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CITY OF PALO ALTO OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
March 1, 2021
The Honorable City Council
Palo Alto, California
Appointment of Candidates to the Historic Resources Board and the
Planning and Transportation Commission
Recommendation
Staff recommends City Council vote to appoint candidates to the following positions:
Historic Resources Board (HRB)
Four (4) positions with three-year terms ending December 15, 2023
Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC)
Two (2) positions with four-year terms ending December 15, 2024
Discussion
On December 14, 2020, the Council directed Staff to extend the Fall 2020 recruitment
for the Historic Resources Board and the Planning and Transportation Commission. The
City Clerkâs Office established a new application deadline of Wednesday, January 27,
2021. On February 8, 2021, the Council selected to interview all applicants. Interviews
were held on February 8, 2021.
Historic Resources Board
Vote to appoint four candidates to the HRB with three -year terms ending December
15, 2023. The first four candidates to receive at least four v otes (required) will be
appointed.
1. Martin Bernstein (Incumbent)
2. Gogo Heinrich
3. Michael Makinen (Incumbent)
4. Curtis Smolar
5. Caroline Willis
6. Margaret Wimmer (Incumbent)
Planning and Transportation Commission
Vote to appoint two candidates to the PTC with four-year terms ending December 15,
2024. The first two candidates to receive at least four votes (required) will be
appointed.
1. Bobi Adle
2. Doug Burns
3. Rebecca Eisenberg
4. Kathy Jordan
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5. Ed Lauing (Incumbent)
6. Kevin Ma
7. Jessica Resmini
8. Doria Summa (Incumbent)
Department Head: Beth Minor, City Clerk
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