL ADDRESS: / EDUCATION: i. PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES / ORGANIZATIONS: j-/ az:i ai4 6Lncina/ eve-16tne- envcron.znen 6t1nd- e� ca- �4' a2ia/ eorqa^ a /j ervi 1� rLa^ — cLoc�/ k - WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POST ION OF CITY COUNCILMEMBER? A' -L Aa & 9 4�-n a-14, a,,,X ay -t C'411'ea 0 v --e 40t CC -c-p- &Lore- re-y-e-ou-c- azid IA5� WHAT ARE THE THREE MAJOR ISSUES FACING THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL? 117 4-a 29:47M C WHAT IS YOUR VISiO FOR THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL? /&1-.0 rw v- e e,( C4 --as ZLU c- At�e'- '0 Z!U assis le SS (:tiz�2 J f -`s .717Lk DATE: 1f SIGNATURE: NOTE: APPLICANT MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE AND A REGISTERED VOTER OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL Filing Deadline: Mail or deliver to: City of San Rafael, Dept. of City Clerk Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 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. I IN- CITY OF SAN RAFAEL Received APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL NOV 10 2014 NAME: Laurie O'Hara Time: HOME ADDRESS: City Clerk's Office RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR I S 1,49 l F YEARS City of SarrRafa-e—' PRESENT OCCUPATION: Micro finance - small business loans NAME OF BUSINESS: working Solutions BUSINESS ADDRESS: I 1 15 Third St., San Rafael, CA 94901 'HOME & BUSINESS PHONE: *E-MAIL ADDRESS: EDUCATION: MBA -Thunderbird (American Graduate School of International Management) BA - University of CO, Boulder PARTICIPATION IN NNjTHE FOLLOWING CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ ORGANIZATIONS' ei f (e1!l 0 nOW!( Q,� ( l ✓1 �� Q 4 C t r) r°1 c��l- o r WH DO YOU WANT TO C NQS ERED FQR THE POSITIO OF CITY COUNCILM MBER? t �`1 S r tri e r r ' C'o0. WHAT ARE THE THREE MAJOR ISSUES ACING THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL? (V � 6rte' ( l( 6 t WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR THE C TY OF SAN RAFAEL? ro r, r V r �A f� Ci P1 U-63�-�' 0 s N' 60-0 DATE: 11/6/2014 SIGNATURE: r NOTE: APPLICANT MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AG ND A REGISTERED VOTER OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL Filing Deadline: Mail or deliver to: City of San Rafael, Dept. of City Clerk Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 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. CITY OF SAN RAFAEL APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL NAME: HOME ADDRESS: RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR YEARS PRESENT OCCUPATION: NAME OF BUSINESSi BUSINESS ADDRESS: - *HOME & BUSINESS PONE: *E-MAIL ADDRESS: EDUCATION: PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES ORGANIZATIONS'. v/ S WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION OF CITY COUNCILMEMBER? /A i111 11-''1-- 4-k/c," �dc- k A'AA/ ILZK�c 'cj-Mll zzt: ' WHAT ARE THE THREE MAJOR ISSUES FACING THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL? WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL? NOTE: APPLICANT MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE AND REGISTERED VOTER OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL Filing Deadline: Mail or deliver to: City of San Rafael, Dept. of City Clerk Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 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. 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WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL? ij - - - — --------- - ---- - -- DATE: SIGNATURE: NOTE: APPLICANT MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE AND A REGISTERED VOTER OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL Filing Deadline: Mail or deliver to: City of San Rafael, Dept. of City Clerk Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 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. CITY OF SAN RAFAEL APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF THE m�€��� SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL eed NAME: Stephen Rothz, �=x HOME ADDRESS: , San Rafael, CA 94901 RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR 12 YEARS F PRESENT OCCUPATION: President of software development firm NAME OF BUSINESS. Carmel Software Corporation BUSINESS ADDRESS: 1050 Northgate Dr., San Rafael, CA 94903 *HOME & BUSINESS PHONE: *E-MAIL ADDRESS: EDUCATION: 'BSE of Mechanical Engineering and Business from the University of Pennsylvania / MBA from the University of Cincinnati PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES / ORGANIZATIONS: Active in Glenwood Elementary School (GSF) activities; active in local synagogue (Kol Shofar); active in a # of professional and technical organizations on a local and national level WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION OF CITY COUNCILMEMBER? I have lived in San Rafael for 12 years and own a business that has been active in San Rafael for 10 years. Also, my son attends the San Rafael school system. All aspects of my life are vested in the success of this city, and I want to be a part of ensuring its continued success. I have many years management experience and also sold my previous company to Autodesk, proving my success in bu and leadership. traits that are so important for city leadership positions. WHAT ARE THE THREE MAJOR ISSUES FACING THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL'. 1. The homeless situation in downtown San Rafael: while it is improving, there is still much to be done; 2. Schools: Our schools can always be better in many different ways; 3. Jobs: Enticing more businesses to relocate to San Rafael improves the community in so many ways. _ WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL? While San Rafael is a wonderful place to live, there is always room for improvement. With proper leadership, I envision San Rafael resolving its homeless problem over the next 5 years, improving all 1 of Its schools tote best In Marin, and luring more businesses from San Francisco and a sew ere to j 11/9/2014 DATE: SIGNATURE: NOTE: APPLICANT MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE AND A REGISTERED VOTER OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL Filing Deadline: Mail or deliver to: City of San Rafael, Dept. of City Clerk Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, Room 209 Time: 5:00 p.m. P.O. 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SIGNATURE: NOTE: APPLICANT MUST BEAT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE AND A REGISTER D VOTER OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL Filing Deadline: Mail or deliver to: City of San Rafael, Dept. of City Clerk Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, Room 209 Time: 5:00 p.m. P.Q. Box 151560 San Rafael, CA 94915 *This information will be kept confidential, to the extent permitted by law.