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Home My WebLink About11/12/2002, A1 - APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION counat Ioa j aGEnaa Repoat CITY O F SAN LUIS O B I S P O FROM: Council Member John Ewan and Vice Mayor Jan Marx Council Subcommittee for the Planning Commission Prepared By: Lee Price, City Clerig SUBJECT: Appointment Recommendations to the Planning Commission RECOMMENDATION Appoint Carlyn Christianson to an unexpired term ending March 31, 2005. DISCUSSION One vacancy exists on the Planning Commission. After advertising and interviewing six applicants, the Council Subcommittee is pleased to recommend appointing Carlyn Christianson to an unexpired term ending March 31, 2005. ATTACHMENTS Carlyn Christianson's application COUNCIL READING FILE All applications G:\C1erk\304 Advisory Body0anning CommissionTlanning Commission Agenda Report 2002 Al - I 4!ill IO;Ci't 9lilj��lallll�lllli CUB AoVIS012y BG -.,y AppUCAVOtl cn;y oI- avn.tuis onispo NAME - HOME PHONE PT-1-9V) s{79 de. Lite cf Sly �5 3 -icz ±r t%r RESIDENCE STREET ADDRESS CITY ZIP WORK PHONE Registered to vote? Live in the City Limits?� How long? 8.. S Ever attended an advisory body meeting? PLEASE LIST THE ADVISORY BODIES YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: (1) /'lGlnn/'/J, Com misslc)?7 (2) (Supplemental Questionnaires and interviews are required for each). EMPLOYMENT(Present or last employer[or school, if applicable]): C G f7rc l �TT"es �l�P s, /r✓� � /L✓ /'-e,-1 An z:: 5 S� C EDUCATION: RELEVANT TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATES OF TRAINING, LICENSE OR PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION: See o nSi, -S -�6 G7 U.eSb L C 0 r)lL,,001i rnP�1�,-J (..t� '.05b-)77etief INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY,VOLUNTEER, PROFESSIONAL AND/OR ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS: SPP Cdns�v�rs ��ux�h r b!� Obter'hyn.?6zrl-e. �ls u )-n Vb l Vez,( /r7 7�Vv ' CCM MF�e CURRENT OR PREVIOUS SERVICE ON CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ADVISORY BODIES (Please list names/dates): 9 How did you hear about this vacancy? Newspaper Ad_IZ Community Group_ Word of Mouth IL City Hall— Website— Other: please specify SPECIAL NOTES: (1) This application and supplement are "public documents" and are available for review upon request. (2) Applicants are advised that they may be requested to file a Statement of Economic Interest disclosing all reportable interests held by you at the time of appointment. If applicable, a copy of this form will be provided by the City Clerk. (3) Unless otherwise indicated, please fill out the attached Supplemental Questionnaire. Thank you. Applications are accepted year-round; however, if you are applying for a current vacancy, your application must be returned to the _'ity Clerk by —� �� L', t � V to be considered for the current round of interviews. C:UO!Cily Adrison'HodicsL4pplicnlian.Y SiyrpluncntrJsL9drisonRo,lr d ppl:rrriun]ROLdnr OFFICE USE ONLY----------------------' APPLICANT'S NAME ADVISORY BODY APPLIED FOR SCREENING RECOMMEND FOR INTERVIEW DATE COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT—YES—NO SCREENING RECOMMEND FOR. INTERVIEW DATE: COMMITTEE AP POINTMENT:—YES_NO TERM BEGINS: TERM ENDS: UNEXPIRED TERM: FULL TERM: COMMENTS:. LTR SENT'pai te) G.IJOJ Cit.ddvisnn DodirsUpplicntimn&Supplrmrmn/sl slvisoq Body Appliuuiori]UOLdoc A()vlsopy 13ooy application - supplemental clue stionnaiRe 0_r planninc, commission 1. Why do you want to serve on a City advisory body? I want to serve for several reasons. One through .7 1 believe in contributing to the community u volunteer activity and specifically thr.ough involvement in our civic life. Two,the Planning Commission deals with issues and activities that interest me and in which I have some lav knowledge and background. Three,the timing is fight in my personal and professional life to make a commitment like this,which may not always be the case. 2. Why do you want to be a member of the Planning Commission and what do you hope to accomplish? The Planning Commission has influence on the way our city grows and evolves. It helps to shape the city's future by interpreting the General Plan and by advising the City Council On Planning issues,as well as by examining and judging specific plans and projects. I believe in good i -c to be part of that. As planning as a very important function in change and progress, so I'd like ed in activities that shape our future, even if in an vou can see from my resume, I am very interest indirect or long-range manner—reward doesn't have to be immediate! I am also obviously interested in the housing issues that face our community. I'd like to feel that I've accomplished something by fulfilling the responsibility of a Commissioner as well as I can. I Have you ever attended a meeting of the Planning Commission, or another City advisory body? What observations did you make? I have not personally attended a meeting of the Planning Commission due to a longtime Wednesday evening commitment(which would obviously have to change were I appointed.) I have attended a few other Advisory Body meetings of both the City and County, served on such committees, and certainly watched Planning Commission meetings on television. One observation is that good preparation, careful listening and specific input to the staff reports is important—doing your homework is crucial. Active listening to staff. other commissioners,the public and the applicants helps keep proceedings respectful and focused- I have observed that although the work is detail-oriented, it's important to see the big picture and not get bogged down in minutiae, personal agendas or pet peeves. It's important to understand your role. I've also observed that sometimes on the Planning Commission, academic and philosophical discussions, while very interesting,often don't work too well when searching for real solutions to actual nrn;(,.ntq A t -4 supplemental questionil.tmr: -- plannmq commission paps s 4. What qualities, experience and expertise make you a good candidate for the Planning Commission? I am intelligent, dedicated_ and energetic and I try hard to be respectful, plus I can occasionally be entertaining. I have some lay knowledge of the background and workings of SLO's General Plan, although I'd Rant to study it in much more detail of course were I appointed to the Commission. I have some in-depth knowledge about the community's quality of life,goals. values and opinions from my long involvement with indicators projects. I bring a diverse Perspective to any organization, from my long involvement in the SLO business,education, health, political and environmental communities. I have a law degree and license, and the ability to read and understand legal documents. 5. In your view, what are some key planning issues in SLO? The key planning issue for the next years is the issue of housing, as always in the overall context of the City's grmmh and development and the preservation of urban reserve lines and open space. Right now SLO has embarked on the revision of its Housing Element that I assume will take a lot of the Commission's time in addition to regular duties_ Water and transportation infrastructure. commercial/residential balance, the role of other governmental bodies such as the Airport Land Use Commission and the state housing office will all be part of the discussions,as the Commissioners devote their time to the job of interpreting the General Plan_ reviewing specific Projects, and supplying advice, support and expertise to the Council and staff on these and other difficult issues. 6. Is there any additional information about yourself you'd like to share? (Please feel free to attach a resume, if you have one). I believe the interviewers know me fairly well. I'm happy to supply a resume and answer any questions. Signature: Date: t Carlyn Christianson 1159 Vista del Lago San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 (805) 541-4419 EDUCATION J.D., May 1979 Member, California State Bar Hastings College of the Law Inactive License San Francisco CA A.B., June 1976 Women in American Society University of California (Individual Major) Davis CA Graduated with Honors WORK EXPERIENCE February 1998-present MEDICAL PRACTICE ADMINSTRATOR COASTAL ANESTHESIOLOGY MED. ASSOC. Facilitated partnership of 18 anesthesiologists 11545 Los Osos Valley Rd., Suite A-5 practicing at six-facilities. Responsible for San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 contracting, development, fiscal tracking & analysis, scheduling, credentialing, recruitment, partner issues and communication. December 15 1995-December 1997 MEDICAL OFFICE MANAGER FUNCKES & CLUTTER, MDs. Responsible for all aspects of practice operations 1941 Johnson Ave., Ste. 202 for two OB/GYNs, including personnel, marketing, San Luis Obispo CA 93401 systems analysis, and computerization of office. October 1989—December 31, 1995 CENTER DIRECTOR, SLO COUNTY PLANNED PARENTHOOD Responsible for reproductive health clinic, 743 Pismo Street including programs, budget, personnel, media, San Luis Obispo CA 93401 marketing, quality assurance & risk management, security, volunteers, advisory board and some direct provision of services. Relocated clinic after arson fire February 1995. April 1984-March 1989 OFFICE MANAGER MILLAR & CHRISTIANSON Responsible for all correspondence, phones, Self-employed attorney's office bookkeeping, and organization & tracking of a San Marcos CA very large volume of data and discovery documents in product liability defense firm. Worked with defense firms nationwide. OTHER EXPERIENCE and VOLUNTEER WORK: Steering Committee Member, ACTION for Healthy Communities, 1998-present; Board Member, SLO Chamber of Commerce, 12/2000-present; Chair, COC Housing Task Force, 2002; Chair, ACTION Housing Initiative, 2000-present; Board Member, Environmental Defense Center, 5/2000-12/2001; Community Indicators Roundtable Co-Chair, Foundation for Community Design (1998-5/2000); Founding Chair, Healthy Communities Project Task Force, 1996-1998; Chair, SLO County Health Commission (6/94-6/96;7/97-6/98); Board Member, SLO Community Health Foundation (6/96-12/97); 1995 Graduate, Class IV, SLO Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program; Vice-Chair, SLO Coastal Superintendent's Blue Ribbon Committee to Study Teach School (1993). Volunteer and Staff Instructor/Counselor, Planned Parenthood San Diego, 1984-1989. Rl –lP