TOWN OF FAIRFAX
SPECIAL MEETING STAFF REPORT
SPECIAL MEETING ITEM #1
MEETING DATE: July 12, 2023
PREPARED FOR: Mayor and Town Council
PREPARED BY: Christine Foster, Deputy Town Clerk
SUBJECT: Interview and consider appointment of an applicant to the Community Emergency Preparedness Committee
RECOMMENDATION
Interview applicant Christine Aralia for the Community Emergency Preparedness Committee for a three-year term and make appointment as appropriate. Staff recommends the Town Council appoint Christine Aralia to the vacant at-large community member position.
DISCUSSION
The seven members of the committee are to represent specific stakeholders, according to the CEPC establishment resolution. There is currently one (1) at-large community member vacancy remaining on the Community Emergency Preparedness Committee (“CEPC”). Additionally, there is one vacancy for the Fairfax Chamber of Commerce category and one for the Neighborhood Response Group (“NRG”). When making appointments, the Council will need to state which stakeholder group the member will represent.
The Community Emergency Preparedness Committee was formed in 2021 by resolution of the Town Council. Four (4) community members have since been appointed. Voting to appoint Christine Aralia will complete the quorum requirements for this committee, allowing the group to determine a meeting cadence and begin gathering.
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Christine Aralia: Redacted Application
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Q1
Contact information
Name christine A Aralia
Address
City/Town Fairfax
ZIP/Postal Code 94930
Email Address
Phone Number
Q2
Which board or commission are you applying for?
Community Emergency Preparedness Committee
Q3
Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? I want to learn more about emergency preparedness. I also want to give bk to my community and get more involved. I just moved bk here after 5 years.
Q4
How did you hear about this vacancy?
Town website
Q5
How long have you lived in Fairfax?
I have owned my house since 2018
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Q6
What relevant work or life experience do you have for the board or commission you're applying for? I am a senior environmental scientist with the state of CA, and in my capacity as a grants program manager on fuels reduction and other forest health projects, I want to learn more about community preparedness.
Q7
What is your vision for the Town of Fairfax?
A healthy community with a strong emergency preparedness plan.
Q8
Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the Town.
I have a vested interest in my community being prepared in the case of an emergency.