Burbank Water and Power Board — Burbank City Council, July 12, 2022

Burbank Water and Power Board
Submit Date: May 02, 2022
Prefix First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Burbank Boards, Commissions & Committees
Application Form
Profile
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Burbank Water and Power Board: Submitted
Length of time as a Burbank Resident:
23 years
Burbank Registered Voter?
Yes No
Interests & Experiences
Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.

Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? Current Chair, Burbank Water & Power Board. I'd like to continue my service to the council, the BWP board, and my community.

Education
Rutgers University, B.A. University of California at Davis, J.D.

Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
-- 15+ years of volunteer work with the City of Burbank -- degrees in accounting, management and law Robert Brody
N. Griffith Park Dr
Burbank CA 91506
Home:

State of California Administrative Law Judge Judge
Robert Brody

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Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
Anxious to continue my volunteer work and serve my community here in Burbank Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:

Burbank Water & Power, current Board Chair Art in Public Places: member, Chair, Secretary List Community activities in which you are involved:

Volunteer, Burbank libraries Volunteer, Burbank Sister Cities Commission Volunteer, Burbank Animal Shelter
If you are related to any City of Burbank employee(s), please state their name(s), relationship(s), and department(s). If you are not related to a City of Burbank employee, please put N/A.

N/A
Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest:

Rules of law and ethics prohibit members from participating in and voting on matters in which they may have a direct or indirect conflict of interest including a financial interest. Are you aware of any potential conflicts of interest which may develop from your occupation or financial holdings in relation to your responsibilities as a member of the Board, Commission or Committee to which you seek appointment?
Yes No
If you answer yes, explain in detail any potential conflicts in the same manner as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission’s Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). (If you should have any questions about this matter or need further information as it relates to your situation, please advise the City Clerk prior to submitting your application.) N/A
AB 1234 Training
The Board, Commission or Committee (collectively Board) you are seeking appointment to provides City reimbursement for attending trainings or conferences. Therefore, under State Law all members of the Board must receive at least two hours of ethic’s training, as prescribed by the Fair Political Practices Commission, within one year of appointment and once every two years thereafter.

Robert Brody

First Choice
FIRST choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:

Burbank Water and Power Board
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.

Accounting, management and law degrees
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? To further the interests of the city, review and make recommendations as to capital improvements, power agreements, the BWP budget, water and power rates, and other advisory tasks as directed by Council.

Second Choice
SECOND choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:

Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? Supplemental Questions
Acknowledgements
Acknowledgment No. 1 - General

ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS A PUBLIC RECORD AND WILL BE POSTED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE. All City Board, Commission, and Committee members serve without compensation from the City. No person shall serve at the same time on more than one Board, Commission or Committee. All applicants must be electors of, and actually reside in the City of Burbank, with the exception of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission and the Sustainable Burbank Commission. (Per BMC Section 2-1-405, 2-1-406, 2-1-407) I Agree
Robert Brody
Acknowledgement No. 2 - City of Burbank COVID-19 Vaccination Policy I have read the City of Burbank Covid-19 Vaccination Policy and hereby agree to provide proof of vaccination or either a medical or religious exemption form. Upon receipt of the application City Clerk’s Office staff will contact me with further instruction. Vaccination documentation will not be disclosable to the public.

I Agree
Robert Brody
ROBERT S. BRODY

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DUCATION THE HAGUE ACADEMY OF INTERNATIONAL LAW
The Hague, The Netherlands
Public Law Session - 1985

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS
Juris Doctor Degree - 1983
- Recipient, University Regents Fellowship
- Neumiller "Outstanding Advocate"

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting, Cum Laude – 1980

PROFESSIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE II (2002 - Present) EXPERIENCE Pasadena Office of Appeals
Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board
Review and research case files, preside over administrative hearings and prepare written decisions in disputed matters of unemployment, disability, paid family leave and tax. Assist in office administration, scheduling and calendaring, staffing, statewide training and outreach, development and evaluation of program policies. Proven leader and effective communicator.

Chair, CUIAB Disability Advisory Committee

BET TZEDEK LEGAL SERVICES
Los Angeles, California
Deputy Director of Litigation. Oversee premiere legal services organization with paid staff of 50 and 400 active volunteers; supervise and mentor lawyers in all phases of administrative hearings and litigation; active caseload of civil lawsuits and administrative law matters; supervise client pre-screening and daily intake; hiring, promotion, discipline and salary negotiation responsibilities; interviewing, recruiting and public speaking.

ARBITRATOR and MEDIATOR
Court-appointed arbitrator and mediator for Los Angeles County, Ventura and San Bernardino Courts. Preside over and conduct judicial hearings pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule 1600 et seq. Responsible for administration of oaths; instructing participants as to their rights, questioning of witnesses; ruling on the relevancy and admissibility of evidence; receipt and review of written evidence; preparation of written decisions containing findings of fact and conclusions of law.

ACTIVITIES & State Bar of California:

ASSOCIATIONS Chair, Committee of Bar Examiners (CBE)
California Attorney Practice Analysis (CAPA), Working Group member Judicial Nominees Evaluation (JNE) Commission, past commissioner

University of California at Davis:

Alumni Ambassador, Admissions External Reader
Board of Directors, UC Davis School of Law, Alumni Board 1997-1999

City of Burbank:

Commissioner, Burbank Water & Power
Burbank Libraries, Burbank Arts, Burbank Sister Cities Commission, Art in Public Places Commission (Past chair)

Submit Date: Mar 14, 2022
Resubmitted for City Council
Consideration: May 04, 2022
Prefix First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Burbank Boards, Commissions & Committees
Application Form
Profile
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Burbank Water and Power Board: Submitted
Length of time as a Burbank Resident:
64+ yrs.

Burbank Registered Voter?
Yes No
Interests & Experiences
Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.

Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? I've spent over forty five years volunteering and supporting Our Community and would like to continue doing so on the BWP board. I feel my back ground, experience, and education would definitely be beneficial to the Water and Power board. I have over 40 years of knowledge about the electrical and water operations
Education
High School, LA trade Tech, some College , and various Technical training Mr. Bruce K. Redmann
N. Shelton St
Burbank CA 91506
Mobile:
retired from the City of Burbank
water and Power after 40+ yrs of
service
Utility Line Mechanic/ Safety
Coordinator
Electrical Distribution/
implementing Safety programs
Mr. Bruce K. Redmann

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Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
Certificate of Completion on Hazardous Energy control from AVO training institute, four courses with certificate of completion from the APPA Academy. I have recently retired from Burbank Water and Power after a incredible 40+ yrs career. @7 of those years were spent in the Electrical Distribution section. I spent my last 13 yrs with the Safety Department. I believe my 40 Plus years of experience with Water and Power Departmetn has developed and prepared me to Qualify to serve on the water and power board Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
I have recently retired from Burbank water and power and having a incredible 40 plus yrs career. 27 of those years were in the elect. dist. section than I spent my last 13 years in the Safety Department. I was also privileged to have been involved and participant with the MWD water trips which gave me insight to the water side of BWP.

Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:

Burbank YMCA board of directors
List Community activities in which you are involved:

I have been involved in so many different Community activities I'll just list their names and will be more than happy to expand on them. Burbank YMCA. Burbank historical society. Burbank on parade, Habitat for humanity, Best Committee, The Burbank Elk's Lodge,
The VFW, The American Legion Hall,
Burbank
Boys and Girls Club, Family Promises, Burbank Temporary Aid Center, Senior Aid through the City.

If you are related to any City of Burbank employee(s), please state their name(s), relationship(s), and department(s). If you are not related to a City of Burbank employee, please put N/A.

N/A
Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest:

Rules of law and ethics prohibit members from participating in and voting on matters in which they may have a direct or indirect conflict of interest including a financial interest.

Are
you aware of any potential conflicts of interest which may develop from your occupation or financial holdings in relation to your responsibilities as a member of the Board, Commission or Committee to which you seek appointment?

Yes

No
Mr. Bruce K. Redmann
If you answer yes, explain in detail any potential conflicts in the same manner as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission’s Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). (If
you should have any questions about this matter or need further information as it relates to your situation, please advise the City Clerk prior to submitting your application.) AB 1234 Training
The Board, Commission or Committee (collectively Board) you are seeking appointment to provides City reimbursement for attending trainings or conferences. Therefore, under State Law all members of the Board must receive at least two hours of ethic’s training, as prescribed by the Fair Political Practices Commission, within one year of appointment and once every two years thereafter.

First Choice
FIRST choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:

Burbank Water and Power Board
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.

After more than 40 years with Water and Power I have a very good understanding of our electrical and water operations from generation to distribution. I have Also reviewed the Cities Budget proposals on numerous occasions for contracts
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? asI would very much like to continue to be part of Burbank's sustainability as We need to find reliable alternative water and power sources. With that being said, Burbank Water and Power must maintain their very high level of reliability they have been so proud to provide our community Second Choice
SECOND choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:

N/A
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position N/A
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? N/A
Supplemental Questions
Mr. Bruce K. Redmann
Acknowledgements
Acknowledgment No. 1 - General

ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS A PUBLIC RECORD AND WILL BE POSTED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE. All City Board, Commission, and Committee members serve without compensation from the City. No person shall serve at the same time on more than one Board, Commission or Committee. All applicants must be electors of, and actually reside in the City of Burbank, with the exception of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission and the Sustainable Burbank Commission. (Per BMC Section 2-1-405, 2-1-406, 2-1-407) I Agree
Acknowledgement No. 2 - City of Burbank COVID-19 Vaccination Policy I have read the City of Burbank Covid-19 Vaccination Policy and hereby agree to provide proof of vaccination or either a medical or religious exemption form. Upon receipt of the application City Clerk’s Office staff will contact me with further instruction. Vaccination documentation will not be disclosable to the public.

I Agree
Mr. Bruce K. Redmann
Submit Date: May 06, 2022
Prefix First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Burbank Boards, Commissions & Committees
Application Form
Profile
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Burbank Water and Power Board: Submitted
Length of time as a Burbank Resident:
28 years
Burbank Registered Voter?
Yes No
Interests & Experiences
Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.

Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? As a resident of Burbank I have benefited from the hard work and committment of other Burbank residents who have given their time and expertise in the service of a better Burbank. At this time circumstances allow me to offer my time and experience.

Education
attended Fairfield University, Fairfield CT.

Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
William Luddy
W Elm Ave
Burbank CA 91506
Home:

N/A N/A retired
William Luddy

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Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
Metropolitan Water District Board of Directors, 1992 - 2004, served as 1st Vice Chair, and as Executive Board;
Chair,
Water Planning, Quality and Resources Committee;
Chair, Engineering and Operations
Committee. Los Angeles City Planning Commission 1982-1992 Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:
currently filling vacated term on Burbank Water and Power board List Community activities in which you are involved:
supporter of various community service groups including Burbank Coordinating Council, BTAC, Ascencia, Family Promise
If you are related to any City of Burbank employee(s), please state their name(s), relationship(s), and department(s). If you are not related to a City of Burbank employee, please put N/A.

N/A
Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest:

Rules of law and ethics prohibit members from participating in and voting on matters in which they may have a direct or indirect conflict of interest including a financial interest.

Yes

No
If you answer yes, explain in detail any potential conflicts in the same manner as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission’s Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). (If
you should have any questions about this matter or need further information as it relates to your situation, please advise the City Clerk prior to submitting your application.) William Luddy
AB 1234 Training
The Board, Commission or Committee (collectively Board) you are seeking appointment to provides City reimbursement for attending trainings or conferences. Therefore, under State Law all members of the Board must receive at least two hours of ethic’s training, as prescribed by the Fair Political Practices Commission, within one year of appointment and once every two years thereafter.

First Choice
FIRST choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:

Burbank Water and Power Board
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.

I served on the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Water District from 1992 -2004. During my tenure I was a lead negotiator in discussions on Colorado River water transfers from Imperial Irrigation District to the San Diego County Water Authority and in negotiations to prevent proposed water extraction from the aquifer underlying the Mojave. During my tenure MWD engaged in extensive efforts to harden the regional water supply against future droughts - this included conservation programs and development of the Diamond Valley Reservoir. Throughout my tenure on the board there was a consistent effort to manage ongoing demand, anticipate and plan for long range supply needs, while maintaining and improving infrastructure all within budget.

What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? My interest is working to maintain Burbank's "first in class" standing among municipal water and power agencies by continuing to focus on reliability of services and the cutting edge environmental leadership of projects like the utility's eco-campus. The agency is facing significant challenges of maintaining supply, finding innovative ways to make ever more efficient use of the resources we have, and reducing the impact of increased conservation on the BWP's rate structure. For example, are we able to develop effective ways to use or water bank the supplies currently lost to the ocean through the Burbank East Channel?
Second Choice
SECOND choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:

Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? William Luddy
Supplemental Questions
Acknowledgements
Acknowledgment No. 1 - General

ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS A PUBLIC RECORD AND WILL BE POSTED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE. All City Board, Commission, and Committee members serve without compensation from the City. No person shall serve at the same time on more than one Board, Commission or Committee. All applicants must be electors of, and actually reside in the City of Burbank, with the exception of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission and the Sustainable Burbank Commission. (Per BMC Section 2-1-405, 2-1-406, 2-1-407) I Agree
Acknowledgement No. 2 - City of Burbank COVID-19 Vaccination Policy I have read the City of Burbank Covid-19 Vaccination Policy and hereby agree to provide proof of vaccination or either a medical or religious exemption form. Upon receipt of the application City Clerk’s Office staff will contact me with further instruction. Vaccination documentation will not be disclosable to the public.

I Agree
William Luddy
Submit Date: Mar 23, 2022
Resubmitted for City Council
Consideration: May 09, 2022
Prefix First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Burbank Boards, Commissions & Committees
Application Form
Profile
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Burbank Water and Power Board: Submitted
Length of time as a Burbank Resident:
11 months
Burbank Registered Voter?
Yes No
Interests & Experiences
Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.

Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? I'm interested in serving on Burbank Water and Power (BWP)'s board because I want to see the the utility accelerate the transition to renewable energy. I was born and raised in Santa Clarita and have called Southern California my home since birth; it has been a gift. BWP has an opportunity to be a leader in sourcing clean energy here in Southern California and to navigate the water-energy nexus with aplomb. I want to serve on BWP's board to collaborate with other like-minded citizens for a cleaner, healthier, and equitable future.

Education
Masters in Public Health, Bachelors of Science (Ecology) Sam Miyamoto
N. Hollywood Way
Burbank CA 91505
Mobile:

OpenDrives Software Test Engineer Software Engineering
Sam Miyamoto

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Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
Notary public for the State of California, LEED Green Associate Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:

I have no prior service experience on a City Board, Commission, nor Committee.

List Community activities in which you are involved:

Renewable Burbank coalition, San Fernando Valley Climate Reality Chapter, San Fernando Valley Citizens' Climate Lobby
If you are related to any City of Burbank employee(s), please state their name(s), relationship(s), and department(s). If you are not related to a City of Burbank employee, please put N/A.

N/A
Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest:

AB 1234 Training
The Board, Commission or Committee (collectively Board) you are seeking appointment to provides City reimbursement for attending trainings or conferences. Therefore, under State Law all members of the Board must receive at least two hours of ethic’s training, as prescribed by the Fair Political Practices Commission, within one year of appointment and once every two years thereafter.

First Choice
FIRST choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:

Burbank Water & Power
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.

I have a BS in Ecology and a minor in Film, Television, & Digital Media from UCLA and a masters degree in public health (MPH) from USC. My MPH led me to want to engage in climate-related work for the rest of my life; utilities and cities are key to solving the climate crisis. I have 3+ years of work experience in the clean transportation and energy sector in public affairs (policy, grant-writing, regulatory consulting) and marketing roles.

My work experience taught me that utilities are well-positioned to lead on climate change solutions through procuring renewable energy for electricity, developing greener electricity rates, providing incentives for transportation electrification, expediting the permitting process, developing relationships with their customers, and much more. I understand that different utility structures (i.e. publicly-owned, investor-owned, and community choice aggregators) can be complex and come with varying rules and regulations as dictated by the California Public Utilities Commission that ultimately affect how the general public gets their electricity. Going forward, I want to channel my understanding and multi-faceted experiences into a brighter future for the City and all.

What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? My goal would be to help bring BWP procure 100% renewable energy by 2030.

Second Choice
SECOND choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:

N/A
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position N/A
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? N/A
Supplemental Questions
Sam Miyamoto
Acknowledgements
Acknowledgment No. 1 - General

ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS A PUBLIC RECORD AND WILL BE POSTED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE. All City Board, Commission, and Committee members serve without compensation from the City. No person shall serve at the same time on more than one Board, Commission or Committee. All applicants must be electors of, and actually reside in the City of Burbank, with the exception of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission and the Sustainable Burbank Commission. (Per BMC Section 2-1-405, 2-1-406, 2-1-407) I Agree
Acknowledgement No. 2 - City of Burbank COVID-19 Vaccination Policy I have read the City of Burbank Covid-19 Vaccination Policy and hereby agree to provide proof of vaccination or either a medical or religious exemption form. Upon receipt of the application City Clerk’s Office staff will contact me with further instruction. Vaccination documentation will not be disclosable to the public.

I Agree
Sam Miyamoto
Samantha (Sam) Miyamoto, MPH
Burbank, CA |

EXPERIENCE
OpenDrives Academy – Culver City | Remote March 2022-Present Software Test Engineer
• Developing automated tests for performance, flexible, and scalable data storage solutions. Engaging with 4+ teams in an agile environment. Collaborating in pair programming sessions.

Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA) – Santa Monica, CA | Remote April 2018-August 2021 Marketing Database Manager (Creative Team)
• Managed a database of 190,000+ targeted cleantech & electric utility marketing contacts. Established data cleanup process automations (100+ administrative hours saved). Developed 45+ lead generation reports. • Supported the Senior VP of Marketing and Communication with B2B email segmentation for 15+ GNA events and educational webinar series to attract financial investment in clean transportation and energy solutions.

Selected accomplishment: Promoted after one year from the Associate position (Programs Team) supporting grant-writing, multi-state incentive tracking, and regulatory consulting efforts.

VOLUNTEER WORK
The Climate Center – Santa Rosa, CA | Remote October 2021-February 2022 Business Network Volunteer
• Supported the COO/Business Network team by researching Southern California businesses with the goal of expanding the Network (70+ organizations) to advance climate solutions in California.

American Planning Association, Los Angeles – Los Angeles, CA April 2018-October 2019 Chair, Plan4Health Ad Hoc Committee
• Headed the chapter's Plan4Health committee to bridge the urban planning/public health gap through relationship-building.

Selected accomplishment: Hosted the first Plan4Health event (+40 attendees and panelists).

Mayor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, City of Los Angeles – Los Angeles, CA September 2017-June 2018 Housing Policy Intern
• Provided policy evaluation assistance for affordable housing project policies (Affordable Housing Linkage Fee). Performed public records research on social reception and environmental impacts of proposed brownfield redevelopment in a disadvantaged area.
• Updated briefing papers and scheduling requests for Mayor Eric Garcetti, developed a housing and homelessness fact sheet with Los Angeles and U.S. statistics.

EDUCATION
Hackbright Academy – Remote November 2021-January 2022 Certificate of Completion
• Final Full-Stack Project
Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California – Los Angeles, CA 2015-2017 • Master of Public Health (MPH), Concentration in Biostatistics & Epidemiology • Practicum and Capstone: USC Keck School of Medicine – Environmental Health Department University of California, Los Angeles – Los Angeles, CA | Monteverde, Costa Rica 2008-2013 • Bachelor of Science (BS): Ecology, Behavior, & Evolution | Minor: Film, Television, & Digital Media

SKILLS, CERTIFICATIONS, & INTERESTS
• Certifications: LEED Green Associate, Notary for the State of California • Other Language Skills: Spanish (bilingual/native speaker) • Interests: Theater, dance, hiking, baking

Submit Date: May 19, 2022
Prefix First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Burbank Boards, Commissions & Committees
Application Form
Profile
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Burbank Water and Power Board: Submitted
Length of time as a Burbank Resident:
21 years
Burbank Registered Voter?
Yes No
Interests & Experiences
Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.

Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? While completing a Women's Leadership program at Yale University, I evaluated research which demonstrates that increasing women's board participation leads to higher quality decision making, reduced operational risk, faster innovation, and better financial results. I believe that the combination of my education, professional and personal experiences would be an asset to the City of Burbank, Department of Water and Power board.

Layla Martin
E. Olive Ave
Burbank CA 91501
Mobile:

The Layla Martin Center for
Sustainability Innovation Founder Consultant
Layla Martin

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Education
I hold a Master's degree in International Relations from Harvard University with a concentration in International Security. Additionally, I have earned certifications from all 8 Ivy League Universities: Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, the University of Pennsylvania, Princeton, and Yale, plus Stanford and MIT.

Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
I have traveled to over 50 countries during which time I have developed an acute understanding of the value of service and the meaning of global citizenship.

Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
I speak, at varying degrees of fluency, French, Arabic, Spanish, Thai and Italian. I have found that simply saying hello "bonjour" , "marhaba" or "swatdee kah" makes all the difference in the world in terms of connecting more deeply and building understanding between others.

Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:

While I don't have City Board, Commission or Committee experience, per se, my public service record is extensive and spans over 20 years. Highlights include serving as an art teacher at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles for many years in a volunteer capacity as well as providing fundraising for various charities, including the Quincy Jones Musiq Foundation. (Musiq is intentionally spelled with a q, per Q.) List Community activities in which you are involved:

As an active member of the Burbank community for over 20 years, I have been involved in many activities ranging from the Holiday open house every December to farmer's markets, art festivals and community gatherings. The City of Burbank hosts and provides a rich array of activities for the community.

If you are related to any City of Burbank employee(s), please state their name(s), relationship(s), and department(s). If you are not related to a City of Burbank employee, please put N/A.

N/A
Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest:

Layla Martin

Rules of law and ethics prohibit members from participating in and voting on matters in which they may have a direct or indirect conflict of interest including a financial interest.

Yes

No
If you answer yes, explain in detail any potential conflicts in the same manner as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission’s Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). (If
you should have any questions about this matter or need further information as it relates to your situation, please advise the City Clerk prior to submitting your application.) AB 1234 Training
The Board, Commission or Committee (collectively Board) you are seeking appointment to provides City reimbursement for attending trainings or conferences. Therefore, under State Law all members of the Board must receive at least two hours of ethic’s training, as prescribed by the Fair Political Practices Commission, within one year of appointment and once every two years thereafter.

First Choice
FIRST choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:

Department of Water and Power
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.

I am the theorist who coined the term and developed the theory of Astrofeminism after 6 years of research at Harvard University.

Through my research, I developed an expert understanding of how space technology informs energy, sustainability and climate concerns on Earth.

I mentioned my coursework at
The University of Iceland pertaining to Monitoring Volcanoes and Magma Movements above.

What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? I am interested in applying the combination of my education, professional experience, network and perspective to further the development goals and initiatives of the Department of Water and Power.

I am
also interested in developing a better understanding of the real world challenges that the Department of Water and Power faces in its continued servance of the citizens of Burbank.

Second Choice
SECOND choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:

I do not have second choice at this time.

Layla Martin
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? Supplemental Questions
Acknowledgements
Acknowledgment No. 1 - General

ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS A PUBLIC RECORD AND WILL BE POSTED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE. All City Board, Commission, and Committee members serve without compensation from the City. No person shall serve at the same time on more than one Board, Commission or Committee. All applicants must be electors of, and actually reside in the City of Burbank, with the exception of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission and the Sustainable Burbank Commission. (Per BMC Section 2-1-405, 2-1-406, 2-1-407) I Agree
Acknowledgement No. 2 - City of Burbank COVID-19 Vaccination Policy I have read the City of Burbank Covid-19 Vaccination Policy and hereby agree to provide proof of vaccination or either a medical or religious exemption form. Upon receipt of the application City Clerk’s Office staff will contact me with further instruction. Vaccination documentation will not be disclosable to the public.

I Agree
Layla Martin

Submit Date: May 31, 2022
Prefix First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Burbank Boards, Commissions & Committees
Application Form
Profile
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Art in Public Places Committee: Submitted
Burbank Water and Power Board: Submitted
Length of time as a Burbank Resident:
15 years
Burbank Registered Voter?
Yes No
Interests & Experiences
Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.

Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? I would like to utilize my experience with spacecraft avionics, power, software engineering and contract management for the benefit of the city I love and have lived in the past 15 years.

Education
B.S. in Computer Science and Mathematics 1995 California State University, Los Angeles Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
Contract Technical Management for government subcontracts

LERMONT KHACHIKYAN

E TUJUNGA AVE
BURBANK CA 91501
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Jet Propulsion Laboratory Contract Technical Manager Avionics

LERMONT KHACHIKYAN

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Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
Advising & contributing to Make/Buy determinations, identifying potential sources, supporting the development of acquisition plans, and securing funding authorizations. Monitoring progress, schedule and cost for internal or external projects.

Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:

None.

List Community activities in which you are involved:

None.

If you are related to any City of Burbank employee(s), please state their name(s), relationship(s), and department(s). If you are not related to a City of Burbank employee, please put N/A.

N/A.

Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest:

LERMONT KHACHIKYAN

First Choice
FIRST choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:

Art in Public Places
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.

My travels for work and pleasure to cities like Munich, Zurich, Nashville and many others, where public art invites you to think critically and constructively, on top of aesthetic appeal, will be beneficial in fulfilling the duties of this position.

What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? My goals are to be brave and bold in capturing current social and political topics as public art in Burbank, that are aesthetic appealing and thought provoking.

Second Choice
SECOND choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:

Burbank Water and Power Board
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position Technical evaluations of proposals, supporting source evaluations, leading technical evaluations of subcontractor processes, and supporting negotiations with subcontractors What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? Offer creative solutions to the Board for the issues at hand to benefit city residents. Utilize methods and tools that support sustainability within decision-making.

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Acknowledgements

LERMONT KHACHIKYAN
Acknowledgment No. 1 - General

ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS A PUBLIC RECORD AND WILL BE POSTED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE. All City Board, Commission, and Committee members serve without compensation from the City. No person shall serve at the same time on more than one Board, Commission or Committee. All applicants must be electors of, and actually reside in the City of Burbank, with the exception of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission and the Sustainable Burbank Commission. (Per BMC Section 2-1-405, 2-1-406, 2-1-407) I Agree
Acknowledgement No. 2 - City of Burbank COVID-19 Vaccination Policy I have read the City of Burbank Covid-19 Vaccination Policy and hereby agree to provide proof of vaccination or either a medical or religious exemption form. Upon receipt of the application City Clerk’s Office staff will contact me with further instruction. Vaccination documentation will not be disclosable to the public.

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LERMONT KHACHIKYAN

E Tujunga Ave Work
Burbank, CA 91501 Cell

Objective Seeking a volunteer board member position with city of Burbank

Education Flight Software Developer Certificate October 2012 Jet Propulsion Laboratory

B.S. in Computer Science and Mathematics March 1995 California State University, Los Angeles

Certificate of three years course completion in Applied Mathematics September 1989 Yerevan State University, Armenia

Skills LANGUAGES: Ada, Perl, C, Assembly, Lisp, Pascal, Java, Matlab, SQL, Shell, REXX, Visual Basic, Visual C++
SYSTEMS: Linux, UNIX, Windows, TLD Run Time System, VxWorks HARDWARE: SUN, IBM, MIL-STD -1750A, MIL-STD -1553B, Motorola 68K family, RAD6000, RAD750

Experience Jet Propulsion Laboratory June 1995 - Present

Cost Account Manager for NISAR Project. Managing a contract with ZIN Technologies to manufacture, test and deliver the Deploy Cross -Strap Box (XBOX), as well an item of ground support equipment to allow one PDS to be tested by itself in a flight-like manor, the “XBOX simulator” (XBOX-Sim).

Product Delivery Manager, Systems Engineer and Testbed Lead for NISAR Payload Data Subsystem. Managing H/W, FSW and SSE teams. Responsible for System requirements and Interface tests. Organized and interfaced with domestic and international partners India Space Research Organization (ISRO), Airbus, GPS, Radar Instrument and Payload Communication teams for ICDs, compatibility and functional tests.

Avionics Systems Engineer for Europa Clipper. Responsible for Intercommunicati on requirements, including 1553B, SpaceWire and Remote Serial Bus (RSB).

Cognizant Engineer for InSight SEIS and APSS instrument FSW. Managed a team of software and system engineers through a complete software development cycle of requirement definition, design, implementation and test. Lead development and delivery of test environments with support equipment and two instrument simulatio ns. Organized and conducted multiple reviews with stakeholders. Worked with domestic and international partners Lockheed Martin, CNES, ETH and IV&V on S/C and instrument related interfaces.

Managed DAWN Flight Software and Fault Protection Team. Lead the FSW load development, delivery and installation. Supporting DAWN S/C Real Time Operations in FSW, Fault Protection and C&DH areas.

Assumed leadership position for DAWN FSW. Monitored FSW build and patch deliveries to ensure successful DAWN Launch, Cruise and Vesta Operations. Administered DAWN ACE FSW patch design, development and delivery by OSC. Organized and managed DAWN Uplink Card FSW Cruise Load development and delivery. Supported S/C Real Time Operations for DAWN OBC, Uplink Card FSW and Patch Uploads. Coordinated with IV&V analysts and OSC Engineers on problem resolutions. Coordinated VML, Framing Camera and DCIU FSW deliveries to DAWN project. Organized DAWN FSW anomaly resolution effort with OSC and JPL Software Reliability Group. Worked with TLD Run Time System, interrupt handlers, low-level I/O services, timer management and fault handling in an embedded computer system such as the 1750A. Provided support for spacecraft anomaly reporting, investigation and recommendation. Presented data accountability for Probe Relay and all related activities. Supported Cassini Command and Data Subsystem operations in spacecraft and Integration and Test Lab (ITL) environment. As Configuration Management Engineer, tailored process requirements for over 20 critical software products that are used for Cassini Spacecraft Operations. Implemented and applied configuration control on each tool. Managed and administered the tools under development. Supported the Ion and Neutral Mass Spectrometer (INMS) instrument team to upgrade the compiler and operating system of the instrument flight software. Helped debug and test the software in ITL environment. Developed and implemented an algorithm for collecting and packetizing subsystem internal engineering data. Implemented a synchronization of Cassini Critical Sequences for redundant computer strings. Played a lead role for implementing over 30 Telemetry modes. Implemented the Sequencing, Telemetry, Solid State Recorder, Uplink and Redundancy components of the ERAM Flight Software. Developed, implemented and tested flight software for Interferometry Program Experiment #2 (IPEX2). IPEX2 was an instrument consisted of micro-g accelerometers, load cells, temperature censors, latch clutch, latch motor and proof mass actuators, with its associated electronics. It was installed on the German free flying astronomy pallet ORFEUS-SPAS flown on Shuttle Columbia STS-80. CSULA, Auxiliary Services, Inc. May 1993 - May 1995 Worked with researchers in MCC, Texas and NSA, Washington to develop and demonstrate technology that would expedite the process of searching for pertinent information in a geographically distributed and constantly growing network of information resources. Developed semantic model based query tool that shields non-technical analysts from technical aspects of managing databases. Developed a program that constructs general purpose networks for the prediction of time series, when the number of independent variables is known in advance. Demonstrated the construction of neural networks evaluating a squashing function or a radial basis function for optimal approximation of Sobolev spaces.

CSULA, Academic Technology Support Oct. 1993 - June 1994 Provided technical support to computer lab users, including students, faculty and staff in technological realm. Diagnosed and trouble-shot hardware, software and network problems. Managed the lab which consisted of 16 SUN Workstations and over 100 PCs and Macintosh computers. Maintained and upkept computers on variety of platforms. Created and processed NIS accounts. Utilized PC-NFS network software. Bytec Computers Dec. 1990 - Oct. 1993 Designed and developed a centralized voicemail program to service the employees of small companies. Provided technical support to small business owners. Administered the system that provided network connections to customers. Setup Local Area Network for customers. Trouble-shot hardware, software and LAN problems. Upgraded and maintained business specific software. Assembled personal computers. Publication "Neural Networks for Function Approximation", Proceedings of the 1995 IEEE Workshop, (1995), 21-29 Awards Exceptional Achievement Medal 2013 Mariner Award 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013 Outstanding Accomplishment 2001, 2005 Group Achievement Award, NASA 2000, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013 Space Flight Awareness, NASA 1998 NOVA, JPL 1997 Dean’s List, CSULA 1992,1993 References Available Upon Request Submit Date: Jun 01, 2022
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Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Burbank Water and Power Board: Submitted
Length of time as a Burbank Resident:
23 months
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Interests & Experiences
Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.

Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? I grew up in the area, but it took me a few years before I finally came back and settled into the Burbank area. I attended college out of state and was an Officer in the US Navy. But my immediate family is here and that drew me back. Since moving into the area with my wife, we've come to realize this is our forever home. We love everything that Burbank has to offer, and I would really love the opportunity to help give back to the community. From my training in nuclear energy with the Navy to now being a part of Mitsubishi Electric US, I've had a connection to energy. Looking to join the Water and Power group would be a wonderful opportunity to use my skillset to give back to the community.

Mr Earle H LeMasters
N Kenwood St
Burbank CA 91505
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Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc
Southern California Branch
Manager
Operations Manager for
Construction, Modernization
and Service
Mr Earle H LeMasters

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Education
I received my degree in Industrial Engineering from Northwestern University. From there, I went to attend the Navy's Nuclear Training Program, where I learned nuclear power to run nuclear reactors on Aircraft Carriers.

Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
I recently graduated from a course at Georgetown University called the Strategic Management Course. It was designed to analyze a group (For Profit, Nonprofit, Public) from all the environmental impacts and help to develop a strategic plan for the future. This involved determining all the customers, stakeholders, and business risks and opportunities within the company's sector. We then took that foundation we built to develop our mission, vision, core values and strategy goals for where we wanted to see the group go. We did our capstone project on a nonprofit model and it was truly fascinating to walk through and put together.

Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
I am Scrum Certified and head up the Lean Transformation program for my company in our effort to continuously improve our business model and practices. We follow the Toyota model of Lean to find areas of non-value added aspects of our business and work through kaizen events to improve upon those areas to gain better efficiency.

Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:

None up to this point but now that we are settled into the area, looking forward to finding some benefit that I can give back to the community.

List Community activities in which you are involved:

I volunteer with both my high school and local University group. For my high school, I volunteer however I can. From judging robotics tournaments to talking on Veterans' Day, I aim to always be there as a resource for the students. For my local university group, I sit on the LA Alumni Admissions Council Board of Directors. I work with local alumni to connect them to prospective students in the SoCal area for interviews and meet and greets.

If you are related to any City of Burbank employee(s), please state their name(s), relationship(s), and department(s). If you are not related to a City of Burbank employee, please put N/A.

N/A
Conflict of Interest
Conflict of Interest:

Mr Earle H LeMasters

Rules of law and ethics prohibit members from participating in and voting on matters in which they may have a direct or indirect conflict of interest including a financial interest.

Yes

No
If you answer yes, explain in detail any potential conflicts in the same manner as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission’s Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). (If
you should have any questions about this matter or need further information as it relates to your situation, please advise the City Clerk prior to submitting your application.) N/A
AB 1234 Training
The Board, Commission or Committee (collectively Board) you are seeking appointment to provides City reimbursement for attending trainings or conferences. Therefore, under State Law all members of the Board must receive at least two hours of ethic’s training, as prescribed by the Fair Political Practices Commission, within one year of appointment and once every two years thereafter.

First Choice
FIRST choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:

Burbank Water and Power
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position.

My background and experience comes from two main areas: US Navy and Mitsubishi Electric US.

With
the US Navy, I gained knowledge and experience in nuclear energy.

It provided me with not just a basic
sense of how nuclear energy functions but from a broader perspective, it taught me good engineering and questioning attitudes.

It helped me to not just accept a situation for what it was but to ask what can be the root cause and how something can be solved.

My current role within Mitsubishi Electric gives me a strong understanding in CA Codes, strategy planning, operations and budgets.

It is my responsibility, in my
current role, to ensure my division stays within all of these guidelines.

I work with LADBS about permits
and code interpretations.

I plan and execute my branches current budget plan for the entire fiscal year.

I
work with my team to develop our mission and vision for each year to ensure that we are meeting our goals.

Additionally as mentioned within this application, I recently completed a Certificate on Strategic Management.

This course helps me to better look a group's current situation, analyze it for what it is and develop a clear message outward to all its customers and stakeholders for where the group wants to go.

What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? My goal would be simple.

I would like to be able to be a resource for the board and for the community as needed.

Water & energy in Southern California are becoming more and more critical.

I read through the
flyer that BWP recently put out and really feel that we need to encourage everyone to make these positive changes for our community and neighborhood wherever we can as well as properly preserve and manage the resources we do have.

Mr Earle H LeMasters
Second Choice
SECOND choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:

ALL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IS A PUBLIC RECORD AND WILL BE POSTED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE. All City Board, Commission, and Committee members serve without compensation from the City. No person shall serve at the same time on more than one Board, Commission or Committee. All applicants must be electors of, and actually reside in the City of Burbank, with the exception of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission and the Sustainable Burbank Commission. (Per BMC Section 2-1-405, 2-1-406, 2-1-407) I Agree
Acknowledgement No. 2 - City of Burbank COVID-19 Vaccination Policy I have read the City of Burbank Covid-19 Vaccination Policy and hereby agree to provide proof of vaccination or either a medical or religious exemption form. Upon receipt of the application City Clerk’s Office staff will contact me with further instruction. Vaccination documentation will not be disclosable to the public.

I Agree
Mr Earle H LeMasters
EARLE H. LEMASTERS, IV
N Kenwood St, Burbank, CA 90630

Experience
Mitsubishi Electric, Cypress, CA Oct 2016 – Present
Southern California Branch Manager, Elevator & Escalator Division 2021- Present Managed and coordinated a team of 25 people for all of Southern California’s Operations for Construction, Modernization and Service. Developed budgets and business strategies for the region to grow by 10% annually in total revenue while also increasing gross profit by 4% annually.

Operations Manager, Elevator & Escalator Division 2019 - 2021 Managed the field and administrative operations for the Service Branch for all of Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Administration’s 375 elevators and escalators.

Senior Project Manager, Elevator & Escalator Division 2018 - 2019 Oversaw & managed the day to day operations for nearly $45MM in active projects.

Project Manager, Elevator & Escalator Division 2016 - 2018 Pro.com, Seattle, WA May 2015 – May 2016
Program Manager: New Customer Acquisition, Jan 2016 – May 2016 Promoted after only 8 months to drive the demand generation and growth for an entire city. Developed, managed, and maximized the impact of marketing campaigns.
● Entered into the brand new role in a brand new field and within 1 month drove demand up by 35%.

Business Development & Strategic Sales, May 2015 – Jan 2016 Developed a selling strategy for a highly competitive and challenging home repair market that allowed 100% of monthly goals to be met. Responsible for a sales strategy that led to a 300% increase in contractors joining the network. ● Led the sales program for a sector of the business that went from 30% to over 75% of the company’s revenue Pharmaceuticals Sales Representative Sept 2013 – May 2015 Daiichi Sankyo Inc., Seattle, WA
Created, executed and drove a successful sales plan for the Seattle North District, which included nearly 100 Health Care Providers and 400 pharmacies. Due to this hard work and dedication, the team jumped 19 rankings in one month from 130 to 111 out of 140 with a positive trend for more growth.
● Won 1st Place on two consecutive Sales Competitions out of 65 other representatives including sales veterans.

Surface Warfare Officer (Nuclear Trained) June 2008 – July 2013 United States Navy
● Ranked #1 Lieutenant Junior Grade out of 22 Officers onboard. ● Ranked #1 Ensign out of 16 onboard three times in a row.

Education
Naval Nuclear Power Training Command June 2010 – June 2011 Certification as a Nuclear Trained Officer
● Finished in the upper-half of students in the Navy’s most intellectually demanding engineering course of instruction. ● Completed graduate level coursework in Physics, Math, Chemistry, Thermodynamics, Electrical Engineering.

Northwestern University Sept 2004 – June 2008
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering. Concentrations: Business Management; Production & Logistics. ● Course work in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Decision Modeling & Simulation, and Supply Chain Analysis and Management. GPA: 3.2/4.0.
● Awarded the NROTC Frank Knox Sword, the highest honor bestowed on a student, for exceptional work in a peer-leadership role serving as Battalion Commander.

Personal Philanthropy:Board of Directors Northwestern Alumni Admissions Council. Northwestern UniversityLeadership Circle.Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Salesforce,Facebook Ads, Google Adwords, SQLInterests: Marathons, skiing, travel (have visitedover 15 countries), golf, and crosswords.

Burbank City CouncilJuly 12, 2022

Burbank City Council
July 12, 2022