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CITY OF PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Monday, September 14, 2026 Council Chambers & Hybrid 5:30 PM Agenda Item 2.Review Applications and Select Candidates to Interview for the Human Relations Commission (HRC), Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC), Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC), Public Art Commission (PAC), and Stormwater Management Oversight Committee (SWMOC) Vacancies; CEQA Status – Not a Project City Council Staff Report Report Type: SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY Lead Department: City Clerk Meeting Date: September 14, 2026 Report #:2606-6493 TITLE Review Applications and Select Candidates to Interview for the Human Relations Commission (HRC), Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC), Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC), Public Art Commission (PAC), and Stormwater Management Oversight Committee (SWMOC) Vacancies; CEQA Status – Not a Project RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council review applications and select the following number of candidates to interview: Up to 6 candidates for HRC Up to 10 candidates for PRC Up to 6 candidates for PTC Up to 6 candidates for PAC Up to 6 candidates for SWMOC BACKGROUND Recruitment Per Council direction1, recruitment for Boards, Commissions, and Committees (BCCs) is split into fall and spring cycles. The fall recruitment opened on July 28, 2026 and closed on September 2, 2026. This recruitment includes 11 vacancies across 5 meeting bodies. The fall cycle includes HRC, PRC, PAC, and SWMOC. As of August 10, 2026, PTC has one unscheduled vacancy. Staff incorporated this position into the fall recruitment for efficiency and cost savings. More details on vacancies, eligibility requirements, and terms are included in the analysis section below. 1 May 13, 2024, City Council Action Minutes, Agenda Item #12: Process and Tentative Timeline for Interviews and Appointments 3, but has the discretion to adjust the selection method if it chooses. Councilmembers vote on candidates to interview, with each Councilmember allotted twice as many votes as vacancies. Candidates must receive at least two votes to be interviewed, and candidates receiving the top number of votes are interviewed. The number of candidates interviewed is based on the number of vacancies as follows: Interview all candidates if there are 6 or fewer applicants Interview up to 6 candidates when there are 1-2 vacancies Interview up to 8 candidates when there are 3 vacancies Interview up to 10 candidates when there are 4 vacancies ANALYSIS Human Relations Commission (HRC) 4 3 City Council, May 5, 2025; Agenda Item #11, SR# 2504-4537 https://recordsportal.paloalto.gov/Weblink/DocView.aspx?id=83381 4 Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 2.22.010 https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/paloalto/latest/paloalto_ca/0- 0-0-61320 Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC) Number of Vacancies and Term Dates 4 Full Term Vacancies 11/1/2026 – 10/31/2029 Seat Numbers 1, 5, 6, 7 Number of Applicants 13 Number of Candidates to Interview Up to 10 Number of Votes per Councilmember 8 Eligibility Requirements7 Each member of the commission shall have a demonstrated interest in parks, open space and recreation matters. Palo Alto residency Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) Number of Vacancies and Term Dates 1 Partial Term Vacancy 4/1/2026 – 3/31/2030 Seat Number 4 Number of Applicants 9 Number of Candidates to Interview Up to 6 Number of Votes per Councilmember 2 Eligibility Requirements8 Palo Alto residency Public Art Commission (PAC) Number of Vacancies and Term Dates 2 Full Term Vacancies 11/1/2026 – 10/31/2029 Seat Number 2, 6 Number of Applicants 10 Number of Candidates to Interview Up to 6 Number of Votes per Councilmember 4 7 Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 2.25.010 https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/paloalto/latest/paloalto_ca/0- 0-0-61402 8 Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 2.20.010 https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/paloalto/latest/paloalto_ca/0- 0-0-61282 Eligibility Requirements11 Members shall be either members of the Architectural Review Board or shall be professional visual artists, professional visual arts educators, professional visual arts scholars or visual arts collectors whose authorities and skills are known and respected in the community and whenever feasible, who have demonstrated interest in, and have participated in, the arts program of the City of Palo Alto. Stormwater Management Oversight Committee (SWMOC) Number of Vacancies and Term Dates 2 Full Term Vacancies 11/1/2026 - 10/31/2030 Seat Number 2, 3 Number of Applicants 7 Number of Candidates to Interview Up to 6 Number of Votes per Councilmember 4 Eligibility Requirements12 Each Committee member shall be a resident of Palo Alto, an employee of a business located in Palo Alto or an owner of real property within the City. FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT None. STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT City staff publicized the recruitment through the following methods: Electronic distribution via the City’s Uplift Local community newsletter, City Clerk’s Office newsletter, City’s website, and City’s social media channels; Physical posting and flyer distribution at City facilities, including libraries, community centers, and City Hall; Print and online ads in the Palo Alto Daily Post and Palo Alto Weekly; and Outreach to previous applicants, community-based organizations and groups related to the commissions’ purview. 11 Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 2.18.020 https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/paloalto/latest/paloalto_ca/0-0-0-61257 12 Resolution 10310 https://recordsportal.paloalto.gov/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=897189&dbid=0&repo=PaloAlto ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW ATTACHMENTS APPROVED BY: Human Relations Commission Application Submitted on 2 September 2026, 1:22PM Receipt number 91 Related form version 18 Personal Information Name Anna Stepanov Cell Phone Number Home Phone Number Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address City Palo Alto Postal Code 94301 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 3 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Human Relations Commission? City Website Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Technology Executive / Senior Director of Product Management Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. B.S. in Computer Science, University of California, Santa Cruz. More than 20 years of experience in technology and product leadership, including senior leadership roles at Meta, Amazon, FireEye, and McAfee. Currently Senior Director of Product Management at Meta, where I lead large, cross-functional organizations and initiatives. My experience includes strategic planning, organizational leadership, managing complex programs, developing data-driven solutions, and working across diverse stakeholders to solve challenging problems. Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. Over the years, much of my community involvement centered around my two daughters, including volunteering with their schools and sports activities. As a single mother with a demanding career, my time for formal civic and volunteer roles was limited. Now that my daughters are adults, I am at a point in my life where I have both the time and a strong desire to become more deeply involved in serving my community. Having grown up in Palo Alto and now living here as an adult, I am particularly motivated to give back to the community that has been such an important part of my life. I see service on the Human Relations Commission as an opportunity to contribute my experience and energy while learning from and working alongside others. Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Human Relations Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? I grew up in Palo Alto, attended Gunn High School, have stayed close to my parents who’ve lived here for close to 40 years, and I now live downtown. This community has been an important part of my life for decades, and I am at a point where I would like to give back through public service. I care deeply about supporting vulnerable members of our community, particularly people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. Professionally, I have spent more than 20 years leading teams through complex problems, bringing together people with different perspectives, using data to inform decisions, and turning ideas into measurable outcomes. I would bring that experience to the Commission, along 2 of 3 with curiosity, empathy, and a willingness to listen and learn. 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. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. Housing insecurity and homelessness are of particular interest to me. I believe a community with Palo Alto’s resources and talent should aspire to make homelessness rare, brief, and nonrecurring. I am especially interested in understanding the different circumstances that lead people to become unhoused and matching solutions to those needs, rather than treating homelessness as a single problem. I also believe we should measure whether our efforts are producing lasting, durable outcomes, including successful transitions to stable housing. I would welcome the opportunity to learn from people with lived experience, service providers, City and County partners, and other members of our community as the HRC considers how Palo Alto can respond with both compassion and effectiveness. 3. If you are appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Human Relations Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? I would like to see the HRC focus on a small number of areas where it can have meaningful, measurable impact for Palo Alto’s most vulnerable residents. This includes homelessness and housing insecurity, but also ensuring that all members of our community feel heard, respected, and able to access the support they need. I would bring a practical, outcomes-oriented approach: listening to residents and people with lived experience, using data to understand problems, bringing diverse stakeholders together, and helping turn good ideas into achievable plans. Most importantly, I would come prepared to listen and learn before advocating for solutions. 4. Human Relations 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. Human Services Needs Assessment (2024) Muni Code 9.72 – Mandatory Response Program Community Services Element of the Comprehensive Plan (2017) I don’t have experience with any of these documents. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Anna Stepanov Link to signature Date Completed 09/02/2026 3 of 3 Human Relations Commission Application Submitted on 25 August 2026, 1:26PM Receipt number 86 Related form version 18 Personal Information Name Anne-Marie Duliege Cell Phone Number Home Phone Number Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address City Palo Alto Postal Code 94303 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 4 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Human Relations Commission? Email from the City Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Physician, Chief Medical Officer, Board Member of a biotechnology company and non-profit organizations. Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. • MD from Paris Medical School • MS in Epidemiology from Harvard School of Public Health • MS in Biostatistics from Paris Medical School • Medical license in California • Board certification in pediatrics (France) • Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford/Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. I have 30+ years of executive and board leadership in biopharma and nonprofit health organizations. • As Board Director, California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), I serve on the Application Review, Finance, IP/Industry, and Governance committees and help guide $5.5B in public funding, evaluating and awarding grants to research institutions and companies advancing stem cell therapies. • As Deputy Director, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, I managed an investment portfolio across drugs, vaccines, and diagnostics. • Additional roles include Chief Medical Officer in several local biopharmaceutical companies, and Board Chair of FE Pharmaceuticals. Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. • Volunteer with the East Palo Alto adult literacy program (2026) • Volunteered with the Ravenswood Classroom Partners/Costano Elementary School in East Palo Alto (2026), helping young children overcome challenges with their reading skills. • Board Member of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) since 2012, including committee service on Application Review, Finance, IP/Industry, and Governance, helping guide public research funding for the benefit of Californians. • Board Member (and Chairperson, 2015–2019) of Global Strategies for HIV Prevention since 2010 (which empowers communities in neglected areas of the world to improve the lives of women and children through healthcare). • Board of the AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition (AVAC) from 2005–2023 and now as a strategic advisor (2024–present). Its mission is to accelerate the ethical development of effective HIV prevention options. 2 of 4 • Member of Women in Bio (EWIB), How Women Lead (HWL), Stanford Women on Boards. Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Human Relations Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? I would like to serve on the Human Relations Commission because I believe strong communities are built when people feel respected, heard, and included—and when differences become an opportunity for dialogue rather than division. As a long-time Palo Alto resident, I would welcome the opportunity to contribute to the community I call home. I would bring: • More than 30 years of leadership in for-profit, academic, and non-profit organizations, with extensive experience in governance, ethics, patient advocacy, and community engagement. • A collaborative spirit, thoughtful listening, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to equity and the well-being of all Palo Alto residents. • As a member of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine’s governing board, I help oversee the allocation of public funds, a work that demands fairness, transparency, accountability, and careful consideration of community impact. 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. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. One issue that particularly interests me is the HRC’s work on Fair Chance in Housing and how the use of criminal-history in rental housing decisions can disproportionately affect vulnerable populations. I would aim to find the right balance between fairness and legitimate safety concerns. I would bring a pragmatic approach to this policy, with particular attention to understanding the perspectives of affected communities, evaluating the evidence, and developing recommendations that are equitable and implementable, desirable from a human-rights perspective, yet legally and administratively feasible. I have worked at the intersection of policy, ethics, science, and community needs, often weighing competing perspectives and assessing how decisions affect vulnerable populations,. My experience in governance, patient advocacy, and overseeing public funding has taught me to ask if a policy is well-intentioned, and also fair, effective, and responsive to those it is intended to serve. 3. If you are appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Human Relations Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? I suggest the Commission pursue three concrete goals. • Help advance Fair Chance Housing from policy development to effective implementation, including clear information for tenants and landlords and measures to assess its impact. • Help ensure that community investments are directed toward Palo Alto’s most pressing unmet needs and achieve meaningful benefits for vulnerable residents, such as supportive services for unhoused people, affordable childcare, transportation, etc. • Strengthening the Commission’s connection with residents, particularly those whose voices are less often heard, through community listening and follow-up on the issues they identify. In this context, I believe my more than 30 years of experience - including 20 years on boards- evaluating evidence, developing and implementing policy, and working with diverse stakeholders, would serve the HRC well. 3 of 4 4. Human Relations 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. Human Services Needs Assessment (2024) Muni Code 9.72 – Mandatory Response Program Community Services Element of the Comprehensive Plan (2017) I have no current experience with these three documents, but if selected, I will study them. The Human Services Needs Assessment is particularly relevant to my experience. I value the fact that the HRC is not just identifying needs; it has a role in deciding how limited public resources should be directed toward those needs. That is a particularly good fit with my background in evidence-based decision-making and resource allocation. Throughout my career, I have evaluated community and population needs, assessed programs and funding priorities, and translated complex information into responsible recommendations. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Anne-Marie Duliege Link to signature Date Completed 08/25/2026 4 of 4 Human Relations Commission Application Submitted on 29 August 2026, 8:20PM Receipt number 89 Related form version 18 Personal Information Name Art Robinson Cell Phone Number Home Phone Number Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address City Palo Alto Postal Code 94306 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 3 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Human Relations Commission? City Website Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation kinesiologist Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. Masters Kinesiology; Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM-CPT) Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. volunteer VA Palo Alto & SF General Hospital Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Human Relations Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? I am an African‑American resident of Palo Alto since 1980, shaped by decades of lived experience within this community. My professional background, including work as a personal trainer and service‑oriented roles, reflects a commitment to supporting people through empathy, communication, and wellness. I bring a grounded perspective informed by longevity, cultural insight, and a deep understanding of the city’s evolving needs. 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. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. As an African‑American resident of Palo Alto since 1980, I have witnessed the city grow while many underserved, elderly, and uninformed community members continue to face barriers to access. I want to serve as a clear and consistent voice for those who are often overlooked, ensuring their needs and perspectives are represented in city discussions. My goal is to help make Palo Alto more welcoming to new residents by increasing awareness of city resources and strengthening pathways to support for all. 3. If you are appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Human Relations Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? My goal is to help the Human Relations Commission strengthen community connection by ensuring long‑term residents, new residents, and underserved groups feel heard and supported. I will be present and actively participate in meetings, bringing forward concerns I gather from listening to people at work, while shopping, and during city‑sponsored events. I aim to help the 2 of 3 Commission identify and prioritize these issues so we can develop practical, community‑centered solutions. 4. Human Relations 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. Human Services Needs Assessment (2024) Muni Code 9.72 – Mandatory Response Program Community Services Element of the Comprehensive Plan (2017) no experience other than what has been presented in the local media. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Art Robinson Link to signature Date Completed 08/29/2026 3 of 3 Human Relations Commission Application Submitted on 27 January 2026, 3:43pm Receipt number 75 Related form version 16 Personal Information Name Cynthia Wood Cell Phone Number Home Phone Number Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address City Palo Alto Postal Code 94306 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 3 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Human Relations Commission? Email from the City Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Principal Data Scientist Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. Rice University, Houston, TX Ph.D., Computational & Applied Mathematics, November 2015 M.A., Computational & Applied Mathematics, August 2013 University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA B.S., Applied Mathematics, June 2010 Principal Data Scientist | Genentech, South San Francisco, CA | June 2022-Present Head of Data Science | Source Agent by SAP, Palo Alto, CA | May 2021-May 2022 Senior Data Scientist/Recommendations Team Lead | SAP Ariba, Palo Alto,CA | January 2017-May 2021 Data Scientist | Coinalytics/Skry (Acquired by Bloq), Palo Alto, CA | November 2015-December 2016 Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce Senior Fellow | Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center, Palo Alto, CA| August 2024-May 2025 - Actively engage as a leader to impact Palo Alto and the broader Silicon Valley. - Develop connections with community, government and business leaders. Palo Alto Community Child Care Board of Directors| PACCC, Palo Alto, CA | August 2022-Present - Advocate for accessible childcare at the local, county and state levels. - Board Development Committee Chair for the 2023- 2024 fiscal year . Led Bylaws revision and Board approval.In addition, supported off-cycle and regular recruiting process. - Incoming Chair for 2025-2026 FY; - Serve as Secretary and leader of the Audit Committee, providing financial oversight for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Application Questions 2 of 3 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Human Relations Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? I have a deep interest on making an impact in my community. I envision Palo Alto to continue fostering a culture of inclusivity and belonging. I believe this is best achieved through listening to people needs. 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. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. Youth Mental Health & Suicide Prevention. In 2015, I started working in Palo Alto and commuting via Caltrain. Soon after, I noticed that sometimes my commute was affected by Caltrain trespassers. What was shocking to me was to learn they were high school students. While initially upset for the delay in my commute, I found very sad to learn the much bigger issue that caused it. As a parent who permanently move to Palo Alto in 2017, the initial move seem scary. I care about supporting youth mental health for my children, their friends and those I may not know that are part of this community. I believe the city is partnering with the Jed Foundation and the community already and would like to see this type of outcome driven partnerships continue. 3. If you are appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Human Relations Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? The goal of promoting fair treatment of all residents especially those related to vulnerable populations as well as safety in the community. To help in the process I would start by informing myself on discussion topics, listen really well to the community needs regarding the aforementioned topics to understand the needs rather than my assumptions, and consider possible solutions to provided well-rounded advice 4. Human Relations 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. Human Services Needs Assessment (2024) Muni Code 9.72 – Mandatory Response Program Community Services Element of the Comprehensive Plan (2017) At the moment, I am not. However, I will start studying these documents now. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Cynthia Wood Uploaded signature image: Cynthia_Wood_Signature.png Date Completed 01/26/2026 3 of 3 Human Relations Commission Application Submitted on 26 August 2026, 2:05PM Receipt number 87 Related form version 18 Personal Information Name Ellen Bob Cell Phone Number Home Phone Number Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address City Palo Alto Postal Code 94306 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 4 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Human Relations Commission? Email from the City Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Retired Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. My professional work history has been community-based in Palo Alto. I bring experience from the non-profit, for-profit, and consumer cooperative worlds. I recently retired from non-profit management at Congregation Etz Chayim as Executive Director where I served for 15 years. Before that I was the co-owner of bob and bob, a shop in downtown Palo Alto for 25 years which served as a de facto community and cultural center. I started my career in the area as the Editor of the Palo Alto Co-op News with a circulation of over 30,000 households. I have always been interested in figuring how to help different groups work together toward common goals. As a student at Los Altos High, I served as a Student Government officer and participated in Model UN. I am constantly looking for ways to improve my skills to help everyone get along. I hold certificates in mediation, mental health first aid, suicide prevention, and gun violence prevention. Most recently I took de-escalation training. Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. I was a mediator in the Palo Alto Mediation program 2010-2011. I served on the committee to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Palo Alto in 2020, organizing faith communities and student musical groups to participate. I hosted legal training for Palo Alto houses of worship about their rights and responsibilities with immigration enforcement in 2025. I leased part of the Etz Chayim space to Spark Church, creating a unique model in Palo Alto for interfaith cooperation. I supported the food distribution in the Etz Chayim parking lot organized by St. Andrews Church, serving 100s of households weekly. When my 3 children were at Gunn, 1998-2009, I was active in the Choir and Theater Boosters. I was a volunteer usher at Theatreworks and baked brownies for the Palo Alto Children's Theater. I served on the board and as President of the Mid-Peninsula Jewish Community Day School (now Hausner) 1991-2001. I worked with neighbors of the Arastradero Road site to be sure their concerns were heard. 2 of 4 Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Human Relations Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? Among the things that attracted me to move to Palo Alto in 1990 was the diversity of the community. Our new block included people with deep roots in town who knew the Duvenecks when they were teens as well as immigrants from Germany, Mexico, China and Israel. I have seen, however, that some Palo Altans have struggled over the years with the changing demographics of our community, including the growth of unhoused neighbors. Whenever I've been invited to a talent show, I wonder how I could showcase my strong skills in bringing a group of people to consensus, to help people understand that what we have in common far exceeds what keeps us apart, and to encourage us to remember that each human being is of infinite worth and deserves respect for that. While I typically end up telling jokes or singing a song for the show, I believe my commitment to respectful dialog and open communication would serve our community well as we confront our challenges. 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. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. I believe community safety is at the heart of the work of the HRC and the current work plan reflects this. We can see this through their work of supporting the Council in making choices about allocations to non-profits, supporting both youth mental health and youth initiatives such as Pride Day, holding listening sessions to learn about the needs of our senior or our religious minorities, The HRC can be help Council as it navigates the use of surveillance technologies and resident privacy. As the San Antonio Area Plan becomes more detailed, the HRC needs to be paying attention to the impact it has on current residents and the safety and comfort of future residents. This is a huge and exciting project and the HRC needs to be paying attention to the human impact. If every resident and worker in Palo Alto, regardless of background or status, feels welcome, supported, and unafraid to walk our streets, the HRC will be doing a good job. 3. If you are appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Human Relations Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? I want Palo Alto to be a City where everyone is safe and feels respected. This can be achieved through a number of means which include active listening to a wide range of residents, strategic thinking and tactical implementation. We need to hold more meetings between communities or entities who are in tension with each other such as the meetings the HRC organized between the police and the Jewish community or the listening sessions with Muslim and Jewish residents. Community Mental Health is also of paramount importance and while it's difficult to figure out how government can best support it, the HRC needs to continue to explore both best practices and opportunities for innovation. My experience on community boards tells me that we often don't know what issues are going to come up during our tenure. I have developed skills to listen to what is really important to people at any tim and help them coalesce around shared interests. That's the super power that I bring to the table. 4. Human Relations 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. Human Services Needs Assessment (2024) Muni Code 9.72 – Mandatory Response Program I do not have experience with these documents. unafrau 3 of 4 Community Services Element of the Comprehensive Plan (2017) If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Ellen Bob Link to signature Date Completed 08/26/2026 4 of 4 Human Relations Commission Application Submitted on 20 August 2026, 9:57PM Receipt number 84 Related form version 18 Personal Information Name Haylea Hannah Cell Phone Number Home Phone Number Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address City Palo Alto Postal Code 94301 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 4 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Human Relations Commission? Email from the City City Website Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Director of Research, California Mental Health Services Authority Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. PhD-trained epidemiologist who is Director of Research for California Mental Health Services Authority. I support County Behavioral Health Departments in delivery of specialty behavioral health services to people who are uninsured or enrolled in Medi- Cal. I previously worked for Marin County Health & Human Services where I led wastewater and substance use research, community-wide surveys, and responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, including producing weekly maps to guide equitable vaccine distribution. I am passionate about integrating perspectives of people impacted by policies in their design, implementation, and evaluation. My dissertation project, funded by a grant from the National Institute of Justice, evaluated the impact of jail-based opioid use disorder treatment policies in California. I interviewed people who were formerly incarcerated and living with a substance use disorder and evaluated how offering opioid agonists in jail influenced county-wide death and arrest rates. Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. In Marin County, I supported many community-based organizations serving underserved communities. I provided technical support to OD Free Marin, a community collaborative working to prevent overdoses. I facilitated community conversations about strategies at OD Free Marin's annual events. I collaborated with SUD treatment and harm reduction providers to conduct interviews with people who use drugs to integrate their preferences into overdose prevention and treatment programs. I also volunteer for Seeds of Hope (2022 to date), a community-led event providing services to people experiencing homelessness. I served as Event Co-Chair of UNC-Chapel Hill Relay for Life (2011-12), a Vice position to Executive Director. I supervised the work of 3 sub-committee chairs and liaised directly with the American Cancer Society to meet targets. I also was Co-Chair of the Entertainment Committee (2010-11), which was responsible for securing entertainment for annual and routine fundraising events. 2 of 4 Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Human Relations Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? I am passionate about addressing structural forces that drive how people experience the world, and am excited for the opportunity to influence equity in my community. I have spent my career providing data to drive equitable delivery of services. During COVID-19, I provided equity-based prioritization maps to community-based organizations for vaccine delivery. I have a wealth of personal and professional experience supporting people living with mental health and substance use disorders, and returning to the community from incarceration, including studying how these conditions affect marginalized groups (e.g., people experiencing homelessness or living with disabilities, BIPOC, immigrants). I hope to bring these experiences to the HRC by uplifting the voices of these groups, offering expertise in translating scientific evidence to drive evidence-based decision making, and ensuring the committee has optimal infrastructure to engage all community members. 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. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. Increasing responsiveness to mental health crises is of particular interest to me. I have family members who have benefited from emergency mental health aid during crises. At work, I advocate for and study the most effective prevention and treatment resources for people living with behavioral health conditions with Medi-Cal or who are uninsured. I’ve seen firsthand how mental health and substance use are intertwined – open community conversations support those who are struggling. Family and friends need the right tools to facilitate their loved ones’ getting the help they need to change the trajectory of their lives. Suicide has resulted in the loss of too many Palo Alto residents, and HRC has a unique role to empower residents to save each other. I also appreciated the discussion of HRCs role in housing equity. Housing is a human right--research shows that addressing homelessness impacts so many things affecting our community, including public health, suicide and substance use. 3. If you are appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Human Relations Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? Palo Alto has one of the lowest overdose rates in Santa Clara, and one of the highest non-fatal overdose rates. This suggests that we have resources to respond to overdoses when they occur, yet there is a gap in safe substance use. Some of this gap might be driven by Palo Alto’s high suicide rate, and substance use that is related to underlying mental health conditions. The HRC can facilitate conversations to reduce stigma for mental health and substance use disorders and treatment, and advocate for culturally competent programs in underserved communities with higher risk. I have experience integrating voices of affected communities in local policy development, and interviewing people who use drugs, are unhoused, or those who were incarcerated. The HRC has a unique position to facilitate conversations with underserved and overlooked communities. These structured conversations can result in targeted recommendations to the Board of Supervisors to uplift community ideas and concerns. 4. Human Relations 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. Human Services Needs Assessment (2024) I supported Marin County’s Community Needs Assessment, including obtaining data and producing visuals for public-facing reports to meet Public Health Accreditation requirements. As a Palo Alto resident, I participated in the HSNA last year at Safeway! Additionally, I aided several rounds of Strategic Planning in Marin County, so have experience with gathering 3 of 4 Muni Code 9.72 – Mandatory Response Program Community Services Element of the Comprehensive Plan (2017) information to support data-driven comprehensive community planning. As former colleagues, I’m also well positioned to support close partnerships with Santa Clara’s Public Health Department to advance HRCs goals. I have been a renter for over 16 years in many rental markets (CA, WA, GA, NC), and have been in positions where I was in unsuitable rental conditions that involved me personally resolving conflicts with the landlord. As a current renter in Palo Alto, I am well positioned to recognize power imbalances between renters and landlords, and advocate for equitable policies to support rights of all Palo Alto residents. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Haylea_Hannah_CV_2026.pdf Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Haylea Hannah Link to signature Date Completed 08/20/2026 4 of 4 1 Haylea Hannah, PhD, MSPH Phone: Palo Alto, CA 94301 E-mail: OVERVIEW PhD-trained Epidemiologist with extensive experience in applied health research, epidemiology, and program evaluation, specializing in substance use, health policy, mixed methods, and behavioral health epidemiology. My work spans government agencies, academia, and research institutions, where I have led innovative projects, secured federal, state, and local grant funding, and conducted complex statistical analyses and qualitative studies. With a strong background in teaching, mentorship, mixed methods, and applied research, I have contributed to public health advancements through interdisciplinary collaborations and data-driven policy and practice recommendations. Key Skills: Epidemiology; policy analysis; mixed methods; quasi-experimental research designs; Academic- Public partnerships EDUCATION School of Public Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA Aug 2022 Doctor of Philosophy in Epidemiology (Cumulative GPA: 3.93) Dissertation: Enhancing public health and public safety: informing policies to increase access to medications for opioid use disorder treatment in the criminal legal system Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA May 2015 Master of Science in Public Health in Epidemiology (Cumulative GPA: 3.94) Thesis: Socio-demographic and clinical risk factors associated with TB mortality in the United States, 2009 -2013 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC May 2013 Bachelor of Science in Biology, Minor in Chemistry (Cumulative GPA: 3.20) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE California Mental Health Services Authority, Sacramento, CA Director of Research Jul 2025-Present • Conduct studies and evaluations to assess how changes in behavioral health initiatives impact county behavioral health plans using quasi-experimental methods and other advanced statistical models • Develop CalMHSA’s research agenda in response to statewide policy and County Behavioral Health priorities • Foster partnerships with policy research institutes and academic institutions • Design webinars and trainings for county behavioral health plan leaders and staff on data principles and statewide policies • Direct mixed methods studies integrating insights from quantitative and qualitative data to evaluate behavioral health initiatives, including a study interviewing providers about their experiences implementing a new universal consent form • Identify and apply for grants to advance public behavioral health research initiatives • Direct a team of 5 epidemiologists to deliver on CalMHSA’s research agenda Senior Epidemiologist, Research Team Lead Jan 2024-Jun 2025 • Lead analyses of data from a semi-statewide electronic health record for delivering public behavioral health services using SQL and R • Serve as primary supervisor and mentor to a team of 3 epidemiologists 2 • Lead a team of 3-5 analysts in developing a suite of PowerBI dashboards to share insights with county stakeholders to improve behavioral healthcare delivery and practice • Design and execute a copula-based simulation model and Bayesian hierarchical model to estimate the number of people with clinical need for evidence-based practices that was used by the California Department of Health Care Services to provide official estimates to all county behavioral health plans in California Marin County Department of Health and Human Services, San Rafael, CA Senior Department Analyst Sept 2022-Dec 2024 • Coordinated pilots and research projects to test implementation of innovations, including a pilot using wastewater for overdose prevention which received national attention from the CDC and media and was funded by two innovation grant awards I wrote and administered • Supported evidence-based policy and program development, implementation, and evaluation in collaboration with subject matter experts and leadership through leading evidence-based reviews and conducting complex epidemiologic analyses • Built research capacity throughout the Division of Public Health through academic partnerships and supporting development of research projects from inception to publication • Managed substance use and wastewater surveillance programs, including reporting, research, and evaluation of surveillance systems (e.g., conducted an evaluation and implemented a refined protocol for non -fatal opioid overdose 911 call surveillance definition) • Managed program budget, funding streams, invoicing, and vendor contracts for wastewater surveillance and overdose prevention, including contracts with wastewater treatment plants, private laboratories (Biobot, Verily, UC Berkeley), and the Office of the Sh errif-Coroner Department Analyst II/Contractor Apr 2017-Aug 2022 • Managed an Emergency Medical Services-based referral program aimed at identifying and connecting people who experience non-fatal drug overdoses to a telemedicine substance use disorder treatment provider • Evaluated programs and policies by conducting analyses using various statewide data sources (hospital, death records, prescription drug monitoring program) and internal databases (911 call response records) • Managed internal and external geographic data on Coronavirus Disease 2019 cases and vaccine distribution to inform community outreach and equity-based vaccine distribution in 2021-2022 • Provided technical expertise in applying advanced epidemiologic and statistical methods CDC/CSTE Applied Epidemiology Fellow Jul 2015-Apr 2017 • Served as California’s local health department representative at the CDC’s Zika Action Plan Summit • Provided epidemiologic support to community programs, including creating maps using ArcGIS to prioritize areas to implement a pilot to improve housing conditions and routinely presenting substance use surveillance data to a community collaborative (RxSafe Marin, now OD Free Marin) • Conducted a county-wide vaccine beliefs survey among parents of kindergarteners to inform local immunization program outreach in midst of a new statewide vaccination policy (SB277) University of Washington, Seattle, WA Study Coordinator Aug 2019-Feb 2020 • Set agendas and lead meetings for members of a multi-national study team across the United States and South Africa for the Prospective Evaluation of Novel Diagnostics for Tuberculosis (PROVE TB) study • Oversee creation and maintenance of study-related standard operation procedures, consent documents, and informational materials • Coordinate specimen transfers between academic and industry partners to advance the evaluation and development of novel TB diagnostics Research and Teaching Assistant Sept 2017-Aug 2019 • Managed a graduate-level training program to provide students with experience in applied epidemiology through methods training and field assignments at state and local health departments • Organized department-wide communication and speaker materials for the Epidemiology Department seminar series (EPI 583) • Authored National Institute of Health (R21 and R25) and internal grants to advance connections between public health practice agencies and academia 3 National Institute of Justice Fellow in the Social and Behavioral Sciences Feb 2020-Sept 2022 • Designed and conducted a study to evaluate the individual and population -level impact of medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder delivered in county jails in California • Authored and served as Principal Investigator for a National Institute of Justice grant, including study protocols, IRB submissions to California and University of Washington, data requests, and all data collection and analysis related to the project • Led data request process for data requests from multiple California agencies for all arrests, convictions, emergency department visits, hospitalizations and deaths statewide -Conducted in-depth interviews with stakeholders in 26 counties in California to characterize their jail-based medication for opioid use disorder treatment policies • Conducted a quasi-experimental multi-county study using mixed effects modeling to test the impact of jail - based MOUD policies on county-level arrest and public health outcomes. • Led and conducted a qualitative study including semi-structured interviews with 22 individuals who were formerly incarcerated and with a history of substance use in Marin County, California to understand experiences with and perceptions towards jail-based treatment policies Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, SEOIB, DTBE, Atlanta, GA Graduate Research Assistant Oct 2013-May 2015 • Developed a database for the National Surveillance of Severe Adverse Events for LTBI treatment regimens • Conducted a systematic review of the FDA Adverse Event Report System database to assess the reported burden of severe adverse drug reactions due to LTBI treatment • Updated surveillance materials for public dissemination through data cleaning and analysis using SAS 9.4 (Cary, NC) The Aurum Institute, Johannesburg, South Africa CAPRISA Fellow May – Aug 2014 • Co-designed, co-authored, and served as Principal Investigator of a research protocol for a cross -sectional research study to assess women’s knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding medical male circumcision • Conducted, designed, and authored a research protocol for a retrospective analysis to determine how young men’s perceptions of cultural gender roles, HIV, and gender-based violence relate to sexual risk behaviors • Developed and conducted an evaluation of an electronic appointment system in a medical male circumcision clinic TEACHING EXPERIENCE University of Washington, Seattle, WA Sept 2018-Aug 2022 Teaching Assistant • Developed a global health surveillance module (5 1-hour lectures) and refined course content describing introductory epidemiology methods for a virtual, international course (Introduction to Epidemiology for Global Health) • Lectured about communications, outbreak investigations, data safety, and interviewing for case investigations in a Field Epidemiology course (EPI 594: Field Epidemiology) • Guest lectured annually for graduate courses in Disaster Epidemiology (ENVH 506: Disasters in Public Health) • Developed an interactive lecture about quantitative bias analysis, held office hours, and graded course content (EPI 515: Advanced Epidemiologic Methods) Tutor Sept 2018-Jun 2021 • Tutored PhD and MPH students in epidemiologic methods and introductory biostatistics Dominican University, San Rafael, CA Jan 2016-Present Adjunct Faculty (Jan-May 2016) and Guest Lecturer (Present) • Designed an undergraduate course in Global Health (PH3100): authoring a syllabus, lectures, and assignments • Served as a co-instructor for an undergraduate course in Global Health (PH3100) 4 • Guest lecture for several undergraduate courses in Epidemiology and Public Health Touro University, Vallejo, CA Jun 2016, Sept 2023 Invited guest lecturer in a graduate-level Program Evaluation and Needs Assessment and Health Policy and Management course Emory University, Epidemiology Department, Atlanta, GA Graduate Teaching Assistant for Epidemiologic Methods II (EPI 534) Jan-Apr 2015 • Taught a weekly laboratory session for 26 graduate students on the statistical foundations of epidemiology • Developed and graded course materials in collaboration with a team of 6 graduate students and 3 professors Graduate Teaching Assistant for Case Studies in Infectious Diseases (EPI 540) Aug-Dec 2014 • Provided academic and lecturing assistance to students in RSPH’s largest elective course with around 150 graduate students enrolled ACADEMIC SERVICE University of Washington, Curriculum Development Committee, Seattle, WA Dec 2020-Apr 2022 • Reviewed anti-racism course development plans and syllabi for Epidemiology courses each quarter University of Washington, Exploration Seminar Development, Sendai, Japan Jul-Dec 2019 • Served as a student representative for the School of Public Health for development of a study abroad exploration seminar on the health impacts of the Great East Japan Earthquake as part of a multi -national collaboration with Tohoku University in Sendai, Japan • Completed Tohoku University’s APRU-IRIDeS Summer Program with a focus on working with multi- disciplinary, international stakeholders to develop Disaster Risk Reduction plans • Met with research and educational partners at Tohoku University to discuss opportunities for international collaborations and student research projects University of Washington, Public Health Practice Fellowship Panel, Seattle, WA. Sept 2017-Dec 2019 • Arranged several public health practice fellowship panels for undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing careers in applied public health • Routinely meet with students interested in applied epidemiology to provide mentorship Emory University, Student Outbreak and Response Team (SORT), Atlanta, GA Dec 2013-Dec 2014 • Acted as first point-of-contact for partnerships with the CDC Emergency Operations Center, Center for Emergency Preparedness and Response, and the DeKalb County Board of Health • Organized events related to emergency preparedness and outbreak response for the Rollins School of Public Health and the Emory community • Assisted the CDC Emergency Operations Center during outbreak responses by conducting phone interviews, risk assessments, data entry, and data cleaning • Co-wrote and led an interactive tabletop exercise about emergency response to a snowstorm in Atlanta for 40 participants SELECTED FUNDING HISTORY Enhancing Public Health and Public Safety: Informing Policies and Programs to Increase Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment in the Criminal Justice System Principal Investigator: Haylea Hannah; Mentor: Ali Rowhani -Rahbar Role: Principal Investigator [50% FTE] Funding Source: National Institutes of Justice Dissertation Fellowship in the Social and Behavioral Sciences [2019R2-CX-0006] Total Direct Costs: $145,611 Project Date: 01/01/2020-09/15/2022 Goal: Evaluate the individual and population -level impact of medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder delivered in county jails in California WePrOTECT (Wastewater-based Epidemiology for the Prevention of Overdoses through Timely, Evidence-based Community action & Treatment Project Lead: Haylea Hannah Role: Principal Investigator and Project Lead 5 Funding Source: County of Marin Innovation Grant Total Costs: $16,000 Project Date: 02/01/2023-07/31/2023 Goal: Evaluate the utility of wastewater data for overdose prevention and assess perceptions towards wastewater surveillance of high -risk substances among people who use drugs, including if and how they would like information shared Assessment of correlations between levels of substance use disorder treatment medications in wastewater and treatment encount ers in Marin County, California Project Lead: Haylea Hannah Role: Project Lead Funding Source: PHI County Overdose Prevention Network Total Costs: $32,000 Project Date: 07/01/2024-09/15/2024 Goal: Evaluate the utility of wastewater monitoring for substance use disorder treatment and prevention by testing banked wastewater samples for medications for opioid use disorder treatment and naloxone and their metabolites and examining their correlations with treatment encounters HONORS AND AWARDS • County of Marin Innovation Grant (2023) • Magnuson Scholarship, University of Washington (2020 -2021) • National Institutes of Justice, Graduate Research Fellowship in the Social and Behavioral Sciences (2019 - 2022) • Exceptional Student Award, Washington State Public Health Association (2019) • Competitively selected to participate in Yale University’s Innovation to Impact program (2021) • Honorable Mention for Outstanding Student or Post -Degree Abstract at the International Society of Disease Surveillance 2019 Annual Conference (2019) • Top Scholar Award at the University of Washington (2017 -2018) • Outstanding Team of the Quarter from the Marin County Department of Health and Human Services (2017) • Finalist - APHA Aging and Public Health Section’s James G. Zimmer New Investigator Research Award (2016) • Phi Chapter of the Delta Omega Honorary Society (2015) • CAPRISA Fellowship (2014) • Lettie P. Whitehead Scholarship at Emory University (2014, 2015) • Selected as a participant for the Clinic on the Meaningful Modeling of Epidemiologic Data (2015) • Honors Commendation in Biology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2013) MEDIA CBS News Bay Area, The Washington Post, KQED, SF Standard, Drug Topics Magazine, GovTech, University of Washington School of Public Health ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS Haylea Hannah, Sophie Zhu, Zerleen S. Quader, Souci Louis, Priyanka Thatipamala, Lee Ann Prebil, Megan Bias, Carly Adams, Heather E. Reese, Jessica Ricaldi, Scott Santibañez, Jonathan Yoder, Jean Ko, Alana Vivolo -Kantor, Matthew Willis. The Potential Role of Wastewater Surveillance Signals and Overdose Alerts for Opioid Overdose Prevention in Marin County, California, February 2023–June 2024. Water Research. May 2026. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2026.126153 Haylea Hannah, Lee Ann Prebil, Catherine Condon, Jeffrey DeVido, Fay Zenoff, Matthew Willis. Correlations between wastewater levels of naloxone and medications for substance use disorder treatment with treatment encounters and overdoses – Marin County, California, USA Ma rch 2023-June 2024. Public Health, Volume 246, 2025, 105823, ISSN 0033-3506, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2025.105823. 6 Ali Rowhani-Rahbar and Haylea Hannah (2024, January 30). Epidemiological criminology. In Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Criminology and Criminal Justice. doi: https://doi.org/10.1093/acrefore/9780190264079.013.847 Jasmine Soriano, Lee Ann Prebil, Haylea Hannah, Pooja Mhatre, Lisa Santora, Matthew Willis. Life Expectancy and Causes of Premature Death by Subgroup for Commu nity-Based Action in Marin County, California, 2017 -2021. 29 December 2023. Cureus 15(12): e51300. 10.7759/cureus.51300 Jasmine Soriano, Haylea Hannah, Karina Arambula, Tyler Evans, Rochelle Ereman, Matthew Willis COVID-19 Vaccine Perceptions Survey for Real-Time Vaccine Outreach in Marin County, California. 23 March 2023. Cureus 15(3): e36583. doi:10.7759/cureus.36583 Allyson O’Connor and Haylea Hannah*, Elisabeth Burnor, Kai Fukutaki, Troy Peterson, Dustin W. Ballard, Rochelle Ereman, Matthew Willis, Orvalho Augusto, Bradley H. Wagenaar. Emergency Medical Service Utilization and Response Following COVID-19 Emergency and Stay-at-Home Policies: An Interrupted Time-Series Analysis. Cureus 2021 Nov. 13(11): e19794. doi:10.7759/cureus.19794. *Shared first authorship Haylea Hannah, Audrey Brezak, Audrey Hu, Simbarashe Chiwanda, Tsitsi Juru, Maayan Simckes, Mufuta Tshimanga, Gerald Shambira, Joseph Mberikunashe, Notion Gombe, Janet Baseman. A Framework for Conducting International Field-based Surveillance System Evaluations. SAGE Research Methods Cases: Medicine & Health. 2020. SAGE Publications Ltd: London. Online ISBN: 9781529741018. doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781529741018 Haylea Hannah, Audrey Brezak, Audrey Hu, Simbarashe Chiwanda, Maayan Simckes, Debra Revere, Gerald Shambira, Mufuta Tshimanga, Joseph Mberikunashe, Tsitsi Juru, Notion Gombe, Danuta Kasprzyk, Daniel Montano, Janet Baseman. Field-based Evaluation of Malaria Outbreak Detection and Response in Mudzi and Goromonzi Districts, Zimbabwe – 2017. Glob Public Health. 2019 Dec;14(12):1898-1910. doi: 10.1080/17441692.2019.1642367. Epub 2019 Jul 15. PubMed PMID: 31303135. Paul K Drain, Jennifer Gardiner, Haylea Hannah, Tobias Broger, Keertan Dheda, Katherine Fielding, Gerhard Walzl, Myrsini Kaforou, Claudia M. Denkinger, Katharina Kranzer, Simone A. Joosten, and Samuel Schumacher. Guidance for Studies Evaluating the Accuracy of Biomarker-based Non-sputum Tests to Diagnose Tuberculosis. J Infect Dis. 2019 Oct 8;220(Supplement_3):S108 -S115. doi: 10.1093/infdis/jiz356. PubMed PMID: 31593598. Stephanie Mathews, Haylea Hannah, Hillary Samagaio, Camille Martin, Eleanor Rodriguez -Rassi, and Ann Matthysse. Glycoside Hydrolase Genes are Required for Virulence of Agrobacterium tumefaciens on Bryophyllum daigremontiana and Tomato. Appl Environ Microbiol. 2019 Aug 1;85(15). doi: 10.1128/AEM.00603 -19. Print 2019 Aug 1. PubMed PMID: 31126942; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6643255. Haylea Hannah, Roque Miramontes, and Neel R. Gandhi. Socio -demographic and clinical risk factors associated with TB mortality in the United States, 2009-2013. Public Health Reports. 2017; 132(3): 366-375. Haylea Hannah, Karina Arambula, Rochelle Ereman, Darrell Harris, Alexandra Torres, Matthew Willis. Using Local Toxicology Data for Drug Overdose Mortality Surveillance. Online Journal of Public Health Informatics. 2017; 9(1): e143. SELECTED CONFERENCE AND SYMPOSIA PRESENTATIONS Haylea Hannah, Dawn Kaiser et al. Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Who has Clinical Need for Behavioral Health Evidence-based Practices in California Most of All? CSTE 2026 Annual Conference, May 30 -June 3, 2026. Boston, MA. Oral Presentation. 7 Kiley Doherty*, Haylea Hannah, Lee Ann Prebil. Evolving Relationship between Wastewater Levels of SARs -CoV-2 and COVID-19 Hospitalizations in Marin County, California. Oral Presentation. CSTE 2024 Annual Conference, June 9-13, 2024. Pittsburgh, PA *Served as scientific mentor on the p roject Haylea Hannah, Lee Ann Prebil, Priyanka Thatipamala, Alex Buben, Ou Suk Kwon, Anita Renzetti, Matthew Willis . Wastewater-Based Epidemiology for Preventing Overdoses through Timely, Evidence -Based Community Action and Treatment: A Pilot & Feasibility Project. Oral Presentation. CSTE 2024 Annual Conference, June 9 -13, 2024, Pittsburgh, PA. Haylea Hannah, Ou Suk Andrew Kwon, Lee Ann Prebil, Troy Peterson, Dustin Ballard, Jocelyn Chung, Kiley Doherty, Matthew Willis. Enhancing nonfatal overdose surveillance using Emergency Medical Services records: A comparison of 2022 CSTE guidance and a local probabilisti c algorithm. CSTE 2024 Annual Conference, June 9-13, 2024, Pittsburgh, PA. Haylea Hannah, Danielle Russell, Caleb J. Banta-Green, Jacqueline van Wormer, Janet Baseman, Matthew Willis, Ali Rowhani-Rahbar. "You're not treated like a person, you're a number": Experiences with stigma and policy preferences among people with an opioid use disorder who were incarcerated. Oral Presentation. American Public Health Association 2022 Conference. November 6 -9, 2022. Boston, MA. Haylea Hannah, Pooja Mhatre, LeeAnn Prebil, Bethany Dominik, Maura Nakahata, Alana McGrath, Dana Armanino, Jasmine Soriano, Karina Arambula, Tracy Lam -Hine, Ou Suk Andrew Kwon, Lisa Santora, Matthew Willis, Rochelle Ereman. Surveillance infrastructure and epidemiologic capacity building among Epidemiologists during a pandemic in Marin County, California. CSTE 2022 Annual Conference. Poster. Virtual. June 19 -23, 2022. Tracy Lam-Hine*, Haylea Hannah, Rose Kantor, Sasha Harris -Lovett, Rochelle Ereman, Matthew Willis, and Kara Nelson. Confirmed COVID-19 case counts increase with increasing SARS-CoV-2 wastewater concentrations: a meta-analysis from community wastewater surveillance in Marin County, CA. APHA 2021 Annual Conference. Poster. Virtual. October 23-27, 2021. *Served as scientific mentor on the project COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Differs by Racial and Ethnic Subgroups in Marin County, California . Jasmine Soriano, Karina Arambula, Haylea Hannah, Rochelle Ereman, Matthew Willis, and Tyler Evans. APHA 2021 Annual Conference. Poster. Virtual. October 23 -27, 2021. Tracy Lam-Hine*, Haylea Hannah, Rose Kantor, Sasha Harris -Lovett, Rochelle Ereman, Matthew Willis, and Kara Nelson. Association between trends in community COVID-19 wastewater surveillance and confirmed cases in Marin County, CA. CSTE 2021 Annual Conference. Virtual. June 13 -17, 2021. *Served as scientific mentor on the project Haylea Hannah and Ali Rowhani-Rahbar. Exposure to direct victimization or witnessed violence and development of alcohol and drug dependence among adolescents adjudicated for serious offenses. APHA 2020 Annual Conference. Oral. Virtual. October 24-28, 2020. Karina Arambula, Haylea Hannah, Andrew Patton, Bethany Dominik, Matthew Willis, and Rochelle Ereman. Characteristics of Emergency Medical Services Suspect Overdose Responses Associated with Opioids, Methamphetamine, Alcohol, or Polysubstances in Marin County, California. APHA 2020 Annual Conference. Poster. Virtual. October 24-28, 2020 Tracy Lam-Hine*, Haylea Hannah, Karina Arambula, Rochelle Ereman, Roger Fielding, and Matthew Willis. Linking Toxicology Reports with Death Certificates to Improve Drug Overdose Mortality Surveillance. APHA 2020 Annual Conference. Poster. Virtual. October 24 -28, 2020 *Served as the student’s primary mentor 8 Haylea Hannah, Alana McGrath, Troy Peterson, Karina Arambula, Dustin Ballard, Rochelle Ereman, and Matthew Willis. Utilization of Emergency Medical Services during an Extended Public Safety Power Shutoff in Marin County, California - October 27-29, 2019. APHA 2020 Annual Conference. Oral. Virtual. October 24-28, 2020. Alana McGrath, Haylea Hannah, Karina Arambula, Bethany Dominik, Matthew Willis, and Rochelle Ereman. Assessing the Impact of a Public Safety Power Shutoff on Emergency Department Visits in Marin County, California. APHA 2020 Annual Conference. Poster. Virtual. October 24 -28, 2020. Haylea Hannah, Ross Matsueda, Ali Rowhani-Rahbar. Applying Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs) to Analytic Criminology: A Framework for Causal Inference. SER 2020 Annual Conference. Boston, MA. December 15 -18, 2020. Karina Arambula. Haylea Hannah, Andrew Patton, Jeffrey DeVido, Matthew Willis, Rochelle Ereman . Preventing the Next Overdose: An Emergency Medical Services -Based Non-Fatal Opioid Overdose Surveillance and Telephone Outreach Pilot Program. CSTE 2019 Annual Conference. Raleigh, NC. June 2 -6, 2019. Oral. Haylea Hannah, Karina Arambula, Andrew Patton, Jeffrey DeVido, Matthew Willis, Rochelle Ereman . Cost- Effectiveness of Offering Treatment to Non-Fatal Opioid Overdoses Encountered by Emergency Medical Services in Marin County, California. CSTE 2019 Annual Conference. Raleigh, NC. June 2 -6, 2019. Lightening (Oral). Haylea Hannah, Bradley G. Wagner, Stewart Change, Paul K. Drain. Optimizing Diagnostic Algorithms for Tuberculosis Integrated with HIV Testing in South Africa: A Mathematical Modeling Analysis. Institute for Disease Modeling 2019 Symposium. April 15-17, 2019. Oral. Haylea Hannah, Bradley G. Wagner, Stewart Change, Paul K. Drain. Optimizing Diagnostic Algorithms for Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis in HIV Clinics. CROI 2019 Annual Conference. March 4 -7, 2019. Poster. Haylea Hannah, Audrey Brezak, Audrey Hu, Simbarashe Chiwanda, Maayan Simckes, Debra Revere, Gerald Shambira, Mufuta Tshimanga, Joseph Mberikunashe, Tsitsi Juru, Notion Gombe, Danuta Kasprzyk, Daniel Montano, Janet Baseman. Field-based Evaluation of Malaria Outbreak Detection and Response in Mudzi and Goromonzi Districts, Zimbabwe, 2017. ISDS 2019 Annual Conference. January 30 -February 1, 2019. Poster. Honorable Mention for Outstanding Student or Post- Degree Abstract Andrew Patton, Rochelle Ereman, Matt Willis, Haylea Hannah, Karina Arambula. Development of Text-Based Algorithm for Opioid Overdose Identification in EMS Data. ISDS 2019 Annual Conference. January 30 -February 1, 2019. Oral. Haylea Hannah, Carmen R. Nevarez, Amy Max, Matthew Willis, Karina Arambula, Rochelle Ereman . Tackling an Epidemic: Evidence of the Coalition Approach to Opioid Safety. APHA 2018. November 10 -14, 2018. Oral. Haylea Hannah, Karina Arambula, Jessica Cunningham-Krahl, Rochelle Ereman, Matthew Willis. Opioid and Benzodiazepine Prescribing Patterns and Presence in Fatal Drug Overdoses − Marin County, California, 2012-2015. CSTE 2017 Annual Conference. June 4-8, 2017. Poster. Haylea Hannah, Danielle Hiser, Jessica Cunningham-Krahl, Karina Arambula, Rochelle Ereman, Matthew Willis. A Comparison of Vaccine Beliefs between English and Spanish -speaking Parents of Kindergarteners – Marin County, California, 2016. CSTE Annual Conference. June 4 -8, 2017. Oral. 9 Haylea Hannah, Danielle Hiser, Jessica Cunningham-Krahl, Karina Arambula, Rochelle Ereman, Matthew Willis. Perceptions towards California’s Elimination of Personal Belief Exemptions in a Community with High Personal Belief Exemption Rates – Marin County, California, 2015-2017. CSTE 2017 Annual Conference. June 4 -8, 2017. Oral. Jessica Cunningham-Krahl, Haylea Hannah, Karina Arambula, Matthew Willis, Rochelle Ereman. Utilization of a Real-time, Data Visualization Tool to Inform service provision in a local health and human services clinic. California Conference of Local Health Data Managers and Epidemiologists 2017 Annu al Conference. Oral. Haylea Hannah, Danielle Hiser, Jessica Cunningham-Krahl, Karina Arambula, Rochelle Ereman, Matthew Willis. Vaccine Behaviors and Lessons Learned from a Survey of Spanish -Speaking Parents of Kindergartners – Marin County, California, 2016. California Immunization Coalition 2017. April 3 -4, 2017. Oral. Haylea Hannah, Karina Arambula, Jessica Cunningham-Krahl, Rochelle Ereman, Matthew Willis. Practices among Primary Care Providers Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Non -Cancer Pain – Marin County, CA, 2015. CSTE 2016 Annual Conference. June 19 -22, 2016. Oral. Haylea Hannah, Karina Arambula, Jessica Cunningham-Krahl, Rochelle Ereman, Matthew Willis. An Evaluation of Drug Poisoning Mortality Surveillance – Marin County, CA, 2007-2013. CSTE 2016 Annual Conference. June 19 -22, 2016. Poster. Haylea Hannah, Angela Chu, Amy Dietz, Rochelle Ereman, Jessica Cunningham-Krahl, Karina Arambula, Matthew Willis. Food insecurity among older adults living at or below versus above the Elder Economic Security Index – results from a community survey in Marin County, CA. APHA 2016 Annual Meeting. Oct 29 -Nov 2, 2016. Oral. Finalist for the James G. Zimmer New Investigator Research Award. Haylea Hannah. Zika Action Plan Summit: The Local Perspective. California Coalition of Local Health Officers Semi-Annual Meeting, Spring 2016. Oral. Maureen De Nieva, Karina Arambula, and Haylea Hannah (Co-Presenters). Using Local data to Mobilize a Community to Address Prescription Drug Abuse – Marin County, California. Health and Human Services Bay Area Open DataFest III. February 12, 2015. Oral. Haylea Hannah, Refilwe Mophosho, Michelle Leisner, Laura Podewils, Salome Charalambous, Mpho Maraisane, Candice M. Chetty-Makkan. Knowledge and perception assessment of gender -based violence and cultural roles on sexual risk behaviours among South African youth. 7th Annual South African HIV/AIDS Conference. June 9 -12, 2015. Poster. Human Relations Commission Application Submitted on 8 August 2026, 10:46PM Receipt number 83 Related form version 18 Personal Information Name Katie Causey Cell Phone Number Home Phone Number Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address City Palo Alto Postal Code 94301 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 5 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Human Relations Commission? Email from the City Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Community Relations Manager Sutter Health Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. I serve as Vice Chair of the City of Palo Alto Human Relations Commission. I was appointed in May 2023 and am seeking reappointment for a second term. As a commissioner, I have completed the City’s required training for commissioners as well as optional training on bias. For three years I have served as the HRC’s liaison to the Police Department and on its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) subcommittee. I have spent most of my career with local nonprofits focused on housing, transportation, and climate policy. As an Organizer with the Palo Alto Renters’ Association, I assisted tenants facing eviction and housing instability. At First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto, I connected residents with housing, homelessness, immigration, and other services. A lifelong Palo Alto resident, I attended Ohlone, JLS, and Paly. I earned a bachelor’s degree in Women’s Studies from the George Washington University, studying intersectional local policy responses to discrimination and conflict. 2 of 5 Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. My HRC service has included: - Serving on the Climate Change subcommittee where we worked with the Palo Alto Student Climate Coalition on its Frontline Communities Report, which examined how flooding and extreme heat affect renters, local businesses, and vulnerable residents. This was the foundational work that led to establishing the Youth Climate Advisory Board. - Led two of the Commission’s most substantive policy learning sessions on improving access to childcare and another on expanding pathways to homeownership. I have volunteered in Palo Alto and across the Bay Area since I was a teenager, focusing on youth well-being and safety, gender equity, and access to community resources. Earlier service includes Gun Violence Prevention Chair for the League of Women Voters, 2018–2020; Junior League of San Francisco Fund Development Council, 2019–2020; and volunteering with the American Association of University Women and Palo Alto Recreation Foundation. Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Human Relations Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? It has been an honor and privilege to serve on the Human Relations Commission. When I joined in 2023, experienced commissioners shared their knowledge, welcomed me, and gave me the confidence to contribute. I am seeking reappointment at a time when a majority of commissioners and our staff liaison are very new because I want to provide that same support of passing on institutional knowledge to others. During my 2023 appointment interview, Council focused on my firsthand experience with Palo Alto renters, and my interest in exploring policies for more equitable paths to homeownership for underserved communities. As a result I led one of HRC’s most indepth policy listening sessions, exploring this subject. I have tried to do very intentional work under HRC that takes pragmatic steps toward council priorities, for example, through my work on the Inclusion and Belonging subcommittee, which helped lay the groundwork for Palo Alto’s Pride celebration. 3 of 5 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. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. The issue most meaningful to me is implementing Palo Alto’s CEDAW ordinance. My first City Council meeting years ago concerned CEDAW, so helping bring this work to fruition feels full circle. My bachelor’s degree in Women’s Studies, focused on local policy, prepared me to help shape its implementation. I serve on the CEDAW subcommittee and have led most of our research and development framework that I hope to present to Council in November. I’ve developed a very practical, right-sized approach for our City, with a proposal would make CEDAW an HRC core responsibility through a standing subcommittee that conducts a gender-equity review of one policy area each year. This year, we are examining care infrastructure and safety and well-being, building on the prior HRC listening session on childcare that I led last year and the liaison work I’ve done with the PAPD. I’m really excited to help establish a lasting process that helps our city model improving equity for other cities of our size. 3. If you are appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Human Relations Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? My first goal is to make onboarding new Commissioners as inclusive as possible. I view the HRC as a team: success means every commissioner understands the work, contributes confidently, and is prepared to lead projects and eventually serve as Vice Chair or Chair. I've always prioritized sharing institutional knowledge, documenting processes, mentoring new members, and supporting regular leadership rotation. Second, is implementation of CEDAW by creating a standing subcommittee, that chooses a specific policy area each year to conduct a gender equity review of. Finally, I want to use this fall’s Priority of Needs Survey results to guide HRC priorities. I am especially interested in unpaid family caregiving, where our childcare session identified major data gaps. I am excited on how we can translate the results into practical recommendations. 4. Human Relations 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. Human Services Needs Assessment (2024) Muni Code 9.72 – Mandatory Response Program Community Services Element of the Comprehensive Plan (2017) I have experience with all three documents through my HRC service and previous nonprofit work. Human Services Needs Assessment (2024): I reviewed its findings in my work on HRC to help evaluate funding and consider whether City programs reach vulnerable residents. Municipal Code Chapter 9.72: As an Organizer for the Palo Alto Renters’ Association, I assisted tenants facing eviction, landlord- tenant disputes, and housing instability. This familiarized me with the Mandatory Response Program, mediation, tenant notices, and protections against retaliation. Community Services Element: Is used as a framework for HRC work involving human services, inclusion, youth, seniors, people with disabilities, and nonprofit partnerships. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. 4 of 5 Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Katie Causey Link to signature Date Completed 08/08/2026 5 of 5 Human Relations Commission Application Submitted on 26 August 2026, 7:24PM Receipt number 88 Related form version 18 Personal Information Name Raizel Rosenberg Cell Phone Number Home Phone Number Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address City Palo Alto Postal Code 94301 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 4 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Human Relations Commission? Email from the City Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Volunteer at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. Current Commissioner City of Palo Alto Human Relations Commission, completed relevant onboarding training. Currently realigning my career to prioritize my values and human centered work having begun by volunteering at the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. Manager, NPI Engineering, Veev by Lennar – Lead engineer/technician team in launching new prefabricated housing models. Relief Engineer & Educator, World Ocean School (nonprofit) – Served as relief engineer, medical officer, and deckhand/educator. Technical Program Manager, Tesla – Directed new product introduction (NPI) programs; led launches involving 70+ coordinated parts and managed 200+ change actions across Interiors, Low/High Voltage Distribution, and Electronics systems. B.S. Mechanical Engineering – Dean’s List; Honors Mechanical Engineering Fraternity Pi Tau Sigma. Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. City of Palo Alto Human Relations Commission (April 2026– present) – Current Commissioner; appointed to a partial term ending October 2026. Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford (March 2026–present) – Volunteer supporting patients and hospital programs. Palo Alto Pride (February 2026–present) – Volunteer supporting planning and community engagement. World Ocean School (3 months) – Volunteer relief engineer, medical officer, and deckhand/educator supporting youth from nine countries. Community Cornerstone Kitchen (3 months) – Sorted donations, organized dinners, led a holiday drive providing 100+ gifts, and provided Spanish translation. Second Harvest (2 years) – Supported food distribution, packaging, donation sorting, and community events. SF Parks Alliance (2025) – Performed trail maintenance and public-space improvements. 2 of 4 ReHomed, NC (college summers) – Supported housing rehabilitation and placement for underserved families. Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Human Relations Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? I am grateful to the City Council for appointing me in April to serve a partial term on the Human Relations Commission. It has been a privilege, and I would welcome the opportunity to continue serving for a full term. Since April I have served as liaison to Avenidas and on subcommittees focused on the Emerging Needs Fund, CEDAW implementation, and Community Engagement through planning October’s nonprofit fair. During my tenure, the Commission has worked to strengthen Palo Alto Pride, better understand senior housing needs, and consider how wildfires affect vulnerable residents. I have approached this work by preparing thoroughly, contributing thoughtfully, and following through on my responsibilities. A full term would allow me to build on this foundation and provide continuity at a time where I know institutional knowledge is critical to the commission. I would continue bringing my technical expertise, Spanish-language skills, and nonprofit experience. 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. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. In my previous application, I discussed childcare and expressed interest in joining the CEDAW subcommittee, particularly because much of this year’s implementation work focuses on childcare and caregiving. My role has included researching policies adopted by other CEDAW cities and assessing which approaches Palo Alto could realistically adapt to address local child care needs. This complex policy work has been an invaluable learning experience and I hope to help shape CEDAW implementation in future years. I am also especially excited about the Commission’s future work with the Buena Vista Mobile Home Park community. As a previous caregiver, having lived in both a mobile home park and a hotel, and as a Spanish-speaking renter, I bring relevant lived experience and an understanding of housing instability and the importance of culturally and linguistically accessible engagement. I look forward to listening to residents and helping ensure their perspectives inform the Commission’s work. 3. If you are appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Human Relations Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? One goal I highlighted in my previous application was establishing Palo Alto Pride, and I was thrilled to help plan the City’s inaugural event. If reappointed, I would build on that success and help make future celebrations even stronger. I am also interested in examining how AI and technology affect mental health, particularly among young people. I would like to organize a community education session with Palo Alto libraries, schools, mental health experts, and other stakeholders focused on technology safety, responsible AI use, and well-being. As cities begin adopting AI policies, the Commission can help Palo Alto educate families, protect residents, and promote responsible practices. 4. Human Relations Commission Members work with the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience. Serving on the Emerging Needs Fund Subcommittee has familiarized me with the 2024 Human Services Needs Assessment. Through the CEDAW Subcommittee, I also helped 3 of 4 Experience with these documents is not required for selection. Human Services Needs Assessment (2024) Muni Code 9.72 – Mandatory Response Program Community Services Element of the Comprehensive Plan (2017) recommend data for inclusion in this fall’s Priority Needs Assessment to support CEDAW implementation mainly significant gaps in data about unpaid caregivers, and the upcoming assessment can help identify these populations and inform policies to address their needs. I have also reviewed Municipal Code Chapter 9.72 in connection with the Commission’s housing work and my interest in renter protections. As a renter, I value its framework for resolving landlord-tenant disputes. I am familiar with the Community Services Element as a framework for inclusion, access to services, civic participation, and nonprofit partnerships. My Commission service has shown me how these documents guide HRC recommendations, funding decisions, and engagement, and I hope to deepen my experience with them during a full term. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Raizel Rosenberg Link to signature Date Completed 08/26/2026 4 of 4 Human Relations Commission Application Submitted on 16 February 2026, 3:55pm Receipt number 77 Related form version 16 Personal Information Name Rona Hu Cell Phone Number Home Phone Number Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address City Palo Alto Postal Code 94301 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 4 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Human Relations Commission? Other: Rowena Chiu Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Psychiatrist and Stanford Professor Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. MD 1990 UCSF Psychiatry residency 1990-1994 UCSF Postdoctoral Fellow National institutes of Health 1994-1998 Lieutenant Commander US Public Health Service 1994-1998 Stanford Department of Psychiatry 1998-ongoing (Clinical professor since 2019) Associate Dean, Stanford University School of Medicine 2020- 2022 Licensed Medical Board of California 1992 ongoing Diplomate National Board of Medical Examiners 1991 Board certification, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology 1995-ongoing American College of Psychiatrists 2022- ongoing American Psychiatric Association 1991- ongoing Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. APA: Council on Research 1991-1994 National Minority Mentors Network 1998- ongoing APA Kun-Po Soo Award 2021 Stanford department of psychiatry Community Engagement award 2017 Stanford University Asian American Faculty Award 2017 Nominee, Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Conmunity Hero 2017 Northern California Psychiatric Society: council member 2012- 2015, ongoing roles as Awards Committee Chair, Ethics committee member and Asian American Committee member Founder and Director: Stanford CHIPAO (Communication Health Interactives for Parents of Adolescents and Others) 2016- ongoing NCPS Exemplary Community Service Award 2023 for helping the Half Moon Bay mass shooting victims Half Moon Bay city council award 2024 Application Questions 2 of 4 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Human Relations Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? I’m interested in HRC both personally and professionally. I joined Stanford as full time faculty in 1998 and moved from campus to Palo Alto in 2005 when my daughter was 3. Her whole life has been here, and she attended PAUSD schools including Paly. My husband has worked as a teachers aide for special needs students at Cubberley and Gunn, and he and I both volunteered for Duveneck and Paly, including chaperoning the choir in Italy when they sang at the Vatican. The entire family danced the Nutcracker for years at Dance Connection and sold Girl Scout cookies up until the pandemic. This is our community and our home. On a professional level, I have cared for tens of thousands of patients in the hospital and clinic, many struggling with suicidal thoughts and behavior. Young, old, marginally housed or affluent, immigrant families or otherwise marginalized: our community includes many who need help. I’m privileged to help directly with people 1:1 every day, but I’d also like to do more. 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. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. The ongoing crisis in mental health: I watched the February meeting on video and I’m impressed with the commitment to do something. The meeting mentioned my longtime friends and colleague Dr. Shashank Joshi but when I asked if he’d apply for this role he declined and urged me to. Although I’m not a child psychiatrist I have been recognized internationally for my work helping parents to understand and communicate better with their children. I see mental health as a multifactorial issue, not zero sum, that includes and interfaces with many other issues. 3. If you are appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Human Relations Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? I have more than one issue I’d like to help with and I think one way I can help is by listening. Obviously mental health is my top priority but helping this will benefit from a host of solutions, including means restriction (NCPS was crucial in the Golden Gate Bridge suicide barrier), bullying prevention, support for marginalized youth including LGBTQ, addressing school stressors, housing, media and social media use, healthcare and human rights in general. I’ve tried to do as much as I can as a psychiatrist, educator and parent, but I hope to help in additional ways as a member of the commission. 4. Human Relations 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. Human Services Needs Assessment (2024) Muni Code 9.72 – Mandatory Response Program Community Services Element of the Comprehensive Plan (2017) I have not yet worked with these documents but I pledge to do so. I understand this application is due in 2 days so I’m prioritizing “done is better than perfect”! But yes, if chosen I agree to read these documents before starting on the commission. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes 3 of 4 Signature Name of signatory: Rona Hu Link to signature Date Completed 02/16/2026 4 of 4 Parks & Recreation Commission Application Submitted on 27 August 2026, 1:02AM Receipt number 110 Related form version 15 Personal Information Name Abhijit Solanki Cell Phone Number Home Phone Number Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address City Palo Alto Postal Code 94301 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 4 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission? Email from the City Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Founder Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Rutgers University 20+ years of professional experience across Management consulting, Corporate Strategy & Development, Product Management and Business Development. Industry focus for the last 15 years has been Cybersecurity Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. Coaching assistant for kids soccer and baseball teams Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Parks & Recreation Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? I'm a Palo Alto parent of two, and most of what my family does outside our house happens on city land — swimming at Rinconada pool, birthday parties at Peers park, soccer practices at Pardee park. That's the plain reason I'm applying: this Commission decides things my family lives with every week. The FY27 work plan is full of decisions where I think I can help. A Cubberley program My professional background as a consultant (problem solver) in cybersecurity have given me good understanding of measuring risk. The core of that job is reading a technical proposal, finding the assumption it rests on, and saying so before money is committed. Capital projects fail the same way — optimistic utilization numbers, unpriced maintenance, a study scoped narrower than the question. I'd bring that scrutiny and a parent's stake in the answer. 2 of 4 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. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. On March 24, 2026, the Commission reviewed the Cubberley Conceptual Master Plan and forwarded it to Council. One commissioner abstained because the plan arrived without architectural or landscape renderings, arguing residents can't back what they can't picture — "you can't love an abstract." That exchange drew me in. Cubberley is where my daughter goes for dance lessons, and the concept plan states that within 10 to 20 years every building on the 35-acre site reaches the end of its functional life. Doing nothing is also a decision. Residents back the unglamorous work — plumbing, electrical, HVAC, seismic — more than a new pool or teen center. I'm interested because we need to get creative and find a path forward together 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? Three goals, all drawn from the FY27 work plan: 1. Close the Cubberley credibility gap. I'd push for what voters said was missing: renderings, a phase-one scope in plain language, and an honest split between must-fix infrastructure and new amenities. 2. Settle the turf question with evidence. The natural grass pilot needs its success rubric fixed before results arrive — playable hours per year, cost per playable hour, downtime, heat, PFAS — so the data can't be reinterpreted to suit whoever is arguing. 3. Turn park dedication from a list into a recommendation. The target is 4 acres per 1,000 residents and a park within a half-mile of every home. That is a walkability standard for kids. I'd help get at least one site formally recommended this year. I'd contribute by reading the packet, serving on ad hoc committees, and asking the uncomfortable question early, when it's still cheap to answer. 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. 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) Help us Improve Cubberley Palo Alto Baylands Master Plan (2008) Sustaining the Legacy Palo Alto Urban Forest Master Plan (2019) Foothills Fire Management Plan Update (2025) I reviewed 'Help us Improve Cubberley' webpage and associated documents If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes 3 of 4 Signature Name of signatory: Abhijit Solanki Link to signature Date Completed 08/27/2026 4 of 4 Parks & Recreation Commission Application Submitted on 29 August 2026, 7:33PM Receipt number 114 Related form version 15 Personal Information Name Art Robinson Cell Phone Number Home Phone Number Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address City Palo Alto Postal Code 94306 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 3 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission? City Website Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation kinesiologist Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. MA-kinesiology; Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM-CPT) Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. volunteer VA Palo Alto; volunteer SF General Hospital Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Parks & Recreation Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? I am interested in serving on the Parks & Recreation Commission because I value community wellness and believe accessible, well‑maintained recreational spaces strengthen the quality of life for all residents. My background in fitness, exercise science, and public‑facing roles has given me practical experience supporting health‑oriented programs and understanding how people use recreational facilities. I am eager to contribute my perspective, collaborate with others, and help guide initiatives that promote active living and community engagement. 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. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. The proposed housing development in south Palo Alto should be paired with a meaningful expansion of parks and recreation facilities that serve the growing population. Relying solely on Cubberley is not sufficient, as the area will need additional accessible, modern, and well‑maintained spaces that support community health and active living. Strengthening recreational infrastructure alongside new housing ensures that residents have equitable opportunities to gather, exercise, and enjoy high‑quality public amenities. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? I would like the Commission to advance initiatives that expand accessible, evidence‑based recreation programs supporting physical activity, healthy aging, and overall community wellbeing. With my education in exercise science and practical experience 2 of 3 promoting fitness and functional training, I can help shape programs that are safe, inclusive, and grounded in best practices. I would contribute by reviewing proposals through a health‑focused lens, collaborating with staff and community members, and helping ensure our parks and recreation services meet the evolving needs of residents. 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. 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) Help us Improve Cubberley Palo Alto Baylands Master Plan (2008) Sustaining the Legacy Palo Alto Urban Forest Master Plan (2019) Foothills Fire Management Plan Update (2025) I have only read about some of these in the local media. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Art Robinson Link to signature Date Completed 08/29/2026 3 of 3 Parks & Recreation Commission Application Submitted on 27 August 2026, 3:13PM Receipt number 112 Related form version 15 Personal Information Name Aubrey Whitcomb Cell Phone Number Home Phone Number Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address City Palo Alto Postal Code 94303 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? Yes 1 of 4 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission? City Website Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Vice President, General Manager Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. VP/GM, Neiman Marcus, Palo Alto (2022 to present): full P&L accountability for one of the company’s highest-volume stores and a 150-person organization; responsibility for a large public- facing operation including sales, service, client experience, safety, deliveries, concession relationships, events, and facility upkeep. Director, Sales & Client Experience, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills (2019 to 2022). Multi-Unit Assistant General Manager, DFS Group/LVMH, San Francisco (2018 to 2019): directed sales across multiple luxury boutiques; led a major renovation program. Earlier leadership at Bloomingdale’s (including Palo Alto), Gucci, and Nordstrom (1999 to 2018). Co-founder of two small businesses: Cielo Aircraft Care (aviation services) and Powered by ARIE LLC (software). B.S., Organizational Leadership, Azusa Pacific University. MIT Sloan Executive Education: Executive Certificate in Digital Business (expected 2026); Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy (2025). Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. Member, Stanford Shopping Center Merchant Board (2022 to present); elected by fellow merchants to serve two years as Merchant Board President before continuing as a board member. The board is a merchant association focused on center marketing and the shared interests of the retailers; leading it involved representing dozens of Palo Alto businesses, building consensus among them, and working with center management. I sponsor my store team’s ongoing volunteer partnership with Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, and have volunteered there myself over the years. As a Palo Alto resident and the leader of one of the city’s largest retail employers, I engage regularly with community stakeholders, local institutions, and neighboring businesses on shared issues including traffic, safety, and events. Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Parks & Recreation Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? I’m the VP and General Manager of Neiman Marcus in Palo Alto, a Palo Alto resident, and the parent of a two year old, so I spend a lot of weekends in this city’s parks. I’d like to contribute to the 2 of 4 commission that looks after them. My experience: I run a large public-facing operation with a 150-person team, which means facilities, safety, events, and service are my daily work. For the past four years I’ve represented Stanford Shopping Center’s merchants, including two years as their elected Merchant Board President, which taught me how to build agreement among people with different interests. My spouse and I also own small businesses, including one operating at Palo Alto Airport, which I would disclose and recuse from as appropriate. Parks and recreation are a big part of why families stay in Palo Alto, and I’d bring both an operator’s practicality and a young family’s perspective to the work. 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. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. I’m most interested in the ongoing work around Cubberley and what it should become for the community. As a parent of a young child, community centers, playing fields, and recreation programs are the city services my family will use most over the next fifteen years, and Cubberley is the biggest open question about what that future looks like. The commission reviewed the Cubberley master plan this spring, and I understand the tension: it’s a major asset, a major cost, and different groups want different things from it. That’s a familiar kind of problem to me. I’ve spent my career running a large public-facing facility and finding agreement among stakeholders who don’t start out agreeing, and I’d welcome the chance to help with this one. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? Three things. First, keep the Parks Master Plan moving from document to reality, with practical attention to what actually gets built and maintained. Second, make sure recreation programs and facilities work for the full range of families here, including renters and working parents whose schedules don’t fit a weekday model. Third, support clear progress on Cubberley so the community stops planning and starts benefiting. How I’d help: I run facilities, events, and service operations for a living, I read budgets carefully, and I’m good at turning long discussions into decisions. 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. 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) Help us Improve Cubberley Palo Alto Baylands Master Plan (2008) Sustaining the Legacy Palo Alto Urban Forest Master Plan (2019) Foothills Fire Management Plan Update (2025) I haven’t worked professionally with these documents. My familiarity is as a user and a neighbor. My family uses Palo Alto’s parks and playgrounds weekly, and through my family’s business at Palo Alto Airport I know the Baylands area first-hand, though not the Master Plan itself. Professionally, I operate large facilities, plan events, and manage capital and maintenance budgets, which is the same kind of work these plans describe. Before my first meeting I would study the Parks, Trails, Natural Open Spaces & Recreation Master Plan and the Cubberley materials, since those frame most of the commission’s current work. Learning dense material quickly is part of my job, and I’m comfortable saying what I don’t know yet. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Whitcomb.Aubrey.docx Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes 3 of 4 Signature Name of signatory: Aubrey Whitcomb Link to signature Date Completed 08/27/2026 4 of 4 AUBREY WHITCOMB Palo Alto, CA 94303 | | | linkedin.com/in/aubreywhitcomb Palo Alto resident, retail operations executive, and small business owner PROFILE Operations leader responsible for one of Palo Alto's major retail destinations, with day-to-day accountability for a large public-facing commercial property, a 150-person organization, and one of the company's largest store P&Ls. Elected by fellow Stanford Shopping Center merchants to two years as Merchant Board President. Co-owner of two small businesses. Interested in serving Palo Alto by contributing practical experience in commercial districts, budgets, and public accountability. COMMUNITY & CIVIC LEADERSHIP Board Member; past President, Merchant Board of Directors | Stanford Shopping Center | 2023 to present • Elected by fellow merchants to a two-year term as president of the merchant association, representing dozens of Palo Alto retailers on shared interests; continue to serve as a board member. • Sponsor my store team's ongoing volunteer partnership with Second Harvest of Silicon Valley; have volunteered there myself over the years. PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP Vice President & General Manager | Neiman Marcus, Palo Alto | Aug 2022 to present • Full profit-and-loss accountability for one of the company's highest-volume stores and a 150-person organization; three consecutive years of record volume through an ownership change and corporate restructuring. • Daily responsibility for a large public-facing operation: sales, service, and client experience; safety and security; deliveries; concession partner relationships; events; and facility upkeep. • Team engagement well above the company average on the annual survey; built a twelve-person leadership team by developing internal talent. Director, Sales & Client Experience | Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills | 2019 to 2022 • Sole director under the GM at a 300-person flagship; 95% workforce retention through data-led people leadership. Multi-Unit Assistant General Manager | DFS Group (LVMH), San Francisco | 2018 to 2019 • Directed sales across multiple high-volume luxury boutiques; led a major multi-year renovation program. Earlier Leadership | Bloomingdale's, Gucci, Nordstrom, and others | 1999 to 2018 • Progressive roles across Bay Area retail including Bloomingdale's Palo Alto; led Mobile POS rollouts that became company-wide standards; Bloomingdale's Executive of the Year, 2009 and 2010. SMALL BUSINESS OWNERSHIP • Cielo Aircraft Care, co-founder: private aviation services built from zero, including market entry, permitting, and insurance. • ARIE (Powered by Arie LLC), co-founder: California software company; lead pricing, positioning, and operations. EDUCATION • B.S., Organizational Leadership, Azusa Pacific University; MIT Sloan Executive Education certificates in Digital Business (expected 2026) and AI strategy (2025). Parks & Recreation Commission Application Submitted on 30 August 2026, 9:06AM Receipt number 115 Related form version 15 Personal Information Name Ben Lenail Cell Phone Number 6507991075 Home Phone Number 6507991075 Email Address benlenail@gmail.com Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address 1441 Hamilton Ave. City Palo Alto Postal Code 94301 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 3 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? Yes How did you learn about the vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission? Email from the City Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website 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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation healthcare investor Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. I have an MBA from the University of Washington (1988), and worked in tech in the Silicon Valley from 1989 until 2019. I have since focused on life sciences and biomedical innovation, investing in startups and sponsoring academic medical research. I am Vice- Chair of the American Brain Foundation, and affiliated with Stanford Medicine, UCSF, and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. I have lived in Palo Alto since 1999. I served two terms on the PAUSD Parcel Tax Oversight Committee; and served on the exceptional committee to rename Palo Alto public schools (2016- 17). I served on the Board of the International School of the Peninsula (now SV INTL) 2000-2007. I am now involved in the Long-Term Planning committee at All Saints Episcopal Church. Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Parks & Recreation Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? I was very outdoorsy and athletic, and raised two sons in Palo Alto. So I love our parks and recreational facilities. I am now a person with reduced mobility, so I have a huge heart for accessibility, and allowing all people to enjoy recreational spaces as much as possible. I led a project to build the Max Lenail Memorial Bridge (www.bridgeformax.com) at Mission Trails Regional Park in San Diego from 2021 until 2025. Mission Trails Regional Park is the biggest municipal park (8,000 acres) in the State of California. I learnt a lot about building infrastructure in a city park, with all the surveys, permits, and approvals needed to proceed. 2 of 3 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. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. Managament of Foothills Park - how much access to give, and fire prevention. Tennis courts - how much access to give to non-Palo Alto residents, and how to manage requests for pickleball space. Baylands: how to coexist with the airport, improve access for birders and others, and maintain ecological preservation. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? I don't know that I have set goals. I'd want to learn all about the tradeoffs between budget resources and goals for stewardship and maintenance of all the assets we have. 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. 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) Help us Improve Cubberley Palo Alto Baylands Master Plan (2008) Sustaining the Legacy Palo Alto Urban Forest Master Plan (2019) Foothills Fire Management Plan Update (2025) I have read the 2017 Master Plan. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. LENAIL Resume April 2025.pdf Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Ben Lenail Link to signature Date Completed 08/30/2026 3 of 3 linkedin.com/in/benlenail Palo Alto, CA benlenail@gmail.com (650) 799-1075 Ben Lenail EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Effective operational executive with experience in biotech, medical devices, solar energy, and enterprise computing. Excelled in large tech corporations and startups, management consulting, and foundations. Proven success in taking an enterprise-wide view to build and scale teams, operations, products, partnerships, and revenue. Accomplished in fundraising, corporate transactions (IP, technology licensing, acquisitions), government grants and incentives, strategic alliances and joint ventures. Biotech Expertise includes: ● Drug development lifecycle ● Patient and clinician engagement ● Regulatory Affairs ● Portfolio Strategies ● Strategic Industry and Academic Partnerships ● Non-dilutive financing ● Product Launch, Commercialization, Market Access PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CIONIC, San Francisco, CA 2021 - present Commercial Advisor ● Acted as interim Chief Commercial Officer, reporting to the CEO of this medical device company. Beta-tested the device, helped debug and customize it, and became a prominent ambassador. ● Created and presided over Scientific Advisory Board. Reviewed clinical and medical economics studies to build evidence for the product. ● Contributed to go-to-market and commercialization plan, both with DTC/virtual care and with specialty neuro and Physical Medicine & Rehab clinics. ● Contributed to reimbursement push with the Veterans Administration, Medicare Advantage, and private insurance. Developed payer value proposition, pricing and market access strategy, channel and distribution programs, and patient support services (including analysis of claims, billing, and co-pay assistance). ● Contributed to Series A fund-raise materials and pitches. DEEP GENOMICS, Toronto, ON 2020 - 2021 Business Consultant ● Advised CEO on external-facing activities and internal business planning. ● Managed outreach to patient groups and Key Opinion Leaders in US, Canada, and Europe for top therapeutic candidates. ● Organized Medical Advisory Board for primary drug program. ● Managed key vendors for sponsored testing; for natural history and clinical trial readiness; for patient education; and for PR. ● Directed L.E.K. Consulting for economic analysis of drug portfolio. ● Contributed to special projects on market and competitive position, and business development and regulatory strategy for preclinical targets. MAX LENAIL MEMORIAL BRIDGE, San Diego, CA 2021 Campaign Chair ● Campaigned for the construction of a pedestrian bridge at the San Diego River Crossing at Mission Trails Regional Park, leveraging my skills in design & engineering, TV and press, community relations, government affairs, fund- raising, and project management. ● Project was approved by the City of San Diego in record time (< 5 months) and received extraordinary funding from the State of California in July 2021. ALTA DEVICES, Sunnyvale, CA 2011 - 2019 Director Business Development ● Managed customer development, leading to revenue with makers of high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) unmanned aircraft (UAV); Low Earth orbit satellites; wearable devices; and wireless sensors. ● Ramped the Sales & Marketing team from two to thirteen staffers by recruiting Junior Military Officers with engineering backgrounds. Sourced qualified candidates for R&D and manufacturing teams. ● Headed company’s defense procurement and export control compliance programs. ● Led government affairs on policy and regulatory issues; and energy, defense and UAV industry groups. ● Drove selection of industrial site, securing factory locations and government incentives in the US, Mexico, Taiwan, Singapore, China and Malaysia. ● Built strategic plan for supply chain, including top chemical & wafer consumables. ● Prepared and presented materials to investors for Series D fundraise. ● Drove grant submission and acted as Principal Investigator on three US Department of Energy projects with partners Dow Chemical, GE Global Research, and SunPower. HEATHTECH CAPITAL, Palo Alto, CA 2013 - Present Investor, Screening Committee Co-Lead ● Screened hundreds of early stage startups and led due diligence. Invested in 35 companies, and have been actively involved in 10. ● Advised Perlara, a San Francisco biotech performing foundational research (novel animal models, high- throughput compound screening) on ultra-rare genetic diseases. ALD CONNECT, Boston, MA 2013 - 2024 Co-Founder, Board Member, Business Strategy Officer ● Co-founded this rare disease research consortium; and recruited patients, biotech industry executives and Principal Investigators from clinical centers to Board of Directors and workgroups. ● Co-authored PCORI and NINDS grant applications and program performance reports. ● Advocated with elected officials for newborn screening legislation. ● Produced a disease explainer video, and a Physical Therapy video. ● Drove strategy for a private social network for patients. ● Gave keynotes at Orphan Drugs conferences, The Milken Institute’s Partnering for Cures, Stanford Medicine X, Global Genes, and JP Morgan. ● Advised Minoryx Therapeutics and Autobahn Therapeutics: biotech companies with programs for this indication. PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE STANFORD UNIVERSITY 2010-2011 Distinguished Visiting Scholar Contributed to an ARPA-E funded project on residential energy usage. Designed innovative sensor networks, and usage disaggregation technologies; dynamic pricing and demand response incentives; and social networking features in collaboration with utilities – resulting in a platform for energy efficient behavior as an integral part of the connected home. SUN MICROSYSTEMS – Palo Alto, CA and Geneva, Switzerland 1995-2010 Senior Director, Corporate Development ● Defined and negotiated Sun's strategic relationship with Microsoft and VMware. Managed implementation of 2004 $2.2bn Sun/Microsoft settlement from inception. ● Guided Sun's public policy efforts related to Microsoft with the European Commission, US DoJ, International Standards Org. and the Open Document Format (ODF) Alliance. ● Led Sun's Windows and VMware business, resulting in distribution channel (OEM) contracts and major sales and marketing alliances in 2007-08. ● Led Sun sell-to team on Microsoft Azure data centers, participating in several RFPs. ● Drove Sun/Microsoft interactive TV engineering and sales partnership. ● Company representative with industry analysts, media, and through 300 briefings for customers and partners. Developed content for PR, major trade shows, earnings calls and CEO’s blog. ● Executed two cloud software acquisitions, one divestiture, and integration plan with Oracle. EDS – San Francisco, CA 1992-1995 Consulting engagements at Del Monte, Bristol-Myers, Silicon Graphics, Attachmate and Physio-Control. ACCENTURE – Seattle, WA 1988-1992 Consulting engagements at Pacific Bell and US West. BOARDS AND ACTIVITIES ● American Brain Foundation (research arm of the American Academy of Neurology), Vice-Chairman. ● Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Rare as One. ● USCF Center for Vulnerable Populations. ● Industry affiliate for Stanford eWear program for epidermal electronics. ● Past: ● Tutor in 3rd grade in Ravenswood public schools, East Palo Alto (weekly shift). ● Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) Committee on Renaming Schools. ● Silicon Valley Social Ventures (SV2) Executive Committee and Treasurer, managing $1.6 million annual budget and investments. ● Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) Citizens Oversight Committee. ● Activist member of California Business Defense, a group of entrepreneurs campaigning to reinstate the Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) tax credit. ● Board of Trustees of the International School of the Peninsula. Chaired Development, HR/Compensation, Trustee, and Audit Committees. ● Led four service trips to Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua with Agros. ● Board of Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST). EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, MBA Finance and Operations Management SCIENCES-PO PARIS, BA Economics PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Strategies and Leadership in Supply Chains (Stanford GSB). International Manufacturing Program (INSEAD Fontainebleau). Measurement and Control Program (International Society of Automation). Continuing education in Internet Advertising, Social Network Theory, Clean Tech Entrepreneurship, Neuroscience and Cancer Biology (Stanford). Parks & Recreation Commission Application Submitted on 28 August 2026, 3:14PM Receipt number 111 Related form version 15 Personal Information Name Bing Betty Wei Cell Phone Number 6508420209 Home Phone Number Email Address bbwei99@gmail.com Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address 363 HAWTHORNE AVE City PALO ALTO Postal Code 94301 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 4 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission? Other: current Vice Chair for PRC Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website 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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Startup Advisor on AI and Healthcare Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. Senior executive with 25+ years of experience spanning technology, marketing communications, public-private partnerships, government affairs, AI/healthcare innovation, and international business. Marketing Communications Director, Cisco Systems — Strategic communications, public-private partnerships, technology, gov relations. SVP, Global Initiatives, Bay Area Council — International economic development, technology, and government relations. Chief Growth Officer, Karyon Bio — AI-enabled healthcare innovation, strategic partnerships, market development, and government/institutional relations. Vice Chair, Palo Alto Parks & Recreation Commission — Public governance, policy, community engagement. President & Co-Founder, 8by8 Vote — Civic engagement for youth Advisory Board Member, University of Sussex Business School — Business strategy, technology, entrepreneurship. Harvard Business School Women on Boards — Board Certified; executive training in AI, and public policy. Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. My community engagement spans civic leadership, youth development, education, and cross-cultural student exchange. Since May 2023, I have served as a Commissioner on the City of Palo Alto Parks and Recreation Commission, advocating for inclusive public spaces, youth mental health and resilience, and stronger connections across generations and communities. A Presidential Leadership Scholar (PLS, honored by the Clinton and Bush Foundations and mentored by both Presidents for life, I was highlighted as the Immigrant Leader of in 2021 by the PLS foundation. I have bee a Board Director and Vice President of Neighbors Abroad of Palo Alto since 2012, established our 8th Sister City between PA & Yangpu of Shanghai), supporting international student exchange, combat xenophobia. At Cisco in 2008, I created a Pen-Pal programme connecting Bay Area/Palo Alto youth with teen orphans in earthquake-affected in Sichuan. I 2 of 4 was also a the co-founder for advocating bilingual education in SF in 2006. Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Parks & Recreation Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? Having served on the PRC for 3.5 years and certified myself as a local naturalist, I find it rewarding to be able to help shape policies and programs and, more importantly, to listen to residents and translate community needs into practical recommendations. I believe with my extensive leadership and board experience in government, business, and the nonprofit sector, I can make more difference to renew my term. On the PRC Commission, I have worked with City staff, fellow commissioners, residents, and community partners on issues including youth programs, mental health, aquatics, trails, accessibility, and long-term park planning. I would bring to the Commission strategic thinking, strong community engagement, collaborative leadership, and the ability to connect big-picture vision with practical execution. Most importantly, I bring a genuine commitment to making Palo Alto’s parks and recreation system more inclusive, accessible, innovative, and responsive to the community. 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. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. An issue that has been particularly meaningful to me is the Commission’s work on youth mental health and how our parks and recreation system can support young people’s well-being. I believe we need to look beyond traditional programs and recognize the healing power of nature, especially leveraging our parks for youth performance and outdoor yoga, exercise classes, planting and retreat to bring them into nature through our Enjoy Program.Today’s young people are increasingly connected to screens, yet often disconnected from nature, community, and even themselves. Parks can provide something fundamentally different: a place to breathe, move, explore, play, reflect, and be. This is why I am passionate about designing recreation programs that intentionally connect youth and cross-generational learning. I also see Palo Alto’s extraordinary open spaces as an under-used resource for prevention, resilience, and healing. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? If appointed, I'd focus on 3 goals: expanding youth access to parks and recreation; building stronger collaboration across City commissions and community organizations; and using parks and nature to support youth well-being and resilience as well as cross-generational learning, with the opening of the downtown Youth Center. I'd work to reduce barriers such as transportation and awareness, so every young person can access the City’s parks and programs. I would also bring together Parks & Recreation, the Arts Commission, Library Advisory Commission, Historic Resources Board, schools, and PA School Board to co-develop shared initiatives that connect recreation, arts, nature, learning, and community. I would help make nature and outdoor recreation a more intentional part of youth mental health and resilience efforts.My goal is a more connected, inclusive, and youth-centered recreation system. 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. I am especially interested in translating the Forest Master Plan the plan into meaningful community programs. One opportunity I would like to explore is a nature-based “forest meditation” or 3 of 4 Experience with these documents is not required for selection. 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) Help us Improve Cubberley Palo Alto Baylands Master Plan (2008) Sustaining the Legacy Palo Alto Urban Forest Master Plan (2019) Foothills Fire Management Plan Update (2025) wellness program bringing together youth and older adults. My experience working with City staff, residents, community organizations, and other commissions would allow me to help turn the Urban Forest Master Plan and update Youth Master Plan to broader goals into accessible, community-centered programs.The Youth Master Plan was established in 2003 and needs updating to accommodate our youth's needs, bringing our Youth Leadership Council to review it. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Bing Betty Wei Link to signature Date Completed 07/28/2026 4 of 4 Parks & Recreation Commission Application Submitted on 5 September 2025, 5:22pm Receipt number 85 Related form version 12 Personal Information Name Brenton Hanlon Cell Phone Number 6024211100 Home Phone Number Email Address brentonhanlon@hotmail.com Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address 125 California Ave. D302 City Palo Alto Postal Code 94306 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 3 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission? Daily Post Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website 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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Retired Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. B.S. Biochemistry/microbiology MBA Director of R&D, Beckman Instruments Director of Marketing, Syva (Syntex subsidiary) CEO, Health Assurance Inc. CEO, Hitachi Chemical Diagnostics VP Sales and Marketing, Abaxis Inc. Chairman & CEO, NeVap Inc. Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. Chairman, Nevada County United Way Mentor, Carlmont Highschool Biotechnology Institute (2023 - present)) Volunteer, Gamble Garden (2023 - present) Volunteer, Half Moon Bay State Park restoration team (2024 - present). Volunteer, San Jose Rose Garden (2023 - present) Volunteer, Arizona Cactus Garden, Stanford University (2024 - present) Volunteer, Sequia Union High School District (2023 - present) Volunteer, Cystic Fibrosis Research Institute (2023 - present) Volunteer tutor, 4th grade Costaño School (2025 - present Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Parks & Recreation Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? I am a volunteer at Half Monn Bay State Park, removing invasive species and restoring native species. Now that I'm retired and have some free time, I thought my extensive experience with planning, resource management, business management and budgeting may be useful to the Parks and Recreation 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. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. I don't have any specific interest beyond helping with the preservation of parks and open spaces, planning and budgeting. 2 of 3 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? Preservation/restoration of open spaces, efficient resource management, good long and short-term planning, and responsive to community members. 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. 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) Not experienced with these specific documents, but familiar with the processes involved with creating strategic plans, business plans and budgets. And of course Board meetings. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Brenton Hanlon Link to signature Date Completed 09/05/2024 3 of 3 Parks & Recreation Commission Application Submitted on 2 September 2026, 1:49PM Receipt number 122 Related form version 15 Personal Information Name Leo Hochberg Cell Phone Number Home Phone Number Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address City Palo Alto Postal Code 94303 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 4 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission? Email from the City Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Engineer & Musician Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. I am an entrepreneur, with a focus on software & mechanical engineering projects and services. I've also been heavily involved in volunteering in local public schools and youth sports. As a musician, my band performs approx. weekly at the California Ave farmer's market. 2016-present: Founder of Stampnik.com (an online postage business) 2012-14: Sr. Web Engineer @ Wepay, building online payment platform projects 2004-05: Stanford, M.S. in Mechanical Engineering 1999-2003: MIT, B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. 2024-present: I currently volunteer weekly at JLS Middle School in the Industrial Tech classroom. 2017-24: I coached Little League baseball before my kids aged out two years ago. Alongside coaching my youth players, I helped maintain the public playing fields at Hoover Park, Greene Middle School, Greer Park, and El Camino Park. 2022-24: Classroom math support at Ohlone Elementary & overnight trip chaperone 2008-2014: I served two terms on the city's Library Advisory Commission, supporting the Measure N bond measure campaign as well as the planning and programming that was needed to complete the design process. We also supported staff in moving to a new RFID system for checking out books as well as encouraging the creation of the "Virtual Library Branch" of online services. I also play soccer with Palo Alto Adult Soccer League (PAASL) for over 15 years, and have contacted our city maintenance staff regarding lighting repair issues at Mayfield and El Camino Park. 2 of 4 Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Parks & Recreation Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? As a 22 year resident of Palo Alto, I believe that the city's parks and outdoor public spaces are one of its biggest assets. My family has personally benefited from these amenities and we are well aware that what we have is not the status quo elsewhere. My service on the Parks & Rec commission would be focused on protecting these facilities and provide constructive feedback on future proposals. I believe it is critical to weigh future facility/program benefits against possible downtime and neighborhood disturbance during whatever work is needed. 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. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. I find the Cubberley Plan quit interesting as it gives the community to re-build an outdated space in a way that can really server the current future needs of the community. We must also weigh the current tenants, site users, and public services that are provided by the various spaces there. Disrupting these spaces all at once would have a major detrimental effect on the various stakeholders. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? We are sorely lacking in spaces for youth recreation and I have seen the loss of various recreation businesses over the years (we used to have a bowling alley, for example). Given the high cost of rent in our commercial spaces, the city can and should do more to create recreational spaces for teenagers to spend non-school time that is not school (or tutoring or robotics, etc). One glaring example: kids here don't have an all-ages place to perform or watch music like "924 Gilman St" in Berkeley. We also have the space and should create new facilities for outdoor activities, such as a bike park and improved skate park (let's face it, the current Greer Skate Bowl is outdated and we can do better!). Additionally, there are ongoing issues with Mayfield playing field lighting that must be addressed. 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. 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) Help us Improve Cubberley Palo Alto Baylands Master Plan (2008) Sustaining the Legacy Palo Alto Urban Forest Master Plan (2019) Foothills Fire Management Plan Update (2025) I am generally aware of Cubberley Plan and the Bicycle- Pedestrian Transportation Plan, but am not well-versed in these plans. I would, of course, read and understand these plans if appointed. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. 3 of 4 Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Leo Hochberg Link to signature Date Completed 09/02/2026 4 of 4 Parks & Recreation Commission Application Submitted on 1 September 2026, 9:54PM Receipt number 121 Related form version 15 Personal Information Name Marc Schoenen Cell Phone Number Home Phone Number Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address City Palo Alto Postal Code 94306 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 4 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission? Email from the City Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Human Resources Executive, Rivian and Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. Education: *Masters of Business Administration, Harvard Business School *Bachelor of Arts, Franklin & Marshall College Professional Certification: Certified Compensation Professional Job Experience: HR and Finance professional serving sustainability-focused technology organizations. Currently supporting electric vehicles. Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. I have applied for Palo Alto commissions in previous years (both Parks & Rec and the Human Relations commissions). I've been a volunteer with the Palo Alto Children's Theater (Friends of Palo Alto Children's Theater), for local Type 1 Diabetes related organizations (e.g. Breakthrough T1D) with ParkRun, have organized Blood drives, and have volunteered time and resources into various medical studies. Extending beyond a few years, I have also been a little league coach, have volunteered at our neighborhood's swimming association, etc. Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Parks & Recreation Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? We first moved to Palo Alto fifteen years ago; we have seen greatness across our community: The creation of Magical Bridge playground, the reopening of Mitchell Park Library with Ada’s Cafe; there is much reason for optimism. After a gorgeous Summer filled with the Chili Cook-Off, concerts and movies in our parks, how can one not be excited about the splendor of Palo Alto’s myriad recreational opportunities! We are involved in local theater, sports, and frequent many small businesses that help Palo Alto thrive. In my day job, I have worked in Human Resources since moving here, at both start-ups and more established companies; my experience helps me understand challenges in optimizing resources, promoting fairness, inclusion 2 of 4 and equity across populations. We spend much of our time outside, at Dog Parks, walking through the BayLands, birdwatching, and have a tenured view of the many resources Palo Alto offers. 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. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. The PRC has been debating a lucrative but ecologically sensitive proposal: a double-deck driving range expansion at Baylands Golf Links. The infrastructure requires raising ball-retention netting from 80 feet to 170 feet and adding nighttime lighting. I share the questions raised about alignment with the Baylands Master Plan, the Dark Skies Ordinance, and overall visual and ecological impacts. Additionally, projects like the Foothills Nature Preserve parking reconfiguration have sparked justifable debate on impacts to bird habitats and CEQA best practices. As a finance and HR professional, I am frequently called upon to rigorously evaluate capital improvement projects. I will ensure that revenue-generating infrastructure is carefully considered against strict environmental protections, aesthetics, and the long- term sustainability that has allowed Palo Alto to thrive. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? Palo Alto is increasingly facing the management of civic utilities within delicate ecosystems. The debate over the Measure E site at Byxbee Park highlights the tension between reserving land for future wastewater biosolids processing and dedicating it as parkland. There is a somewhat analogous set of considerations with the Arastradero Creek Stabilization project. The Commission must bring these project decisions to conclusion. To support these initiatives, I intend toadvocate for nature-based engineering solutions, including infrastructure protections that restore local ecology, much like the use of Post-Assisted Log Structures (PALS) and step-pools proposed for Arastradero Creek. Additionally, I can help the commissionrigorously evaluate CEQA mitigations and land-use proposals to ensure utility needs do not cause unnecesary degradation to existing parkland. 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. 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) Help us Improve Cubberley Palo Alto Baylands Master Plan (2008) Sustaining the Legacy Palo Alto Urban Forest Master Plan (2019) Foothills Fire Management Plan Update (2025) I have familiarity with a few of these documents. While it was a number of years ago, I spoke at length with a few of the Palo Alto Bike Advisory Committee Members while the Bike-Pededtrian plan was being developed in the early 2010s. That was, of course, before the explosion in popularity in E-Bikes and the many issues those now create on both Palo Alto's streets as well as in its parks (like the Baylands, etc.) If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes 3 of 4 Signature Name of signatory: Marc Schoenen Link to signature Date Completed 09/01/2026 4 of 4 Parks & Recreation Commission Application Submitted on 17 August 2026, 3:58PM Receipt number 105 Related form version 15 Personal Information Name Musaab Farooqui Cell Phone Number Home Phone Number Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address City Palo Alto Postal Code 94306 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 4 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission? City Website Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Data Scientist – Intuitive Machines Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. I hold a B.A. in Data Science from the University of California, Berkeley, with coursework in economics, statistics, data analysis, and organizational leadership. I currently work as a Data Scientist at Intuitive Machines in Palo Alto, where I use data analysis and visualization to support operational planning and decision- making. My previous professional experience includes roles at Ouster, Zebra Technologies, Applied Materials, Verizon Connect, and the Stanford Social Media Lab, where I developed experience in research, data-driven decision-making, project coordination, and working with cross-functional teams. Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. I have been involved in community and civic engagement through educational, research, and local government activities. From 2021–2023, I conducted research with the Stanford Social Media Lab focused on understanding social and civic issues through large-scale data analysis. More recently, I have become actively involved in Palo Alto civic affairs, including applying to serve on City boards and commissions and following local policy and community issues. I am particularly interested in contributing my professional background in data analysis and my perspective as a Palo Alto resident to projects that improve public spaces, recreation opportunities, and quality of life for the community. Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Parks & Recreation Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? I am interested in serving on the Parks & Recreation Commission because parks, open spaces, and recreation are essential to the quality of life and sense of community in Palo Alto. As a Data Scientist at Initutive Machines, I would bring an analytical and collaborative approach to evaluating community needs, projects, and policies. As a Palo Alto resident, I would be committed to listening to residents and helping ensure these resources remain accessible and well-maintained for everyone. 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Commission that is of particular interest to you and I am particularly interested in the discussion about the future of the tennis and pickleball courts at Mitchell Park. I grew up about 2 of 4 describe why you are interested in it. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. three blocks from Mitchell Park, so I have seen firsthand how important it is as a gathering and recreation space for the surrounding community. I believe the challenge is finding a balance that supports growing activities like pickleball while preserving tennis, accessibility, and the many other ways residents use the park. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? If appointed, I would like to help ensure Palo Alto’s parks and recreation facilities remain accessible, well-maintained, and responsive to the changing needs of the community. I would especially focus on balancing competing uses of shared spaces while preserving the character of neighborhood parks. I would contribute by listening to residents, reviewing data and community feedback, and working collaboratively with staff and fellow commissioners to make practical, long-term decisions. 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. 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) Help us Improve Cubberley Palo Alto Baylands Master Plan (2008) Sustaining the Legacy Palo Alto Urban Forest Master Plan (2019) Foothills Fire Management Plan Update (2025) 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. Required 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) Help us Improve Cubberley Palo Alto Baylands Master Plan (2008) Sustaining the Legacy Palo Alto Urban Forest Master Plan (2019) Foothills Fire Management Plan Update (2025) i do because i hike these a lot of these routes frequetly If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. musaab farooqui resume.pdf Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Musaab Farooqui Link to signature 3 of 4 Date Completed 08/17/2026 4 of 4 Musaab Farooqui ••linkedin.com/in/musaabf •Palo Alto, CA Education University of California, Berkeley May 2025 B.A. in Data Science (Emphasis in Economics at the Haas School of Business) Relevant Coursework: The Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming in C++, Object Oriented Programming in Python, Foundations of Data Science, Leading People, The Ethical Environment of Business, Risk Analysis for Engineers, Econometrics Technical Skills Product Roadmapping, Go-to-Market Strategy, Product Requirements Documents (PRDs), Competitive Analysis, Customer Discovery, Market Research, Sales Enablement, Positioning & Messaging, Python, SQL, C++, Java, Excel, PowerBi, Tableau, AWS, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Statistics, A/B Testing, Lidar/Radar Technology Experience Data Scientist, Intuitive Machines August 2025 Present Built executive analytics dashboards tracking Earned Value, Actual Cost, CPI, and labor utilization, improving visibility across spacecraft bus, top, and sub assembly production lines. Partnered with manufacturing, engineering, finance, and operations teams to translate business requirements into analytics solutions supporting production decision-making. Designed automated labor and cost variance models resulting in a 15% reduction in labor hours across manufacturing workflows. Created data pipelines integrating manufacturing, labor, and financial systems, reducing manual reporting effort by 30% and accelerating production reviews. Identified production bottlenecks and schedule risks through throughput analysis, increasing line efficiency and reducing cycle time by 12%. Product Marketing Edge Strategy Intern, Nutanix May 2025 - Aug 2025 Developed a comprehensive go to market strategy for Nutanix’s edge computing portfolio, synthesizing input from product, technical marketing, and senior leadership to define positioning, target segments, and key differentiators. Conducted competitive analysis of the edge computing landscape, mapping 20+ competing solutions across 4 market segments and identifying whitespace opportunities that expanded addressable market targeting by 25%. Created strategic positioning documents and messaging frameworks targeting IT decision makers and cloud architects, improving messaging clarity and stakeholder alignment by 40% per team feedback. Engaged cross functionally with product, engineering, and partner teams to evaluate edge technology components and validate strategic assumptions. Presented final GTM strategy deliverable to senior leadership, incorporating stakeholder feedback and translating technical product nuances into compelling business narratives. Data Scientist Intern, Zendar Sept 2024 Jan 2025 Analyzed sensor test data and built performance dashboards, improving data quality monitoring coverage by 35% and accelerating issue detection for AI perception model development. Collected and processed LiDAR, radar, and camera datasets for model training and validation, increasing dataset coverage by 40% to improve perception model accuracy. Reduced sensor platform downtime by 22% through proactive troubleshooting and maintenance of the Linux based system and web UI during testing cycles. Collaborated cross functionally with engineering and operations to refine data collection strategies and resolve discrepancies impacting model quality. Product Management Intern (Robotics), Zebra Technologies Inc.June 2024 - Sept 2024 Designed and maintained product roadmaps for autonomous mobile robotics, conducting feasibility research, assessing business impact, and prioritizing features across 3 development cycles. Developed and refined go to market strategies that drove a 20% improvement in customer satisfaction scores by directly incorporating structured customer feedback into roadmap updates. Conducted customer feedback interviews to surface product gaps, analyzed findings, and presented actionable insights to engineering teams, reducing feature delivery backlog by 18% through improved prioritization. Collaborated with sales and engineering stakeholders to align product direction with customer needs and market trends. Product Management Intern, Ouster Inc.Jan 2024 June 2024 Collaborated with engineering and operations teams to develop Product Requirements Documents (PRDs), prioritize features, and manage change requests for software and hardware sensor products. Performed competitive analysis to redefine product goals, identifying a 30% pricing gap versus key competitors and directly informing Ouster ’s repositioning strategy. Revised product documentation and technical manuals, reducing customer support escalations by 22% by enabling customers to more independently understand and adopt key sensor functionalities. Tested new sensor features and gathered performance data, providing structured feedback to engineering for product iteration. Served as a cross-functional liaison bridging sales, engineering, and operations to drive technical issues to resolution. Leadership Python Instructor, Berkeley Tech. Collaborative (BTC)Aug 2022 - May 2025 Parks & Recreation Commission Application Submitted on 1 September 2026, 5:02PM Receipt number 120 Related form version 15 Personal Information Name Richard P. Robinson Cell Phone Number Home Phone Number Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address City Palo Alto Postal Code 94306 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 3 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission? Email from the City Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Landscape Architect Designe Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. Degree in Horticulture Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. No current activities Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Parks & Recreation Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? I’m an Artist and a social scientist 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. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. No issues 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? Civic Design- Public Interest in Nature/Horticulture/California Flora 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. 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) No experience 2 of 3 Bicycle - Pedestrian Transportation Plan (2012) Youth Master Plan (2003) Help us Improve Cubberley Palo Alto Baylands Master Plan (2008) Sustaining the Legacy Palo Alto Urban Forest Master Plan (2019) Foothills Fire Management Plan Update (2025) If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Richard P. Robinson Link to signature Date Completed 09/01/2026 3 of 3 Parks & Recreation Commission Application Submitted on 1 September 2026, 4:37PM Receipt number 113 Related form version 15 Personal Information Name Shani Kleinhaus Cell Phone Number Home Phone Number Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address City Palo Alto Postal Code 94303-4508 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 3 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission? City Website Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Environmental Advocate, Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. - Ph.D. Ecology - UC Davis - 4 years service PRC, including several ad-hoc committees - Member of the Comp Plan CAC - Served/serving on many advisory and stakeholder groups, in Palo Alto and elsewhere Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. - Palo Alto PRC commissionare - Volunteer with the Sierra Club Loma Prieta Chapter - Board member, Housing Choices Coalition (around 2010) Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Parks & Recreation Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? I have been serving on the PRC since 2022. 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. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. I serve as a PRC liaison for Nature Preserves and the Urban Forest) and participated in ad-hocs the Nature Connectivity adhoc. I have participated in many adhocs and PRC discussions over the past 4 years. Most recently this included Tennis Vs. Pickleball, the Measure E site, Plastic vs. natural turf, Restoration of Adobe Creek at Arastradero Preserve, Improvements at Foothills Park and more. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? I would like to continue working with staff and commissioners on Nature Connectivity, the Urban Forest, and stewardship of Palo Alto’s nature preserves to support biodiversity throughout the city. I am also interested in the outcomes of the natural-grass turf study, improving our parks, and the important discussions of Cubberley. 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. I am familiar with most of these planning documents and efforts. 2 of 3 Experience with these documents is not required for selection. 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) Help us Improve Cubberley Palo Alto Baylands Master Plan (2008) Sustaining the Legacy Palo Alto Urban Forest Master Plan (2019) Foothills Fire Management Plan Update (2025) If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Shani Kleinhaus Link to signature Date Completed 08/31/2026 3 of 3 Parks & Recreation Commission Application Submitted on 1 September 2026, 7:27PM Receipt number 116 Related form version 15 Personal Information Name Sterling Watson Cell Phone Number Home Phone Number Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address City Palo Alto Postal Code 94301 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 4 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission? Email from the City Palo Alto Weekly Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Retired Technology Executive Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. I have a PhD in Physics. I have decades of work experience in the local technology industry. During that time, I have used my knowledge, skills, and experience to understand challenging problems, select best options, work directly and manage people and projects to bring finished solutions to completion. Most of my career was spent at KLA where I had roles ranging from Engineer to Business General Manager. While this education and experience is not directly related to Parks and Recreation, I feel that the skills I’ve acquired can be directly relevant guiding the development and support of our parks and recreation programs. Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. My wife and I bought our home in Palo Alto over 30 years ago because we loved the community vibrancy, schools, history, park system, and many other attributes. When our children were younger, our community activities focused on them. We supported the schools and volunteered in a wide range of activities including sports, education, etc. In our local neighborhood, I became one of the informal “block leaders” for our block, organizing regular social events. I joined the Palo Alto ESV program and I am the BPC (Block Preparedness Coordinator) for a section of Old Palo. I have also been an OED (Outdoor Education Docent) with the Mid-Peninsula Open Space District. I led groups of elementary students through sessions at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. I am an active cyclist and have helped to organize and/or support events such as the Sequoia Century, Bike Palo Alto, etc. Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Parks & Recreation Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? The parks in Palo Alto were one of the reasons we decided to move to Palo Alto. The range and quality of parks from the many neighborhood parks to the Foothills is tremendous. I want to help make sure the existing parks are well taken care of, and that we can improve and expand them to support future needs. I have long been a very regular user of our parks. With our 2 of 4 children, we enjoyed the parks, playgrounds, playing fields and camping in Foothills Preserve. Today we regularly use the parks and recreation centers for activities like community gardening, classes, racquet sports, hiking, etc. My professional experience leading projects to solve tough problems while dealing with complex constraints would serve me well guiding parks projects. I think my volunteer experience as an ESV, a docent and cycling event leader will also help me. Finally, I think my regular usage of the parks helps me to see the value of the parks and what could be improved. 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. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. One of the issues that the Commission has been addressing recently has been the racquet sports facilities and usage. In particular, the issue of Tennis and Pickleball has been a significant recent challenge. This has been of particular interest to me because it affects the large number of players of these sports as well as the people using the nearby facilities at Mitchell Park including the Library, Magical Bridge and others. In addition, I am personally involved as I’ve played both sports at Mitchell Park and have a close relationship with a family with disabled children. I feel I have a good personal feel for the issues. I think this is a complex issue which makes it difficult to balance the input from the various stakeholders. Each group has legitimate requests and concerns which can be somewhat in conflict. Finding the best overall solution is a challenge which will require more work in the future. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? There are several goals I would like the Commission to help Palo Alto to achieve. • Maintain Current Parks and Recreation Facilities and Activities: It is essential to make sure that our very solid parks system is properly maintained. • Understand what our constituents want: I think it is very important that we understand what all of the stakeholders see as our objectives, especially when there are conflicting views or limited resources. • Implement Improvements Funded by Measure J: Depending on whether measure J is approved or not, we will need to develop and implement an appropriate plan while staying within budget constraints. • Expand our parks and recreation system as needed: To support the potentially growing population of Palo Alto, we should grow our park system appropriately. I think that my skills and experience outlined previously would enable me to help achieve these goals in terms of both timing and cost. I can take informal leadership for particular projects. 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. 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) I have no direct experience with any of these documents. However, I’ve reviewed some of them and could research in much more detail if a focus area was determined. 3 of 4 Help us Improve Cubberley Palo Alto Baylands Master Plan (2008) Sustaining the Legacy Palo Alto Urban Forest Master Plan (2019) Foothills Fire Management Plan Update (2025) If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Sterling Watson Link to signature Date Completed 09/01/2026 4 of 4 Parks & Recreation Commission Application Submitted on 1 September 2026, 2:01PM Receipt number 119 Related form version 15 Personal Information Name Virginia Ruiz Albacete Cell Phone Number 6502106811 Home Phone Number Email Address virginia.ruiza@gmail.com Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address 1015 High Street City Palo Alto Postal Code 94301 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 4 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission? City Website Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website 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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Renewable Energy Executive / Board Advisor (on parental leave following international relocation to Palo Alto - Feb 2026) - Former Co-CEO, UK & Ireland, Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP). 10+ years international leadership experience in renewable energy, climate strategy, and community stakeholder engagement. Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. Renewable energy executive with 15+ years in leadership, governance, strategy and stakeholder engagement. Last role as Co-CEO, UK & Ireland, Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP) - leading 5GW offshore wind portfolio, with focus on community benefit, sustainability and Just Transition. Previously held multiple leadership & analytical roles at Iberdrola / Avangrid (US). Extensive board governance experience: Chair of RenewableUK Shadow Board, OWIC Board Member, Council Member Women's Engineering Society London, STEM Ambassador. Cross-cultural perspective from living/working in Spain, UK, France, Germany and now Palo Alto. Education: Executive MBA Global Energy Industry, Strathclyde Business School & Comillas ICADE; MSc Renewable Energy, EUREC - Oldenburg University & NTUA Athens; MSc Electrical Engineering, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM). Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. - STEM Ambassador (2012-Present): Educational outreach encouraging young people, especially girls and underrepresented groups, into science and engineering. - Board Member, Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC) (2025- 2026): UK government's senior partnership between industry and government - Chair, RenewableUK Shadow Board (2020-2022): Promoting diversity and skills in renewables. - Council Member, Women's Engineering Society (WES) London Cluster (2017-2022): Inclusion and professional development in engineering. - Community Food Outreach Volunteer (2010-2020): Meal distribution and companionship for people experiencing hardship in Spain, Germany, Greece, UK, and USA. - Copenhagen Offshore Partners (2022-2026): Community development as core role - engagement with local residents, 2 of 4 schools, and civic organizations. - Palo Alto (Jan 2026-Present): Daily parks user with two children (2 yrs & 10 mo). Active in parent groups and library programs; soon joining nursery Board. Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Parks & Recreation Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? I am interested in serving because Palo Alto's parks have been central to our family's integration since we moved in January 2026. As a mother of two young children (2 yrs & 10 months) on parental leave after an international relocation, I am a daily user of our parks, playgrounds and open spaces. They are where we met other families, built community, and found belonging.I would bring three perspectives: Governance & Strategy: 15+ years in leadership, including as Co-CEO, UK & Ireland at Copenhagen Offshore Partners, and Board roles including OWIC and Chair of RenewableUK Shadow Board.Sustainability: Career in renewable energy, community benefit, and Just Transition - directly relevant to climate-resilient parks, heat, water, and habitat stewardship.Community user: Lived in Spain, Germany, Greece, UK and USA, and have seen how great public spaces create inclusion for families of all backgrounds. I have time, energy, and commitment to serve. 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. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. One recent issue that particularly interests me is the Arastradero Creek restoration project, which seeks to enhance a natural creek corridor while balancing environmental protection, infrastructure needs, and recreational use This resonates strongly with me because it reflects challenges I have worked on throughout my career: delivering environmental benefits while meeting community needs. In my previous role as Co-CEO of Copenhagen Offshore Partners UK & Ireland, I worked with local communities, government bodies, and environmental stakeholders to develop projects that created long-term sustainable outcomes. As a parent of two young children and a daily user of Palo Alto's parks and open spaces, I am particularly interested in projects that improve biodiversity, climate resilience, and access to nature while preserving recreational opportunities. I believe parks play a vital role in connecting residents with the natural environment and strengthening community wellbeing. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Parks and Recreation Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? If appointed, I would focus on three goals: 1. Nature-based, climate-resilient restoration: Support projects like the Arastradero Creek stabilization that reduce erosion, protect habitat and ensure public safety. I bring technical perspective and community-benefit experience from offshore environmental planning. 2. Stewardship, education and inclusion: Expand opportunities for families to learn about watershed health and habitat restoration through park programs. Ensure programs reflect diverse needs through outreach and multilingual engagement, building on 13 years as a STEM Ambassador. 3. Sustainable funding and partnerships: Help evaluate long-term costs and foster creative partnerships, drawing on Board experience. I bring strategic thinking, sustainability expertise, and lived 3 of 4 experience as a daily park user and parent on leave with time to listen and engage constructively. 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. 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) Help us Improve Cubberley Palo Alto Baylands Master Plan (2008) Sustaining the Legacy Palo Alto Urban Forest Master Plan (2019) Foothills Fire Management Plan Update (2025) I have not worked directly with Palo Alto's documents since relocating in January 2026, but I have extensive experience with equivalent strategic plans and EIAs. I have also started reviewing the Parks, Youth and Urban Forest Master Plans, hoping I can quickly apply them with strong governance and sustainability expertise. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Virginia Ruiz Albacete Link to signature Date Completed 09/01/2026 4 of 4 Planning & Transportation Commission Application Submitted on 14 August 2026, 5:18PM Receipt number 96 Related form version 20 Personal Information Name Adam Schwartz Cell Phone Number Home Phone Number Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address City Palo Alto Postal Code 94301 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 4 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Planning and Transportation Commission? Community Group Palo Alto Weekly Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Lawyer Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. I've worked as a lawyer for 30 years. I worked at the ACLU of Illinois from 1996 to 2015, and I've worked at the Electronic Frontier Foundation since 2015. My professional experiences have prepared me well to serve on our city's Planning & Transportation Commission. I can quickly identify and understand large volumes of information about relevant facts, laws, and policies. I can help identify compromise solutions to thorny problems, giving the most people the most of what they want. I can communicate clearly and kindly, in writing and in person, about complicated and contentious questions. I support open and inclusive processes to yield the best answers. The subjects that typically arise at the P&TC (such as land use) are outside the subjects of my career (such as data privacy). But for the reasons above, I believe many of the requisite skills overlap closely. I would not be able to perform legal work for Palo Alto, but I understand that such work is not required from P&TC members. Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. In 2015, my family moved to Palo Alto. My kids attended local schools here, and we've greatly enjoyed many of the city's amenities and opportunities. We'd like more people to be able to enjoy them, too. Since 2023, I've been a volunteer with Palo Alto Forward. In that role, I've done my best to learn about the policy choices and local debates that surround homes, parks, transit, retail, bikes, and more. I've also spoken and written about these issues before city policymakers and residents. Of course, the work of a city commissioner is very different than the volunteerism of a neighbor-advocate. Commissioners must listen to the wisdom, and attend to the needs, of all city residents. Commissioners must follow the facts where they lead. They must comply with applicable state and city laws, as interpreted by the city's law office. The best plans will often cut a middle path through a variety of perspectives from a variety of organizations, 2 of 4 experts, and stakeholders. Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Planning & Transportation Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? I love living in Palo Alto. Here and throughout the Bay Area, we have generous people, outstanding job opportunities, gentle weather, and spectacular open lands. Perhaps most important, we have thoughtful policy makers and an engaged citizenry. I'd like my family and friends to be able to live near me and enjoy all of this. But many of them have been displaced, or prevented from moving here at all, by the high price of a home. I am interested in serving on the P&TC in order to help make plans to ensure that more people can find a home that is affordable to them. I understand that in making these plans, the P&TC must respect and protect all city residents. The experience I would bring to the P&TC includes 30 years as a lawyer, and three years as an engaged neighbor on some of the issues that come before the P&TC. I describe this in greater detail above. 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. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. On December 10, 2025, the P&TC considered whether to approve a plan to build 145 new townhomes (including 19 affordable homes) at 2100 Geng Road. Ten days earlier, I sent the P&TC an email supporting this plan, and on March 16, 2026, I spoke before the City Council in support. I am pleased that both the P&TC and the City Council voted to move forward with this plan. I am interested in this type of P&TC issue for many reasons. First, the P&TC often works with other stakeholders to improve plans. Here, the P&TC ensured more native trees will be included on site. Second, the P&TC often takes a lead in grappling with emergent policy questions. Here, an issue was whether to build new homes between the Bay and Route 101. Third, the P&TC can play a role in helping new neighbors find new homes in Palo Alto. Here, the Geng Road town home development will help hundreds of people find access to work, schools, and parkland in our beautiful city. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Planning and Transportation Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? If appointed, I'd like to see the P&TC continue to guide sound policymaking about how Palo Alto can build new homes in a manner that respects the needs of current residents and complies with state laws. We are fortunate that our current P&TC is comprised of committed experts. So if I was appointed, my first task would be to listen and learn. That said, my 30 years as a lawyer have prepared me to quickly digest large and complicated questions, to stive for solutions that work for everyone, and to communicate clearly and respectfully. 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. Palo Alto 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2017) Zoning Code If selected for the P&TC, I would promptly read all of these documents, and be ready on day one to comply with them. 3 of 4 City Charter California Environmental Quality Act El Camino Real Design Guidelines El Camino Real Master Plan Study (2007) Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I (2000) and II (2003) Plans Baylands Master Plan (2008) If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Adam Schwartz Link to signature Date Completed 08/14/2026 4 of 4 Planning & Transportation Commission Application Submitted on 27 August 2026, 2:48PM Receipt number 98 Related form version 20 Personal Information Name Aubrey Whitcomb Cell Phone Number Home Phone Number Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address City Palo Alto Postal Code 94303 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? Yes 1 of 4 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Planning and Transportation Commission? City Website Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Vice President, General Manager Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. VP/GM, Neiman Marcus, Palo Alto (2022 to present): full P&L accountability for one of the company’s highest-volume stores and a 150-person organization; responsibility for a large public- facing operation including sales, service, client experience, safety, deliveries, concession relationships, events, and facility upkeep. Director, Sales & Client Experience, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills (2019 to 2022). Multi-Unit Assistant General Manager, DFS Group/LVMH, San Francisco (2018 to 2019): directed sales across multiple luxury boutiques; led a major renovation program. Earlier leadership at Bloomingdale’s (including Palo Alto), Gucci, and Nordstrom (1999 to 2018). Co-founder of two small businesses: Cielo Aircraft Care (aviation services) and Powered by ARIE LLC (software). B.S., Organizational Leadership, Azusa Pacific University. MIT Sloan Executive Education: Executive Certificate in Digital Business (expected 2026); Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy (2025). Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. Member, Stanford Shopping Center Merchant Board (2023 to present); elected by fellow merchants to serve two years as Merchant Board President before continuing as a board member. The board is a merchant association focused on center marketing and the shared interests of the retailers; leading it involved representing dozens of Palo Alto businesses, building consensus among them, and working with center management. I sponsor my store team’s ongoing volunteer partnership with Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, and have volunteered there myself over the years. As a Palo Alto resident and the leader of one of the city’s largest retail employers, I engage regularly with community stakeholders, local institutions, and neighboring businesses on shared issues including traffic, safety, and events. Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Planning & Transportation Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? I’m the VP and General Manager of Neiman Marcus in Palo Alto, and for the past three years I’ve represented Stanford Shopping Center’s merchants, including two years as their elected Merchant 2 of 4 Board President. Every day I see how the city’s decisions about land use, parking, and transportation affect the businesses and people here. I’d like to bring that perspective to the Commission. My experience includes full P&L responsibility for one of Neiman Marcus’s highest-volume stores, with a team of 150, building consensus among dozens of merchants who don’t always want the same thing, and small business ownership with my spouse, including a company that operates at Palo Alto Airport. I would disclose those interests and recuse where appropriate. My family also rents our home here, and I think a renter’s perspective is worth having in these conversations. 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. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. I’m most interested in the Commission’s work on retail preservation along El Camino Real. Retail is my profession, so I understand from the operator’s side what makes a store viable and what makes one fail. Preservation rules that don’t account for those realities can end up protecting storefronts that sit empty, and that doesn’t help anyone. I’ve followed the Commission’s work on this and I appreciate how hard the balance is: protecting neighborhood-serving retail while recognizing that not every location can support it. This is the kind of question where I think real retail operating experience would be useful to the Commission and to Council. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Planning and Transportation Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? Three things. First, I’d want to support the Council’s business vibrancy priority with recommendations based on how commercial districts actually work, so good intentions turn into open, successful businesses. Second, housing. Nearly all 150 people on my team commute in because they can’t afford to live near where they work, and my own family rents here. I’d want the Commission’s housing reviews to be thorough but predictable, so projects that meet the city’s commitments move. Third, transportation safety and flow: safe rail crossings, bike routes people trust enough to use, and relief for the bottlenecks around Embarcadero and El Camino Real that my employees and customers sit in every day. As for how I’d help: I prepare thoroughly, I ask practical questions, and I’ve spent 25 years finding agreement among people with competing interests. I'd expect that to be useful here. 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. 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) My experience with these documents is practical, not professional. I’ve operated a large commercial property at Stanford Shopping Center under the conditions the Zoning Code creates, from the tenant’s side. Through my family’s business at Palo Alto Airport, I know the Baylands area first-hand, though not the Master Plan document itself. And I know the El Camino corridor’s retail dynamics well, which is what the Design Guidelines and Master Plan Study address. I haven’t worked directly with the Comprehensive Plan, CEQA, or the area plans. Before my first meeting I would study them, starting with the Comprehensive Plan’s land use and business elements. Learning dense material quickly is part of my job, and I’m comfortable saying what I don’t know yet. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Whitcomb.Aubrey.docx 3 of 4 Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Aubrey Whitcomb Link to signature Date Completed 08/27/2026 4 of 4 AUBREY WHITCOMB Palo Alto, CA 94303 | | | linkedin.com/in/aubreywhitcomb Palo Alto resident, retail operations executive, and small business owner PROFILE Operations leader responsible for one of Palo Alto's major retail destinations, with day-to-day accountability for a large public-facing commercial property, a 150-person organization, and one of the company's largest store P&Ls. Elected by fellow Stanford Shopping Center merchants to two years as Merchant Board President. Co-owner of two small businesses. Interested in serving Palo Alto by contributing practical experience in commercial districts, budgets, and public accountability. COMMUNITY & CIVIC LEADERSHIP Board Member; past President, Merchant Board of Directors | Stanford Shopping Center | 2023 to present • Elected by fellow merchants to a two-year term as president of the merchant association, representing dozens of Palo Alto retailers on shared interests; continue to serve as a board member. • Sponsor my store team's ongoing volunteer partnership with Second Harvest of Silicon Valley; have volunteered there myself over the years. PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP Vice President & General Manager | Neiman Marcus, Palo Alto | Aug 2022 to present • Full profit-and-loss accountability for one of the company's highest-volume stores and a 150-person organization; three consecutive years of record volume through an ownership change and corporate restructuring. • Daily responsibility for a large public-facing operation: sales, service, and client experience; safety and security; deliveries; concession partner relationships; events; and facility upkeep. • Team engagement well above the company average on the annual survey; built a twelve-person leadership team by developing internal talent. Director, Sales & Client Experience | Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills | 2019 to 2022 • Sole director under the GM at a 300-person flagship; 95% workforce retention through data-led people leadership. Multi-Unit Assistant General Manager | DFS Group (LVMH), San Francisco | 2018 to 2019 • Directed sales across multiple high-volume luxury boutiques; led a major multi-year renovation program. Earlier Leadership | Bloomingdale's, Gucci, Nordstrom, and others | 1999 to 2018 • Progressive roles across Bay Area retail including Bloomingdale's Palo Alto; led Mobile POS rollouts that became company-wide standards; Bloomingdale's Executive of the Year, 2009 and 2010. SMALL BUSINESS OWNERSHIP • Cielo Aircraft Care, co-founder: private aviation services built from zero, including market entry, permitting, and insurance. • ARIE (Powered by Arie LLC), co-founder: California software company; lead pricing, positioning, and operations. EDUCATION • B.S., Organizational Leadership, Azusa Pacific University; MIT Sloan Executive Education certificates in Digital Business (expected 2026) and AI strategy (2025). Planning & Transportation Commission Application Submitted on 27 August 2026, 3:32PM Receipt number 99 Related form version 20 Personal Information Name Brian Hamachek Cell Phone Number 6505564141 Home Phone Number Email Address brianhama@gmail.com Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address 152 Melville Avenue City Palo Alto Postal Code 94301 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 4 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Planning and Transportation Commission? Email from the City Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website 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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Software Entrepreneur Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. I was born and raised in Palo Alto and have lived in half a dozen different neighborhoods. I am a computer scientist and software entrepreneur that has founded and led multiple venture backed technology companies. I have also held senior engineering and architecture roles at Microsoft, HP, Portworx, StorSimple, and Cardiac Designs. My professional experience includes managing complex technical projects, analyzing large datasets, building scalable systems, and evaluating tradeoffs among cost, usability, reliability, and long-term impact. This analytical and problem- solving background would inform my approach to land-use, transportation, infrastructure, and development decisions before the Commission. Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. I have been actively engaged in Palo Alto civic issues, particularly housing, land use, transportation, public safety, city spending, and the long-term character of the community. I have developed several public-interest projects, including Palo Alto Civic, a website which summarizes all city council and commission meetings, which is used by thousands of residents. I also broadcast the Palo Alto Police and Fire Dispatch radio online to help residents stay informed. I have also served as a judge for Palo Alto’s first civic hackathon. I’m a long time member of the Palo Alto Tennis Club and on the board of directors for the Palo Alto Tennis Association non-profit. Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Planning & Transportation Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? I was born and raised in Palo Alto and care deeply about what this city will look and feel like decades from now. Land-use and transportation decisions are among the most consequential choices local government makes, particularly as Palo Alto responds to significant state housing mandates while trying to preserve the qualities that make the city special. 2 of 4 My background is as a software entrepreneur and engineer. I have spent my career solving complex problems, working with large amounts of data, and finding practical solutions within difficult constraints. I would bring that same analytical approach to the Commission. I am willing to dig deeply into staff reports, ordinances and state law, ask difficult questions, and evaluate proposals based on their actual long-term consequences for residents. 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. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. The recent discussion of the proposed 82-unit, eight-story development at 332 Forest Avenue particularly interested me. The project illustrates one of the most important questions facing Palo Alto: how we accommodate additional housing, adhere to state mandates, while preserving livability and neighborhood character. I do not believe we need to just accept the scale of development state law makes possible. The Commission should aggressively utilize the options and leverage the City still retains, such as enforcing the objective standards in our planning code, to achieve better projects. I am particularly interested in understanding where state law genuinely removes local discretion and where the City may simply be failing to use the authority it still has. That distinction will be increasingly important to Palo Alto. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Planning and Transportation Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? My goal would be to help the Commission become more rigorous, creative, and proactive in shaping Palo Alto’s growth. The City faces substantial pressure from state housing laws, but that makes thoughtful local planning even more important. I would like the Commission to focus on achieving well-designed projects, protecting neighborhood transitions, addressing traffic and infrastructure impacts, preserving trees and open space, and ensuring that growth improves rather than diminishes Palo Alto’s quality of life. I would personally contribute by carefully studying the legal and technical constraints surrounding each issue, challenging assumptions, using data where possible, and looking for solutions beyond the obvious choices presented to the Commission. I am especially interested in identifying areas where Palo Alto still retains meaningful local discretion and making sure that authority is used effectively. 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. 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) I have become increasingly familiar with Palo Alto’s land-use framework through my research into current development, housing, transportation, and infrastructure issues. I have reviewed portions of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Code, the City Charter, and relevant area plans in evaluating proposed developments and the limits of local authority under state housing law. I have also studied CEQA at a practical level in connection with development review and environmental impacts. 3 of 4 If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Brian Hamachek Link to signature Date Completed 08/27/2026 4 of 4 Planning & Transportation Commission Application Submitted on 2 September 2026, 10:15PM Receipt number 103 Related form version 20 Personal Information Name Christopher Kao Cell Phone Number Home Phone Number Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address City Palo Alto Postal Code 94301 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 4 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Planning and Transportation Commission? City Website Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Senior Software Engineer Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. I hold a Master's in Robotics (2019) from the University of Pennsylvania, plus dual bachelor's degrees in Computer Science (Penn Engineering) and Economics (Wharton), 2018. In March 2026, I completed the California Planning Commissioners Academy, covering housing law, CEQA, ethics, the Brown Act, and RHNA. I hold an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certificate, which I have used to conduct traffic studies and parking analyses in East Palo Alto and Palo Alto. I served on East Palo Alto's Planning Commission (June 2025- August 2026) and the SMCTA Community Advisory Committee (July 2025-August 2026), and chaired East Palo Alto's Public Works and Transportation Commission (June 2022-June 2025). I'm a Senior Software Engineer at General Motors on autonomous vehicle tooling, after the same role at Cruise. Earlier: Meta, JPMorgan Chase, Built Robotics, and founding Philly By Drone. That mix shapes how I read staff reports, apply housing law, and ground land-use recommendations in field data. Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. I served as Commissioner on the East Palo Alto Planning Commission (June 2025-August 2026), reviewing development, zoning, housing, and CEQA matters and recommending action to Council. I also served on the SMCTA Community Advisory Committee (July 2025-August 2026), advising on Measure A and regional transportation funding. Before that, I chaired East Palo Alto's Public Works and Transportation Commission (June 2022-June 2025), overseeing streets, sidewalks, traffic calming, bike/ped safety, and the University Avenue bridge project. From February 2023 to October 2024, I was a Fellow with the San Mateo County Office of Education's School Travel Fellowship, helping install three Safe Routes to School traffic circles, including at Fordham and Notre Dame. I've been President of my homeowners association since February 2024 (50+ homes, ~200 residents), and I co-founded the East Palo Alto Sun (epasun.org) in December 2021, reporting on 2 of 4 housing, transportation, and safety. Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Planning & Transportation Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? I love Palo Alto's people, trees, Baylands, and that walking, biking, and Caltrain are real ways to get around, not just ornaments. That character isn't automatic, though. MTC's Bay Crossings Study forecasts Dumbarton corridor daily person-trips rising about 41 percent from 2010-2035, from 95,200 to 133,900, entering on University Ave and 101 whether or not we plan for them. Stewardship means planning for that load now, so the canopy, neighborhoods, and streets keep working later. I try to ground that stewardship in real data and in bringing people together. I've flown drone footage over East Bayshore Road and Laura Lane showing how signal timing backs up traffic into East Palo Alto's evening commute, and proposed a fix. I also led a community meeting on Palo Alto Airport that brought together residents of Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, and neighboring cities on both sides of the issue. I want PTC so land use and transportation get decided together, with findings Council can use. 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. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. The issue I keep coming back to is the loss of local control under new state housing rules. At the March 2026 Planning Commissioners Academy, about 75 percent of the room raised their hands when asked whether their cities were writing objective design standards just to stay in the process, against a triple whammy: AB 130's 60-day clock, SB 330's lock on local rules, and Density Bonus Law waivers. I saw that same tension here on August 12, at 332-350 Forest Avenue, where a Planned Home Zoning hearing sat right next to an SB 79 fallback filed in the July window. One commissioner reportedly characterized the SB 79 alternative as something that could mean significantly less community input. What concerns me is a process that skips the room entirely. Well- crafted objective standards keep design, trees, and neighbors in the record, without pretending state law is optional. I'd rather see Palo Alto write those standards for El Camino, San Antonio, and downtown than have them written for us. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Planning and Transportation Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? If appointed, I'd work the workplan, not a personal agenda, with a few priorities: First, fact-find on slow building and business permits. Downtown and California Avenue owners keep citing electrical and fire review. PTC can take testimony and recommend whether permits are the bottleneck. Second, help finish the San Antonio land use and bike/ped work on PTC's calendar. About a third of Housing Element RHNA sits on that corridor, and height without a safe street isn't a real plan. Third, keep a usable local path, through PHZ and objective standards, so housing isn't decided only by SB 79. 3 of 4 Fourth, give input on quiet zone design: median, gate, signage, and striping design, and ensure consistency with the Comprehensive Plan's Transportation Element, especially Policy T-3.17 on safer crossings and T-3.18 on minimizing noise near homes. I'd take a subcommittee seat and write findings Council can use. 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. 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) I have real experience with two of these. With the Zoning Code (Title 18), I've read the ADU rules on size, setbacks, and conversions, general setback standards, and legal nonconforming residential uses in commercial districts, and used those sections when evaluating a property. With SOFA I (2000) and II (2003), I reviewed both plans with Planning staff at the Development Center when we made an offer on a home in that area. I like how the former PAMF site became Heritage Park, walkable blocks that feel seamless while grandfathering legacy businesses. I haven't yet read the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, City Charter, CEQA, El Camino Real Design Guidelines, the 2007 Master Plan Study, or the Baylands Master Plan, but I look forward to it, as I did with comparable plans for East Palo Alto and other cities' documents I have read. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Christopher Kao Link to signature Date Completed 09/02/2026 4 of 4 Planning & Transportation Commission Application Submitted on 26 January 2026, 11:55pm Receipt number 87 Related form version 18 Personal Information Name Daniel Phillip Benas Cell Phone Number Home Phone Number Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address City Palo Alto Postal Code 94306 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 3 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Planning and Transportation Commission? Daily Post Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Corporate Finance Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. Education--BS Business-UC Berkeley; MBA-UCLA. CPA- California (active); Texas. I have 45 years of experience in Finance and Accounting primarily in Technology Companies. I have spent the last 30 years in Senior Management positions. I have worked in Public Accounting, F-500 such as Occidental Petroleum, Xerox and Currently Head of Finance (VP Level) for Business Wire-A Berkshire Hathaway Company. I have worked in the Semiconductor industry with13 years at Cypress Semiconductor, 3 years at Monolithic Power. and 5 years at Pre-IPO Silego which was acquired by Dialog Semiconductor. I have also worked in the Networking, Software, and Life Sciences industries. Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. I am currently on the Board of Directors of the Portola Castle Rock Foundation, a small NFP that supports infrastructure improvement and educational programs at Portola and Castle Rock State Parks. I am also a docent at Big Basin Redwoods primarily working on Roving/Wilderness Patrol. Prior to moving to Palo Alto in 1995, I was Treasurer of Peninsula Temple Sinai in Foster City. Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Planning & Transportation Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? Proper planning and transportation is crucial to maintaining Palo Alto as a desirable place to live and work. Much of Palo Alto has become too congested and the economic ecosystem is crowding out core businesses and start-up accessibility. Even for certain basic services, one must leave Palo Alto as it has become unaffordable to provide them here. Affordability has become a mantra across the country, and this is certainly relevant in Palo Alto. I have extensive experience with companies that are known for cost control which is a crucial component of affordability. 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. Although not the most important item in the scheme of things, one recent topic is very relevant for me which is the Pedestrian plan. I do a great deal of walking here in Palo Alto and I don't believe pedestrians have a voice or a high priority. Bicyclists, yes; pedestrians no. I have been nearly run over multitudes of times on 2 of 3 Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center.the sidewalks by bicycles while bike lanes service many of the same streets. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Planning and Transportation Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? 1. Make Palo Alto a desirable and affordable place to set up business. 2. Maintain the residential and suburban nature of Palo Alto. 3. Have traffic that flows efficiently and enough Parking to support business' without disturbing the suburban feel. 4. We are blessed to live in a city where we can walk anytime of the day or night without fear except for being plowed over by bicycles on the sidewalk. I would like to revisit the balance between walking, bicycling, and motorized vehicles. Also, the new e-bikes are causing havoc on sidewalks and bike lanes as they are ostensibly motorcycles. I believe this is a particular danger for adolescents/teenagers and others that is not being addressed. 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. 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) NA If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Daniel Benas Resume.11.03.25.doc Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Daniel P Benas Link to signature Date Completed 01/26/2026 3 of 3 DANIEL BENAS, CPA (active) • Palo Alto, CA 94306 Highly accomplished & results-driven, 30+ years of experience in scaling, ramping and monetizing companies, developing motivated finance teams, spearheading finance-related practices along with verifiable success in streamlining operations. Organizational scope includes Fortune 500, Controllership of three public companies and successful pre-IPO companies. Core Competencies include: Technical Accounting (US GAAP, SEC Reporting & Revenue recognition); ASC 606 Implementation; IPO Experience; Collaborative Leadership; Effective Recruiter, Talent Development and Mentoring, Building organizational capability; Financial Planning and Analysis; Scaling and Ramping Operations; M&A Diligence & Integration; Sarbanes-Oxley/ Processes and Procedures; ERP Implementation; Treasury & Bank Relationships; Successful leadership through public company restatements and SOX remediation; Legal Relationships; Multi-Disciplined Manager of: Human Resources, IT, Facilities and Production Control Depts. EXPERIENCE BUSINESS WIRE-A BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY COMPANY- Vice President-Finance 2020-Present • Finance Head reporting to CEO. Leading Finance portion of operational turn-around of media-tech company acquired by BRK • Responsible for Corporate and Operational Accounting, FP and A and systems enhancements within Finance • Reduced close by one week; numbers to management Day 3. Streamlined accounting processes; rebuilt accounting team • OTC process reengineering and automation. Implemented Esker OTC system and customer portal. DSO improved by 45 days. • Implemented AP Express-routing and approval SW; executed a 10- year catch-up upgrade of Oracle. • Facilitated 22% YoY revenue growth. Increased dividend cash flow to BRK by over 30%. Manage team of 46 PULMONX CORPORATION (LUNG), Redwood City, CA-Vice President-Controller 2019-2020 • Hired by late-stage pulmonary device manufacturer to lead company through S-1 process & to be public company Controller • Hired and built public company accounting team; took close from annual hindsight to 7 day monthly close in 6 months • First S-1 filing done within 5 months of hire and 2019 FY filing done in 54 days with public flip on February 28, 2020 • Minimal SOX deficiencies (non-reportable); IPO placed on hold due to COVID-19 • Developed full absorption cost accounting system for company’s Redwood City manufacturing plant SILEGO TECHNOLOGY (SLGO), Santa Clara, CA Vice President – Corporate Controller 2014- 2019 • Led late-stage semiconductor company through restatement process to complete confidential S-1 filing • Cured 18 MW over 18 months allowing Silego to file with zero MW’s • Led effort to early adapt Topic 606, Revenue Recognition within S-1 filing process; prepared road-show and IB packages • Drove implementation of Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP system • Built multinational finance team of 12 in the US, Taiwan, Ukraine and PRC; set up offshore tax structure (ETR 5%) • Developed audit worthy cost accounting reporting process, timely close and budgeting processes • Sale to Dialog Semi. (DLG.DE) for $300M; retained for integration as Top 25 performer. Achieved 99% of deal potential • Retained by Dialog to lead Finance for their World-Wide Operations Group (Manufacturing, IT, Quality, Procurement.) SOAProjects, Mountain View, CA; Technical Accounting Consultant (before/after Callidus) 2011- 2014 Positions included: 1) supporting a Singapore IPO IFRS filing for a US based Medical Device Firm; 2) supporting acquisition of two public company REIT’s with $18B market cap; 3) Interim Controller position supporting a QAD ERP installation and UK product launch for a pre-IPO medical device co; 4) Interim Controller for a public military contractor; 5) SEC filings for a semiconductor firm CALLIDUS CLOUD (CALD), Pleasanton, CA; Vice President – Corporate Controller 2011 – 2013 • Managed finance staff of 20 for an $100M+ public SaaS company directing all areas of accounting including revenue recognition • Performed financial due diligence and led integration for eight international acquisitions (combined purchase price of $40M+) in Serbia, India, New Zealand, and the UK; set up 200 person “in-sourced” entity in India saving company $5M in OPEX • Implemented financial segment of NetSuite ERP system CORSAIR COMPONENTS (formerly CORSAIR MEMORY), Fremont, CA 2009-2010 Vice President – Corporate Controller Recruited to restructure the worldwide financial organization of a $400M late-stage electronics company with sales in Europe, U.S., Russia, and Latin America and manufacturing in Taiwan and China. • Reduced audit costs by $1.1M (65%); Remediated four MW’s enabling Company to become IPO-ready • Shortened close from sixteen to four days resulting in a streamlined process for reporting • Rebuilt the financial staff through the recruitment of six key hires and termination of non-performers; managed a staff of eighteen in four worldwide locations • Coordinated the set up of the offshore trading company in Hong Kong and logistics center in South China • Signed off as principal accounting officer on Company’s S-1 filings which were completed on schedule • Revamped revenue process resulting in removal MW and an overall reduction in delinquent chargebacks of $2M DANIEL BENAS Page Two MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS (MPWR), San Jose, CA; Vice President – Corporate Controller 2006 – 2009 Recruited to turn around the financial organization of a $180M publicly traded firm facing numerous legal challenges and de- listment from NASDAQ. • Directed the successful 3-year restatement within two months of hire which enabled the company to avoid being de-listed • Successfully took company through Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) remediation curing five material weaknesses and established normal financial operations with timely closes • Rebuilt the financial staff with the recruitment of 8 key hires and termination of non-performers; managed WW staff of 20 • Set up operations and hired financial staff for new manufacturing facility in Chengdu INFINERA CORPORATION (INFN), Sunnyvale, CA; Vice President – Finance/Corporate Controller 2001 – 2006 Employee number 37 in a telecom networking manufacturer utilizing proprietary semiconductor technology. Company created the first digital optical network reducing product size by 2/3 and cost by 50% • Secured a $30M debt package with Silicon Valley Bank. Package also contained working capital financing • Created two asset-backed loan packages totaling $10M which reduced operating burn by 10% • Raised $167M in Series B-E financing from venture, corporate, and international government investors • Coordinated auction procurement tasks enabling Indium Phosphide Fab to be built for $15M • Established an Indian subsidiary to perform software development saving $8M annually utilizing a government-sponsored tax holiday program; led site selection in Bangalore • Drove turnkey outsource-manufacturing process saving $10M+/yr. • Involved in setting up initial $140M revenue transaction with Level 3 which led to IPO • Led team that implemented Microsoft-Great Plains ERP system in preparation for IPO • Managed Human Resources, IT and Facilities departments in 2003-2004 CYPRESS SEMICONDUCTOR (CY), San Jose, CA 1989 – 2001 Vice President – Corporate Finance (1999 – 2001) Led a 42-person team in a $1.3B corporation. Managed Internal, External and SEC Reporting, Consolidations, Financial and Strategic Planning, Shared Services and Financial IT Systems. Coordinated the annual audit as well as interfaced with audit committee. Oversaw preparation for Board of Director’s meetings and analyst conferences. • Led overhaul of capital acquisition & planning processes resulting in the successful completion of over $1B in capital projects • Negotiated and integrated ten successful acquisitions (totaling $300M annual revenue) • Implemented new versions of Oracle and Ariba Travel and Expense system • Drove process improvements in finance transactional functions that enabled successful transfer to Cypress Philippines Director – Worldwide Sales and Marketing Finance (1998 – 1999) • Directed all financial planning and accounting activities in support of Sales & Marketing worldwide including revenue and distributor accounting, commissions, and A/R • Led multiple cross-functional process re-engineering teams including automating and streamlining the consignment process which led to channel growth of $60M in one year • Simplified and automated the Distributor Accounting system saving the Company $3M per year in false debits Finance Director – Worldwide Manufacturing (1996 – 1998) • Directed financial planning and accounting for all manufacturing entities- $16M improvement in profitability during tenure • Set up Finance department for the first 100% Cypress-owned Asian plant in the Philippines; part of site development team • Transferred most manufacturing, cost accounting, and transactional activities to the Philippines saving $400K/year Controller, Production Control Manager and Business Unit Manager-Datacom Division (1989-1995) • Member of management team that grew division from $6M to $250M becoming the most profitable in CY • On team that did initial offshoring at CY moving to assembly and test facilities in Thailand dropping product costs over 50% • Led production control team meeting or exceeding forecasts for eight consecutive quarters • Ran EOL business unit, profitably harvesting end of life products XEROX CORPORATION (XRX), Fremont and Santa Clara, CA 1982 – 1989 Senior Auditor /Manufacturing Financial Planning Manager/Memorywriter Controller OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM (OXY), Houston, TX – Treasury 1981 – 1982 LAVENTHOL AND HORWATH CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS (Size-#10 worldwide) 1980 – 1981 EDUCATION / ACCREDITATIONS UCLA – ANDERSON SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, Los Angeles, CA, MBA – Finance UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (HAAS), Berkeley, CA, B.S., Business Administration – Honors CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT – California (active) and Texas (active) PLATINA NETWORKS- Finance Technical Advisor- Santa Clara, CA-Series A networking company 2015-Present ATLAS MAGNETICS- Finance Advising CFO—Reno NV, L’viv-Ukraine—Series A semiconductor company 2021-Present Planning & Transportation Commission Application Submitted on 18 February 2026, 6:20pm Receipt number 91 Related form version 18 Personal Information Name Jeff Watt Cell Phone Number Home Phone Number Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address City PALO ALTO Postal Code 94306 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 4 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? Yes How did you learn about the vacancy on the Planning and Transportation Commission? Community Group Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Retired Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. Education: Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Stanford University Work Experience: 2022-2025: Altera Corp. (an Intel Company), Altera Fellow and Principal Investigator for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) programs on extremely high-bandwidth silicon- photonic optical interconnect and liquid-nitrogen-temperature integrated circuits 2016-2022: Intel Corp., Intel Fellow, Silicon Design and Architect of Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Technology, responsible for leading silicon technology pathfinding and design- technology co-optimization Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. 2025-Present: Board member of the Palo Alto Historical Association Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Planning & Transportation Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? I have lived in Palo Alto for over 30 years and have closely followed planning and transportation issues throughout that time. I care deeply about maintaining the city’s livability while improving the effectiveness of its decision-making. I have seen projects where extended process and repeated revisions did not necessarily produce better outcomes and believe that we can do better. Professionally, I am an engineer who has led highly complex, time- and budget-constrained programs in the semiconductor industry for Intel and the US government (DARPA). My work requires disciplined, data-driven analysis; balancing cost, performance, and schedule; and making practical decisions under real constraints. I also bring firsthand experience navigating Palo Alto’s planning system, including the variance process, after building two homes for my family here. I would contribute structured problem-solving, focus on measurable impacts, and an 2 of 4 emphasis on timely, implementable outcomes. 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. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. The recent proposed update to the Stream Corridor Protection Ordinance (SCPO) particularly interests me. The analysis and recommendations by staff and consultants, along with the discussion at PTC meetings highlighted to me the importance of a more thorough data-driven approach to achieve a balanced outcome that can be supported by the community. Environmental protection is critical, but in this case standards should be grounded in actual hydrologic, ecological and on-the-ground conditions, and aligned with regional guidance. The impact on property owners' reasonable and long-established use of their property must be very carefully weighed against the intended benefit of the ordinance. In the case of the SCPO, the significant amount of feedback from the community late in the process illustrates the opportunity for improved outreach in the future. This issue also reflects the broader need for disciplined analysis and balanced tradeoffs in Commission decisions. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Planning and Transportation Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? If appointed, I would like to see the Commission advance disciplined, evidence-based decision-making that results in balanced outcomes supported by the community, and improve the timeliness of recommendations to Council. The PTC plays an important role in ensuring that staff analysis is rigorous, alternatives are clearly evaluated, and decisions are grounded in measurable impacts. I would support these goals by applying structured, data-driven analysis and focusing discussions on constraints, feasibility, and long-term outcomes. My experience managing complex programs under cost and schedule pressures would help keep deliberations focused and balanced, while maintaining high community standards and improving predictability in the planning process. 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. 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) I have experience with Chapter 4 of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan on the Natural Environment Element due to my interest in the Streamside Corridor Protection Ordinance update. This update is aligned with policy goal N-3 in the Comprehensive Plan. I also have experience with parts of the Zoning Code having built two houses for my family over the past 30 years in Palo Alto. This experience includes Chapter 18 of the Municipal Code on Zoning and Chapter 20 of the Municipal Code covering Precise Plans including setback lines. I successfully navigated the Palo Alto variance process to contest an error on the special setback map pursuant to Chapter 20.08.020 which was modified by Ordinance No. 2036 in 1961. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes 3 of 4 Signature Name of signatory: Jeff Watt Link to signature Date Completed 02/18/2026 4 of 4 Planning & Transportation Commission Application Submitted on 1 September 2026, 8:29PM Receipt number 100 Related form version 20 Personal Information Name Justin Chen Cell Phone Number Home Phone Number Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address City Palo Alto Postal Code 94303 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 4 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Planning and Transportation Commission? City Website Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Nonprofit Founder, Transportation Researcher, Student Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. .I’m a junior at Paly with a 4.00 GPA. I’m the Founder and Executive Director of the New Urbanism Initiative, a youth-led nonprofit advocating for more livable and equitable cities. I’ve led youth to work with Caltrain, BART, and elected officials throughout the Bay Area on transportation and urban planning issues. I’m a researcher with the University of California Institute of Transportation Studies, where I develop comparative case studies and research on sustainable transit funding. I interned with Palo Alto Councilmember Lythcott-Haims, supporting policy communication, and served as a paid Research Assistant at Stanford’s DDL Lab, analyzing deliberations. Received a Gold and Silver Medal from the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards for a photo documenting local protests and an essay examining segregationist urban-planning, respectively. Received a Bronze from Harvard International Review Writing Competition for an essay examining how TOD can improve accessibility for the elderly. Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. .New Urbanism Initiative—Founder, Executive Director May ‘26—Present newurbanisminitiative.org Founded NUI and led youth to advocate for more livable, equitable, and sustainable cities. Direct the organization’s advocacy and enable youth to work with transit agencies, elected officials, and community leaders across the Bay Area on transportation and urban-planning issues. Palo Alto Partners in Education (PiE)—Youth Ambassador (YA) Jan. ‘25–Present Co-founded and led PiE’s YA Program, where I recruit student ambassadors, present at PiE Board meetings, support fundraising and outreach campaigns, and organize events that engage students and families. Helped strengthen PiE’s $5 million annual fundraising to support PAUSD schools. Kara—Volunteer Oct. ‘24–Present Volunteer with Kara, a Palo Alto nonprofit providing grief support 2 of 4 services. Advised fundraising efforts, canvassed local businesses and secured sponsorships, and served as Kara's designated photographer for major events. Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Planning & Transportation Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? I’m a lifelong Palo Alto resident, and three generations of my family live here, giving me a deep connection to the city. I would love to serve because the Commission makes decisions that will shape how Palo Alto grows, moves, and houses people—and young residents will live with those decisions the longest. As a Paly student who bikes to school daily, I experience the city’s transportation system firsthand and would bring a youth perspective rarely represented in formal planning decisions. In Palo Alto, a city of innovation driven by young people, that perspective is much needed. I also bring substantive experience: I founded the New Urbanism Initiative, a youth-led organization focused on transit, walkability, biking, and housing; conduct transportation research with the UC Institute of Transportation Studies; interned with the Palo Alto City Council; and led youth to work directly with BART, Caltrain, state legislators, city councilmembers, and county supervisors on urban policy. 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. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. The 332 Forest Avenue proposal interests me because it tests how Palo Alto can add substantial housing in one of its most transit-accessible areas while addressing neighborhood impacts. I followed the project through earlier discussions and the August 12 PTC hearing on the PHZ proposal to replace a 16-unit, two- story building with an 8-story, 82-unit development near Downtown and Caltrain. I was especially interested in debate over off-site BMR units, requested height and daylight-plane flexibility, lot-line changes involving the adjacent Casa Real property, tree and privacy impacts, and parking and bicycle access. To me, the issue was highly interesting because it shows a planning challenge of making housing feasible while considering compatibility, affordability, and public opinions. Through my UC ITS research and New Urbanism Initiative work, I study this same relationship between housing, transit, and land use, making the Commission’s discussion especially relevant to me. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Planning and Transportation Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? If appointed, I would focus on three goals: expanding housing opportunities—especially transit-oriented housing near Caltrain and VTA corridors; improving the safety and connectivity of Palo Alto’s bicycle and pedestrian network; and making youth participation in planning more meaningful and consistent. I would support policies that reduce car dependence while expanding housing choices and access to jobs, schools, and services. I would also work to make Commission discussions more accessible to younger residents and encourage earlier youth input on projects that directly affect how they experience the city. I would contribute by bringing both firsthand experience as a daily cyclist and a strong record of youth leadership and community involvement in Palo Alto. Through my work with public transit agencies and policymakers, I’ve developed a practical understanding of transportation and planning challenges, which I use to develop forward-looking solutions that serve the broader community. 3 of 4 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. 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) I have read through the zoning provisions of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, as well as the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. I am most familiar with the South of Forest Area (SOFA) plans, which I read closely while following the 332 Forest Avenue proposal and the Commission’s discussions around objective design standards. I was especially interested in how SOFA connects housing density with transportation—for example, allowing greater density for senior housing near transit when automobile trips can be reduced. That stood out to me because it closely parallels research I have done on transit-oriented development and compact-city planning in Toyama, Japan. Reading SOFA also helped me understand how Palo Alto’s older planning goals around density, affordability, design, and transit now interact with newer state housing requirements and objective standards. I would look forward to developing a much deeper familiarity with these documents if appointed. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Justin Chen's Resume.docx Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Justin Chen Link to signature Date Completed 09/01/2026 4 of 4 Justin Chen Palo Alto, Calif. | EDUCATION Palo Alto High School Aug. 2024 – Present High School Diploma ● Expected graduation: June 2028 ● GPA (Unweighted): 4.00/4.00 ● Courses (Non-exhaustive): ○ AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP US History, AP English Language ○ AP Chinese (5), Introduction to Analysis and Calculus, Chemistry Honors, Advanced Journalism and Media Studies, Beginning Journalism ○ AP Human Geography (5), AP Computer Science Principles (5), Algebra 2 & Trigonometry Accelerated, Biology Honors ● Activities & Organizations: ○ Features Editor, Verde Magazine ■ verdemagazine.com/staff name/justin-chen ○ Varsity Member, Speech and Debate Team, Congressional Debate ○ Advanced Lab Counselor, Speech and Debate Camp EXPERIENCE New Urbanism Initiative May 2026 – Present Founder, Executive Director ● The New Urbanism Initiative, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is a youth-led organization advocating for more livable and equitable cities. Through policy research, political advocacy, and sparking civic engagement, NUI fights for effective public transit, walkable, bikeable streets, and reduced car dependence. ● newurbanisminitiative.org University of California, Institute of Transportation Studies, Davis Center July 2026 – Present Researcher ● UC Institute of Transportation Studies is a research collaboration lab between UC Davis, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, and UCLA advancing transportation research, policy, and innovation. ● Worked directly with Director Susie C. Pike on “Building a Sustainable Future for California Public Transit”, a research initiative to transform public transit in California by developing sustainable funding models and policies that help transit compete more effectively for riders and street space. Conducted qualitative and quantitative research, gathered and analyzed transportation data, developed case studies, and helped guide project direction. ● ucits.org/projects/building-a-sustainable-future-for-california-public-transit/ Stanford University, Deliberative Democracy Lab June 2025 – June 2026 Paid Research Assistant ● Stanford University’s Deliberative Democracy Lab is a research lab under the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies’ Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law promoting effective discourse in democracies through deliberation. ● Worked with Prof. James S. Fishkin and Associate Director Dr. Alice Siu, contributing to the design and refinement of deliberation protocols through qualitative analysis of deliberation sessions focusing on legislative proposals. City of Palo Alto, Councilmember Julie Lythcott-Haims’ Office April 2025 – Oct. 2025 Social Media & Outreach Intern ● Julie Lythcott-Haims is an elected councilmember for the City of Palo Alto. ● Worked directly with Councilmember Julie Lythcott-Haims on a weekly basis to produce, edit, and publish social media content. Supported policy communication and constituent engagement through digital outreach. HONORS & AWARDS National Gold Medal, Photography Scholastic Arts & Writing Awards ● Documented hotel labor strikes in San Francisco. The longest-running and most prestigious creative recognition program for teens in the United States and Canada. Received a Gold Medal, placing in the top 0.3% (1,000 of 310,100) of 2025 national submissions. Invited to Carnegie Hall in New York City to attend the national gold medalist award ceremony. Qualified for nationals by earning a gold key in the California Bay Area Art Region, placing in the top 5% (400 of 7,200) of the region’s 2025 submissions. Bronze Medal, Academic Writing Competition Feb. 2026 Harvard International Review ● Wrote about using transit-oriented development and compact city strategies to address declining accessibility for aging populations in Toyama, Japan. Received a Bronze Medal in the Fall/Winter 2025 cycle. Passed a qualifying stage to attend the Defense Day, presenting and supporting the article. Finalist, Annual Student Open Letters Contest June 2025 The New York Times ● Wrote about solutions to addressing the student suicide crisis in Palo Alto, California. Received an Honorable Mention Finalist award, placing in the top 0.6% (60 of 10,000) of entries for the second (2024–25) annual contest. Global Finalist, Journalistic March 2026 Harvard Crimson Global Essay Competition ● Documented efforts to address the student suicide crisis in Palo Alto, California. Placed in the top 1.5% (150 of 10,000) of all 2026 entries. Qualified for the global competition by placing within the top 10 of North American journalistic submissions, winning the regional round. Region-at-Large West Writing, Silver Key, Critical Essay Scholastic Arts & Writing Awards ● Wrote about combating segregationist urban planning practices in the post-Reconstruction United States. Placed in the top 10% (1,000 of 10,000) of the Region-at-Large West Writing region’s 2026 submissions. VOLUNTEERING Kara Oct. 2024 – Present Fundraising Committee Advisor, Volunteer Photographer ● Kara is a San Francisco Bay Area bereavement nonprofit that supports thousands annually through crisis response and grief counseling services. ● Advised implementation of fundraising campaigns. Canvassed local businesses, securing sponsorships for events. Served as the organization’s primary professional-grade photographer. Palo Alto Partners in Education, Youth Ambassador Program Jan. 2025 – Present Co-Founder ● Palo Alto Partners in Education (PiE) is a nonprofit that raises over $5 million annually to fund staffing and enrichment for Palo Alto public schools. ● Co-founded and led the Youth Ambassador Program. Recruited and directed youth ambassadors, and spoke at Board of Director meetings. Organized, coordinated, and spoke at fundraising events and information sessions. Managed content creation and outreach campaigns. Hosted annual transition nights for 40+ rising high schoolers and parents to learn about high school life from student panelists. ADDITIONAL Technical Skills: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Lightroom, Photography, Videography Languages: English (Native proficiency), Mandarin Chinese (Working proficiency) Planning & Transportation Commission Application Submitted on 17 August 2026, 4:11PM Receipt number 97 Related form version 20 Personal Information Name Musaab Farooqui Cell Phone Number Home Phone Number Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address City Palo Alto Postal Code 94306 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 3 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Planning and Transportation Commission? City Website Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Data Scientist, Intuitive Machines Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. I hold a B.A. in Data Science from UC Berkeley, with coursework in economics, statistics, data analysis, and decision-making. I currently work as a Data Scientist at Intuitive Machines in Palo Alto, where I analyze complex operational data and develop tools that support planning and decision-making. My previous experience includes roles at Ouster, Zebra Technologies, Applied Materials, Verizon Connect, and the Stanford Social Media Lab, which strengthened my experience in quantitative analysis, research, and evaluating complex tradeoffs. Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. I have been involved in community and civic engagement through educational, research, and local government activities. From 2021–2023, I conducted research with the Stanford Social Media Lab focused on understanding social and civic issues through large-scale data analysis. More recently, I have become actively involved in Palo Alto civic affairs, including applying to serve on City boards and commissions and following local policy and community issues. I am particularly interested in contributing my professional background in data analysis and my perspective as a Palo Alto resident to projects that improve public spaces, recreation opportunities, and quality of life for the community. Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Planning & Transportation Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? I am interested in serving on the Planning & Transportation Commission because decisions about housing, development, transportation, and infrastructure directly shape Palo Alto’s future and quality of life. Having grown up in Palo Alto, I have seen the city evolve and would value the opportunity to contribute to its long-term planning. As a Data Scientist with a background in Data Science and Economics from UC Berkeley, I would bring an analytical, evidence-based approach while listening carefully to residents and considering the tradeoffs involved in major planning decisions. 2 of 3 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. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. I was particularly interested in the proposed housing development at 4103 Old Trace Road and the discussion around balancing new housing with transportation and neighborhood impacts. As someone who grew up in Palo Alto, I believe the City needs additional housing, but growth should also consider traffic safety, emergency access, pedestrians and cyclists, and existing neighborhoods. I found the discussion interesting because it demonstrates the difficult tradeoffs the Commission must evaluate when planning for Palo Alto’s future. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Planning and Transportation Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? If appointed, I would like to help Palo Alto plan for housing and growth while maintaining safe transportation, strong neighborhoods, and quality of life. I would support practical improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, transit, and drivers while ensuring development decisions consider their long-term impacts. I would contribute an analytical, data-driven perspective while listening carefully to residents, staff, and other stakeholders. 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. 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) I have familiarity with several of these plans and planning issues through my experience growing up and living in Palo Alto, particularly near El Camino Real. I regularly travel through the El Camino corridor and have seen firsthand how land use, housing, traffic, bicycle and pedestrian access, and development affect surrounding neighborhoods. While I have not worked professionally with these documents, my local experience gives me a strong interest in understanding how they guide development, and I would be committed to studying and applying them carefully as a Commissioner. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. musaab_farooqui_resume.pdf Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Musaab Farooqui Link to signature Date Completed 08/17/2026 3 of 3 Musaab Farooqui •linkedin.com/in/musaabf •Palo Alto, CA Education University of California, Berkeley May 2025 B.A. in Data Science (Emphasis in Economics at the Haas School of Business) Relevant Coursework: The Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming in C++, Object Oriented Programming in Python, Foundations of Data Science, Leading People, The Ethical Environment of Business, Risk Analysis for Engineers, Econometrics Technical Skills Product Roadmapping, Go-to-Market Strategy, Product Requirements Documents (PRDs), Competitive Analysis, Customer Discovery, Market Research, Sales Enablement, Positioning & Messaging, Python, SQL, C++, Java, Excel, PowerBi, Tableau, AWS, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Statistics, A/B Testing, Lidar/Radar Technology Experience Data Scientist, Intuitive Machines August 2025 Present Built executive analytics dashboards tracking Earned Value, Actual Cost, CPI, and labor utilization, improving visibility across spacecraft bus, top, and sub assembly production lines. Partnered with manufacturing, engineering, finance, and operations teams to translate business requirements into analytics solutions supporting production decision-making. Designed automated labor and cost variance models resulting in a 15% reduction in labor hours across manufacturing workflows. Created data pipelines integrating manufacturing, labor, and financial systems, reducing manual reporting effort by 30% and accelerating production reviews. Identified production bottlenecks and schedule risks through throughput analysis, increasing line efficiency and reducing cycle time by 12%. Product Marketing Edge Strategy Intern, Nutanix May 2025 - Aug 2025 Developed a comprehensive go to market strategy for Nutanix’s edge computing portfolio, synthesizing input from product, technical marketing, and senior leadership to define positioning, target segments, and key differentiators. Conducted competitive analysis of the edge computing landscape, mapping 20+ competing solutions across 4 market segments and identifying whitespace opportunities that expanded addressable market targeting by 25%. Created strategic positioning documents and messaging frameworks targeting IT decision makers and cloud architects, improving messaging clarity and stakeholder alignment by 40% per team feedback. Engaged cross functionally with product, engineering, and partner teams to evaluate edge technology components and validate strategic assumptions. Presented final GTM strategy deliverable to senior leadership, incorporating stakeholder feedback and translating technical product nuances into compelling business narratives. Data Scientist Intern, Zendar Sept 2024 Jan 2025 Analyzed sensor test data and built performance dashboards, improving data quality monitoring coverage by 35% and accelerating issue detection for AI perception model development. Collected and processed LiDAR, radar, and camera datasets for model training and validation, increasing dataset coverage by 40% to improve perception model accuracy. Reduced sensor platform downtime by 22% through proactive troubleshooting and maintenance of the Linux based system and web UI during testing cycles. Collaborated cross functionally with engineering and operations to refine data collection strategies and resolve discrepancies impacting model quality. Product Management Intern (Robotics), Zebra Technologies Inc.June 2024 - Sept 2024 Designed and maintained product roadmaps for autonomous mobile robotics, conducting feasibility research, assessing business impact, and prioritizing features across 3 development cycles. Developed and refined go to market strategies that drove a 20% improvement in customer satisfaction scores by directly incorporating structured customer feedback into roadmap updates. Conducted customer feedback interviews to surface product gaps, analyzed findings, and presented actionable insights to engineering teams, reducing feature delivery backlog by 18% through improved prioritization. Collaborated with sales and engineering stakeholders to align product direction with customer needs and market trends. Product Management Intern, Ouster Inc.Jan 2024 June 2024 Collaborated with engineering and operations teams to develop Product Requirements Documents (PRDs), prioritize features, and manage change requests for software and hardware sensor products. Performed competitive analysis to redefine product goals, identifying a 30% pricing gap versus key competitors and directly informing Ouster ’s repositioning strategy. Revised product documentation and technical manuals, reducing customer support escalations by 22% by enabling customers to more independently understand and adopt key sensor functionalities. Tested new sensor features and gathered performance data, providing structured feedback to engineering for product iteration. Served as a cross-functional liaison bridging sales, engineering, and operations to drive technical issues to resolution. Leadership Python Instructor, Berkeley Tech. Collaborative (BTC)Aug 2022 - May 2025 Planning & Transportation Commission Application Submitted on 3 September 2026, 6:39AM Receipt number 104 Related form version 20 Personal Information Name Tom Siegel Cell Phone Number Home Phone Number Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address City Palo Alto Postal Code 94306 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 4 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Planning and Transportation Commission? Email from the City Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Executive Director Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. Foremost, I am a small business owner who has hired employees and operated those enterprises in the Palo Alto city limits and beyond as founder and CEO. Trustlab is a small technology company developing online safety tools, SEECAT offers aircraft rental services at the Palo Alto airport, and Fishbowl is a non- profit organization working with youth. I gained extensive experience on Palo Alto building regulation, construction and planning as member and president of the Palo Alto Unified School District Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee. Together with my family I have lived in our community for 20+ years, about equal amount of time as a renter, and then home owner. We have completed significant building projects incl. Construction of an ADU. My 3 kids have all attended Palo Alto middle and high schools. I was the Chairman of the Board of a local K-12 school (GAIS / ALTO in Menlo Park). I attended graduate School at Stanford (Business) and I am a Mechanical engineer by training (Masters). Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. 2018-24 Palo Alto Unified School District Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee (incl. chairman) 2019 - Present Founder and President Fishbowl Challenge (Palo Alto) - supporting youth in creating social ventures for positive social change in their communities 2013-15 Board Member and Chairman, German American International School (Menlo Park) 2001-02 Employed full time as East Palo Alto Community Organizer (through the Hewlett Foundations OEPA Initiative) Application Questions 2 of 4 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Planning & Transportation Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? #1 I want to help ensure that Palo Alto remains a beautiful city with strong community bonds, that provides opportunities for businesses to thrive and is livable for the residents. #2 I want to continue giving back to the community in meaningful ways, leveraging my experiences, knowledge and passion for the people, groups and community values. I have spent many years learning and operating with Palo Alto planning requirements. I am the CEO of several small businesses with local employees, I have been part of a number of community driven initiatives for many years, with a particular focus on local youth and children. As a hangar renter and business owner at the Airport, I have a deep understanding of airport issues. For 6 years on the PAUSD Bond Oversight committee we directed large school school construction projects in the city limits. As a Chairman of a small private school I am very aware of citizen concerns and constraints for organizations and communities alike. 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. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. I am keen to actively help Palo Alto find balanced approaches to meeting housing mandates and offering more affordable rent options, while preserving the community character and protecting a livable city. The San Antonio Road area is a vibrant, transit- oriented community balancing diverse housing options with sustainable growth, creating equitable and livable communities, and is based on a robust community engagement process. The area should feature mixed-use development, walkable streets, strong transit connections, and ample green spaces including parks and tree-lined corridors. Key priorities in my opinion should be reduction of car dependency while preserving neighborhood character, guided by data-driven analysis of traffic patterns and community needs. Outreach and engagement with local residents is an important part of the process, to listen, learn and co-ideate. 3. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Planning and Transportation Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? I will contribute to finding actionable ways forward to critical issues such as meeting the housing element required housing quota while preserving Palo Alto as a livable city for its residents, making sure the voice of small businesses, particularly retail and food establishments are heard so they can thrive and provide their valuable services, and as an avid biker, continue to expand the availability of non-vehicle individual transportation options. I want to contribute my extensive relevant experience on the matters in front of the PTC. I am well versed in researching, debating and finding solutions for complex and controversial issues using process, thoughtful analysis and interpersonal skills. (e.g. responsible for Safety policy for the world’s largest online platform for 10+ years which was all about compromises and finding ways forward). Most importantly, I am passionate about maintaining and strengthening a thriving Palo Alto city for a long time to come for all its residents. 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. Palo Alto 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2017) Zoning Code City Charter California Environmental Quality Act I am familiar with the Comprehensive Plan I have studied and read all documents 3 of 4 El Camino Real Design Guidelines El Camino Real Master Plan Study (2007) Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I (2000) and II (2003) Plans Baylands Master Plan (2008) If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Thomas Siegel Link to signature Date Completed 09/02/2026 4 of 4 Public Art Commission Application Submitted on 1 September 2026, 4:19PM Receipt number 48 Related form version 14 Personal Information Name Bruce Grimes Cell Phone Number Home Phone Number Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address City Palo Alto Postal Code 84303 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 3 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Public Art Commission? Flyer Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Former Educator, Writer, Media Director and Producer, now Retired Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. B.A. in American history and literature from UC Davis; Masters Degree from SJ State University in Community Education,— Rock, Blues, and Jazz Independent Concert Producer and Employee of Bill Graham at Fillmore Auditorium Lat1960’s through Early 1970’s, including working the Monterey Pop Festival; responsibilities included selecting graphic artists for posters, and venue light shows —Independent Writer, Director, and Producer for PBS and various Silicon Valley companies from 1979-2006 (Bruce Grimes Productions, Inc.), Member of team that established one of The Valley’s first Corporate Media Centers. It was commissioned for ROLM Corporation, cofounded by former Palo Alto resident, the late Ken Oshman, a champion and major supporter of live Jazz in and around Palo Alto — Multigrade level and multi-subject Arts and Lit teacher and Vice Principal in Los Altos, Palo Alto and The Ravenswood District public schools from 1975 through 1979 Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations. Member of a group that formed to save the building that houses former Varsity Theater from demolition and assisted in making said building a State landmark. Have volunteered i for a number of nonprofits, including The SF Jazz Center, The mill Valley Film Festival, The San Francisco Film Festival, the former Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco., PVI (at Little House in MP) and at Rosener House in Menlo Park. Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Public Art Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? Since I am now, retired, I have the time to get back to the city as I did years ago when I worked as I mentioned to help preserve The Varsity Theater structure. And I’ve always been involved with the arts whether that be music, graphic arts and museum exhibitions. It occurs to me that one experience I’ve had that I forgot to include was when I was assistant manager of the first UC Davis art 2 of 3 gallery all the way back in 1966 through 67. I guess that gives away my age.ὠ鶃 :) 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. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. I can’t say I’m aware of any particular issue 3. If you are appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Public Art Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? I would like to continue to help support the staging of creation of art in various mediums, and free music including an emphasis on reaching out to local schools, and only if appropriate and applicable, the Corporate community Four financial support.. I am impressed with what I am hearing and seeing, and have some thoughts as to how I could add ideas and vision to that rich mix of artists and music genres. I’m also curious as to whether there could be some synergy between this commission and the new Palo Alto History Museum, which I hear will open in the spring 4. Public Art Commission Members work with the document listed below. If you have experience with this document, please describe that experience. Experience with this document is not required for selection. Public Art Master Plan I don’t have experience with the Public Art Master Plan If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Bruce Grimes Link to signature Date Completed 09/01/2026 3 of 3 Public Art Commission Application Submitted on 29 August 2026, 7:41PM Receipt number 47 Related form version 14 Personal Information Name Christine Gu Cell Phone Number Home Phone Number Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address City Palo Alto Postal Code 94306 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 4 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Public Art Commission? Email from the City Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Chief Financial Officer Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. I am a finance executive and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with more than 20 years of experience in financial management, governance, strategic planning, and organizational leadership. I currently serve as Chief Financial Officer at Clarify Health, a healthcare technology company. Previously, I served as Chief Accounting Officer at Enjoy Technology and spent eight years with KPMG. Throughout my career, I have advised executive teams and boards on financial stewardship, risk management, investments, policies, and major organizational initiatives. This experience has developed my ability to evaluate proposals objectively, balance financial considerations with broader strategic goals, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and provide thoughtful oversight— skills that I believe are directly relevant to responsible stewardship of Palo Alto’s public art program. Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations. I previously served as a board member and trustee of a nonprofit focused on Arctic ice and environmental awareness. This experience deepened my passion for environmental issues and strengthened my belief that visual art can be a powerful way to connect people with their surroundings, inspire dialogue, and encourage stewardship of our shared environment. As a Palo Alto-area resident and parent, I have also supported youth arts education and have been closely involved in my daughter’s development as a visual artist. Through these experiences, I have seen how art can engage people across generations and perspectives and enrich the communities where we live. I deeply appreciate Palo Alto’s public art program because it brings together two areas I care deeply about: visual art and the quality of our shared environment. I would welcome the opportunity to become more involved in civic service and contribute. 2 of 4 Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Public Art Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? I am interested in serving because I believe public art has the power to transform everyday spaces, connect people with their community, and encourage us to see our environment from new perspectives. Palo Alto’s Public Art Program strongly connects with my passion for both visual art and environmental issues. I would bring a combination of nonprofit governance and executive leadership experience. As a former nonprofit board member and trustee and a CFO, I have experience evaluating proposals, balancing diverse perspectives, overseeing resources responsibly, and working collaboratively toward long-term goals. I also bring the perspective of a parent who has supported a young visual artist and has seen firsthand how art can encourage creativity, dialogue, and engagement. I would be excited to apply these experiences in service to Palo Alto’s community. 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. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. I was particularly interested in the Commission’s recent discussion of the University Avenue Caltrain underpass mural project. I appreciate the idea of transforming an ordinary, highly visible transit space into an engaging public experience. I was also interested in how the Commission considered not only artistic possibilities, but practical issues such as lighting, moisture, durability, safety, maintenance, and community context. This project reflects what I find most compelling about public art: it can improve the physical environment while creating a stronger sense of place and connection. I am especially interested in projects that incorporate nature, environmental themes, local identity, and community participation. I also appreciate the need to balance artistic ambition with responsible use of public resources and long-term stewardship. 3. If you are appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Public Art Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? I would like to see the Commission continue expanding public art into the places residents encounter in everyday life— neighborhoods, commercial areas, transit corridors, parks, and other shared spaces. I am particularly interested in opportunities to connect art with nature, sustainability, and environmental awareness, while increasing opportunities for community and youth engagement. I would also support a thoughtful balance between major permanent works and temporary or interactive projects that allow the City to experiment with new artists, ideas, and locations. I would contribute by bringing a collaborative, strategic, and financially responsible perspective to evaluating projects and priorities. My goal would be to help the Commission support excellent art while ensuring that investments are inclusive, sustainable, well maintained, and meaningful to the broader Palo Alto community. 4. Public Art Commission Members work with the document listed below. If you have experience with this document, please describe that experience. Experience with this document is not required for selection. Public Art Master Plan I have not previously worked directly with the Public Art Master Plan, but I have reviewed it as part of my interest in serving on the Commission. I was particularly drawn to its vision that public art should reflect Palo Alto’s people, diverse neighborhoods, innovative character, and the beauty of its natural environment. Most meaningful to me is its specific objective to use art to promote environmental stewardship and sustainability, including 3 of 4 integrating artists into environmental projects and City planning. This strongly connects with my own nonprofit experience in environmental awareness and my belief that art can help people see and value their surroundings differently. The Plan’s emphasis on community engagement, long-term stewardship, accountability, and thoughtful use of resources also resonates with my professional experience in governance and strategic planning. If appointed, I would use the Plan as an important framework for evaluating priorities and projects. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Christine Gu Link to signature Date Completed 08/29/2026 4 of 4 Public Art Commission Application Submitted on 11 September 2025, 2:54pm Receipt number 28 Related form version 9 Personal Information Name Claude Ezran Cell Phone Number Home Phone Number Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address City Palo Alto Postal Code 94303 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 3 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Public Art Commission? Email from the City Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Retired high-tech marketing executive, 30+ years of experience in Silicon Valley companies such as Intel, 3Com, Xerox, Adobe, and start-ups, mostly at the Director and VP level. Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. • MBA, Harvard Business School. • MSEE, Ecole Superieure d'Electricite (France) • BS. Advanced mathematics and physics Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations. • Jury chair for UNAFF (United Nations Association Film Festival): 2021-Present • Human Relations Commission, including Vice-chair and Chair: 2008-2014 • Founder and Organizer of Palo Alto World Music Day: 2009- 2019 • Member of the Board of Directors, Palo Alto Recreation Foundation (PARF): 2010 2020 • Graduate of the Palo Alto Citizen Police Academy: 2019 • Member of the Community Advisory Group to the Police Chief: 2010-2012 • Member of Steering Committee for Measure A (school parcel tax): 2005 • Treasurer of the Palo Alto PTA Council: 2004-2007. • Member of the Board of Directors, Cable Co-op: 1992-1998. Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Public Art Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? I have extensive experience in the arts, and I will bring a different and broad perspective: • Took art classes at The Louvre Museum • Visited art museums in about 80 countries and in many U.S. cities • Most extraordinary museum ever visited: Savitsky Museum in Nukus, Uzbekistan. World-class avant-garde soviet art • Attended the huge Art Basel Miami show in 2019 • Attended several big local exhibitions of Bay Area artists, • Participated in Burning Man 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2025. One of the key attractions of Burning Man, at least for me, 2 of 3 is seeing the incredibly creative pieces of art, some of which end- up as public art (San Jose, San Francisco, Reno, and Palo Alto are examples of cities that have displayed Burning Man art) • Took ceramics classes at the Art Center and Paly • I collaborated with many artists when I was organizing Palo Alto World Music Day • I am one of the jury chairs of UNAFF (United Nations Association Film Festival) 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. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. Artist‐in‐Residence temporary artwork for King Plaza. King Plaza is for obvious reasons the most important location in Palo Alto. I would like to see big, impressive, and creative works of art displayed there. Ideally these artworks would be talked about in the press and people would want to come and see it and would tell their friends about it! 3. If you are appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Public Art Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? Public art in Palo Alto tends to be bland and unremarkable. It is barely noticeable, not memorable, and does not trigger conversations. I would like to help bring more of a wow factor, more of a sense of wonder, more creativity to Palo Alto. Let us make Palo Alto more of a destination, not just for its restaurants but also for its art, a bit like what I accomplished with World Music Day. I would also love, for instance, to explore the opportunity of hosting again some of the highly creative and stunning art pieces from Burning Man artists. I would collaborate with my fellow commissioners to make Palo Alto more of an art destination. 4. Public Art Commission Members work with the document listed below. If you have experience with this document, please describe that experience. Experience with this document is not required for selection. Public Art Master Plan I saw it when I applied last year and looked at it again this year. I will spend more time on it if I am selected. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Claude Ezran Link to signature Date Completed 09/11/2025 3 of 3 Public Art Commission Application Submitted on 24 August 2026, 5:51PM Receipt number 43 Related form version 14 Personal Information Name Eedit Bareket Cell Phone Number 6507993888 Home Phone Number Email Address eedit.bareket@gmail.com Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address 617 Forest Ave City PALO ALTO Postal Code 94301 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 3 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Public Art Commission? Email from the City Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website 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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Consultant, services that assist relocation to senior communities Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. Master's Degree in Art History with specialty in photography Docent Palo Alto Art Center Docent Art Gallery of Ontario PAUSD volunteer for Project Connections Private art events for local artists Personal art advising Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations. Currently volunteering with JFCS Currently volunteering with DNC Past volunteering with NRDC Past volunteering with Center for Peace Volunteer at Cantor Museum Volunteer at Palo Alto Art Center Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Public Art Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? Palo Alto has been my home for nearly 25 years, and as such I have a desire to contribute to it in a way that is both meaningful to me and also of service to the community. Having been raised by an artist, worked in the art community and studied art history, the Art Commission is the most appropriate place for me to add my voice and passion for the city. 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. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. The commission of Amy Landesberg is of particular interested as is weaves together her concepts, vector drawings with the ideals of Morris and Sullivan (whose work appealed to me greatly as a student) and landscape architecture, and particularly native plants. For me, the combination of these disciplines is what great public art is about. To enhance public architecture with art, plants and reminders of the topography of a city is to share with Palo Altons what urban planning can be, creating a space that is both functional and beautiful. 2 of 3 3. If you are appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Public Art Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? As I mentioned at the previous cycle of appointments, what I would love to see is a way to promote young local artists, from our two high schools and higher education institutions in pop-art art events. In a similar way we host the Palo Alto Art Festival, showcasing which are such a draw for locals and neighbors, we could find spaces that are temporarily vacant and repurpose them with art shows to encourage young artists to pursue their passions. 4. Public Art Commission Members work with the document listed below. If you have experience with this document, please describe that experience. Experience with this document is not required for selection. Public Art Master Plan Section 3.2 in particular resonates with my goals for the role in the Art Commission If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Eedit Bareket Link to signature Date Completed 08/24/2026 3 of 3 Public Art Commission Application Submitted on 31 August 2026, 3:13PM Receipt number 40 Related form version 14 Personal Information Name Harriet Stern Cell Phone Number Home Phone Number Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address City Palo Alto Postal Code 94301 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 4 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Public Art Commission? Email from the City Other: I am a long time patron of the arts. Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation I am the Curator of Community Kindness for the Magical Bridge Foundation. In that capacity I created public programs and led our volunteer corps, the Kindness Ambassadors. I have a public facing role with Magical Bridge. I might host and organize groups such as the Scouts or Community Partner Day on the playground. I register participants and work with the City on activities such as Magical Tennis. I am in the process of creating an artist-in- residency program for disabled artists. Because of my work with Magical Bridge, I am now the curator of Creative Spotlight, a consortium of day programs serving adults with intellectual disabilities. Our second annual show will be up November 13 at Minnesota Street Project in SF. Last year the exhibition took place art EPACenter. I was the curator and the installer. Long before I moved to Palo Alto I worked in Chicago as a corporate art consultant, helping corporations and institutions develop art programs for their offices and public spaces. Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. Vice Chair of the Palo Alto Public Art Commission Magical Bridge Foundation, Curator of Community Kindness BA, Art History and The Integrated Program of Humane Studies (IPHS), Kenyon College, Gambier, OH Graduate Studies, Modern Art History, Theory and Criticism, School of the Art Institute of Chicago Diploma, Interior Architecture, Inchbald School of Design, London Internships: Hirshhorn Museum , Washington D.C.; Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice, IT; Chicago Park District, Archives Dept.; Art Institute of Chicago, Dept. of 20th Century Art TA, School of the Art Institute of Chicago Asst. Director, White Pine Gallery, Chicago Corporate Art Consultant, Merrill Chase Galleries and Corporate Artworks, Schaumberg, IL Curator, IBEW Local 1245, Vacaville, CA Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations. In my community I have taken a number of classes at Pacific Art League, Mid-Peninsula Media Center, The Art Center. I attend lectures and music at Stanford, follow local visual and performing arts, including attending King Residency and ArtLift workshops. My kids attended PAUSD 2018-2025. My volunteering centers primarily around school. These are my recent longer term volunteer 2 of 4 commitments: Odyssey of the Mind Coach, Elementary Division— 2017 World Championship Qualifiers, All Students Matter Literacy Volunteer, Ravenswood School District 2018/19, Palo Alto High School, College Career Center/Career Speaker Series Volunteer 2019/20/21/22/23, The Reach Foundation Mentor, Santa Clara HS and SJSU 2020/21/22/23/24, Campaign Volunteer 2020, Palo Alto HS Class of 2025 Parent Lead 2021/22/23, Administrator of Sister Cities International, Youth Artists and Authors Showcase 2022/23/24/26, Neighbors Abroad Arts Organizer 2023/24/26. I also volunteer one-off where needed, for example at Code:ART. Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Public Art Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? Our public art reflects Palo Alto's values and vision. In Palo Alto all are welcome. We encourage open expression and creativity. The Public Art Commission serves a critical role in guiding first impressions of our city. I would like to serve on the PAC to: 1.reach segments of the community not currently engaged by the public art program and build greater awareness about the program and the collection. 2.guarantee that the community trusts that decisions made around public art are completely transparent and accountable. 3.support local artists and arts professionals and promote art within the community. 4.continue the long-term plans from the Master and Cal Ave Plans and strategize future long-term needs for the collection and programming. As a lifelong collector and professional in the arts, I have practical experience working with artists, end-users, framers, printers and installers on many types of projects from community programming to public, private and corporate installations. 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. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. Early on as a Public Art Commissioner, we were asked to allocate 300K for Code:Art projection mapping. I was the sole dissenting vote. It was a big ask for a form of public art, I knew little about. Subsequently I explored public "light" art and its economic impact. I visited the Napa Lighted Art Festival. It happens each January and February. I met PAPA's projection mapping vendor, the contract recipient. The Light Festival is fantastic. Exhibits are all over the city. There are thousands of people visiting Napa. Most retail businesses are open late. It is lively; an innovative way for Napa to attract visitors during the slow tourist months. People were eating, drinking and shopping. Code:ART is phenomenal but is it an economic driver for PA? It seemed few visitors came to town from outside of PA just for Code:ART. Many residents enjoyed it but the ratio of purposeful visit to chance encounter is hard to gauge. PA is the leader in Public Art regionally. Perhaps this sufficient. 3. If you are appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Public Art Commission achieve, and how would For 27 months I have served as a PA Commissioner. In that time I have come to understand that our role is to review and approve 3 of 4 you help in the process?staff directives and to advise on public art proposed by developers, artists and other stakeholders. The current commissioners are predominantly working artists with interesting, thoughtful ideas. It would be wonderful if PAPA would develop an ongoing grant program in which up to 5K could be awarded on a rolling basis, not just during the ArtLift Grant period. ArtLift Grants are wonderful but are not the same as supporting a local artist in their personal practice on their own terms. ArtLift Grants have been awarded in 2021/22/24 and this year in 2026. With gratitude, I received ArtLift Grants in 2021 and 2022 respectively. There is a difference in developing a concept within grant parameters verses being funded for your art for its own sake. Palo Alto has the ability to support our artists everyday, not just in the years of the ArtLift grant. Let's do it. 4. Public Art Commission Members work with the document listed below. If you have experience with this document, please describe that experience. Experience with this document is not required for selection. Public Art Master Plan Yes, I am familiar with the Master Plan. I attended a focus group with the authors and have read the final document. I know that we are about 90+% through the ten year plan. The Master Plan has effectively established a professional approach to our Public Art Program and its administration. The goals and timeline are very clearly stated. The Cubberley Artist Studios are included in the Master Plan as a point of discussion. It is my very strong opinion that if Cubberley is used for something else in the future, Palo Alto should maintain subsidised artist studios somewhere within our city limits. Artists enhance diversity of our community. They can't afford to be here without our support. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Creative Spotlight Exhibition, EPACenter, Sept 2025.jpeg Creative Spotlight 2026, save the date.jpeg Connected Worlds Flyer Final June 2026-compressed.pdf We Are What We Eat Culinary Heritage of Our Sister Cities | Neighbors Abroad.pdf Pets of Palo Alto A Family Portrait Project City of Palo Alto, CA.pdf Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Harriet Stern Link to signature Date Completed 08/31/2026 4 of 4 ← Back to Past Programs A Special Exhibit at the Palo Alto Art Center, February-March 2024 The organization partnered with curator Harriet Stern to display food-themed artwork from eight international Sister Cities. The exhibition explored “how traditional cuisine and modern variations can tell the story of a country and its culture” through art and photography. The opening reception attracted over 150 community members, including Mayor Greer Stone, Vice Mayor Ed Lauing, and City Councilmember Lydia Kou. Volunteers provided international small bites. Artist Joanne Posluszny-Hoffsten from Linkoping, Sweden attended and displayed a sculpture depicting “Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes, Brown Gravy, Peas and Lingon Jelly.” The Enschede, Netherlands photography club published exhibit coverage. The exhibition ran concurrently with the Art Center’s “In Feast or Famine” exhibition. Sponsors: The Graduate Hotel, Hassett Hardware, HE&C Tea + Pot, and Taste restaurant Featured Artist: Giuseppe Blasotta (Heidelberg) created “Still Life with White Asparagus” Photos ← View All Past Programs Copyright © 2026 Neighbors Abroad. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy. Neighbors Abroad fosters Palo Alto's domestic and international engagement through friendship, education, commerce, and sustainability. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. NAVIGATION CONNECT WITH US Neighbors Abroad 355 Alma Street Palo Alto, CA 94301 EIN: 94-6103013 About Membership Donate Newsletter Archive Contact ART 202 We Are What We Eat: Culinary Heritage of Our Sister Cities Multiple (Albi, Enschede, Heidelberg, Linkoping, Oaxaca, Palo, Tsuchiura, Yangpu) Cities Get Involved About Current Projects Newsletters BECOME A MEMBER Public Art Commission Application Submitted on 31 July 2026, 1:09PM Receipt number 38 Related form version 14 Personal Information Name Marilyn Gottlieb-Roberts Cell Phone Number 3053239242 Home Phone Number 3053239242 Email Address m427@bellsouth.net Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address 763 E Charleston Rd City Palo Alto Postal Code 94303-4706 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 4 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Public Art Commission? Email from the City Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website 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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Visual artist, writer, and retired college art professor. Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. I am a visual artist with an MFA in Painting and Drawing from the University of Miami and a BA in Painting and Literature from Goddard College. I taught painting, drawing, and art history as tenured faculty at Miami Dade College from 1980 to 2006 and was a Fulbright teaching and research scholar at the University of Jos, Nigeria. My work includes exhibitions, installations, performance-based projects, artist books, and public presentations. I also have experience in public art and arts review, including Miami-Dade Art in Public Places and service as a panelist and adjudicator for county, state, and national arts programs evaluating artistic quality, feasibility, and public context. Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations. My community involvement has centered on public-facing arts, education, and cultural service. I was the founding director of the Miami Waves Film and Performance Festival at Miami Dade College and later served on grant, fellowship, and public art review panels for Miami-Dade County, the State of Florida, and other arts programs. I was a longtime preliminary adjudicator for the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts and served on the executive board of the Interdisciplinary Sound Arts Workshop. Throughout my career, I have developed lectures, performances, and installations for broad audiences, and I have learned to distinguish between work that merely invokes community and work that demonstrates real attentiveness to place, audience, and civic experience. Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Public Art Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? I am interested in serving because public art can do more than decorate civic space: it can deepen public attention, enlarge shared meaning, and bring seriousness, surprise, and memory into everyday life. I would bring the perspective of a practicing visual artist, retired art professor, and longtime arts panelist with experience in exhibitions, installations, public-facing work, and 2 of 4 grant review. I have also participated in public art contexts, including Miami-Dade Art in Public Places and state-level public art panels. Over many years as an artist, educator, and reviewer, I have learned to evaluate artistic quality together with feasibility, site sensitivity, and public experience. I would bring both discernment and openness, including the ability to recognize genuine community engagement rather than merely stated intention. 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. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. A recent matter of particular interest to me was the Commission’s November 20, 2025 review of both new work and conservation: the installation progress of The Link, the generative AI work by Daniel Canogar and his studio, and restoration updates for Albuquerque and After the Fire. I followed The Link from its earlier proposal to the Commission and was struck by the way it raises questions about innovation, site, audience, and long-term civic meaning. At the same time, the restoration items underscored the Commission’s responsibility not only to support ambitious new work, but also to steward the collection it already holds. That combination of commissioning and care is especially important to me because it joins artistic judgment, public experience, and long-range civic responsibility. 3. If you are appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Public Art Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? I would like to see the Commission continue strengthening three areas: the quality of artist selection, the clarity of public engagement, and the thoughtful integration of art into civic planning. Strong public art should be memorable, well sited, and responsive to the scale and character of its setting. Public engagement should move beyond formality toward meaningful dialogue about how people encounter a work over time. I would also support careful attention to maintenance and stewardship so that commissioned works remain vital parts of the city’s landscape. I could help by bringing experience in evaluating proposals, discussing art across different audiences, and identifying work that combines artistic integrity with genuine public presence. 4. Public Art Commission Members work with the document listed below. If you have experience with this document, please describe that experience. Experience with this document is not required for selection. Public Art Master Plan I do not have prior direct experience working with Palo Alto’s Public Art Master Plan. However, I do have experience working in public art and civic arts contexts where planning documents, institutional goals, site conditions, and review criteria shape the selection and presentation of art. My experience as an artist, educator, grant panelist, and public art reviewer has required close reading, interpretive judgment, and the ability to connect broad policy aims with the practical evaluation of specific proposals. I would approach the Master Plan seriously and would expect it to be a useful framework for understanding the Commission’s priorities, standards, and long-term responsibilities. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Palo Alto Public Art capsule CV.odt Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Marilyn Gottlieb-Roberts (Marilyn G. Roberts here) 3 of 4 MARILYN G. ROBERTS Palo Alto, CA m427@bellsouth.net | 305-323-9242 VISUAL ARTIST, WRITER, AND RETIRED COLLEGE ART PROFESSOR PROFILE Practicing visual artist, retired tenured faculty member in art and philosophy, and experienced arts panelist with a longstanding record of exhibitions, installations, public-facing projects, teaching, writing, and civic arts service. Brings experience in public art review, artist selection contexts, community engagement, and evaluation of artistic quality, feasibility, and public relevance. EDUCATION MFA, Painting and Drawing, University of MiamiBA, Painting and Literature, Goddard CollegeDoctoral studies, Comparative Sociology and Cultural Anthropology, Florida International University TEACHING AND SCHOLARLY EXPERIENCE Tenured Faculty, Department of Art & Philosophy, Miami Dade College, 1980–2006Fulbright Teaching/Research Scholar, University of Jos, Nigeria, 2000–2002Visiting Artist, Office of the Arts, Harvard University, 1994 PUBLIC ART, REVIEW, AND CIVIC ARTS EXPERIENCE Miami-Dade County Art in Public Places, participating artistPanelist, Art in Public Places commissions, State of Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, 1997Panelist, International Cultural Exchange Grants Panel, Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, 2000–2008Panelist, Individual Artist Fellowships, State of Florida Division of Cultural AffairsPreliminary Adjudicator, National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts, 1996–2012Founding Director, Miami Waves Film and Performance Festival, Miami Dade College SELECTED ARTISTIC ACTIVITY A Durable Tale, artist book and related installations/lectures, 2010–2017A Personal Almanac, installation, Hayden Planetarium, American Museum of Natural History, 2013Memory Is Our Most Important Product, solo installation, 2013Dormition, real-time video, screened in curated festival contextsThe Treasure Trail, Miami-Dade County Art in Public Places, 1983 SELECTED AWARDS AND SUPPORT Fulbright Scholars Program Teaching/Research AwardJoan Mitchell Foundation residency supportNational Endowment for the Arts regional regrantMiami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs Artist Access GrantsR. W. Greenfield Endowed Teaching Chair SELECTED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Executive Board, Interdisciplinary Sound Arts WorkshopAcademic Reviewer, Janson’s History of Art: The Western TraditionReferee, African Studies ReviewGrant and fellowship panel service for county, state, and national arts programs Public Art Commission Application Submitted on 1 September 2026, 4:05PM Receipt number 46 Related form version 14 Personal Information Name Mette Huberman Cell Phone Number 6503871579 Home Phone Number Email Address mette.huberman@gmail.com Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address 909 Cowper St City Palo Alto Postal Code 94301 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 4 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Public Art Commission? Email from the City Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website 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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation - Contributing Writer, Art and Culture, Embarcadero Media Foundation - Art Historian, Freelance Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. - I am an Art Historian with a master’s degree from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. I also have two other master’s degrees: one in education from Stanford University and one in psychology from University of Aarhus in Denmark. - I am a Contributing Writer for the Embarcadero Media Foundation writing about art and culture. In fact, two of my articles focus on public art in Palo Alto: one is about the Greg Brown murals in downtown and the other article is about the Victor Arnautoff murals at the Palo Alto Museum: https://www.paloaltoonline.com/author/mette-huberman/ - I worked for more than 20 years at a non-profit research company, the American Institutes for Research (AIR), in California. As a Senior Research Analyst, I directed projects evaluating educational programs, including local school arts education programs. Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations. - I am an Art Docent at the Palo Alto Art Center, where I lead school tours for local K-5 students of changing exhibits at the art center. Here is a video that shows me as an Art Docent as part of Project Look: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/hMN2uDUk3zY - I am also an Art Docent in the Los Gatos Union Elementary School District, where I teach art history in K-8 classrooms based on a program aligned to California State Standards for the Visual Arts and a 10-week training course: https://artdocents.com/ - For more than 25 years, I have sung as a Second Soprano in the Stanford Symphonic Chorus, performing concerts at Stanford Memorial Church and at Bing Concert Hall every quarter and learning more than 90 different choral pieces. - I am a Stanford Alumni member and have taken numerous Stanford continuing education courses, in particular in art history. - I have taken courses in weaving and tapestry at City College in San Francisco, as well as with local weavers. 2 of 4 Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Public Art Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? I care deeply about public art. I believe that public art improves a local community and reflects the people and values of the community. Public art can also bring together a diverse community around common goals of beautification, diversity, and sustainability. I am an Art Historian, who believe in sharing my passion for art through writing about and teaching art and art history to children and adults. In my role as a Contributing Writer, I have interviewed art stakeholders, such as artists, art curators, and art administrators. I have also worked for more than 20 years directing projects to evaluate educational programs, including school arts education programs. I have expertise in all aspects of an evaluation project, from managing people and budgets, to interviewing and surveying stakeholders, analyzing data, and summarizing and presenting data. These skills, as well as my deep knowledge of art history and art, will be very useful as a member of the Public Art 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. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. I find the Public Art Plan for the California Avenue district very interesting because it seeks to strengthen and bring together a whole business district around public art, including businesses, residents, local artists, and visitors. I also appreciate that the project is being carried out in partnership with Art Builds Community, a woman-led, public art planning and consulting firm. One of their projects, Womanhood, seeks ways to honor women’s historic contributions to our region and beyond. The issue of female recognition and appreciation is an issue dear to my heart. In my art history scholarship, I have focused on female artist recognition and appreciation historically, including in my master’s thesis. 3. If you are appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Public Art Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? As mentioned above, I care deeply about female artist recognition and appreciation, which would be a goal I would like to pursue as part of the commission’s work. My art historical knowledge on the topic, as well as my experience working with stakeholders and artists as part of my writing and evaluation work, will be very helpful in this process. I also care deeply about art education for children and adults alike. It would be beneficial for the community to learn more about the public art displays in Palo Alto. This could be done in various ways; for example, by making schools aware of the Greg Brown scavenger hunt and by having students find the multiple decorated utility boxes around town. The Public Art Program could also do a monthly art walk, similar to the one that the city of Los Altos carries out every month. Given my teaching experiences, I would be very capable of helping with this process. 4. Public Art Commission Members work with the document listed below. If you have experience with this document, please describe that experience. Experience with this document is not required for selection. Public Art Master Plan Apart from skimming the City of Palo Alto Public Art Master Plan, I do not have experience with the document but I appreciate its comprehensiveness, in particular the focus on Goals and Recommendations such as environmental projects and educational initiatives. If selected to the Public Art Commission, I look forward to studying this document in more detail. 3 of 4 If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Mette Huberman Link to signature Date Completed 09/01/2026 4 of 4 Public Art Commission Application Submitted on 11 August 2026, 3:10PM Receipt number 39 Related form version 14 Personal Information Name Musaab Farooqui Cell Phone Number Home Phone Number Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address City Palo Alto Postal Code 94306 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 3 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Public Art Commission? City Website Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Data Scientist, Intuitive Machines Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. UC Berkeley — B.A. in Data Science, May 2025. Coursework included data analysis, statistics, economics, programming, and ethical decision-making. Intuitive Machines — Data Scientist, May 2025–Present. Develop data analytics and visualization tools supporting spacecraft manufacturing, working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and leadership to translate complex information into actionable insights. Stanford Social Media Lab — Researcher. Conducted large-scale data analysis supporting research on social media, information exposure, and online behavior. Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations. As a Palo Alto resident, I am interested in becoming more actively involved in local civic life and contributing my professional and educational experience to the community. My background includes research at the Stanford Social Media Lab and studies at UC Berkeley and Zaytuna College, experiences that strengthened my appreciation for the intersection of community, culture, education, and public institutions. Applying to the Public Art Commission is an opportunity for me to deepen my civic involvement and contribute to making Palo Alto’s public spaces engaging and representative of the community. Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Public Art Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? As a Palo Alto resident, I am interested in becoming more actively involved in local civic life and contributing my professional and educational experience to the community. My background includes research at the Stanford Social Media Lab and studies at UC Berkeley and Foothill College, experiences that strengthened my appreciation for the intersection of community, culture, education, and public institutions. Applying to the Public Art Commission is an opportunity for me to deepen my civic involvement and contribute to making Palo Alto’s public spaces 2 of 3 engaging and representative of the community. 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. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. I was particularly interested in the Commission’s recent consideration of Impression XXVII by CASP artist Charlotta Kauksdotter and its potential acceptance into the City’s collection. I was drawn to the work’s exploration of the relationship between humanity and nature, as well as the opportunity to support an artist connected to the Cubberley Artist Studio Program. I believe initiatives like this demonstrate how the City can support local artists while building a public art collection that reflects meaningful ideas and connections to the community. 3. If you are appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Public Art Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? I would like to see the Public Art Commission continue expanding access to public art throughout Palo Alto while supporting local artists and ensuring that projects reflect the diversity and character of the community. I would also like to explore ways to make public art more engaging and visible to younger residents and people who may not traditionally interact with the arts. I would contribute by bringing a data-driven and collaborative perspective helping evaluate community feedback, measure the reach and impact of programs, and work with fellow commissioners, City staff, artists, and residents to make thoughtful decisions about projects and resources. 4. Public Art Commission Members work with the document listed below. If you have experience with this document, please describe that experience. Experience with this document is not required for selection. Public Art Master Plan I do not have prior professional experience working with the Palo Alto Public Art Master Plan. However, I have reviewed the document and am particularly interested in its emphasis on reflecting Palo Alto’s people and diverse neighborhoods, supporting local and regional artists, increasing public awareness of the City’s art collection, and incorporating art into the City’s broader planning efforts. I would look forward to developing a deeper understanding of the Master Plan and using its goals and recommendations to help guide thoughtful decisions as a member. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. musaab_farooqui_resume.pdf Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Musaab Farooqui Link to signature Date Completed 08/11/2026 3 of 3 Musaab Farooqui ••linkedin.com/in/musaabf •Palo Alto, CA Education University of California, Berkeley May 2025 B.A. in Data Science (Emphasis in Economics at the Haas School of Business) Relevant Coursework: The Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming in C++, Object Oriented Programming in Python, Foundations of Data Science, Leading People, The Ethical Environment of Business, Risk Analysis for Engineers, Econometrics Technical Skills Product Roadmapping, Go-to-Market Strategy, Product Requirements Documents (PRDs), Competitive Analysis, Customer Discovery, Market Research, Sales Enablement, Positioning & Messaging, Python, SQL, C++, Java, Excel, PowerBi, Tableau, AWS, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Statistics, A/B Testing, Lidar/Radar Technology Experience Data Scientist, Intuitive Machines August 2025 Present Built executive analytics dashboards tracking Earned Value, Actual Cost, CPI, and labor utilization, improving visibility across spacecraft bus, top, and sub assembly production lines. Partnered with manufacturing, engineering, finance, and operations teams to translate business requirements into analytics solutions supporting production decision-making. Designed automated labor and cost variance models resulting in a 15% reduction in labor hours across manufacturing workflows. Created data pipelines integrating manufacturing, labor, and financial systems, reducing manual reporting effort by 30% and accelerating production reviews. Identified production bottlenecks and schedule risks through throughput analysis, increasing line efficiency and reducing cycle time by 12%. Product Marketing Edge Strategy Intern, Nutanix May 2025 - Aug 2025 Developed a comprehensive go to market strategy for Nutanix’s edge computing portfolio, synthesizing input from product, technical marketing, and senior leadership to define positioning, target segments, and key differentiators. Conducted competitive analysis of the edge computing landscape, mapping 20+ competing solutions across 4 market segments and identifying whitespace opportunities that expanded addressable market targeting by 25%. Created strategic positioning documents and messaging frameworks targeting IT decision makers and cloud architects, improving messaging clarity and stakeholder alignment by 40% per team feedback. Engaged cross functionally with product, engineering, and partner teams to evaluate edge technology components and validate strategic assumptions. Presented final GTM strategy deliverable to senior leadership, incorporating stakeholder feedback and translating technical product nuances into compelling business narratives. Data Scientist Intern, Zendar Sept 2024 Jan 2025 Analyzed sensor test data and built performance dashboards, improving data quality monitoring coverage by 35% and accelerating issue detection for AI perception model development. Collected and processed LiDAR, radar, and camera datasets for model training and validation, increasing dataset coverage by 40% to improve perception model accuracy. Reduced sensor platform downtime by 22% through proactive troubleshooting and maintenance of the Linux based system and web UI during testing cycles. Collaborated cross functionally with engineering and operations to refine data collection strategies and resolve discrepancies impacting model quality. Product Management Intern (Robotics), Zebra Technologies Inc.June 2024 - Sept 2024 Designed and maintained product roadmaps for autonomous mobile robotics, conducting feasibility research, assessing business impact, and prioritizing features across 3 development cycles. Developed and refined go to market strategies that drove a 20% improvement in customer satisfaction scores by directly incorporating structured customer feedback into roadmap updates. Conducted customer feedback interviews to surface product gaps, analyzed findings, and presented actionable insights to engineering teams, reducing feature delivery backlog by 18% through improved prioritization. Collaborated with sales and engineering stakeholders to align product direction with customer needs and market trends. Product Management Intern, Ouster Inc.Jan 2024 June 2024 Collaborated with engineering and operations teams to develop Product Requirements Documents (PRDs), prioritize features, and manage change requests for software and hardware sensor products. Performed competitive analysis to redefine product goals, identifying a 30% pricing gap versus key competitors and directly informing Ouster ’s repositioning strategy. Revised product documentation and technical manuals, reducing customer support escalations by 22% by enabling customers to more independently understand and adopt key sensor functionalities. Tested new sensor features and gathered performance data, providing structured feedback to engineering for product iteration. Served as a cross-functional liaison bridging sales, engineering, and operations to drive technical issues to resolution. Leadership Python Instructor, Berkeley Tech. Collaborative (BTC)Aug 2022 - May 2025 Public Art Commission Application Submitted on 26 August 2026, 11:30AM Receipt number 44 Related form version 14 Personal Information Name Ruth-Anne Siegel Cell Phone Number Home Phone Number Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address City Palo Alto Postal Code 94303 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 4 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Public Art Commission? Palo Alto Weekly Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation fine artist Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. Education: MFA, School of the Art Institute of Chicago; BFA, Rhode Island School of Design. Additional coursework at Stanford University, Brown University, UC Santa Cruz, and the Pacific Art League. 30+ year career in graphic design in both NYC and Silicon Valley Teaching Experience: Instructor, "Developing Your Artistic Voice Through Mixed Media," Pacific Art League, Palo Alto, CA (2026). Residency: Fine Arts Artist in Residence, School of Visual Arts, New York, NY (May-June 2026). Professional Experience: Represented artist, UGallery, San Francisco, CA. Juried into national and international exhibitions since 2015, including the Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art, The Edward Hopper House Museum, The Bristol Art Museum, and Kenosha Public Museum (2026); solo exhibitions at Gitane and Gallery House, Palo Alto/Menlo Park, CA. Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations. I have lived in Palo Alto for 23 years, raising three children through PAUSD at Fairmeadow, JLS, and Gunn. I have been deeply engaged in school and community life, volunteering extensively with the PTA at all three schools and with Partners in Education (PiE). Key leadership roles include PTA President at Fairmeadow Elementary (two years), PiE Board Member (two years), VP of Programming for the PTA at Gunn High School, and PiE Representative at both JLS and Gunn. I also served for multiple years as the Parent Representative for Challenge Success at Gunn, organizing annual events featuring panels of experts, students, and nationally known speakers on adolescent well-being and education. I have also served on my Congregation Etz Chayim's education and design committees for over 20 years. I was commissioned by Alta Housing to create two large-scale, site-specific paintings for their Wilton Court property. Application Questions 2 of 4 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Public Art Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? I would like to be more involved in my community now that my children are grown. I have an extensive art and design background and would like to apply it to Palo Alto. I have over 30 years of experience as a graphic designer and fine artist. 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. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. Since completing my MFA last summer, much of my time has gone into applying for residencies, fellowships, and grants. Even when an application isn't successful, I value reading the accepted artists' statements; it's fascinating to see how other artists think. That's what drew me to the Commission's recent approval of Amy Landesberg's The Climbing Biome for the downtown parking garage: a 50-foot stainless-steel relief depicting the endangered native plant species of the diverse region around Palo Alto, its language drawn from art historical references that span different eras. I was struck by how directly Landesberg's statement deals with how city life separates us from the natural world. While art can't replace that connection, it can engage and celebrate it. As a painter whose own work engages deep issues through abstraction, I'm drawn to how she turns local conservation science into civic storytelling at architectural scale. 3. If you are appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Public Art Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? I am a highly visual person who loves good design and a beautiful built environment. I'd like the Commission to keep raising the bar on design quality with public art that is genuinely integrated with its site and architecture, not just ornamental. I'd also like continued attention to stewardship: the recently decommissioned digital installation at City Hall is a reminder that good public art needs a real maintenance plan. And I care about making sure the story behind each piece, like the ecological narrative behind The Climbing Biome, reaches residents through signage, talks, or programming. My experience as a graphic designer gives me a practiced eye for composition, material, and site-specific work; 20+ years on my synagogue's design committee taught me to balance beauty with function and budget; and years leading PTA and Challenge Success programs taught me to build consensus and how to organize and run successful public-facing events. 4. Public Art Commission Members work with the document listed below. If you have experience with this document, please describe that experience. Experience with this document is not required for selection. Public Art Master Plan Is the Public Art Commission meeting the goals outlined in the Master Plan? That is the question that I would ask every project brought to the Commission. From one reading, I can see that it is deeply researched and detailed. At present, it is ten years old. Are there plans to revisit it? It was completed before the pandemic and the advent of robust AI. The city has seen great changes since 2016. What would we do differently now? If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. RASiegel CV 2026.pdf Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes 3 of 4 Signature Name of signatory: Ruth-Anne Siegel Link to signature Date Completed 08/26/2026 4 of 4 RUTH-ANNE SIEGEL Born in New York City ruth-annesiegel.com EDUCATION MFA School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL BFA Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI Studied at Stanford University, Brown University, UC Santa Cruz, and the Pacific Art League SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS 2026 3rd Acrylic International – Biennial Juried Exhibition Juror: Dan Simoneau, Kenosha Public Museum, August 15-November 21 Democracy: United We Stand Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art, March 20-July 31 55 x 2: Light Juror: Indira A. Abiskaroon Valbuena, The Edward Hopper House Museum, March 27-April 26 When in the Course of Human Events Juror: Meredith Stern, The Bristol Art Museum, February 22 – April 10 2025 Word Play Juror: Jack Fischer, Arc Gallery & Studios, San Francisco, CA November 15-Jan 10 MFA Exhibition Curator: Denny Mwaura, SAIC Galleries, Chicago, IL, July 7-27 2024 Radical Kindness II Jurors: Robin Atlas and Nancy Current, The Vector Artist Initiative May 2024-May 2025 2022 Strictly Abstract Juror: Emebet Korn, O’Hanlon Center for the Arts, Mill Valley, CA, June 3–July 22 Fresh or Frozen Juror: Jen Tough, Artist Alliance, February-March 2019 Abstraction Juror: Karen Imperial, Pacific Art League, Palo Alto, CA, May 1-June 1 2018 Abstracts Juror: Michael Azgour, Pacific Art League, Palo Alto, CA, April 6-May 4 2017 Annual Member Exhibition Juror: Dan Simoneau, International Society of Acrylic Painters BLOOM Slate Art, San Ramon Valley Conference Center, San Ramon, CA, April 14-July 20 2016 Annual Member Exhibition Juror: Paul Jackson, International Society of Acrylic Painters ArtsyShark Featured Artist, Juror: Carolyn Edlund 2015 6th Annual ISAP International Open Online Show Juror: Linda Kemp, International Society of Acrylic Painters SELECTED SOLO & TWO-PERSON EXHIBITIONS 2019 Flora: Celebrating the Colors of Spring A.Space Gallery, Menlo Park, CA, March 15-April 14 2018 An Artist Collaboration A.Space Gallery, Menlo Park, CA, September 4-October 27 Oil & Water Gallery House, Palo Alto, CA, January 30-February 24 2016 Cycles Gallery House, Palo Alto, CA, August 23-September 17 2013 Memories of the Bridge (solo), Gitane, Menlo Park, CA, November 13-December 13 RESIDENCIES 2026 School of Visual Arts, Fine Arts Artist in Residence, New York, NY, May 26-June 26 GALLERY REPRESENTATION UGallery San Francisco, CA SELECTED TEACHING 2026 Pacific Art League, Instructor, Developing Your Artistic Voice Through Mixed Media SELECTED MEDIA AND PUBLICATIONS The Comfort of Color: Activation of Chaos Fischer, Noah; Ruth-Anne, SPOTLIGHT (video) Korotzer, Katie; Piedmont Exedra, The Artist’s Studio, April 30 Edlund, Carolyn; ArtsyShark Featured Artist Wheeler, Nance, and Rayn, Sally; SVOS TalkArt (video), Ruth-Anne Siegel, Abstract Painting AWARDS 1st Place Overall and 1st Place Painting, CityScapes, Light Space & Time Gallery, June 2013 SELECTED ART FAIRS 2016- 2019 Fine Art in the Park Los Altos Rotary Club, Los Altos, CA 2017 stARTup Art Fair Los Angeles, CA Public Art Commission Application Submitted on 15 August 2026, 8:37PM Receipt number 41 Related form version 14 Personal Information Name Yingying (Fiona) Wang Cell Phone Number 6507962421 Home Phone Number Email Address fiona.wangyingying@gmail.com Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address 444 San Antonio Road, APT 1A City Palo Alto Postal Code 94306 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 3 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Public Art Commission? Email from the City Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website 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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation I have been working in the art sector, both locally and internationally in the past five years. Founder and director of MetaU Art (www.metauart.com), a global art platform to discover and support emerging artists internationally. Founder and president of Art2 Foundation ( www.art2foundation.com), a 501c non profit organization to provide support to art project and individual artists in underrepresented countries. Prior working in the art sector, I also worked in financial industry and energy industry for about 20 years. More details on linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-yingying-wang-8915875 Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. Master degree of Public administration ( MPA ) Christie's Art Business Certificate Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations. volunteered at Friends of the Palo Alto Library as art section manager since 2020. Currently a board member of ICA, San Jose Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Public Art Commission and what experience would you bring to the position? I am a Palo Alto resident and passionate to make our community to be a lovely place surrounded by art. With my experience in art sector, both at the bay area and internationally, I would like to contribute my expertise and efforts to the Public Art Commission on the art projects. 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. Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. I noticed that there are quite some public art/mural projects discussed in the past few commission. I am particularly interested the mural projects for three reasons. First, public art\mural always set the vibe for the city, conveying the message to the residence and the visitors on what's unique about Palo Alto. It's our city's name card. Second, I have worked on several mural projects in the past, i.e. Mural projects in Uganda under Art2 Foundation. Public art/mural is the area that I am familiar with. Finally, public art 2 of 3 \mural is not only about art itself, it is about collaboration. For the project, it's the collaboration between city, artists, residency. It's key to connect people on the project. 3. If you are appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Public Art Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? My goal/passion is to make Palo Alto the place for people to see public art in the bay area. Often people come to visit palo alto for business reasons, for stanford...I hope one day, people will come to Palo Alto just want to see the art here. And the resident in Palo Alto will proudly say that we have the best public art in the bay area! 4. Public Art Commission Members work with the document listed below. If you have experience with this document, please describe that experience. Experience with this document is not required for selection. Public Art Master Plan N/A If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Yingying Wang Link to signature Date Completed 08/15/2026 3 of 3 Stormwater Management Oversight Committee Application Submitted on 11 May 2026, 11:09am Receipt number 10 Related form version 11 Personal Information Name Brian Hamachek Cell Phone Number 6505564141 Home Phone Number Email Address brianhama@gmail.com Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address 152 Melville Avenue City Palo Alto Postal Code 94301 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 4 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Storm Water Management Oversight Commission? Email from the City Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website 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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Software Engineer / Executive Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. Vently, CEO HP, Tech Lead Portworx, Software Architect Microsoft, Senior Software Engineer Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. Palo Alto Tennis Association, Executive Director Palo Alto Civic Apps Hackathon, Judge Please select all that apply to you I am a resident of Palo Alto Application Questions 2 of 4 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Stormwater Management Oversight Committee and what experience would you bring to the position? 1000 I would like to become more involved in Palo Alto’s city commissions and give back to a city I have lived in for nearly my entire life. Stormwater management is the kind of essential local infrastructure that residents often do not think about until something goes wrong, but it affects public safety, environmental quality, neighborhood flooding, creek health, and the long-term resilience of the city. Professionally, I am an executive at a start-up, where my role requires evaluating complex systems, prioritizing limited resources, analyzing tradeoffs, listening to stakeholders, and making practical recommendations. I would bring that same structured, analytical approach to reviewing stormwater projects, programs, budgets, and maintenance priorities. As a longtime Palo Alto resident, I also bring a strong personal interest in preserving the city’s livability and environmental health. I would approach the role thoughtfully, with a focus on transparency, fiscal responsibility, and making sure stormwater investments are both technically sound and understandable to the public. 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Storm Drain Oversight Committee that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. One issue of particular interest to me is the city’s ongoing investment in storm drain replacement, rehabilitation, pump station upgrades, and green stormwater infrastructure. These projects are important because Palo Alto has aging infrastructure, low-lying areas, and increasing pressure from heavier storm events and long-term climate risks. I am especially interested in how the city prioritizes these capital projects. Stormwater improvements can be expensive, and the benefits are not always immediately visible to residents. That makes it important for the Committee to help ensure that projects funded by the Stormwater Management Fee are selected based on clear need, risk reduction, environmental benefit, and long- term cost effectiveness. I am also interested in green stormwater infrastructure, such as bioretention and other systems that manage runoff closer to where it falls. 3. If you are appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Storm Drain Oversight Committee achieve, and how would you help in the process? I would like to see the Committee help Palo Alto make stormwater planning more proactive, transparent, and resilient. My first goal would be to ensure that stormwater fee revenues are clearly tied to high-priority projects that reduce flood risk, replace aging infrastructure, and improve water quality. Residents should be able to understand what is being funded, why it matters, and how success is measured. Second, I would like the Committee to support more long-term planning around climate resilience, including heavier storms, sea level rise, and protection of low-lying neighborhoods. Third, I would like to see continued exploration of green stormwater infrastructure where it is practical and cost-effective. I would help by bringing a structured, analytical approach: asking clear questions, reviewing tradeoffs, listening to staff and residents, and helping translate technical issues into plain 3 of 4 language. My goal would be to be practical, prepared, and constructive. 4. Storm Drain Oversight Committee 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. 2017 Stormwater Management Fee Ballot Measure 2015 Storm Drain Master Plan Sustainability & Climate Action Plan (2022) Green Stormwater Infrastructure Plan (2019) City of Palo Alto Annual Budget I have not worked directly with these specific Palo Alto stormwater documents, but I am comfortable reviewing and working with the kinds of materials they represent: long-range infrastructure plans, public budgets, policy documents, sustainability plans, and project prioritization frameworks. In my professional work, I regularly review complex technical and financial information, identify the key tradeoffs, ask clarifying questions, and help turn detailed plans into practical decisions. That experience would translate well to reviewing the Storm Drain Master Plan, annual budget materials, and project lists funded by the Stormwater Management Fee. I also have a strong personal interest in Palo Alto’s sustainability and climate resilience work, so I would be prepared to study these documents carefully before meetings. I would approach them with humility, diligence, and a focus on understanding how the city can best use limited resources to reduce flooding, protect water quality, and maintain essential infrastructure. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Brian Hamachek Link to signature Date Completed 05/11/2026 4 of 4 Stormwater Management Oversight Committee Application Submitted on 1 August 2026, 3:35PM Receipt number 13 Related form version 13 Personal Information Name Catherine Perman Cell Phone Number 6507991377 Home Phone Number Email Address cathyperman@gmail.com Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address 2398 South Court City Palo Alto Postal Code 94301 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 4 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Storm Water Management Oversight Commission? Email from the City Other: I currently serve on the Stormwater Management Oversight Committee and would like to apply for a second term. Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website 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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Retired from careers in environmental engineering and software management. Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. Worked as environmental engineer. Pivoted to tech career in software engineering and management. Technical work: data analysis, financial compliance and systems security. Retired in 2019. Currently working on data science projects using open source tools. Ph.D. 1990, Stanford University, Stanford, CA. Civil and Environmental Engineering. Improving the Performance of Wastewater Treatment Plants: an Expert Systems Approach M.S. 1984, Utah State University, Logan, UT Civil and Environmental Engineering B.A. 1975, Brown University, Providence, RI. Geology/Computer Science Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. I’m currently chair of the SWMOC and completing my first term (ending Oct 2026). I participate and volunteer with Zohar Dance School (Cubberley Center). Worked as an election clerk in local and national elections. While my daughter was in Palo Alto schools (K-12) I volunteered in the classroom and with Palo Alto Community Child Care. Did some native plantings as volunteer with Save the Bay. I wish to increase my involvement in our community. Hence my application to continue serving on the Stormwater committee. Please select all that apply to you I am a resident of Palo Alto I own real property within Palo Alto Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Stormwater Management Oversight Committee and what experience I find stormwater related issues compelling. As an almost hidden aspect of urban infrastructure, stormwater management is rarely 2 of 4 would you bring to the position? 1000 in the news until disaster strikes and impacts are apparent. So staying ahead of potential disasters is critical. Stormwater management directly aligns with my experience in project management, water resources, water quality and groundwater management. Much of my more recent hands-on experience is with data driven financial auditing. Reviewing capital improvement and monitoring expenditures align with my financial interests. Work done by the committee has been an excellent fit and gives me an opportunity to contribute back to the Palo Alto community. 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Storm Drain Oversight Committee that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. (BTW the way the committee name is: Stormwater Management Oversight Committee not Storm Drain Oversight Committee.) Over the last few years of serving on SWMOC I’ve learned so much about how capital projects and maintenance programs are managed and implemented. In particular, the process around Corporation Way Project planning and construction had some unique challenges. This project revealed much about the sometimes complex realities of updating public infrastructure near private or commercial property. I’ve really enjoyed working with city staff and other committee members. I’ve also, as committee chair been honored to participate in committee related workshops and presentations with members of the Palo Alto City Council. 3. If you are appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Storm Drain Oversight Committee achieve, and how would you help in the process? I would continue to work with committee members and city staff to move forward on the 2017 Stormwater Management Fee ballot measure goals. The ballot measure provides specific goals. 4. Storm Drain Oversight Committee 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. 2017 Stormwater Management Fee Ballot Measure 2015 Storm Drain Master Plan Sustainability & Climate Action Plan (2022) Green Stormwater Infrastructure Plan (2019) City of Palo Alto Annual Budget I have reviewed the 2017 Stormwater Management Fee Ballot Measure and Green Stormwater Infrastructure Plan (2019) as part of understanding the motivational framework behind the committee’s work. 2015 Storm Drain Master Plan provides valuable background information. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Catherine Perman 3 of 4 Link to signature Date Completed 08/01/2026 4 of 4 Stormwater Management Oversight Committee Application Submitted on 12 May 2026, 12:29pm Receipt number 11 Related form version 11 Personal Information Name Doug Burns Cell Phone Number Home Phone Number Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address City Palo Alto,CA Postal Code 94306 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 3 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Storm Water Management Oversight Commission? Email from the City Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Retired Accountant Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. BA UCSB in Accounting 40 years at Varian in accounting roles Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. Barron Park Association Palo Alto run club Please select all that apply to you I am a resident of Palo Alto I own real property within Palo Alto Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Stormwater Management Oversight Committee and what experience would you bring to the position? 1000 Have a background in accounting and would like to be involved with my community. I was born in Palo Alto and have lived and work here most of my life. 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Storm Drain Oversight Committee that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. None that I can think of 3. If you are appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Storm Drain Oversight Committee achieve, and how would you help in the process? Use money for the purpose intended. 4. Storm Drain Oversight Committee 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. 2017 Stormwater Management Fee Ballot Measure None 2 of 3 2015 Storm Drain Master Plan Sustainability & Climate Action Plan (2022) Green Stormwater Infrastructure Plan (2019) City of Palo Alto Annual Budget If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Douglas Burns Link to signature Date Completed 05/12/2026 3 of 3 Stormwater Management Oversight Committee Application Submitted on 6 August 2026, 10:25AM Receipt number 15 Related form version 13 Personal Information Name Gregory Bennett Cell Phone Number Home Phone Number Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address City Palo Alto Postal Code 94301 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 Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 3 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Storm Water Management Oversight Commission? Other: Current member of the Storm Water Management Oversight Committee Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Investor Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. B.A., International Political Economy, University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign; CIEE Language & Culture Program, University of Jordan. Founder/Director, ShadeTree Fund (2025–present) — assess early-stage climate research and publish The Docket, a weekly ISSN-registered climate publication on infrastructure and insurance under climate stress. Principal, Kapor Capital (2019–2023); Investment Analyst, VilCap Investments (2014–2017); independent advisor/investor (2023– 2025) — investment diligence, budget and financial analysis, and portfolio oversight: judging whether proposed budgets and programs are sound and consistent with stated mandates, the same review this Committee applies to Fee expenditures. Project Consultant, FINCA International (2013–2014) — built client assessment survey instruments used across 23 countries. Prior Committee service: Storm Water Management Oversight Committee 2024-2026 Certificates/licenses/registrations: none. Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. Storm Water Management Oversight Committee Palo Alto Community Garden Please select all that apply to you I am a resident of Palo Alto Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Stormwater Management Oversight Committee and what experience would you bring to the position? 1000 I think that the Stormwater Management system is critical infrastructure in a time of climate instability and sea level rise, and I want to do my part to help my neighbors. 2 of 3 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Storm Drain Oversight Committee that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. The budget from the original 2017 ballot initiative ends in 2027, and there will most likely be a new ballot initiative soon. I think being a part of funding the next version of our stormwater infrastructure is very interesting. 3. If you are appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Storm Drain Oversight Committee achieve, and how would you help in the process? I would like to see the original budget and improvements through their completion, and hopefully work with local officials and the engineering team to get the funding correct for the next set of improvements. 4. Storm Drain Oversight Committee 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. 2017 Stormwater Management Fee Ballot Measure 2015 Storm Drain Master Plan Sustainability & Climate Action Plan (2022) Green Stormwater Infrastructure Plan (2019) City of Palo Alto Annual Budget Yes I have examined all of these as part of my time on the committee. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Gregory Bennett Link to signature Date Completed 08/06/2026 3 of 3 Stormwater Management Oversight Committee Application Submitted on 18 August 2026, 1:45AM Receipt number 18 Related form version 13 Personal Information Name Lee Taubeneck Cell Phone Number Home Phone Number Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address City PALO ALTO Postal Code 94306 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 3 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Storm Water Management Oversight Commission? City Website Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation retired Professional Civil Engineer (CA 49043) Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. WWTP Operator, Class 3 - SWRCB (expired) Water Treatment Operator, Class 1 - Department of Health Services (expired) PE of record on several Water Pollution Control Plans Stormwater Manager of record for the CA Department of Transportation, 1991-1994 Stormwater Project Engineer, Caltrans HQ Division of Environmental Analysis, 1995-1996 Sr Transportation Engineer, Caltrans HQ Mntc 1998-2000 Design Branch Chief, Caltrans North Region, 2001-2004 Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. Rinconada Community Garden Member: 2012-2014 & 2023- present Merit Badge Counselor, BSA Skyline Council, 2018-2023 Grace Lutheran Church (Palo Alto) Council Member: 2022-2025 Ground Squirrel Patrol Committee Member, Rinconada Garden, 2025-present Please select all that apply to you I am a resident of Palo Alto I own real property within Palo Alto Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Stormwater Management Oversight Committee and what experience would you bring to the position? 1000 Through my training and practice as a registered professional engineer in the State of California, I have considerable expertise in stormwater design and construction. 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Storm Drain Oversight Committee that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. 2026 Stormwater Management Proposed Rate (April, 2025 Agenda Item). The rates make a qualitative and quantitative assessment of compliance w/ the 2017 ballot measure. 2 of 3 3. If you are appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Storm Drain Oversight Committee achieve, and how would you help in the process? Update to the 2015 Storm Drain Master Plan Audit of the 2019 GSI Plan 4. Storm Drain Oversight Committee 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. 2017 Stormwater Management Fee Ballot Measure 2015 Storm Drain Master Plan Sustainability & Climate Action Plan (2022) Green Stormwater Infrastructure Plan (2019) City of Palo Alto Annual Budget I have reviewed successive CIPs regarding stormwater projects as reflected in CPA's Annual Budgets for 2024, 2025, and 2026. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Lee Taubeneck Link to signature Date Completed 08/18/2026 3 of 3 Stormwater Management Oversight Committee Application Submitted on 17 August 2026, 4:17PM Receipt number 17 Related form version 13 Personal Information Name Musaab Farooqui Cell Phone Number Home Phone Number Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address City Palo Alto Postal Code 94306 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 3 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Storm Water Management Oversight Commission? City Website Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Data Scientist, Inutitive Machines Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. I hold a B.A. in Data Science from the University of California, Berkeley, with coursework in economics, statistics, data analysis, and organizational leadership. I currently work as a Data Scientist at Lanteris Space Systems in Palo Alto, where I use data analysis and visualization to support operational planning and decision- making. My previous professional experience includes roles at Ouster, Zebra Technologies, Applied Materials, Verizon Connect, and the Stanford Social Media Lab, where I developed experience in research, data-driven decision-making, project coordination, and working with cross-functional teams. Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. I have been involved in community and civic engagement through educational, research, and local government activities. From 2021–2023, I conducted research with the Stanford Social Media Lab focused on understanding social and civic issues through large-scale data analysis. More recently, I have become actively involved in Palo Alto civic affairs, including applying to serve on City boards and commissions and following local policy and community issues. I am particularly interested in contributing my professional background in data analysis and my perspective as a Palo Alto resident to projects that improve public spaces, recreation opportunities, and quality of life for the community. Please select all that apply to you I am a resident of Palo Alto I am an employee of a business located in Palo Alto Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Stormwater Management Oversight Committee and what experience would you bring to the position? 1000 I am interested in serving on the Stormwater Management Oversight Committee because I value transparency, accountability, and responsible use of public funds. As a Data Scientist, I regularly analyze costs, budgets, variances, and operational data to determine whether resources are being used effectively. I would bring that same analytical and detail-oriented approach to reviewing the Stormwater Management Fund and 2 of 3 ensuring expenditures align with the City’s commitments to residents. 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Storm Drain Oversight Committee that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. I was particularly interested in the Committee’s discussion of the FY 2027 budget and whether available funding will be sufficient to complete the remaining stormwater capital projects. The Committee discussed how many project estimates date back to the 2015 Storm Drain Master Plan and may no longer reflect current construction costs. I find this especially interesting because my work as a Data Scientist involves analyzing costs and variances, and I would enjoy applying that same analytical approach to help ensure public funds are used responsibly and projects are planned realistically. 3. If you are appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Storm Drain Oversight Committee achieve, and how would you help in the process? If appointed, I would like to help ensure that stormwater funds are spent transparently, efficiently, and in accordance with the ballot measure. I would also like the Committee to closely track project costs as older estimates are updated and major projects move forward. I would contribute by using my data analysis experience to review budgets, actual expenditures, and cost variances and help identify areas that may require additional attention. 4. Storm Drain Oversight Committee 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. 2017 Stormwater Management Fee Ballot Measure 2015 Storm Drain Master Plan Sustainability & Climate Action Plan (2022) Green Stormwater Infrastructure Plan (2019) City of Palo Alto Annual Budget I have some familiarity with these documents through following Palo Alto’s stormwater projects and reviewing the Committee’s recent budget discussions. I am particularly interested in the 2017 Stormwater Management Fee Ballot Measure, the 2015 Storm Drain Master Plan, and the City’s annual budget because they guide how projects are prioritized and funded. While I have not worked with these documents professionally, my background in data and cost analysis would help me review them carefully and understand their financial and operational implications. If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. musaab_farooqui_resume.pdf Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Musaab Farooqui Link to signature Date Completed 08/17/2026 3 of 3 Musaab Farooqui •linkedin.com/in/musaabf •Palo Alto, CA Education University of California, Berkeley May 2025 B.A. in Data Science (Emphasis in Economics at the Haas School of Business) Relevant Coursework: The Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming in C++, Object Oriented Programming in Python, Foundations of Data Science, Leading People, The Ethical Environment of Business, Risk Analysis for Engineers, Econometrics Technical Skills Product Roadmapping, Go-to-Market Strategy, Product Requirements Documents (PRDs), Competitive Analysis, Customer Discovery, Market Research, Sales Enablement, Positioning & Messaging, Python, SQL, C++, Java, Excel, PowerBi, Tableau, AWS, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Visualization, Statistics, A/B Testing, Lidar/Radar Technology Experience Data Scientist, Intuitive Machines August 2025 Present Built executive analytics dashboards tracking Earned Value, Actual Cost, CPI, and labor utilization, improving visibility across spacecraft bus, top, and sub assembly production lines. Partnered with manufacturing, engineering, finance, and operations teams to translate business requirements into analytics solutions supporting production decision-making. Designed automated labor and cost variance models resulting in a 15% reduction in labor hours across manufacturing workflows. Created data pipelines integrating manufacturing, labor, and financial systems, reducing manual reporting effort by 30% and accelerating production reviews. Identified production bottlenecks and schedule risks through throughput analysis, increasing line efficiency and reducing cycle time by 12%. Product Marketing Edge Strategy Intern, Nutanix May 2025 - Aug 2025 Developed a comprehensive go to market strategy for Nutanix’s edge computing portfolio, synthesizing input from product, technical marketing, and senior leadership to define positioning, target segments, and key differentiators. Conducted competitive analysis of the edge computing landscape, mapping 20+ competing solutions across 4 market segments and identifying whitespace opportunities that expanded addressable market targeting by 25%. Created strategic positioning documents and messaging frameworks targeting IT decision makers and cloud architects, improving messaging clarity and stakeholder alignment by 40% per team feedback. Engaged cross functionally with product, engineering, and partner teams to evaluate edge technology components and validate strategic assumptions. Presented final GTM strategy deliverable to senior leadership, incorporating stakeholder feedback and translating technical product nuances into compelling business narratives. Data Scientist Intern, Zendar Sept 2024 Jan 2025 Analyzed sensor test data and built performance dashboards, improving data quality monitoring coverage by 35% and accelerating issue detection for AI perception model development. Collected and processed LiDAR, radar, and camera datasets for model training and validation, increasing dataset coverage by 40% to improve perception model accuracy. Reduced sensor platform downtime by 22% through proactive troubleshooting and maintenance of the Linux based system and web UI during testing cycles. Collaborated cross functionally with engineering and operations to refine data collection strategies and resolve discrepancies impacting model quality. Product Management Intern (Robotics), Zebra Technologies Inc.June 2024 - Sept 2024 Designed and maintained product roadmaps for autonomous mobile robotics, conducting feasibility research, assessing business impact, and prioritizing features across 3 development cycles. Developed and refined go to market strategies that drove a 20% improvement in customer satisfaction scores by directly incorporating structured customer feedback into roadmap updates. Conducted customer feedback interviews to surface product gaps, analyzed findings, and presented actionable insights to engineering teams, reducing feature delivery backlog by 18% through improved prioritization. Collaborated with sales and engineering stakeholders to align product direction with customer needs and market trends. Product Management Intern, Ouster Inc.Jan 2024 June 2024 Collaborated with engineering and operations teams to develop Product Requirements Documents (PRDs), prioritize features, and manage change requests for software and hardware sensor products. Performed competitive analysis to redefine product goals, identifying a 30% pricing gap versus key competitors and directly informing Ouster ’s repositioning strategy. Revised product documentation and technical manuals, reducing customer support escalations by 22% by enabling customers to more independently understand and adopt key sensor functionalities. Tested new sensor features and gathered performance data, providing structured feedback to engineering for product iteration. Served as a cross-functional liaison bridging sales, engineering, and operations to drive technical issues to resolution. Leadership Python Instructor, Berkeley Tech. Collaborative (BTC)Aug 2022 - May 2025 Stormwater Management Oversight Committee Application Submitted on 20 May 2026, 8:22am Receipt number 12 Related form version 11 Personal Information Name Susan Rosenberg Cell Phone Number Home Phone Number Email Address Are you a Palo Alto resident?Yes Address City Palo Alto Postal Code 94306 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? No Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for? Yes Fair Political Practices California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of Interest, Form 700). Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to: 1. Engage in business with the City; 2. Provide products or services for City projects; or 3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? No 1 of 3 Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse own real property in Palo Alto? No How did you learn about the vacancy on the Storm Water Management Oversight Commission? Other: Council member let me know Consent to Publish Personal Information on the City of Palo Alto Website Read the code, and check only ONE option below: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. Personal and Job Experience Occupation Retired Please list your relevant education, training, experience, certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. If describing work experience, please include company/employer name and occupation. Certificate, Conway School of Landscape Design Please describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held. Original Storm Drain Blue Ribbon Committee member. Co-Founder, Canopy Co-Chair, Trees for El Camino Please select all that apply to you I am a resident of Palo Alto Application Questions 1. Why are you interested in serving on the Stormwater Management Oversight Committee and what experience would you bring to the position? 1000 I served on the original committee and worked closely with Joe Teresi to pass the bond measures. 2. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Storm Drain Oversight Committee that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. My history with Palo Alto's storm drains and the current need for committee members drives this application. 3. If you are appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Storm Drain Oversight Committee achieve, and how would you help in the process? I believe the work I did with the previous storm drain committees laid a solid path for the future of Palo Alto's system. Membership in the current committee would allow me to confirm and continue that process. 4. Storm Drain Oversight Committee 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. 2017 Stormwater Management Fee Ballot Measure 2015 Storm Drain Master Plan I was very involved in the development of the 2015 master plan and the passage of the 2017 ballot measure. 2 of 3 Sustainability & Climate Action Plan (2022) Green Stormwater Infrastructure Plan (2019) City of Palo Alto Annual Budget If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below. Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Commissions Handbook. View the Boards and Commissions Handbook. Yes Signature Name of signatory: Susan Rosenberg Link to signature Date Completed 05/20/2026 3 of 3