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FOR CITY CLERK ONLY
Council Meeting:
Disposition:
Agenda Item No: 4.b
Meeting Date: April 15, 2024
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Department: City Clerk
Prepared by: Lindsay Lara, City Clerk City Manager Approval: ___________ TOPIC: BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF CHRISTIAN KUHN AS ALTERNATE MEMBER ON
THE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE
END OF APRIL 2028 DUE TO THE RESIGNATION OF ANNE COYNE
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve appointment of Christian Kuhn as the alternate member on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) through the end of April 2028 due to the resignation of Anne Coyne.
BACKGROUND:
The term of Anne Coyne was set to expire in October 2024, but she has resigned from the BPAC. The City Council met on Tuesday, April 2nd and interviewed six of the sixteen applicants and selected four applicants to be appointed. Part of the feedback provided to staff was a recommendation to appoint Christian Kuhn as an alternate member following the expiration of Anne Coyne’s alternate member term in October; however, on April 4, 2024, Anne Coyne submitted her resignation.
The goal of the BPAC is to promote bicycling and walking as viable means of transportation throughout San Rafael, to provide conceptual input on public bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure projects, and to support the implementation of the City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every other month, even months, at 6:00 p.m. at San Rafael City Hall, Third Floor Conference Room 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901.
ANALYSIS:
With the recent resignation of Anne Coyne as the Alternate Member, staff recommends appointing Christian Kuhn as the Alternate Member to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, effective immediately. In addition, staff recommends the SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Page: 2
appointment be through April 2028, instead of October 2028 to align this term with the other term expirations on the BPAC.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
ATTACHMENT:
1. Christian Kuhn’s Application
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Q1
Contact Information / Información del contacto
First and Last Name / Nombre y Apellido Christian Kuhn
Address / Dirección
Address 2 / Dirección 2
City / Ciudad San Rafael
State / estado California
ZIP/Postal Code / Código postal 94901
Email Address / Dirección de correo electrónico
Phone Number / Número de teléfono
Q2
What district do you currently live in?¿En qué distrito vive actualmente?
District 2/Western / Distrito 2/Oeste
Q3
How long have you lived in San Rafael?
27 years
Q4
Business Information
Company Noble House Spice
Address 999 Andersen Drice Suite 140
City/Town San Rafael
ZIP/Postal Code 94901
#114
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IP Address: 98.45.129.74
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Q5
How did you hear about this vacant position?
Friend,
Other (please specify):
Neighborhood Homeowner's association
Q6
What Board would you like to apply to?¿A cuál te gustaría aplicar?
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Q18
Do you participate in any civic activities? If so, what are they? I volunteer as a counselor for youth leadership programs through the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards. I also volunteer my time in supporting other non-profits in various ways for local and international programs.
Q19
List any civic organizations of which you are a member:
Rotary Club and the Federation of San Rafael Neighborhoods.
Q20
Education:
Associates in Sociology
Q21
Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? To be able to help my community develop and implement common sense practices that both protect and uplift all of its member's to have fuller lives.
Q22
Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City:
I do not see any way that I would have a conflict of interest with the City.
Q23
Upload your resume.
Christian%20Kuhn%20Resume.pdf (57.2KB)
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Q24
Ethnicity / Raza/etnia:
Q25
To which gender do you most identify?¿Con qué género se identifica más?
Q26
How old are you?¿Cuántos años tienes?
Christian Kühn
Email me:
Call me:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-kuhn25/ Address:
EDUCATION
SKILLS & INTERESTS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Analytical Skills: Effective at analyzing data to inform business decisions.
Interpersonal Communication: Proven track record of engaging effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
Technical Proficiency: Experienced in using technology for data collection and operational management.
Independent Worker: Demonstrated ability to lead projects and achieve goals independently.
Santa Barbara City College, Santa Barbara, CA
Associate’s Degree in Sociology, Aug 2015-2022
College of Marin, San Rafael, CA
Participated in continued education and professional development courses, Aug 2014-2021 Noble House Spice– Director of Operations; San Rafael, CA April 2013 – Present Directed supply chain and inventory management initiatives, leading to enhanced operational workflows, increased productivity, and a customer satisfaction boost.
Managed a team that implemented market research-driven inventory optimizations, resulting in significant cost reductions and a contribution to the company's revenue exceeding $1 million.
Built and nurtured relationships with clients and vendors, bolstering supply chain efficiency and reliability.
Leveraged data analysis to drive strategic decision-making, improving profitability and operational effectiveness.
Roots of Peace- Project Coordinator; San Rafael, CA March 2018 – November 2019 Served as the Official Recorder for Meetings, documenting discussions and decisions, highlighting attention to detail and precision in capturing essential information.
Coordinated international development projects, requiring effective project management and communication skills.
Navigated project requirements alongside local government regulations, demonstrating adaptability and advanced problem-solving capabilities.
Outgoing and results-oriented professional with extensive plan development and process improvement experience in the food and beverage industry. Skilled in organizing events and managing fast-paced work environments.