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CITY OF PALO ALTO OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
June 4, 2013
The Honorable City Council
Palo Alto, California
Interview of a Candidate for the Historic Resources Board for One
Term Ending on May 31, 2014
One application was received for one vacant term on the Historic Resources
Board. The City Council voted to interview the applicant. Margaret Wimmer
is scheduled to interview on June 4, 2013 at 4:00 pm. A copy of Ms.
Wimmer’s application is attached.
The City Council is scheduled to vote to on appointment for this term on
June 10, 2013.
ATTACHMENTS:
Wimmer (PDF)
Department Head: Donna Grider, City Clerk
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HISTORIC RESOURCES BOARD
CITY OF PALO ALTO
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION
SUBMIT TO:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-2571
Please print or type answers to all questions and place NI A in those areas that do not apply. Be sure that you fill out the
attached supplement and return it with your signed application.
NAME: Wimmer
Last
Margaret
First
RESIDENCE PO Box 60681 . ADDRESS: ____________________ __
Street
Palo Alto CA 94306
City State Zip
Education:
HONmPHONE: _________ __
WORK PHONE: -------------
CELL PHONE: 650-646-161 0
EMAIL: ------------
BS in Architectural Design, College of Architecture, Arizona State University, 1988
List relevant training and experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration:
I have worked in the Architectural field since 1988.
I am a candidate for licensure from the NCARB.
I have been a certified kitchen designer by the NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association)
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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
)
Yes
[Z]
D
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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 650-329-217110 arrange an
appointment.
• Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto or within two
miles of Palo Alto?
If you answered yes, you may wish to consult with the City Attorney before filing this
application. Please contact the City Attorney's Office at 650-329-2171 to arrange an
appointment.
EMPLOYMENT
D
No
D
[7]
0
Present or last employer Self Employed
Name of Company: Occupation: Residential DeSigner
(If retired, indicate former occupation)
Signature of Applicant Date: ---------------------2/21/2013
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Please Return to:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-329-2571
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CITY OF PALO ALTO
Historic Resources Board
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Name: Margaret Wimmer
Date: 2/21/2013
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
• Historic Resources Board W (Date: ____ -.I.) D
2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Historic Resources Board?
Community Group: D Palo Alto Weekly: D
?mail from City Clerk: D Library Bulletin Board: D
Other, Please Specify: asked Steven Turner about it
3. Check Any That Apply:
The Daily Post: D
FlyerlBookmark: D
D I own or occupy a category 1 or 2 historic structure, or a structure in a historic neighborhood
W I am an architect, a landscape architect, a building designer, or other design professional
W I have an academic education or practical experience in history or a related field
4. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations.
Past member of the Junior League PA-MP.
Past volunteer for the Cantor Center for the Visual Arts thru the "Next-Gen" group.
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5. What is it about the Historic Resources Board that interests you? What qualities, experience and expertise would
you bring to the Historic Resources Board?
I have always been interested in Historic Architecture and design, as it is the
foundation of the homes that are designed today.
I have a degree from the College of Architecture at Arizona State University.
I am a self-employed residential designer based in Palo Alto.
I have worked on Historic Projects (lastly, The Chambers Residence at 450 Kingsley
Avenue) that has required presentation to the HRB.
6. 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 don't think I can accurately answer this question without more information.
In general, I would be supportive of the board and offer my thoughts and educated
opinions as best I can in regard to changing any roles, etc.
7. What are the current issues facing the Historic Resources Board?
Maintaining the current Historic Inventory and preserving the historic architectural character of the city. Also to have a format and enforcement abilny to do so.
8. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Historic Resources Board achieve?
Greater public awareness.
Ease of ability to work with the owners of historic structures in a way that allows them
to maintain and utilize the structures as necessary, while being obligated to follow the
historic guidelines and requirements that are enforced by the city.
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City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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." Tne 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:
01 Margaret Wimmer . give permissio'n 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
DI 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.
P.O. Box 60681 -Palo Alto, CA 94306
Address
650-646-1610
Phone
mmwimmer@yahoo.com
Email
2/21/2013
Signature* Date
*The applica 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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