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CITY OF PALO ALTO OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
May 9, 2016
The Honorable City Council
Palo Alto, California
Appointment of two Candidates to the Human Relations Commission,
two Candidates to the Library Advisory Commission, and Three
Candidates to the Utilities Advisory Commission for Terms Ending May
31, 2019 and one Candidate to the Utilities Advisory Commission for
one Unexpired Term Ending May 31, 2017
On Monday, May 9, 2016 the Council is scheduled to appoint two Commissioners to the Human Relations Commission, two Commissioners to the Library Advisory Commission, and three Commissioners to the Utilities Advisory Commission for terms ending May 31, 2019 and one Commissioner to the Utilities Advisory Commission for one unexpired term Ending May 31, 2017. Voting will be by paper ballot.
Human Relations Commission
Vote to appoint 2 three-year terms on the Human Relations Commission (HRC) expiring
on May 31, 2019. The first two candidates to receive at least five votes (required) will
be appointed.
The 2 HRC Candidates are as follows:
1. Jill O’Nan (Incumbent) 2. Greer Stone (Incumbent) On March 21, 2016, the City Clerk’s Office was notified that Tony Putulin withdrew his application for the Human Relations Commission.
Library Advisory Commission
Vote to appoint 2 three-year terms on the Library Advisory Commission (LAC) expiring
on May 31, 2019. The first two candidates to receive at least five votes (required) will
be appointed.
The 4 LAC Candidates are as follows:
1. Alan Bennett 2. Sheena Chin (Incumbent) 3. Natasha Kachenko 4. Bob Moss (Incumbent)
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Utilities Advisory Commission
Vote to appoint 3 three-year terms on the Utilities Advisory Commission (UAC) expiring on May 31, 2019 and 1 term expiring May 31, 2017. The first three candidates to receive at least five votes (required) will be appointed to the terms ending May 31, 2019. Following these appointments, the first candidate to receive at least five votes (required) will be appointed to the unexpired term ending May 31, 2017.
The 7 UAC Candidates are as follows: 1. Chris DiBona 2. Lisa Forssell 3. A.C. Johnston
4. Henrik Morkner 5. William Ross 6. Judith Schwartz (Incumbent) 7. Terry Trumbull
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 provided to
Council Members directly.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: HRC - O'Nan, Jill (PDF)
Attachment B: HRC - Stone, Greer (PDF)
Attachment C: LAC - Bennett, Alan (PDF)
Attachment D: LAC - Chin, Sheena (PDF)
Attachment E: LAC - Kachenko, Natasha (PDF)
Attachment F: LAC - Moss, Bob (PDF)
Attachment G: UAC - DiBona, Chris (PDF)
Attachment H: UAC - Forssell, Lisa (PDF)
Attachment I: UAC - Johnston, AC (PDF)
Attachment J: UAC - Morkner, Henrik (PDF)
Attachment K: UAC - Ross, William (PDF)
Attachment L: UAC - Schwartz, Judith (PDF)
Attachment M: UAC - Terry A. Trumbull (PDF)
Department Head: Beth Minor, City Clerk
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CITY OF PALO ALTO
BOARD AND COMMISSION INCUMBENT APPLICATION
SUBMIT TO:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-2571
Incumbents may use this form to declare their intent to apply for another term in office.
BOARD CURRENTLY SERVING ON: Human Relations Commission
NAME: O'Nan. Jill
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I am reapplying for the board listed above; I will update my application and submit it prior to the
deadline.*
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HUMAN RESOUCES COMMISSION
CITY OF PALO ALTO
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION
SUBMIT TO:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-2571
Please print or type answers to all questions and place N/ A in those areas that do not apply. Be sure that you fill out the attached
supplement and return it with your signed application.
NAME: O'Nan Jill ~~~---------------------------------Last First
~SIDENCE
/ADDRESS: -------------------------------------Street
Palo Alto CA 94306
City State Zip
Education:
BA Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio
MA Stanford University
JD Stanford University
HOME PHONE:
WORK PHONE:
CELL PHONE: ----------------
EMAIL:
List relevant training and e~perienee, certificates oftraining, licenses, or professional registration:
· Professional writer and editor with strong communication and collaborative skills.
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Personal Information
Name:
Address:
Cell Phone:
__ Home / __ Office Phone:
E-mail:
Are you a Palo Alto Resident? __ Yes __ No
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 Commissioners or Board Members? __ Yes __ No
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? __ Yes __ No
California state law requires appointed board and commission members to file a detailed disclosure of
their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700.
Do you have an investment in, or do you serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in
Palo Alto which you believe is likely to;
1) engage in business with the City,
2) provide products or services for City projects, or
3) be affected by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for? __ Yes __ No
Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto? __ Yes __ No
How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Human Relations Commission?
__ Community Group
__ Email from City Clerk
__ Palo Alto Weekly
__ Daily Post
__ City Website
__ Flyer
Other: ______________________________________________________________________________
List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional
registration:
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Human Relations Commission
Jill O'Nan
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I have a Masters degree in East Asian studies as well as a JD from Stanford University.
This background makes me sensitive to the needs of Asian immigrants to our community
and to the practical requirements of governance.
Since the early 1990s, I have worked in Silicon Valley as a freelance writer and editor,
specializing in marketing communications. I have also taught writing at the Stanford
Graduate School of Business and School of Engineering. Through this professional
experience I have developed very strong communication and business skills, which are
essential to the work of the Human Relations Commission (HRC). In order to serve as
an effective voice for Palo Alto residents, the HRC must be able to understand and
articulate the needs of the community, and work collaboratively with City Council and
City staff to address those needs.
Employment
Present or Last Employer:
Occupation:
Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
1. What is it about the Human Relations Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why?
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Human Relations Commission
Self-employed
Writer and editor
For the past six years I have served as a volunteer human relations commissioner.
During that time, I have led a number of key projects, including a citywide human needs
assessment requested by Council, an RFP process to allocate incremental HSRAP
funds, a senior summit to identify service gaps impacting elders, and a new series of
community forums sponsored by the HRC.
In addition, I have had the pleasure of participating in many of the City's community
outreach events. These include the annual May Day parade, the July 4th chili cook-off,
World Music Day, and the Our Palo Alto series of community dialogs.
Finally I have participated in a number of events hosted or sponsored by local nonprofit
agencies, including YCS, PAHC, and DreamCatchers. Two recent highlights for me were
serving as a judge for a student film contest sponsored by Digital Leaders, a PAHC
youth program, and giving the keynote to a group of YCS campers who had just finished
learning about environmental impacts in the Bay Area.
As a long-time Palo Alto resident, I have deep roots in this community and I care greatly
about its future. For many years I rented an apartment in the Ventura neighborhood and
witnessed firsthand the struggles that many of our less affluent residents face. Even
after purchasing a small condo in a "better" neighborhood with much wealthier
neighbors, I continue to be struck by how many Palo Alto residents struggle with issues
such as transportation, nutrition, loneliness, and depression.
The HRC plays a major role in working with local agencies that help people of all ages,
cultures and income levels overcome these barriers. The HRC also plays a major role in
bringing community needs to the attention of Council--and then working with Council and
City staff to fill in service gaps where possible. The ability to have this kind of positive
impact on Palo Alto residents is what drew me to serve on the HRC in the first place,
and it continues to draw me today.
2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular interest
to you and describe why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a Commission meeting you can view an archive here: LINK.
3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Human Relations Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this?
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Human Relations Commission
Recently the HRC launched a new learning series called "The Immigrant Experience."
As part of this series, immigrants from other countries are invited to share their
experience of moving to Palo Alto with the HRC. Two guest speakers from China spoke
very poignantly about how isolated they feel in Palo Alto, despite the fact that both speak
very good English. Although they have not experienced overt racism, they do not feel
welcome outside the Chinese community. Hearing about their experiences made me
realize how important it is to reach out to new residents and help them engage with the
wider community, not just their own cultural or ethnic group.
Two of my colleagues on the HRC, Valerie Stinger and Theresa Chen, are now working
with City staff and a representative from Joe Simitian's office to develop a "welcome
packet" for new Palo Alto residents. The HRC is also exploring the possibility of
sponsoring a diversity day celebration that will bring residents from various backgrounds
together so they can share their cultural traditions and learn about other traditions as
well.
The HRC has a broad charter to ensure all residents have access to the City's many
amenities. Within that charter, here are some specific goals I would like the HRC to achieve:
Sponsor 3 to 4 community forums a years to provide a safe place where residents can learn
about and discuss sensitive topics such as: mental illness, elder abuse, and drug addiction.
These events will be organized by teams of commissioners in concert with the Community
Services Department.
Facilitate collaboration among our local social service providers to address service gaps
affecting seniors, the unhoused, low-income youth, and other sometimes marginalized
groups. This can be done informally by connecting service providers with complementary
interests, or formally by hosting a conference or "summit"-type event.
Partner with City staff and other commissions to help plan and implement better services for
residents, such as improved shuttle routes and service. This will involve assigning a liaison
or forming a subcommittee to work with these outside groups.
Continue to support and advocate for agencies that receive HSRAP funding. The HRC can
best do that by conducting regular site visits, carefully reviewing agency proposals, working
with the City Manager's office to recommend budget increases when appropriate, and
alerting Council when urgent needs in the community arise.
Personallnfonnation
Name: Alan Bennett
Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City gt.falo ~. who.
are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members?UYes(!l No
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for@vesCo
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-Dte.(!}No
Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto?Oe&(!)No
How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Library Advisory Commission?
Lbommunity Group §aily Post
(ikmail from Ci~ Clerk ity Website
Dalo Alto Weekly Flyer
Other: ____________________________ _
List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional
registration:
Courses in Art, Music and History, Osher Lifelong Learning Program, Santa Clara University 2010-
Courses in Spanish, Linguistics and History, 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 School1974
Stanford High Technology Marketing Course 1983
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library Advisory Commission
Employment
Present or Last Employer: Marketing Manager, Livermore National Laboratory 1992-2003
occupation: Vice-President Research,Varian Associates 1984-1991
Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
Palo Alto University Rotary/at various times:BoardMember/Co-chairman-lnternational
Committee/Website Support
Stanford Hospital/ Volunteer Chaplain
Science is Elementary/Tutor in Elementary School Classrooms
Downtown Streets T eam/Mentor(past)
Opportunity Service Center/Lunch Service Volunteer
Congregation Kol Emeth/at various times:Education Committee, Board Member. Library
Committee · ·
Catholic Worker House/Elementary School Tutor (past)
Nuestra Casa, East Palo Alto/ESL Tutor(past)
Osher Lifetime Learning Institute, Santa Clara University/Curriculum Committee
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 a passionate user of the library. At any time, I have 5 to 10 books out on loan. The University
of Chicago book group meets in my house. I really care about libraries and making them relevant
to today's reader.
As described above( and detailed in my attached resume) my working career was spent as a
researcher and R&D manager in industry. Some of my professional experience is directly relevant
to the library system. For example, I have been involved in strategic planning for 40 years which
will be vital to mapping the Library's future with its new facilities and computer systems. The new
computer system is a great baseline but will no doubt require additions/modifications to match
evolving local needs. I have many years of experience in actual programming and in managing the
development of computer systems. The new buildings are really wonderful, but
additions/modifications will no doubt be needed in the future. I have managed a number of
construction projects during my working career. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, the
success of the R&D that I managed was measured by how well it met our customers' needs. And
meeting user expectations must be a central element in our library's success.
I was actually responsible for the 12,000 volume corporate library while at Varian Associates and
very active in the revitalization of a local synagogue's library. My involvement in a number of
community groups, e.g., Rotary, the homeless community, the Hispanic community might also be
useful.
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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
In preparation for this application , I have read both documents and am generally familiar with their
contents.
Consent to Publish Personal Information on the Citv of Palo Alto Website
California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part, "No state or local agency shall post the
home address or telephone number of any elected or appointed official on the Internet without first
obtaining the written permission of that individual." The full code is attached. This consent form will not
be redacted and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City's website.
The full code can be read here: LINK
Read the code, and check only ONE option below:
@ I give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the City's website the attached Board and
Commission Application intact. I have read and understand my rights under Government Code
Section 6254.21 . I may revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo
Alto City Clerk.
OR Q I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home address. phone numbers, and email address
from the attached Board and Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am
providing the following alternate information and request that they use the following contact
information instead.
Address:
Cell Phone:
QHome I 0 Office Phone:
E-mail:
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Employment
Present or Last Employer:
Occupation:
Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
1. What is it about the Library Advisory Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why?
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3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Library Advisory Commission
achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this?
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Personal Information
Name: Christopher J DiBona
Address:
Cell Phone:
0 Home t181ottice Phone:
E-mail:
Are you a Palo Alto Resident?~YesONo
Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City ~ala~. who
are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members?LJYesl2SjNo
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for?I8]Yes0No
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?f81Yes0No
Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto?0Yes(8]No
How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Utilities Advisory Commission?
Ocommunity Group Ooaily Post
~Email from City Clerk Deity Website
D Palo Alto Weekly. D Flyer
Other:--------------------~------------------------------------------
List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional
registration:
Masters, Software Engineering (CMU)
Bachelors, CS (George Mason)
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Employment
Present or Last Employer: Google
Occupation: Director , Eng. Open Source.
Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
I am an appointee to the US Commerce Departments Data Access Commission.
I have helped in the formation of Code for America, Make Magazine, Maker Faire and
others.
I was on the board of the open source initiative, and have regularly been part of endless
software and hardware standards bodies and meetings, including acm, ieee, ITU, etc ...
1. What is it about the Utilities Advisory Commission that is compatible with your experience and
of specific interest to you, and why?
I would like to have a hand in helping plan the future of water, data, power and trash for
the city I call home. I'm especially interested in waste water cleanliness and reuse, and
in mitigation the palo alto super fund sites. I would love to help continue Palo Alto's path
to becoming an intensely ecologically friendly city.
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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: Ll NK.
Utility bill inserts and even the bills themselves represent a wasteful use of paper and
postage, we should give the residents an option to recieve the bills via email.
The discussion of solar via the central valley vs in palo alto was also very revealing in
how the city thinks of transmission quality and losses therein.
The discussions with Google and AT&t were interesting , and while I'd need to recuse
myself from discussions around Google, I am definately interested in helping with the
fiber question in palo alto.
The undergrounding of power was also keenly interesting, as we had been considering
a panel upgrade in our residence and it was cost prohibitive to update to 400amp
service, which led me to wonder what could be done to help people in that situation, if
indeed it was worthwhile to do so.
3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Utilities Advisory Commission
achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this?
Sober, reasoned review of our practices as a city wrt power allocation as we experience
both commercial and residential growth in consumption. Can we incentivize more
residential solar to offset increased consumption due to the adoption of EVs?
Similarly, are we using our wastewater most effectively? Concrete production is a large
consumer of water, have we considered a way of getting our grey/treated wastewater
into the concrete and other large water consumers hands? Etc ..
I would love to see how the fiber sausage is made and help , even in the absence of
working with AT&T or Google, ensure that palo alto can control its data destiny much in
the same way the palo alto power authority has.
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4. Utilities 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.
The Utilities Strategic Plan LINK
The Long Term Electric Acquisition Plan LINK
The Gas Utility Long-term Plan LINK
Urban Water Management Plan LINK
Ten-Year Electric Energy Efficiency Plan and Ten-Year Natural Gas Energy Efficiency Plan LINK
Utilities Quarterly Update for the most recently reported quarter LINK
Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website
California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part, "No state or local agency shall post the
home address or telephone number of any elected or appointed official on the Internet without first
obtaining the written permission of that individual." The full code is attached. This consent form will not
be redacted and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City's website.
The full code can be read here: LINK
Read the code, and check only ONE option below:
JEL 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.
~) ~r:quest that the City of Palo Alto redact my home address, phone numbers, and email address l ~ 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: 1050 N California Ave, Palo Alto, Ca 94303
Cell Phone:
0 Home /Ootfice Phone:
E-mail: chris@dibona.com
Date: 2/23/2016
2/24/2016
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Personal Information
Name:
Address:
Cell Phone:
__Home / __Office Phone:
E-mail:
Are you a Palo Alto Resident? __ Yes __ No
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 Commissioners or Board Members? __ Yes __ No
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for?__ Yes __ No
California state law requires appointed board and commission members to file a detailed disclosure of their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700.
Do you have an investment in, or do you serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to;
1) engage in business with the City,
2) provide products or services for City projects, or
3) be affected by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for? __ Yes __ No
Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto?__ Yes __ No
How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Utilities Advisory Commission?
__ Community Group
__ Email from City Clerk
__ Palo Alto Weekly
__ Daily Post
__ City Website
__ Flyer
Other: ______________________________________________________________________________
List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional
registration:
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Employment
Present or Last Employer:
Occupation:
Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
1. What is it about the Utilities Advisory Commission that is compatible with your experience and
of specific interest to you, and why?
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2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular interest
to you and describe why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a Commission meeting you can view an archive here:LINK.
3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Utilities Advisory Commission
achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this?
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Utility Advisory Commission
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4. Utilities 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.
The Utilities Strategic Plan LINK
The Long Term Electric Acquisition Plan LINK
The Gas Utility Long-term Plan LINK
Urban Water Management Plan LINK
Ten-Year Electric Energy Efficiency Plan and Ten-Year Natural Gas Energy Efficiency Plan LINK
Utilities Quarterly Update for the most recently reported quarter LINK
Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website
California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part, “No state or local agency shall post the
home address or telephone number of any elected or appointed official on the Internet without first obtaining the written permission of that individual.” The full code is attached. This consent form will not be redacted and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City’s website.
The full code can be read here: LINK
Read the code, and check only ONE option below:
I give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the City’s website the attached Board and
Commission Application intact. I have read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto City Clerk.
OR
I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home address, phone numbers, and email address
from the attached Board and Commission Application prior to posting to the City’s website. I am
providing the following alternate information and request that they use the following contact information instead.
Address:
Cell Phone:
__Home / __Office Phone:
E-mail:
Signature: ________________________________________________________ Date: _____________
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Personal Information
Name: A.C. Johnston
Address: 325 Channing Ave. Apt 301, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Cell Phone: 650.823.5561
Home /_x_ Office Phone: 650.813.5610
E-mail: acjohnston@mofo. com
Are you a Palo Alto Resident? _x_ Yes _ No
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 Commissioners or Board Members?_ Yes _x_ No
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? _x_ Yes_ No
California state law requires appointed board and commission members to file a detailed disclosure of
their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700.
Do you have an investment in, or do you serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in
Palo Alto which you believe is likely to;
1) engage in business with the City,
2) provide products or services for City projects, or
3) be affected by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for? _x_ Yes_ No (I believe
my 401-K plan holds minor amounts of shares in a number of technology companies including
AT&T and Google)
Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto? _Yes _x_ No
How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Utilities Advisory Commission?
_ Community Group
_ Email from City Clerk
_ Palo Alto Weekly
_Daily Post
_x_ City Website
_Flyer
Other: City Council Meetin;:,_ ________ _
List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional
registration:
I graduated from Yale College in 1968 with a B.A. I graduated from Harvard Law School in 1975 with a
JD.
From 1969-1972, I served in the U.S. Navy as an officer aboard a diesel-electric submarine. I served
variously as the Communications Officer, Sonar Officer, Operations Officer, and Engineer becoming very
familiar with the electronic, electrical and mechanical systems on board. I also qualified as Officer of the
Deck and was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal for the work of the Engineering department during
a 4 month deployment.
From 1975 to the present, I was an associate and later a partner with the law firm of Morrison & Foerster
LLP. I was the founder and served as managing partner of the firm's Washington DC and Palo Alto
offices and served as co-head of the firm's Intellectual Property Litigation group. My practice has been
largely focused on complex commercial litigation, particularly patent infringement and trade secret
litigation, for electronics, laser diode, and semiconductor companies. I have also represented alternative
energy producers, particularly co-generation facilities and wind farms, in negotiating power purchase
agreements with utilities and in regulatory proceedings before the California PUC.
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Employment
Present or Last Employer: Morrison & Foerster LLP
Occupation: Lawyer
Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
I am currently serving on the Sustainability/Ciimate Action Plan advisory board working on the draft
S/CAP for the City of Palo Alto.
I was on the initial board of directors of the Silicon Valley Campaign for Legal Services which was started
in the mid-1990s to raise the level of contributions to legal services organizations in Santa Clara and San
Mateo counties.
Since the mid-1990s I have served as a volunteer mediator in Santa Clara County Superior Court
mediating commercial disputes.
I am currently on the board of directors of the homeowners' association of the condominium in which we
live in Palo Alto. I have served as Vice President and Treasurer.
1. What is it about the Utilities Advisory Commission that is compatible with your experience and
of specific interest to you, and why?
From my experience representing alternative energy producers, negotiating Power Purchase
Agreements, and working on the S/CAP, I am very interested in and familiar with the issues around the
City of Palo Alto Utilities' role in helping to reduce the City's carbon footprint and with integrating
alternative energy production, including locally produced renewable energy, into the City's energy supply
resources.
I am also very interested in the proposals being considered for bringing fiber-to-the-premises in Palo Alto. From my
experience representing electronics and laser diode companies in IP litigation, I am somewhat familiar with fiber optic
technologies and very familiar with negotiating and analyzing complex commercial contracts between technology
companies.
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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.
As noted above, I am very interested in exploring how, in practical terms, CPAU can contribute to the
City's S/CAP goals. Improving energy efficiency, electrification of water and space heating and adoption
of electric vehicles are three major suggestions for reduction of the City's carbon footprint. These are
important steps toward and important goal. I am interested in working to accomplish those steps in cost-
effective ways recognizing that CPAU also has a major investment in natural gas delivery infrastructure.
3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Utilities Advisory Commission
achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this?
As noted, one goal would be for the CPAU to effectively contribute to the City's overall S/CAP goals.
think reducing greenhouse gases contributing to climate change is highly important and that Palo Alto
should be a leader in this field. The UAC should work with CPAU staff to think creatively about practical
and effective ways to decrease reliance on non-renewable energy in Palo Alto. This could include, for
example, providing more information to CPAU customers for replacing natural gas heating with cost-
effective electric heating systems, including specific recommendations for replacement systems. This
information must be readily available to customers so that, when a water heater goes out, a customer
already knows what alternative systems are available and who can install them. The CPAU should also
look at the effectiveness of incentives to encourage replacement of non-electric heating systems even
before the end of their natural lives.
Another goal would be for Palo Alto to reach an agreement with a third party broadband provider that will
make fiber to the premises available to residents and small businesses and also provide the option for
CPAU to expand its dark fiber services in the future. Higher speed internet capabilities provide many
benefits including increased productivity for users and potentially allowing more citizens to work from
home reducing car trips through the city. The UAC should work with Staff and the Citizens Advisory
Committee to promptly evaluate and refine proposals and thus to speed recommendation to the City
Council of the best alternative so that the project can be completed as expeditiously as possible.
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4. Utilities 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.
The Utilities Strategic Plan LINK
The Long Term Electric Acquisition Plan LINK
The Gas Utility Long-term Plan LINK
Urban Water Management Plan LINK
Ten-Year Electric Energy Efficiency Plan and Ten-Year Natural Gas Energy Efficiency Plan LINK
Utilities Quarterly Update for the most recently reported quarter LINK
I do not have past experience with these documents.
Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website
California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part, "No state or local agency shall post the
home address or telephone number of any elected or appointed official on the Internet without first
obtaining the written permission of that individual.u 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.
OR
I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home address, phone numbers, and email address
from the attached Board and Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am
providing the following alternate information and request that they use the following contact
information instead.
Address:
Cell Phone:
Home I Office Phone:
E-mail:
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Personal Information
Name: Henrik Morkner
Address: 2710 Emerson St., Palo Alto, CA 94306
Cell Phone: 650-380-8525
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E-mail: fastgaas@yahoo.com
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are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members?UYeslQlNo
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for?I8]Yes0No
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?OYesiE)No
Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto?0Yesi8JNo
How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Utilities Advisory Commission?
Dcommunity Group
[ll Email from City Clerk
D Palo Alto Weekly
0Daily Post
Deity Website
· 0Fiyer
Other: ______ _...:... _____________ ==========
List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional
registration:
Relevant professional experience:
-B.S. in Electrical Engineering, SJSU 1984
-M.S. in Electrical Engineering, SJSU 1989
-Agilent management training program, 1998
-Various classes at Stanford, Mission College, Foothill College on History, Social Science,
Political Science
-Named on 1 0 US Patents, 6 of which I am prime or sole author
-Published over 30 articles in various IEEE and trade Electronics publications
-Served on Board of Directors, Technica USA (approximately $20 million in annual revenue)
-Served on IEEE review boards and committees
I worked for over 30 years in the microwave communication business as .an engineer and
manager. I have dealt with large budgets through economic diversity and understand the
compromises that must be made. I understand modern electric and communication systems
and can add greatly to integrating Palo Alto to achieve an Utopian future.
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Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
I am a long time Palo Alto resident (resident since 1991) and have monitored committee
meetings in person and on-line over the years. I have participated in the local Palo Alto
community (schools, libraries, activities), but never in an active or elected role.
I served a Vice-President of the Student Union in college and was very active in state
and local politics (aided a good friend in his bid for state senate). I still have several
friends in state and federal government. Once I started work in the professional world I
served on various IEEE committees over the years. I am well versed in Roberts Rules of
Order and the hierarchal decision making system prevalent in both community and
corporate.
1. What is it about the Utilities Advisory Commission that is compatible with your experience and
of specific interest to you, and why?
I have recently retired (at age 54) from full time workafter aiding two companies through
successful public offerings. Now that my financial needs are met, I wish to give back to
the community that has served me well over the years.
I feel that my experience is directly relevant to the UAC because:
-I have a strong technical understanding of communication and engineering systems
-I have managed large budgets, bids, contracts, and services
-I have strong leadership and communication skill.
-I was successful in large company politics and can be diplomatic and listen
My motivation to serve with the UAC is to help the Palo Alto community. I feel we face
challenging times with resources and budgets in the future. With no disrespect to
present member, utilities have become a complex and technical process. I think the UAC
can use more people with a strong technical background to aid in complex decisions. I
feel I can help Palo Alto UAC with that and have the time to do so.
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2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular interest
to you and describe why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a Commission meeting
you can view an archive here: LINK.
I have had a long time interest in the UAC, but the latest meeting intrigued me. I followed
in detail the discussion to raise both sewer and water rates. I am not opposed to higher
rates, I felt that the increases requested were modest. However, I was very impressed
by the discussion and the detailed questions and analysis that followed.
In particular was the simplistic analysis with the recommendation presented of an
average 10% increase per year for several years. I could see flaws in this approach, as
did other committee members. I wanted then and there to add my expertise in future
growth and spending analysis that served me with successful companies. At that point I
decided I would apply to the UAC and try to help Palo Alto to navigate the upcoming
years
I am a firm believer that it is the details that define a community, not the broad concepts.
This discussion was good and I feel I can contribute to this and other similar discussions.
The results I seek are to better the community through smart and clever Palo Alto UAC
decisions.
3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Utilities Advisory Commission
achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this?
My main goal for the UAC is that they make the best "smart" decisions and
recommendations. Too many times I watched companies and communities make
complacent or poorly formed decisions that impact people and their life style. For
companies, a good decision was vital to good corporate health and profit. I was fortunate
to be part of many successful companies that made good decisions. For the community,
the decision making process is more esoteric. Bad decisions often do not result in
failure, but a degradation of quality and community. I love Palo Alto and raised 3 children
here, I wish to see it continue to thrive and perform.
Specific goals include:
-Achieving rates and budgets commensurate to the communities ability to pay
-Make sure Palo Alto utilities are being smart and up-to-date in their approach
-Incorporate environmentally responsible decisions balanced with fiscal realities
-Help usher in a new era of water, power, communication, and waste management
I want to accomplish this by attending meetings and reviewing all material diligently. I
wish to actively participate in the discussions, asking questions and listening intently. I
want to serve on sub-comities that bring new ways and methods to Utilities. This way I
can help make informed and educated decisions and recommendations for Palo Alto.
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4. Utilities 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.
The Utilities Strategic Plan LINK
The Long Term Electric Acquisition Plan LINK
The Gas Utility Long-term Plan LINK
Urban Water Management Plan LINK
Ten-Year Electric Energy Efficiency Plan and Ten-Year Natural Gas Energy Efficiency Plan LINK
Utilities Quarterly Update for the most recently reported quarter LINK
I have read through the documents and understand their content
Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website
California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part, "No state or local agency shall post the
home address or telephone number of any elected or appointed official on the Internet without first
obtaining the written permission of that individual." The full code is attached. This consent form will not
be redacted and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City's website.
The full code can be read here: LINK
Read the code, and check only ONE option below:
_m I give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the City's website the attached Board and
Commission Application intact. I have read and understand my rights under Government Code
Section 6254.21. I may revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo
Alto City Clerk.
OR
.0 I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home address, phone numbers, and email address
from the attached Board and Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. 1 am
providing the following alternate information and request that they use the following contact
information instead.
Address:
Cell Phone:
0Home 10office Phone:
E-mail:
Signature: Date: _____ _
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4. Utilities 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.
The Utilities Strategic Plan LINK
The Long Term Electric Acquisition Plan LINK
The Gas Utility Long-term Plan LINK
Urban Water Management Plan LINK
Ten-Year Electric Energy Efficiency Plan and Ten-Year Natural Gas Energy Efficiency Plan LINK
Utilities Quarterly Update for the most recently reported quarter LINK
I have read through the documents and understand their content
Consent to Publish Personal Information on the Citv of Palo Alto Website
California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part, "No state or local agency shall post the
home address or telephone number of any elected or appointed official on the Internet without first
obtaining the written permission of that individual." The full code is attached. This consent form will not
be redacted and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City's website.
The full code can be read here: LINK
Read the code, and check only ONE option below:
J8l I give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the City's website the attached Board and
Commission Application intact. I have read and understand my rights under Government Code
Section 6254.21. I may revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo
Alto City Clerk.
OR
D. I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home address, phone numbers, and email address
from the attached Board and Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am
providing the following alternate information and request that they use the following contact
information instead.
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Personal Information
Name: William Dale Ross
Address: 2103 Amherst Street, Palo Alto, California 94306
Cell Phone: (415) 2694569
__ Home / X Office Phone: (650) 843-8080
E-mail: wross@lawross.com
Are you a Palo Alto Resident? X Yes __ No
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 Commissioners or Board Members? __ Yes X No
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? X Yes __ No
California state law requires appointed board and commission members to file a detailed disclosure of their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700.
Do you have an investment in, or do you serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to;
1) engage in business with the City,
2) provide products or services for City projects, or
3) be affected by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for? __ Yes X No
Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto? __ Yes X No
How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Utilities Advisory Commission?
__ Community Group
__ Email from City Clerk
__ Palo Alto Weekly
__ Daily Post
__ City Website
__ Flyer
Other: Other City residents______________________________________________________________
List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration:
I would incorporate by reference the information contained in my August 15, 2016 application for the Planning and Transportation Commission.
Relelated to the UAC I have engaged in the following actions: Drafted and achieved implementation of a Zero Water Footprint program applicable to industrial, commercial, residential and institutional uses in a 14 square mile area including incorporated area; participated in the negotiation and drafting water acquisition and transmission contracts; participation on behalf of
local governments before the State Energy Commission on Alternative Energy Projects; participation in proceedings before the State Public Utilities Commission dealing with location
and compliance with maintenance standards of the Commission for natural gas pipelines of P G & E; acquisition of mutual water systems; Water Commission(s) on acquisition of opposition to riparian and groundwater applications; negotiation
and drafting of emergency water transmission agreements, and the environmental analysis, if not exempt, of the foregoing actions under CEQA.
Formulation in conjunction with consultants of Urban Water Management Plans.
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Employment
Present or Last Employer: Law Offices of William Ross
Occupation: Attorney
Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
Please see information contained in the previously referenced application for the PTC.
1. What is it about the Utilities Advisory Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why?
Please see my previous reference describing involvement in utility regulation practice. The UAC would provide a forum for the application of that experience and knowledge for the benefit of Palo Alto residents
and property owners.
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2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular interest
to you and describe why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a Commission meeting you can view an archive here: LINK.
I think there is a continuum of issues before the UAC in rate setting and recommendations for compliance with State regulations on energy and water efficiency that relate directly to stated policies on what is now
Also I believe oversight of the required update of the Urban Water Management Plan to incorporate the
latest water practices approved by the Department of Water Resources are incorporated into new development approvals.
3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Utilities Advisory Commission
achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this?
a regulatory
matrix that could be accomplished now demonstrating City commitment to, and implementation of sustainability policies. This could be accomplished by Council direction or be initiation by the UAC on its
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own initiative.
4. Utilities 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.
The Utilities Strategic Plan LINK
The Long Term Electric Acquisition Plan LINK
The Gas Utility Long-term Plan LINK
Urban Water Management Plan LINK
Ten-Year Electric Energy Efficiency Plan and Ten-Year Natural Gas Energy Efficiency Plan LINK
Utilities Quarterly Update for the most recently reported quarter LINK
I have experience in my professional capacity with each of the documents described although referenced
or described differently.
Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website
California Government Code Section 6254.21 No state or local agency shall post the
DocuSign Envelope ID: 937B1B45-8C91-4A17-9DA0-31DEF432E0F6
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home address or telephone number of any elected or appointed official on the Internet without first
The full code can be read here: LINK
Read the code, and check only ONE option below:
X 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 pproviding the following alternate information and request that they use the following contact
information instead.
Address: 2103 Amherst Street, Palo Alto, California 94306
Cell Phone: (415) 269-4569
__ Home / X Office Phone: (650) 843-8080
E-mail: wross@lawross.com
Signature: ________________________________________________________ Date: March 23, 2016
DocuSign Envelope ID: 937B1B45-8C91-4A17-9DA0-31DEF432E0F6
Planning and Transportation Commission
Personal Information
Name: William Dale Ross
Address: 2103 Amherst Street, Palo Alto, California 94306
Cell Phone: (415) 269-4569
0 Home I @:>ffice Phone: (650) 843-8080
E-mail: wross@lawross.com
Are you a Palo Alto Resident? {8]ves QNo
Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of �lo Al�ho
are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members? LJYes e9No
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? [8] Yes 0 No
California state law requires appointed board and commission members to file a detailed disclosure of
their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest (Form 700).
Do you have an investment in, or do you serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in
Palo Alto which you believe is likely to:
1) engage in business with the City;
2) provide products or services for City projects; or
3) be affected by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for? Des {8] No
Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto? Oves (8] No
How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Planning and Transportation Commission?
Ocommunity Group
D Email from City Clerk
D Palo Alto Weekly
Other: Other City residents
OoailyPost
Deity Website
0Flyer
List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional
registration:
Practicing attorney representing local governments and developers on issues of land use
and environmental compliance. Have served as legal counsel to County Planning
Commissions, City Planning Commissions. Have served as City Attorney for American
Canyon since 1992 and advised and represented the cities of Gilroy, Los Altos, Soledad,
San Gabriel, Monterey Park and Burbank on land use and CEQA matters as Special
Counsel. I also served as a member of the City of Pasadena Planning Commission from
1991-1998 and its Chairman from 1986-1988. During that time several critical planning
issues were formulated by the Commission and adopted by the City Council including a
Master Development Plan for the California Institute of Technology. I have participated in
numerous conferences by the California State Association of Counties, California Special
Districts Association and various CLE extension courses concerning issues of land use
and compliance with CEQA, the Brown Act and conflict of interest issues. Served on San
Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, 2000-2005.
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Employment
Present or Last Employer:
Occupation:
Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
I was a original and continuing member of the 2180 Task Force which made
recommendations to the City Planning Director concerning the development of the JJ&F
Parcel; I have continuously advised the College Terrace Residents Association on legal
issues associated with land use, environmental review and have consulted with residents
and business owners in the City with respect to issues of City governance and planning
policies and decisions. I have supported the intercollegiate athletic program at Stanford
through, among other things the formation and administration of non-profit public benefit
corporations consistent with NCAA and Conference rules.
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Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website
California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part, "No state or local agency shall post the
home address or telephone number of any elected or appointed official on the Internet without first
obtaining the written permission of that individual." The full code is attached. This consent form will not
be redacted and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City's website.
The full code can be read here: LINK
Read the code, and check only ONE option below:
18] I give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the City's website the attached Board and
Commission Application intact. I have read and understand my rights under Government Code
Section 6254.21. I may revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo
Alto City Clerk.
OR
0 I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home address, phone numbers, and email address
from the attached Board and Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am
providing the following alternate information and request that they use the following contact
information instead.
Address: 2103 Amherst Street, Palo Alto, California 94306
Cell Phone: (415) 269-4569
0 Home I lg) Office Phone: ( 650) 843-8080
E-mail: wross@lawross.com
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