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Home My WebLink AboutStaff Report 11784 CITY OF PALO ALTO OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK November 12, 2020 The Honorable City Council Palo Alto, California Interviews of Candidates for the Architectural Review Board and Parks and Recreation Commission On Monday, November 2, 2020, City Council selected to interview the following applicants for the Architectural Review Board (ARB) and the Parks and Recreation Commission (PARC). The City Council will be scheduled to vote to appoint candidates on Monday, November 30, 2020. Architectural Review Board The two ARB applicants to be interviewed are as follows: 1. Grace Lee (Incumbent) 2. Osma Thompson (Incumbent) There are two expiring positions (Lee, Thompson) with terms ending December 15, 2023 on the Architectural Review Board. Parks and Recreation Commission The five PARC applicants to be interviewed are as follows: 1. Amanda Brown 2. Geoffrey Nicholls 3. Andie Reed 4. Curtis Smolar 5. Brent Yamashita There is one position (McCauly resignation) with an unexpired term ending December 15, 2022 on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Copies of the applications have been provided to the City Council and are attached to this staff report. Some personal information has been redacted. Interview Schedule Geoffrey Nicholls 5:00-5:10 P.M. PARC Andie Reed 5:10-5:20 P.M. PARC Curtis Smolar 5:20-5:30 P.M. PARC Osma Thompson 5:30-5:40 P.M. ARB Grace Lee 5:40-5:50 P.M. ARB BREAK 5:50-6:00 P.M. Page 2 Amanda Brown 6:00-6:10 P.M. PARC Brent Yamashita 6:10-6:20 P.M. PARC Background Architectural Review Board (Municipal Code Section 2.21) 2.21.010 Membership There is created an Architectural Review Board consisting of five persons appointed by the City Council, and at least three of whom shall be architects, landscape architects, building designers or other design professionals. The Architectural Review Board shall have the powers and duties specified in this chapter, and shall comply with the procedures specified in this chapter. 2.21.040 Duties The duty of the Architectural Review Board is to perform all duties required of it by Title 16 (Building Regulations), Title 18 (Zoning), and any other applicable sections of this code. In addition, the Director of Planning and Development Services and the City Council may request the opinion of the Architectural Review Board on other architectural matters. Parks and Recreation Commission (Municipal Code Section 2.25) 2.25.010 Membership There is created a Parks and Recreation Commission composed of seven members who shall be appointed by and shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council, but who shall not be council members, officers or employees of the city of Palo Alto. Each member of the commission shall have a demonstrated interest in parks, open space and recreation matters. All members of the Commission shall at all times be residents of Palo Alto. 2.25.050 Duties (a) The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Commission shall be to advise the City Council on matters relating to the activities of the open space, parks and golf division and the recreation division of the community services department, excluding daily administrative operations. (b) The Commission shall have the following duties: (1) Advise the City Council on planning and policy matters pertaining to: (A) The goals of and the services provided by the open space, parks and golf division and the recreation division of the community services department. (B) The future delivery of services by the open space, parks and golf division and the recreation division of the community services department. (C) The city manager’s recommendations pertaining to the disposition of major gifts of money, personal property and real property to the city to be used for open space, parks, golf and recreation activities. Page 3 (D) The construction and renovation of capital facilities of the open space, parks and golf division and the recreation division of the community services department. (E) Joint action projects with other public or private parks, open space and recreation entities. (2) Review state legislative proposals that may affect the operation of the open space, parks and golf division and recreation division of the community services department. (3) Review the city manager’s proposed budget for capital improvements and operations relating to the open space, parks and golf division and recreation division of the community services department, and thereafter forward any comments to one or more of the applicable committees of the city council. (4) Provide advice upon such other matters as the city council may from time to time assign. (5) Receive community input concerning parks, open space and recreation activities. (6) Review and comment on fund-raising efforts on behalf of the open space, parks and golf division and recreation division of the community services department. The Parks and Recreation Commission shall not have the power or authority to cause the expenditure of city funds or to bind the city to any written or implied contract. ATTACHMENTS: • Attachment A: Boards and Commission Applications- Fall 2020 (PDF) Department Head: Beth Minor, City Clerk Page 4 Boards and Commission Applications Fall 2020 Recruitment Architectural Review Board and Parks and Recreation Commission Architectural Review Board: 1. Grace Lee (Incumbent) 2. Osma Thompson (Incumbent) Parks and Recreation Commission: 1. Amanda Brown 2. Geoffrey Nicholls 3. Andie Reed 4. Curtis Smolar 5. Brent Yamashita Note: The applications in this packet are organized according to the interview schedule below. Interview Schedule: Geoffrey Nicholls 5:00-5:10 P.M. PARC Andie Reed 5:10-5:20 P.M. PARC Curtis Smolar 5:20-5:30 P.M. PARC Osma Thompson 5:30-5:40 P.M. ARB Grace Lee 5:40-5:50 P.M. ARB BREAK 5:50-6:00 P.M. Amanda Brown 6:00-6:10 P.M. PARC Brent Yamashita 6:10-6:20 P.M. 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My involvement was to bring financial thinking and planning to the process. Geoffrey Nicholls Employment 3UHVHQWRU/DVW(PSOR\HU 2FFXSDWLRQ Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:FKDUDFWHUV 1. What is it about the Parks and Recreation Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why?FKDUDFWHUV 3DJH 3DUNV 5HFUHDWLRQ&RPPLVVLRQ I was a founding member of Bay Area Action in 1990 with Peter Drekmeier and Owen Byrd and others. I served on its board until the time that it merged with PCCF and became Acterra. I was treasurer from 1991 until 2000. I led fundraising, finance, and retail operations (minor). I developed systems to manage all fiscal matters. I also volunteered and worked on the Midtown community garden. I have worked with Acterra for twenty years, as a Board Member, Treasurer and member of the executive committee, and as a volunteer on the finance committee. My two children went through PAUSD and were avidly involved in sports. Because of this, from 2006 through 2011 I volunteered with Palo Alto Little League, as a manager/coach, board member, and treasurer. Also, both kids played soccer, and I got involved, first as a volunteer soccer referee with AYSO and have continued with AYSO, youth club, high school, college, and adult leagues to this day. From 2006 through 2009 I volunteered on the Ohlone Farm. I've seen the mixed demands on the land with my time with youth sports, being a dog owner, and with my enjoyment of hiking and biking in our nearby open space. This needs to be balanced with the need to keep the environmental diversity and the ecosystem healthy. I’m a great fan of the neighborhood parks. The city has done a great job balancing the needs of everyone, including sports fields, dog parks, kid structures, tennis, special needs, bathrooms, picnicking, and even music. I’d like to see this continue to the best degree possible given the upcoming budget cuts. The open space areas, Arastradero, Foothills, and Bay Lands, need special attention to balance the environmental health with the human impact. One of the best ways to address this is through education. Visitor centers, docents, speakers, and outreach to schools and volunteer groups all help reduce the human impact as well as educate us on best practices. I have no particular feelings one way or the other about our golf links. Akamai Principal Software Engineer Geoffrey Nicholls 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a Commission meeting you can view an archiveGYLGHRIURPWKH0LGSHQ0HGLD&HQWHU:/,1.FKDUDFWHUV 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this?FKDUDFWHUV 3DJH 3DUNV 5HFUHDWLRQ&RPPLVVLRQ There have been a number of issues lately that have caught my attention. In no particular order, I’m interested in how we handle dogs in parks and how parks and open space can assist with the city’s Sustainability Climate Action Plan and tree canopies. I've been aware that for years there have been conversations about parks available for off-leash dogs. Many residents let their dogs loose anyways, so I’m glad to hear there’s a pilot program for off-leash dogs in Ramos Park and would like to be more involved in it. I believe that climate change is the number one issue of this century. Failure to act at every level will have dire consequences: world, national, state, and local. Fortunately, Palo Alto leads the way in this area and I’d like to see that continue. I'm not bringing any specific agenda to the commission. I'm a thoughtful person and like to look at all sides of an issue before making decisions. This commission is created by the city council to advise it on matters that it deems necessary and to take public input. I think it is better to have people with experience and thoughtfulness rather than with specific agendas. Geoffrey Nicholls 4. Parks and Recreation Commission Members work with the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with these documents is not required for selection.FKDUDFWHUV 3DOR$OWR&RPSUHKHQVLYH3ODQ &RPPXQLW\6HUYLFHVDQG)DFLOLWLHV(OHPHQW/,1. 1DWXUDO(QYLURQPHQW(OHPHQW/,1. 0DVWHU3ODQ/,1. 3DUN'HGLFDWLRQ2UGLQDQFH0XQLFLSDO&RGH/,1. %LF\FOH3HGHVWULDQ7UDQVSRUWDWLRQ3ODQ/,1. <RXWK0DVWHU3ODQ/,1. &XEEHUOH\&RPPXQLW\$GYLVRU\&RPPLWWHH5HSRUW/,1. Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website &DOLIRUQLD*RYHUQPHQW&RGH6HFWLRQVWDWHVLQSDUW³1RVWDWHRUORFDODJHQF\VKDOOSRVWWKH KRPH DGGUHVV RU WHOHSKRQH QXPEHU RI DQ\ HOHFWHG RU DSSRLQWHG RIILFLDO RQ WKH ,QWHUQHW ZLWKRXW ILUVW REWDLQLQJWKHZULWWHQSHUPLVVLRQRIWKDWLQGLYLGXDO´This consent form will not be redacted and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City’s website. 7KHIXOOFRGHFDQEHUHDGKHUH/,1. 5HDGWKHFRGHDQGFKHFNRQO\21(RSWLRQEHORZ ,JLYHSHUPLVVLRQIRUWKH&LW\RI3DOR$OWRWRSRVWWRWKH&LW\¶VZHEVLWHWKHDWWDFKHG%RDUGDQG &RPPLVVLRQ$SSOLFDWLRQLQWDFW,KDYHUHDGDQGXQGHUVWDQGP\ULJKWVXQGHU*RYHUQPHQW&RGH 6HFWLRQ,PD\UHYRNHWKLVSHUPLVVLRQDWDQ\WLPHE\SURYLGLQJZULWWHQQRWLFHWRWKH3DOR $OWR&LW\&OHUN 25 ,UHTXHVWWKDWWKH&LW\RI3DOR$OWRUHGDFWP\KRPHDGGUHVVSKRQHQXPEHUVDQGHPDLODGGUHVV IURPWKHDWWDFKHG%RDUGDQG&RPPLVVLRQ$SSOLFDWLRQSULRUWRSRVWLQJWRWKH&LW\¶VZHEVLWH,DP SURYLGLQJWKHIROORZLQJDOWHUQDWHLQIRUPDWLRQDQGUHTXHVWWKDWWKH\XVHWKHIROORZLQJFRQWDFW LQIRUPDWLRQLQVWHDG $GGUHVV &HOO3KRQH __+RPH__2IILFH3KRQH (PDLO 6LJQDWXUH3OHDVHW\SHRUVLJQBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB'DWHBBBBBBBBBBBBB 3DJH 3DUNV 5HFUHDWLRQ&RPPLVVLRQ %D\ODQGV No, but I look forward to reading them. 10/20/2020 Geoffrey Nicholls Geoffrey Nicholls 3DUNVDQG5HFUHDWLRQ&RPPLVVLRQ Personal Information ±1RWH7KH3$5&UHJXODUO\PHHWVWKHIRXUWK7XHVGD\RIWKHPRQWKDWSP 1DPH $GGUHVV &HOO3KRQH __+RPH__2IILFH3KRQH (PDLO $UH\RXD3DOR$OWR5HVLGHQW"__ Yes __ No 'R\RXKDYHDQ\UHODWLYHVRUPHPEHUVRI\RXUKRXVHKROGZKRDUHHPSOR\HGE\WKH&LW\RI3DOR$OWRZKR DUHFXUUHQWO\VHUYLQJRQWKH&LW\&RXQFLORUZKRDUH&RPPLVVLRQHUVRU%RDUG0HPEHUV"__ Yes __ No $UH\RXDYDLODEOHDQGFRPPLWWHGWRFRPSOHWHWKHWHUPDSSOLHGIRU"__ Yes __ No &DOLIRUQLDVWDWHODZUHTXLUHVDSSRLQWHGERDUGDQGFRPPLVVLRQPHPEHUVWRILOHDGHWDLOHGGLVFORVXUHRI WKHLUILQDQFLDOLQWHUHVWV)DLU3ROLWLFDO3UDFWLFHV&RPPLVVLRQ&RQIOLFWRI,QWHUHVW)RUP 'R\RXRU\RXUVSRXVHKDYHDQLQYHVWPHQWLQRUGR\RXRU\RXUVSRXVHVHUYHDVDQRIILFHURUGLUHFWRU RIDFRPSDQ\GRLQJEXVLQHVVLQ3DOR$OWRZKLFK\RXEHOLHYHLVOLNHO\WR HQJDJHLQEXVLQHVVZLWKWKH&LW\ SURYLGHSURGXFWVRUVHUYLFHVIRU&LW\SURMHFWVRU EHDIIHFWHGE\GHFLVLRQVRIWKHERDUGRUFRPPLVVLRQ\RXDUHDSSO\LQJIRU"__ Yes __ No ([FOXGLQJ\RXUSULQFLSDOUHVLGHQFHGR\RXRU\RXUVSRXVHRZQUHDOSURSHUW\LQ3DOR$OWR"__ Yes __ No How did you Oearn about the vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission? BB&RPPXQLW\*URXS BB(PDLOIURP&LW\&OHUN BB3DOR$OWR:HHNO\ BB'DLO\3RVW BB&LW\:HEVLWH BB)O\HU 2WKHUBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration:FKDUDFWHUV 3DJH 3DUNV 5HFUHDWLRQ&RPPLVVLRQ 33OHDVHHPDLODOOFRPSOHWHGDSSOLFDWLRQVWR-HVVLFD%UHWWOH#&LW\RI3DOR$OWRRUJRU&LW\&OHUN#&LW\RI3DOR$OWRRUJ&LW\&OHUN V2IILFH Andie Reed Retired (since 2018) CPA; BA, MS: worked in large and regional public accounting firms, mostly in San Francisco; had my own firm for last 24 years. Sat on the American Women Society of CPAs board. Previously worked for the CA Arts Council and owned a restaurant/bar in Sacramento. Worked to build a dog park when I lived in Grass Valley in 2011. Current involvement in my neighborhood group has drawn me to City Council, boards and commission meetings, and learning how resident volunteers participate and can serve the community has been inspiring. ✔✔ Andie Reed Employment 3UHVHQWRU/DVW(PSOR\HU 2FFXSDWLRQ Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:FKDUDFWHUV 1. What is it about the Parks and Recreation Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why?FKDUDFWHUV 3DJH 3DUNV 5HFUHDWLRQ&RPPLVVLRQ My husband and I moved here in 2015 (he grew up in Palo Alto) and I have enjoyed running at Paly and Baylands and the Dish, hiking with a neighborhood group in the hills, and swimming at Rinconada. While living in Grass Valley in 2011, I ran a non-profit organization "Dogs Run Free of Nevada County"; wrote the business plan, accessed funding, worked with City of GV to find space, designed and worked to build an off-leash dog park, including setting up volunteers to appear daily and established seasonal work days. Organized dance club; hiring space and tango teachers and running lessons and dances in Grass Valley. This past year, as a member of Public Access Working Group for Mid-Pen Regional Open Space District, worked with other stakeholders from La Honda, the coast and flatlands to reach consensus on where the public can access the mid-portion of La Honda Creek Preserve. Consultants had previously come up with a plan, but hadn't engaged the residents and caused major issues. Mid Pen pulled back; appointed PAWG members dug through historical documents, listened to residents, and trekked through the preserve to gather data regarding safety, conservation, and public use priorities. Peripherally involved with seeing permanent pickleball courts to fruition in Palo Alto. Because I am retired and able to spend time volunteering, and I understand how important it is to have dedicated volunteers in civic activities, and I have some leadership and technical skills, and significant interest in the open spaces and parks in this beautiful city, it is natural for me to gravitate towards outdoors issues. I understand these things don't happen without community involvement, and it has been my experience that there is plenty of interest and skill in the community that can be tapped. I respect City officials' professional expertise, and also understand we are charged with implementing the City Council’s vision. I am willing to put in the time to dig in to understand all sides of the issues, actively visit sites and go to meetings. In Grass Valley, there wasn't a Parks dept or a Parks and Rec commission; therefore, residents had to get creative to get a dog park built. I appreciate how important it is to have a partnership with City Council, the City staff, Parks and Recreation Commission and residents to achieve goals. retired accountant Andie Reed 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a Commission meeting you can view an archiveGYLGHRIURPWKH0LGSHQ0HGLD&HQWHU:/,1.FKDUDFWHUV 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this?FKDUDFWHUV 3DJH 3DUNV 5HFUHDWLRQ&RPPLVVLRQ I was impressed with the Parks and Rec Commissioners work with City staff and local volunteers to see pickleball courts go through the process to becoming permanent. The controversy was between public courts being lightly used by tennis players versus becoming heavily used by pickleball players, who had to purchase their own nets and storage facilities and set them up every day. The Commission's goal was to allow the most users the rights to the facilities without unduly limiting any one group, and it took the combined work of City officials and residents to get it done; Parks and Rec commissioners and City staff worked with both sides to get some permanent courts, plus agreements to timing and court availability for tennis and pickleball to live together on common courts. I am interested in how the Foothills Park situation will get resolved. It’s a delicate balance between allowing anyone the rights to use the park, and the need to keep this beautiful park environmentally sound and not overused, while protecting wildlife and habitat and representing the City of Palo Alto's divided allegiances. I am impressed with the work the Parks and Rec Commission has done to put forth a plan to see Palo Alto through a year pilot period to ascertain the issues and the potential mitigations by monitoring attendance and determining what parameters need to be applied. It appears staff levels are short right now, and they are doing their best to count and observe to keep track. I have noticed, in hiking around CA in the last 6 months, that the pandemic has had some detrimental impacts in parks and open spaces; this year may not be a "normal" year for testing, yet we need to gather data to determine baselines for existing wildlife and conditions to provide sound readings for the comparison. The historical numbers provided by staff were very helpful to understanding where and how far we can go to retain highest value. Rinconada Pool gives me some concerns; since COVID, it is difficult and costly to use the public pool; what oversight exists since this asset was turned over to a private organization to operate? Andie Reed 4. Parks and Recreation Commission Members work with the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with these documents is not required for selection.FKDUDFWHUV 3DOR$OWR&RPSUHKHQVLYH3ODQ &RPPXQLW\6HUYLFHVDQG)DFLOLWLHV(OHPHQW/,1. 1DWXUDO(QYLURQPHQW(OHPHQW/,1. 0DVWHU3ODQ/,1. 3DUN'HGLFDWLRQ2UGLQDQFH0XQLFLSDO&RGH/,1. %LF\FOH3HGHVWULDQ7UDQVSRUWDWLRQ3ODQ/,1. <RXWK0DVWHU3ODQ/,1. &XEEHUOH\&RPPXQLW\$GYLVRU\&RPPLWWHH5HSRUW/,1. 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I am reading the P&R Master Plan and the other documents here. The P&R Commission covers a very wide range of issues. These are valuable documents to be referenced in determining direction and understanding goals and policies. 10/19/2020 Andie Reed Andie Reed Parks and Recreation Commission Personal Information – Note: The PARC regularly meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Name: Address: Cell Phone: __ Home / __ Office Phone: E-mail: Are you a Palo Alto Resident? __ Yes __ No Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Palo Alto, who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members? __ Yes __ No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? __ Yes __ No California state law requires appointed board and commission members to file a detailed disclosure of their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700. Do you or your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to; 1) engage in business with the City, 2) provide products or services for City projects, or 3) be affected by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for? __ Yes __ No Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? __ Yes __ No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission? __ Community Group __ Email from City Clerk __ Palo Alto Weekly __ Daily Post __ City Website __ Flyer Other: ______________________________________________________________________________ List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration: (621 characters) Page 1 Parks & Recreation Commission Curtis E. Smolar I have been an attorney for 23 years dealing land use issues, including without limitaiton, open space, recreation and city ordinances and how they interrelate. ✔ Curtis E. Smolar Employment Present or Last Employer: Occupation: Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: (1311 characters) 1. What is it about the Parks and Recreation Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why? (1449 characters) Page 2 Parks & Recreation Commission As a member of the Palo Alto community who has a son involved in baseball, I was on the Board of the Palo Alto Little League (PALL) for 4-5 years. While on PALL I dealt with: 1. Planning and policy matters relating to the goals of and the services provided by PALL; 2. Planning and policy matters relating to the construction and renovaton of capital facilities for PALL; 3. Reviewing Little League rules and City Codes that may affect the operation of PALL (including the Cell tower issue); and 4. Working with the community regarding recreation issues. I am specifically interested in maintaing the amazing parks we have in Palo Alto for use of children and dogs. It has been my great pleasure to be a fan and father to a son who has floursished as a result of the incredible resources in Palo Alto. I believe my experience in interpreting the law and working with the community as a PALL board member will be invaluable to the community and I would appreciate the opportunity to volunteer my time to do so. Curtis E. Smolar 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a Commission meeting you can view an archived video from the Midpen Media Center: LINK (1449 characters) 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? (1656 characters) Page 3 Parks & Recreation Commission As a resident who has a dog as a member of my family, I have been very interesed in the issue of off-leash areas and allowing service animals access to the parks and open spaces. The last issue that I reviewed regarding this was the Master Plan and the August 2019 Amendmene of the Park and Open Space Regulations meeting. I am very interested in maintaining open spaces and providing off-leash resources for the community. Curtis E. Smolar 4.Parks and Recreation Commission Members work with the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with these documents is not required for selection. (483 characters) Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan: Community Services and Facilities Element LINK Natural Environment Element LINK Master Plan LINK Park Dedication Ordinance (Municipal Code) LINK Bicycle - Pedestrian Transportation Plan LINK Youth Master Plan LINK Cubberley Community Advisory Committee Report LINK Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part, “No state or local agency shall post the home address or telephone number of any elected or appointed official on the Internet without first obtaining the written permission of that individual.” This consent form will not be redacted and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City’s website. The full code can be read here: LINK Read the code, and check only ONE option below: I give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the City’s website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto City Clerk. OR I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and Commission Application prior to posting to the City’s website. I am providing the following alternate information and request that they use the following contact information instead. Address: Cell Phone: __ Home / __ Office Phone: E-mail: Signature: ________________________________________________________ Date: _____________ Page 4 Parks & Recreation Commission Baylands Palo Alto Master Plan, Bicycle-Pedestrian Transportion Plan, Park Dedication Ordinance Code by being a resident. Curtis E. Smolar Curtis Smolar October 20, 2020 $UFKLWHFWXUDO5HYLHZ%RDUG 3HUVRQDO,QIRUPDWLRQ±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icensed architect in the State of California. Master of Architecture from the California College of the Arts. Served on the Architecture Review Board in Palo Alto from 2016 to 2020. 10 years experience doing architecture in the State of California. DLR Group ✔ Architect Osma Dossani Thompson Osma Dossani Thompson 'HVFULEH\RXULQYROYHPHQWLQFRPPXQLW\DFWLYLWLHVYROXQWHHUDQGFLYLFRUJDQL]DWLRQVFKDUDFWHUV :KDWLVLWDERXWWKH$UFKLWHFWXUDO5HYLHZ%RDUGWKDWLVFRPSDWLEOHZLWK\RXUH[SHULHQFHDQGRI VSHFLILFLQWHUHVWWR\RXDQGZK\"FKDUDFWHUV 3DJH $UFKLWHFWXUDO5HYLHZ%RDUG Outside of serving on the ARB since 2016,and having the role of Vice Chair for the last term, I've also engaged in moderating town-halls for an affordable co-op community in San Francisco for the last two months. Additionally, I've also provided my architectural services pro-bono to my faith-based organization for a renovation project on our community center. On top of these things, I've also provided mentor-ship to budding architects abroad in the form of reviewing and providing feedback on their portfolios for their applications to schools in the States through a time-and-knowledge volunteer program as part of my faith-based organization. Being a professional architect, I want to keep the pressure on future projects to develop high-quality, good looking design for the city of Palo Alto. Also being one of the youngest members on the board thus far has shown that my perspective is indeed sometimes quite different from my other fellow board members--I tend to focus on the details of the facades, putting a huge emphasis on the material and color choices, as well as the sustainability measures integrated as part of the design. It is important to me that the future character of Palo Alto's architecture-scape is aesthetically pleasing, and integrated with nature, and not reduced to stock cookie-cutter architecture that is mostly driven by construction costs. Osma Dossani Thompson 3OHDVHGHVFULEHDQLVVXHWKDWUHFHQWO\FDPHEHIRUHWKH%RDUGWKDWLVRISDUWLFXODULQWHUHVWWR\RX DQGGHVFULEHZK\\RXDUHLQWHUHVWHGLQLW,I\RXKDYHQHYHUEHHQWRD%RDUGPHHWLQJ\RXFDQ YLHZDQDUFKLYHGYLGHRIURPWKH0LGSHQ0HGLD&HQWHU/,1.FKDUDFWHUV ,IDSSRLQWHGZKDWVSHFLILFJRDOVZRXOG\RXOLNHWRVHHWKH$UFKLWHFWXUDO5HYLHZ%RDUGDFKLHYH DQGZK\"+RZZRXOG\RXVXJJHVWDFFRPSOLVKLQJWKLV"FKDUDFWHUV 3DJH $UFKLWHFWXUDO5HYLHZ%RDUG The Objective Standards study sessions have been of great interest to me - these standards are what all architects will look at when they come to design a project in Palo Alto, and finding a way to encourage good design as well as covering the necessary requirements to ensure compatibility is a tightrope walk that is fascinating to develop. I think on my last application, I wanted to see the ARB push for more sustainability discussions with our applicants. It's true that CalGreen is taking care of a lot of the sustainability measures, and so many do not feel the need to discuss it, but I'd like to continue pushing for more innovative ways to reduce carbon emissions that are on top of what CalGreen mandates (how about a building made entirely of recycled material, that also looks good?); there is more work to be done on this front. I'd also like to see applicants involve more conceptual diagrams, design partis, or larger concepts as part of their application since it promotes better design. Lastly, I'd like to see the ARB conducted in a way that focuses on the architecture a little more than the politics. While these are inherently entwined on some projects, there have been a number of times where we've approved projects that we wouldn't have otherwise because of political reasons, and that is a problem because it does not serve our mandate. Osma Dossani Thompson 3OHDVHLGHQWLI\DSURMHFWRUSURMHFWVWKDW\RXILQGWREHH[DPSOHVRIJRRGDUFKLWHFWXUHDQG H[SODLQZK\<RXPD\DWWDFKVDPSOHVLGHQWLI\SURMHFWDGGUHVVHVRUSURYLGHOLQNV,I\RXDWWDFK VDPSOHV6WDIIPD\UHTXHVWWKDW\RXEULQJKDUGFRS\SULQWRXWVWRWKHLQWHUYLHZVFKDUDFWHUV $UFKLWHFWXUDO5HYLHZ%RDUG0HPEHUVZRUNZLWKWKHGRFXPHQWVOLVWHGEHORZ,I\RXKDYH H[SHULHQFHZLWKDQ\RIWKHVHGRFXPHQWVSOHDVHGHVFULEHWKDWH[SHULHQFH([SHULHQFHZLWKWKHVH GRFXPHQWVLVQRWUHTXLUHGIRUVHOHFWLRQFKDUDFWHUV 3DOR$OWR&RPSUHKHQVLYH3ODQ/,1. =RQLQJ&RGH/,1. (O&DPLQR5HDO'HVLJQ*XLGHOLQHV/,1. (O&DPLQR5HDO0DVWHU3ODQ6WXG\/,1. $UHD3ODQVVXFKDVWKH6RXWKRI)RUHVW$YHQXH62)$,DQG,,3ODQV/,1. &DOLIRUQLD(QYLURQPHQWDO4XDOLW\$FW/,1. 3HUPLW6WUHDPOLQH$FW/,1. 'HQVLW\%RQXV/DZ/,1. 6HFUHWDU\RIWKH,QWHULRU¶V6WDQGDUGV/,1. 3DJH $UFKLWHFWXUDO5HYLHZ%RDUG Here are a couple: Spiegel Aihara Workshops' Low-Rise House: https://sawinc.com/LOW-RISE-HOUSE . This one is really great because it has an excellent relationship with the environment that surrounds it. It connects the living spaces with different parts of nature that make for a very rich experience. Another one is the Audain Art Museum in Whistler, BC: https://patkau.ca/projects/audain-art-museum/ . This project is really great because it has a fine detailing element with the wood slats, as well as a contrast with the exterior. The wood is designed such that it filters light in a very beautiful way, and the whole building is suspended off the ground in a gesture that is very sensitive to the natural elements around it. I've been serving on the ARB since 2016, and am familiar with most of these documents. Also part of becoming a licensed architect in California involves knowledge of some of these documents. Osma Dossani Thompson &DOLIRUQLD*RYHUQPHQW&RGH6HFWLRQVWDWHVLQSDUW³1RVWDWHRUORFDODJHQF\VKDOOSRVWWKH KRPH DGGUHVV RU WHOHSKRQH QXPEHU RI DQ\ HOHFWHG RU DSSRLQWHG RIILFLDO RQ WKH ,QWHUQHW ZLWKRXW ILUVW REWDLQLQJWKHZULWWHQSHUPLVVLRQRIWKDWLQGLYLGXDO´This consent form will not be redacted and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City’s website. 7KHIXOOFRGHFDQEHUHDGKHUH/,1. 5HDGWKHFRGHDQGFKHFNRQO\21(RSWLRQEHORZ ,JLYHSHUPLVVLRQIRUWKH&LW\RI3DOR$OWRWRSRVWWRWKH&LW\¶VZHEVLWHWKHDWWDFKHG%RDUGDQG &RPPLVVLRQ$SSOLFDWLRQLQWDFW,KDYHUHDGDQGXQGHUVWDQGP\ULJKWVXQGHU*RYHUQPHQW&RGH 6HFWLRQ,PD\UHYRNHWKLVSHUPLVVLRQDWDQ\WLPHE\SURYLGLQJZULWWHQQRWLFHWRWKH3DOR $OWR&LW\&OHUN 25 ,UHTXHVWWKDWWKH&LW\RI3DOR$OWRUHGDFWP\KRPHDGGUHVVSKRQHQXPEHUVDQGHPDLODGGUHVV IURPWKHDWWDFKHG%RDUGDQG&RPPLVVLRQ$SSOLFDWLRQSULRUWRSRVWLQJWRWKH&LW\¶VZHEVLWH,DP SURYLGLQJWKHIROORZLQJDOWHUQDWHLQIRUPDWLRQDQGUHTXHVWWKDWWKH\XVHWKHIROORZLQJFRQWDFW LQIRUPDWLRQLQVWHDG $GGUHVV &HOO3KRQH BB+RPHBB2IILFH3KRQH (PDLO 6LJQDWXUH3OHDVHW\SHRUVLJQBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB'DWHBBBBBBBBBBBBB 3DJH $UFKLWHFWXUDO5HYLHZ%RDUG &RQVHQWWR3XEOLVK3HUVRQDO,QIRUPDWLRQRQWKH&LW\RI3DOR$OWR:HEVLWH 10/20/2020 Osma Dossani Thompson Osma Dossani Thompson Architectural Review Board 3ersonal ,nforPation – Note: The ARB regularly meets the first and third Thursdays of the month at 8:30 a.m. Name: Address: Cell Phone: BB Home / BB Office Phone: E-mail: Are you a Palo Alto Resident? BB <es BB 1o Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Palo Alto, who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members? BB <es BB 1o Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? BB <es BB 1o 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 or your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse 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? BB <es BB 1o Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? BB <es BB 1o +oZ did you learn about the YaFanFy on the ArFhiteFtural 5eYieZ Board" __ Community Group __ Email from City Clerk __ Palo Alto Weekly __ Daily Post __ City Website __ Flyer Other: ______________________________________________________________________________ /ist releYant eduFation traininJ e[perienFe FertifiFates of traininJ liFenses or professional reJistration: (621 characters) (PployPent Present or Last Employer: Occupation: Page 1 Architectural Review Board Please email all completed applications to Jessica.Brettle@CityofPaloAlto.org or City.Clerk@CityofPaloAlto.org City Clerk's Office: 650-329-2571 Palo Alto Architectural Review Board, 2019-current, 2005-2008 Vice President, Carrasco & Associates, 2020-current, 2006-11, www.carrascoarchitects.com/ Accredited Professional (AP), Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED), 2007 Lecturer/Adjunct Faculty Stanford University, Architectural Design Program, 2009-2010 University of San Francisco, Department of Art + Architecture, 2007-2015 University of California, Berkeley, Environmental Design, 2004-2005, 1997-2000 Master of Architecture, City Planning, UC Berkeley Bachelor of Arts, Stanford University Carrasco & Associates, Stanford University ✔ Designer/Educator See Cell GRACE LEE GRACE LEE 'esFribe your inYolYePent in FoPPunity aFtiYities Yolunteer and FiYiF orJani]ations: (1311 characters) :hat is it about the ArFhiteFtural 5eYieZ Board that is FoPpatible Zith your e[perienFe and of speFifiF interest to you and Zhy" (1449 characters) Page 2 Architectural Review Board In 2005, I ﬁrst joined the Palo Alto Architectural Review Board. I returned to serve on the ARB in 2019 to complete the last year of a vacancy. Since graduate school, I have served as a design mentor and teacher for graduate, undergraduate, and pre-collegiate students. In recent years, I coordinate workshops and conferences for local non-proﬁt organizations, Project Invent design engineering and SKYLabo cross cultural student exchanges. I have enjoyed supporting freshmen and sophomores as a Newcomer Guide/Pre-Major Advisor at Stanford University. I also volunteer as a member of Green School, Buildings and Grounds task forces, Round Table community discussions, and family mentorship committees at my daughters' school. I have lived in this area for nearly three decades. I ﬁrst arrived as an undergraduate student, and now my husband, daughters and I reside in Palo Alto. We enjoy the tree-lined neighborhoods, commercial districts, parks, and libraries. I appreciate the collaborative efforts of City staff in concert with the Architectural Review Board, Historic Resources Board, Planning and Transportation Commission, and City Council during the entitlement process. As a community member and former/current ARB member, I know that the ARB ﬁndings are important to uphold to preserve the high quality environment, history, and plan for the future of this city. GRACE LEE .3lease desFribe an issue that reFently FaPe before the Board that is of partiFular interest to you and desFribe Zhy you are interested in it ,f you haYe neYer been to a Board PeetinJ you Fan YieZ an arFhiYed Yideo froP the 0idpen 0edia &enter: LINK (1449 characters) ,f appointed Zhat speFifiF Joals Zould you liNe to see the ArFhiteFtural 5eYieZ Board aFhieYe and Zhy" +oZ Zould you suJJest aFFoPplishinJ this" (1587 characters) Page 3 Architectural Review Board I am interested in learning more about all the issues that have been discussed by the Board, especially multi-family housing and mixed-use projects, given the need in this area. I recall following a meeting discussion regarding the project application at 3705 El Camino Real in the Ventura neighborhood . It was encouraging to learn that the affordable multi family housing project for individuals with disabilities was approved unanimously by the Board. Another 50+ unit that was also located on the El Camino Real corridor comes to mind. I was interested to learn more about the proposed apartments at the corner of Page Mill Road at 2755 El Camino Real, near the California Ave Business District. Both of these development projects are located on challenging sites, especially given the program use and development standards per zoning. I believe that the ARB review process works best when Board members make an extra effort to review application materials completely, listen carefully to the public's question and comments, as well as to fellow ARB members, and try their best to reach consensus in deliberation. The onboarding process led by planning staff is a critical ﬁrst step for a new Board member. I suggest that the City staff and Board Chair be sure to share best practices: the need for careful review of all application submittal pieces, taking ample time before the meeting to prepare direct questions for staff and applicant, consider how best to communicate clearly and succinctly in comments. I hope that the ARB members continue to collaborate to maintain high quality aesthetic standards, preserve the character of the environment in Palo Alto, and plan for a sustainablility. GRACE LEE 3lease identify a proMeFt or proMeFts that you find to be e[aPples of Jood arFhiteFture and e[plain Zhy <ou Pay attaFh saPples identify proMeFt addresses or proYide linNs ,f you attaFh saPples 6taff Pay reTuest that you brinJ hard Fopy print outs to the interYieZs (135 characters) ArFhiteFtural 5eYieZ Board 0ePbers ZorN Zith the doFuPents listed beloZ ,f you haYe e[perienFe Zith any of these doFuPents please desFribe that e[perienFe ([perienFe Zith these doFuPents is not reTuired for seleFtion (1173 characters) Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan LINK Zoning Code LINK El Camino Real Design Guidelines LINK El Camino Real Master Plan Study LINK Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I and II Plans LINK California Environmental Quality Act LINK Permit Streamline Act LINK Density Bonus Law LINK Secretary of the Interior’s Standards LINK Page 4 Architectural Review Board Lucie Stern Community Center Palo Alto Children's Theater 1305 Middleﬁeld Road Palo Alto Children's Library 1276 Harriet Street Oak Court Apartments 845 Ramona Street Hana Haus, former bookstore and Varsity Theater 456 University Avenue Please see printed photos. As a design professional and former/current ARB member, I have consulted these documents. GRACE LEE Lucie Stern Community Center Sense of order Preserved historic character in materials, textures and colors Landscape design complements building design Palo Alto Children’s Theater Respects and integrates the existing natural conditions Preserves historic character and transitions in scale Creates a desirable environment Children’s Library Design is functional and supports program operations High aesthetic quality in use of integrated materials Preserves and integrates site features with historic character Oak Court Apartments Creates a desirable environment for occupants Consistent with context based design criteria Achieves sustainability in site planning Hana House Respects the historic character Supports necessary operation with desirable arrangement Design of high aesthetic quality 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.” This consent form will not be redacted and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City’s website. The full code can be read here: LINK Read the code, and check only ONE option below: I give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the City’s website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto City Clerk. OR I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and Commission Application prior to posting to the City’s website. I am providing the following alternate information and request that they use the following contact information instead. Address: Cell Phone: BB Home / BB Office Phone: E-mail: 6LJnatXre 3Oease tySe or sLJnBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB 'ate BBBBBBBBBBBBB Page 5 Architectural Review Board &onsent to 3ublish 3ersonal ,nforPation on the &ity of 3alo Alto :ebsite 10/18/20 gracelee@carrasco.com GRACE LEE GRACE LEE 3DUNVDQG5HFUHDWLRQ&RPPLVVLRQ Personal Information ±1RWH7KH3$5&UHJXODUO\PHHWVWKHIRXUWK7XHVGD\RIWKHPRQWKDWSP 1DPH $GGUHVV &HOO3KRQH __+RPH__2IILFH3KRQH (PDLO $UH\RXD3DOR$OWR5HVLGHQW"__ Yes __ No 'R\RXKDYHDQ\UHODWLYHVRUPHPEHUVRI\RXUKRXVHKROGZKRDUHHPSOR\HGE\WKH&LW\RI3DOR$OWRZKR DUHFXUUHQWO\VHUYLQJRQWKH&LW\&RXQFLORUZKRDUH&RPPLVVLRQHUVRU%RDUG0HPEHUV"__ Yes __ No $UH\RXDYDLODEOHDQGFRPPLWWHGWRFRPSOHWHWKHWHUPDSSOLHGIRU"__ Yes __ No &DOLIRUQLDVWDWHODZUHTXLUHVDSSRLQWHGERDUGDQGFRPPLVVLRQPHPEHUVWRILOHDGHWDLOHGGLVFORVXUHRI WKHLUILQDQFLDOLQWHUHVWV)DLU3ROLWLFDO3UDFWLFHV&RPPLVVLRQ&RQIOLFWRI,QWHUHVW)RUP 'R\RXRU\RXUVSRXVHKDYHDQLQYHVWPHQWLQRUGR\RXRU\RXUVSRXVHVHUYHDVDQRIILFHURUGLUHFWRU RIDFRPSDQ\GRLQJEXVLQHVVLQ3DOR$OWRZKLFK\RXEHOLHYHLVOLNHO\WR HQJDJHLQEXVLQHVVZLWKWKH&LW\ SURYLGHSURGXFWVRUVHUYLFHVIRU&LW\SURMHFWVRU EHDIIHFWHGE\GHFLVLRQVRIWKHERDUGRUFRPPLVVLRQ\RXDUHDSSO\LQJIRU"__ Yes __ No ([FOXGLQJ\RXUSULQFLSDOUHVLGHQFHGR\RXRU\RXUVSRXVHRZQUHDOSURSHUW\LQ3DOR$OWR"__ Yes __ No How did you Oearn about the vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission? BB&RPPXQLW\*URXS BB(PDLOIURP&LW\&OHUN BB3DOR$OWR:HHNO\ BB'DLO\3RVW BB&LW\:HEVLWH BB)O\HU 2WKHUBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration:FKDUDFWHUV 3DJH 3DUNV 5HFUHDWLRQ&RPPLVVLRQ 33OHDVHHPDLODOOFRPSOHWHGDSSOLFDWLRQVWR-HVVLFD%UHWWOH#&LW\RI3DOR$OWRRUJRU&LW\&OHUN#&LW\RI3DOR$OWRRUJ&LW\&OHUN V2IILFH Amanda (Mandy) Brown *BS from Boston University *Masters in Urban and Regional Planning from San Jose State University - as part of this program, our class helped design and facilitate implementation of a parklet in San Jose. *Advanced Certificate in Real Estate Development, San Jose State University *Masters in Public Affairs (MPA) from Indiana University ✔ Amanda (Mandy)Brown Employment 3UHVHQWRU/DVW(PSOR\HU 2FFXSDWLRQ Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:FKDUDFWHUV 1. What is it about the Parks and Recreation Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why?FKDUDFWHUV 3DJH 3DUNV 5HFUHDWLRQ&RPPLVVLRQ *I was part of the Basic Citizen Police Academy (Class 29), put on by the Palo Alto Police Department. *I was part of the 2017 Leadership Palo Alto class, put on by the Chamber of Commerce. *I volunteered as a Chamber Ambassador with the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce from 2017-19. *I was part of the PAUSD Renaming Schools Advisory Committee (RSAC) in 2016 to help determine whether or not to rename any of the schools in the district. I served as chair of the North Cluster group of schools. *I volunteer as a mentor for the PAUSD Advanced Authentic Research (AAR) program and have served as a mentor for the past two years and given a presentation to students on the value of local government as part of this engagement. In my professional career I have worked with a variety of Parks and Recreation departments throughout California so have great familiarity with challenges faced and potential solutions. In particular, I have supported the development of strategic plans for parks and recreation depatments for the cities of Pleasanton, Beverly Hills, and Tracy. I was born and raised in Palo Alto and have personal experiences at many parks in Palo Alto - learning to swim at Rinconada, learning to ride my bike at Eleanor Pardee Park, and admiring the donkeys at Bal Park. I hope to bring my professional experience, along with my personal knowledge of Palo Alto, to support the department's mission of providing a diverse range of programs and activities for the community and establishing a culture of health and well-being for families and individuals of all ages. Management Partners Principal Management Analyst Amanda (Mandy) Brown 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a Commission meeting you can view an archiveGYLGHRIURPWKH0LGSHQ0HGLD&HQWHU:/,1.FKDUDFWHUV 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this?FKDUDFWHUV 3DJH 3DUNV 5HFUHDWLRQ&RPPLVVLRQ A recent issue that has come before the Commission that resulted in a larger conversation about Board/Commission dynamics and relations to the City Council is the Foothills Park Admission Policy. I believe the pilot program was well structured and acknowledged major points of consideration and potential impacts. While I agree with the notion of being more inclusive of neighboring communities, the work of the commissions must align with the priorities and direction of City Council. The push for work plans is one that represents a best practice in local government for advisory bodies and something I support. Having served as a facilitator for board/commissioner training and conducted research on well-structured handbooks, I welcome greater transparency in terms of what the City Council expects in terms of deliverables and advice from the PRC. I hope to provide valuable input regarding the long-term capital improvements made in the coming years. I was a beneficiary of strong, forward-looking judgement that made the parks in Palo Alto a destination for many and I look forward to the opportunity to play a small role in doing the same for future generations to enjoy. I will accomplish this by ensuring that accurate community outreach, data collection, and program evaluation informs future decisions. I will also ensure that the investments made are consistent with the city's desire balance fiscal stability with the needs and interests of Palo Altans. Amanda (Mandy) Brown 4. Parks and Recreation Commission Members work with the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with these documents is not required for selection.FKDUDFWHUV 3DOR$OWR&RPSUHKHQVLYH3ODQ &RPPXQLW\6HUYLFHVDQG)DFLOLWLHV(OHPHQW/,1. 1DWXUDO(QYLURQPHQW(OHPHQW/,1. 0DVWHU3ODQ/,1. 3DUN'HGLFDWLRQ2UGLQDQFH0XQLFLSDO&RGH/,1. %LF\FOH3HGHVWULDQ7UDQVSRUWDWLRQ3ODQ/,1. <RXWK0DVWHU3ODQ/,1. &XEEHUOH\&RPPXQLW\$GYLVRU\&RPPLWWHH5HSRUW/,1. 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