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Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Special Meeting
Community Meeting Room
6:00 PM
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Call to Order
Oral Communications
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Oral Communications period to 30 minutes.
Special Orders of the Day
1. Interviews of Candidates for the Historic Resources Board and the
Human Relations Commission
Adjournment
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CITY OF PALO ALTO OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
May 9, 2018
The Honorable City Council
Palo Alto, California
Interviews of Candidates for the Historic Resources Board and the
Human Relations Commission
On Monday, April 30, 2018, City Council selected the following applicants to interview
for the Historic Resources Board (HRB) and the Human Relations Commission (HRC).
The City Council will be scheduled to vote to appoint candidates on Monday, May 21,
2018.
Human Relations Commission
The eight HRC applicants to be interviewed are as follows: 10 minute interviews
A. William Morrison 6:00 P.M.
B. Mark Weiss 6:10 P.M.
C. Valerie Stinger 6:20 P.M.
D. Kaloma Smith 6:30 P.M.
E. Gabriel Kralik 6:40 P.M.
F. Qifeng Xue 6:50 P.M.
G. Kathy Johnson 7:10 P.M.
H. Rebecca Eisenberg 7:20 P.M.
There are three open terms (Chen, Stinger, and Vacant) ending May 31, 2021 on the
Human Relations Commission.
Historic Resources Board
The three HRB applicants to be interviewed are as follows: 10 minute interviews
I. Deborah Shepherd 7:30 P.M.
J. Gogo Heinrich 7:40 P.M.
K. Patricia Landman 7:50 P.M.
There is one unexpired term open (Vacant) ending December 15, 2019 on the Historic
Resources Board.
Copies of all applications are attached. Some applications may be redacted at the
request of the applicant. A full set of non -redacted applications will be provided to
Council Members directly.
Background
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2.27.010 Historic Resources Board
The Historic Resources Board shall be composed of seven members appointed by the
city council and serving without pay. Members shall have demonstrated interest in and
knowledge of history, architecture or historic preservation. One member shall be an
owner/occupant of a category 1 or 2 historic structure, or of a structure in a historic
district; three members shall be architects, landscape architects, building designers or
other design professionals and at least one member shall possess academic education
or practical experience in history or a related field. The Palo Alto Historic Association
shall be given notice of vacancies on the board and shall be encouraged to have its
members submit applications.
(Ord. 5208 § 20, 2013)
2.22.010 Human Relations Commission Membership.
There is created a human relations commission composed of seven members who are
not council members, officers or employees of the city, who are residents of the city,
and who shall be appointed by the city council.
(Ord. 2924 § 1, 1976: Ord. 2537 (part), 1969: Ord. 2485 § 1 (part), 1969)
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: HRC - Morrison, William (PDF)
Attachment B: HRC - Weiss, Mark (PDF)
Attachment C: HRC - Stinger, Valerie (PDF)
Attachment D: HRC - Smith, Kaloma (PDF)
Attachment E: HRC - Kralik, Gabriel (PDF)
Attachment F: HRC - Xue, Qifeng (PDF)
Attachment G: HRC - Johnson, Kathy (PDF)
Attachment H: HRC - Eisenberg, Rebecca (PDF)
Attachment I: HRB - Shepherd, Deborah (PDF)
Atachment J: HRB - Heinrich, Gogo (PDF)
Attachment K: HRB - Landman, Patricia (PDF)
Department Head: Beth Minor, City Clerk
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Personal Information Note: The HRC regularly meets the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Name:
Address:
Cell Phone:
____ Home / ____ Office Phone:
E-mail:
Are you a Palo Alto Resident? ____ Yes ____ No
Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Palo Alto, who
are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members?
____ Yes ____ No
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? ____ Yes ____ No
California state law and the Ci require appointed board and commission
members to file a detailed disclosure of their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict
of Interest, Form 700.
Do you or your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a
company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to;
1) engage in business with the City,
2)provide products or services for City projects, or
3) be affected by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for? ____ Yes ____ No
Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? ___ Yes ___ No
How did you learn about this vacancy?
____ Community Group
____ Email from City Clerk
____ Palo Alto Weekly
____ Daily Post
____City Website
____ Flyer
Other:
List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional
registration:
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Employment
Present or Last Employer: San Jose State University
Occupation: lecturer, college of business
Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
Very active in my church:
1. Secretary of Parish Stewardship Council
2. Secretary of Finance Advisory Council
3. Chair of Facilities Committee
4. Chair of Dermony Center Repair & Update Committee
5. Head Usher
In early years:
1. United Fund in three different cities
2. Very active in church in three different cities
1. What is it about the Human Relations Commission that is compatible with your experience
and of specific interest to you, and why?
Very strong interest in developing people to maximize their potential
I designed, developed and presented the first Women in Management
Course in the Electrical industry. Objective, in addition to learning
management skills was to help develop and "old gals network."
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Human Relations Commission Application
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2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular
interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a
Commission meeting you can view an archived video from the Midpen Media Center:
3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Human Relations Commission
achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this?
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4. Human Relations Commission Members work with the documents listed below. If you have
experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with
these documents is not required for selection.
Human Services Needs Assessment
Muni Code 9.72 Mandatory Response Program
Community Services Element of the Comprehensive Plan
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Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Wehsite
California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part,
"No state or local agency shall post the home address or telephone number of any elected or appointed
official on the Internet without first obtaining the written permission of that individual."
This consent form will not be redacted and will be attached
to the Application and posted to the City's website.
The full code can be read here: LINK
Read the code, and check only ONE option below:
I give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the City's website the attached Board and
Commission Application intact. I have read and understand my rights under Government Code
Section 6254.21. I may revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo
Alto City Clerk,
OR
I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home address, phone numbers, and email address
from the attached Board and Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am
providing the following alternate information and request that they use the following contact
information instead.
Address:
Cell Phone:
Home / Office Phone:
E-mail:
The phone number / address can be non-public and different than the address collected on page one.
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(Optional) Additional Attachment(s)
If you would like to submit a resume, work sample, etc. along with your
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Personal Information — Note: The HRC regularly meets the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
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Home / Office Phone:
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Are you a Palo Alto Resident? Yes _ No
Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Palo Alto, who
are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members? Yes)( No
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? XYes _ No
California state law requires appointed board and commission members to file a detailed disclosure of
their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700.
Do you or your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director
of, a company doing business in Palo Altu which you believe is likely tu,
1) engage in business with the City,
2) provide products or services for City projects, or
3) be affected by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for? _ Yes No
Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? _ Yes X No
How did you learn about the vacancy on the Human Relations Commission?
Community Group _ _ Daily Post
Email from City Clerk City Website
Palo Alto Weekly Flyer
Other:
List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional
registration:
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Human Relations Commission
4. Human Relations Commission Members work with the documents listed below. If you have
experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with these
documents is not required for selection.
Human Services Needs Assessment LINK
Muni Code 9.72 — Mandatory Response Program LINK
Community Services Element of the Comprehensive Plan LINK
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Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website
California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part. "No state or local agency shall post the
home address or telephone number of any elected or appointed official on the Internet without first
obtaining the written permission of that individual." The full code is attached. This consent form will not
be redacted and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City's website.
The fuh code can be read here: LINK
Read the code, and check only ONE option below:
I give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the City's website the attached Board and
Commission Application intact. I have read and understand my rights under Government Code
Section 6254.21. I may revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo
Alto City Clerk.
OR
I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home address, phone numbers, and email address
from the attached Board and Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am
providing the following alternate information and request that they use the following contact
information instead.
Address:
Cell Phone:
Home / Office Phone:
E-mail:
Signature:
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Personal Information - Note: The HRC regularly meets the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Name: Valerie Hunt Stinger
Address:
Cell Ph
x Home / Office Ph
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Are you a Palo Alto Resident? x Yes No
Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Palo Alto, who
are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members?
Yes x No
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? x Yes No
Califomia state law and the City's Conflict of Interest Code LINK require appointed board and commission
members to file a detailed disclosure of their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission,
Conflict of Interest, Form 700.
Do you or your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a
company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to;
1) engage in business with the City,
2) provide products or services for City projects, or
3) be affected by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for? Yes X No
Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? _ Yes x No
How did you learn about this vacancy?
Community Group Daily Post
Email from City Clerk City Website
Palo Alto Weekly Flyer
Other: David Carnahan
List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional
registration:
B.A., Economics, Goucher College
Graduate work in Economics & Statistics, Boston College
MBA, University of Santa Clara
Middle East Civilization, French Lang., Foothill College,Honors Inst.
Palo Alto Library Advisory Commission, 200 alRelR?6 srCbr4igiSon Application
MaillfriVciajwatfteiffgausiness Advisory Board (CRDF Recognition Medal
Recipient), 2007-2014
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Employment
Present or Last Employer: Consultant, Biotech; Consultant, Developing Economies
Occupation: Retired
Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
My commitment has been to programs promoting diversity, economic
development, and access to public services.
Most relevant is my appointment to two City Commissions. In my term on
the HRC, I have promoted diversity by leading the response to Council
Resolution #9653. Currently I am working on initiatives for gender
equity, gender identity, and immigrant engagement. Previously I
initiated, Being Different Together, to address implicit bias. In my
two terms on the LAC, I was actively involved researching and compiling
the LSMAR, the strategic plan for our city libraries; communicating
with neighborhoods and Council members; implementing the strategy to
improve the delivery of library services.
I have worked and volunteered in developing economies, with HIV/AIDS
awareness, gender issues, and small/micro entrepreneurship. In one
effort, I developed and delivered a program of basic business training
for the poorest of the poor and HIV/AIDS awareness moving individuals
from subsistence level to economic well-being.
1. What is it about the Human Relations Commission that is compatible with your experience
and of specific interest to you, and why?
The Human Relations Commission provides an avenue, for me, to be
involved in the promotion of civic values on my home turf. My hope for
Palo Alto is that the resources and infrastructure exist to give a
diverse population a fair chance and a framework to act on his/her own
initiative. My professional and volunteer experience give evidence, I
hope, to the planning, implementation, and collaboration skills I would
bring to the Human Relations Commission.
My interest in the Commission is broad. I am proud to live in Palo
Alto. It is important to me that, as the city grows, we continue to
care for diverse populations and budget to provide human services.
Going forward, I do have specific interest in affordable housing and
supporting socio-economic diversity. Even now, we are a community in
change. Some voices are unheard. The HRC can bring attention and
focus to these voices. The HRC can prioritize and provide visibility
to the agencies with expertise serving diverse segments.
Valerie Hunt Stinger
Human Relations Commission Application
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2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular
interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a
Commission meeting you can view an archived video from the Midpen Media Center: LINK
Commission development is one issue, which I would like to foster.
Commission appointment is frequently the entry to civic service.
Appointees may or may not be familiar with the city, how the city
operates, the resources available, the resources unavailable. The HRC
meets once a month, effectively one planning meeting and 11 monthly
meetings. There really isn't time to come up to speed. The newly
appointed Commissioner has to come in running. The HRC, when fully
staffed, has seven Commissioners and access to professional staff, who
have a full complement of responsibilities beyond the HRC. The work
plan needs everyone participating at full capacity. A formalized
approach to the Commission's authority, processes, city information
resources, and community partners could assist both new Commissioners
and standing Commissioners to function optimally.
3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Human Relations Commission
achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this?
My goals for the HRC would be (1)to be an efficient and well -running
Commission and (2)to address diversity in Palo Alto.
For the first,
. Formalize Commission operating procedures
• Provide for Commission Development
For the second,
• Continue to satisfactory endpoints those diverse, supportive,
inclusive and protective initiatives started, for example,
- Collaborate with the County to provide meaningful support services
for LGBTQ community
- Make meaningful steps towards gender equity
- Explore the need for a leadership training for new immigrants
- With local partners, explore Welcome America programming
•Add initiatives to the FY2019 work plan, or e.ainle establish
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4. Human Relations Commission Members work with the documents listed below. If you have
experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with
these documents is not required for selection.
Human Services Needs Assessment
Muni Code 9.72 Mandatory Response Program
Community Services Element of the Comprehensive Plan
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Consent to Publish Personal Intormation on the City ot Palo Alto Website
California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part,
"No state or local agency shall post the home address or telephone number of any elected or appointed
official on the Internet without first obtaining the written permission of that individual."
This consent form will not be redacted and will be attached
to the Application and posted to the City's website.
The full code can be read here: LINK
Read the code, and check only ONE option below:
I give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the City's website the attached Board and
Commission Application intact. I have read and understand my rights under Government Code
Section 6254.21. I may revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the
Palo Alto City Clerk.
OR
x I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home address, phone numbers, and email address
from the attached Board and Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am
providing the following alternate information and request that they use the following contact
information instead.
Address:
Cell Phone:
Home / Office Phone:
E-mail:
The phone number / address can be non-public and different than the address collected on page one.
DocuSigned by:
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Signature: ••••--D.D534463925412
(Optional)
Additional Attachments)
Date:3/18/2018
If you would like to submit a resume, work sample, etc. along with your
Application, Check this box and click "Attach" to upload your document(s).
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Personal Information — Note: The HRC regularly meets the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Name: Kaloma A. Smith
Address:
Cell Ph
Home / x Office Ph
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Are you a Palo Alto Resident? x Yes No
Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Palo Alto. who
are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members?
Yes x No
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? x Yes No
California state law and the City's Conflict of Interest Code LINK require appointed board and commission
members to file a detailed disclosure of their financial interests. Fair Political Practices Commission,
Conflict of Interest, Form 700.
Do you or your spouse have an investment in. or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a
company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to:
1) engage in business with the City,
2) provide products or services for City projects. or
3) be affected by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for? Yes x No
Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? _ Yes x No
How did you learn about this vacancy?
Community Group Daily Post
x Email from City Clerk City Website
Palo Alto Weekly Flyer
Other: Current commissioner
List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional
registration:
Please see attachment
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Employment
Present or Last Employer: University AME Zion Church
Occupation: Senior Pastor/ Clergy
Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
Please see attachment
1. What is it about the Human Relations Commission that is compatible with your experience
and of specific interest to you, and why?
Please see attachment
Kaloma A. Smith
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Human Relations Commission Application
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2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular
interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a
Commission meeting you can view an archived video from the Midpen Media Center:
3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Human Relations Commission
achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this?
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4. Human Relations Commission Members work with the documents listed below. If you have
experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with
these documents is not required for selection.
Human Services Needs Assessment
Muni Code 9.72 Mandatory Response Program
Community Services Element of the Comprehensive Plan
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Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website
California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part,
"No state or local agency shall post the home address or telephone number of any elected or appointed
official on the Internet without first obtaining the written permission of that individual."
This consent form will not be redacted and will be attached
to the Application and posted to the City's website.
The full code can be read here: LINK
Read the code, and check only ONE option below:
I give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the City's website the attached Board and
Commission Application intact. I have read and understand my rights under Government Code
Section 6254.21. I may revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the
Palo Alto City Clerk.
OR
x I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home address, phone numbers, and email address
from the attached Board and Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am
providing the following alternate information and request that they use the following contact
information instead.
Address: 159 California Ave, Unit J109, Palo Alto CA, 9
Cell Phone: 9143744255
Home/ X Office Phone: 6502726472
E-mail: Pastor@universityamez.com
The phone number/ address can be non-public and different than the address collected on page one.
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Signature: —20007949EA794co
(Optional)
Additional Attachment(sl
Date:3/20/2018
If you would like to submit a resume, work sample, etc. along with your
Application, Check this box X and click "Attach" to upload your document(s).
Kaloma A. Smith
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List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional
registration:
I have a wide range of experience and training that I feel would make me very useful in the role.
Here is a brief synopsis of pertinent leadership experiences:
1. I have been able to successfully lead the University A.M.E. Zion through a significant
transformation and growth. When I arrived five years ago, our congregation was down
to 19 active members, who were black and seniors. Today we have grown to 120 active
members, and we are now a multicultural church with an average age of 32.
2. I have completed the required course of study and educational training necessary for
the ordination in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. The ordination criteria
are eight years of denominational study and formal schooling. This training included
focus on community building, interpersonal conflict resolution and more.
3. I work on the national level to address systemic societal issues. I am currently part of the
leadership cadre for the March Against Racism in Washington DC on April 4 th in
Washington DC to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Martin
Luther King. This march is sponsored by the National Council of Churches which
represents 38 denominations, 100,000 congregations, and 45 million people.
4. I have been selected to be part of the Next Generation Leadership Cohort of World
Methodist Evangelism which is part of World Methodist Council which represent 82
million people from 133 countries.
5. I am part of the Emerging Social Leader Cohort of the Peninsula Solidarity Network. I am
the only clergy selected to the cohort from Santa Clara County.
6. I served as the Vice Chairperson for Ecumenical Hunger Program in East Palo Alto.
Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
I am currently the Senior Pastor of the University A.M.E. Zion Church which is the oldest black
church in the city of Palo Alto; this role has allowed me to connect with a wide range of
community leaders and to be on the forefront of community dialogue around many issues. In
the past three years I have led or participated in several initiatives to help foster a healthy
conversation in our community:
Community Open Forums on Race in America: After the tragic shootings at Mother Emmanuel
A.M.E. Church in Charleston SC, there was a significant community outpouring of concern about
race and where do we move from here. We held several community forums, which each had
over 150 people in attendance. These forums allowed us to start the discussion around race
and equality in our community and our country as a whole. Out of these community forums, we
executed three significant initiatives; the first was the Community Unity Fair at Cubberley
Community Center. We partnered with the city of Palo Alto and several local religious and civic
organizations to hold a community fair that had children of different racial, ethnic, and religious
backgrounds coming together to have fun. The goal was to create a space that would allow
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children meet others from different backgrounds and let them see that we are all the same. The
second was viewing and discussing the movie
Church. This movie dealt with white privilege and its impact on racism and implicit bias and how
it impacts Palo Alto. The discussion was lively and cathartic. The third activity was a community
book club that read the book "The New Jim Crow." It was a thought provoking and compelling
dialogue dealing with mass incarceration and how it impacts our communities.
I have also partnered with the Human Relations Committee in the planning of two initiatives in
2016 and 2017 named "Being Different Together." The original
2016 was a panel discussion and forum held at the Mitchell Park Library. I was part of the
planning team along with being the moderator for that event. This event was a great success
and well attended; it sparked us to ask the question, How could we continue the positive
momentum and equip community leaders with tools to address implicit bias In 2017 we
planned a 4 part Being Different Together." We worked with Dr. Joseph
Brown from Stanford University to bring the implicit bias training that Stanford developed to
the Palo Alto community. We were intentional inviting and encouraged persons from varied
perspectives to be part of this community dialogue. It was terrific to have so many different
views in the room. It made the discussion more meaningful and authentic. This initiative was a
great success because of the positive community response. It also allowed people to be
reflective of their implicit bias and it equipped them with tools to take back to their various
constituency.
I have also been active in promoting and developing ecumenical and interfaith connections in
Palo Alto. Under my leadership, the University A.M.E. Zion Church has led our community in
several activities to encourage religious tolerance. One of our events was sponsoring the 2016
Multifaith Peace Walk and Picnic to remember 9/11. The Multifaith Peace Walk started at
Congregation Etz Chayim/Spark Church, then it went to University Church, followed by walking
to Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church and concluded with American Muslim Voice hosted
Peace Picnic at Mitchell Park. Each of the stops put together a brief presentation on how we
can achieve peace in our society. The march was a fantastic show of solidarity in our community
with over 700 participants, and over 35 community faith and civic organization represented
including the Chief of Police from the city of Palo Alto.
Finally, I am part of the of the Social Justice for Emerging Leader cohort for the Peninsula
Solidarity Network. The Silicon Valley Foundation sponsors the Social Justice for Emerging
Leader cohort. This program gathers community leaders from many faith traditions to research,
discuss and dialogue with subject matter experts on issues that specifically affect our area. We
have spent significant time examining issues such immigration, hyper capitalism, and housing
issues.
1. What is it about the Human Relations Commission that is compatible with your experience
and of specific interest to you, and why?
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Building healthy and sustainable communities is one of my passions. Whether it is in my role as
Senior Pastor at University or in the Palo Alto community, I desire to build bridges and give
voice to all stakeholders, equitably and efficiently. I believe this lines up with the stated
purpose of the Human Relations Commission of fostering public awareness and understanding
of human relations by any means. I believe the first step in any movement forward or
reconciliation is an open dialogue, and it hopefully will foster compassion and communication
for all parties involved.
We live in very complicated times, and I believe for Palo Alto to continue to be a healthy and
dynamic city, the work of the Human Relations Commission is vital. People in the community
need to know there is a place where they can speak on complicated and nuanced issues we
face today.
2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular
interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a
Commission meeting you can view an archive:
The March 8th meeting of the Human Relations Commission dealt with the issue of Palo Alto
Police Field Based Video Policy. I believe this is one of the most critical issues in modern
policing. The use of these technologies adds a layer of accountability and protection to the
police officers. It's important that our city has a comprehensive policy in place to protect its
citizens and employees. In today's modern political climate policing incidents can be significant
flashpoints and having video evidence can hopefully allow for more clarity in the investigation
of these incidents.
3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Human Relations Commission
achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this?
Palo Alto is indeed a global city, attracting people from all over the world. Our diversity is one
of our greatest strengths, but it is an underutilized resource. Many people in Palo Alto have
limited community based around work, ethnic groups or children activities. We as a city need to
find ways to encourage and build deeper relationships based on the fact that we are all Palo
Alto residents. We need to find ways to help those who are new to the community to dive into
the deep end and connect with others. We also need to find ways to encourage longtime
residents to be more receptive and accepting of newcomers. If I have the honor of being on the
Human Relations Commission, my goal would be to develop resolutions, events, programs, and
initiatives to encourage broader community in the city we call home.
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Personal Information — Note: The HRC regularly meets the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Name: Gabriel P Kralik
Address:
Cell Pho 1
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Office Ph
Are you a Palo Alto Resident? x Yes No
Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Palo Alto. who
are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members?
Yes x No
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? x Yes No
California state law and the City's Conflict of Interest Code LINK require appointed board and commission
members to file a detailed disclosure of their financial interests. Fair Political Practices Commission,
Conflict of Interest, Form 700.
Do you or your spouse have an investment in. or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of. a
company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to:
1) engage in business with the City,
2) provide products or services for City projects. or
3) be affected by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for? Yes x No
Excluding your principal residence. do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? _ Yes x No
How did you learn about this vacancy?
Community Group Daily Post
x Email from City Clerk City Website
Palo Alto Weekly Flyer
Other:
List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional
registration:
Undergraduate Degree: B.S. Chemical Engineering, U. of Notre Dame,
1982;Law Degree: J.D., U. of Notre Dame, 1989.
Named to the Santa Clara County Human Relations Commission in 2017;
Presently serving as Vice -Chair of the Commission.
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2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular
interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a
Commission meeting you can view an archived video from the Midpen Media Center:
3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Human Relations Commission
achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this?
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4. Human Relations Commission Members work with the documents listed below. If you have
experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with
these documents is not required for selection.
Human Services Needs Assessment
Muni Code 9.72 Mandatory Response Program
Community Services Element of the Comprehensive Plan
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"No state or local agency shall post the home address or telephone number of any elected or appointed
official on the Internet without first obtaining the written permission of that individual."
This consent form will not be redacted and will be attached
to the Application and posted to the City's website.
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Personal Information Note: The HRC regularly meets the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Name:
Address:
Cell Ph
____ Home / ____ Office Ph
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Are you a Palo Alto Resident? ____ Yes ____ No
Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Palo Alto, who
are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members?
____ Yes ____ No
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? ____ Yes ____ No
California state law and the Ci require appointed board and commission
members to file a detailed disclosure of their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict
of Interest, Form 700.
Do you or your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a
company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to;
1) engage in business with the City,
2)provide products or services for City projects, or
3) be affected by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for? ____ Yes ____ No
Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? ___ Yes ___ No
How did you learn about this vacancy?
____ Community Group
____ Email from City Clerk
____ Palo Alto Weekly
____ Daily Post
____City Website
____ Flyer
Other:
List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional
registration:
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Employment
Present or Last Employer: DiCE Molecules SV, LLC
Occupation: Researcher
Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
As an active member at River of Life Christian Church, I have
participated many church activities including organizing and leading
filed trips and supporting group for those needed people. The most
recent one was to help a family in planning / coordinating a memorial
service and organizing on -going supporting activities to comfort the
family members.
Participated high school volunteer activities for students' clubs,
including logistics, driving and team gathering.
A frequent participants in volunteering at local professional
activities at CABS (Chinese American Pharmaceutical Society).
1. What is it about the Human Relations Commission that is compatible with your experience
and of specific interest to you, and why?
One of the commission focuses on integrating our residents from various
background into our community on resources / benefits, especially
education excellence is compatible and of specific interest to me. As
I have been with biopharma industry for > 20 years at Bay Area, I fully
understand the importance of making resources / benefits equally
available to every employee in a company and every single resident in
our community. Since I moved to Palo Alto in 2005, I really appreciate
what our city has offered to our community. With ever evolving of our
community, especially with many new comers with various background, it
is our responsibility to share what we can offer and more importantly
integrate them into our community to make our city a more attractive
community for everybody living here. One key area is the education for
the young families. It is them that can make our community more
dynamic and energetic. Let's figure out how to help them in facing the
steep house price while raising a family in our community.
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2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular
interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a
Commission meeting you can view an archived video from the Midpen Media Center:
3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Human Relations Commission
achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this?
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4. Human Relations Commission Members work with the documents listed below. If you have
experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with
these documents is not required for selection.
Human Services Needs Assessment
Muni Code 9.72 Mandatory Response Program
Community Services Element of the Comprehensive Plan
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Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Wehsite
California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part,
"No state or local agency shall post the home address or telephone number of any elected or appointed
official on the Internet without first obtaining the written permission of that individual."
This consent form will not be redacted and will be attached
to the Application and posted to the City's website.
The full code can be read here: LINK
Read the code, and check only ONE option below:
I give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the City's website the attached Board and
Commission Application intact. I have read and understand my rights under Government Code
Section 6254.21. I may revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo
Alto City Clerk,
OR
I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home address, phone numbers, and email address
from the attached Board and Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am
providing the following alternate information and request that they use the following contact
information instead.
Addr
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E-mail:
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Personal Information Note: The HRC regularly meets the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Name:
Address:
Cell Phone:
____ Home / ____ Office Phone:
E-mail:
Are you a Palo Alto Resident? ____ Yes ____ No
Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Palo Alto, who
are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members?
____ Yes ____ No
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? ____ Yes ____ No
California state law and the Ci require appointed board and commission
members to file a detailed disclosure of their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission,
Conflict of Interest, Form 700.
Do you or your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a
company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to;
1) engage in business with the City,
2) provide products or services for City projects, or
3) be affected by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for? ____ Yes ____ No
Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? ___ Yes ___ No
How did you learn about this vacancy?
____ Community Group
____ Email from City Clerk
____ Palo Alto Weekly
____ Daily Post
____ City Website
____ Flyer
Other:
List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional
registration:
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Employment
Present or Last Employer:
Occupation:
Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
1. What is it about the Human Relations Commission that is compatible with your experience
and of specific interest to you, and why?
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2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular
interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a
Commission meeting you can view an archived video from the Midpen Media Center:
3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Human Relations Commission
achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this?
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4. Human Relations Commission Members work with the documents listed below. If you have
experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with
these documents is not required for selection.
Human Services Needs Assessment
Muni Code 9.72 Mandatory Response Program
Community Services Element of the Comprehensive Plan
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California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part,
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Read the code, and check only ONE option below:
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Commission Application intact. I have read and understand my rights under Government Code
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Palo Alto City Clerk.
OR
I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home address, phone numbers, and email address
providing the following alternate information and request that they use the following contact
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Address:
Cell Phone:
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E-mail: ____________________________________________
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Personal Information — Note: The HRC regularly meets the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Name: Rebecca Eisenberg
Address: 2345 Waverley St. , Palo Alto, CA 94301
Cell Phone: 415-235-8078
Home/ x Office Phone: 415-235-8078
E-mail: rebeccac privateclientlegal . com
Are you a Palo Alto Resident? x Yes No
Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Palo Alto. who
are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members?
Yes x No
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? x Yes No
California state law and the City's Conflict of Interest Code LINK require appointed board and commission
members to file a detailed disclosure of their financial interests. Fair Political Practices Commission,
Conflict of Interest, Form 700.
Do you or your spouse have an investment in. or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a
company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to:
1) engage in business with the City,
2) provide products or services for City projects. or
3) be affected by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for? Yes x No
Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? _ Yes x No
How did you learn about this vacancy?
Community Group Daily Post
x Email from City Clerk X City Website
Palo Alto Weekly Flyer
Other:
List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional
registration:
* Attorney; active Member of the California Bar since 1993.
* J.D. Cum Laude Harvard Law School, 1993.
* B.A. Phi Beta Kappa Psychology/Decision Sciences, Stanford, 1990.
* Legal expert in Title IX, Title VII, CA's Equal Pay Act, ADA, AREA,
IDEA, FERPA, and related equal -opportunity federal and state laws
* Trained mediator, negotiator and crisis counselor.
* Own & operate boutique law firm handling employment negotiation and
private company stock transactions
* Advise companies on pay equity and comper AA QPelations Commission Application
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Employment
Present or Last Employer: Private Client Legal Services
Occupation: Attorney - Principal & Founder
Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
Non -Profit Board Memberships:
* Board of Directors, Legal Momentum (formerly known as the National
Organization for Women Legal Defense Fund national board), 2009-2012.
* Board of Directors, Craigslist Foundation, Treasurer, Founding
member, 1999-2007.
* Board of Advisors, Kiva.org (Microfinance Nonprofit), 2006-2009.
* Board of Advisors, The Webby Awards, and Member, International
Academy of Arts and Sciences, 2003 -present.
Volunteer Contributions:
* Pro Bono attorney for families of special ed and Title IX students.
* Jordan Middle School: Parent Volunteer
* Leadership Circle, Palo Alto Partners in Education (PiE)
* Stanford University: Special Gifts / Fundraising / Development
Committee, Stanford Homecoming Reunion 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015.
* Harvard Law School: Celebration 55 Executive Organizing Committee,
Celebration 60 Executive Committee and Panel Moderator: Panel on
discrimination in high tech industry.
1. What is it about the Human Relations Commission that is compatible with your experience
and of specific interest to you, and why?
The Human Relations Commission's mandate of promoting the just and fair
treatment of all people in Palo Alto, particularly those most
vulnerable, is precisely aligned with the mission of my professional
career as well as my personal interests.
Professionally, I run a law firm serving mostly women and minorities
with compensation negotiation, working towards the shared goals of
equal pay for equal work. Previously, I served of head of Legal and
Human Resources for several technology companies, including Trulia,
Flip Video and Reddit. I have published numerous articles on
unconscious (and conscious!) bias in Silicon Valley, and have spoken on
these topics at conferences and events. I am passionate about
promoting awareness of these issues, and enabling conversations that
seek to increase inclusion and mutual respect.
My legal expertise and experience in the areas of human rights law, and
also in the areas of technology law combine to make me a highly
qualified candidate for the HRC. For example, my knowledge of federal
and state privacy law could be helpful to the analysis of the police
proposal about video surveillance. And my knowledge of civil rights law
could help with analyzing the women's equality discussion the
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2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular
interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a
Commission meeting you can view an archived video from the Midpen Media Center:
3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Human Relations Commission
achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this?
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4. Human Relations Commission Members work with the documents listed below. If you have
experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with
these documents is not required for selection.
Human Services Needs Assessment
Muni Code 9.72 Mandatory Response Program
Community Services Element of the Comprehensive Plan
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Rebecca L. Eisenberg, Esq.
2345 Waverley St.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(415) 2358078
rebecca@privateclientlegal.com
OVERVIEW:
Trusted legal advisor and counsel for organizations & individuals. Detailoriented, empathetic, efficient, team player.
EDUCATION:
Harvard Law School, J.D., June 1993
Editor, Harvard Law Review.
Harvard Law Record, journalist and columnist.
contributor and editor.
ABA, President of Harvard Law Chapter.
Graduated Cum Laude.
Stanford University, B.A. Psychology/Decision Sciences, June 1990
Phi Beta Kappa elected junior year.
Departmental distinction.
Boothe Prize for Excellence in Writing.
Cap & Gown Honor Society; Phi Psi Honor Society.
President, Stanford Undergraduate Psychology Association (SUPA).
Peer Tutor, Calculus, Stanford Center for Teaching & Learning.
Orientation Coordinator, Program Advisor, Stanford Office of Residential Education.
Peer Counselor, the Stanford Bridge (suicide and counseling hotline).
Teaching Assistant, Prof. Philip Zimbardo, sophomore, junior and senior years.
BAR:
Active member (167748) of the California Bar and the Federal Bar, Central District of California, admitted Dec. 1993.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Private Client Legal Advisors, San Francisco, CA
Principal & Founder, 1/2013 Present
Operate boutique legal services firm, providing following services:
Serve as outside GC for nonprofit organizations, technology companies, angel funds, entrepreneurs and executives.
Locate, hire and manage specialized outside counsel; serve as intermediary between client and firms.
Assist a variety of clients with matters involving regulatory compliance, employment matters, compensation, Fair Pay
Act compliance, HR policies, financings and corporate transactions, as well as commercial agreements, licensing,
employment disputes, litigation management, dispute resolution, public relations, and other business and legal
affairs on behalf of founders, executives, nonprofits, companies and startups.
Advise parents and various school representatives regarding legal rights and compliance under Title IX, FERPA, the
CPRA, ADA, IDEA, California Ed Code and other local, state and federal laws and regulations. Serve as Palo Alto
Education Law Expert to KTVU News San Jose.
Analyze, negotiate and advise firms, companies and individuals on their financerelated documents warrants,
convertible notes, stock purchase agreements, articles of incorporation and related corporate documents; provide
actionable advice for stakeholders regarding different options and potential outcomes based on quantitative analysis
of liquidity flowing through cap tables, interest accruing over time, types of collateral, and otherwise.
Handle governance issues on behalf of a variety of organizations, including Board Meetings, public filings, and
regulatory and legal compliance; ensure compliance with privacy laws and disclosure mandates.
Provide legal consulting on Human Resources issues, including compensation, compliance and risk reduction.
Vouch Financial Inc., San Francisco, CA
General Counsel, Head of Human Resources & Corporate Secretary 5/14 to 3/15
first GC & Head of HR (4th employee), handled all legal & HR matters, including:
Built and established legal department and legal function, including budget and hiring plan.
Served as Board Secretary, drafted board resolutions, shareholder consents and board meeting minutes.
Ensured compliance with all governance regulatory compliance including privacy and disclosure requirements.
Secured new company office space, negotiated real estate transactions, handled office improvements and
renovations in costeffective and efficient, yet highly successful manner.
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Handled 2 rounds of venture capital financing, as well as venture debt line; advised on all financial transactions.
Established compliant HR system & structure, with a focus on risk reduction, recruiting & retention; established all
legal and HR form agreements, company manuals and policies; trained employees on compliance.
Created compensation programs with focus on compliance, recruiting and retention.
Ensured regulatory and legal compliance with lending regulations (state and federal).
Drafted company outward and inwardfacing policies, including privacy policies, user agreements, loan agreements,
guarantor agreements, terms of use, license agreements, electronic communications agreements, credit consents
and other legal agreements for website users, borrowers and guarantors.
Negotiated all contracts with strategic business partners, investors, lenders, customers, and vendors.
reddit Inc., San Francisco, CA
General Counsel, Head of Finance and Head of Human Resources, 1/12 to 1/13
andled all legal, finance and HR matters for reddit, including:
Negotiated and executed successful spinoff of reddit Inc. from Advance/Conde Nast.
Served as Board Secretary; drafted & distributed resolutions, consents and board minutes.
Legal, Human Resources and Finance departments.
ensured regulatory
and legal compliance, trained employees, drafted all employee agreements and policies.
Handled, managed and trained staff members to respond to all Subpoenas, DMCA requests, infringement letters and
other inbound legal communications.
Established compensation systems and ensured compliance and consistency.
Create .
handled investment round and all corporate legal matters.
Negotiated all commercial agreements; drafted all standard contracts; handled all other legal matters.
Trulia, Inc., San Francisco, CA
General Counsel, 3/10 to 12/11
andled all legal issues for this fastpaced Internet startup in the real estate industry, including:
Handled M & A transactions, including acquisition of startup Movity.
Handled financial transactions, including closing highfigure loan financing.
Handled, drafted, negotiated all other corporate and commercial transactions, including business development,
sales, licensing, comarketing and other commercial contracts, as well as real estate leases and transactions.
Handled human resources issues, including handbooks, terminations, separation agreements and stock issues.
Managed IP portfolio, including patents and trademarks.
Managed litigation, including several patent infringement lawsuits; obtained very favorable settlement.
Handled legal issues in product development, including terms of use, privacy policies and issuing associated with
User Generated Content.
Served on Senior Management Team, contribute to corporate strategy.
Pure Digital Technologies, Inc., San Francisco, CA
General Counsel, 9/089/09
Handled all legal issues for this consumer electronics technology company that provides the popular line of Flip Video
handheld digital video camcorders. Handled successful Exit: Merger of Pure Digital with Cisco Systems, Inc in $615 million
transaction.
Led $630 Million merger with Cisco, in addition to all other corporate transactions.
Successfully settled multimillion dollar (claimed) patent suit, managed all other litigation and threatened litigation.
Handled all commercial transactions, licensing, sales and business development deal support (technology, software,
content, comarketing), including with Facebook, Product (RED), YouTube, MySpace, AOL and other industry leaders.
Led HR legal organization, provided advice, contracts, separations, consulting, conflict management.
Handled intellectual property portfolio: patents, trademarks, copyrights.
Leader on executive management team, provided strategic decision making, interfaced with Board of Directors.
Managed and hired resources, handled legal budget of approximately $4 million.
AdBrite, Inc., San Francisco, CA
Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary of the Board , 3/079/08
andled all legal matters for this Internet startup in the online advertising space.
Handled corporate governance/securities: minutes, resolutions
Negotiated/drafted all commercial transactions: licensing, sales, real estate
Handled Intellectual Property: Managed IP portfolio, all patents, copyrights, trademarks, DMCA.
Successfully avoided litigation/managed risk: disposed of issues before they lead to lawsuits; create policies.
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Provided executive management, leadership.
PayPal, Inc., an eBay Company, San Jose, CA
Senior Counsel, Senior Director, Assistant Secretary 7/013/07
Joined company as second attorney, and assisted with IPO, Secondary Offering and Public Company Merger.
Corporate development: assisted with IPO, secondary offering and public company merger with eBay Inc.
Commercial Transactions: Handled all commercial transactions for the company.
Sales: Supported sales team for $1.5 billion revenue company; create standardized documents and train salesforce.
Intellectual property: Advised executives on intellectual property matters & compliance, handle IP licenses and
strategy.
International: supported business clients in Asia, Europe and Canada.
Product Development: Analyzed all product specifications; drafted licenses and terms.
User Agreement and Privacy Policy: drafting and maintenance, enforcement.
Marketing and Content: Reviewed all marketing and other content; advised company on issues and risks.
Management: Build and managed commercial legal team comprised of ten attorneys and staff.
Risk management, litigation management, departmental processes.
Ecast, Inc. (Internetbased music and games company), San Francisco, CA
Vice President of Legal and New Market Development,9/996/01
Helped raise more than $18 M for the company, worked with investors.
Managed strategic and business development as well as most legal and corporate development.
Successfully closed deals including: digital music licensing with all 5 major labels, film/gaming licenses, wireless
distribution deals , $7 million dollar software license/equity investment agreement with UK company.
As the first licensed attorney to join the executive team of this fastpaced startup, also served as lead on risk
management, compliance and marketing review, as well as delivered competitive analysis and business strategy.
Cole Valley Group Consulting, San Francisco, CA
Consultant: Internet business strategy, M&A advising & marketing , 10/9510/99
Provided strategic, technical marketing and business development services for numerous clients including Pixar,
Quokka, Yoga Journal, Adjacency, Inc. (now Sapient), StarMine, Cyborganic Media, MediaCast, Sound Exchange
Records, Electric Minds, Verbum and ChemisTree, among other startups and new media companies.
Wrote over 10 business plans for startups, which as a group raised over $30M in venture financing; consulted start
ups and established companies on mergers & acquisitions and other exit strategies; advised on intellectual property
strategies.
Consulted on intellectual property and strategic legal matters, including contributing to Rembrandts in the Closet,
book on IP business strategies written by SmartPatents CEO (now Aurigin).
CBS MarketWatch, San Francisco, CA
4/01
financial news site; contributed over 100 columns.
Columns covered both technology strategic issues as well as high tech legal issues, including a high profile series on
media.
Awarded WELL journalism award for column which revealed privacy strategy behind WebMD/Healtheon merger.
The San Francisco Examiner
Internet business columnist , 6/9710/99
Wrote Net Skink, a biweekly column on Internet issues featured in the Sunday
Cyborganic Media
Director, Product Management and Corporate Development , 11/9510/97
Very early member of startup team on this tooearly MYSPACElike company (community and content aggregator)
Produced and managed
Hired, trained, managed and edited group of 12 individuals creating, updating and managing Web site
GeekCereal.com.
Contributed to Cyborganic business plan, helped raise angel funding.
U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit, Houston, TX
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Judicial Law Clerk, Chief Judge Carolyn Dineen King, 8/95 11/95.
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia, Washington, DC
Judicial Law Clerk, Honorable Gladys Kessler, 8/947/95.
U.S. District Court, Central District of California, Los Angeles, CA
Judicial Law Clerk, Honorable A. Andrew Hauk, 8/938/94.
Morrison & Foerster, San Francisco, CA
Summer Associate, business law and litigation, 1992.
Ross & Hardies, Chicago, IL
Summer Associate, business law and litigation, 1991.
BOARD MEMBERSHIPS:
Board of Directors, Legal Momentum (formerly known as the National Organization for Women Legal Defense Fund
national board), 20092012.
Board of Directors, Craigslist Foundation, Treasurer, Founding member, 1999 2007.
Board of Advisors, Kiva.org (Microfinance Nonprofit), 20062009.
Board of Advisors, The Webby Awards, and Member, International Academy of Arts and Sciences, 2003 present.
PUBLICATIONS:
Academic Writing:
Rebecca Eisenberg, Beyond Bray: Obtaining Federal Jurisdiction to Stop AntiAbortion Violence, 6 Yale Journal of Law
and Feminism 155 (1994).
Note, Pornography, Equality, and a DiscriminationFree Workplace: A Comparative Perspective, 106 Harvard Law
Review 1075 (1993).
Book Note, An Unladylike Response to Legal Conceptions of Women (reviewing Faludi, Backlash), 105 Harvard Law
Review 2104 (1992).
Popular Media Writing:
Weekly column, Net Skink, San Francisco Chronicle
Weekly column, Nouveau Geek, CBS Market Watch
Regular contributor, Wired, Red Herring, Upside, Fast Company, Time Daily, Entertainment Weekly, Ms. Magazine.
List of published clips available by request and online: http://www.omino.com/~dom/clips/
EDUCATION / VOLUNTEER ROLES:
Special Gifts / Fundraising / Development Committee, Stanford Homecoming Reunion 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015.
Harvard Law School Celebration 55 Committee; Harvard Law School Celebration 60 Committee.
Reunion and Fundraising Coordinator, Whitefish Bay High School, Whitefish Bay, WI.
Development Committee, Brandeis Hillel Day School, San Francisco, CA
Room Parent, Brandeis Hillel Day School, San Francisco, CA
Parent Volunteer, Walter Hays Elementary School, Palo Alto, CA
Parent Volunteer, Jordan Middle School, Palo Alto, CA
AWARDS & SPEAKING ROLES:
Education law expert, KTVU News, San Jose.
Award Winner, Top 25 Women on the Web.
Award Winner, WELL Writing Award, Journalism and Overall Grand Prize.
Technology industry Hardball with Chris Matthews , and PBS Computer Chronicles and Internet Café.
Expert on consumer protection online; featured in book, Web Rules: How the Internet is Changing the Way Consumers
Make Choices by Tom Murphy.
Planning Committee and Panel Moderator hip Summit at Harvard Law School.
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Personal Information Note: The HRB regularly meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 8:30 a.m.
Name:
Address:
Cell Ph
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Are you a Palo Alto Resident? ____ Yes ____ No
Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Palo Alto, who
are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members?
____ Yes ____ No
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? ____ Yes ____ No
California state law and the Ci Conflict of Interest Code require appointed board and commission
members to file a detailed disclosure of their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict
of Interest, Form 700.
Do you or your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a
company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to;
1) engage in business with the City,
2)provide products or services for City projects, or
3) be affected by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for? ____ Yes ____ No
Excluding your principal residence, do you own or your spouse real property in Palo Alto?___Yes ____ No
How did you learn about this vacancy?
____ Community Group
____ Email from City Clerk
____ Palo Alto Weekly
____ Daily Post
____City Website
____ Flyer
Other:
List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional
registration:
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Employment
Present or Last Employer: Lat Employer National Gallery of Art
Occupation: Corporate Relations Officer, Exhibitions Officer
Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
2017-18 Fellow, Leadership Palo Alto, Chamber of Commerce
2017 -Present, Chair -Elect, Membership Executive
Cantor/Anderson, Stanford University
2012-17 Member, Membership Executive
University
1996-2001, Board member, Cow Hollow Association,
Council,
Council,
Cantor/Anderson, Stanford
San Francisco.
Neighborhood organization seeking to represent homeowners in their
property rights while maintaining character of historic residential
neighborhood, participated in process of refining design guidelines.
Member SPUR (San Francisco Planning and Urban Research), PAST, Palo
Alto History Association, Palo Alto History Museum, Stanford Historical
Society
1. What is it about the Historic Resources Board that is compatible with your experience and
of specific interest to you, and why?
Since retiring from museum administration, and while raising a family
and restoring several historic structures (which were ultimately
successful investments), I have pursued an interest in preservation in
the context of vital and changing communities. My husband and I chose
to return to Palo Alto (we met at Stanford)in our semi -retirement, and
sought out the opportunity to renovate the Tobey House, a Category 2
historic structure (c.1904, Hale/Hamilton).
I am particularly interested in issues around the current housing
crisis and our need for increased density. I think this can be done
while respecting some of the historic fabric of our community as well
as the rights of property owners. Planners and city leaders must be
more flexible and creative to meet this growing need.
Deborah F. shepherd
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2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Board that is of particular interest to
you and describe why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a Board meeting
you can view an archived video from the Midpen Media Center:
3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Historic Resources Board
achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this?
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4. Please identify a project or projects that you find to be examples of good historic
architecture, and explain why. You may attach samples, identify project addresses, or
provide links. If you attach samples, Staff may request that you bring hard copy print outs
to the interviews.
5. Historic Resources Board Members work with the documents listed below. If you have
experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with
these documents is not required for selection.
Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element
Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter 16.49
Secretary of the Interiors Standards for:
Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic Buildings
California Environmental Quality Act
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California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part,
"No state or local agency shall post the home address or telephone number of any elected or appointed
official on the Internet without first obtaining the written permission of that individual."
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from the attached Board and Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am
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Date: 4/19/2018
(Optional) Additional Attachment(s)
If you would like to submit a resume, work sample, etc. along with your
Application, Check this box and click "Attach" to upload your document(s).
Deborah F. shepherd
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Personal Information Note: The HRB regularly meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 8:30 a.m.
Name:
Address:
Cell Ph
____ Home / ____ Office Ph
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Are you a Palo Alto Resident? ____ Yes ____ No
Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Palo Alto, who
are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members?
____ Yes ____ No
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? ____ Yes ____ No
California state law and the Ci Conflict of Interest Code require appointed board and
commission members to file a detailed disclosure of their financial interests, Fair Political Practices
Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700.
Do you or your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a
company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to;
1) engage in business with the City,
2)provide products or services for City projects, or
3) be affected by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for? ____ Yes ____ No
Excluding your principal residence, do you own or your spouse real property in Palo Alto?___Yes ____ No
How did you learn about this vacancy?
____ Community Group
____ Email from City Clerk
____ Palo Alto Weekly
____ Daily Post
____City Website
____ Flyer
Other:
List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional
registration:
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Employment
Present or Last Employer: City of San Mateo (last employer)
Occupation: Senior Project Manager and Architect
Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
Girl Scout Leader 1995-2007
PTA Member 1994-2007
Peninsula Youth Orchestra Board Member 2001-2006
Professorville Historic Preservation Committee member 2011-2013
CERT (Citizens Emergency Response Team) 2017 to present
1. What is it about the Historic Resources Board that is compatible with your experience and
of specific interest to you, and why?
As an architect, I have been involved not only in design but in
assessments of buildings and sites for historic preservation. It will
be beneficial to the City to have a knowledgeable person who can
distinguish between a building that is truly historical versus a
building that is simply "old".
As I have just recently retired, I have the time and resources to study
the issues and be a contributing member of the board.
Gogo Heinrich
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2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Board that is of particular interest
to you and describe why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a Board
meeting you can view an archived video from the Midpen Media Center:
3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Historic Resources Board
achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this?
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4. Please identify a project or projects that you find to be examples of good historic
architecture, and explain why. You may attach samples, identify project addresses, or
provide links. If you attach samples, Staff may request that you bring hard copy print outs
to the interviews.
5. Historic Resources Board Members work with the documents listed below. If you have
experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with
these documents is not required for selection.
Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element
Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter 16.49
Secretary of the Interiors Standards for:
Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic Buildings
California Environmental Quality Act
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Personal Information Note: The HRB regularly meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 8:30 a.m.
Name:
Address:
Cell Phone:
____ Home / ____ Office Ph
E-mail:
Are you a Palo Alto Resident? ____ Yes ____ No
Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Palo Alto, who
are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members?
____ Yes ____ No
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? ____ Yes ____ No
California state law and the Ci Conflict of Interest Code require appointed board and commission
members to file a detailed disclosure of their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict
of Interest, Form 700.
Do you or your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a
company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to;
1) engage in business with the City,
2)provide products or services for City projects, or
3) be affected by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for? ____ Yes ____ No
Excluding your principal residence, do you own or your spouse real property in Palo Alto?___Yes ____ No
How did you learn about this vacancy?
____ Community Group
____ Email from City Clerk
____ Palo Alto Weekly
____ Daily Post
____City Website
____ Flyer
Other:
List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional
registration:
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2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Board that is of particular interest to
you and describe why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a Board meeting
you can view an archived video from the Midpen Media Center:
3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Historic Resources Board
achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this?
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4. Please identify a project or projects that you find to be examples of good historic
architecture, and explain why. You may attach samples, identify project addresses, or
provide links. If you attach samples, Staff may request that you bring hard copy print outs
to the interviews.
5. Historic Resources Board Members work with the documents listed below. If you have
experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with
these documents is not required for selection.
Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element
Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter 16.49
Secretary of the Interiors Standards for:
Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic Buildings
California Environmental Quality Act
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