CITY OF SEBASTOPOL CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM REPORT FOR MEETING OF: January 21, 2025
=========================================================================================== To: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
From: John Jay, Associate Planner
Subject: Conduct interviews for openings on the Design Review/Tree Board =========================================================================================== RECOMMENDATIONS:
The item is to request the Council conduct interviews for the open positions on the Design Review Board.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD – 2 YEAR TERM
The Design Review Board meets the 4
th Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. at the Sebastopol Youth Annex, 425 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA. Appointments are for two years and the term ending date for the current vacancies was December 31, 2026.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
Municipal Code Chapter 2.32, Design Review Board states for Members and Terms as follows:
The Board shall consist of five members or such other number as the City Council shall, from time to time, determine by resolution, but in no event less than five members. The Board members shall serve a term of two years or until their successors are appointed. Initially, three members of the Board shall be appointed for two years and two members shall be appointed for one year. Thereafter, the terms shall be staggered in accordance with their expiration dates. In making the appointments the City Council shall select, insofar as possible, the following:
A. Two persons, at least one of whom shall be a licensed architect and at least one of whom shall be a licensed landscape architect.
B. One person who may be any of the following: architect, landscape architect, building designer, building contractor, landscape contractor.
C. Two persons not in subsection A or B of this section.
D. One alternate who may be in subsection A of this section or who possesses a particular expertise in the area of design, land use patterns, urban development or other related fields to serve at any meeting or on any matter in the absence of a Board member, or in the event a member has a conflict of interest.
E. In the event suitable candidates satisfactory to the City Council in the above categories are not available to serve, the City Council may then select any person or persons in their discretion. All terms of office shall terminate December 31st of the last year of the term of appointment.
The current Design Review Board members are as follows:
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD TERM ENDING DATE CATEGORY
Lars Langberg, Chair 12/31/2025 Category A
Melissa Hanley, Vice-Chair 12/31/2025 Category C
Christine Level 12/31/2025 Category C
Lynn Deedler 12/31/2024 Category B
Cary Bush 12/31/2024 Category A
Marshall Balfe (Alternate) 12/31/2024 Category D
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The City Council received applications from the following individuals for the three openings on the Design Review Board.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD CATEGORY
Lynn Deedler Category B
Marshall Balfe (Alternate) Category D
Christian D. Macke Category A/C
Design Review Board INTERVIEW
Design Review Board (Three Seats Open)
5:45 p.m. Lynn Deedler Category B
6:00 p.m. Marshall Balfe Category D
6:15 p.m. Christian D. Macke Category A/C
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The City received three applications within the time period for the three openings. This item is for the Council to conduct interviews for the three vacancies on the Design Review Board.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH:
This item has been noticed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and was available for public viewing and review at least 72 hours prior to schedule meeting date.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the recommended action tonight.
RESTATED RECOMMENDATION:
1. Conduct interviews with the three applicants
OPTIONS:
None. Consideration of appointment will be considered later in the agenda.
ATTACHMENTS:
Applications (redacted)
APPROVALS:
Department Head Approval: Approval Date: ___12/30/2024___ CEQA Determination (Planning): Approval Date: ___12/30/2024___ The proposed action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Administrative Services (Financial) Approval Date:____ 1/2/2025______ Costs authorized in City Approved Budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No N/A Account Code (f applicable) ___________________________ City Attorney Approval: Approval Date: ___1/6/25___________ City Manager Approval: Approval Date: ___1/7/25___________ Agenda Item Number 3 Agenda Item Number: 3
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The Board shall consist of five members and the City Council shall select, if possible, the following A. Two persons, at least one of whom shall be a licensed architect and at least one of whom shall be a licensed landscape architect.
B. One person who may be any of the following: architect, landscape architect, building designer, building contractor, landscape contractor.
C. Two persons not in subsection A or B of this section.
D. One alternate who may be in subsection A of this section or who possesses a particular expertise in the area of design, land use pattems, urban development or other related fields to serve at any meeting or on any matter in the absence of a Board member, or in the event a member has a conflict of interest.
E. In the event suitable candidates satisfactory to the City Council in the above categories are not available to serve, the City Council may then select any person or persons in their discretion. All terms of office shall terminate December 3lst of the last year of the term of appointment.
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Please list any special awards or recognition you have received:
Please stbte why you wouldJike to become a member of this board commissiotr or Committee, including what specific objectives you would be working toward as a member of this body:
- -/This is my town. I care about it. This is an area I know about. I want to see harmony in the look and feel of our town architecture. We have a number of newer building that are attractive good architecture, but do not fit the character of our town. Show off architecture. They do not harmonize or meet the criteria of our Ceneral Plan or DRB guidetines. Such architecture creates a hodgepodge off of styles and diminishes our towns uniqueness.
Are you associdted with any organizatior/employment that might be deemed a conflict of interest in performing your duties if appointed to this position?
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If yes, please state name oforganizatibn/employment, iJA City policy directs all appointed, advisory body members not to vote on matters where there exists a potential conflict of interest such as properly ownership near a project, or a financial relationship with the applicant. would you be willing to abstain from voting if such a conflict arises? X"
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Hciw did you hear about this opening?
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Have you previously served on any governmental bodies or held elected office? If so please list position held dates:
1.8 year on the sign Review Board
12 years on the lves Pool Board
Please list civic or charitable organization to which you belong or have belonged:
SebastopolTrailMakers Sonoma County Bike Coalition Sebastopol Community Church lves pool Board Design Review Board Complete Streets Committee
Have you been an offrcer in any of these organizations? If so, please list position held and dates:
What special interests, skills and talents would you bring to this board, commission, or comrnittee? I have a feel for the character of the town core area. Like front window stopping a foot or two above the sidewalk, wet back enries at the center of the building, the tall boxiness. I have built five buildings in Sebastopol and talked owners in to design changes that made them look better. I have designed and built three houses that looked right for their place. (Not all) Please list any college, professional or vocational schools you have attended with major subject studied, dates and any eamed degrees:
San Jose State University: BS in lndustrial Technology, Standard SecondaryTeaching Credential, Junior College Teaching Credential, Masters in Education:
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Is there any other infonnation that you feel would be useful to the City Council in reviewing your and materials provided with the application?
I believe this for Sebastopol
The San Luis Design ReviewGuidelines starts with this statement, "lf you do notworkto protect the towns charactir, soon the town will look like everywhere else, and like nowhere." What do you think qualifies you to be appointed to this board/committee/commission? Are there particular issues you think the board/committee/commission should concentrate on? Up dating the Sign Ordinance to'allow larger signage, particularly in the town core.
Projecting signs on Main St
Art and sculpture with sign
For our four road entry ways encourage more unique, interesting and appropriate signs.
Define design criteria for what it is we want to see in our "unique" town.
How should community comments be integrated into the board/committee/commission decision-making process?
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If appointed how would you handle it if another board/committee/commission member vehemently disagrees with your comments on a regular basis?
ln my tenure on the DRB I have seen little of this. Occasionally someone will immediately contradict your opinion, I do not think is good form. Respect and good manners are important in the process of good decision making.
How would you handle a situation where a proposal comes before your board/committee/commission that the City stafffrnds consistent with City policies and standards, but that you personally do not support?
Discuss the matter respectfully.
I f certi$ that I have thoroughly read and understand all material in this application.
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APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
TO CITY DESIGN REVIEW & TREE BOARD
Citv Boards. Commissions. and Committees
The City Council appoints members to various boards, committees, and commissions as listed below . Planning Commission. Design Review Board. Public Arts Committee . Other Miscellaneous Boards/Committees/Commission as Approved by the City Council The bodies are comprised of community members who volunteer for service and are appointed by the City Council. All committee members serve at the pleasure of the City Council. The primaryresponsibility of the committees is to implement adopted City policy, and advise and make recommendations to the City Council. The adoption of policies, the issuance of proclamations, and the approval of agreements and other official acts of the City are the responsibility of the City Council. TheCity Manager designates as official staff liaison to eachcommittee.
Application Process
When a vacancy on a board, committee or commission occurs, the City Clerk prepares a press releasethat is distributed to local media, including the Sonoma West County Times and News. The vacancy is also announced at City Hall and on the City of Sebastopol's web site http://ci.sebastopol.ca.us/ Applications for vacancies are obtained from the City Clerk's office and completed applications are submitted to the City Clerk's office. Three to four weeks after the vacancy announcement, the completedapplications are forwarded to the City Council in a regular agenda packet for public review. The City Council interviews all applicants at a meeting open to the public. The official appointment of Commission, Board or Committee members is made at a City Council meeting.
Terms of Office
Board, commission, and committee members generally serve two, three, or four-year overlapping terms.
There is no monetary compensation or benefits for board, commission, or committee members.
The City Council may reappoint incumbent members or fill vacancies with new appointees. Some bodieslimit the number of consecutive terms an individual may serve.Members are expected to serve their full terms of office; however, when a member must resign, due to personal or professional circumstances, he/she should send a letter to the City Council stating the effective date of the resignation. A member shall be removed from office upon three affirmative votes ofthe City Council, based on one of the following grounds: . At the pleasure of the City Council, without cause: . If he/she is absent from three consecutive meetings, unless permission by a majority vote of the board, committee or commission had been granted as reflected in the official minutes of the body. . Or by operation of the City Code if:. If he/she is convicted of a crime of moral turpitude. . If he/she ceases to be a qualified board, commission or committee member per the City of Sebastopol Municipal Code.
General Responsibilities of Boards, Commissions, and Committees City boards, commissions, and committees shall have the following general powers, duties andresponsibilities in addition to those set forth in the Sebastopol Municipal Code and various Resolutions: . To establish rules and regulations governing the election of their officers, the holding of meetings and the conduct of business for these meetings. . To use all appropriate techniques in crystallizing and testing public sentiment on major public issues in their respective fields. . To hold official hearings as required by law or requested by the City Council.
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. To advise and recommend on City policies and procedures pertinent to their respective activities and functions.
. To support and adhere to all City policies promulgated by the City Council and to establish needed interim policies in the absence of the same. . To provide information and promote good public relations between the City and the general public. . To perform such other related functions as may be assigned to them by the City Council.
Desirable Characteristics in Applicants for Boards, Commissions, and Committees While membership on City boards, committees and commissions requires no specific qualifications, with the exception of some seats on the Design Review Board and the Public Arts Committee, there are desirable characteristics for which the Council will be looking as they review applications:. Familiarity with Community
The Council would require appointees to be familiar with the physical, social, and economic make-up ofthe City.
Applicants should have demonstrated an active interest and involvement in the community.
Familiarity with Major IssuesWhile it will be assumed that applicants are familiar with the specific issues that are being addressed by the board, committee or commission for which they are applying, it is also expected that applicants be aware of issues which will impact all sectors of City programs and services.
Knowledge of the Board, Commission orCommittee
During the application process, applicants should become familiar with the responsibilities and role in the City's policy-making structure of the board, committee or commission for which they areapplying.
Commitment to Serve
When appointed, members are expected to serve their term of office. While personal or professional circumstances might prompt an unexpected resignation, applicants who are aware of any reasons whythey may not be able to complete a full term or attend regularly scheduled meetings, should indicate this on the application. While time commitments will vary depending upon schedules and workload,members are expected to attend all scheduled meetings. In addition to attending scheduled meetings, members may be expected to participate in study sessions or serve on subcommittees.
Relationship with the Community
As a member of a City board, committee or commission, your actions will reflect on the City of Sebastopol and you are required to relate to the community with impartiality and courtesy.
Commirment to City Policy:
The City Council has adopted ordinances and policies following an appropriate public process. As anappointed board, committee or commission member, your duty is to abide by such policies rather than implement personal preferences.
Tips for Apnlvine for a Citv Board. Commission. or CommitteeType or neatly print your application. Due to the quantity of applications the Council mustreview, a neat application is appreciated.
Answer all questions on the application. Council reviews your application to gain an understanding of your background and experience, and what skills and talents you believe you could bring to a particular board, committee or commission. Don't forget to sign and date your application.
Attend one or two meetings of the board, committee or commission for which you are applying. Find out what the current issues are, and what issues may be coming in the future. Review the minutes ofpast meetings, available on the City web site or at City Hall depending on the appointment being applied for.
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Talk to a current member. Current members can share with you their experience, they can give you an estimate of the time commitment involved, and they can discuss with you what they see as curent andfuture issues for the City.If you have questions about the function and role of members, talk with the City staff liaison to the board, committee or commission you are applying for. The City Clerk can provide contact information for City staff members who are assigned to work with the boards, committees and commissions. It is important to note that City staff members cannot and do not recornrnend or lobby for any applicant.Find out City Council's priorities and interests. Attend City Council meetings and review meetingminutes. Council meeting videos are archived on the City's website http://ci.sebastopol.ca.us/ and are available for purchase on DVD from the City Clerk's Office.Review the Code of Ethics for Appointed and Elected Officials (the Brown Act), available by request from the City Clerk's Office and understand that if you are appointed to a board, cornmittee or commission, you will be required to abide by it.Prepare for the interview. Although we do not know what specific questions Council will ask, we suggest that you clarify for yourself why you are applying for a specific board, committee orcommission, understand its role and function, and be familiar with the current issues it is examining.
Treat the interview with City Council as a business or job interview. Understand that the City Council is not only considering what experience, skills and talents you bring, they are interested in how youwill represent the City.
APPLICATTON FOR CrrY OF SEBASTOPOL BOARDS, COMMTSSIONS &
COMMITTEES
Contact Information
Assistant City Managerl City Clerk,
MMC Mary Gourley7120 Bodega AvenueP.O. Box 1776
Sebastopol, CA
95473
M gourley @ cit),ofsebastopol. gov
phone: 707-823-1153 fax: 707-823-1135
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday - 7:00 am - 5:30 pm (closed l2:00 pm - 1:00 pm forlunch) Closed every Friday Instructions:
Use this form to apply to serve on any of the City of Sebastopol's Boards, Committees or Commissions.
Please complete the entire form and either print and mail it to the address above, or email your completed application to [email protected]. If a question does not apply, please note as not applicable. Please deliver completed form, by the date and time due, to the City Clerk. All applicationswill be reviewed by the City Council. If appointed, you have a choice whether you wish to have yourcontact information visible to the public; however, your information may be made public upon requestby (a) member(s) of the public.
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The Board shallconsist of five rnembers and theCity Council shall select, if possible, tlre following:
A. Trvo persons, at least one of whom shall be a licensed architecl and at least one of whom shall be a licensed landscape architect.B. One person who rnay be any of the followin-e: architect,landscape architect, building designer" buildingcontractor, landscape contractor.C. Two persons not in subsection A or B of this section.
D. One alternate who rnay be in subsection A of this section or who possesses a particular expe(ise in the area of desigr-r, land use patterns, urban developlrent or other related fields to serve at any rneetittg or olt ally matter in the absence of a Board member, or in the event a member has a conflict of interest.
E. In tlre event suitable candidates satisfactory to the City Council in the above categories are not availableto serve, the City Council may then select any person or persons in their discretion. All terms of office shall terrninate December 3l st of the last year of the term of appointment.
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122 West Landscape Architecture, Inc. Principal / Owner Agenda Item Number 3 Agenda Item Number: 3
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International Living Futures Institute (ILFI) - San Francisco Chapter - Steering Committee Member (2017-2021) Landscape Architects Technical Committee (LATC) - Subject Matter Expert (SME) for California Supplemental Exam (2020-2021) Urban Land Institute (ULI) - Agrihoods: Cultivating Best Practices Report - Contributing Member (2017) San Francisco Bay Area Planning and Urban Research Association (SPUR) - Oakland Chapter Member (2015-2020) Building Institute of America (BIA) - Northern California Chapter - New Gen Member (2014-2016) Transition Laguna Beach - Board of Directors, Director of Programs (2010-2015) - Garden Installation Program Director
- Harvest Celebration Event Planner
- Neighborhood Business and Organization Coordinator
- Neighborhood Congregational Church Sustainability Master Plan, Installation Project Manager - Farmer’s Market Booth Co-Director
- Glennwood House - Sustainability Master Plan, Installation & Education Grant Manager - CSP Children’s Crisis Residential Program / Laguna Beach Youth Shelter Garden Grant Manager Urban Land Institute (ULI) Orange County - Young Leaders Member / Project Director (2010-20140 United States Green Building Council (USGBC) OC - Emerging Builders Member & Green Schools Task Force (2012-2013) Toastmasters International - Toastmaster (2012)
As a licensed Landscape Architect practicing in California for over 17 years, I have been involved in numerous projects, both Public and Private, which have sought reviews from various governmental agencies. These "first-hand" experiences have provided me with an in-depth knowledge of the various issues that arise through the public review process.
Additionally, having served on the Board of Directors of a highly respected and influential non-profit organization in my previous town of similar size and demographics as Sebastopol, I understand the need for an objective perspective that is understanding of various points of view and the ability to work together on a committee that is accountable to a large body of stakeholders.
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture, Minor in Spanish Language (2002-2008) Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Independent Studies in Spanish Language (2004)
Permaculture Institute of Southern California, Laguna Beach, CA Permaculture Design Certificate (2014)
Merritt College, Oakland, CA
Introduction to Real Estate 1, 2 (2018-2019)
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Bay Friendly Qualified Professional - Rescape California (2015) Steward of Creation Award for Environment, Orange County Interfaith Coalition (2014) Laguna Beach Community Foundation Grant Award Recipient for TLB+Glennwood House (2013) Second Place, Nansha New Eco-City International Competition (2013) First Place, LACCD SouthWest Campus Renovation (2012)
Young Leader Scholarship Award Recipient - Fall Meeting (2011) LEED Accredited Professional - Building Design & Construction (2010) Eagle Scout Award (2000)
As a practicing Landscape Architect, I am passionate about design and the harmonious integration of developments within their community context. I have been a resident of Sebastopol for almost 2 years having purchased a home here in early 2022. My son will soon be attending Sebastopol Public Schools (we are in the Gravenstein School District which feeds to Analy High School). I say this because my wife and I have every intention on making Sebastopol our home for the rest of our lives and feel strongly that a great community is comprised of good people taking action.
I do not have any specific objectives nor any agenda other than to ensure that any proposed developments in the City are reflective of the values of the community and adhere to established guidelines. X (I do not have projects within City limits, nor is my firm pursuing any projects within Sebastopol.) X City Council Newsletter and conversation with Cary Bush, current DRB Member Agenda Item Number 3 Agenda Item Number: 3
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My "pre-career" jobs consisted of Public Pool Lifeguard and Youth Soccer Referee, both occupations which rely on careful attention to their attendees and adherence to established norms and regulations.
Additionally, as an Eagle Scout, Board of Director of a registered non-profit and member of various professional committees, I have undertaken voluntary leadership positions which have benefited my community and the organizations to which I belonged.
I have no existing financial or otherwise contentious interests in the City aside from being a homeowner and parent of a child attending public school in town.
As a Landscape Architect, I feel my attention to issues "outside the building envelope" are extremely important to balance the Design Review Board by ensuring community-scale context is understood and acknowledged with proposed developments. Additionally, my passion for design typically translates to my desire to understand the finer points and details of a project that can so often be overlooked, yet can have an over-sized impact on the public perception and overall community cohesion of a project.
None that I am aware of currently nor that exist outside of the established City of Sebastopol Design Review Guidelines, which is quite comprehensive.
Additionally, with the recent passage of SB35, promoting a fast-track process for affordable housing projects, it is important to that the Board continue to make proper reviews and considerations of each project on their own merits based on the presented plans and information.
Public hearings are critical to the democratic process. Due diligence in a timely manner in informing the public about issues that will be up for review is also paramount to ensure the public has enough time and information to be informed enough to make educated comments.
Community comments would be considered and integrated into any findings on a case-by-case basis pending the legality and general nature of the comments.
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Another very good question! I would defer to the established City of Sebastopol Design Review Guidelines to ensure the project is indeed adhering to the standards and I would seek guidance from the more senior members of the Board, City Staff or Planning Commission if I find difficulty in supporting a project. At the end of the day, its not about me - its about the Community of Sebastopol and it's future generations.
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Christian D. Macke November 3, 2024
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