Candidate for
City Council; City of Brisbane

PROFESSION:

Founder/President - Richardson Consulting Services - A Financial, Management, Human Resources, and Governmental Relations Company 1986 to Present

Mayor/Councilmember - Brisbane, 2001, 2005

EDUCATION:

B. S., University of Maryland - Business Management
M. A., Cal. State - Educational Counseling & Psychology
Certificate - Chief Business Office - CASBO
Certificate - Leadership Institute

COMMITTEES, BOARDS, & COMMISSIONS (Past & Present): In addition to serving as your Mayor, I am your representative to:

- Association of Bay Area Governments -

• Regional Planning (Housing, Transportation, emergency Preparedness)
• Finance Committee

- California League of Cities Board and Policy Committees

• Revenue & Taxation
• Housing
• Transportation/Public Works
• Human Resources

- Chamber of Commerce Business Relations Liaison

- City of Brisbane Subcommittees:

• Arts
• Downtown Revitalization Plan
• Economic Viability/Sustainability
• Employee Compensation Study
• Finance
• High School
• Liaison - Friends of the Brisbane Library, Archives and History
• Low and Moderate Housing
• North County Fire Authority/Fire Services - Alternate Member
• Open Space and Ecology Committee - Past Member

• Legislative Committee
• Finance Committee
• Employee Salaries

- Council of Mayors/Cities + President - San Mateo County

- Criminal Justice Council

- Land Acquisition Formation Commission (LAFCO)

- Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance (Shuttle Program) -

• Strategic Planning
• Compensation and Benefit
• Finance

- San Francisco Airport Land Use

- San Mateo Community College Foundation - Executive Board

- San Mateo County Congestion/Environmental Management (CEMAQ)

- San Mateo County Energy Resource Management and Air Quality

- San Mateo County Library Joint Powers Board

- Sister City International

- Skyline College - Presidents' Council

LOCAL COMMUNITY:

• American Heart Association - Advisory Board
• Brisbane Book Club
• Brisbane Community Church
• Brisbane Education Support Team (BEST)
• Brisbane Gourmet and Wine Club
• San Francisco Ballet and Opera

• American Conservatory Theater (ACT)
• Burlingame Rotary - Board
• California Association of School Officials (CASBO)

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Reflecting back on my accomplishments, I provided the leadership that resulted in achieving our long time dream of having a community pool which is now equipped with solar heating. Since opening in 2000, the pool has been the central gathering place for enjoying recreational activities in our community. I am very proud of this accomplishment.

I have worked hard to sustain and improve the services available to our community. I provided leadership for implementing the seismic retrofit of the City Hall, the place where we meet and conduct City's business all in one location while our public safety personnel conduct business in a safe and secure facilities.

To protect the health of our citizens, I spearheaded adoption of an ordinance limiting freight forwarding in the Industrial Park.

My extensive finance background has been an asset during these challenging economic times. We developed a balanced budget that reduced personnel and operating expenses while still funded programs that reflect the needs and values of our community.

To address our long-term infrastructure needs, we placed a business license tax measure on the ballot. The hotel room tax on the November ballot is another example of our efforts to generate revenues without increasing the burden on our residents.

During my time in office, we built senior housing, affordable housing, a teen center, a community garden, a dog park, quarry road park, a bicycle path, the community park, and the Mission Blue Center.

In order to protect our small town atmosphere, I supported the funding for open space acquisition. Our city is the first in the County, if not all throughout the State, to adopt Green Building Ordinance. Just recently, we received a State Award for our environmental leadership.

Provided funding for our schools and library, and developed Shuttle service programs.

I Supported the expansion of the Arts program including our very successful Chamber Music Series (which hope to secure funding for its continuation in the near future); Arts in the Park and Arts co-sponsorship program.

Through the careful study of our budget and respect for transparency and open government, created the city's website and our Blog. Our blog is a model that is being used all through out the state as a sample of public access and information dissemination.

Began televising Council and Planning Commission meetings; Just Recently, began streaming the Council, Planning Commission, Recreation Commission as well as Open Space and Ecology meetings.

Banned quarry trucks from residential streets.

Began the Mayor's Health Initiative Program (First Phase - Mayor's Saturday Walk Program). Conducted Health Fairs and health classes.

Implemented "Hire Locals First Program." This project shall be under further expansion.

Completed the Mission Blue Center Multipurpose room, Ball Field, and Tennis Courts.

At the same time, approved the design and construction of the CalTrain Bayshore Station; various improvements to our facilities and infrastructure including changing tables in the City facilities, and improvements at our Marina.

In addition, fulfilled my dream of having a bridge that we can drive, walk and bike. In the very near future, bird signs will enhance the education of our community.

In summary, I have demonstrated a strong leadership in representing you and with my strong financial background, I have helped the City to meet the challenges of one of the worst periods of our country's economy without ever thinking of going to taxpayers for additional funds.

The following is a partial listing of my accomplishments:

- Completed the Visitation Garden Senior Apartments and Sunrise Room Senior Activity Center

- Conducted the grand opening of our New City Hall
- Conducted the grand opening of the Quarry Road
- Conducted the grand opening of our Bike Path
- Conducted the grand re-opening ceremonies of the Homewood Suite
- Contributed to the completion of the Radisson Hotel and Hilton
- Completed General Plan updates
- Contributed to efforts to reduce aircraft over-flight noise which requires constant monitoring

- Developed the Shuttle service program for our residents and students

- Provided community presentation on Place-making
- Approved a lending program for first-time homebuyers such as teachers who live or work in Brisbane

- Approved a new water tank as well as critical upgrades to Brisbane's water and sewer infrastructure

- Approved a "Safe Route to School" programs with our school district to qualify for federal funding

- Approved affordable housing by Habitat for Humanity
- Approved funding support of the Brisbane Library for enhanced services

- Approved improvements to the Brisbane Marina
- Approved improvements to the Mission Blue Center
- Approved the addition of youth recreational activities
- Approved the agreement with County of San Mateo for Public Safety Communications and Dispatch services

- Approved the Baylands Master Plan
- Approved the Bayshore Storm Drain Improvement Project
- Approved the building of Senior Housing
- Approved the building of the Community Garden
- Approved the building of the Community Park
- Approved the building of the Dog Park
- Approved the building of the Mission Blue Center
- Approved the building of the Teen Center
- Approved the Citizen Satisfaction Survey
- Approved the construction of the Skate Park
- Approved the creation of a direct road connection between Crocker Park and downtown Brisbane

- Approved the creation of the bicycle and pedestrian committee Approved the creation of the Open Space & Ecology Advisory Committee

- Approved the creation of the Youth Advisory Committee
- Approved the Crocker Park Shuttle Program which is free to Brisbane residents

- Approved the design and construction of CALTRAIN Bayshore Station
- Approved the City Hall remodeling and seismic retrofit Project
- Approved the establishment of a county-wide automatic aid system
- Approved the establishment of the North County Fire Authority
- Approved the execution of a Joint Powers Agreement for Library - Services with San Mateo County and various cities within the county

- Approved the Harold Road Emergency Reconstruction Project
- Approved the Joint Powers Agency for the North County Fire Authority that resulted in Daly City becoming a part of the Authority that will now provide management and training services to the Brisbane Fire Department

- Elected to the Assoc. of Bay Area Government's Board (ABAG)
- Elected to the State Board of California League of Cities
- Elected to the CA Land Acquisition Formation Commission (CALAFCO)
- Enhanced public communications with our community
- Approved the Establishment of the Mayor's Art Achievement Awards
- Expanded our recreation and co-sponsorship programs
- Expanded the arts programs such as Chamber Music Series and summer Concerts at the park

- Finalized the design and construction of the Community Park
- Finalized the design and construction of the our new Fire Station
- Finalized the design of the Tunnel Avenue Bridge Replacement Project

- Finalized the water, sewer and storm drain master plan
- Improved our permit process
- Participated at the groundbreaking ceremonies of BART to the Airport
- Participated in Community Emergency Volunteer trainings
- Participated in numerous studies including the Downtown Revitalization Study, the Water/Sewer Study, the Library Needs Assessment Study, the Regional Transportation Study, the classification and Compensation Study for city employees

- Demonstrated strong commitment by attending thousands of hours of meetings and public hearings

- Nominated for San Mateo County Woman Hall of Fame
- Opposed the ballot measure to build a card-room and casino in Brisbane

- Opposed the measure to establish a Municipal Utility District with the City/County of San Francisco

- Participated at the Alliance Shuttle meetings
- Approved the Joint Powers Agreement with San Mateo County cities and Fire Districts establishing the San Mateo Pre-Hospital Emergency Services Providers Group

- Approved the Marina Dredging Project
- Approved the ongoing cooperative agreement with the Jefferson Union High School District and the Brisbane School District which resulted in an enhanced curriculum, after school activities, and the availability and upkeep of ball fields

- Approved the Open Space Plan
- Approved the purchase of new fire prevention vehicles and equipment

- Approved the purchase of over 33 acres of land to preserve open space and native Habitat

- Approved the rebuilding of the tennis courts at Lipman School
- Approved the refurbishing and updating of the library facility, lighting, painting Community Center/Library Interior

- Approved the refurbishment and opening of the Silverspot Nursery School

- Approved the restoration of the ball fields
- Approved the selections of the senior management positions such as Finance Director, City Engineer, Planning Director, Marina Director and City Planner

- Approved the Sierra Point Road Widening Project
- Approved the creation of the Traffic Advisory Committee
- Attended the "Art Sharing" meetings
- Participated in the annual Star Awards program
- Participated in the annual Youth and Government Awards program
- Participated in the C/CAG Congestion, Environmental/Air Quality Management Board

- Participated in the CALTRAIN Community Advisory Committee
- Participated in the ground-breaking and construction of the Brisbane Technology Park

- Participated in interviewing/selecting City Manager and City Attorney
- Participated in the Klamath Street Parking Island, the San Bruno Avenue Landscaping Project, the renovation of the Unocal building as a City Corporation Facility

- Participated in the major update of the design of the Northeast Ridge Project

- Participated in the relocation of the Community Garden
- Participated in the Revenue Taxation, Housing, Transportation, Public Works and Human Resources Policy Committees

- Participated in the routine but important tasks such as setting agendas, reviewing and adopting of the annual budget, approving agreements, reviewing City Council minutes, passing ordinances, resolutions, and proclamations, supporting legislative bills, declaring awareness days, honoring volunteers and staff, approving funding for special projects, agreeing on memorandums of understanding, giving direction, and setting goals

- Participated in the San Bruno Mt. Habitat Restoration Day
- Provided supplemental funding for our schools and library
- Provided the leadership for the construction of the our community pool

- Received Kent Award for great City/School cooperation agreements
- Represented Brisbane in the National, State, County, and Citywide meetings

- Supported co-sponsorship for the arts
- Supported efforts to keep our city community safe
- Supported the acquisition of the old Quarry Road for conversion into a sylvan pedestrian walkway

- Supported the improvement of Firth Park
- Supported the relocation of the Post Office