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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-03-11 City Council Agenda Packet 1 City Council Special Meeting Friday, March 11, 2022 4:00 PM Council Chamber & Virtual Pursuant to AB 361 Palo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. HOW TO PARTICIPATE VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/362027238) Meeting ID: 362 027 238 Phone:1(669)900-6833 The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen Media Center at https://midpenmedia.org. IN PERSON PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT: • Provide Proof of Vaccination or negative COVID-19 test (taken within 48 hours) and a photo ID • Wear a mask at all times • Maintain social distancing • If you cannot or do not wish to comply, you can still participate virtually TIME ESTIMATES Time estimates are provided as part of the Council's effort to manage its time at Council meetings. Listed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while the meeting is in progress. The Council reserves the right to use more or less time on any item, to change the order of items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items may be heard before or after the time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to best manage the time at a meeting or to adapt to the participation of the public. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comments will be accepted both in per son and via Zoom meeting. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutes after the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance to city.council@cityofpaloalto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in your email subject line. 2 Special Meeting March 11, 2022 Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at www.CityofPaloAlto.org. CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMENT Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. Council reserves the right to limit the duration of Oral Communications period to 30 minutes. ACTION ITEMS Include: Reports of Committees/Commissions, Ordinances and Resolutions, Public Hearings, Reports of Officials, Unfinished Business and Council Matters. 1. Interviews for the Architectural Review Board ADJOURNMENT OTHER INFORMATION Standing Committee Meetings Finance Committee Meeting March 1, 2022 Policy and Services Committee Meeting March 8, 2022 Public Letters 3 Special Meeting March 11, 2022 Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at www.CityofPaloAlto.org. PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email, teleconference, or by phone. 1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to city.council@cityofpaloalto.org. 2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Council, click on the link below to access a Zoom-based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully. A. You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in- browser. If using your browser, make sure you are using a current, up-to-date browser: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer. B. You may be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you identify yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak. C. When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak. D. When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. E. A timer will be shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments. 3. Spoken public comments using a smart phone will be accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Council, download the Zoom application onto your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID below. Please follow the instructions B-E above. 4. Spoken public comments using a phone use the telephone number listed below. When you wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish to speak. You will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing the Council. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted. CLICK HERE TO JOIN Meeting ID: 362 027 238 Phone:1(669)900-6833 City of Palo Alto (ID # 14084) Office of the City Clerk City Council CAO Report Meeting Date: 3/11/2022 Title: Interviews for the Architectural Review Board From: Lesley Milton, City Clerk Recommendation Conduct interviews with the newly received Architectural Review Board applicants from the extended recruitment. Background Boards and Commissions are established as advisory bodies to the City Council, made up of community volunteers that provide essential feedback on matters of importance to the community. The City Clerk’s office advertises and recruits for vacancies, the Council considers the applications, interviews desired candidates, and makes recommendations for appointment for the open positions. Per City Council’s motion on December 13, 2021, the Special Architectural Review Board (ARB) recruitment was initiated to invite more applicants through January 31, 2022: MOTION: Mayor DuBois moved, seconded by Council Member Cormack to: A. Vote tonight for two ARB positions; B. Direct the Clerk to open a new recruitment opening from now until the end of January for the open positions; and C. Request the incumbent to serve the holdover position until recruited. MOTION PASSED: 6-0, Kou absent Another position was added to the one unfilled vacancy due to Board Member Grace Lee’s resignation from the ARB on December 2, 2021. Board Member Lee’s vacan cy was unable to be added to the Fall Recruitment at that time per PAMC 2.16.060, which required an advertising period of at least 15 days before vacancies are scheduled to be filled. The appointments at that time were on December 13, 2021. Furthermore, Ordinance 5529 (which outlined the new Board, Commissions, and Committees term limits approved by City Council on August 9, 2021) came into effect this past January 1, 2022. The Ordinance states, “Effective January 1, 2022, terms of office due to expire on December 15 of each year shall be extended to expire on March 31 of the following year, and 1 Packet Pg. 4 Page 2 thereafter terms of office shall commence on April 1.” Advertising was updated to include the extended terms. As such, the current vacancies staff is requesting to be filled are: • One (1) position with a term ending March 31, 2025 • One (1) position with an unexpired term ending March 31, 2024 For the Architectural Review Board (ARB) Special Recruitment effort, the City received a total of 13 qualified applications; 7 new applications were submitted during the extended recruitment period and 6 applications were from the previous Fall recruitment. At the February 14, 2022 City Council meeting, the Council elected to interview the new applicants received during the extended recruitment effort. Appointments are anticipated to be on the March 21, 2022 meeting. Schedule of Interviews for March 11, 2022 ARB Extended Recruitment Applicants 4:00-4:10 Alfred Mandel In-person 4:10-4:20 Curtis Smolar Virtual 4:20-4:30 Yingxi Chen Virtual 4:30-4:40 Kendra Rosenberg Virtual 4:40-4:50 Joao (Johnny) Baptista DaRosa In-person 4:50-5:00 John Kunz In-person 5:00-5:10 Dave Madwed Virtual Membership Requirements Per PAMC 2.21.010, the Architectural Review Board requires at least 3 of its members to be architects, landscape architects, building designers or other design professionals. Board Members Peter Baltay, David Hirsch, and Osma Thompson are architects. As a result, the current ARB Members fulfill these requirements. Architectural Review Board: Two positions • At least three members must be architects, landscape architects, building designers or other design professionals. (Fulfilled by current members) • No Palo Alto residency requirement (PAMC 2.21.010) • NEWLY RECEIVED APPLICANTS: 1. Yingxi Chen 2. Joao (Johnny) Baptista DaRosa 3. John Kunz 4. Dave Madwed 5. Alfred J. Mandel 1 Packet Pg. 5 Page 3 6. Kendra Rosenberg 7. Curtis Smolar • PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED APPLICANTS: 8. Yujin Jeon (Preference of the March 31, 2024 term) 9. Kathryn Jordan 10. Manix Patel 11. Brigham Wilson 12. Jim Xiao 13. Bin Zhou (Resubmitted an updated application) Public Outreach Palo Alto Municipal Code 2.16.060 requires public notification regarding vacancies of the Commissions: “The City Clerk shall exercise their discretion in choosing the method of advertisement that will most effectively reach potential candidates.” Based on the September 14, 2021 Policy & Services Committee meeting report (available here) regarding Board and Commission Member demographics and community representation , the City Clerk’s office expanded recruitment efforts through additional means to “most effectively reach potential candidates.” The Fall 2021 Boards and Commission recruitment invited applications from September 16, 2021 through October 26, 2021 through the new online application process. From that previous recruitment, 6 unselected applicants of the 7 confirmed their continued interest for the 2 vacancies. The Special ARB recruitment invited applications from December 13, 2021 through January 31, 2022. The vacancies were advertised through various methods in partnership with the Communications team. This included paid print advisements in the Palo Alto Weekly and the Daily Post; via the City’s website and social media channels; in physical locations of the Palo Alto Libraries and Community Centers; and distributed by email and through City subscription - based notification lists. To effectively reach architectural professionals, further email outreach was done to 17 local Palo Alto based architect companies and Stanford’s Architectural Design Program. Palo Alto’s Public Works Engineering staff were also notified by email to share the openings to their professional networks, as several are licensed architects. A focused social media engagement was also organized with AIA Silicon Valley. ATTACHMENTS: • Attachment1.a: Attachment A: ARB - All Applications (Redacted) (PDF) 1 Packet Pg. 6 Architectural Review Board Application Name Yingxi Chen Address City - Postal Code - Cell Phone Home Phone Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes Do you have any relatives or members No 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? Are you available and committed to Yes complete the term applied for? Fair Political Practices No California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/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; 1.a Packet Pg. 7 1.a Packet Pg. 8 1.a Packet Pg. 9 1.a Packet Pg. 10 1.a Packet Pg. 11 1.a Packet Pg. 12 1.a Packet Pg. 13 1.a Packet Pg. 14 1.a Packet Pg. 15 1.a Packet Pg. 16 Joao Baptista (Johnny) DaRosa Phone: Email: www.darosa.associates PROFILE Entrepreneur with visionary leadership. Over 35 years track record of success in San Francisco Bay Area private sectors, with strategic resolutions to challenges, delivery of thriving growth performance. Corporate citizen with passion and acute awareness, to helping others to succeed. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE DaRosa & Associates, Millbrae, California 1998 to present Founder and Principal •Advisory in three industries: planning, construction, and development •Expertise in land planning, architecture design for high and low densities residences •Commercial project, focus on hotel interior architecture, athletic facilities, restaurant, winery, medical office, childcare and industrial •University campus master planning and building design (Nordic Business School Campus, Chengdu China) (Nottingham University Shanghai Campus, Shanghai China) DaRosa and Company LLC, Millbrae, California 2003 to present Founder and Principal Residential sub-division, land and building development D&A Construction Company, Inc. Millbrae, California 1998 to 2010 Founder and Principal •General contractor for in-house sub-division developments SJ Sung & Associates, San Mateo, California 1988 to 1998 Partner •Expanded a traditional architectural firm to a full design consultation provider •Grew company from $1.5M to $5.0 M in annual project design fee revenues •Managed staff of five project architects in commercial and residential projects •Responsible for marketing and operations management TDR Enterprises USA/Canada Inc (Licensee of Christian Dior, Chemise) 1993 to 1998 Chief Operating Officer •Developed merchandise products (man dress shirt) for two seasons every year •Material sourcing and oversaw production •Responsible for license renewal and product design with Christian Dior’s HQ •Oversaw sales performance of shops and department stores LRS & Associates, Architects, Sunnyvale, California 1986 to 1988 Assistant Project Architect •Prepared construction documents and specification •Construction administration 1.a Packet Pg. 17 Johnny DaRosa Page Two PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS • President, Peninsula Chinese Business Association, http://pcbausa.com 2020 to Present • Founder of Encouragement Scholarship1 Since 2015 • Board of Director for (PCBA) 2010 to Present 1.For High School students in Burlingame, Millbrae, San Bruno, and South San Francisco Oakland Family Bridges Inc. • Interim Chief Financial Officer 2020 to Present • Vice President of the Board 2016 to 2018 • Board of Directors for Oakland Family Bridges Inc. 2014 to 2018 • Harvard Business School Community Partners (Northern California) • HBS alumni volunteer in multiple projects 1-5 2011 to Present to assist nonprofits address management and financial challenges Participated projects: 1 Children Hospital & Research, Oakland (CHRCO Rehabilitation TBI Business Plan) 2 1% Program of Public Architecture, Nationwide (Strategic Growth Plan) 3 New Story, San Francisco (Construction Management Template for low income housing development in South America and Africa) 4 Greenbelt Alliances, San Francisco (Recommendation for protecting Bay Area open spaces) 5 Pier 39 Aquarium, San Francisco (Marketing strategic plan) • Harvard Alumni Real Estate Board 2017 to Present To promote the study of real estate across the university To provide an enhanced experience for students studying real estate To create a beneficial network of alumni working in real estate to foster professional and personal growth Coaching and mentoring graduate students TEACHING AFFILIATIONS Lecturer, mentor to graduate students, lecturing in urban design, ecological urbanism, and self-improvement in varies universities Guide students in using case studies to support research Prepare course materials such as syllabus and assignments Foster student’s commitment to lifelong learning by connecting course materials to broader themes PUBLICATION • Journey to Your Dream Home (A book for what you needs to know to build your dream home) 1.a Packet Pg. 18 Johnny DaRosa Page Three • Nuts and Bolts to Assemble Your Dream Home (A book for crafting your living quality) EDUCATION • London School of Economics and Political Science: MBA Essential 2021 • Harvard Derek Box: The Higher Education Teaching Certificate 2020 • Harvard University, Graduate School of Design (AMD) in Real Estate 2010 • Hong Kong University, Bachelor of Architecture 1982 EXECUTIVE PROGRAMS • Education Redesign: Building 21st Century Systems of Child Development and Education 2020 • Harvard University, Graduate School of Design, “Back to the Future” Master Program 2016 • Harvard Law School, The Harvard Negotiation Master Program 2015 • Harvard Graduate School of Education: Learning Environments for Tomorrow, Practice for Architects and Educators Program 2013 • Harvard Graduate School of Design, Master Planning, o Moving Towards a Sustainable City Program 2013 o Residential Universal Design Program 2013 • Harvard Law School, Negotiation and Leadership Program 2011 • Graduate School of Design, Real Estate Advanced Finance Program 2009 • Harvard Business School, Advanced Business Management Program 2008 • Harvard Business School, Real Estate Management Program: Developing Effective Leaders 2008 • Harvard Business School, Strategies for Project Development and Capital Market Access 2008 • Stanford University, Graduate Business School, Professional and Personal Development Program 2008 OTHER LANGUAGES Cantonese and Mandarin 1.a Packet Pg. 19 Architectural Review Board Application Name Yujin Jeon Address City - Postal Code - Cell Phone - Home Phone Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident? No Do you have any relatives or members No 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? Are you available and committed to Yes complete the term applied for? Fair Political Practices No California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/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 1.a Packet Pg. 20 1.a Packet Pg. 21 1.a Packet Pg. 22 1.a Packet Pg. 23 1.a Packet Pg. 24 R E F E R E N C E S All contact info is available upon request Jeondesign.com Yujin lead the Milpitas BART station’s interior design while with VBN Architects. This station consisted of a prominent public concourse, underground platforms and public art. In addition to poetically and precisely guiding the interior materials colors, finishes and placement, Yujin also coordinate the overall interiors theme with the artists so that the final outcome is a harmonious balance of colors, textures and forms all assembled to delight the travelling public. In addition, she and I had the opportunity to successfully collaborate on several interior design projects including law offices, schools and college buildings. Working with Yujin is a treat of a lifetime and I have been seeking opportunities to work with her again. Her energy, joy and creativity are an asset to every project lucky enough to have her contribution. Eli Naor CEO VBN Architects Yujin genuinely considers this project as her own. She, herself, negotiates the best possible deals with suppliers and contractors. She really goes above and beyond. All transactions are very transparent. She also has vast experience dealing with city officials in obtaining necessary permits. She won't give up until all issues are resolved. There were a few scares from building inspectors but she diligently took care of them in a very timely manner. I strongly encourage you to call me if you have any questions. Jiyeon Choi, Sweet Maple Restaurant owner Palo Alto, CA Yujin is quite simply the most talented individual that I have ever had the pleasure to meet. Yujin combines masterful design with flawless execution to create incredible, sophisticated works of art. Her vision, talent and driven personality are simply beyond compare and her work must be seen to be believed. I highly recommend Yujin for your client’s design projects - large and small”. Kathy Vendel Walnut Creek, CA From start to finish, Yujin and her team have been absolutely amazing to work with. Yujin helped us with an ADU project that posed many challenges due to its location on a steep slope. She patiently and creatively helped us work through all the challenges, and we were very pleased with the final results. Not only is Yujin a top-notch architect and excellent at what she does, but she is also just an incredible person - reliable, patient, generous, kind, excellent communicator, and a great advocate for her clients. We feel so fortunate to have found Yujin, and highly recommend her services to anyone! Michelle Chun Lafayette, CA _J=□N □=Sll::iN 1.a Packet Pg. 25 We can’t thank you enough for your time and professionalism. You were extremely helpful in transforming our home into a space that reflects both of our styles. With great ease you offered insight and solutions to our designs needs while keeping our budget in mind. You kept us involved throughout the process discussing everything; you remained so patient with every meeting, and kept us focused. When we get it photographed, we will definitely get you images for your portfolio! Val Perez-Ibardolasa I know Yujin since 2004. She designed several of my real estate development projects. Yujin is very talented. She knows how to transform a developer vision into a magnificent turnkey project. She is sophisticated, creative, dedicated and trustworthy. She treats each project like it’s her own. Yujin is a solution-oriented thinker that deliver a top-notch product. I will definitely bring her on to my next real estate development project. Adi Cohen, Developer San Francisco, CA Yujin is the best. She made the changes in our restaurant done in a timely and smart manner. I highly recommend her for her insight and ideas that are not only smart but cost effective. Parry Tong Postino Restaurant Owner Lafayette, CA Yujin is extremely talented; she is passionate and diligent about her work. Her clients’ trust is her highest priority. She often tells us “I am friends with all my clients” and we have appreciated her genuine caring for us and our daughter. She has met every single deadline she or we have set, usually early. She has meticulously designed and redesigned in order to get it “just right” for us and our family and lifestyle, while making extremely helpful suggestions to us along the way. She has been very, very generous with her time and patient with us. Her artistic vision, her detailed design work, her knowledge of code, and direct collaboration with the City of Orinda, resulted in a design that moved very quickly through city and county review processes. We couldn’t be more pleased with her work to date and fully trust that she will work productively with our contractor to help get us into our new beautifully-designed home with as few disruptions as possible and within budget. We have been so pleased with her work and would be happy to answer any specific questions you may have for us about our experience working with (Yujin) Jeon Design. Peter Weis and Laura Ryder Orinda, CA 1.a Packet Pg. 26 "Jeon Design is a completely professional firm. Always keeps appointments, always available to consult via phone, email, or in person. Tremendous time saving attributes when time is indeed money. I let Yujin be in charge of the construction as the Construction Admin. The best decision I have made. She watches every detail, saves cost without sacrificing the quality, she deals with surprises which are inevitable in any demolition/rebuild project. Yujin is professional, passionate, hard working, pleasant, trustworthy, and an honest designer. Her work is worth much more than her fee. I have already decided to work with her on our next project. She will definitely deliver results more than you expect." Steven Choi, Sweet Maple Restaurant Owner San Francisco, CA Jeon Design is the rare design firm we’re all looking for because they treat every project like it’s their own project. Because their services are including Architecture but also interior design and ar, all the important part of project are taken into account during project. They area there from step one to the last step and beyond, thinking together with us about our goals and how to achieve them. Jeon Design is a key factor to the success of our restaurant, taking “EVERY” aspect into regards during the full process! Merijn Terheggen, Restaurant Owner Spicy I am Restaurant Owner Almeda, CA Jeon Design has finished a Design for a 20,000 sq. ft French Villa Custom Home in China. Yujin work shows exceptional details to the quality of the design, with luxury material selection to represent an authentic French living style. The interior space design has enhanced the originality of the French style from the exterior architectural design; and bring it to the final touch of the decoration details throughout the mansion. She has outstanding professional knowledge and design creativity with passion and dignity. Sindy Shi, Associate Architect, Dahlin Group Pleasanton, CA We have had the privilege to work with Yujin of Jeon Design for our complete Eichler home remodel project. Yujin embraced the modifications needed to fit today's lifestyles with energy, imagination and expertise. Yujin is constantly committed to her clients' full satisfaction and works painstakingly hard to achieve it. Yujin has the unique ability to make you feel as if you are the most important client she has and her enthusiasm for design is infectious. And when Yujin says she will save you money on her project, believe it - she will! Thanks to her help, we have turned our dreams of living modern into a reality. Thank you, Yujin! Michael & Christianna Cohen Walnut Creek, CA 1.a Packet Pg. 27 I would like to recommend Yujin Jeon of Jeon Designs. Her website is: www.jeondesign.com I worked with Yujin on my investment property in the East Bay. Yujin was the architect / designer for the project. She has an eye for design. She is also detail oriented, very professional and provides the best solutions for redesigning the property. She stayed within the timeframe and budget allocated for the project and still provided the best customer service and quality of materials to make the home look outstanding. I have received many compliments on the design and layout of the property from many potential buyers. The house sold in less than two weeks on the market. I will be working with her on other future projects. Angie McCulloch Orinda, CA That is such a good experience and happy time to work with you at my home project. You have shown a deep and sensible comprehension of what designs I had been dreaming of for my new home. You are extremely talented at reading my mental pictures of what I had hoped for. You totally changed the style I had in my mind to a much better, more beautiful, modern and functional design that I had ever dreamed or imagined. Therefore, I highly recommend your capabilities as a first choice Home Designer. I am confident in your abilities to work far beyond to increase the future value of my home. If your client would like ask me about you, don't hesitate to call me. Thanks again for your hard working. Jack and Susan Chu Orinda, CA Yujin was an absolute delight to work with! I finally took the plunge and decided to remodel my bathroom. Yujin transformed my ugly, outdated bathroom into an amazing spa-like bathroom that even fit my budget. I really appreciated how Yujin was always accessible when I needed her. She had amazing insight and a great deal of skill. She came to the table with concrete, detailed plans for action, lined up contractors, shopped for furniture and accessories, and monitored the efforts of various contractors and deliveries. Yujin was very picky and insistent on getting things right and the contractors always worked extra hard for me because they wanted her future business. I would highly recommend Yujin for any type of remodeling project. Jill Hudson Orinda, CA We were so happy with our decision to hire Yujin to help create a vision for our home. She has a beautiful sense of style that drew us in from the beginning. She worked closely with my husband and I to help determine the best types of materials, colors, layout, etc - from the standpoint of both design and functionality. We were thrilled with the final plans, which included updates to our kitchen, living room, family room and bathrooms. Yujin is focused, dedicated to her projects and has extreme attention to detail. We are excited to implement the plans as we know they will help turn our home into our dream home. Thank you, Yujin! Michelle Yoshinaka, Lafayette, CA 1.a Packet Pg. 28 I recently worked with Jeon Design on a bathroom remodel. Initially I was overwhelmed with the project, but once I started working with Yujin I realized that her expertise and great taste was exactly what I was looking for. One thing that I really appreciated about Yujin was that she didn’t dictate a design to me at the outset, but rather listened to what I knew I wanted and helped me extrapolate my ideas and desires into areas of decoration and design that would not have occurred to me on my own. I’m extremely pleased with the outcome of my bathroom remodel and if I ever have to leave this house, I won’t hesitate to call Yujin again. I have already referred several friends and neighbors to Yujin and wouldn’t hesitate to do so again. Rodney Walnut Creek, CA An open letter to a prospective client of Yujin Jeon or Jeon Designs: I worked with Yujin Jeon on a two bathrooms remodel project in my residence. Both bathrooms - we only have two - were known “eventual upgrades” for us when we purchased our home, but the master bath developed a major issue and suddenly the bathrooms became top priority. Because of the suddenness, I hadn’t been studying magazines and going to tile places for months - I was a blank slate as far as my plans and goals for the two spaces. Yujin met my husband and myself after work one evening and walked through the place and asked us some good questions, and bounced some ideas off of us about what we liked, what we wished for (more and discreet storage) and how long we planned to own the home, and our budget and our timeline. She also asked about how much we wanted to be involved in the design decisions. The next thing we knew, she had a proposal, some samples (tile, paint colors, pictures of hardware, etc.), and several fantastic ideas - not only about wonderful things we could do, but also about how we could save money in places we didn’t need to spend more, and how we could stretch our dollars on a few items that we’d really love. She also had thought through how a family of four could realistically remodel two bathrooms in parallel while always having a commode and a shower in service. Yujin’s brilliant design, patient and genial demeanor, and eye for ways to meaningfully stretch our budget were perfect for us. As a working mom herself, she also fully appreciated the logistical challenges of conducting a remodel in a two career, two parent, two child family. Very quickly, I came to have an absolute trust in Yujin’s recommendations. I can recommend Yujin and Jeon Designs without reservation. I would be very happy to talk further with any prospective client. My cell number is 415-215-0785, or you can email me at Cathy O’Sullivan Walnut Creek, CA Yujin provided excellent design service and guided me through the whole renovation process. She integrates her client’s preferences and also provides technical expertise such as ADU requirements and timelines. I can not say enough about Jeon Design. Betty Hong Oakland, CA 1.a Packet Pg. 29 I’ve had a long-standing relationship with Yujin working with her as a colleague. I completely trusted her and her taste which is why we didn’t hesitate to have her work on our home addition and remodeling project. Yujin is extremity talented and has a fabulous eye for what works. She brings the work on time, is organized professional, and always suggests ways to save money without jeopardizing the quality. We highly recommend her Thank you Yujin!!! Niran Amir Tiburon, CA Yujin, you're a wonderful person to work with, and I love the space you have created! Can't wait to see how it will turn out when it's complete. THANK YOU Yujin!!! Toon Ong Walnut Creek, CA Jeon Design dedication to our project as if it was her own home. Between work and kids we are so busy so having Yujin as involved in our project is a huge help. She also took the time to educate us and help us define our own taste and ideas. Yujin is one of the most honest, hardworking, dependable professionals that we have ever worked with. We highly recommend her talents as an interior designer and architect! Daniel Tiburon, CA I’ve had a long-standing relationship with Yujin working with her as a colleague. I completely trusted her and her taste which is why we didn’t hesitate to have her work on our home addition and remodeling project. Yujin is extremity talented and has a fabulous eye for what works. She brings the work on time, is organized professional, and always suggests ways to save money without jeopardizing the quality. We highly recommend her Thank you Yujin!!! Niran Amir Tiburon, CA What a joy it is walking into my newly remodeled bathroom! I can't believe it was created, out of the space, what was already here! You have the creative ability to make beautiful surroundings out of ordinary rooms! Your vision, collaboration, passion & enthusiasm for your work, is reflected in the satisfaction of your clients. Thank You, I'm so very Happy with my new bathroom. Sarah Alameda, CA 1.a Packet Pg. 30 We can’t thank you enough for your time and professionalism. You were extremely helpful in transforming our home into a space that reflects both of our styles. With great ease you offered insight and solutions to our designs needs while keeping our budget in mind. You kept us involved throughout the process discussing everything; you remained so patient with every meeting, and kept us focused. When we get it photographed, we will definitely get you images for your portfolio! Val Oakland Hill, CA *I just wanted to say thank you again for all of your hard work and assistance with our bathroom remodel. You have opened our eyes on the possibilities and made the process smooth and easy. Here is my phone number which you can pass along as a reference for future clients. Thank you! Nick Gregor Oakland, CA "Yujin is so delightful to work with. She is creative, efficient, savvy, and has excellent sense of design. She helps make our home exceptionally beautiful and very functional." Bophany Huot San Francisco, CA Yujin transformed our drab space into one of the most iconic offices in the startup industry. She created a beautiful workstation and fully equipped kitchen space that perfectly reflects our company's DNA and creative culture. Typical reactions we get from guests: "Beautiful", "Amazing", and my personal favorite: "Wow!" Yujin also wonderfully executed a 4x12' rustic dining table, the centerpiece of our space, and got creative to make it within our budget. Conrad Chu Munchery CEO, Co-founder | San Francisco, CA Her remarkable ideas never fails our expectation. In addition, Yujin has a kind and bright personality. The most important, she delivers projects on time and on budget, and her follow up skills really make her stand out. I took great pleasure in watching my place changed. Now we can enjoy the feelings of warmth and relaxation she has created at our clinic. Thanks, Yujin! Dr. Olivia Lee San Leandro, CA 1.a Packet Pg. 31 We are lucky to have Yujin to design for remodeling project my house. Her professionalism is focused on space programming, function, the selection of materials, coloring, very artistic, efficient, time saving construction, plus her Fungsui knowledge. Especially Kitchen!!! We showed our friends, they LOVE! Yvonne and Sang Bak Lee Orinda, CA Yujin is great! I am very satisfied with the result of her work. Working with her was a pleasant experience. Yujin is very professional and flexible. She is full of great ideas and very attentive to the details of her work. I would definitely ask for her help again on my next project. Katan Nantashiri Livermore, CA "I am writing this letter on behalf of Yujin Jeon, Jeon Design. We have worked with Yujin for many years, she is very professional, talented and a joy to collaborate with on small and large projects. Yujin knows her job very well and is always our first choice when a designer is needed. I highly recommend Yujin and Jeon Design. Jennifer E. Thompson PolicyLink Director of Human Resources, Administration and Operations Oakland, CA "I love your design, and I love you! I think this is one of my best choices - hiring you to design our house. I will definitely refer you as well as give you more projects in the future. You made my day. I'm very happy now!" Eva Chang Shanghai, China Yujin really listened to my needs and brought surprising elements into my office. My office looks fantastic! She has an incredibly rich interior design background and is extremely talented when it comes to creating beautiful interiors! Yujin’s design is very professional, prompt, creative, and accommodating. I have gotten many compliments on my office and I would highly recommend using Yujin’s design without hesitation. Dr. Chris Yi San Leandro, CA 1.a Packet Pg. 32 Yujin and the team at Jeon Design have worked on two engagements for our organization. Yujin has jumped in to meet us where we are and help shape our vision. She works with us as a true partner and is patient, flexible, and creative in helping us develop and refine ideas for what will help us achieve our goals with the space we have. Yujin also has a terrific resource pool for materials and supplies that she leverages to maximize and stretch limited resources. She also exerts leadership and steps back and listens at just the right time for each, throughout the design process. Jeon Design goes the extra mile at every step." Lauren Webster, Poliylink CFO Oakland, CA Thank you for your tremendous help in our restaurant project. Without your enthusiasm, diligence and hard work we wouldn’t have been able to get the permit during the COVID-19. Excellent work! I would highly recommend Yujin from Jeon Design. If you are looking for a professional work. James Maneepairojn Blackwood Restaurant San Francisco, CA Game changer!!! We signed a new lease to relocate a furniture store (What A Room) and felt like we had decent idea of how we wanted the space to look from our previous store’s layout. However, we connected with Yujin through a referral just to see what we might be missing and to get a few more ideas. As soon as we met with Yujin, there was no doubt that we needed her and I am completely glad we didn’t let ourselves do the designing because what she did for us is 1000x better. She masterfully put together materials, colors and finishes, but the main thing was create a unique concept that fit our business. Yujin really took our business to the next level. Outside of design, what is equally awesome is her willingness to share connections and resources. This was also truly invaluable as we found one of a kind decor pieces and amazing deals left and right. Simply put, we are very thankful for the experience and the result is a game changer! Steven Lam What a room owner San Jose, CA Yujin at Jeon Design is a delight to work with! At the recommendation of a friend, we hired her to redesign our small French bistro after a fire. From the start, we were won over by her professionalism, creativity and design expertise. I must admit, we are not the easiest customers to work with, and we had very particular ideas about the design we hoped to achieve. Yujin worked tirelessly to deliver multiple iterations of our vision within a very short timeframe, always with a smile on her face! You are too wonderful for words!!!! And we are the lucky ones to have found you! Jerome and Megan Meloni, Restaurant owner San Francisco, CA 1.a Packet Pg. 33 We had a fantastic experience working with Yujin from Jeon Design. She is passionate about creating the perfect design for her clients. At the same time, she is extremely professional and responsive, making sure that our project progressed appropriately versus our expectations. Five stars! Jame Kim Orinda, CA Yujin worked with us for a short period of time on our office space in Oakland, CA. During this time, she displayed a high degree of integrity, responsibility and creativity. She provided invaluable guidance in regard to color schemes, design layout, furniture selection, lighting and accessories and attention to details which made our office space so special. She took something ordinary and made it so unique. We can’t thank Yujin enough for all the work she has done for us. It was such a pleasure working with her. She was always friendly with an outgoing attitude which she easily maintained while remaining solution and design focused. She has great communication, listening and organizational skills which kept us on time. We truly appreciate all these qualities from Yujin, especially listening to us and working hard to understand our needs. In summary, Yujin works speaks for itself and its truly AMAZING. We would strongly recommend Yujin to handle your interior design. Radhika Fox and Linda Le, US Water Alliance Oakland, CA Yujin is so professional, detail oriented and on the ball. Very impressed with her service and the quick results. Highly recommend. Stewart Beatty Executive Chef. Postino Restaurant, Lafayette Yujin is very professional and talented. She designed our furniture store and delivered in timely manner. The interior of our store look more amazing than ever. Yujin is also very considerate; she put effort and check in with us once in a while to see if we need any assistance. Can't find this kind of service all the time! Quynh Le Furniture Shop San Jose 1.a Packet Pg. 34 Yujin was absolutely phenomenal! I own a restaurant and was looking to open up a second location. Since I originally bought my restaurant, I really had no idea how to build new one from scratch. I was very lost and confused, but Yujin was very helpful in guiding me through the process. Her attention to detail, work ethic, and vision are second to none. Since she is the designer and has an architect background, she in very knowledgeable on all aspects of the process which was incredibly helpful for a first timer like me. Also she has amazing positive energy and an absolute pleasure to be around! Huy Quach Restaurant Owner San Jose, CA If you are looking for an Architectural Designer, I highly recommend Yujin at Jeon Design. She not only has deep expertise in complete renovations, ADUs, new construction and additions - but she is also very knowledgeable with navigating the permitting process and knows the Lamorinda area very well. We recently finished phase 1 of our remodel and will shortly begin the larger phase 2, which includes an addition and complete re-design of our home. Yujin is amazing to work with. She is incredibly talented, professional and committed. She takes the time to listen to her client needs and genuinely cares about building the right relationships. Her enthusiasm and passion for her work is contagious. Lina Lee Orinda, CA We feel lucky to have Yujin as our architect designer for our restaurant. She’s very professional, responsive, stylish and genuine designer. Her work is not only amazing well designed but also functional for operation. She always listen her clients needs and pay attention every details to ensure the project will be satisfied. You won’t be disappointed if you’re looking for trustworthy company, I would 100% recommend Jeon design. Jiew Sky Restaurant owner Palo Alto, CA We’ve worked with a number of designer/ architects without finding a really good one that satisfies us 100%. Yujin listens and completely understands what I want this restaurant to look and feel like and what images I want to project to customers. She considers what kinds of food, potential customers, neighborhoods, and budget before coming up with the best design possible. Yujin has a very keen artistic talent and is very much aware of the most up-to-date trends in materials, textures, and colors of restaurant design. We are so happy we chose Yujin to help us design a look for our new office. She listened to what our CEO’s thoughts were regarding our style and what we were looking for and designed it perfectly. Giving us a beautiful natural organic look for our lobby and a fun atmosphere for an employee Conference Room. She was easy and fun to work with and went way beyond what is usually expected of a designer. She even went shopping for us trying to save us money. I would not hesitate at all to recommend her to anyone. Jane Sutton, Moxie Inc. Sunnyvale, CA 1.a Packet Pg. 35 Architectural Review Board Application Name Kathryn Jordan Address City - Postal Code - Cell Phone - Home Phone - Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes Do you have any relatives or members No 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? Are you available and committed to Yes complete the term applied for? Fair Political Practices No California state law requires board/com mission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/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 1.a Packet Pg. 36 1.a Packet Pg. 37 1.a Packet Pg. 38 1.a Packet Pg. 39 1.a Packet Pg. 40 1.a Packet Pg. 41 1.a Packet Pg. 42 1.a Packet Pg. 43 1.a Packet Pg. 44 1.a Packet Pg. 45 1.a Packet Pg. 46 1.a Packet Pg. 47 1.a Packet Pg. 48 1.a Packet Pg. 49 1.a Packet Pg. 50 1.a Packet Pg. 51 1.a Packet Pg. 52 1.a Packet Pg. 53 1.a Packet Pg. 54 1.a Packet Pg. 55 Architectural Review Board Application Name Manix Patel Address City - Postal Code - Cell Phone - Home Phone Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes Do you have any relatives or members No 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? Are you available and committed to Yes complete the term applied for? Fair Political Practices Yes California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/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 1.a Packet Pg. 56 1.a Packet Pg. 57 1.a Packet Pg. 58 1.a Packet Pg. 59 1.a Packet Pg. 60 1.a Packet Pg. 61 1.a Packet Pg. 62 1.a Packet Pg. 63 1.a Packet Pg. 64 1.a Packet Pg. 65 1.a Packet Pg. 66 1.a Packet Pg. 67 1.a Packet Pg. 68 Architectural Review Board Application Name Brigham Wilson Address City - Postal Code - Cell Phone - Home Phone Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes Do you have any relatives or members No 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? Are you available and committed to Yes complete the term applied for? Fair Political Practices No California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/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 fo r City projects; or 1.a Packet Pg. 69 1.a Packet Pg. 70 1.a Packet Pg. 71 1.a Packet Pg. 72 1.a Packet Pg. 73 Architectural Review Board Application Name Jim Xiao Address City - Postal Code - Cell Phone - Home Phone Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident? 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