Transportation Commission — Burbank City Council, July 18, 2023

Transportation Commission
Submit Date: Oct 04, 2022
Resubmitted for City Council
Consideration: May 01, 2023
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Length of time as a Burbank Resident:
7 years
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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? Because of my background in civil engineering, I am interested in serving in the transportation commission of the city that I live in.

Education
Master of Science in Civil Engineering/ transportation engineering Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
Licensed civil engineer
Roya Falahati
E Santa Anita Ave
Burbank CA 91501
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Experienced in transportation projects and in worked in different local agencies in last 8 years.

Community Involvement
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I have been employee in two Cities through my professional career and also am serving in the county of LA. As a public servant in 3 public agencies, I have been always involved in community events to listen to the constituents while complying City and County guidelines.

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American Society of Civil Engineers, Institute of Transportation Engineers.

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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?
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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.) NA
Roya Falahati

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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:

Transportation Commission
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 master degree in transportation engineering, and practiced in transportation engineering for the past 7 years. Also, in my current job, we are planning for transportation projects through the County. Also, as a previous City employee and current City resident, I believe I have good knowledge of both sides' (Local government vs constituents) expectations form each other, which helps me to share unbiased ideas by looking at the facts. Also, I am very familiar with engineering manuals, transportation guidelines and City's municipal codes.

What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? To share ideas to improve the transportation system throughout the City, improve safety of the pedestrian and enhance the connectivity of different district in the City the per Local and State guidelines and practices to ultimately transfer our City more to safer and more livable for all the transportation modes.

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SECOND choice for Board/Commission/Committee appointment:

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Acknowledgements
Roya Falahati
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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Roya Falahati

ROYA FALAHATI, EIT, MSCE
E Santa Anita Ave
Burbank CA, 91501 TEL:

Work Experience
Senior Civil Engineering Assistant- Public Work, County of Los Angeles 5/2019 –present  Transportation planning and scoping for capital improvement projects in County of Los Angeles Unincorporated area
 Coordinating with funding agencies for grant applications such as Caltrans and LA Metro  Affordable Housing and Sustainable Community (AHSC) project management  Attending community meetings and providing project related information to the public Engineering Assistant-Traffic, Public Work, City of Burbank 8/2017 –5/2019  Reviewed preliminary/ final plans, civil engineering design for Capital Improvement projects  Conducted engineer cost estimation and prepared bid package and special provision for CIP.  As the project manager of capital improvement project, conducted pre-construction meetings, and coordinate with other departments and other agencies
 Reviewed project submittals, respond to RFIs, and change orders  Designed and drafted traffic signal, signing/ striping and traffic control plans utilizing Computer drafting tools and follow MUTCD, Caltrans Standard plans, NACTO
 Advised and assisted project managers and other staff members in project planning, design and contract administration
 Reviewed and commented on contractors’ street usage permits, excavation permits and traffic control plans considered CA MUTCD, Municipal Codes and Green Book
 Coordinated with inspectors and contractors and conducted field check for the constructions projects as needed
 Reviewed and commented on proposals, development reviews, and traffic studies  Received and responded residents’ questions and complaints in person, by phone, email or over the counter in regards to stop signs, speed humps, permits, parking issues ext.  Monitored and trained temporary city employee and interns in their engineering assignments  Prepared presentations and attended traffic commission meetings and council meetings Transportation Associate, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority 5/2017- 8/2017  Assisted project manager in leading the Capital Improvement projects by following the Caltrans (PDPM) project development procedures Manual
 Reviewed CIP projects, analyzed proposed bids, prepared of funding agreements and Amendments  Analyzed Environmental documents (EIR/EIS) and evaluated the proposed traffic mitigation alternatives  Performed feasibility studies and evaluated the budgets, benefits and risks of the proposed alternatives  Reviewed local agencies monthly and quarterly expenditure reports/ invoices and submitting reports to Metro Account Payable Auditors and legal
City Temporary Engineer, Department of Transportation, City of Pasadena 8/2016- 5/2017  Performed engineering inspections, designed and drafted channelization plans, using MUTCD, Caltrans Standard plans, HSM by computer-aided drafting tools
 Utilized ArcGIS for creating citywide maps and maintained and updated relevant records  Performed traffic studies, speed survey, and field visits for data collection  Received and responded to residents’ questions and complaints in person, by phone or email  Reviewed traffic warrants and traffic calming approaches, and signal timing plans

Education
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona 2015/8- 2017/3  Master of Science Civil Engineering GPA: 3.9
Qazvin International University, Iran 2009/9- 2013/2  Bachelor of science Architecture Engineering- GPA: 4.00 License
NCEES
 Passed National Professional Engineering (PE) exam 10/2019 Eligible to attend state PE tests Expected: in next quarter

 Engineering in training exam (ID: 16-463-77 ) 4/2018 ETS
 Graduate Record Examination (GRE) 11/2014

Relevant academic courses:

Design of Transportation facilities- Traffic Flow and density- Traffic and highway safety analysis- Intelligent Transportation System Design- Transportation system simulation- GIS application in Transportation- Traffic forecasting and modeling- Application of probability concepts in engineering- Traffic signal operation and design- Research methods
Professional skills and certifications
 Computer Programs:

Auto CAD - Crossroads - Micro Station - Revit – ArcGIS – Synchro – Vissim – Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, Visio) Adobe software (Photoshop, Illustrator) Published Conference Proceedings
 Presenter; Transportation Research Board Conference, Washington, DC, 2017  Presenter; Lifesaver Conference, March 2017, Charlotte, NC  Published; WDSI Conference, April 2017, Vancouver, Canada Honored, achievements and affiliations
 Participated and volunteered at Southern California Associate of Government (SCAG) “General Assembly” annual Conference 5/2017  Women in Transportation Seminar Island Empire, graduate student scholarship recipient 1/2107  Berkeley UCCONNECT Researcher presenter and scholarship recipient 8/2016  Member at Academy of transportation WTS Orange County 7/2016  Cal Poly Pomona University Scholarship recipient 3/2016  Graduated as a valedictorian student in bachelor of science 3/2013  Presenter at international annual Transportation Research Board conference, DC 1/2016 & 1/2017  Attended International ITE conferences, Anaheim, CA, and ITE Western Meeting, Albuquerque, NM 2016  Member at of ASCE international/Orange County/ Los Angeles County _ ITE _ WTS

Submit Date: May 09, 2023
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Transportation Commission: Submitted
Length of time as a Burbank Resident:

Approximately 30 years
Burbank Registered Voter?
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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 am a life long resident of Burbank. I went to Burbank schools (Emerson, St. Robert's, John Muir, and Burbank High, where I played on the tennis team and where I received an excellent education. After High School, I went to UCLA and then went to law school at Pepperdine. I currently reside in Burbank with my wife and two young children. My daughter attends elementary school in Burbank. I love Burbank. And now I believe it is time for me to give back. I am specifically interested in the Transportation Board because I want to help make Burbank a safer place for my kids and for others in the community. If chosen, I believe that I can offer a unique voice and perspective on the Board.

Education
UCLA, B.A., History Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D.

Adrianos M. Facchetti
Birmingham
Burbank CA 91504
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I'm a plaintiff's personal injury attorney. As part of my practice, I am required to analyze traffic accidents, roadways, and potential design defects. I have worked traffic engineers and others on behalf of my clients.

Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
I speak Spanish and Portuguese.

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

N/A.

List Community activities in which you are involved:

Burbank Chamber of Commerce.

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.) Adrianos M. Facchetti
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:

Transportation.

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'm a plaintiff's personal injury attorney. As part of my practice, I am required to analyze traffic accidents, roadways, and potential design defects. I have worked with traffic engineers and others on behalf of my clients.

What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? To improve traffic safety in Burbank and to serve my community.

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
Acknowledgement
Adrianos M. Facchetti
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
Adrianos M. Facchetti
Submit Date: May 23, 2023
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Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Transportation Commission: Submitted
Length of time as a Burbank Resident:
5 years
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Interests & Experiences
Please tell us about yourself and why you want to serve.

Rebecca Kalauskas
N Sparks St
Burbank CA 91506
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Vice President, Transportation
and Environmental Planner
Transportation and
Environmental Planner
Rebecca Kalauskas

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Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? I’ve been a member of the Transportation Commission for the past 18 months and have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to participate in meaningful conversations regarding the future of our city. I first joined the Transportation Commission because I was concerned about the safety of our streets, but I also saw an opportunity for Burbank to be a regional leader in developing a safer and more sustainable transportation network. During my time on the Commission, I have advocated for prioritizing the safety of our most vulnerable travelers (children and the elderly) through commitments for Safe to Routes to Schools, faster implementation of the city’s Complete Streets Plan, and closer coordination with Metro to prepare for the BRT project. As a mother of two young children, who walk to school daily and love going on neighborhood bike rides, I have a vested interest in ensuring Burbank continues to be a community that prioritizes families while also advancing our economic, sustainability and equity goals. I’m looking forward to the opportunity to continue to strategize with my fellow commissioners and city staff to develop recommendations for Council on how Burbank’s streets can be reimagined to be safe for everyone.

Education
M.A., Urban Planning with concentration in Transportation Policy and Planning, University of California Los Angeles, 2009 B.A., Public Policy and American Institutions with focus on Urban Policy, Brown University, 2004
Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
American Institute of Certified Planners, Certified Planning Number 025491 (2011-Present) Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
Community Involvement
Specify current or prior service on a City Board, Commission or Committee:

Current Member of the Transportation Commission
List Community activities in which you are involved:

Membership Chair of the Walt Disney Elementary PTA Board Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS), Board Member, Membership Co-Chair (2016-2017), Programs Co-Chair (2014-2015), Member (2009- Present) American Planning Association (APA), Member (2010-Present) 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
Rebecca Kalauskas

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.) My employer, WSP, an engineering consulting firm, may pursue future work with the City of Burbank. To my knowledge, WSP does not currently hold any contracts directly with the City of Burbank. However, we do have a contract with SCAG to work on the Media District Specific Plan. Per company policy, I have recused myself from any involvement in the Media District Plan as well as the pursuit of future work with the City of Burbank.

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

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

For the past 15 years, my career has focused on the development and approval of Metro transit projects.

As a planner with the consulting firm WSP, I am currently leading planning efforts for the K Line Extension, which would provide a light rail extension of the Metro K Line to Hollywood. My experience focuses on the early planning activities and environmental clearance as well as public engagement and securing project funding. I’ve worked with a wide variety of stakeholders to reach consensus on project design and elements.

I hold a masters degree in urban planning from UCLA, where I co-authored a paper analyzing the equity implications of congestion pricing. While my career has focused on transit planning and development, I am passionate about street safety and envision a future where walking, biking, and riding transit is easy, safe, and accessible for all.

Rebecca Kalauskas
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? I want to continue to advance conversations started with my fellow commissioners and city staff around the safety of our streets. I remain committed to reimagining Burbank's streets to be a safe space for everyone with a focus on our most vulnerable - our children and elderly. As Burbank continues to build to meet our housing needs, thoughtful planning for an efficient and safe transportation network that is not reliant on driving will be paramount. Through my time on the commission, I have gained a greater understanding of the challenges the city faces in implementation of safer street plans, but I am also even more passionate about finding solutions to the challenges.

If reappointed, I would continue to advocate
for: - Increased funding for Safe Routes to School and engaging with schools to encourage walking and biking to campus - Prioritization of safety over speed on our streets - Accelerated implementation of the Complete Streets Plan - Better coordination with Metro to plan for improved transit service in Burbank, including the BRT along Olive - Advancement of the Vision Zero planning efforts and implementation of Vision Zero policies - Creative funding and grant opportunities - Reconfiguration of the Olive/Verdugo/Sparks intersection to prioritize pedestrian safety - Creative, low-cost solutions to slow down traffic, such as tactical urbanism approaches - Expediting the Olive Boulevard and Magnolia Boulevard bridge replacement projects to fill a critical pedestrian and bicycle gap over the 5 - Working
collaboratively with BUSD to improve education and awareness around traffic and street safety I look
forward to the opportunity to continue working collaboratively with city staff and the City Council to create a more sustainable and safer future for Burbank. Given the vision of our current Council, I truly believe Burbank can be a regional transportation leader by creating a network of complete streets that facilitates safe mobility for all residents.

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

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N. Sparks Street
Bu
rbank, CA 91506

REBECCA KALAUSKAS, AICP , ENV SP
CAREER SUMMARY Rebecca Kalauskas has extensive experience working on the planning and environmental clearance of a variety transportation projects across Los Angeles County, including the K Line Northern Extension, the Westside Purple Line Subway Extension, the West Santa Ana Branch Light Rail Line, the Airport Metro Connector, and numerous congestion pricing and express lanes studies. Her role on these projects required coordination with multiple decision makers and presenting a clear unified message to the public to garner support for the project. Through her work on guiding major infrastructure projects through the planning and environmental process, Rebecca has demonstrated strong management, analytical, and communication skills as well as a comprehensive understanding of NEPA, CEQA, and New Starts processes.

RELEVANT

EXPERIENCE
WSP
Vice President, June 2008–Present
 Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), K Line Northern Extension: planning manager for the CEQA clearance of an approximately 10-mile light rail extension of the Metro K Line. The project would connect the Metro E Line to the Metro D Line and B Line heavy rail lines tying together some of Metro’s busiest lines. As the planning lead, Rebecca is leading the development of project definition, including refinement of alternatives, for three LRT alignments through some of the densest areas of Los Angeles with complex geological conditions.  LA Metro, Traffic Reduction Study. Deputy Project Manager supporting Metro’s Office of Extraordinary Innovation in planning a pilot congestion pricing initiative the Los Angeles region. Provided input on key messaging and public engagement strategies to effectively introduce the concept of congestion pricing to the general public.

Coordinated between Metro staff and the consultant team.  City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering, Taylor Yard G2 River Park Project:. Project planner supporting initial development of the proposed 40-acre Taylor Yard G2 River Park Project, which considered to be the “crown jewel” in the City’s visionary plan to revitalize 31 miles of the Los Angeles River. Helped lead a diverse team of both private-sector and non-profit firms in the delivery of truly community-embraced design concepts. The project entails the development of new concepts to convert a contaminated former railroad yard into a community park and the scope of work includes environmental and geotechnical site assessments, community stakeholder engagement, and development of an Implementation Plan/Pre-Design Report which will include both early and long-term uses of the site.  LA Metro West Santa Ana Branch Transit Corridor Project: project planner supporting the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)/Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for a 20-mile light-rail line from

REBECCA KALAUSKAS, AICP , ENV SP

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downtown Los Angeles to southeastern Los Angeles County. Responsible for reviewing the content of over 20 technical reports and the EIS/EIR document.  LA Metro Westside Purple Line Extension: Environmental Manager responsible for the preparation of a limited scope Supplemental EIS, which was completed in December 2017, allowing construction to proceed on schedule. Prior to the Supplemental EIS, served as an instrumental team member in moving the project from the Alternatives Analysis Report through the completion of the Final EIS/EIR and obtaining the Record of Decision (ROD) from the FTA in August 2012.

Coordinated extensively with Metro and subconsultants and ensured consistency between the engineering and environmental tasks. Managed and wrote the responses to the nearly 2,000 public comments on the Draft EIS/EIR. Led the preparation of the FTA New Starts application which resulted in a $1.25 billion Full Funding Grant Agreement for Section 1 of the Westside Project in May 2014 and a $1.19 billion Full Funding Agreement for Section 2 in December 2016.  LA Metro Airport Metro Connector AA and Draft EIR: Interim Deputy Project Manager who coordinated the design and environmental clearance of the proposed Airport Metro Connector Transit Station, the future connection point between Metro Rail to a LAWA operated automated people mover to LAX.

Authored the Supplemental Analysis Report, which evaluated eight alternatives to identify the most reliable and convenient connection for passengers and employees traveling between LAX and the regional transit system. The development of the project required extensive coordination with LAWA’s proposed LAX Landside Access Modernization Program as well as numerous other agency stakeholders.
 LA Metro Guide for Managing Environmental Documents for Transit Projects:

Deputy Project Manager responsible for writing and overseeing the development of a comprehensive Guide for Metro project managers to lead them through the NEPA and CEQA processes. The Guide is designed to ensure consistency across all Metro environmental documents and the production of concise, clear, and easily understandable documents.
 Fresno-Clovis Metropolitan Area Public Transportation Strategic Service Evaluation:
project planner who coordinated a system assessment of the Fresno public transportation network. The assessment considered existing conditions, travel demands, and stakeholder concerns to inform the development of a scheme of recommended transit service, capital, and customer service improvements that aim to enhance systemwide efficiency.
 Other relevant recent project experience includes the LA Metro ExpressLanes Strategic Plan, West Long Beach Livability Implementation Plan, LA Metro 405 Freeway HOV to HOT Conversion Feasibility Study, West Santa Ana Branch Technical Refinement Study, Los Angeles County Bus Rapid Transit and Street Design Improvement Study, and Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority Phase 2B Extension to Montclair Draft and Final EIR.

REBECCA KALAUSKAS, AICP , ENV SP

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INSTITUTE OF TRANSPORTATION STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES Graduate Student Researcher for Professor Brian Taylor, November 2007-June 2009  Conducted literature reviews and produced an analysis exploring the motivations behind recent electronic roadway tolling projects, the implementation and management of such projects, and their political and public acceptance

ASH INSTITUTE FOR DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE AND INNOVATION, KENNEDY SCHOOL OF

GOVERNMENT, HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Program Assistant, January 2005-June 2007
 Assisted with the coordination, scheduling and implementation of the Innovations in American Government Awards selection process.

Facilitated the annual solicitation of award applications and worked with past award programs to disseminate lessons learned.

EDUCATION  M.A., Urban Planning with concentration in Transportation Policy and Planning, University of California Los Angeles, 2009
 B.A., Public Policy and American Institutions with focus on Urban Policy, Brown University, 2004

PROFESSIONAL

AFFILIATIONS
 Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS), Board Member, Membership Co-Chair (2016-2017), Programs Co-Chair (2014-2015), Member (2009-Present)  American Planning Association (APA), Member (2010-Present)  American Institute of Certified Planners, Certified Planning Number 025491 (2011-Present)
 ISI Envision Sustainability Professional (2014-Present) PUBLICATIONS  Coauthor, “ Addressing Equity in Political Debates over Road Pricing: Lessons from Recent Project,” presented to the 89th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC, January 2010.
 Coauthor, “Task A-2: Implementation and Management of Electronic Roadway Tolling: Lessons from Successful Cases,” California PATH: UCB-ITS-PRR-2009-11

VOLUNTEER

EXPERIENCE
 Burbank Transportation Commission Member (2021-Present)  Membership Chair, Walt Disney Elementary School (2022-Present)

Submit Date: May 30, 2023
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
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Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Park, Recreation and Community Services Board: Submitted Transportation Commission: Submitted
Length of time as a Burbank Resident:
16 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? This is the community I was raised in. I benefited immensely from city services overseen by these boards and commissions. It's important to me to have this opportunity to give back to the community which has given me so much. And in the long term, I'd like to play a role in making these city services more accessible and robust for the next generation.

Education
NAF Engineering Acadamy at Burbank High School 2017-2021 Economics Major at Pasadena City College
Andre O Dionysian
E. Harvard Rd.

Burbank CA 91501
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Andre O Dionysian

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Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
Expired S/P2 Construction Certification, which gave me a better understanding of construction/development/regulatory processes.

Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
I run a local nonprofit working to get young people involved in government and public service. This has given me extensive experience in teamwork and relationship building. I am also a member of the Burbank Pride organizing committee, the Burbank Armenian Association, and Vice President of the PCC Armenian Students' Association.

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

None
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I currently run an unincorporated non-profit working to engage young people in government and politics.

We're based in Burbank and the majority of our work revolves around educating and encouraging young voting-age people in Burbank and the LA area. I am also a member of the Burbank Pride organizing committee, the Burbank Armenian Association, and Vice President of the PCC Armenian Students' Association. And I spend time attending public meetings, such as BOE and Burbank Council, taking notes, and seeking to better understand the processes behind local governance. I treat it as though it was another lecture I attend for school, observing these proceedings as first-hand education of the highest quality. This consists of doing research beyond the public meetings, and spending several hours a week dedicated to absorbing and learning the context behind the issues and decisions which local governing bodies make.

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:

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:

Transportation
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 a transit advocate, having spent considerable time studying transit policies and their impacts on communities. For my personal mobility, I am very multi-modal. I take several different forms of transit on a daily basis to commute to school and get around town. The issues put before this commission are deeply personal to me, as I will be among the users of almost any transportation services in and around Burbank.

What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? I wish to push Burbank towards a more green, walkable, and human-focused future. Transportation policy is central to the development of a healthy community in Burbank and I would work to accelerate the council's transit priorities and help increase the quality of life for residents.

Among the smaller, immediate
projects I'd advocate for would be ensuring that all bus stops in the city meet modern ADA standards (many do not), and that they incorporate shade, seating, and landscaping to provide for a more comfortable experience for residents. I would advocate for the transportation commission to push for this issue to see prioritization on the IOB's CIP projects list.

In the near-to-long term, I would like to support the
council's goals to provide non-automobile transportation alternatives for the many new developments coming to the city of Burbank, eliminating added traffic and contributing to a lower cost of living for low- income residents. This should be done not only by cooperating with LA Metro and other partners, but by strengthening Burbank Bus and offering more and more in-demand routes.

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

Parks and Recreation
Andre O Dionysian
Describe any qualifications, experience, and education, as well as any technical or professional background you may have relative to the duties of this position Growing up in Burbank, I have deeply benefited from the Parks and Rec. Dept.'s services. Recreation classes, events reservations, public amenities, and hiking trails have all played a crucial role in my life and have served me, my family, and my community well. So my experience is firsthand as a user of these services.

What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? As the city of Burbank grows and evolves, so must the Parks and Recreation dept.'s services.

Among my
goals would be to aggressively increase the amount of trees, plantlife, and landscaping on city sidewalks.

There are far too many roads in Burbank with far too few trees and by extension shade. The dept.'s forestry services should be granted the resources and direction to expand it's tree-planting programs. In particular, as a part of vision zero, the city could put medians in unutilized stretches of protected tuning lanes (such as on Hollywood Way), which Forestry could then use to plant trees on, extending shade from sidewalks onto the road itself.

Additionally, parks and rec's classes offered should expand to include life skills for young adults, often not taught in our schools, such as personal finance. In this example, such a class could encourage better personal habits and fiscal responsibility as a way to help young people navigate the increasingly high cost of living in Burbank and the state as a whole.

These are just some
examples, but my aim is to demonstrate my belief in a whole-of-community approach to Parks and Rec's services. It's my firm belief that through intelligent park policies, we can continue to make Burbank a better place to live for residents of all ages and all walks of life.

Supplemental Questions
Acknowledgement
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
Andre O Dionysian
Andre Dionysian
linkedin.com/in/andredionysian https://andre.dionysian.us Experience
Committee Member
Burbank Pride
Jun 2022 - Present (1 year)
Board Member
Burbank Armenian Association
Aug 2022 - Present (10 months)
Local grassroots organization with community members passionate about the involvement of Armenians in the City of Burbank.

ASA - Vice President
Pasadena City College
Apr 2023 - Present (2 months)
Serving as PCC's Armenian Students' Association Vice President Marketing Consultant
MatchCraft
Apr 2022 - Present (1 year 2 months)
President
Civic Duty Media
Aug 2021 - Present (1 year 10 months)
ASA - Director Of External Relations
Pasadena City College
May 2022 - May 2023 (1 year 1 month)
Serving as PCC's Armenian Student Association's Director of External Relations Associate Justice of ASPCC Supreme Council
Pasadena City College
Mar 2022 - May 2022 (3 months)
Serving as an Associate Justice on the ASPCC Supreme Council Founding President
Burbank Student Alliance
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May 2020 - May 2021 (1 year 1 month)
Intern
Rebecca Parson 2020
Jun 2020 - Aug 2020 (3 months)
Intern - Communications Team & Phonebanking
STEM Mentor
Project Teens Teach
Jun 2020 - Jul 2020 (2 months)
I lead weekly online classes for students from 1st-6th grade on block coding, using https:// scratch.mit.edu
Education
Pasadena City College
Economics
Aug 2021 - Present
Burbank High School
High School Diploma, Engineering
Aug 2017 - May 2021
Licenses & Certifications
The Arduino Platform and C Programming - Coursera
636NYPZSUR33
S/P2 Construction - S/P2 Training
Issued Sep 2019 - Expires Sep 2020
87785290
Honors & Awards
Faculty Excellence Award - BHS Journalism Dept.

May 2021
Faculty Excellence Award for Journalism. Earned for my leadership of the student newspaper.

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Burbank City Council
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