HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-03-22 City Council Agenda PacketCITY OF PALO ALTO
CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting
Council Conference Room
March 22, 2012
5:00 PM
Agenda posted according to PAMC Section 2.04.070. Supporting materials are
available in the Council Chambers on the Thursday preceding the meeting.
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PACKET ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE AT PALO ALTO CITY HALL, 250 HAMILTON AVE.
DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS.
Call to Order
Oral Communications
Members of the public may speak to any item not on the agenda; three minutes per speaker. Council reserves the
right to limit the duration of Oral Communications period to 30 minutes.
Special Orders of the Day
1. Interviews of Candidates for the Public Art Commission for Three Terms Ending
on April 30, 2015.
2. Interviews of Candidates for the Human Relations Commission for Three Terms
Ending on March 31 2015.
3. Interviews of Candidates for the Utilities Advisory Commission for One
Unexpired Term Ending on June 30, 2013.
Adjournment
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CITY OF PALO ALTO OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
March 22, 2012
The Honorable City Council
Palo Alto, California
Interviews of Candidates for the Public Art Commission for Three
Terms Ending on April 30, 2015.
Dear Council Members:
Six applications were received for the three expiring terms on the Public Art
Commission. The City Council voted to interview all applicants. Interviews are
scheduled in the Council Conference Room on March 22, 2012 beginning at 5:00
pm.
The six Public Art Commission applicants scheduled for interviews are as follows:
Hemla Makan-Dullabh 5:00 pm
Harvey Citrin 5:10 pm
Vikki Tobak 5:20 pm
Patricia Walsh 5:30 pm
Alena Campagna 5:40 pm
Richard Ambrose 5:50 pm
The City Council is scheduled to vote to appoint three candidates for the three
year terms ending April 30, 2015 to the Public Art Commission at the City Council
Meeting, April 9, 2012.
REPORT PREPARED BY: Ronna Jojola Gonsalves, Deputy City Clerk
ATTACHMENTS:
: Makan-Dullabh Application (PDF)
: Citrin Application (PDF)
: Tobak Application (PDF)
: Walsh Application (PDF)
: Campagna Application (PDF)
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Updated: 3/14/2012 10:37 AM by Ronna Gonsalves Page 2
: Ambrose Application (PDF)
Department Head: Donna Grider, City Clerk
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PUBLIC ART COMMISSION
CITY OF PALO ALTO
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BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION
SUBMIT TO:
Office ofthe City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-2571
Please print or type answers to all questions and place N/A in those areas that do not apply. All forms must have a
digital signature or the applicant must print the application, sign in ink, and deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed
signature or unsigned application will not be accepted.
NAME: Makan-Dullabh
Last
RESIDENCE 3974 Duncan Place ADDRESS:
Street
Palo Alto CA
City State
Education:
Hernia
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HOMrnPHONE: 6505613888
WORK PHONE: NI A -------
CELL PHONE: 6507984168
EMAIL: hemlamd@hotmail.com
BA fine arts-University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa-1993
BA (HONS) ceramics, University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa-1994
HDE,University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa-1996
List relevant training and experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration:
1. Art Educator-Gr1 to Gr12 over a 10 yeCir period. I have taught in Johannesburg, and
Pietermaritzburg in South Africa and in Beijing, China. -1996 to 2005
2. Advisor-at the Tatham Art Gallery, Pi.etermaritzburg, South Africa.-1996-1997
3.Art educator at the Northdale Technical Colledge, Pietermartizburg, South Africa-1995
4. Involved in a project to empower women -Shamiana Mughal Tapestry project, Victoria and
Albert Museum, London.-1997-1998
4.Taught private lessons in art to Adults and children.1997-2009
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• Are you a Palo Alto Resident?
• 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 board members or
commissioners?
• Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for?
• California state law requires appointed board and commission members to file a detailed
disclosure of their [mancial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of
Interest, Form 700. Do you have an investment in, or do you 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?
If you answered yes, you may wish to consult with the City Attorney before filing this
application. Please contact the City Attorney's Office at 650-329-.2171.
• Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto or within two
miles of Palo Alto?
EMPLOYMENT
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Present or last employer Self-7 Rays Healing Center
Name of Company: Occupation: Art Advisor! Alternative Therapist
(If retired, indicate former occupation)
Signature of Applicant* Date: 2/1/2012
*The applicant must have a digital signature or print the application, sign in ink, and deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed
signature or unsigned application will not be accepted.
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Please Return to:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-329-2571
CITY OF PALO ALTO
PUBLIC ART COMMISSION
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Name: Hernia Makan-Dullabh
Date: February 1 2012
Please print or type your auswers to the following questions and submit with your completed application. You may submit
additional sheets, if necessary, to complete your answers.
1. Have you attended the following meeting? Yes No
• Public Art Commission D (Date: ______ -.1.) [l]
2. How did you Learn about the vacaucy on the Public Art Commission?
The Daily Post: D Community Group: D Palo Alto Weekly: D
website:DlfYeS, Please IdentifY: ________________ _
FlyerlBookmark: D Email from City Clerk: D Library Bulletin Board: D
Other, Please SpecifY: Trish Collins -----------------------------------------------------
3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer aud civic organizations:
We have recently moved to Palo Alto from Johannesburg, South Africa. I am currently involved in
volunteering at both my childrens schools. Previously I was involved in many community based
activities.
1. An international tapestry project that exhibited at the Victoria and Albert museum, London and then
around the world. It is currently on permanent exhibition at the Natal Museum, Pietermartizburg,
South Africa.
2.Sunlit Gardens Orphanage-taught art in 1996.
3. CAP (community arts project), taught women sustainable crafts to support themselves and their
families financially.
My family and I are enjoying Palo Alto and look forward to becoming more involved in the community.
4. What is it about the Public Art Commission that interests you? What qualities, experience aud expertise would
you bring to the Public Art Commission?
I admire the works of local artists here in California. Palo Alto has such diverse and
beautiful public art. As a newcomer,one of the first things that struck me about this
city is the richness in available art to educate children with and to appreciate. I would
like to be involved in identifying and adding value to the art of Palo Alto.
I have been travelling the world since I was 14years old. I have lived in other
countries and have experienced art in each of those countries. I believe I would bring
in an acculturated perspective on art based on my experiences.
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5. How would you see your role as board member when recommending policy and working with the Council? If it
were necessary to change current roles, how would you approach making such changes?
I would discuss the agenda with the appropriate members concerned, to make a
decision based on the members consensus. I believe that open, honest discussion
would allow for all members to voice their opinions.
With regards to the second half of the question, my motto is "change is good for me".
Change is something I am extremely familiar with, having lived in 3 countries each
with such diverse cultures and in many cities within them.
I would approach change as a new way of learning and seeing life.
6. What are the current issues facing the Public Art Commission?
As a newcomer I am still learning about the issues facing the Art commission but from what I
have observed:
a) Creating greater awareness and involving the public more deeply in the arts of the city.
b) Making sure that all cultural groups with art to offer are represented ,so that people can
identify with and appreciate art.
c) Sourcing more funding for art and art installation in parks, outside libraries and on city streets.
d) Upkeep and maintenance of already acquired art.
e) Art that encourages more exploration and that is more sensory for both impaired people and
young people to appreciate.
7. What are your feelings about Palo Alto's current inventory/collection of Art in Public Places? What suggestions
would you have for increasing the availability of more Art in Public Places?
Palo Alto seems to have a great collection of sculptures,murals and paintings. I, especially see
children exploring sculptures in the parks, which leads me to question, why are there not more of
them? I would encourage artists to create more tactile, sensory sculptures, painting, murals and
other art works so that chlldrens interests are piqued. If we can involve children at an early age,
then we create a generation of people that appreciate and create more art. What a wonderful way
to feed the soul?
My suggestion, would also be to hold more public displays of art, ie; art in the park, sculpture
gardens, ceramic exhibitions so that the community can be a part of art appreciation. In this way
the city could also gage what kinds of art appeal to their audience and add these to their collection.
8. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Public Art Commission achieve?
1. Create! source more venues to display art at.
2. Have goals in place on funding various sizes of art collections.
3. Encourage a variety of artworks, from as many different artists and diverse
backgrounds as possible.
4. Send out flyers and questionnaires in the local papers asking peoples opinions on
the kind of artwork they want to see and then implementing this into the arts
acquisitions budget
5. Exploring art venues aimed specifically for children.
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City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
CONSENT FORM
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.
Read the code, and check only ONE option below:
I ./-1 I HernIa give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the
City's website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have
read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may
revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto
City Clerk.
OR D I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home
address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and
Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am providing the
following alternate information and request that they use the following contact
information instead.
Address
Phone
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*The applicant must have a digital signature or print the application, sign in ink, and
deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed signature or unsigned application will not be
accepted.
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PUBLIC ART COMMISSION
CITY OF PALO ALTO
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BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION
SUBMIT TO:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-2571
Please print or type answers to all questions and place N/A in those areas that do not apply. All forms must have a
digital signature or the applicant must print the application, sign in ink, and deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed
signature or unsigned application will not be accepted.
NAME: Citrin Harvey HOME PHONE: 650 327 0829
Last First
RESIDENCE 1530 Hamilton Ave ADDRESS:~ __________________ ~ ____________ _
Street
Palo Alto CA
City State
Education:
J.D., 1976, Fordham
M.E.E., 1965, City University of New York
B.M.E.IB.E.E., 1956, City College of New York
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Zip
WORKPHONE: ____________ __
CELL PHONE: 650 208 8844
EMAIL: citrin@igc.org
List relevant training and experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration:
Professional Engineer, 1956 -New York State Bar, 1956 -Federal Bar, 1956
California State Bar, 1988
Pacific Art League -American Society for the Advancement of Chinese Art (Chinese Brush Painting) Palo Alto
Cultural Center -Palo Alto Jazz Alliance -HaShirim Chorale
Stanford University: English in Action -Jewish Coalition for Literacy -Congregation Beth Am
Jewish Community Center -Asian Art Museum -Hiller Aviation Museum
DeYoung Museum of Fine Arts -Contemporary Jewish Museum -Neighbors Abroad
West Bay Opera
Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/13/2011
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• Are you a Palo Alto Resident?
• 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 board members or
commissioners?
• Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for?
• California state law requires appointed board and commission members to file a detailed
disclosure of their fmancial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of
Interest, Form 700. Do you have an investment in, or do you 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 ofthe board or commission you are applying for?
If you answered yes, you may wish to consult with the City Attorney before filing this
application. Please contact the City Attorney's Office at 650-329-.2171.
• Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto or within two
miles of Palo Alto?
EMPLOYMENT
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Present or last employer
Name of Company: Self Occupation: Mediator, Arbitrator, Attorney
(Ifretired, indicate former occupation)
Signature of Applicant* Date:
*The applicant must have a digital signature or print the application, sign in ink, and deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed
signature or unsigned application will not be accepted.
Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/13/2011
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CITY OF PALO ALTO
PUBLIC ART COMMISSION
SUPPLEMENTAL OUESTIONNAIRE
Please Return to:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-329-2571
Name: _----=.W-l-b(l,..l,,-LL---"-{..........,~~['_'_'l i=-.lDr~L-,--~ h::.......<--)· Yl---,-
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Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit with your completed application. You may submit
additional sheets, if necessary, to complete your answers.
1. Have you attended the following meeting?
• Public Art Commission
Yes D (Date: _____ ---.J.)
No
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2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Public Art Commission?
The Daily Post: D Community Group: D Palo Alto Weekly: D
website:Dyes, Please Identify: _______________ _
Email from City Clerk: [l] Library Bulletin Board: D FlyerlBOOkmark:D
Other, Please Specify: ___________________________ _
3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
Pacific Art League
American Society for the Advancement of Chinese Art (Chinese Brush Painting)
Palo Alto Cultural Center -Palo Alto Jazz Alliance -HaShirim Chorale
Adolescent Counseling Service
Stanford University: English in Action -Jewish Coalition for Literacy
Congregation Beth Am
Jewish Community Center -Asian Art Museum -Hiller Aviation Museum
DeYoung Museum of Fine Arts -Contemporary Jewish Museum
Neighbors Abroad
West Bay Opera
4. What is it about the Public Art Commission that interests you? What qualities, experience and expertise would
you bring to the Public Art Commission?
Improving the match of art to the aesthetics of the populace.
A refined sense of composition, structure, form and color
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Maintain a Negotiation relationship.
Consultation and negotiation.
6. What are the current issues facing the Public Art Commission?
There is a sense of lack of respect and resentment about choices made and lack of
response to public comment.
7. What are your feelings about Palo Alto's current inventory/collection of Art in Public Places? What suggestions
would you have for increasing the availability of more Art in Public Places?
The most successful and intriguing works are the murals by Greg Brown and the
glass bottle house in front of City Hall. Much is advant garde but needs more caution
in order to maintain general public appeal. Some tastes are more sophisticated and
the Commission must remain sensitive to this.
8. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Public Art Commission achieve?
Add more color and grace to public art, Make it more approachable, less static and
allow for more human interaction via touch, exploration and reflection.
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City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
CONSENT FORM
California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part, "No state or local
agency shall post the home address or telephone numl;>er 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.
Read the code, and check only ONE option below: o I Harve Citrin give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the
City's website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have
read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may
revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto
City Clerk.
OR D I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home
address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and
Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am providing the
following alternate information and request that they use the following contact
information instead.
Address
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O+l'f OF PALO A erry CLERK'S
J 2 FEB I 4 AM to: II
PUBLIC ART COMMISSION
CITY OF PALO ALTO
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION
SUBMIT TO:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-2571
Please print or type answers to all questions and place N/A in those areas that do not apply. All forms must have a
digital signature or the applicant must print the application, sign in ink, and deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed
signature or unsigned application wiU not be accepted.
NAME: Tabak Vikki HOME PHONE:
RESIDENCE
ADDRESS:
Education:
Last First
WORK PHONE:
CELL PHONE:
EMAIL:
B.A., Politics and Cultural Affairs, New York University, 1998. Graduated Magna Cum Laude.
Member of University Honors Society. .
Fellow at Center for War, Peace, and the News Media (New York and Moscow) and the New
York City Commission to the United Nations.
List relevant training and experience, certificates of training. licenses, or professional registration:
My professional background is that of an arts journalist. I have covered a range of art and culture-related topics for new outlets including CNN, Bloomberg,
CBS, TechTV and Paper Magazine.
I currently run an art and design website for kids called Kldulu. The site serves as a gallery and museum guide for art-minded parents as well as covering the
latest in artist-designed products, books and fun objects to raise awareness of art and design in kids.
As an avid art collector, I collect several artists who have local roots in the Bay Area including Ala Ebtekar (who is also an Arts Professor at Stanford and has
his studio on Galifornia Avenue in Palo Alto), Hilary Pecis, and Brigid McCabe. .
As both a joumalist and a collector, I have worked closely with art dealers, galleries, art consultants and other art industry leaders. I covered local politics as
a political journalist in New Hampshire and am very familiar with the workings of local government as well as its relationship to organizations such as the
Public Art Commission.
I have also previously worked as a tech journalist and am confident In rnaking inroads with the tech companies of Palo Alto to ensure that art is seen in a
variety of venues by the public -The companies of Palo Alto are some of the biggest patrons in the country and are a key factor In advancing art in Palo Alto.
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• Are you a Palo Alto Resident?
• 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 board members or
commissioners?
• Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for?
• 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 have an investment in, or do you 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?
Jfyou answered yes, you may wish to consult with the City Attorney before filing this
application. Please contact the City Attorney's Office at 650-329-.2171.
• Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto or within two
miles of Palo Alto?
EMPLOYMENT
Present or last employer Kidulu .com Name of Company: _____________ _ Occupation:
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signature or unsigned application will not be accepted.
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Please Return to:
Office ofthe City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 9430 I
650-329-2571
CITY OF PALO ALTO
PUBLIC ART COMMISSION
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Name: Vikki Tobak
Date: 2/12/2012
Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit with your completed application. You may submit
additional sheets, if necessary, to complete your answers.
1. Have you attended the following meeting? Yes No
• Public Art Commission D (Date: ______ --..L [Z]
2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Public Art Commission?
Community Group: D Palo Alto Weekly: D The Daily Post: D
website:DlfYeS, Please Identify: ________________ _
Email from City Clerk: D Library Bulletin Board: D FlyerlBookmark: D
Other, Please Specify: Amanda Ross is a member and recommended that I apply
3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
I believe public art can make a community think, children ask questions, and calm a hurried life. It
enhances the quality of life by encouraging a heightened sense of place and by introducing people to
works of art that can touch them and generations to come. My volunteer work has mostly focused on
the art program at my children's school, The Phillips Brooks School in Menlo Park.
I have also worked with a non-profit arts organization RxArt which brings modern art to children's
hospitals around the country. Every year, the organization puts out a charity coloring book to raise funds
and awareness for their cause and, through Kidulu, I have worked to help them promote their cause.
Palo Alto is such a unique community -indeed one of the most vibrant cities in California because of
the people, the ideas, the businesses, the energy of University Avenue and Stanford. I truly believe
Palo Alto can be one of the foremost places for public art in the country.
4. What is it about the Public Art Commission that interests you? What qualities, experience and expertise would
you bring to the Public Art Commission?
The creative community in and around Palo A~o as well as its residents has a wonderful sense of identity, diversity and values. I believe Palo Alto's public
art should serve as a reflection of this. I am very excited about potentially contributing to Palo Alto's art spaces and promoting a diverse and stimulating
cultural environment for the City's reSidents, visitors and employees. I believe my passion for art. organization skills and openness to ideas will greatly
benefrt the Public Art Commission.
I believe my background as a joumallst will serve to increase awareness about public art in the city, using my public relations knowledge and journalism
skills.
A city wHh public art is a city that thinks and feels. PubDc art helps green space thrive, enhances roadSides, pedestrian corridors, and community
gateways; it demonstrates unquestionable civic and corporate and affirms an educational environment.
Specifically I am very excHed about the soon-to-be debuted public art at Mitchell Park Ubrary and Community Center and the piece being created by artist
Bruce Beasley. I believe there are so many opportunities to bring art to the public. I regula~y travel to art fairs and events Including Art Basel, Pulse Art
Fair and Art MRKT and am always lOOking for new, exciting artists. I hope this passion and enthusiasm will serve the Palo AKa Public Art Commission as
well as the citizens of Palo Alto.
I also loved the recent public participation in helping create the "Lawn Bowls· installation by artist Judith Selby Lang. The project is a great example of
using art to challenge and empower the community while raising awareness for the environment.
Furthermore, I am open to new ideas and very easy to work with.
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5. How would you see your role as board member when recommending policy and working with the Council? If it
were necessary to change current roles, how would you approach making such changes?
I believe strongly in working as a team and being open to all ideas. I am confident that
I will take direction from the city's visual, urban design, and planning frameworks, all
while having' a great working relationship with the Council. .
As mentioned, I was a political reporter for several years and am very comfortable
discussing policy and respectfully working with protocols and recommendation. If it
were necessary to change current roles, I would do my best to make the transition easy
for everyone and do whatever needed to better serve the community. I am a person
without ego and am applying for a role on the Commission simply to help Palo Alto
have the best public art possible.
6. What are the current issues facing the Public Art Commission?
Beyond its enriching personal benefits, public art is a true symbol of a city's maturity. I believe The Public
Art Commission has done a great job in producing innovative, thought-provoking projects. The continuing
teamwork and discovery of exciting artists and projects is something I would truly enjoy and work hard at.
I am well aware of the current issues facing the Commission from maintaining the current collection to the
Artist In Residence Program, and the Youth Art Awards to name a few. Palo Alto .is about to embark on the
largest public works project to take place in the city in 50 years. This is such an exciting time to be part of
the Public Art Commission and to turn these challenges into opportunities.
Budget issues are something every city faces but I believe the potential contribution of private interest and
support from local companies, institutions and even individuals is something that can set the Palo Alto
public art can leverage.
7. What are your feelings about Palo Alto's current inventory/collection of Art in Public Places? What suggestions
would you have for increasing the availability of more Art in Public Places?
By its presence alone public art can heighten our awareness, question our assumptions, transform
a landscape, or express community values. I have long been a fan of public art around Palo Alto,
specifically works such as Kaikoo, Digital DNA and Tilted Donut are some of my favorites. I love
when I am out with my children and they are mesmerized by the art pieces around the city.
Palo Alto is recognized all over the world as a hub of creative ideas and a leading supporter of the
arts. As a member of the Public Art CommiSSion, I would love to reach out to world-renowned
artists such as Anish Kapoor, Stephan Powers and Richard Serra to bring more high-profile art to
the city. I would also like to strengthen The Public Art Commission's relationship to local galleries
and institutions.
8. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Public Art Commission achieve?
The impact of public art on a community is priceless and immeasurable and once experienced it only
appreciates. One specific idea I would like to see come to fruition is increased media attention and dialogue
about Palo Alto's public art. This could be done in partnership with many great local institutions such as Ideo,
Facebook and Stanford to name a few. Members of the community could learn more about the artists and
thought process that went into creating the works and also be able to ask questions and interact with the artists.
I am very motivated to engage Bay Area business leaders and entrepreneurs in the Public Art cause.
I believe public art is a unifying force and, therefore, another idea might be developing forms of public art that are
designed to encourage audience participation in a hands-on way, multi-dimensional way. Commissions such as
the grouping of interactive sculptures by artist team Joe O'Connell and Blessing Hancock for the Main Library
and Art Center campus is a great example of this.
Public art has the power to energize our public spaces, arouse our thinking, and transform the places where we
live, work, and play into more welcoming and beautiful environments. I would welcome the opportunity to serve
on Palo Alto's Public Art Commission. Thank you for your consideration.
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City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
CONSENT FORM
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.
Read the code, and check only ONE option below:
D I give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the
City's website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have
read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may
revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto
City Clerk.
OR c:lI I . V I K.1(.\· /0 b q Kequest that the City of Palo Alto redact my home
address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and
Commission Appiication prior to posting to the City's website. I am providing the
following alternate information and request that they use the following contact
information instead.
Address
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deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed signature or unsigned application will not be
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BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION
SUBMIT TO:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-2571
Please print or type answers to all questions and place NIA in those areas that do not apply. All forms must have a
digital signature or the applicant must print the application, sign in ink, and deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed
signature or unsigned application will not be accepted.
NAME: Walsh Patricia HOME PHONE:
Last First
RESIDENCE . 3031 Emerson Street
ADDRESS: ______ ~--------------------------Street
Palo Alto CA 94306
City State Zip
Education:
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WORK PHONE: ________ __
CELL PHONE: 650 862 6776
EMAIL: p.walsh6@gmail.com
Master of Science in Arts Administration, Boston University, Boston MA
Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art, Plattsburgh State University, Plattsburgh NY
Associates in Applied Sciences in Commercial Art, Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie NY
List. relevant training and experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration:
Americans for the Arts Professional Member 2012
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• Are you a Palo Alto Resident?
• 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 board members or
commissioners?
• Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for?
• 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 have an investment in, Or do you 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?
If you answered yes, you may wish to consult with the City Attorney before filing this
application. Please contact theCityAttorney's Office at 650-329-.2171.
• Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto or within two
miles of Palo Alto?
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Please Return to:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-329-2571
CITY OF PALO ALTO
PU5LIC ART COMMISSION
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Name: Patricia Walsh
Date: 2/9/2012
Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit with your completed application .. You may submit
additional sheets, if necessary, to complete your answers.
1. Have you attended the following meeting?
• Public Art Commission
Yes
[{] (Date: May 2010
2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Public Art Commission?
No
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Community Group:D Palo Alto Weekly: D The Daily Post: D
website:DIfYeS, Please Identify: _________ ~ _____ _
Email from City Clerk: D Library Bulletin Board: D FlyerlBookmark: D
Other, Please Specify: Recom·mendation from Elise DeMarzo, Public Art Manager
3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
Am a steering committee for genARTS Silicon Valley since 2009 and am currently
the co-chair of thegenARTS Programs sub-committee
4. What is it about the Public Art Commission that interests you? What qualities, experience and expertise would
you bring to the Public Art Commission?
I have a strong interest in Public Art and enjoy volunteering for my community. I have been
involved with the public art field since 2005 when I interned with the UrbanArts Institute at
Massachusetts College of Art & Design, and more recently worked for over three years at
the City of San Jose Public Art Program overseeing the public art collection, managing
conservation and temporary projects, administering request for qualifications and artist
outreach as well as assisting the Program Director with the financial management of the
collection and managing the Public Art Committee. In addition I have attended the 2008
International Sculpture Conference and the 2011 Public Art Pre-Conference to gain a
broader understanding of the public art field on a national level.
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5. How would you see your role as board member when recommending policy and working with the Council? If it
were necessary to change current roles, how would you approach making such changes?
My role as board member when recommending policy and working with Council
would be as an advocate for the public art within the City of Palo Alto. I will research
current and past policy to have a better understanding of the is~ues that are the
cause for policy changes. I would approach making changes to current roles by
understanding the issues, review the reasons behind the change recommendations
and work with staff and Council as necessary to ensure that proper procedures are
followed and the change is understood by the general public.
6. What are the current issues facing the Public Art Commission?
Some of the current issues facing the Public Art Commission is managing the current
collection, overseeing upcoming and current projects, the need for a general master
plan for art in public places in both the private and public sector, and a private
percent for" art ordinance or city policy.
7. What are your feelings about Palo Alto's current inventory/collection of Art in Public Places? What suggestions
would you have for increasing the availability of more Art in Public Places?
i think the current Art in Public Places collection has a good representation of local
talent. It could,however expand to include more nationally and internationally
recognized artists so as to increase the representation of the collection as a whole and
to assist in making Palo Alto a larger tourist destination. I feel that the portable
collection, which consists of most ofthe collection, is fairly large for a City with a small
amount of publiC space and should ,consider ways to either de-accession parts of the
current collection or create a loan system-with other municipalities to encourage a
larger showing of the collection and still keep with the mission of keeping the collection
accessible to the public.
8. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Public Art Commission achieve?
The speCific goals that I would like the Public Art Commission achieve is to have a
private percent for art ordinance/policy, a financially stable fund specifically for the
conservation and maintenance of the current and future collection, and to have a
permanent full-time employees specifically for management of theArt in Public
Places program.
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City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
CONSENT FORM
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.
Read the code, and check only ONE option below:
I . .f I I Patricia Walsh give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the
City's website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have
read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may
revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto
City Clerk.
OR
D I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home
address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and
Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am providing the
following alternate information and request that they use the following contact
information instead.
Address
Phone
2/9/2012
Date
*The applicant must have a digital signature or print the application, sign in ink, and
deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed signature or unsigned application will not be
accepted.
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CALIFORNIA CODES GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 6250-6270: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov
6254.21. (a) No stateor 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.
(b) No person shall knowingly post the home address or telephone number of any elected or appointed official, or of the
official's residing spouse or child, on the Internet knowing that person is an elected or appointed official and intending to
cause imminent great bodily harm that is likely to occur or threatening to cause imminent great bodily harm to that
individual, A violation of this subdivision
is a misdemeanor. A violation of this subdivision that leads to the bodily injury of the official, or his or her residing spouse or
child, is a misdemeanor or a felony. .
(c) (1) (A) No person, business, or association shall publicly post or publicly display on the Internet the home address or
telephone number of any elected or aPPOinted official if that official has made a written demand of that person, business, or
assoCiation to not disclose his or her home address or telephone
number.
(B) A written demand made under this paragraph by a state constitutional officer, a mayor, or a Member of the Legislature,
a city council, or a board of supervisors shall include a statement describing a threat or fear for the.safety of that official or of
ani person residing at the official's home address.
(C) A written demand made under this paragraph by an elected official shall be effective for four years, regardless of
whether or not the official's term has expired prior to the end of the four-year period.
(D) (i) A person, business, or association that receives the written demand of an elected or appointed official pursuant to
this paragraph shall remove the official's home address or telephone number from public display on the Internet, including
information provided to cellular telephone applications, within 48 hours of delivery of the written demand, and shall continue
to ensure that this information is not reposted on the same Internet Web site, subsidiary site, or any other Internet Web site
maintained by the recipient of the written demand.
(ii) After receiving the elected or appointed official's written demand, the person, b.usiness, or association shall not transfer
the appOinted or elected official's home address or telephone number to any other person, business, or association through
any other medium .
. (iii) Clause (ii) s.hall not be deemed to prohibit a telephone corporation, as defined in Section 234 of the Public Utilities
Code, or its affiliate; from transferring the elected or appointed official's home address or telephone number to any person,
business, or association, if the transfer is authorized by federal or state law, regulation, order, or tariff, or necessary inthe
event of an emergency, or to collect a debt owed by the elected or appointed official to the telephone corporation or its
affiliate.
(E) For purposes of this paragraph, "publicly post" or "publicly display" means to intentionally communicate or otherwise
make available to the general public.
(2) An official whose home address or telephone number is made public as a result of a violation of paragraph (1) may
bring an action seeking injunctive or declarative relief in any court of competent jurisdiction; If a court finds that a violation
has
occurred, it may grant injunctive or declarative relief and shall award the official court costs and reasonable attorney's fees. A
fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) may be imposed for a violation of the court's order for an injunction or
declarative relief obtained pursuant to this paragraph.
(3) An elected or appOinted official may deSignate in writing the official's employer, a related governmental entity, or any
voluntary professional association of similar officials to act, on behalf of that official, as that official's agent with regard to
making a written demand pursuant to this section. A written demand made by an agent pursuant to this paragraph shall
include a statement describing a threat or fear for the safety of that official or of any person residing at the official's home
address. ,
(d) (1) No person, buSiness, or association shall soliCit, sell, or trade on the Internet the home address or telephone
number of an elected or appOinted official with the intent to cause iri1m·inent great bodily harm to the official or to any person
residing at the official's home address. .
(2) Notwithstanding any other law, an official whose home address or telephone nUri1ber is solicited, sold, Or traded in
Violation of paragraph (1) may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction. If a jury or court finds that a violation
has occurred, it shall award dari1ages to that official in an amount up to a maximum of three times the actual dari1ages but in
no case less than four
thousand dollars ($4,000).
(e) An interactive computer service or access software prOVider, as defined in Section 230(f) of Title 47 of the United States
Code, shall not be liable under this section unless the service or provider intends to abet or cause iri1minent great bodily harm
that is likely to occur Or threatens to cause imminent great bodily harri1 to an
elected or appOinted official.
(f) For purposes of this section, "elected or appointed official" includes, but is not limited to, all.of the following:
(1) State constitutional officers, 2) Members of the Legislature, (3) Judges and court comri1issioners, (4) District attorneys,
(5) Public defenders, (6) Members of a city council, (7) Members of a board of supervisors, (8) ApPOintees of the Governor,
(9) Appointees of the Legislature, (10) Mayors, (11) City attorneys, (12) Police chiefs and sheriffs; (13) A j:lubliC safety
official, as defined in Section 6254.24, (14) State adri1inistrative law judges, (15) Federal judges and federal defenders, (16)
Members of the United States Congress and appointees of the President.
(g) Nothing in this section is intended to preclude punishment instead under Sections 69, 76, or 422 of the Penal Code, or
any other provision of law.
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€iHY 6F PALO Alf:~M~A SfTY CLERK'S ~FFleE
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PUBLIC ART COMMISSION
CITY OF PALO ALTO
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION
SUBMIT TO:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-2571
Please print or type answers to all questions and place N/A in those areas that do not apply. All forms must have a
digital signature or the applicant must print the application, sign in ink, and deliver to the City Clerks Office. Atyped
signature or unsigned application will not be accepted.
NAME: Campagna Alena HOME PHONE:
RESIDENCE
ADDRESS:
Education:
WORK. PHONE:
CELL PHONE:
.EMAIL:
Masters of Architecture (M. Arch); University of Califomia at Berkeley, Berkeley, CA -December 1995.
Bachelor of Science In Art and Design, specializing in architectural design, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA -June
1991.
Spent a semester studying architecture, sculpture, and Italian, Syracuse University's Study Abroad Program, Florence, Italy -Spring 1990
List relevant training and experience, certificates of training, licenses. or professional registration:
California State Licensed Architect since 1999. Practicing in Palo Alto since 1996 .
. LEED Green Associate since 2010.
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.' Are you a Palo Alto Resident?
• 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 board members or
commissioners?
• Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for?
• California state law requires appointed board imd commission members to file a detailed
disclosure of their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of
Interest, Form 700. Do you have an investment in, or do you serve as an officer or director
of, Ii 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?
If you answered yes, you may wish to consult with the City Attorney before filing this
application. Please contact the City Attorney's Office at 650-329-. 2171.
• Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto or within two
miles of Palo Alto?
EMPLOYMENT·
Present or last employer Stoecker & Northway Architects Name of Company: Occupation:
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(If retired, indicate former occupation)
Signature of Applicant* ---~I:Iifoooo4-';';' :..=== __ '_'_._ .. ,_.,_-_____ _ Date: 2-14-2012
*The applicant must have a digital signature or print the application, sign in ink, and deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed
signature or unsigned application will not be accepted.
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Please Return to:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton' Avenue
Palo Alto, CA94301
650-329-2571
CITY OF PALO ALTO
PUBLIC ART COMMISSION
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Name: Alena Campagna
Date: 2-14-2012
Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit with your completed application. You may submit
additional sheets, ifnecessary, to complete your answers. .
Yes No 1: Have you attended the following meeting?
• Public Art Commission I t/ I (Date: 2-13-2012 D
2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Public Art Commission?
The Daily Post: D Connnunity Group: D Palo Alto Weekly: D
website:DfYeS, Please Identify: __ . _____________ _
. Email from City Clerk: 0 Library Bulletin Board: D FlyerlBookmark: D
Other, Please Specify: ________ --'-________________ _
3. Describe your involvement in connnunity activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
This would be my first foray into community involvement. I am at a point in my life where I have
a little more time, and I would like to not only teach my child the importance of participating and
giving back to your community, but show him, since actions speak louder than words.
4. What is it about the Public Art Commission that interests you? What qualities, experience and expertise would
you bring to the Public Art Commission?
I have always loved art in all forms, taken art classes every year in school through grad school
and I am always very pleased when it can be incorporated into one of the buildings I am working
on. Being a part of the process that brings art to Palo Alto's public spaces would be an honor.
As an architect, I understand space and how to create it. I understand what type of art would be
appropriate in a space, how the art itself can create space and how to better protect a piece
from vandals or curious hands, if required, by the way you install it. I also understand how the
elements can affect different materials over time and the importance of a continual upkeep of
the material's finish. .
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5. How would you see your role as board member when recommending policy and working with the Council? If it
were necessary to change current roles, how would you approach making such changes?
My role would be to provide thoroughly flushed out advice to the Council, presenting the all pros
and cons of a policy or action, and to advise the Council what has been successful or
unsuccessful with the board or previous policies.
I am a consensus builder by nature. I would work with the Council, and if applicable,
neighborhood groups, artists, other City departments, etc. to first define the issues and then
determine the extent of changes needed.
6. What'arethe current issues facing the Public Art Commission?
Prioritizing the maintenance needs of the existing collection and getting the work in contract
before the maintenance funds expire in May/June.
Digital DNA: The sponsorship of refurbishing it, it's continued maintenance needs, repairing it
vs. brand new one, and if it.residing outside is intelligent in the long run.
Main Library Art Center Art Project -ongoing progress and community meetings to develop the
sculptures' details.
7. What are your feelings about Palo Alto's current inventory/collection of Art in Public Places? What suggestions
would you have for increasing the availability of more Art in Public Places? .
The collection seems quite varied. I am especially fond of Patrick Dougherty's work Double Take and Greg Brown's
many murals. I am a big fan of interactive art, which is well s,uited for a public space. I am looking forward to the new
Main Library sculptures;
Perhaps expand the 1 % for art concept to include private building projects in key districts like Downtown, Midtown
and California Avenue. Either have the money pay into a fund for a larger installation in that district, or allow each
business to incorporate something smaller into their own project.
Maybe a temporary art exhibition that inv()lves local artists and local businesses teaming together where an artist
displays a piece in a local business's window for three weeks, both get exposure from a brochure/map and a
percentage of any art sales goes to a public art fund. Could also involve local high school students teaming up with
an artist and displaying something they made as well from the process.
8. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Public Art Commission achieve?
Ensuring new art pieces are durable and do not fall prey to the same maintenance issues
'or mistakes of others in the existing collection. Ensuring that knowledge base is
. preserved, passed on, updated and continually shared between the City entities that
commission the art piece and those that maintain it. .
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City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto,CA 94301
CONSENT FORM
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 consentform will not be redacted
and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City's website.
Read the code, and check only ONE option below:
D I give permisSion for the City of Palo Alto to post to the
City's website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have
read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may
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City Clerk.
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12 JAN 26 PI' 5: 2l
PUBLIC ART COMMISSION
CITY OF PALO ALTO
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION
SUBMIT TO:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-2571
Please print or type answers to all questions and place N/A in those areas that do not apply. All fonns must have a
digital signature or the applicant must print the application, sign in ink, and deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed
signature or unsigned application will not be accepted.
NAME: Ambrose Richard HOME PHONE:
Last First
RESIDENCE 2716"Del Monte Ave ADDRESS: ~~ __________________________ ~ __ ___
Street
EI Cerrito CA 94530
City State Zip
Education:
BFA, University of Oregon, Studio Art, minor in Art History 1979
MFA, Colorado State University, Studio Art 1981
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WORK PHONE: 650-321-3891
CELL PHONE: 304-767-4836
EMAIL: _8xocu_tiv_ed_I,_octo_r@-,-p_ac_lflca_rt_I"_Q_U8_.org_
List relevant training and experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration:
27 Years of curatorial experience in collections management and acquisitions (through purchases and donations); exhibition and maintenance of public art
collections in Colorado, West Virginia, and California. 1984-2011.
Board Member, Pueblo Arts Council (CO),1985-1988.
Board Member, Fresno Arts Council (CA), 1990-1993
Vice President, Arts Advocacy, West Virginia 1995-2007, Secured state funding for public art and capital improvements for state·wide arts organizations.
Chair, Outdoor Public Art Committee for a 1 million dollar sculpture commission, Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences, Charleston West Virginia, 2006-07.
Rocky Mountain Conservatory, Denver CO, Materials Conservation Certificate, 1989.
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• Are you a Palo Alto Resident?
• 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 board members or
commissioners?
• Are you available and committed to complete the tenn applied for?
-• 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 have an investment in, or do you 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?
Jfyou answered yes, you may wish to consult with the City Attorney be/ore filing this
application. Please contact the City Attorney's Office at 650-329-. 2171.
• Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto or within two
miles of Palo Alto?
EMPLOYMENT
Present or last employer Pacific Art League Name of Company: Occupation:
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Signatu<e of Applicant' .~O(, . ~ 'NY ~ Date: _9_-_2_1_-_1_1 _____ _
*The applicant must have a digital signature or print the application, sign in ink, and deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed
signature or unsigned application will not be accepted.
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Please Return to:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-329-2571
CITY OF PALO ALTO
PUBLIC ART COMMISSION
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Name: Richard Ambrose
Date: September 21, 2011
Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit with your completed application. You may submit
additional sheets, if necessary, to complete your answers.
1. Have you attended the following meeting? Yes No
• Public Art Commission D (Date: _____ ---..1. [ZJ
2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Public Art Commission?
The Daily Post: D Community Group: D Palo Alto Weekly: D
website:DfYeS, Please Identify: ______________ _
Email from City Clerk: D Library Bulletin Board: D
Other, Please Specify: Conversation with Ally Richter
FlyerlBOOkmark:D
3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
As Director of the Pacific Art League for the past 22 months, I have worked with a
diverse group of artists, educators, art students, art enthusiasts, donors, and
businesses. I am a practicing artist and have works in numerous private and public
collections. One of the oldest arts organizations in the bay area, the Pacific Art
League has represented excellence in arts education and provided art experiences to
people of all ages, cultural interests and artistic skill levels.
4. What is it about the Public Art Commission that interests you? What qualities,experience and expertise would
you bring to the Public Art Commission?
The Public Art Commission and its collecting programs represents the cultural vision
of the community and symbolizes public support for artistic creativity and enrichment.
I have served on numerous committees in three states that were responsible for
granting funds to artists, and arts organizations. I have also provided leadership in
the acquisition of public collections, and development of related educational
programs at three museums. I understand the critical role of stewardship and the
public trust in maintaining the community's cultural assets.
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5. How would you see your role as board member when recommending policy and working with the Council? Ifit
were necessary to change current roles, how would you approach making such changes?
1) engage the entire community to assess their interest in public art and to promote the
role of public art throughout the community; 2) ensure that aU policies and
decision-making processes are transparent, adhered to and reflect accountability; 3)
adopt best aesthetic practices in selecting art that reflects community roots, identity,
and cultural enrichment; 4) be proactive in promoting ongoing support for the arts in the
community; and, 5) develop a long term strategic plan for the stewardship of the
current collection and for future acquisitions. I would view my role as serving at the
pleasure of the Public Art Commission and will be responsive to any change or new
direction relevant to that role.
6. What are the current issues facing the Public Art Commission?
1) awareness of the Commission's value to the community and its role in engaging
and educating the citizens about the city's cultural assets and accessibility; 2) update its
mission and list it on the web site. 3) develop a long term strategic plan that defines the
Commission's educational goals and objectives, develops a cohesive collection
maintenance and conservation plan, and identifies potential sites to display works of art
both on a temporarily and/or permanent basis and, 4) create an overall collection
conservation plan, that addresses ongoing maintenance issues that includes a list of
objects that need immediate conservation and secure adequate funds to implement the
conservation process.
7. What are your feelings about Palo Alto's current inventory/collection of Art in Public Places? What suggestions
would you have for increasing the availability of more Art in Public Places?
I am familiar with the permanent art installations around the community. However I cannot cannot comment on the bulk of the
city's collection that is in storage. The 300 plus collection, that are not site specific, are generally not as accessible to the
community and many may not have been exhibited for an extensive period.. The permanent works run the gamut of public art
reflecting multiple styles, subject matter and representing unique opportunities to integrate art with the architectural or landscape
surroundings.
My suggestions are: ,
1) make the collection more available and accessible to all possible segments of the community; 2) inventory and document the
entire collection and have the visual and supporting information on the Commission's web site; 3) partner with local arts
organizations, community centers and businesses in the Silicon Valley to showcase the collection; 4) develop a long term
acquisition plan based on the strengths and weaknesses of the current collection and 5) determine which works of the eXisting
collection should be recommended for de-accessing based on condition, redundancy and/or not renecting the overall quality of
the collection. '
8. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Public Art Commission achieve?
1) develop a short and long term strategiC plan to improve the Commission's
stewardship of current and future collections, 2) outline future actions to engage
artists in creating art at, or for these potential sites; 3) update its collecting policies to
ensure adequate funding for acquisitions, exhibition, and care of the collection; 4)
conduct an analysis of the existing collection identifying its strengths and
weaknesses; 5) create an acquisition/deaccession plan to strengthen the.coliection;
6) based on available resources become more prudent in collecting art, and 7) make
the collection more accessible and have the entire collection on its web site with
supporting information.
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City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
CONSENT FORM
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.
Read the code, and check only ONE option below:
[l] I give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the
City's website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have
read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may
revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto
City Clerk.
OR D I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home
address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and
Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am providing the
following alternate information and request that they use the following contact
information instead.
Address
Phone
Date J.
*The applicant must have a digital signature or print the application, sign in ink, and
deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed signature or unsigned application will not be
accepted.
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From: Gonsalves, Ronna
Sent: Friday, January 20,20123:22 PM
To: 'Richard Ambrose'
Cc: Gon~~~,Ron~
Subject: RE: Public Art Commission Recruitment
Attachments: Ambrose Application DO NOT USE IN PACKET.pdf
Hello,
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You are serving in an "unexpired" term. In other words, the commissioner before
you resigned before his term was over and you are finishing his term which expires
in April. Yes, we can resubmit your application from last year. I will attach your
application in case you want to review it. If you are selected to serve again, your
term would then be three years beginning on May 1. Thanks for the email and
please let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks!
Ronna Jojola Gonsalves
650-329-2267
From: Richard Ambrose [mailto:executivedirector@pacificartleague.org]
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2012 11:55 AM
To: Gonsalves, Ronna
Cc: DeMarzo, Elise
Subject: Re: Public Art Commission Recruitment
Hi Ronna,
Please clarify my term as Commissioner of the Palo Alto Arts Commission. I thought I
was elected to a first three year term this past November. If! was elected to fill a a
vacant position that will expire this year, can I resubmit my original application?
Thanks,
Ric
On Thu, Jan 19,2012 at 5:10 PM, Gonsalves, Ronna
<Ronna. Gonsalves@cityofpaloalto.org> wrote:
. Terry, Richard, and Michael,
As you are probably aware, your term on the Public Art Commission expires
on April 30, 2012. During the next few weeks, we will be advertising and
accepting applications for term ending on April 30, 2015. The deadline for
receipt of applications for incumbents is 5:30 p.m. on February 9,
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If you wish to apply for the new term, please complete the attached application
form so that the Council has up-to-date information or call and request that your
current application be reactivated. I need to hear from you prior to the deadline
of February 9, 2012.
Thank you and please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Ronna Jojola Gonsalves
Deputy City Clerk I City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue I Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-329-2267 I ronna.gonsalves@cityofpaloalto.org I www.cityofpaloalto.org\clerk
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CITY OF PALO ALTO OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
March 22, 2012
The Honorable City Council
Palo Alto, California
Interviews of Candidates for the Human Relations Commission for
Three Terms Ending on March 31 2015.
Dear Council Members:
Four applications were received for the three expiring terms on the Human
Relations Commission. The City Council voted to interview all applicants. One
Applicant, Renee Budak, has since withdrawn her application. Interviews are
scheduled in the Council Conference Room on March 22, 2012 beginning at 6:00
pm, immediately following the Public Art Commission Interviews.
The three Human Relations Commission applicants scheduled for interviews are
as follows:
Diane Morin 6:00 pm
Theresa Chen 6:10 pm
Ray Bacchetti 6:20 pm
The City Council is scheduled to vote to appoint three candidates for the three
year terms ending March 31, 2015 to the Human Relations Commission at the City
Council Meeting, April 9, 2012.
REPORT PREPARED BY: Ronna Jojola Gonsalves, Deputy City Clerk
ATTACHMENTS:
: Morin Application (PDF)
: Chen Application (PDF)
: Bacchetti Application (PDF)
: Budak Withdrawal (PDF)
Department Head: Donna Grider, City Clerk
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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
CITY OF PALO ALTO
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION
SUBMIT TO:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-2571
Please print or type answers to all questions and place NI A in those areas that do not apply. Be sure that you fill out the
attached supplement and return it with your signed application.
NAME: Morin Diane
RESIDENCE
ADDRESS:
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1972: B.A. Pomona College, Claremont California. English & International Relations.·
1975: M.A. Univ. of California, Berkeley. Comparative Literature.
1982: J.D. University of San Francisco
List relevant training and experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration:
1988-1991: District Attorney, Santa Clara County; 2000 to 2009 Training in Mediation (Family &
Community), and Collaborative Law. 2002: Certified as Family Law SpeCialist by State Bar/Calif ..
Born and raised in Italy, French & US citizen. Have empathy and experience in multi-cultural
interactions and am skilled in the use of methods for alternative dispute resolution.
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• Are you a Palo Alto Resident?
• 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 board members or
commissioners?
• Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for?
• California state law requires appointed board and commission members to me a detailed
disclosure of theirfmancial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of
Interest, Form 700. Do you have an investment in, or do you 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?
If you answered yes, you may wish to consult with the City Attorney before filing this
application. Please contact the City Attorney's Office at 650-329-2171.
• Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto or within two
miles of Palo Alto?
EMPLOYMENT
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Presentorlast employer Law Offices of Diane J.N. Morin
Name of Company: Attorney/Mediator Occupation:
(If retired, indicate former occupation)
Signature of Applicant Date: 2/9/2012
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Please Return to:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-329-2571
CITY OF PALO ALTO
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Name: Diane J.N. Morin
Date: 219/2012
Please Print or type your answers to the following questions and submit with your completed application. You may submit
additional sheets, if necessary, to complete your answers.
1. Have you attended the following meeting?
• Human Relations Commission
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Yes I t/ I (Date: 11/12/09 & twic)
2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Human Relations Commission?
Community Group: D Palo Alto Weekly: D The Daily Post: D
Email from City Clerk: 0 Library Bulletin Board: D FlyerlBookmark: 0
Other, Please Specify: I have applied before.
3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
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4. What is it about the Human Relations Commission that interests you? What qualities, experience and expertise
would you bring to the Human Relations Commission?
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Supplemental Sheet to
Appl~cation of Diane J.N. Morin for:
Human Relations Commis~ion of City of Palo Alto
February 9. 2012
3. Describer your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic
organizations:
I am a member of several court committees relating to my field oflaw Family Law
(including Minor's Counsel; Family Law Executive Committee, ADRpanels in both
San Mateo and Santa Clara Superior Courts and Collaborative Practice panels in San
Mateo and Santa Clara County) These do not impinge directly on Palo Alto, but they
,have helped me networks with some of the people in our community.
I have ~een involved in volunteer activities relating to Leadership Palo Alto in the
past, and have been very involved in activities related to my child's schools. I am a
single par~nt of a 19-* year old daughter, now in college.
I have my own business (a law office) in Palo Alto. I have attended some council
meetings in the past.
4. What is it about the Human Relations Commission that interests you? What
qualities, experience and expertise would you bring to the Human Relations
Commission?
I am interested in the peaceful resolution of conflict between individuals and
groups. I grew up in Rome, Italy, the daughter of a French and U.S. national, and
attended an American school in Rome. I came to the U.S. when I wa~ eighteen years
old for college. Hence I have great empathy for issues involving bi-cu)tural
communication and have always been passionate about multi-lingual and multi-
cultural learning. My only daughter speaks Chinese since she began studying the
language in middle school (and she IS now concentrating in journalism & Chinese.)
5. How would you see your rale as board member when recommending policy
and working with the Council? If it were necessary to change current rales,
how would you approach making such changes?
I am a facilitator by training and personality. I would try to build consensus after
seriously examining the issues presented by the Commission so that we could give
the Council information and also present our recommendations persuasively. I am
not clear on the meaning of the second question. I act, however, similarly in most
situations: (1) gather facts; (2) analyze the facts as objectively as I can; (3) come to
a position and attempt to persuasively argue for it while keeping an open ear to the
information I receive from others.
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The issues I can count, but are not inclusive are: (1) Diversity and intercultUral
. communication; (2) public safety; (3) communication between the Council and city
staff regarding labor negotiations.
7. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Human Relations
Commission achieve:
See above. I will attempt to add a supplemental document to this one, as I do
not have the time to complete it at this time.
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City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
CONSENT FORM
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.
Read the code,'and check only ONE option below:
D I give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the
. City's website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have
read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may
revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto
City Clerk.
OR 01 Diane J.N. Morin request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home
address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and
Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am providing the
following alternate information and request that they use the following contact
information instead.
Law Offices of Diane J.N. Morin, 2211 Park Blvd., Palo Alto, CA 94306-1533
Address
(650) 473-0822
Phone
d.morin@sbcglobal.net
Email
~ i,lt. ~ 2_19_/20_12 ______ _
Signaturet' . Date
*The applicant must have a digital signature or print the application, sign in ink, and
. deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed signature or unsigned application will not be
accepted.
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2211 PARK BLVD., PALO ALTO, CA 94306
T (650) 4730822 F (650) 4730812
Ms. Ronna Gonzalves
Deputy City Clerk
Office of the City Clerk .
~ ~" CITY OF PALO ALTO. CA
DIANE J.N. MORIN CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
ATIORNEY AT L.AW 5.
'CERTlFlED FAMILY L.AW SPECIAUST 12 FEB lOAM 6: .
D.MORIN@SBCGLOBALNET
WWW.DIANEMORfNFAMILYI..AW.COM
February 8,2012
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Re: Application for Library Advisory Commission, City of Palo Alto
Dear Ms. Gonzalves:
I enclose my application for a position on the Human Relations Commission.
Thank you for your kind direction and attention.
Thank you and best regards.
Sincerely yours,
~J/l~
DIANE J.N. MORIN
• AS CERTIFIED BY THE STATE BAR OF CAUFORNIA BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION
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CITY OF PALO ALTO
~lY Of PAb9l"~0'7A Q3fTY CLERh v '" F\&'£
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BOARD AND COMMISSION INCUMBENT APPLICATION
SUBMIT TO:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-2571
Incumbents may use this form to declare their intent to apply for another term in office.
BOARD CURRENTLY SERVING ON: --L..H~L{<-!.!m..r..=;fll~n..~R-:.-....='..t1..:..r: .. ~~~' ~ _______ _
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RESIDENCE
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Last First
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I am reapplying for the board listed above; please resubmit the most recent application I have on file.
I am reapplying for the board listed above; I will update my application and submit it prior to the deadline.·
I Will NOT reapply for another term at this time.
*Blank applications may be found at www.cityofpaloalto.org
Signature of Applicant d-// I d-tJ/..l-Dme: ________ ~ ________ _
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City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
CONSENT FORM
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.
Read the code, and check only ONE option below:
I give pennission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the
City's website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have
read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I
may revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo
Alto City Clerk.
OR r-
~ I --;her-est!. Ue.ne request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home
address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and
Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am providing
the following alternate information and request that they use the following
contact information instead.
Address
, (6n) 22-1-sY-s-i
Phone
Email
Signature* Date
*The applicant must have a digital Signature or print the application, sign in ink, and
deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed signature or unsigned application will not
be accepted.
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CITY OF PALO ALTO
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION
SUBMIT TO:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-2571
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Please print or type answers to all questions and place Nt A in those areas that do not apply. Be sure that you fill out the attached
supplement and return it with your signed application.
NAME: Chen Theresa ~~----------~--~~~---------------HOME PHONE:
Last First
WORK PHONE:
,ffiSIDENCE
ADDRESS: CELL PHONE: .
EMAIL:
Education: Ph.D., University of Rochester, Rochester, New York
M.A., University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
B.S., National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
List relevant training and experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration:
Research Scientist, Stanford Uni versi ty, Palo Alto VA Health Care System (volunteer)
Adjunct faculty, Notre Dame de Namur University, Belmont, CA
Group Leader, Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL
cientist, Genentech Inc., South San Francisco, CA
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• Are you a Palo Alto Resident?
• 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 board members or
commissioners?
• Are you available and committed to complete the term appliedfor?
• 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 have an investment in, or do you 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?
If you answered yes, you may wish to consult with the City Attorney before filing this
appliCatiOn. Please contact the City Attorney's Office at 650-329-2171 to arrange an
appointment.
• Excludingyour principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto or within two miles
x
x
of Palo Alto? X
If you answered yes, you may wish to consult with the City Attorney before filing this
application. Please contact the City Attorney's Office at 650-329-2171 to arrange an
appointment.
~MPLOYMENT
Present or last employer
x
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Biomedical Research Scientist
N arne of Company: Stanford University Occupation: University Faculty
(If retired, indicate former occupation)
Signature of Applicant Date: 0/ tJ-/..J.'V l u
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Please Return to:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-329-2571
CITY OF PALO ALTO
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
.SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Name: Theresa L. Chen
Date: 212110
Please print or type yom answers to the following questions and submit with yom completed application. You may submit
additional sheets, ifnecessary, to complete yom answers.
1. Have you attended the following meeting? Yes
• Human Relations Commission ~are: __________ -J)
2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Human Relations Commission?
No
X
Community Group: __ Palo Alto Weekly: Palo Alto Weekly Online: __
Email from City Clerk:.L Library Bulletin Board: Fogster.com: __
Other, Please Specify:
3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
I have been actively involving in the Chinese-American community, to serve new immigrants and visiting
scholars. I have done the following:
1. Give numerous health-related seminars at Home of the Christ at Cupertino, A Chinese independent
Evangelical Church for the past 10 years in various fellowship groups.
2. Work as a volunteer researcher at the Palo Alto VA hospital since 1997 to help visiting scholars,
which includes newly arrived students and post-doctoral fellows to accommodate life in the US.
4. What is it about the Human Relations Commission that interests you? What qualitieS, experience and expertise
would you bring to the Human Relations Commission?
As an immigrant myself, I can relate with a broadly diversified population to understand their needs and ways of
living. Not only with Chinese population, I am experienced to handle issues generated from many other ethnic
origins. This experience is derived from my job as a faculty member at the Notre Dame de Namm University
where student population is quire diversified. I believe with my experience, expertise and enthusiasm, I am able
to acComplish my duties at the Human Relations Commission.
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necessary to change current roles, how would you approach making such changes?
I will do a thorough investigation of each situation and recommend a fair and effective policy. This will be
fccomPliShed after total understandiJig and careful consideration..
I am VeIY flexible and willingto change when situation requires.
6. What are the current issues facing the Human Relations Commission?
I do not know the answer.
7. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Human Relations Commission achieve?
To serve Palo Alto residents effectively with fair and responsible decisions.
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CITY OF PALO ALTO
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION
12 JAN 21 AM \I: 50
SUBMIT TO: Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-2571
Please print or type answers to all questions and place N/A in those areas that do not apply. Be sure
that you fill out the attached supplement and return it with your signed application.
NAME Bacchetti, Ray HOME PHONE 324-7423
WORKPHONE N/A E-MAIL ADDRESSraybac@earthlink.net
RESIDENCE ADDRESS 850 Webster St., #700 Street City Palo Alto State CA
EDUCATION Rutgers University, B.A. in Business Administration, 1956
Rutgers University, Ed.M. in Philosophy of Education, 1959
Zip Code 94301
Stanford University, Ph.D. in Philosophy of Education and Higher Education, 1968
Stanford University, Stanford Executive Program, Graduate School of Business, 1978
List relevant training and experience, certifIcates of training, licenses,. or professional registration
Relevant experience includes service as a board and commission member (palo Alto Unified School District;
Foothill-De Aoza Community College District; Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College
Accrediting Commission) where duties involved frequent controversial public issues and the need for
listening, negotiation, and decision-making. Other relevant experience involved numerous conflict
mediation activities while in the Stanford administration. I have no professional training or certification in
fields relevant to the ORC. (A short resume is attached.)
Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes
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 board members or commissioners? No
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes
california state law requires appointed board and commission members to fIle a detailed disclosure of their fInancial
interests. Do you have an investment in, or do you serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in
Palo Alto which you believe is likely 1) to engage in business with the City,2) to provide products or services for
City projects, or 3) be aflilcted by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for? No
Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto or within two miles of Palo Alto? No
EMPLOYMENT --1
Present or last employer: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (2001-20~
Occupation: Scholar in Residence (Now retired) ,
Signature of Applicant: _________ ~ __
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CITY OF PALO ALTO
Human Relations Commission
Supplemental Questionnaire
Please return to:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-2571
NAME: Ray Bacchetti
DATE: December 28, 2007
Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit with your completed
application. You may submit additional sheets, if necessary, to complete your answers.
1. Have you attended any of the following meetings?
• Board/Commission Orientation Session No
• Human Relations Commission Yes
Date October 14, 2007
2. How did you learn about the vacancy on the Human Relations Commission?
Community Group X Newspaper Ad Place of Employment __ _
Utility Bill Stuffer City Clerk's Office __
Other (Specify) ___________________ _
3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations.
Having lived in Palo Alto and Stanford for more than 48 years, I have been active in a
variety of ways. Most recently: I am a member of the board of PAGE (palo Altans for
Government Effectiveness), a group advocating increased civic engagement for the
common good; served on the Blue Ribbon Task Force on the Public Safety Building (2006);
served in the Restorative Justice Program of Santa Clara County for several years before it
ended in 2004, and, beginning in 2007, volunteer in the Palo Alto Police Department.
Before that I was elected to the Palo Alto School Board (1978-1983) and the Foothill-De
Anza Board of Trustees (1983-1991). In a long career at Stanford (1960-1993), I was
involved in many ways in the bringing of diversity to the campus, working through
problems of various sorts, and building a sense of community among my administrative
colleagues. In foundation work (1993-2001), one of my goals was to make grant-seekers,
whether successful or not, feel treated with understanding and respect.
4. What is itaboutthe Human Relations Commission that interests you? What
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qualities, experience and expertise would you bring to the Human Relations
Commission?
The HRC has one of the more difficult roles in our community. Good human relations and
what flows from them-trust, respect, the ability to disagree without jeopardizing the
possibilities of agreement on other issues at other times-in many ways determines our
potential for making good decisions in other areas and for keeping the community's well
being topmost in our priorities. That sort of challenge interests me very much. I would
bring more experience than expertise from meeting similar challenges in other contexts.
Among the values energizing this application are a civic affection for the common good and
a desire to have individual voices heard toward that end. Argument, disagreement, debate,
and advocacy are important tools when those using them mean to persuade, to teach, to
listen, and to reason with the topic in the foreground and the common good as context. The
right to be rude and disagreeable is inalienable and most likely to be ineffective. In the
short run, the point may be lost; in the long run, our continuing relationships with one
another get battered and our willingness to work together shrivels. I am interested in
working through the HRC to keep problems from festering, make disagreements
productive, and build the sorts of relationships from which good things flow for our
community.
5. How would you see your role as a commissioner when recommending policy and
working with the Council?
The Council-as nine individuals elected to keep Palo Alto civically, socially, and
economically healthy-has several contributing commissions and other bodies to enable it
to carry out its responsibilities with the best information, perspective, and insight possible.
The HRC provides one channel for that advice. I would see my role as a commissioner in
contributing that kind of information, perspective, and insight so that Council decisions
would, whatever the topic, enhance the community's potential for bringing our best selves
to those civic issues we feel strongly about.
6. What are the current issues that the Human Relations Commission will face?
Combining issues I think it will face with those I hope it might face, here is my list:
o Enhancing the contributions of our multiple diversities, i.e., race, religion, economic,
age, gender, sexual orientation, long-timers and new residents, and the like; o Building community and elevating the common good in our civic conversations;
o Assisting in the productivity of consequential debates on topics such as housing,
economic development, preserving valued community qualities, community
cohesion, individual prerogatives, and reconciling needs and aspirations with
resources; o Increasing mutual respect and collaboration between City staff and citizens, with
particular emphasis on public safety;
o Increasing the level of skill and the height of our aspirations for conflict
management and resolution, keeping the long term as well as the short term in our
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sights;
D Assessing tendencies toward civic dis-engagement and devising countermeasures;
and
D Contributing to the resolution of conflicts that come to the HRC's attention.
7. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Human Relations
Commission achieve?
All of the topics in item #6 are part of my answer to this question. Among them these lie
nearest to my citizen's heart: matters that enhance our understanding of the common good
and our attachment to it, making the City a professionally satisfying place to work, and
engaging more of our citizens in civic and nonprofit efforts to enhance Palo Alto and make
civic imagination a hallmark of our community.
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Ray Bacchetti
850 Webster Street, #700; Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone: 650-324-7423 Email: raybac@earthlink.net
Prior to retiring in late 2007, Ray served as scholar in residence at the Carnegie Foundation
for the Advancement of Teaching, where he co-directed, with Senior Scholar Tom Ehrlich,
the Foundation's Centennial project. A book based on this project that they co-edited was
published in October 2006: Reconnecting Foundations and Education: Turning Good
Intentions into Educational Capital. His most recent prior position was program officer for
K-12 and higher education at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation (1993-2001). Prior
to that he was vice president for planning and management at Stanford University, which had
been his primary employer from 1960. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees from
Rutgers University and a Ph.D. in philosophy of education and higher education from
Stanford University in 1968. Other professional experience has included administrative posts
at the City University of New York and Rutgers University and elementary school teaching.
Professional assignments have included membership on the Senior College Commission of
the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (the accrediting association for California
and Hawaii, 1985-92), including a three-year term as chair. He was elected a member of the
board of education of the Palo Alto Unified School District (1978-83) and the board of
trustees of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District (1983-91), serving from time to
time as chair of both boards. He has taught workshops on management in higher education in
Australia, England, New Zealand, Singapore, and the U.S. He has consulted in the Every
Child a Reader and Writer program for the Noyce Foundation from 2001-03 and the Early
College High School program for the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation from
2002-2005. He has also consulted for K-12, collegiate institutions, and philanthropic
foundations in the U.S on a variety of topics.
Past and current service on boards of directors includes the Bay Area School Reform
Collaborative, 1998 to 2004, now called Springboard Schools; Grantmakers for Education,
1995-2000; EdSource, 2000 to the 2007; Developmental Studies Center, 2002 to 2010; the
Student Loan Marketing Association (1978-1995); Channing House, 2007 to present, and the
Oregon Shakespeare Festival, 2001 to 2011. He has also served on the national advisory
board of the Stanford Center for the Comparative Study of Race and Ethnicity and the
Alameda County Office of Education Task Force on Charter School Policy. He has
volunteered for the Palo Alto Police Department since 2007. In 2007 he was appointed by the
City Council to the Palo Alto Human Relations Commission and reappointed in 2009 for a
three-year term. In 2008 he was appointed by the Palo Alto Board of Education to the
Citizens' Oversight Committee for the school district's $378 million facilities bond issue and
elected chair of the Committee for 2009. He was named by A venidas and the Palo Alto
Weekly as a 2009 Lifetimes of Achievement honoree. In 2010, he was appointed to the
Infrastructure Blue Ribbon Commission by the City Council and served as its co-chair until it
completed its work in January 2012.
He is married to Carol Bacchetti and they have three children and three grandchildren.
January 2012
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C\ TY Of PALO ,t\Ll·O. CA
CIT Y CU:.Rr\'S ®fFICE
\2 JAN 3 \ ~M to! 08
City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
CONSENT FORM
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 onthe 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.
Read the code, and check only ONE option below:
/' I ~ ~"-~,,h~/'!. give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the
City's website the attached Board and Commission Application Intact. I have
read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I
may revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the
Palo Alto City Clerk.
OR
I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home
address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and
Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am providing
the following alternate information and request that they use the following
contact information instead.
Address
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*The applicant must have a digital signature or print the application, sign in ink,
and deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed signature or unsigned application
will not be accepted.
Bds/Commissions -702-23 1130/2012
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From: Renee Budak
Sent: Wednesday, H.LW£"'''
To: Gonsalves, Ronna
Subject: Re: HRC Vacancy
Thank you very much for letting the Council know.
Yes, please keep me on your list. I would like to receive emails regarding recruitments.
-Renee
Renee Budak
On Wed, Mar 7,2012 at 5:24 PM, Gonsalves, Ronna <Ronna.GonsaJves@cityofpaJoaJto.org> wrote:
Thanks for the notice. I will notify Council that you have withdrawn your application. If you do not
already receive emails from me regarding recruitments let me know and I'll add you to my list if you
are interested.
Thanks!
Ronna Jojola Gonsalves
Deputy City Clerk I City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue I Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-329-2267 I ronno gonsolves@cityofpoloolto.org I www.cityofpoloolto.org\clerk
From: Renee Budak
Sent: Wednesday,
To: Gonsalves, Ronna
Cc: Daryl Savage
Subject: Re: HRC Vacancy
Hello Ms. Gonsalves,
I would like to withdraw my application for the Human Relations Commission. I have just started a new job
and am feeling that I wouldn't be able to devote the proper attention to the matters of the HRC. Perhaps at a
later time, you could reconsider me for the position on the HRC.
Thank you very much.
-Renee
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On Mon, Feb 13,2012 at 9:27 AM, Gonsalves, Ronna <Ronna,Gonsalves@cityofpaloalto,org> wrote:
Hello Ms, Budak,
Per Daryl's request I am forwarding a copy of the Human Relations Commission application to
you. I will also include a Notice of Vacancy which offers more details regarding the
appointment, The deadline for receipt of applications in my office is 5:30 pm tomorrow,
February 14th, Should you have any questions at all please don't hesitate to contact me,
Thanks!
Ronna Jojola Gonsalves
Deputy City Clerk I City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue I Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-329-2267 I ronna gonsalyes@cityofpaloalto,org I www,cityofpaloalto,org\clerk
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CITY OF PALO ALTO OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
March 22, 2012
The Honorable City Council
Palo Alto, California
Interviews of Candidates for the Utilities Advisory Commission for One
Unexpired Term Ending on June 30, 2013.
Dear Council Members:
Five applications were received for one unexpired term on the Utilities Advisory
Commission. The City Council voted to interview all applicants. One Candidate,
Mark Harris, is unable to attend the interviews because of a schedule conflict, he
is still a candidate. Please see the attached letter Mr. Harris submitted in lieu of
an interview. Interviews are scheduled in the Council Conference Room on March
22, 2012 beginning at 6:30 pm, immediately following the Human Relations
Commission Interviews.
The four Utilities Advisory Commission applicants scheduled for interviews are as
follows:
Jason Matlof 6:30
Garth Hall 6:40
Walter Loewenstein 6:50
Stuart Bernstein 7:00
The City Council is scheduled to vote to appoint one candidate for the unexpired
term ending June 30, 2013 to the Utilities Advisory Commission at the City Council
Meeting, April 9, 2012.
REPORT PREPARED BY: Ronna Jojola Gonsalves, Deputy City Clerk
ATTACHMENTS:
: Matlof Application (PDF)
: Hall Application (PDF)
: Loewenstein Application (PDF)
: Bernstein Application (PDF)
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Updated: 3/14/2012 11:08 AM by Ronna Gonsalves Page 2
: Harris Application (PDF)
: Harris Interview Letter (PDF)
Department Head: Donna Grider, City Clerk
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ClTY OF PALO ALTO. CA CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
II HAY -5 PH 4: 53
UTILITIES ADVISORY COMMISSION
CITY OF PALO ALTO
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION
SUBMIT TO:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-2571-
Please print or type answers to all questions and place N/A in those areas that do not apply. Be sure that you fill out the
attached supplement and return it with your signed application.
N~E: ~~~~~ __________ ~~ ____________ ___
lESIDENCE
ADDRESS:
Education:
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Harvard Business School, MBA 1996
University of California, Los Angeles, BA Political Science, 1991
Rio Americano High School, Sacramento, CA 1987
HOME PHONE:
WORK PHONE:
CELL PHONE:
EMAIL:
List relevant training and experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration:
I've worked in the Cleantech and Energy Efficiency realms for the last 6 years. As an active entrepreneur and investor in these
sectors.
I've become somewhat expert in the issues of grid operations, smart grid technologies, challenges associated to peak
demand! generation/transmission, and renewable energy integration. ..
»elieve strongly that I can add to the level of discussion in a very valuable way.
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} Are yo.u a Palo Alto Resident?
.' 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 board
members or commissioners?
• Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for?
• California state law requires appointed board and commission members to tile a
detailed disclosure of their fmancial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission,
Conflict .of Interest, Form 700. Do you have an investment in, or do you serve as an
officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is
likely to; I) 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?
Jfyou answered yes, you may wish to' consult with the City Attorney be/ore filing this
applicatiOn. Please contact the City Attorney's Office at 650-329-217 J 10 arrange an
appointment. . .
• Excluding your principal residence, do you own real'property in Palo Alto. or within
two miles of Palo Alto?
1/ you an~ered yes, you may wish 10 consult with the City Attorney before filing this
application. Please contact the City Attorney's Office at 650~329-2 J 7 J to arrange an
appointme1Cl.
)LOYMENT
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Present or last employer
Name of Company: ....;B;;;.;a;;;;tt;.;.e;;.,jry~V-'-e.;;.;;n;;;.;.ture=..;;.;;...s _____ --,-_ Occupation: Ventu~ Investor
(If retired, indicate former occupation)
Signature of Applicant
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Please Return to:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
·650-329-2571
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CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES ADVISORY COMMISSION
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
N arne: Jason Matlof
Date: 5/2/11
Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit with your completed application. You may
submit additional sheets, if necessary, to complete your answers.
1. Have you attended the following meeting?
• Utilities Advisory Commission
Yes
X (Date: Roughly Nov, 2(10)
2: How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Utilities Advisory Commission?
Community Group: Palo Alto Weekly:
Email from City Clerk: Library Bulletin Board:
Other, Please
Specify; P A UAC Member, Jon Foster
Palo Alto Weekly Online:
Fogster.coni:
3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
No
Innvision / Breaking Bread Homeless Shelter -regular monthly volunteer at First Presbyterian (P A) food kitchen
Campaign to Re-Elect Jay Inslee -Hosted large fundraiser for Congressman/ renewable energy advocate ('10)
Finance Committee, Congregation Beth Jacob -Redwood City Congregation
Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) -active participant in energy subcommittee lobbying Congress
Charitable Giving -very active in numerous organizations
4. What is it about the Utilities Advisory Commission that interests you? What qualities, experience and expertise
would you bring to the Utilities Advisory Commission?
I am personally and professionally committed to society's need to transition away from dependency upon dirty,
non-sustainable fossil fuels and towards more sustainable and climate friendly forms of energy. Having said
that
I'm also a businessman and pragmatist with an appreciation that this transition must be economic and financially
beneficial in order to be successful. I can merge the social and business interest in approaching policy, which is
critical in my mind. I have committed my entire career to these pursuits and would like to contribute in this vein
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To my community, as well. I believe that my personal and professional commitment and expertise in this
domain
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5. How would you see your role as board member when recommending policy and working with the Council?
Having worked forl decades as an entrepreneur and members of many for-profit and non-profit boards and
Committees, I understand the need to create consensus in order to be effective. I plan to be an active participant
in the dialogue; to advocate for Palo Alto citizens interests; to advocate for safety and a conservative approach to
financial and budgeting issues; and to be an advocate for crafting a long-term energy policy that is consistent
with
our community's values.
6. What are the current issues facing the Utilities Advisory Commission?
From the meeting(s) that I attended and various updates that I've read, I understand that a number of issues
are discussed and reviewed by the UAC, including:
Reviewing and Approving Operating Budgets for the Palo Alto Utility
Long-term wholesale water sourcing allocation from the regional Bay Area consortium
Feed-m.-Tariffs for renewable energy suppliers
7. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Utilities Advisory Commission achieve?
Support for energy efficiency incentive programs that seek to achieve peak load reductions and the
associated benefits related to cost of peak power generation / transmission congestion / green
house gas emissions / et al.
Consideration of electricity rate plans that more fully reflect the cost of power generation and
delivery, and compensate users that avoid peak consumption periods.
Consideration of automated meter reading and interval pricing schemes that reduce cost of service
delivery, drive desired behavior, and increase the efficiency of energy consumption (load shifting,
off-peak generation and distbirution, et al ... )
Investigative studies to ensure that increases in electric vehicle charging in our community
projected in the coming decade will not cause grid reliability problems during peak afternoon ,
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City of Pa 10 Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
CONSENT FORM·
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.
Read the coder and check only ONE option below:
~ .1 . __ I . l _i ~:-give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the
City'1s 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. V OR . I~ __ I (fa Sf.JtlI. M t:lvf{()r request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home
address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and
Commission Application prior to posting to the City's web,site. I am providing
the following alternate information and request that they use the following
contact information instead.
Emai
Sig a~ e* oJte L
*The applicant must have a digital signature or print the application, sign in inkl
and deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed signature or unsigned application
wi II not be accepted.
Bds/Commissions -702-23 2/8/2012
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SUBMIT TO:
UTILITIES ADVISOI 1( COMMISSION
CITY OF PAl ,0 ALTO
BOARD AND COMMISS i:ON APPLICATION
Office of the C :ty Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue, P 3110 Altai CA 94301
. (650) 329· ~~571
Please print or type answers to all questions and plat I~ N/A in those areas that do not apply. Be sure
that you nil o~t the attached supplement and retun it with your signed application.
NAME _____ H_a-II __ ~~ _________ G_art_h __ __
WOR.K PH
EDUCATION
B.Sc Civil Engineering. Univeraity of the Wrl.watel'$rand, South I inca
--~--------------------------~ MS, Engineering Planning. stanford University
MS, Management Science. Stanford University (Sloan Program Grad SChool of Business) -------------------------------Ph.O. Civil Engineering (Water R~urces), University of the Wi lNatel'$rand .
Ust relevant training and experience, certificates of training, IIcensesf or professional registration
PaGlfic Gas and Electric Company and PGAe Corporation. 1981-2001:
-Director of Power Contracts. '997-1989. Negotiation of ele i:n::;:' 'c:-:power::-:::-:":=tra=nsm=:r:::i$S':"lro=::n:-:an'8=n:-:g::::em=en=ts-::a~nd:r:w~h=o;::-'esa::=r:le--
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-Director Of Reseaidi & Development, 1993-1996. Overaigh 'Of R&D projects in energy efficiency, renewable
technologiH, gas transmission. power quality
East Bay Municipal Utility DIstrict, 2004-p1'e$8nt
~ water supply contract negotiiilOris and issues resolution .. F 31rtnership development ana administration of jOint water
supplY projects. (No identified conflict of interest with City 0 .,Io.:Pag;;Io:::..:A-=Ito=.....U;.:.::til~ities~.)~ ____________ _
Pro .... ional f8gi8tratlon: Professional Engineer. CA No. CSf !i23 -current.
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• Are you a Palo Alto resident?
• Do you have any relatives or memberS of your he .lsehold who are
employed by the City ot Palo Alto, who are currer !Iy serving on
the City Council, or whQ are board members or C( rnmissloners?
• Are you available and committed to completettle term applied for?
• California state law requires appOinted board and commission members
to fUe a detailed disclosure of their finanCial interl sts, , fair Political
Practices CommiSSion, Conflict of lnterest, Form : 1)0.. Do you have an
investment in, or do you selVe as an officer or dil {3C;tor at, a company
doing business In Palo Alto which you believe Is Ii .ely 1) to engage in
business with the City, 2) to provide products or oervices for City
projects, or 3) be affected by decisions of the bOl I'd or commiS$ion
you are applying tor?
If you answered yes, you may wish to consult wi' h the City Attorney
before filing this application. Please contact the I :fty Attomey's OffIce
at (6S0) 329-2171 to arrange an apPOintment.
• Excluding your principal reSidence, do you own 1'1 ',al property in Palo
Alto or within two miles of Palo Alto?
If you answered yes, you may wish to consult wi :h the City Attorney
before filing this application. Please contact the ::Ity Attorney's Office
at (650)329-2171 to arrange an appointment.
EMPLOYMENT
Present or last employer:
Name of Company: East Bay Municipal Utility Die !trlct
Occupation: Senior Civil Engineer ---.;----...;;;;..-----.. ---icate former OC( upation)
Signature of Applicant: ___ ""'----1~ __ h--(. ~
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CITY OF PAI.,O ALTO
Utilities Advisor, Commission
SURal.Mental QI !llitignnaire
Please return to:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-2571
NAME Garth C. Hall
DATE ~_J_an_u_a....:;ry_3_1_, 2_0_1_2 __
Please print or type your answers toe the foll::Jwing questions and submit with your
completed application. You may submit add tiona I sheets, if necessary, to complete
your answers.
1. Have you attended the following meet "g? .
• Utilities Advisory Commission x
Date _____ ~ ___ _
2. How did you learn about the vacancy )n the Utility Advisory Commission?
Community Group _ Newspaper ~Id _ Place of Employment _
Utility Bill Stuffer _ City Clerkls ()ffice l
Other (Specify) _______ . ____________ _
3. Describe your involvement in com 'nunity activities, volunteer and civiC:
organizations.
1. Board member. Chabot Space and ScienCE Center, 1994-95
2. Boy Scout (CUb) leader, 1998·2001
S. AYSO soccer referee and coach, 1997-200 ~
4. VICe President, Home Owners Assoeiatian, !..oma Verde Ave (current)
5. Member, Siena Club & National Audubon ~ .)Ciety (current)
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Supglemental QJ !;estjonnajre
4. What is it about the Utilities Adviso "If Commission that interests you?
What qualities, experience and exp lrtise would you bring to the
Utilities Advisory Commission?
I am reaclyte volunteer for pUblic seNice nc !, that my children are almost independent. J
enjoy coliaboratiDn with other&8imilariy mot ~'ated tD add perspectives. contribute to work
products. and resolve issues in the electric. jiBS and water utility world. I find the new
demands for conservation. COl!it control. am: lanvironmentalleadel'8hip faced by utilities today
to be as challenging as ever. See _hmE (~ for qualities, experience and expertise.
5. How would you see your role as a C I)mmissioner when recommending
policy and working with the Counci 'r
The UAC has a duty to the Council to provic ;1 independent and objective recommendations on
utility strategic plans, power. gas and water lroposed contraots. tariffs. policies and other matters
prior to Council action. A well..funotioning UJ .C sh<Nld (a) previae feedback to th .. Utility Director on
~er proPOS9ls. allOWing those proposals to t i~ refined when naceaaary. and (b) reduce the amount
of time needed by City Council members to 'eview the details of utility documents supporting
recommendations and thus enhance the ov ~rall approval process.
6. What are the current issues that tt ~~ Utilities Advisory Commission will
fac::e? _
a) Enhancing serviQe quality (e.g .• commun ;:ation with residents during outages, service reliability).
b) Meeting societal goals (e.g., reducing 9n .. nhouse gas emission, waste-tCJoopoWer conversion).
c) Ensuring employee and public safety (e.! ., gas distribution system integrity).
d) Containing costa and communicating nee IJssary rate increases (e.g" forthcoming SFPUC rate hikes).
e) Ensuring adequate long-term affordable ,'upplies of electric power, gas and water
f) Enhancing strategies for service recovfjr after emergencies such as earthquakes.
7. If appointed, what specific goals w:.uld you like to see the Utilities
Advisory CommiSSion achieve?
It's best to frame this response in terms of f !netion and pertorrnance rather than Utilities bUSiness and
service 9oal&. I'd like to contr1bute towards. I UAC that:
a) does its homework (prepares well) so thi I: meetings are efficient
b) is constructive and respectful. reoognlzir;1 the challenges faced by the utility leaders and personnel
c) listens well and is insightful &0 that ill; 00 ltributlons and recommendations are useful
d) is honest and courageous, so that problE rns are called out for attention fl'Aln when Irs uncomfortable
e) is collaborative so that the City Council r )ceives a consensus recommendation whenever possible .
f) is creative and encourages ereativlty ame ng utility leaders
g) (in balance with the previous point) avoit II offerinQ too many random ideas for City ataff to explore
h) is committed. with as few missed meeti" 18 as possible
i) ~ a balanced perapective taking into .jccount the interests of all City residents.
While the topics calfing for UAC attention v ill somewhat be in flu". I would lilte the UAC to include
rEtView5 and recommendations with respec : to demand side management, energy efficiency.
renewable energy incentiveslfeecl-in-tarlft's and water conservation incentiveelpolicies. Given the
prices trends for power, gas and water, as IfSlI as wastewater collection and treatment. theUAC can
contribute positively to CounCil actions to t ;,Ip coain residents' and businesses' cost of energy'. water
and wastewater including their Imi!ll!I COi :is to conserve.
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Attachment to Snppleme Ita! Questionnaire
Utilities Mvilory , :~ommillion
Garth C. 1 Ian
Continuation of Answer to Question 4:
What qualities, experience and expertise' Ilould you bring to the
Utilities Advisory Commission?
Qualities:
• Commitment (show UP. prepare WflII, work hard, remain engaged)
• Abnity to focus on the key iaaue6
• Strong ability for collaboration '(give and take, pc I'suasion based on fact and rusoning,
willingness to compl'l:lmi$e when appropriate, Iii len WEIll, resptlJd cithera, high level of
engagement, good balance of spealclng and list, "ning)
• Integrity (no personal agenda, serve the City's r ,sidents and ColJncii aa be$t I can)
experience:
• 26 yurs of utility experience (PG&E, EBMUD) . " primarily e/edfic and water service.
• The above 26 years includes senior ,manageme 1t roles in PG&E -electric power contracts,
R&D, information technology, program manage llttnt, executive asaistanceto President
• Project management and contract negotiation ( 'G&E and EBMUO)
• Engineering consulting -primarily application 0 infOrmation techn()logy for international
utilities, auditing of utUity operations (3 years)
• Familiarity with Brown Ad. and regular process or running public boardlcouncil meetings
Expertise:
• EconomiC analysis of utility projects
• General knowledge of energy efficiency, renfNJIlble, and other infrastructure technologies
• Understanding of the science behind technolos les used In electric. gas and water utilities
• GeneJill undel'$tanding of the role and practice , of FERC and CPUC in regulating investor-
owned utilities such as PG&E
• Understanding of Califomia's Independent Sys iltTl Operator functions
• Basic understanding of telecommunications tellmology
• Application of $ndard cost accounting prlnoip os
• Policy development in the context of utility mar atgement
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CITY OF PALO ALTO. CA CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
08 JUN20 AM 10: 54
Board or Commission applying for UTILITIES ADVISORY COMMISSION
SUBMIT TO:
CITY OF PALO ALTO
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-2571
Please print or type answers to all questions and place Nt A in those areas that do not apply .Be sure
that you fill out the attached supplement and return it with yoursjgned application.
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• Are you a Palo Alto resident?
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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 board members or commissioners?
• Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for?
• 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 have an
investment in, or do you serve as an officer or director of, a company
doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely 1) to engage il)
business with the City, 2) to provide products or services for City
projects, or 3) be affected by deCisions of the board or commission
you are applying for?
If you answered yes, you may wish to consult with the City Attorney
before filing this application. Please contact the City Attorney's Office
at (650) 329-2171 to arrange an appointment.
• Excluding your principal reSidence, do you own real property in Palo
Alto or within two miles of Palo Alto?
If you answered yes, you may wish to consult with the City Attorney
before filing this application. Please contact the City Attorney's Office
at (650) 329-2171 to arrange an appointment.
EMPLOYMENT
Occupation:
Signature of Applicant:
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Please return to:
CITY OF PALO ALTO
Utilities Advisory Commission
Supplemental Questionnaire
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329:-2571
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Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit with your
completed application. You may submit additional sheets, if necessary, to complete
your answers.
1. Have you attended any of the following meetings?
2.
3.
• Board/Commission Orientation Session
Date ___________ _
• Utilities Advisory Commission
Date ___________ _
How did you leam £t the vacancy on the Utility Advisory Commission?
Community Group Newspaper Ad.K Place of Employment _
Utility Bill Stuffer _ City Clerk's Office _
Other (Specify) ___________________ _
Describe your involvement in community' activities, volunteer and CIVIC
organizations. '. ~
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Gonsalves, Ronna
From:
Sent: Friday, January 27,.20121 :39 PM
To: Gonsalves, Ronna
Subject: Re: Utilities Advisory Commission
MsGonsalves,
Page 1 of 1
Thank you for forwarding my past application for possible appointment to the Palo Alto UAC. It
is substantially correct for today. Since I filed the application I have consulted to USDOE
contractors and participated in advisory reviews for academic and other activities. I note also
that I was elected a Fellow in both the American Physical Society and the American Nuclear
Society.
Please use this note with the earlier paperwork for submittal to the consideration for the interim
appointment to the UAC
Sincerely,
Walter B Loewenstein PhD PE
From: Ronna" <Ronna.
To:
Cc: "Gonsalves, Ronna" <Ronna.Gonsalves@CityofPaloAlto.org>
Sent: Fri, January 27,20121:06:21 PM
Subject: Utilities Advisory Commission
Mr. Loewenstein,
Here is the application that I have on file. If you would like me to submit it to
Council please confirm. If you would prefer to complete a new application, let me
know and I'll send you a blank.
Thanks!
Ronna Jojola Gonsalves
Deputy City Clerk I City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue I Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-329-2267 I ronna.gonsalves@cityofpaloalto.org I www.cityofpaloalto.org\cJerk
1130/2012
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DEC-16-1991 23:53 From:
CITy OF PA
CITY CU:R L9ALTo, CA H S OFFICE
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To:650 328 3631
UTILITIES ADVISORY COMMISSION
CITY OF PALO ALTO
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION
SUBMIT TO:
Office of tile City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avcnvc, Palo AlLo, CA 94301
(650) 329~2S71
P.1/4
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Plea.'Ie print or type answers to all quo..qf;ion!l and place NI A in those area!! that do not appl)'. Be sure that you fill out the
attached Jq1pplemcnt and return it with your IiuId. application.
NAME:Bernstein, Stuart
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EduL"atUtnU BS. 1Jnlverslty ofC.UfO .... 1a, Betkeley, 1985
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List rel~!a.!!~ !~IDln. ud ~perienec. ecrdflcares 01 .... lalDlt lkClD!CSt or prot_Ion •• regi(ltration: ...
)Global'IIead of Clean Technology & ~enewables Group at Goldman, Sachs" Co.
• All! you a PaitlA Ito Residenl'J -!..-
• Do you have any relatives or members of YOID' bQus(lhold who arc employed by the City
urt'~10 AUt), whl) arc curreotl), !leNin! on the City C.ouncil, or who 8R board mcmbm 01'
c:ommisJi~ X
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• ~ YOll available and c:ommitn:d to wm'Plc:t~ the lenD applied fotl J.!L
• Clllifcmlia !llIIle law require! appoinrcd board and commission members to file a detailed
di",Joiurt of thclr flnan~lal intMsts.· Fair PolItical ~ CommiRsilltl, Conflict of
Inlerest. rom 700. Do YOIl haw an investment in. or do you ~c IJI IUl officer or
direotor o~ Q company doing business ;n P~o Alll) which yOIl believe Js lilcely to; I)
engage in business with the City, 2) provide ptOdueu or smices for C11y project\, or 3)
\ be: affected by decisions of the bOArd Of c;ommi:llli"n 'you are applYln& for?
If)lOu answered yes, yCIU may wish 10 ~Q1I6u11 willi lhe City AIIOI'nt)'. before filing (hi!
appll",tion. P/ClCIJCl (.onluct the City Attor~y& Offict! at 650-119-2171 10 arrtmgc an
app oJumunJ.
• Exc;luding your princ:ipal residence, da yOll own teal -properlY in Palo Alto or within two
miles of Palo Aho? .
Ij }'au llff.Vwerr:d ye.'t, you m~ wilh to consult wtth thc City Allurnejl belore filtng Ihi.f
application. Pleaf' contact the CIty Attorney) Office al 650-329-2171 to arrange an
apJKlintment.
• New t\) sel;l~ lillprVYllllhllTl my arnploycr and confirm that thm IIrC' n() business conl1lct.~
F.MPLOYMENT 0
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NM1C afCompany: Goldman, Sachs" Co. Occupation; Investment B&rtk ..... e;;.;r=-__
(If retired, indicate former OCCIlpld.inn)
Signature of Applicant
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DEC-16-1991 23:53 From: To: 650 328 3631
CITY OF PALO ALTO
um . .1TIF.8 ADVISORY COMMISSION
Please Return to:
Office of the CiLy Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
6S0-329·2571
SI 'PP' ,l{MHNTAL OJ JESTIQNNAIRE
Name:Stua.'tt Bernstein
Date:May !:>, 2011
Plea'le print Ollypt' your answ.,.,. III lhc; following questions and submil with your oompletcd appliQtion. YQU may
wbmit 8dditionalliheet.~, i r necessary, to compltllll YOW' answers.
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Gonsalves, Ronna
From: Stuart Bemstein
Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 8:29 PM
To: Gonsalves, Ronna
Subject: Re: City of Palo Alto Boards and Commissions Openings
Thanks for the reminder, Ronna. Please submit myoId application if you don't hear from me by
the deadline.
stuart
Ori Feb 6, 2012, at 2:33 PM; Gonsalves, Ronna wrote:
This is a reminder that if you wish to apply I applications must be
submitted by this Thursday, February 9th at 5:30 pm. If you have any
9uestions or concerns, please let me know.
Thanks!
Ronna Jojola Gonsalves
Deputy City Clerk I City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue I Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-329-2267 I ronna.gonsalves@cityofpaloalto.org I
www.cityofpaloalto.org\clerk
2/7/2012
From: Gonsalves, Ronna
Sent: Friday, January 27, 2012 1:53 PM
To: 'Stuart' .
. Cc: Gonsalves, Ronna
SUbject: RE: City of Palo Alto Boards and Commissions Openings
I also have your application from last year. I will attach that to
this email. If you would like, I can just resubmit that ..
Thanks!
Ronna Jojola Gonsalves
650-329-2267
From: Gonsalves, Ronna
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2012 8:02 AM
To: 'Stuart'
Cc: Gonsalves, Ronna .
Subject: RE: City of Palo Alto Boards and Commissions Openings
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Thanks for the email Stuart!
Applications for the UAC are due on February 9th at 5:30 pm. I
will go ahead and attach an application in case you do decide to
apply. Please let me know if you need any further information at
all.
Thanks!
Ronna Jojola Gonsalves
650-329-2267·
To: GonSCIlves, Ronna
Subject: Re: City of Palo Alto Boards and Commissions Openings
I may be interested in the utilities advisory commission. What is the
timeline for applying?
Thanks,
stuart
On Jan 25,2012, at 1:52 PM, "Gonsalves, Ronna"
<Ronna.Gonsalves@CityofPaloAlto.org> wrote:
Hello,
The City of Palo Alto is currently recruiting for
volunteers to serve on three Boards and
Commissions:
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Human Resources Commission has three
terms which will end on March 31, 2015.
Palo Alto residency is required.
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Art Commission has three terms which will .
end on April 30,2015. Palo Alto residency
is not required.
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Utilities Advisory Commission has one
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unexpired term ending on June 30, 2013. Palo
Alto residency is required for four
members; this requirement is currently
met by seated commissioners.
If you are interested in serving on one of these
important Commissions, or if you have any
questions about the opportunities, please contact
Ronna Jojola Gonsalves in the Palo Alto City
Clerk's Office at 650-329-2267, or by email at
ronna.gonsalves@cityofpaloalto.org.The deadline
for applications is 5:30 pm on February 9, 2012.
If an incumbent on the Human Resources
Commission or the Public Art Commission does
not reapply, the application deadline for that
commission will extend to 5:30 pm on February
14, 2012.
Thanksl
Ronna Jojola Gonsalves
Deputy City Clerk I City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue I Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-329-2267 I
. ronna.gonsalves@cityofpaloalto.org I
www.cityofpaloalto.org\clerk
You are receiving this email because you have
expressed interest in Palo Alto Boards and
Commissions in the Past, or as a member of a
Neighborhood Association distribution list. If
you would prefer to not receive emails regarding
future recruitments, please reply to this email
and I will delete your name from my distribution
list, if applicable.
Neighborhood Association Distribution List
Managers: Please forward this email to the
members of your association.
<UAC Application-Supplemental-Consent-Updated 8-11.pdf>
2/7/2012
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Gonsalves, Ronna
From: Gonsalves, Ronna
Sent: Friday, February 10,20121:02 PM
To: 'Stuart Bernstein'
Cc: Gonsalves, Ronna
Subject: Missing a page of your UAC Application
Importance: High
Attachments: UAC Application-Supplemental-Consent-Updated 8-11.pdf; Bernstein Application APPROVED
FOR PACKET. pdf
Hello Stuart I
I am missing a page from your application. If you would like to complete it again and
send it to me I will make sure to include it in packet to Council as long as I can get
it by Tuesday, February 14th at the end of the day. I'm sorry for the
inconvenience. I will attach both your application as I have it now and will submit it
unless I hear form you, and the blank application. It's the third page I am missing.
Thanksl
Ronna Jojola Gonsalves
Deputy City Clerk I City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue I Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-329-2267 I ronna.gonsalves@cityofpaloalto.org I www.cityofpaloalto.org\clerk
2/10/2012
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""T'( 0" ' \"1 ',. F PALO ;\lTO "
CITY CLERK'S fJFf(ecr
12FE8 -2 AM fJ: 17
UTILITIES ADVISORY COMMISSION
CITY OF PALO ALTO
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION
SUBMIT TO:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue,Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-2571
Please print or type answers to all questions and place N/A in those areas that do'not apply. Be sure that you ftlloutthe
attached supplement and return it with your Ii&!wl application. This application is public record and may be posted to
the internet in its entirety.
NAME; Harris Mark HOME PHONE; (650) 327-7066
Last First
WORK PHONE: N/A
RESIDENCE 1417 Dana Avenue
ADDRESS: CELL PHONE: (650) 704-0571
Street
EMAlL: mrhgoblue@aol.com
Palo Alto CA 94301
City State Zip
Education:
1 %5-70: SSE, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan -Science Engineering and Seeondruy Teaching Credential in
Mathematics
and Science,
1972-74; MBA, Stanford University Graduate School of Business, Stanford, California -Maj or in Public Management and Finance
List relevant training and experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration:
List relevant training and experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration: From 1974-1988 worked
for the CttY ofFalo Alto jn yadOIlS "odes jncludlng Asalstant Director of Utilities. treasqrer aUd fiDaoce directnL Major
responsibilities included: lead involvement in the creation of City recycling, conservation, energy services and solar loan
orograms.
1988-1993: Director of Utilities, City of Monntain View -ovenaw all aspects of water, wastewater, refuse and streets
fupctious.
This included preparation of annual operating 3Dd capital budgets.
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• Are you a Palo Alto Resident?
• Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of
Palo Alto, who are currently selVing on the City Council, or who are board members or
commissioners?
• Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for?
• California state law requires appointed board and commission members to file a detailed
disclosure of their fmancial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of
Interest, F orm700. Do you have an investment in, or do you 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? .
If you answered yes, you may wish to cOTl8ult with the City Attorney before filing this
application. Please contact the City Attorney's Office at 650-329-2171 to arrange an
appointment.
• Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto or within two
miles of Palo Aho?
EMPLOYMENT
Present or last employer The Sequoia Union High School Dis.
x
x
x
x
Name of Company: Woodside High School Occupation: Math Teacher (retired)
(If retired, indicate former occupation)
Signature of Applicant Date: February 2,2012
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Please Return to:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-329-2571
CITY OF PALO ALTO
UTILITIES ADVISORY COMMISSION
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Name: Mark R. Harris
Date: February 1,2012
Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit with your completed application. You may submit
additional sheets, ifnecessruy, to complete your answers.
1. Have you attended the following meeting? Yes No
• Utilities Advisory Commission x (Date: Februmy 1. 2012 )-
2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Utilities Advisory Commission?
Community Group: x Palo Alto Weekly: The Daily Post:
Email from City Clerk: x Librruy Bulletin Board: FlyerlBookmark: __
Other, Please
Specify: Mentioned to me by the Director of Utilities
3; Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
I have been intimately involved with Kara, a premier grief support organization located in Palo Alto, since
1980 I served on the board of directors from 1993-2008 and was at times secretary treasurer and president I
am currently chair of the advisory committee. I have been a member of the Palo Alto Mediation Program since
2001 and have served as jts co-chair I am CUlTentlv an emeritus member I am a dues paying member of the
Crescent Park Neighborhood Association. As a family, we contribute to many local organizations such as the
Palo Alto Commubity Fund the PenjnSJlla Open Space Trust Boys and ('-rirIs Club of the PeninSUla and the
League to name a few. In the past, I have been aT-ball coach, member of a local service club (Sertoma),
seryed on the Duyeneck Site COUDcil Cub Scout den leader Worked on projects for the Stanford Graduate
Alumni Consulting Team to assist local non-profit organizations to name a few.
Most recently, served on City's Infrastructure Blue Ribbon Commission.
4. . What is it about the Utilities Advisory Commission that interests you? What qualities, experience and expertise
would you bring to the Utilities Advisory Commission?
One of the unique and outstanding aspects of Palo Alto (among many) is that we own and operate our own
municipal utilities. I Was verv fortunate to work for the Utilities Department for 11 years and the City for 14
I was directly involved in many of the issues facing the Utilities today and was part of the initiation of many of
the current efforts. It saddened me to see the gradual erosion of the value of oW" Utilities in the eyes of the
Community during the late 80's and 90's. I think the formation of the Utilities Advisory Cgmmission was a big
step in the right direction and I get a sense that the current leadership is fully dedicated to reestablishing the
premier status ofUti)jties jn the CQIDmlmjty Recently retired from a very rewarding teaching career I would
like to be part of the effort to make Palo Alto Utilities the best example of what local control can do to create
high value, responsive service that operates in a very business like manner. I have the time, energy and
experience to be a contributing member of this effort and would be honored to do so.
Bds/Commissions -702-23 2/1/2012
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6. What are the current issues facing the Utilities Advisory Commission?
There are numerous supply, reliability, environmental and rate issues facing the Utilities Advisory Commission.
I believe 2 key issues involve (l) decisions regarding the State of California Cap-and Trade Program and Options
regarding the Use of Allowances provided to the Electric Utility and (2) the challenge of preparing Water
Customers for the substantial rate increases coming our way over the next several years and how to best mitigate
their impacts. In addition, there is the ongoing challenge of keeping customers informed on the very complex
issues facing the Utilities and gaining confidence that the Department js strivjng to represent the interests of alJ
customers and is responsive to their concerns.
7. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Utilities Advisory Commission achieve?
For 2011-12, I would like to see a decision on the path to develop and construct a second electricity transmission
line into the City. and continued implementation of the· Strategic Plan. In addition. I would like to see rate
changes that are understood by residents and businesses and generally acceptable even though some are likely to
increase more than would be desjrable -water rates in narticular I am sure that as I become more familiar with
Issues facing the Commission, I will see the need for additional goals, particularly for 2012-13 and beyond.
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City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
CONSENT FORM
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 cons~nt form will not be redacted
and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City's website.
Read the code, and check only ONE option below:
--1L I Mark Harris give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the City's
website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have read and
understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may revoke
this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto City
Clerk.
OR
I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home
address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and
Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am providing the
following alternate information and request that they use the following contact
information instead.
1417 Dana Avenue
Address
(650) 327-7066
Phone
mrhgohlue
Email ,/
February 2. 2012
Sign ture* Date
*The applicant must have a digital signature or print the application, sign in ink, and
deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed signature or unsigned application will not be
accepted.
Bds/Commissions -702-23 2/1/2012
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From: Raymond Sacchetti <raybac@earthlink.net>
Subject: Appreciation
Date: January 25, 2012 1 :58:07 PM PST
To: Mark Harris <mrhgoblue@aol.com>
Dear Mark,
Now that our job is done and our report is in and the Council has discharged us, I want to write to your personally to say how much I
enjoyed working with you. You were among the more multi·faceted members of the Commission. I admired your dedication to the
task, your intelligence, your ability to speak your mind without giving offense, and the way you continually dove deep into issues--not
just Cubberley, but the PSB, finance, and whatever was vexing a committee, working group, or the commission as a whole. It may
take a village to raise a child, but it takes people like you for that village to be all that it ought to be.
With best regards,
Ray
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1417 Dana Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 327-7066
mrhgoblue@aol.com
March 12,2012
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TO: Mayor Yeh and the Honorable Palo Alto City Council
SUBJECT: Interview for Opening on the Utilities Advisory Committee
I was pleased to receive an e-mail from the Deputy City Clerk indicating that I had been
selected for an interview with the Council for possible appointment to the Utilities
Advisory Commission. Unfortunately, I will not be available the evening of March 22 as
my wife and I leave for Wenatchee, Washington that morning to attend our youngest
son's wedding on March 24.
The Utilities Advisory Commission (UAC) is a community activity I am well qualified
for and extremely interested in. As you know, I have just completed a term as a
commissioner on the City's Infrastructure Blue Ribbon Commission (IBRC) and would
approach this appointment in the same manner. I have always been a Community
volunteer who becomes fully immersed in that effort and contributes more than my fair
share to the mission. Often the issues involved are complex and controversial, but I do
not shy away from them and often assist in successful resolutions.
The UAC is very similar to IBRC in that it involves infrastructure twenty-four hours a
day, seven days a week. A UAC commissioner must be well versed in a myriad of
technical, financial and environmental issues affecting municipal utilities and their
importance to the quality of life in Palo Alto. As evident in my application, by training
and experience -including 15 years of management experience in local municipal
utilities and participation in many of the organizations affecting our utilities - I am well
suited to be a commissioner.
Although I am not available on March 22, I will make every effort to be accessible to
Council members between now and then should you have any questions you would like
me to address. This can be done in the form of e-mail dialogue, a phone call or an
informal chat over coffee. Please feel free to contact me.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve the City.
Respectfully submitted,
~/!~
Mark R. Harris
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From: Raymond Sacchetti <raybac@earthlink.net>
Subject: Appreciation
Date: January 25,20121 :58:07 PM PST
To: Mark Harris <mrhgoblue@aol.col'll>
Dear Mark,
Now that our job is done and our report is in and the Council has discharged us, I want to write to your personally to say how much I
enjoyed working with you. You were among the more multi-faceted members of the Commission. I admired your dedication to the
task, your intelligence, your ability to speak your mind without giving offense, and the way you continually dove deep into issues--not
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take a village to raise a child, but it takes people like you for that village to be all that it ought to be.
With best regards,
Ray
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