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FOR CITY CLERK ONLY
Council Meeting:
Disposition:
Special Meeting
Agenda Item No: 1.c
Meeting Date: November 4, 2024
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Department: City Clerk
Prepared by: Lindsay Lara, City Clerk City Manager Approval: ___________ TOPIC: PICKLEWEED ADVISORY COMMITTEE INTERVIEWS
SUBJECT: INTERVIEW APPLICANTS AND MAKE APPOINTMENTS TO FILL TWO UNEXPIRED FOUR-YEAR TERMS THROUGH THE END OF APRIL 2027
ON THE PICKLEWEED ADVISORY COMMITTEE, DUE TO THE
VOLUNTARY RESIGNATION OF TERMS OF NANCY PALACIOS AND
JAIRO CEBALLOS
RECOMMENDATION:
Interview the following applicants and make appointments to fill two unexpired four-year terms through the end of April 2027 on the Pickleweed Advisory Committee due to the voluntary resignation of Nancy Palacios and Jairo Ceballos.
Name
Braydan Young
Darlin Ruiz (Canal resident)
Floridalma Rodas (Canal resident)
Sergio Campos
BACKGROUND:
The terms of Nancy Palacios was set to expire at the end of April 2025 and the term of Jairo Ceballos was set to expire at the end of April 2027, but both Members missed more than two consecutive meetings without notification to Staff. The City Clerk’s office received six applications; but two withdrew from the application process The Pickleweed Advisory Committee provides valuable input in representing and advocating for the Canal area resident’s needs and wishes for programs and services; and is a primary public networking resource between the Canal residents, representatives from governmental and non-profit agencies, and others. The Pickleweed Advisory Committee works in conjunction with the City of San Rafael. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every other month at 6:00 p.m. at the Al Boro Community Center.
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Page: 2
ANALYSIS:
The terms of Nancy Palacios was set to expire at the end of April 2025 and the term of Jairo Ceballos was set to expire at the end of April 2027, but both Members missed more than two consecutive meetings without notification to Staff. Per the Pickleweed Advisory Committee Bylaws Section 2.6, an unexcused absence from two (2) consecutive Commission meetings without notification to the Staff Liaison shall be considered a voluntary resignation from the Commission; Staff did attempt contact with no success.
Nancy Palacios served as a non-Canal resident on the Pickleweed Advisory Committee, and Jairo Ceballos was a Canal resident. Staff recommends appointing one Canal resident and one non-Canal resident to serve on the Pickleweed Advisory Committee to the end of April 2027.
The City Clerk’s office recruited for the Pickleweed Advisory Committee vacancies and received six (6) applications; however, two applicants withdrew. Staff recommends the City Council interview the four (4) eligible applicants and make appointments to fill the two terms.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH:
The call for applications for the Pickleweed Advisory Committee was advertised through mass email notification, the City website, social media platforms, Marin IJ, and physically posted at City facilities.
ATTACHMENT:
1. Four (4) Applications
Boards, Commissions & Committees Application
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Q1
Contact Information / Información del contacto
First and Last Name / Nombre y Apellido Braydan Young
Address / Dirección
City / Ciudad San Rafael
State / estado CA
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?
6 years
Q4
Business Information
Respondent skipped this question
Q5
How did you hear about this vacant position?
City Manager's Newsletter
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Last Modified: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 9:26:56 AM
Time Spent: 00:02:17
IP Address: 73.70.81.124
Boards, Commissions & Committees Application
2 / 3
Q6
What Board would you like to apply to?¿A cuál te gustaría aplicar?
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee,
Marin County Hazardous & Solid Waste Management
JPA Local Task Force Advisory Member
,
Park and Recreation Commission,
Pickleweed Advisory Committee,
Planning Commission,
Public Art Review Board,
Police Advisory & Accountability Committee
Q18
Do you participate in any civic activities? If so, what are they? I do not, but I used before I have a family. Would love to get re involved.
Q19
List any civic organizations of which you are a member:
Chico State Board of Trustees currently
Q20
Education:
Chico State BS in Business
Q21
Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Would love to get involved in my community.
Q22
Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City:
NA
Q23
Upload your resume.
Respondent skipped this question
Boards, Commissions & Committees Application
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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?
Boards, Commissions & Committees Application
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Q1
Contact Information / Información del contacto
First and Last Name / Nombre y Apellido Darlin Ruiz
Address / Dirección
City / Ciudad San Rafael
State / estado CA
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 1/Southern / Distrito 1/Sur
Q3
How long have you lived in San Rafael?
22 years
Q4
Business Information
Company Ruiz Cleaning
Address
City/Town San Rafael
ZIP/Postal Code 94901
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IP Address: 67.180.77.247
Boards, Commissions & Committees Application
2 / 3
Q5
How did you hear about this vacant position?
City Council Agenda
Q6
What Board would you like to apply to?¿A cuál te gustaría aplicar?
Pickleweed Advisory Committee
Q18
Do you participate in any civic activities? If so, what are they? Yes I’m participating in the PAAC Committee, and I love to be part of discussions and decisions.
Q19
List any civic organizations of which you are a member:
PAAC
Q20
Education:
Middle school
Q21
Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? I’m part of the board, but I can vote
Q22
Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City:
I don’t have a conflict and always I love to be volunteer for my community.
Q23
Upload your resume.
Respondent skipped this question
Boards, Commissions & Committees Application
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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?
Boards, Commissions & Committees Application
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Q1
Contact Information / Información del contacto
First and Last Name / Nombre y Apellido Floridalma Rodas Address / Dirección
City / Ciudad San Rafael
State / estado CA
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 1/Southern / Distrito 1/Sur,
In the Canal
Other (please specify)Otros (especifique):
Q3
How long have you lived in San Rafael?
22 Q4
Business Information
Respondent skipped this question
Q5
How did you hear about this vacant position?
Other (please specify):
Canal Alliance (Voces de Canal)
Q6
What Board would you like to apply to?¿A cuál te gustaría aplicar?
Park and Recreation Commission,
Pickleweed Advisory Committee
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IP Address: 24.130.216.210
Boards, Commissions & Committees Application
2 / 3
Q18
Do you participate in any civic activities? If so, what are they? Yo participo en Canal Alliance en las actividades cívicas que tienen.
Q19
List any civic organizations of which you are a member:
Academia de liderazgo
Q20
Education:
Preparatoria
Q21
Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Quiero estar involucrada en las diferentes necesidades de mi comunidad.
Q22
Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City:
N/A
Q23
Upload your resume.
Respondent skipped this question
Q24
Ethnicity / Raza/etnia:
Boards, Commissions & Committees Application
3 / 3
Q25
To which gender do you most identify?¿Con qué género se identifica más?
Q26
How old are you?¿Cuántos años tienes?
Boards, Commissions & Committees Application
1 / 3
Q1
Contact Information / Información del contacto
First and Last Name / Nombre y Apellido Sergio Campos
Address / Dirección
City / Ciudad San Rafael
State / estado CA
ZIP/Postal Code / Código postal 94903
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 4/Northern / Distrito 4/Norte
Q3
How long have you lived in San Rafael?
1 week
Q4
Business Information
Company Employer: Relevant Wealth
Address
City/Town Mill Valley
ZIP/Postal Code 94941
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Collector: Web Link 1 (Web Link)
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IP Address: 96.68.163.193
Boards, Commissions & Committees Application
2 / 3
Q5
How did you hear about this vacant position?
Other (please specify):
City of San Rafael site
Q6
What Board would you like to apply to?¿A cuál te gustaría aplicar?
Pickleweed Advisory Committee
Q18
Do you participate in any civic activities? If so, what are they? I have served on the Cal Trans District 10 bicycle pedestrian advisory committee for 2 years https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-nearme/district-10/district-10-programs/district-10-bpac I have also served on my rental condo's HOA board in San Francisco for 1 year (term expires this month) I have volunteered many hours/days over the last few years at schools, salvation army, second harvest, my local library Q19
List any civic organizations of which you are a member:
Active member of the Cal Trans District 10 Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee. You may contact the committee chair Charles to confirm [email protected]
I also serve on the 766 Harrison Street, San Francisco, CA HOA board (term expiring this month).
Q20
Education:
Bachelor's of Science Degree in Economics from San Jose State Certificate in Personal Financial Planning from UC Berkeley Extension Q21
Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? I would like to contribute to improving the standard of living in minority underrepresented communities. The canal district reminds me of the westside neighborhood I grew up in Modesto, California. My mother was first generation US citizen, raised me and my two brothers on her own, we also lived off of financial assistance.
Boards, Commissions & Committees Application
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Q22
Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City:
To my knowledge, I have no conflicts of interest.
Q23
Upload your resume.
Respondent skipped this question
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?