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CITY OF PALO ALTO OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
October 22, 2012
The Honorable City Council
Palo Alto, California
Selection of Candidates to be Interviewed for the Parks and Recreation
Commission for Four Terms Ending on December 31, 2015
Enclosed are four applications submitted for four terms, ending on December 31, 2015 on the Parks and Recreation Commission.
At the Council Meeting on October 22, 2012, the City Council will select the candidates to be interviewed for the Parks and Recreation Commission, with the interview date to be determined.
Council may move to interview all applicants, only specific applicants, or reopen the recruitment. 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 applicants are as follows:
1. Jennifer Hetterly 2. Ed Lauing 3. Keith Reckdahl 4. Nounou Taleghani
ATTACHMENTS:
: Hetterly Application (PDF)
: Lauing Application (PDF)
: Reckdahl Application (PDF)
: Taleghani Application (PDF)
Department Head: Donna Grider, City Clerk
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CITY OF PALO ALTO
BOARD AND COMMISSION INCUMBENT APPLICATION
SUBMIT TO:
Office of 1he City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-2571
Incumbents may use this form to declare their intent to apply for another term in office.
BOARDCURRENTLYSERV1NGON: ____ P~.~b~m~d~~~~a~n~oo~Com~~m~jmq~·m~ ______________ __
NAME: Hetter1y, Jennifer
Last
RESIDENCE
ADDRESS:
First
HOMBPHONE:
WORK. PHONE:
CELL PHONE:
EMAIL:
X I am reapplying for 1he, board listed above; please resubmit 1he most recent application I have on ftle.
I am reapplying·for 1he board lis1ed above; I will update my application and submit it prior to the
deadline.·
I will NOT reapply for ano1her term at this time.
*Blank applications may be found at www.cityofpaloalto.org
Signature of Applicant Date: 101312012
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City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
CONSENT FORM
California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part, "No state or local
agency shall post the home address or telephone number of any elected or
apPointed official on the Internet without first obtaining the written permission of
that individual." The full code is attached. This consent form will not be redacted
and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City's website.
Read the code, and check only ONE option below:
I give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the
City's webSite the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have
read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may
revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto
City Clerk.
OR
X I Jennifer Hetterly 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
jchetterly@gmail.com
Email
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*The applicant must have a digital signature or print the application, sign in ink, and
deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed signature or unsigned application will not be
accepted.
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Board or Commission applying for: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
CITY OF PALO ALTO
SUBMIT TO:
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION
. Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-2511
Please print or type answers to all questions and place N/ A in those areas that do not apply. Be sure that you
fill out the attached supplement,and return it with your awned application.
NAME ______ ~H~e~tt~e~ny~--------------------------~J~enwn~lm~r_· ____ ___
Last First
NORK PHONE N/A
RESIDENCE
ADDRESS
EDUCATION
. Georgetown Law Center, JO 2002
Brown University, BA, International Relations 1989
HOME PHONE
Palo Alto Senior High School·1985 (also it graduate of Jordan Middle School and Ohlone Elementary School)
List relevant training and experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration
PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT
Cm OF PALO ALTO
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
List relevant training and experience, certificates of training, licenses, or profession~1
registration .
1. Professional public policy experience as an appointee in the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services. Served in a variety of roles responsible for
developing policy, negotiating legislation, writing and implementing
regulations, coordinating program operations, and outreaCh, communication
and negotiation with state and local government entities and non
governmental organizations.
2. Personal experience as a lifelong, avid and frequent user of Palo Alto's Parks
and Recreation resources. As a child, teenager, adult and parent, I have used
Palo Alto's open spaces for hiking, camping, fishing, mountain biking, bird
watching, field trips, picnicking and sodallzlng. In those same capacities I
have taken advantage of Palo Alto's neighborhood parks for organized and
pick-up sports, picniCS, parties and play. I, and three generations of my
family, have also indulged in the CitY's wealth of recreational offerings
including participation in and patronage of Children's Theatre activities and
frequent enrollment in community summer camps and dasses. Finally, my
family and I maintain a plot in the community garden behind the Midtown
Shopping Center. Although that Is not a City of Palo Alto garden, it has
introduced us to a variety of challenges inherent in such a communal setting.
3. Volunteer experience as described in item #3 of the Supplemental
Questionnaire.
Parks and Recreation Commission Application Jennifer Chang Hetterly
Are you a Palo Alto resident?
• Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are
employed by the City of Palo Alto, who are currently serving on
the Ctty Council, or who are board members or commissioners? _X_
• 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. Do you have an
Investment in, or do you serve as an officer or director of, a company
doing business In Palo Alto which you believe is likely 1) to engage in
business with the City, 2) to provide products or services for City projects,
or 3) be affected by deciSions of the board or commission you areappLyiAg..;
for? _X_
•
If you answered yes, you may wish to consult with the City Attorney
before filing this application. Please contact the City Attorney's Office
at (650) 329-2171 to arrange an appointment.
Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo
Alto or within two miles of Palo Alto?
If you answered yes, you may wish to consult with the City Attorney
before filing this application. Please contact the City Attorney's Office
at (650) 329-2171 to arrange an apPointment.
EMPLOYMENT
Present or last employer:
Name of Company: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
_X_
Occupation: Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Administration for Children and Families
(If retired, indicate former occupation)
Signature of Applicant: &'--va q
CITY OF PALO ALTO
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Supplemental QUlstionnaire
Please return to:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-2571
NAME: Jennifer Chang Hetterly
DATE: November 18, 2009
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 meetings?
• Parks and Recreation Commission
Date: November 17, 2009
2. How did you learn about the vacancy on the Parks and Recreation
Commission?
Community Group _ Newspaper Ad _ Place of Employment _
Utility Bill Stuffer _ City Clerk's Office _
Other (Specify) friend
3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic
organizations
JLS MIDDLE SCHOOL, CO~NEcnONS PROGRAM BOARD
Qutrt;ach . Coordinator, 2009 -present
I publicize and-coordinate scheduling and logistics for District-wide
information sessions about the Connections Program for incoming 6th graders
and their parents, update information and application materials, and
coordinate welcome activities for newly selected students and their parents.
I also help develop long and short-term priorities for the Connections
Program and management of Connections activities.
CITY OF PALO ALTO
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Supplemental QuestioDoaire
OHLONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Parliamentarian, PTA Executive Board, 2008/2009 -present·
. I ensure that PTA actions, meetings, and activities comply with Ohlone's PTA
bylaws, chair and convene a· Bylaws Committee, manage biennial revisions of
bylaws and standing rules, and convene and advise a Nominating Committee
to produce the slate of PTA officers for the following year. I also discuss and
make decisions regarding long and short-term priorities for the PTA and
deliberate on all questions before the Executive Board.
Vice President for Community Building, PTA Executive Board, 2007/2008
I assisted and supported school volunteers running PTA sponsored
community building activities, acted as liaison between event chairs' and the
Executive Board[ oversaw event caler::ldar, helped with publicity and volunteer
recruitment[ and tracked recommendations for improving future activities. I
also helped develop long and short-term priorities for the PTA and
deliberated on PTA concerns as they arose.
Room Parent, 2006/2007
I advised classroom families about school events, organized class events,
recruited classroom volunteers and field trip chaperones, and assisted the
classroom teacher in various ways.
Parent Volunteer, 2004 -present
I provide instructional help in the classroom, check student work, chaperone
field trips, provide maintenance and animal care on the .school farm[ set-up,
participate and clean up for classroom events and school-wide fund raising
events, community building events, and miscellaneous activities.
GREENMEADOW COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Secretary, Swim Team Executive Committee, 2008-2009
I drafted Committee positions regarding Association pOlicies, kept official
minutes, discussed and made decisions regarding planning and day':'to-day
management and operation of the swim team. This Committee formed in
2008 after several years without a swim team board or committee and
significant recent transitions in program management[ pool usage and swim
team leadership. The Committee'provided a coordinated approach·to swim
team planning and operations, and communication with the Association and
with the Junipero Serra Swim League. In this first year, we developed and
instituted a comprehensive website for information, registration, meet
participation, results tracking, volunteer coordination, Coach-in-Training
activities and team schedules, and managed over 50% growth in enrollment.
Parks and Recreation Commission Supplemental Questionnaire -Jennifer Chang Hetterly Page 2
CITY OF PALO ALTO
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Supplemental. Questionnaire
PARENTS NURSERY SCHOOL co-op
Business Manager, Executive Board, 2004/2005,2005/2006
. I managed payroll and withholding for directors, teaching aides and resource
teachers, managed the school's insurance policies, processed nonprofit and
welfare exemption paperwork, filed bUSiness property statements with the
County, and processed and filed federal and state payroll taxes. I also
discussed and made decisions regarding long and short-term priorities as
well asday-to-day management and operation of the school.
Parent Volunteer, 2004/2005, 2005/2006
As co-op member, I taught in the classroom one day a week, participated in
parent night meetings two or three times a month, and shared responsibility
for fundraising/ site maintenance and day to day operations of the school.
AYSO SOCCER
Coach, Under 9 girls division, 2006
Parent Volunteer, kinders to' Under 12 girls divisions/ 2006 -present
4. What is it about the Parks and Recreation Commission that interests you?
What qualities, experience and expertise would you bring to the Parks and
Recreation Commission?
I spent my childhood in Palo Alto, using the City's parks and recreation resources
extensively. The recreational opportunities made available through Palo Alto's
parks, open spaces and community activities provided a critical backbone for the
lessons my parents and teachers taught me about sCience, nature and health, and
about my place in society and on the planet.
After several years on the East Coast, I returned with my family to Palo Alto In
2004 and have enjoyed those same resources even more as an adult and with a
newgeneration of children. I am amazed and grateful that, decades later, all those
assets have been preserved and improved. And I have wasted no time in exploiting
them for the benefit of my own children's personal development.
I am interested in the Parks and Recreation Commission because it plays a vital
part in the Community Services Divisions' work for the preservation and continued
. availability of Palo Alto's outdoor and indoor learning assets. Having benefited so
greatly from those assets, I want to playa more active part in preserving and
enhancing them.
Because of the breadth of my experience in the federal government, as listed in my
Application, I would bring to the Commission a well grounded understanding of
government operations, skill at deciphering budgets and legislation, experience
Parks and Recreation Commission Supplemental Questionnaire -Jennifer Chang Hetterly Page 3
CITY OF PALO ALTO
PARKS AN.D RECREATION COMMISSION
Supplemental Questionnaire
facing the challenges of translating vision into sustainable policy, and skill at
navigating through the interests of diverse and vocal stake holders.
In addition to my personal interest and professional expertise, I wo~ld bring to the
Commission the perspectives of a broad and ~ctive community of Palo Alto
residents. In my work "for various boards and committees, I strive to understand
the concerns of outspoken individuals and to reach out and solicit the opinions of
less vocal members of the community. Through my volunteer activities and my
participation In organized sports and community gardening, I have formed lasting
relationships with a wide network of residents and community leaders from north to
south Palo Alto. I would rely on their insights as a vital complement to my own
opinions in considering Commission policy.
Finally, I would bring to the Commission a lifelong love and respect for this
community and our outdoor spaces. And a firm belief that passing on a
commitment to our local resources, by our example, is critically Important to our
children's development, to the protection of our finite natural resources, and to the
preservation of our quality of life here in Palo Alto.
5. How would you see your role as a commissioner when recommending policy
and working with the Council?
My role as Commissioner would be to provide evenhanded conSideration of parks
and recreation issues, informed by personal experience and input from a broad
community of Palo Alto residents. As volunteers from within the community, the
Commissioners serve as a valuable conduit for community input that can help bring
to light relevant gaps in or between the Council's vision for the Department and the
Divisions' practical implementation of parks and recreation policy.
6. What are the current issues that the Parks and Recreation Commission will
face?
• How to maintain and manage services, parks and open spaces in the face of
drastically shrinking budgets.
• Teen health and what the Divisions can do to improve services to that
troubled cohort.
• Baylands tranSitions, including composting and recycling operations, the
proposed hotel/conference center at the Mings Restaurant site, and
continued discussions about Increased/improved bike and pedestrian access
at San Antonio and/or Colorado Avenue.
• Opening .Foothills Park to non-resident access.
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
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• Continued oversight of scheduled field usage at parks.
• Continued discussion of options for expanding off leash opportunities and
open space usage for dogs and their owners.,
7. If apPointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and
Recreation Commission achieve?
• Consider crosscutting ways to address teen health. For example: working
together with schools to coordinate after school sports, homework, and
enrichment activities to accommodate later start times. at secondary schools.
• Ensure that any new development adjacent to the Baylands actively
mitigates the impact of added pressures (due to increased foot, bicycle, and
car traffic) on the Baylands Preserve. . .
• Review watering and mowing schedules in neighborhood parks to reduce
flooding and water waste.
• Increase offerings and review coaching consistency for after school sports In
middle schools. i
• Ensure the continued availability of swings in our neighborhood parks.
Parks and Recreation Commission Supplemental Questionnaire -Jennifer Chang Hetterly Page 5
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
CITY OF PALO ALTO
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION
SUBMIT TO:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-2571
Please print or type answers to all questions and place NI A in those areas that do not apply. Be sure that you fill out the
attached supplement and return it with your signed application.
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• Are you a Palo Alto Resident?
• Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of
Palo Alto, who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are board members or
commissioners?
• Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for?
• California state law requires appointed board and commission members to file a detailed
disclosure of their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of
Interest, Form 700. Do you have an investment in, or do you serve as an officer or director
of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to; 1) engage in
business with the City, 2) provide products or services for City projects, or 3) be affected
by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for?
If you answered yes, you may wish to consult with the City Attorney before filing this
application at 650-329-2171.
• Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto or within two
miles of Palo Alto?
EMPLOYMENT
Present or last employer
Name of Company:
Signature of Applicant
£QIA 'rY ~~Af1.c1l pftnMltJ Occupation:
Date:
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(If retired, indicate former occupation)
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CITY OF PALO ALTO
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Please Return to:
Name: t? '1) tktA . .' tt1 ~ ----------------------~--------------------Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 9430 I
650-329-2571
Date: (01 ~ II 'V ----------------~(~~~---------------------
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?
• Park and Recreation Commission
Yes
[iJ
~Cv-l! (5XN-r-) No
(Date: IM.,..-3~') D
2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Park and Recreation Commission?
Community Group: 0 Palo Alto Weekly: 0 The Daily Post: 0
Website: DIfyes, please identify website: _________________ __
Email from City Clerk: 0 Library Bulletin Board: 0 FlyerlBookmark: D
Other, Please Specify: ______________________________ __
3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
4.
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SSl that interests you? What qualities, experience and
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9/13/2011
5. How would you see your role as commissioner when recommending policy and working with the Council? If it
were necessary to change current roles, how would you approach making such changes?
6. What are the current issues facing the Park and Recreation Commission?
7. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreations Commission achieve?
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Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue .
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-2571
NAME: Ed taulng I •• J' Av
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Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit with yo~r
completed application. You may submit additional sheets, If necessary, to complete
your answers.
1. Have you attended the following meetings?
• Parks and Recreation COmmission
'Date ___________ -
2. How did you learn about the vacancy on the Parks and Retteation
Commission?
Community Group _
Utility Bill Stuffer _
Newspaper Ad _X_ Place of Employment_
City aerie's Office _
~(S~) __ ~ ______ ~~ ______________ _
3. Describe your involvement in community adivlties, volunteer and dvic
organizations: +I .currently serve as President of Palo Alto Babe Ruth
and have done so for three years. +Previously I coached in the Palo Alto
uttIe league for five years. +1 also served on the Board of UMPA for about
two years (induding chairing the finance committee) and helped fadlitate the
merger with InnVision. + In the broader community I served on the
Board at COngregation ~th Am in los Altos for five years and as executive
VP of that Board for three years. + Two of my three children participated in
Children's Theatre for a decade each and my wife was on the Board of the
Friends of Children's Theatre. +One of my sons played soccer and baseball
in Palo Alto since he was 5 (now 16).
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PARKS AND RECREAnON COMMISSION
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4. What is It about the Parks and Recreation CommiSsion that interests you?
What qualities, experience and expertise would you bring to the Parks and
Recreation Commission? + One could argue that parks and recreation are
the essence of Palo Alto. Along with the school system it is a driving force as
to why people dloose to live in our community. + I have demonstrated
interest and involvement in the nueation community + I have served
tirelessly on numerous boards and subcommittees; I know how to get things
done effectively with fellow board members. + In my executive roles I have
had to drive the "vision" as well as the activity of the organization.
5. How WQuld you see your role as a commissioner when recommending policy
and working with the Council? +As stated the role is strictly adviSOry to the
coundl. Commissioners have to do detailed homework on key issues and be
effectively prepared to give counsel. The role i$ not unlike a legislative staff
member who does background work to inform a representative so he/she can
take up positions and make judgments on them.
6. What are the current issues that the Parks and Recreation Commission will
face? + t don't presume to know in advance the Commission's priorities or
fun scope of responsibilities. That said, I know one ongoing issue that I
have been involved with In my nine years of youth baseball is field space for
youth sports in Palo' Alto. Some real progress has been made, but this one is
not totally fixed. + This is Simply an area I think I can add significant value
to given my experience and Interest.
7. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and
Recreation Commission achieve? + I would reference my answer to QUestion
one.
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250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
CONSENT FORM
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12 OCT -9 PH 2: 5&
California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part, "No state or local
agency shall post the home address or telephone number of any elected or
appointed official on the Internet without first obtaining the written permission of.
that individual." The full code is attached. This consent form will not be redacted
and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City's website.
Read the code, and check only ONE option below: o I a~[f'0J) \[, /;-u11 give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the
City's website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have
read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may
revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto
City Clerk.
OR D I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home
address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and
Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am providing the
following alternate information and request that they use the following contact
information instead.
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Phone
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Signature* Date
*The applicant must have a digital signature or print the application, sign in ink, and
deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed signature or unsigned application will not be
accepted.
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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
CITY OF PALO ALTO
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION
SUBMIT TO:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-2571
Please print or type answers to all questions and place NI A in those areas that do not apply. Be sure that you fill out the
attached supplement and return it with your signed application_
NAME: Reckdahl Keith
Last First
RESIDENCE 256 Edlee Ave ADDRESS:
Street
Palo Alto CA
City State
Education:
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University
HOME PHONE: (650)493-3741
WORK PHONE: (408)756-6745
CELL PHONE: (650)575-1981
EMAIL: reckdahl@yahooLcs..O/i
94306
Zip
List relevant training and experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration:
N/A
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• Are you a Palo Alto Resident?
• Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of
Palo Alto, who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are board members or
commissioners?
• Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for?
• California state law requires appointed board and commission members to file a detailed
disclosure of their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of
Interest, Form 700. Do you have an investment in, or do you serve as an officer or director
of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to; 1) engage in
business with the City, 2) provide products or services for City projects, or 3) be affected
by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for?
If you answered yes, you may wish to consult with the City Attorney before filing this
application at 650-329-2171.
• Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto or within two
miles of Palo Alto?
EMPLOYMENT
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Present or last employer Lockheed Mal"+n
Name of Company:" Occupation: Engineer --------------------------(If retired, indicate former occupation)
Signature of Applicant Date: October 11,2012
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Please Return to:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-329-2571
CITY OF PALO ALTO
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Name: Keith Reckdahl
Date: October 11, 2012
Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit with your completed application. You may submit
additional sheets, if necessary, to complete your answers.
1. Have you attended the following meeting? Yes No
• Park and Recreation Commission D (Date: _____ -...L) o
2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Park and Recreation Commission?
Community Group: D Palo Alto Weekly: D The Daily Post: D
Website: DIfyes, please identify website: _____________ _
Email from City Clerk: D Library Bulletin Board: D FlyerfBookmark: D
Other, Please Specify: suggested by Jen Hetterly
3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
Member of the Charleston Meadows Association board the last 4 years
4. What is it about the Park and Recreation Commission that interests you? What qualities, experience and
expertise would you bring to the Park and Recreation Commission?
We have two children (ages 11 and 13) and we extensively use the city parks and
open space. Our kids rely on our neighborhood parks for recreation, so we
understand the importance of city parks and how they affect our quality of life.
I periodically bike to work, which has made me much more aware of the advantages
and challenges of bicycle commuting. For my kids, their bikes are the lifeline to the
outside world. Without safe and convenient bike routes, they would require much
more parental driving, which would reduce their independence and increase car
traffic.
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5. How would you see your role as commissioner when recommending policy and working with the Council? If it
were necessary to change current roles, how would you approach making such changes?
I see my role as a community conduit and an impartial advocate of park issues. The
City Council mainta.ins a big picture view, while the Park and Rec staff are working in
the trenches. I would help the staff shape the Council's vision, while also helping
the staff to implement the Council's vision within the departments' many constraints.
6. What are the current issues facing the Park and Recreation Commission?
The increasing population of Palo Alto and the valley is increasing the demand on
Palo Alto parks and recreation, while tight city budgets make it difficult to maintain
the status quo, much less improve facilities or programs.
For example, the huge demand for athletic fields and the limited land and money to
build additional fields. Similarly, Arastradero Preserve has become so popular that it
is difficult to find parking on weekends.
7. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreations Commission achieve?
Making Palo Alto even more bike friendly, by increasing the number of bike routes
and increased number and quality of bike racks in parks and shopping areas.
Improving shade for spectators at athletic fields.
Constructing a covered play structure, to provide recreation for stir-crazy kids on
rainy days.
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City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
CONSENT FORM
California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part, "No state or local
agency shall post the home address or telephone number of any elected or
appOinted official on the Internet without first obtaining the written permission of
that individuaL" The full code is attached. This consent form will not be redacted
and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City's website.
Read the code, and check only ONE option below:
~ I Keith Reckdahl give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the
City's website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have
read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may
revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto
City Clerk.
OR D I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home
address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and
Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am providing the
following alternate information and request that they use the following contact
information instead.
Address
Phone
October 11,2012
Signature* Date
*The applicant must have a digital signature or print the application, sign in ink, and
deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed signature or unsigned application will not be
accepted.
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12 SEP 2~ AM 10: 04
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
CITY OF PALO ALTO
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION
SUBMIT TO:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-2571
Please print or type answers to all questions and place NI A in those areas that do not apply. Be sure that you fill out the
attached supplement and return it with your signed application.
NAME, lFLE6-~\ ,t;lOU!\Q\A..
RESIDENCE
ADDRESS:
Education: S? lA. ~ ~-e.ur-o ~CA~LD i
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• Are you a Palo Alto Resident?
• Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of
Palo Alto, who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are board members or
commissioners?
• Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for?
• California state law requires appointed board and commission members to file a detailed
disclosure of their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of
Interest, Form 700. Do you have an investment in, or do you serve as an officer or director
of, a company doing business in Palo Aito 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 at 650-329~2171.
• Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto or within two
miles of Palo Alto?
EMPLOYMENT
Present or last employer
Name of Company:
Signature of Applicant
Occupation:
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CITY OF PALO ALTO
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Please Return to:
Office of the City Clerk
250 . Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-329-2571
Name: ~(\ou..-•. -\ A--atb'-~ ~
Date: ------=.~--I--=I \~~~l \_2-_. __ _
PleaSe. print or type yoUr answers to the followip.g questions and submit with your completed application. You may submit
. additional sheets, if necessary, to complete your ariswers.
1. Have you attended the following meeting? Yes No
• Park and Recreation Commission D (Date: _____ --.l o
2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Park and Recreation Commission?
Community Group: 0 Palo Alto Weekly: D The Daily Post: D
Website: Dlfyes, please identify website: ____________ _
Email from City Clerk: D Library Bulletin Board: D FlyerlBookmark: D
Other, Please Specify: ________________________ _
3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
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4. What is it about the Park and Recreation Commission that interests you? What qualities, experience and
expertise would you bring to the Park and Recreation Commission?
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5. How would you see your role as commissioner when recommending policy and working with the Council? If it
were necessary to change current roles, how would you approach making such changes?
6. What are the current issues facing the Park and Recreation Commission?
7. If appointed, what specific goals wouid you like to see the Parks and Recreations Commission achieve?
Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/13/2011
City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
CONSENT FORM
California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part, "No state or local
agency shall post the home address or telephone number of any elected or
apPOinted official on the Internet without first obtaining the written permission of
that individual." The full code is attached. This consent form will not be redacted
and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City's website.
Read the code, and check only ONE option below:
D I give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the
City's website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have
read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may
revokethis permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto
City Clerk.
OR '--~ o I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home
address, phone umbers, 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.
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Phone 3~~ c=. q L\3 ~~
Email ~#
*The applicant must have a digital signature or print the application, sign in ink, and
deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed signature or unsigned application will not be
accepted.
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Gonsalves, Ronna
From:
Sent:
To.:
Subject:
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 10:17 AM
Gonsalves, Ronna
Re: application
I'll make it a but nicer and more legible for you to print. See below:
thank you
Question· 5 How would YOlI'see your role as commissioner when recommending policy and working with the Council? lfit were necessary to change current roles, how
would you approach making such changes?
I would listen to all the data, from all perspectives, and present them in a respectful manner, not imposing my
own point of view, but making it clear where I stand on the issue personally.
Question 6 What are the current issues facing the Park and Recreation Commission?
I have no opinion on this matter. Once.J attend a few meetings and learn more about the issues and the
commission, I will be able to comment.
Question 7 If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreations Commission achieve?
As I mentioned above, I am also a dog owner and would like to advocate for improving our existing dog parks
and consider adding new ones to accommodate our residents. Right now, I as well as several dozen Palo Alto
'residents use the Menlo Park dog parks, and the conversation often amongst us is why can't our own city to
''Whom we are loyal and pay hefty property taxes accommodate us with a dog park you can actually want to
use.
thank you
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