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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-08-26 City Council Agenda PacketCITY OF PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL August 26, 2015 Special Meeting Council Conference Room 7:00 PM Agenda posted according to PAMC Section 2.04.070. Supporting materials are available in the Council Chambers on the Thursday preceding the meeting. 1 August 26, 2015 MATERIALS RELATED TO AN ITEM ON THIS AGENDA SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL AFTER DISTRIBUTION OF THE AGENDA PACKET ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE AT PALO ALTO CITY HALL, 250 HAMILTON AVE. DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. PUBLIC COMMENT Members of the public may speak to agendized items; up to three minutes per speaker, to be determined by the presiding officer. If you wish to address the Council on any issue that is on this agenda, please complete a speaker request card located on the table at the entrance to the Council Chambers, and deliver it to the City Clerk prior to discussion of the item. You are not required to give your name on the speaker card in order to speak to the Council, but it is very helpful. Call to Order Oral Communications Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. Council reserves the right to limit the duration of Oral Communications period to 30 minutes. Special Orders of the Day 1. Interview of Candidates for One Unexpired Term on the Utilities Advisory Commission Ending April 30, 2018 Adjournment AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT (ADA) Persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or services in using City facilities, services or programs or who would like information on the City’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, may contact (650) 329-2550 (Voice) 24 hours in advance. CITY OF PALO ALTO OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK August 26, 2015 The Honorable City Council Palo Alto, California Interview of Candidates for One Unexpired Term on the Utilities Advisory Commission Ending April 30, 2018 On Wednesday, August 26, 2015 the City Council will interview eleven applicants for one unexpired term (Van Dusen) ending April 30, 2018, on the Utilities Advisory Commission (UAC). Copies of all applications are attached. Some applications may be redacted at the request of the applicant. A full set of non-redacted applications will be provided to Council Members directly. The City Council is scheduled to vote to appoint one candidate to the UAC on Monday, August 31, 2015. Utilities Advisory Commission Municipal Code Section 2.23.030 Terms of office on the Utilities Advisory Commission shall be three years. Effective January 1, 2014, terms of office due to expire on July 6 of each year shall be lengthened to expire on April 30 of the following year, and thereafter terms of office shall commence on the first day of May. Commission appointments shall be staggered so that in each three-year cycle, two members are appointed one year, two members are appointed the next year, and three members are appointed the next year. If a successor is unavailable, a member may remain in office until his or her successor is appointed. Background On Monday, August 17, 2015 the City Council selected eleven applicants to interview for the Utilities Advisory Commission. Page 2 Applicants to be interviewed are as follows: 10 minute interviews James Baer 7:00 p.m. Marianne Wu 7:10 p.m. Louis “Lou” Borrego 7:20 p.m. Ramarao Digumarthi 7:30 p.m. Hilary Gans 7:40 p.m. Participating via videoconference Timothy Gray 7:50 p.m. Yidyabhusan “Bhusan” Gupta 8:00 p.m. Mark Harris 8:10 p.m. Natalia Kachenko 8:20 p.m. Walter Loewenstein 8:30 p.m. Arne Ballantine 8:40 p.m. ATTACHMENTS:  Attachment A: UAC Baer, James (PDF)  Attachment B: UAC Wu, Marianne (PDF)  Attachment C: UAC Borrego, Louis (PDF)  Attachment D: UAC Digumarthi, Ramarao (PDF)  Attachment E: UAC Gans, Hilary (PDF)  Attachment F: UAC Gray, Timothy (PDF)  Attachment G: UAC Gupta, Vidyabhusan 'Bhusan' (PDF)  Attachment H: UAC Harris, Mark (PDF)  Attachment I: UAC Kachenko, Natalia (PDF)  Attachment J: UAC Loewenstein, Walter (PDF)  Attachment K: UAC Ballantine, Arne (PDF) Department Head: Beth Minor, City Clerk Page 3 ) Personal Information Name: james e Baer Address: 555 Bryant Street #348, Palo Alto CA 94301 Cell Phone: 650-814-7709 0 Home 10office Phone: E-mail: jimbaer@paloaltolanduse.com Are you a Palo Alto Resident?181Yes0No ) l}.J:T.V 01· PA t•P1 .1., • ·t-.LO Al1'0.CA en T CLERl\'S OFFICE f 5 JUL 30 AM fl: 2(i): Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City �alo �. who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members?UYes�No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for?�YesONo California state law requires appointed board and commission members to file a detailed disclosure of their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700. Do you have an investment in, or do you serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to; 1) engage in business with the City, 2) provide products or services for City projects, or 3) be affected by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for?�Yes[:JNo Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto?l8:,lves0No How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Utilities Advisory Commission? 0community Group 0 Email from City Clerk D Palo Alto Weekly Other: Email from manager in Utilities Departmetn Doaily Post Deity Website DFlyer List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration: JD/MBA Stanford 1978 Practice law in Palo Alto 1978-1986 Largest Palo Alto developer/consultant by number of projects well over 125 lnvovled with Commercial development adn construcion of many new homes Served on 25 Palo Alto and community Non-Profit Boards including Peninsula Open Space Trust, American Leadership Forum founder of two sustainable design nonprofit organizatoins: Wave One; and Downtown Palo Alto Net Zero Energy I own only 4 commercial properties so my conflict by having some few buidligns that may be subject to City laws or energy policies will not influence my decision about how to be effective with new ordinances and incentive programs. Page 1 Utility Advisory Commission ) ) Employment Present or Last Employer: self Occupation: real estate consultant exclusively in Palo Alto Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: I have served on 25 community nonprofit organizations including Peninsula Open Space Trust, Palo Alto Housing Corporation, Avenidas, American Leadership Forum, provide a schedule of nonprofit organizatoins for which I have served on the Board. Currently on Gil Friend's Advisory Board for his energy and environmenal policies 1. What is it about the Utilities Advisory Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why? I have been the most active participant in sustainabliiy programs for Downtown Palo Alto having founded Wave One in 2008 Page 2 Utility Advisory Commission ) ) 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a Commission meeting you can view an archive here: LINK. the City council action on retaining the Feed in Tarrif fee for solar energy generated privately 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Utilities Advisory Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? I would like to work on legislation that can compel energy reduction or use of renewable energy and electric car and bicyle use enhancement. I would also want ot work on effective incentive programs . I think it is time to phase in compulsory sustainable design and renewable energy legislation. Compatable to federal American with Disabilties compulory changed to buildings, the initial response was difficult but ADA has phased into full implementation and acceptance as a primary feature of plannign new or renovated properties, with some sensible exemptions. I think we need to lead with legislative outcomes. Page 3 Utility Advisory Commission ) ) 4. Utllltles Advisory 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. The Utilities Strategic Plan LINK The Long Term Electric Acquisition Plan LINK The Gas Utility Long-term Plan LINK Urban Water Management Plan LINK Ten-Year Electric Energy Efficiency Plan and Ten-Year Natural Gas Energy Efficiency Plan LINK Utilities Quarterly Update for the most recently reported quarter LINK I have no experience with City utilities documetns other than the Feed in Tarrif Ordinance for renewable solar energy installations. 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." The full code is attached. This consent form will not be redacted and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City's website. The full code can be read here: LINK Read the code, and check only ONE option below: J8J. I give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the City's website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto City Clerk. OR 0 I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am providing the following alternate information and request that they use the following contact information instead. Address: Cell Phone: 0 Home 1Doffice Phone: E-mail: Signature: ___ Q.....-tt�-tt�----�-_.__ ____________ oate: July 2a, 201s Page4 Utility Advisory Commission ) ) JAMES E. BAER A LIFE SERVING NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ) ) 1. Acterra, Action for a Healthy Planet: Advisory Board. (oldest Palo Alto environmental organization -many shared projects). 2. American Leadership Forum, Silicon Valley: Class V. (twenty community leaders from Santa Clara County are appointed to this national organization for one year for shared leadership and community enhancement training programs. ALF is now in it's 20th year). 3. American Prairie Foundation: Initial Advisory Board. (based in Bozeman Montana, CEO sought inspiration and funds from Silicon Valley leaders. Yi dozen planning sessions in Montana. Now, with nearly 500,000 acres naturally preserved for Bison and native animals). 4. American Red Cross, Palo Alto Chapter: Advisory Board. (expanding outreach and consideration of facility needs and locations.) 5. Avenidas, Senior Care and Services: Board Member. (active on Board for Senior Services and with a second facility in Mt. View. 6. Chamber of Commerce, Palo Alto: Board Member. (as one of 4-5 most knowledgeable and most politically effective, Jim is often given assignments.) 7. City of Palo Alto appointed member of committee to evaluate Stanford's General Use Permit. (advocate policies for Stanford areas controlled by Santa Clara County, not by Palo Alto.) 8. City of Palo Alto School Board Audit Committee for Bond for Excellence: Board Member 9. Downtown Environmental Action Project (DEAP): Founder, Board Member. (Founder of highly publicized early efforts -recycling for all of Downtown. Successful recruitment of 75% of Downtown businesses. Jim funded about $75,000 as the exclusive donor.) 10. Grand Boulevard Task Force: Advisory Board. (Nationally recognized and nationally and locally funded public transit work on how El Camino should be zoned and developed in San Mateo County and Santa Clara County with transit and business nodes coordinated.) 11. Haas Center for Public Service at Stanford: Board Member. (Stanford University Board to help guide and place students for public service internships.) 12. Home Equity Loan Program for Seniors; Senior Coordinating Council: Board Member. (early legal Reverse Mortgage program funded by Hewlett and Packard foundations that has raised $10M for Avenidas and allowed seniors to remain in their homes with no family disputes. Jim helped with necessary California usury laws for HELPS and recruited family lawyers to structure a safe program.) 13. Leadership Palo Alto: Board Member & Instructor. (organization conducted monthly teaching sessions about Palo Alto organizations and progressive policies and how to become strong community leaders. We spawned many Council Members and other prominent leaders.) 14. Mid-Peninsula Support Network: Founder Board Member. (this was the first Battered Women's consulting organization that soon provided a local shelter in North Santa Clara County.) ,_ ) ) 15. Oshman Family Jewish Community Center: Board Member. (critical member of real estate and construction team for $300M project -and remains on Board.) 16. Palo Alto Community Fund: Advisory Member. (foundation that makes grants to Palo Alto community and non-profit organizations with some counseling of organizations or volunteering for core features some organizations.) 17. Palo Alto Housing Corporation: Board Member. (Palo Alto's oldest affordable housing developer, operator and advocate for low­ income housing. Jim often performed sophisticate legal tasks and helped negotiate with some providers of housing under City mandate.) 18. Palo Altans for Government Effectiveness; Founder and Board Member. (during period of high community policy divisiveness, PAGE held neighborhood meetings and wrote articles and editorials for local newspapers.) 19. Project Victory: Board Member. (Dispute Resolution activists and author of "The Great Turning".) 20. Peninsula Open Space Trust: Board Member (Most successful private purchaser of coastal or forested land using easements or protective covenants for 1000s of acres and, perhaps $500,000,000 raised for local preservation. I was also pro bono attorney for a few projects) 21. Santa Clara County Community Foundation: Advisory Board (One of the largest Foundations in California -joined with San Mateo County Foundation and is now Silicon Valley Community Foundation. I helped with early strategy and Palo Alto presence.) 22. Street Soldiers & Omega Boys' Club: Advisor. (Dr. Joe Marshall now joined by Dr. Clarence Jones (MLK close friend and MLK's personal lawyer and speech writer now author) provide a safe place for schooling, dining and substitute parenting for seriously at risk gang youths -176 have now by 2012 completed college and 1000s have been saved from prison or death or violence. What an honor to become a close friend and advisor to Dr. Marshall and Dr. Jones.) 23. Wave One, Businesses Leading Environmental Change: Founder, Board Member. (Small Businesses Leading Environmental Change founded by Jim in 2007 to enlist and certify over 100 business in Downtown Palo Alto to comply with County and other energy use and environmental standards. Jim has funded this organization with over $300,000 as its exclusive donor.) 24. Women in Transition: Founder, Board Member. (Executive Director, Celeste Brody, DeAnza faculty, recruited Jim as pro bono attorney & Board Member to help women recently divorced, relocating, or changing jobs to find counseling, affordable housing and employment.) 25. Downtown Palo Alto Net Zero Energy: Founder and Advisor ', ) Honors: 1990: Business Environmental Award; Conservationist of the Year. 1991: Child Care Task Force Initial Honoree. 1991: City of Palo Alto Conservation Recognition. 2001: Canopy, Trees for Palo Alto Achievement Award. ) 2011: Tall Tree Lifetime Achievement Award as Outstanding Business Professional; Chamber of Commerce, City of Palo Alto, and Palo Alto Weekly. Teaching: Adjunct Professor, Stanford Law School: 2004, 2005, 2007 Real Estate Transactions Lecturer, Stanford University 1972: The Hero In American Literature Teacher, The Jewish Community Center 1980: The Jewish-American LiteraryHero City Clerk's Office 250 Hamilton Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94301 PALO ALTO LAND USE CONSULTING Re: Application for Utilities Advisory Commission To Whom It May Concern: I did not know how to sign the document electroncially so I provide this readable version with an original signature by me. In this period of my partial retirement, I have ample time to be a full participant on the Commission and can plan future travels that will not include the first Wednesday of a month. However, I have vacations planned with family that will have we out of town the first Wednesday of September (US Open in New York) and the first Wednesday of November (India). Thereafter, I will plan my schedule to leave the first Wednesday of a month available for the Commission. Thank you for considering my application. Sincerely yours, 555 Bryant Street, Box 348, Palo Alto, CA 94301 I CELL: 650.814.7709 jimbaer@paloaltoland.com I www.paloaltoland.com Employment Present or Last Employer: General Electric Company occupation: Managing Director, GE Ventures Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: I am on the advisory board for several different organizations. I have been on the Advisory Board of the Cleantech Open since the organization was founded in 2005. It is a non-profit organization with the mission of supporting energy innovation and entrepreneurship. In addition to helping provide Board level advice on strategy and planning, I have been an active mentor for the community and judge for their competitions. In addition, I am on the Advisory Board for the University of British Columbia where I act as an advisor for the Dean of Applied Science (Engineering and Nursing) on strategic plan and initiatives. I am also a Charter Member of the C100 which supports Canadian entrepreneurs with mentoring and networking in the bay area and helps build a bridge between start-up companies in Canada and the bay area. Finally, I have two daughters (ages 8, 12) attending local schools in Palo Alto and I volunteer at their schools. 1. What Is it about the Utilities Advisory Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why? I am interested in serving on the Utilities Advisory Commission because it has the ability to meaningfully impact the residents and businesses of Palo Alto and the broader community. Management and development of energy and water resources are important issues and I would like to support my local community develop and execute plans. I bring significant relevant experience across a number of dimensions. I have expertise in a broad array of energy and water technologies through my background in engineering and my investing experience focused on energy and industrial technology. I also have significant experience with communications infrastructure and technologies as both a working engineer and start-up technology executive. Finally, I have deep experience with planning and operations as a management consultant, start-up executive, and start-up investor and board member. Page2 Utility Advisory Commission 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested In It. If you have never been to a Commission meeting you can view an archive here: LINK The UAC addresses important issues that are of interest to me. One recent example is the cost-effectiveness of electrification options for appliances and passenger vehicles in single family residential homes. This is a great example of some of the key questions around energy -how can we minimize our environmental impact while still maintaining reliable and economic options for our residents. The issue also requires decision making while future technology options (e.g. role of energy storage to firm renewables) are still unknown. As a result, this issue is very important to both our individual residents and our broader global community. In addressing these kinds of issues, Palo Alto has shown its willingness and capability to lead on finding a path to low-impact environmental energy options while making sure that our energy supply remains secure and cost-effective. The UAC also has a very unusual charter and addresses a very wide spectrum of topics. I am also very interested in the Fiber-to-the-premise initiative. In addition to my background in energy technology, I also have deep background in optical communications. The proliferation of high bandwidth communications infrastructure has really transformed our economy and extending the capability to the premise has the potential to be similarly disruptive. However, it is critical that new services are provided in a manner that is fair and equitable to all residents and does not inadvertently disadvantage residents with lower resources. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Utilities Advisory Commission achieve, and why? How would you accomplishing this? If appointed, I would like to see the Continue to lead on clean energy goals while maintaining energy stability and cost­ effectiveness • Prioritize resource efficiency and explore new opportunities in smart infrastructure Maintain focus on ensuring that residents are treated equally and policies do not inadvertently penalize less advantaged residents. To achieve these goals, I would speak with current Commissioners and staff to understand current priorities and plans and would then work in partnership with them (and city council as appropriate) to set appropriate priorities and execution plan for new initiatives. Page3 Utility Advisory Commission 4. Utilities Advisory 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. The Utilities Strategic Plan LINK The Long Term Electric Acquisition Plan LINK The Gas Utility Long-term Plan LINK Urban Water Management Plan LINK Ten-Year Electric Energy Efficiency Plan and Ten-Year Natural Gas Energy Efficiency Plan Utilities Quarterly Update for the most recently reported quarter LINK I do not have direct experience with any of these documents Consent to on the 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." The full code is attached. This consent form will not be redacted and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City's website. The full code can be read here: LINK Read the code, and check only ONE option below: .Q I give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the City's website the attached Board and Commission Application intact I have read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto City Clerk. OR .t!l I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am providing the following alternate information and request that they use the following contact information instead. Address: Cell Phone: 0Home 10office Phone: . E-mail: marianne.wu@gmail.com Signature: Date: 7 /30/2015 Page4 Utility Advisory Commission Page 1 Utility Advisory Commission Personal Information Name: Louis (Lou) J. Borrego Address: Cell Phone: _X_ Home / _x_ Office Phone: Home: Office: E-mail: Are you a Palo Alto Resident? _X_ Yes __ No Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Palo Alto, who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members? __ Yes _X_ No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? _X_ Yes __ No California state law requires appointed board and commission members to file a detailed disclosure of their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700. Do you have an investment in, or do you serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to; 1) engage in business with the City, 2) provide products or services for City projects, or 3) be affected by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for? __ Yes _X_ No Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto? __ Yes _X_ No How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Utilities Advisory Commission? _X_ Community Group _X_ Email from City Clerk __ Palo Alto Weekly __ Daily Post __ City Website __ Flyer Other: ______________________________________________________________________________ List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration: Education: MBA courses completed, Santa Cara University Bachelors of Science- San Jose State University High School – Palo Alto Senior High School Work Experience: Over 40 years experience in proposing to the US Government and negotiating resulting contracts. Page 2 Utility Advisory Commission Employment Present or Last Employer: Lockheed Martin Advance Technology Center (Palo Alto, Ca.) Occupation: Contracts Negotiator, Staff Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: Participated in the Ventura Association neighborhood organization in 1970, 1980 AND 1990. 1. What is it about the Utilities Advisory Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why? The ability to identify problems and suggest ways to correct them with the community in mind. I feel that the use of utilities as a whole is not very clear to many residence of the city and more time should be taken to explain the way the City is bandling the utilities . A lot can be done with meetings in various locations in the city and with flyers. As we are all aware, the cost of utilities is dear to all of us. Page 3 Utility Advisory Commission 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a Commission meeting you can view an archive here: LINK. Unable to open LINK. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Utilities Advisory Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? I think the Palo Alto Utilities organization should be more transparent to the residents of the city. The residence city as a whole has suspensions of how utilities used are measured and the resulting charge for there use. Page 4 Utility Advisory Commission 4. Utilities Advisory 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. The Utilities Strategic Plan LINK The Long Term Electric Acquisition Plan LINK The Gas Utility Long-term Plan LINK Urban Water Management Plan LINK Ten-Year Electric Energy Efficiency Plan and Ten-Year Natural Gas Energy Efficiency Plan LINK Utilities Quarterly Update for the most recently reported quarter LINK Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part, “No state or local agency shall post the home address or telephone number of any elected or appointed official on the Internet without first obtaining the written permission of that individual.” The full code is attached. This consent form will not be redacted and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City’s website. The full code can be read here: LINK Read the code, and check only ONE option below: I give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the City's website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto City Clerk. OR _x_ I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am providing the following alternate information and request that they use the following contact information instead. Address: Cell Phone: 650-776-6142 Home I Office Phone: E-mail: ljborrego1@comcast.net Signatu� Date: _7/30/15 ____ _ Page5 Utility Advisory Commission ) ) Personal Information Name: Ramarao Digumarthi ClJY OF Pf\lO l\IJO. CA enY CLERK'S OPFlCE Address: 3744 starr king circle, Palo Alto, ca Cell Phone: 650-796-1039 15JUL 28 PH 3: 52 [8]Home 10omce Phone: 650-424-1304 E-mail: Rdigumarthi@yahoo.com Are you a Palo Alto Resident?l8]Yes0No Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City 9f.Ji'alo �. who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members?WYes�No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Ovesl8J No California state law requires appointed board and commission members to file a detailed disclosure of their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700. Do you have an investment in, or do you serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to; 1) engage in business with the City, 2) provide products or services for City projects, or 3) be affected by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for?OYeslE!No Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto?0Yes[81No How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Utilities Advisory Commission? Ocommunity Group Ooaily Post 0Email from City Clerk Deity Website 0Palo Alto Weekly 0Flyer Other: From a Friend List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration: I have PhD from Aero/Astro Dept. of Stanford University. I have worked in Power generation industry, and successfully supported the development, performance evaluation and bringing to market of a novel concept of improving gas turbine based power production. I also worked in renewable energy industry in to understand and model the wind turbine performance and design. Page 1 Utility Advisory Commission ) Employment Present or Last Employer: Lockheed Martin ( last employer) Occupation: Sr. Staff Engineer ) Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: I am active member of local AYSO organization. I am also member of local PTA of both of my children schools (GUNN High and Fairmeadow Elementary). I am also a member of Amnesty international. 1. What is it about the Utilities Advisory Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why? I am interested electrical and water resources utilization. My interest is in improving efficiency of use and production electrical energy. As a long term Palo Alto resident, I am always interested in utility cost from customer point of view to purchase renewable electrical power. With my back ground in power generation (both gas based and renewable), I would be very much interested in long term electrical purchase (in the current drought) and utilization. Page2 Utility Advisory Commission ) ) 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a Commission meeting you can view an archive here: LINK. Cost-effectiveness of electrification is interesting presentation. Presentation is basically increasing the electrical power utilization efficiency with point of view of non-changing carbon foot point. It is good if all electrical generation is of zero carbon foot-print, but most of the electrical generation is not renewable and it would be interesting to explore reduction of the carbon foot-print with increasing utilization of renewable energy. This point i� well explained by Commissioner Eglash comments. I agree with his comments. I would like to explore reduction of carbon foot-print in terms of societal effect of city's electrification concept. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Utilities Advisory Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? I would like to see UAC work towards customer friendly negative carbon foot-print. Being locally carbon neutral is good, the impact of it on the rest of the society also need to be taken into effect. The effect of carbon neutral stand on twenty four hour basis need to be evaluated ,i.e., the effect of peak utilization of electrical utilization and its effect on total carbon foot print. Page3 Utility Advisory Commission ,JI, ··i. ) 4. Utilities Advisory 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. The Utilities Strategic Plan LINK The Long Term Electric Acquisition Plan LINK The Gas Utility Long-term Plan LINK Urban Water Management Plan LINK Ten-Year Electric Energy Efficiency Plan and Ten-Year Natural Gas Energy Efficiency Plan LINK Utilities Quarterly Update for the most recently reported quarter LINK I have not read any of these reports and will read them if I am appointed to serve on the commission. 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." The full code is attached. This consent form will not be redacted and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City's website. The full code can be read here: LINK Read the code, and check only ONE option below: J8L I give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the City's website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto City Clerk. OR .0 I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am providing the following alternate information and request that they use the following contact information instead. Address: Cell Phone: 0 Home 1Qoffice Phone: E-mail: Page4 Utility Advisory Commission Employment Present or Last Employer: SBWMA aka RethinkWaste Occupation: Contracts Manager Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: As a founding member of Palo Alto Green Energy, I have been active in the effort to promote the anaerobic digestion of food waste at the Palo Alto waste water treatment facility. I was an appointed member of the Blue Ribbon Task Force that explored use of the City's composing facility, the land at Bixby Park, and the POTW for managing the City's own organic materials and participated in producing a report that has been used in the current waste water treatment plant planning. I am an active member of Acterra located in Palo Alto and have participated in the Business Environmental Awards Network (BEN) and a GIS mapping project San Francisquito Creek. I have lived in Palo Alto since 1991 and and civic minded and engaged in the community. 1. What is it about the Utilities Advisory Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why? The PAUAC has the role providing advice on the use of funds to provide electric, gas and water services in a way that provides good value for the rate payer and for the protection of the environment. As an environmental engineer, I perform this same role on a daily basis in my current employment for the South Bay Waste Management Authority, a JPA composed of 12 cities directly north of Palo Alto in San Mateo County where am seek to provide municipalities the planning, administration and rate setting support for of the solid waste/recycling services all while ensuring that the public funds as spent efficiently to maximize convenience and environmental benefit. Additionally, over the past 9 years in my position I have had hands-on experience managed several large projects including: -the $55M demolition and construction of new solid waste handling infrastructure and buildings. -the installation of one of the peninsula's largest PV systems (750 kW), -design and installation of a 10,000 gallon rainwater harvest tank and garden, -consideration of a $2M battery/energy storage system to shift electrical load, -installation of a $200K LED lighting retrofit project, analysis -planning for conversion of a 100 truck fleet and 1 M gallon per year diesel fuel station to CNG. -and,I a current project involves developing a project to convert the Agency's organic waste stream into energy using anaerobic digestion technology. This $30M project will boost the diversion from current of 50% to one of the highest in California and beyond the State's 75% waste diversion goal. I believer that my current work and interest in environmental conservation lends itself to provide assistance and advice to the goals of the Palo Alto Utilities. Page2 Utility Advisory Commission Personal Information Name: Timothy Gray Address:4173 Park Blvd. Cell Phone: 650 493-3000 l8J Home 1Doffice Phone: 650 858-2738 E-mail: Timothygray@sbcglobal.net Are you a Palo Alto Resident?i8]Yes0 No GllY OF fDALO Al.JO.CA CITY CLERK'S OFFICE 15 HAR -2 AH Ill: 34 Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City ¢.li>alo �. who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members?WYes�No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for?IE}YesONo California state law requires appointed board and commission members to file a detailed disclosure of their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700. Do you have an investment in, or do you serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to; · 1) engage in business with the City, 2) provide products or services for City projects, or 3) be affected by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for?0Yesl8JNo Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto?0Yesl&!No How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Utilities Advisory Commission'? 0community Group 0 Email from City Clerk 0 Palo Alto Weekly 0Daily Post OcityWebsite 0Flyer List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration: Certified Public Accountant, Consultant to Large Companies throughout the nation, avid interest in Environmental impact of community energy policies, customer of Palo Alto Natural Gas Vehicle station, Palo Alto Home Owner, and Participant in Palo Alto Green. Page 1 Utility Advisory Commission Employment Present or Last Employer: Treasury Advocates, Self Employed, Occupation: Consultant to San Mateo Medical Center and other hospitals. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: Active advocate of fairness, transparency, and integrity in local government. Frequent speaker at City Council Meetings. Former candidate for Palo Alto City Council. Palo Alto Utilities customer for 20 years. 1. What is it about the Utilities Advisory Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why? I am interested in pursuing and maintaining zero emission in the least costly basis. I am interested in being an advocate for the residential customers. This would include making sure that all transactions between the Utilities Enterprise and the Palo Alto General Fund are fairly reflected in arm-length transactions, are transparent, and fairly reflect the economics of the transactions. As a former journalist, I have experience in communicating information of community interest. As a Corporate finance leader, I am practiced in communicating complex economic transactions in sim le and understandable terms that deliver a common understandin to stake-holders with all levels of experience. My corporate career has been dedicated to promoting a customer-focus approach to service in all areas of professional performance. Page2 Utility Advisory Commission 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a Commission meeting you can view an archive here: LINK. The conversion of Palo Green into a new way to engage citizens in purchasing green energy and generally speaking, opportunities to purchase carbon offsets. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Utilities Advisory Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? I would like to prove and communicate to the Utility customers that they are receiving the lowest rates possible as a result of innovative and efficient operations of the Utility Enterprise. I would be very interested in finding the economic balance that would allow the City to move forward with undergrounding utility lines, and to promote the roll-out of greater access to the fiber-optics network in an economically responsible way. Advocate for efficient Utility operations to preserve local ownership of the Utilities, and to deliver an "ownership dividend" to residential and corporate customers. To the extent possible, I would advocate for policies that increased solar and promoted alternative energy sources, within reasonable economic contraints. I would champion co · · to within very pragmatic parameters. Page3 Utility Advisory Commission 4. Utilities Advisory 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. The Utilities Strategic Plan LINK The Long Term Electric Acquisition Plan LINK The Gas Utility Long-term Plan LINK Urban Water Management Plan LINK Ten-Year Electric Energy Efficiency Plan and Ten-Year Natural Gas Energy Efficiency Plan LINK Utilities Quarterly Update for the most recently reported quarter LINK I have general awareness of these concepts, but have not studied or had experience with these plans. 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." The full code is attached. This consent form will not be redacted and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City's website. The full code can be read here: LINK Read the code, and check only ONE option below: JEI. I give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the City's website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto City Clerk. OR 0 I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am providing the following alternate information and request that they use the following contact . . . Address: Cell Phone: 0Home 100ffice Phone: E-mail: Page4 Utility Advisory Commission Personal Information Name: Address: Cell Phone: __ Home / __ Office Phone: E-mail: Are you a Palo Alto Resident? __ Yes __ No Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Palo Alto, who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members? __ Yes __ No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? __ Yes __ No California state law requires appointed board and commission members to file a detailed disclosure of their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700. Do you have an investment in, or do you serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to; 1) engage in business with the City, 2) provide products or services for City projects, or 3) be affected by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for? __ Yes __ No Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto? __ Yes __ No How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Utilities Advisory Commission? __ Community Group __ Email from City Clerk __ Palo Alto Weekly __ Daily Post __ City Website __ Flyer Other: ______________________________________________________________________________ List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration: Page 1 Utility Advisory Commission Employment Present or Last Employer: Occupation: Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: 1. What is it about the Utilities Advisory Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why? Page 2 Utility Advisory Commission 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a Commission meeting you can view an archive here: LINK. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Utilities Advisory Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? Page 3 Utility Advisory Commission 4. Utilities Advisory 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. The Utilities Strategic Plan LINK The Long Term Electric Acquisition Plan LINK The Gas Utility Long-term Plan LINK Urban Water Management Plan LINK Ten-Year Electric Energy Efficiency Plan and Ten-Year Natural Gas Energy Efficiency Plan LINK Utilities Quarterly Update for the most recently reported quarter LINK Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part, “No state or local agency shall post the home address or telephone number of any elected or appointed official on the Internet without first obtaining the written permission of that individual.” The full code is attached. This consent form will not be redacted and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City’s website. The full code can be read here: LINK Read the code, and check only ONE option below: I give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the City’s website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto City Clerk. OR I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and Commission Application prior to posting to the City’s website. I am providing the following alternate information and request that they use the following contact information instead. Address: Cell Phone: __ Home / __ Office Phone: E-mail: Signature: ________________________________________________________ Date: _____________ Page 4 Utility Advisory Commission Personal Information Name: Mark Harris Address: 1417 Dana Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Cell Phone: 650 327-7066 IZJ Home 10ornce Phone: E-mail: Are you a Palo Alto Resident?�YesO No 15 JUL 29 PM 3: 39 Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City ¢..fi>alo �, who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members?LJYes�No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? 18Jves0No California state law requires appointed board and commission members to file a detailed disclosure of their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700. Do you have an investment in, or do you serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to; 1) engage in business with the City, 2) provide products or services for City projects, or 3) be affected by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for?0Yes!Z!No Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto?OYeslZJNo How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Utilities Advisory Commission? Ocommunity Group O oaily Post ll!Email from City Clerk OcityWebsite D Palo Alto Weekly D Flyer Other: Utilities staff member. We discussed water rates and he encouraged me to apply. List relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration: Page 1 Utility Advisory Commission Employment Present or Last Employer: Sequoia Union HSD. Woodside High School -retired Occupation: Math Teacher Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: I have been initmately involved with Kara, a premier grief support organization located in Palo Alto since 1980. I served on the board of directors from 1993-2008 and served as secretary, treasurer and president. I am currently chair of the advisory committee. I have been a member of the Palo Alto Mediation Program since 2001 and served as co-chair. I am currently an emeritus member. I am a dues paying member of the Crescent Park Neighborhood Association. As a family, we contribute time and money to such organizations as the Palo Alto Community Fund, the Peninsula Open Space Trust, the Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula and the Junior League. I have also served on the Duveneck Site Council and as a cub scout den leader. My most recent Civic involvement was as a Commissioner for the City's Infrastructure Blue Ribbon Commission from 2010-2012. I served as chair of the Finance Committee and co-chair of the Public Safety Working Group. 1. What is it about the Utilities Advisory Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why? One of the unique and outstanding aspects of our Community (among many!) is that we own and operate our municipal utilities. I was very fortunate to work for the City of Palo Alto for 14 years, 11 of which were in the Utilities Department and subsequently as Utilities Director for the City of Mountain View for 5 years. I was directly involved in most of the issues facing Utilities today and was part of initiating many of the current efforts. I would like to be part of the effort to enhance an already outstanding operation to continue to demonstrate how local control can create high value, responsive, critical services in a very business like manner. I have always found Utilities issues significant and compelling and very consistent with my environmental, engineering and business background. I have the time, energy and experience to be a contributing member of the Utilities Advisory Commission and would be honored to serve. Page 2 Utility Advisory Commission 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a Commission meeting you can view an archive here: LINK. This is a difficult question because there are many that I am interested in. However, the most current issue of interest to me was the item discussed at the June meeting regarding proposed water rates for 2015. The issue, as it became public in a subsequent late June mailer to all Utilities customers, was presented in a very complex, confusing and incomplete matter. The issue of water rates under the current drought situation is one of a myriad of issues including financial integrity of the Water Enterprise, supply reliability and community response to the drought. This is of particular interest not only to me, but the entire community. I really felt the information should have been presented better and the rate issue could have been dealt with in a less convoluted manner. I can discuss further if invited to interview for a Commission appointment. I want to emphasize that the drought, related actions and rate implications are very sensitive issues. It is important that the City show leadership and clarity on how it will address the drought. I appreciate the fact that the City has mandated only a few very practical and reasonable water use restrictions and lets its customers figure out other measures to meet our reduction goals. However, I feel to maintain confidence in the City's leadership, that all aspects must be clear. A better job could have been done regarding rates and after talking with staff they tended to agree. Here is an area where I feel I cano 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Utilities Advisory Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? In looking over the Utilities Strategic Plan, there are a multitude of goals for the City, Commission and staff to address. Several goals that are of particular interest to me. One area is water -its reliability, cost, quality and both short and long term supplies. I am interested in deployment of reclaimed work. Having worked with it more than 30 years, I am concerned that it has not been utilitized more to date, in spite of several major intervening drought cycles. Secondly, I recall that a few years ago we had a major Citywide electricity outgage due to a plane crashing into our one transmission line. There was considerable discussion regarding construction or procurement of an additional feed. I have not heard much information on it recently, but would like to be assured that it has been addressed or see this item resolved. To assist in making progress on these and other issues, as a new commissioner I would start by finding out from the Commission's Chair what specific goals have the highest priority to the City as directed by the City Council. It would then be up to me to come up to speed on these issues through discussions with other commissioners and the staff. If there is goal or two that I have a particular interest in or experience with, I could play a lead role in that area when asked by the chair. To assure progress, these items should have agenda time at each Commission meeting. Page 3 Utility Advisory Commission 4. Utilities Advisory 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. The Utilities Strategic Plan LINK The Long Term Electric Acquisition Plan LINK The Gas Utility Long-term Plan LINK Urban Water Management Plan LINK Ten-Year Electric Energy Efficiency Plan and Ten-Year Natural Gas Energy Efficiency Plan LINK Utilities Quarterly Update for the most recently reported quarter LINK I have perused these documents. Suffice it to say, they are complex and filled with substantial information which will take some time and study to fully understand so that I can provide meaningful input as a commissioner. I reviewed parts of these in the past but the ones I have the most familiarity with are the Utilities Strategic Plan and the Urban Water Management Plan. These are documents I actualy .worked with, although in a less comprehensive and sophisticated form, when I was part of City of Palo Alto staff and the Utilities Director in Mountain View. 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." The full code is attached. This consent form will not be redacted and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City's website. The full code can be read here: LINK Read the code, and check only ONE option below: .t!J. I give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the City's website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto City Clerk. OR 0 I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am providing the following alternate information and request that they use the following contact information instead. Address: Cell Phone: 0 Home 1Doffice Phone: E-mail: Signature: __ !)&/. ______ · _. ___ K_ . .___�.,,,,....· ........ 11_.-_____ Date: _7-_29_-2_01_5 _ Page4 Utility Advisory Commission ) 1. What is it about the Utilities Advisory Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why? I view this as an opportµnity to contribute to my local community integrating conservation, community, culture and commerce in developing sustainable practice 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a Commission meeting you can view an archive here: LINK. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Utilities Advisory Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? Implementing elements of lean management that integrates set of activities designed to achieve re;3sonable waste reduction and energy conservation using minimal resources and funds Consolidating commission commitment to empowerment, education, and environmental awareness programs, 4. Utilities Advisory 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. The Utilities Strategic Plan LINK . The Long Term Electric Acquisition Plan LINK The Gas Utility Long-term Plan LINK Urban Water Management Plan LINK Ten-Year Electric Energy Efficiency Plan and Ten-Year Natural Gas Energy Efficiency Plan LINK Utilities Quarterly Update for the most recently reported quarter LINK Page 2 Utility Advisory Commission ) 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." The full code is attached. This consent form will not be redacted and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City's website. The full code can be read here: LINK Read the code, and check only ONE option below: 0 I give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the City's website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto City Clerk. OR ® I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am providing the following alternate information and request that they use the following contact information instead. Address: Palo Alto resident Cell Phone: n/a 0 Home I 0 Office Phone: E-mail: Signature: Date: Page3 Utility Advisory Commission Employment Present or Last Employer: £ l e&�v � c. �w e. R e?e� J:�74-! t ..J-..e.) Co 10u.3.taS Occupation: A€/;,� f "'-1i"'-e.W'-' a-ul '1-rril,le� P��r'c.,.+ Describe your involvement In community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: µ,� 0 W'" ew;L ? \.wl."" '4" � i e � r' i<Uv ., J 'f N wf �o lLo cV \ (;7' } l l 'I � (} 1. What Is It about the Utilities Advisory Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific Interest to you, and why? fV\ \t- � l� I"� s> �., v.-L U &-e. w � � l;,. 5-o-c.� � Q_ll\.-e.VI.'(� � . .e-le.&-t.-.'c. ·l� vJ.tftv ewtrk.zJ,, � sa.ie.3:�-cu.Jh.i/e.� �eeka-0� .. .., � J.ewi.c:;,1'' c, � i'vt:fe,�4F� �� Page2 I l!lllht Artvle>nn• r.nmmi<><>inn \ 2. Please describe an Issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular Interest to you an� describe_why _you are Interested in it. If you have never been to a Commission meeting 4. Utllltles Advisory Commission Members work with the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Experience with these 11 documents Is not required for selection. Employment Present or Last Employer: Occupation: Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations: 1. What is it about the Utilities Advisory Commission that is compatible with your experience and of specific interest to you, and why? Page 2 Utility Advisory Commission Bloom Energy Vice President, System Engineering - Serving ECE (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science) advisory board for Rutgers University - Participate in volunteer activities at my son's school, Duveneck Elementary. I have a life-long passion for working to find ways to achieve the highest possible efficiency in power (generation and usage), water, heating and transportation. Early in my life, these activities were focused on my activities aboard ship and while standing watch in the engineering spaces aboard the USS Florida. Later in my life, I have had the opportunity to focus my career on development of highly efficient distributed generators. I recognize that for anyone making a set of utility decisions involves an extremely complex set of decisions. Among the complexities, I realize that there is challenges with selecting among several potentially impactful options -- and also the importance of continuing a strategy long enough to achieve meaningful results. Because I have had the opportunity to work on utilities at many scales (multi-megawatt scale in the Navy; multi-kilowatt to megawatt scale in recent years in engineering development; and kilowatt scale with my family at home), I believe my background sets me up to contribute to the efforts of Utilities Advisory Commission. 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a Commission meeting you can view an archive here: LINK. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Utilities Advisory Commission achieve, and why? How would you suggest accomplishing this? Page 3 Utility Advisory Commission I am extremely interested in the electrification initiative being pursued by the Commission. Shifting point-of-use applications to electric equipment clearly places Palo Alto in a position where the highest possible methods of generation can be brought to bear. At the same time, I can certainly see the challenges with achieving this objective. When considering the energy budget of a typical household, electrification of vehicles changes a huge portion. Yet, I can also appreciate the infrastructure strain, local load pocket issues and time-of-use considerations among other complexities must be carefully considered. My specific goals in serving the Commission and Palo Alto would be to do my best to ensure that sufficient information is always available to recommend Commission strategies and choices to overcome challenges. I have come to appreciate that often when considering complex challenges such as utility optimization, it is an over-simplification to assume that very careful attention has not already been paid to important considerations. I work hard in all of my activities to ensure that information is shared and presented in ways which allow everyone to participate in decisions.