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Home My WebLink AboutCC Planning Commission 2015 InterviewsSpecial Meeting @ S:OOpm CITY OF� Agenda Item No: 1 Meeting Date: June 1, 2015 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 APPOINTMENTS TO FILL TWO, FOUR-YEAR TERMS TO EXPIRE END OF JUNE, 2019 ON THE SAN RAFAEL PLANNING COMMISSION DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TERMS OF JOHN "JACK" ROBERTSON AND MARK LUBAMERSKY, AND ONE UNEXPIRED FOUR-YEAR TERM TO THE END OF JUNE, 2017 DUE TO THE RESIGNATION OF COMMISSIONER CHARLES PICK (CC) RECOMMENDATION: a) It is recommended that the City Council interview the following applicants to fill two, four-year terms to expire the end of June, 2019 and one unexpired four year term to the end of June, 2017 on the San Rafael Planning Commission: Name Berenice Davidson Dennis P. Johnson Mark Lubamersky Jack Robertson SUMMARY BACKGROUND: Time of Interview 5:00 P.M. 5:10 P.M. 5:20 p.m. 5:30 p.m. b) At the meeting of April 20, 2015, the City Council called for applications to fill two, four-year terms on the Planning Commission, to expire the end of June, 2019, due to the expiration of terms of Mark Lubamersky and Jack Robertson. As Commissioner Charles Pick, whose term expires at the end of June 2017, submitted his resignation, effective April 23, 2015, the deadline for receipt of applications was extended to Friday, May 22, 2015. Four applications were received in the City Clerk's Office by the extended deadline. Attachments: 4 applications FOR CITY CLERK ONLY File No.: C ' _;2 — G Council Meeting:%�/�®r5 t;e�,lC� Z��4ur•v Disposition: %`fd12(4 4_cJ&4p1ej2Sccy 4rrAcK X4202-eA77SonJ !,®26n CITY OF SAN RAFAEL APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION Recels (Limited to Three Consecutive Four -Year Terms) MAY 2 2 2015 NAME: Berenice Davidson Time: HOME ADDRESS: City Clerk's 0ficeCity of San Rafael CITY / STATE / ZIP CODE: San Rafael, CA 94901 RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR: 14 YEARS PRESENT OCCUPATION: Land Development Division Senior Civil Engineer NAME OF BUSINESS: County of Marin Department of Public Works BUSINESS ADDRESS: 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903 *HOME & BUSINESS PHONE: ( *E-MAIL ADDRESS: EDUCATION: University of the Pacific, Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES / ORGANIZATIONS: Volunteer — San Rafael Spanish Literacy Program (Programa Comunitario de Alfabetizacion), Staff - Marin County (MC) Board of Supervisors, MC Planning Commission, MC District Zoning Administrator MY REASONS FOR WANTING TO SERVE ARE: I want to be part of shaping the future of San Rafael, I strongly believe in long-term general plans in order to achieve a multi -modal community where people with all levels of capacity may comfortably travel. Of specific interest: keeping our streets and highways maintained in a sustainable manner, encouraging innovation to address our local and regional traffic, parking, accessibility, access to education, poverty and homelessness challenges. I strongly believe that development can conform to rules and regulations while maintaining the City of San Rafael's wonderful character. While I understand certain issues are extremely controversial, it is important to have an informed community in order to have meaningful discussions. San Rafael has been my home since marriage and I have learned to love this City and County. I am happy to see my three children growing up in this beautiful, progressive and welcoming community that promotes diversity; I want to help sustain ythis� ame feeling for future generations. DATE: 05-22-15 SIGNATURE: Extended Filing Deadline: Mail or deliveCity of Sash Rafael, Dept. of City Clerk Date: Friday, May 22, 2015 City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue; Froom 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 MAY 18 2015 Time: APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF THE Ci y CI�rk s 0ffliice City Of San Rafael PLANNING COMMISSION (Limited to Three Consecutive Four -Year Terms) NAME: Dennis P. Johnson HOME ADDRESS: RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR 15 YEARS PRESENT OCCUPATION: Retired (from US Air Force and Kaiser Permanente) PHONE: E-MAIL ADDRESS: EDUCATION: BA Sociology, State University of New York at Buffalo MBA, University of Hawaii MS Telecommunications, University of Southern Mississippi PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES I ORGANIZATIONS: Board Member and two-time past chair of the Marin YMCA Board of Managers Volunteer mentor with the Marin County Schools Volunteer Program Volunteer fund-raiser for National Public Radio in San Francisco MY REASONS FOR WANTING TO SERVE ARE: I believe city commissioners need to represent our entire, diverse San Rafael community. The current commissioners are from real estate, legal, planning and architectural firms, as well as the San Francisco Metropolitan Transportation Agency. Two teachers serve on the commission, but I believe the commission, and the City of San Rafael, could benefit from a wider experience base. I have worked in large corporations and small businesses; in government and civilian roles; leading technology and business teams. I lived in many places in the US, Asia and Europe and will bring fresh ideas and views. I am a level-headed analyst and planner, a good listener, consensus builder and decision maker who has no hidden agenda nor pre -conceived ideas. I only want what is best for our wonderful city. DATE:� LIZ Cl j , Filing Deadline: Date: Tuesday y-12 2 15 Time: :00 m. SIGNATURE: 2LKz i CITY OF SAN RAFAEL APPLICATION TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF THE Received PLANNING COMMISSION CLAY - 1 2015 (Limited to Three Consecutive Four -Year Terms) T-ime: C34. Ly CIS-, k'S 0-11ce NAME: - � � �" e��C � City Of fan Rafe! HOME ADDRESS: CITY / STATE / ZIP CODE: _ C4, (-&o i RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR / / YEARS PRESENT OCCUPATION: rf CG /� _ , r��/f1 NAME OF BUSINESS: CDt.�t..S-Ro C& 404 BUSINESS ADDRESS: l��1UI �LJ3t(r(y� �� 5 .—c 9y( b *HOME & BUSINESS PHONE: *E-MAIL ADDRESS: / EDUCATION: /'1(v11AW)t4 f f ,1 - QdCf L', PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES / ORGANIZATIONS: a P) 1.5s iD 1v 50-1 hi -fie.,I L/ MY REASONS FOR WANTING TO SERVE ARE: 1 { /{`r/� ` 1 f DATE: �� SIGNATURE: Filing Deadline: Mail or deliver : City of San Rafael, Dept. of City Clerk Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 City' all, 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 Received PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 2 1 2015 (Limited to Three Consecutive Four -Year Terms) Time: ,ff�Z City Clerk's Office NAME: -�OZ/7 City of San Rafael HOME ADDRESS: CITY / STATE / ZIP CODE: 6L e RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL FOR YEARS PRESENT OCCUPATION: cp, ,., � F,� -i-r, 4-e -he VV1'f0"-&1 I NAME OF BUSINESS: BUSINESS ADDRESS: ,.C- Cc hi 0 J C *HOME & BUSINESS PHONE: . --- '-S�° a PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES I ORGANIZATIONS: a C -r) W1 M i J C i d Of r J, 14zlJ /q 6-a 3 i2tl- L.4L L2 L r We MY REASONS FOR WANTING TO SERVE ARE: <,' A G -TU r IA' 13 2A rde- h P lcec- r kn eA 71 'i'er 17 -ie J iu 10 /10 az DATE: SIGNATURE: a deliver Extended Filing Deadline: ail or tv City of San Rafael, Dept. of City Clerk Date: Friday, May 22, 2015 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. PLANNING COMMISSION INTERVIEWS Questions for Applicants June, 2015 What are your specific interests or topics that draw you to service on the Planning Commission (e.g., promoting affordable housing, protecting the environment, neighborhood representation, sustainability, promoting business or commerce)? 2. What do you find are the most important planning challenges for the City? 3. What is your vision of San Rafael in the future? What changes would you like to see in the City? 4. What do you believe are the important attributes of an excellent Planning Commissioner? What can you offer to the City as a Planning Commissioner? 5. Can you please explain the purpose and importance of the City's General Plan? How is the General Plan used in assessing a project and making land use decisions as a Planning Commissioner? If appointed/re-appointed to the Commission, how would you evaluate a project that is consistent with all regulations, including the Zoning and General Plan, but is opposed by the local neighbor association? 7. There is a project before you as a Commissioner that complies with all adopted City standards and policies. Specifically, let's say the project meets the height limit. However, you do not personally agree with height limit for the area and believe it to be too high. How would you approach this conflict? The City prepared two "Station Area Plans" for areas around the two SMART rail stations (Downtown and Civic Center). What are your thoughts about higher density housing around the rail stations? Do you think higher density housing is appropriate in these areas and can be designed to be consistent with the character and scale of the community?