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CITY OF PALO ALTO OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
February 11, 2013
The Honorable City Council
Palo Alto, California
Appointment of a Candidate for the Planning and Transportation
Commission for One Unexpired Term Ending on July 31, 2014.
The City Council is scheduled to vote to appoint one unexpired term to the
Planning and Transportation Commission at the City Council Meeting,
February 11, 2013. There were a total of eight applications received,
Council voted to interview all applicants. Interviews were held on February
6, 2013. Doria Summa and Henry Wong were unable to interview but wish
to remain under consideration.
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:
Jeff Brown
Leonard Ely
Tzuchi Fan
Kyu Kim
Carl King
Doria Summa
Elaine Uang
Henry Wong
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Voting will be by paper ballot. Five votes are required to be appointed. The
first candidate to receive at least five votes will be appointed.
ATTACHMENTS:
Brown Application (PDF)
Ely Application (PDF)
Fan Application (PDF)
Kim Application (PDF)
King Application (PDF)
Summa Application (PDF)
Summa Interview Email (PDF)
Uang Application (PDF)
Wong Application (PDF)
Department Head: Donna Grider, City Clerk
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Planning and Transportation Commissi.on
CITY OF PALO ALTO
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION·
SUBMIT TO:
. Office ofthe City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue; Palo Alto; CA 94301
(650) 329-2571.
Please print Qr type answe.fS to all questions apd place NI A in tpOse areas that do not apply. Be sure that you fill out the
attached supplement and· retUin it with your signed application.· . .
NAME:· BrQwn Jeff
Last First
RESlPENCE 660 Lincoln Avenue AnnRRss;~~~ __________________ ~ ____ ___
Street .
Palo Alto CA 94301
City State Zip
Education:
HOME PHONE: 650-328 .. 719.1
WORK PHONE: 650-604-6192
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CELL PHONE: _____ _
EMAIL; Jaffrey.D.Brown-1 @nl\ljI\.Qov
1986 -Ph.D: Mechanical Engineering, UC Berkele·y, Berkeley. CA
1983 -·M.S_ ~echanical· Engineering, UC Berke.ley, Berk~ley, CA
1981 -·B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Union College, $ohenectady, NY
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List relevant trainlng and experience, certificates Qftraining, licenses. or professional registration: .
I have long-time professional experience both as a principal scientific investigator and a project
manager at the NASA Ames Research Center.· ..
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• Are you a Palo Alto Resident?
.' Do you Mve any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of
Palo Alto, who are currendy selVing on the City Council, or who are board members or
commissioners? ' , .
• Are you available and committed to complete tbe term applied for?
• California state law requires appQIDtt;:d board and i;1ommission members to file a detailed
disclosure of their financial interests,: Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of
Interest, Fonn 700. Do you have an investment in, or do you scrVe as an officer Qr director
of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is lik~ly 'to;' 1) engage: in
business with the City. 2) provide products OJ' services for City projects, or 3) be affected
by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for?
if you answered yes, you may wish to consult with the City Attorney before filing thi~
application. Please conttu;t the City Attorney '$ Office at 650-.3.29-:L 171.
• Excluding yoW' principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto or Within two
miles of Palo Alto? '
EMPLOYMENT
Present or last employer Name ofComp~: Engineering Rssearcn and Gonsultlng (ERG), Inc: Occupation:
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Yes No
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Research Scientist,
(If retired, indicate fOllll.eT occupation)
Date: __ I.:0 __ 'e2~I.J .. /_/~ __ ~_
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CITY OF PALO ALTO
PLANNJ:N'G AND TRANSPORTATION COMl\DSSION
Please Return to:
Office of the City Clerk
250, 'Hamilton Avenue
, Palo Alto, CA 9430 I
65()~329-2571
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Name: Jeff Brown
, Date: 12/20/2012
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, Please print or type your answers to the f~llowing 9uestions 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
• Plaoning& Transp\)rtation Commission D (Date; ~-.:..' __ . ~ __ -----' Cll
2. How did you Learn about the vacancy ort the Planning and Transportation Co.o:unission?
Rotary Club: D Palo Alto Weekly: D The Daily Post: D
Email from City Clerk: D , AlA: 0 Flyer/Bookmark: D
Other. Please Specify: ~fr_o_' m_a_fr_ie_n_d..,., ____ "'--____ ,..--_-.,-___ _
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3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and ciVic organizations:
Palo Alto City Oouncil candidate, 1989
Member, ,Peninsula Conservation Center board 'of directors" 1990-1995
Member, Yes on Measure MCampaign, 1997 ,
CoachlTear'n Officiai, Palo Alto youth sports (AYSO; CYSA, Y-ball, Little League),
1997 ~2Q07 "
Classr06mlfield~trip volunteer, Addison. Elementary School" 1997-2006
Transportation Coordin,ator, Addison Elementary School, 2000-2003 '
Creator, operator, and fund-raiser, the Great Addison Alternative Commute Game
("Gack"), Add.ison. Elementary School, 2002-2005 . ,
4. What is it about the Piannitlg & Transportation Commission that interests you? What qualities, experience and
cxpertisv would you bring to the Planning & Transponation Commission'?'
I've lived in Palo Alto for nearly 3 decades. I think it's one of the most interesting, Vibrant, yet liveable cities in the
Bay Area and, it's not a stretch to say, the country. A great Climate, beautiful scenery, and a world-olass university
certainly factor into that But, so does extremely good oivio planning. The importance of ciontinuing to'make wise,
thoughtful, and long-Sighted planning and transportation policy choices in preserving the city's unique character
can't be oV,e'rStated. I'm very interested in helping to do that. '
My experience as a scientific researcher means I'm comfortable working with teohnical cOncepts, designs, and
data and devising solutions to technical problems: My experience as a project manager translates into faoility with
scheduling, budgeting, and coordlnatl':lg multiple tasks, often croSsing organrzatlOnallines -Ofteo both within and
outside of government. to accomplish a set of goals. Both roles require the ability to work well in teams while
being able to·e.Ovooate one's own position strongly, and to be able to see both near-and long-term needs clearly,
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5.' How would you see your role as board'member when recommending 'policy and working with the Council? If it
were necessary to change current roles, how would you approach,making such changes?
I would see my role on the Planning and Transportation Commission as being one of
several members on an investigative and ,deliberative (and democratic) body whose
principalJunction was to inform and advise the Council, mostly on matters pertaining
, to zoning, transportation, development, and the COl1}p,rehensive Plan.
I'm not clear on what the second part of, the question is asking and, therefore, won't
, try to answer i:t. ' ,
6. What are the CUIl"ent issues facing the Planning & Transportation Commission? .. ,
Certainly the development proposal or "master plan," however one wishes to characterize it, for the
27 University Avenue property will be something the Commission will be d~ling with.
Another issue will be plans for the future renewable-energy-generating recycling/compost facilitY
, adjaceJ1tto Bixby Park. '
There are, of course; the ongoing issues of: 1) howlWherefif to provide, additional housing,
especially affordable housing, for the increasing numbers of people who seem to be coming to the
area; 2) how to best provide safe, efficient mobility through and wIthin our city for an Increasing
regional p.opulation; and 3) how to foster and preserve commercial vitality in the city
, 7. If appointed, Wh~t specific goals would you like to sec the Planning &. Transportation COmmission achieve?
I would like to see it devise, 'in concert with city staff, and advocate for, the city trying a' ,
series of innovative, mostly low-tech approaches to making traff.ic safer and more'
efficient and enhancing all modes of personal mobility.
I would also like to see it seriously consider, and try to develop tlie notion of one or
, more "carrying capacities," (for example, of residents, non-resident workers, Jind hotel
guests) for the' city, based not on munlcipa,l finances but on more inherent, immLitable
factors (like population d~nsity, park space, land-fill space, water availability, etc.) that
address live,ability and local identity., '
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City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
eaNiEN! EgB~
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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 forin will not be redacted'
'and will be attached to the Application CllJd posted to the City's website.
Read the code, and checK only ONE option below:
D2f I J~ l3R.bwN give permis~ion for the CU:y of Palo Alto to post to the
City's website the attached Board and Commission Appl'icati,o'n intact. I have
read and understand my rights unde'r 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
.. addre$s, 'phone numbers, and email address from the attached B,oard arid
Commission Appl.ication 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 "
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ig t re' ,~ Date ~,-, ' . :Thea;cant 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
accepteg.
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Planning and Transportation 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 p~ NI A in those areas that do not apply. Be sure that you fill out the
attached supplement and return it with your ~ application.
NAME: Ely Leonard ~um~--------------~F~um-----------
. RESIDENCE
ADDRESS:
Education:
Palo Alto High School, Menlo School of Business Administration
HOME PHONE:
WORK PHONE:
CELL PHONE:
EMAIL.
List relevant training and experience. certifiCates of training, licenses. or professional re/tiStration:
Califomia .Real Estate Sales Person license. Leadership Palo Alto. Palo Alto Community Block
Grant Commmee. Vanous Non Profit Boaras and Committees.
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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 comtDitted to complete the term applied for?
'. California state law requires appointed boatd 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 libly to; 1)' engage in
business with the City, 2) provide products or services for City projects, or 3) be affected
by decisions oftb.e board or commission you are applying for?
q yOu answered yes, you may wish to consult with the City A.ttorney before filing this
application. Please contact the City A.ttorney's OjJice at 650-329-2171.
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• ' Excluding yourPrlncipa1 residence, do you own real property inPalo Alto or within two X
miles of Palo Alto? ' ,
EMPLOYMENT
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Preeentorlastemployer Renault & Handley Name ofCoinpany: Occupation: Real Estate Sales-
(If retired, indicate former OCCUpation)
Signature of Applicant . -----' ..... ~f-::; ....... """""" __ ooIIr_~~---DalE: ~ \+. 2o\l ,
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CITY OF PALO ALTO
PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Please Return to:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-329-2571
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
NaDie: Leonard W. Ely III
Date: August 17, 2011
Please·print or type your answers to the following questions and submit with your completed application. You may submit
additiQDal sheets, ifnecessary, to complete your answers.
1. Have you attended the following meeting? . Yes
• Planning & Transportation Commission!.... (Date: various
No
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2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Planning and Transpmtation Commission?
Rotary Club; _
Emaif from City Clerk: X
. Palo Alto Weekly; _ Palo Alto Weekly Online: _
Fogster~com: _._ .
~,~S~;_.·_· __ ~ ______________________ ~ __________ __
3. Describe.yout involvement in community activiti~, vohmteer and civic organizations; .
I have been involved with various Non~PrOfits in Palo· Alto. Graduate of leadership.
Palo AltO. sat on the CommunItY BlOCK Grant grant committee. Curreritlya member
of Rotary C' 'rrentiy Co-Treas, ,rer of the Walter hays PTA
4. What is it about the Planning & Transportation Commission that interests you? What qualities, experience and
expertise would you bring 10 the PJamUng & Transportation CommissiOn?
I would bring 61 years of living, going to school and working in Palo Alto. I believe
that the planning process needs to have hlndslgm as well as taKing a longer range
ylew I" Irtber believe that decisioDS Deed to be made and changed if Decessary to fd:
the community good. We can't always have the one size fits all mentality. ~ feel that I
would .brlng a dIfferent outlOOk to the process.
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5. How would you see your role as board member when recommending policy and working with the Council? If it
Wete necessary to change current roles, how would yoU 8pproach makiIig S1:Wh chang\lS?
I firmly believe that the Council should give direction to the Planning and
lransportaflon Committee and men It Ismls committee's charge to follow that
dirediop or advise the COllncll why their position is POt ip the IQPg term best iPterest
ofthe city. ..
6. What are the ~t issues facing the Planning & Transporta~on Commission?
Stanford. Housing and personal property land use. Cubberley. Traffic.
7. If appointed, what specific goak would you like to see the Planning & Transportation Commission achieve?
I would like to start by trying to have the committee think libout the community as a
whole. D~slons need to be made based on me 10ta!" communitY rather man small
vocal groups or persons I wOllid like to worktoward givipg tbe "ptBnpers" more
responsibility in interpret the "Code". I would also like to see the local neighbors
InvolVed or at least consulted In matteN or design andtor wrlances. .
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City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
CONSENT FORM
I have read and understand my rights under Government Code Section
6254.21. I wish to provide my written permission to the City of Palo Alto to post
my home address and telephone number on the City's website. I may revoke
this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto City
Clerk. '
~ I .do not give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post my home address,
telephone number, and email to the interne~ and request that they use the
following contact information instead.
2500 EI C$mino Real
Address
650 255·3640
Phone
lenely@gmail.com
Email
August 17,2011
Date
II SEP -I A~i II: 3 I
Planning and Transportation 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
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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: _F~A~N~ ____ ~ ____ ~~ ____ l~'w~. ~ch~i __________ _
Last First
HOME PHONE: 650-331-0514
WORK PHONE: . 415~645-4721
RESIDENCE 887 Rorke Way
ADDRESS: .~ ________ ~~ __ ~~~ ____ ~ __ ~ __ ~ CELL PHONE: 650-776-9862
EMAIL: Twchifan@Yahoo.com
Palo Alto CA 94303
City State Zip
Education:
BA,MotionPiQture Technolo5J(, Shih Hsin University, Taipei, Taiwan
. BS,Computer Science, Central MI University, Mt. Pleasant, MI
MA, Telecommunications, Southern IL Ulliv., Carbondale, IL
List relevant training and experience, certificates of tl'altiing, licenses, or erofessional registration:
15+ years ex;periencesas projectJeadlmanager
Project planning management/Risk management trainings
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• Are you a Palo Alto Resid~nt?
• 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 cotnmission membets to file a detailed
disclosure of their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Cortnnission, Conflict of
Interest, Form 700. Do you have an investment in, or do you serve as an officer or director
of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to; 1) engage in
business with the City, 2) provide products or services for City projects, or 3) be affected
by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for? .
If you answered yes, you may wish to consult with the City Attorney before filing this
application. Please contact the City Attorney '.~ Office at 650-329-2171.
• Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto or within two
miles of Palo Alto?
EMPLOYMENT
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Present or last employer
Name of Company:
Dolby Labo:r~t0cRrieS ...... ' ...... '.' .... .
Occupation: Staff Software Engineer.
. (If r~if~, jndicate former occupati9t).)_·· _
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• 0' _,"v," . . Signature of Applicant Date: 8/31/11
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CITY OF PALO ALTO
PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Please Return to:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-329-2571
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE.
Name: Tzuchi Fan
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
.. Planning & Transportation Commission
2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Planning and Transportation Commission?
Rotary Club: Palo Alto Weekly: ~ The Daily Post:
Email from City Clerk: X AlA: Flyer/Bookmark:
3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer a1!dcivic organizations:
No
X
I worked as elementary school volunteer for more than 4 years in Palo Alto Sch(lU District ang Omaha School
District (Omaha, NE). I helped to improve kids learning skills especially Jocus on Math learning.
4. What is it about the Planning & Transportation Commission that interests you? What qualities, experience and
expertise would you bring to the Planning & Transportation Commission?
Tbj$CpmmissionQrqytd~.anextrmmimm yisj!lQtS?12uitd· RQettm: nving~tiyjronmeti1 f9rtb~ rr.$identswPaJ,o
Alto. This is a very crucial part of the functions for the city government and is the main thing that interests me.
1 have lllorethani 5 years project phinning experiences in buildinglabwork place, software development,
products review, customer relationship and marketing research. I believe my experience can be conveyed into
a valuable viewpoint to the Planning & Transportation Commission.
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5. How would you see your role as board member when recommending policy and working with the Council?
If it were necessary to cbange current roles, how would you approach making such changes?
A well planning can benefits huge population in the city and can even benefit other cities too. In am assigned to
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. ·=nts :a.,: I want to gather residentsF opiril0ri~ :d'ideas arid pres!rit them to the CollriCiLI;Q liKe to ."
make sure that the COllncil really understands what are the opinions from the residents. And make the best
suggestions to the Council so that the Council can make a good or right decision for the residents.
If needto make any changes, fwould provide sufficient reas()rito make charigeffiat is bas~d on research and . .
interview with residents and collecting their opinions.
6. What are'the current issues facing the Planning & Transportation Commission?
Environmental review for the city constructions, both for public and residential.
Lack of frequent and high capacity public trarisportations..
High demanding in a.llocate more spaces for elementary schools •
. Comprehensive planning and amendment.
7. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Planning & Transportation Commission
achieve?
A clear communication channel build up between re~i.d~ts and the Commission
-... Do Dlore public promotion thru mass media to let people know what is Cotnnlissionhavedolle for the
residents and the projections what we want the city to be like?
Clear reports on wha.t have been done by the conrinissionto the public such as city construCtions,new
development in Palo Alto andete.
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City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
CONSENT FORM
California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part, "No state or local
agency shall post the home address or telephone number of any elected or
apPointed official on the Internet without first obtaining the written permission of
that individual." The full code is attached. This consent form will not be redacted
and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City's website.
Read the code, and check only ONE option below:
I TZ\ifchiFAN 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 Jnformation and request that they use the following contact
information instead.
Address
Phone
Email
Signatu,e Date
6-51-11
*The atf cant 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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Planning and Transportation 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: Kim Kyu ----------------------------------Last First
RESIDENCE 1128 Oregon Avenue ADDRESS: ________ ~ ______________________ __
Street
Palo Alto CA 94303
City State Zip
Education:
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo -Bachelor of Architecture 2008
[California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo]
Palo Alto High School-2003
Jordan Middle School-1999
Duveneck and Palo Verde Elementary Schools
HOME PHONE: 650-852-9747
WORK PHONE: 650-321-1219
CELL PHONE: 650-852-9747
EMAIL: kyuyoungkim@gmail.com
List relevant training and experience, certificates of training. licenses, or professional registration:
-Worked half-time at RRM DeSign Studios (Architecture, Landscape, Planning, Engineering)
in San Luis Obispo through school
-Worked full-time at Byoungsoo Cho Architects in Seoul, Korea upon graduation
-Interned at KILO architectures in Paris, France in 2010-2011
-In process of becoming a California Licensed Architect, nearly complete with lOP (Intern
Development Program) hours and in the process of taking AREs (Architect Registration Exams)
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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. Please contact the City Attorney's Office at 650-329-2171.
• Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto or within two
miles of Palo Alto?
EMPLOYMENT
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Present or last employer ACS Architects
Name of Company: Occupation: Architectural Designer
(If retired, indicate former occupation)
Signature of Applicant Date: 12/17/2012
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CITY OF PALO ALTO
PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Please Return to:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-329-2571
SUPPLEMENTAL OUESTIONNAIRE
Name: Kyu Young Kim
Date: 12117/2012
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
• Planning & Transportation Commission D (Date: _____ --J.) lZI
2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Planning and Transportation Commission?
Rotary Club: D Palo Alto Weeldy: D The Daily Post: D
Email from City Clerk: D AlA: D FlyerlBookmark: D
Other, Please Specify: rBlock) C. H'f vJe.l:8ite..
3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
Would very much like to get involved in the City of Palo Alto as someone who has
grown up in this city we call home.
I am currently attending and serving at New Community Baptist Church in Mountain
View. I serve as a kindergarten teacher, cell small group leader, and as a church
facilities coordinator.
While living in Korea, I volunteered at the Bundang Community Center teaching English
to less privileged children in the area outside of Seoul.
4. What is it about the Planning & Transportation Commission that interests you? What qualities, experience and
expertise would you bring to the Planning & Transportation Commission?
I believe I bring a fresh face and perspective on Planning & Transportation in the City of
Palo Alto as a younger candidate for a position on the commission.
As an architectural deSigner, I have always been interested in Planning & Transportation
issues, especially in analyzing how to solve problems from a design-thinking point of view.
I also actively follow Planning & Transportation news from around the world and having
lived abroad in a diverse range of places, I believe my experience with Planning &
Transportation globally contributes to what I can bring to the commission here in Palo Alto.
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5. How would you see your role as board. member when recommending policy and working with the Council? If it
were necessary to change current roles, how would you approach making such changes?
As a potential board member, I see my role as a servant and will be servant-minded. In
making recommendations to the Council, I realize I am not the ultimate decision maker, but
that it will be my job to fully think through each and every situation brought to the commission
and to make a recommendation that best serves the City of Palo Alto and its residents.
If it were necessary to change current roles, I would approach it in a way that is respectful of
the parties involved and in a way that is most efficient and productive. I realize that being
picked for a position on the commission is not for leisure and namesake, but in order to best
serve and in making the best recommendations for the City of Palo Alto.
6. What are the current issues facing the Planning & Transportation Commission?
Some of the main issues facing the Planning & Transportation Commission right now are centered
around downtown development. Beginning with parking, the city finds itself lacking enough parking
spaces for those who currently work downtown leaving residents in the immediate surrounding
areas frustrated that their typically quiet neighborhoods are clogged with parked cars. To further
frustrate many residents, the downtown area has been rapidly developing more office spaces, but
not necessarily more parking spaces for those who will work in those buildings.
There are also ideas of making part of University Avenue a pedestrian parkway, a proposed office
& movie complex on the site of Julia Morgan's historic building, and the proposed pedestrianlbike
bridge over 101 to replace the current underpass to the baylands off West Bayshore Road.
7. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Planning & Transportation Commission achieve?
If apPOinted, I would specifically like to see the commission change and evolve for the better of
the city's future in a way that is actively productive. While Palo Alto is a historic city and the past
and present civil servants have done their best to bring us where we are, I believe the city needs
to continue to adopt ways of setting itself up to prosper and succeed in being a place our
residents are proud to call home, as the birthplace of the Silicon Valley.
Though some might wish for Palo Alto to stay only as populated as it is (or even was), it is
inevitable that our City will continue to grow. We must make the best recommendations to the
Council to not only prosper in growth, but so that even as we're growing, we're always staying
one step ahead.
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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:
[lJ I Kyu Young Kim 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
Email
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*The applicant must have a digital signature or print the application, sign in ink, and
deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed Signature or unsigned application will not be
accepted.
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Planning and Transportation 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: King Carl
~~~------------~-r-----------Last First
RESIDENCE 21 06 Louis Road ADDRESS: ______________________________ ___
Street
Palo Alto CA
City State
Education:
BSc, Chemical Engineering, UC Berkeley
MBA, Santa Clara University
Leadership Palo Alto 1994
94303
Zip
HO~PHONE: __ ~ _______ ~ __
WORK PHONE: 650-494-7470
CELL PHONE: ----------.,....--
EMAIL: crking3@gmail.com
List relevant training and experience, certificates oftraining, licenses, or professional registration:
California Real Estate Broker License Active .
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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; 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. Please contact the City Attorney's Office 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 Self-employed
Name of Company: Occupation:
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Residential Mortgage Broker
(If retired, indicate former occupation)
Signature of Applicant Date: 1 2/20/201 2
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CITY OF PALO ALTO
PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Please Return to:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-329-2571
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Name: Carl King
Date: 1 2/20/2012
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
• Planning & Transportation Commission 0 (Date: 9/9/2012 )
No o
2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Planning and Transportation Commission?
Rotary Club: 0
Email from City Clerk: 0
Palo Alto Weekly: 0
AlA: 0
The Daily Post: D
FlyerlBookmark: D
Other, Please Specify: ____________________________ _
3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
Sempervirens Fund Board Member 2007-present
Project GO Volunteer Raft Guide 2008-present
YMCA and NJB Youth Basketball Coach 2006-present
Member Palo Alto Rotary Club
Palo Alto Parks and Recreation Commission 2007-2010
Hidden Villa Farm Tour guide 1993-1994, 2006-2008
Hidden Villa Board Member 1995-2003, Board Chair 1998-2002
Acterra Be the Change Program Advisor 2006-2010
Leadership Midpeninsula mentor 1999
Leadership Midpeninsula graduate class of 1994
4. What is it about the Planning & Transportation Commission that interests you? What qualities, experience and
expertise would you bring to the Planning & Transportation Commission?
I grew up in the sprawl of the Sacramento area, then lived in the well-planned density of Berkeley, at which
time I became aware of the choices and impacts of urban planning. I've taken interest in Palo Alto's
planning decisions as it has changed since I moved here in 1984, when downtown was basically deserted
at night. I believe we are struggling to figure out how and where to develop density in a community and
transportation infrastructure that were originally developed as suburban use. Our historic 6000 square foot
lot density creates a challenge in implementing mass transit options, and in avoiding degradation of vehicle
travel for many residents and workers as a result of increased density. I have developed competence in
board and commission work over over 15 years of participation and leadership. I am analytical and
typically act independently but with goal of consensus, and have a healthy skepticism to avoid the
groupthink that can beset collegial volunteer bodies.
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5. How would you see your role as board member when recommending policy and working with the Council? If it
were necessary to change current roles, how would you approach making such changes?
In my previous role as Parks and Rec Commissioner, I developed my opinion that a
commission's task is to actively encourage and listen to public and stakeholder input,
then review and analyze an issue or policy (or in the case of the PTC, project) to the
best of our abilities to produce for Council a summary, and where appropriate,
consensus recommendation of the commission, supported by the source information
and analysis, as well as the dissenting opinions within the commission. Direction from
Council can avoid wasted efforts by commissions, but due to Brown Act limitations and
typically diverse opinions of council members, it is not practical to expect clear
direction prior to analysis of specific issues.
6. What are the current issues facing the PI~ing & Transportation Commission?
Parking issues associated with continued growth, Highway 101 Pedestrian Bicycle
Overpass, Support to the Council of their review of the Transportation Section of the
Comp Plan update, Draft Density Bonus Ordinance, 27 University Master Plan, Palo
Alto Golf Course proposed changes, Jay Paul Company proposal for CA Avenue
District
7. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Planning & Transportation Commission achieve?
1) Clarity of the planning process for stakeholders: I have personal experience from building my residence
in Palo Alto, and from observation of other developments, of the frustration and costs that can beset a
would-be individual or professional developer when the development process lacks clarity.
2) Alignment of any land use changes with the needs of the City, particularly as articulated by the Comp
Plan. Unless major changes occur, we have significant development of housing required to meet ABAG
goals. I hope we can use any upzoning to encourage meeting the goals, ideally with housinf units unlikley
to add Significant pressure on schools and infrastructure.
3)Encouragement of bicycle safety and use. I typically use my bike for my sole transportation 3-4 days a
week, and would like to see policies which encourage Palo Alto as a bike commuting leader.
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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 Carl King 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
12/20/2012
Signa re* Date
*The applicant ust 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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Planning and Transportation Commission
CITY OF PALO ALTO
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION
SUBMIT TO:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton A venue, 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: Summa
Last
RESIDENCE
ADDRESS:
Education:
Doria
First
HOME PHONE:
WORK PHONE:
CELL PHONE:
EMAIL:
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA). School of the Art Institute of Chicago. 1981.
List relevant training and experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration:
Board Member and City Observer. College Terrace Residents' Association. 2009 -present.
Member. Development Center Customer Advisory Group (DCAG). 2010 -present.
Delegate. Palo Alto Neighborhoods (PAN). 2009-present.
Member. College Terrace Traffic Calming Task Force. 2007 -present.
Member. Residential Parking Permit Task Force. 2007 -2010
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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. Please contact the City Attorney's Office 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: Occupation:
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Film Producer
(If retired, indicate former occupation)
Date: 12/19/2012
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CITY OF PALO ALTO
PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Please Return to:
Office ofthe City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-329-2571
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Name: Doria Summa
Date: 12/19/2012
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
• Planning & Transportation Commission [l] (Date: ______ --L D
2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Planning and Transportation Commission?
Rotary Club: D Palo Alto Weekly: D The Daily Post: D
Email from City Clerk: [{] AlA: D FlyerlBookmark: D
Other, Please Specify: ____________________________ _
3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
I have attended many City Council, Board and Commission meetings. I am presently serving as a member of the Development
Center Customer Advisory Group (DCAG) as a resident representative. I have been engaged In the College Terrace Residents'
Association (CTRA) for many years as a volunteer and as a board member. I have attended and contributed to many community
meetings ranging from City Council meetings to Planning and Transportation Committee Meetings to Palo Alto Neighborhoods (PAN)
meetings. I have worked with city staff to help design and implement the College Terrace Traffic Calming program and the College
Terrace Residential Parking Permit Program. I also worked on the Califomia Avenue tree replanting and maintenance.
I am a Canopy volunteer and I worked on a special committee for Wildlife Rescue. I worked with Planning staff to evaluate parking
needs In the mixed use (CN) zone of College Terrace. I recently served as a representative of the DCAG on a panel to interview
Chief Building Official applicants. I am the CTRA representative to the Stanford Community Resource Group (CRG).
I avail myself of opportunities to lean more about planning and transportation issues, and the history and natural environment of Palo
Alto and the surrounding region. I have been asked by three different Palo Alto neighborhood associations to consult on parking and
planning issues.
4. What is it about the Planning & Transportation Commission that interests you? What qualities, experience and
expertise would you bring to the Planning & Transportation Commission?
As a 25-year resident of Palo Alto, I have a great appreciation for the quality of life that we
enjoy. We are fortunate to live in a setting of tremendous natural beauty and we are the
beneficiaries of thoughtful planning by previous city administrations. I believe that
. maintaining our quality of life requires a careful balance among the needs of businesses,
residents and the environment. I am interested in working on the Comprehensive Plan
update to reflect this balance. I am passionate about maintaining these high standards
for all stakeholders. Through my civic engagement, I have gained a deep appreciation of
the importance of good planning and the complexity of the decisions involved.
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5. How would you see your role as board member when recommending policy and working with the Council? If it
were necessary to change current roles, how would you approach making such changes?
I believe that the primary role of a commission member is to evaluate proposed
projects with respect to their consistency with City policies and the Comprehensive
Plan. The commission serves as an advisory body to the City Council on planning
and transportation matters including land use, development and zoning. The City
Council has decision making-authority on all of these matters.
6. What are the current issues facing the Planning & Transportation Commission?
·1 believe that some of the key issues currently facing the Planning and Transportation
Commission are:
-The Comprehensive Plan Update
-Regional housing needs
-High-speed rail, Caltrain and the intermodal transit center
-Transporation and parking needs; multi-modal transporation
-Implementation of the bike and pedestrian Master Plan
7. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Planning & Transportation Commission achieve?
The commission should work to maintain the appropriate balance between the built
environment and the natural environment --that is enabling economic vitality and
growth while preserving the character and "feel" of Palo Alto.
I would like to see the commission promote more community involvement; getting
members of the public more involved in planning issues in a positive way early in the
process.
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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:
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 Doria Summa 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
12/19/2012
Date
have a digital signature or print the application, sign in ink, and
...--...... ..,.Clerks Office. A typed signature or unsigned application will not be
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Gonsalves. Ronna
From: Grider, Donna
Sent:
To:
Tuesday, February OS, 2013 3:38 PM 13 FEB -5 P~l 5: 2"
Gonsalves, Ronna . £.
Subject: FW: Planning Commission Interviews
Donna J. Grider, City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue I Palo Alto, CA 94301
D: 650.329.2226 I E: Donna.Grider@cityofpaloalto.org
From: doria s ••••
Sent: Tuesday, February 05,20133:17 PM
To: Council, City
Subject: Planning Commission Interviews
Dear Mayor Scharff, Vice Mayor Shepard and City Council,
I am sorry to let you know that I will not be able to interview for the Planning and Transportation Commission this
Wednesday night, February, 6th.
While I remain committed to serving you and the community in this capacity my current medical condition makes it
impossible to interview this Wednesday.
I broke my arm last week in such a way that required Surgery.
I apologise to you and the city clerk for any last minute consequences of my decision, and hope you will not be
inconvenienced.
Recovering from this surgery is a short term event, which in no way diminishes my long term ability or commitment to
serve on the P& TC.
In fact my resolve to serve you and my community in this advisory capacity is as strong as ever.
I look forward to working on the Commission; reviewing projects for their consistency with the Comp Plan, and following
the direction of council, and thinking about and contributing to Palo Alto's future.
I look forward to being a part of positive growth and inevitable change in the community, while maintaining the qualities
that make life here special and unique for all.
Best Regards,
Doria
Doria Summa
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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: Uang
Last
Elaine
First
RESIDENCE 321 Kipling Street ADDRESS: ______ ~~~ ____________________ __
Street
Palo Alto CA
City State
Education:
BA, Human Biology, Stanford University, 2000
M.Arch, University of Virginia, 2006
94301
Zip
HOME PHONE: 650.384.0692
WORK PHONE: 4152521441 x22
CELL PHONE: 650.814.9882
EMAIL: elaine.uang@gmail.com
List relevant training and experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration:
LEED AP
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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 D
by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for?
If you answered yes, you may wish to consult with the City Attorney before filing this
application. Please contact the City Attorney's Office at 650-329-2171.
• Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto or within two
miles of Palo Alto?
EMPLOYMENT
Present or last employer Feldman Architecture Name of Company: Occupation:
D
Designer/Project Manger
(Ifretired, indicate former occupation)
Signature of Applicant Date: 1c:P//~ / :2-o1.Q ----~----------------
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Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit with your completed application. You may submit
additional sheets, if necessary, to complete your answers.
1. Have you attended the following meeting? Yes
• Planning & Transportation Commission [l] (Date: 12/12/2012)
No
D
2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Planning and Transportation Commission?
Rotary Club: D Palo Alto Weekly: D The Daily Post: D
Email from City Clerk: D AlA: D FlyerlBookmark: D
Other, Please Specity: City of Palo Alto Website
3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
Palo Alto Farmers Market, Board member, 2007-2010, part of a 15-20 person board responsible for the operations of the
downtown Palo Alto Farmers Market, located at Gilman and Hamilton Streets. Active member for the marketing and education
committees, responsible for web development graphic design, developing events and programs such as the Customer
Appreciation day, local chef demonstrations, and book signings.
Architecture for Humanity, SF Chapter, Co-founder and Steering Committee Member, 2009-2011 Architecture for Humanity
chapter to develop and promote opportunities for local designers to engage in built projects that benefit local communities in
need. Project examples include the conceptual design of People's Community Market in West Oakland, furniture for farmers
markets, pocket park and streetscape renovations in the Portola neighborhood of San Francisco, murals around the Mission
district
Rebuilding Together, Volunteer in Oakland in 2007, volunteer in San Francisco in 2008 and2012.
4. What is it about the Planning & Transportation Commission that interests you? What qualities, experience and
expertise would you bring to the Planning & Transportation Commission?
I am trained as an architect, but have always fell that my strength has not been In designing buildmgs, but underatendlng the broader contexts in which we situate our
buildings· urban and landscape design, transportatlon Issues, land use, pubUc space. While the bulk of my architectural design experience Is residential (affordable
housing and single family), in that capaciIy, I'Ve had eJCpOllUre to several municipal zoning codes, planning and building departments In the Bay Area, which has led me
to conclude that local government Is an Important force In shaping our buHt environment.
I'm very Interested how local government fosters that process, questioning how policy and codes can lneent or discourage good design and built form, and following the
process of how these policies develop. I'm also curious what long term strategies Palo Alto has for maintaining a good public sphere for all residents,
empioyeesiemployers, businesses and visitors to enjoy, and would very much be Interested In taking an active role In participating In that process here in Palo Alto.
continuing efforts I began in graduate school.
While pursing my M.Arch at the University of Virginia, I was actively involved in meny efforts to develop new ways to Improve the built environment of the Univefslty.
With several planning and landscape architecture students, I helped found the Green Grounds Group, an organization dedicated to promoHng SUSlainable development
on campus. I also worked in the Office 01 the Architec:l, (which was led by David Neumann the lormer University Archltec:l of Stanford 1989-2003). With the plamlng
stsff and asslstsnce of many Green Grounds members, we Inldated a preliminary bicycle usage and pathway study for the UVA and greater Chilriollesville.
II selected for the Planning and Transportation Commission, I feel that my academic and professional background and general personal Interests would be well suited
to understanding many of the complex Issues being brought forth.
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6. What are the current issues facing the Planning & Transportation Commission?
Managing growth -Palo Alto is blessed to be a desirable community. But particularly in areas of density, it is important to be able keep attracting/retaining a
good mix of businesses, get ahead of circulation issues such as traffic, parking and transit to handle the influx of employees and visitors, while maintaining
livability & vitality for residents, planning for and providing necessary infrastructure (roads, bridges, multimoda.1 paths, utilities, water supply and wastewater
management) Several large development projects throughout the city are raising many of these issues at once, and PTC should serve as a strong force in
creating the right planning framework to help staff & City Council assess these projects.
Regional Transportation Connectivity· As a major employment hub with significant retail centers, Palo Alto sees a huge influx of people each day, and the
connectivity between Palo Alto and the surrounding municipalities is critical to the city's continued viability as successful employment and retail node. There is a
critical need for dialogue with regional planning and transportation groups and more sophisticated ways to evaluate current development, transport preSSUres
within city limits and connectivity to surrounding areas. PTe is heavily reliant on staff for much of this information, but given the criticality of this issue, this may
be a good time for more direct interface or participation in staff discussions with these regional agencies.
Equity -Palo Alto is blessed with significant affluence, but it is a challenge to provide opportunities for all. This includes maintaining a mix of good businesses
(many are now priced out such as mom and pop retailers, child care centers, food businesses) and a good mix of affordable housing options. Palo Alto is
trending toward being a selVed town, with essential selVices personnel, teachers, health care workers, public selVants, and service workers who serve Palo Alto
pushed out of the community
7 _ If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Planning & Transportation Commission achieve?
Development of a new Comprehensive Plan, to provide Council, staff, and other commissions with a strong
framework for future decision making. I understand this is already in progress, but it is a critically important
effort, and the basis for evaluating policy for many of the issues facing the city.
Be more visionary: It would be great to see Palo Alto become more leading edge in planning, just as Silicon
Valley and Palo Alto has become a springboard for startups and world leader in various technologies over
the years. This is no easy undertaking, but the PTe can set the bar, increasing expectations to encourage
new ideas & policies. It important to start with staff and understanding the hurdles they face with respect to
development & implementation of policy, and communicating to Council the value of any new ideas,
approaches.
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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:
[l] I Elaine Uang 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
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Henry H. Wong -Venture Partner
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Henry H. Wong has been a prolific and successful entrepreneur, executive, and venture
investor in Silicon Valley for over 25 years. Henry applies his operational experience,
investment talent, and his China expertise to advise, invest in, and build high technology
companies with a global vision. He is the founder of Diamond TechVentures, and was a
venture partner at Crystal Ventures, where he was actively involved with companies
including SMIC, LGC Wireless & Infmera. As an entrepreneur, Henry has had several
significant successes, including SS8 Networks Inc., where he was the founder, CEO and
Chairman, as well as IP Communications, XaQti Semiconductor, CNet Technology Inc.,
and Combinet (ISDN Systems), all of which he co-founded and led. In 2002, Henry was a
fmalist for the Ernst & Young "Entrepreneur of the Year Award." He is an advisor to
several non-profit organizations and is active in community organizations. Henry holds a
B.Sc. degree in Business from the University of Utah and a MBA in Telecom
Management from Golden Gate University. He is also a Mentor in the Stanford Graduate
School of Business GSB S-356 MBA Program, and a Team Mentor in the Technology
Venture Formation course MS&E 273 & E145 at Stanford's School of Engineering.