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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-10-22 City Council Agenda PacketCITY OF PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL October 22, 2014 Special Meeting Council Conference Room 6:00 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 October 22, 2014 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. PUBLIC COMMENT Members of the public may speak to agendized items; up to three minutes per speaker, to be determined by the presiding officer. If you wish to address the Council 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, but it is very helpful. Call to Order Oral Communications Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. Council reserves the right to limit the duration of Oral Communications period to 30 minutes. Special Orders of the Day 1. Interviews of Candidates for the Planning and Transportation Commission 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. 2 October 22, 2014 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. Additional Information CITY OF PALO ALTO OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK October 22, 2014 The Honorable City Council Palo Alto, California Interviews of Candidates for the Planning and Transportation Commission On Monday, October 6, 2014 City Council selected the following applicants to interview for the Planning and Transportation Commission. Portions of the Palo Alto Municipal Code describing requirements for serving on the Planning and Transportation Commission are included for reference. Planning and Transportation Commission 2.20.010 Membership. There is created a planning and transportation commission composed of seven members who are not council members, officers or employees of the city, who are residents of the city, and who shall be appointed by the city council. (Ord. 4606 § 1 (part), 1999) There are two terms ending October 31, 2018 on the Planning and Transportation Commission. The seven* Planning and Transportation Commission applicants to be interviewed are as follows: 15 minute interviews Jeff Schneble 6:00 p.m. Asher Waldfogel 6:15 p.m. Claude Ezran 6:30 p.m. Lyn Tillery 6:45 p.m. Arthur Keller 7:00 p.m. Adrian Fine 7:15 p.m. Yekaterina Vershov Downing 7:45 p.m. *The City Council will interview C James Schmidt on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 for these terms on the Planning and Transportation Commission. Valerie Driscoll and Richard Schoelerman withdrew their applications to the Planning and Transportation Commission. 1 Packet Pg. 3 Page 2 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 candidates on Monday, October 27, 2014. ATTACHMENTS:  Attachment: Attachment A: Schneble, Jeff PTC (PDF)  Attachment: Attachment B: Waldfogel, Asher PTC (PDF)  Attachment: Attachment C: Ezran, Claude PTC (PDF)  Attachment: Attachment D: Tillery, Lyn PTC (PDF)  Attachment: Attachment E: Keller, Arthur PTC (PDF)  Attachment: Attachment F: Fine, Adrian PTC (PDF)  Attachment: Attachment G: Downing, Yekaterina Vershov PTC (PDF) Department Head: Donna Grider, City Clerk 1 Packet Pg. 4 Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part, "No state or local agency shall post the home address or telephone number of any elected or appointed official on the Internet without first obtaining the written permission of that individual." The full code is attached. This consent form will not be redacted and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City's website. The full code can be read here: LINK Reacr{he code, and check only ONE option below: ~ I give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the City's website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto City Clerk. OR I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am providing the following alternate information and request that they use the following contact information instead. Address: Cell Phone: D Home tD Office Phone: E-mail: Page 3 Planning & Transportation Commission 1.a Packet Pg. 8 At t a c h m e n t 1 . a : A t t a c h m e n t A : S c h n e b l e , J e f f P T C ( 5 1 5 5 : B o a r d a n d C o m m i s s i o n I n t e r v i e w s - P T C ) Planning and Transportation Commission Application Personal Information Name: Asher Waldfogel Address: 300 Santa Rita Ave Cell Phone: 650 224-2425 @Home/QOffice Phone:650 321 -6745 E-mail: Are you a Palo Alto Resident?@Yes QNo Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City oJ.ealo Aj!Q, who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members? UYes ~No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for?@YesONo 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? Qves@No Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto? Qves@No How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Planning and Transportation Commission? §Community Group Email from City Clerk Palo Alto Weekly 0Daily Post Deity Website 0Flyer Other:-------------------------------- List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration: 20 year tech innovator and entrepreneur. 6 years PA City commission experience and very familiar with City processes and budgets. Client for simple and complex residential development. Facilities and Finance committee member for multiple boards. Client and owner of most-published residential project in PA history. Employment Present or Last Employer: Self Employed Occupation: Technology entrepreneur and innovation consultant Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: PA Utilities Advisory Commission. Boards: California College of the Arts, Castilleja School, Zoolabs (music incubator), Nexleaf (global health care). Adjunct Professor at CCA. MIT Visiting Committee. SFMOMAArchitecture and Design Acquisition Committee. Former PA Library Technology Advisory Commission, Global Fund for Women (Investment Committee) Page 1 Planning & Transportation Commission 1.b Packet Pg. 9 At t a c h m e n t 1 . b : A t t a c h m e n t B : W a l d f o g e l , A s h e r P T C ( 5 1 5 5 : B o a r d a n d C o m m i s s i o n I n t e r v i e w s - P T C ) 1. What is it about the Planning and Transportation Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why? I am interested in how we can shape land use policy for the 21st century. We're a 20th century garden community struggling with 21st century regional land use problems. I am interested in protecting our core values while finding innovative paths forward. I work closely with residents, innovators, artists, designers and architects who can all provide insights. 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a Commission meeting you can view an archive here: LINK. Planning code revisions. Our planning code has gotten very complicated and yet it doesn't seem to lead to the results the community wants. Housing is getting replaced with cookie cutter tract houses and many of our new commercial buildings are large and ordinary. Code confusion aggravates the problems. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Planning and Transportation Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? Ensuring that Cal Ave and Midtown districts remain neighborhood retail friendly. Commercial dev.yA,9<,Jiment and transit opportunities in the El Camino corridor. Minimizing commercial district ihtrusion into neighborh.oods. Ensuring consistency and intent in building and planning codes. Advocating for public, park, not-for-profit and non- commercial land use designations and overlays. 4. Planning and Transportation Commission Members work with the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with these documents is not required for selection. Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan LINK Zoning Code LINK City Charter LINK California Environmental Quality Act LINK El Camino Real Design Guidelines LINK El Camino Real Master Plan Study LINK and Appendices LINK Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I and II Plans LINK Baylands Master Plan LINK Page 2 Planning & Transportation Commission 1.b Packet Pg. 10 At t a c h m e n t 1 . b : A t t a c h m e n t B : W a l d f o g e l , A s h e r P T C ( 5 1 5 5 : B o a r d a n d C o m m i s s i o n I n t e r v i e w s - P T C ) Planning and Transportation C0:mmission Application .Pe:rSonaJ·JnformatJon Name: Cl~ug~ Ezran AcJ'°'ress! 71:fi Se.al~ Avenue; PaloAlt~» QA:Q430$ ¢~ll Plio11~: Qt).0-248'-!)706 ®Ht>m¢.J 0PfflP~Phon~;6oQ~324..2040 &rn~jl; ctaude@ezran.com Areyou·~ f!atoAlto'Resitten~?@Y'50tio CITY QlF PALO ALTO. Cl\ c:t'fY CLERK'S 0Ff'ICE 14 SEP 19 PH 4: $I Do yoyb~ve,any relatl:I~~ ormembel'$ ofyo4r qous~hotdwho ;;are employ~~ !)y theClfy ot.faJbcAltQ.1 who are:eurrently ,.erving.on the CityCounctl,orwho are-CommissionersorSoetrd Members? V¥es'~No Are you available and committed to·oomplete the·term'applJed·for? @ves()No ·catifOmla State: Jaw tequtres appofntett beard and commission members to·fiJe a detailed dls:closure of their t111~MJaUotete$!$1 Fair P~Jitlci:ll PractiC,e$ Ooromisiit!:>n, confli~ oflntete$t {Form 1001. po yotttt~v~ ~rt 1nv~~r11eot 111, or Clo y.ou seNe ~~$ an Qffi~t9rdirector of, i:t company <toirtg J>~s111.e.s$ in Pa!Q AK9 WhlQftYQu b.en~ve;ts llkely~o~ 1)~ogaga'ih 04sinesswifh the city: 2) provide products or services .for City pro}ects; or 3) be affected by declslons ofthe. board or oommisslon you are applying for? ()Yes ®No Excludibg yourprtneipal residence, do you ownteal prqperty in Palo Alto? Oves@No How. did you Leam about the vacancy on the Planning and Transportation Oommission? Ocomtriunity Group Qoa11y Post li]em. autro·m· .c.·ityCterk OcttyWeb$tte 0Pflf0 AltoW~Kly 0Flyer Other:. ________ __......,.-. ___________________ _ l.fttt ttilevar1t t";d\ic;ati~n. tn:Jtnlng, experienc~. certiflcateS of tralrUng, licenses, ()r professional regtst@tion: -MB.A,.Harvard Business.School -MSEE, Eoole:Superieure .d'Electricite (France) -B.S1 Ady,aooed Math & Phys,ics, Lycee LOY.is Le .Grand (France) Employment Pre$entor Last.Employer: Lab:orVoices, Inc; Also worked for Intel, Xerox, 3Com, A<Jobe~ Qooupat1on:Viee.President of Marteting Describe your Involvement ln'Community ·aclivltlas~ volunteer and cMc organizations: -Human Relations Commission, including.vice..chairand chair: 2008-2014 -Found~r, Palo AltQ Wort(! Music Pa1y; 2t>Oa-.Pr~se:nt •Member oHhe Ek>ard,of Directors, Palo Alto. Recreation Foundation (PARF).2010"'.Present -M~mb~r of.$t$ering Committee for Measure A ($ChoQl par~~ttax): 200$ · .. Treasurer .C)ftne PtA council: :2004,;;2001 -Member of .the $oard Qf Oirectora, Cabl~ Co-op: 19Q2-1998 P~e,1 Pl!!nn!ng& .T.rllnsPOl'.t!!Uon Comm~$lon 1.c Packet Pg. 12 At t a c h m e n t 1 . c : A t t a c h m e n t C : E z r a n , C l a u d e P T C ( 5 1 5 5 : B o a r d a n d C o m m i s s i o n I n t e r v i e w s - P T C ) 1. What is it about the Planning and Transportation Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why? I have a passion for public service and would like to continue to serve my community. While on the HRC for six years, I was exposed to many of the P& T Commission's critical issues. Furthermore, I supervised the design and building of my current home from 2009 to 2011 and had to frequently interact with the Development Center. Based on my experience, I presented a series of recommendation to Curtis Williams, just as he was starting to improve the process. 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a Commission meeting you can view an archive here: LINK. The Palo Alto Shuttle Program is of interest to me. On the HRC I saw how transportation is a major issue for seniors, youth, and low-income individuals. I am also interested in improving public transportation and bicycling opportunities to reduce traffic and improve the parking situation. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Planning and Transportation Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? I would like the Commission to continue to assist the City Council in improving the traffic and parking situations. Some things to look at: Transportation Demand Management, more bike-sharing stations, counting of available spaces in garages coupled with electronic signs. Other objectives: improve the PC zoning process (evaluate better the real benefits to the developers and to the community), and continue to focus on improving customer satisfaction at the Development Center (e.g. customer surveys). 4. Planning and Transportation Commission Members work with the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with these documents is not required for selection. Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan LINK Zoning Code LINK City Charter LINK California Environmental Quality Act LINK El Camino Real Design Guidelines LINK El Camino Real Master Plan Study LINK and Appendices LINK Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I and II Plans LINK Baylands Master Plan LINK As part of my duties as a Human Relations Commissioner, I reviewed several chapters of the Comprehensive Plan: Transportation, Housing Element and Community Services. I sent many detailed comments to Staff regarding these chapters. Over the years, I also participated in many community meetings organized by the City's Planning Department, including several of the Our Palo Alto community meetings. I am familiar with several of the Zoning Code designations, but not in detail. I have heard about CEQA many times, but I am not an expert. Furthermore, I participated in the Community Workshop for the Palo Alto Rail Corridor Study, in March 2012. Page 2 Planning & Transportation Commission 1.c Packet Pg. 13 At t a c h m e n t 1 . c : A t t a c h m e n t C : E z r a n , C l a u d e P T C ( 5 1 5 5 : B o a r d a n d C o m m i s s i o n I n t e r v i e w s - P T C ) Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part, "No state or local agency shall post the home address or telephone number of any elected or appointed official on the Internet without first obtaining the written permission of that individual." The full code is attached. This consent form will not be redacted and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City's website. The full code can be read here: LINK 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 0 I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am providing the following alternate information and request that they use the following contact information instead. Address: Cell Phone: QHome tQ Office Phone: E-mail: Signature:----~---'-+->,....._,_.....,_'/_/_~_/ ___________ Date: 9/19/14 Page 3 Planning & Transportation Commission 1.c Packet Pg. 14 At t a c h m e n t 1 . c : A t t a c h m e n t C : E z r a n , C l a u d e P T C ( 5 1 5 5 : B o a r d a n d C o m m i s s i o n I n t e r v i e w s - P T C ) Planning and Transportation Commission Application Personal Information CITY o'F PALO ALTQ. C~ CHY CLERK'S OFFH~E i Name: Lyn Tillery Address: 139 Hawthorne Ave Apt E Palo Alto, CA 94301 Cell Phone: 3104004611 Q Home I @office Phone: 6504978203 E-mail: c.lyn.tillery@gmail.com Are you a Palo Alto Resident? @Yes QNo 14 SEP 2 2 PH t.: I 4 ' ' Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City ot,ealo AjlQ, who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members? UYes (!)No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? @vesO No California state law requires appointed board and commission members to file a detailed disclosure of their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest (Form 700). Do you 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? Qv es @ No Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto? Oves@No How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Planning and Transportation Commission? Ocommunity Group Ooaily Post 0Email from City Clerk [{]city Website 0Palo Alto Weekly 0Flyer Other: ____________________________ _ List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration: I have ample experience that makes me qualified and suited for this commission. Specifically, my Masters . in Public Administration has given me the foundation to apply the concepts I learned to the Issues presented to this committee. I gained city zoning and constituents related experience while working with LA Congresswoman Karen Bass and my perspective as a Palo Alto resident should add value to the scope I bring to the commission. Employment Present or Last Employer: Stanford Children's Health (AKA. Lucile Packard Children's HospQ Occupation: Revenue Cycle Operations Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: I am very involved in my community. Specifically, I am a member of the California Association of Healthcare Leaders and the Healthcare Financial Management Association. While I served as a Public Allies Silicon Valley Fellow (AmeriCorp's Program) I worked with various city nonprofit organizations ( Boys and Girls Club, Year-Up, etc) to execute town halls, community events, and specific education initiatives. Page 1 Planning & Transportation Commission 1.d Packet Pg. 15 At t a c h m e n t 1 . d : A t t a c h m e n t D : T i l l e r y , L y n P T C ( 5 1 5 5 : B o a r d a n d C o m m i s s i o n I n t e r v i e w s - P T C ) 1. What is it about the Planning and Transportation Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why? I am very interested in the Planning and Transportation commission because I think that many of the topics you approve and overview directly impact my life as a downtown Palo Alto resident. Specifically, I am interested in helping to build sustainable communities that meet house supply challenges and provide alternative transportation options as outlined in the comprehensive city plan. 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a Commission meeting you can view an archive here: LINK. The residential preferential parking program is very interesting to me. As the amounts of offices and commercial construction developments in grow throughout Palo Alto J think it is very important to develop a sustainable plan that allows for residents to have various parking options. Personally as a resident that does not have non street parking this program will directly impact me as I take a community shuttle to work and leave my car parked on the street. As it stands now I sometime have to find creative ways to find open parking new my residence. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Planning and Transportation Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? If appointed I would like to see the committee continue to work on creating more alternative methods of transportation. As a downtown Palo Alto resident that also works in the accompanying area I often use the shuttle system to get to my destinations. I think we can accomplish this goal through the help and involvement of community members. Their input can help us to optimize our routes and shuttle times. 4. Planning and Transportation Commission Members work with the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with these documents is not required for selection. Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan LINK Zoning Code LINK City Charter LINK California Environmental Quality Act LINK El Camino Real Design Guidelines LINK El Camino Real Master Plan Study LINK and Appendices LINK Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I and II Plans LINK Baylands Master Plan LINK I have experience working with and evaluating City plans and capital improvement projects. I also have seen some of the El Camino Real design ideas and side width related pedestrian nodes. Page 2 Planning & Transportation Commission 1.d Packet Pg. 16 At t a c h m e n t 1 . d : A t t a c h m e n t D : T i l l e r y , L y n P T C ( 5 1 5 5 : B o a r d a n d C o m m i s s i o n I n t e r v i e w s - P T C ) Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part, "No state or local agency shall post the home address or telephone number of any elected or appointed official on the Internet without first obtaining the written permission of that individual." The full code is attached. This consent form will not be redacted and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City's website. The full code can be read here: LINK Read the code, and check only ONE option below: 0 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 0 I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am providing the following alternate information and request that they use the following contact information instead. Address: Cell Phone: 0 Home I 0 Office Phone: E-mail: Signature: _C_· ·-~-+-t---mt~,___,~ __ ':\__·~---------Date: 09/22/14 Page 3 Planning & Transportation Commission 1.d Packet Pg. 17 At t a c h m e n t 1 . d : A t t a c h m e n t D : T i l l e r y , L y n P T C ( 5 1 5 5 : B o a r d a n d C o m m i s s i o n I n t e r v i e w s - P T C ) Planning and Transportation Commission Application Personal Information Name: Adrian Fine Address: 2002 Columbia St, Palo Alto, CA 94306 Cell Phone: 650-468-6331 @Home I Oottice Phone: E-mail: adrianfine@gmail.com Are you a Palo Alto Resident?@Yes QNo . : ! GHY ©f PALO ALTO. CA GITY CLERK'S Oflf'WE 14 SEP 22 PH 4:J • Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City o~alo AJ!Q, who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members? UYes ~No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for?@YesONo 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? ()yes @No Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto? Oves@No How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Planning and Transportation Commission? §Community Group 0Daily Post Email from City Clerk (2]city Website Palo Alto Weekly 0Flyer Other: ________________________ ~----- List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration: University of Washington 2008 -BA Geography Honors, Cum Laude University of Pennsylvania 2012 -MA City & Regional Planning, Cum Laude; Graduate Teaching Assistant for Planning Department Metropolitan Transportation Commission 2007-2010 -Intern+ Program Coordinator City of Philadelphia 2012-2013 -Planning Intern Employment Present or Last Employer: Nextdoor, Inc. Occupation: City Operations -www.nextdoor.com/city Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: My passion is building mutually beneficial partnerships between stakeholders including the public, interest groups, government agencies, and private parties. I have helped communities in the US and abroad achieve consensus -or at least define their differences-through design studios, planning workshops, GIS analysis, and civic outreach for underserved communities. Currently, I have the opportunity to connect public agencies across the US with their residents through the Nextdoor City Program (www.nextdoor.com/city), of which Palo Alto is a member. Page 1 Planning & Transportation Commission 1.f Packet Pg. 21 At t a c h m e n t 1 . f : A t t a c h m e n t F : F i n e , A d r i a n P T C ( 5 1 5 5 : B o a r d a n d C o m m i s s i o n I n t e r v i e w s - P T C ) 1.What is it about the Planning and Transportation Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why? 2.Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a Commission meeting you can view an archive here: LINK. 3.If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Planning and Transportation Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? 4.Planning and Transportation Commission Members work with the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with these documents is not required for selection. Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan LINK Zoning Code LINK City Charter LINK California Environmental Quality Act LINK El Camino Real Design Guidelines LINK El Camino Real Master Plan Study LINK and Appendices LINK Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I and II Plans LINK Baylands Master Plan LINK Page 2 Planning & Transportation Commission I am a lifelong Palo Altan interested in smart planning, economic development, and public service. I enjoy the technical aspects of planning and transportation, but I also recognize that these issues are contextual - you have to talk with the public, business owners, and the development community. Even though I'm not yet 30, my background in planning is diverse, and I thoroughly enjoy this type of work. I would be proud to help Palo Alto move forward. The Mayfield Agreement and housing project is a complex public private project that has shown the best and worst of planning and engagement in Palo Alto. While the agreement identified a laudable set of goals and stipulations, many Palo Altans felt blindsided or ignored. There is a healthy middle ground, but Palo Alto, Stanford, and the community have yet to find it. The commission has an opportunity to increase visibility into the planning process for the public, developers, and other partners. The perception of an opaque planning process is driving dissatisfaction and causing the City as a whole to miss out on genuine opportunities. Through a mix of streamlined decision-making, information sharing, and meaningful engagement, the commission could turn this perception around. The community needs to understand that planning is a partnership for shared growth. 1.f Packet Pg. 22 At t a c h m e n t 1 . f : A t t a c h m e n t F : F i n e , A d r i a n P T C ( 5 1 5 5 : B o a r d a n d C o m m i s s i o n I n t e r v i e w s - P T C ) Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part. "No state or local agency shall post the home address or telephone number of any elected or appointed official on the Internet without first obtaining the written permission of that individual." The full code is attached. This consent form will not be redacted and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City's website. The full code can be read here: LINK Read the code, and check only ONE option below: @ l 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 0 I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am providing the following alternate information and request that they use the following contact information instead. Address: Cell Phone: 0 Home I 0 Office Phone: E-mail: Signature: , Adrian Fir:ie ~ ~Date: 9122114 Page 3 Planning & Transportation Commission 1.f Packet Pg. 23 At t a c h m e n t 1 . f : A t t a c h m e n t F : F i n e , A d r i a n P T C ( 5 1 5 5 : B o a r d a n d C o m m i s s i o n I n t e r v i e w s - P T C ) Planning and Transportation Commission Application Personal lnfOnnation Name: Yekaterina Vershov Downing Address: 450 Pepper Ave Cell Phone: 650-575-9843 QHome 1Qomce Phone: E~mail:k~te.vershoy@gmaH.com Are you a Palo Alto Resident? @ves 0"11o OITY ©F PALO ALlO, Q~ (ilTY BLERK'S Of1:FIOE 14 SEP 22 AH 10: \ ! Do you have any relatives or members ofyqur househqld.who are employed by the. City oj.Ralo ~.''who are currently serving orl the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members? l)Yes \!}No Are you available and committed to oomplete the.term applied for?. ®vesO No Callfpmia state law requires appointed board and. cornmission mem.tiers to .file a detai.led disclosure of their fjnancial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest (Form 700). Do you have an investrl'lent 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? ()Yes® No Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto? Oves@)No How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Plan!'ing and Transportation Commission? OcorJimunity Group OoailyPost 0Em~il fr()m City Clerk Deity Website 0Pa!o Alto Weekly 0Flyer . Other: Eric .Rosenblum List rel,vant education, training, experience, certiflcate.s of training, licenses, or professional registrati~n: .. Georgetown University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (finance major) Columbia University, Juris Doctor Member ofthe California Bar Employment Present or Last Employer: VMware, Inc. Occupation: Products and technology attorney Describe your involvement In community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: Pro :'Bono voluntee.r for the Housing Negotiation Project, representing families facing evictipn. . Volunle.er for Northern California Farnily De>g Rescue. Co'."founderof Palo Alto ForWard, a non-profit dedicated to better housing and transportation options;in Palo Alto. Page 1 Planning & Transportation Commission 1.g Packet Pg. 24 At t a c h m e n t 1 . g : A t t a c h m e n t G : D o w n i n g , Y e k a t e r i n a V e r s h o v P T C ( 5 1 5 5 : B o a r d a n d C o m m i s s i o n I n t e r v i e w s - P T C ) 1. What is It about the Planning and Transportation Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why? I have developed a deep interest in the details of city planning and have spent a lot of time getting up to speed on key documents. I believe that I can offer the City Council timely, concise, easy to parse recommendations based on rigorous analytical assessments that leverage my analytical, detail-oriented, and fiscally-focused skills. 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested In it. If you have never been to a Commission meeting you can view an archive here: LINK. I'm interested in the future of the RPP program. It's the sort of solution that we need to try before we move onto solutions with much larger capital expenditures. It may not be a solution for all causes of parking shortage and it may not be city-wide, but together with other solutions like TOM and ride-sharing apps, it can be part of a winning toolkit. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Planning and Transportation Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? I'd like to assist the PTC in successfully updating the Comprehensive Plan, including appropriately framing the options the EIR should explore to make sure they reflect the gamut of options posited by the community. I would also like to work on refining the Housing Element to make sure that additional units required by ABAG/RHNA are located near transit, thereby minimizing attendant traffic and parking issues. 4. Planning and Transportation Commission Members work with the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with these documents is not required for selection. Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan LINK Zoning Code LINK City Charter LINK California Environmental Quality Act LINK El Camino Real Design Guidelines LINK El Camino Real Master Plan Study LINK and Appendices LINK Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I and II Plans LINK Baylands Master Plan LINK As an attorney, I'm well versed in reading and interpreting very dense, technical documents. When I became interested in local planning, I read through most of the Comprehensive Plan, and like Pat Burt recently underscored, was surprised to find it focused on "directing growth to appropriate locations within the urban area, particularly along transit corridors and near employment centers," given the current tenor of the community. I've also looked through the El Camino Real Design Guidelines and read through the El Camino Real Master Plan. I live just a few houses down from El Camino, so its development and improvement is of prime importance to me. The vision for El Camino is especially poignant because it is one of most underutilized corridors in our community, with great potential for something that resembles more of a beautiful Parisian boulevard with outdoor cafes, shops, and people strolling about, than the unwalkable and unwelcoming current reality. Page2 Planning & Transportation Commission 1.g Packet Pg. 25 At t a c h m e n t 1 . g : A t t a c h m e n t G : D o w n i n g , Y e k a t e r i n a V e r s h o v P T C ( 5 1 5 5 : B o a r d a n d C o m m i s s i o n I n t e r v i e w s - P T C ) Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part, "No state or local agency shall post the home address or telephone number of any elected or appointed official on the Internet without first obtaining the written permission of that individual." The full code is attached. This consent form will not be redacted and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City's website. The full code can be read here: LINK 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 0 I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am providing the following alternate information and request that they use the following contact information instead. Address: Cell Phone: Q Home IQ Office Phone: E-mail: ,---- Signature:~/ Date: 9/21/14 Page 3 Planning & Transportation Commission 1.g Packet Pg. 26 At t a c h m e n t 1 . g : A t t a c h m e n t G : D o w n i n g , Y e k a t e r i n a V e r s h o v P T C ( 5 1 5 5 : B o a r d a n d C o m m i s s i o n I n t e r v i e w s - P T C )