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CITY OF PALO ALTO OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
April 7, 2014
The Honorable City Council
Palo Alto, California
Selection of Applicants to Interview on April 16, 2014 for the Public
Art Commission, Library Advisory Commission and the Human
Relations Commission
Enclosed are: 1) Five applications submitted for four terms (Collins, Richter, Ross,
Usich), ending on April 30, 2017 on the Public Art Commission; 2) Five applications for
three terms (Hochberg, Landauer, Train) ending on April 30, 2017 on the Library
Advisory Commission; and 3) Three applications submitted for two terms (Ezran,
Savage), ending on April 30, 2017 on the Human Relations Commission.
At the Council Meeting on Monday, April 7, 2014, the City Council will select the
candidates to be interviewed for the Public Art Commission, Human Relations
Commission, and Library Advisory Commission, with the interview date of Wednesday,
April 16, 2014. Each Council Member will receive a selection sheet to use for
determining who will be chosen for an interview.
The requested action is for each Council Member to fill out the selection sheet. The
City Clerk will announce the results. Candidates who receive four or more votes will be
scheduled for an interview.
The applicants are as follows:
Public Art Commission
Amanda Beard Ross
Christine Miller Kelly
Jim Migdal
Jeanine (Savannah) Murphy
Dara Olmsted Silverstein
Library Advisory Commission
June Loy
Jack Sweeney
Don McDougall
Doug Hagan
Alan Jerome Bennett
Human Relations Commission
Daryl Savage
Mehdi Alhassani
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Matthew Mori
ATTACHMENTS:
Kelly, Christine Miller (PDF)
Migdal, Jim (PDF)
Murphy, Jeanine (PDF)
Ross, Amanda Beard (PDF)
Silverstein, Dara Olmsted (PDF)
Bennett, Alan Jerome LAC (PDF)
Hagan, Doug LAC (PDF)
Loy, June LAC (PDF)
McDougall, Don LAC (PDF)
Sweeney, Jack LAC (PDF)
Alhassani, Mehdi HRC (PDF)
Mori, Matthew HRC (PDF)
Savage, Daryl HRC - Redacted (PDF)
Department Head: Donna Grider, City Clerk
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Alto City Clerk.
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from the attached Board and Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am
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Are you a Palo Alto Resident? yes
Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Palo Alto, who
are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Board or Commission Members? No
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes
California state law requires appointed Board· and Commission Members to file a detailed disclosure of
their financial interests, 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 you are applying for? No.
Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto? No.
: Community Group
~ Email from City Clerk
: Palo Alto Weekly article in weekly about 1%
\ Dally Post
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. Grew up surrounded by art, raised by a sculptor in Chicago, a city with rich tradition of pubJic art. Have built
small private collection of sculpture, paintings, drawings and photographs. Enthusiast who regularly attends
: museum and gallery exhibits in and outside of the US. Am familiar with the different models for acquisition,
: stipends, artists in residence etc. Degrees in History (BA, a1;1d International Relations, MA). Career
: in tech creating'and negotiating partnerships with a wide variety of companies in consumer /mobile internet.
; Present or Last Employer: Facebook. Inc.
, Occupation: Director of Business Development. Responsible for negotiating partnerships with Facebook's
most strategic relationships.
Volunteer coach, For the past 4 years have coached teams for YBall, NJB Basketball, A Y SO youth soccer.
¢1assroom volunteer for 3rd grade math at Addison
,~ctiveparent in fundraising, planning for events at Addison, co-managing the school's fall event-the Hoe-Down
and Guns and Whiskey ~ most sought after auction event.
Sponsor· a college _student via Meritus a non-profit that provides funding for college. · Also support Bay Area youth
educational opportunities· through ·philanthropic-commitments ·to SummerSearch and -KIPP ·Bay-Area; -· -----,. ·
i Public art enriches the community and helps to defirie it. I grew up very familiar with the works of Picasso,
! Chagall,Miro, Noguchi and others in Chicago. Art in public places calls for us to think differently, and calls
'for dialogue and discussion. Relocating from SF to Palo Alto in 2007, I have become a fan of some pieces
\ and have been less enthusiastic about others, but feel we are lucky to have art here as a vibrant part of the city. The
: adoption of the 1% for art policy is the beginning of an exciting period here and I would like to be part of the team
!I think that the I% for art decision is an interesting issue in that it provides a new funding model (that has
iworked well in other places) at a time when municipal funding is tight, and when we're seeing a lively
!debate in the city about conversion of properties to higher density/higher $ value per square foot. While the
jCominission and the city wiD attract critics about the use of funds (public funds for art always does), the long
! I would like to work toward engag~ng a mix of artists in projects that would increase broad-base of support
: and enthusiasm for public art and optimizing the communications to ensure the smoothest landing for .
i projects in the community. ·1 would see a mix of high school, young and established /highly regarded artists,
: and would work to engage business people with means to get involved as advocates.
• Municipal Arts Plan LINK
' The plan looks exciting ... I have extensive experience in partnerships realm, and contacts in the business
~ community through career working in tech (Facebook, eBay, WebTV). I don\ have direct experience
: in art realm, but would hope to create value based on experience/network in this context. I like the idea
: of working with other cities to create programs. For many artists the idea of placing a piece for a year and then
• needing to find a new home for it is. a challenge. ·
: 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 end will be attached to the Application and posted to the City's website.
· T.he full code can be read here: LINK
Read the code, and check only ONE option below:
X
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 alt$rnate Information and request that they use the following contact
Information Instead.
Address:
Phone 1:
Phone2:
E·mail:
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Jim Migdal
Experience
Facebook. ·Inc. Palo Alto. CA. 2007-2011
Director, Business 'Development
Worked closely with product and engineering leadership to build successful relationships with Facebook's
strategic partners. Selected accomplishments: ·
• Led music-related initiatives, driving negotiations with the labels, Apple, and ultimately closing
platform/monetization deal with Spotify ·
• Closed advertising-related deal with Nielsen to create a new standard for online ad measurement, leading
teams to term~ and a signed deal in 19 days
• Closed deals with Hotmall and Yahoo to ensure ongoing access to non-Facebook social graphs and email
deliverability that were both critical to Facebook's user growth and retention .
• Closed platform related deals with Amazon, HP, Comcast, Microsoft Outlook and Windows Live, Yahoo
• Oversaw search and advertising relationship with Microsoft, closing several deals that generated significant
portion of Facebook's revenue In '07, '08
• Led platform-related discussions with Apple around lOS, Mac OS
• Managed acquisition of various assets, including technology infrastructure .with HP and Intel, licenses for
face recognition technology, copyrights, and FB.com
• Supported various product initiatives including Maps, Local Deal~, Beacon, Japan-related growth efforts
eBay. Inc. San Jose. CA. 2004-2006
Director, Toys and Sporting Goods (promoted from senior manager)
GM with three reports responsible for accelerating the growth of the US $1.7 ·B Toys and Sporting Goods
businesses. Oversaw strategy, product, PR, financial planning, marketing and business development.
• Doubled bid-through rates and increased natural search traffic by 40% through development and
irr:Jplementation of kids' toys strategy fo'cused on the glft buying experience and the eBay Toy Finder
• Generated media coverage in 150+ newspapers and several network TV outlets through holiday marketing
• Improved manufacturer relationships (e.g., LEGO, Bratz, Lionel, Mattei, Hasbro) through eBay Exclusives
and charity auctions
lnqenlo. Inc. (acgyired by AT&T) San Franciscp. CA. 1999-2004
Director, Program Management (2001-2004), Director, Business Development (1999-2000)
Managed all elements of voice experience for online advisor platform; drove distribution related deals and built
out team as first business development hire for Benchmark-backed start-up eventually acquired by AT&T for
$280MM. .
• Grew 800-number element of business from 0 to 35% of total revenue
• Reduced launch time for new service implementations from 24 hours to 15 minutes through partner
platform
• Increased revenue per customer by 175% and reduced expenses by 40% by optimizing acquisition flows
• . For Match.com, managed end-to-end Implementation of subscription-based voice personals service
• Developed requirements for telephony and tracking components of Pay-Per-Call business, implementing
low-cost solution for number procurement and assessing opportunities for VOIP; cited on two US patents
• Closed deals with MSN,Encarta, Office, CNET, lnfospace, lnktomi, AT&T, First Date, Global Crossing
WebTV Networks. Inc. lacqujred by MicrosofQ Mountain VIew. CA. 1997-1999
Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships
Managed four reports responsible for distribution partnerships on the Web TV platform.
• Exceeded revenue targets for distribution deals with eBay, Amazon, CTW, Classifieds 2000, and lnfoseek
• Managed RFP process and closed multi-million dollar deal with First USA for credit card marketing
• Implemented plan to improve customer experience and create new monetization stream for email
• Managed Interactive TV relationships with USA Networks, WarnerBro~. CTW
Arthur D. Little. Inc. San Francisco. CA 1995-1997
Manager, promoted from Consultant
Led engagement teams with technology cliepts, representing $1 .8 million in last 12 months at firm. Developed
sales presentations, scoped and budgeted projects and delivered findings to executive management.
• For Pacific Bell, developed strategy for ISP business, modeling investment requirements and revenues for
different options; sold follow-on strategy for delivery of value-added services
• For Hutchison Whampoa, valued market opportunities and ROI for a Canadian wireless license acquisition
• For Smart Valley, led engagement to assess performance of one of first Public Access Networks
• Wrote and published articles in trade publications to generate marketing
San Francisco Consulting Group (acgujred by KPMG\ San Francisco. CA 1991-1994
Consultant, promoted from Analyst
Conducted business strategy and market assessments for network operators and technology companies.
• For PacTel Video Services, developed requirements for billing, customer care, and provisioning.
• For France Telecom, led business process benchmarking effort, conducting client work in French
• For NEC and Pac Bill Information Services, drove efforts to optimize of customer support operations
Baln & Company Boston. MA. 1989-1990
Associate Consultant
Conducted financial, competitive and operational analysis for Fortune 100 companies, including Anheuser
Busch, Sara Lee and Emerson Electric.
Education
Yale University, New Haven, CT. 1987-1989
MA, International Relations
Teaching Assistant In Comparative Politics. Summer Intern In Deutscher Bundestag, conducting research on
labor relations policy ·
Macalester College. Saint Paul. MN 1982-1986
BA, History, magna cum laude
Phi Beta, Kappa; awarded Highest Honors for senior thesis, written in French
Other
Languages: fluent in French, good knowledge of German, conversational Spanish
Honors: Fulbright Scholar, Relms, France 1986-87 ·
Interests: Daughters (8,11) and related volunteering, swimming, tennis, surfing, photography, K-12 education .
(investors In KIPP, SummerSearch and Meritus)
Do you have any your are
are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Board or Commission Members?
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 you are applying for?
Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto?
Community Group
Email from City Clerk
Palo Alto Weekly · :~:;o•tili~ ~
· 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
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.
E-mail:
March 1 0, 2014
Subject: Application to serve on the Public Art Commission
To the appointment committee:
My Name is Jeanine (Savannah) Murphy and I am writing this to you because of my
strong desire to serve on the Public Art Commission. Whilst I might not possess all of the
requirements that you would outline as requirements to fulfill the position, let me assure
you that I am someone that will work and get the job done. Here are skills and benefits
that I can bring to the Committee:
a.) A strong desire to participate
b.) Tenacity and experience with building rapport and breaking down barriers
c.) A winning track record of building powerful and winning relationships
d.) A desire to give back to the community I plan to live through retirement
e.) A background in Global Sales Management supporting 3 different start up
organizations
As a founding member of a Children's Foundation, I understand the value of giving
back. It is now time for me to give back to my city directly. I strongly encourage your
consideration.
Sincerely, ~tUJ MAJJ1__
Jeanine (Savannah) Murphy
17 March 2011
City of Palo Alto Council
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA
94301
Dear Council Members:
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CITY OF PALO ALfO. CA
CITY CLERK'S OFFtcE
II MAR 17 PH 5: 3o
It is with pleasure I attach an application to join the Palo Alto Public Art
Commission.
Art is my passion and hobby. I am committed to it in all of its forms -as an
aesthetic expression and one of thought -in our public spaces and believe it
improves and contributes greatly to our lives.
I am a new member ofthe community-our family having moved to the area
from New York City in the summer of 2009. My husband and I reside in Old Palo
Alto with our three small children. Our oldest is in.Kindergarten in the Spanish
immersion program at Escondido School. We really love it here -it is a
wonderful place.
My husband and I have lived most of our adult lives in cities that place great
emphasis on art and value it significantly in public spaces. It is my hope that my
children will be able to grow up in a community where my constant words and
encouragement of art as a means of creation and expression will be evident to
them. I hope that they begin to notice it and think about it and develop pride in a
city that values it as well.
I have not yet seen all of the art in public spaces that we have. I have never
served in local government. I have a great deal to learn. I am very excited and
enthusiastic about this opportunity and thank you very much for your time and
consideration.
Regards,
Amanda Ross
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PUBLIC ART COMMISSION
CITYOFPALOALTO
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 an~ return it with your signed ~pplication.
NAME: Ross Amanda Beard
Last
··jESIDENCE
First
ADDRESS: --------------------------------------Street
Zip
Education:
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA; BBA Marketing1993
HOME PHONE:
WORKPHONE: ---~--
CELLPHONE:
EMAIL:
List relevant training apd experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration:
Please see attached resume.
J Are you a Palo Alto Resident?
e 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? '·
e Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for?
e California state law requires appointed board and commission members to file a detailed
disclosure of their finaticial 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.
e Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto or within two
miles of Palo Alto?
EMPLOYMENT
Present or last employer
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· ·-)une of Company: . Alfred Dunhill (London) Occupation: Accessories Director
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(If retired, indicate former occupation)
Signature of Applicant _;;;.;:AB;.;.;;_;.R!;;....o.;;..::s;;:;.s ____________ _ Date: 17 Mar 2011
Please Return to:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton A venue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-329~2571
CITY OF PALO ALTO
PUBLIC ART COMMISSION
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Name: Amanda Beard Ross
Date: 17 March 2011
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Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit with your completed application. You may
submit additional sheets, if necessary, to complete your answers. ·
1. Have you attended the following meeting? Yes No
• Public Art Commission (Date: ______
4 X
2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Public Art Commission?
Community G.roup: _x_ Palo Alto Weekly: __ Palo Alto Weekly Online: __
Email from City Clerk: __ Library Bulletin Board: __ Fogster.com: __
Other, Please Specify: -----------,.------------------
3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
Please see attached for all responses.
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?
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5. How would you see your role as board member when recommending policy and working with the Council? If it
were necessary to change current roles, .how would you approach makillg such changes?
. 6. What are the current issues facing the Public Art Commission?
· 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? ·
8. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Public Art Commission achieve?
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Palo Alto Public Art Commission application continued
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3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic
organizations: '
I am an active parent of a kindergartener in the Spanish Immersion PrQgram at
Escondido School and have a preschooler at Phillips Brooks School in Menlo Park who
will begin at Escondido next year. ·Additionally, our newest family member and I have
begun parenting classes at Pre-School Family School.
We are members of St Albert the Great Catholic church and at the Cantor Art Museum
at Stanford.
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?
Firstly, the arts are a passion of mine and one I want to commit myself more formally to
in our community. I believe the commission performs the vital role of making art
present, available, and relevant to us in our daily lives.
My entire, former professional career has been spent in the creative field (see most
recent cv attached). As a former designer, I feel I can bririg the perspective of the
creative process -from inspiration to execution/completion -to the commission and to
the decisions it faces. Likewise, I can offer "design thinking" to confront some of the
challenges the organization itself may have. ·
As a member of the community, I want to see art in all of our public spaces and live in a
community that visibly values expression and creativity. I enjoy art-seeing it,
experiencing it, "doing" it. In fact, I'd like to be an artist when I grow up.
Finally, most importantly, as a parent, I want my children to grow up in an area in which
they can see (and touch) someone's work and expression of thought and see that it is
valued and important and vital to their lives.
5. How would you see your role as board member when recommending policy
and working with the Council? If it were necessary to change current roles, how
would you approach making such changes?
I would view the first part of the term as being there to listen and learn from the other
commission members. If changes were necessary, I would approach them calmly and
rationally.
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6. What are the current issues facing the Public Art Commission?
This requires a bit of study on my part-I would imagine that the commission, like most
public organizations right now -has budgetary issues. I also feel that there is constant
pressure to bring more art to the public conscious-certainly something I'd like to see
and the challenges incurred.
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?
There is some fantastic and worthwhile art here in our public spaces though, again, I
need to do a bit more "work" to seek it out. In order to increase the availability, I would
suggest getting the community committed to the idea that we need more art firstly. One
way to do this is through the schools and our children. We all know that the budgets for
art and art te~chers in our community are being cut -why not make the creation of art
a "civic duty" of some sort? How about an artist in residence program at our schools
with the project culmination being an exhibition of the work? Documentation of the work
could be presented in collaboration with the students.
Other thoughts:
A partnership with another city where work can be shared and can travel to/from us
) A partnership with private industry
Partnership with Stanford (lively Arts) or the Cantor Arts Center
8. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Public Art
Commission achieve?
1 would like the Public Art Commission to work to bring more art to our community, to
continue to maintain the high level of aesthetic integrity and to be innovative in its
processes and projects.
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AMANDA ROSS
Experience
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Amanda Ross Resume p>ge I of 2
Alfred Dunhill Ltd. London, UK
Accessories Director
2001-2003
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email
" Managed product development team of 14 people and accessories business
h'lcludl!lQ large and small leather goods, belts, watches, jewelry, pens, lighters,
gifts, and games (1oom Euros annual sales)
" Directed product development process from identification of opportunity or
conception of idea to in-store delivery
" Recruited, trained, and developed product development team: design,
merchandising, product development, prototyplng, production, quality control, and
training.
• Defined pricing policies by category globally
• Analyzed global business opportunities by category from definition of target costs
and margins to final negotiation with European based manufacturers
• Drove improvement of supplier and manufacturer base in key categories: leather
goods, jewelry ·
" Presented product and business overviews to global markets and Richemont Board
of directors
• Directed prototyping facility at Dunhill owned leather factory located in London
" Member, Executive Committee
Tommy Hilfiger USA New York, NY
Director, Licensing Division
September 1999 -April 2000
a Primary corporate liaison between Tommy Hilfiger USA and Licensees: Jockey
International, VF Corp., and Cypress International.
• Enforced contractual agreements permitting licensees to develop, produce, sell, and
distribute specific product.
Ensured that aspects of licensed business were run in accordance with TH USA
mandated standards for product: quality execution (workmanship and fit), retail and
market presentation, and advertising and promotional activity.
a Collaborated with licensees to develop merchandise plans and determine growth
opportunities.
Troubleshot potential development and production issues. .
Represented licensees corporately and coordinated all communkation between
Tommy Hilflger USA divisions: TH Corporate, Design, Advertising, Public Relations,
Legal, Store Design, and Retail Development.
Launched women's underwear business.
Supervised one product manager to organize daily product development
correspondence and track material submission approvals.
Nine West Croup Inc. New York, NY
Director of Product Development and Merchandising, Accessories Division
November 1997 -September 1999
· Designed, built, and merchandised Nine West wholesale handbag and small leather
goods line (domestic; $150m annual sales) as well as exclusive lines for all Nine
West Retail Stores (international and domestic; $40m wholesale).
Initiated, built, and sold Private Label handbag and small leather goods businesses
to major US retailers. Crew sales volume from $0 to $15m wholesale in 2 years.
Education
Designed and created distinct brands for each account. Gross margin
accountability for all lines.
" Analyzed selling reports for product opportunities and design of seasonal
merchandise plans. Presented product line to retailer management teams.
Conducted product seminars with sales team to ensure understanding of product
line. ,
Sourced and developed all leather, textiles, materials, hardware, and trims.
Designed and developed samples in factories overseas <Asia). Negotiated costs and
placed orders with factories. Supervised production team and approval processes.
Traveled overseas to ensure quality control.
Shopped domestic and International markets and major trade shows to translate
fashion trends into saleable accessories product.
Merchandised product showrooms, styled product for advertising campaigns and
in-store graphics photo shoots.
Supervised staff of 4 development associates.
Wathne Umlted New York, NY
(Handbag and luggage licensee for Polo Ralph lauren)
Account Executive
May 1994 -November 1997
Designed and developed private label accessories--leather goods, sport bags,
handbags, umbrellas, and scarves--domestic and Far East production, for accounts
including The limited Corporation, QVC, and Chane!.
Oversaw projects from concept initiation (design) through production and approval
to delivery.
Sourced materials internationally and domestically. Analyzed and negotiated
c;omponent and unit costs with suppliers and factories.
Communicated daily with Far East and domestic factories and accounts.
Shopped domestic and international markets and trade shows for inspiration and
trend reporting.
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia
BBA; May 1993
University of London
Spring 1992
Continuing Education lnstitut franc;ais, London
2000-2002
Parsons School of Design, New York
1997
Interests Travel, cooking, skiing, reading, and gardening
Employment status US/UK dual citizen.
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Are you a Palo Alto Resident? yes
Do. you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Palo Alto, who
are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Board or Commission Members? no
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? yes
California state law requires appointed Board and Commission Members to file a detailed disclosure of
their financial interests, 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 ~usiness 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) b~ affected by decisions of the board you are applying for? no
Exclud-ing your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto? no
Community Group
Email from City Clerk
Palo Alto Weekly
Daily Post
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BA, Harvard University (Social Anthropology)
MA, Tufts University (Environmental Policy and Urban Planning)
Took multiple art classes at Massachusetts College of Art and the Museum of Fine Arts
Owned a craft business, Monkeys & Mittens
Have done multiple art installations (including one on California Avenue at the European Cobblery) and
painted electrical boxes in Somerville and Medford, Massachusetts
Present or Last Employer: Stanford University
Occupation: Sustainable Food Program Manager
Current:
Former:
Volunteer editor with Kiva
Member of College Terrace Green Team
Volunteer with Heart & Home Homeless Shelter
Harvard College Class of 2000 Class Secretary & Treasurer
Volunteer with Boston Cares (and Team Leader) . I
Led Tufts freshmen in painting electric boxes that were river themed as project with Mystic River I
Watershed Association i
Local Food Lab: volunteer mentor
City Sprouts: volunteer gardener
Harvard College Association of Class Secretaries and Treasurers: board member
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I am interested in ~he Commission's Public Art for Private Development proposal. that was ~xcitedly, ·1
recently passed: This opens up, I would assume, a huge pool of money and potential new proJects with 1 all the development that is going on around the city. Although I find the idea exciting, public art is a i
contentious issue, with residents questioning the types of art pieces chosen and their beauty and
questioning the allocation of funds to art versus other needed city issues. I think this debate adds an
exciting layer to the questions the Commission has to deal with (and is something I'm used to dealing
with in the area of environmental sustainability). ·
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I'd like to help make sure the Commission is continuing to achieve its goals. With the new funding i
approved, there will hopefully be many new projects and more work for the commission, and at least in 1
the beginning of my tenure, my main goal would be to be an active participant that helps the team I
prioritize and meet its goals and mission. I also love to do research on best practices and see what other I
cities are doing in the public art space (I currently subscribe to some public art email lists, like the New
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England Foundation for Arts Public Art bulletin and have read multiple books on the murals
Philadelphia and the SF Mission.)
Municipal Arts Plan LINK
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I do~'t have experi~nce with the ~alo Alto Municip~J Arts Plan, but a~ fami~iar with ~Ianning in gen~ral I
(havtng a Masters 1n Urban Planmng and also hav1ng worked on. multiple climate act1on plans for c1ties
and universities).
I've read the Municipal Arts Plan and would love to help out with any of the goals or priorities. 1 n
particular, I'm interested in the marketing, social media, research of best practices, press, and
partnerships. I'm a writer and have written for the Boston Globe, startups, and magazines and also have
extensive experience with social media in my past jobs. I'm also interested in the day-to-day work of the
commission, and including identifying sites.
California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part, "No state or local agency shall post the
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Address: 233 Tennyson Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Phone 1: 650-838-9451
E-mail: alanbennett@sbcglobal. net
Are you a Palo Alto Resident? Yes
Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Palo Alto, who
are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Board or Commission Members? No
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes
California state law requires appointed Board and Commission Members to file a detailed disclosure of
their financial interests, 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? No
Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto? No
Courses in Spanish, Linguistics and History at San Jose State University 2004-2008
Postdoctoral (NSF Fellowship), Cambridge University 1966
Ph.D., Solid State Physics (NSF Fellowship), University of Chicago 1965
MS, Physics, University of Chicago 1963
BA, Physics (Phi Beta Kappa), University of Pennsylvania 1962
Various Business Courses; e.g.
General Electric Management School 197 4
Stanford High Technology Marketing Course 1983
Palo Alto University
Committee/Website Support
Stanford Hospital/ Volunteer Chaplain
Science is Elementary/Tutor in Elementary School Classrooms
Downtown Streets Team/Mentor
Congregation Kol Emeth/at various times:Education Committee, Board Member. Library Committee
Catholic Worker House/Elementary School Tutor (past)
Osher Lifetime Learning Institute, Santa Clara University/Curriculum Committee
I an a lifelong devoted user of library services who reads widely in English and other languages. At
Varian Associates, the Corporate Library was my responsibility. I have a long time interest in the
application of computer technology to library systems. That interest began with courses I audited at the
University of Chicago in the early 1960's when a major effort was underway to apply the new technology
to libraries. More recently, I have taken a course in linguistics and the application of computer technology
to natural language processing at San Jose State University. I am responsible for acquisition in the library
of the local synagogue to which I belong. I have been responsible, during my professional career, for
supervising the construction of new facilities and have experience in working with contractors and
subcontractors. I have also often been responsible for the acquisition and performance of large
government contracts.
I believe that careful attention to the initial stages of beginning use of of the new Mitchell Park facility is of
prime importance. Its success will be a major element in sustaining and building public confidence in our
library system . Similarly, progress in the new "Main" Library project is also extremely important for a
similar reason.
I would recommend that a fresh look be taken at both the Library Service Model Analysis and the Library
Technology Plan. At first reading, they both seem to be robust documents, i.e., have potentially long,
useful lives. Yet social and technical changes require their reexamination. For example, the rapid
development of electronic reading technology and publishing may well make further emphasis on
electronic media necessary. The Library system seems to have made considerable progress in that area,
but I think that there is room for considerable additional development. Careful examination of efforts
underway in other library systems would be a natural approach to the issue. The growth in number of new
residents from overseas may indicate the need for more materials in languages other than English. At the
least, the issue should be carefully considered.
Library Service Model Analysis and Recommendations LINK
Library Technology Plan LINK
As part of my preparation for this application, I have carefully read both documents.
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Application to Serve on the
Library Advisory Commission
Personal Information
Name: Doug Hagan
Address: 7 49 Seneca St Palo Alto CA 94301
Phone 1: 650 326 2367
Phone 2:415 994 2367
E-mail: doughagan@yahoo.com
Are you a Palo Alto Resident? YES
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are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Board or Commission Members? NO
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? YES
California state law requires appointed Board and Commission Members to file a detailed disclosure of
their financial interests, 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
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How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Library Advisory Commission?
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List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional
registration:
BA, Honors, Urban Studies, University of Pennsylvania
MBA, Entrepreneurial Management, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Member, IEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Employment
Present or Last Employer: KRYT AR, Inc.
Occupation: As President of KRYTAR, Inc. I lead the management team and direct strategy and
operations at this technology company. My previous experience includes 20 years in technology,
management consulting, and marketing/business development both domestically and internationally.
Describe your Involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
I am Chair of the Board of Directors for ZeroDivide and have served on the Board for 10 years.
ZeroDivide is a social enterprise focused on creating social change in underserved communities through
the transformative power of technology.
I also enjoy the opportunity to serve as a Fellow In the Leadership Palo Alto Class of 2014, which has
offered leadership development combined with a deeper understanding of Palo Alto.
In addition, I have served as a PTA volunteer at Addison School in the PAUSD, as well as a volunteer
Coach for Soccer (AYSO) and Baseball (PALL}. Through the Addison PTA I have received an
introduction to the Developmental Assets framework for youth, and through coaching I have participated
in seminars with the Positive Coaching Alliance for youth.
1. What is it about the library Advisory Commission that is compatible with your experience and
of specific Interest to you, and why?
Since I was young, I have had an interest in and love for libraries. Now as a parent, I love libraries for
what they offer my family, and as a citizen of Palo Alto, I see our libraries as places that are essential
community institutions and increasingly home for programs and resources for the engagement and
betterment of everyone in the community.
The Library Advisory Commission has a unique and important role in serving our local libraries and
patrons in the community. I am interested in contributing my experience to the Library Advisory
Commission serving our community.
Through my leadership role on the Board at ZeroDivide over the last decade, I have had the opportunity
to support underserved communities through the transformatlve power of technology. With ZeroDivide, I
attended the Public Library Association Annual Conference in a convening for libraries to collaborate to
deliver community health outcomes. Through a partnership between OCLC, The Institute for Museum
and Libraries Services (IMLS), and ZeroDivlde. the program "Health Happens in libraries" was
established to focus on public library eHealth services and staff capacity to respond to patron needs
regarding the Affordable Care Act. This collaboration engages public libraries and their facilities to
explore programs to meet local health needs. This experience has provided me an important perspective
on how libraries meet community needs along with a deeper understanding of the potential for
technology, programs and resources to enhance the impact of libraries on the community.
Professionally, I have 20 years of experience in the technology industry in marketing and partnership
development. I would be interested in contributing to the library Advisory Commission my background in
leading marketing/outreach, segmentation, strategic planning, and promotion programs as Palo Alto
Libraries looks to communicate about its new and redeveloped branches. In addition, after the openings,
as Palo Alto Libraries may look at new and expanded uses, incorporating new technology, and working
with the community to find out what they would like to see, I would be interested in contributing to the
Library Advisory Commission my leadership experience in strategic planning, partnerships and
technology.
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.
An issue that recently came before the Library Advisory Commission that is both important to the
community and Interesting to me was Library Publicity and Marketing Strategies and how that relates to
Library Advisory Commission priorities. This is important for the community as the new branch at Mitchell
Park Is opened and the Main Library completes its redevelopment. These important events mark both a
renewed commitment to Libraries in Palo Alto and the opportunity for expanded uses of the new spaces
incorporating new programs, partnerships and technology. It is interesting to me as an area where I
would be excited to make an immediate contribution to the work of the Library Advisory Commission
though my professional background in marketing and outreach/promotion to support the priority for
promoting openings, and my background in partnerships and technology to support the priority for new
and expanded uses. In addition, and focused on the longer term efforts of the Library Advisory
Commission, my work with ZeroDivide provides me a unique perspective on how a mission driven
organization undertakes strategic planning to meet the ever changing needs of a diverse community.
3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Library Advisory Commission
achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this?
If appointed, I would be interested in supporting the priorities City Council and the Library Advisory
Commission are focused on achieving.
A specific goal I would like to see the Library Advisory Commission achieve is the goal of renewing the
Palo Alto Libraries strategic plan. With this strategic plan, Palo Alto Libraries would survey and identify
the different segments within the community and the services to meet their needs. It would also explore
how libraries might expand their impact in the community through programs and resources that address
important new literacies, such as digital literacy and health literacy. I would be excited to participate with
the Library Advisory Commission in this capacity and contribute my experience at ZeroDivide in strategic
planning in a mission driven organization.
I would also like to see Palo Alto Library Advisory Commission achieve the goal of supporting youth
development in Palo Alto by taking full advantage of the opportunity libraries have to support
Development Assets for youth. In the birthplace of Silicon Valley and in area surrounded by technology
companies, I see the potential to further distinguish our libraries through the expansion of technology
programs, partnerships and resources in support of the youth developmental assets. Existing programs
like MakeX provide a solid foundation to build on to offer more opportunities to keep libraries at the center
of our communities, whether it is offering more devices, or computer labs that make the most of our new
spaces, or a Palo Alto library app the turns the Palo Alto library card into a digital membership. I would
be excited to be a part of the Library Advisory Commission and leverage my background in technology
and partnerships, as well as build upon my experience with the Development Assets for youth.
If appointed I would also like to see the Palo Alto Library Advisory Commission achieve the goal of
expanding outreach to underserved populations. Libraries are unique public places where everyone has
the opportunity to learn and grow, and Palo Alto libraries can be leveraged for its diverse patrons with a
variety of needs. Emerging programs that provide new literacies around citizenship, life skills, digital
literacy and health literacy are opportunities I believe are worth exploring further as Palo Alto looks to
make the most of its new spaces and enhance its uses for everyone in the community. I would be
interested in supporting the work of the Palo Alto library commission in all its work, including how to reach
the broadest community of patrons, and contributing my experience exploring both the challenges and
opportunities of reaching diverse patrons through literacy programs such as "Health Happens in
Libraries."
4. Library Advisory 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.
Library Service Model Analysis and .Recommendations LINK
Library Technology Plan LINK
My experience with the documents is in reading them and reviewing the recommendations. If appointed
to the Palo Alto Library Commission, I would be excited to support the progress that has been made to
achieve the plans and look forward to the opportunity to participate in the development of future plans for
the next exciting chapter in Palo Alto Libraries and their important role in the community.
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June Loy
Objectivt!
A challenging position that exercises my skills in Management, Technical Communications,
Training, and Usability.
Summary
• Over 20 years management experience In Technical Communications for a wide variety of
. software, networking, and hardware products. .
• Significant experience establishing effective teams and processes In a variety of business
environments and locations, from startup to large corporation.
• Extensive experience planning, scheduling, and implementing technical documentation suites
and training programs.
Experience managing usability programs and translation.
• Hands-on writing and technical experience, including some programming.
• Master's Degree In Library Science and experience In Information Architecture.
Projects and deliverables include: user guides, online help, networking and system administration
guides, programming guides, programming language manuals, operating system manuals,
hardware Installation and technical references, microprocessor documentation, operations guides,
marketing technical overviews, ·white papers, speclfications,·style guides, and internal standards;
Technical background includes: Junes, UNIX, Windows, DOS, and CTOS operating systems; Java,
C++ and C; ·hardware; networking, switching, routing, and distributed processing; database;
eCommerce; digital rights management; XML, SGML, and HTML; J2EE; as well as various office
. application and web development tools, including Epic Editor, ·Adobe FrameMaker, Microsoft Word,
Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Macromedia Dreamweaver.
My teams have received excellent reviews from customers, field support, and other internal users
and have also won awards in the Society for Technical Communications (SfC) annual competitions.
Management Experience
Juniper Networks, Sunnyvale, CA
Juniper Is a leading supplier of networking and security products to service providers, enterprises,
and governments. The routers run Junos software based on FreeBSD UNIX.
Director, Technical Publications, lnfrastnacture Products Group: 2008-2012
• Lead a multinational team of up to 65 for the Juniper Infrastructure Products Group.
• Expan~ed team capacity to Bangalore: all programs and functions are now represented.
·• Improved overall efficiency over 30% through operational and staffing changes.
• Introduced solutions-oriented model for selected lPG programs, including the MX-960 introduction,
JCS-1200, and Subscriber Management.
• Lead team to adopt XML topics model, new authoring tools and methodologies, and convert lPG
Junes and hardware topics to new organization while still meeting all product milestones and reducing
incoming PR rate and backlog. ·
• Worked proactively to support cross-company initiatives
Director, JUNOS Internet Operating System Documentation: 2004-2008
• Lead a multinational team of over 20 writers and managers who maintained 20,000 pages of
documentation.
• Directed establishment and development of documentation for the Juniper Partner Solution
Development Platform (PSDP), an SDK product for routers.
• Planned and directed development of documentation for several new networking programs.
• Established Internal technical training program to Improve staff skills.
• Converted documentation from FrameMaker to XML authoring system.
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lnterTrust Technologies Corporation, Santa Clara, CA
InterTrust is a pioneer in Digital Rights Management (DRM) solutions. InterTrust's DRM solutions
involve complex technology that use cryptography, tamper-resistance techniques, and distributed
networking. SDKs provide Java, C++, C, COM, and XML Interfaces for UNIX and Windows
platforms. lhe company currently focuses on their large patent portfolio.
Director, Technical Communications, Training, and Usability: 1998-2003
• Directed and managed the Product Documentation, Training, and Usability departments.
• Planned and directed the development of all product documentation, print and online. Our
SDK and application documentation was highly rated by InterTrust customers.
• Directed development of documents for the MetaTrust Certification Program.
• Established a usability program, providing analysis, recommendations, testing, and messaging
to Product Development and also directed development of an online customer survey.
Manager, Technical Communications: 1996-1998
• Established publications team and documentation development processes.
• Established corporate style guide, trademark and logo guidelines, and document templates.
• Established single source development process for hard copy, HTML, and Help.
• Planned and directed development of a 3,500-page documentation set for a first-generation
DRM solution. The set included user guides, programming guides, and system administration
guides, for both UNIX and Windows, and was very well received by customers.
• Wrote Product Technical Overview, Product Description, Security Ovei'VIew, and Release Notes.
Unisys Corporation, San Jose, CA
Unlsys Is a leading supplier of computer systems to both government and private sectors. At its
San Jose facility, Unisys first produced proprietary desktop hardware and software developed by
Convergent Technologies. In 1994, Unlsys began production of Windows PC products.
Publications Manager, CTOS and PC DMsions: 1994-1996
• Managed desktop, server, and networking product documentation for two different divisions
and provided direction for a team of twenty writers, editors, and artists. Documentation
Included hardware installation guides, networking guides; programming guides, and operating
systeni manuals. Work involved regular coordination with remote sites.
• Regularly tested documentation for usability through customer surveys and out-of-box audit.
• . Managed translation of manuals into French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Japanese.
Section Manager, CTOS DiVision: 1989-1994
• Coordinated documentation Integration efforts after Unlsys/Convergent Technologies merger.
• Established common standards for information development among four publications groups.
• Managed publication by Prentice-Hall of open-standards documentation for CTOS, the
Convergent/Unlsys operating system, and coauthored a trade publication, Exploring eros.
• Managed conversion of a 3,000 page print documentation set to online HTML-Iike presentation.
• Recruited and retained writers who regularly received awards In STC publications competitions.
Convergent Technologies Corporation, San Jose,· CA
Convergent Technologies .was a leading supplier of networked computer systems to banks and
point-of-sale retailers. They developed the Intel-based eros operating system and implemented a
full suite of programming languages, LAN and WAN networking software, and office applications.
Writing Manager, CTOS Division: 1985-1989
• Built and managed a team of more thc:tn 10 writers.
• Planned and managed development of 3,000 page operating system documentation suite.
• Managed programming language, networking, microprocessor, and application documentation.
Education
M.A., Library Science, Rosary College (now Dominican University), River Forest, IL.
B.A., Sociology, B.A., Anthropology (Cum Laude) Knox College, Galesburg, IL (Phi Beta Kappa).
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Application to Serve on the
Library Advisory Commission
Palo Alto welcomes volunteers and we appreciate that you are taking the time to apply.
Completion of this application provides valuable information to the City Council. Please
complete the application to the best of your abilities. If you have any questions or concerns
please contact the City Clerk's Office.
Authority of Librar-Y Advisory Commission:
To advise the City Council on matters relating to the Palo Alto City Library, excluding daily
administrative operations.
The Library Advisory Commission is responsible for:
~~ Advising the city council on planning and policy matters pertaining to:
~~ The goals of and the services provided by the Palo Alto City Library,
~~ The future delivery of services by the Palo Alto City Library,
• The City Manager's recommendations pertaining to the disposition of major gifts of money,
personal property and real property to the city to be used for library purposes,
~~ The construction and renovation of capital facilities of the Palo Alto City Library,
~~ Joint action projects with other public or private information entities, including libraries.
~~ Reviewing state legislative proposals that may affect the operation of the Palo Alto City
Library.
~~ Reviewing the city manager's proposed budget for capital improvements and operations
relating to the Palo Alto City Library, and thereafter forward any comments to one or more of
the applicable committees of the city council.
• Providing advice upon such other matters as the city council may from time to time assign.
• Receive community input concerning the Palo Alto City Library. _
• Review and comment on fund-raising efforts on behalf of the Palo Alto City Library.
The Library Advisory Commission typically meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00
pm: In addition to regular meetings, Commissioners may be asked to participate on at least one
sub-committee which could hold additional meetings.
Click here to receive email notifications of vaca(lcies CLICK HERE. You are also welcome to
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are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Board or Commission Members? No ·
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes.
California state law requires appointed Board and Commission Members to file a detailed disclosure of
their financial interests, 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? No
Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto? No
Community Group
Email from City Clerk
Palo Alto Weekly Through the Weekly
Daily Post
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Director, Technical Communications-Juniper Networks 2004·2012. See resume for similar employment.
Experience on the board of a volunteer organization, as well as some experience with the PTA, etc.
Worked for 2 yef!rs as the Assistant Head of the Sun-Times Newspaper Library in Chicago.
Master's Degree in Library Science
Present or Last Employer: Juniper Networks • ended in November 201.1
Occupation: Executive, specializing in Technical Communications and Technical Publications
In recent years the demands of my job limited time for volunteer positions.
I worked with the foreign language program sponsored by the PTA at Ohlone school in the late 80's.
I spent about 3 years working with the Pittsburgh Organization for Childbirth Education, which also did
new parent counseling. I was on the board of the organization as served as the Vice-President itl the
last year before my family moved to California. ·
I have a lifelong love of libraries and hold a Masters in ·ubrary Science. I am also very experienced with
management, the practical application of budgets, and am diplomatic in dealing with others. People who
know me find me to.be very articulate and to have good judgement. I also have an interest in the future of
media and information. Things are changing. The community library will need to keep pace with change
but also provide services and locations where information can. be easily accessed and explored.
The implementation of the new Mitchell Park Library is of primary importance to Palo Alto for 2014. I see
that the commission has been reviewing plans with the librarian. Once the building can be occupied the
moving effort is huge and will require skilled progfam r:nanagement and careful communications
management. I find both areas of personal interest and can bring skills to the effort.
In addliton to supporting an effective opening for the Mitchell Park library, i would like to see the
library do more community advertising and outreach using Social Media, I think the plan to have a
Virtual Library Is especially Important for our community. I think the Advisory Commisssion, however,
would be most effective In supporting the Librarian to focus efforts and get community support and help
for those initiatives that need more funding and skilled help.
Library Service Model Analysis and Recommendations LINK
Library Technology Plan LINK
I do not have specific experience with these documents. I am sure I can read and assimilate them.
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 with.out 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: LIN IS
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
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Section 6254.21. I may revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo
Alto City Clerk. ·
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from the attached Board and Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am
providing the following alternate information and request that they use the following contact
information instead.
Address:
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Phone2:
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Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Palo Alto, who
are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Board or Commission Members? ,AJO
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? ~cS
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? /II 0
Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto? jl/O
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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
Rea9Ahe code, and check only ONE option below:
..fL._ 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
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Name: Jack Sweeney
Address:
Phone 1:
Phone 2:
E-mail:
Are you a Palo Alto Resident? Yes
Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Palo Alto, who
are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Board or Commission Members? No
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes
California state law requires appointed Boar.d 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 bo~rd or commission you are applying for? I own stock in
companies in Palo Alto directly as well as in mutual funds.
Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto? No
How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Library Advisory Commission?
Community Group
Email from City Clerk
Palo Alto Weekly
Dally Post
I h·ave been aware of the difficulties filling the various Commission positions. Recently saw an ad in the
Daily Post. ·
List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration:
I have lived in Palo Alto for 30 years. I have four children who were raised and educated here.
I retired from Hewlett Packard Company in 2009, after 29 years.
Employment
Present or Last Employer: Hewlett Packard Company
Occupation: Sales and Marketing management
Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
Volunteered as a coach in m¥ children's baseball, soccer, and basketball programs.
Volunteered at the Friends of the Palo Alto Library. In 2011 and 2012.
I participated in most of the meetings regarding Habitation in Vehicles over the last few years.
1. What is it about the Library Advisory Commission that is compatible with your experience and of
specific interest to you, and why?
I am very supportive of our city library system. Of the four Commissions, the Library is the obvious chQice
for me. I have previously supported the Library through volunteering at FOPAL.
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 delay in the Mitchell Park construction is the single biggest issue currently. However, I am uncertain
how the LAC can impact this issue or how it could have prevented the issue.
3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Library Advisory Commission achieve, and
why? How would you suggest accomplishing this?
Continue to help the library provide the highest quality programs and materials to all residents. And to
make certain the Library adopts current technology without impacting the availability of materials in
traditional formats,
I have no political or personal agenda regarding the Library. My goal is to support the community and
help the libraries continue their very valuable services for the future.
4. Library Advisory 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.
Library Service Model Analysis and Recommendations LINK
Library Technology Plan LINK
I reviewed the Library Technology Plan which provides highly detailed plans for implementing tools and
technologies, but the plan does not appear to go beyond 2013.
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 thatindividual." 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
Commi~sion 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
_L 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: I do not have an alternative address or phone number
Phone 1:
Phone 2:
E-mail:
Signature:------------------~----Date: ____ _
Address: ,,1.
Phone 1:
Phone2:
E-mail:
Are you a Palo Alto Resident? Yes
Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Palo Alto, who
are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Board Members or Commissioners? No.
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes.
California state law requires appointed board and commission members to file a detailed disclosure of
their financial interests, 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? See Attached.
Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto? No.
Email from City Clerk
: Palo Alto Weekly
Education: BA, George Washington Universirty Graduation Year: 2006
Obama for America, Regional Field Director, 2007-2008
Member of the San Francisco Urban Renewal Association
Member of of the Peninsula Democratic Coalition
Frequently attend various community leader events hosted by organzations such as Green
Planning Action
Please see pages below
Please see pages below
Muni Code 9.72-Mandatory Response Program LINK
Community Services Element of the Comprehensive Plan LINK
Please see pages below
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 wilt 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
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
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providing the following alternate information and request that they use the following contact
information instead.
Address: 4000 Middlefield Road , T2, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Phone1:6506877544
Phone2:
E~mail: mehdi33@gmail.com
Signature:~~ Date:
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?
I work for Palantir Technologies, a software company based in Palo Alto. While
the city is not one of our customers, we do try to partner with the Palo Alto on
various projects including donating software to the police department, hosting
events in our space, and consulting on water conservation.
1. What is it about the Human Relations Commission that is compatible with
your experience and of specific interest to you, and why?
I have been to virtually every kind of community event that exists in America:
From 4th of July parades in Iowa to Pride parades·in Minneapolis: From Sunday
mornings at a Baptist church in North Carolina to community meetings in Palo
Alto. I went to these places on a mission to help people, especially new
participants, become more civically involved, at the time trying to encourage them
to vote in the Presidential elections. I am a big believer that greater community
involvement leads to better policy decisions and better outcomes for a city. The
Human Relations Commission interests me because in this time of growth and
transition for Palo Alto, we are in a unique position to piay a pivotal role in
educating Palo Altans on the critical issues our city is tackling.
The City Council's approach to updating the Comprehensive Plan through the
'Our Palo Alto' initiative reflects a similar understanding. I believe that the HRC,
through broad based outreach, educational initiatives, and mediations will also
play an important role in helping us engage citizens and encourage policies that
will benefit all residents of Palo Alto.
I believe my experience of outreach would add value to the HRC by being able to
engage historically less active communities, particularly youth. Even at my
current company, Palantir Technologies, we have over 240 Palo Alto residents,
very few of whom are as civically engaged as they could be. I believe I can
expand the committee's outreach ability and enable it to further its mission.
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.
One of the issues in which I think the Human Relations Commission has shown
exemplary leadership on is conducting a deep and holistic study on the housing
issues in Palo Alto through the Housing Learning Series that has occurred over
the past several months. The HRC has invited a diverse group of speakers-
from non-profit leaders to public officials to regional experts, and this has given
citizens a much deeper understanding of some Palo Alto's housing issues.
Specifically, the HRC did a tremendous job in inviting speakers that shed light on
lesser-understood issues such as the homeless. Hearing Gary Goodman talk
about the cases he deals with in the courts and the great work Downtown Streets
is doing was incredibly beneficial. Moreover, as the Buena Vista issue, Measure
D, and 801 Alma have shown us, people feel strongly about housing policies and
it is imperative we get them right. Moreover, given the continued job growth and
rising housing demands -the way we address these issues will have implications
for years to come. The discussions hosted by the HRC were a very critical piece
in solving this problem.
3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Human Relations
Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this?
1) I believe the HRC can continue to broaden its engagement to a wider
base of citizens. Anecdotally in my conversations with fellow residents, a
lot of Palo Altans have strong opinions on issues but don't know that there
are avenues like the HRC where they can get involved and engage on
those issues.
2) Updating the Housing Element-Although this responsibility also falls on
other committees/city government bodies as well, I believe the review of
the Housing Element in the Comprehensive plan is one of the most
important things the city will work over the next two years and as
previously mentioned -will have implications that last well beyond that. I
hope to help the HRC continue to be leaders in educating Palo Alto on
these issues so we can encourage the city to enact the best policies.
4. Human Relations Commission Members work with the documents listed below.
If you have experience with ~ny of these documents, please describe that
experience. Experience wlth'these documents is not required for selection.
I have familiarized myself with the documents below as I regularly attend city
council meetings and heard them discussed at great length. I have also spent
time studying them on my own to better grasp and understand the cities approach
to policies
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Are you a Palo Alto Resident? Yes
Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Palo Alto, who
are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Board Members or Commissioners?
No
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for?
I will be available until approximately August of 2017
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?
No
Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto?
No
Community Group
Email from City Clerk
Palo Alto Weekly
Daily Post
' Other: City of Palo Alto Website
2012-13: Palo Alto High School, Palo Alto CA
2014: Foothill College (Middle College program), Los Altos CA
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Occupation:
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1 volunteered over the summer of 2013 with the Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula. My work
amounted to helping underprivileged East Palo Alto children further their education. I have not
had much of a chance to do more in the community due to my young age.
2014 meeting of the , and was very what Gary
Goodman had to say regarding the unhoused citizens of Palo Alto. I found his dedication to
support those who need help most to be inspiring. I have always felt that we who are more
privileged have an obligation to help those who are less so. However I never realized the many
problems facing individuals in my city. I want to emulate Goodman to do my best, helping those
Palo Alto residents who need it.
Muni Code 9.72-Mandatory Response Program LINK.
Community Services Element of the Comprehensive Plan LINK
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I do not have any experience with these documents.
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:
_X_ 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.
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 1:
E-mail:
Signature: Matthew Morl Date: 4/1/2014
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regarding l$sues of homeleS$.ness, or those who come wllo believe:. they were untalriy treated ~eau-. of
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Ttre HRC has .been fortunate 'these past feW months . hear from sever-al organization~ that address
thesi;S lss:UiBs. t'iine of the gro~ps we b~ard from. was lnnVision, a non..proflt that helps fi·nd shelter for
hori'ieless famllles, Phlilp Dah ptesented an overview of the housing situation, Including the Opportunity
c.enter. -We l&;al'tled 'th•t lnnVI$Ion (along with the. Community Working Group, as well as many other
dedi~ted orge~tl\tatt~s in bo*h !San Mateo .an(j Santa Clara Counties ·that address the issue of horneless
ln(llviGtJial~). ·is •making a 1 ~.$.al ·dent lnthe problem of homelessness. There 11:1 hope. .
rewriti~Tg the HRC brochure and hav~ met Molly Stump re: specifics
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thfY tearn about the work Qf this commission. I also believe the HRC 'l:il!a ,a great '
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