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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUPPTL INFO - Hearing Examiner DALE A. EQUITZ HEARING OFFICER 45-675 DEEP CANYON ROAD PALM DESERT, CA 92260 760-346-4731 July 8, 2008 Mr. Hart Ponder 73510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CZ 92260 Dear Hart: Due to serious medical problems I am compelled to stop my services as Hearing Officer for the cities of Indian Wells, Palm Desert, Rancho Miragte, and COD effective immediately. I apprciate the long-term professional association with you, Hart, and all your staff. Thank you once more for your cooperation the last fifteen years. Sincerely, 1 Dal . E ' DA/he �� . �� �' Bid Proposal Hearing �xaminer For Contested f�on-Moving Parking Citation and Animal Contro Hearings Prepared for. Ciry of Palm Desert Prepared by: Rick Lebel, Interim Hearing Oificer c- July 25,2008 321 Durango,Palm Desert,CA 92260 T 760-773-3680 F 760-776-8061 Fvri f �� 'r ..w""k.i.. e41 R Executive Summary c���e�;t��� Provides for a sealed bid to perform services and function as the Hearing Examiner for Contested Non-Moving Parking Citations and Animal Control Hearings in an independent and impartial manner by a responsible independent party for a per hearing fee as proposed herewith. The appended Resume provides and states the qualifications of the bidder/ applicant Rick Lebel and identifies an overview of prior experience,affiliations,education and skilis which would serve to turther qualiiy the candidate for this position. ����� Bidder proposes to offer himself as a qualified hearing officer capable of review, interpretation and application of AB408 Guidelines as provided by the appropriate Administrative Manual,the California Vehicle Code and the Municipal Code of the City of Palm Desert. Bidder further identifies that he has reviewed same guidelines and regulations, has discussed the qualifications for the Hearing Examiners position with the Code Compliance Manager for the City of Palm Desert, has been identified as an individual capable and selected to serve in an"Interim Capaciry"as the Hearing Officer for Palm Desert and further believes that he can fulfill the requirements for the position in a competent and reliable manner. ���`�+::��;�;:?a��3 Bidder proposes to offer his services as an independent impartial Hearing Officer to provide for the hearing and disposition of all contested cases involving violations of the California Vehicle Code,the Palm Desert parking citation provisions of the Municipal Code and the Palm Desert Administrative Code or Regulations relating to the parking and impoundment of vehicles within the area of jurisdiction of the"Parking Agency"to include Palm Desert, Indian Wells and Rancho Mirage as deemed appropriate. Further,to conduct hearings and provide disposition of Animal Control provisions and regulations of the noted agencies. Services provided shall be as an independent contractor and consultant,furnishing such services in cooperation with the City. Bidder acknowledges that the City shall not be responsibie for the withholding of any taxes or payroll type deductions. Bidder shall maintain independent automotive liability insurance for Bodily Injury Liability of$100,000 each person and$300,000 each occurrence with Property Damage Liability of$50,000 each occurrence,furnishing the City with a copy of such certification as required. Bidder,as an independent agent,requests consideration for waiver of any City Business License Fees or additional insurance requirements in performance of such limited services as proposed. 1 :.�wi;, : g+",..��.a�r,.,i£:' ��'�tiV��1�F�:r Services provided may include the review of the citation and evidence establishing a Prima Facie Case for the hearing, the conduct of the hearing to examine the respondent's case for consideration,the conduct of the Administrative Review and Hearing pursuant to appropriate AB408 Guidelines,the preparation of documents, records,tape recordings or other administrative needs for estabiishment of a decision on the matter(s)and any followup invoicing to the appropriate agencies for such services as are required to fulfill the requirements of the administrative process. Prc��ss�sec# Sche!�ufe of F��e� For S�rvi�P� Charges for contested cases and scheduled hearings as noted will be inclusive of the provisions noted and further determined by the nature and extent of required research,case hearings and disposition matters. . For each Contested Non-Moving Parking Citation a fee of$25.00 per case with a minimum of$50 per scheduled hearing day. . For each Animal Control related hearing a fee of$35.00 for each hour or fraction thereof, not to exceed$70.00 per case or citation related to any one individual. Respectfully submitted, Rick E. Lebel Enclosures: Personal Resume and City of Palm Desert Bid Sheet 2 �""� � � � w � � � 321 DURANGO PALM DESERT, CA 92260 TEL 760 7733680 FAX 760-776-8061 Rick Lebel, bidder and candidate for Hearing Examiner For Contested Non-Moving Parking Citation and Animal Control Hearings, is a retired Deputy Fire Chief with 28 years service with the City of Ontario. He has currently served as a Pubiic Safety Commissioner for the City of Palm Desert for over 10 years. He previously served as a hearing officer for the City of Upland Building Code Board of Appeals from 1986- 1994 and as a municipal Fire Marshal with the responsibility to both promulgate codes and regulations as weil as to manage the enforcement of such regulations. Mr. Lebel is knowledgeable as to the intent, process and procedure relative to Assembly Bill 408 provisions as relates to the Administrative Adjudication Program providing for the hearing and disposition of contest��d cases involving violations of the California Vehicle Code and those issues relative to contested non-moving parking citations and animal control hearings applicable to the City of Palm Desert Municipal Code. Mr. Lebel has been a homeowner in Palm Desert since 1985, has served on the Monterey Country Club Homeowners Association Board of Directors for four years, including serving as Chair of the Architectural Committee for three years and on the Emergency Preparedness Committee for over ten years. OWNER, PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT, R.E. LEBEL &ASSOCIATES CONSULTIVE SERVICES PALM DESERT,CA 1995-2007 Organizational analysis and development, community fire protection analysis and development of recom- mendations. Assistance in professional position classification analysis and executive recruitment. Conduct operational and personnel assessment, evaluation and training. Provide management,fiscal and opera- tional program audit within organizations and prepare recommendations for executive review. Review comprehensive radio communications systems and dispatch programs developing recommendations for executive review. CHIEF FIRE OFFICER, ONTARIO,CA-MARCH, 1976 TO DECEMBER, 1995(RETIRED) Served 19 years as a Chief Officer within a 28 year fire department career. As second in command for over 16 years, performed general administration, planning and coordination for the Emergency Services Opera- tions Branch, Paramedic Program, Department Regional Training Center, Facilities and Equipment Branch the Fire Marshai's Office,the Communications Maintenance Branch, Emergency Preparedness and the member agency Emergency Communications and Dispatch Services Division for the five municipal fire de- partments serving western San Bernardino County. Budget: $16-18 million dollars. Reporting Staff: 8 managers and 150 employees of which 106 were on al- ternating twenty-four hour shift schedules. Developed restructuring of the Fire Department in 1993 to in- corporate the City Code Compiiance Division as an element of the Fire Marshal's Office. Evaluated major programs of the Fire Department and implemented process and program changes to enhance delivery and improve services. Directed recruitment, promotional testing and employee evaluation programs. Designed and implemented the all risk emergency and disaster response efforts of the Department. Served as the Interim Fire Chief for over a one year period while coordinating the department's interrela- tionship with other city departments and the City Manager's Office. Concurrent with service as the Interim Fire Chief, served as the Executive Director of a $28 million dollar 800 MHz radio communications systern project while reporting to a Board of Directors consisting of five City Managers and two Fire Chiefs to pro- vide for a communications joint powers agency(WECA)for over two years, while developing a multiple agency emergency communications and dispatch system serving the five cities public safety and local government needs. Facilitated the executive recruitment of a full-time Executive Director for the JPA. As the City's Fire Marshal from 1976-1979, provided daily management of technical, sworn and civilian staff and resources to affect fire investigations, occupancy inspections, public education,fire protection engineering and code development and enforcement activities. Prepared enabling Resolutions and City Ordinances for legal review and City Council enactment, developed community standards and regulations for fire protection, participated in city planning, engineering and building department review of all major community development projects and provided assistance and fire department input for zoning and land use programs. Concurrent with Fire Department service from 1973-1982 within the City of Ontario, was elected to public office as a Director for the Alta Loma Fire Protection District and successfully enabled the consolidation of three communities fire protection programs into the Foothill Fire Protection District. Was elected to public office as a Director for the Foothill Fire Protection District serving two terms of office. C?;���ni;atior��a! Affiiiatior3s Appointed by Council-City of Palm Desert Public Safety Commission, 1998-Present Instructor, Chaffey Community College Fire Technology and Academy Programs, 1974-1981 and was an Instructor/Facilitator, National Management Association Advanced Leadership Development Programs from 1987-1991 for Ontario, Upland and Montclair Member of the Board of Directors, Ontario Chamber of Commerce, 1992-1995 and co-chair of the Mem- bership Development and Governmental Relations Council for the Chamber from 1993-1995; Member of the Board of Directors, Rotary Club of Ontario 1992-1995,the California Fire Chiefs Association Southern Division Fire Marshals 1977-1979,the Board of Directors, San Bernardino County Emergency Medical Care Commission 1992-1995 and the Citrus Belt Fire Chiefs Association 1974-present. Served as President, Vice-President,Treasurer of several fire service related trade associations and organizations 1974-1995. �:.C�I..ICc�tla,�fl Regents College, University of The State of New York , Bachelor of Science Program, School of Public Ad- ministration, 1989-1991; California State University at Los Angeles, Bachelor of Science Program, Fire Ad- ministration and Management, 1978-1984; Chaffey Community College, Alta Loma, CA 1969-1972 gradu- ated with an Associate of Arts Degree in Fire Science. Completed over 218 units of study with a 3.86 GPA -: � ,. , _ Senior Executive Fire Officer, National Fire Academy, Emmitsburg, MD, 1988; Chief Fire Officer, California State Fire Academy, Pacific Grove, CA, 1983; Limited Service Lifetime Teaching Creden- tial, California State Department of Education, 1972 �II� Excellent oral and written communications skills; planning, observation and evaluation skills; adept at lead- ing and facilitating small to moderate sized groups of students, employees, staff and professional or civic groups; skilled in training and mentoring professional staff; have facilitated recruitment, promotional exams and evaluation of professional, technical and clerical staff; accomplished leader in staff development and establishment of fiscal accountability; skilled in organizational analysis and organizational development including policy and procedural development; accomplished leader in community, civic, service and pro- fessional organizations with marked demonstration of leadership skills and attributes.