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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 13769City of Palo Alto (ID # 13769) Office of the City Clerk City Council CAO Report Meeting Date: 11/16/2021 Title: Board and Commission Interviews for the Planning & Transportation Commission, Architectural Review Board and Historic Resources Board From: Lesley Milton, City Clerk Recommendation Conduct interviews with applicants for scheduled vacancies on the Architectural Review Board, the Historic Resources Board, Planning and Transportation Commission. Discussion The Fall 2021 Boards and Commission recruitment effort invited applications September 16, 2021 through October 26, 2021 through the new online application process and an expansive public outreach campaign. A total of 36 qualified applications were received during the extended recruitment period. Open positions include the following: •Two (2) positions on the Planning and Transportation Commission, withterms ending December 15, 2025.•Three (3) positions on the Architectural Review Board, with terms ending2024.•One (1) unexpired position on the Historic Resources Board, with a termending December 15, 2022.•Four (4) positions on the Parks and Recreation Commission, with threeterms ending December 15, 2024 and one unexpired term endingDecember 15, 2022. At the November 8, 2021 City Council meeting the Council elected to interview all qualified applicants received during the Fall recruitment effort. Interviews of the selected candidates will be held over the course of two Special City Council meetings: November 16, 2021 at 5:00 PM •Planning and Transportation Commission Applicants•Architectural Review Board Applicants•Historic Resources Board Applicants 1 Packet Pg. 4 Page 2 November 22nd, 2021 at 5:00 PM •Parks and Recreation Applicants Appointments are anticipated to be presented for approval at the December 13, 2021 Meeting. Schedule of Interviews for November 16, 2021 PTC 5:00-5:15 Leonard Ely (in person) 5:15-5:30 Kathryn Jordan (undecided) 5:30-5:45 Arthur Keller (in person) 5:45-6:00 Chunming Niu (Zoom) 6:00-6:15 Nisar Shaikh (in person) 6:15-6:30 Brigham Wilson (in person) 6:30-6:45 Keith Reckdahl (in person) 6:45-7:00 Stephanie Safdi 7:00-7:10 Break HRB 7:10-7:20 Alisa Eagleston-Cieslewicz ARB 7:20-7:30 Peter Baltay (in person) 7:30-7:40 Bin Zhou (Zoom) 7:40-7:50 Jim Xiao (undecided) 7:50-8:00 Valerie Driscoll (Zoom) 8:10-8:20 David Hirsch (Zoom) 8:20-8:30 Yujin Jeon (in person) 8:30-8:40 Manix Patel *Orange is tentative schedule* BOLD indicates they have applied for more than one position. Membership Requirements Each Board or Commission has different requirements for appointment such as mandatory residency, specialized training, or professional service in a specified area. For each of the Board or Commission with current vacancies, 1 Packet Pg. 5 Page 3 the requirements are listed below as well as the applicants for each. Planning and Transportation Commission: Two positions Terms ending December 14, 2025 •Palo Alto Residency(PAMC 2.20.010) Architectural Review Board: Three positions Terms ending December 15, 2024 •At least three members must be architects, landscape architects, building designers or other design professionals. (Two positionsfulfilled, one vacant)•No Palo Alto residency requirement(PAMC 2.21.010) Historic Resources Board: One position (unexpired) terms ending December 15, 2022 •Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of history, architecture orhistoric preservation.•One member shall be an owner/occupant of a category 1 or 2 historicstructure, or of a structure in a historic district; (Fulfilled)•Three members shall be architects, landscape architects, buildingdesigners or other design professionals (Fulfilled)•At least one member shall possess academic education or practicalexperience in history or a related field. (Fulfilled)(PAMC 2.27.010) Parks and Recreation Commission: Three positions Terms ending December 15, 2024 and one unexpired term ending December 15, 2022 •Each member of the commission shall have a demonstrated interestin parks, open space and recreation matters.•Palo Alto Residency(PAMC 2.25.010) Public Outreach The Fall 2021 Boards and Commission recruitment invited applications September 16, 2021 through October 26, 2021 through the new online application process. Palo Alto Municipal Code 2.16.060 requires public notification regarding vacancies of the Commissions as follows, “The City Clerk shall exercise their discretion in choosing the method of advertisement that will most effectively reach potential candidates.” Based on the September 14, 2021 Policy & Services Committee meeting report (available here) regarding Board and Commission Member demographics and community representation the City Clerk’s office expanded recruitment efforts through additional means to “most effectively reach potential candidates”. 1 Packet Pg. 6 Page 4 This recruitment was advertised through various methods including paid print advisements in The Palo Alto Weekly and the Daily Post; via the City’s website and social media channels; in physical locations of the Palo Alto Libraries and Community Centers; and distributed by e-mail and through established distribution lists to community based organizations, individuals and City subscription based notification lists. ATTACHMENTS: • Attachment1.a: PTC Applicants (PDF) • Attachment1.b: ARB Applicants (PDF) • Attachment1.c: HRB Applicants (PDF) 1 Packet Pg. 7 Planning and Transportation Commission Application Name Bryna Chang Address City - Postal Code - Cell Phone - Home Phone Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes Do you have any relatives or members No 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? Are you available and committed to Yes complete the term applied for? Fair Political Practices No California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/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.a Packet Pg. 8 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? How did you learn about the vacancy on the Planning and Transportation Commission? • Community Group • Email from the City • Palo Alto Weekly • Daily Post • City Website • Flyer • Other 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. For the full code, review the California Government Code Section 6254.21. 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. • 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 Bryna Chang Page 2 No Other: Currently serve on PTC 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 the following contact information below: 1.a Packet Pg. 9 information and request that the following contact information: Alternate Contact Information Personal and Job Experience Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. (621 characters max) Employment Information Company/Employer Name Occupation Is your Company/Employer your current one or last? Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. (1311 characters max) Bryna Chang Page 3 Current PTC Commissioner MBA 2003, Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University BS Biology, 1997, Stanford University I have strong skills in strategy, operations, and teamwork. Most recently, I lectured at the Stanford Graduate School of Business on "Innovation and Problem Solving" and "Critical Analytical Thinking." Earlier, I ran the MBA Program Office at Stanford, where I managed the strategy and operations of one of the top MBA programs in the US; I also spent time directing the Stanford Public Management Program. I have past experience in internet product management and management consulting. Stanford University (Graduate School of Business) Lecturer Last Employer I have been a dedicated volunteer with Palo Alto Schools for many years: Gunn High School Site Council, 2020 -present JLS Middle School PTA Executive Board, Auditor, 2021 -present JLS Middle School Site Council, 2018 -2021 JLS Middle School PTA Executive Board, VP Community Service, 2019 -2021 JLS Middle School PTA Executive Board, VP Membership, 2017-2019 PAUSD Parent Advisory Group to the Elementary Report Card/Progress Report Committee, 2013- 2015 Hoover Elementary Site Council Chair, 2012-2013 Hoover Elementary Site Council, 2011-2013, 2014-2016 Hoover Elementary Green Team parent leader, 2014-2019 Hoover Elementary Room Parent, 2010-2019 1.a Packet Pg. 10 Application Questions 1. What is it about the Planning and Transportation Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why? (1449 characters max) 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 archived videos from the Midpen Media Center. (1449 characters max) Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. Bryna Chang Page 4 Hoover Elementary Project Cornerstone ABC Reader (social emotional learning/anti-bullying), 2014-2018 In addition, I have worked with a number of community organizations: Silicon Valley Boychoir Board of Directors, 2015 - 2021 (Treasurer, 2018 -2021; President 2016- 2018) Greenmeadow Community Association swim team head data committee, 2020 -present Palo Alto Little League team manager/coach, 2014 I have watched Palo Alto change over the last 40 years, in some ways for the better, and in some ways which I wish were different. I grew up here and attended Nixon, JLS, and Gunn. Fourteen years ago, after living in Menlo Park for a few years, my husband and I chose to move back to Palo Alto because we valued the community character and city services that make Palo Alto different from surrounding cities and a wonderful place to live. Because I rolled off of some of my larger community commitments last spring, I am now hoping to engage more deeply in this city that has given so much to me and my family. Years ago, I first started thinking about transportation and planning in the context of the impact on traffic on our neighborhoods and the ability of our kids to get safely to and from school, especially along Charleston, where as a traffic safety volunteer for Hoover Elementary, I'd witness close calls between kids and commuters on a daily basis. I participated in some of the Charleston corridor planning meetings. I realized our city's population doubled during the day, and learned about the housing/jobs imbalance, something that our city inadvertently created over the course of many years. Since many new housing developments seem likely to be built in the southern half of Palo Alto, I'm particularly interested in representing south Palo Alto neighborhoods as we work on addressing housing and other issues. In my short time on the PTC, two of the issues that have been of the greatest interest to me are: South Palo Alto Bikeways Project: This project impacts a bike, pedestrian, and car thoroughfare that my family travels daily, and is a critical route for students traveling to and from school for the southern half of Palo Alto. I was gratified to be able to share both the school and resident perspectives in a way that hopefully helped change the outcome of the project. Long before I knew the project would come to the PTC, I worked with the JLS principal and PTA to increase community input and visibility; on the PTC, I was grateful I had additional context from many years on the JLS Site Council and PTA. Having on-the-ground experience biking, driving, and walking also made it much easier to pull out 1.a Packet Pg. 11 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Planning and Transportation Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? (1587 characters max) 4. Planning and Transportation 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. (1173 characters max) Palo Alto 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2017) Zoning Code City Charter California Environmental Quality Act El Camino Real Design Guidelines El Camino Real Master Plan Study (2007) Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I (2000) and II (2003) Plans Baylands Master Plan (2008) Bryna Chang Page 5 salient points from some of the traffic studies to give feedback to the project team. It is always tough to balance multiple stakeholder needs, but I hope my familiarity with the streets in question helped me better understand the issues and represent all resident viewpoints. Medical office at Town & Country: This item might have led to long-term changes with unintended consequences at a beloved Palo Alto retail center. The small amount of research I did on retail health underscored for me that the City needs to consult experts for much-needed data so we can make thoughtful and holistic updates to our retail strategy. 1. To conduct city business fairly and efficiently while incorporating a wider range of voices in Palo Alto. I'm hoping to provide a conduit for the Asian community to get involved, since I have so many relationships from the days I was a Hoover parent (Hoover is over 80% Asian or South Asian). Related to the first issue, I'd like to see greater involvement of families with school-age children in decisions that the PTC makes. These folks are often too busy to pay attention to issues beyond the schools, and yet from talking to them, I know they are interested. Anything that affects Palo Alto also affects the quality of life for Palo Alto families, and yet many times, families are unaware. We can generate awareness by plugging into the Palo Alto Council of PTAs (PTAC). To continue building connections between the City and PAUSD when it comes to planning and transportation. Planning and transportation issues impact our schools, and schools impact our planning and transportation. The simplest example is the school commute, but there are land use questions as well, such as with Cubberley. I'd do this by reaching out to the School Board (I have already been working with PAUSD Board Member Jesse Ladomirak), District Office, and school sites, as appropriate. I read the Comprehensive Plan cover to cover in preparation for joining the PTC earlier this year. I also participate in community surveys leading up to the development of the Comp Plan. The rest of my experience with these documents has been in referencing them as appropriate in preparation for items that came before the PTC over the last few months I've been a commissioner. For example, I've referenced parts of the Zoning Code several times (e.g., when Town & Country requested the inclusion of medical office space), and I referenced the SOFA plan when preparing for a parcel map change application in the SOFA area that came before the PTC. 1.a Packet Pg. 12 If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Yes Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Signature Bryna Chang Date Completed 10/09/2021 Bryna Chang Page 6 1.a Packet Pg. 13 Planning and Transportation Commission Application Name Leonard Ely Address City - Postal Code - Cell Phone - Home Phone - Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes Do you have any relatives or members No 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? Are you available and committed to Yes complete the term applied for? Fair Political Practices Yes California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/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.a Packet Pg. 14 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? How did you learn about the vacancy on the Planning and Transportation Commission? • Community Group • Email from the City • Palo Alto Weekly • Daily Post • City Website • Flyer • Other 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. For the full code, review the California Government Code Section 6254.21. 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. • 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 Leonard Ely Page 2 Yes Email from the City 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. 1.a Packet Pg. 15 information and request that the following contact information: Alternate Contact Information Personal and Job Experience Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. (621 characters max) Employment Information Company/Employer Name Occupation Is your Company/Employer your current one or last? Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. (1311 characters max) Application Questions 1. What is it about the Planning and Transportation Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why? (1449 characters max) 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 archived videos from the Midpen Media Center. (1449 characters max) Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. Leonard Ely Page 3 Living in Palo Alto for 71 years. BS in Business Administration. California Real Estate Sales Person License. Leadership Palo Alto Renault & Handley Real Estate Sales person Current Employer Class of 1989 Leadership Palo Alto, Stevenson House President, Ability Path Board Member, Palo Alto Family Y Board Member, Palo Alto Red Cross Board Member, Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo Board. Currently on the MOAH Board and the Palo Alto Community Fund As a member of the Palo Alto community for 71 years I believe that I can bring a long term prospective to the Planning and Transportation Commission The ongoing need for housing, the ADU process, density and height limits. 1.a Packet Pg. 16 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Planning and Transportation Commission achieve, and w hy? How would you suggest accomplishing this? (1587 characters max) 4. Planning and Transportation Commission Members work with the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience w ith these documents is not required for selection. (1 173 characters max) Palo Alto 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2017) Zoning Code City Charter California Environmental Quality Act El Camino Real Design Guidelines El Camino Real Master Plan Study (2007) Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I (2000) and II (2003) Plans Baylands Master Plan (2008) If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. I would like to see the City adopt an approach that better supports both the short term and long term, inevitable, growth of Palo Alto. As a Real Estate Broker I am aware of all of these documents, especially Zoning, but am far from an expert on them. Please confirm that you have read the Yes Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Signature Leonard Ely Date Completed 10/22/2021 Leonard Ely Page 4 1.a Packet Pg. 17 Planning and Transportation Commission Application Name Kathryn Jordan Address City - Postal Code - Cell Phone - Home Phone Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes Do you have any relatives or members No 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? Are you available and committed to Yes complete the term applied for? Fair Political Practices No California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/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.a Packet Pg. 18 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? How did you learn about the vacancy on the Planning and Transportation Commission? • Community Group • Email from the City • Palo Alto Weekly • Daily Post • City Website • Flyer • Other 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. For the full code, review the California Government Code Section 6254.21. 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. • 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 Kathryn Jordan Page 2 Yes Other: friend 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 the following contact information below: 1.a Packet Pg. 19 information and request that the following contact information: Alternate Contact Information Personal and Job Experience Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. (621 characters max) Employment Information Company/Employer Name Occupation Is your Company/Employer your current one or last? Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. (1311 characters max) Application Questions 1. What is it about the Planning and Transportation Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why? (1449 characters max) 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 archived videos from the Midpen Media Center. (1449 characters max) Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. Kathryn Jordan Page 3 City address City number BA Political Science, Stanford University MSM, Stanford University N/A N/A Current Employer I am currently serving on the City's Housing Element Working Group. I have served as Parent Network co chair with the PTSA at PAHS, as a coach with AYSO, served as a volunteer in many capacities at Duveneck Elementary School and also Jordan (now Greene) MS. I also serve as the President of the Palo Alto Plaza HOA. I am a resident of Palo Alto; I also serve as the President of the HOA of a multi family, mixed use complex in downtown Palo Alto. I am a parent of a school age child in PAUSD. I am much invested in the community, and I am very much interested in how land will be used in Palo Alto. The proposed Castilleja expansion which came before the PTC and City Council comes to mind. I am interested in it as I live adjacent to Embarcadero Road, and the expansion would greatly affect traffic along Embarcadero Road for a lengthy period of time. Also, I'm interested in the project because of the history of Castilleja; its use permit as it applies to the enrolled # of students, and also b/c of Castilleja's prior history of being a girl's boarding school located in a residential neighborhood. Its plans to expand its student enrollment are also of interest. 1.a Packet Pg. 20 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Planning and Transportation Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? (1587 characters max) 4. Planning and Transportation Commission Members work with the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience w ith these documents is not required for selection. (1173 characters max) Palo Alto 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2017) Zoning Code City Charter California Environmental Quality Act El Camino Real Design Guidelines El Camino Real Master Plan Study (2007) Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I (2000) and II (2003) Plans Baylands Master Plan (2008) If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. I would like to see the PTC preserve Palo Alto's community feel, while accommodating change and development over time, and at the same time respecting residents' private property rights. We built a home in Palo Alto, and I became well acquainted with the zoning code during that time. I also have read through quite a bit of the City's Comp plan, in preparation for applying to be on the PTC. I have read about CEQA and understand the purpose of the Act, and its relation to development projects. Please confirm that you have read the Yes Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Signature Kathryn Jordan Date Completed 10/23/2021 Kathryn Jordan Page 4 1.a Packet Pg. 21 Planning and Transportation Commission Application Name Arthur Keller Address City - Postal Code - Cell Phone - Home Phone - Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes Do you have any relatives or members No 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? Are you available and committed to Yes complete the term applied for? Fair Political Practices No California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/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.a Packet Pg. 22 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? How did you learn about the vacancy on the Planning and Transportation Commission? • Community Group • Email from the City • Palo Alto Weekly • Daily Post • City Website • Flyer • Other 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. For the full code, review the California Government Code Section 6254.21. 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. • 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 Arthur Keller Page 2 No Community Group,Email from the City,City Website 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 the following contact information below: 1.a Packet Pg. 23 information and request that the following contact information: Alternate Contact Information Personal and Job Experience Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. (621 characters max) Employment Information Company/Employer Name Occupation Is your Company/Employer your current one or last? Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. (1311 characters max) Arthur Keller Page 3 Ph.D. in data science, Computer Science Dept., Stanford University Minerva Consulting Consultant Current Employer Planning and Transportation Commission for the City of Palo Alto, 2006-2014, Vice Chair, 2013- 2014 Co-Chair, (Comprehensive Plan) Citizens Advisory Committee, City of Palo Alto, 2015-2017 Member, Housing Element Working Group, City of Palo Alto, 2021-present Member, Environment and Water Resources Committee, Santa Clara Valley Water District, 2015-present, Vice Chair 2018-2019, Chair 2020, Vice Chair 2021-present, (Chair, Climate Change Mitigation Working Group, 2017-present) Founder of Adobe Meadow Neighborhood Association, 2005 Gunn PTSA Public Transit Coordinator, 2008- present Gunn High School Facilities Steering Committee, 2009-2014 Member, IEEE Standards Working Group, Voting Systems Electronic Data Interchange, 2004-2015, Past Chair 2013-2015, Chair 2010-2013, Vice Chair 2009-2010 Member, IEEE Computer Society Standards Activities Board, 2010-2013 Ohlone Elementary School, Palo Alto, CA, Site Council, 2001-2003, Student Directory Chair and Email Moderator, 2001 -2004, Direct Appeal Chair, 2001-2002 1.a Packet Pg. 24 Application Questions 1. What is it about the Planning and Transportation Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why? (1449 characters max) 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 archived videos from the Midpen Media Center. (1449 characters max) Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Planning and Transportation Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? (1587 characters max) 4. Planning and Transportation 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. (1173 characters max) Palo Alto 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2017) Zoning Code City Charter California Environmental Quality Act El Camino Real Design Guidelines El Camino Real Master Plan Study (2007) Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I (2000) and II (2003) Plans Baylands Master Plan (2008) Arthur Keller Page 4 My experiences on the Planning and Transportation Commission and on the Comprehensive Plan Citizen Advisory Committee will be of value on the PTC. I currently serve on the Housing Element Working Group. I was instrumental in initiating the bicycle-pedestrian bridge over 101 at Adobe Creek by getting the City Council to put a feasibilty study in the CIP budget in 2010. After many years, it is finally nearing completion. I got the City Council to participate in the SAFER Bay project in 2014 as part of the CIP review. Without this project, the feasibility study would not have been completed in June 2019 and the Army Corps of Engineers would not be engaging in their study currently of this important project to reduce tidal flood risk for over 2000 homes and other key infrastructure in Palo Alto. On September 30, 2020, the PTC considered Rental Housing Protection in a study session. The City has not enacted the Palmer fix. The City has not produced low-income housing in proportion to the need. With the increase in land prices, it will be that much harder for low-income housing developers to compete for the land. I would like the PTC to achieve an increase of low-income housing production through land use and zoning. For example, opportunities exist in rezoning unused office uses to housing uses. I was co-chair of the committee that authored the current Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan. I am familiar with the others documents from being on the PTC. 1.a Packet Pg. 25 If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Yes Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Signature Arthur Keller Date Completed 09/23/2021 Arthur Keller Page 5 1.a Packet Pg. 26 Planning and Transportation Commission Application Name Chunming Niu Address City - Postal Code - Cell Phone - Home Phone Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes Do you have any relatives or members No 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? Are you available and committed to Yes complete the term applied for? Fair Political Practices No California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/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.a Packet Pg. 27 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? How did you learn about the vacancy on the Planning and Transportation Commission? • Community Group • Email from the City • Palo Alto Weekly • Daily Post • City Website • Flyer • Other 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. For the full code, review the California Government Code Section 6254.21. 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. • 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 Chunming Niu Page 2 No Email from the City 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. 1.a Packet Pg. 28 information and request that the following contact information: Alternate Contact Information Personal and Job Experience Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. (621 characters max) Employment Information Company/Employer Name Occupation Is your Company/Employer your current one or last? Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. (1311 characters max) Application Questions 1. What is it about the Planning and Transportation Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why? (1449 characters max) 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 archived videos from the Midpen Media Center. (1449 characters max) Chunming Niu Page 3 PhD in Chemistry from Brown U Postdoctoral training at Harvard and Columbia U Professor at Xian Jiaotong University (China) ,2012-2019 VP of R&D at Unidym, 2008-2012 Director of Chemistry at Nanosys, 2001 -2007 Senior Scientist at Hyperion Catalysis, 1993-2000 Inventor/co-inventor of 86 Issued US patents, coauthored more than 150 peer reviewed publications, more than 18000 Google citation. none Retired scientist Last Employer Member of ACS, AAAS, and MRS 1) involved in a couple of startups, enjoyed planning, setting everything up from scratch 2) City has changed a lot since I moved here in 2003, very much concern the city's future development which will have adverse effect on quality of life for all of us living in the city. Small cell tower on the top of utility poles. Look and noise 1.a Packet Pg. 29 Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Planning and Transportation Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? (1587 characters max) 4. Planning and Transportation 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. (1173 characters max) Palo Alto 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2017) Zoning Code City Charter California Environmental Quality Act El Camino Real Design Guidelines El Camino Real Master Plan Study (2007) Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I (2000) and II (2003) Plans Baylands Master Plan (2008) If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Future development -In steps with Al age, improving business environment and quality of living Internet service into city utility service New areas for business park Raise k-12 education national ranking None Please confirm that you have read the Yes Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Signature Chunming Niu Date Completed 10/23/2021 Chunming Niu Page 4 1.a Packet Pg. 30 Planning and Transportation Commission Application Name Keith Reckdahl Address City - Postal Code - Cell Phone - Home Phone - Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes Do you have any relatives or members No 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? Are you available and committed to Yes complete the term applied for? Fair Political Practices No California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/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.a Packet Pg. 31 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? How did you learn about the vacancy on the Planning and Transportation Commission? • Community Group • Email from the City • Palo Alto Weekly • Daily Post • City Website • Flyer • Other 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. For the full code, review the California Government Code Section 6254.21. 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. • 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 Keith Reckdahl Page 2 No Email from the City 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 the following contact information below: 1.a Packet Pg. 32 information and request that the following contact information: Alternate Contact Information Personal and Job Experience Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. (621 characters max) Employment Information Company/Employer Name Occupation Is your Company/Employer your current one or last? Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. (1311 characters max) Keith Reckdahl Page 3 B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota M.S., Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University Lockheed Martin Space Engineer Current Employer Palo Alto Parks & Recreation Commission (February 2013 -Present) Palo Alto Housing Element Working Group (April 2021 -Present) Palo Alto North Ventura Coordinated Area Plan (April 2018 -June 2021) Palo Alto Expanded Community Advisory Panel (June 2019 -April 2021) 1.a Packet Pg. 33 Application Questions 1. What is it about the Planning and Transportation Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why? (1449 characters max) 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 archived videos from the Midpen Media Center. (1449 characters max) Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Planning and Transportation Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? (1587 characters max) Keith Reckdahl Page 4 My experience on the NVCAP and Housing Element working group showed me that housing is Palo Alto's biggest challenge. To address our jobs/housing imbalance, we should increase height and density in locations where it is appropriate, but also respect the impacts that new development can have on surrounding neighborhoods. Additionally, we also must provide these new residents with the same quality of life as the rest of Palo Alto, which includes nearby parks and convenient bike/ped connections. We cannot let our new housing consist entirely of micro-units. We must determine how to ensure that new housing produces a variety of unit sizes--appropriate for singles, couples, and families. Larger units perhaps could be encouraged by adjusting zoning requirements for some parcels or by offering FAR bonuses for producing a variety of units within a development. But such incentives must be carefully designed to avoid unintended consequences. Palo Alto's desirability is a mixed blessing, as its expensive housing produces a monoculture of professionals. Finding room in our community for low-wage workers not only improves the lives of those workers, but also improves our community. Furthermore, housing subsidies for teachers, utility workers, and first responders are returned in the form of increased productivity and improved availability for work. The biggest challenge to below- market housing is creating funding sources. As a member of the NVCAP working group, I was very interested in the PTC meetings involving the NVCAP alternatives. Since the SOFA area plan successfully created a large amount of housing in a livable neighborhood, similar results were expected from the NVCAP process. However, the lack of a single landowner made NVCAP more challenging, with the resulting NVCAP design becoming more aspirational than SOFA's implementable plan. The North Ventura area will require additional planning, but it hopefully will also produce a livable neighborhood similar to SOFA. 1. The PTC and Council need to evaluate the Housing Element update and determine the zoning changes or other programs needed to ensure that the proposed housing sites are actually developed. 2. The City must study how to mitigate the traffic that will be produced by our new housing. While increasing mass transit use is important, the City shuttle had limited success and the City does not control the frequency of VTA service. The City should study various incentives for increasing use of public transit, comparing their cost and effectiveness. Additionally, the City needs to study how to increase bike/pedestrian transportation. Ensuring pleasant and safe bike/ped routes reduces car traffic, reduces pollution and carbon emissions, and improves residents' physical and mental well-being. 1.a Packet Pg. 34 4. Planning and Transportation 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. (1173 characters max) Palo Alto 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2017) Zoning Code City Charter California Environmental Quality Act El Camino Real Design Guidelines El Camino Real Master Plan Study (2007) Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA} I (2000} and II (2003} Plans Baylands Master Plan (2008} If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. 3. Palo Alto's retail businesses have been stretched by internet competition and COVID-19. The City needs a thoughtful response to retail vacancies and reduced sales-tax revenues. Responding too quickly may prevent the free market from reducing the high rents that drove away some businesses, but ignoring secular retail trends may prevent our retail sites from evolving towards new markets. This will require collecting hard data on different types of retail, retail-like, and medical establishments in order to understand customer volume for each category and also what establishment types complement nearby establishments and which have customers who are unlikely to visit nearby businesses. I am familiar with CEQA and Baylands Master Plan from my work on the Parks Master Plan. My work on NVCAP and Housing Element has familiarized me with the other documents, particularly the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code. Please confirm that you have read the Yes Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Signature Keith Reckdahl Date Completed 10/25/2021 Keith Reckdahl Page 5 1.a Packet Pg. 35 Planning and Transportation Commission Application Name Stephanie Safdi Address City - Postal Code - Cell Phone - Home Phone - Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes Do you have any relatives or members No 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? Are you available and committed to Yes complete the term applied for? Fair Political Practices No California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/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.a Packet Pg. 36 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? How did you learn about the vacancy on the Planning and Transportation Commission? • Community Group • Email from the City • Palo Alto Weekly • Daily Post • City Website • Flyer • Other 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. For the full code, review the California Government Code Section 6254.21. 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. • 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 Stephanie Safdi Page 2 No Email from the City 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 the following contact information below: 1.a Packet Pg. 37 information and request that the following contact information: Alternate Contact Information Personal and Job Experience Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. (621 characters max) Employment Information Company/Employer Name Occupation Is your Company/Employer your current one or last? Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. (1311 characters max) Stephanie Safdi Page 3 I am a land use and environmental lawyer licensed to practice in California. I received my law degree and Masters in Environmental Mgmt from Yale in 2013, Masters in Philosophy from Cambridge University UK in 2006, and B.A. from Harvard College in 2005. I clerked on the federal circuit and district courts and was an environmental law fellow at Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger. From 2018 through this August, I was Deputy County Counsel for County of Santa Clara, where I advised the Planning Dept. and Consumer & Environmental Protection Agency. I am now a lecturer and clinical supervising attorney at Stanford Law School. Stanford University Attorney/ Clinical Supervising Attorney and Lecturer in Law Current Employer During my tenure at County of Santa Clara, I served as an elected union board member for the County Counsel Attorneys Association from 2020 through 2021 . In addition to my core public service work, I was a leader in the County's emergency responses to COVID-19 and the SCU Lightning Complex Fires. I served as General Counsel for the County Emergency Operations Center from February 2020 through September 2020 and advised on wildfire cleanup and remediation from September 2020 through August 2021 . I have volunteered for get-out-the- vote programs during each major political cycle since moving to California in 2015 and am an active volunteer and co-op instructor at my daughter's daycare (Children Center of the Stanford Community). I volunteered with Seattle Inspiring Connections Outdoors (and outdoor experiential education program for urban youth) from 2013 through 2015. I was Co-President of the Yale Environmental Law Association from 2010-2011 and Board Member from 2011 -2013 and American Constitution Society Co-President 1.a Packet Pg. 38 Application Questions 1. What is it about the Planning and Transportation Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why? (1449 characters max) 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 archived videos from the Midpen Media Center. (1449 characters max) Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. Stephanie Safdi Page 4 from 2010-2011 , among other volunteer positions and offices. I have been practicing in California land use and environmental law for most of the past decade, engaged in legal and policy questions around housing, planning and development, inclusionary zoning, conservation, transportation planning, and environmental reviews. I now teach law students to practice in these areas at Stanford Law School and previously advised County departments in the legal and policy dimensions of land use decisions. As a resident of Palo Alto since 2018, I have been an invested follower of application cycles and community debates around and policy discussions of projects that have come before the Planning Commission and City Council, though my prior role with the County limited my ability to participate directly in the administrative process due to conflicts. As a young parent, I am personally invested in affordability and accessibility of our city; and as an environmental and administrative law practitioner, I am personally and professionally invested in sound and inclusive administrative processes, civic participation in agency decisionmaking, informed public discourse, and thorough and timely reviews of proposed actions. I aspire to be a partner in these processes by serving on the Commission and helping to guide the complicated land use policy decisions before the City. On June 30, 2021, the Commission considered Staff's proposed set of changes to its existing ADU Ordinance intended to help meet the City's lack of affordable housing supply by incentivizing the construction of deed-restricted ADUs. After a five-hour public meeting, the Commission agreed to recommend advancing several measures that would help streamline and facilitate the affordable ADU application and permitting process --like consolidating approvals and removing certain permitting fees --but was divided on the more substantive proposals, like increases to ADU per/parcel floor area allowances and permitting an additional onsite ADU. The issue showcases difficult interactions of state and local law. For instance, state law has exempted ministerial approvals of ADUs from CEQA, imposes significant limits on local discretion in ADU zoning, and provides certain statutory ADU construction entitlements to homeowners, while leaving discretion to local agencies to go above the statutory minimum allowances and to govern construction and design features for public safety. ADU construction has emerged as one of the bright spots in the City's tackling of housing supply issues, though there is a significant ways to go to ensure that ADUs are truly meeting local housing needs by facilitating residency in the city of people and families who serve the community but cannot afford the price tag to live here. 1.a Packet Pg. 39 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Planning and Transportation Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? (1587 characters max) 4. Planning and Transportation 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. (1173 characters max) Palo Alto 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2017) Zoning Code City Charter California Environmental Quality Act El Camino Real Design Guidelines El Camino Real Master Plan Study (2007) Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I (2000) and II (2003) Plans Baylands Master Plan (2008) If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. (1) I would like to see the Commission tackle expanding transit- oriented housing supply and, in particular, increasing affordable housing. Not only are these objectives State-legislated, but they are foundational to quality of life for City residents and workers. As Stanford faculty, my husband and I have subsidized access to housing and childcare. Most do not, and we have watched our non-Stanford friends leave Palo Alto neighborhoods in droves due to lack of access to family-friendly rental units and right-sized, accessible homes. Likewise, our daycare has struggled with teacher retention due largely to costs of living and commute times for teachers who cannot reside where they work. These experiences are pervasive and challenging and need to be tackled head-on to create a city that works for everyone. (2) I would like to see the City more aggressively tackle safe and accessible public transit, bike infrastructure, and public EV charging infrastructure. These issues are at the heart of municipal climate mitigation opportunities and responsibilities. Prioritizing this infrastructure also creates a more worker and family-friendly urban environment and builds out our collective spaces with an eye toward the needs of the future. As one of many residents dismayed by recent accidents between cars and cycling school children, I also see focusing on bike corridor safety as central to livability and important for public responsiveness. (3) I would like to focus on planning for permanent walking streets, and like civic spaces, that serve businesses and build community. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): I am an experienced CEQA practitioner, having defended public agencies in CEQA challenges, represented plaintiffs in CEQA lawsuits, and advised County departments and other public agencies on CEQA compliance. I also teach CEQA at Stanford Law School. Palo Alto Code and Charter: I interacted with various provisions while practicing at County of Santa Clara. I am likewise very familiar with the County Code. Please confirm that you have read the Yes Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Stephanie Safdi Page S 1.a Packet Pg. 40 Signature Stephanie Safdi Date Completed 10/26/2021 Stephanie Safdi Page 6 1.a Packet Pg. 41 Planning and Transportation Commission Application Name Nisar Shaikh Address City - Postal Code - Cell Phone - Home Phone Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes Do you have any relatives or members No 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? Are you available and committed to Yes complete the term applied for? Fair Political Practices No California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/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.a Packet Pg. 42 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? How did you learn about the vacancy on the Planning and Transportation Commission? • Community Group • Email from the City • Palo Alto Weekly • Daily Post • City Website • Flyer • Other 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. For the full code, review the California Government Code Section 6254.21. 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. • 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 Nisar Shaikh Page 2 No Email from the City 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. 1.a Packet Pg. 43 information and request that the following contact information: Alternate Contact Information Personal and Job Experience Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. (621 characters max) Employment Information Company/Employer Name Occupation Is your Company/Employer your current one or last? Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. (1311 characters max) Application Questions 1. What is it about the Planning and Transportation Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why? (1449 characters max) 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 archived videos from the Midpen Media Center. (1449 characters max) Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. Nisar Shaikh Page 3 PhD Mechanical Engineering Retired, Entrepreneur, professor. Retired, AlcanzarSolar Engineer, teacher Last Employer Volunteer as tutor for local after school program, habitat for humanity,abroad for environmental work in Peru and educational in india. Variety of engineering practice of 45 years included included transportation related interest. No direct involvement. Various traffic issues, including impact on housing plannings. 1.a Packet Pg. 44 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Planning and Transportation Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? (1587 characters max) 4. Planning and Transportation 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. (1173 characters max) Palo Alto 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2017) Zoning Code City Charter California Environmental Quality Act El Camino Real Design Guidelines El Camino Real Master Plan Study (2007) Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I (2000) and II (2003) Plans Baylands Master Plan (2008) If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Safety and environmental considerations in meeting needs of transportation and mobility. General interest as a resident, nothing deep or specific. 20 years of continuous living in Palo Alto and general interest in community activities. Please confirm that you have read the No Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Signature Nisar Shaikh Date Completed 10/25/2021 Nisar Shaikh Page 4 1.a Packet Pg. 45 Planning and Transportation Commission Application Name Brigham Wilson Address City - Postal Code - Cell Phone - Home Phone Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes Do you have any relatives or members No 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? Are you available and committed to Yes complete the term applied for? Fair Political Practices No California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/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.a Packet Pg. 46 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? How did you learn about the vacancy on the Planning and Transportation Commission? • Community Group • Email from the City • Palo Alto Weekly • Daily Post • City Website • Flyer • Other 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. For the full code, review the California Government Code Section 6254.21. 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. • 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 Brigham Wilson Page 2 No Community Group,Email from the City,City Website 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 the following contact information below: 1.a Packet Pg. 47 information and request that the following contact information: Alternate Contact Information Personal and Job Experience Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. (621 characters max) Employment Information Company/Employer Name Occupation Is your Company/Employer your current one or last? Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. (1311 characters max) Application Questions 1. What is it about the Planning and Transportation Commission that is compatible w ith your experience and of specific interest to you, and why? (1449 characters max) Brigham Wilson Page 3 I am a passionate student of city planning. For the past 5 years, I have closely followed our city's plans and policies to balance increasing our housing supply while maintaining the character and desirability of our development. My training has been a decade of self-study of the relevant text books and thought-pieces on land use, urban design, and construction. Google Program Manager Current Employer Member and Chair of the Library Advisory Commission (2017-2020) Palo Alto Police Department Citizen Police Academy participant (2017) Community Gardener at Johnson Park (2018- Present) Member of Stanford Congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (2016-2020) Membership Clerk and Organist for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints near Middlefield and E. Charleston (2020-2021) I love city planning and transportation logistics. I am interested in serving on the Planning and Transportation Commission because the design of our city is important, I have the knowledge for urban design, and I have the passion for civic oversight and committee workings. As Palo Alto continues to grow, keeping a balance between new construction and renovations along with our history and character is integral to our personality as a community. I follow proposed residential, commercial, and landscape proposals in our county and analyze their merits environmental impact, impact on housing supply, meeting residential and commercial needs, open space conservation, and visual appeal. Having been on the Library Advisory Commission and chairing it for one year, I understand how to collaborate with City Council, review and decide on proposals, and request and respond to input from fellow citizens. 1.a Packet Pg. 48 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 archived videos from the Midpen Media Center. (1449 characters max) Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Planning and Transportation Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? (1587 characters max) 4. Planning and Transportation 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. (1173 characters max) Palo Alto 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2017) Zoning Code City Charter California Environmental Quality Act El Camino Real Design Guidelines El Camino Real Master Plan Study (2007) Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA} I (2000} and II (2003} Plans Baylands Master Plan (2008) If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. On June 30th of this year, the Commission discussed how to encourage the affordability of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). This is an important issue because our city needs to create more than 6 thousand housing units in the next decade and that is going to be hard. ADUs will be a useful tool for homeowners to leverage existing city infrastructure to accommodate new residents without a significant negative impact on the character of our neighborhood appearance, parking, or traffic. There are other solutions we need to explore and implement, including vacant lot use, mixed-use residential units above existing retail, and new construction. I love the passion of the stakeholders involved, the complexity of the interests, and the need for real action that both helps solve the regional housing scarcity while preserving what makes Palo Alto one of the best cities in the world to live in. While serving on the Planning and Transportation Commission I would help create the mandated 6,086 units by 2031 in a manner that preserves the character of each neighborhood. We would increase density where it is most appropriate aesthetically and focus on parcels that are underused or vacant or near major transit centers. As a non-homeowner but 5+ year resident, I would be a more impartial collaborative partner, able to balance the needs of the many stakeholders involved in these discussions while being loyal and driven to find the optimal outcome. When I was on the Library Advisory Commission, I read the Palo Alto 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2017) to ensure that our recommendations aligned with the long-term vision of the city. I have looked at some of the other documents to begin to become familiar with them, but will study each of them further upon my being selected to serve on the Architectural Review Board so that I know the regulations and requirements necessary. Please confirm that you have read the Yes Boards and Commissions Handbook. Brigham Wilson Page 4 1.a Packet Pg. 49 View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Signature Date Completed Brigham Wilson Page 5 Brigham Wilson 10/24/2021 1.a Packet Pg. 50 Archictectural Review Board Application Name Peter Baltay Address City - Postal Code - Cell Phone Home Phone Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident? No Do you have any relatives or members No 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? Are you available and committed to Yes complete the term applied for? Fair Political Practices No California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/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 1.b Packet Pg. 51 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? How did you learn about the vacancy on the Architectural Review Board? • Community Group • Email from the City • Palo Alto Weekly • Daily Post • City Website • Flyer • Other 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. For the full code, review the California Government Code Section 6254.21. 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. • 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 the following contact information: Peter Baltay Page 2 No Email from the City 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. 1.b Packet Pg. 52 Alternate Contact Information Personal and Job Experience Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. (621 characters max) Employment Information Company/Employer Name Occupation Is your Company/Employer your current one or last? Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. (1311 characters max) Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Architectural Review Board and what experience would you bring to the position? (1449 characters max) 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Board that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. (1449 characters max) Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. Peter Baltay Page 3 Experienced local architect based in Palo Alto. MArch-University of Washington MS Civil Engineering-Columbia University CA Licensed Architect C26413 CA Licensed Contractor B655625 Member AIA TOPOS Architects Architect Current Employer Active member of the Palo Alto professional architectural community. Two term Palo Alto ARB incumbent. Previous Redwood City ARB member Previous San Mateo County Design Review Board member Previous youth soccer coach/club officer A strong Architectural Review Board can help enhance the quality of the built environment in Palo Alto through focused and discerning design reviews. A sensitive Architectural Review Board listens to all, and makes sure all are heard, before making recommendations. An active Architectural Review Board takes part in the democratic process, voicing clearly reasoned opinions, then abides by the will of the majority. I believe I bring these values to the Architectural Review Board. I volunteer my time to help the community that is my professional home . An applicant proposed removing the houses from several individual and adjoining properties, effectively creating a large compound. While not directly prohibited by the zoning ordinance, such redevelopment is contrary to the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan. In recommending denial of the application, the Architectural Review Board pushed beyond the administrative comfort level of the planning staff to enforce an important and basic principle-the character of our residential neighborhoods must be preserved.Experienced local architect based in Palo Alto. MArch-University of Washington MS Civil Engineering-Columbia University 1.b Packet Pg. 53 3. If you are appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Architectural Review Board achieve, and how would you help in the process? (1587 characters max) 4. Please identify a project (or projects) that you find to be examples of good architecture, and explain why. You may include samples, identify project addresses, or provide links. (1035 characters max) 5. Architectural Review Board 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, but will help you better understand the work of the board. (1173 characters max) Palo Alto 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2017) Zoning Code El Camino Real Design Guidelines El Camino Real Master Plan Study (2007) Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I (2000) and II (2003) Plans California Environmental Quality Act Permit Streamling Act Density Bonus Law Secretary of the Interior's Standards Downtown Urban Design Guidelines (1993) Other documents listed on this website as well. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. CA Licensed Architect C26413 CA Licensed Contractor B655625 Member AIA The Architectural Review Board must continually strive to provide clear and consistent reviews of development applications. We must firmly uphold our codes, policies and design standards while ensuring that applicants and the public receive an impartial review based on reasoned facts and professional experience. We must support our opinions with clear statements that are easily understood and provide direct guidance to minimize inefficiency and repeated reviews. Garden Court Hotel-Waverley Street. A large building that successfully breaks down its mass with a pleasant outdoor street level cafe and active and a pedestrian friendly hotel entrance. Fire station at Newell and Embarcadero. A modern building with materials and technology of our time, yet respectful of the adjacent park, honoring the redwood tree in front and with a positive civic presence. I have am familiar with these documents through my professional work and design reviews on the Architectural Review Board. I have been active in helping craft updates to the ADU ordinances for the zoning code and the new Objective Design Standards for residential development. Please confirm that you have read the Yes Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Peter Baltay Page 4 1.b Packet Pg. 54 Signature Peter Baltay Date Completed 10/20/2021 Peter Baltay Page 5 1.b Packet Pg. 55 Archictectural Review Board Application Name Valerie Driscoll Address City - Postal Code - Cell Phone Home Phone Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident? No Do you have any relatives or members No 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? Are you available and committed to Yes complete the term applied for? Fair Political Practices No California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/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 1.b Packet Pg. 56 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? How did you learn about the vacancy on the Architectural Review Board? • Community Group • Email from the City • Palo Alto Weekly • Daily Post • City Website • Flyer • Other 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. For the full code, review the California Government Code Section 6254.21. 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. • 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 the following contact information: Valerie Driscoll Page 2 No Other: I was connected to Palo Alto City Hall meetings and discovered the opening when I lived there. 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 the following contact information below: 1.b Packet Pg. 57 Alternate Contact Information Personal and Job Experience Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. (621 characters max) Employment Information Company/Employer Name Occupation Is your Company/Employer your current one or last? Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. (1311 characters max) Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Architectural Review Board and what experience would you bring to the position? (1449 characters max) 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Board that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. (1449 characters max) Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. Valerie Driscoll Page 3 Attendance of City Meetings in San Jose, Palo Alto, regarding revenues, traffic issues, all topics related to functions of the City. 15 plus years of education and work experience in business with some investigation work, some experience with an Architecture company and some Hi-Tech related work. Please see resume, it is brief and very informative. Not currently employed Currrently not working Current Employer The Democratic Party meetings until I moved and then Covid 19 hit. I have attended the City Hall meetings in Palo Alto and San Jose for many years with a strong interest. I am interested because I have experience with work in Architectural company and have taken course work which relates to this interest, my studies have been in management and business with some experience as well attending meetings with the City Council, especially when I lived in Palo Alto. It is best to review my resume for more. Issues related to housing concerns and revenues as well as J. Paul Project and traffic concerns, progress in City Management plans for the city. There are numerous interests, too many to list here, but this gives you enough. All of these concerns and how they affect revenues, the population, growth related issues, and how the city can manage its resources to fulfill it's plans for projects and watching those projects being planned, the obstacles to being able to fulfill what the City can do and the problems it may cause in traffic and city renovations, changes, benefits and challenges to its residents, (which are numerous) are all of interest, including how to house the homeless and make improvements and to 1.b Packet Pg. 58 3. If you are appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Architectural Review Board achieve, and how would you help in the process? (1587 characters max) 4. Please identify a project (or projects) that you find to be examples of good architecture, and explain why. You may include samples, identify project addresses, or provide links. (1035 characters max) 5. Architectural Review Board 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, but will help you better understand the work of the board. (1173 characters max) Palo Alto 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2017) Zoning Code El Camino Real Design Guidelines El Camino Real Master Plan Study (2007) Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I (2000) and II (2003) Plans California Environmental Quality Act Permit Streamling Act Density Bonus Law Secretary of the Interior's Standards Downtown Urban Design Guidelines (1993) Valerie Driscoll Page 4 preserve what is dear to the City and its History and Architecture as well which is part of the overall beauty and charm of this unique City. There are many issues, I have not been able to attend meetings in quite sometime, therefore I cannot speak to a recent issue. These are the ones I recall vividly and they all interest me. This is my best answer. Thank you.Attendance of City Meetings in San Jose, Palo Alto, regarding revenues, traffic issues, all topics related to functions of the City. 15 plus years of education and work experience in business with some investigation work, some experience with an Architecture company and some Hi-Tech related work. Please see resume, it is brief and very informative. To work with and maintain the standards that are what the City wants and how to achieve parity with its financial goals and possibilities. The codes and statutes as well as the plans and ideas would have to be reviewed obviously to get some sense as to where the City wants to go now. It has been awhile. I'm not sure how much things have changed and their goals, frankly. I am interested to learn. I don't know at present. I have been too busy and Covid 19 and concerns have taken too much time, with all the societal changes. The J. Paul project was a great but projects involving architecture I have not currently seen. I have not been able to come to the meetings, obviously. I am interested to learn. Thank you. Downtown Urban Design Guidelines 1993, detailing the urban guidelines for improving the downtown areas. I recall meetings about lots of these types of ideas and potential plans, and this interests me in many ways. The designs, the plans for the city. It is fun and exciting and functional, well planned. How financially it could be achieved is an interesting process to be part of, in its diversity. That is my best answer. Thank you 1.b Packet Pg. 59 Other documents listed on this website as well. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Yes Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Signature Valerie Driscoll Date Completed 10/21/2021 Valerie Driscoll Page 5 1.b Packet Pg. 60 Valerie M. Driscoll Career Objective: To work in your Parks and Recreation Division Commission. San Jose City Democratic Party meetings until March 2020. City of Palo Alto; City Hall of San Jose and Santa Clara County Meetings involvement: Revenues; Transportation; Traffic; City/County Social Development; Housing; Zoning; City/County Planning and Development; Budget. Palo Alto City Hall: Being considered for position with City Hall: Their Historic Reesources Board position with City Council, which has been left open for me to interview for. Internship: Investigations- Atlas Investigations, San Jose, CA: Administrative Assistant to Owner, and database, computer input Skip Traces and Background Checks; Filing misc. duties 12/2010-1/2011. I am a graduate of the Global School of Investigations of Massachusetts and California. Offered Investigations position paid or volunteer by well-known Civil, Criminal/ Bankruptcy attorney with fine reputation, well known by the Sheriff’s Dept. San Jose CA: Thomas Salcicia. Two weeks later he died. It was a shock to the legal community and to the Sheriff’s Dept. June 2016. Healthcare- Breathe California, e.g. (American Lung Association) 501 C3: Teaching, database management, article writing, general office and internet, some marketing consulting regarding advertising, phones and accounts updating, processing.12/ 2010- 01/2011. Sociology- Counseling Internship Trained by Licensed Social Worker to Counsel Mentally Ill clients: Agency: ACT, San Jose: 2009-2010. Political Campaign Support to David Cortese, Santa Clara Supervisor: 2010-2011. Asked to run for office while volunteering with Alza Corporation/ 2 terms: Voter Registration, Sunnyvale and San Jose. Santa Clara County Recreation/Transportation: Dept. Land and Water Preservation; Public Meetings: Transportation; Traffic Meetings; League of Women Voters. Author of Economics Book Guide, regarding City/ County Governance and the Economy of Silicon Valley and the United States. Safety and Emergency Preparedness Representative with the City of Palo Alto Home Owner’s Community. Work Experience: Oil Transport Company, San Jose, CA: 08/1993-09/1993: Accountant Mgr. Auditor A/P, A/R database files, with auditing, checking year-to-date totals, and Bookkeeping office administration: Job-Costing; W-2’s, Payroll assistant: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, QuickBooks and Peachtree software. Education was sought fulltime in Business; Psychology: Liberal studies, as well as greater opportunity work experiences, the goal: To find a company with a more 1.b Packet Pg. 61 defined succession plan, studied Psychology and Business. Cisco/Lucent: 04/1993-08/1993: AP/AR Assistant to Management Accounts/administration: Saved the company 1 million dollars before they became Cisco, negotiated contracts with Working with Account vendors; Tracking; Correspondence; Team environment; multi-tasking; bookkeeping, databases and hardcopy, files, full service. Seeking permanent position with succession plan because company position was transitional. Goodman Ball Defense (Missiles), Mountain View, CA: 04/1992-04/1993 Jr. Accountant: Duties included: Assistance with payroll related functions; Use of Peachtree software; AP/AR in purchasing and records; Job-costing; Organization of Logs; Fixed Asset Accounting, database files; Year-to-date files; W-2s; Double Entry bookkeeping Data base files and hard copy; Journals, ledger input (On Financial forms). H.R. duties were carried out. There were cutbacks in Defense during that time/better offer toward a hope for a company with a better succession plan. Paid Internship and Job: Law Offices, Palo Alto, CA 12/1991-04/1992: Intern Law Administration: Civil, Criminal and Probate: Agency type of practice on Park Blvd. behind Superior Court. Court documents and prep for court, many. San Mateo Apartment Complex Management: 09/1991-12/1991: Administrative Assistant to Management, some bookkeeping; Correspondence; Team; assisting with tenant types of issues, maintenance. Continued education, relocated, higher education was available and opportunities to train. Career sought, better succession plan. Transitioning during this time to Silicon Valley training, schools, relocation to Silicon Valley. Education: Associates Degree: West Valley College, Saratoga, CA 9/2000-6/2003 Liberal Studies/Paralegal:2000-2003; Fort Hays State University/Global School of Investigations, MA/CA, graduate: 2009-2010; Quick Learning School: San Jose, CA: A. Pre-licensing: Insurance: Health and B. Code and Ethics Certificate: 4/24/2010-5/15/2010- 52 hours total, completed. Palo Alto, San Jose City Government meetings: 2010-2015 also: Formerly San Mateo College, San Mateo County 1980-1990. Tech with Comp USA until Accounting position available in addition to work at College of San Mateo: drafting, and work later in Silicon Valley with an Architect on Blueprints and plans for building: 1982-1983 (nothing permanent available). Healthcare, Oil industry, Bio Tech, and Non-profit 501 C3, as well, Apartment Complex Admin. Property Manager Assistant: Strong literacy in Microsoft Word/Windows: Excel Spreadsheets, some charts; Power Point, Outlook, QuickBooks, Peachtree software. Was a p/t tech. with Computer USA, built computer systems hardware computers with Stanford University Engineers: Worked with Hardware/software- 1986; Windows XP; Windows7; Windows 10; Explorer 9, 10; Programming and Networks skills, and html, Java; QC in computers manufacturing; Accounts management of database; DOS; Perl, C++; PeopleSoft. San Mateo: College of San Mateo 80-89. 1.b Packet Pg. 62 Archictectural Review Board Application Name David L Hirsch Address City - Postal Code - Cell Phone - Home Phone - Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes Do you have any relatives or members No 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? Are you available and committed to Yes complete the term applied for? Fair Political Practices No California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/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; 1.b Packet Pg. 63 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? How did you learn about the vacancy on the Architectural Review Board? • Community Group • Email from the City • Palo Alto Weekly • Daily Post • City Website • Flyer • Other 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. For the full code, review the California Government Code Section 6254.21. 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. • 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 the following contact information: David L Hirsch Page 2 No Email from the City.City Website 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. 1.b Packet Pg. 64 Alternate Contact Information Personal and Job Experience Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. (621 characters max) Employment Information Company/Employer Name Occupation Is your Company/Employer your current one or last? Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. (1311 characters max) David L Hirsch Page 3 --Harvard College BA 1957; The Cooper Union (Architecture) 1963-1966 Harvard Graduate School of Design MArch 1966- 68; Reg. Arch. 1973 NY State Sr. Urban Designer, Mayor's Off. of Developement; Founding Principal, Urban Architectural Initiatives (UAI) 1996-2017 N/A; Retired from UAI Architect Last Employer From 1970-2012 I was a resident of Brooklyn, NY and active in the neighborhood of Park Slope, as a member of the local Civic Council. I helped in the application to the Landmarks Commission to obtain approval for the neighborhood and initiated several neighborhood environmental improvements. In Palo Alto I volunteered to assist the selected Consultant to organize the recent Cubberley Study with a series of community meetings. 1.b Packet Pg. 65 Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Architectural Review Board and what experience would you bring to the position? (1449 characters max) 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Board that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. (1449 characters max) Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. David L Hirsch Page 4 I would be pleased to continue as an ARB member with the purpose of helping to guide the quality of the built environment of Palo Alto. I also have an interest in becoming more pro-active in proposing alternative opportunities where feasible and reasonable to some of the critical issues facing Palo Alto. We are a city that searches for rational progress while delighting in creative, sometimes conscientious expressions, symbolized by our unique Black Lives Matter street painting or the shoes of fallen heroes on our public plaza. I have participated with fellow board members in reaching a consensus on many projects, and, I believe, improved in one way or another. It is often a search for the essence of projects which sometimes is expressed by the presenter, but sometimes unrealized. Very often it is a question of the relation to the context, massing, proportions, scale, the coordination of materials, or the incorporation of the natural environment. Or all of these together, as defined in the six ARB Findings. It is important to have participated in all aspects of architecture to be able to be an effective critic: to have begun with the blank sheet of paper and with a described program and to have followed projects through the construction phase to occupancy. I feel that I am well qualified to serve on the ARB because of my personal experiences as an architect, an urban designer and someone who has three years on the ARB. Clearly the most consequential and controversial project this past year was the Castilleja's new campus plan. The ARB Board agreed that the Kellogg side of the campus building was an overwhelmingly long elevation and required changes to create segmented modulations to reduce the impact. My rejected proposal was to divide the mass in two sections to allow a major entry that would lead through to the center courtyard. As an intended drop off location this seemed a reasonable idea.It could be one more entry to alleviate other campus access locations and, at the same time significantly reduce the extreme length of the facade. It is critical to note that projects of this scope and importance must be shared with the ARB at the early schematic phase and even at other preliminary phases in order to address this kind of issue before the program is so advanced that it becomes a commitment. At that point we are only discussing superficial issues. One of our ARB Findings is "to create an internal sense of order and desirable environment for occupants, visitors and the general community". I note the reluctance to consider this requirement by our board and that to focus exclusively on exterior considerations led to our unfortunate acceptance of a level of classrooms completely below grade, the result of zoning rules and limited design objectives. We must insist that natural light 1.b Packet Pg. 66 3. If you are appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Architectural Review Board achieve, and how would you help in the process? (1587 characters max) 4. Please identify a project (or projects) that you find to be examples of good architecture, and explain why. You may include samples, identify project addresses, or provide links. (1035 characters max) 5. Architectural Review Board 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, but will help you better understand the work of the board. (1173 characters max) Palo Alto 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2017) David L Hirsch Page 5 is equitably distributed, an environmental requirement.Harvard College BA 1957; The Cooper Union (Architecture) 1963-1966 Harvard Graduate School of Design MArch 1966- 68; Reg. Arch. 1973 NY State Sr. Urban Designer, Mayor's Off. of Developement; Founding Principal, Urban Architectural Initiatives (UAI) 1996-2017 I believe it is important that the Council examines the many capabilities of its selected advisors to realize the best opportunities to shape the inevitable change. I am enthusiastic about the recent suggested possibility that the ARB and PTC will have a joint meeting to discuss common goals. I hope that the result of this meeting would be to consider the opportunity to influence a broader study of transportation, planning and architectural considerations. We might call these potential developments 'urban design creations'. As a sample of this kind of project, consider the concept for the Hamilton Parking Lot at the corner of Hamilton Avenue and Waverly Street that Peter Baltay and I are proposing. As a policy proposal, to develop the city's parking lots, the merger of the two reviewing agencies is a critical connection: the architectural program is important and the parking and other transportation and planning issues are equally critical. And both must conjoin to be appropriate and complete proposals. Peter and I hope that our work to date might translate into one or two projects that might be started now through the RFP process. It is possible for the City to select developers utilizing a program similar to the one we have described in our schematic plans. But for this to be scaled up to a larger impact on the city's general growth, it needs the combined coordination and analysis of both the ARB and PTC in collaboration and coordinated with the Planning and Transportation Departments. See illustrations attached below. Each project presented to the ARB is described by the Planning Department with the relevant elements of the Comp Plan and Zoning Resolution, indicating whether they merit approval. Much of the Comp Plan and significant parts of the Zoning are based on insights of community values. This distinguishes them from many other strictly objective, mathematically described codes. I have found these Palo Alto social and aesthetic values, although subjective, to be mostly very reasonable and compelling. I am the only member of the ARB who voted against the new Zoning because it is my contention that it is inappropriate to create, as required by the State, overly specific regulations based on arbitrarily determined dimensions as a substitute for these 1.b Packet Pg. 67 Zoning Code El Camino Real Design Guidelines El Camino Real Master Plan Study (2007) Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I (2000) and II (2003) Plans California Environmental Quality Act Permit Streamling Act Density Bonus Law Secretary of the Interior's Standards Downtown Urban Design Guidelines (1993) Other documents listed on this website as well. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Signature Date Completed David L Hirsch Page 6 subjective principles. Some aspects of the Comp plan should be revised. However, the substitution of the proposed objective replacement imposes unnecessary limitations on submitters and is blind to the State's obvious intention to radically up-zone development for a significant increase in FAR and the elimination of local height limitations. I am aware of these other documents and have studied them as needed. 7\5857 40\ARB Photos.pdf [SCANNED, FILE SAFE] Yes David L Hirsch 10/10/2021 1.b Packet Pg. 68 Architect: Henry Hobso n Richard son Land scape: Frederick Law Olm sted The pre-emin ent Architect and Landscape Architect of t he mid -19th Ce ntu ry des igned t he main quad of Sta nfo rd. I ad mire t he massive rusticated stonework fac;ade and arches, t he ove rh ang ing red t il ed roof, the co nt inuity of the colo nn ades, t he deeply recessed win dows, t he o rt hogonal p lanning wit h mo numenta l ent ri es. Th e ent ire complex is a consiste nt use of t hese elements. 1.b Packet Pg. 69 Architect: Pei Cobb and Freed These two symmetri ca l bu il din gs are o n axis to t he prev ious photograp h, a cont in uation of t he ca mpus g ri d. They mainta in the related campus scale, but t he fl at stone arcn es are a mode rn, more delicate ly sca led des ign. Th e se cond fl oor is sepa rated fro m t he grou nd fl oor colo nnade, defined around t he entire perim ete r wit h a setba ck of co nt inuous win dows with a repeat of t he red t il e deeply overh ang in g roof fl oatin g above. Th e large lin ea r st reet lin ed pa lm s are a d ramatic relation to t he lower bu il dings and a repetit ion of t his path-defining featu re. 1.b Packet Pg. 70 Architect: Norman Foster My favorite new Sta nfo rd cam pus bu ild ing is t he Bio -X. I like t he way it sweeps arou nd t he two sides of a cou rtyard with all of t he laboratori es facing inwa rd with fl oor to ceiling g lass, revea lin g the fascinatin g inner work spaces wit h all of their complex apparatus and study areas. Perimeter wa lkways hu ng from the roof see ms so appropriate for Ca lifo rnia weather wit h an open bri dge conn ecting t he two sides of the courtyard. Access to t he cent rally located open, deck level eating areas is co nve nient. The entire bu il d in g be nefits fro m t he free fl ow of air t hroughout. Th e roof foll ows t he cu rvin g shape of t he bu ild ing but fl oats free of the lower fl oors, a d ramatic departu re fro m the no rm . 1.b Packet Pg. 71 Architect: Polshek and Partners Bes ides t he add it io n to t he Ca nter, t he successo r firm co nt in ued at Sta nfo rd wit h t he Bin g and the Anderso n. It is notable how t he new wing attach es co mfortably to t he octagonal rea r proj ectio n of the ori g in al bu il ding, but does so in its own moderni st, cubist style, sym bolic of t he contemporary art of t he new win g. 1.b Packet Pg. 72 ·;~ .' .. ~ <(,_ __ _ Architect: Joseph Bell omo The office structures at Unive rsity at Alm a are a se ri es of raw co ncrete, glass and expressed fl oor slab fo rm s wit h a fac;ade overl ay of meta l scree ning. The two bu il din gs are des igned as sepa rate masses with t he two-story o ne o n Unive rsity and t he ta ll er structure o n t he Alm a corn er. A passage between t he two co nn ects to Hig h St reet. I think t he massin g design decisions were carefully co nsidered, especially t he decisio n to divide t he fo rm s into sepa rate elements and the use of t he scree ning as a unifyin g and softenin g element. The asse mb lage fits t he shape of the site and t he passage as an urba n gesture is notable. 1.b Packet Pg. 73 I Architects: (Original) Pedro de Lemas (Later structures) Birge Clark and others. The iconic block of Ra mo na Street neve r ceases to int rigue me. Lig ht plays on all t he va ried forms creatin g a special effect. By havin g a sin gle stucco pa lette wit h a general co nformance to non-sta ndard windows and va ried fo rms all ows the ent ire bloc k to appea r to be o ne exp ress io n alt hough it was developed at d ifferent t im es and for different uses. 1.b Packet Pg. 74 Architect: Unkn own The Hizas hi mult iple housin g bu il d ing o n Lytton nea r Middlefi eld, t hough wa rn at t he edges, is a hidden ge m. I ad mire t he way it plays wit h the shapes of t he res idences, wa lkways and sta ir towers to fo rm a consistent exp ressio n. I t hink it is notable t hat t he des ig ners were carefu l to incl ude the commo n use of the open courtyard inte rior spa ce and to se lect ve ry appropriate plant in gs as shad ing devices that are full -g rown now. Because t he bu ild ing is elevated fro m t he street, t he be low grade ga rage is filled with natu ral light, a pleasa nt departu re fro m bu il d in gs wit h pa rkin g in the cell ar. 1.b Packet Pg. 75 Architect: David L. Hirsch A house on a limited sized lot with ease ment setback requ irements uses hori zonta l zinc faced su rfaces, exposed steel and g lass bays and cl erestory frames wit h a cont rasting bri g ht colo red stu cco wa ll and soft, natural grasses and concrete slabs that mirro r the reced ing patte rn, and subtly lead to a g lass encl osed lobby ent rance. 1.b Packet Pg. 76 Archictectural Review Board Application Name Yujin Jeon Address City - Postal Code - Cell Phone - Home Phone Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident? No Do you have any relatives or members No 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? Are you available and committed to Yes complete the term applied for? Fair Political Practices No California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/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 1.b Packet Pg. 77 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? How did you learn about the vacancy on the Architectural Review Board? • Community Group • Email from the City • Palo Alto Weekly • Daily Post • City Website • Flyer • Other 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. For the full code, review the California Government Code Section 6254.21. 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. • 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 the following contact information: Yujin Jeon Page 2 No Email from the City 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 the following contact information below: 1.b Packet Pg. 78 Alternate Contact Information Personal and Job Experience Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. (621 characters max) Employment Information Company/Employer Name Occupation Is your Company/Employer your current one or last? Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. (1311 characters max) Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Architectural Review Board and what experience would you bring to the position? (1449 characters max) 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Board that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. (1449 characters max) Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. Yujin Jeon Page 3 - I have 25 years experience as a commercial and residential architectural designer. Currently I'm president of Jeon Design. I've worked at several large architecture firms including VBN Architects as Design Director, MBH Architect as Senior Designer, and Michael Willis Architect as Senior Designer. I graduated from FIDM studying interior design. Jeon Design President/CEO/Architectural Designer Current Employer This is a great opportunity to have my first chance to work with such a great city as Palo Alto. I worked with many people in the planning department, David Chung, Brian Jones, and Val Perez-lbardolasa as I did work on the Sweet Maple restaurant project on University Ave. Everyone was wonderful to work with as I completed my construction documents. Palo Alto is one of my dream cities to live in at some point in my life. Being a creative designer I would like to have the opportunity to contribute to making this city beautiful through design. It would be an honor to be a part of this team and I would enjoy meeting so many different people that are making a living here. I worked on many different large commercial projects such as mixed-use buildings in San Francisco and also worked on many well-known restaurant projects. PF Chang in the Stanford shopping center, Sweet Maple on University Ave as examples. I have also helped develop some large multi family homes and single private high- end custom homes in locations all over the Bay Area, Beverly Hills, and Shanghai. Currently I am attending many design reviews with our home projects in many different cities. I am always interested to hear other people's ideas and their perspective other than my own. I would also love to learn what the city's perspective is on the process. I love to learn, share ideas, and help and meet other people. I have 25 years experience as a commercial and residential architectural designer. Currently I'm 1.b Packet Pg. 79 3. If you are appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Architectural Review Board achieve, and how would you help in the process? (1587 characters max) 4. Please identify a project (or projects) that you find to be examples of good architecture, and explain why. You may include samples, identify project addresses, or provide links. (1035 characters max) 5. Architectural Review Board 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, but will help you better understand the work of the board. (1173 characters max) Palo Alto 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2017) Zoning Code El Camino Real Design Guidelines El Camino Real Master Plan Study (2007) Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I (2000) and II (2003) Plans California Environmental Quality Act Permit Streamling Act Density Bonus Law Secretary of the Interior's Standards Downtown Urban Design Guidelines (1993) Yujin Jeon Page 4 president of Jeon Design. I've worked at several large architecture firms including VBN Architects as Design Director, MBH Architect as Senior Designer, and Michael Willis Architect as Senior Designer. I graduated from FIDM studying interior design. I would like to see many more LEED certified projects as this is important to me for our future. Instead of thinking of single projects look at them from a larger perspective and how we can create more functionality, beauty, and vibrant community. I think good architecture is harmonious design, inside and outside. Design and plans in order to make human meet with nature. As a designer, we provide spaces to make a happy and meaningful place for everyone. I think the most beautiful architecture is Pantheon in Rome because it is the oldest concrete dome and most innovative design. Structurally, there is nothing, 30' diameter opening on the ceiling in the part that requires the most reinforcement. This is an innovative and iconic building. Sequence is one of most important elements in architecture. A story with a flow, a narrative that is created by successive small events that are related to each other. Ando Tadao is my favorite architect because his architecture has sequence. It is like watching a movie with a climax. I've reviewed portions of the Downtown urban design guide. My business website is at jeondesign.com 1.b Packet Pg. 80 Other documents listed on this website as well. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Signature Date Completed Yujin Jeon Page 5 20\5857 40\Yujin Jeon REFERENCES.pdf [SCANNED, FILE SAFE] Yes Yujin Jeon 10/25/2021 1.b Packet Pg. 81 R E F E R E N C E S All contact info is available upon request Jeondesign.com Yujin lead the Milpitas BART station’s interior design while with VBN Architects. This station consisted of a prominent public concourse, underground platforms and public art. In addition to poetically and precisely guiding the interior materials colors, finishes and placement, Yujin also coordinate the overall interiors theme with the artists so that the final outcome is a harmonious balance of colors, textures and forms all assembled to delight the travelling public. In addition, she and I had the opportunity to successfully collaborate on several interior design projects including law offices, schools and college buildings. Working with Yujin is a treat of a lifetime and I have been seeking opportunities to work with her again. Her energy, joy and creativity are an asset to every project lucky enough to have her contribution. Eli Naor CEO VBN Architects Yujin genuinely considers this project as her own. She, herself, negotiates the best possible deals with suppliers and contractors. She really goes above and beyond. All transactions are very transparent. She also has vast experience dealing with city officials in obtaining necessary permits. She won't give up until all issues are resolved. There were a few scares from building inspectors but she diligently took care of them in a very timely manner. I strongly encourage you to call me if you have any questions. Jiyeon Choi, Sweet Maple Restaurant owner Palo Alto, CA Yujin is quite simply the most talented individual that I have ever had the pleasure to meet. Yujin combines masterful design with flawless execution to create incredible, sophisticated works of art. Her vision, talent and driven personality are simply beyond compare and her work must be seen to be believed. I highly recommend Yujin for your client’s design projects - large and small”. Kathy Vendel Walnut Creek, CA From start to finish, Yujin and her team have been absolutely amazing to work with. Yujin helped us with an ADU project that posed many challenges due to its location on a steep slope. She patiently and creatively helped us work through all the challenges, and we were very pleased with the final results. Not only is Yujin a top-notch architect and excellent at what she does, but she is also just an incredible person - reliable, patient, generous, kind, excellent communicator, and a great advocate for her clients. We feel so fortunate to have found Yujin, and highly recommend her services to anyone! Michelle Chun Lafayette, CA _J=□N □=Sll::iN 1.b Packet Pg. 82 We can’t thank you enough for your time and professionalism. You were extremely helpful in transforming our home into a space that reflects both of our styles. With great ease you offered insight and solutions to our designs needs while keeping our budget in mind. You kept us involved throughout the process discussing everything; you remained so patient with every meeting, and kept us focused. When we get it photographed, we will definitely get you images for your portfolio! Val Perez-Ibardolasa I know Yujin since 2004. She designed several of my real estate development projects. Yujin is very talented. She knows how to transform a developer vision into a magnificent turnkey project. She is sophisticated, creative, dedicated and trustworthy. She treats each project like it’s her own. Yujin is a solution-oriented thinker that deliver a top-notch product. I will definitely bring her on to my next real estate development project. Adi Cohen, Developer San Francisco, CA Yujin is the best. She made the changes in our restaurant done in a timely and smart manner. I highly recommend her for her insight and ideas that are not only smart but cost effective. Parry Tong Postino Restaurant Owner Lafayette, CA Yujin is extremely talented; she is passionate and diligent about her work. Her clients’ trust is her highest priority. She often tells us “I am friends with all my clients” and we have appreciated her genuine caring for us and our daughter. She has met every single deadline she or we have set, usually early. She has meticulously designed and redesigned in order to get it “just right” for us and our family and lifestyle, while making extremely helpful suggestions to us along the way. She has been very, very generous with her time and patient with us. Her artistic vision, her detailed design work, her knowledge of code, and direct collaboration with the City of Orinda, resulted in a design that moved very quickly through city and county review processes. We couldn’t be more pleased with her work to date and fully trust that she will work productively with our contractor to help get us into our new beautifully-designed home with as few disruptions as possible and within budget. We have been so pleased with her work and would be happy to answer any specific questions you may have for us about our experience working with (Yujin) Jeon Design. Peter Weis and Laura Ryder Orinda, CA 1.b Packet Pg. 83 "Jeon Design is a completely professional firm. Always keeps appointments, always available to consult via phone, email, or in person. Tremendous time saving attributes when time is indeed money. I let Yujin be in charge of the construction as the Construction Admin. The best decision I have made. She watches every detail, saves cost without sacrificing the quality, she deals with surprises which are inevitable in any demolition/rebuild project. Yujin is professional, passionate, hard working, pleasant, trustworthy, and an honest designer. Her work is worth much more than her fee. I have already decided to work with her on our next project. She will definitely deliver results more than you expect." Steven Choi, Sweet Maple Restaurant Owner San Francisco, CA Jeon Design is the rare design firm we’re all looking for because they treat every project like it’s their own project. Because their services are including Architecture but also interior design and ar, all the important part of project are taken into account during project. They area there from step one to the last step and beyond, thinking together with us about our goals and how to achieve them. Jeon Design is a key factor to the success of our restaurant, taking “EVERY” aspect into regards during the full process! Merijn Terheggen, Restaurant Owner Spicy I am Restaurant Owner Almeda, CA Jeon Design has finished a Design for a 20,000 sq. ft French Villa Custom Home in China. Yujin work shows exceptional details to the quality of the design, with luxury material selection to represent an authentic French living style. The interior space design has enhanced the originality of the French style from the exterior architectural design; and bring it to the final touch of the decoration details throughout the mansion. She has outstanding professional knowledge and design creativity with passion and dignity. Sindy Shi, Associate Architect, Dahlin Group Pleasanton, CA We have had the privilege to work with Yujin of Jeon Design for our complete Eichler home remodel project. Yujin embraced the modifications needed to fit today's lifestyles with energy, imagination and expertise. Yujin is constantly committed to her clients' full satisfaction and works painstakingly hard to achieve it. Yujin has the unique ability to make you feel as if you are the most important client she has and her enthusiasm for design is infectious. And when Yujin says she will save you money on her project, believe it - she will! Thanks to her help, we have turned our dreams of living modern into a reality. Thank you, Yujin! Michael & Christianna Cohen Walnut Creek, CA 1.b Packet Pg. 84 I would like to recommend Yujin Jeon of Jeon Designs. Her website is: www.jeondesign.com I worked with Yujin on my investment property in the East Bay. Yujin was the architect / designer for the project. She has an eye for design. She is also detail oriented, very professional and provides the best solutions for redesigning the property. She stayed within the timeframe and budget allocated for the project and still provided the best customer service and quality of materials to make the home look outstanding. I have received many compliments on the design and layout of the property from many potential buyers. The house sold in less than two weeks on the market. I will be working with her on other future projects. Angie McCulloch Orinda, CA That is such a good experience and happy time to work with you at my home project. You have shown a deep and sensible comprehension of what designs I had been dreaming of for my new home. You are extremely talented at reading my mental pictures of what I had hoped for. You totally changed the style I had in my mind to a much better, more beautiful, modern and functional design that I had ever dreamed or imagined. Therefore, I highly recommend your capabilities as a first choice Home Designer. I am confident in your abilities to work far beyond to increase the future value of my home. If your client would like ask me about you, don't hesitate to call me. Thanks again for your hard working. Jack and Susan Chu Orinda, CA Yujin was an absolute delight to work with! I finally took the plunge and decided to remodel my bathroom. Yujin transformed my ugly, outdated bathroom into an amazing spa-like bathroom that even fit my budget. I really appreciated how Yujin was always accessible when I needed her. She had amazing insight and a great deal of skill. She came to the table with concrete, detailed plans for action, lined up contractors, shopped for furniture and accessories, and monitored the efforts of various contractors and deliveries. Yujin was very picky and insistent on getting things right and the contractors always worked extra hard for me because they wanted her future business. I would highly recommend Yujin for any type of remodeling project. Jill Hudson Orinda, CA We were so happy with our decision to hire Yujin to help create a vision for our home. She has a beautiful sense of style that drew us in from the beginning. She worked closely with my husband and I to help determine the best types of materials, colors, layout, etc - from the standpoint of both design and functionality. We were thrilled with the final plans, which included updates to our kitchen, living room, family room and bathrooms. Yujin is focused, dedicated to her projects and has extreme attention to detail. We are excited to implement the plans as we know they will help turn our home into our dream home. Thank you, Yujin! Michelle Yoshinaka, Lafayette, CA 1.b Packet Pg. 85 I recently worked with Jeon Design on a bathroom remodel. Initially I was overwhelmed with the project, but once I started working with Yujin I realized that her expertise and great taste was exactly what I was looking for. One thing that I really appreciated about Yujin was that she didn’t dictate a design to me at the outset, but rather listened to what I knew I wanted and helped me extrapolate my ideas and desires into areas of decoration and design that would not have occurred to me on my own. I’m extremely pleased with the outcome of my bathroom remodel and if I ever have to leave this house, I won’t hesitate to call Yujin again. I have already referred several friends and neighbors to Yujin and wouldn’t hesitate to do so again. Rodney Walnut Creek, CA An open letter to a prospective client of Yujin Jeon or Jeon Designs: I worked with Yujin Jeon on a two bathrooms remodel project in my residence. Both bathrooms - we only have two - were known “eventual upgrades” for us when we purchased our home, but the master bath developed a major issue and suddenly the bathrooms became top priority. Because of the suddenness, I hadn’t been studying magazines and going to tile places for months - I was a blank slate as far as my plans and goals for the two spaces. Yujin met my husband and myself after work one evening and walked through the place and asked us some good questions, and bounced some ideas off of us about what we liked, what we wished for (more and discreet storage) and how long we planned to own the home, and our budget and our timeline. She also asked about how much we wanted to be involved in the design decisions. The next thing we knew, she had a proposal, some samples (tile, paint colors, pictures of hardware, etc.), and several fantastic ideas - not only about wonderful things we could do, but also about how we could save money in places we didn’t need to spend more, and how we could stretch our dollars on a few items that we’d really love. She also had thought through how a family of four could realistically remodel two bathrooms in parallel while always having a commode and a shower in service. Yujin’s brilliant design, patient and genial demeanor, and eye for ways to meaningfully stretch our budget were perfect for us. As a working mom herself, she also fully appreciated the logistical challenges of conducting a remodel in a two career, two parent, two child family. Very quickly, I came to have an absolute trust in Yujin’s recommendations. I can recommend Yujin and Jeon Designs without reservation. I would be very happy to talk further with any prospective client. My cell number is 415-215-0785, or you can email me at Cathy O’Sullivan Walnut Creek, CA Yujin provided excellent design service and guided me through the whole renovation process. She integrates her client’s preferences and also provides technical expertise such as ADU requirements and timelines. I can not say enough about Jeon Design. Betty Hong Oakland, CA 1.b Packet Pg. 86 I’ve had a long-standing relationship with Yujin working with her as a colleague. I completely trusted her and her taste which is why we didn’t hesitate to have her work on our home addition and remodeling project. Yujin is extremity talented and has a fabulous eye for what works. She brings the work on time, is organized professional, and always suggests ways to save money without jeopardizing the quality. We highly recommend her Thank you Yujin!!! Niran Amir Tiburon, CA Yujin, you're a wonderful person to work with, and I love the space you have created! Can't wait to see how it will turn out when it's complete. THANK YOU Yujin!!! Toon Ong Walnut Creek, CA Jeon Design dedication to our project as if it was her own home. Between work and kids we are so busy so having Yujin as involved in our project is a huge help. She also took the time to educate us and help us define our own taste and ideas. Yujin is one of the most honest, hardworking, dependable professionals that we have ever worked with. We highly recommend her talents as an interior designer and architect! Daniel Tiburon, CA I’ve had a long-standing relationship with Yujin working with her as a colleague. I completely trusted her and her taste which is why we didn’t hesitate to have her work on our home addition and remodeling project. Yujin is extremity talented and has a fabulous eye for what works. She brings the work on time, is organized professional, and always suggests ways to save money without jeopardizing the quality. We highly recommend her Thank you Yujin!!! Niran Amir Tiburon, CA What a joy it is walking into my newly remodeled bathroom! I can't believe it was created, out of the space, what was already here! You have the creative ability to make beautiful surroundings out of ordinary rooms! Your vision, collaboration, passion & enthusiasm for your work, is reflected in the satisfaction of your clients. Thank You, I'm so very Happy with my new bathroom. Sarah Alameda, CA 1.b Packet Pg. 87 We can’t thank you enough for your time and professionalism. You were extremely helpful in transforming our home into a space that reflects both of our styles. With great ease you offered insight and solutions to our designs needs while keeping our budget in mind. You kept us involved throughout the process discussing everything; you remained so patient with every meeting, and kept us focused. When we get it photographed, we will definitely get you images for your portfolio! Val Oakland Hill, CA *I just wanted to say thank you again for all of your hard work and assistance with our bathroom remodel. You have opened our eyes on the possibilities and made the process smooth and easy. Here is my phone number which you can pass along as a reference for future clients. Thank you! Nick Gregor Oakland, CA "Yujin is so delightful to work with. She is creative, efficient, savvy, and has excellent sense of design. She helps make our home exceptionally beautiful and very functional." Bophany Huot San Francisco, CA Yujin transformed our drab space into one of the most iconic offices in the startup industry. She created a beautiful workstation and fully equipped kitchen space that perfectly reflects our company's DNA and creative culture. Typical reactions we get from guests: "Beautiful", "Amazing", and my personal favorite: "Wow!" Yujin also wonderfully executed a 4x12' rustic dining table, the centerpiece of our space, and got creative to make it within our budget. Conrad Chu Munchery CEO, Co-founder | San Francisco, CA Her remarkable ideas never fails our expectation. In addition, Yujin has a kind and bright personality. The most important, she delivers projects on time and on budget, and her follow up skills really make her stand out. I took great pleasure in watching my place changed. Now we can enjoy the feelings of warmth and relaxation she has created at our clinic. Thanks, Yujin! Dr. Olivia Lee San Leandro, CA 1.b Packet Pg. 88 We are lucky to have Yujin to design for remodeling project my house. Her professionalism is focused on space programming, function, the selection of materials, coloring, very artistic, efficient, time saving construction, plus her Fungsui knowledge. Especially Kitchen!!! We showed our friends, they LOVE! Yvonne and Sang Bak Lee Orinda, CA Yujin is great! I am very satisfied with the result of her work. Working with her was a pleasant experience. Yujin is very professional and flexible. She is full of great ideas and very attentive to the details of her work. I would definitely ask for her help again on my next project. Katan Nantashiri Livermore, CA "I am writing this letter on behalf of Yujin Jeon, Jeon Design. We have worked with Yujin for many years, she is very professional, talented and a joy to collaborate with on small and large projects. Yujin knows her job very well and is always our first choice when a designer is needed. I highly recommend Yujin and Jeon Design. Jennifer E. Thompson PolicyLink Director of Human Resources, Administration and Operations Oakland, CA "I love your design, and I love you! I think this is one of my best choices - hiring you to design our house. I will definitely refer you as well as give you more projects in the future. You made my day. I'm very happy now!" Eva Chang Shanghai, China Yujin really listened to my needs and brought surprising elements into my office. My office looks fantastic! She has an incredibly rich interior design background and is extremely talented when it comes to creating beautiful interiors! Yujin’s design is very professional, prompt, creative, and accommodating. I have gotten many compliments on my office and I would highly recommend using Yujin’s design without hesitation. Dr. Chris Yi San Leandro, CA 1.b Packet Pg. 89 Yujin and the team at Jeon Design have worked on two engagements for our organization. Yujin has jumped in to meet us where we are and help shape our vision. She works with us as a true partner and is patient, flexible, and creative in helping us develop and refine ideas for what will help us achieve our goals with the space we have. Yujin also has a terrific resource pool for materials and supplies that she leverages to maximize and stretch limited resources. She also exerts leadership and steps back and listens at just the right time for each, throughout the design process. Jeon Design goes the extra mile at every step." Lauren Webster, Poliylink CFO Oakland, CA Thank you for your tremendous help in our restaurant project. Without your enthusiasm, diligence and hard work we wouldn’t have been able to get the permit during the COVID-19. Excellent work! I would highly recommend Yujin from Jeon Design. If you are looking for a professional work. James Maneepairojn Blackwood Restaurant San Francisco, CA Game changer!!! We signed a new lease to relocate a furniture store (What A Room) and felt like we had decent idea of how we wanted the space to look from our previous store’s layout. However, we connected with Yujin through a referral just to see what we might be missing and to get a few more ideas. As soon as we met with Yujin, there was no doubt that we needed her and I am completely glad we didn’t let ourselves do the designing because what she did for us is 1000x better. She masterfully put together materials, colors and finishes, but the main thing was create a unique concept that fit our business. Yujin really took our business to the next level. Outside of design, what is equally awesome is her willingness to share connections and resources. This was also truly invaluable as we found one of a kind decor pieces and amazing deals left and right. Simply put, we are very thankful for the experience and the result is a game changer! Steven Lam What a room owner San Jose, CA Yujin at Jeon Design is a delight to work with! At the recommendation of a friend, we hired her to redesign our small French bistro after a fire. From the start, we were won over by her professionalism, creativity and design expertise. I must admit, we are not the easiest customers to work with, and we had very particular ideas about the design we hoped to achieve. Yujin worked tirelessly to deliver multiple iterations of our vision within a very short timeframe, always with a smile on her face! You are too wonderful for words!!!! And we are the lucky ones to have found you! Jerome and Megan Meloni, Restaurant owner San Francisco, CA 1.b Packet Pg. 90 We had a fantastic experience working with Yujin from Jeon Design. She is passionate about creating the perfect design for her clients. At the same time, she is extremely professional and responsive, making sure that our project progressed appropriately versus our expectations. Five stars! Jame Kim Orinda, CA Yujin worked with us for a short period of time on our office space in Oakland, CA. During this time, she displayed a high degree of integrity, responsibility and creativity. She provided invaluable guidance in regard to color schemes, design layout, furniture selection, lighting and accessories and attention to details which made our office space so special. She took something ordinary and made it so unique. We can’t thank Yujin enough for all the work she has done for us. It was such a pleasure working with her. She was always friendly with an outgoing attitude which she easily maintained while remaining solution and design focused. She has great communication, listening and organizational skills which kept us on time. We truly appreciate all these qualities from Yujin, especially listening to us and working hard to understand our needs. In summary, Yujin works speaks for itself and its truly AMAZING. We would strongly recommend Yujin to handle your interior design. Radhika Fox and Linda Le, US Water Alliance Oakland, CA Yujin is so professional, detail oriented and on the ball. Very impressed with her service and the quick results. Highly recommend. Stewart Beatty Executive Chef. Postino Restaurant, Lafayette Yujin is very professional and talented. She designed our furniture store and delivered in timely manner. The interior of our store look more amazing than ever. Yujin is also very considerate; she put effort and check in with us once in a while to see if we need any assistance. Can't find this kind of service all the time! Quynh Le Furniture Shop San Jose 1.b Packet Pg. 91 Yujin was absolutely phenomenal! I own a restaurant and was looking to open up a second location. Since I originally bought my restaurant, I really had no idea how to build new one from scratch. I was very lost and confused, but Yujin was very helpful in guiding me through the process. Her attention to detail, work ethic, and vision are second to none. Since she is the designer and has an architect background, she in very knowledgeable on all aspects of the process which was incredibly helpful for a first timer like me. Also she has amazing positive energy and an absolute pleasure to be around! Huy Quach Restaurant Owner San Jose, CA If you are looking for an Architectural Designer, I highly recommend Yujin at Jeon Design. She not only has deep expertise in complete renovations, ADUs, new construction and additions - but she is also very knowledgeable with navigating the permitting process and knows the Lamorinda area very well. We recently finished phase 1 of our remodel and will shortly begin the larger phase 2, which includes an addition and complete re-design of our home. Yujin is amazing to work with. She is incredibly talented, professional and committed. She takes the time to listen to her client needs and genuinely cares about building the right relationships. Her enthusiasm and passion for her work is contagious. Lina Lee Orinda, CA We feel lucky to have Yujin as our architect designer for our restaurant. She’s very professional, responsive, stylish and genuine designer. Her work is not only amazing well designed but also functional for operation. She always listen her clients needs and pay attention every details to ensure the project will be satisfied. You won’t be disappointed if you’re looking for trustworthy company, I would 100% recommend Jeon design. Jiew Sky Restaurant owner Palo Alto, CA We’ve worked with a number of designer/ architects without finding a really good one that satisfies us 100%. Yujin listens and completely understands what I want this restaurant to look and feel like and what images I want to project to customers. She considers what kinds of food, potential customers, neighborhoods, and budget before coming up with the best design possible. Yujin has a very keen artistic talent and is very much aware of the most up-to-date trends in materials, textures, and colors of restaurant design. We are so happy we chose Yujin to help us design a look for our new office. She listened to what our CEO’s thoughts were regarding our style and what we were looking for and designed it perfectly. Giving us a beautiful natural organic look for our lobby and a fun atmosphere for an employee Conference Room. She was easy and fun to work with and went way beyond what is usually expected of a designer. She even went shopping for us trying to save us money. I would not hesitate at all to recommend her to anyone. Jane Sutton, Moxie Inc. Sunnyvale, CA 1.b Packet Pg. 92 Archictectural Review Board Application Name Kathryn Jordan Address City - Postal Code - Cell Phone - Home Phone - Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes Do you have any relatives or members No 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? Are you available and committed to Yes complete the term applied for? Fair Political Practices No California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/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 1.b Packet Pg. 93 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? How did you learn about the vacancy on the Architectural Review Board? • Community Group • Email from the City • Palo Alto Weekly • Daily Post • City Website • Flyer • Other 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. For the full code, review the California Government Code Section 6254.21. 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. • 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 the following contact information: Kathryn Jordan Page 2 Yes Community Group 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 the following contact information below: 1.b Packet Pg. 94 Alternate Contact Information Personal and Job Experience Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. (621 characters max) Employment Information Company/Employer Name Occupation Is your Company/Employer your current one or last? Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. (1311 characters max) Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Architectural Review Board and what experience would you bring to the position? (1449 characters max) 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Board that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. (1449 characters max) Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. 3. If you are appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Architectural Review Board achieve, and how would you help in the process? (1587 characters max) Kathryn Jordan Page 3 - BA, Political Science, Stanford University MSM, GSB, Stanford University N/A N/A Last Employer I currently serve on the City's Housing Element Working Group. I am currently the President of the Palo Alto Plaza HOA, a mixed use, multifamily complex in downtown Palo Alto. I have served as Parent network Chair in the Paly PTSA, and volunteered at both Duveneck elementary school and Jordan Middle School. I've coached AYSO soccer. Because I am interested in the housing and commercial development within the City of Palo Alto. The expansion of Castilleja. I'm interested in this issue because its expansion may greatly affect both traffic on a main Palo Alto thoroughfare, Embarcadero Road, and a residential neighborhood, depending upon how this project is ultimately configured. The size of the student enrollment will also figure into the size of the project.BA, Political Science, Stanford University MSM, GSB, Stanford University Maintain the character of the community of Palo Alto. I would help by giving my time and attention to helping guide change and development within the City of Palo Alto. 1.b Packet Pg. 95 4. Please identify a project (or projects) that you find to be examples of good architecture, and explain why. You may include samples, identify project addresses, or provide links. (1035 characters max) 5. Architectural Review Board 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, but will help you better understand the work of the board. (1173 characters max) Palo Alto 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2017) Zoning Code El Camino Real Design Guidelines El Camino Real Master Plan Study (2007) Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I (2000) and II (2003) Plans California Environmental Quality Act Permit Streamling Act Density Bonus Law Secretary of the Interior's Standards Downtown Urban Design Guidelines (1993) Other documents listed on this website as well. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. My neighbor's house at 109 Walter Hays Drive. I think the home fits nicely on its lot and within the existing neighborhood, while at the same time projecting a more sleek and modern exterior. Yes, I built a home in Palo Alto, so I am familiar with the Zoning Code. I have also read almost all of the Comprehensive Plan. I am familiar with the purpose of CEQA and how it applies to development. Please confirm that you have read the Yes Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Signature Kathryn Jordan Date Completed 10/25/2021 Kathryn Jordan Page 4 1.b Packet Pg. 96 Archictectural Review Board Application Name Alexander Lew Address - City Postal Code - Cell Phone - Home Phone - Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident? No Do you have any relatives or members No 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? Are you available and committed to Yes complete the term applied for? Fair Political Practices No California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/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 1.b Packet Pg. 97 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? How did you learn about the vacancy on the Architectural Review Board? • Community Group • Email from the City • Palo Alto Weekly • Daily Post • City Website • Flyer • Other 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. For the full code, review the California Government Code Section 6254.21. 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. • 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 the following contact information: Alexander Lew Page 2 Yes Email from the City 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 the following contact information below: 1.b Packet Pg. 98 Alternate Contact Information Personal and Job Experience Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. (621 characters max) Employment Information Company/Employer Name Occupation Is your Company/Employer your current one or last? Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. (1311 characters max) Alexander Lew Page 3 250 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA Author/Illustrator of a book about the first parks, plazas, and promenades in Europe. Designer of residential projects in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Atherton. Associate at Solomon Architecture in San Francisco. Projects include: 220 units of affordable housing in an award winning New Urbanist village in Seattle, 325 micro studios at Stanford, and 6 townhouses in Prospect, a New Urbanist town in Colorado. Columbia University, Master of Architecture. Washington University, Bachelor of Arts with major in architecture. Passed all NCARB exams. Self employed Draftsman Current Employer Palo Alto Architectural Review Board member. (May 2008 -present). Western Wheelers Bicycle Club in Palo Alto. Board member, ride coordinator, and ride leader (2003 -present). Attend lectures at SPUR (San Francisco Planning Urban Research). Ongoing. Attend lectures at CNPS-SCV (California Native Plant Society). Ongoing. Attend annual tours by the Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association. Ongoing. Attend annual tours by the AIA San Francisco. Attend annual tours by the Pasadena Heritage. Attend tours by the Garden Conservancy. Ongoing. Volunteer at special events for Bike Palo Alto, Grassroots Ecology, and Over the Hill Gang. 1.b Packet Pg. 99 Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Architectural Review Board and what experience would you bring to the position? (1449 characters max) 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Board that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. (1449 characters max) Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. 3. If you are appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Architectural Review Board achieve, and how would you help in the process? (1587 characters max) Alexander Lew Page 4 I am applying because few applications have been received to date. I am finishing my fourth term (plus an initial partial term). understand that term limits will come into effect soon. I can help make the transition to the proposed Objective Standards for SB35 projects. I am experienced with designing multifamily housing, New Urbanist subdivisions, the City's zoning ordinance, and Comprehensive Plan. I also research the architectural and planning history of Palo Alto and other cities. A project that is covered under SB330 came to the ARB recently. This project uses the existing zoning, but only objective criteria can be used if a denial a recommended. The project is ongoing, so I can't go into the specifics. I can say that many of the words that I want to use to review the project are subjective. Many of the current Context Based Criteria are subjective. In addition, the neighbors are expecting more than the minimum prescriptive requirements of the code. Privacy, screening, shading, height, and compatibility are always issues. Managing expectations with the different standards of SB 35, SB 330, PHZ, and the standard zoning is going to be a challenge. I am researching and illustrating how great public places achieved compatibility under completely different political systems and societies. I am interested in it because I know how difficult it is to effect change at the urban scale.Author/Illustrator of a book about the first parks, plazas, and promenades in Europe. Designer of residential projects in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Atherton. Associate at Solomon Architecture in San Francisco. Projects include: 220 units of affordable housing in an award winning New Urbanist village in Seattle, 325 micro studios at Stanford, and 6 townhouses in Prospect, a New Urbanist town in Colorado. Columbia University, Master of Architecture. Washington University, Bachelor of Arts with major in architecture. Passed all NCARB exams. I would like to utilize hybrid meetings with teleconferencing if it is permitted. Attendance at ARB meetings has not declined during the pandemic. Also, applicants have said that they prefer the convenience. As a viewer for other meetings, I find it easier to watch and participate than the cable-stream. The ARB could better communicate its motions by writing them on screen as the City Council does. In reviewing the Boards & Commissions Handbook, I think the ARB members could be more formal in addressing each other. It has been a little more casual than the City Council. In some years, board members have interrupted each other, resulting in 1.b Packet Pg. 100 4. Please identify a project (or projects) that you find to be examples of good architecture, and explain why. You may include samples, identify project addresses, or provide links. (1035 characters max) 5. Architectural Review Board 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, but will help you better understand the work of the board. (1173 characters max) Palo Alto 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2017) Zoning Code El Camino Real Design Guidelines El Camino Real Master Plan Study (2007) Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I (2000) and II (2003) Plans California Environmental Quality Act Permit Streamling Act Density Bonus Law Secretary of the Interior's Standards Downtown Urban Design Guidelines (1993) Other documents listed on this website as well. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Alexander Lew Page 5 portions of the verbatim minutes unintelligible. The chair should set and maintain the standard. University Avenue in Palo Alto. I have attached 2 site plans: one from 1895 and one from 1924. I drew them using fire insurance maps, parcel maps, and archive photos. The 1895 plan indicates an unremarkable architectural beginning: irregular buildings, no sidewalks, no street trees, and uncertain future for the native oaks. Only 2 of the buildings shown remain today. Civic spirit is evident in a community built 2 room school house at the former Walgreens corner as well as a reading room/meeting hall at the Apple Store site. The 1924 plan shows a thriving main street that has established a strong architectural context. It was a pivotal year because the City Council decided to extend commercial uses from Waverley Street to Webster Street, an established residential area. The residential area contained several Victorian mansions and a 10 unit multifamily project. Was it the right decision? It allowed for growth for over 100 years. I am familiar with all of these documents. 11\585740\20211025-University-1895.pdf [SCANNED, FILE SAFE] 11\585740\20211025-University-1924.pdf [SCANNED, FILE SAFE] 1.b Packet Pg. 101 11\585740\2021-ARB-application-awards.pdf [SCANNED, FILE SAFE] Please confirm that you have read the Yes Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Signature Alexander Lew Date Completed 10/26/2021 Alexander Lew Page 6 1.b Packet Pg. 102 Recent ARB projects that have won awards:  Fire Station No. 3 Shah Kawaski 2020 AIA Silicon Valley Honor Award  2555 Park Heather Young and Brick Architecture 2020 AIA Silicon Valley Merit Award  636 Waverley David Kleiman, Paula Shaviv, and Hayes Group 2018 AIA Silicon Valley Merit Award 2021 Andersen Windows Award  611 Cowper Hayes Group 2018 AIA San Mateo County Merit Award  Mayfield Place affordable housing David Baker & Partners Architects 2018 AIA Silicon Valley Citation 2018 PCBC Merit Award for affordable housing 30-60 units/acre 1.b Packet Pg. 103 0 0 :E ::::, ,-+ 0 :E ::::, "U ll) 0 )> ::+ 0 s· (J) £ ..... m 0 .. _ ..... I\.) ~ II I\.) I\.) 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Yes Do you have any relatives or members No 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? Are you available and committed to Yes complete the term applied for? Fair Political Practices Yes California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/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 1.b Packet Pg. 106 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? How did you learn about the vacancy on the Architectural Review Board? • Community Group • Email from the City • Palo Alto Weekly • Daily Post • City Website • Flyer • Other 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. For the full code, review the California Government Code Section 6254.21. 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. • 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 the following contact information: Manix Patel Page 2 Yes Email from the City 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. 1.b Packet Pg. 107 Alternate Contact Information Personal and Job Experience Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. (621 characters max) Employment Information Company/Employer Name Occupation Is your Company/Employer your current one or last? Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. (1311 characters max) Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Architectural Review Board and what experience would you bring to the position? (1449 characters max) 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Board that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. (1449 characters max) Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. 3. If you are appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Architectural Review Board achieve, and how would you help in the process? (1587 characters max) Manix Patel Page 3 Bachelor of Architecture from Cal Poly Pomona - Class of '98 20+ years of experience in Arch. 20+ years of experience in the Hospitality Industry Owner (Berbeda Place Palo Alto) Carrasco & Associates Architects, Inc. Project Architect Current Employer NA I can bring a new thought process to the ARB by using my 20+ years experience in Architecture and the Hospitality Industry. I live and breathe ECR therefore am interested in anything and everything that affects El Camino Real. All projects are important.Bachelor of Architecture from Cal Poly Pomona -Class of '98 20+ years of experience in Arch. 20+ years of experience in the Hospitality Industry Owner (Berbeda Place Palo Alto) I would like to help the current ARB members in reviewing and responding to the housing and hotel projects being presented for approval by keeping in mind the existing communities, through careful analysis, creative alternatives, etc. 1.b Packet Pg. 108 4. Please identify a project (or projects) that you find to be examples of good architecture, and explain why. You may include samples, identify project addresses, or provide links. (1035 characters max) 5. Architectural Review Board 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, but will help you better understand the work of the board. (1173 characters max) Palo Alto 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2017) Zoning Code El Camino Real Design Guidelines El Camino Real Master Plan Study (2007) Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I (2000) and II (2003) Plans California Environmental Quality Act Permit Streamling Act Density Bonus Law Secretary of the Interior's Standards Downtown Urban Design Guidelines (1993) Other documents listed on this website as well. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. 636 Hamilton Ave. Palo Alto I was waiting for years and years when an Architect would propose a concrete and glass structure and was really excited to see this. Zoning Code El Camino Real Design Guidelines Comprehensive Plan CEQA Secretary of the Interior's Standards By completing numerous projects with Carrasco & Associates Architects I have experience in the above listed guidelines. Please confirm that you have read the Yes Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Signature Manix Patel Date Completed 10/26/2021 Manix Patel Page 4 1.b Packet Pg. 109 Archictectural Review Board Application Name Brigham Wilson Address City - Postal Code - Cell Phone - Home Phone Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes Do you have any relatives or members No 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? Are you available and committed to Yes complete the term applied for? Fair Political Practices No California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/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 1.b Packet Pg. 110 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? How did you learn about the vacancy on the Architectural Review Board? • Community Group • Email from the City • Palo Alto Weekly • Daily Post • City Website • Flyer • Other 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. For the full code, review the California Government Code Section 6254.21. 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. • 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 the following contact information: Brigham Wilson Page 2 No Community Group,Email from the City 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 the following contact information below: 1.b Packet Pg. 111 Alternate Contact Information Personal and Job Experience Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. (621 characters max) Employment Information Company/Employer Name Occupation Is your Company/Employer your current one or last? Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. (1311 characters max) Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Architectural Review Board and what experience would you bring to the position? (1449 characters max) Brigham Wilson Page 3 I am a passionate student of residential architecture and city planning. For the past 5 years, I have closely followed our city's plans and policies to balance increasing our housing supply while maintaining the character and desirability of our development. My training has been a decade of self-study of the relevant text books and thought-pieces on land use, urban design, and construction. Google Program Manager Current Employer Member and Chair of the Library Advisory Commission (2017-2020) Palo Alto Police Department Citizen Police Academy participant (2017) Community Gardener at Johnson Park (2018- Present) Member of Stanford Congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (2016-2020) Membership Clerk and Organist for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints near Middlefield and E. Charleston (2020-2021) I am interested in serving on the Architectural Review Board because the design of our city is important, I have the knowledge for suburban architecture, and I have the passion for civic oversight and committee workings. As Palo Alto continues to grow, keeping a balance between new construction and renovations along with our history and character is integral to our personality as a community. I follow proposed residential, commercial, and landscape proposals in our county and analyze their merits environmental impact, impact on housing supply, meeting residential and commercial needs, open space conservation, and visual appeal. Having been on the Library Advisory Commission and chairing it for one year, I understand how to collaborate with City Council, review and decide on proposals, and request and respond to input from fellow citizens. 1.b Packet Pg. 112 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Board that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. (1449 characters max) Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. 3. If you are appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Architectural Review Board achieve, and how would you help in the process? (1587 characters max) 4. Please identify a project (or projects) that you find to be examples of good architecture, and explain why. You may include samples, identify project addresses, or provide links. (1035 characters max) Brigham Wilson Page 4 On Thursday, 10/7/2021, the board reviewed a proposal to allow for external changes at the retail/commercial site at 2585 E Bayshore Rd. I ride my bike past this building every day on the way to and from work and am aware of its unique location in our city and the environmental concerns being so close to the wetland area. I was excited about the proposal because it was going to change asphalt areas to landscaping, create bike parking where there wasn't (which encourages non-car transportation), upgrade the exterior to a more modern look, and continue the retail preservation waiver. I enjoy reading and analyzing these proposals that balance so many different characteristics of design, landscaping, zoning, and commercial interests.I am a passionate student of residential architecture and city planning. For the past 5 years, I have closely followed our city's plans and policies to balance increasing our housing supply while maintaining the character and desirability of our development. My training has been a decade of self-study of the relevant text books and thought-pieces on land use, urban design, and construction. While serving on the Architectural Review Board I would help create the mandated 6,086 units by 2031 in a manner that preserves the character of each neighborhood. We would increase density where it is most appropriate aesthetically and focus on parcels that are underused or vacant or near major transit centers. As a non-homeowner but 5+ year resident, I would be a more impartial collaborative partner, able to balance the needs of the many stakeholders involved in these discussions while being loyal and driven to find the optimal outcome. The half-closed streets on the south bank of the Sortedams S0 in Copenhagen(https://goo.gl/maps/ceadXETWQCv yKUFT6). These row houses provide for a safe open area for children to play, privacy in an increased density zone, charming character, and sufficient parking while encouraging other methods of travel. Palo Alto has small apartment complexes and many single-family homes, but has too few row house developments that would provide increased units while also conserving a charming pedestrian environment. Charles Street in Beacon Hill in Boston (https://bit.ly/3pvslBK). Provides a delightful walkable retail in addition to above-store-level residential units. Palo Alto has premium shopping in the Town and Country Mall, Stanford Mall, and University Ave, Midtown, and Cal Ave that could benefit from increased residential units that could increase retail patronage without requiring much more parking infrastructure. We can leverage the 1.b Packet Pg. 113 5. Architectural Review Board 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, but will help you better understand the work of the board. (1173 characters max) Palo Alto 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2017) Zoning Code El Camino Real Design Guidelines El Camino Real Master Plan Study (2007) Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I (2000) and II (2003) Plans California Environmental Quality Act Permit Streamling Act Density Bonus Law Secretary of the Interior's Standards Downtown Urban Design Guidelines (1993) Other documents listed on this website as well. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. already higher density areas to preserve the single-family zoned areas. When I was on the Library Advisory Commission, I read the Palo Alto 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2017) to ensure that our recommendations aligned with the long-term vision of the city. I have looked at some of the other documents to begin to become familiar with them, but will study each of them further upon my being selected to serve on the Architectural Review Board so that I know the regulations and requirements necessary. Please confirm that you have read the Yes Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Signature Brigham Wilson Date Completed 10/24/2021 Brigham W ilson Page 5 1.b Packet Pg. 114 Archictectural Review Board Application Name Jim Xiao Address City - Postal Code - Cell Phone - Home Phone Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes Do you have any relatives or members No 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? Are you available and committed to Yes complete the term applied for? Fair Political Practices No California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/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 1.b Packet Pg. 115 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? How did you learn about the vacancy on the Architectural Review Board? • Community Group • Email from the City • Palo Alto Weekly • Daily Post • City Website • Flyer • Other 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. For the full code, review the California Government Code Section 6254.21. 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. • 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 the following contact information: Jim Xiao Page 2 No Other: email invitation 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 the following contact information below: 1.b Packet Pg. 116 Alternate Contact Information Personal and Job Experience Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. (621 characters max) Employment Information Company/Employer Name Occupation Is your Company/Employer your current one or last? Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. (1311 characters max) Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Architectural Review Board and what experience would you bring to the position? (1449 characters max) 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Board that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. (1449 characters max) Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. Jim Xiao Page 3 - CSLB licensed general contractor since 2019 combined with prior experience has been active in designing, development for 8 years. finished several projects in Palo Alto, San Jose and Cupertino. very familiar with the new code of Palo Alto on green building tier 1, 2 and ADU code. 20 years as software professional after leaving the Ph.D education from LSU in computer science. svden builder and CEO Current Employer member of church committee for church searching committee of CCIC-Sunnyvale, in the process of searching, screening property, dual diligence and working closely with city regarding permitting and code requirement. the ARB is particularly important not only to maintain the core community value of Palo Alto, but also will help to steer the long term vision of city's planning which would be fundamental key of a vibrant and business-family friendly neighbor. SB-9, SB10, SB8 along with ADU code, green building requirements are going to totally reshape Palo Alto, would be important for all citizen to be assisted, get informed and comfortable for the new change.CSLB licensed general contractor since 2019 combined with prior experience has been active in designing, development for 8 years. finished several projects in Palo Alto, San Jose and Cupertino. very familiar with the new code of Palo Alto on green building tier 1, 2 and ADU code. 20 years as software professional after leaving the Ph.D education from LSU in computer science. 1.b Packet Pg. 117 3. If you are appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Architectural Review Board achieve, and how would you help in the process? (1587 characters max) 4. Please identify a project (or projects) that you find to be examples of good architecture, and explain why. You may include samples, identify project addresses, or provide links. (1035 characters max) 5. Architectural Review Board 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, but will help you better understand the work of the board. (1173 characters max) Palo Alto 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2017) Zoning Code El Camino Real Design Guidelines El Camino Real Master Plan Study (2007) Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I (2000) and II (2003) Plans California Environmental Quality Act Permit Streamling Act Density Bonus Law Secretary of the Interior's Standards Downtown Urban Design Guidelines (1993) Other documents listed on this website as well. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Help current homeowners to be protected to keep the old neighborhood they like, the same time to upgrade, adapt to the new SB-9, SB10, SB8 along with ADU code, green building requirements. So Palo Alto will also be a welcoming city to the young professionals and new families/ 1031 Embarcadero Dr, 94303, with the great suggestion from Bud Stammer, this is one of the first batch of project adopted: ADU code, green building tier 2 for main building green building tier 2 for ADU. also EV ready, title 24 compliant, and Tesla roof ready. In the past 3 years has been working very closely with planning department, building department , public works and inspection team. very family with Zoning code. Design guideline and working knowledge of Permit Streamline Act and interior's standard . Please confirm that you have read the Yes Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Signature Jim Xiao Date Completed 10/25/2021 Jim Xiao Page 4 1.b Packet Pg. 118 Archictectural Review Board Application Name bin zhou Address City - Postal Code - Cell Phone - Home Phone Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes Do you have any relatives or members No 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? Are you available and committed to Yes complete the term applied for? Fair Political Practices No California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/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 1.b Packet Pg. 119 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? How did you learn about the vacancy on the Architectural Review Board? • Community Group • Email from the City • Palo Alto Weekly • Daily Post • City Website • Flyer • Other 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. For the full code, review the California Government Code Section 6254.21. 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. • 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 the following contact information: bin zhou Page 2 No Email from the City 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 the following contact information below: 1.b Packet Pg. 120 Alternate Contact Information Personal and Job Experience Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. (621 characters max) Employment Information Company/Employer Name Occupation Is your Company/Employer your current one or last? Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. (1311 characters max) Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Architectural Review Board and what experience would you bring to the position? (1449 characters max) 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Board that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. (1449 characters max) Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. 3. If you are appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Architectural Review Board achieve, and how would you help in the process? (1587 characters max) bin zhou Page 3 I am general contractor and architecture. I know the detail of contruction. As resident of palo alto, I would like to contribute my professional knowledge to make better palo alto. Dowell construction & development Inc Project manager Current Employer I am volunteer of bond-committee memeber of cupertino school district and work on to review district projects and improvement to make better cupertino schools. I like to work for community and neighborhood and would like to commit my service term if I am honored . I have construction knowledge and experience. And I am design and construction professional. I love to work for community and neighborhood. I love to contribute my values to city and community. As the part of city growth, more and more home improvement are going on. I can see several street is getting better look and attractive. I can contribute my knowledge and professional skills to make the streets better.I am general contractor and architecture. I know the detail of contruction. As resident of palo alto, I would like to contribute my professional knowledge to make better palo alto. I would like to help committee and city council to outline the Architectural guideline and promote the guideline to all city residents. I would help all residents to make clear choice when they are thinking to do new construction, adding and remodel. And also make our city planning and building work easier. 1.b Packet Pg. 121 4. Please identify a project (or projects) that you find to be examples of good architecture, and explain why. You may include samples, identify project addresses, or provide links. (1035 characters max) 5. Architectural Review Board 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, but will help you better understand the work of the board. (1173 characters max) Palo Alto 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2017) Zoning Code El Camino Real Design Guidelines El Camino Real Master Plan Study (2007) Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I (2000) and II (2003) Plans California Environmental Quality Act Permit Streamling Act Density Bonus Law Secretary of the Interior's Standards Downtown Urban Design Guidelines (1993) Other documents listed on this website as well. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. 18283 Baylor Ave, SARATOGA, CA 95070 is a good sample project for single story home improvement. it looks clean and moden. But it won't change too much structure and not over heigh to damage privancy. Also the project is green compared with full demolish and huge structure changes. I have understing and read El Camino Real Design Guidelines, building code. I have building home experience in palo alto. I love to work with other members and contribute my value. Please confirm that you have read the Yes Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Signature bin zhou Date Completed 10/25/2021 bin zhou Page 4 1.b Packet Pg. 122 Historic Resources Board Application Name Valerie Driscoll Address City - Postal Code - Cell Phone Home Phone Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident? No Do you have any relatives or members No 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? Are you available and committed to Yes complete the term applied for? Fair Political Practices No California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/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 1.c Packet Pg. 123 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? How did you learn about the vacancy on the Historic Resources Board? • Community Group • Email from the City • Palo Alto Weekly • Daily Post • City Website • Flyer • Other 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. For the full code, review the California Government Code Section 6254.21. 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. • 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 the following contact information: Valerie Driscoll Page 2 No Other: clerk and manager's offices 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 the following contact information below: 1.c Packet Pg. 124 Alternate Contact Information Personal and Job Experience Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. (621 characters max) Employment Information Company/Employer Name Occupation Is your Company/Employer your current one or last? Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. (1311 characters max) Application Questions 1. What is it about the Historic Resources Board that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why? (1518 characters max) 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Board that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. (1380 characters max) Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Historic Resources Board achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? (1725 characters max) Valerie Driscoll Page 3 see resume and other application sent None None Last Employer See resume and other application see resume and other application see resume and other application see resume and other application forgot to add resume .... 1.c Packet Pg. 125 4. Please identify a project or projects that you find to be examples of good historic architecture, and explain why. You may attach samples, identify project addresses, or provide links. If you attach samples, Staff may request that you bring hard copy print outs to the interviews. (1380 characters max) 5. Historic Resources Board 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. (1104 characters max) Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element (2017) Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter 16.49 Secretary of the Interiors Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties (2017) California Environmental Quality Act The Professorville Historic District Design Guidelines (2016) Other documents listed on this website as well. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Signature Date Completed Valerie Driscoll Page 4 See resume and other application see resume and other application 4\5857 40\HRB -Driscoll Valerie -for merge -for merge.docx [SCANNED, FILE SAFE] Yes Valerie Driscoll 10/21/2021 1.c Packet Pg. 126 CITY OF PALO ALTO. CA CITY CLEHK'S OFFICE fil CTTY 01· PALO ALTO, CA ~ Cl I Y l.L.l.:RK'~ OHIU: u.; ~ 17 Apr 05 j 3:47 pm Personal Information 18 NOV 26 AH IQ: 25 Name: val eri e Madeline Ori scoll Addres Cell Phone: H . ·_' _____________________ _ E-mail: Are you a Palo Alto Resident? __ Yes _X_ 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_X_No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? _x_ yes __ No California state law and the City's Conflict of Interest Code LINK require 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? __ Yes _x_ No Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto? __ Yes _x_ No How did you learn at:>out this vacancy? __ Community Group __ Email from City Clerk __ Palo Alto Weekly __ Daily Post __ City Website __ Flyer Other: I expressed an interest in your department and to volunteer then applied w resume List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration: Accountancy Management; PowerPoint; universi ty and Jr. college trained; Trainer of personnel in accountancy business and 501C3 affiliation/ trainer, categories of education and service: Business and Law trai ned , specifically: Paralegal studies and general business training as well; accountancy and H.R. -15 yrs. of experience; Investigative training and work in the community, locally: San Jose; Law Office work traini ng and reports/legal specific: Palo Alto: Dept.: to criminal, civil and Probate, city budge,: concerns and meetings at1:ended at Palo Alto city Hall as wel l; social Politi cal campaign assisting to incumbent David Cortese, supervisor Board of Supervisors: Santa Clara county/ San Jose, and Voter Registration volunteer for more than one term: Santa Clara county; Alza Corporation Meetings for women's wages; League of women voters meetings ; Insurance Training with Quick Learning school: cert. Historic Resources Board Application Valerie Driscoll 1 of 5 1.c Packet Pg. 127 Employment Present or Last Employer Internship: Atlas Investigations Occupation: Assistant to Investigator/owner Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: L€ague of Women Voters; Voter Registration; campaign for David Cortese assisting him to office 2011; American Lund Association trainer/Financial memberships and records person, writing in office done there for them, internally--Administrative, community progress/ads related, assisting with consulting re: market ideas for better marketing. Attended meetings with Palo Alto City council budget concerns and member to safety and Emergency preparedness and ongoing concerns for city safety. Civil Attorney: offered a volunteer assisting position, conc~rning review of regulatory concerns in the community. Greater interest in council assisting with city of Palo Alto. Experience in Defense; Hi-Tech; oil Industry; Author of Book on general Economics; Business consulting volunteer-Stanford, 1. What is it about the Historic Resources Board that is compatible with your experience. and of specific interest to you, and why? The type of skills sought for the position, and familiarity with budgets, cities, regulations, laws, safety concerns, and council processes; familiarity with Economics, statistics, city concerns related to budget and overall concerns for progress, and city developmen,t and management; community involvement. Please see resume. Valerie Driscoll Historic Resources Board Application 2 ofS 1.c Packet Pg. 128 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Board that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a Board meeting you can view an archived video from the Midpen Media Center: LINK eudget revenues and development associated With general budget fiscal management of the city and projects associated with budget fiscal reports and budget review and allocation for city projects and improvement. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Historic Resources Board achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? To achieve better management of revenues and projects given proper budget allocation for best overall management of the city, allowing also for growth and safety concerns for the city. Valerie Driscoll Historic Resources Board Application 3 ofS 1.c Packet Pg. 129 4. Please identify a project or projects that you find to be examples of good historic architecture, and explain why. You may attach samples, identify project addresses, or provide links. If you attach samples, Staff may request that you bring hard copy print outs to the interviews. J Paul Project while it was in development. The concept is very interesting, although I don't have any affiliation with anyone on that team. S. Historic Resources Board 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. Palo Alto Cornprehens1ve Plan Land Use Element LINK Palo Alto Mun1clpal Code Chapter 16.49 LINK Secretary of the Interiors Standards for: Preserving, Rehab1htating, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic Buildings LINK California Environmental Quality Act LINK Please see resume. Valerie Dri scol l Historic Resources Board Application 4 of 5 1.c Packet Pg. 130 Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part, ess or telephone number of any elected or appointed official on the Internet This consent form will not be redacted and will be attached The full code can be read here: LINK Read the code, and check only ONE option below: X I give permission for the City of Palo Alto to 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 providing the following alternate information and request that they use the following contact information instead. Address: __ Ho The phone number/ address can be non-public and different than the address collected on page one. ~ OocuS,gl\•d by Vo.U,¥it-Vns~tL Signature: &49135T~tlo1'04F4 D t 8/31/2016 ae: _____ _ (Optional) Additional Attachmentls) If you would like to submit a resume, work sample, etc. along with yo ur Application, Check this box x and cl Valerie Driscoll Historic Resources Board Application S of S 1.c Packet Pg. 131 Valerie M. Driscoll Career Objective: To work in your Parks and Recreation Division Commission. San Jose City Democratic Party meetings until March 2020. City of Palo Alto; City Hall of San Jose and Santa Clara County Meetings involvement: Revenues; Transportation; Traffic; City/County Social Development; Housing; Zoning; City/County Planning and Development; Budget. Palo Alto City Hall: Being considered for position with City Hall: Their Historic Reesources Board position with City Council, which has been left open for me to interview for. Internship: Investigations- Atlas Investigations, San Jose, CA: Administrative Assistant to Owner, and database, computer input Skip Traces and Background Checks; Filing misc. duties 12/2010-1/2011. I am a graduate of the Global School of Investigations of Massachusetts and California. Offered Investigations position paid or volunteer by well-known Civil, Criminal/ Bankruptcy attorney with fine reputation, well known by the Sheriff’s Dept. San Jose CA: Thomas Salcicia. Two weeks later he died. It was a shock to the legal community and to the Sheriff’s Dept. June 2016. Healthcare- Breathe California, e.g. (American Lung Association) 501 C3: Teaching, database management, article writing, general office and internet, some marketing consulting regarding advertising, phones and accounts updating, processing.12/ 2010- 01/2011. Sociology- Counseling Internship Trained by Licensed Social Worker to Counsel Mentally Ill clients: Agency: ACT, San Jose: 2009-2010. Political Campaign Support to David Cortese, Santa Clara Supervisor: 2010-2011. Asked to run for office while volunteering with Alza Corporation/ 2 terms: Voter Registration, Sunnyvale and San Jose. Santa Clara County Recreation/Transportation: Dept. Land and Water Preservation; Public Meetings: Transportation; Traffic Meetings; League of Women Voters. Author of Economics Book Guide, regarding City/ County Governance and the Economy of Silicon Valley and the United States. Safety and Emergency Preparedness Representative with the City of Palo Alto Home Owner’s Community. Work Experience: Oil Transport Company, San Jose, CA: 08/1993-09/1993: Accountant Mgr. Auditor A/P, A/R database files, with auditing, checking year-to-date totals, and Bookkeeping office administration: Job-Costing; W-2’s, Payroll assistant: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, QuickBooks and Peachtree software. Education was sought fulltime in Business; Psychology: Liberal studies, as well as greater opportunity work experiences, the goal: To find a company with a more 1.c Packet Pg. 132 defined succession plan, studied Psychology and Business. Cisco/Lucent: 04/1993-08/1993: AP/AR Assistant to Management Accounts/administration: Saved the company 1 million dollars before they became Cisco, negotiated contracts with Working with Account vendors; Tracking; Correspondence; Team environment; multi-tasking; bookkeeping, databases and hardcopy, files, full service. Seeking permanent position with succession plan because company position was transitional. Goodman Ball Defense (Missiles), Mountain View, CA: 04/1992-04/1993 Jr. Accountant: Duties included: Assistance with payroll related functions; Use of Peachtree software; AP/AR in purchasing and records; Job-costing; Organization of Logs; Fixed Asset Accounting, database files; Year-to-date files; W-2s; Double Entry bookkeeping Data base files and hard copy; Journals, ledger input (On Financial forms). H.R. duties were carried out. There were cutbacks in Defense during that time/better offer toward a hope for a company with a better succession plan. Paid Internship and Job: Law Offices, Palo Alto, CA 12/1991-04/1992: Intern Law Administration: Civil, Criminal and Probate: Agency type of practice on Park Blvd. behind Superior Court. Court documents and prep for court, many. San Mateo Apartment Complex Management: 09/1991-12/1991: Administrative Assistant to Management, some bookkeeping; Correspondence; Team; assisting with tenant types of issues, maintenance. Continued education, relocated, higher education was available and opportunities to train. Career sought, better succession plan. Transitioning during this time to Silicon Valley training, schools, relocation to Silicon Valley. Education: Associates Degree: West Valley College, Saratoga, CA 9/2000-6/2003 Liberal Studies/Paralegal:2000-2003; Fort Hays State University/Global School of Investigations, MA/CA, graduate: 2009-2010; Quick Learning School: San Jose, CA: A. Pre-licensing: Insurance: Health and B. Code and Ethics Certificate: 4/24/2010-5/15/2010- 52 hours total, completed. Palo Alto, San Jose City Government meetings: 2010-2015 also: Formerly San Mateo College, San Mateo County 1980-1990. Tech with Comp USA until Accounting position available in addition to work at College of San Mateo: drafting, and work later in Silicon Valley with an Architect on Blueprints and plans for building: 1982-1983 (nothing permanent available). Healthcare, Oil industry, Bio Tech, and Non-profit 501 C3, as well, Apartment Complex Admin. Property Manager Assistant: Strong literacy in Microsoft Word/Windows: Excel Spreadsheets, some charts; Power Point, Outlook, QuickBooks, Peachtree software. Was a p/t tech. with Computer USA, built computer systems hardware computers with Stanford University Engineers: Worked with Hardware/software- 1986; Windows XP; Windows7; Windows 10; Explorer 9, 10; Programming and Networks skills, and html, Java; QC in computers manufacturing; Accounts management of database; DOS; Perl, C++; PeopleSoft. San Mateo: College of San Mateo 80-89. 1.c Packet Pg. 133 Historic Resources Board Application Name Alisa Eagleston-Cieslewicz Address City - Postal Code - Cell Phone - Home Phone Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes Do you have any relatives or members No 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? Are you available and committed to Yes complete the term applied for? Fair Political Practices No California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/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; 1.c Packet Pg. 134 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? How did you learn about the vacancy on the Historic Resources Board? • Community Group • Email from the City • Palo Alto Weekly • Daily Post • City Website • Flyer • Other 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. For the full code, review the California Government Code Section 6254.21. 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. • 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 the following contact information: Alisa Eagleston-Cieslewicz Page 2 No Other: Word of mouth 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. 1.c Packet Pg. 135 Alternate Contact Information Personal and Job Experience Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. (621 characters max) Employment Information Company/Employer Name Occupation Is your Company/Employer your current one or last? Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. (1311 characters max) Alisa Eagleston-Cieslewicz Page 3 I am the Conservator for SFO Museum, the museum at San Francisco International Airport, where I oversee the care of the museum's permanent collection, exhibits programs, and public art at the airport. Previously, I held positions at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and Metropolitan Museum of Art. I am a Professional Associate of the American Institute for Conservation. I hold a BA in Art History with a Minor in Archaeology from Stanford University. I earned an MA in Art History with an Advanced Certificate in Conservation from New York University's Institute of Fine Arts. I also hold an MBA from the Haas S SFO Museum, San Francisco International Airport, the City and County of San Francisco Art Conservator Current Employer Western Association for Art Conservation, Regional Reporter, 2010-present. I compile news updates from the Northern California region for the newsletter. 1.c Packet Pg. 136 Application Questions 1. What is it about the Historic Resources Board that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why? (1518 characters max) 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Board that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. (1380 characters max) Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Historic Resources Board achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? Alisa Eagleston-Cieslewicz Page 4 My career has focused on the preservation of art and historical artifacts, and I think that the experience I have gained professionally would be highly applicable to the work of the Historic Resources Board. I am a museum-based art conservator with a specialization in three-dimensional objects. I think that many of the activities in my daily professional practice are very relevant to this position, including written and photographic documentation of works, understanding of object life-cycles, and balancing trade-offs between object use and preservation. In my daily work at SFO Museum, I am highly involved in the construction and commissioning of new museum spaces within the airport, and I have developed a general working knowledge of construction plans and project workflow. In addition to working on art and historical objects in a museum setting, I have worked on both ancient and historical archaeological sites. I also have experience as a consultant on architectural projects, where I have worked on items including original woodwork, built-in furniture, and stonework. On a personal level, I find historic architecture and historic sites extremely interesting and I see them as a valuable community resource. I tremendously enjoy walking in historic districts and visiting museums, historic homes, and architectural sites. The recent discussions about the Fry's Electronics site are interesting to me. The evaluation of this building is a good example of the intersection between development and historic preservation and the multitude of decisions and options that are inherent in identifying and preserving historic resources. Because of my professional experience, I have a particular interest in the characterization and description of the historic value of buildings. The process of determining what makes a building significant, from association with events, a person, or architectural style, is analogous to how it is sometimes necessary to define the scope of what characterizes an artwork. I found the Page & Turnbull Historic Resource Evaluation of the Fry's site to be quite interesting, as it discussed the significance of the Fry's site as residing in its construction as a cannery building and not in its architectural design. I see this characterization process as particularly critical and informative because the type and scope of the designation informs the next steps for the property and provides guidance for what might be possible for the site going forward. I noticed that the Board recently discussed the status of the Mills Act in Palo Alto. I think it is interesting that Palo Alto does not currently have a mechanism for property owners to apply for a Mills Act contract, particularly given how many extraordinary 1.c Packet Pg. 137 (1725 characters max) 4. Please identify a project or projects that you find to be examples of good historic architecture, and explain why. You may attach samples, identify project addresses, or provide links. If you attach samples, Staff may request that you bring hard copy print outs to the interviews. (1380 characters max) 5. Historic Resources Board 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. (1104 characters max) Alisa Eagleston-Cieslewicz Page 5 architectural resources are present in the city. Developing an updated Mills Act policy appears to be an important goal and it sounds as though the Board has already made headway on this. While I recognize that there may be some revenue concerns and potential trade-offs associated with Mills Act contracts, I think it is important to have an established mechanism for property owners to engage with the city in this way. I would be interested in looking at Mills Act programs in other cities that have been successful and also in having conversations with stakeholders within Palo Alto to help inform the development of a program here. It also seems that recent changes to development laws at the state level may impact and interact with historic resources preservation. While the exact scope of this may be somewhat of an open question at this point, I think it is important for the HRS to remain aware of how these state-wide changes impact resources in Palo Alto and to be prepared to address impacts as necessary. One of the wonderful things about Palo Alto is the sheer amount of good historic architecture that is present throughout the city. I think that it's hard to discuss architecture in Palo Alto without mentioning the work of architect Birge Clark and developer Joseph Eichler. The Norris House at 1247 Cowper St. is an outstanding example of Birge Clark's work in the Spanish Colonial Revival style. The ironwork and light on the entrance gate are particularly striking and the PAST award that the home won in 2004 is a testament to its thoughtful preservation. Its history as the Newman Center, affiliated with the Catholic Community at Stanford, is also an interesting characteristic of the building that extends beyond its iconic architecture and speaks to the often fascinating and complex use histories of significant buildings. The designation of the Greenmeadow Eichler neighborhood on the National Register of Historic Places is a wonderful acknowledgment of the contributions of mid-century architecture to Palo Alto's landscape and to the overall story of California's growth and history. The property at 4042 Ben Lomond is an excellent example of sensitive preservation of mid-century residential architecture that was honored with a PAST award in 2007. I am a familiar with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties as the result of my professional experience. These standards are often relevant to historic house and historic site museums. As an owner and resident of a Category 2 historic home in Professorville, I have familiarized myself with the Professorville Historic District Design Guidelines. 1.c Packet Pg. 138 Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element (2017) Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter 16.49 Secretary of the Interiors Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties (2017) California Environmental Quality Act The Professorville Historic District Design Guidelines (2016) Other documents listed on this website as well. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Signature Date Completed Alisa Eagleston-Cieslewicz Page 6 3\5857 40\Eagleston-Cieslewicz Resume 2021.pdf [SCANNED, FILE SAFE] Yes Alisa Eagleston-Cieslewicz 10/21/2021 1.c Packet Pg. 139 ALISA EAGLESTON-CIESLEWICZ EDUCATION The University of California Berkeley, CA MBA, 2016. New York University New York, NY MA in Art History and Advanced Certificate in Conservation, 2008. Stanford University Stanford, CA BA with Honors and Distinction in Art History, minor in Archaeology, 2004. EXPERIENCE 2008-present 2008-2013 SFO Museum: San Francisco, CA SFO Museum Conservator (from 2014), Assistant Conservator (2008-2013) • Leads department and oversees all aspects of conservation for forty annual exhibits, over one hundred permanent in-terminal artworks, and thousands of objects in the permanent collection. • Performs conservation documentation and treatment in support of exhibits, loans, and permanent collection maintenance, which typically involves over 500 objects annually. • Oversaw all conservation-related elements of the construction of a new museum building at SFO. Provided design specifications for new conservation laboratory, conducted product and materials research in support of construction team, and served as conservation point of contact with design-build contractors. • Works with construction, architecture, and facilities teams to build and commission museum-quality HVAC and lighting systems in newly-built galleries. • Monitors climate and light levels in twenty in-terminal galleries and in SFO Museum facility. Implements the integrated pest management policy and conducts regular pest monitoring. Assesses installations for seismic safety. • Developed and oversees a conservation internship position that provides part- time, funded training in conservation for an advanced pre-program student. • Created and implemented a museum-wide onboarding training curriculum in art handling and condition assessment. Delivers quarterly training sessions on art handling to museum staff. • Hires and manages project-based and contractual conservators. • Developed and implemented occupational safety protocols to address heavy metal hazards in museum collection. Created fire safety plan and procedures to safely display flammable works in SFO terminals. • Creates annual department budget and prepares budget documentation according to San Francisco city procedures. The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco San Francisco, CA Assistant Conservator • Performed conservation treatment, examination, documentation, and technical analysis on objects in the permanent collection. • Prepared documentation and display requirements for outgoing loans. • Conducted all conservation aspects of installations and deinstallations. • Carried out climate and light monitoring. Developed ongoing collection maintenance plans. 1.c Packet Pg. 140 ALISA EAGLESTON-CIESLEWICZ 2008-2016 Eagleston-Cieslewicz Art Conservation San Carlos, CA Founder and Principal Conservator • Founded and served as principal conservator for a private conservation practice that provided examination, treatment, documentation, and survey services to collectors and institutional clients. • Oversaw all aspects of financial management and business development. 2007-2008 Summers 2004-2007 The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY Conservation Assistant and Intern • Examined, documented and treated objects from the Asian, European Sculpture and Decorative Arts, Greek and Roman, Islamic, and Oceanic collections. • Carried out technical studies of artworks, including on proposed acquisitions. Graduate Level Internships at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum, Ransick-Gat Fine Art Services, and the archaeological excavations at Aphrodisias, Turkey. Undergraduate 2000-2004 Student curator for Finding Sellaio exhibit at Cantor Center, Conservation intern at Cantor Center, Student representative for Panel on Outdoor Art at Stanford University, Member of Cantor Center Outdoor Sculpture Crew, Student conservator at Stanford University Excavations in Monte Polizzo, Sicily. PUBLICATIONS AND LECTURES Invited Lecturer, University of San Francisco, Museum Studies Graduate Program • Has delivered four lectures annually since 2012 • Curriculum covers museum environmental standards and monitoring, conservation of three-dimensional objects, identification and conservation of plastics, and ethical considerations in the conservation of modern and cultural materials. “Protecting Art in Public Spaces: Working in an In-Airport Museum,” Case-Study Presentation at the California Association of Museums Conference, February 2019. “The Ongoing Care of Artworks in Airports,” American Association of Airport Executives Arts in the Airport Conference, 2014. “The Conservation of a Baining Headdress.” ANAGPIC Conference Proceedings, 2007. Published online at http://www.ischool.utexas.edu/~anagpic/2007pdf/2007ANAGPIC_Eagleston.pdf “The Virgin, Child, and Saint John: Resolving the Contested Attribution of a Renaissance Panel Painting Through Information Obtained During the Conservation Process,” Stanford University Senior Honors Thesis. Excerpts published in the Cantor Arts Center Journal, Volume 3, 2002-2003. ADDITIONAL Awards: Professional Associate of the American Institute for Conservation, Phi Beta Kappa (Stanford University), Cap and Gown Women’s Honor Society (Stanford University), Lila Acheson Wallace Fellowship (New York University), Hagop Kevorkian Fellowship in Conservation (New York University). Languages: Proficient in Spanish and Italian. Able to read German. Basic Ancient Greek. Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, FileMaker, Past Perfect, Adobe Photoshop, general studio photography techniques, certified scissor lift and boom lift operator. 1.c Packet Pg. 141