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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 13775City of Palo Alto (ID # 13775) Office of the City Clerk City Council CAO Report Meeting Date: 11/22/2021 Title: Board and Commission Interviews for the Parks and Recreation Commission and Planning & Transportation Commission 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 22, 2021 PRC 5:00-5:10 Claire Elliott (Zoom) 5:10-5:20 Annie Carl (in person) 5:20-5:30 Nellis L. Freeman, Jr(in person) 5:30-5:40 Eve Klein (Zoom) 5:40-5:50 Shani Kleinhaus (Zoom) 5:50-6:00 Anne Warner Cribbs (Email request sent) 6:00-6:10 Rich Pearson (Zoom) 6:10-6:20 Thomas Rota (Zoom) 6:20-6:30 Simran Sandhu (Zoom) 6:30-6:40 Mark Weiss (in person) 6:40-6:50 Jeff Greenfield 6:50-7:00 Joy Oche (Zoom) 7:00-7:10 Andie Reed 7:10-7:20 Tim Persyn PTC Continued 7:20-7:35 Bryna Chang *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, the requirements are listed below as well as the applicants for each. 1 Packet Pg. 5 Page 3 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”. This recruitment was advertised through various methods including paid 1 Packet Pg. 6 Page 4 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: PRC Applicants (PDF) •Attachment1.b: PTC Applicant (1)(PDF) 1 Packet Pg. 7 Parks and Recreation Commission Application Name Annie Carl 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 Parks and Recreation 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 Annie Carl Page 2 No Community Group 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. 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) Application Questions 1. What is it about the Parks and Recreation Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why? (1449 characters 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. (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 Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? Annie Carl Page 3 B.A Journalism; Publisher; Horse Breeder; UC Master Gardener; Living Classroom Docent; Active Member of the Palo Alto Garden Club; Garden Liaison of the Rinconada Community Garden since 2016. Fluent in Portuguese, English, Spanish and French. Horse Magazine (Brazil) Garden Liaison and UC Master Gardener Last Employer Garden Liaison of the Rinconada Community Garden since 2016; Living Classroom docent since 2015; Active member of the Garden Club of Palo Alto since 2017; UC Master Gardener since 2019 and volunteer at Gamble Garden and Canopy. I have 6 years of experience working with the community gardens in Palo Alto. This is the area that I am familiar with and love with all my heart. I'm also interested in helping out with the youth programs, park maintenance, planting trees, building more native gardens and homeless people. I was hearing the meeting (09/22) and they were discussing about renovating the skate park. I think this is a very positive project and need attention. I loved to hear the kids speaking about their experience on skate boarding. Such a gem! Loved it. Also on the same meeting they were talking about the possibility of creating a community garden at Cameron Park. That is another interest of mine where I could help. I think if the City decide to renew the skate park or build a new community garden, I would like to see the Parks and Recreation Commission helping to design a sustainable and ecologically 1.a Packet Pg. 10 (1656 characters max) 4. Parks and Recreation Commission Members work with the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with these documents is not required for selection. (483 characters max) Parks, Trails, Natural Open Spaces, & Recreation Master Plan (2017) Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan (2017): Community Services and Facilities Element & Natural Environment Element Baylands Master Plan (2008) Park Dedication Ordinance (Municipal Code) Bicycle -Pedestrian Transportation Plan (2012) Youth Master Plan (2003) Cubberley Community Advisory Committee Report (2013) Concordia Master Plan (2019) If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. friendly environment in both of it. There are many ways to help with this, bringing up research or inviting speakers, etc. (I'm familiar with the community garden new guidelines and rules that I helped to create it). Please confirm that you have read the Yes Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Signature Annie Carl Date Completed 10/26/2021 Annie Carl Page 4 1.a Packet Pg. 11 Parks and Recreation Commission Application Name Anne Warner Cribbs 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. 12 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 Parks and Recreation 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 Anne Warner Cribbs 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. 13 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 Parks and Recreation 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. Anne Warner Cribbs Page 3 Stanford BA Political Science Past employee City of Palo Alto Recreation Department -1985 -1991 Partner Cavalli and Cribbs Advertising & Public Relations 1991 -1998 Co-founder American Basketball League -1995 - 1999 Bay Area Senior Games 2007 -present Bay Area Sports Organizing Committee (BASOC) CEO Current Employer Rotary Palo Alto 2/2021 member Northern California Olympic and Paralympic Alumni Association -1984 to present, now president emeritus San Jose Sports Authority -1991 to present, director, chair, vice chair California Senior Games Association -Chair - 2008 -present Rich May Foundation 2007 -present I am interested in continuing to develop a community marketing/fundraising plan to help fund CIP plans where needed, and to investigate recreation opportunities in both programs and facilities like a city gym, the First Tee Golf addition and the skate park. I have experience raising funds and am convinced that our community has the capacity to fund projects at this time when the city is experiencing a budget crisis and lacks staff resources. I have knowledge and experience with many sports and understand the value of healthy lifestyles and fitness opportunities for our community. 1. It was important to me to open Foothill Park to all in our region. Now I am interested in ensuring the Future of Foothill Nature Preserve, with a potential expanded docent program in partnership with community colleges and 1.a Packet Pg. 14 (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 Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? (1656 characters max) 4. Parks and Recreation Commission Members work with the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with these documents is not required for selection. (483 characters max) Parks, Trails, Natural Open Spaces, & Recreation Master Plan (2017) Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan (2017): Community Services and Facilities Element & Natural Environment Element Baylands Master Plan (2008) Park Dedication Ordinance (Municipal Code) Bicycle -Pedestrian Transportation Plan (2012) Youth Master Plan (2003) Cubberley Community Advisory Committee Report (2013) Concordia Master Plan (2019) If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. ensuring funds are available to maintain Foothill Park. 2. Responding to community groups -Tennis and Pickleball to ensure access to courts and adding lighted courts to increase availability to all players. Maximizing a culture of partnership between the City staff, the council and the community to achieve Recreation and Park goals- new programs to reflect changing populations, additional park land and facilities .. Shortening the time necessary for the commission and community to achieve goals. Parks, Trails, Natural Open Spaces & Recreation Master Plan Community Services and Facilities Element & Park Dedication Ordinance Youth Master plan Concordia Master Plan Please confirm that you have read the Yes Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Signature Anne Warner Cribbs Date Completed 10/16/2021 Anne Warner Cribbs Page 4 1.a Packet Pg. 15 Parks and Recreation Commission Application Name Claire Elliott 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. 16 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 Parks and Recreation 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 Claire Elliott Page 2 No Other: A current commissioner (Jeff Greenfield) 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. 17 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) Claire Elliott Page 3 - Education: • B.S. in biology from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, • 1 yr. limnology program, University of Uppsala, Sweden • M.S. in Environmental Engineering and Science, Stanford Experience: • 6 years with the US Environmental Protection Agency • 6 years with two consulting companies (Uribe and EOA,) • 3 years with the City of Palo Alto (RWQCP), • 3 years teaching environmental education at Hidden Villa, • 3 years developing and managing volunteer programs for the Stevens and Permanente Creek Watershed Council. • 15 years involving the community in stewarding local ecosystems with Grassroots Ecology Grassroots Ecology Senior Ecologist Current Employer I am an alumna of the Leadership Midpeninsula class of 2000. I have been on the Fish and Game Commissions for both Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties and was appointed to Palo Alto's Storm Water Blue Ribbon Committee, helping develop recommendations for new fees to manage storm water. For many years, I contributed to the schools my children attended in Palo Alto. For example, as a parent at Ohlone Elementary School, in the late 90s, I applied for and received funding to install a native plant garden to provide 1.a Packet Pg. 18 Application Questions 1. What is it about the Parks and Recreation Commission that is compatible w ith 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. (1449 characters max) Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. Claire Elliott Page 4 outdoor learning opportunities for students. I am a docent at Stanford's Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve. For 20 years, I have been employed by nonprofit organizations working in local communities, first at Hidden Villa and the Stevens and Permanente Creek Watershed Council. Lastly, for the last 15 years I have worked with Grassroots Ecology (AKA Acterra Stewardship.) My work has included managing volunteers at parks and preserves including El Palo Alto and Hopkins Park, and Enid Pearson Arastradero Preserve. I also implemented a "Greening Urban Watershed" project involving volunteers to install demonstration stormwater capture projects. These included rain barrels and/or gardens at Animal Services, Gamble Garden and Sol and Hoover Parks. I am particularly interested in restoring nature in our parks and using our parkland to better manage storm water resources. I am also interested in making parks accessible to all and providing for human needs such as restrooms. My grown kids were involved in sports as children, so I am familiar with issues like turf management of soccer fields. As a resident of the Ventura neighborhood and have attended many meetings and given input on the Master Plan for Boulware Park. For 3 years, I worked part time for the RWQCP in Palo Alto. One responsibility was monitoring for impacts from the diversion of wastewater to the Emily Renzel Marsh. I managed volunteer birders and Paly students monitoring plant and animal life and the quality of Matadero Creek water and sediments. In my current position, I manage volunteers to restore vegetation, install and maintain storm water features in parks and open space preserves. I have been the primary instructor for 5 annual California Naturalist Program class, certifying over 100 California Naturalists. For 3 years, we enjoyed the use of the Baylands Interpretive Center for the evening classes. Field trips were to the Baylands, Arastradero, Foothills and other local preserves. Towle Camp at Foothills Park is a wonderful resource we used for overnight trips. In spring of 2019, I was awakened predawn by a serenade of great horned owls in the trees directly over my head. Opening Foothills Park to non-residents is something that I have hoped to see happen since I moved to the area. I strongly believe that public lands should be shared with the public and not just residents of a single city. I have enjoyed so many other city parks and preserves despite not living in those communities. I do believe in setting limits to the number of visitors and regulating the use of the land. I understand it was challenging with a law suit forcing the city's hand and realize 1.a Packet Pg. 19 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? (1656 characters max) 4. Parks and Recreation Commission Members work with the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with these documents is not required for selection. (483 characters max) Parks, Trails, Natural Open Spaces, & Recreation Master Plan (2017) Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan (2017): Community Services and Facilities Element & Natural Environment Element Baylands Master Plan (2008) Park Dedication Ordinance (Municipal Code) Bicycle -Pedestrian Transportation Plan (2012) Youth Master Plan (2003) Cubberley Community Advisory Committee Report (2013) Concordia Master Plan (2019) If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Claire Elliott Page 5 that the timing was bad due to the pandemic, and that staff shortages that make the regulations harder to enforce. But I am very happy it has finally happened. I would like to see an increased focus on managing the vegetation in parks to support wildlife. I have partnered with Juanita Salisbury on establishing pollinator corridors and would like to see more park land devoted to these. I also would like to see progress in our parks made toward the San Francisco Estuary lnstitute's goal of "reoaking Silicon Valley." Both of these goals could be realized by overtime by maximizing the use of native plants when there is the need to revegetate due to plant death or damage. The goals could be realized more quickly through raising funds to focus on these types of projects. I would also like to see more rain gardens and other rain catchment projects in our parks to help meet the goals of "slowing, spreading and sinking" rain into aquifers. There are many opportunities when adding or modifying landscapes in the city to change stormwater flow patterns to allow runoff to irrigate plants and soak into the ground raising the groundwater table supporting tree health especially in drought years. Other projects I would like to support include adding more bathrooms to parks. I also am a bicycle rider (both road and mountain bike) and am interested in forwarding a goal of more bike parking and paths in Palo Alto. Over the years I have lived in Palo Alto, I have commented on draft revisions to the Comprehensive plan, The Baylands Master Plan, and two related plans not mentioned: the Urban Forest Master Plan and the Foothills Fire Management plan. I have not reviewe 1.a Packet Pg. 20 Please confirm that you have read the Yes Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Signature Claire Elliott Date Completed 10/25/2021 Claire Elliott Page 6 1.a Packet Pg. 21 Parks and Recreation Commission Application Name Nellis L. Freeman, Jr. 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 Parks and Recreation 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 Nellis L. Freeman, Jr. Page 2 Yes Other: Anne Cribbs asked that I submit my application. 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. 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) Nellis L. Freeman, Jr. Page 3 I have over 30 years in technology and project management. I have held senior management positions as Chief Information Officer and Director of Technology at several prominent law firms in the Bay Area and Southern California. I am also a retired member of the U. S. Navy, having served twenty years. I have an MBA and am a Senior Lecturer at Notre Dame da Namur University (NONU), located in Belmont, CA. I teach both online and in-person classes in the School of Business & Management. Boards: University Club of Palo Alto and member of the Fitness committee. Member of the Project Management Association (PMA). Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC Project Manager Current Employer I am not currently a member of any volunteer organizations, but I have been seeking more involvement with civic activities and volunteering since my semi-retirement. 1.a Packet Pg. 24 Application Questions 1. What is it about the Parks and Recreation Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why? (1449 characters 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. (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 Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? (1656 characters max) 4. Parks and Recreation Commission Members work with the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with these documents is not required for selection. (483 characters max) Parks. Trails, Natural Open Spaces, & Recreation Master Plan (2017) Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan (2017): Community Services and Facilities Element & Natural Environment Element Baylands Master Plan (2008) Nellis L. Freeman, Jr. Page 4 Since moving to Palo Alto, I have used parks religiously, and I want to be more of a contributor to keeping our parks in shape for our families and future residents of Palo Alto. I have two grown adult children, and we, as a family, took full advantage of the parks, from swimming, picnicking to tennis. I am very interested in working with companies to establish relationships related to serving underserved communities in Palo Alto. One of deciding factors for my family selecting Palo Alto as a home when we moved from Southern California was the school system and the number of parks available to families. My family took full advantage of parks, whether for family events or team sporting events. I believe that my project management experience and my goal to give back to others who do not have the opportunism of others in Palo Alto would be my way of giving back. I also feel that my experience in youth sports, both as a referee and as a parent, when my kids participated in soccer, tennis, etc. My own experience as an avid racquetball and pickleball player would contribute to being an active, involved member of the Palo Alto Parks and Recreation committee. In the September meeting, I was very interested in the vendor restrictions that were discussed regarding ensuring that the safety of vendors and the public were taken into consideration. I was impressed in the amount of thought and effort put into ensuring that the objectives of the report were clearly understood. I would like to see that the Parks and Recreation Commission continue to manage the activities of the Open Space, Parks and Golf Division, and the Recreation Division of the Community Services Departments effectively so that families feel safe to enjoy the various recreational facilities of the city. I think the Commission does an excellent job of keeping the public aware of the multiples changes and valuing the input received from the public sector. I want the Commission to stay abreast of new recreational sports that could add to our parks to encourage further use by the public. Although I am familiar with some of the documents listed above, I do not have direct experience providing input to any of these documents. 1.a Packet Pg. 25 Park Dedication Ordinance (Municipal Code} Bicycle -Pedestrian Transportation Plan (2012) Youth Master Plan (2003) Cubberley Community Advisory Committee Report (2013} Concordia Master Plan (2019} 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 Nellis L. Freeman, Jr. Date Completed 10/17/2021 Nellis L. Freeman, Jr. Page 5 1.a Packet Pg. 26 Parks and Recreation Commission Application Name Jeff Greenfield 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 Parks and Recreation 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 Jeff Greenfield Page 2 No Other: current incumbent 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) Jeff Greenfield Page 3 • Canopy Training: Tree Planting Leader, Tree Pruning Leader • Soccer Certification: United States Soccer Federation (USSF) Level 8 Referee; American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) National Referee, Advanced Coach • Education: BS Engineering, Harvey Mudd College Ericsson retired video engineer Last Employer Current Community Roles: • Palo Alto Parks & Recreation Commission -5 years (Chair -1 year, Vice Chair 3 years) • Canopy Advisory Board -tree protection ordinance review, technical tools assistance (mobile tree mapping & surveying; tree selection, tree database), tree pruning and planting, Young Tree Care Survey, Great Oak Count surveying. • Soccer Referee: college, adult, high school, youth • Palo Alto Adult Soccer League (PMSL) Advisory Board, past board member (15 years) including two 3-year terms as President Current Recreation Activities: hiking, soccer, bicycling, tree care and identification, gardening Previous Community Volunteer Roles: • Gunn High School: Safe Routes to School and other assorted volunteer roles • Fairmeadow Elementary PTA Board Member - Site Council Representative • Various volunteer roles at Fairmeadow Elementary, JLS Middle, and Gunn High Schools • South Waverley Street Speed Humps Co- organizer • AYSO Soccer Coach • PASC Team Manager 1.a Packet Pg. 29 Application Questions 1. What is it about the Parks and Recreation Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why? (1449 characters 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. (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 Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? (1656 characters max) 4. Parks and Recreation Commission Members work with the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of Jeff Greenfield Page 4 • YMCA Youth Basketball Coach Palo Alto has been my home for the past twenty-three years and my wife and I have raised our two daughters here. My family has been fortunate to appreciate and enjoy the many wonderful resources and services that our community offers and we have a track record of contributing within our community. My personal interests are well encapsulated within the "umbrella" of Parks and Recreation. These passions include soccer, hiking, trees and plants, biking, and general environmentalism and sustainability. Over the past five years as a Parks and Recreation Commissioner, I've served in a leadership role on a broad range of issues aligned with the Parks & Rec Master Plan. Baylands Tide Gate Structure Repair Project. This is an interesting project, managed and financed by Valley Water, with PRC serving a liaison role to communicate concerns of our local community and work to find compromises to best meet the needs of all stakeholders. • Identify and nurture funding sources for Master Plan projects. We have a comprehensive aspirational document to guide our overall effort, but we need to identify financial resources to make these plans a reality. Working with community partners to improve public awareness and outreach, and prioritizing low cost projects are ways to make progress. • Continue moving forward with education/outreach programs and infrastructure improvements at Foothills Nature Preserve by continuing ongoing work with community stakeholders and staff, and strategically increasing outreach to additional partner organizations. • Serve as a public forum for community urban canopy matters by following through with a joint initiative started two years ago by PRC and Urban Forestry, and recently directed by City Council. • Improve synthetic and natural playing field quality throughout our community. Work with staff and community stakeholders to address current complex problems at El Camino Park and Mayfield/Stanford Soccer Complex. • Increase dedicated parklands within our community to meet our Master Plan goals. Review opportunities, considering development plans, available parcels, and proximity to other nearby parks. • Environmental stewardship and sustainable best practices for our open spaces and parks. We must protect the cherished natural jewels of our city as outlined in the Master Plan. As a PRC member the past five years, I am very familiar with all of these documents. 1.a Packet Pg. 30 these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with these documents is not required for selection. (483 characters max) Parks, Trails, Natural Open Spaces, & Recreation Master Plan (2017) Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan (2017): Community Services and Facilities Element & Natural Environment Element Baylands Master Plan (2008) Park Dedication Ordinance (Municipal Code) Bicycle -Pedestrian Transportation Plan (2012) Youth Master Plan (2003) Cubberley Community Advisory Committee Report (2013) Concordia Master Plan (2019) 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 Jeff Greenfield Date Completed 10/25/2021 Jeff Greenfield Page 5 1.a Packet Pg. 31 Parks and Recreation Commission Application Name Haejin Ahn Kang 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. 32 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 Parks and Recreation 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 Haejin Ahn Kang Page 2 No Palo Alto Weekly 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. 33 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 Parks and Recreation Commission that is compatible w ith 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. (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 Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? (1656 characters max) Haejin Ahn Kang Page 3 - I'm working as a pharmacist more than 20 years and interested in many possible workshops related. Walgreens Pharmacist Current Employer Helping community immunization at senior homes in Palo Alto. Make our parks clean and beautiful. Also we can create healthy activities for residents. No many interesting activities offered. To make some activities people want to join. 1.a Packet Pg. 34 4. Parks and Recreation Commission N/A Members work with the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with these documents is not required for selection. (483 characters max) Parks, Trails, Natural Open Spaces, & Recreation Master Plan (2017) Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan (2017): Community Services and Facilities Element & Natural Environment Element Baylands Master Plan (2008) Park Dedication Ordinance (Municipal Code) Bicycle -Pedestrian Transportation Plan (2012) Youth Master Plan (2003) Cubberley Community Advisory Committee Report (2013) Concordia Master Plan (2019) 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 Haejin Ahn Kang Date Completed 10/11 /2021 Haejin Ahn Kang Page 4 1.a Packet Pg. 35 Parks and Recreation Commission Application Name Eve Klein 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 Parks and Recreation 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 Eve Klein Page 2 No Other: facebook 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. 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) Application Questions 1. What is it about the Parks and Recreation Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why? (1449 characters 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. (1449 characters max) Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. Eve Klein Page 3 Currently licensed (in CA) and certified as speech-language pathologist through American Speech Language and Hearing Association) also hold credentials as a low vision therapist (Academy for Certification of Rehabilitation and Education Professionals) and assistive technology professional (Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America). I hold a bachelors degree from UC Davis and a masters degree from Northwestern University VA Palo Alto Health Care System Director, Blind Rehabilitation Services, VA Palo Alto Current Employer member of Congregation Etz Chayim in Palo Alto, Palo Alto YMCA and JCC, Palo resident since 1999. I am a frequent user of open spaces/recreation spaces in Palo Alto, including hiking regularly in open spaces, utilizing bike accessibility (I am a long time bicycle commuter), city parks, and Palo Alto library. As a parent of college age children, I have also made use of other community resources, such as Palo Alto youth programming. Professionally, I have dedicated much of my life working for accessiblity and greater independence for individuals with disabilities. I believe my expertise in this area could help make a contribution to the Parks and Recreation commission. I love to hike and frequent Foothills Park on Sunday mornings, as well as other open spaces on the peninsula. I feel that Foothills park is a particular jewel on the peninsula and was very interested in the decision to open it to non-Palo Alto residents. Even during normal (non- pandemic) times, I felt it should be accessible to all, and especially during the pandemic, when so many individuals and families were seeking to connect with nature locally. 1.a Packet Pg. 38 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? (1656 characters max) 4. Parks and Recreation Commission Members work with the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with these documents is not required for selection. (483 characters max) Parks, Trails, Natural Open Spaces, & Recreation Master Plan (2017) Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan (2017): Community Services and Facilities Element & Natural Environment Element Baylands Master Plan (2008) Park Dedication Ordinance (Municipal Code) Bicycle -Pedestrian Transportation Plan (2012) Youth Master Plan (2003) Cubberley Community Advisory Committee Report (2013) Concordia Master Plan (2019) If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. I would be interested in increasing the general interest in outdoor activities in Palo Alto-one way to accomplish this would be to increase the social media presence, would also suggest improving signage in areas around Palo Alto parks to point out different wildlife and other features. I do not have experience with these documents. Please confirm that you have read the Yes Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Signature Eve Klein Date Completed 10/24/2021 Eve Klein Page 4 1.a Packet Pg. 39 Parks and Recreation Commission Application Name shani kleinhaus 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. 40 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 Parks and Recreation 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 shani kleinhaus 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. 41 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) shani kleinhaus Page 3 I have a Ph.D. in Ecology from U.C. Davis (1994) and over 20-year experience in planning and implementations of park and open space efforts in California and overseas. Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society I CBRE Environmental Advocate I Ecology advisor Current Employer As a resident of Palo Alto, I have engaged in many planning efforts the city: -Appointed by City Council to the Citizen Advisory Committee for the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan Update (2017) -Contributing community member and/or stakeholder: ---Parks, Trails, Natural Open Space & Recreation Master Plan (2017) ---Urban Forest Master Plan (2019) ---Baylands Comprehensive Management Plan (2019 -in process) As the Environmental Advocate for Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society: -I am a stakeholder (representing Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society) for the Salt Pond Restoration Project (ongoing). -I previously served as a County Fish and Wildlife Commissioner -served as an appointed stakeholder on the Cupertino Parks Master Plan (2018-2019) and Activate San Jose (2019). In Palo Alto and other cities, I provided verbal and written public comments on park design, wildlife habitat and connectivity, re-wilding urban landscapes, and green streets, contributing to master planning efforts. I am a volunteer with the Sierra Club Conservation Committee (ongoing) 1.a Packet Pg. 42 Application Questions 1. What is it about the Parks and Recreation Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why? (1449 characters 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. (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 Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? (1656 characters max) 4. Parks and Recreation Commission Members work with the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with these documents is not required for selection. (483 characters max) Parks, Trails, Natural Open Spaces, & Recreation Master Plan (2017) shani kleinhaus Page 4 In the past (200-2011) have served as a board member of Housing Choices. a group that helps secure housing for developmentally disabled adults. Palo Alto is blessed with parks that embrace nature from the Bay to the hills. We have nature preserves as well as well-loved urban parks, community centers and community gardens. It is the Parks and Recreation committee's responsibility to advise staff in the development of equitable and diverse cultural and recreational opportunities to residents and visitors while at the same time allowing nature and wildlife to thrive. I am interested in the the implementation of the Parks Master Plan and balancing of investments in maintenance, renovations, habitat restoration, programming and capital improvement for parks. trails, natural open space and recreation facilities in Palo Alto. I am also interested in the areas of overlap with other city arms. especially in areas where sea level rise or fire threaten our parks and our public resources. I have participated and contributed to master planning efforts in Palo Alto and in all, highlighted the importance of nature, wildlife and biodiversity to our city and beyond. While I think my experience is of value on a broad scope of the commission's work, I am especially interested in working with our community, commissioners and staff to realize biodiversiry goals. 10/26 Commission meeting, Update on the Status of Measure E Area at Byxbee Park I am interested in the re-dedication of the 10- acres of Byxbee Park. Measure E undedicated parkland for the purpose of building a compost facility, which turned out to be infeasible. Covid has shown us that people are drawn to our parks to relax, to enjoy the views, and to exercise. I hope the commission recommends re-dedication of the 10 acres to Council. For increasing habitat value and biodiversity in our urban parks, I would like to work with the commission and staff on native plant selection, interactions with the Urban Forest and canopy. I am interested in working with staff on improving lighting in parks to ensure safety and minimize impacts to health and the environment. At Foothills park, I believe we need a strong volunteer training programs to steward and safeguard sensitive species and habitats. Parks, Trails, Natural Open Spaces, & Recreation Master Plan (2017) -yes, I participated and provided comments as the plan was developed. Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan (2017): Community Services and Facilities Element & Natural Environment Element -I wa 1.a Packet Pg. 43 Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan (2017): Community Services and Facilities Element & Natural Environment Element Baylands Master Plan (2008) Park Dedication Ordinance (Municipal Code} Bicycle -Pedestrian Transportation Plan (2012) Youth Master Plan (2003) Cubberley Community Advisory Committee Report (2013} Concordia Master Plan (2019} 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 shani kleinhaus Date Completed 10/26/2021 shani kleinhaus Page 5 1.a Packet Pg. 44 Parks and Recreation Commission Application Name Joy Oche 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. 45 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 Parks and Recreation 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 Joy Oche Page 2 No Palo Alto Weekly 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. 46 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) Joy Oche Page 3 Relevant education: -Harvard Business School Executive Education, Launching New Ventures Certificate -NewcastleUniversity, United Kingdom: Master of Science, Environmental Engineering Distinction -Federal University of Technology, Minna: Bachelor of Engineering, Chemical Engineering Honors Training -John Maxwell Leadership Certification -Project Management PMP, PRINCE2, PMI-ACP, CSM, MicrosoftOfficeSpecialist -ISi Envision, LEED-GA Sustainability Professional, Certified Ambassador for Fitwel Building. >12 years related professional UK, USA & Sub-saharan work experience in public and private sector. Rose International Project Manager for Apple Recycling Operations Current Employer My older son plays competitive soccer for Palo Alto Soccer team and as a single mom, I am actively involve din attending all his games. I attend as many webinars as I can organized by community libraries. Enrolled my son in academic writing and also considering playing tennis. I use the community park by my home often. I also facilitate a daily leadership Bible group study for young people. I'm active in my local church and would love to let my little shine in my community and be more helpful and a blessing.Before now, I identified a gap and co-founded a non profit organization in Africa, for young people to learn life skills, ethics and values. 1.a Packet Pg. 47 Application Questions 1. What is it about the Parks and Recreation Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why? (1449 characters 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. (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 Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? (1656 characters max) 4. Parks and Recreation Commission Members work with the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with these documents is not required for selection. (483 characters max) Parks, Trails, Natural Open Spaces, & Recreation Master Plan (2017) Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan (2017): Community Services and Facilities Element & Natural Environment Element Baylands Master Plan (2008) Park Dedication Ordinance (Municipal Code) Bicycle -Pedestrian Transportation Plan (2012) Youth Master Plan (2003) Cubberley Community Advisory Committee Report (2013) Concordia Master Plan (2019) Joy Oche Page 4 The opportunity to use my relevant skills, experience and warm personality to serve and give back to a community and neighborhood that has helped me stay safe. As a woman of color and survivor of domestic violence it matters to me that my kids and I are safe and I would love to use the opportunity to volunteer and be a blessing by supporting a healthy community and promoting high quality parks and recreation services. Also be a voice for people like me. Sustainability: It is a subject matter that I am passionate about and would be glad to use the opportunity to promote and advance in our city. I would like to see the Parks and Recreation Commission achieve the ff: -Encourage web based and safe face-to-face personal mental and wellbeing programs for people without extended families in the community, despite the pandemic. -Include more diverse and inclusive programs that encourage appreciation of culture. -Provide high level maintenance and management of city owned properties and facilities. -Bridge the gap and promote values and ethics, maximizing Seniors passing on wise counsel and mentorship baton to younger ones. I do not have experience with the documents listed but I will definitely read them and be familiar with them. 1.a Packet Pg. 48 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 Joy Oche Date Completed 10/19/2021 Joy Oche Page 5 1.a Packet Pg. 49 Parks and Recreation Commission Application Name Rich Pearson 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. 50 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 Parks and Recreation 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 Rich Pearson 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. 51 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 Parks and Recreation 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. Rich Pearson Page 3 B.S. University of California, Berkeley MBA, Haas School of Business Palo Alto Unified School District Part time instructional aide Current Employer Volunteer Teacher's Aide, All Students Matter (2019 -present) Board of Directors, Palo Alto Pickleball Club (2019 -present) Board of Directors, University of California Berkeley Men's Rugby team (2016 -present) YMCA Boys Basketball Coach (2012-2013) Palo Alto Little League Baseball Coach (2010- 2014) Palo Alto NJB Girls Basketball Coach (2009-2011) Having lived in Palo Alto for 16 years, my family has thoroughly enjoyed the access to open spaces and parks that the city provides. My interest is ensuring that future generations of Palo Alto residents have access to the same quality of resources that my family did. I'm specifically interested in exploring how the city can tap into private support to maintain and upgrade its facilities in the context of challenging budget limitations. Prior to my time as an instructional aide at Duveneck Elementary school, I was a marketing executive at various successful startups which required me to make continuous tradeoffs and come up creative solutions. I believe that experience, combined with my communication skills will make me a valued asset to the Commission. As a part-time instructional aide with the Palo Alto School District and a volunteer teacher's assistant with All Students Matter, I am very interested in the planning and implementation of the 1.a Packet Pg. 52 (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 Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? (1656 characters max) 4. Parks and Recreation Commission Members work with the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with these documents is not required for selection. (483 characters max) Parks, Trails, Natural Open Spaces, & Recreation Master Plan (2017) Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan (2017): Community Services and Facilities Element & Natural Environment Element Baylands Master Plan (2008) Park Dedication Ordinance (Municipal Code) Bicycle -Pedestrian Transportation Plan (2012) Youth Master Plan (2003) Cubberley Community Advisory Committee Report (2013) Concordia Master Plan (2019) If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. redevelopment plan for Cubberly Community Center. The decisions about Cubberly have the potential to impact Palo Alto life for may generations, and I would like to help ensure its redevelopment is a success, serving various communities in the city. Creating new sustainable, world-class facilities through the Baylands Athletic Center Expansion is a goal that I believe the Commission can achieve. I believe a transparent process that engages various stakeholder groups and sets clear goals that are widely communicated is the best approach. I have extensive experience fielding and evaluating market research and believe that input should be taken from a variety of sources. I also believe, to a degreee, there is a place for private investmentment in these facilities to make them world-class. I have read and followed the Cubberly Advisory Committee Report but am by no means an expert Please confirm that you have read the Yes Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Signature Rich Pearson Date Completed 10/23/2021 Rich Pearson Page 4 1.a Packet Pg. 53 Parks and Recreation Commission Application Name Tim Persyn 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. 54 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 Parks and Recreation 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 Tim Persyn 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. 55 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 Parks and Recreation 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. (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 Parks and Recreation Tim Persyn Page 3 I don't have specific experience or training with parks and recreation. I value Palo Alto's parks and frequently visit them. Labcorp Project Manager Current Employer I've been a Palo Alto resident for 7 years. I've spent time this year volunteering with Palo Alto Forward. In particular, I've attended the city's housing element meetings, with the primary concern of supporting the development of affordable housing. My interest in the city has grown, and I'd like to continue my engagement by serving on a commission. As the city works to achieve its affordable housing goals, it's also important that it maintain a good quality of life. Parks are a great way to build community. I was interested by an issue that came before the city council. There was discussion about the development of the Ventura neighborhood. Some community members a expressed concern to develop parks in the neighborhood, which has been underserved in that area. I support both the development of affordable homes and parks for that community. I want to see the development of Palo Alto neighborhoods that offer both affordable homes for families and that continue the strong Palo Alto tradition of great parks and recreation. 1.a Packet Pg. 56 Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? (1656 characters max) 4. Parks and Recreation Commission Members work with the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with these documents is not required for selection. (483 characters max) Parks. Trails, Natural Open Spaces, & Recreation Master Plan (2017) Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan (2017): Community Services and Facilities Element & Natural Environment Element Baylands Master Plan (2008) Park Dedication Ordinance (Municipal Code) Bicycle -Pedestrian Transportation Plan (2012) Youth Master Plan (2003} Cubberley Community Advisory Committee Report (2013) Concordia Master Plan (2019) If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. I don't yet have much experience with these documents, but I look forward to learning more. Please confirm that you have read the Yes Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Signature Tim Persyn Date Completed 10/25/2021 Tim Persyn Page 4 1.a Packet Pg. 57 Parks and Recreation Commission Application Name Andie Reed 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. 58 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 Parks and Recreation 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 Andie Reed Page 2 No 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.a Packet Pg. 59 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) Andie Reed Page 3 Retired CPA (since 2018), BA, MS: worked in large and regional public accounting firms in SF before running my own practice for the last 23 years. Sat on Public Access Working Group for Mid-Pen Regional Open Space District in 2019. Ran non-profit organization and built a dog park in Grass Valley in 2011 . Treasurer of non-profit dance club/convention in SF for 6 years. Previously worked for CA Arts Council facilitating the Arts in Public Places program. Owned a restaurant/bar in Sacramento. retired CPA accountant Last Employer Involved with neighbors the past 5 years, organizing meetings with decision-makers and stakeholders, reviewing planning documents, EIR, and architectural plans; researching code and meeting with city officials to understand the parameters of an impactful building expansion in our neighborhood. In attending countless boards, commissions and City Council meetings, I have been impressed by the hard work of the dedicated volunteers on boards and commissions who dig in and share their time, energy and skills for the benefit of the community, which inspires me to give back. President of a non-profit organization "Dogs Run Free of Nevada County", writing the business plan and facilitating getting an off-leash dog park built with private funds on public property in Grass Valley. Also in Grass Valley, organized a dance club, set up classes and weekly activities and encouraged public participation. 1.a Packet Pg. 60 Application Questions 1. What is it about the Parks and Recreation Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why? (1449 characters 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. (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 Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? (1656 characters max) Andie Reed Page 4 In 2019, I was appointed to sit on a public access working group for Mid-Pen Regional Open Space District, trekking through La Honda Creek preserve, digging through documents, listening at public hearings, and negotiating with fellow board members to come up with a recommendation for feasibility that found consensus with stakeholders regarding safety, conservation and public use priorities. Because I am an avid user of Palo Alto's parks and preserves, the opportunity to participate in advising on planning and policy matters relating to open space is very meaningful to me. I hike at Foothills, run at Baylands, take zumba outdoors at Mitchell, and go with my dog to various parks. My familiarity with stakeholders and community volunteer groups would be a bonus in gathering input for changes that are often difficult when tough decisions need to get made. I respect city officials' professional expertise and also understand the PRC is charged with doing the research to understand the big picture in order to inform and implement city council members' vision. The Parks and Rec commissioners worked with city staff and the pickleball community to get permanent courts at Mitchell Park. Many of us had been involved in purchasing and storing nets and getting to the courts early to set them up in the tennis courts that were generally unused in the mornings. This fast-growing sport needed permanent space. The PRC's goal was to allow the most users the rights to the facilities without unduly limiting any one group, which required the combined efforts of the PRC, city staff and residents to get it done. Today, the courts at Mitchell Park are extrememly popular. Although Palo Alto is full of tall trees, lush greenery and open spaces, the recent state legislation reminds us that these attributes need to be preserved by plan, not by accident. Open space is important to the well-being of the city and its residents as well as the environment; I would like to see more of it included in the upcoming housing planning. Another item (that might be in the works) in terms of general use is more representation for off-leash dog parks. I was in agreement that Ramos Park was really too small to burden with an activity that separates part of the greenland from all users. Greer's "dog run" is dated; a larger space, maybe achieved by rearranging the sidewalk to widen it, would go a long way to make it work better. I'm interested in the adjacent skateboard park, having listened to many stakeholders at meetings. Again, although the existing one may have been top-notch some years ago, it is outdated and we need to provide this very popular sport with a good playing field so skaters don't have to leave town to skateboard in a challenging and safe environment. 1.a Packet Pg. 61 4. Parks and Recreation Commission Members work w ith 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. (483 characters max) Parks, Trails, Natural Open Spaces, & Recreation Master Plan (2017) Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan (2017): Community Services and Facilities Element & Natural Environment Element Baylands Master Plan (2008) Park Dedication Ordinance (Municipal Code) Bicycle -Pedestrian Transportation Plan (2012) Youth Master Plan (2003) Cubberley Community Advisory Committee Report (2013) Concordia Master Plan (2019) If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Yes, I have spent some time with many of these documents. Please confirm that you have read the Yes Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Signature Andie Reed Date Completed 09/24/2021 Andie Reed Page 5 1.a Packet Pg. 62 Parks and Recreation Commission Application Name Thomas Rota 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. 63 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 Parks and Recreation 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 Thomas Rota 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. 64 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 Parks and Recreation Commission that is compatible w ith 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. (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 Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? (1656 characters max) Thomas Rota Page 3 Finance MBA CFO of private and public companies F V Management, Inc Consultant Current Employer Ham Radio Volunteer Passionate about parks, campgrounds, Keeping them in good condition. Foothill Park No senior fee discounts Strive for better park funding and expansion. Don't know enough about government works to suggest way forward. Would be in "learn mode" at first. 1.a Packet Pg. 65 4. Parks and Recreation Commission Members work w ith 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. (483 characters max) Parks, Trails, Natural Open Spaces, & Recreation Master Plan (2017) Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan (2017): Community Services and Facilities Element & Natural Environment Element Baylands Master Plan (2008) Park Dedication Ordinance (Municipal Code) Bicycle -Pedestrian Transportation Plan (2012) Youth Master Plan (2003) Cubberley Community Advisory Committee Report (2013) Concordia Master Plan (2019) If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. No experience Please confirm that you have read the Yes Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Signature Thomas Rota Date Completed 11/22/2021 Thomas Rota Page 4 1.a Packet Pg. 66 Parks and Recreation Commission Application Name Simran Sandhu 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. 67 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 Parks and Recreation 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 Simran Sandhu Page 2 No 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.a Packet Pg. 68 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) Simran Sandhu Page 3 I am currently in my final year of obtaining my Bachelor's degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Law from the University of Southern California. I received a full tuition merit scholarship and was accepted into the Thematic Option Honors Program, an intensive alternative to the standard general education requirements. I am also a National Merit Scholar, a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta National Honors Society, and have been placed on the USC Dean's List every semester. Prior to my undergraduate studies, I attended Castilleja School in Palo Alto. University of Southern California Student Current Employer Throughout my time in high school (2016-2018), I served extensively on the Palo Alto Youth Council, working with the Palo Alto City Council to represent the voice of Palo Alto youth in city legislation. In addition, I worked with my fellow council members to coordinate and execute city- wide events to foster community among Palo Alto citizens, and hosted programs at Palo Alto high schools aimed at developing the leadership, organizational, and time-management skills of local high school students. Furthermore, this year (Jan 2021-July 2021) I served in two different congressional offices in the U.S. House of Representatives, where, among many other duties, I significantly increased constituent engagement by creating, hosting, moderating, and maintaining a monthly Constituent Information Session webinar program on behalf of the congressional offices. The format for the program that I designed for constituents is still being used by the offices today, even after I have returned to my academic studies. I am very passionate about community engagement in all of these arenas, including at USC where I write, record, and edit bi-weekly episodes for the Daily 1.a Packet Pg. 69 Application Questions 1. What is it about the Parks and Recreation Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why? (1449 characters 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. (1449 characters max) Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. Simran Sandhu Page 4 Trojan's General Education podcast to drive community engagement and raise awareness of campus activities and services available to students. During my time in the U.S. House of Representatives, I regularly advised the congressman and staff members on planning and policy matters relating to the goals of our office and congressional district. I and other legislative staff members reviewed legislative proposals daily that would affect our district and constituents. Additionally, we communicated daily with constituents by telephone, email, postal mail, and online about their concerns regarding our district and any other input they had. It was (and still is) very important to me that community input is taken with the highest consideration. The job of public servants is to serve the people. This was the mindset that I applied to my service in Congress, and I am looking forward to applying this mindset to the Parks and Recreation Commission in my home city of Palo Alto. I am very excited to apply my legislative and policy experience to an area that I am extremely passionate about: parks, open space, and recreation activities. Since I can remember, I have been an outdoor enthusiast. You will certainly find me outdoors every day of the year! In fact, I am writing this having just returned from a bike ride at our beautiful Baylands Nature Preserve. Throughout my childhood, I have enjoyed Palo Alto's parks and open spaces immensely, and I care deeply about ensuring that our parks and recreational areas are accessible and open for everyone to enjoy and participate in equally. An issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular interest to me is the opening of Foothills Park to the general public. I am aware that the opening of Foothills park to the general public had been a topic of discussion for many years, and I have recently watched the early discussions that the Parks and Recreation Commission had in 2018 about opening the park to non-residents, as well as the vote that the Parks and Recreation Commission had in November 2019 to recommend that City Council adopt a pilot program to open Foothills Park to the public. I am extremely passionate about equal access to the outdoors for all people, and I remember being very excited a few years ago when I read about these steps that were being taken to work towards recreational equality and accessibility. Of course, when the City Council voted to open the park to everyone last year, I was overjoyed, because I knew that this process had been in the making for a long time, and I knew how important it was that we share the environment with everyone, regardless of residency status. Even though I am a Palo Alto resident and could legally always access the park, I care immensely about issues of accessibility to parks and recreation spaces. Nature belongs to 1.a Packet Pg. 70 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? (1656 characters max) 4. Parks and Recreation Commission Members work with the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with these documents is not required for selection. (483 characters max) Parks. Trails, Natural Open Spaces, & Recreation Master Plan (2017) Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan (2017): Community Services and Facilities Element & Natural Environment Element Baylands Master Plan (2008) Park Dedication Ordinance (Municipal Code) Bicycle -Pedestrian Transportation Plan (2012) Youth Master Plan (2003) Cubberley Community Advisory Committee Report (2013) Concordia Master Plan (2019} If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Simran Sandhu Page 5 all of us, and it is my mission to ensure that the world stays this way. I am very excited to work on this effort beginning in my own hometown. I think it is very important that the Parks and Recreation Commission have representation of young people in Palo Alto. I truly believe that fresh perspectives almost always yield better, more inclusive and more innovative results in a team effort. I believe that a broader understanding of the recreational activities and interests of all Palo Alto residents would provide the commission with much deeper insight as to the ways in which our residents would like to recreate, as well as the barriers that many people may face regarding access to parks, open space and recreation activities. As someone who has received great joy over the years from Palo Alto's parks and open spaces, I know how important it is to ensure that everybody has fair and equal access to nature, something that historically has not always been the case. I am extremely passionate about bridging the inequality that is unfortunately prevalent in the outdoors and recreation spaces, and I believe that bringing young people into the conversation about these issues is the best way to come together to produce fresh and innovative solutions to existing problems. I would love to see a Palo Alto in which families from all backgrounds and all walks of life can come together and enjoy nature's greatest gift, and I truly believe that increased representation in the parks and recreation spaces can only be accomplished through increased representation on commissions like the Parks and Recreation Commission, so that a broader range of voices and perspectives are heard and implemented to effect real and lasting change. No, I do not yet have experience with these documents, but I have now read them all and am looking forward to learning about them more! 33\5857 40\Simran Sandhu Congress Letter of Recommendation.pdf [SCANNED, FILE SAFE] 1.a Packet Pg. 71 33\5857 40\Simran Sandhu USC Letters of Recommendation.pdf [SCANNED, FILE SAFE] Please confirm that you have read the Yes Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Signature Simran Sandhu Date Completed 10/26/2021 Simran Sandhu Page 6 1.a Packet Pg. 72 DARRELL ISSA 50TH DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA To Whom It May Concern: <ttongress of tbe Wntteb ~tates J!,ouse of ll\epresentatibes mtasfJington, t»<! 20515-0550 May 28, 2021 It is my pleasure to provide my highest recommendation for Simran Sandhu. 2300 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON, DC 20515 (202) 225-5672 Simran worked as a congressional intern in my Washington, D.C. office from February to May of 2021. Simran began as an unpaid intern, but soon was offered a paid position due to her excellent performance. In addition to maintaining constituent correspondence by postal mail, telephone, and e-mail, she helped craft letters to constituents. She also performed critical, time sensitive research for staff members, drafted legislative memos, made recommendations on event attendance, and trained fellow interns. When the need arose, Simran used her exceptional communication and writing skills to step into a press role. She took on a range of press and media-related responsibilities, including press releases, social media posts, coordination of filming and clipping of footage, news clips, and she organized and maintained the press contact database. Simran's vital contributions in this area benefitted our office and our press and communications team. Simran's greatest and perhaps most impactful achievement in our office was her creation of our monthly Constituent Infonnation Session webinar program. She fonnatted, hosted, and moderated these highly successful and well-received live webinars. We intend to continue using her structure and system for our future webinars, after she returns to continue her honors education at the University of Southern California. Simran was not only an integral member of our team, but a natural leader. Her strong work ethic, collaboration, and ingenuity made her a pleasure to work with and a true asset in the office. No doubt, other organizations will benefit from her efforts as well. With questions, please contact Hans Bjontegard at 619-905- 7668. Sincerely, Member of Congress PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER 1.a Packet Pg. 73 CHAMBERS OF EDWARD J. DAVILA UNITED STATES DISTRICT .JUDGE To: Whom It May Concern Re: Ms. Simran Sandhu Dear Sir/Madam, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE 280 SOUTH FIRST STREET SAN JOSE. CALIFORNIA 951 1 3 August 9, 20 16 I write to you offering my highest recommendation for Ms. Simran Sandhu, who worked in my chambers as an extern in the summer of 2016. f met Simran through a career day program offered through Castilleja School. In speaking with her she expressed her interest in the law and our justice system. I was immediately impressed with her curiosity and her desire to pruticipate in our legal system such that I offered her a positio1_1 as an extern for the summer in my chambers. I regularly have extems work in my chambers in the summer; most are second or third year law students, on occasion college seniors and only rarely high school students. Simran came to chambers and fully participated in our »7ork. Though she lacked the legal education and training of her colleague externs she provided . . valuable assistance to them in their research and preparation. Si1man assisted me in preparing trial binders for cases, collecting and organizing documents for hearings and managing files for our hearing calendars. Simran took on her assignments with enthusiasm and her curiosity propelled her interest and research. Simran participated in our chambers conferences with all our law clerks and externs regarding upcoming cases and she sat with the clerks in court during the proceedings. She pmticipated in our post hearing debriefings and readily offered her thoughts and observations about the cases and the parties presentations. Her contributions were insightful and expressed comprehension of principals expected of a first year law student. Simran is very bright; she works hard and possesses a great respect for the law and its intersection with society. She is thoughtful, thinks clearly, and shares her ideas with enthusiasm . She was a joy to have in chan1bers. I enthusiastically recommend her to you without reservation. Sm-®] 2t ~ Edward J. Davila 1.a Packet Pg. 74 THEMATIC OPTION HONORS PROGRAM University of Southern California 3616 Trousdale Parkway, Room 410, Los Angeles, California 90089 • Tel: 213 740 2961 • www.usc.edu/thematicoption February 3, 2019 To Whom It May Concern, I am pleased to provide this recommendation for Simran Sandhu. Simran was a standout student in my fall 2018 honors writing seminar. The seminar, CORE 111, is part of the University of Southern California’s Thematic Option Honors Program—an interdisciplinary general education program designed to provide a liberal arts-based education to the university’s brightest incoming students. Specifically, CORE 111 teaches writing and critical thinking skills through the analysis of classic literary and philosophical texts such as King Lear, Thoreau’s Civil Disobedience, Notes from Underground, and To the Lighthouse. It’s a uniquely demanding curriculum that asks students to challenge long-held assumptions and learn to reason and write in new ways. Simran is precisely the kind of student for whom an intensive program such as Thematic Option was designed. She enthusiastically embraced the myriad challenges offered her by CORE 111; in the process, she showed significant growth as a reader, writer, and thinker, ultimately producing some of the strongest papers in the class. While many honors students are initially resistant to moving away from the kinds of thinking and writing that served them so well in high school, Simran entered my class eager to challenge her pre-existing ideas and learn new ways of approaching challenging literary texts. She was consistently one of my most focused and hardest working students, producing multiple drafts of each of her papers and enthusiastically seeking out feedback on how she could improve as a critical thinker and writer. Unlike some students who care only about receiving a high grade, Simran demonstrated a true desire to learn and grow throughout the semester. I believe this unusual dedication—combined with her impressive mental acuity and maturity—will make her a valuable addition to any organization. In her interactions with me, Simran has shown a sincere commitment to academic excellence and a continuous love of learning. Even amongst her honors-student peers, Simran stands out for her curiosity, creativity, and exceptional work ethic. She is also a genuine pleasure to work with. I hope you will give her the highest consideration. Please feel free to contact me with any additional questions. Sincerely, Trisha Tucker, Ph.D. Assistant Professor (Teaching) of Writing Head of Writing Instruction Thematic Option Honors Program USC Dornsife Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences 1.a Packet Pg. 75 Parks and Recreation Commission Application Name Mark Bennett Weiss Address 169 Bryant St 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. 76 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 Parks and Recreation 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 Mark Bennett Weiss 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. 77 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 Parks and Recreation 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. (1449 characters max) Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. Mark Bennett Weiss Page 3 Gunn High class of 1982 Dartmouth College class of 1986 Earthwise Productions & Artist Mgmt Concert promoter/ artist manager Current Employer After 12 years, since fall 2009 election and thru numerous cycles of elections and board recruitment, Palo Alto leadership finally in September acknowledged my efforts: Mayor Tom Dubois and Clerk sent a certificate regarding my role in "Together Again Palo Alto". I produced 15 concerts at Lytton Plaza, Cogswell Plaza, Mitchell Park bowl and on Cali Ave. The entirety of my application for this board is, separately, a white paper or memoir on The First Amendment and our parks. Thank you for your consideration. Mark Weiss See attached See attached 1.a Packet Pg. 78 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? (1656 characters max) 4. Parks and Recreation Commission Members work with the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with these documents is not required for selection. (483 characters max) Parks, Trails, Natural Open Spaces, & Recreation Master Plan (2017) Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan (2017): Community Services and Facilities Element & Natural Environment Element Baylands Master Plan (2008) Park Dedication Ordinance (Municipal Code) Bicycle -Pedestrian Transportation Plan (2012) Youth Master Plan (2003) Cubberley Community Advisory Committee Report (2013) Concordia Master Plan (2019) If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. See attached See attached Please confirm that you have read the Yes Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Signature Mark Bennett Weiss Date Completed 10/18/2021 Mark Bennett Weiss Page 4 1.a Packet Pg. 79 REGARDING FIRST AMENDMENT AND A PROPOS OF MY APPLICATION FOR PARKS AND REC COMMISSION I put on 15 concerts recently at Lytton Plaza, Cogwsell Plaza, Mitchell Park and on Cali Ave — but not at King Plaza City Hall — and we need a restart on what is the First Amendment. Briefly, myself and my neighbors and really all Americans or all peoples in America or hereabouts, Ohlone historic land, can gather where we please, say what we want and sing, dance or plug in amplifiers. Within noise limits. But we do not need permits. Leadership — which is elected council, appointed commissioners and paid staff — including public safety thank you for your service — do not grant us rights, our rights are inalienable. A permit, like at Cogswell Plaza, for Diunna Greenleaf pop up blues concert, last week, would be if I as the promoter wished to exclude my neighbor, as a modified and modern type of sharing and turns- taking. We did not need and did not get a permit. But oddly, staff and certain powerful special interests, and I am just guessing its the guy who built, owns or has office at the former GateHouse Funeral Home, said we could not use their power. Hello? We are speaking. Speak friend and enter or get the #^@%  out! There was also a Christian religious worship at City Hall during the Covid chaos which does not explain why City Hall apparently does not understand "No Establishment Clause" and "separation of church and state". It was not legal for police or staff to issue a parking permit or any permit for the proselytizing for a particular religious prophet or figure. I have a tape audio and some photos of the entirety.  Sincerely, Mark Weiss American, since 1964 1.a Packet Pg. 80 Palo Altan, since 2004 community leader since 1976 -- Terman Junior High site council, student body president et cetera 169 Bryant - I am not afraid to publish my address -30- 1.a Packet Pg. 81 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.b Packet Pg. 82 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.b Packet Pg. 83 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.b Packet Pg. 84 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.b Packet Pg. 85 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.b Packet Pg. 86 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.b Packet Pg. 87