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Home My WebLink AboutCC Design Review Board 2015 Interviews - CancelledSPECIAL MEETING circ 01Agenda Item No: 1 Meeting Date: October 5, 2015 SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Department: City Clerk : Esther Beirne File # 9-2-39 SUBJECT: INTERVIEW OF APPLICANT AND CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO FILL ONE ALTERNATE FOUR-YEAR TERM ON THE SAN RAFAEL DESIGN REVIEW BOARD TO THE END OF OCTOBER, 2019 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council interview the following applicant to fill one alternate four-year term on the Design Review Board, with term to expire the end of October, 2019. Name Time of Interview Beckie Menten 6:00 p.m. SUMMARY BACKGROUND: At the meeting of August 17, 2015, the City Council called for applications to fill one alternate four-year term on the Design Review Board to the end of October, 2019. One (1) application was received in the City Clerk's Office by the deadline of Tuesday, September 8, 2015. Enclosures: One (1) application Excerpt from San Rafael Municipal Code FOR CITY CLERK ONLY File No.: —,2 -3 Council Meeting: .._._._._._._._._._._._/c,�.642Ct_ __._._._._._._._ Disposition:.._._._._. �,2 c,C 14.2 5.07'0 Design Review Board A. Purpose and Authority. The Design Review Board shall serve as an advisory body to the city for the purpose of reviewing and formulating recommendations on all major physical improvements requiring environmental and design review permits and on other design matters, including minor physical improvements, referred to the Board by the Planning Director, Planning Commission, or City Council. B. Membership of the Design Review Board. The Design Review Board shall consist of a total of five (5) regular members and may include one alternate member appointed by the City Council. The Design Review Board members shall be qualified as follows: 1. At least two (2) members shall be licensed architects or licensed building designers; 2. At least one member shall be a licensed landscape architect; 3. At least one of the five (5) members shall have background or experience in urban design; 4. The alternate member may have qualifications in any of the above fields of expertise; 5. All board members shall reside in the City of San Rafael; and 6. In addition to the five (5) council -appointed Board members and one alternate member, one planning commissioner shall attend Board meetings. This liaison planning commissioner shall be appointed by the commission chairperson. An additional commissioner shall be appointed to serve as an "alternate liaison" in case of absence. The planning commission liaison should be present at all Design Review Board meetings to offer advice and direction to the Board on matters of commission concern. C. Alternate Member. The alternate member may temporarily fill a vacancy created when a regular member: (1) leaves office prior to completion of the member's term; (2) cannot attend a meeting; or (3) cannot participate on a particular matter due to a conflict of interest. D. Term of Office. The term of office for each Design Review Board member shall be four (4) years. Of the members of the Board first appointed, one shall be appointed for the term of one year; one for the term of two (2) years; one for the term of three (3) years; and two (2) for the term of four (4) years. The term of office for the alternate board member shall be four (4) years concurrent with the term of the chairperson. E. Removal or Vacancy of Membership. Any member of the Board or the alternate member can be removed at any time by a majority vote by the City Council. A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. The person appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. F. Meetings. At least one regular Design Review Board meeting shall be held each month on a date selected by the Board, unless there is no business to conduct. G. Quorum. Three (3) of the members of the Board, either regular members or two (2) regular members and the alternate board member, shall be required to constitute a quorum for the transaction of the business of the Board and the affirmation vote of a majority of those present is required to take any action. H. Compensation of the Design Review Board. All members of the Board shall sere as such without compensation. I. The Design Review Board may adopt, and amend as necessary, Rules of Order to ensure efficient and responsive Board meetings. (Ord. 1838 § 53, 2005: Ord. 1794 § 2, 2003: Ord. 1625 § 1 (part), 1992). City Of San Rafael, Ca Boards & Commissions Application Form Profile Which Boards would you like to apply for? Design Review Board Submit Date: Aug 20, 2015 Status: submitted Question applies to Design Review Board. FILING DEADLINE FOR DESIGN REVIEW BOARD: Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. NOTICE TO APPLICANTS • Applicants may be requested/required to be interviewed by the City Council. • Applicants shall be required to take an Oath of Office. • Please note that Appointees may be required by State Law to file financial disclosure statements FPPC Form 700 and take on-line Ethics Training (AB 1234). Beckie Fuo Nanne m7aO Address 17 Albion Street SUeetAddnenz San Rafael COY 1.5 Re derit of the C ty of San Rafael for how many yeavV Home: ( Primary Phone Marin Clean Energy [: npm oyer Business Address Middle Initial Home: Aa ternate 0='llmne Menten Lwl Name Director of Energy Efficiency ,hod Ntle 1125 Tamalpais Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901 CA 94901 ;tate 4 oslal Code Interests & Experiences Do you participate in any civic activities? Volunteer with the Marin County Bicycle Coalition, maintain a community garden plot at the Canal Alliance Community Garden. List any civic organizations to which you are a member: Marin County Bicycle Coalition, Switzer Foundation (2008 Fellow), Member of the Program Advisory Committee for the California Technical Forum Education: B.A. in Political Science, B.A. in French, Masters of Science in Energy, Technology, and Policy from Humboldt State University with an emphasis in energy efficiency financing. Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? I care deeply about the structure of our built environment and its relationship to our sustainability goals. I believe my experience with energy efficiency and renewable energy, specifically in buildings, will be useful in helping ensure proposed projects are in alignment with the City's climate policies while preserving the character of this beautiful mission city. Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: I work for Marin Clean Energy (MCE) which is a local government organization; I do not anticipate a conflict arising from this but if work comes up related to MCE projects (for example, feed -in tariff proposals) than I would likely need to recluse myself. 11 1 to 1.r.. r r r •. 0 1 - - I "a � 0 Planning Commission, Design Re\Aew Board and the Park & Recreation Commission are required to file Fair Political Practices Commission Conflict of Interest Statements, which are open to the public for re�Aew. EOMM 1111111111111 F iii im : 11h BeckBeckie Menten Energy Efficiency.Director, Marin Clean ;Energy H 25 Tanmalpais a:vam, San Rafael, 54901 • Oversees implementation of over $5 million worth of energy efficiency program services in the Marin Clean Energy service territory. • Program Manager for the Comprehensive Program for Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings (AB 758) implementation at the California Energy Commission, including program design and implementation. • Contract manager for the $33 million stimulus funded Local Government Commission project providing statewide services to the Energy Upgrade California program. Received a Superior Accomplishment Award for work on this contract. • Worked as interface to agency, stakeholders, and non -profits in development of a low-income multifamily whole building pilot while with the California Public Utilities Commission. • Effective public communicator with professional network throughout California government and energy efficiency industry. • Strong background in energy efficiency, with experience in program design, implementation, and policy development for city, county, and state agencies. • Experience with subsidized financing strategies for energy efficiency in California, including experience with PACE, ARRA, CPUC, and CAEATFA financing programs. • Developed and maintained the City of Arcata Energy Program, including conducting multiple greenhouse gas inventories, updating the climate action plan, and developing and implementing carbon mitigation policies. Humboldt State University May 2010 M.S. Candidate: Environmental Systems: Energy, Environment, and Society "Municipal Financing Programs as an Option to Overcoming Barriers to Energy Efficiency" Interdisciplinary program focused on energy policy and climate change mitigation. Special research focuses include state and federal climate change legislation and program proposals. Thesis research on the applicability of PACE financing programs to resolve barriers to implementation of energy efficiency. B.A. Political Science Humboldt State University May 2007 Critical thinking and writing skills. Special focus in appropriate development, political economy, and political theory. Graduated summa cum laude. B.A. French Language May 2006 Humboldt State University French language studies with a concentration in African literature. One year abroad in France; one month abroad in Morocco. Graduated summa cum laude. • Energy Efficiency Director: Marin Clean Energy September 2012 -present Leads energy efficiency activities for California's first operational community choice aggregator. Provides policy and program design for applications to the California Public Utilities Commission. Oversees implementation, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory guidelines and reporting timeframes. Leads design of 2016 program planning, including an integrated program design with wide resource conservation implications. • Commission Specialist II (Efficiency): California Energy February 2011 -September Commission 2012 Program Manager and financing lead for the Existing Building Program (AB 758). Develop program work plan, manage resources, and coordinate with stakeholders. Contract manager for the Local Government Commission Energy Upgrade California project. Managed brand and web portal for statewide EUC effort and coordinate with intra -agency, local government, and industry stakeholders on program coordination. • Research Fellow: California Public Utilities Commission June 2010 - February 2011 Researching best practices in emerging residential whole building retrofit programs and working with IOU staff to incorporate best practices into IOU program design. Worked on developing whole house pilot program accessible to the low- income multifamily sector. Also served as financing lead near the end of the term. • Energy Program Specialist: City of Arcata February 2007 - June 2010 Managed the City of Arcata energy program. Performed several greenhouse gas inventories, prepared and reviewed policies to mitigate carbon emissions, worked on regional green building program development, served as staff liaison for the Energy Committee including minutes and agendas. Primary project developer for forestry carbon offset project. • Independent Contractor: Humboldt County November -December 2009 Lead role on writing a grant proposal to cover start up and operational costs for a seven county regional Property Assessed Clean Energy financing program. Advised on technical and financial feasibility and served as primary program designer. • Dawn Weisz, CEO, Marin Clean Energy; ( • Karen Diemer, City Manager, City of Arcata; ( • Christine Collopy, Deputy Director Efficiency and Renewables, California Energy Commission; ( Esther Beirne From: Beckie Menten < Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2015 10:08 AM To: Esther Beirne Subject: RE: Document2 .i harnk you fu°::r frnBlo wing up Est'.fner� R. is urnforh.urnante, but peirfnpnf)S I can appy for Cr; )uurnty i (t siigi n Review now. F... Thanks fu:)r anli your tirnne on this, Brnr;kki Meru eirn CIE`: (435) 464-6034 nnrr,nrrrrr I{ Irn o apr^i�r r.rfrff . From: Esther Beirne maiIto: r,[3e i n�ynui �rrnna�ufanrnl.urfai] Sent: Monday, October 05, 2015 2:38 PM To:ufrrnr :ngrnu� Subject: Document2 Beckie: Here's a screen shot of the GIS result. So sorry your address is not in City Limits and thank you so very much for applying. Sincerely, Esther � � � � MCE is committed to protecting customer privacy. Learn more at: