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Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Special Meeting
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Special Orders of the Day
1. Interviews of Candidates for the Architectural Review Board, the Historic Resources Board, and the Planning and Transportation
Commission
Adjournment
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CITY OF PALO ALTO OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
October 24, 2017
The Honorable City Council
Palo Alto, California
Interviews of Candidates for the Architectural Review Board, the
Historic Resources Board, and the Planning and Transportation
Commission
On Monday, October 2, 2017, City Council selected the following applicants to interview
for the Architectural Review Board (ARB), the Historic Resources Board (HRB), and the
Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC). The City Council will be scheduled to
vote to appoint candidates on November 27, 2017.
Planning and Transportation Commission
The nine PTC applicants to be interviewed are as follows: 15 minute interviews
1. Kate Jason-Moreau 6:00 PM
2. Rebecca Eisenberg 6:15 PM
3. William Riggs 6:30 PM
4. Lisa Peschcke-Koedt 6:45 PM
5. Rishiraj Pravahan 7:00 PM
6. David Hirsch 7:15 PM
7. Michael Alcheck 7:30 PM (Incumbent)
8. Rebecca Parker Mankey 7:45 PM
9. Sarah Stevenson Flamm 8:00 PM
There are two open terms (Alcheck and Rosenblum) ending December 15, 2021 on the
Planning and Transportation Commission.
Architectural Review Board
The three ARB applicants to be interviewed are as follows: 10 minute interviews
1. Osma Dossani Thompson 8:30 PM
2. Amie Neff 8:40 PM
3. Wynne Furth 8:50 PM (Incumbent)
There are two open terms (Furth and Kim) ending December 15, 2020 on the
Architectural Review Board.
Historic Resources Board
The seven HRB applicants to be interviewed are as follows: 10 minute interviews
1. Michael Makinen 9:00 PM (Incumbent)
2. Roger Kohler 9:10 PM (Incumbent)
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3. Margaret Wimmer 9:20 PM (Incumbent)
4. Rita French 9:30 PM
5. Martin Bernstein 9:40 PM (Incumbent)
6. Carl Darling 9:50 PM
7. Valerie Madeline Driscoll 10:00 PM
Gogo Heinrich is not able to participate in the interview process but remains eligible for
appointment to the Historic Resources Board.
There are four open terms (Bernstein, Kohler, Makinen, and Wimmer) ending December
15, 2020 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
2.21.010 Architectural Review Board
There is created an Architectural Review Board consisting of five persons appointed by
the City Council, and at least three of whom shall be architects, landscape architects,
building designers or other design professionals. The Architectural Review Board shall
have the powers and duties specified in this chapter, and shall comply with the
procedures specified in this chapter.
(Ord. 5208 § 9, 2013: Ord. 4826 § 2 (Exh. 1 (part)), 2004)
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)
2.20.010 Planning and Transportation Commission Membership.
There is created a planning and transportation 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. 4606 § 1 (part), 1999)
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: PTC - Jason-Moreau, Kate (PDF)
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Attachment B: PTC - Eisenberg, Rebecca (PDF)
Attachment C: PTC - Riggs, William (PDF)
Attachment D: PTC - Peschcke-Koedt, Lisa (PDF)
Attachment E: PTC - Pravahan, Rishiraj (PDF)
Attachment F: PTC - Hirsch, David (PDF)
Attachment G: PTC - Alcheck, Michael (PDF)
Attachment H: PTC - Parker Mankey, Rebecca (PDF)
Attachment I: PTC - Flamm, Sarah (PDF)
Attachment J: ARB - Thompson, Osma Dossani (PDF)
Attachment K: ARB - Neff, Amie (PDF)
Attachment L: ARB - Furth, Wynne (PDF)
Attachment M: HRB - Makinen, Michael (PDF)
Attachment N: HRB - Kohler, Roger (PDF)
Attachment O: HRB - Wimmer, Margaret (PDF)
Attachment P: HRB - French, Rita (PDF)
Attachment Q: HRB - Bernstein, Martin (PDF)
Attachment R: HRB - Darling Carl (PDF)
Attachment S: HRB - Driscoll, Valerie (PDF)
Department Head: Beth Minor, City Clerk
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Planning and Transportation Commission Application
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Personal Information Note: The PTC regularly meets the second and last Wednesdays of the month at 6:00 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
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, volunteering or with civic organizations:
1. What is it about the Planning and Transportation Commission that is compatible with your
experience and of specific interest to you, and why?
DocuSign Envelope ID: 917A5D09-673A-410E-BBA4-139DA206AE60
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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 Commissionmeeting you can view an archived video from the Midpen Media Center:
3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Planning and Transportation
Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this?
DocuSign Envelope ID: 917A5D09-673A-410E-BBA4-139DA206AE60
Planning and Transportation Commission Application
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4. Planning and Transportation 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.
Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan
Zoning Code
City Charter
California Environmental Quality Act
El Camino Real Design Guidelines
El Camino Real Master Plan Study and Appendices
Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I and II Plans
Baylands Master Plan
DocuSign Envelope ID: 917A5D09-673A-410E-BBA4-139DA206AE60
Planning and Transportation Commission Application
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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,
This consent form will not be redacted and will be attached
The full code can be read here:
Read the code, and check only ONE option below:
_
Commission Application intact. I have read and understand my rights under Government Code
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City Clerk.
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roviding
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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.
Signature: Date:
(Optional) Additional Attachment(s)
If you would like to submit a resume, work sample, etc. along with your
DocuSign Envelope ID: 917A5D09-673A-410E-BBA4-139DA206AE60
Planning and Transportation Commission Application
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Personal Information – Note: The PTC regularly meets the second and last Wednesdays of the month at 6:00 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 City’s 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 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:
DocuSign Envelope ID: 808B643B-CEE0-4721-BC29-B489FA4F8A93
415-235-8078
2345 Waverley St.
415-235-8078
rebecca@privateclientlegal.com
* Active Member of the California Bar since 1993 in Good Standing.
* Degree in Decision Sciences Psychology with Phi Beta Kappa and
Departmental Distinction from Stanford University.
* Law Degree from Harvard Law School; editor, Harvard Law Review.
Rebecca Eisenberg
Planning and Transportation Commission Application
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Employment
Present or Last Employer:
Occupation:
Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteering or with civic organizations:
1. What is it about the Planning and Transportation Commission that is compatible with your
experience and of specific interest to you, and why?
DocuSign Envelope ID: 808B643B-CEE0-4721-BC29-B489FA4F8A93
I am an attorney, a mother, a wife, a working professional, a
bicyclist, a rider of public transit, and a dog parent. I have both
teenage kids and also aging parents. My mother was a teacher for 50
years. My father, a retired federal judge, sits on the Board of
Planning Appeals in the suburb of Milwaukee, WI where I was born and
where I lived until I left to attend Stanford in 1986. I was raised
with the strong value that it is the responsibility of all of us to
give back to our community, and this is what I seek as a member of the
Planning and Transportation Commission.
Most of all, I am a mother. I have followed the PTC's decisions that
are made in part on behalf of parents and children in Palo Alto, and I
think that it would be extremely beneficial to the residents of Palo
Alto if someone who spent years as the primary caretaker of their
children could be represented on the Planning Commission. I know I
would represent the point of view of other parents/mothers/primary
caretakers because at PTA meetings, school activities, sports
practices, drop-offs and pickups we discuss PTC matters. I am confident
that I would contribute a voice that is not present currently.
* Jordan Middle School: Parent Volunteer
* Walter Hays Elementary: Parent Volunteer
* Kehillah High School: Parent Volunteer
* Leadership Circle, Palo Alto Partners in Education (PiE)
* Legal expert on local government/Title IX, KTVU and KCBS
* 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 Committee.
* Whitefish Bay High School, Whitefish Bay, WI: Reunion and Fundraising
Coordinator,
* Brandeis Hillel Day School, San Francisco, CA: Development, Marketing
and Admissions Committee (formerly); Room Parent (formerly)
* Hillary Clinton for President, 2008, 2016
Non-Profit Board Memberships: Craigslist Foundation, Legal Momentum
(fka NOW Legal Defense Fund), Kiva
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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 Planning and Transportation
Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this?
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The issue of marijuana dispensaries was one I followed closely.
Although I understand and respect what the PTC was attempting to
achieve, I am not sure I would have voted the same way. I have spent
significant time in Colorado because my 12 year old son is a nationally
ranked snowboarder. While in Colorado, out of curiosity my husband and
I visited dispensaries. We were surprised and impressed by the level
of security and the numerous identity checks that were conducted when
we entered the dispensary. Meanwhile, we have been at numerous events
in Palo Alto where other people have used the delivery services and in
contrast, have been shocked by how little security the delivery
services seem to have.
As a parent of a high schooler and middle schooler, I assure you that I
do NOT want my children using alcohol or marijuana (or other illegal
substances). For that reason, I believe in regulation that will have
the most security to prevent abuse. I would have liked to voice my
opinion about the statistics regarding dispensaries versus delivery
services -- as well as the current research regarding teenagers and
access to illegal substances -- and I am confident that my voice would
have contributed a point of view that was not represented, yet which
needs to be given our residential population.
I would analyze issues on a case by case basis, listening to opinions
and researching facts, and I would present a well-researched opinion to
the City Council.
Also, I am not in this as a stepping stone. I want to help. For that
reason, you can count on me to be HONEST and to speak the truth, even
when doing so requires courage. I am principled, and I am brave.
Planning and Transportation Commission Application
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4. Planning and Transportation 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.
Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan
Zoning Code
City Charter
California Environmental Quality Act
El Camino Real Design Guidelines
El Camino Real Master Plan Study and Appendices
Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I and II Plans
Baylands Master Plan
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I have some experience with the referenced documents. To the extent
that I do not have experience with them, I am extremely capable at
reading and understanding policy and legal documents.
Planning and Transportation Commission Application
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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.”
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9/18/2017
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Rebecca L. Eisenberg, Esq.
2345 Waverley St.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(415) 235-8078
rebecca@privateclientlegal.com
OVERVIEW:
Trusted advisor and experienced in-house counsel. Detail-oriented, empathetic, efficient. Problem-solver, team player.
Particular expertise in HR, employment law, labor law, education law, compliance, small business, technology, negotiation.
BAR:
x Active member (167748) of the California Bar and the Federal Bar, Central District of California, admitted Dec. 1993.
EDUCATION:
Harvard Law School, J.D., June 1993
x Editor, Harvard Law Review.
x Harvard Law Record, journalist and columnist.
x Harvard Women’s Law Journal, contributor and editor.
x Harvard Women’s Law Association, vice president.
x ABA, President of Harvard Law Chapter.
x Graduated Cum Laude.
Stanford University, B.A. Psychology/Decision Sciences, June 1990
x Phi Beta Kappa elected junior year.
x Departmental distinction.
x Boothe Prize for Excellence in Writing.
x Cap & Gown Honor Society; Phi Psi Honor Society.
x President, Stanford Undergraduate Psychology Association (SUPA).
x Peer Tutor, Calculus, Stanford Center for Teaching & Learning.
x Orientation Coordinator, Program Advisor, Stanford Office of Residential Education.
x Peer Counselor, the Stanford Bridge (suicide and counseling hotline).
x Teaching Assistant, Prof. Philip Zimbardo, sophomore, junior and senior years.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Private Client Legal Advisors, San Francisco, CA
Principal & Founder, 1/2013 - Present
Operate boutique legal services firm, providing following services:
x 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.
x 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, non-profits, companies and start-ups.
x Advise parents and informally advise 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.
x Analyze, negotiate and advise firms, companies and individuals on their finance-related 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.
x 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.
x 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
Financial technology company’s first GC & Head of HR (4th employee), handled all legal & HR matters, including:
x Built and established legal department and legal function, including budget and hiring plan.
x Served as Board Secretary, drafted board resolutions, shareholder consents and board meeting minutes.
x Ensured compliance with all governance regulatory compliance including privacy and disclosure requirements.
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x Secured new company office space, negotiated real estate transactions, handled office improvements and
renovations in cost-effective and efficient, yet highly successful manner.
x Handled 2 rounds of venture capital financing, as well as venture debt line; advised on all financial transactions.
x 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.
x Created compensation programs with focus on compliance, recruiting and retention.
x Ensured regulatory and legal compliance with lending regulations (state and federal).
x Drafted company outward- and inward-facing 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.
x 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
As company’s first GC, handled all legal, finance and HR matters for reddit, including:
x Negotiated and executed successful spin-off of reddit Inc. from Advance/Conde Nast.
x Served as Board Secretary; drafted & distributed resolutions, consents and board minutes.
x Created and implemented reddit’s Legal, Human Resources and Finance departments.
x Created and managed reddit’s human resources systems, including vacation policy and benefits; ensured regulatory
and legal compliance, trained employees, drafted all employee agreements and policies.
x Handled, managed and trained staff members to respond to all Subpoenas, DMCA requests, infringement letters and
other inbound legal communications.
x Established compensation systems and ensured compliance and consistency.
x Created reddit’s first budget plans, handled management of books.
x Created and implemented reddit’s Stock Option Plan; handled investment round and all corporate legal matters.
x 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
As company’s first GC, handled all legal issues for this fast-paced Internet start-up in the real estate industry, including:
x Handled M & A transactions, including acquisition of start-up Movity.
x Handled financial transactions, including closing high-figure loan financing.
x Handled, drafted, negotiated all other corporate and commercial transactions, including business development,
sales, licensing, co-marketing and other commercial contracts, as well as real estate leases and transactions.
x Handled human resources issues, including handbooks, terminations, separation agreements and stock issues.
x Managed IP portfolio, including patents and trademarks.
x Managed litigation, including several patent infringement lawsuits; obtained very favorable settlement.
x Handled legal issues in product development, including terms of use, privacy policies and issuing associated with
User Generated Content.
x Served on Senior Management Team, contribute to corporate strategy. Pure Digital Technologies, Inc., San Francisco, CA
General Counsel, 9/08-9/09
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.
x Led $630 Million merger with Cisco, in addition to all other corporate transactions.
x Successfully settled multi-million dollar (claimed) patent suit, managed all other litigation and threatened litigation.
x Handled all commercial transactions, licensing, sales and business development deal support (technology, software,
content, co-marketing), including with Facebook, Product (RED), YouTube, MySpace, AOL and other industry leaders.
x Led HR legal organization, provided advice, contracts, separations, consulting, conflict management.
x Handled intellectual property portfolio: patents, trademarks, copyrights.
x Leader on executive management team, provided strategic decision making, interfaced with Board of Directors.
x Managed and hired resources, handled legal budget of approximately $4 million.
AdBrite, Inc., San Francisco, CA
Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary of the Board, 3/07-9/08
As company’s first GC, handled all legal matters for this Internet startup in the online advertising space.
x Handled corporate governance/securities: minutes, resolutions
x Negotiated/drafted all commercial transactions: licensing, sales, real estate
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x Handled Intellectual Property: Managed IP portfolio, all patents, copyrights, trademarks, DMCA.
x Successfully avoided litigation/managed risk: disposed of issues before they lead to lawsuits; create policies.
x Provided executive management, leadership.
PayPal, Inc., an eBay Company, San Jose, CA
Senior Counsel, Senior Director, Assistant Secretary 7/01-3/07
Joined company as second attorney, and assisted with IPO, Secondary Offering and Public Company Merger.
x Corporate development: assisted with IPO, secondary offering and public company merger with eBay Inc.
x Commercial Transactions: Handled all commercial transactions for the company.
x Sales: Supported sales team for $1.5 billion revenue company; create standardized documents and train salesforce.
x Intellectual property: Advised executives on intellectual property matters & compliance, handle IP licenses and
strategy.
x International: supported business clients in Asia, Europe and Canada.
x Product Development: Analyzed all product specifications; drafted licenses and terms.
x User Agreement and Privacy Policy: drafting and maintenance, enforcement.
x Marketing and Content: Reviewed all marketing and other content; advised company on issues and risks.
x Management: Build and managed commercial legal team comprised of ten attorneys and staff.
x Risk management, litigation management, departmental processes.
Ecast, Inc. (Internet-based music and games company), San Francisco, CA
Vice President of Legal and New Market Development, 9/99-6/01
x Helped raise more than $18 M for the company, worked with investors.
x Managed strategic and business development as well as most legal and corporate development.
x 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.
x As the first licensed attorney to join the executive team of this fast-paced start-up, 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, 10/95-10/99
x 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 start-ups and new media companies.
x Wrote over 10 business plans for start-ups, 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.
x 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
Columnist, Internet and Technology Issues, “NouveauGeek,” 7/98-4/01
x Featured Internet strategy expert on Internet’s most visited financial news site; contributed over 100 columns.
x Columns covered both technology strategic issues as well as high tech legal issues, including a high-profile series on
Microsoft’s Antitrust Trial, UCC2(b), Antitrust and Copyright infringement in digital media.
x Awarded WELL journalism award for column which revealed privacy strategy behind WebMD/Healtheon merger.
The San Francisco Examiner
Internet business columnist, 6/97-10/99
x Wrote Net Skink, a bi-weekly column on Internet issues featured in the Sunday Chronicle’s Business Section.
Cyborganic Media
Director, Product Management and Corporate Development, 11/95-10/97
x Very early member of start-up team on this too-early MYSPACE-like company (community and content aggregator)
x Produced and managed Cyborganic’s first Web product, GeekCereal.com.
x Hired, trained, managed and edited group of 12 individuals creating, updating and managing Web site
GeekCereal.com.
x Contributed to Cyborganic business plan, helped raise angel funding.
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U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit, Houston, TX
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, 8/94-7/95.
U.S. District Court, Central District of California, Los Angeles, CA
Judicial Law Clerk, Honorable A. Andrew Hauk, 8/93-8/94.
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:
x Board of Directors, Legal Momentum (formerly known as the National Organization for Women Legal Defense Fund
national board), 2009-2012.
x Board of Directors, Craigslist Foundation, Treasurer, Founding member, 1999-2007.
x Board of Advisors, Kiva.org (Microfinance Nonprofit), 2006-2009.
x Board of Advisors, The Webby Awards, and Member, International Academy of Arts and Sciences, 2003-present.
PUBLICATIONS:
Academic Writing:
x Rebecca Eisenberg, Beyond Bray: Obtaining Federal Jurisdiction to Stop Anti-Abortion Violence, 6 Yale Journal of Law
and Feminism 155 (1994).
x Note, Pornography, Equality, and a Discrimination-Free Workplace: A Comparative Perspective, 106 Harvard Law
Review 1075 (1993).
x Book Note, An Unladylike Response to Legal Conceptions of Women (reviewing Faludi, Backlash), 105 Harvard Law
Review 2104 (1992).
Popular Media Writing:
x Weekly column, Net Skink, San Francisco Chronicle
x Weekly column, Nouveau Geek, CBS Market Watch
x Regular contributor, Wired, Red Herring, Upside, Fast Company, Time Daily, Entertainment Weekly, Ms. Magazine.
x List of published clips available by request and online: http://www.omino.com/~dom/clips/
EDUCATION / VOLUNTEER ROLES:
x Special Gifts / Fundraising / Development Committee, Stanford Homecoming Reunion 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015.
x Harvard Law School Celebration 55 Committee; Harvard Law School Celebration 60 Committee.
x Reunion and Fundraising Coordinator, Whitefish Bay High School, Whitefish Bay, WI.
x Development Committee, Brandeis Hillel Day School, San Francisco, CA
x Room Parent, Brandeis Hillel Day School, San Francisco, CA
x Parent Volunteer, Walter Hays Elementary School, Palo Alto, CA
x Parent Volunteer, Jordan Middle School, Palo Alto, CA
AWARDS & SPEAKING ROLES:
x Education law expert, KTVU News, San Jose.
x Award Winner, Top 25 Women on the Web.
x Award Winner, WELL Writing Award, Journalism and Overall Grand Prize.
x Technology industry expert on CNBC’s Hardball with Chris Matthews, and PBS Computer Chronicles and Internet Café.
x Expert on consumer protection online; featured in book, Web Rules: How the Internet is Changing the Way Consumers
Make Choices by Tom Murphy.
x Planning Committee and Panel Moderator, Celebration 60: Women’s Leadership Summit at Harvard Law School.
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Name: William Riggs
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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
__ Email from City Clerk
__ Palo Alto Weekly
Other: Nextdoor
__ Daily Post
__ City Website
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List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional
registration:
PhD, City & Regional Planning, UC Berkeley, 2011
Professor of Planning & Policy, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, San Jose
State & University of San Francisco 2012-present
City of San Luis Obispo, Planning Commissioner 2013 -2017
15 years experience in public I private sector planning
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Employment
Present or Last Employer: uni ve rsi ty of San Francisco
Occupation: Professor of Planning & Policy
Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteering or with civic organizations:
My entire career has been focused on service and working with
communities to shape our cities for the future . I began my career as a
civil servant for the US Coast Guard, worked in economic and
environmental and land use consulting and served as Principal Planner
and Parking and Transportation Program Manager for UC Berkeley. Over
this time I have been active in many volunteer civic roles including:
TRB, Committee on Transportation Economics, 2017-
City of San Luis Obispo, Natural Resources Roundtable, 2015-2016
City of San Luis Obispo, Planning Commission, 2013-2016
Resources for Community Dev Housing Corp, Board Member, 2011-2012
CalTrans, District 4, Pedestrian Advisory Committee, 2009-2012
Alameda County, Bike and Pedestrian Working Group, 2008-2012
Society for College and University Planners, 2008-2012
Alameda County, Climate Action Working Group, 2008-2012
Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Climate Bay Area, 2008-2012
MTC, Partnership Technical Advisory Committee, 2008-2012
City of San Francisco, Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee, 2005-2006
Greenbelt Alliance, Compact Development Team, 2004-2006
1. What is it about the Planning and Transportation Commission that is compatible with your
experience and of specific interest to you, and why?
My entire career has stemmed around issues related to origins and
destinations, and connecting jobs and housing through transportation.
While I apply these skills daily in the classroom and through my
professional planning practice, service on a planning commission has
been the most relevant, interesting and fulfilling experience of my
career. Based on my experience in SLO, I have appreciated the notion
that we build community together through hard work, tough dialogues and
compromise. Seeing community members and fellow commissioners engage
in this process (what I believe is at the core of governing) has been
one of the most energizing parts of my career and I look forward to
continuing it.
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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 Planning and Transportation
Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this?
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Baylands Master Plan
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WILLIAM W. RIGGS
PhD, AICP, LEED AP
www.williamriggs.com | @williamwriggs
EDUCATION
Ph.D., City and Regional Planning, University of California, Berkeley, 2011
Dissertation: Walkability and Housing: A Comparative Study of Income, Neighborhood Change and Socio-
Cultural Dynamics in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Master of Urban Planning, University of Louisville, 2003
Thesis: Town Plan Proposal for the Dangriga, Belize.
Studio Project: Economic Revitalization in Old Louisville (Best Project, Kentucky APA, 2003)
Bachelor of Arts, Art and Architecture History, Ball State University, 2001
Thesis: The integration of contemporary worship hymns into the church
Rinker Scholar, University of Oxford, Politics and History, 2001.
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
Assistant Professor, University of San Francisco, 2017 Present.
Strategy & Communications, OppSites.com, 2016 Present.
Principal & Director of Research, Sustinere, 2003 Present.
Professor focusing on research and scholarship in urban policy, management and innovation. Quantitative
and qualitative analysis expertise in multidisciplinary areas including transportation / mobility, economics,
technology policy and accessibility, housing and community development, geo-spatial analysis / GIS and
public policy / governance. Consulting projects for large & small organizations / systems focused on
analytics, strategy, finance, planning and visioning, and mapping / geo-spatial modeling. Experience
developing applied technological tools and UX environments for transportation and economic projects.
Assistant Professor, CalPoly, San Luis Obispo, 2013 2017.
Visiting Scholar and Research Associate, San Jose State University, San Jose, 2012, 2016 2017.
Professor focusing on research and teaching using advanced analytical frameworks in transportation, real
estate, housing, economics and emerging technlogy.
Principal Planner & Research Scholar, UC Berkeley, 2008 2014.
Transportation program manager; urban designer, land use and environmental project planner. Focus on
sustainable design and intelligent transportation systems. This included award of grants totaling ~$3M for
research on behavioral phycology and transportation demand management (TDM) incentives bundled real
time information / wayfinding. Used technology to manage assets and numerous housing / academic
building projects in a $2.2B building portfolio.
Senior Planner, Arup, San Francisco, 2007 2008
Senior consultant on \ transport, housing, land use, cultural resources and environmental projects. This
included future transportation and mobility work, clean fuel and EV evaluations, work on 2 of the first
LEED ND projects and the reuse of a 5,000 acre military base site in Concord, CA. Specific expertise in
travel behavior, technology, and physical design / UX of the built environment.
Planner, Economist & Asset Manager, United States Coast Guard, 2003 2007
Senior planner, economist and asset manager conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis, project
management and planning on a variety of projects, studies and analyses for US Coast Guard facilities.
Analyses included: transportation and mobility evaluation of search and rescue response times;
development of a tech tool for asset management and benefit-cost analysis; a complex facility design study
in Guam in coordination with Navy planners, with a budget of ~$60M; a multi-partied public private
partnership for the redevelopment of Coast Guard assets in Monterey, CA, with a budget exceeding $2M; a
$300K Bay Area Strategic Housing Study, which evaluated public private partnership potential.
Senior Research Associate, University of Louisville, 2001-2003, 2011 2013.
Research in housing, economic and technology policy with Dr. David Simpson and Dr. John Gilderbloom.
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OTHER APPOINTMENTS & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Transportation Research Board, Standing Committee on Transportation Economics, 2017-
Transportation Research Board, TDM Subcommittee, 2013-
STRIDE Research Center, Executive Committee 2016-
American Planning Association, Technology Division, 2005-
US Green Building Council 2005-
City of San Luis Obispo, Natural Resources Roundtable, 2015-2016
City of San Luis Obispo, Planning Commission, 2013-2016
Resources for Community Development Housing Corporation, Board of Directors, 2011-2012
CalTrans, District 4, Pedestrian Advisory Committee, 2009-2012
Alameda County, Bike and Pedestrian Working Group, 2008-2012
Society for College and University Planners, 2008-2012
Alameda County, Climate Action Working Group, 2008-2012
Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), Climate Bay Area, 2008-2012
MTC, Partnership Technical Advisory Committee, 2008-2012
City of San Francisco, Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee, 2005-2006
Greenbelt Alliance, Compact Development Team, 2004-2006
Associate, Bay Area Economics, 2006
Urban Land Institute, 2005-2008
Planner, Robert Doughty Consultancy, Ltd., 2002
Tumaini Training Center, Arusha, Tanzania, Instructor, 2002
Board of Directors, Old Louisville Shalom, 2002-2003
NCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Board, 1999-2001
CERTIFICATIONS
American Planning Association, AICP (Certified 2005)
US Green Building Council, LEED AP (Certified 2006)
TEACHING
URBP 231, Urban Design (G), San Jose State, 2017
URBP 232, Urban Design Studio (G), San Jose State, 2017
URBP 276, Web Technologies for Planning (G), San Jose State, 2017
URBP 236, Urban and Regional Development Policy Analysis (G), San Jose State, 2012, 2016
URBP 255, Real Estate Finance (G), San Jose State, 2016
URBP 206, Growth Management (G), San Jose State, 2016
CRP 338, Digital Cities (UG-GE), CalPoly San Luis Obispo, 2017
CRP 599, Graduate Thesis (G), CalPoly San Luis Obispo, 2013-2017
CRP 461 / 463, Professional Practice Project (UG), CalPoly, 2015-2017
CRP 325-425, Bicycle & Pedestrian Policy and Planning (UG-GE/G), CalPoly, 2013-2017
CRP 530, Public Agency Management (G), CalPoly, 2013-2017
CRP 457, Planning Information Systems (G), CalPoly, 2013-2016
CRP 216, Computer Systems for Planning (UG), CalPoly, 2013-2016
CRP 213, Population, Economics and Housing Policy & Analysis (UG), CalPoly, 2013-2016
Planetizen.com Coursework, Population Analysis, Economic Analysis, Housing Analysis, 2013
Planetizen.com Coursework, Basic Introduction to Quantum GIS, 2013
Information Systems (UG), Tumaini Training Center/Global Alliance for Africa, Arusha, Tanzania, 2002
HIST 152, Modern European History (UG), Ball State University, 2000 2001
HIST 150, Western Civilization (UG), Ball State University, 1999-2000
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PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
1.Riggs, W. (2017). Revisiting Location Efficiency: Strategies to Graduate Thinking on Mortgage Policy.
Housing & Society. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08882746.2017.1340056
2. Frederick, C., Riggs W. and Gilderbloom, J. I. (2017). Commute Mode Diversity and Public Health: A
Multivariate Analysis of 148 U.S. Cities. International Journal of Sustainable Transportation.
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15568318.2017.1321705
3. Levine, D., Riggs, W. and Steffen, K. (2017). Rapid Prototyping a School-based Health Program in the
Developing World. Development Engineering. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.deveng.2017.04.001
4.Riggs, W. and Steiner R.L. (2017). The Built Environment and Walking. In Mulley C, Gebel K, Ding D
(eds) Walking: Connecting sustainable transport with health. Bingley: Emerald. Forthcoming.
5.Riggs, W., and Gilderbloom, J. (2017). How Multi-Lane, One-Way Street Design Shapes Neighborhood
Life: Collisions, Crime and Community. Local Environment.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13549839.2017.1303666
6. Meares, W. and Riggs, W. (2017). Walkability and The Benefits of Place-Based Housing: An Examination
. Housing & Society. 43 (2), 103-125.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08882746.2017.1293428
7. Gilderbloom, J., Squires, G. Riggs, W. & S. (2017). Think Globally, Act Locally: Neighborhood
pollution and the future of the earth. Local Environment.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13549839.2017.1278751
8.Riggs, W. and Gilderbloom J. (2017). The Connection Between Neighborhood Walkability and Life
Longevity in a Midsized City. Focus. 13 (1). Available at:
http://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/focus/vol13/iss1/11
9.Riggs, W. (2017). Painting the Fence: Social Norms as an Economic Incentive to Non-Automotive Travel
Behavior. Travel Behaviour & Society. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tbs.2016.11.004
10.Riggs, W., Rugh M., Cheung, K. and Schwartz, J. (2016). Bicycling and Women: Lessons for Marketing
Guides. Women in Sport and Physical Activity. 4 (2), 120-130.
11. Tudela-Rivadeneyra, A., Shirgaokar, M., Deakin, E., and Riggs, W. (2016). Building more parking at
major employment centers: Can full-cost recovery parking charges fund TDM programs? Case Studies in
Transport. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cstp.2016.10.002
12.Riggs, W. (2016). Mobile Responsive Websites and Local Planning Departments in the US: Opportunities
for the Future. Environment and Planning B. doi:10.1177/0265813516656375
13.Riggs, W. (2016). Cargo Bikes as a Growth Area for Bicycle vs. Auto Trips: Exploring the Potential for
Mode Substitution Behavior. Transportation Research Part F. doi:10.1016/j.trf.2016.09.017
14.Riggs, W. and McDade, E. (2016). Moving From Planning to Action: Exploring Best Practice Policy in the
Finance of Local Bicycling and Pedestrian Improvements. Case Studies on Transport Policy.
doi:10.1016/j.cstp.2016.06.004
15.Riggs, W. and Gordon, K. (2016). How is Mobile Technology Changing Online Interactions in Planning?
Environment and Planning B. doi:10.1177/0265813515610337
16.Riggs, W. & Gilderbloom, J. (2016). Two-Way Street Conversion: Evidence of Increased Livability in
Louisville. Journal of Planning Education & Research. doi:0739456X15593147.
17.Riggs, W. (2015). Testing personalized outreach as an effective TDM measure. Transportation Research
Part A: Policy and Practice, 78, 178 186. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.tra.2015.05.012
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18.Riggs, W., & Kuo, J. (2015). The impact of targeted outreach for parking mitigation on the UC Berkeley
campus. Case Studies in Transport Policy. 3, 2. doi:10.1016/j.cstp.2015.01.004
19. Gilderbloom, J. I., Riggs, W., & Meares, W. L. (2015). Does walkability matter? An examination of
ures and crime. Cities, 42, Part A, 13 24.
doi:10.1016/j.cities.2014.08.001
20.Riggs, W. (2014). Inclusively Walkable: Exploring the Equity of Walkable Neighborhoods in the San
Francisco Bay Area. Local Environment. 19, 1-28. doi:10.1080/13549839.2014.982080
21.Riggs, W. (2014). Steps toward validity in active living research: Research design that limits accusations of
physical determinism. Health & Place, 26, 7 13. doi:10.1016/j.healthplace.2013.11.003
22. Gilderbloom, J. I., Meares, W. L., & Riggs, W. (2014). How brownfield sites kill places and people: an
examination of neighborhood housing values, foreclosures, and lifespan. Journal of Urbanism: International
Research on Placemaking and Urban Sustainability, 1 18. doi:10.1080/17549175.2014.905488
23. Sethi, S. A., Riggs, W., & Knapp, G. (2014). Metrics to monitor the status of fishing communities: An
Alaska state of the state retrospective 1980 2010. Ocean & Coastal Management, 88, 21 30.
doi:10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2013.11.007
24.Riggs, W. (2014). Dealing with Parking Issues on an Urban Campus: The Case of UC Berkeley. Case
Studies on Transport Policy. 2 (3), 168-176.
25.Riggs, W. (2010). Going Home Again. Berkeley Planning Journal, 23(1), 195-200.
26. Knight, L., and Riggs, W. (2010). Nourishing urbanism: a case for a new urban paradigm. International
Journal of Agricultural Sustainability, 8(1-2), 116 126.
WORKING PAPERS / UNDER REVIEW
1. Dalton, L., Hajrasouliha, A. and Riggs, W. (2016). State of the Art in Campus Planning: Implications for
Scholarship and Practice. Journal of the American Planning Association.
2.Riggs, W. and Chamberlain F. (2016). The TOD and Smart Growth Implications of the LA Adaptive
Reuse Ordinance. Urban Geography.
3.Riggs, W. and Appleyard, B. (2016). The Economic Impact of One to Two-way Street Conversions:
Advancing a Context Sensitive Framework. Journal of Urbanism.
4.Riggs, W., Knight L., Rugh, M. and Salzman, T. (2016). Revisiting Nourished Urbanism. International
Journal of Agricultural Sustainability.
POLICY PAPERS, INTERVIEWS & OTHER PUBLICATIONS
1. Riggs, W., LaJeunesse, S. and Zoepf, S. (2017). Autonomous Vehicles: Turn On, Tune-in, Drop Out?
Planetizen.com. Retrieved from, https://www.planetizen.com/node/93598/autonomous-vehicles-turn-tune-
drop-out
2. Riggs, W., Boswell, M. and Zoepf, S. (2017). A New Policy Agenda for Autonomous Vehicles: It's Time
to Lead Innovation. Planetizen.com. Retrieved from, https://www.planetizen.com/node/91147/new-policy-
agenda-autonomous-vehicles-its-time-lead-innovation
3. Riggs, W. (2017). White Paper: Bringing Online Learning Into the Planning Classroom. Planetizen.com.
Retrieved from, https://www.planetizen.com/node/90960/white-paper-bringing-online-learning-planning-
classroom
4. Riggs, W. (2017). City Planning Department Technology Benchmarking Survey 2017. Planetizen.com.
Retrieved from, https://www.planetizen.com/node/90628/city-planning-department-technology-
benchmarking-survey-2017
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5. Riggs, W. (2017). The Digital City of the Future: How technology is continuing to reshape how we live,
work and play. Silicon Valley Impressions.
6. Riggs, W., Boswell, M. and Ross, R. (2016). Streetplan: Hacking Streetmix for Community-Based
Outreach on the Future of Streets. Focus. 13.
7. Riggs, W. and Boswell, M. (2016). Thinking Beyond the (Autonomous) Vehicle: The Promise of Saved
Lives. Planetizen.com. Retrieved from, https://www.planetizen.com/node/90212/thinking-beyond-
autonomous-vehicle-promise-saved-lives
8. Riggs, W. (2016). Streetplan: Hacking for a Participatory Tool. Planning and Technology Today. American
Planning Association.
9. Riggs, W. (2016). Self-help Transportation Measures and Our Economic Future. Medium.
https://medium.com/@BillyRiggs/self-help-transportation-measures-and-our-economic-future-
3f0a2efdf011#.xdflb36fs
10. Riggs, W., Boswell, M. and Ross, R. (2016). Streetplan: Hacking Streetmix for policy solutions for the
future of streets. Report for Code for America.
11. Riggs, W. (2016). Intersection Counts in Atascadero and Templeton. San Luis Obispo Council of
Governments.
12. Riggs, W. (2016). Heritage Point Sustainable Transportation Assessment. Application for Affordable
Housing for Sustainable Communities Funding. Community Housing Development Corporation,
Richmond, CA.
13. Riggs, W. and Boswell, M. (2016). The Bicyclists' Manifesto for an Autonomous Vehicle Future.
Planetizen.com. Retrieved from, http://www.planetizen.com/node/88564/bicyclists-manifesto-autonomous-
vehicle-future
14. Riggs, W. (2016). Testing Social Norms as an Incentive to Active Transportation Behavior. SSRN.
http://ssrn.com/abstract=2804721
15. Riggs, W. (2016). Revisiting Location Efficiency: Strategies to Graduate Thinking on Mortgage Policy.
SSRN. http://ssrn.com/abstract=2805483
16. Riggs, W. and Boswell, M. (2016). Why Autonomous Vehicles Probably Won't Induce Sprawl.
Planetizen.com. Retrieved from,http://www.planetizen.com/node/88324/why-autonomous-vehicles-
probably-wont-induce-sprawl.
17. Riggs, W. (2016). On The Importance of Integrating the Natural & Built World in our Buildings. Medium.
Retrieved from: https://medium.com/@BillyRiggs/on-the-importance-of-integrating-the-natural-built-
world-in-our-buildings-60520c0b316a#.6m9lg5a3x
18. Riggs, W. and Boswell, M. (2016). No Business as Usual in an Autonomous Vehicle Future.
Planetizen.com. Retrieved from, http://www.planetizen.com/node/85210/no-business-usual-autonomous-
vehicle-future.
19. Greve, A. and Riggs, W. (2016). Cal Poly Climate Action Plan.
20. Riggs, W. (2016). CalPoly 2015 Transportation Survey Report.
21. Riggs, W. and Clark, C. (2016). The Practicing Planner: Can Digital Tools Foster Better Practice? Focus.
(12). Available at: http://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/focus/vol12/iss1/7
22. Chamberlain, F. and Riggs, W. (2016). Shifting the Tide: Transit-Oriented Development and Active
Transportation Planning in Los Angeles. Focus. (12). Available at:
http://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/focus/vol12/iss1/14
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23. Riggs W. (2015). Development of Technical Analysis and Integration of Community Input efforts for
Environmental Justice (EJ), Public Health, Active Transportation efforts in support of the 2016-2040
Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy. Report for Southern California
Association of Governments (with Urban Design for Public Health / UD4H).
24. Riggs, W. (2015). Walkability: To Quantify or Not to Quantify. New Urbanism.
doi:10.1080/17549175.2015.1111926
25. Riggs, W. (2015). A Counterpoint in the Great Uber Dialogue. Planetizen.com. Retrieved from
http://www.planetizen.com/node/81206/counterpoint-great-uber-dialogue.
26. Tudela-Rivadeneyra, A., Shirgaokar, M., Deakin, E., and Riggs, W. (2015). Parking Innovations in the City
of Berkeley: Evaluation of the goBerkeley Program.
27. Riggs, W. (2015). Book review of Close Up at a Distance: Mapping, Technology and Politics. Journal of
Urban Technology, 22(2), 125 126. http://doi.org/10.1080/10630732.2015.1054674
28.
Community Assessment. Retrieved from
http://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/crp wpp/17/?utm source=digitalcommons.calpoly.edu%2Fcrp wpp%2
F17&utm medium=PDF&utm campaign=PDFCoverPages
29. Riggs, W. (2015). s: Two Ways to Urban Regeneration. Planetizen.com. Retrieved from
http://www.planetizen.com/node/80428/americas-streets-two-ways-urban-regeneration
30. Riggs, W. and Gilderbloom, J. (2015).-. Planetizen.com. Retrieved
from http://www.planetizen.com/node/75629/two-ways-fix-our-neighborhoods.
31. Riggs, W., & Gilderbloom, J. (2015). Love is a Two Way Street. Retrieved from
http://works.bepress.com/williamriggs/38/
32. Riggs, W. (2015). Perspectives on open access: an early-Taylor and Francis
Editor Resources. Retrieved from http://editorresources.taylorandfrancisgroup.com/perspectives-on-open-
access-an-early-career-researchers-view/
33. Riggs, W. and Gilderbloom, J. (2015). "More than one way to think about urban streets" The Louisville
Courier-Journal, Mar. 2015. Retrieved from http://www.courier-
journal.com/story/opinion/contributors/2015/03/16/one-way-think-urban-streets/24847471/.
34. Riggs, W., Steins, C. and Chevan, A. (2015). City Planning Department Technology Benchmarking Survey
2014. Planetizen.com. Retrieved from http://www.planetizen.com/node/73480/city-planning-department-
technology-benchmarking-survey-2015.
35. Riggs, W. (2015). Viewpoint: Lessons in Leading. Planning Magazine. February.
36. Riggs, W. (2015). City of San Luis Obispo Open Space Accessibility Study. City & Regional Planning
Studios, Project and White Papers, MS #1011. Retrieved from:
http://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/crp wpp/11/
37. Riggs, W. and Pontarelli, H. (2014). Community Sustainability Planning as a Tool for Increased
Environmental Sustainability: The Case of Two California Cities. Focus,11.
38. Riggs, W. (2014). Lessons in Leading: Lessons for Leadership in Public Agency Management. Focus,11.
39. Riggs, W. (2014). Thriving in the New Zombie Future: Business as Usual Planning for the Zombie
Apocalypse. Planetizen.com. Retrieved from http://www.planetizen.com/node/70178.
40. Riggs, W. (2014). Multi-modal Traffic Assessment. (with Lisa Wise Consulting). City of Menlo Park.
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41. Riggs, W. (2014). Greta Place as a Historic District. San Luis Obispo, Cultural Heritage Commission.
42. Riggs, W., Coles, C., Rugh, M. and C. Jackson. (2014). Concord Complete Streets Assessment. Retrieved
from http://works.bepress.com/williamriggs/18
43. Riggs, W. (2014). Encouraging the Physicality of Writing: Ideas to Help Students Make a Beautiful Mess.
Random Thoughts and Focused Minds | Center for Teaching & Learning Blog.
44. Riggs, W. (2014). SLO Ranks 7
th Most Dangerous City for Cycling. Interview, KCOY / NBC TV.
45. Riggs, W. (2014). CalPoly Must Do More to Put the Brakes on Traffic. San Luis Obispo Tribune, 4
February 2014.
46. Riggs, W. (2013). Public Health Issues in Developing Countries Educational Materials: Composition of
educational campaigns for child-mortality related public health issues in the developing world. Available at
https://soundcloud.com/billyriggsmusic
47. Riggs, W. (2013). Reflections on Campus Planning: Lessons for Practice. Focus,10.
48. Riggs, W. (2013). UC Berkeley, Athletics Masterplan (with Sam Davis Architecture).
49. Riggs, W. (2013). UC Berkeley, Goldman School of Public Affairs Expansion Plan (with Gensler)
50. Riggs, W. (2012). Book Review of Making Healthy Places: Designing and Building for Health, Well-
being, and Sustainability. By Andrew L. Dannenberg, Howard Frumkin and Richard J. Jackson. Berkeley
Planning Journal, 25(1), 248-251.
51. Riggs, W. (2012). Alameda County Bicycle & Pedestrian Plans.
52. Riggs, W. (2012). Historic Structure Report: Hilgard Hall (John Galen Howard).
53. Riggs, W. (2011). Policy Paper: UC Berkeley Periphery Safety Action Plan (with the UC Berkeley Safe
Transportation Research and Education Center).
54. Riggs, W. (2011). Historic Structure Report: Girton Hall (Julian Morgan).
55. Riggs, W. (2011). Historic Structure Report: California Alumni Association, Alumni House (Clarence
Mayhew).
56. Riggs, W. (2011). Policy Report: UC Berkeley Parking and Transportation Demand Management (PTDM)
Masterplan.
57. Riggs, W. (2011). Book Review of Gangs in Garden City: How Immigration, Segregation, and Youth
Violence Are Cha -158.
58. Riggs, W. (2008). A Paradigm Shift in Planning: Dealing with Climate Change and the Ever-Increasing
Human Footprint. The New Planner. Winter Edition.
59. Riggs, W. (2008). Environmental Impact Statement: Concord Naval Weapons Station Reuse Plan.
60. Riggs, W. (2007). UC Berkeley, Cal Climate Action Plan (CalCAP).
61. Riggs, W. (2003). Proposal for a Town Plan, Dangriga, Belize, Spring 2003.
62. Riggs, W. (2003). Revitalization of 4th and Oak, Old Louisville, for Old Louisville Shalom, 2003.
63. Riggs, W. (2003). Planning for Technology Infrastructure, Arusha, Tanzania.
64. Riggs, W. (2002). Hous
For Fannie Mae.
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CONFERENCES & PRESENTATIONS
1. Riggs, W. (2017) Changing the Urban Technology Paradigm: Issues and Opportunities for the Future.
Proceedings of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning. Denver. October 12-15, 2017. [peer
reviewed]
2. Riggs, W., Boswell, M. and GueITa E. (2017). Autonomous Vehicles, Uncertainty and the Planning Policy
Response. Proceedings of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning. Denver. October 12-15, 201 7.
[peer reviewed]
3. Appleyard, B., Riggs, W., Millard-Ball, A., Merlin, L., Schlossberg, M. and Al, S. Street Livability, Health
and Humanity in the Era ofDriverless Cars: Roundtable for the Future. Proceedings of the Association of
Collegiate Schools of Planning. Denver. October 12-15, 2017. [peer reviewed]
4. Riggs, W. (2017) Sustainable Transportation Working Group . APRU Sustainable Cities and Landscapes
Conference, Portland, OR. September 16-17, 2017. [working group participant]
5. Riggs, W. (2017) Urbanism Next Workshop : AV's Effects on Urban Development. Autonomous Vehicles
Symposium. San Francisco, July 12, 2017. [invited talk]
6. Riggs, W. (2017) Housing, Transport and Complexity. Arent Fox Elephant in the Room Speaker Series.
San Francisco, CA. June 28, 2017. [invited talk]
7. Riggs, W. and Ross, A. (2017) Hampered by Hardcoreness: On Availability Bias and How Group Cycling
Events Fail to Impact the Every day. VeloCity 2017: Scientists/or Cycling Colloquium, Nijmegen
Netherlands, June 12-16, 2017. [peer reviewed]
8. Riggs, W. and Pande, A. (2017) Perceptions of Safety and Cycling Behavior: Implications for Street
Design in the US. VeloCity 2017: Scientists for Cycling Colloquium, Nijmegen Netherlands, June 12-16,
2017. [peer reviewed]
9. CalPoly Climate Smart Travel: Sustainability, Climate, Travel & the Future
10.
11. Riggs, W. (2017) Urbanism Next. SCI, Portland, OR. April 24, 2017. [chaITette participant]
12. Riggs, W. (2017). Engaging the City[zens ]. Guest Lecture, CRP 338, CalPoly, San Luis Obispo. [invited
talk]
13. Riggs, W. (2017) Future of Mobility. APA California Central Coast. San Luis Obispo, CA. March 13,
2017. [invited talk]
14. Riggs, W. (2017) Doing the Hard Work of Mobility. Stanford CARS Seminar. Palo Alto, CA. March 7,
2017. [invited talk]
15. Riggs W. and Gilderbloom J. (2017). The Economic and Social Impact of One-way Street Design and
Performance on Neighborhood Livability. Proceedings of the 96th Transportation Research Board (17-
06741). Washington, D.C. [peer reviewed]
16. Lord-Fanner, K. and Riggs W. (2017). Transportation Policy for Campus Climate Action Planning: Process
and Policy Implications. Proceedings of the 96th Transportation Research Board (17-06686). Washington,
D.C. [peer reviewed]
17. Appleyard, B., Ryan, S., Schneider, R., Grembek, 0 ., Cherry, C., Nambisian, S., and Riggs, W. (2017). A
National Research Agenda for Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety. Proceedings of the 96th Transportation
Research Board (17-06391 ). Washington, D.C. [peer reviewed]
18. Riggs, W. (2017). Social Norms as Incentives to Non-automotive Travel Behavior. Proceedings of the 96th
Transportation Research Board (17-01010). Washington, D .C. [peer reviewed]
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19. Riggs, W (2016). Beyond Complete Streets: the Future of Streets for Livability. Stanford Transportation
Seminar.Palo Alto, CA. October 21, 2016. [invited talk]
20. Riggs, W (2016). Teaching Quantitative Methods Using Technology in a Self-Organized Learning
Environment. Proceedings of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning. Portland. November 2-6,
2016. [peer reviewed]
21. Riggs, W (2016). Influencing Active Travel Behavior: Exploring The Importance of Social Norms.
Proceedings of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning. Portland. November 2-6, 2016. [peer
reviewed]
22. Riggs, W and Gilderbloom J. (2016). Street Design Policy: Evaluating the Suitability for Biking and
Walking. Proceedings of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning. Portland. November 2-6, 2016.
[peer reviewed]
23. Riggs, W., Boswell, M. R., and Ross, R. (2016). StreetPlan: Hacking Streetmix to do Community-Based
Outreach on the Future of Streets. Code for America Summit. Oakland, CA. November 1-3, 2016. [invited]
24. Riggs, W. (2016). An Overview of Transportation Demand Managment. Transportation Options II:
Creative Strategies to Meet Growing Demands. San Jose, CA. September 27, 2016. [invited keynote]
25. Riggs, W. (2016). Research Informing Practice: Opportunities for Transportation Partnerships. California
Higher Education Sustainability Conference. Fullerton, CA. June 27-29, 2016. [invited]
26. Riggs, W. (2016). Social Economic Norms as Incentives for Active Travel Behavior. International
Conference for Transport and Health. San Jose. June 14, 2016. [peer reviewed]
27. Frederick, C., Gilderbloom, J. and Riggs W. (2016). Go Green For Longer Lifespan and Improved Quality
of Life. Urban Affairs Association Conference. San Diego. [peer reviewed]
28. Riggs, W. Mobile Responsive Websites and Local Planning Departments in the U.S.: Opportunities for the
Future. (2016). Urban Affairs Association Conference. San Diego. [peer reviewed]
29. Riggs, W. and Pande A. (2016). Perceptions of Safety and Cycling Behavior Based on Traffic Data:
Implications for Public Health and City Planning. NATMEC 2016. Miami. [peer reviewed]
30. Riggs, W. and Appleyard, B. (2016). The Economic Impact of One to Two-way Street Conversions:
Advancing a Context Sensitive Framework. Proceedings of the 95th Transportation Research Board.
Washington, D.C. [peer reviewed]
31. Riggs, W. (2016). Smart Growth, Displacement and Environmental Justice: The Case of Los Angeles.
Cornell University. Ithaca. [invited]
32. Riggs, W. (2016). Two-Way Streets: The Importance of Urban Design and Street Typology. Cornell
University. Ithaca. [invited]
33. Riggs, W. (2016). Sticks vs. Carrots: Balancing price and incentives to promote walking and biking.
University of California, Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz. [invited]
34. Riggs, W. (2016). Urban Design and Street Typology: Do They Matter? University of Southern California,
Urban Growth Seminars. Los Angeles. [invited]
35. Riggs, W and Gilderbloom J. (2015). How Multi-lane One-way Street Design Shapes Life Chances:
Collisions, Crime and Community. Proceedings of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning.
Houston. [peer reviewed]
36. Riggs, W. (2015). Exploring the Cargo Bike as Tool for Mode Substitution. Proceedings of the Association
of Collegiate Schools of Planning. Houston. [peer reviewed]
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37. Riggs, W. (2015). Transportation Trends for Universities and Innovation Firms. Urban Land Institute, Fall
Meeting, San Francisco. [invited]
38. Riggs, W. (2015). Planners Tech Toolkit. APA California 2015 Conference, Oakland. [invited]
39. Riggs, W. (2015). A46 Cargo Bikes as a Growth Area for Active Transportation. Journal of Transport &
Health, 2(2), S28 S29. International Conference for Transport & Health. London. [peer reviewed]
40. Riggs, W. (2015). Improving Active Transportation Data in HIAs with Automated Counters: Lessons from
CA. Moving Active Transportation to Higher Ground. Transportation Research Board. Washington, D.C.
[peer reviewed]
41. Riggs, W. and Gilderbloom, J. (2015). Two-ways to Fix Our Neighborhoods. Urban Affairs Association
Conference. Miami. [peer reviewed]
42. Riggs, W. and Schwartz, J. (2015). Cargo Bikes as a Growth Area for Bicycle Transportation. UC Connect
Conference. Santa Barbara, CA. [peer reviewed]
43. Tudela-Rivadeneyra, A., Shirgaokar, M., Deakin, E., and Riggs, W. (2015). The Cost versus Price for
Parking Spaces at Major Employment Centers: Findings from UC Berkeley. Proceedings of the 94th
Transportation Research Board. Washington, D.C. [peer reviewed]
44. Riggs, W., W. Meares, Z. Murrell, S. Smith, B. Cronin and J. Gilderbloom. (2014). East Breckinridge: A
case study of one vs. two-way streets. Proceedings of the International Making Cities Livable Conference.
2015. Portland.
45. Riggs, W. (2014). Lessons from the Guli: Teaching Walkability from the Streets of India. Proceedings of
the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning. Philadelphia. [peer reviewed]
46. Riggs, W. and Gordon, K. (2014). How is Mobile Technology Changing Online Interactions in Planning?
Proceedings of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning. Philadelphia. [peer reviewed]
47. Riggs, W. (2014). Investing in Communities by Removing One--Way Streets: The Case of Louisville, KY
Proceedings of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning. Philadelphia. [peer reviewed]
48. Riggs, W. (2014). Invited Lecture. Soft Copy / Hard Copy: Maximizing the Digital While Retaining the
Tangible.CalPoly Instructional Innovation Showcase, Center for Teaching & Learning Technology. San
Luis Obispo. [invited]
49. Riggs, W. (2014). CalPoly, San Luis Obispo.
50. Riggs, W. (2014). Using GIS for Data Management and Analysis. Guest Lecture, CRP 513, CalPoly, San
Luis Obispo.
51. Riggs, W. (2014). Digital Transportation & You. Guest Lecture, CRP 338, CalPoly, San Luis Obispo.
52. Riggs, W. (2014). Encouraging Sustainable Transportation Behavior. University of California, Institute of
Transportation Studies (ITS) Speaker Series. Davis. [invited]
53. Sethi, S. and Riggs, W. (2014). A systematic approach to empirical characterization and analysis of fishing
communities. Alaska Marine Science Symposium. Anchorage. [peer reviewed]
54. Riggs, W. (2014). Transportation, Health and Planning. Guest Lecture, CRP 470, CalPoly, San Luis
Obispo.
55. Riggs, W. (2014). Becoming a GIS Jedi. Guest Lecture, CRP 545, CalPoly, San Luis Obispo.
56. Riggs, W. (2014). The Digital City, Transportation & the Future. Guest Lecture, CRP 338, CalPoly, San
Luis Obispo.
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57. Riggs, W., and Kuo J. (2014).
campus. Proceedings of the 93rd Transportation Research Board. Washington, D.C. [peer reviewed]
58. Riggs, W. (2013). Planning for Resiliency at Varying Scales. Guest Lecturer, EDES 101. CalPoly, San Luis
Obispo.
59. Riggs, W. (2013). Town & Gown: Campus Planning Introduction. Guest Lecturer, CRP 402. CalPoly, San
Luis Obispo.
60. Riggs, W. (2013). Digital Cities. Guest Lecturer, CRP 470. CalPoly, San Luis Obispo.
61. Riggs, W. (2013). Transportation Planning & the Impending Zombie Apocalypse. Guest Lecturer, CRP
504. CalPoly, San Luis Obispo.
62. Riggs, W. (2013). GIS and Digital Convergence. Guest Lecturer, CRP 513. CalPoly, San Luis Obispo.
63. Riggs, W., Deakin, E. & Kuo, J. (2013). Estimating the Potential for Mode Shift Based on Price and
Incentives. ACSP-AESOP Joint Congress. Dublin, Ireland. [peer reviewed]
64. Riggs, W. (2013). Does Walkability Matter: Exploring the Relationship Between Walkability and Housing
Value, Foreclosures and Crime. Urban Affairs Association Conference. San Francisco. [peer reviewed]
65. Riggs, W. (2013). Pricing and Transportation Behavior in the Campus Environment: the Case of UC
Berkeley. University of California Transportation Center Conference. Berkeley. [peer reviewed]
66. Riggs, W. (2012). Inclusively Walkable: Exploring the Equity of Walkable Neighborhoods. ACSP Annual
Conference. Cincinnati. [peer reviewed]
67. Gilderbloom, J., Riggs, W., Meares, W. and Hu, C. (2012). Resilient Neighborhoods: Exploring the
Relationship Between Walkability and Housing Value, Foreclosures and Crime. ACSP Annual Conference.
Cincinnati. [peer reviewed]
68. Meares, W. Gilderbloom, J., and Riggs, W. (2012). The Impact of EPA Superfund Sites on Neighborhood
Housing Values, Foreclosures, Crime, and Health. Urban Affairs Association Meeting. Pittsburgh. [peer
reviewed]
69. Riggs, W. (2012). Transportation Planning
University Planning. Pacific Regional Conference. March 2012. Palo Alto. [invited]
70. Riggs, W. (2010-2012). Guest Lecturer, Campus Transportation Planning, In:City Summer Program (G),
UC Berkeley. Berkeley.
71. Riggs, W. (2011). Climate Smart Parking: Research in Action on the UC Berkeley Campus. University of
California, Transportation Center Conference. Berkeley. [peer reviewed]
72. Riggs, W. (2010). Metrics of Walkable Neighborhoods. University of California Transportation Center
Conference. Riverside. [peer reviewed]
73. Riggs, W. (2009). Understanding the Metrics of Walkable Neighborhoods: Phase 1 of Study of Choice and
Walkability, UC Berkeley Doctoral Colloquium Series. Berkeley. [invited]
74. Riggs, W. (2009). Guest Lecturer, Public Health, Nutrition & the Built Environment (UG), UC Berkeley.
75. Riggs, W. (2008). Growing Greener and Healthier Cities, East to West, International Making Cities Livable
Conference. Santa Fe.
76. Riggs, W. (2007). Guest Lecturer, Green Design and Public Health (G), UC Berkeley Extension.
77. Riggs, W. (2007). Go Green for Your Health. APA Federal Division Conference. Philadelphia, PA.
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78. Riggs, W. (2005). Coast Guard Installations: A Unique Challenge to Antiterrorism Force Protection, APA
Federal Division Conference. San Francisco, CA.
79. Riggs, W. (2004). Getting out of the decoding business: Making complex data comprehendible, APA
Federal Division Conference. Washington, D.C.
FUNDED RESEARCH
2016 2017. Principal Investigator for CSU Sustaining Successes Teaching Technology Grant. ($17K) CSU
.
2016 2017. Co-Principal Investigator for CONNECTING THE DOTS: Campus Form, Student Satisfaction and
Academic Performance. ($10K) Society for College and University Planning.
2016 2017. Co-Principal Investigator for Walkable Green Environments and the Co-benefit of Complete Streets
Policy. ($5K) Calpoly STRIDE.
2016 2017. Principal Investigator for Active Travel Policy and Economics. ($14K) Cal Poly RSCA.
2015 2016. Co-Principal Investigator for Perceptions of Safety and Cycling Behavior as a Health Intervention.
($5K) Calpoly STRIDE.
2015 2016. Principal Investigator for Teaching Quantitative Methods in a Self-Organized Learning Environment.
($21K) CSU Promising Practices Grant. .
2015 2016. Co-Principal Investigator for CalPoly, Climate Action Plan. ($35K) CalPoly, San Luis Obispo.
2015. Principal Investigator for Concord Complete Street Assessment. ($35K) City of Concord.
2014. Principal Investigator for Open Space Accessibility Assessment. ($5K) City of San Luis Obispo.
2014. Principal Investigator for RE:Building the Walkable City. ($6K) RCRI Seed Grant.
2010 2015. Co-Principal Investigator with Professor Elizabeth Deakin for FHWA Value Pricing Pilot Program
Grant ($1.8M) for research on parking pricing, economic norms and social norms.
2013 2014. Principal Investigator for Validating Walkability Metrics to Measure the Connection with Housing
Value, Return on Investment for Streetscape Investments and Neighborhood Socio-Economic Resilience. ($12K)
CalPoly External Funds Initiative (EFI).
2012 2013. Break the Mode: Parking Mode-Shift Policy Study. ($6K) The Green Initiative Fund.
2010. Research on Pedestrian Safety and Campus Environs, with the UC Berkeley Safe Transportation Research and
Education Center.
2007. Parks and Accessibility Research in Los Angeles, Disparities in Access to Parks and Recreation Resources,
with Dr. Michael Jerrett from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Public Health and Dr. Jennifer
Wolch from the University of Southern California, Department of Geography.
2001. Transforming Government On-line: Information, Public Participation and e-Business in Local Planning
Administration, with Dr. David Simpson, University of Louisville.
AWARDS & HONORS
ITE Excellence in Transportation Awards, for City of San Luis Obispo Circulation Element, 2016
Perry Chapman Prize, Society for College and University Planners (SCUP), 2016
Hagman Scholar and Fellowship, UCLA Extension, 2016
Service Learning Faculty Fellow, CalPoly, San Luis Obispo, 2014
University of California Transportation Center (UCTC) Fellow, 2009
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Ball State University, Graduate of the Last Decade (GOLD) Award, 2009
UC Berkeley City and Regional Planning, University Block Grant, 2007, 2008
National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship, Honorable Mention, 2008
Society of American Military Engineers (SAME), Design Excellence award for complex multi-partied
public private partnership for the redevelopment of Coast Guard assets in Monterey, CA, 2008
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Neighborhood Design (LEED-ND) certification for US
Green Building Council pilot proposals for a 76 acre mixed-use site in San Diego, CA and a 2000+ unit
development in Napa County, California, 2008
America
study and facility design study in Guam, 2007
San Francisco Transportation and Land Use Coalition (Now TRANSFORM), Urban Photography Award,
2006
Unit Commendation Medal, Excellence in Federal Service, US Coast Guard, 2006
Meritorious Team Commendation Medal, US Coast Guard, 2005
Federal Special Act Award for Superior Performance, US Coast Guard, 2004
American Planning Association Federal Division, Achievement Commendation, 2004
Kentucky Chapter of the American Planning Association (KAPA) Award Best Planning Project for
completion of a Town Plan Proposal for the Town of Dangriga, Belize, with research and recommendations
in health and infrastructure planning and the first digital city map with coded land use (the first in Belize) ,
2004
Kentucky Chapter of the American Planning Association (KAPA) Award Best Planning Project, for
completion of an award-winning urban design, master planning and economic revitalization plan for the
neighborhood of Old Louisville;, Revitalization of 4th and Oak, Old Louisville, 2003
Outstanding Student, University of Louisville, Department of Urban & Public Affairs; Summa Cum Laude
Graduation Honors, 2003
c Excellence, University of Louisville, 2003
Graduate Research Fellow, University of Louisville, 2001-2003
Kentucky Chapter of the American Planning Association Scholarship, 2002
Rinker Scholar for Study at Oxford University, 2001
Outstanding Senior Award, Ball State University History Department; Magna Cum Laude, Graduation
Honors, 2001
Lawrence and Mabel Hurst Scholarship, Ball State University, 2001
Phi Alpha Theta, history honorary, Ball State University, 2001
Phi Society, Ball State University equivalent of Phi Beta Kappa, 2001
Golden Key National Honor Society, Ball State University, 2000
Paul Ogle Community Foundation Scholarship, 1997-2001
Mid-American Conference, Presidential Award for Athletic and Academic Excellence, 2001
NCAA Academic All-American, 1999-2001
UNIVERSITY & REFEREE SERVICE
STRIDE Research Center, Executive Committee; Associate Editor, Focus Journal of Planning Policy, Education &
Practice; CRP Graduate Student Planning Association (Faculty Advisor); CRP BSCRP Committee; CRP IT and
Web Committee (Chair); CRP Advancement, Grants and Contracts Committee; CRP Student Fellowships and
Scholarships Committee; CAED Instructional Technology Committee; CalPoly Campus Sustainability Summit; UC
Berkeley, Chancellors Advisory Committee on Sustainability; UC Berkeley, Chancellors Joint Oversight Committee
for Parking & Transportation; UC Berkeley, Design Review Committee
Berkeley Planning Journal; Case Studies in Transportation Policy; Cities; Environment, Development and
Sustainability; Environment and Planning B; Housing Policy Debate; Focus; Local Environment; Journal of the
American Planning Association;Journal of Planning Education & Research; Journal of Transport and Health;
Journal of Transportation and Land Use; Journal of Urban Affairs; Journal of Urban Planning & Development;
Journal of Urbanism: International Research on Placemaking and Urban Sustainability; Management Research
Review; Transportmetrica B-Transport Dynamics; Transportation Economics; Transport Policy; Transportation
Research Board;Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice; Urban Studies.
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OTHER TRAINING
Center for Teaching and Learning (CTLT) Faculty Learning Community 2013-2016; CTLT Camp Course
Design, 2014-2015; CTLT Flipped Course Training, 2013; Sexual Harassment Training 2013; Computer
Security Training, 2013; Business Writing for Managers, 2012; Syllabus and Course Design, 2010; Health
Impact Assessment, 2009; Sustainability Design, 2009; Environmental Land Use Law, 2007; Real
Property Lease Law, 2007; US Green Building Council LEED Overview, 2007; ULI Real Estate
Development, 2005; ULI Real Estate Finance 2005; National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Training,
2003; Project Management, 2004; A/E Services Contracting, 2004; Civil Engineering Management, 2004;
Performance Based Procurement, 2004; Fiscal Appropriations Law, 2005.
TECHNOLOGY
Microsoft Project/Office/Access/FrontPage; ESRI ArcGIS and extensions; QGIS, UrbanSim, GeoCanvas
and Other Spatial Analysis Tools; Adobe CS; AutoCAD; Google Sketchup/Earth; statistical packages
(SPSS/STATA/R); audio recording and editing programs such as Sound Forge, FL-Studio, Reason,
Cubase, Pro-Tools; Programming (DOS, HTML, JAVA, C+, Visual Basic, Python); hardware installation;
maintenance; network administration. Web design for Robert Doughty Consultancy, Center for
Research, Center for Environmental and Policy Management, SethiRiggs Consulting; Livagreen
PERSONAL
Born, Louisville, KY (USA). Fluent in Spanish. Avid distance runner and cyclist. Boston Marathon
finisher. Multiple musical copyrights with Billy Riggs Band. Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America (1994).
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LISA PESCHCKE-KOEDT
E-mail: lisa_peschcke_koedt@hotmail.com
Professional and Biographical Information – 2017
Summary: want to contribute to making the world better. Do something important that matters.
Care about and respect others, and build friendships across countries and cultures. Be happy.
Recognized as an excellent leader, with very strong strategic, analytical, listening and
communication skills. Have always led and been part of global teams, acknowledged for
excellent diversity and inclusion. Decided to retire early to pursue other interests including
contributing to my local community and hopefully to the broader world, as well as more time for
personal and family interests.
Career Information
Retired January 2017 from Cisco Systems, Inc. Planned early retirement to pursue personal,
civic and other interests.
February 2006 to January 2017: Vice President, International Tax & Customs, Cisco Systems, Inc., based in San Jose, California. Cisco is a publicly traded global (Nasdaq:
CSCO). Cisco has operations in over 90 countries requiring tax and customs management.
• Lead global team of tax and trade professionals. Responsible for compliance, audits,
planning, government relationships, business partnership and other advising. Also
includes overall organizational development for the team and individuals, longer-term
vision and strategy, communications, training and similar matters.
• Help drive Cisco's and Finance's overall leadership and management goals. This includes
Chairing the Finance Inclusion & Diversity Committee, participating in internal
leadership development, and speaking at various manager and broader training sessions.
June 2010 – January 2011: Vice President, Finance Transformation, Cisco Systems, Inc. I
undertook a special project under the leadership of Cisco’s Chief Financial Officer to
establish the Finance Business Capabilities Transformation focus. Included engagement on
the vision, strategy and design; leading the team responsible for delivering the specific
capabilities; establishing the high-level execution roadmap for the deliverables; and using
change leadership to engage and align across the company. My role was intended as a “start
up” role with transition to business/functional owners at the appropriate time. These
transformational capabilities and goals have been absorbed into the broader company. The
initial work we did as a focused team accelerated progress for the company.
May 1999 to January 2006: Vice President Global Tax, Agilent Technologies Inc., and
until November 2004 also Vice President Global Trade, based in Palo Alto, California.
Agilent is a publicly traded global multinational headquartered in California (NYSE: A).
Agilent has facilities in over 35 countries and does business in over 100 countries. Agilent
spun off from Hewlett-Packard Co. in June 2000. Led global team of tax and trade
professionals, advising the business, negotiating with governments, managing the financial
impacts of tax and trade, and building and leading the team. Also participated in broader
finance and business aspects of forming a new multi-billion-dollar public company from
"scratch" (from corporate infrastructure perspective, the business was ongoing).
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May 1996 to April 1999: Director of European Tax, Licensing & Customs, Hewlett-
Packard Company, based in Geneva, Switzerland. (I also continued the International Tax
Counsel role summarized below.) Full management, leadership and professional
responsibilities for a team of over 100 individuals, including 25 tax professionals. HP's
revenue in Europe exceeded US$15 billion at this time (the company had $40-$50B in
revenue). HP operated in over 120 countries. Built a very motivated and integrated tax
team in Europe. Established the European Chapter of Tax Executives Institute, the first
chapter outside of North America.
September 1992 to April 1999: International Tax Counsel for Hewlett-Packard Company,
based in Palo Alto, California. Managed HP's overall international taxes, including transfer
pricing, international tax planning and business and functional relationships.
June 1987 to August 1992: Senior Tax Attorney, Hewlett-Packard Company, Palo Alto,
California. Responsible for all international tax matters for HP's activities in Asia-Pacific,
Canada and Latin America.
February 1984 to January 1985: Law Clerk to Judge Samuel Conti, U.S. District Court,
Northern District of California.
1982 through 1985 (various periods): associate in law firms of Cadwalader, Wickersham &
Taft, Washington, D.C., Miller & Chevalier, Washington, D.C., Wilmer, Cutler &
Pickering, Washington, D.C. and Ware & Freidenrich, Palo Alto, California. Responsible
for legal and tax matters for clients in various industries. Education, Professional Activities and Awards
J.D., Cornell University School of Law, New York, 1983. Graduate magna cum laude with
specialization in international legal affairs. Editor Cornell Law Review (1982-83). Member,
Order of the Coif. Admitted to practice in the District of Columbia (1983, currently inactive)
and California (1985). Member of the American, California and District of Columbia Bar
Associations.
B.A., Stanford University, Stanford, California, 1978. Major in political science. Earlier
emphasis on mathematics.
Awarded YWCA of Silicon Valley 2005 Tribute to Women and Industry Award. Nominated
by Agilent Chief Executive Officer.
Featured in May 2005 Tax Intelligence Report focused on leadership in the tax profession.
Earlier active on the Board of the Santa Clara Valley Chapter of Tax Executives Institute
(TEI). Founder and first President of the TEI European Chapter (1997-1999). Vice-Chair of
TEI International Tax Committee (1996-1999). Member of other industry tax executive
associations, such as MAPI (Manufacturers Alliance) Tax Counsel.
Author, A Practical Approach to Permanent Establishment Issues in a Multinational
Enterprise, 98 Tax Notes Int'l 95-15 (May 18, 1998). Drafted Hewlett-Packard and TEI
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submissions to the OECD Committee on Fiscal Affairs. Speaker at George Washington IRS
Tax school, TEI and other external professional courses in the U.S. and Europe.
Volunteer Activities
Volunteer member of the Palo Alto Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) focused on the
Comprehensive Plan 2030, from July 2015 through May 2017. My mother, Ditter,
participated in the Palo Alto comprehensive plan/planning process in the 1970s as a
volunteer as well.
Member, League of Women Voters Palo Alto. Board member for part of 2017, then "off
Board" member (continuing). Chair of new Civic Savvy Committee for LWV Palo Alto,
focused on assessing information and informed voting (including facts matter and fake news
topics).
Member of American Civil Liberties Union (ongoing). Most recently focused on
immigration rights as part of ACLU Freedom City People Power grass roots initiative.
Volunteer for various political and civic activities, such as phone banks for specific
candidates.
Personal Information
Born in Palo Alto, California. Parents Ditter and René Peschcke-Koedt were recent
immigrants from Denmark who settled in Palo Alto.
Attended Addison Elementary, Jordan Junior High and Palo Alto High School (graduated
PALY 1973).
Attended high school in Denmark for six months before starting at PALY.
Married to Bill (William) Koopman. Bill has retired from law practice and focuses on
woodworking (luthier especially), photography and trekking.
Enjoy riding my bicycle, swimming, reading (especially mysteries which I hope to write
someday), time with family and friends, and being by or in the ocean.
Fluent in English and Danish (speaking and reading better than writing). Very limited
understanding of French and German.
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require appointed board and commission
members to file a detailed disclosure of their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of
Interest, Form 700.
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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
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____ 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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Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteering or with civic organizations:
1. What is it about the Planning and Transportation 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 Planning and Transportation
Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this?
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4. Planning and Transportation 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.
Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan
Zoning Code
City Charter
California Environmental Quality Act
El Camino Real Design Guidelines
El Camino Real Master Plan Study and Appendices
Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I and II Plans
Baylands Master Plan
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Name:
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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
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?
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____City Website
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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 Planning and Transportation
Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this?
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4. Planning and Transportation 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.
Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan
Zoning Code
City Charter
California Environmental Quality Act
El Camino Real Design Guidelines
El Camino Real Master Plan Study and Appendices
Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I and II Plans
Baylands Master Plan
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Vintage Property Management, Inc.
Managing Director
Michael Alcheck
I currently serve as Chair of the Palo Alto Planning and Transportation Commission. I have had the
honor of serving on the Commission since 2012, alongside a total of 13 other Commissioners
during my tenure.
I am also active in ULI (the Urban Land Institute), particularly within the Young Leaders Group.
ULI's mission is to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining
thriving communities. This is achieved by providing pragmatic land use expertise and education
to the public and private sector.
I am an active participant in community improvement organizations such as Rebuilding Together
SF and Oakland, which mobilize teams of volunteers to revitalize low income neighborhoods by
repairing homes and renovating schools.
I also am an active member of the Jewish Community Center of Palo Alto and have served on a
few volunteer led steering commitees that oversee adult cultural outreach programming.
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experience and of specific interest to you, and why?
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 archiveG YLGHR IURP WKH 0LGSHQ 0HGLD &HQWHU:LINK.
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I developed a keen interest in the impacts land use planning decisions have in college. I pursued this
interest in graduate school and ultimately in my career. Decisions related to development, growth,
zoning and transportation are all of tremendous importance and serving as a commissioner is a
significant responsibility that I believe I am well suited for.
As an attorney with land use expertise, I am familiar with the legal framework of land use planning. I
have experience understanding codes and ordinances and distinguishing between instances where
the letter of the law leaves no room for interpretation on a matter and where the language is
written in such a way as to permit discretion. I also appreciate that certain decisions require a
review and analysis of how the outcome will affect not just an individual but the broader
community as well. In managing litigation, I have experience in mediating between conflicting
parties to reach mutually beneficial resolutions when possible. At the same time, I understand that
this is not always possible and I am comfortable making decisions that resolve matters one way or
the other.
As a real estate professional with an MBA, I understand the implications PTC decisions have on
future development and how important our business community is to the vibrancy of the greater
community. I also appreciate the value of promoting continuity in planning decisions to encourage
and maintain the character and quality of our existing neighborhoods. At the same time, I believe
that ingenuity in planning and embracing new ideas is not inconsistent with that effort. Finally, I
have a particular interest in encouraging the development of more affordable housing in our
community. I believe it is a moral imperative as well as an enviromentally friendly and community
improving necessity.
The most exciting agenda item the Commission has been working on this year is its review of the
new Comprehensive Plan. The 2017 Comp Plan is a tremendous accomplishment by all of the
numerous individuals that have been involved in it. When I first started on the Commission in 2012
we began the work of revising the Comp Plan and I am delighted to have the honor of seeing that
process come full circle as it approaches adoption later this year.
Our new Comprehenisve Plan represents a community developed vision for our city and with it
firmly in place, it will faciliate every decision made by the Commission. Using the Comp Plan to
guide decision making in our City will undoubtedly result in more universally accepted outcomes
for all the members of our community and I look forward to its final passage.
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3.If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Planning and Transportation
Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this?
4.Planning and Transportation 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.
Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan LINK
Zoning Code LINK
City Charter LINK
California Environmental Quality Act LINK
El Camino Real Design Guidelines LINK
El Camino Real Master Plan Study LINK and Appendices LINK
Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I and II Plans LINK
Baylands Master Plan LINK
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Michael Alcheck
Once the work of adopting the new Comprehensive Plan is complete, I believe the Commission
should focus its attention to the work of developing specific area plans for the following areas:
Downtown, California Ave., and the Fry's site. Creating a specific area plan for each of these
important locations will provide the community with a detailed framwork to develop and
redevelop within these sites and allow for a more coheisve and thoughtful outcome for
decades to come.
I also believe the Commission should focus its attention on the review and analysis of the
parking strategies that Council is considering implementing in the downtown district. And
ideally, this process would parallel the important work that needs to be done to finance the
TMA and other transportation demand management programs that we so desperately need to
advance. The implementation of which present an incredible opportunity for our city to
further reduce the impacts of congestion on our standard of living and the enviroment.
Having served as a commissioner since 2012, I have had extensive experience working with
each of the documents listed here. And with respect to CEQA specifically, I have worked on
CEQA issues since I frst began practicing law in 2008 as a real estate and land use attorney.
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require appointed board and commission
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Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? ____ Yes ____ No
How did you learn about this vacancy?
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____ Palo Alto Weekly
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____City Website
____ Flyer
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4. Planning and Transportation 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.
Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan
Zoning Code
City Charter
California Environmental Quality Act
El Camino Real Design Guidelines
El Camino Real Master Plan Study and Appendices
Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I and II Plans
Baylands Master Plan
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require appointed board and commission
members to file a detailed disclosure of their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of
Interest, Form 700.
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company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to;
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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
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____ Palo Alto Weekly
____ Daily Post
____City Website
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with these documents is not required for selection.
Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan
Zoning Code
City Charter
California Environmental Quality Act
El Camino Real Design Guidelines
El Camino Real Master Plan Study and Appendices
Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I and II Plans
Baylands Master Plan
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SARAH FLAMM
(650)248-7021 sarah@stevensonflamm.com
758 DeSoto Drive, Palo Alto, CA
EDUCATION
9/14-9/16 STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Stanford, CA
Master’s in Public Policy, Trade & Economic Policy- GPA 3.8/4.0
Coursework includes econometrics, finance, public policy, law and politics
9/07-6/11 STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Stanford, CA
B.A. Public Policy, Minor in Spanish- GPA 3.7/4.0
EXPERIENCE
1/17- present Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian, San Jose, CA
Policy Aide
•Provide Supervisor with policy analysis relating to environment, transportation, water,
energy and immigration issues
•Serve as a liaison to the City of Palo Alto
•Representing the office of the Supervisor at events and meetings
•Respond to constituents seeking help accessing county services
9/16-11/16 Vicki Veenker Campaign for CA State Assembly District 24, Palo Alto, CA
Administrative Manager
•Staff candidate at campaign events
•Maintain and organize email lists, event RSVPs, donor tracker
•Conduct opposition research
•Update campaign Facebook and Twitter accounts
•Organize and manage volunteers
6/15-9/15 The American Civil Liberties Union, Honolulu, HI
Public Policy Fellow
•Investigated and reported on local homelessness; supported ACLU lawsuit against City
•Drafted policy memos informing local elected officials of important civil rights issues
•Wrote a comprehensive report on the state of incarceration facilities on Oahu; filed
FOIA requests for criminal justice data and statistics
7/11-8/14 The Migration Policy Institute, Washington DC
Research Assistant
•Reported directly to MPI President
•Researched and wrote policy memos on immigrants in the EU and US labor markets
•Monitored domestic immigration legislation and developments
•Recorded and created visuals on demographic trends and labor migration worldwide
•Conducted Stata analysis of Census data
•Served as rapporteur at international migration meetings
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9/14-6/15 Center for Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law, Stanford, CA
Graduate Research Assistant
• Analyzed political polarization in the United States and Europe
• Organized quarterly academic conferences on lobbying, polarization and transparency
• Identified scholars, practitioners and politicians to invite to conferences
• Wrote conference background literature reviews and conference final reports
1/15-6/16 Stanford Public Policy Department, Stanford, CA
Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Prepared class materials and maintained course website for “Policy, Politics and the
Presidency: Understanding the 2016 Campaign”
• Graded student papers and presentations (130 students enrolled)
• Hosted office hours to answer student’s questions
6/10-8/10 The United Nations International Labour Organization, Geneva, CH
Stanford in Government Fellow
• Consulted with Senior Advisor on child labor and child trafficking
• Composed reports, created manuals and presentations to train law enforcement on
how to combat child labor
• Translated official documents (English to Spanish)
• Communicated with regional ILO offices
• Served as Representative of Intern Board
9/09-12/09 U.S. Department of Justice, Voting Section, Washington, DC
Civil Rights Intern
• Investigated voting change requests from jurisdictions as mandated by Section V of the
Voting Rights Acts of 1965
• Served as an election monitor on special assignment to Philadelphia, PA
• Interviewed election officials in Spanish to ensure minority access to ballots
• Recommended legal actions to supervising attorney
1/09-9/09 Stanford Haas Center Community-Based Research, San Francisco, CA
Fellow
• Collaborated with La Raza Centro Legal and the San Francisco Department of Public
Health in a campaign to gain city-wide workers' compensation coverage for day laborers
and domestic workers
• Presented campaign achievements to local policy makers
• Volunteered in the legal clinic writing and filing wage and hour claims for clients
PUBLICATIONS
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• Kathleen Newland, Elizabeth Collett, Kate Hooper, and Sarah Flamm, “All at Sea
The Policy Challenges of Rescue, Interception, and Long-Term Response to Maritime
Migration,” The Brookings Institute, Oct. 25, 2016.
• Flamm, Sarah et al., Fair Chance Hiring in Action: A Study of San Francisco’s Centralized
Conviction History Review Program, Stanford Public Policy, 3/14/2016.
• Sumption, Madeleine, Demetrios Papademetriou, and Sarah Flamm, Skilled Immigrants
in the Global Economy: Prospects for International Cooperation on Recognition of
Foreign Qualifications, The Migration Policy Institute, 12/2013.
• Sumption, Madeleine and Sarah Flamm, The Economic Value of Citizenship for
Immigrants in the United States, The Migration Policy Institute, 9/2012.
• Flamm, Sarah, Immigration and Child Labor: An International Perspective, Stanford
Journal for International Relations, 2/2011.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
4/2016 United States Representative to the Model World Trade Organization, Geneva, CH
9/15-6/16 Economics Tutor, Stanford Athletic Academic Resource Center, Stanford, CA
6/07-9-07 Policy Intern, Senator Joe Simitian, Palo Alto, CA
6/04-6/07 Volunteer organizer at the Mountain View Day Workers’ Center, Mountain View, CA
SKILLS
• Proficient in Stata, Excel PowerPoint, word processing, Python coding and website
development through XHTML coding
• Fluent in Spanish, spoken and written; translation experience
• Avid hiker, traveler, and teammate; world affairs and politics enthusiast
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Name:Osma Dossani Thompson
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-Bachel or of Arts, UCLA, 2010
-Master of Ar c h itectur e, California Coll ege of the Arts, 2013
-Freel ance d esigner for Spiegel Aih ara Workshop (SAW), Ni l us Designs,
Min I Day, and oth er small f i rms i n the Bay Area -2014
-Desi gner at architecture firm DLR Group I Kwan Henmi (pr eviousl y Kwan
Henmi ) -2014 -present
-Ver y close to becomin g l icensed i n Cali for n i a .
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Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
-Member of the Silicon Val ley Bike Coalition
-Volunteer for Project Tango for event prep I set up
-Volunteer for t he I smail i community doing event l ayout I prep I set
up
1. What is it about the Architectural Review Board that is compatible with your experience
and of specific interest to you, and why?
As a designer in the architecture i ndustry, I 've had experience with
review boards in cities, such as Seattl e and San Francisco, and
understand t he process from t he proposer side .
I 've found t hat t he buil t environment requir es a lot of thought . I t is
very clear to see some projects wher e t he a r chitects and devel opers
have put time and investment into their design. I have a keen interest
in reviewing these and aiding i n the sustainabl e and aesthetic growth
of Palo Alto .
Lastly, I moved to Pal o Al to when I was 13 , went to h igh school her e ,
a nd have witnessed its growth since 2001 . The house I l ive in is an
Eich ler i n t he Greendell neighborhood.
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2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Board that is of particular interest toyou 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 Architectural Review 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 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. Architectural Review 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
Zoning Code
El Camino Real Design Guidelines
El Camino Real Master Plan Study and Appendices
Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I and II Plans
California Environmental Quality Act
Permit Streamline Act
Density Bonus Law
Secretary of the Standards
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1. What is it about the Architectural Review Board that is compatible with your experience
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3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Architectural Review Board
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4. Please identify a project or projects that you find to be examples of good 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. Architectural Review 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
Zoning Code
El Camino Real Design Guidelines
El Camino Real Master Plan Study and Appendices
Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I and II Plans
California Environmental Quality Act
Permit Streamline Act
Density Bonus Law
Secretary of the Standards
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CITY OF PA LO ALTO. CA
Name: Wynne Furth CITY CLERK'S OFF ICE
Address: 216 Everett Avenue, Palo Alto CA 94301
Cell Phone: 650 . 444 -5888 17 SEP -S AH JO: 28
~ome ,Omce Phone: 650. 326-9313
E-mail: wynne. furth®gmail. com
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How did you learn about the vacancy on the Architectural Review Board?
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a~~currently serving on Architectural Review Board.
List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional
registration:
Undergraduate degree in economics; law degree with focus on land use,
planning, municipal law; worked with and for California communities
including Claremont and Palo Alto, advising and being educated by city
councils, planning/transportation/architectural review/historic
preservation/environmental quality/parks and recreation commissions,as
well as their professional consultants and the public appearing before
them . Participated in APA, ULI, UCLA and League of California Cities
workshops and conferences on land use, redevelopment, sustainability,
and community design issues . Active member of California State Bar.
Employment
Last employer Change Lab Solutions -consulting attorney;previously Burke Williams Present or Last Employer:
Occupation: lawyer
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Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
I was appointed to the Architectural Review Board in 2015; this is my
principal civic activity presently. Locally, I belong to the Woman's
Club of Palo Alto and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto and
participate on various committees and community engagement projects with
those organizations. Statewide, I am a participant in several political
engagement groups.
1. What is it about the Architectural Review Board that is compatible with your experience and of
specific interest to you, and why?
To paraphrase my 2015 application, the ARB is a place where Palo Altans
are able to shape the re-development of our city,considering the past,
the present and the future. While on the ARB, I've learned that the
re-development is even more extensive than I knew . My experience in the
zoning, design review, historic preservation, and environmental
sustainability does in fact complement my colleagues' deep expertise in
design and construction --and their own considerable knowledge of Palo
Alto's design and development history . I'm still driven by the
conviction that new development can and should complement its
neighborhood and community, and that the ARB can and does advance this
work.
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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: LINK.
I favor designing new parking garages so that they an be re-purposed for
residential (or other) uses when we no longer need them to store
automobiles. Other cities are beginning to do this, requiring flat floor
plates for example. I have been told that the load factors for parking
garages are bigger than for residential or commercial uses, so this might
be feasible . If we are indeed at 11 peak car" now, if we are going to
develop other forms of mobility that make these garages obsolete, how
wonderful if they could be efficientl y converted to other uses.
3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Architectural Review Board achieve,
and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this?
1. Courteous, effective hearings, where the general public knows their
views are heard and considered and applicants get clear direction. I
think we are doing this now. It requires lots of preparation before the
meeting and careful listening during it. It also requires sorting out
the key issues from the dozens and dozens of conditions that are
presented with each project. Staff reports have been good in identifying
Staff's views on this subject so we don't get lost in boilerplate.
2 . Identifying patterns for projects that succeed and those that do not,
to see if there are changes in codes that would help the City, its
landowners, and its residents advance their goals. This process moves
forward with the Council, Planning and Transportation Commission, and
the Comprehensive Plan. The ARB tend to see very site specific issues,
where a whole series of overlapping rules converge. An ARB work session
focused on these issues might be useful. The new landscaping we are
seeing in response to the city's requirement to use native plants to
create good habitat where feasible is an example of a new policy that
seems to be working.
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4. Please identify a project or projects that you find to be examples of good 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.
a. 3181 Porter Drive (Mayfield Agreement transfer site) -replacement
off ice building designed by Smith Group JJR and recommended for approval
February 2, 2017. In a sense,this is an easy site -0.5 FAR, great trees,
no adjacent residential uses, single frontage, 70,000 square foot lot, use
that is profitable enough to support two levels of subterranean parking.
Reading the application packet makes clear how thoughtful the design
process was. The drawings and materials show a building both welcoming
and impressive,11 light 11 in spirit with great engagement with the outdoors
and those walking by. Underground parking reduces "heat island" effects,
and the replacement of turf with native plants that provide good wildlife
habitat is, as Chair Lew said, a wonderful departure from past practice in
the research park.
b. 355 University -partial remodel of Masonic Lodge building at
University and Florence; Hayes Architectural Group. -see Item 5 below.
5. Architectural Review 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 LINK
Zoning Code LINK
El Camino Real Design Guidelines LINK
El Camino Real Master Plan Study~ and Appendices LINK
Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I and II Plans LINK
California Environmental Quality Act LINK
Permit Streamline Act LINK
Density Bonus Law LINK
Secretary of the Interior's Standards 1J.lliS.
I am familiar with all of these documents;there is always more to learn.
Item 4(b)continued. 355 University -new retail building. This is a difficult site -
physically,legally, and in terms of context . Three "partially interlocked" buildings
on the site include a Masonic Temple. The site has legal nonconforming square footage
and encroaches over a public alley. An abandoned drive-through bank teller area
created a dark, unpleasant space. The Downtown Urban Design Guidelines characterize
this as a "place alley" which is supposed to be particularly attractive to
pedestrians; it wasn't. Florence, much of which is dominated by a city parking
structure, was not meeting the P Combining District standards either. 355 itself was
in need of seismic upgrades; its 1930s Mediterranean Revival architecture had been
obliterated. It took several tries, but a below-ground display floor open to
University, the addition of a display window, art work, seating, and landscaping on
Florence, and a stepped-back garden terrace on University seem likely to produce a
building that makes the Downtown experience better (and safer) for the landlord, the
tenant and the general public.
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Historic Resources Board
Personal Information -Note: The HRB regularly meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 8:30 a.m.
N . Michael Makinen ~SYYOCF EAL9 ALTO. CA
ame. LtRK S OFFICE
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Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for?® Yes Q No
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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;
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How did you learn about the vacancy on the Historic Resources Board?
_ Community Group
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_Daily Post
_City Website
_Flyer
Other: I currently serve on the Historic Resources Board
List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional
registration:
Educataion: BSME and MSME. I am currently a historic preservation consultant for NASA, Ames Research
Center at Moffettt Field. I maintain an office at NASA Ames for my historic consultant role. Prior to my
retirement from NASA, I was Chief of the Facilities Planning Office and also the NASA -Ames federal historic
preservation officer. I was responsible for all aspects of historic preservation at NASA Ames and the Moffet
Field National Historic District, including coordination and reporting to the State Historic Preservation Office
(SHPO) and the national Advistory Council on Historic preservation. My responsibilities included
approximately 50 historic bulidings, historic districts and landmarks. My experience includes adaptive re-use of
historic properties. out leasing of historic buildings and structures, creating re-use guidelines for historic
buildings, writing memorandums of agreement between NASA and the State Office of Historic Preservation for
the adaptive reuse,f treatment and out leasing of historic properties and coordination with other government
agencies including the SHPO, the Advisory Council, the US Army and the US Navy .. I was also a member of
the NASA -Ames Research Center Architectural Review Board. I have attended over 50 professional training
sessions and seminars on various aspects of historic preservation.
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Employment NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA
Present or Last Employer:
occupation: Federal Historic Preservation Officer & Chief Facilities Planning Office
Describe your Involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
For several years. I have been an active participant in the Restoration Advisory Board (RAB), a citizens
advisory group that reviews actions and plans proposed by the US Navy for the evnironmental remidation and
clean-up of the former US Naval Air Station at Mofffettt Field. The RAB provides comments and critque of US
Navy environmental proposals to eliminate environmental contamination and the restoration of the airship
hangars at Moffett Field. I have also served as a member of the Palo Alto HRB since 1998.
1. What is it about the Historic Resources Board that Is compatible with your experience and of
specific Interest to you and why?
My experience as a federal Historic Preservation Officer at Moffett Field is directly compatible with the work
and reviews that the HRB undertakes. Many of the same issues, including historic districts, adaptive re-use,
character defining features, historic design guidelines and the use of the Secretary of the Interior Standards that
appear in both the work of the HRB and the work at Moffett Field . My experience working with the state
Office of Historic Preservation, the Advisory Council and the National Trust for Historic Preservation also
relate directly to the work and reviews undertaken by the Palo Alto HRB. I am also the owner of a historic
house in Palo Alto and I have restored several historic houses in the mid-west.
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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 ¥1deo from_tbe Mldpen Media Center: LINK . A project came betore the HRB that mvolvect the potenUano affect the historic property known as McArthur
Park (27 University Ave.) was of particular interest to me. This project was developed and matured by the
developer and city planners before it finally came before the HRB for review in a study session. It was
obvious from the start of the review that the proposed project had not considered any historic impacts to the
city owned historic property, McArthur Park. I expressed my strong objections to the potential negative
impacts that that this project would have to a history property that is on the National Register of Historic
Places and the the city list of historic assets. The project was quietly dropped after the HRB voiced
objections.
3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Historic Resources Board achieve,
and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this?
I would like to see the citizens of Palo Alto understand the value that historic preservation brings to the
quality of life in our city. One tool that would help in showing that the city of Palo Alto stands in support of
historic preservation would be strong endorsement by the city council of the Mills Act program. I would also
like the HRB to support and develop the recognition of the properties and sites that formed the basis of the
semi conductor industry I "silicon valley" in Palo Alto. The HRB also has an opportunity to develop a
historic outreach by helping develop some of the education programs that will be used at the 2018 California
Preseravation Conference annual meeting that is scheduled to be held in Palo Alto during the month of May
2018
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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.
The rehabibtation project at 345 Forest Ave., the Lanning Chateau apartments, was reviewed by the HRB on
June 5, 2013. The HRB was able to agree with the selected modification of the building that allowed for the
commercial use on the ground floor while still preserving the historic character defining features of the
building. Additional doors and windows were designed and installed that were compatible with the historic
charcter of the building. The successful application of the Secretary of the Interiors Standards allowed
modern adaptive usage while still mainataing historic integrity and character defing features of the building.
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 LINK
Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter 16.49 LINK
Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic
Buildings LINK
California Environmental Quality Act LINK
As a long standing member of the Historic Resources Board, I have worked with all of the above documents.
The documents most frequently used are the Secretary of the Inerior Standards (the Standards) and the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). I have taken several training sessions of the Secretary
Standards and also CEQA. The HRB also references the PaloAlto Municipal Code for most of our reviews
and the Comprehensice Plan Land Use Element for some of our reviews.
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California state law requires appointed. board and commission members to file a detailed disclosur~f
their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Fonn 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,
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view an archived video from the Mldpen Media Center: LINK.
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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 LINK
Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter 16.49 LINK
Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic
Buildings LINK
California En~ironmental Quality Act LINK
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home address or telephone number of any elected or appointed official on the Internet without first
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Are you a Palo Alto Resident? __ Yes _x_ 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 own or your spouse real property in Palo Alto?_Yes _x_ No
How did you learn about this vacancy?
__ Community Group
__ Email from City Clerk
__ Palo Alto Weekly
Other: already serving on the board
__ Daily Post
__ City Website
__ Flyer
List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional
registration:
Residential Designer
Margaret Winmer
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Employment
Present or Last Employer: _s_e_l_f_E_m....:p=--l _o.;:..y_e_d ____________________ _
Occupation: Residential Designer
Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
Currentl y serving on t he HRB
Previously have been a member of t he Junior League of Palo Alto, Mi d
Penin sul a, Vol unteer for t he Stanford Jazz Workshop as well as the San
Jose Jazz Festival .
1. What is it about the Historic Resources Board that is compatible with your experience and
of specific interest to you, and why?
My professi onal work as a Residentail Desinger.
I have a l so worked on Historic resi dences and have presented to the
board on several projects
Margaret Winmer
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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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To continue to serve on the board and try to implement some of the
projects that we have been working on.
Currently I am working on the Mills Act sub committee to try to
reinstate this program to the local community.
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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
DocuSign Envelope ID: 37AF03CB-E7C8-46A5-93FD-606A8C52858F
I admire the work of Birge Clark and especially like the Hamilton
Avenue post office as well as the University Art building that has
recently been restored.
I think both of these buildings are examples of California Spanish
Colonial and have been kept mostly in their original state.
I think this style a part of Palo Alto's heritage, as well as the
historic Ramona Street District and I think it should be carefully
preserved.
I am familiar with the Comprehensive Plan and have an old copy of it.
I also have copies of the other named documents and use them when
reviewing projects that come before the board.
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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."
This consent form will not be redacted and will be attached
to the Application and posted to the City's website.
The fu ll code can be read here: LINK
Read the code, and check only ONE option below:
x
I give permission for the City of Pa lo 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 Pa lo Alto redact my home address, phone numbers, and email address
from the attached Board and Comm ission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am
providing the fo llowing alternate information and request that they use the following contact
information instead.
__ Home/ _X_ Office Phone:--------------------------
E-mail: ----------------------------------~
The phone number I address can be non-public and different than the address collected on page one.
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Signature: 7E4FB01992BF•5B ... Date: 9/19/2017
(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).
Margaret Winmer
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Personal Information -Note: The HRB regularly meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 8:30 a.m.
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Home I _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 own or your spouse real property in Palo Alto?_Yes _x_ No
How did you learn about this vacancy?
__ Community Group
_x_ 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:
Masters degree i n Education, Stanford University, Ph.D. in Psychology,
Stanford University
Rita French
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Employment
Present or Last Employer: _s_e_l_f _________________________ _
Occupation: Psychol og ist
Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
Founding member of Canopy, Trees for Pal o Al to, Current board member,
Pal o Al to University, former board member Ch i l dren's Health Council ,
current member Woman's Club of Pal o Al to.
1. What is it about the Historic Resources Board that is compatible with your experience and
of specific interest to you, and why?
Have a sen se of bei ng hel pful to organ izati ons t h at wish to preserve
val ue for peopl e to contin ue to l earn from and c h erish.
Rita French
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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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Support policies that preserve and enhance the variety of architectural
styles in Palo Alto. Just as the trees make Palo Alto special, so do
the buildings and homes. Make educational programs accessible to all
Palo Altans.
Local issues that help people of the city improve their experiences.
e.g., my grandchildren got interested in manual typewriters due to the
exhibit at the History Museum. The 8 year old boy does his homework on
a manual typewriter we got for him after the experience at the
exhibit.
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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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I would be a newbie, but can learn.
The Gamble Garden and the beautiful Post Office on Hamilton immediately
come to mind. What wonderful spaces with such rich history!
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Consent to Pyb!isb Personal Information on the Cjty of Palo Alto Websjte
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 fu ll code can be read here: LINK
Read the code, and check only ONE option below:
I give permission for the City of Pa lo 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 Pa lo Alto redact my home address, phone numbers, and email address
from the attached Board and Comm ission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am
providing the fo llowing alternate information and request that they use the following contact
information instead.
__ Home / _X_ Office Phone:--------------------------
E-mail: ----------------------------------~
The phone number I address can be non-public and different than the address collected on page one.
(""; DocuSigned by:
Signature: ~:4:= Date: 9/18/2017
(Optional) Additional Attachment(s)
If yo u would like to submit a resume, work sample, etc. along with your
Application, Check this box and click "Attach" to upload your document(s).
Rita French
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Applications due September 19, 2017 at 4:30 pm
Historic Resources Board
Personal Information -Note: The HRB regularly meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 8:30 a.m.
Name: ;\tiAf!..TIN SE?-~NST'71N
Address:
Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Palo A~o
are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members? {)¥es~
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? ~-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 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?~
Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto?Q ~
How did you learn about the vacancy on the Historic Resources Board?
ommunity Group Daily Post
mail from City Clerk Bity Website
alo Alto Weekly Flyer
Other: _______________________________ _
List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional
registration:
Mr. Bernstein obtained his Bachelor of Architecture degree from ·California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo. Martin has also lived in Italy, where he has studied the Italian and
European traditions. He _is well versed in styles ranging from historical to contemporary. Martin
has been active in Bay Area home design since 1984, and is familiar with the unique character of
various neighborhoods, as well as local building regulations.
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Employment
Present or Last Employer: Martin Bernstein Architect
Occupation: Architect
Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: . ~ . President, Los Altos Hills Historical Society, Los Altos Hills, CA, USA, and served as President, Palo Alto Stanford Heritage,
Palo Alto, CA, USA. Martin's Architectural Travel Drawings have been exhibited in San Francisco, CA, USA and Santa Clara,
CA, USA. He currently leads architectural walking tours in Pacific Heights, San Francisco, CA, USA and the Professorvllle
National Historic District and Downtown Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA, USA. Martin provides architectural freehand drawing ·
instruction and cover art drawing services for Mills College Cottage Tours, Palo Alto, CA, USA. Chair Professorville Design
Guidelines Committee.
. ... .:
_____ 1. What is it about the Historic Resources Board that is compatible with your experience. and of
specific interest to you, and why?
Membership on the HRB provides an opportunity to assist in educating the public about the
cultural value of historic preservation. Being a fair judge when balancing the concerns of historic
preservation with the needs of contemporary life-style needs is an important aspect of a Board
Member. My practical experience includes restoring and remodeling 20 historic structures.
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MA--R..TIN &E..~STEIN .
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 archive here: LINK.
A discussion that explored balancing the requirements of the Secretary of Interior Standards for
Rehabilitation with the intentions of individual property owners.
3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like ~o see the Historic Resources Board achieve,
and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this?
I would like the Board to be an approachable resource that provides public education about
historic preservation. A suggestion to accomplish this includes inviting school-age children to
attend a HRB Public Hearing:
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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.
Several homes in Professorville that conform with the Secretary of Interior Standards for
Rehabilitation.
5. Historic Resources Board Members work with the documents listed below. lfyou·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 LINK
Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter 16.49 LINK
Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic
Buildings~
Califomia Environmental Quality Act LINK
I have experience with all of these documents.
Comprehensive Plan: I contributed comments to the City Council during the Plan's development.
Municipal Code: I utilized the Code when analyzing proposed projects.
SISR: I utilized the SISR when analyz.ing proposed projects.
CEQA: I applied the CEQA when analyzing proposed projects.
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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 full code can be read here: LINK
~d the code, and check only ONE option below:
,V I give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the City's website the attached Board and
Commission Application intact. J 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.
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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 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 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:
Occupation:
1. What is it about the Historic Resources Board 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 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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Carl Darling Senior Engineer- Project Engineer 650-804-6263 Cell cdarling@sbcglobal.net
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SKILLS:
•MechanicalEngineering
•ProjectManagement
•DocumentControlManagement
•BuildingAutomationsystems BAS
•GMP Equipmentselection
•Facilities systemsengineering
•Equipment Startup services
•Commissioning &Qualification
•System SOPDevelopment
•EnergyManagement
•CAD systemsdevelopment
•GXP LaboratorySystems
•GMP documentManagement
•Process ControlSystems
•GMPLaboratories
EDUCATION: San Jose State University Industrial Technology BS College San Mateo
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION: ISPE Bay Area chapter ASME -PMP
Qualifications
•Fifteen years of Project Management experience
•Over twenty-five years of Project Engineering experience
•Twenty years of Facility Engineering- Facilities Maintenance Management-
•Twenty years of manufacturing-Labs- HI Technology- Process Systems- Clean Utilities
Summary of Capabilities
Process Design- Engineering design drawings, calculations, system design descriptions, and process flow diagrams. Reviewed Engineering specifications, Engineering drawings, and equipment data sheets. Developed user requirement specifications and bid tabulation for equipment vendor selection. Develop and operate systems to complete qualification. BAS Building Automated System Control; Integrated Engineering Lifecycle Applications, including CAD software. Process Control Systems Automation Engineering. Document Control - Supervision.
Facility Engineering- Design; installation; start up and commissioning of GMP manufacturing systems including product transfer, CIP and SIP, chromatography, sterilizers, WFI stills, clean and plant steam, purified water, air and process gas systems. GXP laboratory systems engineering design, equipment selection, and Building Automation System control databases. Implemented Energy management projects to monitor plant operating expenses.
Project Management- Overall project management including cost estimation, risk analysis, scheduling, resources allocation, defining GMP scope, and sub-contractor management. Construction Management. Developed project plans with plant operations management for corporate expenditures approvals. Project budget and cost control management of sub-contractors. GMP and Safety reviews for projects in coordination with Health and Safety
GMP Validation / Qualification - Develop and implement GMP controlled validation documentation. Provide validation and engineering qualification for equipment systems. Change controls writing execution of protocols for Installation, Operation and Performance Qualification. Facility control database development.
Commissioning and Start Up Services- Lead for projects for equipment systems commissioning and start up at Genentech, Novartis, Bayer, and Intarcia Therapeutic. Completed factory and site acceptance testing. Develop and implement Standard Operating and Maintenance Procedures. Control systems commissioning.
Work History
2015F-2017J Proj. Mgr. Senior Engineer Genentech Corp. -Kelly consulting 2013-2014 Senior Engineer FS Automation- Pharrmatech Assoc.2004-2013 Proj. Mgr. Senior Engineer Hyde Engineering-Novar/Bayer/Gne 2003-2004 Senior Engineer Genentech Corp. VV. 2002-2003 Senior Engineer Quasar Engineering Services 1982-2002 Eng. Group Supervisor Bechtel Corporation Companies
NASA Ames Center; Genentech SSF and Vacaville:,Bayer Healthcare, Baxter Healthcare, Chiron; Novartis Emeryville, Vacaville, SC; Pfizer, Alza- Intarcia Therapeutic; Cell Genesys; Inhale Therapeutic; and Gilead Sciences
Carl Darling Senior Engineer- Project Engineer 650-804-6263 Cell cdarling@sbcglobal.net
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Project Experience
Genentech - S. San Francisco and Vacaville, CA (2015-2017, 2012-2013, 2003-2004 )
•Process and Process Engineering Department. Performed as staff Project Manager for new equipmentspecification, scheduling, fabrication, and qualification testing for manufacturing.
•Performed Project Management and Facility Engineering for Genentech organizations
•Genentech staff Subject Matter Expert for Process Utilities systems. Managed Mechanical and ElectricalContractors and Architects for new building expansion projects.
•Performed engineering functions for GMP manufacturing and central yard utility systems modification projects.Projects included Clean Room Air Systems, Bio waste neutralization, Clean Steam, Water and Chemical systems.Developed specifications, and vendor selection for Genentech equipment procurement. Directed contractors
•Project Management training in Roche corporate guidelines and master specifications for project development
Chiron, Novartis, Bayer—Emeryville, CA. (2004-2009/ 2011) (2013- 2014 at Novartis SC)
•Provided Project Management and plant engineering services reporting to the Bayer, Novartis and Chiron PMDirectors. Facility Engineering, and Manufacturing Operations support departments
•Leader of startup and commissioning of a $22M Novartis product purification facility expansion project involvingnew or modified systems at Vacaville manufacturing facility
•Commissioned and Validated new GMP systems at Intarcia including: RO/DI Water, WFI Still and distributionsystem, Sterilizer, Glasswasher, Clean Steam, CIP systems, Chiller, HVAC, and BAS
•Project Manager and Engineer at Novartis Vacaville on engineering, modifying, & startup of operating systems
•Developed equipment systems User Requirement Specifications, Risk Analysis, Design Qualification, TraceabilityMatrix, Factory & Site Acceptance Testing, IOQ and PQ test documents. Quality Management Organization
•Managed Bayer team engineers and construction contractors to complete several major projects. Responsible forproject execution and costs including equipment specification, procurement, and GMP and Safety reviews. Bayerachievement recognition for energy savings projects.
•Novartis Emeryville Laboratory systems. Project Engineer- directed contractors for project construction.Responsible for Novartis Building Automation Systems working with Siemens Corp. Development andimplementation of Energy Management programs.
Intarcia Therapeutic - Hayward Ca. (2009-2011)
•New GMP manufacturing facility for all operating systems; design specification- construction approval, Startup-Site Acceptance Testing, Installation, operating and performance qualification
Cell Genesys – Hayward, CA (2002-2003)
•Cell Genesys, Hayward- Construction management with contractors and client operations groups. Performedstartup-engineering support for manufacturing for a new manufacturing facility.
•Utility and process systems design engineering. HVAC systems detail design. Building Automation systems designand operation. Developed P &IDs and Air system PFDs.
Bechtel Corp. - San Francisco, CA (1983-2000)
•Engineering Group Supervisor: working with corporate business line project directors developing facilityengineering plans, schedules, and cost definition requirements.
•Lead for plant design development and project coordination with specialist engineers, and project partnerarchitects. Projects involved process equipment selection, Mechanical systems design, engineering, andconstruction management coordination with contractors. NASA Ames Center Facility Eng, doc control
•Completed major Space System and Industrial projects with the corporate engineering department.
•Project team lead development with client customers, sub-contractors, and equipment system vendors
•Biotech Projects business line including / Amgen Thousand Oaks, Genentech, Inhale Therapeutic.
Employment
Present or Last Employer:
Occupation:
Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
1. What is it about the Historic Resources Board that is compatible with your experience and
of specific interest to you, and why?
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?
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
Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website
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Valerie M. Driscoll
Objective: To work as Historical Review Board volunteer.
Volunteering Experience:
Healthcare-Breathe California, e.g. (American Lung Association) 501 C3: Teaching,
database management, article writing, general office and internet, some marketing
consulting regarding advertising, phone.s and accounts updating, processing.
Psychology/Sociology-Counseling Internship with Agency: ACT, San Jose: 2009-2010
Politics-Campaign Support to David Cortese, Santa Clara Supervisor: 2010-2011
Asked to run for office while volunteering with Alz.a Corporation/Voter Reg.: 2008-2009
Santa Clara County Recreation/Transportation: Dept. Land and Water Preservation;
Public Meetings: Transportation; Meetings: League of Women Voters: 2008-2009-
Hobby.
Investigations-Atlas Investigations, 888 N. 1st st., San Jose, CA: Skip Traces and
Background Checks; Filing: 12/2010-2011 Telecommuting pit. (I relocated to a new,
better city of opportunities). Frank Estrella is listed online, moved from 1795 N. 1st, San
Jose.
Safety and Emergency Preparedness-Neighborhoods-City of Palo Alto, CA: 2014 to
present. Asked if wanted to serve with City Hall on the City Council, Historical Review
Board. Better location moved to. (Service, in addition to education and career pursuit, as
a resident). Educated about facilities codes and standards for safety, fire, etc. Offered
Facilities position. Seeking similar position, as offered position with City of San Ramone
on Council, paid, however, we had just campaigned David Cortese into office with
concerns regarding misappropriations since I had been trained in security issues
concerns and investigation. Was told recently I would do well as FBI proftler by Chief of
Internal Affairs,,San Jose. I prefer to work with the City and have that as an option in
volunteering, as is more suitable to my interests and current experience as well as
preferences. I had many meetings with City Hall and like the Council and their style. I
have also completed studies in Real Estate.
Work Experience: American Oil Transport Company, Santa Clara, CA: 1996-2003:
Accountant Auditor, AIP, AIR database files, with auditing, checking year-to-date totals,
and bookkeeping office administration performed. Education was sought fulltime as well
as greater opportunity to find a company with a more defined succession plan and a
possible future. Government Re-legislation changed the status of the company and this
opportunity. A change in career was considered at this time of recession.
Healthcare, Oil industry, Bio Tech, and Non-profit 501 C3, as well Apartment complex
admin. Assistant-(Strong literacy in Microsoft Word from 2003-2007 versions); Work as
a p/t tech. with Comp. USA, built computer systems with Stanford University Engineers:
Hardware/software- 1992; Windows XP and Windows7; Explorer 9; QuickBooks and
Peachtree software; Programming and Networks skills, html, Java; Quality Control in
computers manufacturing; I.T. Database Mgmt; DOS Trained; Perl, C++; PeopleSoft,
H.R.