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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 7.A 02/27/2006CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA TA AGENDA BILL February 27, 2006 Aeenda Title: Resolution Appointing Members to City Boards, Meeting Date: February 27, 2006 Commissions, and Committees Meetine Time: ❑ 3:00 PM © 7:00 PM Category (check one): ❑ Consent Calendar ❑ Public Hearing © New Business ❑ Unfinished Business ❑ Presentation Department: Director: n / Contact Person: Phone Number: City Clerk Claire Cooper`rn -' Claire Cooper 778-4360 Cost of Proposal: N/A Amount Budgeted: N/A Attachments to Aeenda Packet Item: 1. Advertisement of Vacancies 2. List of Applicants 3. Applications 4. Draft Resolution Summary Statement: Account Number: N/A Name of Fund: N/A Members of the Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee (SPARC) and the Technology and Telecommunications Advisory Committee who are relocating out of the area have resigned, resulting in one vacancy on each committee to complete a term expiring June 30, 2007. Notices of these vacancies were placed in the Argus -Courier February 8 and February 15 editions, posted on the City's website and on counters and bulletin boards in City Hall and the Community Center, and distributed via the City's E - Agenda Listserv. Applications were accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 17. Recommended Citv Council Action/Suggested Motion: Appoint new members to fill the two vacancies. Reviewed by Admin Services 'r ctor• D te: Z� Q (D 6 Todav's Date: Febru ry 21, 2006 Reviewed by City Attornev: � , �y Date: Revision/## and Date Revised: AnDroedd by City Manaeer: �1 �Y Date: File Code• CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 27, 2006 AGENDA REPORT FOR RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Members of the Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee (SPARC) and the Technology and Telecommunications Advisory Committee who are relocating out of the area have resigned, resulting in one vacancy on each committee to complete a term expiring June 30, 2007. BACKGROUND: Notices of these vacancies were placed in the Argus -Courier February 8 and February 15 editions, posted on the City's website and on counters and bulletin boards in City Hall and the Community Center, and distributed via the City's E -Agenda Listserv. Applications were accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 17. 3. ALTERNATIVES: Council could decline to make appointments at this time and direct the City Clerk to advertise for fiuther applications. 4. FINANCIAL hIPACTS: N/A RECOMMENDATION: Appoint new members to fill the two vacancies. 0 GET INVOLVED! Igr,�8 Petaluma encourages Positions Available: residents to become involved in their local community. One Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee (SPARC) way to do so is to serve on One Vacancy to Complete a Two -Year Term Expiring June 30, one of the City's various 2007. boards, commissions, or The Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee (SPARC) is committees. The City is appointed by the Council and performs the duties prescribed in accepting applications to fill the zoning ordinance of the City or other ordinance, statute, rule, positions on the Site Plan and or regulation of the State, County, or the City pertaining to Architectural Review securing compliance with the zoning ordinance and promoting Committee (SPARC) and the orderly and harmonious development within the City. The Technology and Committee performs the duties designated by the Planning Telecommunications Advisory Commission with respect to site design and architectural review matters. SPARC meets the second and fourth Thursday of each Committee. month at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall. Applications must be Technology and Telecommunications Advisory Committee submitted to the City Clerk's One Vacancy to Complete a Two -Year Term Expiring June 30, Office by Friday, February 17, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. 2007. The Technology and Telecommunications Advisory Committee assists the City of Petaluma in making efficient, economical, and productive use of technology and telecommunications. The The City Council will review committee studies local issues and submits recommendations to the applications and make the City Council to ensure that the citizens of Petaluma benefit appointments at the February from the opportunities that today's technology has to offer and 27, 2006 City Council to promote access to electronic information and community Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Council resources for all, protecting individual privacy and supporting Chambers, City Hall, 11 free expression. The Technology and Telecommunications English Street, Petaluma. Committee meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m, in the Council Chambers, City Hall. HOW TO APPLY: - FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Applications are available from: City Clerk's Office City of Petaluma 1 1 English Street City Clerk's Office Petaluma, CA 94952 11 English Street 707.778.4361 Petaluma, CA 94952 or at cityclerk@ci.petaluma.ca.us cityofpetalumo.net CITY OF cityofpetaluma net Applicants to City's Boards, Commissions, and Committees Received by Friday, February 17, 2006, 5:00 P.M. Site Plan and Architectural Review, Committee (SPARC) ' .One Vacancy for Term Expiring June, -30 2007' Last I First I .Address - I Phone I E Mail Greene I Bill Mahoney I Michael Technology and Telecommunications Advisory'Committee 6ne,Vacahcy for Term ExpinngiJune 30;,2007'. Last I First I Address' —hone I°E Mail' Arras Christopher Burton Spence Applications for Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee (SPARC) One Vacancy to Complete a Term Expiring June 30, 2007 z� n Jam_ FES nn, City o Petalwna Calxfornxtz� nvn.v,,^� City Board, Commission T&LIT j r and Committee Application �i VI .:n.. a Instructions: Use this form to apply to serve on any of the City of Petaluma, California's Boards, Com mfssl$ns, r Committees. Please fill out the form completely. if a question does not apply, type or write N/A in the space provided. When completed, please forward to the Office of the City Clerk, I I English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952. All applications are reviewed by the City Council. Name: Home Address, City, State and Zip Code: Home Phone: jif appointed, do you wont this number to be available to the public?J Work Phone: ❑ YES NO FAX: E -Mail: (If appointed, do you want this address to be available to the public?) DYES SO NO IAre you a registered voter in Petaluma? If so, for how long? 1` � � yr7y � { 9 YES ❑ NO QJ x'0,a,--j Board(s), Commission(s), or Committee(s) of Interest: Have you attended a meeting of this body? 0 YES ❑ NO IPresent Employer: Have you served on, interviewed, or applied for this body previously? ❑ YES ® NO Page 1 (0 Job Title: Previous Governmental Bodies/Elective Offices you have served, Position/Office Held and Dates: Civic or Charitable Organization to which you have belonged, Position/Office Held, and Dates: �.'��- /`(��`->%G'�' C.G'i�"./?%�G�/L'i✓� .�,�s2L%/CA=S GG"'..s�'/r' What Special Interests/SUIs/Talents would you bring to this Board, Commission, or Committee? /6"Z �/ /�, tll/i2//lfr GcnilZS%+ 'lJG D: , College, Professional, Vocational Schools Attended (Major Subject, Dates, Degree/Date): Page 2 q Special Awards or Recognition Received: Please state reasons why you want to become a member of this Board, Commission or Committee, including what specific objectives you would be working toward as a member of this advisory body: IyyC��G C�t' 1t'/���� /}�a�jl�,�-C� t�j s�t1/%'�iLf ,/%1✓ ,i�",7/.�L�i`1%'✓>/;��`'l%/i- Is there any other information that you feel would be useful to the City Council in reviewing your application? Are you associated with any Organization/Employment that might be deemed a conflict of interest in performing your duties if appointed to this position? • If yes, please state name of Organization/Employment: City policy directs all appointed, advisory body members not to vote on matters where there exists a potential conflict of interest. Would you be willing to abstain from voting if such a conflict arises? M �• Page 3 S How did you hear about this opening? Applicant's Signature Date Ob Revised June 1, 2005 Page 4 Pi'U t��t fCS a City of Petaluma, Californv�/V0 City Board, CommissionC4�� X85$ and Committee Application � �h O - Instructions: Use this form to apply to serve on any of the City of Petaluma, California's Boards,t� io • jo}� Committees. Please fill out the form completely. If a question does not apply, type or w to N/A in thel e provided. When completed, please forward to the Office of the City Clerk, I I English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952. All applications are reviewed by the City Council. Name: 4,'(,L Coreen-c Home Address, City, State and Zip Code: r PeJ-lic agas�j Home Phone: (if appointed, do you want this number to be available to the ,ppuublic?) Work Phone: El YES L/7 NO FAX: E -Mail: (If appointed, do you want this address to be nn available to the public?) ZYES ❑ NO �_grecne 1/7 AD eve v1e_4,r4, 'Iq Are you a registered voter in Petaluma? If so, for how long? Z YES ❑ NO :5,4- WeArS Board(s), Commission(s), or Committee(s) of Interest: I g 6laRrd_ Have you attended a meeting of this body? ❑ YES ,L/J NO Present Employer: Have you served on, interviewed, or applied for this body previously? ��� 11 YES ,tel NO Page I 10 Job fitle: Previous Governmental Bodies/Elective Offices you have served, Position/Office Held and Dates: Civic or Charitable Organization to which you have belonged, Position/Office Held, and Dates: f� (rA a tri ��-�`' p r ✓�?'a:t5 to i 1Yie7c;.SS 1 Iy frj 0 Z/ ; ( l-6 art- -e'Jl 0 �J What Special Interests/Skills/Talents would you bring to this Board, Commission, or Committee? t r1 j '5 �ar1 L,�-5S' �tiilTrj�./i IG ) Ci' rf[+ �Gi Fs'W"(rr`"%'i svb�t4� c-rq+- cl Vt/!OdtC`�Y - 0.FIJ 1l=f ri` s College, Professional, Vocational Schools Attended (Major Subject, Dates, Degree/Date): �'"� 1-WCtr�),`a No.1rvr-cri: � C.otL��� .,.r' /yJ�rrlad �7, F. 5.4,jr- Gc:.vltraL G�uLisC-i d,r Page 2 Special Awards or Recognition Received: Please state reasons why you want to become a member of this Board, Commission or Committee, including what specific objectives you would be working toward as a member of Phis advisory body: jE,rpf QR l(C'tvc {fir, �:cn� tr1 rzdvnrvtinr is there any other information that you feel would be useful to the City Council in reviewing your application? �fE "c V;L. CtZf hWir`rcr� i�5 ka.vc . 4jr aoJ Chat Lt.6.e..e-5s 4-D rA6L /`rIJG'j1-f�V'�-' �Nd l„�U`^'�`'"' Ll�/�M' i✓A LOGe��., �'S JG:1`d.Sd;r, 4"O'A, Are you associated with any Organization/Employment that might be deemed a conflict of interest in performing your duties if appointed to this position? ❑ YES ,lam NO If yes, please state name of Organization/Employment: City policy directs all appointed, advisory body members not to vote on matters where there exists a potential conflict of interest. Would you be willing to abstain from voting if such a conflict arises? { .�I YES ❑ NO Page 3 )�L How did you hear about this opening? U/, Applicant's Signature Date UrefV�, A0U...1--Q- °Ild 1 It%5 Revised June 1, 2005 -��OTT Page 4 1�) Applications for Technology and Telecommunications Advisory Committee One Vacancy to Complete a Term Expiring June 30, 2007 1+ 2As, Z'.Lr ... a� . City of Petaluma, California City Board, Commission 8,a and Committee Application insfrucfions: Use this form to apply to serve on any of the City of Petaluma, California's Boards, Commissions, or Committees. Please fill out the form completely. If a question does not apply, type or write NIA in the space provided. When completed, please forward to the Office of the City Clerk, I 1 English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952. All applications are reviewed by the City Council. Name: Home Address, City, State and Zip Code:�4 a, %�Ie l, l Home Phone: jif appointed, do you want this number to be available to the public?) ❑ YES NO FAX: Work Phone: E -Mail: (It appointed, do you_want1his address to be available to the public?) ❑YES 0 NO Are you a registered voter in Petaluma? If so, for how long? YES ❑ NO Board(s), Commission(s), or Committees) of Interest: e-C,nvu, 4i e1� cvin�..'.ca4171V S Have you attended a meeting of this body? Have you served on, interviewed, or applied for this body previously?' :k' Int u-Je� r ❑ YES ONO : Q y`'""t ❑ YES X NO Present Employer: �co r_ p c�4rI iM 15 Job Title: Previous Governmental Bodies/Elective Offices you have served, Position/Office Held and Dates: Ca._ GjeitY L f�YV cfl %i E, �� C rL � J Civic or Charitable Organization to which you have belonged, Position/Office Held, and Dates: }`�JC„d'�e/y-..-mac.- I �Y�/K{�L4+�✓v�«.. lGv--�-{//v �c+))c.Lc..-�- ++(._G'-rj-SL+-'�-, (w�rK. SC7 i�0 LM tr<• (,,,,.0 i.11^t++ry„ �--f� G} L,J S��t�G�, I What Special Interests/SkilIs/Talents would you bring to this Board, Commission, or Committee? College, Professional, Vocational Schools Attended (Major Subject, Dates, Degree/Date): S ,-�- u:- `lA e--GVt �A- Page 2 1 4 Special Awards or Recognition Received: Please state reasons why you want to become a member of this Board, Commission or Committee, including what specific objectives you would be working toward as a member of this advisory body: Is there any other information that you feel would be useful to the City Council in reviewing your application? Are you associated with any Organization/Employmeni that might be deemed a,conflict of interest in performing your duties if appointed to this position? ❑ YES NO If yes, please state name of Organization/Employment: City policy directs all appointed, advisory body members not to vote on matters where there exists a potential conflict of interest, Would You be willing to abstain from voting if such a conflict arises? YES ❑ NO Page 3 IT How did you hear about this opening? Lir) C, , A- a - tN b — Applicant's Signature Revised June 1, 2005 Date I — i 71 car Page 4 a ATTACHMENT CHRISTOPHER E. ARRAS TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE What Special Interests/Skills/Talents would you bring to this Committee? I have developed a strong interest in the development and availability of advanced telecommunications technologies, both wired and wireless. In particular, during the past few years, I have through my own personal experience and studies as a consumer acquired a significant amount of knowledge about cable technology, both video and data, and the competitive alternatives. The current cable franchise with Comcast presents unique challenges and opportunities, all of which will make the negotiation of a new franchise a major undertaking; it is not too soon to begin preparation for that negotiation, and my knowledge and perspectives could be very helpful to the Committee when it begins to consider making reconunendations to the Council. 1 have kept abreast of developing technologies which could be utilized both by the now cable franchisce(s), as well as the competitors in the video and data industry, to provide the best possible cable and telecommunications services in the City of Petaluma. Additionally, although my practice is not specifically in the area of technology law or telecommunications law, I believe my perspective as an attorney will be very helpful to the committee in understanding contractual and other legal issues pertaining to current and future franchise agreements as well as other legal questions that my come up regarding technology implementation. College, Professional, Vocational Schools Attended: Dartmouth CoIIege, B.A., History (1989) University of California -Berkeley Law School (Boalt Hall), J.D. (1993) Please state reasons why you want to become a member of this Committee, including what specific objectives you would be working toward as a member of this advisory body: I believe that the Committee has a unique opportunity to help the City Council create the best possible technological opportunities for Petaluma residents and businesses. Studying and advising the Council regarding any outstanding issues as to the City's current cable franchise will be a primary objective. Inevitably connected to the current franchise issues will be setting the table for any future cable franchise. As the Council knows from its experience with the garbage and recycling contract process, it is never too soon to prepare for and begin negotiations for future contracts as well as to identify and attract potential competitors in order to maximize the City's leverage. I believe the Committee can be instrumental in advising the Council regarding specific objectives and strategies, both iq by studying the history of the current franchise and by educating itself regarding positive (and negative) results obtained in other franchising jurisdictions both in and out of California. The advent of affordable consumer wireless technology brings further opportunities for the Committee to provide constructive input for the City. The establishment of WiFi service in downtown Petaluma pursuant to the Council's authorization is exciting and the Committee should closely follow its progress and advise the Council regarding possible modifications to or expansion of that service once sufficient time has elapsed to understand how it is actually being used. The Committee also can provide valuable information and recommendations regarding the City's provision of information and services via the internet and specifically the City website. Here, the Committee can also serve a valuable role in helping this resource become more user friendly and better used by the public, which in turn should lead to more efficient use of City resources (including freeing up more time for City staff from the providing of information and services over the telephone or in person). M City of Petaluma, Califarmj� 4' City Board, Commission , i4- and ,,.and Committee Application Instructions: Use this form to apply to serve on any of the City of Petaluma, California's Boards, Commissions, or Committees. Please fill out the form completely. If a question does not apply, type or write NIA in the space provided. When completed, please forward to the Office of the City Clerk, I I English Street, Petaluma, CA 94932. All applications are reviewed by the City Council. (Spence F. Burton Home Address, City, State and Zip Code: 313 Smith Drive Petaluma, CA 94952-4722 Home Phone: (it appointed, do you want this number to be available to the public?) 0 YES ❑ NO I 1707-763-9082 I FAX: Are you a registered voter in Petaluma? Work Phone: INA I E -Mail: (If appointed, do you want this address to be available to the public?) ❑YES ❑ NO iTechn'ologyCommittee@spenceburton.org If so, for how long? X YES ❑ No !Approximately 29 years IBoard(s), Commission(s), or Committee(s) of Interest: Technology and Telecommunications Advisory Committee Have you attended a meeting of this body? Have you served on, interviewed, or applied for this body previously? ❑ YES MX NO ❑ YES ❑ NO Present Employer: Retired 11/26/2004 from the US Postal Service after over 34 years. Page 1 Job Title: I was the DPS (computer mail -processing automation) Coordinator for the San Francisco District of the US Postal Service, and a Letter Carrier. , Previous Governmental Bodies/Elective Offices you have served, Position/Office Held and Dates: None Civic or Charitable Organization to which you have belonged, Position/Office Held, and Dates: 1: Sonoma County Genealogical Society, Webmaster since 2000 2: Knights of Columbus, Petaluma Council # 1586 (member for over 20 years) 3: Student Exchange Program: Together with my wife, we have coordinated a local High School student exchange program with Sicily, Italy since 1999. 4: Independent producer at Petaluma Community Access TV beginning in 2005 What Special Interests/5kilIs/Talents would you bring to this Board, Commission, or Committee? 1: My job, prior to retirement, was to coordinate the automation of letter mail from Eureka through Sunnyvale. It was my responsibility to make sure all the pieces fell into place correctly. My knowledge of computers and technology, and my ability to coordinate and facilitate such a large and diverse group of people (management and labor), demonstrates that 1 have a special ability that I will continue to use if appointed to the Committee. 2: 1 have been working with computers since my Apple II years, many years ago. I was one of the first citizens of Petaluma to have a private webpage linked to Petaluma websites. I now run/maintain numerous webpages for various organizations, on a volunteer basis. 3: 1 was trained, and held leadership positions, in the USPS Employee Involvement Process, which was a consensus building program used in the Postal Service. 4: 1 have always been the "tech" person in my neighborhood and among family and friends who you can turn to for answers and assistance. College, Professional, Vocational Schools Attended (Major Subject, Dates, Degree/Date): 1: 1961 - 1965 -- Archbishop Molloy High School Briarwood, NY 2: 1965 - Present -- Various College Level Courses at: Queens College, NY; City College of San Francisco; Marin Community College; one-month intensive Italian study in Perugia, Italy. 3: Most of the course work included: Labor Law and Foreign Language studies. Page 2 WA Special Awards or Recognition Received: 1: "Lifetime Achievement Award" from San Francisco Bay Area Branch 214 of the National Association of Letter Carriers in 2004. 2: "Western Labor Communications Association" awarded me their 1st Place Award for "Best Series of Articles" in 2002 and 2nd Place in 1996. 3: Several "Commendations/Awards" from the USPS as a result of my "Positive Attitude," customer assistance, etc, and for my active participation and leadership in the TI Process." _ Please state reasons why you want to become a member of this Board, Commission or Committee, including what specific objectives you would be working toward as a member of this advisory body: 1: 1 have chosen to apply for this Committee because I believe my background in computers and webpages together with my intensive interest in technology in general would add to the makeup of this important Committee. 2: 1 want to help us continue to expand the use of technology in our City, while at the same time foster and maintain the unique character of Petaluma. 3: In short, I want to continue to assist in building and expanding on the work of our relatively new current Committee, and to help address the ongoing needs of all our residents and businesses with respect to advances in techology and computers. Is there any other information that you feel would be useful to the City Council in reviewing your application? Because of my retirement from the USPS in late 2004, 1 am able to spend whatever time will be needed to best represent the citizens of Petaluma. I feel that having the time to really study all the issues and to listen carefully to all those effected gives me an advantage over many others in our community. I would never feel "rushed" because I had to get up early the next day for work, or frustrated because I didn't have the time to review all the various paperwork before or after a meeting. Are you associated with any Organization/Employment that might be deemed a conflict of interest in oerforminq Your duties if appointed to this position? ❑ YES LX1 NO if yes, please state name of Organization/Employment: ICity policy directs all appointed, advisory body members not to vote on matters where there exists a potential conflict of interest. Would you be willing to abstain from voting if such a conflict arises? >< YES ❑ NO Page 3 How did you hear about this opening? (City Webpage and the Argus Courier Applicant's Signature Date (February 15, 2006 Revised June 1, 2005 Page 4 0.4 Resolution No. 2006 -XXX N.C.S. of the City of Petaluma, Califomia APPOINTING MEMBERS TO CITY BOARDS, COMNIISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council does hereby appoint the following individuals to City Boards, Commissions, and Committees: Name Board Term Expiring Last, First Site Plan and Architectural Review 6/30/07 Committee (SPARC) Last, First Technology and Telecommunications 6/30/07 1 Advisory Committee Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City. REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 27°i day of February, form: 2006, by the following vote: City Attorney APES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: City Clerk Mayor Resolution No. 2006 -XXX N.C.S. Page I