Submit Date: Nov 17, 2021
First Name
Last Name
Email Address
Street Address
Suite or Apt
City
State
Postal Code
Primary Phone
Alternate Phone
Employer
Job Title
CITY OF SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA
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Please note, applications are continuously accepted to the City of San Jose Boards and Commissions. The Board or Commission you select may or may not indicate there is a vacancy.
Your application will remain on file for one year from the date of submission. During the year, your application may be considered for unanticipated vacancies.
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Appeals Hearing Board: Submitted
Are you a resident of San Jose?
Yes
No
Length of Residency
6 or more years
What district do you live in? To verify, please click here: https://eservices.sccgov.org/rov/? tab=dt
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District 5
Current Employer Address
Current Employer of Spouse
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School San Jose
Ronald
Cabanayan
San José
CA
95127
Law Office of Ronald A.
Cabanayan
Attorney at Law
Ronald Cabanayan
Address of Current Employer of Spouse
Spouse's Job Title
Academic Counselor
If you or your spouse is retired and receiving a pension, please state source of pension.
Demographics (Optional)
The demographic information you choose to provide is
VOLUNTARY
and
OPTIONAL
. This
information will be kept separate from your application and will not be used for evaluating applications or making appointments. The City of San José will use this information to solely conduct research and compile statistical reports regarding the composition of its Board and Commission applicants.
Question applies to multiple boards
Ethnicity
Question applies to multiple boards
To which gender identity do you most identify?
Interests & Experiences
High School, College, Professional, Vocational, or Other Schools Attended. Please include Major or Field of Study, Dates Attended, Degree and Date of Degree.
Oak Grove HS - 1985 University of Phoenix - BS Marketing, 2005 Lincoln Law School of San Jose - JD, 2010
List any position or office held in any governmental agency, civic, or charitable organization including the dates
San Jose Appeals Hearing Board - 2013 to 2021
Languages Spoken
English
Special Awards or Recognitions Received
Ronald Cabanayan
Please state why you want to become a member of this Board or Commission including specific objectives which you would work toward as a member. If you are applying for the Board of Fair Campaign and Political Practices, please indicate any familiarity or experience you may have with campaign laws.
I am a currently serving on the board and am appointed as vice chairperson for two terms. I request for re- appointment to another term in the attorney at law position.
Please state any other information which you feel would be useful in reviewing your application
I am a practicing attorney in San Jose. I have been a resident of San Jose all my life. I was born and raised in South San Jose. I currently reside in District 5 with my wife and two daughters. I am very well acquainted with the city and the issues the city faces.
Do you own property in the City of San José?
Yes
No
If yes, please list the addresses here.
Do you rent property in the City of San José?
Yes
No
If yes, is it a month-to-month lease?
Yes
No
State and local law require that you abstain from participation in decisions that may affect your financial interests, including sources of income, interest in real property, personal finances or investments.
In addition, if appointed, you may be required to fill out a disclosure statement which indentifies certain of your financial interest beginning with the immediate twelve-month period prior to your appointment.
Please review the scopr of your
board/commission in Municipal Code Chapter 2.08.
Based on your best judgment, does this
Board or Commission make decisions that may affect sources of income, interests in real property, personal finances or investments of you or your spouse?
Yes
No
If yes, please explain.
Please identify any organizations, associations, corporations, or entities by which you are employed or associated that might be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission, and the positions you hold in these entities.
Ronald Cabanayan
Question applies to multiple boards
If appointed, you will be required to fill out a disclosure statement, which identifies certain of your financial interests beginning with the immediate twelve-month period prior to your appointment and annually on or before April 1 of each year thereafter. Please confirm that you have read Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Form 700 Reference Pamphlet and agree to file required FPPC Form 700 Statements of Economic Interest, as required by current City Council Conflict of Interest resolution.
Yes
No
Question applies to multiple boards
Have you ever been required to file a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700) and failed to do so?
Yes
No
Question applies to multiple boards
If yes, please explain in complete detail.
N/A
Question applies to multiple boards
Please confirm that you have reviewed and agree to comply with the San Jose Municipal Code Chapter 12.08 (Prohibition of Gifts), City of San Jose Ethics Policy (City Policy Manual
1.2.1), and City of San Jose Gift Policy (City Policy Manual 1.2.2).
Yes
No
Reference 1 Name
Martin Caraves
Reference 1 Address
Reference 1 Phone
Reference 2 Name
Chi Dinh
Reference 2 Address
Ronald Cabanayan
Reference 2 Phone
Supplemental Questions
Question applies to
Appeals Hearing Board,
Civil Service Commission
Are you an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of California? If you are, please provide your California State Bar Association Number:
CA state bar number 289704
If applicable, have you ever attended a meeting of the Commission(s) to which you are applying?
Yes
No
Would you be available to attend meetings at the scheduled time?
Yes
No
Please describe your experience in serving on a Commission or Board.
It has been a great experience dealing with issues involving code violations, permit denials, and the marijuana collective concerns. I apply my legal experience in helping me decide on the issues that come before the board.
Considering your experience and activities in business, labor, professional, social, or other organizations,
indicate the experience, training, knowledge and/or skills which qualify you for appointment to the selected commission(s).
I have served on the Appeals Hearing Board since 2013 and I have been appointed as the Vice Chairperson of the commission. My experience with the board qualifies me to continue serving on the board for another term. I have practiced law since 2013 and feel that the parallel experience is valuable to the board.
What is your understanding of the purpose of the Commission? The purpose of the Appeals Hearing Board is to decide on the issues involving code violations, permit denials by the San Jose Police Department, and other issues that come before the board. It is a quasi- judicial board that considers issues on appeal from hearing officers at the city agencies.
Please list three issues facing the City that you feel the Commission should address.
1. City blight 2. Property code violations 3. Street vendor permitting Ronald Cabanayan
(Optional) Please upload a resume.
Question applies to multiple boards
Do you meet the requirements for appointment to this commission?
Yes
No
I would like to say . . .
I have been serving on the Appeals Hearing Board since 2013. I have a good understanding of the policies and procedures required to be a commissioner on this board. I have met the challenge during COVID and adjusted to protocols and social distancing requirements with remote meetings. The board is currently having difficulty with filling seats. The attorney at law position is currently open and I respectfully request re-appointment to another term.
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Ronald Cabanayan
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Ronald Cabanayan