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Home My WebLink About2013-06-04 City Council Agenda PacketCITY OF PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL Special Meeting Council Conference Room June 4, 2013 4:00 PM Agenda posted according to PAMC Section 2.04.070. Supporting materials are available in the Council Chambers on the Thursday preceding the meeting. 1 June 4, 2013 MATERIALS RELATED TO AN ITEM ON THIS AGENDA SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL AFTER DISTRIBUTION OF THE AGENDA 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. Interview of a Candidate for the Historic Resources Board for One Term Ending on May 31, 2014 2. Interviews of Candidates for the Public Art Commission for One Unexpired Term Ending on April 30, 2015 3. Interviews of Candidates for the Human Relations Commission for Two Terms Ending on March 31, 2016 4. Interviews of Candidates for the Library Advisory Commission for Two Terms Ending on January 31, 2016 Adjournment AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT (ADA) Persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or services in using City facilities, services or programs or who would like information on the City’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, may contact (650) 329-2550 (Voice) 24 hours in advance. PUBLIC COMMENT Members of the Public are entitled to directly address the City Council/Committee concerning any item that is described in the notice of this meeting, before or during consideration of that item. If you wish to address the Council/Committee on any issue that is on this agenda, please complete a speaker request card located on the table at the entrance to the Council Chambers, and deliver it to the City Clerk prior to discussion of the item. You are not required to give your name on the speaker card in order to speak to the Council/Committee, but it is very helpful. CITY OF PALO ALTO OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK June 4, 2013 The Honorable City Council Palo Alto, California Interview of a Candidate for the Historic Resources Board for One Term Ending on May 31, 2014 One application was received for one vacant term on the Historic Resources Board. The City Council voted to interview the applicant. Margaret Wimmer is scheduled to interview on June 4, 2013 at 4:00 pm. A copy of Ms. Wimmer’s application is attached. The City Council is scheduled to vote to on appointment for this term on June 10, 2013. ATTACHMENTS:  Wimmer (PDF) Department Head: Donna Grider, City Clerk Page 2 .) HISTORIC RESOURCES BOARD 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: Wimmer Last Margaret First RESIDENCE PO Box 60681 . ADDRESS: ____________________ __ Street Palo Alto CA 94306 City State Zip Education: HONmPHONE: _________ __ WORK PHONE: ------------- CELL PHONE: 650-646-161 0 EMAIL: ------------ BS in Architectural Design, College of Architecture, Arizona State University, 1988 List relevant training and experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration: I have worked in the Architectural field since 1988. I am a candidate for licensure from the NCARB. I have been a certified kitchen designer by the NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association) Bds/Commissions -702-23 8/31/2011 ) • 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 ) Yes [Z] D [l] business with the City, 2) provide-products or services for City projects, or 3) be affected D 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 650-329-217110 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 D No D [7] 0 Present or last employer Self Employed Name of Company: Occupation: Residential DeSigner (If retired, indicate former occupation) Signature of Applicant Date: ---------------------2/21/2013 Bds/Commissions -702-23 8/31/2011 Please Return to: Office of the City Clerk 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 650-329-2571 ) CITY OF PALO ALTO Historic Resources Board SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Name: Margaret Wimmer Date: 2/21/2013 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 • Historic Resources Board W (Date: ____ -.I.) D 2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Historic Resources Board? Community Group: D Palo Alto Weekly: D ?mail from City Clerk: D Library Bulletin Board: D Other, Please Specify: asked Steven Turner about it 3. Check Any That Apply: The Daily Post: D FlyerlBookmark: D D I own or occupy a category 1 or 2 historic structure, or a structure in a historic neighborhood W I am an architect, a landscape architect, a building designer, or other design professional W I have an academic education or practical experience in history or a related field 4. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations. Past member of the Junior League PA-MP. Past volunteer for the Cantor Center for the Visual Arts thru the "Next-Gen" group. Bds/Commissions -702-23 8/31/2011 5. What is it about the Historic Resources Board that interests you? What qualities, experience and expertise would you bring to the Historic Resources Board? I have always been interested in Historic Architecture and design, as it is the foundation of the homes that are designed today. I have a degree from the College of Architecture at Arizona State University. I am a self-employed residential designer based in Palo Alto. I have worked on Historic Projects (lastly, The Chambers Residence at 450 Kingsley Avenue) that has required presentation to the HRB. 6. 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 don't think I can accurately answer this question without more information. In general, I would be supportive of the board and offer my thoughts and educated opinions as best I can in regard to changing any roles, etc. 7. What are the current issues facing the Historic Resources Board? Maintaining the current Historic Inventory and preserving the historic architectural character of the city. Also to have a format and enforcement abilny to do so. 8. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Historic Resources Board achieve? Greater public awareness. Ease of ability to work with the owners of historic structures in a way that allows them to maintain and utilize the structures as necessary, while being obligated to follow the historic guidelines and requirements that are enforced by the city. Bds/Commissions -702-23 8/31/2011 ·. City of Palo Alto 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 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." Tne 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: 01 Margaret Wimmer . give permissio'n 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 DI 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. P.O. Box 60681 -Palo Alto, CA 94306 Address 650-646-1610 Phone mmwimmer@yahoo.com Email 2/21/2013 Signature* Date *The applica 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 8/31/2011 CITY OF PALO ALTO OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK June 4, 2013 The Honorable City Council Palo Alto, California Interviews of Candidates for the Public Art Commission for One Unexpired Term Ending on April 30, 2015 Four applications were received for one term on the Public Art Commission. The City Council voted to interview all applicants. Interviews are scheduled in the Council Conference Room on June 4, 2013 at 4:10 pm. The four applicants to be interviewed are as follows: Robin Theil 4:10 Ben Miyaji 4:20 Jeanne Lavan 4:30 Elaine Poplingher 4:40 Copies of all applications are attached. Some applications may be redacted at the request of the applicant. A full set of non-redacted applications will be emailed to Council Members directly. The City Council is scheduled to vote to appoint one candidate for the unexpired term ending April 31, 2015 to the Public Art Commission at the City Council Meeting, June 10, 2013. ATTACHMENTS:  Theil (PDF)  Miyaji (PDF)  Lavan (PDF)  Poplingher (PDF) Department Head: Donna Grider, City Clerk Page 2 ) y ,,': .'" " [IT'( cr r .. ~.I_ ~.LTG, C,,; , .. ~.,JI ry CLG,K UFFICE m~-\' af ~iJ i\\.::19· C:;\ r::--, CITY eLt'ffYn~S ild-o.~'" 8: 36 ,." OfFiCe: 12NO~ JPttB,;: ~~ 5:"0 PUBLIC ART COMMISSION CITY OF PALO ALTO BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION SUBMIT TO: ' Office of the City Clerk 250 BamiltoD Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 (6S0) 329·2571 Please print or type auswerl 1oa11 quesUoas and place N/A in those areas that do not apply. Be SUIC 1hat you fill out the attaehed supplement and retumit with yOlD' aIa!Il appJicati(Jll.-' , NAME: Theil Robin ~'u.~--~------~~~~---------- RESIDENCE ADDltBSS: Education: .. '. WORKPHmm: • ~ ' .. ) • Are you a Palo Alto baideal? • Do yOu.ve any relatives or membc:n of your bouaebold who lie employed t7ythe City of Palo Alto, who lie CUl'mldy MI'WIg on the City Council, orwho are board members or ) CODIJIliIIiooer __ -!.- • Are)lOU available ad c:oirmmtecl to complete the 1am appJied fc:1l1 _ll _ • Ca1ifomia "lawrequires appoiDted boent and commiuioD 1INIIIbtn 10 file a dcaiIed diacJoue .of ibeir &!ancial ....... Pair Political PracIices CommiuioD, Conflict of IDtmIt, Form 700. DoYOllime8ll ~m. or cIoyou SIne. anofticer or dhector of; • COlDJIIIlY cIoiDa bus.fa. in Palo Alto wbich you believe is likely 10; 1) ... in buIineu with the City, 2) provide procIudI oraerVicee for City projects. (13)110 atJected by declsiODl of the baird or COIIIIIliIIioIl you lie applyilJi for"l _x_ Q'yow tIM'HI'Wd yea. you'"",, wll" to cOllnllt witIJ tM C#1 Attorney be.fore filing ihII app1ica8on. PUaM cOlllDettM CIty.4ttomey's Ojfice at6S()'329-. 2171, • E:xc:ludiDa yClllr principel reaideDco, do you own reel PJOPfII'tY in Palo.Alto or within two miles of Palo Alto? ' EMPLOYMENT Present or last employer Manpower Name of Company: Occupation: Administntive Associate (IfNtincl.1ncIiCIIe former occupation) Signature of Applicant . Date: --------~--------- • I ' • Please Return to: Oftice of1he City Clerk 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 6S0-329-2571 CITY OF PALO ALTO PUBUC ART COMMISSION SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Name: Robin Theil Date: March 14,20011 ') J Pleue priDt or type your 8DlWerB to the fol1owiog questicms 8Ild submit wi1h your compleIed application. Y OIl may submJt edcfitioaal sheets. ifoecesury, to complele your auswers. 1. Have you attended the following meeting? Yes No • PublicArtCommission (Date: ____ ~) 2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Public Art Commission? ., . Community Group: '_x Palo Alto Weekly: _ Palo Alto Weekly Online: _ . Emailtrom CityClert: _ Library Bulletin Board: _' Fop..com: _ Other,"" Speoify: 3. ' I>escribe YO" involvement in commUDity activities, voluDtieer and civic 0IpDizati0JlS: Forlhe pest two years I have been a Block ~ Coordinator for my bloek. I have sone1ilrough over aix hOurs of1rBipigg for1bis.nm pitiqp, aDd per!iyipett4 in!!l!!M'!l!!A JII'!!Ctice exgcjses. 'Ibis is a city program 1bat help! to train and eclucate local cltizeDJ in how to respond in the event of a DI!!or Fa1h quake. Anotber local aeisbborboocl project I've been involved in was in initiatIDa 1be call for replacing the 1IMk bpneboa thatworel!!llQ!'f!d fjpm a mjnj-"pocket wk" Ij the m1rBIlm to Barroo M . .. .. s • 4. WbIt is.itaboul: 1he Public Art Cmnni .... 1bIt iDIInIa yoo? What qua1itiea. e.iqJerI.eace _ apedUe would )W brinsto 1heMIic Art CommiasioD? . I haw always been in1erested in pUblic art. I tbiDk it is important that citizeDs have art in 1heir COIIUDllDitiea. Public art briDp happina to 1belDllDY people that get to Il1O it in 1he coune oftbeir average days. I think pabIic art is my importaDtto a COIIIDlUIIity IS it adds to the community's civility aod CIllture. I lID very ardstic. I have 1akm many cIiflOreDt in classes in my ~. -1- . ., \ )' ) I -my role. "",eaead1& an ......... cuIaane aDd ... 1IIIt make1lP1he citiza of Palo Alto. , , IlOOmylOlt_nllllCbiDllII1bo dItInDt pouibIUtiIs (an forms) ofpubJic art available ill arcIerto be able to = ·.·..." ... qgticglp·Mipat .... _ ' 6. WhIt .. tlleCUft'U __ tBeiDI the Pub1icArt CcIDmiIaioD? I am DOt tUUy __ olaD of the cur.-__ ftdDadae Public Art Cmnnjaajan. I woukl iIDaaia,e fI1adms "'''-O(''*!pur I!I!!!!IdW .. wlof .... wopldbe ...... . 7. What .. yo1I' feeIiDp about Palo Alto's curreat iImmory/collection of Art in MHo P1Ice8? What sugpstloas woukl )'OIl haw tbr DaasiDg die miIabiIity ofmore Art ill Public PIacea? I lib Palo Alto', curnat C01lecdCll of art ill pabJk P .... but it seems to be CODCeIItIated In the dowDIown .. ap4 CelftbmiaAm" I'm. pgtlWlll! 0( ... Jip art in Midbe "00. MiMl+1d".,., 9"n! Shopping BRIll iJ. I lID bopiDg 11Iat 1hIIe will be some public art includecl in die new MiIdIell Park Llbay. IJmgwdwt.akWy ... whtigartiDMMoU Park, 1he pubJh: scbooIa could aU ... mtn pubUc art. I haw 1lOtice41h1t some (lfoot most) of1he ICbools do not Jwye gy wbJic vt OIl .air smgpda • ... '. a. If appointecl. whit specific pels would you lib to .. the Public Art CommiItion achieve? IneIudiDa Blare public art 1b8t ....... _ appeals to the cIi1feraat .. groups, i.e. chilcIrea. ..... 1CDion. IncWiIIa art aep6liillllldw of the diffenat cuIturea ofpeople who live here. FincJiDg ways of aetdD8 more public at in 1IIe public lICboola. • 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 code, and check only ONE option below: I give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the City's website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto City Clerk. OR x I Robin Theil 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 Email . Robin Theil 11/10 Signature* Date BdslCommissions -702-23 11120/2012 ) J ) 1 / Y\. ,j-.':;f.!-f"} _' '., . pt'-~."~J-'-t~ ":: (;'rl~ ~FFICE 13MAR 25 Pt1 1:58 12 DfC20 PH 5: 07 CllYOFPAtO ALT() BOMm AND OOMMISSION APPLICATI6N st:fBMtt'to: ~(i.ftli,e·CityCt~ ZSi a.nilt6nJ\wmte';~P A;lto,CA 94301 (656),329.2571 WQRK P.HDl.'rm: IUlSIDBNCE .ADDREss: CELL PHONE: , EMAll.: City Qf,$MJQ$E)i, tA,Arts Commi$$iOn,. 1992~ 1996. 1999-2006. 201 ()"Present. 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'W~ldy_Jike to see ~~Att: COllllmsllioDAddedl ThePublic,Art Comrniss1ongaift r~ and naUonaIl'8COI;InittOn:for ita 'pUblicatt. ~.' ) ) PO Sox90356.SanJ(E. CA 95109 .. ',! F . on. " • • .. t A~S8" ........... . ~'-_5 00, . . ...... I ~ BU.~.com_ .' *lbe IPpucam: mus have a digital Signature or prlntttle ~tlOOI $I9n If'llrtk,atld de1ivert'o th$ CftyCIerks()ffl~.A tYped Slgnatore' orui1$lgn«f appttcatt_rwlU.flQt be accepted. t , ) 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 will not be accepted. Lavan Jeanne 650-322-7377 NAME: HOME PHONE: -------Last First Palo Alto CA 94303 WORKPHONE: ____ ~_--- 650-255-5103 CELL PHONE: ~ _____ _ jeannelavan@hotn ~:----~---- RESIDENCE 873 Newell Place ADDRESS: __________________ _ Street City State Zip Educatiou: Please see attached sheets. Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/13/2()fJ,1 'I, ,. • 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 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 Gensler Name of Company: Occupation: Signature of Applicant* Date: D [2] D D Architect D [2] D (If retired, indicate former occupation) 3/28/2013 *The applicant must have a dig tal signature or p e application, sign in ink, and deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed signature or unsigned applicati n will not be accepte . Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/13/2011 , . " , Please Return to: ) CITY OF PALO ALTO PUBLIC ART COMMISSION SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Jeanne Lavan Name: ) Office of the City Clerk 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 650-329-2571 ------------------------------------------ Date: March 28, 2013 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 [2] via internet 3/2 ~/\." (Dme: --__________ ~t No D 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:DYes, Please Identify: ________ ---, _________ _ Email from City Clerk: D Library Bulletin Board: D FlyerlBOOkmark:D . Vikki Tobak Other, Please Specify: _________________________________________ _ 3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: Please see attached sheets. 4. What is it about the Public Art Commission that interests you? What qualities, experience and expertise would y"ou bring to the Public Art Commission? Please see attached sheets. Bds/Co~issions -702-23 9/13/2011 , . 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? Please see attached sheets. 6. What are the current issues facing the Public Art Commission? Please see attached sheets. 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? Please see attached sheets. 8. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Public Art Commission achieve? Please see attached sheets. Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/13/2011 ) 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 I V I I Jeanne Lavan 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. To be determined Address Phone jeannelavan@hotmail.com Si 312812013 Date *T e applicant ust have a digital signature or print the application, sign in ink, and d liver to the City Clerks Office. A typed signature or unsigned application will not be accepted. Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/13/2011 .. . . ) ) Education New York Institute of Technology Bachelor of Architecture, with an emphasis on materiality and design. My thesis was a study in two parts; beginning with a study of the painting View of Toledo by EI Greco, and culminating in a study of spatial design influenced by this painting. List relevant training and experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration: I am a registered Architect, California Architects License Number C271162 As an Architect, artist and designer I have worked closely with clients to understand their goals, to interpret them, visualize and give shape to their future. It is through this relationship that true art is achieved, as it is a reflection of the soul of the client. Continuing Education: California Architects Board: • Accessible Public Accommodations • Accessibility-Stepping Through Vertical Heights Stanford Continuing Studies: • Creativity and Leadership • Haussmann's Paris and Impressionism • What's the Real Deal with Oil, Gas, and Coal? Painting and Product Design: • California Academy of Painters, Palo Alto • TechShop member, Menlo Park As a collector of art, I enjoy living with and am inspired by pieces I have collected over the years by Kara Walker, Jane Tivol, David Hering, William Wareham, Don Fritz, Peter Wayne Lewis and Brigitte Curt. 3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: I seek out ways to be involved and engaged in my community. As technology increasingly lures us to stay behind screens, my family and I look for alternatives to reach out, learn from and appreciate our community. Palo Alto offers so much to us. To name a few: we attend Lab Crawls, take classes and attend art events at Stanford IStanford Hospital, we attend events at the Palo Alto Library and Art Center, and participate in local drives to support in-need communities. Currently I am volunteering at my children's schools(Castilleja and Phillips Brooks) in the classroom, the art program, outreach programs and annual benefits. I have also served on the board of the Cleo Eulau Center that is dedicated to helping youth rebound from adversity. · . \ I \ j 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? PAC interests me because of the critical role it plays in supporting, engaging and adding to the culture of Palo Alto. The presence of public art allows all of us to live with art and benefit from the stimulation and richness it provides. It reaches out and brings us together through experience and spontaneous dialogue, it gives our community an opportunity to talk with one another, it makes our city pedestrian friendly, it stimulates our brains in ways that our every day activities can not, it fuels our imaginations and expresses our civic aspirations. I chose to make Palo Alto my home in 2011 because of its rich culture. The people of Palo Alto value education, technology, curiosity, imagination, diversity and creativity. As a new resident of Palo Alto, I was seeking a way to be involved in the city as well as new volunteer opportunities. When I learned of the opening on PAC I thought it a great fit. Art has always been an important part of my life. I am an Architect, and I create and collect art. Civic planning should be forward thinking and take into consideration all the opportunities we have to engage and support our community. As an Architect, artist and designer I will work with our team to create inventive and inspirational dialogue on the many considerations around public art: planning, procurement, commissioning, community engagement and funding. I also have experience in project management and construction. 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? Palo Alto has long recognized how art enhances and provides value to its community. This is apparent in the art that is currently a part of our city life. Any future recommendations should address the historical as well as the future direction of the city. Palo Alto will change considerably in the next decade(s) and public art should, in ways yet to be determined, be part of the growth plan of Palo Alto. Growth is complex; as it can be physical or cultural or both. I think new policies would be most successful if they address these complexities. I see my role as board member to consider this growth, think creatively, seek ideas from others and cohesively and concisely recommend policy to the Council. If change to current roles is necessary, I would work with fellow commissioners to identify the needs for change, brainstorm possibilities and collaborate in identifying the most desirable outcome. The path to problem solving should be inquisitive, respectful, creative and open-minded. These qualities can produce the best possible outcome because of the knowledge and insight gathered along the way. I • 6. What are the current issues facing the Public Art Commission? The PAC has had interesting and inspiring temporary art installations recently("water Lilies", "Community Advice"(PAAC), "Lawn Bowls"). These installations got my attention and made me aware of the PAC. I thought the temporary nature was perfect for what they were -visionary sculptures with timely and cultural references that challenged and engaged the public. Palo Alto is evolving and the commission plays an exciting role in how they communicate this growth. 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 have strong relationships with a lot of the art in Palo Alto. It is a wonderful collection that I enjoy frequently throughout my day. I am a regular biker along the baylands and enjoy the installations in Byxbee Park. The pieces are perfectly sited as the art reads like organized artifacts. In addition, I especially like the murals by Greg Brown as they are fun and beautiful and they enrich Palo Alto in a wonderfully subtle and humorous way. The collection has variety and I think it represents the community well. We are so fortunate to have quality art at our libraries, along our sidewalks and even along our roadways. Mitchell Park will soon reopen and the Beasely sculpture, architecture and environmental features are exciting additions to Palo Alto. We have a wonderfully vibrant downtown to enjoy: it is lush with trees, it has areas carved out at intersections for seating, and it has Lytton Plaza-but it does not have a significant art presence. I would like to see more public art in the University A venue area. As art makes for a good pedestrian environment and sense of place, I think the eastern area of University would benefit from an art installation(s) . 8. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Public Art Commission achieve? If appointed, I would first gather knowledge about the specific growth plans of Palo Alto to help inform my vision of Palo Alto. But I do have some areas that I am curious about. I think the University Avenue/Highway 101 interchange is an important gateway into Palo Alto. This could be made a unique and notable experience with landscape design or a large sculpture. The commission could partner with Caltrans and East Palo Alto. Local corporations could be asked to assist with funding. March 28, 3013 City Council Office of the City Clerk 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 Jeanne M. Lavan Dear City Council Members, I appreciate the opportunity to submit my application to you for the position on the Public' Art Commission. Thank you for your consideration. , 'I, .~'. f' ) j 13MAR 25 PM j: 58 PUBLIC ART COMMISSION CITY OF PALO ALTO ) '2 DEC 19 PI1 3: , I!J 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 applicatit 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: Poplingher Elaine HOME PHONE: 650 321-7040 Last First RESIDENCE 868 Northampton Dr ADDRESS: . Street Palo Alto CA 94303 City State Zip Education: Master of Arts -Major in Architecture and Urban Design Bachelor -Structural Engineering WORK PHONE: ------- CELL PHONE: ______ _ EMAIL: elaine-po@sbcglobal.net List relevant training and experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration: Worked as Project Designer I project manager for numerous commercial projects: Wind River Systems -Phase 3, Office Building, Alza Corporation -Corporate Headquarters and Lab Facility, . University Gircle -Office Buildings and Retail, Stanford Alumni Center -TI, Koll Dublin -Office Buildings, Opus Emerald Point -Office Buildings, Quadrus I & IV -Office Buildings, Gateway Place -Office Buildings. Good Samaritan Hospital-Cardiac Short Stay, Catheterization Laboratory and Outpatient Pediatric Surgery Center, Watsonville Community Hospital-Medical Office Building, Community Hospital Monterey -Inpatient Surgery Interim TI, Kaiser Permanente Gilroy -Psychiatry Expansion. Ultra Clean Technologies -Clean rooms, Laboratory and Office Building. Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/13/2011 ) • 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 ot: 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? . lfyou answered yes, you may wish to consult with the City Attorney before filing this application. Please contact the CityAttorney'sOffice 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 Name of Company: HDR Occupation: ) o [l] o o [l] D Project Manager (If retired, indicate former occupation) Signature of Applicant* Date: 12.16.2012 *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. Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/13/2011 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: Poplingher Elaine Date: 12.16.2012 ) 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 D (Date: _____ -1.) 2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Public Art Commission? No [l1 Community Group: D Palo Alto Weekly: D The Daily Post: D website:[Z}fYeS, Please Identify: _c-,ity~o_f.:.--pa_l_oa_l_to_.o_r:..=.g ________ _ Email from City Clerk: D Library Bulletin Board: D FlyerlBookmark:D Other,Please Specify: ________________________ _ 3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: Mid Peninsula Educational Center, Stratford School -taught classes: Why buildings stand up and why buildings fall down, How to build the tallest structure 4th grade, Bridges and other structures build to span 6th grade Palo Alto Art Center.-special events, art exhibitions organization Palo Alto Historical Association -Main Library files organization 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? As a community partner, the Public Art Commission is an educational institution that actively support the mission of the City through its services, programs or its ongoing financial support, with end results in positive changes for the city and population. An undisputable love of art in all its forms that the City of Palo Alto has to offer and an extensive experience and knowledge in the field of art, architecture and interior design, urban planning and a great desire to be involved with and support the community that I am living in since 1989. Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/13/2011 " ) .' ) 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? Representing the Public Art Commission, as part of a team of knowledgeable and experienced people that care about the community they represent and the Palo Alto residents who know very well their town and its needs, etc. Based on comprehensive data and information, I will present a proposal regarding the change(s) to the board members and ask for their opinion in order to do what it is in the best interest of the community that the Commission represents. 6. What are the current issues facing the Public Art Commission? A more high~tech informative approach of each and every issue to the Palo Alto community members; also, more people and more resources need to be involved in a constructive way, in order to achieves all goals in a timely manner in the present economy. Art at the Mitchell Park Library and Community Center, the largest public works projects to take place in the City of Palo Alto, that should reflect the function and scale of the designed buildings, has only one work of art for which the artist has been decided ~ the Bruce Beasley sculpture, etc. 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? Situated near Stanford University, Palo Alto is a cultural city with lots of history and a charming mixture of tradition and innovation, that could benefit from more public art, outdoors and indoors. Private collections art donations, local artists time and energy donations and public found raising, etc. and most of all community involvement. 8. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Public Art Commission achieve? Education in the arts, especially public arts that are available to the masses is an integral part of the development of each human being, this is why the Public Art Commission should increase the importance of fine arts education by enabling the community to have more access to art and all its disciplines on daily bases, from lines of poetry printed on sidewalks to vast historic murals, or any visual or auditive form of art, since the function of public art is to increase the visibility of public spaces by enriching the public's perception of those spaces. Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/13/2011 ~ . , 't '"\\ l 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: , [lJ I Poplingher Elaine 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 Email ~. Signature* ~ 12.16.2012 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. Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/13/2011 CITY OF PALO ALTO OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK June 4, 2013 The Honorable City Council Palo Alto, California Interviews of Candidates for the Human Relations Commission for Two Terms Ending on March 31, 2016 Four applications were received for two terms on the Human Relations Commission. The City Council voted to interview all applicants. Interviews are scheduled in the Council Conference Room on June 4, 2013 at 4:50 pm. The four applicants to be interviewed are as follows: Adrienne Murphy 4:50 Greer Stone 5:00 ZuChong Liu 5:10 Jill O’Nan 5:20 Copies of all applications are attached. Some applications may be redacted at the request of the applicant. A full set of non-redacted applications will be emailed to Council Members directly. The City Council is scheduled to vote to appoint two candidates for the three year terms ending March 31, 2016 to the Human Relations Commission at the City Council Meeting, June 10, 2013. ATTACHMENTS:  Murphy (PDF)  Stone (PDF)  Liu (PDF)  O'Nan (PDF) Department Head: Donna Grider, City Clerk Page 2 ) ;. 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: Murphy Adrienne Last First RESIDENCE 2450 Tasso St ADDRESS: Street Palo Alto Ca City State Education: Ph.D Psychology, Saybrook University, 2011 MBA, Loyola Marymount University B Social Science University College Dublin HOME PHONE: 650 3291039 WORKPHONE: ____________ __ CELL PHONE: ____________ __ EMAIL: _D_r.A_dr_ien_ne_M_Urp_hY_@_9m_a_iI.C_O_m 94301 Zip List relevant training and experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration: 20 years experience managing staff in support of business operations and supply chain practices Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/1/2011 (' , ) • 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; 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? 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 ) D [l] D D [l] D D Present or last employer Self Employed Name of Company: Occupation: Consultant -gender and diversity (If retired, indicate former occupation) Signature of Applicant Date: Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/1/2011 r . 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: Adrienne Murphy PhD, MBA Date: 3/8/2012 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 Yes D (Date: _____ --4) No [l] 2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Human Relations Commission? Community Group: [Z] Palo Alto Weekly: D The Daily Post: D Email from City Clerk: D Library Bulletin Board: D Flyer/Boolanark: D Other, Please Specify: I was unaware of this Commission, but very happy to have found it. 3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: I work with college educated mothers to enable their ambition retention once children arrive. Volunteer at Ohlone School, Casa Dei Bambini -Diversity Council, Santa Clara School of Engineering Gender Awareness, Watermark Women. 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? My hands on business experience ensuring diversity in human resources. My Ph.D is focused on the lived experiences of college educated women, and I am engaged in gender and diversity promotion with Watermark Women, Santa Clara University, and the Diversity Council Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/1/2011 t· ., '\ , 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? As a board member I would undertake any assignments from the Council. I would become fully acquainted with current programs and processes and best in class opportunities. I would remain fully aware risks and limiters associated with all change and create a co-operative pathway. 6. What are the current issues facing the Human Relations Commission? Citizens United rulings and concerns regarding money and politics Equal opportunity and access Mediation Developmental Assets 7. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Human Relations Commission achieve? Create awareness of the emergence of gender, diversity equity seals, and gender diversity management practices globally and position Palo Alto to be a leader in this emerging trend. Evaluate consequences of management structures, budgets, work schedules or allocation of city resources on pathways to producer,consumer,leadership and investment opportunities across our diverse population. Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/1/2011 '(' " .. ) 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 Adrienne Murphy 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 Email ~ ~ tJJ-tlf -;MJ/3 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. Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/1/2011 ) HUMAN RE.LATIONS COMMISSION CITY OF PALO ALTO 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 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. Stone Greer NAME: __ ------------------__ -------------Last First RESIDENCE 751 Layne Ct. Apt. 15 ADDRESS: ____________ ~--------------------- Street Palo Alto CA City State Education: Palo Alto High School -2007 University of California, Irvine -2010 Santa Clara·School of Law -Present 94306 Zip HOME PHONE: (650) 575-0405 WORK PHONE: ____ ~ ______ __ CELL PHONE: ____________ __ EMAIL: gstone22@gmail.c List relevant trainirr; and experience, certificates of training, licenses, or llrofessional registration: Alcohol & Other rugs rask Force: I was the only full time s udent representative on the task force while at UC-Irvine. The task force meets six times during the school year to discuss issues and share data related to alcohol and other drugs as they impacted the campus community. The task force is comprised of departments and offices within the universtiy as well as local community agencies. . . • 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 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 Shezan Name of Company: Signature of Applicant Occupation: Date: D D Law Student No D D D (If retired, indicate former occupation) 03/01/2013 0/' /..,/,\" Please Return to: CITY OF PALO ALTO HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION SUPPLEMENTAL 9UESTIONNAIRE Greer Brannan Stone Name: \ 1 Office of the City Clerk 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 650-329-2571 --------------------------------------- Date: 03/0112013 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. l. Have you attended the following meeting? • Human Relations Commission Yes c=J (Dare: __________ ~) 2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Human Relations Commission? No o Community Group: D Palo Alto Weekly: D The Daily Post: D Email from City Clerk: I V I Librruy Bulletin Board: D FlyerlBookmark: D Other, Please Specify: ____________________________________ ----, ____________ _ 3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: I was a substitute teacher for the Palo Alto Unified School District during the 2011- 2012 school year. I had the opportunity to teach in nearly every school in the district. For the past five years, I have also intermittently volunteered at Ohlone Elementary. These experiences not only gave me a window into the teaching profession, but also afforded me the opportunity to connect with the young people of Palo Alto. 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? See supplement, page 1. a/,/"n" 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: [2J I Greer Stone 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. 751 Layne Ct. Apt. 15, Palo Alto, CA, 94306 Address (650) 575-0405 Phone gstone22@gmail.com ~~~ O_3_ro_1_~_0_13 __________________ _ 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. 0/1 /')('111 '. ; ) 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? See supplement, page 2. 6. What are the current issues facing the Human Relations Commission? See supplement, page 3. 7. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Human Relations Commission achieve? See supplement, pages 4 -5. 0/1/..,n11 \ y 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? Tolerance is the foundation for any great community. It is the respect for others, awareness of our differences, and aversion towards discrimination that will teach us to love our neighbors-regardless of race, creed, or sexual preference. Having grown up in the Bay Area, one of the most diverse areas in the world, I have learned the importance of tolerance by experience. I also studied it as a political science major at UC Irvine. The Human Relations Commission is trusted with the job of promoting such awareness and rooting out any discrimination in our community. We must also ensure that every group in our community has a voice. If I was on the commission, I would bring novel ideas and a dedication to ensuring that all members of our community are protected from injustice. I am particularly concerned with the members of our community who are so often invisible-children and young adults. As a former student of the Palo Alto School District and a current law student, I understand the problems that the youth in our community have. I have lived the horrors of fellow students taking their own lives. I have known the family and friends of those that ended their lives and felt a part of their pain. I know from firsthand experience the pressures that students face in our schools, the difficulties of getting involved in the community, and the helplessness that many young people feel in a community that is otherwise so forward looking. To supplement my firsthand experience, I have also studied discrimination I extensively. My degree in political science allowed me to take a myriad of classes dedicated to various issues plaguing our society. Discrimination has easily been one of the most prevalent and destructive issues of our time. I have studied the chilling effects of gender discrimination on business productivity, the deleterious consequences of racial animosity with regards to education, and the disgraceful treatment of the LGBT community. My legal training has allowed me to objectively assess both sides of any argument. I would bring this skill to the commission, objectively understanding each side of the debates and bringing my own set of experiences into the equation to help reach the best conclusion. As Yo-Yo Ma said, "our cultural strength has always been derived from our diversity of understanding and experience." Palo Alto is in one of the most diverse areas in the world; as such, we must fight every day to ensure that our citizens and visitors are treated with the upmost respect and tolerance, by embracing our differences we will learn to come together and strengthen our community. 1 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 that every board member's primary responsibility is to bring his or her own diverse experiences to each meeting, and to view each problem in a two- step manner. The first of these steps is to assess the problem in an objective manner, seeing both sides of the story. Secondly, they must analyze the problem through the lens of their own experiences to understand the human aspect of the story. As a board member I would use my law school training to objectively assess any issue that comes before the board, and I would use my own set of experiences to empathize with the various demographics of Palo Alto. I would also be a representative for the under thirty segment of the community. Approximately 30% of the population is under the age of thirty, but this segment of our population is significantly underrepresented in the Council. One of my primary roles on the board would be recognizing the problems that my demographic faces. This would ensure that not only are the young members of our community not being discriminated against, but would also encourage more young people to take part in community organizations and civic engagement. I have always noticed a dearth of community involvement from the youth in our community. Many young adults and teenagers feel that their voices are not being heard. I believe as a member of this board I would show other young adults that they can be heard in our community. As a board member for the Human Relations Commission, it is essential to empathize with all members of our community. No one member should be so focused on one issue that they cannot change roles when necessary. I would . welcome any role change because change allows us to get out of our comfort zone and explore new avenues of thought. 2 'l J '\ 6. What are the current issues facing the Human Relations Commission? The issues that face the Human Relations Commission are as diverse as our city. These concerns range from a dearth oflowrincome housing to mental health plaguing our youth to civil-rights violations in our schools. Palo Alto home prices have been continuously on the rise over the past few decades and today Palo Alto is one of the most expensive areas in the country to buy a home. Although high home values are indicative of respectable communities, it also makes it much harder for low-income families to purchase property or even afford rent. With the pending closure of the Buena Vista Mobile Home Park, and the displacement of nearly 400 residents who live there, Palo Alto is soon to have the largest one-time eviction of residents since 1942. With the economy on the upturn and real estate values growing again, the possibility that all 400 residents will find comparable housing in Palo Alto is slim. Even with the Mobile Home Park Conversion Ordinance that was passed in 2000, the likelihood of displacing these residents elsewhere is unlikely. With the real estate values being so high, low- income families will continue to struggle in Palo Alto, and similar cities in the Bay Area, until we can find a comprehensive strategy that will work. Another issue facing our city is the pandemic of mental health issues affecting our youth. It has become a far too common occurrence for Palo Altans to pick up the Daily and have their hearts broken to learn of another teen suicide. These tragedies, though too common, cC!n and must be eliminated. It is my belief that this should be the cities number one priority until the problem is completely addressed and solved. This issue requires a multifaceted approach and the cooperation of all city departments, and through our commitment to eliminating this horror we will succeed. An additional issue that will likely come to the board's attention is the civil rights violations of a middle school student. As a student in the Palo Alto School District, and as a substitute teacher, I recognized first hand the effects of bullying on our students. It not only has a deleterious affect on the learning environment but can also lead to mental health issues if proper actions are not taken. The Human Relations Board will undoubtedly face more pressure in the future from parents and citizens alike urging the city to take more preemptive actions regarding bullying in our schools. This is an issue that has been prevalent in our society for ages, but is just now getting the public attention it deserves. As a community we must take the proper actions to eliminate these issues and protect our students physical and emotional well-being. These three issues only scratch the surface of the myriad of problems facing the Human Relations Board. My diverse background and unique perspective on the various issues makes me a candidate that will bring fresh new ideas to the board and a youthful perspective that is typically lacking in city departments. It is my firm belief that the most vexing questions typically have the simplest answers, we merely need the courage to pursue those solutions. 3 7. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Human Relations Commission achieve? If appointed to the commission, I would work hard to achieve two primary goals. First, I believe that safeguarding our youth's mental health should be priority number one. Youth mental health covers abroad range of issues, including teen suicide, bullying in schools, and overall life satisfaction. My second priority would be ensuring that there is affordable housing for low-income families in our community. When it comes to improving youth mental health, no option should be off the table. As a community we should approach this issue in a collaborative way and ensure that every department and office is doing their part. The city has already implemented various programs to combat these issues, such as Project Safety Net, but the issue is so pervasive that we need a comprehensive approach that addresses the core issues of youth depression. These include bullying, overbearing schoolwork, and lack of civic engagement. In recent years the issue of school bullying has grabbed the national spotlight. In February we learned that our very own school district was involved in a federal civil-rights investigation into a middle school special-education student who was constantly harassed and bullied for his disability. These kind of distractions not only interrupt the school's ability to teach, but also hinder its students' abilities to learn. I believe that when a school is both physically and emotionally safe, students are able to perform at their fullest potentials. Today, bullying has evolved past physical abuse into psychological harassment in the form of cyber bullying we can learn from other states and school districts that have implemented policies to combat these issues. For example, the Michigan State Board of Education recently released a model anti-bullying policy. Their program creates a comprehensive health education curriculum that teaches students about the consequences of their actions on the mental health of themselves and other students. The program also mandates annual training for school employees and volunteers to insure significant contact with students and how to recognize and combat bullying. I believe we should also provide training for interested parents, which would help them detect if their children are being bullied and give them the tools to remedy these problems. Finally, because cyber bullying has become so prevalent we must create strong policies that allow the city and school district to take administrative actions to prevent this kind of harm. The second issue that I believe must be addressed is the dearth of low- income housing in Palo Alto. If the Buena Vista Mobile Home Park closes, we will see the displacement of around 400 residents. Many of these residents are members of minority groups, and many more have students that attend the various schools in the area. Displacing these residents risks these families having to move into dangerous neighborhoods in other cities. This move would also take these students out of the Palo Alto School District, one of the greatest school districts in the country. This displacement is not only unfair, but also de facto socioeconomic discrimination. The commission must work hard to find an area within the confines of the city to build more low-income housing. What defines our city is not the money we make, but rather the values we share. People should not be denied access to this 4 great city for economic reasons. We must find a way to allow those families a chance to enjoy the Palo Alto way of life. 5 ) , i"'· .. L , ~ l' ;- Li7 Y 13 MAR-8 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 11:43 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: I: fA,. RESIDENCE ADDRESS: Last JlJ.j--= /?th11tnJ a Street . 1211 It:; AltO HOME PHONE: ( b f 0) . -3 :z. z-; .til (t 8 WORKPHONE: ____________ _ CELLPHONE:~ __________ _ EMAIL: 2uo6~ Cd! \/0 ~ t>q. G,;;r. tf 7 Education: I #~adu. (3~<i lq1pn,· );,;1'4-, rJ' u/'l~S,'~ /tee l C~" j -4>u. C,'{? p-f CA//J (k . . 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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 Name of Company: Signature of Applicant Bds/Commissions -702-23 Occupation: Date: Yes No [QJ D D [QJ [QJ D D D 9/1/2011 Please Return to: CITY OF PALO ALTO HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Office of the City Clerk 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 650:'329-2571 Date: __ --.CJvJ~, ~if'L-...{,ib~Jf-' ...::2.E::.kt::J:...!.'_.3L-------_ 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. Yes No 1. Have you attended the following meeting? • Human Relations Commission c=J (Dme: _________ ~ ~ 2. 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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: [QJ I L:~>( chol'l i.)/.-r' 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 Email Signat& ~ , Datt'd, ;Z; 24-'3 *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 9/1/2011 ) CITY OF PALO ALTO 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: Human Relations Commission NAME: O'Nan.Jill HOME PHONE: Last First WORK PHONE: RESIDENCE ADDRESS: CELL PHONE: EMAll..: City State Zip X 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.cityofpaloa1to.org Signature of Applicant Date: _'3---..I_y"'-'tC---,-£'---.o ..a...=15=--_ ) HUMAN RESOUCES COMMISSION CITY OF PALO ALTO BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION SUBMIT TO: Office of tlle 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 your signed application. NAME: O'Nan Last WSIDENCE ADDRESS: Street city Education: BA Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio MA Stanford University JD Stanford University Jill First State Zip HOME PHONE: . WORK PHONE: CELL PHONE: EMAIL: List relevant training and e!p!rienee, certitlcates of training, Heenses, or professional registration: . Professional writer and editor with strong communication and collaborative skills. • Are you a Palo Alto Resident? • Do youhave 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 YOlJ 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 inves1ment in. or do you serve as an officer or cfuector 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. • 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 OfflCe at 650-329-2171 to arrange an appointment. ~MPLOYMENT Present or last employer Self-employed x x x x x NmneofCompany: _w __ a __ ---------------------Occupation:· Freelance writer and editor (If retired, indicate former occupation) Signature of Applicant 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: Jill O'Nan Date: January 28,2010 \ J 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 • Human Relations Commission X (Date: 2-1-2010) (study session wilh City Council) • HumanRelationsCommission X (Date: 2-11-2010) 2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Human Relations Commission? Community Group: _ Palo Alto Weekly: __ Palo Alto Weekly Online: __ Email from City Clerk: __ Library Bulletin Board: __ Fogster.com: __ 3. Descn"be your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: I am a relative newcomer to community service. In the past, like many Silicon Valley professionals, I wOrked long hours, which did not leave much time for civic engagement. Recently, however, I have come to . appreciate that the wonderful city I have lived in for 1he past two decades does not happen by magic. In 2009 I spent several months woiking on Dan Dykwel's campaign for city council, and had a chance to meet a number of community leaders and elected officials. This experience let me firsthand see how much effort goes into making Palo Alto the outstanding community that it is. Since then, I have looked for opportunities to volunteer so 1 can contribute my talents and expertise to the city. This year I will appear as a volunteer speaker at the Page Mill YMCA, and will also mentor local youth on the importance of healthy eating and living an active lifestyle. . 4. What is it about 1he Human Relations Commission that interests you? What qualities, experience and expertise would yon bring to the Human Relations Commission? Many of the factors that concern the BRC-ege, sex, etbnicity, citizenship, marital state and socioeconomic status-are a daily reality for me. I live in the Ventura District on Curtner Avenue, which a local police officer once told me was the "worst" street in Palo Alto. Most of my neighbors are low-income immigran:ts from Latin America, Asia or Eastern Europe who speak limited English. Although I am an educated white woman, I am also a low-income renter and single woman living in an affluent, family-oriented city known for its property values. In my neighborhood, I have witnessed street fights, domestic violence, child abuse and drug deals. At times I have been unable to return home because my street is cordoned off while 1he police search for a suspect. As a result, my neighbors and I interact frequently with the P APD, and strongly rely on them to keep us sate. But while the police generally do a great job of patrolling and investigating, the prevailing feeling in my neighborhood is that we have been "forgotten" by the wealthier residents of 1he city, who mistakenly believe . -1- \ \ J } - that these kinds ofproblt).fDS don't occur in Palo Alto. I believe this is reflected in the city's recent Community Quality rati:l1gs, in which 82% of respondents rated Palo Alto good or excellent in providing services to seniors and 75% rated Palo Alto good or excellent in providing services to youth, but only 59% rated Palo Alto good or excellent in providing services to low-income people.l If! am appoiIlted to the lIRC, I will bring this experience with me, and do my best to serve as a voice for the "other" Palo Alto that many city residents and organizations never see. 5. How would you see your role as board member when recommending policy and working with the Council? I believe it is important for lIRC board members to identiiY opportunities for inclusion and take the initiative in recommending policy, but also remain responsive to requests and directives from the Council. In order to play both roles effectively, the IIRC must partner with local agencies, such as the P APD, PTA and Art Center, to amplify existing efforts to increase diversity-and spearhead new ones-while rDaintaining an open dialog with the Council. 6. What are the current issues facing the Human Relations Commission? There are longstanding and ongoing issues of mistrust between some residents and the P APD. Racial profiling and use oftasers are matters of great concern. The lIRC needs to help ensure that policing in our city is effective without being discriminatory. The recent appointment of our new police chief is an opportunity to build a stronger partnership between the Council, the lIRC and the P APD, and ultimately, a better relationship between the police and city residents. Other issues may be less visible. For example, although Palo Alto is famous for its nationally ranked school system, many kids in my neighborhood do not go on to coIl •. In fact, a:fair number of them do not even finish high school, despite having attended Palo Alto schools since kindergarten. A-few months ago I overheard a neighbor's daughter 1aIking on her cell phone to a friend. "No, I don't have homewOIk," she said. "Only white and Asian kids have to do homework." Why are the benefits of our outstanding school system not reaching these low-income, minority kids? Why are they not continuing on to higher education like most of their well-to-do classmates? By working with the school district, PTA and other agencies, the IIRC may be able to mitigate barriers to inclusion and help improve the life chances of these disadvantaged youth. The debilitating effects of obesity and obesity-related diseases, which disproportionately affect low-income and minority residents, is another issue for the IIRC to consider. Aftluent Palo Altans buy organic food and join gyms, but most people in my neighborhood do not have that purchasing power. Because they eat cheaper, processed foods, man~ are significantly overweight, and their children are often overweight by the time they enter middle school. Again, by partnering with local health agencies, schools and cultural organizations, 1he IIRC may be able to help low-income city residents enjoy longer, healthier lives, which is perhaps the most fundamental form of"inclusion." 7. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Human Relations Commission achieve? _ First, I would like to see the lIRe help improve the public's interactions with and perceptions of the P APD. In 2009, 72% of respondents rated the quality of their contact with the pOlice as good or excellent.2 That number is a great start, but it could be higher. Second, I would like to see the HRC work with 1he appropriate agencies and organizations to make the benefits of living iii Palo Alto more accessible to low-income and minority residents. Specifically, I would like the lIRC to help increase the number oflow-income and minority students who successfully complete high school and enter college. 1 City of Palo Alto Service Efforts and Accomplishments Report for Fiscal Year 2009, p. 2. 2 Ibid., p. 51. -2- l " \ ~ / 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 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 -2L I Jill O'Nan 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. Cubberley Community Center 4000 Middlefield Road, T2 Palo Alto, CA 94303 Address 650-329-2418 Phone nla March 4. 2013 Date CITY OF PALO ALTO OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK June 4, 2013 The Honorable City Council Palo Alto, California Interviews of Candidates for the Library Advisory Commission for Two Terms Ending on January 31, 2016 Seven applications were received for two terms on the Library Advisory Commission. The City Council voted to interview all applicants. Interviews are scheduled in the Council Conference Room on June 4, 2013 at 5:30 pm. The four applicants to be interviewed are as follows: Don McDougall 5:30 Greer Stone 5:40 Jared Bernstein 5:50 Robert Moss 6:00 Joan Reid 6:10 Sheena Chin 6:20 Copies of all applications are attached. Some applications may be redacted at the request of the applicant. A full set of non-redacted applications will be emailed to Council Members directly. The City Council is scheduled to vote to appoint two candidates for the three year terms ending January 31, 2016 to the Library Advisory Commission at the City Council Meeting, June 10, 2013. ATTACHMENTS:  McDougall (PDF)  Stone (PDF)  Bernstein (PDF)  Moss (PDF)  Reid (PDF)  Chin (PDF) Department Head: Donna Grider, City Clerk Page 2 ) \3 MAR 27 PM 2: 36 LIBRARY 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 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: McDougall Last RESIDENCE 270 Channing Ave ADDRESS: . Street Palo Alto, City Education: BSc, Chemical Engineering University of Alberta, Canada Executive Programs . Cornell University Stanford Business School Don HOME PHONE: 650 323 6291 First WORKPHONE: ____________ __ CELL PHONE: 650 815 1455 EMA~: ____________ __ CA 94301 State Zip List relevant training and experience, certificates oftraining, licenses, or professional registration: Operating and capital budget experince and organization leadership: . President, CEO, and board member Mitron Corp., Portland OR President, COO, and board member ABC Technologies, Portland OR Vice President SAS, Cary NC and Palo Alto CA President, CEO, and board member Space-Time Research, Melbourne, Australia Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/13/2011 ) ) • 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 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 D D Present or last employer Channing Group Consulting Name of Company: Consultant Occupation: D (If retired, indicate former occupation) Signature of Applicant Date: Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/13/2011 Please Return to: Office of the City Clerk 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 650-329-2571 CITY OF PALO ALTO LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMISSION SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Name: Don McDougall Date: 3/22/13 ) 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 • Library Advisory Commission D (Date: ______ -L) 2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Library Advisory Commission? Community Group: D Palo Alto Weekly: D The Daily Post: D Website: D (if yes, please identify website) _____________ _ Email from City Clerk: D Library Bulletin Board: D FlyerlBookmark: D Other, Please Specify: Midtown Enews ----------------------------- 3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: Currently board member, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Over the last few years I travelled extensively to Australia which made it difficult to commit to community.organizations. I now look forward to the opportuniy to be acitve in local voluteer and civic activities. 4. What is it about the Library Advisory Commission that interests you? What qualities, experience and expertise would you bring to the Library Advisory Commission? Richard Florida has written in "The Rise of the Creative Class" and elsewhere that local arts activities are important for a community to have a vibrant and innovative environment. Palo Alto has enjoyed the experience and reputation of being an innovative environment The Library is an important arts platform for Palo Alto. The Library provides access to the arts through literature, periodicals, video, and other media but faces the challenges of budgets, funding, and resouce allocation. I would like to use my experience to help the Library address these challenges and to realize new opportunities. Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/13/2011 " '~',- 5. How would you see your role as commissioner when recommending policy and working with the Council? , The role of the commission and commissioner is to actively provide consideration of and advice on delivery of service, allocation of investment, development and maintenance of property, and engagement in partnerships. The commissioner must provide awareness of and actively review legislation and other relevant plans and activities of state (and local) governments. A commissioner should also engage in the review of community interests and statements both direct and through social media. A commissioner's role also include suggestions, review, and support of Library fund raising. 6: What do you see as some of the key challenges in implementing the recommendations of the Commission's December 2006 report to Council "Library Services Model Analysis and Recommendations: http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/knowzone/agendas/library.asp The key challenge for the commission is to optimize the use of available funds to meet the Recommendations' sometimes conflicting goals. Growing collections, enhancing programs, or expanding hours can be at odds with staffing and facilities investments. Maintaining the optimal volume, level, and categories of collections for a community of changing literacy and interests requires exploring and understanding new technologies. Successfull and useful enhancement of programs requires understanding rapidly changing demographics and interests. Balancing professional staffing with volunteer programs and developing new versus mainaining exising facilities requires careful analysis and trade-offs to meet community requirements. 7. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Library Advisory Commission achieve? I would like to see the Library Advisory Commission position the Libary as an example of vibrancy and innovation within the community while optimizing resources to show fiscal responsibility and interest in providing community services. The Libary should continue to grow as a place of literacy and community. Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/13/2011 ) 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: o 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 o 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. 270 Channing Ave., Palo Alto, CA Address 6503236291 Phone mcdougall.don@gmail.com Email ·/}/J1l IJ !l m L IfAn,ltL 3122113 Signatu~* t5 . -D-a-te------------- . *The applicant must have a digital signature or print the application, sign in ink, and deliver tothe City Clerks Office. A typed signature or unsigned application will not be accepted. Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/13/2011 " GiTY LIBRARY 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. Stone NAME: Last RESIDENCE ADDRESS: 751 Layne Ct. Apt. 15 Street Palo Alto CA City State Education: Palo Alto High School -2007 University of California, Irvine -2010 Santa Clara School of Law -Present Greer HOME PHONE: (650) 575-0405 First WORK PHONE: ____________ __ CELL PHONE: ~r.==n~~==~ gstone22@gmall. EMAIL: -"'c""'oJ..Lm'---_______ _ 94306 Zip List relevant traininO and exrcerience, certificates of training, licenses, or rOfessional registration: Alcohol & Other rugs ask Force: I was the only full time s udent representative on the task force while at UC-Irvine. The task force meets six times during the school year to discuss issues and share data related to alcohol and other drugs as they impacted the campus community. The task force is comprised of departments and offices within the universtiy as well as local community agencies. o/1.I..,n11 " ) • 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 coriunitted 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 Shezan Name of Company: Occupation: D D Student D D D (If retired, indicate former occupation) 3/28/2013 Signature of Applicant ~ &:: Date: -------------------------- 0/1-::1/"n11 Please Return to: CITY OF PALO ALTO LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMISSION SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Greer B. Stone Name: \ ! Office of the City Clerk 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 650-329-2571 --------------------------------------- Date: 03/28/2013 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 • Library Advisory Commission D (Date: ...,...-____ -.1.) [2] 2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Library Advisory Commission? Community Group: D Palo Alto Weekly: I ../ I The Daily Post: D website:D (if yes, please identify website) ________________________ _ Email from City Clerk: I ../ I Library Bulletin Board: D FlyerlBookmark: D Other, Please Specify: __________________________________________________ _ 3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: I was a substitute teacher for the Palo Alto Unified School District during the 2011- 2012 school year. I had the opportunity to teach in nearly every school in the district. For the past five years, I have also intermittently volunteered at Ohlone Elementary. These experiences not only gave me a window into the teaching profession, but also afforded me the opportunity to connect with the young people of Palo Alto. 4. What is it about the Library Advisory Commission that interests you? What qualities, experience and expertise would you bring to the Library Advisory Commission? Q 11"l l"n1 1 ) 5. How would you see your role as commissioner when recommending policy and working with the Council? 6. What do you see as some of the key challenges in implementing the recommendations of the Commission's December 2006 report to Council "Library Services Model Analysis and Recommendations: http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/knowzone/agendas/library.asp 7. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Library Advisory Commission achieve? a /1"l /')(l1 1 · , City of Pa 10 Alto 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 CONSENT FORM \ Y 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: [2] I Greer B. Stone 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. 751 Layne Ct. Apt. 15 Address (650) 575-0405 Phone gstone22@gmail.com :r:'d~~ ~=_ 3/28/2013 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. 011":1/""11 .j, j 4. What is it about the Library Advisory Commission that interests you? What qualities, experience and expertise would you bring to the Library Advisory Commission? As a Palo Alto resident who has been frequenting the libraries since I attended Duveneck Elementary, I have seen the libraries develop before my eyes. I have come to value the resources our libraries give us, and as a current student I relish the opportunity to have a comfortable envIronment to study in. However, as technology advances, more and more people wonder if libraries will continue to be relevant. I believe this is a real concern, and one that can be 'preempted with a strong vision for the future of our libraries. I am interested in serving on the Library Advisory Commission because I strongly believe that libraries are one of the most important functions of a city. Unfortunately, they are also the most underrated service. We are fortunate in Palo Alto to have some of the greatest schools in the world, and to be located directly in the heart ofthe Silicon Valley. I believe our libraries should mirror the kind of success we have had in our schools, and be inspired by the technology-driven culture that we are a part of. With proper vision and the right kind ofleadership, our libraries can maintain relevance in the twenty~first century and inspire a new generation to acquire a love for learning and reading. I would bring a unique mix of experience and qualities to the Library Advisory Commission. As a former student and substitute teacher in the school district, I have experienced firsthand both the triumphs and shortcomings of our libraries. I not only have personal beliefs of what can and should be changed, but I have also observed and discussed the libraries with my students and friends. One of the duties entrusted to the commission is to review state legislature proposals and report to the City Council about pending bills that may affect our libraries. As a law student, I have been extensively trained in parsing statutes, learning how to read through and understand volumes of dense legal material. Understanding these legislative proposals and simplifying them in a report to the city council would be a simple and worthwhile task for me. My experience in commission-like groups, such as the Alcohol Task Force that I served on at UC Irvine, has been that many people are unable to integrate different opinions and make objective decisions based on those recommendations. However, this is one of the most essential functions of any commission. At any meeting there is a myriad of concerned citizens, government officials, and experts who are making policy recommendations or merely reporting on one of several issues. It is the job of a commissioner to synthesize that information into a working • • I \, ,I ) I model and then relay that information to the City Council. My experience on the Alcohol Task Force and my legal training has taught me how to do just that. 5. How would you see your role as commissioner when recommending policy and working with the Council? I view the library through the lens of a student and with the perspective of a young adult who grew up during the technology revolution. My role as Commissioner would be translating those views and experiences to the City Council and ensuring that the needs of Palo Alto's youth and student population are met. The library is one of the most valuable resources available to a student, and I would work diligently to ensure that our libraries are focused on that need. I would also focus on the need to update our libraries and ensure that they are meeting a technological standard that should be present in any library situated in Silicon Valley. Too many students fmd them antiquated and do not see the need for a library in an age of iPods and e-readers. However, the library should harness these new technologies and incorporate them whenever possible. As a commissioner I would help steer our libraries into the future and keep them relevant for a new generation. 6. What do you see as some of the key challenges in implementing the recommendations of the Commission's December 2006 report to Council "Library Services Model Analysis and Recommendations: http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/knowzone/agendas/library.asp Some of the main issues surrounding the Library Services Model Analysis and Recommendations is the dearth in details surrounding particular recommendations and the lack of specificity concerning budgetary issues. This includes many issues, such as how to pay for particular recommendations. The report discusses the need for cross-training library staff and expanding service hours by 266 hours a week. However, the report is silent about any specifics on how to pay for additional training and the additional service hours. Currently, 78% of the total library budget is used up in staffing. This large discrepancy takes away valuable resources to renovations, programs, and materials necessary for the continuing viability of the libraries. Suggesting such drastic increases in ~ ,j. l , } training and service hours without an accommodating budget is senseless. The report states that staffing is the most essential component of the public library, but also addresses the need to expand the libraries technology, programs for youths, and reading/media collections. However, with 78% of the budget going to staffing, a Catch 22 is created. There is not enough money left in the budget to implement these programs. The answer to accomplishing these goals is to reallocate funds to expanding the libraries technological infrastructure; this will increase the library's efficiency and reduce the need for large staffs that eat up the budget. Another challenge in implementing the report is a lack of details concerning the youth programs. The report generally discusses delivering , programs to the youth and summer reading programs, but lacks any details on funding or specific programs. The City Council is therefore faced with the dilemma of implementing these suggestions without any substantive , road map. In order for the Commission's findings and reports to be most beneficial to the Council and to the City, there must be specificity in the findings and recommendations. 7. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Library , Advisory Commission achieve? If appointed as a commissioner I would work diligently to achieve two primary goals that are essential to the continuing success of our libraries in a modern society. I would ensure the city allocates more resources to technology-based initiatives that will ensure the library stays relevant in the face of changing technologies. There are several changes that can be made to do this. We can utilize the talent we have in our own city to recruit people to build an application so that users can access the library database on their iPhones and iPads', as well as their computers. More effort should be focused on having eBooks that can be easily checked out online, as well as movies, audiobooks, and CDs. We should also focus on library services online, utilizing our librarians to help struggling students with their online research. As a commissioner I would help focus the library's needs to the students of Palo Alto. I believe that offering students a comfortable and accessible study zone in the libraries would encourage a new generation of students to study in the library instead of Starbucks. We can accomplish this by offering study zones for students of different age groups. Setting up optional seminars for students (college and middle/high schools) to come to the libraries and have librarians teach various seminars focused on research strategies. We have a chance to teach a new generation of students that the library is not only a place where they can check out books, but a beacon, of education where they can learn the tools that will best help them in the future. ) f 3 M~,R I 2 AM II: 13 LmRARY 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. NAME: Bernstein ~ Last RESIDENCE 1330 Tasso St ADDRESS: Street Palo Alto City Education: Jared First CA State 94301 Zip HOME PHONE: 650 325 1129 WORK PHONE: 6504703501 CELL PHONE: 650 327 2929 EMAIL: jaredaterosenfeld.com Ph.D., Psycholinguistics University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, Michigan) 1976 M.A., Linguistics University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, Michigan) 1975 B.A. Philosophy University of Arizona (Tucson, Arizona) 1971 List relevant training and 'experience, certificates oftraining, licenses, or professional registration: (2002-2005) Under contract to National Center for Educational Statistics (Dept. of Education), developed automatic scoring system for National Assessment of Adult Literacy, and built an Oral Reading Fluency data management system for National Assessment of Educational Progress. Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/13/2011 • 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 serviees 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 Tasso Partners Name of Company: Occupation: Signature of Applicant ;: Digitally Signed by Jared Bernstein J a red Be rn ste I, ~,DN: ~n=Jarad Bernstein. o=Tasso P.rtn .... OU, ., .. 8QlII=jared@eroaenfeld.com. c=US ~ Date: 2013.03.1123:19:19~O7'OO' Date: D D D D o Educational Research (If retired, indicate former occupation) 3/11/13 Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/13/2011 Please Return to: Office of the City Clerk 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 650-329-2571 ) CITY OF PALO ALTO LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMISSION SUPPLEMENTAL OUESTIONNAIRE Name: Jared Bernstein Date: 11 March 2013 ) 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 • Library Advisory Commission c==J (Dme: --~~-~ 2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Library Advisory Commission? Community Group: D Palo Alto Weekly: [ZJ The Daily Post: D Website: c==J (if yes, please identify website) ____________ _ Email from City Clerk: D Library Bulletin Board: D FlyerlBookmark: D Other, Please Specify: __________________________ _ 3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: For the past year or two, I've tutored math at the Boys&Girls Club of the Peninsula (BGCP). 4. What is it about the Library Advisory Commission that interests you? What qualities, experience and expertise would you bring to the Library Advisory Commission? I use our library a lot. I also use the Stanford Library and project Gutenberg. I have experience with computational linguistics (for text analysis and search). I co-founded a relatively successful company and I have managed several large government projects at SRI International. I read several languages (slowly), and I have experience with other cultures (lived in Iran, Egypt, and Argentina). Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/13/2011 ) ) 5. How would you see your role as commissioner when recommending policy and working with the Council? Responding to Council requests for analysis, and providing fair analysis of opti9ns, summaries of community input, and well-supported recommendations. 6. What do you see as some of the key challenges in implementing the recommendations of the Commission's December 2006 report to Council "Library Services Model Analysis and Recommendations: http://WWW.cityofpaloalto.org/knowzone/agendasllibrary.asp Among the challenges noted in the report, there are two that seem most important: a) providing inviting spaces for study and recreation, with modern support services, & b) digital outreach to provide service to those who cannot or prefer 'not to visit a branch. Modern research is rarely paper-based and will become less 50 quickly. PACL needs to find an affordable way to stay up-to-date on delivery of digital materials in branches and to people at home. At the same time, the branch should be a convenient place to study and browse 5010, while it can also be a place for small collaborative projects of many kinds. Finding affordable ways to meet these goals will take some digging and/or creativity . 7. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Library Advisory Commission achieve? I have no specific goals, but to offer my time and attention to issues relating to policy and budget. Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/13/2011 ) / 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 Jared Bernstein 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 Email Jared Bernstei f; Digitally signed by Jared Bernstein ON: cn=Jared Bomstein, o=Ta .. a Partn."" au, ._ iI=jared@arosanfeld.oom,c=US 3/11/13 '. • • -I I 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. Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/13/2011 ) \ 9 11:25 CITY OF PALO ALTO 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: Library Advisory COmmission'--______ _ NAME: Moss Bob HOME PHONE: 493-2178 Last First WORK PHONE: 493-2178 RESIDENCE 4010 Orme S1. ADDRESS: CELL PHONE: Street EMAIL: Bmoss33@att.net Palo Alto CA 94306 City State Zip 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 X deadline. * I will NOT reapply for another term at this time. *Blank applications may be found at www.cityofpaloalto.org Signature of Applicant Date: ~ J rflJ J 2 /J /3 'I ) LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMISSION CITY OF PALO ALTO BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION SUB-MIT TO: Office of the City Clerk 250-Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 9430-1 (650) 329·2571 Please print or type answm 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: Moss Robert -~~t--------------~F~mtt------------ RESIDENCE 4010 Orme St ADDRESS: • Street Palo Alto CA 94306 City State Zip Education: B.S. Met. Eng Illinois institute of Technology 1956 Graduate study, Carnegie Mellon and UCLA HOME PHONE: 493-2178 WORK PHONE: same ---------- CELL PHONE: ----------- EMAIL: bmO$$33@att.net List relevaut tnJ!ning IlJId experience, eertificates of training, licenses, or professional registration: Registered CaUfornia Professional MetaDurgical Engineer. FelloW, ASTM International. Past Assistant Editor, SAMPE Journal; Past Editor, Microcontamination Journal. Life Member. AIME. Past Chairman ASTM Committee E21 Applications of Space Technology; Chairman ASTM Subcommittee E21.05 Contamination; Past Board of Directors member and Treasurer, Friends of Palo Alto Libraries (FOPAL). Alternate member, Tennan Working Group. 1982-1984 that obtained one wing of Tennan school site for a library branch, with one room used for meetings and conferences. Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/13/2011 • 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 tenn applied foi! • California state law requires appointed board and commission members to file a detailed disclosure of their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Contlict of Interest, Form 100. 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 selVices for City projects, or 3) be affected by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for? If you answered ye.~ you may lvil~h to cansult lvith the City Attorney lTf4fare 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 Space Systems/Engineer Name of Company: Occupation: [~] D D D Principal Engineer (Ifretired, indicate fOimer occupation) Signature of Applicant Date: ~ < Ii. ;2.. O/~ Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/13/2011 Please Return to: CITY OF PALO ALTO LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMISSION SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Name: Robert Moss Date: ·.~ j Qffice of the City Clerk 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 650-329-2571 ----------------------------------------- Please print or type your answers to the fonowing questions and submit with your completed application. You may submit additional sheets, jf necessary, to complete your answers. 1. Have you attended the following meeting? • Lihrary Advisory Commission Yes o (Date: All for 3+ yrs) No o 2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Library Advisory Commission? Community Group: 0 Palo Alto Weeldy: 0 The Daily Post: ( I Website: 0 (if yes, please identifY website) _______________________ _ Email from City Clerk: 0 Library Bulletin Board: 0 FlyerlBook:mark: 0 Other, Please Specify: Commission terms expiration date. 3. Describe your involvement in community activities, vo~eer and civic organizations: Barron Park Association Foundation -Treasurer, Barron Park Association -Past Treasurer & Chair Creek Committee & Past Chair Zoning & land Use Committee; Past Community Co-Chair, Moffett Field Restoration Advisory BoardPast President, Palo Alto Civic League; Palo Alto Civic League Citizen of the Year. 1983 ; Past President, Pafo Alto School for Jewish Education; Past Treasurer Palo Alto Council for the Arts· Terman Working Group alternate community member; Board of Directors, Secretary and Treasurer, Cable Co-op of Palo Alto; Past Treasur~ Friends of the Palo Alto library (FOPAL). member Center for Public Environmental Oversight; member Working Group, Palo Alto emergency water supply; Helped to incorporate the city of Rancho Palos Verdes. Often attend and narticipate in City Councit, City Finance Committee, ARB and Planning & Transportation Committee meetings. 4. What is it about the Library Advisory Commission that interests you? What qualities, experience and expertise would you bring to the Library Advisory Commission? I have been involVed with libraries in general and the Palo Arlo library in particular for decades. As a member of the FoPAL Board and treasurer I interacted frequentlY with library staff and members of the community. We worked to make the library a valued and effectiVe provider ofimportant and novel services, to upgrade faClTltfes and to provide books and library materials. As a cable Co-op Board member and treasurer I was able to obtain 8 grant of over $420,000 to the 9 libraries system,S of which ani in Palo Mo. The money was used for computers, printers, loaner laptops, wireless access, on-line services and subscriptions It was one of the largest grants made bv cable Co-op. I also worked on fiJndraising for the Children's' Library renovation and upgrading. r was an actfve supporter of the successful library bond election. As an altemate member of the Terman Working Group I heiped ereate the Terman branch library with a separate meeting room that operated successfully for years until PAUSe reclaimed the site. Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/13/2011 '1 ,/ \ j 5. How would you see your role as ~ssioner when recommending policy and working with the Council? Ubraries are weu regarded and used in Palo Alto. ranking just below fire and witll or above police in performance and importance to the community. We need to be responsive to changing needs and uses of libraries and library facilities and do an excellent job of meeting user needs and expectations. That involves working with our excellent staff. community. and councilmembers to identify opportunit~ needs. and ways to serve them and transmitting the information effectively and dearty to the council. Tile new expanded MitcheU park will offer facilities and services previously unavailable in Palo Alto. It will be a learning experience seeing how users react to and use the new facility and modifying our services and operations as needed. 6. What do you see as some of the key challenges in implementing the recommendations of the Commission's December 2006 report to COWlcil "Library Services Model Analysis and Recommendations: http://Www.cityofpaloalto.org/knowzone/agendasllibrary.asp The new facilities wiD offer both major improvements in scope and quality of services plus challenges in tdentifying and provtdtng desired offerings tncludtng a range of materials and prioritizing uses of meeting and study areas. Operating expenses for the new, expanded facilities will increase so adequate funding may be an issue. There also is an tncreastng demand for materials tn non-English tanguages that further impacts funding needs. Different types of service delivery may need to be created, but the problem may witt be funding. It could be hard to take new approaches without tmpacting existing services and offerings that many library user's value. Types and ranges of library materials need regular review and readjustment of the mixtures. Thts can create uncertainty and add costs We must be abte to accurately evaluate vatue of services offered. For example, availability of E-books is uneven as some publishers refuse to offer them and other charge excessive prices and limit circulation. How can we offer the range and variety of E-books that patrons want at reasonable cost? 7. If appoint~ what specific goals would you like to see the Library Advisory Commission achieve? Make the transitions to the new facilttes ~t Mitchell Park and Main transparent, sucessful, and efficient. Assure adequate staffmg and support for aU library facilities and operations. Get residents Involved in responding to the LAC and staff outreach for feedback and support. Infonn the public about the new Hbrary facilities and offerings and team what patrons want, need, and would use in our libraries. Identify what resources are most desired for the expanded Mitchell Park and Main libraries. Do library users want more books, more E-books? If so what categories and areas of interest? Work with the staff, Council, Community, and non·profits tQ find needed support and funding for operations and coHections. Identify any new programs or materials needed by users and suggest how they can be funded if cun-act funding is inadequate. Seek grants, contributions, and other funding sources to supplement general fund support. Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/13/2011 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 a-ny elected or appointed offidal 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 Robert Moss give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the City's website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. 1 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 fonowing contact information instead. 4010 Orme St Address 493-2178 Phone bmoss33@att.net Email (/.v{&iiI. ~ ~. i 9 .z lZ l3 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. Bds/Commis~ions -702-23 9/13/2011 J 3 f.k 27 Pii12: 49 LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMISSION C TY OF PALO ALTO BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICA nON 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 f'lll out the attached supplement and return it with your ~ application. N~:~~~~_P) ________ ~~~J_~~~A_(~_~_' __ Last First I City State Zip Education: HONffiPHONE: _______________ __ WORK PHONE: _____ _ CELL PHONE: !fr5tfo-l~/~., EMAILJPh/Sre/~C (',;j List relevant training and experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registmtion: Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/13/2011 .. Are you a Palo Alto Resident? EO 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? <l 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 Attomey 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 ~ f -!" 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What do you see as some of the key challenges in implementing the recommendations of the Commission's December 2006 report to Cmmcil "Library Services Model Analysis and Recommendations: http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/knowzoneJagendasllibrary.asp " t(y Cf.rr~'1rvJ-f'l ' a;~ .1Wf--/;r-rz<-I-{!A~' (Jt'ff~ r I I I' ~, .!) eiC;"-Vw--{--' ci-f'?j.~;O( h) rC:~ !c~VJ-r.h~ . . ~ / J ,~ . ,..' ---,/.;;... ~G t~ 'C-'L--7'-v ,:;:,..; .4-,,&- City of Palo Alto 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 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. n The full code is attached. This consent form will not be redacted and will be attached to the Application and posted to the Oty's website. Read the code, and check only 0 E option below: QtJ 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 :-V·. c1QHd"t~~~1~~quest 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 (tnt" s re:(~/ ,It)' t:/lYM;r) U~\ Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/13/2011 7026327108 MBH FRONT DESK 09:3$:36 p.m. -) 04-01-2013 13 APR -2 AM!: 38 LmRARY ADVISORY COMMISSION CITY OF PALO ALTO BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION SUBMIT TO: Office ofthe City Clerk 250 Hamilton A venue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 (650) 329-2571 217 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 retum it with your signed application. Chin Sheena NAMR~ ________________ ~ __________ __ Last First RESIDENCE ADDRESS: Education: HOME PHONE: WORK PHONE: CELL PHONE: EMAIL: MBA study, Unlv. of Nebraska and Northwestern Polytech UniversItY,' Fremont GA MA in Journalism, National ChengChi University, Taipei, Taiwan SA in Journalism, Chinese Culture University, Taipei,Taiwan List relevant trainin~ and exregence. eertific:ates of training, licenses. or professionall'e2istration: RadiO Host, Certned SU tltue leacher, Cite-time volunteer at local library, TV reporter, Chmese teacher, CBEST, CSET I, II, III Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/13/2011 :; 7026327108 MBH FRONT DeSK ) • Are you a Palo Alto Resident? • Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Palo A1to~ who are currently serving on the City Counci~ 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, Fonn 700. Do you have an investment in, or do you serve as an officer or director ot; a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to; 1) engage in business wi1h 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 YOII answered yes, you may wish to conslllt with the City Attorneybe/ore filing this application. Please contact the City Attorney's o.iftce at 65()"329-Z 171. 04-01-2013 D o D N!! o o o 317 • Excluding your principal residence. do you own real property in Palo Alto or within two 0 miles of Palo Alto? . EMPLOYMENT Present or last employer SingTao Chinese Radio NmneofCom~y: ________ . ______________ _ Occupation: Show Host (lfretired, indicate fonner occupation) 0/ //.;.: Signatme of Applicant c ~ ~ ~ Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/13/2011 " 7026327108 MBH FRONT DESK Please Return to: Office of the City Clerk 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Altot CA 94301 650-329-2571 ) / CITY OF PALO ALTO LffiRARY ADVISORY COMMISSION SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE N Sheena Chin arne: 04-01-2013 ------------------------------ Date: 312512013 4/7 Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit with your completed application. You may submit additional sheetsJ if necessary. to complete your answers. 1. Have you attended the following meeting? Yes' No • Library Advisory Commission 0 (Date: _____ ~) o 2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Library Advisory Commission? Community Group: D Palo Alto Weekly: 0 The Daily Post: 0 website:D(ifyes, please identify website) __________ _ Email from City Clerk: 1../ I Library Bulletin Board: 0 FlyerlBookmark: D . Other, Please Specify: ___________________________ _ 3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic ~ons: I have many experiences of community involvement. BaCk in Taiwan when being a TV reporter, I often covered stoires on community activities and answered questions that vlwerS might have about specific issues. After moving to the bay area in· 2004, , became a volunteer for local library, Books and Me library. Since then I have planed, developed and executed all kinds of activities to introduce Chinese culture to non;.native speakers. In addition, I have helped designed and implemented other activities to the Chinese community. One of . the major tasks was to help families hit hard by the economic criSis. When the economy had Qone out of track in 2009. many iobs were shaken. or even eliminated 4. What is it about the Library Advisory Commission that interests you? What qualities, experience and expertise would you bring to the Library Advisory Commission?· . , The maio pUi=pose fer me to apply fal tI Ie Ubrary AdVISOry Commission is that I would like to show my support. As a mom of 3 kids, I have been benefited from all kinds of activities that Palo Alto library has to offer from story time, reading group, to summer reading and activity program. I think the library strives to take good care of the community from kids to seniors and it has done a good job. I have been in the Media business for many years and one of my specialties is to dig . out facts such as what people want and what people really care about. The core mission for .the library is to serve people in many ways, therefore, how to match what rAAirtAnt~ nAwI hAmmAA A~~AntiAI I hOM I r.An hA rmrt nf thp. I ihrArv ArlviMrv Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/13/2011 04-01-2013 7026327108 M8H FRONT DESK S. How would you see your role as commissioner when recommending poliW and working with the Council? If selected, I will play dual role when recommending poliCY. That is, I will fully support .the policy that is the most beneficial to the Palo Alto community; in the meantime, I will closely monitor the execution of the policy. Policies that best serve residents :should be implemented promptly and should be Implemented thoroughly to meet Palo Altans' expectations. In order to achieve the goal, collaboration and . communication with people involved would become essential. I will try my best to .. reach Hie goals. . 6. What do you see as some of the key challenges in itnplementingthe recolnmendations of the Commission's December 2006 report to Council "Library Services Model Analysis and Recommendations: http://www.cityofpaloalto.orglknowzoneiagendasilibrary.asp I could not locate the article through the URL that you provided. The page claimed. ,"We're sorry... . The page you are seeking has moved, expired, or is otherwise unavailable on our -website. This may be a result of your favorite search engine having outdated links to ' old content on our website. It may be the case that the content you seek has not yet 'been published to the website.". Therefore, I could not answer this question. 7. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Library Advis~ Commission achieve? . It IS now very common for people to use electrOniC devices to manage daily life. If the .library wants to be part of residents' lives,electronic usages would be inevitable. If appointed to the Ubrary Advisory Commission. I would like to see the library be more 'electronic. A few things could help achieve that goal. First, the library must continue to use Internet as a major source to communicate with Palo Altans .. Secondly, 'introduce more E-books, which now is the trend. E-books could increase library's .collections without actually occupying tots of storage rooms. In addition, more readers could enjoy the same E-book at the same time. Thirdly, increase the number ,of electronic devices such as computers and tablets that residents can use in the .library or can loan to home. Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/13/2011 517 70263271 08 MBH FRONT DESK City of Palo Alto 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 CONSENT FORM 09;~7.)2 p.m. 04-01-2013 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 ~fflclal 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: 617 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 [2] 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 chinsheena@yahoo.com ~~ " ~/~L'3 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. : ads/Commissions -702-23 9/13/2011 Gonsalves. Ronna From: Sent To: . SubJect Attachments: Hi RoDDa, sheena chin Wednesday, Gonsalves, Ronna Complete answers and resume SheenaChin.doc Thank you for"the reminder. The followings are the complete answers to question # 3, 4 and 7. In addition, I also attach my resume in case the council would like to· know more about ·my professional background. Thank you very much. Sheena 3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and (!ivic organizations: I have many experiences of community involvement Back in Taiwan when b~ing a TV reporter, I often covered stoires on community activities and answered questions that viwers might have about specific issues • .After moving to the bay area in 2004, I became a volunteer for local library, Books and Me library. Since then I have planed, developed and executed all kinds of activities to introduce Chinese culture to non-native speakers. In addition, I have helped designed and implemented other activities to the Chinese cOmmunity. One of the major tasks was to help families hit bard by the economic crisis. When the economy had gone out of track in. 2009, many jobs were shaken, or even eliminated which forced some families to give up their homes. In order to help these families, we Set up a 3·-week seminar, "how would families adapt to the economic crisis?", aiming to provide job consultations, financial resources and m~ntal support. The conference was the first action in . Chinese community to assist families in financial crisis. . As a show host with SingTaO Chinese Radio, I have many opportunities to attend community activities on behalf of SingTao Chinese Radio such as Chinese New Year celebration, Lantern Festival and Talent Show for kids etc .. Among them, I would like to mention the annual reading activity at College Park Elementary, San Mateo. In order to. encolJI'a8e kids to reading, College Park Elementary invites guests to support "Community Guest Reader Day" eventand 1 have been reading stories to kids at the College Park Elementary since 2010. 4. What is it about the Library Advisory Commission that interests you? ~t qualities, experience ·and expertise would you bring to the Library AdvisOry Commission? . The main purpose for me to apply for the Library Advisory Commission is that I would like to show my support. As a mom of 3 kids, I have been benefited from all kinds of activiti~s that Palo Alto library haS to offer from story time, reading group, to swnmer reading and activity program. I think the library strives to take good care of the coinmunity from Iq,ds to seniors and it has done a goodjob. . I have been in the Media business for many years. and one of my specialties is to dig out facts such as what people want and what people really care about The core mission for the library is to serve people in many ways, therefore, how to match what residents need becomes essential. I hope I can be part of the Library Advisory Commission not only to support what the library has been doing but also utilize my experience and expertise make the ~braryservice even better. 7. If appouited, what specific goals would you like to see the Library Advisory Commission achieve? It is now very common for people to use electronic devices to manage daily life. If the libmry wants to be part of residents' lives, electroni~ usages~uld be inevitable. If appointed to the Library Advisory Commission. I would like to see the library be more electronic. A few things could help achieve that goal. First, the library . 1 must continueto use Internet "as a major source to communicate with Palo Altans. Secondly, introduce more E- books, which now is the trend. E-books could increase library~s collections without actually occupying lots pf storage rooms. In addition, more readers could enjoy the same E-book at the same time. Thirdly, increase the number of electronic devices such as computers and tablets that residents can use in the library or can loan to ,. . home. 2 SHEENA CHIN OBJECTIVE LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMISSION QUALIFICATION/SKILLS • Technical writing: News briefs, news writing, editorial, proofreading, marketing eopywriting, scriptwriting, screenwriting, research writing (Chicago Manual of Style) and instructional material design. • Project management: Experienced with resource allocation, project prioritization, document creation and data management in neWS production, marketing strategy, teaching project and show performance. • Social media experience: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Weibo. • Media tools: Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Garage Band, HTML, Word Press, Audacity, Movie Maker, Comic Life, Photoshop, Gimp, Paint Brush, Jing, . Skype, Mikogo, Second Life. •. Communication skills: Presentation, verbal and written communication. • Language: Fluent in English and Chinese (simplified and traditional). Good comprehension in readlwrite/speak Japanese. • Characters: Well-organized, self-motivated, multi-tasked teammate who is creative, open-minded, collaborative and detail-oriented to accomplish work in a fast-paced environment. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Host, Singtao Chinese Radio, South San Francisco, CA 2006 -present Create, develop and execute ideas for specific subjects: -Reflect time-intensive topics on air weekly and share information/music. -Translate, write, and edit raw materials to present in the weekly show. -Work cross-functionally to promote station· events and reputations. -Develop, design and execute annual DJ training program. -Read commercial copy and public service announcements to build up good relationship with the public and private entities. -Involve in the routine public presentation of the station. -Promote station events and involve with community affairs. -Train new employees and provide speech.-training classes to the public. Designated host for large-scale event~ such as New Year 5-hour celebration with 8,000+ people at San Francisco Zoo (hosted in English). Substitute Teacher, Palo Alto Unified School District, Palo Alto, CA 2010 -2012 -Substitute teachers from K -12. . -Familiarity with all subjects of instruction required. . -Executed the teaching plan and efficiently instructed 'students' works. -Ability to work with lesson plans established by primary teacher. -Versatility in methods of instruction and ability to adapt quickly. -Familiarity with theories and practices of education and child development. Co-Founder;' PinGrow.com2008 -present -Provide Chinese learning and respond to local issues promptly. -Develop, organize, create and write materials for website contents. -Produce video and audio clips to enrich the website~" ,-Handle viewers' requests and promote PinGrow.com to the public. -Visitor statistics grow stably. Community Manger, Zhouyu cultural foundation, Los Altos, CA 2004 -2010 -Develop and implement communication plan for the non-profit organization. Reach out the target~ groups and build up' the public relationships. Build up image and reputation for the organization. Write on.;line newsletters for members and the public. Prepare, organize and present media briefing. Drive and coordinate media coverage for library's activities. , Design, create and implement major events for members and non-members. Plan, organize and host special events for major holidays. Update and create website contents for news and events. Chinese Teacher,Woodland School, Portola Valley, CA 2009 -2010 -Initiatedschool Mandarin program for students from k to 3rd grade. -Customized design and developed Mandarin materials and activities to students at different I'anguage levels. -Incorporated Chinese culture into teaching materials. -Executed Mandarin classes 2 hours per week. Chinese Teacher, Palo Alto Chinese School, Palo Alto, CA 2007 -2011 -Initiated Mandarin program for pre-school kids for both Mandarin and non-mandarin speakers. -Designed and developed Mandarin materials and curriculums to meet various needs. Implemented Mandarin instructions 2 hQurs per week. -Actively participated in academic research and won several awards on Chinese Learning. -Incorporated. Chinese culture in Mandarin teaching. News Writer/Reporter/Editor, KTSF 26, Brisbane, CA 2003 -2004 -Responded to time-intensive topics and breaking news. - . Rewrote, translated and' edited news stories taken from scripts, wires and other TV news stations to meet local needs. -Developed and createq compelling, and succinct stories from raw materials. Performed and prepared scriptwriting, voice over, and video editing. -Worked closely with the show producer, writing scripts for air, editing copy, and making show run-down suggestions. -Operated AP NEWSCENTERlENPS and managed CNN feed services. 2 Author of "The Digital Revolution in TV Industry", ISBN 957-98520-8-1 1999 -2000 -Researched various topics related to digital technology such as risks and opportunities while digitizing. Interviewed high-level management of major 1V networks in the US. -One of the major resources about digital media for 1V professionals in Taiwan . . Reporter/News Host/Anchor/Producer, China Television Company (CTV), Taipei, Taiwan 1992 -2000 . -Anchored live morning news and hosted news show for in-depth coverage. -Specialized in field and live reporting and prompt interviews . . -English News anchor and writer. News reported in English and Chinese scripts translated to English. , -Built up/maintained good relationship with news sources. -Covered headlinelbreaking· news stories, producing news clip from scripting writing and voice-over. ' Served as a leader in the newsroom with ouiStand,ing hosting profession, excellent writing skills and solid news Judgment. . -'Supervised the production group to CQmplete news packages/news shows. -Generated subjects, ideas and followed up stories to boost rating. -Involved with marketing of programslviewers, managed budgets and responsible for rating. -Conducted weekly finanCial market reviews. -Team member of News On-Line production. Assisted launching website for China Television Company including writing , , HTML scripts. Instructor, National Taiwan College of Arts, Taipei, Taiwan 1997 -1999 -,Offered classes to students in news writing and news production. -Coached tactics in news coverage, report, announcement and anchor. News Host/Editor, Broadcast of China Corporation (BCC), Taipei, Taiwan 1991 -1992 -Served as Prime-time news announcer and hosted news shows. Re$ponded to prompt news stories and planed in-depth coverage. Responsible for financial news and prime-time news rundown. -Rewrote/edit stories from scripts, wires and other materi~ls. EDUCATION , MBA study, Univ. of Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska Northwestern Polytech University, Fremont, CA MA in Journalism, National ChengChi University, Taipei, Taiwan SA in Journalism, Chinese Culture University, Taipei, Taiwan 3 AWARDS • Awarded paper "ZhuYin (Chinese Phonics) instruction through technology" for Luncheon Presentation atAmerican Council on the Teaching of Foreign languages ,(ACTFl2011) Denver, Colorado • Awarded paper "Technology boosts ZhuYin (Chinese Phonics) Characters teaching" for International Conference on Internet Chinese Education 2011 (ICICE2011) . • Awarded paper "Mobile Chinese Teaching" forthe Sixth International Conference and Workshops on Technology and Chinese Language Teaching (TelT 6),2010, Columbus, Ohio • Awarded paper Web 2.0 Storytelling" for International Conference on Internet Chinese Education 2009 (ICICE 2009), Taipei, Taiwan • Winner of the Scholarship from the National Press Council, Taiwan, 1999 • Winner of the National Outstanding Journalist Award, Taiwan; 1998 CERTIFICATION • California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) • California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET), Mandarin I, II, III PUBLICATON • "ZhuYin (Chinese Phonics) instruction through technology", 2011 • "Technology boosts ZhuYin (Chinese Phonics) Characters teaching" 2011 • "Mobile Chinese Teaching", 2010· • 'Web 2.0 Storytelling", 2009" • "The Digital Revolution in TV Industry", 2000, ISBN 957-98520-8-1 4