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Home My WebLink AboutStaff Report 3861 CITY OF PALO ALTO OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK June 3, 2013 The Honorable City Council Palo Alto, California Selection of Candidates to be Interviewed for the Planning and Transportation Commission for Two Terms Ending on July 31, 2017 Attached are three applications submitted for two terms expiring on July 31, 2017 on the Planning and Transportation 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. Michael Alcheck 2. Eduardo Martinez 3. Mircea Voskerician ATTACHMENTS:  Alcheck (PDF)  Martinez (PDF)  Voskerician (PDF) Department Head: Donna Grider, City Clerk Page 2 13 HAY 2 Ifif1 3: 21 CITY OF PALO ALTO BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION SUBMIt TO: Office oftbeCity Clctk ZSO Hamilt<>u Avenue, Palo Alto. eA943<51 (65() 329-:2$'71 Please ptintorwpe answers t<) aUqtles!ionu:n:dpla:ceWA in those areas that do :n:otapply. Be sure tbatyrn;t fill'Otlttht attached supplement and :return it w1th yourWft!4 application. . NAME: AI¢heck· Last' RESIDENee A))])1\ES~ Michael first BOMEFHONE: WQlU<fHONE. CELtP:H(jNE~ EMAIL: UniVersity Qf~flfornia, O,aVfcS School of Law ~Schoo(of Management (JDIMBA.200S) Emory University {,BBA, 2004~ Admitted to practice law In California In :2008. Member of the Americali Bat AssoCiGitlonandthe realpropert,y section.s of both the Americaliand California Bar AssociatiOns. . GoodWin Prooter LLP(200a~2D111 ~ Reai Estate Investment Management "roup, Attorney Cooley Godward LLP(200S •. 20(7) -Real Estaterransactions Group, Associate California Courts of Appeal (2005) -Judimal Extern tot Justice Judith Ashmann·Gerst 2eoa Bank of America Low lnoome Housing Challenge Competition Grand Prize Winner Bds/Commissions' -702-23 .9/1/2(')11 • 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 tenn 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 650-329-21 71. • Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto or within two miles of Palo Alto? EMPLOYMENT D [l] D D o lZ1 o Present or.1ast employer Name of Company: Loyola Management Company Occupation: General CounselNP of Operations (If retired, indicate former occupation) Signature of Applicant Date: 5/15/2013 Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/1/2011 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: Michael Alcheck Date: 5/15/2013 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: 8/1/12 -7/31/13) 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 . AIA: D FlyerlBookmark: D Other, Please Specify: Seeking re-appointment. 3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: I currently serve as a planning commissioner in Palo Alto. I am also active in ULI (Urban Land Institute), particularly within the Young Leaders Group. ULI~s mission is to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities. This is achieved by providing pragmatic land use expertise and education to the public and private sector. I currently serve as a member of the San Francisco Board of Directors of the JCRC (Jewish Community Relations Council) and serve on the Legislative Affairs Committee. I am also an active member of San Francisco's Young Leadership Development Program of AI PAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee). I am an active participant in community improvement organizations such as Rebuilding Together SF and Oakland, which mobilize teams of volunteers to revitalize low income neighborhoods by repairing homes and renovating schools. 4. What is it about the PTC that interests you? What qualities, experience and expertise would you bring to the PTC? As an undergraduate I developed a keen interest in the impacts land use planning decisions have. I pursued this interest in graduate school and ultimately in my career. Decisions related to development, growth, zoning and transportation are all oftremendous importance and serving as a commissioner is a significant responsibility that I believe I am well equipped for. As an attomey with land use expertise, I am familiar with the legal framework of land use planning. I have experience understanding codes .and ordinances and distinguishing between instances where the letter of the law leaves no room for interpretation on a matter and where the language is written in such a way as to permit discretion. I also appreciate that certain decisions require not just a review and analysis of how the outcome will affect an individual but the broader community as well. In managing litigation, I have experience in mediating between conflicting parties to reach a mutually benefiCial resolution when possible. At the same time, I understand that it is not always possible and I am comfortable making decisions that resolve matters one way or the other. As a real estate professional with an MBA, I understand the implications these decisions have on Mure development and how important our business community is to the vibrancy of the greater community. I have familiarity addressing subdivision issues, variance requests, and the many other challenges involved in development I also appreciate the value of promoting continuity in planning decisions to encourage and maintain the character and quality of our existing neighborhoods. At the same time, I believe that ingenuity in planning and embracing new ideas is not inconsistent with that effort. Finally, I have a particular interest in encouraging environmentally friendly planning and development that furthers the effort of minimizing our impact on the environment. ) 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 commisSion's primary role is to facilitate the important review and dialogue that must take place when.considering issues related to land use, development and transportation. The process of providing the public a venue to discuss the matters befure the City guarantees that the recommendation the commission provides the Council is. both informed and representative. Working with the Planning and Community Environment Department to implement the Comprehensive Plan and provide Council with anaceurate assessment of how the issues before us address the current and future needs of Palo Alto is ultimately our goal. I believe that if it were necessary to change the current role, great care would have to be taken to ensure that the public's opportunity to express their views alid perspectives on the matters befure the City remained iI'tact. It is precisely this public engagement that instills confidence in the Palo Alto process even though, as commissioners, we .often must make difficult choices that will satisfy some, but not all, in the community. 6. What are the current issues facing the Planning & Transportation Commission? The commission is currently reviewing a number of matters which I should not discuss specifically iirthjs application. However, in general terms, the current challenges facing the commission today include (1) wor1<ing with the community to identify for Council the best solutions to the par1<ing challenges facing specific neighborhoods, (2) wor1<ing with Council to develop a precise articulation of the definition of "public benefif' in an effort to facilitate a more consistent and satisfactory Planned Community process, and (3) working with the Planning Department to complete the update to the Comprehensive Plan and lay the ground work for the timely completion of the next update. 7. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Planning & Transportation Commission achieve? I would like to see the PTC achieve greater clarity in the Planned Community zoning process. This issue is discussed in much greater detail in a Colleague's Memo I co..,authored and I believe that addressing the challenges identified in that Memo would be a monumental success for Palo Alto and lead to a significantly more satisfying result for both developers and community members. I would like to see the PTC take an even more active role in the realization of a par1<ing solution for those specific neighborhoods where parking has become such a divisive problem. The PTC is ultimately responsible for facilitating the conversation between our City's residents and their government on this very issue and I believe achieving a solution is within reach. Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/1/2011 Clty f)f Palo Alto 250 Hamilton Avenue palo Altp, CA ~4301 CONSENT FORM C~l)fotT1i~GovernmentCorle Section 6254.21 states, in part,"\\No stqte or local agency shaU post the home address 'O:tteJeptlone number of any elected or appo.inted officJal on the Internet wi.thout flrstobta (ning the writtenpermlsJiQn of that In,divlduaL''· The full Gode is ~Qttacked.. This consent f()rm wNlnot be reelacted and wlHbe attached to the Applicatif1Jn and posted to the City's webs;te~ Read thec.ode,. ana cheCK only ON.! option below~ D I give permission ftl'r the City of Palo Alto to post to the City's website the attached Board and CommissIon App:licatioli intact. r haVe read. and lH1derstand my rights.u.ndet Government <;odeSectioli 6254.21. I may revo:ke th~s permIssion atar'ly time by providing written notite to the Palo Alto City Clerk. OR I· 1'·11. Michael Alcheck request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home address., phone !"lumbers, and email address from the attach.ed Board and Commission Application prior to pnsting totheCity's websfte:. lam prOViding the following alternate information and request that they use the following contact infarmati(}nlf'1s:tea~. Address 650 .. 2S<b8451 'Phone malcneck@gmail.com Em ... l.ttatul ... /...... ..•. .....,.... /. ........... . ~,,/'C,_-;,-t~ /...:-if.e;~ . ... ..... . 5/15/2013 Stgnature* Date *The. applicant must have a diglta)signQture Or print the application, sign in ink, and deHvertothe City Clerks Office. A typed signature or unsignedappUcation will not be accept:ed. 9/1/2011 • Are you a Palo Alto resident? " Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are J 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 1) to engage in business with the City, 2) to provide products or services for City projects, or 3) be affected by decisions of the board or commission you 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 to arrange an apPointment. • Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto or within two miles of Palo Alto? x _x_ x _x_ _x_ If you answered yes, you may wish to consult with the City Attorney before filing this application. Please contact the City Attorney's Office at (650) 329-2171 to arrange an appointment. EMPLOYMENT Present or last employer: Name of Company: EDUARDO MARTINEZ ARCHITECTS occupation: -'<A"""'R..::;C_H:..:.:.IT ...... E_C .. T""-'--____________ _ (If retired, indicate former occupation) --"'~_--f"~"""'-'-##'--+""'''--_--bI'-r-t_Date: 6/15/09 CITY OF PALO ALTO PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Supplemental Questionnaire Submit to: Office of the City Clerk 250 Hamilton Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 (650) 329-2571 NAME: _EDUARDO MARTINEZ DATE:_6/15/09 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? • Planning and Transportation Commission Date ________________________ _ 2. How did you learn about the vacancy on the Planning and Transportation Commission? Community Group __ _ Newspaper Ad ___ Place Employment Utility Bill Stuffer __ _ City Clerk's Office __ Other (Specify) AIA'---____ _ Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations. of • PRO-BONO ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES TO NON-PROFIT GROUPS IN MENTAL HEALTH AND CHILDRENS SERVICES. • NATURE OF ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE EMPHASIZES PUBLIC FACILITIES AND URBAN PLANNING • WORKED WITH PLANNING AGENCIES ALL OVER CALIFORNIA • RESIDENT PARTICIPATION IN CALIFORNIA AVE. WORKSHOPS • TAUGHT URBAN DESIGN AT UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY • CONSULTANT, ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE, CITY OF SAN JOSE, 2003 -PRESENT CITY OF PALO ALTO PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Supplemental Questionnaire 4. What is it about the Planning and Transportation CommisSion that interests you? What qualities, experience and expertise would you bring to the Planning and Transportation Commission? I HAVE A GREAT EMPATHY FOR THE DIFFICULTY IN PLANNING OF REACHING A CONSENSUS WHEN THERE ARE OFTEN LEGITIMATE DIFFERENCES IN PERSPECTlVES. I HAVE WORKED FOR PUBLIC AGENCIES, DEVELOPERS, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS. I FEEL I HAVE DEMONSTRATED A FAIRNESS TO EACH. I AM A PROPONENT OF THE VIEW THAT GREAT ARCHITECTURE AND UReAN DESIGN IS DEFINED BY ITS RESPONSIVENESS TO ITS SITE AND NEIGHBORHOOD. I HAVE STEADFASTLY HELD MY OWN WORK TO THIS STANDARD. I HAVE 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE AS AN ARCHITECT AND URBAN DESIGNER IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN. I BELIEVE THIS EXPERIENCE WILL BE OF SERVICE TO THE CITY OF PALO ALTO. 5. How would you see your role as a commissioner when recommending policy and working with the Council? a RECOMMENDING URBAN DESIGN POLICY AND GUIDEUNES • LONG RANGE LAND USE GUIDELINES • REVIEW OF COMPLEX DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS • PUBLIC OUTREACH AND WORKSHOPS 6. What are the current issues that the Planning and Transportation Commission will face? • MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING MANDATES • UPDATING THE GENERAL PLAN • THE PLAN FOR HIGH SPEED RAIL • NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION • REDEVELOPMENT OF LAGGING RETAIL AREAS 7. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Planning and Transportation Commission achieve? • IMPROVE PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS, PERHAPS A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER. • WORKSHOPS WITH PLANNING STAFF TO FACIUTATE UNDERSTANDING CURRENT PLANNING'S WORKLOAD AND IMPACT OF THE BOARDS'S DECISIONS. ·. Eduardo Martinez Architects PROJECTS EOUCATION AWAROS TEACHING EXPERIENCE Eduardo Martinez is a licensed architect, in private practice since 1977 and the Founding Principal of Eduardo Martinez Architects. During this time, he has been Principal-in-Charge of design for educational and community facilities. Eduardo's area of expertise lies in public architecture, with a special interest in community design, children's facilities, community mental health, and housing. Gira Sol Senior Housing and Community Center San Jose, CA Master planning for a Mexican Cultural Heritage Center and Senior Housing. Design and construction of 60 unit senior housing and community center, funded under the HUD 202 low income housing program. Edgewood Children's Center San Francisco, CA Master plan for the restoration of a 1920's San Francisco Orphanage for a 24 hour residential treatment center for emotionally disturbed children. Design of a new primary school and the historic preservation of one of the original cottages into a 24 hour emergency shelter for children. University of California University of California, Davis Administrative Offices University of California, Berkeley Computer laboratories University of California, Berkeley Renovation of University Hall University of California, Santa Barbara Student Counceling Offices University of California, San Francisco Renovation of the Orthopedic Surgery Offices Department of Parks and Recreation, Santa Clara County Visitors Center, Morgan Hill, CA Restoration of Granat Ranch, San Jose, CA Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts Masters of Architecture, Urban Design. University of California, Berkeley Bachelors of Architecture. . -First Place, National Center for Science and Technology, Student Center. -First Place, Urban Design Plan for the New City Center of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. -Honorable Mention, Cedar Road Housing, Vista, CA. American Planning Association, -Research Award, Community Facilities, National Endowment for the Arts. -licensed Architect, California [1980] NCARB [1995], -University of California, Berkeley [1975-1980], Assistant Professor of Architecture, III. PROFESSIONAL; -Member, American Institute of Architects. AFFILIATIONS -Member, National Organization of Minority Architects. COMMUNITY PLANNING -Architectural Review Commission, City of San Jose, 2003 -present -Japantown Area Community Facilities Assessment, San Jose, CA, 2001 -Gardner Neighborhood Summit, San Jose, CA, 2000. -City of Berkeley Planning Commission, 1997 ; Design Urban Design Community Planning RESUME , www.ema-sj.com eduardo@ema-sj.com ... Eduardo Martinez Architects PROJECTS EDUCATION AWARDS TEACHING EXPERIENCE PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS COMMUNITY PLANNING Eduardo Martinez is a licensed architect, in private practice since 1977 and the founding Principal of Eduardo Martinez Architects. During this time, he has been Principal-in-Charge of design for educational and community facilities. Eduardo's area of expertise lies in public architecture, with a special interest in community design, children's facilities, community mental health. and housing. Gira Sol Senior Housing and Community Center San Jose, CA Master planning for a Mexican Cultural Heritage Center and Senior Housing. Design and construction of 60 unit senior housing and community center, funded under the HUD 202 low income housing program. Edgewood Children's Center San Francisco, CA Master plan for the restoration of a 1920's San francisco Orphanage for a 24 hour residential treatment center for emotionally disturbed children. Design of a new primary school and the historic preservation of one of the original cottages into a 24 hour emergency shelter for children. University of California University of California, Davis Administrative Offices University of California, Berkeley Computer Laboratories University of California, Berkeley Renovation of University Hall University of California, Santa Barbara Student Counceling Offices . University of California, San francisco Renovation of the Orthopedic Surgery Offices • Department of Parks and Recreation, Santa Clara County Visitors Center, Morgan Hill, CA Restoration of Granat Ranch, San Jose, CA Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts Masters of Architecture, Urban Design. University of California, Berkeley Bachelors of Architecture. -First Place, National Center for Science and Technology, Student Center. -First Place, Urban Design Plan for the New City Center of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. -Honorable Mention, Cedar Road Housing, Vista, CA. American Planning Association, -Research Award, Community Facilities, National Endowment for the Arts. -licensed Architect, California [1980J NCARB [1995], -University of California, Berkeley [1975-1980], Assistant Professor of Architecture, III. -Member,American Institute of Architects. -Member, National Organization of Minority Architects. -Architectural Review Commission, City of San Jose, 2003 -present -Japantown Area Community Facilities Assessment, San Jos~, CA, 2001 -Gardner Neighborhood Summit San Jos~, CA, 2000. -City of Berkeley Planning Commission, 1997 Design Urban Design Community Planning RESUME www.ema-sj.com eduardooema-sj.com , '. ALUM ROCK URBAN DESIGN Date: 2001 Cost: N/A "un",·. I San Jose, CA Eduardo Martinez Architects was asked by elected officials and the community to study the opportunities for housing, open space and commercial development along the Alum Rock Avenue corridor. As community designers, EMA looked at underutilized and vacant sites and at the potential transformation of this east- west linkage with the proposed construction of a light rail line. We studied transit stops, public spaces and new mixed use development along a six block corridor. Client: Alum Rock Neighborhood ) JAPANTOWN COMMUNITY STUDY f a c: 1 lit I II S and resources m SdnJose, CA Eduardo Martinez Architects was selected to undertake a community assessment of a 40 block area surrounding the historic Japantown District in San Jose, CA. Area community agencies and non-profits were interviewed to determine the mix of existing community resources. The final report included a resource matrix that clearly communicated the population served, ADA access, capacities and other conditions. This was used to determine a new strategy for facility sharing. Date: 2001 Client: San Jose Redevelopment Agency CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS Big Basin Headquarters Big Basin Camp Fire Malibu Pier MCNay Bam FortTejon Portola Redwood State Park Date: 2002 Cost: $38 million Pt. SUr, Santa Cruz, Pescadero, Malibu, Tejon, CA EMA was chosen as architects for historic preservation design and the design of new facilities, as well as the project management of sixty park projects in eight California State Park Districts from Santa Cruz to San Simeon. Our work included historic preservation of 100 year old redwood log structures at Big Basin State Park in Santa Cruz, and the preservation of McWay Barn,an archaeological ruin at Julia Pfeifer Burns State Park in Big Sur. Our firm designed ADA upgrades and new park facilities at state beaches and recreational areas, and provided project management and peer review for the construction of State Park facilities. Client: State of California Department of Parks & Recreation MEXICAN HERITAGE GARDENS Community Center, Theater, Senior Housing Master Plan Design Concept Son J05e, CA Developed for the San Jose Redevelopment Agency and the Mexican Heritage Garden Board of Directors, EMA designed ninety-four units of senior housing and community center within a Master Plan for a new Cultural Center and Theater for multi-cultural arts. Located in East San Jose, the HUD funded 202 housing is sited within an alternative site design to the master plan. In this alternative plan, the Master Plan is based on the model of the four directions of the Universe -a concept common to many of the Native American peoples of Meso-America. Client: City of San Jose 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 Eduardo Martinez give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the City's website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto City Clerk. OR I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am providing the following alternate information and request that they use the following contact information instead. Address Phone Email Signature* Bds/Commissions -702-23 May 14, 2013 Date 5/15/2013 ~!'lit ~F. ~t.I.~) ... ~\t:.~-.S!-~ .. cHYct~r;WS8fFleE 13HAY -1 PM 2: 30 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 pJace NI A in those areas that do not, apply. Be sure that youftll out the attached supplement and return it with your ~ application. NAME: VOSKERICIAN Last RESIDENCE ADDRESS: Education: Street City MIRCEA First State Zip MSEE/BSEE Cleveland State University, Cleveland OH HOME PHONE: WORK PHONE: CELL PHONE: EMAIL: List relevant training and experience. certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration: 7 years experience building residential homes, technical background, lot splits/subdivisions and dealing wHh planning commissions in Menlo Park and County of Santa Clara. Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/1/2011 ) • . 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 ofthe 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 D [l] D D [l] D D Present orlast employer Varian Medical Syst. ems Name of Company: . Occupation: Manager, Quality Systems and Compliance (Ifrenred, indicate former occupation) Signature of Applicant Date: 5/7 J.:( &/3 Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/1/2011 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 OUESTIONNA1RE Name: Mircea Voskerician Date: Sfl/2013 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: _____ -.1. [l] 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: [l] AlA: 0 FlyerlBookmark: D Other, Please Specify: Barron Park Association 3. Describe your involveme~t in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: Barron Park Association Business liaison (2008-2010) promoting Barron Park businesses to Barron Park residents to keep them local using advertising throughout our +1400 registered members and help promote businesses through advertising on the Barron Park news letter. President Tau Beta Pi (National engineering honor society) 1997-1998 Vice President Eta Kappa Nu (Electrical engineering honor society) 1997-1998 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? Interests: Challenges that city is currently facing (new housing, additional downtown . parking and downtown businesses vacancy), EI Camino Real increased commercial vacancy frontage and redevelopment for commercial and residential mix use. Qualities/Experience: 7 years building experience,passionate, technical background, detailed oriented, streamlining communication between city and concerned residents. Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/1/2011 ) 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? Taking the lead and fully understand and explain the recommended policies. Work closely with all commissioners to ensure a smooth transition. 6. What are the current issues facing the Planning & Transportation Commission? Housing Element and low income housing, downtown parking shortages, High Speed Rail road, EI Camino Real corridor development, land use development and schools. 7. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Planning & Transportation Commission achieve? Address affordable housing shortage Address development of new schools Revamp EI Camino Real corridor (mix use housing and businesses) Bds/Commissions -702-23 9/1/2011