Planning Commission — Burbank City Council, July 15, 2025

Planning Commission

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:

Planning 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 lived in Burbank for over 50 years and seen good and not so good aspects of growth and change.

What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? Focus on reasonable and necessary growth while maintaining the aspects that make our city a desirable place to live for future generations.

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
Steve J Weitekamp

STEPHEN WEITEKAMP

EDUCATION
California State University Northridge
Bachelor of Arts 1986

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lambert’s Van & Storage Agent for Allied Van Lines 1980 – 1986 Mover (Helper, Packer, Driver, Crew Leader)

Lambert’s Van & Storage Agent for Allied Van Lines 1986 – 2006 Rene’s Van & Storage
Sales and Management

California Moving and Storage Association (CMSA) 2006 – Present Association President

REGULATORY EXPERIENCE
California Air Resources Board (CARB) Industry Committee TRAC (Truck Regulation Advisory Committee) Small Business Subcommittee 2010 – 2013

DCA – BEARHFTI/BHGS Advisory Council Member 2018 - Present (BEARHFTI - California moving regulator – effective 7-1-18)

RELATED EXPERIENCE
California Moving and Storage Association (CMSA)
Los Angeles Chapter Officer 1988 – 1991
Board of Directors (Association) 1991 – 2003 and 2005-2006 Chair of the Insurance Committee
Chair of the Membership Committee
Chairman of the Board 2001 – 2002
President of the Association 2006 - Present

National Council of Moving Associations (NCMA)
Director 2010 – 2015
Chairman 2015 - Present

American Moving and Storage Association (AMSA) Committees ProMover Brand Oversight Committee (PBOC) 2012 - 2020 Government Affairs Committee
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Education Committee
Driver Recruitment and Retention Committee From
establishment 2012 – 2015
ProMover Expansion Task Force November 2012
Public Policy Review Subcommittee January 2015
Board Member 2015 – 2020

ATA/Movers Conference
Board member (inaugural board) 2020 - Present
Government Affairs Committee 2020 - Present
Leader of the ATA GAC enforcement task force 2020 – Present

Board member, MSI (Moving and Storage Institute) 9-7-17 - Present

International Association of Movers (IAM)
Agent Advisory Committee (AAC) 2014 –
IAM External Relations subcommittee 2017
Domestic Asset Based Movers Board 2022 - Present

Tobacco Center of Regulatory Science (TCORS) Project 2: Influence of Tobacco Product Characteristics and Marketing on Diverse Populations of Vape Shop Customers Study, Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, Keck School of Medicine of USC • Utilized statistical software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, STATA, Excel) to analyze data, identifying trends and insights aligning with grant objectives.
• Created ad-hoc reports, peer-reviewed publications, and presentations summarizing data findings and project progress reports for external stakeholders and grantors. • Managed compliance measures regarding grant requirements and deadlines, contributing to successful grant execution.
• Trained field data collection team, ensuring adherence to research protocols and data accuracy.
• Developed and programmed survey measures in RedCap survey software

University of Southern California March 2022 – May 2023 Research Assistant
USC Student Health and the Center for Black Cultural and Student Affairs, USC Student Health Center
• Conducted qualitative research data collection in university student health center regarding mental health services for Black/African American-identified students. • Conducted literature reviews, managed project documentation, content analysis coding, and prepared manuscripts for publication.

University of Southern California October 2017 – August 2019 Project Assistant
Tobacco Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP) research grant, Southern California Vape Shop Reactions to New Policies
Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, Keck School of Medicine of USC • Conducted field data collection for state tobacco research grant project. • Managed administrative tasks, including organizing project documentation, data management and organization.
• Utilized statistical software (e.g., SPSS, Excel, Stata) to analyze data, identifying trends and key data insights.
• Assisted in the development and maintenance of data collection protocols and measures, improving efficiency and data quality.
• Tracked relevant legislative policies and regulations relevant to tobacco retailers and tobacco products.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant Spring 2024
Course: Health Service Delivery (Preventive Medicine 508) Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, University of Southern California • Graded assignments and tests for 20 master’s students • Lead lecturer for 30% of class meetings (3/10 class lectures) • Held weekly office hours
Teaching Assistant Spring 2024
Course: Data Analysis B (Stata) (Preventive Medicine 511-B) Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, University of Southern California • Graded assignments and tests for 30 master’s students • Led weekly office hours reviewing statistical software and concepts

Teaching Assistant Fall 2023
Course: Program Evaluation and Research (Preventive Medicine 536 - Online) Online Master of Public Health Program (MPH)
Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, University of Southern California • Graded assignments and tests for 20 master’s students • Guest Lecture on statistical analysis techniques
• Held weekly office hours
Teaching Assistant Fall 2023 Course: Program Evaluation and Research (Preventive Medicine 536) Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, University of Southern California • Graded assignments and tests for 40 master’s and PhD students • Led weekly lab session on concepts using Stata data analysis software • Developed and managed course online LMS (Blackboard) course materials • Held weekly office hours
Teaching Assistant
Course: Principles of Biostatistics (Preventive Medicine 510- Online) Spring 2023 Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, University of Southern California • Graded assignments and tests for 40 master’s students • Led weekly lab session on data analysis methods and concepts using SPSS data analysis software
• Held weekly office hours
Teaching Assistant Summer 2022
Course: Chronic Disease Epidemiology (Preventive Medicine 537) Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, University of Southern California • Developed and managed course online LMS (Canvas) course materials • Graded assignments and tests for 30 master’s students • Held weekly office hours
Teaching Assistant Summer 2022
Course: Chronic Disease Epidemiology (Preventive Medicine 537) Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, University of Southern California • Developed and managed course online LMS (Blackboard) course materials • Graded assignments and tests for 30 master’s students • Held weekly office hours

Guest Lectures

03/18/2024 “Health Insurance Policy and the Healthcare Safety Net”, PM 508

11/16/2023 “Statistical Analysis in Program Evaluation”, PM 536

Peer- Reviewed Publications:

Huh, J., Galimov, A., Meza, L., Galstyan, E., Unger, J. B., Baezconde-Garbanati, L., & Sussman, S. (2024). Evaluating trends in recruitment challenges in vape shop research, e- cigarette product characteristics and use among shop customers from 2019 to 2023: A mixed- methods study. Tobacco Induced Diseases, 22(May), 1-9.

Galimov, A., Kirkpatrick, M. G., Vassey, J., Galstyan, E., Smith, A., Allem, J. P., & Unger, J. B. (2023). Oral Nicotine Gum Discussions on Twitter: Content Analysis. Nicotine & Tobacco Research.

Galimov, A., Vassey, J., Galstyan, E., Unger, J.B., Kirkpatrick, M.G., Allem, J. (2022) Ice Flavor–Related Discussions on Twitter: A Content Analysis. J Med Internet Res. 24(11):
e41785

Galstyan, E., Galimov, A., Meza, L., Huh, J.; Berg, C.J.; Unger, J.B., Baezconde- Garbanati, L. Sussman, S. (2022). An Assessment of Vape Shop Products in California before and after Implementation of FDA and State Regulations. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health. 19, 15827. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192315827.

Huh J, Yu S, Galimov A, Meza, L., Galstyan, E., Medel D., Unger, J.B., Baezconde- Garbanati, L., & Sussman, S. (2021). Hypothetical flavor ban and intention to vape among vape shop customers: the role of flavor preference and e-cigarette dependence. Tobacco Control. https://doi.org/10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2020-056321

Galstyan, E., Sussman, S. (2021). Nicotine Dependence and Prevention in Integrated Care Settings. In Handbook of Evidence-Based Prevention of Behavioral Disorders in Integrated Care. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-83469-2

Huh, J., Meza, L., Galstyan, E., Galimov, A., Unger, J.B., Baezconde- Garbanati, L., & Sussman, S. (2020). Association between federal and California state policy violation among vape shops and neighborhood composition in Southern California. Tobacco Control. 30:567- 569. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2020-055657

Huh J., Meza L., Galstyan, E., Galimov, A., Yu, S., Sheila Yu, Unger, J.B., Baezconde- Garbanati, L., & Sussman, S. (2020). Signs and customer behaviors at vape shops: Multivariate multilevel model analysis. Addictive Behaviors Reports. Volume 12, 2020,100299, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.abrep.2020.100299

Galimov, A., Galstyan, E., Yu, S., Smiley, S. L., Meza, L., Baezconde-Garbanati, Unger, J. B., Sussman, S. (2020). Predictors of Vape Shops Going out of Business in Southern California. Tobacco Regulatory Science, 6(3),187-195. https://doi.org/10.18001/TRS.6.3.3

Galstyan, E., Galimov, A., Sussman, S. (2019). Commentary: The Emergence of Pod Mods at Vape Shops. Evaluation and the Health Professions. 42(1), 118-124. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F0163278718812976

Leventhal, A. M., Bello M. S., Galstyan, E., Higgins, S. T., Barrington-Trimis J. L. (2019). Association of Cumulative Socioeconomic and Health-Related Disadvantage with Disparities in Smoking Prevalence in the United States, 2008-2017. JAMA Intern Med.

Sussman, S., Cowgill, B., Galstyan, E., Richardson, J. (2018) Substance Abuse. In:

Forman S., Shahidullah J. (eds) Handbook of Pediatric Behavioral Healthcare. Springer.

Presentations:

Galimov, A., Meza, L., Galstyan, E., Huh J., L., Baezconde-Garbanati, Sussman, S., (October 2022). Association of Tobacco Product Use Status with Future Tobacco Use Intentions in the Context of Hypothetical Regulations. Oral Presentation at USC TCORS - Tobacco Center of Regulatory Science Meeting. Online.

Sussman S., Galstyan E., Galimov A., Meza L., Boley-Cruz N. T., Baezconde-Garbanati L., Unger J. (February 2019). Prevalence of Pod Mods in Vape Shops in Southern California. Poster presented during the 25th annual meeting of the Society of Research on Nicotine, San Francisco, CA.

Sussman, S., Meza, L., Galstyan, E., (April 2018). Tobacco Center of Regulatory Science: The Marketplace and Products. Symposium and Oral Presentation at USC TCORS-The State of Tobacco Regulatory Science Research on Diverse Populations: Moving Forward through the Landscape of Policy, Culture, and the Marketplace. Los Angeles, CA.

Bello, M.S., Goldenson, N.I., Galstyan, E., Kirkpatrick, M.G., Cho, J., Pang, R.D., Leventhal, A.M. (February 2018). Tobacco Abstinence Potentiates Attentional Bias Toward Racial Discrimination-Related Stimuli in African American Smokers. Oral presentation at the 24th annual scientific meeting of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco. Baltimore, MD.

Tom, K., Hruza, S., Galstyan, E., Simmons, C., & Cauffman, E. (June 2017). Social Relationships in Callous-Unemotional Youth. Oral presentation during the 23rd annual UC Irvine Undergraduate Research Symposium, Irvine, CA.

Hruza, S., Galstyan, E., Tom, K., Simmons, C., & Cauffman, E. (May 2017). Social Relationships of Callous-Unemotional Youth: The Effects of Relationship Quality on Offending Behavior. Poster presented at the 29th annual meeting of the Association for Psychological Science, Boston, MA.

Galstyan, E., Hruza, S., Tom, K. Simmons, C., & Cauffman, E. (April 2017). Few and Far Between: The Quantity and Quality of Peer Relationships among Callous-Unemotional Youth.

Poster presented at the 97th annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Sacramento, CA.

Skills
• Project Management
• Learning Management Systems (LMS): Canvas, Blackboard • Expert Proficiency in computer software: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), Adobe, Zoom, Google Workspace (Calendar, Docs, Drive, Sheets, Slides, Forms) • Data Analysis Software: Microsoft Excel, SPSS, SAS, Stata

Namrata Singh Gujral
Filmmaker | Producer | Motivational Speaker | Survivor Advocate President, Uniglobe Entertainment

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Award-winning filmmaker and media executive with expertise in Hollywood-Bollywood co-productions, socially relevant storytelling, and international cinema. Passionate about creating impactful content with humanitarian themes. Recognized as a thought leader in the entertainment industry, with speaking engagements at Oxford University, Stanford, and major film festivals.

EXPERIENCE
President & Filmmaker | Uniglobe Entertainment
(Hollywood-based production studio focused on socially relevant international projects) 2005 – Present
• Produced and directed multiple feature films and documentaries exploring critical social issues, including national security, cancer awareness, and cultural diversity. • Created Hollywood-Bollywood co-productions, ensuring seamless cultural storytelling and global appeal.
• Regularly featured on major networks such as CNN, Fox, and Times of India for insights on international film collaborations.

PHILANTHROPY & ADVOCACY
Key Advocate | Multiple Sacramento initiatives including ‘Death with Dignity’ with California Assemblyman, Mike Gatto
Headline Influencer | Various cancer care initiatives including subsidized cancer care for underprivileged women at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Max Global and National Bone Marrow Program (Undertaking of DoD, USA)
Lead Partner/Donor | Various veterans advocacy efforts including launching the GI Film Festival with Gary Sinise; fundraisers for multiple veterans charities including America’s Gold Star Families, Gold Star Parents Retreat, Honoring Our Fallen, Project Roll Call, Warfighter engaged and Coast 2 Coast.

Founder, The Thrive Channel (TTC) (Launched 2017)
• Media brand supporting cancer survivors with shows like Destination Survival, Ultimate Survivor, and Thrive with Namrata.
• Featured top medical experts including Dr. Dennis Slamon (Inventor of Herceptin), Dr.

Debu Tripathy (MD Anderson), and Dr. Deanna Attai (American Society of Surgeons). • Personal survivor of both breast cancer and blood cancer, using media as a tool for awareness and empowerment.

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS & INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTIONS
• Oxford University (2020) – Invited speaker, joining past luminaries like John Kerry and Morgan Freeman.
• Stanford University, Nashville Film Fest, Melbourne Film Fest, Connecticut Film Fest – Speaker on Hollywood-Bollywood co-productions.
• FICCI (Mumbai, India) – Keynote speaker on global co-productions, invited by Yash Chopra (Founder, Yash Raj Films).
• Film Festival Juror & Miss India-America Pageant Judge – Recognized contributor to international film and cultural events.

HONORS & RECOGNITION
• Lifetime TV “Remarkable Women” Honoree – First Indian-American recognized alongside Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton.
• Emmy Nomination Consideration (2002) – For role in Family Law alongside Tony Danza and Kathleen Quinlan (Columbia TriStar submission). • Box Office Success – Americanizing Shelley outperformed Changeling and Benjamin Button in select international markets.

Key Productions
• America, Invaded (2024) – Docudrama on U.S. national security, featuring personal accounts from military heroes and Gold Star families.
• America’s Forgotten (2020) – Investigative documentary on immigration policies (Trailer released by Newsweek).
• Finding Match (In Production) – Docu-drama on blood cancer and genetic stem cell matching across ethnic communities.
• 5 Weddings (2018) – Hollywood-Bollywood rom-com, theatrically released in 54 countries, exploring transgender representation in Indian culture. • 1 a Minute (2010) – Documentary on breast cancer, featuring Olivia Newton-John, Deepak Chopra, Melissa Etheridge, Jaclyn Smith and Billy Baldwin (Honored by Lifetime TV as a “Remarkable Woman”).
• Americanizing Shelley (2007) – Romantic comedy starring Beau Bridges and Wil Wheaton, released theatrically in 24 countries.
• American Dream (2011) – Drama on immigrant challenges, starring Satya Bhabha and Alex Veadov.

UPCOMING PROJECTS
• STILL – Sci-fi feature (currently casting)
• Tie That Binds – War drama centered on an international NATO mission (in scripting phase)

CONTACT
Danielle Perez
Uniglobe Entertainment
Phone:

Email:

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

Planning 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 over 40 years experience in the field of Planning. Ten years as a Deputy LA City Councilman and 30 years as a private land use consultant.

What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? To insure that future development is balanced with our existing infrastructure.

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

None
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
Greg A Jackson

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:

Planning 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.

My educational background, combined with my extensive hands-on experience in real estate management, has allowed me to develop a solid grasp of zoning regulations, land use, and property development. I also possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, which I have applied in assessing development proposals, evaluating infrastructure needs, and addressing community concerns. I own residential and industrial properties, staying informed on the latest trends and best practices in planning and sustainable development.

What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? My primary goal in serving on the city planning board is to contribute to the responsible and sustainable development of our community. I want to help guide growth in a way that not only supports economic progress but also enhances the quality of life for residents. By serving on the board, I aim to advocate for balanced and thoughtful decision-making that considers long-term environmental, social, and economic factors.

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
T oni Nancy Xiong

Toni Nancy Xiong
,
MOTO To make a positive impact on our world while producing at the highest level.

EDUCATION New York University, New York, NY
School of Arts and Science, B.A. Economics. Pre-Med Program Completed.

Major: Economics, Honors Program. Minor: Chemistry. SAT Math: 800/800, Verbal: 690/800.

Colorado State University, Boulder, CO
M.B.A. Masters of Business Administration

EXPERIENCE
09/06 – present Real Estate Investments
Principal
10/05 – present National Association of Realtors, CA
Broker-Associate, Licensed Real Estate Broker of California 05/01 – 11/2008 F1 Securities (private equity), Los Angeles, CA VP
• Oversee all real estate acquisitions as a licensed Realtor of California • Manage 7 employees in daily operations
• Act as head liaison with the China division which have up to 20 employees • Manage various special projects, head up teams in Asia and in North America • Analyze and supervise company’s financials and budgetary issues 05/00 – 05/01 Tradescape (Etrade), New York, NY
Stock Trader
• Head of a team that researched and executed large stock positions • Researched economic issues and theories for trading team using wire feeds such as Bloomberg
• Was featured in Fortune Magazine Feb 2000 issue for exceptional performance 2/00 – 1/01 Department of Economics, New York University, NY Assistant Office Manager
• Reconciled student inquiries for undergraduate and graduate departments • Researched economic issues and theories for department faculty • Made preparatory arrangements for departmental seminars and forums

VOLUNTEER
Please see https://www.linkedin.com/in/toninx/
SKILLS
• Fluent in speaking and reading Chinese, certified medical interpreter • KAPLAN tutoring in SAT and various SAT II subjects
• VP for Asian Cultural Union at New York University
• Recipient of Scholastic Scholarship, City Council Merit Award, New York, and ARISTA National Honor Society

1 Toni Nancy Xiong: Real Estate Professional - 2025
With over two decades of experience, Toni Nancy Xiong is a seasoned real estate and property management professional. Since 2004, she has been licensed by the Department of Real Estate (DRE) and holds a National Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) license, showcasing her commitment to professionalism and regulatory compliance.

Toni’s academic journey began at New York University, where she graduated with dual majors in Pre-Med and Economics. She furthered her education with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Colorado State University, refining her business acumen for success in the real estate market.

Specializing in brokerage services in industrial, multi-family, medical, and property management, Toni has consistently demonstrated her proficiency across various domains within the real estate industry. Her extensive experience in real estate management includes overseeing portfolios of multifamily units, and managing day-to-day operations for properties under her ownership and client portfolios.

Her involvement in syndications underscores her strategic vision and ability to deliver exceptional returns on investment. Currently, she serves as a limited partner in four portfolios comprising over 1,200 doors, with a total fund value exceeding $198 million, and acts as a general partner in 132 doors, with over $16 million in assets under management. This is a testament to her keen eye for fruitful opportunities and her adeptness in capitalizing on them.

Toni’s other investments include ownership of investment properties spanning California, Nevada, Texas, Georgia, Florida, and Illinois. Her diversified holdings speak volumes about her versatility and adaptability in navigating diverse real estate markets.

In addition to her accomplishments in real estate, Toni is also an astute entrepreneur, currently co-owning four small businesses across the United States. Her entrepreneurial ventures and investments further demonstrate her versatility and leadership in diverse business domains.

Beyond traditional real estate transactions, Toni is proficient in hard money lending and bridge financing, leveraging her financial acumen to navigate deals with precision. Her company, Direct Lender Capital Inc., is based out of San Francisco. Toni’s dedication to excellence and innovation solidifies her position as a notable professional in the dynamic real estate and property management industry.
2 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:

Park, Recreation and Community Services 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.

Since the Park, Recreation and Community Services isinvolved in several sustainable/ecological initiatives for the betterment of the city, I feel that my technical and logistical background can offer a uniquely different perspective as to the departments implementation of project capstones and the preplanning of initiatives. Also my understanding of budgetary and project planning will benefit the the Parks, Recreation Community Services staff as they plan and implement all projects.

What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? I wish to be involved to make a difference. My desire is to give back to a city that has given so much to me is important. I remember playing baseball games at Mc Camebridge or at Brace Canyon, or when I played soccer at Thomas Edison Elementary School. Those programs, provided through the Parks Department, were a positive influence in my life. Even playing at George Izay or Ralph Foy Park was a great experience.

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

Planning 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 believe that my experience in logistics, project planning and budgetary preparation can be utililzed for the benefit of the planing commission. My experinece would bring a different, if not fresh, perspective to the commission so that new and innovative ideas and positions are put forward as food for thought to better drive the discussion that is how to make the City of Burbank a better place for its current and future residents and for current and future commerce.

What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? Ultimately, I wish to serve for the betterment of the community. I desire the chance to be a voice for my children that will live in Burbank. I wish to ensure that they enjoy this city as much as I and my family has for over 40 years.

Bennett A T araceba

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

Parks and Rec
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 very skilled at admin work, critical thinking skills, and being the center of organizing multiple clients and vendors. Getting things completed on task and within budget.

Communicating clearly and effectively with all parties to ensure work is completed as requested
What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? To become more involved with the city, become closer to my community.

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

Planning 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 am very skilled at admin work, critical thinking skills, and being the center of organizing multiple clients and vendors. Getting things completed on task and within budget.

Supplemental Questions
Acknowledgement
Leslie E Zwicker

• Experience with Netflix Backlot, Netflix requirements, Amazon delivery/packaging, iTunes
• Accounts: NBCU, Fremantle, HBO, CDC United Network

December 2018 - March 2020
Client Service Account Manager
Fotokem Industries, Burbank, CA

• Work directly with content service providers; providing customer service • Manage and organize creation of all the master files for deliverables (pro-res, audio, subtitles)
• Provide pricing quotes to clients
• Communicate with Distributor any and all issues that arise with source files • Write deliverable and mastering file work orders
• Ensure deliverable files are delivered on time – liaising with other departments • Keep the mastering orders ahead of schedule in order to have all assets needed for final deliverables
• Updating multiple platforms to ensure proper information is disseminated to all in need.

July 2008 - July 2011
In-House Post Supervisor
Modern VideoFilm, Burbank, CA

• Work directly with clients, management, and creatives to ensure projects are delivered on time, to spec, and are of TV quality
• Oversee budgets for multiple accounts
• Supervise sessions required for completion of projects • Decide best course of action if client was unavailable • Accounts: 20th Century Fox, Marvel Animation, Warner Brothers, MTV

EDUCATION

May 1999
Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Emphasis: Broadcast Production Washington State University, Pullman

REFERENCES

References available upon request

Upload a Resume
Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? As a dedicated resident, I'm eager to contribute my skills and passion to Burbank's future as a member of the Planning Board, if hired. My academic background, including a minor in Mathematics and elective coursework in Urban Studies, has provided me with a strong foundation in analyzing complex data and understanding the multifaceted nature of urban development. I particularly value the critical thinking emphasized in my studies, a skill I believe is essential for thoughtful and responsible planning. My interest stems from a deep appreciation for Burbank's unique character: [viz] its well-regarded schools, comprehensive city services, and the sense of community we all share with pride. Having witnessed Burbank's evolution, I am keen to help balance growth with preserving the qualities that make our city quite exceptional. I believe that effective planning involves a blend of strategic foresight, passion, tenacity, community engagement, commitment, and dedication to sustainable development. I'm very enthusiastic about the opportunity to collaborate with fellow committee members and city staff to make informed decisions that will benefit all Burbank residents, given the chance. Serving on this committee is not just about leveraging my academic background; it's about giving back, and actively participating in shaping the physical and social fabric of the city I proudly call home. I am extremely committed to dedicating my time and analytical abilities to ensure Burbank continues to thrive for generations to come.

Education
Two AA degrees (Engineering & Technology - (PCC ). Natural Sciences - (PCC) BS Computer Science w/ math minor (CSUN) MS Computer Science (CSUN) Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
1 year Urban Studies (CSUN) Formal logic (AKA symbolic logic) (CSUN) Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
Critical thinking skills. People skills.

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

I never had the pleasure and opportunity.

List Community activities in which you are involved:

None regrettably.

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
Thomas E Perez

Thomas Ephraim Perez
N. Evergreen St. Burbank, CA 91505

Career Objective
Seeking a full-time opportunity where I can apply the knowledge of computer science, programming, math, social skills, and critical thinking learned through my undergraduate and master’s course work. This includes knowledge gained from previous technical support employment. I seek work in software development, computer engineering, computer programming, or computer_science/research, (latter two differ of course). I wish to surround myself the conditions I wish to achieve. I endeavor to pay-forward.

Highlights
• Master’s in Computer Science: May 2023.
● Jet charter pilot - first officer. Advanced FAA Certified Flight Instructor (as extra income).

● Previous employment: technical – mainly computer and postproduction engineering support, in addition to music and ADR recording studio engineering support.

Relevant Experiences

During my course work, had exposure with various programming languages eg., Python, C++, Java, Swift, Prolog, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. Nine years Sr. mainframe tech at a major computer manufacturer. Familiar with hard deadlines, QA, and loyalty.

Projects accomplished during my Master’s classes:

• Developed a team fullstack application using AWS, and the MERN (Mondo, Express, React, NodeJS) technology stack.

Machine Learning and MITM detection graduate projects.

• Software Engineering Process class was practical as well, and very thorough in terms of industry standard practices - Agile, UML, GitHub, design, etc.

Our projects included peer-to-peer scheduling, games, software testing, and more.

• Developed (Aug 2024) an iOS app for the common-good. Name: “LCTO-14”. More features TBA. A solo project.

Past Experiences

Oct 2024 – Nov 2024
Election/Poll Worker – County of Los Angeles

Oct 1999 - Aug 2004
Sr. Engineer - Fox Family Channel
Avid editorial support, Mixing, ADR and Foley stage support. Fiber certified.

Equipment integration, (AES rack builds for pro’ AV and broadcast gear). 10960 Wilshire, Westwood, CA 90024. (Bought out by Disney Corp)

May 1996 - Oct 1999
Chief Engineer - The Complex (Formally, a George Massenburg Studio) ADR support for The Simpsons, King of the Hill, Futurama, Dilbert, etc. Solo designed and built a working 5.1 audio phase analyzer. AVID support certified rep’, (ACSR).
2323 Corinth Ave, W. LA, CA, 90064. (Bought out by KJLA Radio)

June 1990 - May 1996
Recording Studio Technician - major music recording studios in LA

Jan 1980 - Aug 1989
Sr. Mainframe Computer Technician - Unisys (formerly Burroughs Corp.) Power Systems component level troubleshooting. Advanced over to Mainframe logic troubleshooting during most of my tenure.

Mission Viejo and Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Experience - other

Jet charter first officer and FAA Certified Flight Instructor (on the side). *CFI, CFII, SEL, SES, MEL, AGI, ATP†. Taught actual spin training. (*Certified Flight Instructor (visual rules), Certified Flight Instructor (instrument rules), Single Engine Land-plane, Single Engine Seaplane, Multiengine land-plane, Advanced Ground Instructor, †Airline Transport Pilot)

Surgical tech while in high school and early college.

Education

• California State University, Northridge
Master’s in Computer Science – May 2023 ††

• California State University, Northridge
Bachelor’s in Computer Science - Aug 2020 †††
Minor in mathematics

Miscellaneous

Road bicycling, music writing, weightlifting, and reading. Interests also include quantum computing, immunology, math (viz – G/W max-cuts, linear transformations, and quantum optimization computes).

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Thesis: “CD4+ T-help Cell Fate Optimization Using the DwaveSys Quantum Computing Unit”. A fully tested practical immunological quantum computer application - a solo endeavor.
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Sr. research project: “Natural Killer T-cell Dynamics Simulation in C++” - another solo endeavor.

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Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
CCWP Certification (Certified Contingent Workforce Professional): This is a certification program from Staffing Industry Analysts designed for individuals in human resources, procurement, and other roles related to contingent staffing. It assesses and enhances expertise in managing contingent workforce programs. Leadership Burbank – Graduate of the Class of 2025 Leadership Burbank is a nonprofit organization dedicated to identifying, educating, and motivating current and emerging leaders in Burbank to develop ideas and solutions that make Burbank a strong, sustainable and vibrant community. For more information, please visit www.leadershipburbank.org
Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
• Extensive project management experience throughout my professional career. Ability to manage multiple projects. • Experience in B2B software and professional services sales/business development for Fortune 1000 companies. • Strong PowerPoint skills and presentation skills. • Change management and training experience. • Expertise in workforce management best practices and the ability to help organizations optimize their hiring processes, improve access to quality talent and improve compliance. Areas of expertise include: o Workforce Planning and Analytics: Analyzing workforce trends and making strategic decisions about staffing. o Recruitment and Talent Acquisition attracting and hiring the best talent to meet the organization's needs. o Onboarding and Orientation: Ensuring new employees are integrated into the company and its culture. o Compliance and Risk Management: Ensuring adherence to employment laws and regulations. o Training and Development: Providing opportunities for employees to enhance their skills and knowledge. o Performance Management: Evaluating employee performance, providing feedback, and setting goals. o Employee Engagement and Retention: Creating a positive work environment to motivate and retain employees including competitive compensation and benefits packages.

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

I haven’t served on a City Board, Commission or Committee yet. I did recently graduate from the Leadership Burbank program.

Farrah Assadi

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

Planning 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 very strong planning skills. I have helped to create roadmaps, long term goal planning and event planning throughout my professional career including at the Kaiser Permanente Educational Theatre Program, Insight Global and Monument Consulting. I have helped Fortune 1000 companies create roadmaps for both tactical and strategic improvements. As a result of the planning, I was able to help these organizations be more efficient, impactful and sustainable. These improvements include technology improvements, digital transformation and human capital best practices. These plans have resulted in organizations evolving to have more efficient processes, better visibility, better access to talent, cost savings, improved compliance and better reporting/analytics.

What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? I want to help the City of Burbank reach its various goals by helping with planning. It is a very satisfying experience to work together to establish goals/roadmap, work toward that common goal and create a plan that will be beneficial for the community. I really enjoy the process of planning and working toward goals to make them a reality. Planning is one of my strong skills and my goal is to utilize my abilities to help the Planning Commission be as impactful and successful as possible.

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

The Park, Recreation and Community Services Board
Farrah Assadi
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 extensive experience with community services from both my professional and personal life. I have experience with planning and executing community services and recreational events for the past 18 years. Most recently as part of our Leadership Burbank journey, I partnered with the City of Burbank’s Adaptive Sports Program. I helped to project manage our class project, “Play Without Limits.” We successfully raised $90,000 for adaptive equipment including adaptive hiking wheelchairs and para fencing wheelchairs and equipment. Additionally, we also raised visibility for the amazing work that the Adaptive Sport’s Program is doing. As a result of this successful class project, we were able to expand the number of individuals who can participate in the Parks and Recreation Adaptive Sports Program. The adaptive hiking wheelchairs are the first ones in the City of Burbank and the beautiful hiking trails will be accessible to adaptive hikers for the first time. It was truly a pleasure and honor to partner with Diego and his team at the Parks & Recreation department. Another example is from my professional career at Monument Consulting. I helped to plan and execute industry conferences including content for presentations and post conference recreational events. An additional example is when I worked at Kaiser Permanente’s Educational Theatre Department. My focus was planning and executing community benefit educational initiatives. My responsibilities included the below: • Project manage multiple projects and ensure that deadlines are met. • Build relationships and partnerships with organizations that have similar missions. • Find and interview new talent. • Delegate internal resources and staff to various projects as needed to ensure that we hit deliverables on time. • Manage health educators and deploy resources where they are needed. • Plan, organize, and direct staff trainings. • Serve as a consultant and creative advisor in the development and creation of new programs. • Promote and market new programs within the Southern California territory. • Help create documentation and content for the shows and workshops that we were performing in. • Conduct research to find data and statistics to support program content. • Perform in the educational theater shows. • Perform in kids nutrition workshops in the classrooms. • Facilitate parent workshops to deliver educational messages to parents (in both English and Spanish). • Educate parents on the message of the shows so that they are integrated in the community health solutions with their children.

What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? My goal is to assist the Park, Recreation and Community Services Board to make improvements and come up with new ideas to make best use of the public areas in the city. I will bring helpful information and best practices advisory to the table. I want to help make recommendations for the best use of resources and funds in order to have the most positive impact on the community. I have helped many Fortune 1000 companies to create roadmaps for the future of their organization. These plans have resulted in organizations evolving to have more streamlined processes, better accessibility, and better management of resources.

Supplemental Questions
Acknowledgement
Farrah Assadi

Farrah Assadi
Burbank, CA

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position that will allow me to utilize the skills developed through my education and work experience.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Leadership Burbank: Graduate Class of 2025

CCWP Certification: Certified Contingent Workforce Professional as per the SIA

University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science June 2003 Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a 3.82 grade point average

SKILLS
• Proficient in: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint, Outlook, Microsoft Dynamics, Concur, Salesforce, Graphite Connect, Tableau
• Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) and Vendor Management Software: Beeline, SAP Fieldglass, IQNavigator, PeopleFluent, Vector, Econometrix, VNDLY, Flextrack, Coupa CCW, Contract Central, Taleo, Scout, Wand and 3Story
• Technical aptitude (understanding of SaaS based solution) • Full Life Cycle of Requisitions from intake calls to offers executed • Ability to create effective Boolean searches to identify the best candidates for open positions • Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Typing Speed ~50wpm
• Fluent in English, Spanish, and Farsi
• Contingent labor best practices and governance
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to write successful RFP bids and Statements of Work

EXPERIENCE
Director of Business Development
Monument Consulting, Los Angeles, CA
February 2019-Present
• Serve as a B2B liaison and help generate business for contingent workforce management solutions, software implementations and consulting engagements.
• Help drive the sales cycle for complex B2B enterprise level sales for software implementations and best practices for the non-employee workforce of Fortune 1000 companies. • Experience building, developing and maintaining relationships with C-Level executives, procurement, HR, IT, Legal and Finance Departments of Fortune 1000 companies. • Draft and coordinate responses for Requests for Proposal (RFP). • Schedule, design and deliver presentations to stakeholders and C-Suite executives. • Help educate prospective clients and provide solutions relating to vendor management software (i.e. SAP Fieldglass, Beeline, Workday VNDLY, Flextrack, etc.) and other process improvements relating to contingent workforce management and total talent management.
• Develop relationships with various channel partners and create educational content for them to be able to cross sell our MSP and consulting services.
• Project manage a variety of active clients and also potential future clients (prospects) and drive them forward along the sales cycle.
• Close multi-million dollar deals that have enterprise-wide impact across the entire organization. • Oversee execution of Client Services Agreements and Consulting SOWs.

• Participate in VMS software implementations to ensure successful communication with client sponsorship team.
• Help plan and execute conferences including content for presentations and post conference recreational events. • Workforce advisory and best practice guidance.

Sr. Account Manager
Insight Global, Los Angeles, CA
September 2011- February 2019
• Serve as a B2B liaison and gather requirements from hiring managers at Fortune 1000 companies. • Experience building, developing and maintaining relationships with C-Level executives of Fortune 500 companies.
• Ability to prospect and find leads at different companies to help develop new business. • Account management for various sectors including: healthcare, entertainment, technology, retail, medical devices, SAAS, and banking.
• Cold call to find and generate new business.
• Build relationships with hiring managers to get open positions and receive exclusive job openings. • Bring in contract, contract to hire and direct placement positions and drive the recruiting process to ensure the positions are filled by the best qualified candidates as quickly as possible. • Develop business for the company including standard staff augmentation, enhanced staffing solutions and managed service solutions.
• Bring in and negotiate over 23 new contracts for the company including: Abbott Laboratories, St. Jude Medical, Intuit, Dole, PennyMac, Bank of America, Tutor Perini, Yahoo, NCR, Digital Insight, and Guitar Center. • Generate over 1 million dollars in net annual profit for the company for over 5 years in a row. • Consistently one of the top 3 performers for the entire LA region. • Project manage a high volume of requisitions concurrently and get internal support from management to leverage the national recruiting team.
• Promote over 15 recruiters to either Account Management roles or Professional Recruiter roles. • Bring in a variety of open job requisitions in IT (both SDLC and infrastructure), Finance, Engineering, Marketing, Customer Service, Human Resources, Clerical and Regulatory. • Coordinate interviews and follow up on interview feedback and next steps such as onboarding candidates to start their new positions.
• Utilize a variety of vendor management softwares to submit candidates including: Beeline, SAP Fieldglass, IQN, PeopleFluent, Econometrix, Contract Central, Vndly, Taleo, Wand, and 3Story Synergy. • Help drive the recruiting process to get quality candidates submitted to open positions. • Help establish compliance standards for national accounts and create checklists that are used company wide. • Manage a team of 6 recruiters that are direct reports and an additional team of 40 recruiters that are matrixed within the organization.
• Educate new Account Managers on the rules of engagement for our national accounts. • Actively recruit candidates for open positions from a variety of sources including Monster.com, Careerbuilder.com, Dice.com, Indeed.com, Ladders.com, LinkedIn, job fairs, industry specific seminars, and social media.
• Create effective Boolean searches to identify the best candidates for open positions. • Fill a variety of requisitions including: Software Engineers, Web Developers, QA Analysts, Product Managers, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Architects, Systems Engineers, Network Engineers, Database Administrators, Helpdesk, DevOps Engineers, Security Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Reliability Engineers, Financial Analysts, Accountants, Copy Editors, Marketing Coordinators, Buyers, Legal Assistants, Compliance Specialists, and Administrative Assistants.
• Experienced with the full life cycle of requisitions from requisition intake from hiring managers to candidate sourcing to interview confirmations and offers executed. • Complete RFI/RFPs and win large scale projects for national clients.

Promoted!!!
Recruiter
Insight Global, Los Angeles, CA
January 2011- September 2011
• Recruit and source candidates for a variety of IT, Finance, Marketing, and Regulatory positions. • Coordinate interviews.
• Utilize a variety of vendor management softwares to submit candidates including: Beeline, SAP Fieldglass, IQN, PeopleFluent, Econometrix, Contract Central, Wand and 3Story Synergy. • Process start paperwork and run background checks within systems such as Sterling and First Advantage. • Ensure that compliance standards are adhered to for national accounts. • Conduct managerial references and ensure that all candidates complete the 4 tier screening process. • Utilize internal proprietary candidate tracking database and document all submissions and interviews. • Create effective Boolean searches to find the best candidates for open positions. • Process timesheets and ensure that candidates are paid on time.

Assistant Program Coordinator
KAISER PERMANENTE EDUCATIONAL THEATRE PROGRAM, Glendale, CA January 2010- December 2010
• Project manage multiple projects and ensure that deadlines are met. • Build relationships and partnerships with organizations that have similar missions. • Find and interview new talent.
• Delegate internal resources and staff to various projects as needed to ensure that we hit deliverables on time. • Manage health educators and deploy resources where they are needed. • Plan, organize, and direct staff trainings.
• Serve as a consultant and creative advisor in the development and creation of new programs. • Promote and market new programs within the Southern California territory.

Promoted!!!
Health Educator/Performer
KAISER PERMANENTE EDUCATIONAL THEATRE, North Hollywood, CA January 2007- December 2009
• Help create documentation and content for the shows and workshops that we were performing in. • Conduct research to find data and statistics to support program content. • Perform in the educational theater shows.
• Perform in kids nutrition workshops in the classrooms. • Facilitate parent workshops to deliver educational messages to parents (in both English and Spanish). • Educate parents on the message of the shows so that they are integrated in the community health solutions with their children.

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

Planning Commission member.

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 spent 7 years and completed both my bachelor's and master's degree in city planning from top schools. I am trained to analyze data and trends related to demographics, land use, and economic factors which is crucial in making informed planning decisions. I am efficient with problem solving when it comes to addressing complex zoning issues and effectively communicating while presenting plans and proposals to the public, government officials, and other stakeholders. As a planner and project manager, I rely on my strong organizational skills to manage timelines, people, and resources effectively.

What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? Advocate for and implement environmentally sustainable practices in land use and development, guide Burbank’s growth in a manner that balances economic, social, and environmental needs, maintain and enhance the unique character and heritage of the Burbank, optimize land use to ensure that it supports Burbank’s needs and goals, encourage economic growth and vitality, and lastly, maintain transparency in the planning process and ensure that decisions are made fairly and based on sound data.

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
Paulina A Safarian

● Conduct research on various multi-family housing markets and real estate trends across the nation. ● Locate and assess comparable market rate real estate for HUD Section 8 property rent studies. ● Create, organize, and design rent studies to guide clients through the completion of Section 8 contract renewals.
● Call industry professionals to gather information about specific markets, rents, and occupancy data. ● Create rent grid adjustments, synthesize demographic profiles, and input comparable real estate profiles in Excel.
● Conduct site visits to photograph and measure different unit types for various HUD property appraisals.

Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (LA LOMOD) Jul 2018 – Aug 2019 Jr. Compliance Specialist Los Angeles, California

● Review owner responses and compose additional information requests or closeout letters. ● Review owner submitted documents, place them in appropriate folders, and notify Compliance Specialists. ● Conduct intake and log all owner submissions received electronically or via hard copy. ● Enter data into the appropriate secure HUD data systems. ● Scan/download and preserve documentation in an online filing system. ● Contact Owner/Agents (O/As) and schedule Management and Occupancy Reviews (MORs) for the Compliance Specialists.
● Prepare and mail or email correspondence to owners/agents and Housing of Urban Development (HUD). ● Perform well under pressure of strict timeframes and deadlines.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Master of City Planning with a concentration in Public Private Development May 2022
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO La Jolla, California Urban Studies and Planning, B.A. June 2018

SKILLS/ORGANIZATIONS

PennDesign (Weitzman) Real Estate Club Board Member 2019-2020, Co-President 2020 Former Events Chairperson for Kappa Kappa Gamma collegiate women’s fraternity 2016-2018 Fluent in Armenian and American Sign Language

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.

As someone who uses a bike as my main mode of transportation, as well as owning a car, and using public transportation, I have a broader knowledge of what its like to get around Burbank. My professional background as a sound mixer leans on my ability to hear many voices and opinions at one time, and to find resolution for differing perspectives.

What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? One of my goals is to improve the safety and efficacy of bike comuting and public transportation. I would also like to see a more walkable Burbank.

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

Planning
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 member of the community development group Strong Towns Burbank. I am a Burbank homeowner. My professional background as a sound mixer leans on my ability to hear many voices and opinions at one time, and to find resolution for differing perspectives.

What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? My goal would be to grow the city in a thoughtful way that maintains its core values.

Supporting small businesses, affordable housing, and safe streets.

Supplemental Questions
Acknowledgement
Zach o Martin

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

Planning 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.

My educational background is in Urban Planning with an emphasis in community services and administration. I bring a perspective as someone with a background in planning who understands the process from a municipal perspective as well as a resident who been involved with the community.

What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? Burbank is a dynamic city with an extremely diverse population and very unique neighborhoods. While each neighborhood has their character and individual needs, we are one city and one community as a whole. I strongly believe that anyone who appears before the planning board deserves to be listened to and be heard in an open and transparent way.

Many times coming before the commission is the first and only time an individual interacts with their local government. I would like to continue to make it a positive experience. We have many new laws that are quickly changing and impact our city directly and it is imperative that we try to balance the scale as much as possible while still following the lawful guidelines set forth by the state. This will be a challenging time and we need sensible people on the planning board who will look at each issue with an unbiased viewpoint.

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
Samantha P Wick

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Education
2018: Agile Project and Program Management AT&T Certification 2018: IP Networking AT&T Certification 2011: Six Sigma Green Belt Certification 2011: Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification 2011: Six Sigma White Belt Certification 2000: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) 2000: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer + Internet (MCSC+I) 2000:

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSC) 2000: Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) 2000: Certified Novell Administrator (CNA) 1989: Baccalaureate in Mathematics, Armenian Evangelical School, Beirut, Lebanon
Additional Pertinent Courses or Training
Burbank Neighborhood Leadership Program 2015 Handgun safety Concealed carry permit approved by Burbank Police Department Extensive knowledge in long term Technology Planning, Project and Program Management.

Other Pertinent Skills, Experience or Interests
In addition to my professional background, I successfully operated two 7-Eleven franchises, which provided me with a firsthand perspective on the challenges surrounding community safety and crime. Running these businesses allowed me to observe police responses to various incidents, from theft and vandalism to more serious concerns. I regularly interacted with local police departments, coordinating on strategies to improve safety, reduce crime, and create a better environment for both businesses and residents. This experience has deepened my understanding of community crime issues and strengthened my commitment to working with law enforcement and local agencies to enhance public safety and overall quality of life.

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

Previous member of the City of Burbank Traffic Commission.

List Community activities in which you are involved:

Mentorship programs: Support youth or adults seeking career guidance. Food banks: Help organize, package, or distribute food.

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:

Andre Krikorian

Spearhead audit reconciliation effort for the entire EG Ops Organization CTO level effort for compliance.

Manage a team of 12 employees.

AREA MANAGER NETWORK PLANNING AND ENGINEERING | 06/2008 to 10/2015 Network Planning, NP&E, AT&T Services, Inc - Pasadena, CA Provide current, short-term and long-term planning for the entire U-Verse IPTV Server, Storage and Video Acquisition equipment across the 22 state footprint; 61 VHOs, 2 SHOs and multiple remote VHOs and Data Center.

Capacity manage IPTV server channel to server stream resources, U-Verse Ericsson Set Top Box Licenses, Video On Demand utilization, Server replication and IPTV Service Group P*Q growth capacity, triggering capacity growth based on quarterly marketing forecasts.

Provide solution recommendations related to National and Local Ad Insertion, Internet Application and Data Centers.

Manage a team of 12 employees.

Previous AT&T titles and roles:

Team Lead - Senior Network Planning Engineer - 11/2006 to 06/2008 Senior Network Planning Engineer - 03/2006 to 11/2006
Corporate Manager - 11/2003 to 03/2006
Integrated Planner - 05/2001 to 11/2003
Senior Communications Specialist - 01/2001 to 05/2001
Manager Network Technical Support - 01/2000 to 01/2001 GENERAL MANAGER - CONSUMER ELECTRONICS OUTLET | 01/1990 to 01/1999 CBT Trading Company (BERJOS International) - Los Angeles, CA Manage day to day operations
Assist in sales and marketing plans
Set and plan weekly, quarterly and seasonal promotions
manage quarterly sales target
Influence revenue growth
Education and Training
2018: Agile Project and Program Management AT&T Certification 2018: IP Networking AT&T Certification
2011: Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
2011: Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
2011: Six Sigma White Belt Certification
2000: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
2000: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer + Internet (MCSC+I) 2000: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSC)
2000: Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
2000: Certified Novell Administrator (CNA)
1989: Baccalaureate in Mathematics, Armenian Evangelical School, Beirut, Lebanon Honors and Accomplishments
Traffic Commissioner for the City of Burbank, California.

Placed on AT&T Fast Trak advanced management development program.

Voted MVP of AT&T Corporate Management Camp.

Recurring special guest on SVP townhall webcasts.

Former member of the Board of Directors of the AT&T Prefer-To-Refer initiative.

Recipient of Network Planning & Engineering VP achievement award.

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

Burbank Cultural Arts 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 grew up going to the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion to watch operas, musicals, and plays.

Through these experiences, I not only grew a passion for cultural arts, but I also experienced the impact of cultural arts as I grew up. Art criticizes aspects of life previously unexamined, expands the world as one sees it, and connects myriad people. Now, working within the entertainment industry, I hope to revitalize the community's connection to the broader LA cultural arts scene.

What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? I hope to expand the presence of cultural art and discover new ways of working with Burbank's studios to provide residents with all the opportunities within minutes of their homes. Through partnerships with or inspiration from other cultural centers, I hope to leverage cultural spaces and build community.

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

Planning 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
Through my experiences working for the City of LA, leadership in college clubs, my volunteering, and my master's in Cybersecurity, I hope to leverage my skills to plan for the future of Burbank. During my time at the City of LA, I researched zoning rules, city planning, climate resilience, and community organizing, which would support the mission of the commission. Additionally, my Master's exposed me to the evolving world of emerging technologies, which cities must be aware of in the modern age.

What are your goals in serving on this Board/Commission/Committee? Over these experiences, I have had the opportunity to work with people of all demographics and ages, collaborating on goals to achieve outcomes. I hope to use these skills and experiences for the community I reside in now. Again, I hope to bring my perspective as a young resident, while working with the established leadership, to help build for the future.

Katrina Sommer

Katrina A. Sommer

ACADEMIC:

Boston College August 2023- August 2024 Masters of Science, Cybersecurity Policy and Governance • Coursework: Network Security, Cybersecurity Frameworks, Incident Response, Privacy Law, & Risk Management • Certifications: CompTIA Security +, OCEG GRC Professional and Auditor

University of California, Los Angeles August 2020- June 2023 Bachelor of Arts, History (Honors) with Minor in Global Studies • UCLA Varsity Swim Team (Team Captain 2022-2023)

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Lionsgate Films March 2025- Present Senior Coordinator, Business & Legal Affairs, Corporate Goverance Board Member of VETS ERG
• Facilitated the legal formation and tax registrations of production companies while maintaining the expansive corporate structure of approximately 300 active entities with U.S., U.K., Canada, and other international jurisdictions. • Coordinated the Board of Directors and Committee meetings by assiting with the agenda, supporting documents, & logitics. • Assisted with Starz and Lionsgate Spinoff by drafting internal documents, analyzing legal documents from outside counsel, the SEC, internal tax teams, and JPMorgan Chase credit facility.

Bits N’ Bytes Cybersecurity Education January 2025- Present Senior Fellowship at Non-Profit Organization
• Developed Guard Your Game, a cybersecurity education initiative for student-athletes, partnering with university athletic departments to natigivate NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) and online safety. • Revamped cybersecurity and disinformation curricula used by over 200 educators and community leaders. • Designed cyber simulations and led college student cohorts through incident response exercises and cybersecurity activities.

UVA Karsh Institute of Democracy x Connective Tissue Febuarary 2025- Present Programs Volunteer
• Strategized, documented, and coordinated research on community gatherings, engaging over 500 Charlottesville residents to support the renewal of civic life.

LegalPeople: The Walt Disney Company January 2024- March 2025 Privacy Analyst Contractor
• Implemented procedures for Data Subject Requests and resolved privacy issues in support of Privacy leadership. • Benchmarked privacy policies across industries and led projects to improve compliance and efficiency. • Tracked and audited State and Federal Privacy laws through data analytics into corporate privacy practices.

Boston College-- Information Technology Services May 2024- August 2024 Cyber Security Analyst
• Managed secure software development policies and analyzed SIEM logs for network architecture insights. • Aligned IT security and data management with PCI- DSS, NIST, GBLA, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 standards.

PEN America January 2024- May 2024 U.S. Free Expression and Disinformation Fellow at Pro-Democracy NGO • Conducted research on cyber operations and information security among China, Russia, and the U.S. • Researched U.S. Circuit Court decisions for impact on educational gag orders and Amicus Briefs. • Assisted in program management for for US program events in Phoenix and Miami on disinformation resiliency.

Stussy, Inc./ Sommer Law Summer 2020- Winter 2021, June 2023- January 2024 Legal Assistant at Fashion Company
• Compiled trademark evidence for the DC Circuit US Court of Appeals case In re Brunetti. • Conducted market analysis for business strategy and provided customer service during warehouse sales.

Calabasas City Council Campaign August- November 2022 Assistant Campaign Manager
• Developed policy positions and community outreach strategies to engage voters amongst diverse backgrounds.

LA City Councilmember 5th District Office June- August 2022 Policy Intern
• Researched LA City Ordinances on Wildlife Passages, house zoning codes, and climate resilience community organizing. o City of LA Certification of Appreciation awarded by Councilmember Paul Koretz.

• Communicated with local, state, business, and federal stakeholders to consolidate policies for wildlife protection, climate resilience, and sustainability for over 250,000 District residents. o Selected to attend the Municipal Water District of OC’s Colorado River Aquadecut/Hoover Dam inspection.

Hall Swim Academy June 2021-July 2022 • Instructed children and infants on water safety and swim techniques while efficiently managing over 40 clients’ schedules.

LEADERSHIP & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

Female Athletes Stand Together (FAST) August 2021- May 2023 Founder and President
• Led advocacy efforts for equitable treatment of female athletes by establishing policies at UCLA and with Nike which increased female student-athlete input in organizational planning and teams’ decision-making • Led yearly agendas planning while gathering the inputs from club members. o Mentored members interested in developing leadership skills and delegated club initiatives based on interests. • Coordinated conversations with Olympic Athletes, Coaches, and industry experts for over 600 student-athletes.

UCLA Athletics Department September 2020- June 2023 Big Ten Conference Realignment Student-Athlete Representative • Publically spoke and represented student-athletes before Big Ten leadership, UC Regents, and UCLA administration. • Advised on budget allocation for student-athlete wellbeing and academic resources. o Selected for a meeting with Chancellor Block and executive administrators to discuss the current student -athlete ecosystem.

UCLA Varsity Swim Team September 2020- June 2023 NCAA Division I Women’s Swimming Team, Team Captain
• Established documentation processes for tracking team traditions and events to increase particatipion amongst the team. • Completed 150+ hours of volunteer work under the UCLA Wooden Champions Program. • Committed 25 hours to practices, team building, competitions, and working towards personal and team goals while balancing a full class schedule through the COVID-19 pandemic.
o Placed into PAC-12 Conference Finals in the 400 and 200 Individual Medley, 200 Backstroke. • Organized Team Travel itinerary to Hawai’i while delegating event management and practice schedules.

PUBLICATIONS
“Stained Glass: The Legacy of Nkrumah’s Regime in Postcolonial Ghana,” Ezra’s Archives: Cornell Historical Society Journal, Vol. 14, Spring 2024.
“Digital Age Authoritarianism: Case Study of the PRC’s Cyber Policy,” PEN America Anthology, Spring 2024. “The Rise of Russian Peasant Witchcraft: Social Unrest in Imperial Russia,” Swarthmore Undergraduate History Journal: Vol. 4, Article 7.
“These Disinformation Trends Worry Expert Yael Eisenstat in the Run -up to the U.S. Election,” PEN America, 4 April 2024. “Boston College Swimmer Speaks Out on Canceled Season, Lack of Transparency from Athletics.” SwimSwam.com, 7 Feb. 2024.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Master’s Thesis: Digital Age Authoritarianism: Case Study of the PRC’s Cyber Policy Spring 2024 Analyzed the use of surveillence technology, disinformation, and censorship to assess global threats to free expression and democracy while explored implications for U.S. national security, legal frameworks, and the protection of ditigial civil liberties.

History Honors Thesis: Stained Glass: The Legacy of Nkrumah’s Regime in Postcolonial Ghana Winter 2023 Independently researched and wrote a 60-page primary source thesis on the postcolonial development of Ghana through the lens of legal & information systems, corruption, and the rise of authoritarianism.

UCLA History Research Assistant Spring 2024 Assisted Professor Sarah Stein on Swimming through History: Olympic Tale to Open the 2024 Summer Games, Jewish Review of Books, Summer 2024.

Other Experience
• Volunteering: UCLA & UCI Blood Donations; Food Banks (LA and OC); Angel City Sports • Extra Curricular Activities: Ironman 70.3, LA Marathon 2024, 2025, LA Fire Relief Ultra-Marathon 50k 2025 • Languages: Conversational French & German
• Travel: solo traveled internationally to 45+ countires and visited all 50 U.S. states, building adaptability, cultural fluency, and logistical planning skills

Burbank City CouncilJuly 15, 2025

Burbank City Council
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