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CITY OF PALO ALTO OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
January 14, 2013
The Honorable City Council
Palo Alto, California
Selection of Candidates to be Interviewed for the Parks and Recreation
Commission for Two Terms Ending on December 31, 2015
Attached are six applications submitted for two terms, ending on December 31, 2015 on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Staff requests that the
City Council determine which candidates to interview. Interviews will be scheduled as a special meeting with the date to be determined.
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. Tricia Baker 2. Ginny Coles 3. Abby Knopper 4. Elaine Poplingher 5. Keith Reckdahl 6. Nounou Taleghani
ATTACHMENTS:
Baker Application (PDF)
Coles Application (PDF)
Knopper Applicaiton (PDF)
Poplingher Application (PDF)
Reckdahl Application (PDF)
Taleghani Application (PDF)
Department Head: Donna Grider, City Clerk
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C}TY OF PAL 0 ALTO CA
UITY CLERK'S OFP(CE
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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 Nt A in those areas that do not apply. Be sure that you fill out the
attached supplement and return it with your signed application.
NAME: Baker
Last
Tricia
First
RESIDENCE 1810 Fulton Street ADDRESS: _______________ _
Street
Palo Alto CA 94303
City State Zip
Education:
HOME PHONE: 650,326.3140
WORK PHONE: 408.596.1609
CELL PHONE: 408.596.1609
EMAIL: tricia71@me.com
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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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Signature of Applicant Date: 6 September 2011
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Please Return to:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-329-2571
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CITY OF PALO ALTO
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Name: Tricia Baker
Date: 6 September 2011
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 D (nate: <;ep 'l7, 'Zi)J I No
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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
Email from City Clerk: D Library Bulletin Board: D FlyerlBookmark: D
) Other, Please Specify: CEO Chamber, Dan Dykwel
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3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
Questions answered on
separate sheet
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 gollls would you like to see the Parks and Recreations Commission achieve?
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TRICIA BAKER
1810 Fulton Street· Palo Alto, CA
(408) 596-1609 • baker.paloalto@.com
3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations
During the last decade I have volunteered at diverse organizations, including global, technical and
education efforst, from UNESCO and Anita Borg to Habitat for Humanity and Second Harvest. However,
my passion for the last five years has been focused on four organizations relating to recreation,
education and the environmental interests of Palo Alto. These organizations and my roles include:
Canopy (c.anopy.org) -Volunte.e.r in Tr~ Planting (Ea~ Palo Tre.e. I,nitiative.),,6dwcation and OtAtread.l
Canopy is a small environmental nonprofit dedicated to planting and protecting trees in parks, schools,
and along streets of Palo Alto and neighboring communities
Garden Club of Palo Alto (garclenclubofpaloalto.org) -Active Member and Volunteer for Community
Outreach, Conservation and Horticulture
GCPC f:ncouragf1$ an intIJ,,$( in garc1IJn;ngi hQrtiql,lltLl~, artistic LIse of flow~rs anel plants, cOnservation
of natural resources and allied subjects; to educate the community on these subjects; and to assist in the
beautification of public areas of the City of Palo Alto and sUfTOunding communities.
Gamble Garden (gamblegarden.org) -Member and Volunteer for Community Day, Garden Tours,
Holiday Affair and Teas
) The Elizabeth Gamble Garden is a non-:profit community horticulture foundation serving Palo Alto and
surrounding communities.
Parents Club of Palo Alto I PAMP (pampclub.org) -Online Community Operations, Moderator and
Spedal Events Volunteer
PAMP is a diverse parents organization (3200+ members) with the goal of enriching the lives of families
with children through community outreach programs, educational programs, cultural celebrations and
knowledge sharing.
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?
I am interested in the Park and Recreation Commission in order to serve the City of Palo Alto through
community outreach and alignment and by ensuring continued and enhanced community services. Palo
Alto is one of the most unique communities due to its natural resources, community facilities, cultural
centers and wonderful parks and libraries serving numerous demographics. I am paSSionate about our
community and have a vested interest in it's future due to my 3.5 year old daughter.
As part of the Commission I will dedicate my time and contribute my skills including:
operations,
budgeting,
organizing,
-teamwork,
community engagement, and;
\ policy management.
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In my professional career as Director of Operations at Cisco, I am a proven expert at managing
cross-functional teams in diverse environments to successfully complete mission-critical projects. I'm
a pragmatic, focused professional who implements advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to
effectively address business, operational, and policy issues. I quickly assess situations and utilize
appropriate responses to meet the specific needs of the business requirement at hand. I fully expect
to bring these qualities and my experience to the role of Commisioner.
In addition to my professional skills and experience, I am a long-term resident of Palo Alto. I initially
moved to Palo Alto in 1994 after graduating fram toll. at The 01'\10 State unlversi1y. A year ago, we
moved to Christmas Tree lane, a tight knit community who celebrates many holidays, induding
Christmas, through neighborhood solidarity. Finally, my daughter and I, along with my parents who live in
Old Palo Alto, enjoy our community resources including, but not limited to:
Biking to parks, open spaces including the Baylands, Duck Pond and local farmers markets
Attending swim lessons at Rinconada
Learning Art at the Art Center
Visiting the Mitchell and Children's libraries
Taking dance and piano lessons at Cubberly
Playing at our neighborhood parks
Playing tennis and golf at our local facilities
Hiking and running on our local trails
'!! And, attending local events such as the Black & White ElaU, May Fete parade and the annual Art
Festival
My years of living in Palo Alto provide me with a depth of understanding of the City and it's goals.
,5. How would you see your role as commissioner when recommending policy and working with the
) Council?
My role as Commissioner would be to advise the City Council on matters relating to the Parks and Golf
Division and the Recreation, Open Space and Sciences Division. This would indude planning and policy
suggestions for optimally achieving the goals of the Commision, reviewing state legislative proposals
related to the Community Services Division and reviewing the City Manager's proposed budget for
improvements and operations.
6. What are the current issues facing the Park and Recreation Commission?
The Park and Recreation Commi$$iQn oversee a proad $et of i$SllEl$. The top i$$lIe$ today inclydt'
Project Safety Net, the Magial Bridge Playground, connections to local parks and recreation areas
(including bikeways), the libraries and ensuring alignment to the Master Plan for the Baylands (for
example, the Recyding Center) and the related budgets.
7. If appointed~ wbatsPQC;ific. goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreatioos CQmmission
achieve?
There are many policies initiated and underway for which I envision results and impact during my 3-year
term. The specific goals I hope to see realized or major milestones achieved indude:
A. Project Safety Net -I hope to see meaningful results based upon the Teen Programs I Youth
) Forums. I envision a drop in teens stress, increased number of effective programs for teens (such as
The Drop), and increased trust built with our teens and youth based upon our Boards and Youth
Council. Finally, I wish to See continuation of the breadth of programs and partnerships for local
youth sports programs.
") B. Magical Bridge Playground -I envision funding complete ($800,000 total), Phase 1 built out arid a
ribbon cutting ceremony within the three years. This playground could become one of many unique
showcases for Palo Alto's parks and recreation facilities.
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C. Local Partnerships -Many of our programs and events are only made possible through strong
partnerships with local businesses and non-profits. I envision a continued and evolved list of
community partners, aligned to the goals of the Community Services Division. One of my personal
goals (and perhaps extendable to tM CoMmisSion) is to continuously learn and eaueate peeple on
how to create beautiful, practical xeroscape environments. This would help keep Palo Alto green,
reduce C02 and work towards our community interests for conservation.
D. Community Garden -While this is very specific, I envision the Community Garden program being
enhanced to become a more valued resource. I'd like to see the plots fully utilized and people
donating abundant food to organizations such as Ample Harvest. Partnerships with Gamble Garden
and the Garden Ctub of Pato woutd hefp achieve this vision.
E. Neighborhood Parks -Our parks are a major draw for families with young children. Recently,
individuals in local parents groups have reported deep appreciation for the parks and yet occasional
incidents of graffiti, overflowing refuse and needed repairs at local parks. I'd like to end my 3 year
term with high quality parks and the utmost pride for our parks and recreation facilities and for being
a Commissioner.
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Strategic Planning
Information Technology (I1)
Visionary Leadership
TRICIA BAKER
1810 Fulton Street-Palo Alto, CA
(408) 596-1609 • baker.paloalto@.com
Operations Management
Customer Experience Systems
Analysis
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cisco Systems -San Jose, CA (1996-2011)
Director. Operations (2004-2011)
Problem Solving
Training
Accomplished Spokesperson
Launched highly successful critical best practices and accountability framework with dashboard/ scorecard system that
garnered $40,000,000 in cost savings and 20% reduction in customer-found defects and mean-time-to-repair. Directed all
activities of Software Quality, Web 2.0 Team of 72 staff and 18 contract reports, managing budget of $25,000,000.
Chief of Staff for Executive Vice President I Chief Development Officer (2006-2008)
Instrumental in establishment of transformational operational model, increasing effectiveness of Senior Staff. Shaped
'1ptegic leadership focus through monthly strategy sessions on critical markets, technology, and business. Concurrent with
iosition as Director, Software Operations.
Senior Manager, Customer Engineering Services (2001-2004)
Led newly created Customer Services Organization, building and directing team of 19 Product Managers, System
Architects, Customer Support Engineers, and Lab Administrators.
Manager. Systems & Solutions Engineering (1996-2001)
Managed Systems & Solutions team to provide technical interface for customers in VoIP services. Built11-person
organization to launch first residential broadband telecommunications with service providers.
Cirrus Logic -San Jose, CA (1994-1996)
Applications Engineer -PicoPower Division
Instrumental in Engineering Operations, including development of x86 core logic chip sets (ASICs). Partnered with
Microsoft, Inte~ and Compaq to define next generation technologies, including Universal Serial Bus (USB), IEEE
1394 (Firewire), infrared (FIR I SIR), and memory architectures.
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EDUCATION
Graduate, Executive Program for Growing Companies
Stanford University Graduate School of Business Stanford, CA
B~h~lQr Qf ~~i~n~~, El~~¢~~l Engin~~ring
The Ohio State University Columbus,OH
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City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
CONSENT FORM
C:alifQrnia Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part, "NQ 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 Tricia Baker give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the
City's website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have
r~aa ana unae~tana my t'i~hts unaer G6v~r-"Menf COde Sett:ion 6254.21. I May
revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto
City Clerk.
D OIR
________ 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.
1810 Fulton Street
Address
650.888.6167
Phone
baker.paloalto@gmail.com
Signature*
6 September 2011
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 Nt A in those areas that do not apply. Be sure that you fill out the
attached supplement and return it with your signed application.
NAME: Virginia ("Ginny")
Last
Education:
Coles
First
Stanford University: AB in Psychology (1979), JD -Law (1985)
HOME
WORK
CELL
List relevant training and experience. certificates of training. licenses .• or professional registration:
License to practice law
Service on the Board of Directors of Association of Corporate Counsel, San Francisco Bay Area, including a two-year stint
as Treasurer '
Service on the Fitness Committee at University Club of Palo Alto
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YeaflLol involvement wUhmy two <1Ii!Q~1l1I'1a vcuiety of recreational activities through Palo Alto Recreation and other
organizations
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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 compiete 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 Intermolecular, Inc. Name of Company: Occupation:
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Attorney
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(If retired, indicate former occupation)
~DIg""Hyoignedby\IiJgIniaR.~ Virginia R. Cole . ""CII=VI~~~.Il"lJS Signature of Applicant " DaIo:2012.12.2113:24:26-Oa'OO' Date: 12-21-12
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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: Virginia ("Ginny") Coles
Date: 12-21-12
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 c==J (Dme: ~----------~ [l]
2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Park and Recreation Commission?
Community Group: D Palo Alto Weekly: c==J The Daily Post: D
Website: DIfyeS, please identify website: _______________ __
Email from City Clerk: [l] Library Bulletin Board: D FlyerIBookmark: D
Other, Please Specify: _________________________ -'--__
3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
Long-time resident of Palo Alto (30+ years, including attending Stanford University for 7 years)
Two children (now 16 and 12) who have attended Palo Alto public schools and have participated in many parks and
recreation events, summer camps, etc.
Extensive volunteer work at Walter Hayes Elementary School and Jordan Middle School
Member of University Club of Palo Alto, where I served on the Fitness Committee and was an active volunteer in the
UC swim programs when my daughters were swimming competitively.
Board member and Treasurer of non-profit Association of Corporate Counsel, San Francisco Bay Area chapter
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?
My family has spent countless hours enjoying Palo Alto's wonderful park system and participating in other
recreational activities. The Commission has a unique opportunity to provide healthy, wholesome
programs to the youth in Palo Alto to help build a life-long interest in recreational activities. These .
programs and services can be especially valuable for teens, to give them an alternative to unstructured
"hanging out" with friends that can often result in dangerous behaviors.
I would bring my leadership and teamwork experiences in other organizations to the Commission. My
training as a lawyer has developed my skills of being able to assess a situation, get to the heart of the
----matterqaickly-anctsolve-problems-creatively. ·I·think·outsidetlfihe box,·never feeling·constrained··by1he
"this-is1he way we have always done it" perspective. I'm articulate; and in group settings I often seem to
express points of view that others tell me they were thinking, but didn't know how to express.
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5. How would you see your role as commissioner when recommending policy and working with the Council? Ifit
were necessary to change current roles, how would you approach making such changes?
I'm not familiar enough with the Commission's current protocols for recommending
policy changes arid working with the City Council to be able to answer this questions.
6. What are the current issues facing the Park and Recreation Commission?
Providing programs and services to the community that are timely, relevant and meet
the evolving desires of a diverse community, all in a cost-efficient manner.
7. If appointed,· what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreations Commission achieve?
Achieving a reputation among teens in the community of for being "cool" while
providing programs that their parents view as fun and safe. .
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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." rhe full code is attached. This consent form will not be redacted
and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City's website.
Read the code, and check only ONE option below:
D I give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the
City's website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have
read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may
revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto
City Clerk. '
OR
[l] I Virginia R. Coles 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.
, Dl9ta1ly Iign8d by Virginia R. Col .. . Virginia R. Cole . DN:cn=;:~~~ca:"~~.<FUS
/ . . 12-21-12
Signature* Date
~],J1fLappncant must-bayacu:ligjtal signature or print the applicati.an,.sign in.lnk,.and
·dellver-fothe City Clerks Offiee. A typed Signature or unsigned application wiUnot be
. accepted.
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Gonsalves, Ronna
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Gonsalves, Ronna
Wednesday, January 02, 2013 1:50 PM
Ginny Coles
Gonsalves, Ronna
Subject: RE: City of Palo Alto Boards and Commissions Volunteer Opportunities
I'm sorry I can't remember if I responded t~ this while I was on vacation or not. I think I did,
but I don't have anything in my sent items, so ...
At any rate, I have your application. The deadline was actually the 20th, but since I used the
wrong date in my email I was taking applications through Friday to be fair. So, I have your
application. I do have one question though. You requested that I redact your hom~ address but
then you wrote your home address on the consent form as the alternate for me to publish. I'm
not sure what you want me to do.
Thanks!
RonnaJojola Gonsalves _
650-329-2267
From: Ginny Coles
Sent: Friday, December 21,2012 1:45 PM
To: Gonsalves, Ronna
Subject: Fw: City of Palo Alto Boards and Commissions Volunteer Opportunities
Hi Ronna,
Attached is my completed and signed application. I hope the deadline is Friday (Dec 21) rather than
Dec 20 (the date in your email)!
-Thanks so much for reminding me about this. I hope I will have an opportunity to give back to the
community by serving on this commission.
Happy holidays!
Ginny Coles
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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 Nt A in those areas that do not apply. Be sure that you fill out the
attached supplement and return it with your signed application.
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List relevant training and experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration:
• 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 boatd and commission members to file a detailed
disclosure of their financial interests, FaiT Political Practices Connnission, Ctmffict 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
Yes No
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Please Return to:
CITY OF PALO ALTO
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
SUPPLEMENTAL OUESTIONNAlRE
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-329-2571
Name: Aloia ~ !{ n (DOpd --~~-=~~--~~-=~~~/------------
Date: __ /_J--L/_/_g---~/_I_L-______ _
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
c==J (D&e: ------------~
No
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2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Park and RecreMion Commission?
Community Group: D Palo Alto Weekly: D The Daily Post: D
Website: DIfyeS, please identify website: _________________________ _
Email from City Cletk: D Libnuy Bulletin Board: c==J FlyerlBookmark: D
Other, Please Specify: \yo", FC;gfer: Cl-Fr/~V1.d iold pv}.e, . ,
3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
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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 Patk and Recreation Commission?
7. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Patks and Recreations Commission achieve?
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3. Describe you 1Dvolvement 1D commlUlity activities,
vollUlteer and cIvic or~lJlI.UatioZJS:
I was extremely active in the Duveneck Elementary School
community, culminating as co-President of the Duveneck PTA
Board. During the three years prior, I was co-President-elect
andVP, Ways and Means.
I am. currently enrolled in the 2012/13 class of Leadership Palo
Alto and serving my second year on the Public Information
COmmittee for.the Jewish Family Children Services
organization.
I recently worked with Melissa Baten Caswell on her successful
re-election campaign for PAUSD school board.
4. 'WIJat is It about tile Park and .Beoreatio.D ColIJmisslo.D t1Jat
1Dterests you? fiat quallties, experience and eqertlse
TIITOuld you brlzJ6 to tile Park and Becreatlo.D Commisslo.D'
I bring to the CommiSSion the perspective of a park and open
space user. I am. a mother of an II-year old who has always
enjoyed the local parks. We live between Eleanor Pardee and
Ricona.nda. We have a dog who enjoys the park too (on leash I ).
We are an "outdoors" family and have participated in camping
trips to Foothills Park With Cub Scouts, nature hikes, etc. I am
extremely passionate about preserving open space and the
environmental impact of optimal usage of our natural resources.
I also have an interest in participating on a Commission that can
provide policy reoommendations for the various needs of the
diverse Palo Alto community (babies to seniors).
5.lIow would you see yow:-role as commissioner when
recommending policy and working TllTitb. tb.e Council?
The commissioner's role is to be taken very seriously given its
impact on economic viability, property value, and general
community well-being. The access that we provide for current
and future residents to open space, parks and services provides
tremendous "livability" benefits to our city. I would bring that
serious and important perspective to my decision making when
making policy recommendations to the Council.
If it TllTere necessary to cbauge roles, how would you approach
. maldng such cb.anges?
If by change you mean to say, am I amiable and open minded to
working on other projects, I would answer "yes". Having
worked in corporate America in the media industry for 15 years
it required a flexibility, open mindedness and resiliency in order
to achieve success. I consider myself always open to change if it
is based on fact and necessity.
6. 'W'lJat are tb.e current issues facing the Parle and
Becreation Commission?
My sense is that the largest issue for the Commission is the
necessary analysis and review of the Palo Alto park system for
the preparation of a long-range Parks and Recreation Master
Plan to be provided to the Council. Other action items on the
Commission agenda are the golf course reconfiguration, field use
issues and always the dog park issues, among others.
7. I£ alllJOmted, w.lJat specUfc Soals TN'Ould you like to see tlJe
Parks IUJd B.ecreatioZ1S Oommission acJdeve'
I think this a diffioult question to answer until I have the
opportunity to roll up my sleeves and delve into the issues
ourrently on the Commission's agenda. From a personal
perspeotive, I woUld like to have the issue of more open spaoe
available for off-leash dog areas disoussed. Additionally, I want
'to make sure that the Park and Reoreation division does not
suffer finanoially in this time of tight fisoal budgets for the City.
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 /}tcrbi& kV1~.0eY9ive permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the
City's website th~ttached Board and Commission Applicati9n intact. I have
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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
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Date
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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: Poplingher Elaine
Last First
RESIDENCE 868 Northampton Dr. ADDRESS:
Street
Palo Alto CA 94303
City State Zip
Education:
Master of Arts -Major in Architecture and Urban Design
Bachelor -Structural Engineering
HOME PHONE: 650321-7040
WORKPHONE: ____________ __
CELLPHONE: ____________ __
EMAIL: elaine-po@sbcgiobal.net
List relevant training and experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration:
Worked as Project Designer I Project Manager for numerous commercial projects:
Wind River Systems -Phase 3, Office Building, Alza Corporation -Corporate Headquarters and Lab Facility,
University Circle -Office Buildings and Retail, Stanford Alumni Center -TI, Koll Dublin -Office Buildings, Opus
Emerald Point -Office BUildings, Quadrus I & IV -Office Buildings, Gateway Place -Office Buildings.
Good Samaritan Hospital -Cardiac Short Stay, Catheterization Laboratory and Outpatient Pediatric Surgery
Center, Watsonville Community Hospital -Medical Office Building, Community Hospital Monterey -Inpatient
Surgery Interim TI, Kaiser Permanente Gilroy -Psychiatry Expansion.
Ultra Clean Technologies -Clean rooms, Laboratory and Office Building.
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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: HDR Occupation:
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Signature of Applicant Date: 12.16.2012
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Palo Alto, CA 94301
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CITY OF PALO ALTO
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Name: Poplingher Elaine
Date: 12.16.2012
Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit with your completed application. You may submit
additional sheets, if necessary, to complete your answers.
1. Have you attended the following meeting? Yes No
• Park and Recreation Commission D (Date: _____ --.L) [l]
2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Park and Recreation Commission?
Community Group: D Palo Alto Weekly: D The Daily Post: 0
Website: [lJlfyeS, please identifY website: _c_it_yo_f_p_a_lo_a_lt_o_.o_rg ______ _
Email from City Clerk: D Library Bulletin Board: D FlyernBOOkmark:~
Other, Please SpecifY: _________________________ _
3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
Mid Peninsula Educational Center, Stratford School -taught classes: Why buildings
stand up and why buildings fall down, How to build the tallest structure 4th grade,
Bridges and other structures build to span 6th grade
Palo Alto Art Center -special events, art exhibitions organization
Palo Alto Historical Association -Main Library files organization
4. What is it about the Park and Recreation Commission that interests you? What qualities, experience and
expertise would you bring to the Park and Recreation Commission?
It is committed to improving the quality of life for all the Palo Alto residents by
expanding access to the natural beauty, rich culture and history, recreational and
educational opportunities offered by 162 developed acres of urban park land, almost
4000 acres of open space, all landscaped areas for libraries, community centers,
business districts, etc.
An unconditional love and respect for nature, an extensive experience and knowledge
in the field of art, architecture and interior deSign, urban planning and a great desire to
be involved with and support the community that I am living in since 1989.
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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?
Representing the Park and Recreational Commission, as part of a team of
knowledgeable and experienced people that care about the community they
represent and the Palo Alto residents who know very well their town and its needs,
etc.
Based on comprehensive data and information, I will present a proposal regarding
the change(s) to the board members and ask for their opinion in order to do what it is
in the best interest of the community that the Commission represents.
6. What are the current issues facing the Park and Recreation Commission?
A more high-tech informative approach of each and every issue to the Palo Alto community
members; also, more people and more resources need to be involved in a constructive way
in order to achieves all goals in a timely manner in the present economy and under the global
climate changes~
Other issues: the Arts and Innovation District Master Plan and its implications with regards to
the EI Camino Park, if the Julia Morgan Building I McArthur is to be relocated.
Accessibility for all population group ages with special needs for more of the open spaces,
parks and recreational area, as provided for the Magical Bridge Playground in Mitchell's Park.
7. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreations Commission achieve?
Education about open space, parks, recreational areas, etc., as part of the environment in which
the Palo Alto community members live and its necessary measures to protect it, should be an
integral part of each and every individual knowledge. Same with the Global Climate Changes, Air
Pollution, etc., and their consequences, so all citizen would bring their contribution to protect and
save our open spaces, and parks, landscaped and recreational areas.
The Park and Recreation Commission should commit to the improvement of the quality of life for
the Palo Alto community by expending the access to the natural beauty, rich culture and history,
recreational and education opportunities in order for people to explore, recreate and relax in open
space as part of the development of any human being.
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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: o I Poplingher Elaine give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the
City's website the attached Board and Commission Appli(:ation intact. I have
read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may
revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto
City Clerk.
OR D I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home
address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and
Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am providing the
following alternate information and request that they use the following contact
information instead.
Address
Phone
Email
12.16.2012
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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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
Last
Keith
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
94306
Zip
HOME PHONE: (650)493-3741
WORK PHONE: (408)756-6745
CELL PHONE: (650)575-1981
EMAIL: reckdahl@yahooLCtO(i
List relevant training and experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration:
N/A
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• Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of
Palo Alto, who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are board members or
commissioners?
.. Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for?
.. California state law requires appointed board and commission members to file a detailed
disclosure of their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of
Interest, Form 700. Do you have an investment in, or do you serve as an officer or director
of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to; I) engage in
business with the City, 2) provide products or services for City projects, or 3) be affected
by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for?
If you answered yes, you may wish to consult with the City Attorney before filing this
application at 650-329-2171.
.. Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto or within two
miles of Palo Alto?
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Date: October 11, 2012
9/13/2011
Please Return to:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-329-2571
CITY OF PALO ALTO
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?
• Park and Recreation Commission
Yes D (Date: _____ --1.)
2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Park and Recreation Commission?
No o
Community Group: 0 Palo Alto Weekly: D The Daily Post: 0
Website: DIfyeS, please identify website: ____________ _
Email from City Clerk: 0 Library Bulletin Board: D FlyerlBookmark: 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 reconunending 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 maintains 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 Conunission?
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: o 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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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:
RESIDENCE
ADDRESS:
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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
Occupation:
Date:
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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..-". -\ ~-~ atb\~ ~
Date: ___ ~-I-I \---,-~-+-l t_2-___ _
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 ariswers.
I. 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
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5. How would you see your role as commissioner when recommending policy and working with the Council? Ifit
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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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 individ ual." 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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*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
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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 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 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, I 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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