Agenda packet — Concord City Council, March 4, 2025 (part 2 of 2)

TL 12
TDM and
Transportation
Management
Associations
Transportation
Division

1. Develop scope for
Transportation Management
Association (TMA) study.
2030 Transportation Demand Management (TDM)/TMAs will
be incorporated into the next General Plan Update
TL 12
TDM and
Transportation
Management
Associations
Transportation
Division 2. Secure funding. 2030 TDM/TMA will be incorporated into the next General Plan Update
TL 12
TDM and
Transportation
Management
Associations
Transportation
Division

3. Perform study and
develop policy. 2030 TDM/TMA will be incorporated into the next General Plan Update
TL 12
TDM and
Transportation
Management
Associations
Transportation
Division

4. Update development code
to reflect policy. 2030 TDM/TMA will be incorporated into the next General Plan Update
TL 12
TDM and
Transportation
Management
Associations
Transportation
Division

5. List criteria on permit
application checklist. 2030 TDM/TMA will be incorporated into the next General Plan Update
TL 12
TDM and
Transportation
Management
Associations
Transportation
Division

6. Find and apply for funding
to assist developers. 2030 TDM/TMA will be incorporated into the next General Plan Update
TL 13
Parking and
Cash-Out
Credits
Planning Division 1. Update Development
Code to reflect policy.

Partially
Complete
Section 18.60.150.A in the Concord Development Code
reduces parking for nonresidential projects by 25
percent if within a half mile of a BART station. Assembly Bill 2097 removes the minimum parking requirements
for any new development project which is located
within one half mile of BART. The Cash Out Credit
program has not been developed to date.

TL 13
Parking and
Cash-Out
Credits
Planning Division 2. List criteria on permit
application checklist. Ongoing This will be handled on a project-by-project basis.

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TL 14
Downtown
Parking Meters
Feasibility
Study
Transportation
Division

1. Monitor parking
occupancy rates on streets,
public lots, and private lots in
the downtown area.

In process
In 2012, Omni Means prepared the Todos Santos Plaza
Parking Study to identify the existing parking conditions to establish a reference point for future policy
decisions. The study concluded that public parking
supply adequately meets demand most of the time. In
2024, the City received funding from MTC for an
updated study. In 2025, the City was recommended for
an MTC grant to evaluate parking management near the
BART stations.

TL 14
Downtown
Parking Meters
Feasibility
Study
Transportation
Division

2. Study on-street parking
pricing once occupancy
levels reach 85-90% in all
short-term facilities on a
regular basis.

In process
Occupancy levels were not reached in 2012. On-street
parking pricing will be evaluated in the current 2025
study.

TL 14
Downtown
Parking Meters
Feasibility
Study
Transportation
Division

3. Repeat the parking
occupancy/demand survey at
least every 3 years.

In process See above. Every three years is impractical and unnecessary.

TL 14
Downtown
Parking Meters
Feasibility
Study
Transportation
Division

4. Create metering
implementation and
enforcement fund and
require permit applicants for
land use changes that are
expected to increase parking
demand in the area beyond
the 85-90% occupancy rate
to pay into the fund.

TBD Not currently relevant.

TL 15 Fleet Efficiency Public Works
Department

1. Replace fleet with hybrid
or electric vehicles. Ongoing
Electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles options are
evaluated when existing vehicles are due for
replacement. The City currently has 10 electric vehicles and 7 hybrid vehicles.

TL 15 Fleet Efficiency Public Works
Department

2. Reduce the number of
fleet vehicles. Complete
The City’s fleet has been reduced from 336 vehicles in
2006 and 262 vehicles in 2016. The goal to reduce the
number of fleet vehicles by 10% has been achieved. The

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City continues to evaluate vehicle need every two years as part of the budget process and with each vehicle
replacement identified.

TL 16
Limit Idling of
City Fleet
Vehicles
Public Works
Department

1. Identify the number of
trucks, buses, and light
vehicles subject to the
policy.

Complete There are 225 vehicles covered by the idling policy.

TL 16
Limit Idling of
City Fleet
Vehicles
Public Works
Department

2. Remind staff of the policy
and its benefits. Complete
Police and the Public Works Department have
implemented a vehicle management system called
EcoLock to significantly lessen, but not eliminate, idling vehicles. EcoLock provides improved fuel economy,
lower vehicle emissions, improved engine life, and less frequent oil changes by shutting off the engine when
appropriate.

Additionally, Public Works Department developed
installed "No Idling" signage throughout the Corporation Yard to reinforce the Climate Action Plan efforts.

Public Works Department has installed Geotab devices
on City vehicles which actively tracks and reports on
vehicle idling. Public Works Department fleet manager
will use these reports to remind staff of the idling policy.

TL 17
Affordable
Housing
Parking Credits
Planning Division 1. Update Development
Code to Reflect Policy. Complete
Section 18.185.060.K.1 includes reduced on-site parking standards as a development incentive for affordable
housing. AB 2097 and the state density bonus law also
reduces parking minimums for affordable projects.

TL 17
Affordable
Housing
Parking Credits
Planning Division 2. List criteria on permit
application checklist. Complete Done on a case-by-case basis with affordable housing providers.

TL 18
Affordable
Housing
Density
Bonuses
Planning Division 1. Update Development
Code to reflect policy. Complete Chapter 18.185 outlines requirements for affordable housing density bonus.

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TL 18
Affordable
Housing
Density
Bonuses
Planning Division 2. List criteria on permit
application checklist. Complete Done on a case-by-case basis with affordable housing providers.

TL 19 Parking Lot
Shading Planning Division 1. Develop parking lot shade
requirements.

Partially
Complete
Section 18.165.060 outlines partial shade requirements, but a policy needs to be more fully developed to meet
the requirements of the CAP when staffing levels allow.

TL 19 Parking Lot
Shading Planning Division 2. Update the Development
Code to reflect policy. TBD
The Development Code does not include a requirement
for other methods to reduce the heat island effect, such as photovoltaic canopies and neighboring
buildings. Additionally, the Development Code does not
yet include a provision to allow 10% of the existing
parking spaces to be converted to landscape without
replacing the lost parking spaces. When staffing allows, these are updates that need to go through the code
amendment process.

TL 19 Parking Lot
Shading Planning Division 3. Include on Permit
Application Checklist TBD
TL 20 Cool
Pavements
Engineering
Division

1. Update Development
Code to reflect policy. Ongoing
State law does not require cool pavement and the City
has not yet adopted a local requirement. Effective cool pavement technologies are uncommon or cost
prohibitive for our existing roadway network. In
addition, as discussed in item 3 below, there are safety issues. This strategy will be considered as new
pavement technologies are introduced and incorporated
into the City's standard plans and specifications if
appropriate, feasible, and safe.

TL 20 Cool
Pavements
Engineering
Division

2. Include on Permit
Application Checklist. Ongoing
Please see item 1 above. When city standards are
updated, the application checklist would not be required to implement the strategy.

TL 20 Cool
Pavements
Engineering
Division

3. Incorporate cool
pavement technology into
the regular maintenance of
Ongoing
Please see item 1 above. The concept of cool pavement
is to lighten the pavement or shade the pavement.

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parking areas, paved trails,
and bike lanes.
contrast to see traffic markings in daylight; therefore, the City generally does not implement this due to safety concerns.

TL 21
Dense and
Accessible
Station Areas
Planning Division

1. Calculate the number of
jobs and housing units within
½ mile of Downtown
Concord BART station. Track
annually.

As needed This is completed when needed for grant applications, etc.

TL 21
Dense and
Accessible
Station Areas
Planning Division 2. Update development code
to reflect policy. Complete
Chapter 18.105 outlines regulations and development
standards for the Transit Station Overlay District, which applies within one-half mile of the City's BART stations and allows a 25 percent density bonus and reduced non-
residential parking standards. Additional design
recommendations were incorporated into the
Downtown Corridors Plan in 2016.

The 2023-2031 Housing Element commits the City to
allowing the 25% density bonus as a ministerial request.

This was adopted in September 2024.

TL 21
Dense and
Accessible
Station Areas
Planning Division 3. List criteria on permit
application checklist. Ongoing This will be done on a project-by-project basis.

TL 22 Unbundled
Parking Credits Planning Division 1. Update Development Code to reflect policy. Possibly 2025 Will be evaluated as a potential policy to pursue prior to December 2025
TL 22 Unbundled
Parking Credits Planning Division 2. List criteria on permit application checklist. TBD Please see above.

TL 23
Preferred
Motor Vehicle
Parking for
Low-Emitting,
Fuel-Efficient,
Carpool, & Car
Share Vehicles
Building Division 1. Notify parking facility
owners of policy. Complete
Clear Air parking requirements are regulated by the
CALGreen Code and are incorporated into the City's
CALGreen checklists for permit applications.

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TL 23
Preferred
Motor Vehicle
Parking for
Low-Emitting,
Fuel-Efficient,
Carpool, & Car
Share Vehicles
Building Division 2. Update Development
Code to reflect policy. Complete The City adopts the latest version of the CALGreen Code every 3 years when the latest version is published.

TL 23
Preferred
Motor Vehicle
Parking for
Low-Emitting,
Fuel-Efficient,
Carpool, & Car
Share Vehicles
Building Division 3. List criteria on permit
application checklist. Complete
Clear Air parking requirements are regulated by the
CALGreen Code and are incorporated into the City's
CALGreen checklists for permit applications.

TL 24
Active
Commuter
Showers
Planning Division 1. Update development code
to reflect policy. Complete Table 18.160.120 outlines the number of required commuter showers based on the type of use.

TL 24
Active
Commuter
Showers
Planning Division 2. List criteria on permit
application checklist. In process Will be included in next update to the application checklists.

TL 24
Active
Commuter
Showers
Planning Division 3. Find and apply for funding
to assist developers. Ongoing
Staff monitors fundings sources continually and is
unaware of any funding available to private
development.

TL 25
Electric Vehicle
Charging
Technology
Transportation
Division

1. Develop scope for electric
vehicle charging station
plan.
2027 CCTA has taken the lead on developing a Countywide strategy
TL 25
Electric Vehicle
Charging
Technology
Transportation
Division 2. Secure funding. Ongoing
The City applied for a grant in 2023, but was
unsuccessful. We are continuing to explore other
opportunities for funding.

TL 25
Electric Vehicle
Charging
Technology
Transportation
Division

3. Prepare electric vehicle
charging station plan. 2027 City will continue to work with CCTA and on local build out of electrification opportunities
TL 25
Electric Vehicle
Charging
Technology
Transportation
Division

4. Update development code
to reflect policies from the
plan.
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to continue working on enhancing a local plan
consistent with CCTA regional plan
TL 25
Electric Vehicle
Charging
Technology
Transportation
Division

5. List criteria on permit
application checklist. Ongoing Done on case-by-case basis when state law applies TL 25
Electric Vehicle
Charging
Technology
Transportation
Division

6. Install electric vehicle
charging station in the city
parking lots.

Ongoing
Five (5) 220V Quick Charge EV charging stations are
currently installed, including 1 at 1435 Gasoline Alley, 2 at Civic Center, 2 at the Police Department and 1 in the Downtown Parking Garage. In addition to City-owned
EV charging stations, there are 7 DC Fast public stations and 23 Level 2 public stations. The City watches for
additional appropriate funding opportunities to expand
this program.

TL 26
Accessible
Locations for
City Jobs and
Services
Planning Division

1. Establish a set of criteria
for evaluating and choosing
the most conveniently
walkable, bikeable, and
transit-accessible locations
for City facilities.

N/A There are no plans to add new facilities or relocate existing facilities.

TL 26
Accessible
Locations for
City Jobs and
Services
Planning Division 2. Evaluate potential for City
employee telecommutes. Complete
Administrative Directive 116 allows City employees in
certain positions to telecommute up to three days a
week.

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From: Megan Nguyen <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 2:58 PM
To: City Clerk <[email protected]>; Aliano, Dominic <[email protected]>; Nakamura, Laura <[email protected]>; Hoffmeister, Laura <[email protected]>; Obringer, Carlyn <[email protected]>; Benavente, Pablo <[email protected]> Cc: Joey Flegel-Mishlove <[email protected]>; Jeffrey Levin <[email protected]>; Davina Srioudom <[email protected]>
Subject: EBHO's Comments on 2024 APR (Item 4a)
Hello,
Please ﬁnd comments on behalf of East Bay Housing Organizations (EBHO) on the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report.

We thank the City staff for the detailed report and look forward to continuing to partner with the City on program implementation and supporting more affordable housing development in Concord.

Thank you,
Megan
--
Megan Nguyen
Policy Manager

EAST BAY HOUSING ORGANIZATIONS (EBHO)
[email protected]
8337-(510) 213
she/her/hers
Join us or renew your membership to continue building an East Bay where everyone has a safe, stable, accessible and affordable home!
Agenda Item No. 4.a
Benched Correspondence
March 4, 2025

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March 4, 2025

Carlyn Obringer, Mayor
Laura Nakamura, Vice-Mayor
Dominic Aliano, Councilmember
Laura Hoffmeister, Councilmember
Pablo Benavente, Councilmember

Re: 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report
Dear Concord City Councilmembers,
On behalf of East Bay Housing Organizations (EBHO), we write to express our comments and feedback to the City of Concord on its 2024 Annual Progress Report (APR) for the 6th Cycle (2023-2031) Housing Element. We sincerely appreciate the City, and particularly City staff for such a thorough report documenting the City’s efforts and progress in 2024.

EBHO is a nonprofit, membership-based organization working to produce, preserve, and protect affordable housing opportunities for low-income communities across Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. Many of our 400+ individual and organizational members live, work, or provide affordable homes in Concord, and we have been glad to work with the City and community stakeholders to advocate for programs that advance affordable housing throughout the 6th Cycle Housing Element. Over the last few years, EBHO has engaged in several jurisdictions’ Housing Element processes and facilitated a working group of over 50 diverse practitioners and community members to share policy expertise and training on the Housing Element process. We also published a report last year documenting our observations and recommendations after participating in over twenty jurisdictions in the Bay Area.

Annual Progress Report
Every eight years, at the outset of the Housing Element Update process, the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) sets Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) goals for housing production at each level of affordability within each jurisdiction in the Bay Area. Concord’s RHNA goals for this cycle are to create 5,073 new housing units by 2031, with 2,036 of those units affordable to Low- and Very Low-Income residents. To reach this goal, Concord would have to create 634 new housing units every year of the eight-year cycle, including 254 units of deeply affordable housing. The 2024 APR shows that in the past year, Concord created only 90 new housing units, of which only 36 were affordable, which relies on an assumption of ADU affordability guidance from ABAG. We have fallen far short of our annual goals, housing production has decreased significantly from the first year of the cycle, and we find ourselves only 10% of the way towards our overall RHNA goal but 25% of the way through the cycle.

We urge the City to recognize the need to proactively facilitate the development of housing, especially deeply affordable housing within Concord. The type of housing we need to build to bring down housing costs for all will not be produced without active intervention by the City. Notably, of the 36 units of Low and Very-Low Income housing that were produced in 2024, all were Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and none were deed-restricted.

In general, ADUs alone are not sufficient to meet the diverse housing needs of our Low-Income neighbors, and

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the fact that none of these properties are deed-restricted means it is not ensured that the units will be offered at an affordable price, and if that, for any extended period. It will take specific action from the City to ensure a diverse stock of guaranteed affordable housing is developed in our City over the next six years of this cycle. That includes identifying funding for affordable housing development and preservation, implementing and strengthening policies that incentivize affordable housing development, and maintaining streamlined and efficient processes for entitling and permitting affordable housing when it is ready to be constructed. Some of these policies already exist in Concord but require much more vigorous and intentional enforcement than they currently receive, in other areas, such as funding, we encourage the City to consider the bold action it will take to meet our community’s housing needs.

Program Implementation
Public Land
Programs 4.2, 4.3, and 4.5 from Concord’s 6th Cycle Housing Element Update (described in Table D of the APR) address how the City will identify and dispose of surplus land in a manner that prioritizes the development of affordable housing on those properties. Two years into this Housing Element Cycle, the City has not demonstrated an ability to prioritize and affirmatively promote the use of its surplus land for affordable housing development.

As stated in our January 14th, 2025 letter, we are disappointed that the City failed to come to an agreement with any of the interested nonprofit affordable housing development teams who bid on the Town Center II property. Further, we reiterate our concerns that the key expectations and terms around a Project Labor Agreement (PLA), price, and payment for the property should have been resolved during the first round of negotiations with nonprofit affordable housing developers (the first step in disposing of property in accordance with the SLA), rather than closing these negotiations and releasing a new RFP to the general public with revised terms. The City’s actions during this process do not demonstrate an active priority to redevelop its surplus land as affordable housing. Using public land for public good, in compliance with the SLA, is a key tool to make Concord a place where families of all incomes can continue to call home from one generation to the next, and we hope that the City takes action to support affordable development and community benefits on sites identified as surplus land.

Incentives to Assist Development and Affordable Housing Streamlining We are pleased to see the several ongoing programs the City is continuing to implement relating to increasing incentives to support development and streamlining affordable housing development. We especially appreciate the Housing Element programs that provided incentives beyond the state density bonuses, such as lot consolidation incentives and ministerial approvals for eligible multifamily projects.

As noted in implementation status, no projects have taken advantage of the incentives in 2024, so we hope that the City will continue to follow the outlined objectives, complemented with other important funding and programmatic strategies to incentivize and support affordable housing in the City.

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
We are pleased to see the progress Concord has made towards incentivizing, streamlining, and supporting the production of ADUs in our community. ADUs can be a helpful tool in increasing the supply of housing and providing financial stability for homeowners. Still, we caution against over

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reliance on this particular type of housing when it comes to meeting the city’s RHNA goals, especially for Low- or Very Low-Income housing.

Based on the information provided in the “Accessory Dwelling Unit Update” and “Progress in Meeting the City’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation” sections of the staff report accompanying this APR, we see that ADUs made up two-thirds of the new housing stock created in Concord in 2024, and 100% of the new housing units (36 units total) credited for very-low and low-income residents. While we know that 59 ADUs were created in 2024, including 36 estimated to be for very-low and low-income residents, Concord does not yet have a way to verify the affordability assumptions for ADUs.

When compared to affordable housing created by nonprofit developers, ADUs offer very limited flexibility in who they can support. ADUs do not typically support households of various sizes, and are unlikely to be connected to resources or supportive services that may be offered on site or easily accessible at other affordable housing developments. For these reasons, we are pleased to see within Objective 1.3 that City staff are developing a new intake process to track affordability data starting with the 2025 APR. We’d suggest that staff collect information including the number of bedrooms and what rent the owner anticipates charging at the certificate of completion to have a more accurate sense of the use of ADUs in Concord.

Fair Housing
Concord has taken major steps towards but fallen behind on two programs outlined in the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update aimed at Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing in our community. Program 8.7, bringing forward community land trusts as an item on the Contra Costa Consortium agenda was set to be completed by July 31, 2024 but has only just been agendized for the February, 2025 meeting.

Program 8.6, rezoning sites to increase multi-family housing options in resource rich, majority white neighborhoods was set to be completed by December 31, 2024, but we are only now beginning the Environmental Impact Report process for this rezoning, meaning a final vote will take place in fall of 2025 at the earliest.

Despite these delays, EBHO is pleased to see our city’s continued steps towards Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH). As we move forward with the AFFH rezoning process (Program 8.6) we remind the City that compliance with this program means not only rezoning a minimum of 20 acres of land in Concord, but rezoning in such a way that affordable, multi-family housing are likely to be developed.

This may well mean rezoning more than 20 acres, given that it cannot be guaranteed that any rezoned parcel will necessarily be redeveloped into affordable housing. The importance of the word “Affirmative” in “Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing,” cannot be overstated here. These programs represent an opportunity for the City of Concord to go above and beyond the bare minimum required by state law and demonstrate an active and affirmative commitment to developing fair and affordable housing in our city.

Tenant Protections
Despite numerous programs in Concord’s 6th Cycle Housing Element addressing tenant protections (20.1-20.6), we find that the City’s commitment to enacting, upholding, and enforcing these protections is, so far, lackluster at best. Programs 20.2, 20.3, and 20.4 all address outreach the city is committed to conducting to ensure that tenants of all backgrounds are aware of their rights and protections under

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local, state, and federal law. All three of these programs cite the same actions as having fulfilled the program goals: one workshop, conducted by ECHO housing in 2023, and the distribution of flyers with tenant rights information at three different sites throughout the city. This level of outreach and engagement does not indicate a serious commitment to ensuring its tenants are aware of their rights, protections, and opportunities for redress in the event that their rights are violated.

Furthermore, the explanations of the implementation of Programs 20.1 and 20.6 (dealing with amendments to the city’s Residential Tenant Protections Ordinance) lack important context. While amendments to the Ordinance (including strengthened “Just Cause” protections, a rent expanding the city’s rent registry, and establishing rent stabilization program) technically went into effect on April 19 of 2024, the staff needed to enforce the amended ordinance was not hired until October of 2024. As of this writing (March 2025), the rent registry is yet to be fully operational due to both technical issues with its rollout and City Council voting to delay the deadline for landlords to complete their registration while the Council considered amending the Ordinance. Finally, on February 25 of 2025, the Concord City Council directed staff to draft amendments which would significantly weaken the Renter Protection Ordinance, namely by raising the allowable rent increase to a flat 5% rate, not tied to the Consumer Price Index or any indicator of inflation. While these amendments have not been before the Council for a formal vote, and we hope that they are not passed in their current form, we request that, in addressing programs 20.1 and 20.6, the APR be updated to acknowledge the fact that the City is in the process of making significant amendments to the ordinances.

Other Comments
 Program 13.1 lists a quantitative goal (assist at least five affordable housing developers per year in identifying opportunities for lot consolidation) but the implementation report does not respond to this goal.

Can staff clarify whether this goal is being met? If it is not, what steps must we take to meet it?  For Programs behind schedule, such as Programs 16.2 and 26.2 is behind schedule, what revised and specific timeframes is the City working towards?
We look forward to staying engaged in the annual hearings to review the APRs and Housing Element implementation and progress. We appreciate collaborating with the City to achieve our shared vision of a more inclusive and equitable Concord.

Sincerely,

Joey Flegel-Mishlove
Policy Associate

Megan Nguyen
Policy Manager

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Annual Progress Report
& Housing Element
Program Update

BENJAMIN ULREY, ASSISTANT PLANNER
MARCH 4, 2025
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Presentation Overview
• General Plan Update
• Climate Action Plan 2024 Review
• Housing Element 2024 Review
2

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General Plan Update
3

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General Plan Update
• General Plan Summary
oRequired by state law
oSets vision and goals for City
o8 Elements
• Economic Vitality Element
o5 new downtown businesses
oTodos Santos Business Association Downtown
Concord Pilot Program
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General Plan Update
•Transportation Element
oRoad Improvement Projects
Downtown Corridors
Willow Pass Rd
Joan Ave and Court Ln
oPavement Rehabilitation
Monument Blvd, Grant/East St,
Treat Blvd
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Climate Action Plan
2024 Review
6

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Background
• July 23, 2013: Council adopted the Climate Action Plan (CAP) . • Goals:
o Streamline environmental review for development projects. o Meet state mandates for reducing greenhouse gas emissions under AB 52.
• The CAP measures and monitors locally-generated greenhouse gas emissions
and sets policy on how emissions will be reduced.
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Progress to Date
• As of February 2025, the City has completed 59 of 147 programs.
• Information on the CAP and the City’s progress can be found on the City’s website and this meeting’s staff report.
• City staff will update Council each year on the City’s progress toward completing its remaining programs.
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CAP Strategy
BH 2, Action 7
Progress in 2024
• The Monument Boulevard Class 1 path project
installed a permeable pavement multi-use path
and bioretention basins.
• The Downtown Corridors Project installed
bioretention basins along Salvio Street to treat
sidewalk and road runoff.Minimize water used
to irrigate outdoor
areas through the
Development Code
and promoting
water-efficiency
opportunities.
9 Status
Complete

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CAP Strategy
TL 9, Action 1
Progress in 2024
• The City was awarded federally-funded $1M US
Urban and Community Forestry Grant.
• Staff will draft the City's first comprehensive long
term (40-45 years) Urban Forest Management
Plan.
• Estimated completion date March 2027Develop scope for Street Tree Master
Plan.
10 Status
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Housing Element
2024 Review
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Annual Progress Report
• August 22, 2023: Council adopted the
2023
-2031 Housing Element.
• October 23, 2023: the state certified
the City’s 2023
-2031 Housing
Element.
• The Housing Element requires City
staff to present the APR to the City
Council for review before submitting
to the state.
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Annual Progress Report
The APR includes the following
elements:
• A review of the City’s progress on
Regional Housing Needs Allocation
(RHNA).
• Housing Element programs and their
implementation status.
• Recently completed and pending
General Plan and Development Code
amendments.
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Issued Units by Income Level
14 Income
Category
RHNA Goal
(2023
-2031)
Units Created
2023
Units Created
2024
RHNA
Balance
Remaining
Percent of
RHNA Goal
Achieved To
Date
Very Low 1,292 72 18 1,147 11%
Low 744 165 18 552 26%
Moderate 847 15 17 815 4%
Above
Moderate 2,190 78 37 2,039 7%
TOTAL 5,073 330 90 4,555 10%

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Issued Units by Affordability and RHNA
15 0
50 100
150
200
250
300
350
400
Very Low Low Moderate Above Moderate Total to Date
Residential Units
Affordability Levels
Building Permits Issued in 2023
Building Permits Issued in 2024

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Selected Projects for RHNA Credit
Project Very
Low Low Moderate Above
Moderate
Total
Project
Units
Single Family Homes 0 0 0 5 5
Penny Lane/Clayton Road
Townhomes (Single-
Family)
0 0 0 24 24
Duplexes 0 0 0 2 2
Accessory Dwelling Units 18 18 17 6 59
Total 90
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2024 Housing Element
Program Implementation
Progress
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HE Implementation Timeline
Housing Element Program Status
Completed
2023
Completed/In Progress
2024
Planned
for 2025
2026 and
Beyond Ongoing Total
9 20 10 19 54 112
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Program 3.1
Progress To Date
January 2024: the Affordable Housing
Toolkit was launched online.
• The toolkit provides resources on
permitting, city processes, and financing to
affordable housing developers
.Develop an
Affordable
Housing
Development
Toolkit
19 Program Status
Complete

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Program 6.1
Progress To Date
February 13, 2024: City Council approved an
amendment to permit by
-right development on
sites previously identified in past Housing
Elements.

Permit by-right
development on sites
previously identified
in past Housing
Elements.

At least 20% of the
units must be
affordable to lower
income households.
20 Program Status
Complete

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Program 8.6
Progress To Date
2024: City staff and consultant team
identified potential sites and began
public outreach.
•7 community meetings, 7 stakeholder
meetings, 3 community surveys.

Rezone sites to
increase multifamily
options in high-
resource areas.
21 Program Status
Environmental analysis in progress

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Programs

10.1, 11.1,

12.2, 12.3, 12.4
Progress To Date
February 2024: City Council adopted code
amendments to:
• Update Density Bonus Program to conform to
state law.

Update Density
Bonus Program to
facilitate the
production of below
market-rate units.
22 Program Status
Complete

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Programs

10.1, 11.1,

12.2, 12.3, 12.4
Progress To Date
February 2024: City Council adopted code
amendments to:
• Include moderate -income units to satisfy
inclusionary requirements.
• Update the in-lieu fee for the inclusionary housing
program.
• Remove exemption for rental and condominium
units from inclusionary housing.

Update Inclusionary
Housing Programs
to facilitate the
production of below
market-rate units.
23 Program Statuses
Complete

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Program 13.2
Progress To Date
February 2024: City Council adopted a lot
consolidation incentive program.
• Automatic density bonus
• Parking reduction
• Priority review
• Increased compact parking spaces
Amend the
Development Code
to provide
incentives in
exchange for lot
consolidation.
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Complete

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Program 15.2
Progress To Date
September 2024: Council adopted
amendments which eliminated use permits
for qualifying multifamily projects in mixed
use districts:
• Transit Station Overlay District projects can
receive a 25% density increase.

Amend the Design
and Site Review
process to require
ministerial review for
multifamily.

Allow multifamily by-
right in mixed use
districts if they meet
objective standards.
25 Program Status
Complete

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Program 16.1
Progress To Date
September 2024: City Council adopted code
amendments to allow parking reductions for
religious institutions in exchange for housing
development.

Amend the
Development Code
to identify processes
by which parking
requirements can be
reduced for religious
institutions in
exchange for
housing.
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Complete

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Program 20.6
Progress To Date
March 2024: City Council adopted rent
stabilization and just cause eviction regulations.
• Ordinance went into effect April 19, 2024
Begin drafting
rent stabilization
and just cause for
eviction
ordinances.
27 Program Status
Complete

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Program 22.2
Progress To Date
February 2024: City Council adopted the
Homeless Strategic Plan:
• Implementation activities have begun.
• November 2024: The City distributed $5M in
grants to establish rapid rehousing, scattered
site interim housing, and permanent motel
supportive housing.

Develop and
initiate the
implementation of
a Strategic Plan to
address
homelessness.
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Program 22.6
Program Goals
• September 10, 2024: The City Council
adopted the Ordinance.
o Simplifies regulations for emergency
shelters
o Exempts emergency shelters, Single Room
Occupancy (SRO) uses, and Group Housing
from discretionary Design and Site Review
Reduce
regulations on
emergency
shelters, SROs,
and group
housing.
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Complete

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Looking Ahead: 2025
Housing Element Program
Implementation
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Programs 2.1,

2.2, 2.3, 2.4,

2.5 Program Goals
• Allow manufactured housing on a permanent
foundation in the same manner as similar uses.
• Provide objective criteria to determine when a
Neighborhood Meeting is required for housing
.
• Clarify the difference between minor and major
hillside development permits.

Update the
Development Code
to use clear and
objective criteria for
certain projects.
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December 2025 Page 140 of 150
Programs 2.1,

2.2, 2.3, 2.4,

2.5 (continued)
Program Goals
• Amend the definition of "family" to allow separate
households living within a single rental unit to
occupy the unit under separate leases.
• Require only objective criteria for large residential care facilitiesUpdate the
Development Code
to use clear and
objective criteria for
certain projects.
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December 2025

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Program 2.6
Program Goals
• Increase the maximum permitted heights in the
Residential High Density (RH), Community Office
(CO), and Commercial Mixed Use (CMX) zones
to achieve maximum densities.
• Fall 2024: interviews with the development
community to revise heights based on feedback
received.

Increase heights
in RH, CO, and
CMX zones
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July 2025 Page 142 of 150
Program 4.7
Program Goals
• Staff compiled list of eligible sites in early 2024.
• Stakeholder engagement began in December
2024 and is ongoing. The City is reaching out to
school district to gauge interest.Adopt an ordinance
to facilitate housing
development on
property owned by
educational
agencies.
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December 2025 Page 143 of 150
Program 26.3
Program Goals
• The City committed to completing a project
of $1M in a low-resource area with a focus
on improving safety and mobility.
• $1.5M pavement rehabilitation project is
under design for the Monument Corridor.

Complete a capital
improvement
project of $1
million in a low
resource area with
a focus on
improving safety
and mobility.
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December 2025

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Recommended Actions
• Accept the 2024 Annual Progress Report.
• Authorize the APR’s submittal to the
Governor’s Office of Land Use and
Climate Innovation and HCD.
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Questions?
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CAP Strategy
TL 7
Actions 2-7
Progress in 2024
• County Connection received funding and
kicked off a Transit Corridor Study.
• Study will help City meet the following goals
from the CAP:
o Establish baseline transit mode share.
o Secure funding to develop the Plan in collaboration
with transit operators
o Develop the plan and CEQA analysis.
o Implement plan recommendation.

Develop plan to
improve bus signal
priority across the
city.
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CAP Strategy
TL 14, Action 1
Progress in 2024
• The 2012 the Todos Santos Plaza Parking Study
concluded that public parking supply adequately
meets demand most of the time.
• In 2024, the City received funding from MTC for
an updated study.
• In 2025, the City was recommended for a
separate MTC grant to look at parking
management near the BART stations.

Monitor parking
occupancy rates on
streets, public lots,
and private lots in
the downtown area.
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Affordability by Housing Type
18 0 0 0
18 0 0 0
17 0 0
6 29
0 2
0 5
10 15
20 25
30 35
ADUs* Single-Family Multifamily Duplexes
Residential Units Issued in 2023
Very Low Low Moderate Above Moderate
40 *Affordability levels based on
guidance from HCD and ABAG

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Regional Housing Needs Allocation
41 2023-2031 Cycle Goals
Income Category Housing Units
Very Low 1,292
Low 744
Moderate 847
Above Moderate 2,190
Total 5,073

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Staff Report
Date: March 4, 2025
To: City Council
From: Valerie J. Barone, City Manager
Reviewed by: Joelle Fockler, MMC, City Clerk
Prepared by: Monique Robinson, Deputy City Clerk
[email protected]
(925) 671-3295
Subject: Considering interview questions, holding interviews, and selecting appointment by ballot vote to fill three (3) positions for four-year terms ending February 28, 2028, on the Planning Commission.

Report in Brief
The City Council is being asked to determine interview questions, hold interviews, and select appointment by ballot vote, to fill three (3) positions on the Planning Commission with terms ending February 28, 2028.

Recommended Action
Determine interview questions, hold interviews, and select appointment by ballot vote, to fill three (3) openings on the Planning Commission with terms ending February 28, 2028.

Background
In accordance with Policy and Procedure No. 89, a recruitment was announced on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, and setting Friday January 10, 2025, as the deadline for receipts of applications by the City Clerk. Applications were received from15 individuals, including incumbents Raymond Barbour, Ajit Kaushal, and Craig Mizutani.

In addition, applications were received from:
• Angela Salinas

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City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 4.b
March 4, 2025
• Darcy Kremin
• Darren Kelly
• Dena Acosta-Berre
• Don Seta
• Carlos Montalvo
• Hope Johnson
• Jan Newbegin
• Joseph Piasecki
• Lance Goree
• May Patel
• Suresh Kamath
Staff will provide draft questions to the Council at the public meeting. The Council may select questions from the list compiled by staff or may develop questions independent of the provided list. Interviews will be conducted in the Council Chamber and applicants will be asked to wait in the Garden Conference Room until their scheduled interview.

Following interviews, the Council will select appointment by ballot vote.

Public Contact
The City Council Agenda was posted, and the applicants were notified.

Attachments

1. Applicant Summary

2. Application Packet (Redacted)

3. Applicant map (not published to the website; available upon request)

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Planning Commission
The Commission is seeking three (3) positions for a four-year term ending February 28, 2028.

Name Employer Occupation
Hope Johnson Gibson Robb & Lindh LLP Paralegal
Ray Barbour* Retired Data Communications
Craig Mizutani* Central Contra Costa
Sanitary District (Central
San)
Engineer
Carlos Montalvo Stanford Health Care Healthcare Administrator Don Seta USAF-Retired Program Manager
Suresh Kamath Eskay Advisors Consulting
Dena Acosta-Beere Self-Employed Real Estate Agent
Darren Kelly Darren M. Kelly Architect Architect
Joseph Piasecki San Francisco
Environment Department
Press Secretary & Policy
Coordinator
Jan Newbegin Laconia Development LLC Real Estate Development Ajit Kaushal* Bombay Trading Company Owner/President
May Patel Family Business Business Development
Manager
Darcy Kremin Environmental Science
Associates (ESA)
Environmental Consultant
Lance Goree None at this time None at this time
Angela Salinas Chevron Refinery Manage OSHA/Safety
Requirements
*Incumbent
Attachment 1

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Application
Attachment 2

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Submit Date: Jan 10, 2025
First Name Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Concord
Profile

HOME ADDRESS
Number of years at above address:
12 (current) + 20 (past)
Number of years in Concord:
12 (current) + 20 (past)
Number of years in the county:
12 (current) + 20 (past)
Number of years at employer:

Employer Address
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Planning Commission: Submitted
Hope Johnson
Gibson Robb & Lindh LLP Paralegal paralegal
Hope Johnson

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Question applies to multiple boards
If you are applying for more than one board, commission or committee please list your selections in priority order below. This will help the interviewing Council Committee know your preference when interviewing.

Question applies to multiple boards
Are you available for evening meetings?
Yes No
Would you like to be contacted about future Board, Committee, or Commission recruitments?
Yes No
Interests and Experience
Question applies to multiple boards
Please state your reason for applying, including qualifications for this position:

For the past 12 years, I have actively contributed to the long-term development plans facing the City of Concord, both as a member of the public and assisting community groups. Many Concord residents from all over the city have come to trust that I understand the planning process and have the best interests of Concord in mind when evaluating development plans set forth by the city, largely as they have observed my involvement with the community regarding the Concord Naval Weapons Station project. I am applying to the Planning Commission because Concord needs new voices and new ideas to contribute to the conversation, especially people who may not always agree with the current status quo. We need someone who not only understands the reasons for the types of buildings Concord develops, but who will question the reasons we continue to develop buildings that are not working to fill the gap in middle to low income housing or increase economic development.

We need new ideas to ask the State how it expects Concord to plan locally if it is governing the city’s actions. In addition, I believe we need someone on the Planning Commission who has monitored the process of a large public-private development like the Concord Naval Weapons Station as we develop the specific plan. It is unlike any other process, and we currently do not have a Community Advisory Committee or members on the Council with experience in this process. I grew up in Concord and attended Mt. Diablo High School. I graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor of Arts degree. I have over 20 years of experience working as a paralegal where I am relied upon to accurately and timely research and interpret state and federal codes and statutes as well as effectively communicate my findings. I served on the San Francisco Sunshine Ordinance Task Force and chaired public hearings similar to those the Planning Commission requires, requiring me to be experienced with the process for public hearings and open government laws. I have a long history of attending Concord’s City Council and Planning Commission meetings. I attend the quarterly Navy meetings related to the Concord Naval Weapons Station. I have personally had interactions with the majority of the people on these public bodies who are aware that understand planning materials.

Hope Johnson

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Question applies to multiple boards
Considering your experience and activities in business, labor, professional, social, or other organizations, indicate the experience, technical training, and/or skills which qualify you for an appointment:

Listening: I value being a good listener to learn various perspectives and research information. Analysis: I have the ability to analyze complex issues and anticipate the long- term impacts of decisions. Communication: I am an effective public speaker who can convey ideas and engage the community. Preparation: I value being well-prepared for meetings and understanding the issues at hand. Adaptability: I stay informed of current trends, technologies, and practices while keeping an eye on what has worked in the past. Finances: I have a good understanding of city finances and budgeting. Respect for Public Input: I respect the public and consider their opinions important. Good Questions: I ask clear and insightful questions to better understand proposals and issues.

Education and Training
High School
Mt Diablo High School, Concord, CA
College
University of California, Los Angeles
Technicial/Vocational Training
Certification or Other
TERMS OF ACCEPTANCE and SIGNATURE
Hope Johnson

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I, applicant for a City of Concord Board, Commission or Committee, warrant the truthfulness of the information provided in this application. I certify under penalty of perjury that I am a resident of the City of Concord and meet the eligibility requirements.

Please Agree with the Following Statement
I acknowledge that by submitting this application the information provided will be published as part of the public record, and that the City will make every effort to ensure personal contact information is redacted. I understand that checking this box constitutes a legal signature confirming that I acknowledge and agree to the above Terms and Acceptance.

I Agree *
Electronic Signature - Please type your First and Last Name Hope Johnson
Hope Johnson

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Application

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Submit Date: Dec 13, 2024
First Name Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Concord
Profile

HOME ADDRESS
Number of years at above address:
42 Number of years in Concord:
42 Number of years in the county:
42 Number of years at employer:

Employer Address
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Planning Commission: Submitted
Ray Barbour
Retired Network Engineer Data Communications
Ray Barbour

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I am reapplying to serve the City of Concord as a Planning Commissioner, a position in which I have served for over 7 years. During my service to the City of Concord as a Planning Commissioner has also included serving tours as the Planning Commission Representative to the Design Review Board. Attended the League Of California Cities Planning Commissioners Academies in person and when offered online during the pandemic. Took part in Planning Commissioners conferences at Sonoma State University. During these years of service and in my former career I developed strong problem-solving techniques and the ability to work well on team projects. I believe it is more important to see a task accomplished than to claim it as my own idea or achievement. Collaborating with others to complete a project is something that means a lot to me.

Ray Barbour

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Question applies to multiple boards
Considering your experience and activities in business, labor, professional, social, or other organizations, indicate the experience, technical training, and/or skills which qualify you for an appointment:

I am committed to enhancing our community's safety and connectivity through active participation and collaboration. When my neighborhood experienced increased traffic and crime, I took initiative by collaborating with my neighbors to install and maintain surveillance systems. Additionally, I worked with both residents and city officials to successfully secure the installation of speed bumps on Joan Ave. and LaVista Ave., improving safety for everyone. In my role as Vice Chair and as one of the City's representatives to the Board of Directors of the John Muir Community Fund, I have gained invaluable experience in community engagement and resource management. My dedication to community service is further demonstrated through my ongoing volunteer work at a local high school, even though my son graduated in 1994. I have also volunteered at basketball camps for kids at San Jose State University and the University of California, Berkeley. Over the past decade, I have consistently engaged with local governance by attending most Concord City Council, Planning Commission, Design Review, and Naval Weapons Station Reuse Project meetings. I have also attended many Measure Q/V Oversight Committee, Parks, Recreation & Open Space Committee, Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee, and Council Standing Committee meetings. I have been a proud volunteer at all recent Fourth of July parades and fireworks shows, and have contributed my skills in photography and videography for the Engineering department at the City of Concord. My deep understanding of the Concord community and commitment to its development make me a strong candidate to continue as a member of the Planning Commission.

Education and Training
High School
Mark Keppel Alhambra California
College
East Los Angeles Los Angeles California
Technicial/Vocational Training
During my 25 years at Pacific Bell/AT&T I completed over 700 hours of technical and managerial training.

Certification or Other
Certification or other. Most all of my certifications were earned/completed between 1966 and 1991 at Pacific Bell. Having held many craft, management and technical titles I was certified to work with/on many different tools, equipment, computers and networks.

Ray Barbour

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TERMS OF ACCEPTANCE and SIGNATURE
Question applies to multiple boards
I, applicant for a City of Concord Board, Commission or Committee, warrant the truthfulness of the information provided in this application. I certify under penalty of perjury that I am a resident of the City of Concord and meet the eligibility requirements.

I Agree *
Electronic Signature - Please type your First and Last Name Ray Barbour
Ray Barbour

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Application

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Submit Date: Jan 10, 2025
First Name Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Concord
Profile

HOME ADDRESS
Number of years at above address:
27 Number of years in Concord:
27 Number of years in the county:
27 Number of years at employer:

Employer Address
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Planning Commission: Submitted
Craig Mizutani
Central Contra Costa
Sanitary District (Central
San) Senior Engineer Engineer
Craig Mizutani

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I am applying for this position to continue serving the city in which I have lived for 27 years and have come to appreciate as my home. I have a deep commitment to improving the quality of life in the City of Concord. I feel that that being involved in one's community and in City government is an important part of who I am and I am proud with my involvement with community affairs. City government is best executed by having qualified and invested community members actively engaged in the local and regional planning process. I would like to ensure that the City maintains the balance of industrial/commercial, open space, recreational, cultural, residential, and other uses that makes it such a great community to live in. As a current Planning Commission member and as an engineer for a regional wastewater agency, the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, I understand the importance of having a clear, accurate, and appropriate General Plan as a guiding document for planning and development within the City. As an Engineer for a public agency that focuses on maintaining infrastructure that protects the environment, I bring much needed technical insight to the planning process.

Craig Mizutani

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I have served honorably as a member of the City's Planning Commission for two years feel I have made valuable contributions. I am a member of the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) having served on its Professional Development Committee. the CWEA is an association of Wastewater professionals, comprised mostly of public agencies who collect and treat wastewater and provide recycled water to municipalities. This experience has provided me with exposure to a wide variety of environmental topics being faced by other communities in California and how businesses, developments, and industry impact our natural resources. Many of these issues will impact the City, especially with the upcoming Concord Community Reuse Project. My experience as a Program Manager (Treatment Plant Projects) at Central San, implementing Central San's Master Plan goals, has provided me experience in ensuring projects meet the goals of the District, including alignment with the District's Mission, Vision, and Goals. As a public employee for a special district, I understand the importance of and process of making sound recommendations to a governing body. Prior to becoming a program manager, I was a project manager, and understand project budgeting, permitting, design and construction of multi-million dollar engineering and construction projects. I am a Deacon in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and chaired the building campaign for a 2.5 million dollar activity center project for St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Pleasant Hill. I represented the Church through the planning and permitting process for the project and worked to seek support from community organizations and worked with the project Architect to obtain approval from the City of Pleasant Hill. I am active in the Boy Scouts of America and currently serve as Scoutmaster for Troop 444 in Concord. Through the scouting program, I have been involved with numerous community project and service opportunities such as Be a Santa to a Senior, projects for the Concord Historical Society, Fourth of July Parade, Clayton Cleans Up. Many of these projects have required coordination with City staff and representatives. I am an Eagle Scout and am a recipient of the Silver Beaver Award, the highest volunteer recognition awarded by the Golden Gate Area Council.

Education and Training
High School
Albany High School 1985
College
UC Berkeley, B.S. Mechanical Engineering 1990
Technicial/Vocational Training
Craig Mizutani

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Certification or Other
Registered Professional Engineer, Mechanical, CA
TERMS OF ACCEPTANCE and SIGNATURE
Question applies to multiple boards
I, applicant for a City of Concord Board, Commission or Committee, warrant the truthfulness of the information provided in this application. I certify under penalty of perjury that I am a resident of the City of Concord and meet the eligibility requirements.

I Agree *
Electronic Signature - Please type your First and Last Name Craig Mizutani
Craig Mizutani

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Application

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Submit Date: Dec 04, 2024
First Name Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Concord
Profile

HOME ADDRESS
Number of years at above address:
12 months
Number of years in Concord:
12 months
Number of years in the county:
2 Number of years at employer:

Employer Address
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Planning Commission: Submitted
Carlos Montalvo
Stanford Health Care Program Manager Healthcare Administrator Carlos Montalvo

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CARLOS OLIN MONTALVO III
Strategic Consultant, Customer Experience Leader, Program & Project Manager

PROFILE
Dynamic and passionate consumer-
centric program/project manager and
data analytics leader with diverse
experience in the healthcare and
technology sectors.

A driver of innovation and change
with effective communication and
relationship skills at all levels of the
enterprise.

Consumer focused philosophy,
guided by patient insights and
customer needs.

CONTACT

HOBBIES
Freelance Writing
Mountain Climbing
Scuba Diving
Music Lover

WORK EXPERIENCE
PriMed Management Consulting Services Inc., Senior Program Specialist, Strategic Partnerships
(2023 – present)
● Help monitor metrics performance for strategic initiatives and manage relationships between internal and external stakeholders ● Analyze data, drive meetings, partner with subject matter experts, obtain clarity, track progress, raise/escalate potential barriers, and bri dge discussions with multiple parties
● Analyzed and identified cost control opportunities for limited Knox -Keene organization
PeaceHealth, Manager, Patient Experience & Loyalty
(2021 – 2023)
● Developed, implemented , and manage d patient experience strategies in collaboration with network peers and system leadership
● Provided consultative partnership to leaders on initiatives and best practices while integrating consumer, clinician and caregiver engagement ● Led data analytics for pa tient experience survey results, including HCAHPS and CGCAHPS
● Partnered with local and system leadership to create a patient experience roadmap for Oregon network
Quest Diagnostics, Patient Services Manager
(2020 – 2021)
● Managed five supervisors, 106 laboratory staff, and testing operations of 60 sites across Oregon, Alaska, and Washington at the onset of the COVID 19 epidemic
● Implemented COVID -19 safety protocols and organized employee vaccine access
● Monitored key perfor mance indicators and facilitated operational improvements to improve test turnaround times
Stanford Health Care, Manager, Patient Experience (promoted from Business Operations Analyst, Program Manager and Project Manager) (2015 – 2020)

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● Led improvement ini tiatives for priority clinical areas including Inpatient Services, Orthopedic Surgery, and the Emergency Department ● Established formal partnerships with network of community clinics and community health systems
● Partnered with clinical leaders to create multi -disciplinary partnerships focused on patient experience improvement
● Developed and implemented patient satisfacti on survey instrument for bereaved families
● Prior to promotion, led, analytics, and distribution of patient satisfaction surveys across the enterprise, educating colleagues and teams on how to interpret patient satisfaction survey results, isolate trends, and identify opportunities. Extracted complaints and grievances data from electronic health records to create department -specific reports. Co -founded and co - chaired “Service League” to promote employee engagement

Kaiser Permanente , Intermediate Business Analyst, Insurance Retail Sales, Transitioned from Business Analyst in the Corporate Development and Ventures group
(2012 – 2015)
● Partnered with store managers to identify consumer sales and coverage plan trends
● Generated performance reports for insurance retail stores in Northern California
● Within the Corporate Ventures group, developed company valuations based on precedent t ransactions to help evaluate acquisition opportunities and conducted due diligence for potential business transactions and strategic affiliations with third-party organizations
● Led business plan development for KP’s new medical school

Edelman, Assistant Account Executive, Public Relations
(2010 – 2012)
● Exclusively supported HP account on product reviews and Hispanic teams; promoted to Accessories Reviews Lead
● Generated 200 positive reviews online and in print for consumer and business products

EDUCATION & TRAINING
University of California, Santa Cruz, B.A., Global Economics (2009) La Universidad de Chile, Economics, Politics, and Latin American Studies (2008) Clinical Effectiveness Leadership Training, Tableau Desktop I & II, Microsoft Office Suite, WordPress, Constant Contact
Epic CRM and Epic Cadence 101 training modules

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Application

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Submit Date: Dec 30, 2024
First Name Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Concord
Profile

HOME ADDRESS
Number of years at above address:
44 Number of years in Concord:
44 Number of years in the county:
44 Number of years at employer:

Employer Address
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Planning Commission: Submitted
Don Seta
USAF-Retired Retired Program Manager
Don Seta

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I'm also interested in the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Question applies to multiple boards
Are you available for evening meetings?
Yes No
Would you like to be contacted about future Board, Committee, or Commission recruitments?
Yes No
Interests and Experience
Question applies to multiple boards
Please state your reason for applying, including qualifications for this position:

I'd like to be more involved in the planning for the city of Concord. I've been retired since 2023 and have time and energy to plunge into city affairs. I bring 23 years of experience in uniformed military service, alongside 13 years in federal civil service. Much of this time has been spent in middle to upper levels of administration and command. As a Lieutenant Colonel, I served as the Air Force representative on a School Board, gaining valuable insight into policymaking and the importance of executing it accurately. I have extensive experience with government processes and successfully navigating various bureaucracies. With a doctorate in finance, I understand the critical importance of conducting thorough research and gathering accurate data before making judgments. I also possess a strong mathematical grasp of how statistics can be misused.

I currently serve as the Vice President of the Japanese American Religious and Cultural Center (JARCC); managing, planning and stewardship of the property and building has provided experience and knowledge on important aspects of organizational planning and policy. Being on the board of directors for the Veteran's Accession House and being a Concord Ambassador has provided insight into group dynamics and harmonizing a variety of divergent goals. During my work in the US Air Force, I was the chairman of an international working group which included more than 30 nations, and it allowed a deep understanding of the importance of diversity from a cultural perspective.

Don Seta

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Education and Training
High School
Ygnacio Valley High School
College
UC Berkeley, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. University of Southern California, Master of Science in Systems Management Air War College, Air University Alliant University, Doctor of Business Administration in Finance Technicial/Vocational Training
Six sigma training; Ethics, Diversity and Inclusion training; Cross Cultural Competence; Certifying Officials and Accountable Officials; Foundations Of Govt Property; Contracting Officer's Representative; Security Assistance Management Case Reconciliation; Advanced DBASE III Plus Programming; SAP - Systems, Applications, Products; Legal Environment; Seven Habits of Highly Effective People; Space Surveillance Center Crew Commander course; Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence; Japanese language courses; and others Certification or Other
Acquisition Management Level 3 Certification, International Affairs Level 2 Certification, Publications: Space Object Surveillance and Identification, An Intelligence Estimate (this publication required a Top Secret Security Clearance); Change in Valuation of Japanese Equities (added to the Libary of Congress) Military Decoration: Defense Meritorious Service medal, Meritorious Service medal with 1 Oak Leaf cluster.

TERMS OF ACCEPTANCE and SIGNATURE
Question applies to multiple boards
I, applicant for a City of Concord Board, Commission or Committee, warrant the truthfulness of the information provided in this application. I certify under penalty of perjury that I am a resident of the City of Concord and meet the eligibility requirements.

Don Seta

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I Agree *
Electronic Signature - Please type your First and Last Name Don Seta
Don Seta

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Resume
Don S. Seta

Don Seta is a native of Concord, California. He is actively involved in community service, serving as a Concord Ambassador for the Sister City program, as the Vice President of the Japanese American Religious and Cultural Center (JARCC) in Concord, California, and as a docent for the USS Hornet Nisei Exhibit. He retired from the Air Force in 2002 with the rank of Lt. Colonel. In the Air Force, he briefly flew helicopters before he became an Engineering Program Manager of computer systems for space and aerospace systems. In the Air Force, his duties included being the chairman the Multi-National Working Group, heading an organization involving more than 30 nations to cooperate on frequency spectrum policy between the military and civil authorities. He entered Federal Civil Service in 2010 and retired in 2023.

He lost his wife, Amy Fernandez to cancer in 2017. His son, Christopher, lives in Hawaii, while his daughter, Jennifer, resides in Concord. Don speaks Japanese and enjoys playing tennis.

Community Service
Vice President, Japanese American Religious and Cultural Center and serves on multiple committees, including Co-Chairman of the Tempura Booth for summer festival.

Docent on USS Hornet, Nisei Exhibit
Veterans Assesion House, Board of Director
Concord Ambassadors, member
Concord Historical Society, member

Education
1975 Diploma, Ygnacio Valley High School
1979 Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, University of California, Berkeley
1983 Master of Science degree in Systems Management, University of Southern California 2002 Air War College, Air University, Maxwell AFB
2013 Doctorate in Business Administration in Finance, Alliant University, San Diego, CA

Professional Background
1979-1980: Electrical Engineer, Fairchild Semiconductor 1980: USAF Helicopter Flight Training
1981-1986: Space Systems Program Manager, Los Angeles AFS 1986-1990: Intelligence Officer, Foreign Technology Division 1990-1993: Program Officer for Air Force Intelligence, Pentagon 1993-2000: Detachment Commander, Electronic Systems Center, Tokyo, Japan 2000-2002: Command Staff for Wing HQ, 66 ABG, Hanscom AFB 2002-2004: Section Manager, Sumaria Systems
2004-2009: Program Support for Navy SPAWAR Foreign Military Sales 2010-2023: Civil Servant GS-13; Deputy Chief, International Programs

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Submit Date: Dec 12, 2024
First Name Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Concord
Profile

HOME ADDRESS
Number of years at above address:
8 Number of years in Concord:
8 Number of years in the county:
8 Number of years at employer:

Employer Address
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Planning Commission: Submitted
Suresh Kamath
Eskay Advisors President Consulting
Suresh Kamath

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I am considering retirement and use my time to help the community as a way of giving back by using the skills and capabilities that I have honed over the last few decades.

Suresh Kamath

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I have been a manager of major projects - taking them from the strategy stage through planning and implementation of the plans. Industry experience includes defense, retail, automotive, mining, utilities, manufacturing, oil & gas, and chemicals. Just a few examples to illustrate (More examples are in my attached profile) 1. I was the Parts and Service Director for Ford Motor Company's entry into the Indian market in 1995. I developed the strategy and installed the infrastructure for parts and service. This entailed the creation and implementation of a new organization, and standard processes for parts distribution, dealer service, product warranty, spare parts sales, and call centers. I was also responsible for installing the IT system for dealer/company communication, a greenfield parts warehouse, and call centers for customers and automotive dealers. Achieved the objective of 98% first- time fill rate within three months of launch, and won the J.D. Power award for customer service satisfaction during the first two years of operation. 2. At the US Naval base in Norfolk, Virginia, I led a project to streamline the maintenance of LHD and LPD warships to achieve cost reduction targets mandated by the Pentagon. At project completion, the Navy calculate the ROI of the project at 3200%! 3. The city of Lansing, Michigan runs a utility that generates and provides electricity to its residents. Their board felt that Capital projects took too long to complete and improvements from these projects were not clearly measured. Under a one- year contract, I helped them develop a portfolio management strategy to accelerate asset improvement rate, and increase accountability for on-time, on-budget performance through a series of gates and KPIs. .The new processes instilled confidence with the board that capital dollars were spent wisely.

Education and Training
High School
St. Paul's High School, Mumbai
College
MBA, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign BS, Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Technicial/Vocational Training
Certification or Other
Certified Executive Coach
Suresh Kamath

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Electronic Signature - Please type your First and Last Name Suresh Kamath
Suresh Kamath

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Profile

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Meet Suresh Kamath
Suresh is an established leader of operations excellence with well- rounded experience in several industries. Strategy, asset management, equipment reliability, production improvement, maintenance, supply chain, safety, and organizational effectiveness are among his specialties. Industry experience includes defense, retail, automotive, mining, utilities, manufacturing, oil & gas, and chemicals.

Implementation Highlights
 Oil & Gas – At a renewables refinery company, led effort to develop a strategy and laid out an implementation plan to add capacity and increase production levels by 500%.

Assisted a major oil & gas company reorganize its entire offshore oil extraction operation, consisting of about 700 employees.

Set up a supply chain organization at an onshore upstream oil & gas company, where new processes were designed and
installed; these actions integrated processes across
operations, maintenance, and procurement, and reduced cost of purchased goods/services by 12% and number of suppliers by 46%.

Improved asset management at an oil refinery by installing improved maintenance and asset reliability processes.

Maintenance expense was reduced by 23% exceeding original target of 15%.

Defined and installed strategy, processes, and a redesigned organization for freshwater management for drilling at an oil extraction company.
 Chemicals – Improved production performance, equipment reliability, safety performance, and organization alignment at various plants for a major US conglomerate. Experience includes agricultural weed killers and insecticides; food additives and enhancers; oil and grease manufacturing, and pharmaceutical ingredients. Improved reliability and production output increased by more than 15% and maintenance costs were reduced by 25%.

Improved the Sales, Inventory, and Sales Operations processes at a chemical plant producing paint products in Ontario, Canada  Retail – Increased annual revenues from $20 million to $150 million and doubled profits from 3% to 6% within three years as director for a retail automobile collision chain start-up with facilities in the US, United Kingdom, Australia, and Mexico.  Manufacturing – Conducted a footprint rationalization analysis for a specialty products manufacturing company with revenues more than $225 million.

Residency:

California
Nationality:

US citizen
Languages:

English
Experience:

More than 30 years
Qualifications:

Master of Business
Administration,
Marketing and
Operations, University
of Illinois, Urbana-
Champaign, Illinois
Bachelor of Science,
Mechanical
Engineering, Indian
Institute of Technology,
Mumbai, India
Certified Six Sigma
Black Belt, Ford Motor
Company
Certified Executive
Coach, Center for
Executive Coaching
What about Suresh?
Loves playing Bridge. His
mission is to be kind and
do good, always.

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 Utilities – Led capital projects transformation for an electricity and water utility. Developed a portfolio management strategy to accelerate asset improvement rate. The new processes instilled confidence with the Board that capital dollars were spent wisely. Developed and implemented a project
management process for capital improvements to increase accountability for on-time, on-budget performance through a series of gates and KPIs.
 Automotive – Developed strategy and infrastructure for market entry to India in the parts-and-service business for an US-based automotive manufacturer.

Created and implemented new organization and processes for parts distribution, dealer service, product warranty, spare parts sales, and call centers.

Achieved the objective of 98% first-time fill rate within three months of launch.

Won the J.D. Power award for customer service satisfaction during the first two years of operation.
 Defense – Installed a maintenance planning and scheduling capability for amphibious warships at a US naval base to improve its equipment readiness levels. Achieved significant improvements in equipment readiness levels at reduced cost with ROI: 3,200%.

Helped the naval base set-up and kick-off a Lean Six Sigma program.
 Mining – Improved haul truck reliability with improved maintenance processes, resulting in 15% to 20% increases in mined ore at a coal mine in British Columbia and a zinc mine in Alaska for a global mining company.

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Submit Date: Jan 10, 2025
First Name Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Concord
Profile

HOME ADDRESS
Number of years at above address:

6.8 Number of years in Concord:

6.8 Number of years in the county:

6.8 Number of years at employer:

Employer Address
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Planning Commission: Submitted
Dena Acosta-beere
self-employed Realtor real estate agent
Dena Acosta-beere

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N/A
Question applies to multiple boards
Are you available for evening meetings?
Yes No
Would you like to be contacted about future Board, Committee, or Commission recruitments?
Yes No
Interests and Experience
Dena Acosta-beere

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Please state your reason for applying, including qualifications for this position:

Less than two years ago, I applied for the remainder of a Planning Commission term after an announcement that the City Clerk was seeking more applicants to consider. Thinking interest was low and the City needed me, I applied with confidence and began to envision a more official role in civic engagement, a journey I had already begun as a District 3 citizen who had advocated for a crosswalk in the Meadow Homes-Iron Horse Trail neighborhood. Thanks to that satisfactory initial engagement with our then-Director of Public Works Mr. Ezell and our successful campaign resulting in three crosswalks and traffic calming measures along Market St. @ 242's Clayton intersection, I came to realize how tangible local government could be with passion and advocacy. The opportunity to meet with then-Vice Mayor Birsan to prepare for the Planning Commission interview showed me that there was much to learn, and while passion and advocacy were important, I had my work cut out for me in terms of familiarizing myself with the governing guidelines of the City General Plan, the Brown Act Ordinance, and engagement with my local community in other ways. The interview itself during a live City Council meeting was jarring, exhilarating, and ultimately a test of character as I sat through proceedings in which other applicants were seriously considered. At that moment I realized that although my background in law and real estate was greatly pertinent to the Planning Commission purview, I had more to prove in terms of civic engagement at other levels. I began attending open meetings of the Contra Costa Commission for Women & Girls. I read agendas for Planning Commission meetings and attended additional Concord City Council meetings live and on Zoom. My son started TK at Holbrook Language Academy and I threw myself into involvement in the Parent-Faculty-Community Club, which had an immediate need for an Academic Chair to bring back the science fair and book fairs to campus after a two-year hiatus - I happily accepted the role alongside a mom/friend I had volunteered with at the MDUSD Loma Vista School Readiness Co-Op for two years. I am now VP of the organization as well. During this time, Jennifer Ortega announced the opportunity to join the Concord Community Academy for the Fall 2023 session. I was so excited, and to be accepted really was a dream. I learned so much about our wonderful city at every level, deepening my existing appreciation for Parks & Rec, realizing a newfound respect for the community policing policies of Concord PD, and finding gratitude for our hardworking Public Works Dept. Most significantly for my interest was a tour of the former CNWS w/Guy Bjerke of the Economic Development & Base Reuse Project. The Planning Commission will play a significant role in this redevelopment, & my interest in being involved was renewed. I remain so impressed by that overall experience and thank all city staff and officials who participated. At the intersection of real estate and local government, I completed the CA Center for Real Estate/Pepperdine School of Public Policy's Certificate Program in Local Government & Civic Engagement in Spring 2024. I was appointed a Member-At-Large of the Women & Girls Commission that same Spring after months of engagement and completed the requisite trainings for county appointees - Brown Act, Ethics, & Implicit Bias. With my newfound free time while my son was at school, I obtained my Notary license to further my professional possibilities. Lastly, I gave myself grace for not being as prepared or as involved as I needed to be for that initial Planning Commission interview. I had been a new mother, a primary caregiver with minimal family resources and a busy first-responder husband, for four long and lonely, yet wonderful years. In that time I learned selflessness, sharpened my time management, and honed in on my true priorities. Now as a well-rounded citizen, an actively engaged community member, and an advocate for city policies based on the strictures of the General Plan, I feel quite prepared to take on a full, four-year term on the Planning Commission. Thank you for your time in reading about my "Why". Please see below for my technical and experiential background that I believe qualifies me for appointment.

Dena Acosta-beere

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With nearly two decades of experience in real estate - commercial property management & residential sales - as well as legal training, I not only have a technical understanding of legal guidelines but also have seen the practical applications of ownership and development in action. I can understand the boundaries the law provides re: real estate disclosures and development initiatives while also understanding the ramifications of development on tenants, homeowners, landowners, and citizens who will actually be utilizing these spaces.

My civic engagement has opened my eyes to balance the need to adhere to state mandates, the local general plan, county involvement, as well as city council and staff working together to achieve these goals, all while keeping the public informed and involved. I appreciate the county appointee training I received on the Brown Act, Ethics, and Implicit Bias to allow me to engage on all these levels in a professional and positive way. My volunteerism with the County Elections Dept provided me not only additional civic training but also the confidence to engage with the public, the most significant experience of which being a speech/engagement session on elections safeguards with a group of 50+ citizens at the Concord Senior Center. Public speaking used to be an interest of mine and I was quite thrilled to receive new practice in that regard with this opportunity, and am ready to sit up for public meetings of the Planning Commission and joint City Council efforts. My membership with the County Commission for Women & Girls has me working with a diverse group of women to impact positive change on our county, balancing the goals of our individual districts and personal priorities with the needs of the county in general.

Involvement in the Holbrook PFC has taught me that the needs/wants of parents must be balanced with the school site, principal, & wider MDUSD. I have learned that rather than focusing on resultant limitations, the best way to impart change is to get our own hands involved in volunteerism. I have done so at the school level by getting the work done to provide book fairs and the science fair for our students. I hope to bring all these experiences with local government, school site issues, and county commissions, together with my real estate and legal background, to navigate with the Planning Commission through our General Plan guidelines towards the further development of our great city. I would love to apply these skills to the coming CNWS redevelopment, AFFH decisions, and the everyday issues the Planning Commission continues to work through.

Education and Training
High School
Santiago High School - Corona, CA Graduated Valedictorian Class of 2002 Shadowed City of Corona Councilmember & Riverside County District Attorney for senior career project Dena Acosta-beere

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College
Stanford University - CA Bachelor of Arts, American Studies focused on Legal Institutions of US, Class of 2006 Recipient of University General Scholarship & multiple Chicano/Latino Community Academic Honors City College of San Francisco - courses required to sit for CA real estate exam
Technicial/Vocational Training
Loyola Law School Completed 1L school year, general survey of federal and CA law Property Law was my favorite course and guided my decision to enter the work force ASAP Valuable mediation training satisfying Dispute Resolution Program Act assists me in legal/public- facing situations
Certification or Other
Concord Community Academy Fall 2023 Professional Certificate in Local Government & Community, Pepperdine University's School of Public Policy - July 11, 2024 Brown Act & Better Government Ordinance Training, Contra Costa - October 2024 AB 1234 Ethics for Local Government Official Training, FPPC - October 2024 Implicit Bias Training, Kirwan Institute - October 2024 Contra Costa Elections Division - Elections Ambassador Training Summer 2024; speaking engagements Fall 2024 Notary Public CA , Contra Costa #2484929 - March 2024- March 2028 CA Dept of Real Estate Salesperson license issued June 2013, renewed 2x, valid through 2025 (#01925414) BOMA/BOMI Commercial Property certificates - Foundations of RE Mgmt/Building Operations; Budgeting & Accounting TERMS OF ACCEPTANCE and SIGNATURE
Question applies to multiple boards
I, applicant for a City of Concord Board, Commission or Committee, warrant the truthfulness of the information provided in this application. I certify under penalty of perjury that I am a resident of the City of Concord and meet the eligibility requirements.

I Agree *
Electronic Signature - Please type your First and Last Name Dena Acosta-Beere
Dena Acosta-beere

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Submit Date: Jan 09, 2025
First Name Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Concord
Profile

HOME ADDRESS
Number of years at above address:
2 Number of years in Concord:
2 Number of years in the county:
21 Number of years at employer:

Employer Address
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Planning Commission: Submitted
Darren Kelly
Darren M. Kelly, Architect Principal/Sole Proprietor Architect Darren Kelly

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1. Planning Commission 2. Design Review Board
Question applies to multiple boards
Are you available for evening meetings?
Yes No
Would you like to be contacted about future Board, Committee, or Commission recruitments?
Yes No
Interests and Experience
Question applies to multiple boards
Please state your reason for applying, including qualifications for this position:

I have extensive professional experience working with planning departments in both the Bay Area and Southern California. In my work with Rotary International since 2012, I lead sustainable community development project teams in Central and South America. I believe strongly in committing my experiences and my time to address the needs of my community.

I have also spent 20 years researching the potential for urban planning and design to create affective environments that promote wellness to benefit both the built and the natural environment.

As a licensed architect (CAB Lic. No. C-30299) who has worked in both corporate practice and as a sole proprietor for 30 years as well as my 14 years of service in Rotary International, I am convinced that responsible leadership is necessarily collaborative and inclusive, that it may leverage the diverse skills and points of view of the community in order to serve the community. In my work, I prioritize clear and respectful communication as the context in which these collective abilities and perspectives can be brought to bear. Planning and design create the very physical fabric of community life; their potential to at once preserve and advance the family, economic, health, and even the spirit of the community is tremendous. Unfortunately, responsible planning and design are often miscast as being at odds with these interests; I maintain that they are absolutely necessary for sustained community wellness.

Darren Kelly

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Education and Training
High School
Worthington High School (now Thomas Worthington High School), Worthington, Ohio 1988 College
The Columbus College of Art & Design, 1988-1990 The Ohio State University, B.S. Arch, 1994 Technicial/Vocational Training
Certification or Other
California Architects Board License No. C-30299
TERMS OF ACCEPTANCE and SIGNATURE
Question applies to multiple boards
I, applicant for a City of Concord Board, Commission or Committee, warrant the truthfulness of the information provided in this application. I certify under penalty of perjury that I am a resident of the City of Concord and meet the eligibility requirements.

I Agree *
Electronic Signature - Please type your First and Last Name Darren Kelly
Darren Kelly

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Submit Date: Dec 17, 2024
First Name Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Concord
Profile

HOME ADDRESS
Number of years at above address:
1 Number of years in Concord:
2 Number of years in the county:
2 Number of years at employer:

Employer Address
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Planning Commission: Submitted
Joseph Piasecki
San Francisco Environment
Department
Public Affairs and Policy
Coordinator
Press Secretary and Policy
Coordinator
Joseph Piasecki

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Question applies to Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Please describe your interest and experience in cycling and other alternative modes of transportation.

My wife and I are avid e-bikers. We love to bike and walk the canal. We support zero emission transportation modes and would love to see greater adoption in Concord.

Education and Training
High School
James B. Conant High School. Hoffman Estates IL
College
University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.

Technicial/Vocational Training
Certification or Other
TERMS OF ACCEPTANCE and SIGNATURE
Question applies to multiple boards
I, applicant for a City of Concord Board, Commission or Committee, warrant the truthfulness of the information provided in this application. I certify under penalty of perjury that I am a resident of the City of Concord and meet the eligibility requirements.

Joseph Piasecki

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Submit Date: Jan 10, 2025
First Name Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Concord
Profile

HOME ADDRESS
Number of years at above address:
25 Number of years in Concord:
25 Number of years in the county:
25 Number of years at employer:

Employer Address
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Planning Commission: Submitted
Question applies to Concord Community Academy
Are you 18 years of age or older?
Yes No
Jan Newbegin
Laconia Development LLC
VP Development and
Marketing Real Estate Development
Jan Newbegin

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I am committed to my community and its diversity, its social and economic health, and its growth. I have lived on Detroit Avenue for over 20 years and my children were students at Meadow Homes, Glenbrook, El Dorado and Concord High. I am intimately familiar with both the strengths and the challenges of our community and the impact that Planning Commission decisions can have in improving the lives of Concord citizens. I previously applied for a vacancy on the Planning Commission, and while I was not selected by the Council, I found the process to be fair and remain interested in serving the community. Since that application, I have attended the Community Academy (an outstanding program!) and participated in study sessions for the current considerations of AFFH re-zoning.

Having worked for a small, local developer for over 20 years, I have experience from the developer side in navigating general plans, zoning, variances, density limits and bonuses, design review, inclusionary requirements and in-lieu fees, the EIR process and appeals, traffic studies, public art, community relations and public hearings, utility coordination, builders' fees, staff reports, and conditions of approval - in other words, all of the ways in which the activities of developers intersect with jurisdictional authorities. I am also familiar with the many challenges developers face making projects "pencil" which are often unrelated to governmental requirements - construction costs, the availability of financing, and the marketability of the built product. That does not mean, however, that I would be a "developer-friendly" Planning Commissioner. Rather, sustainable growth requires that builders and cities work together to align their goals for the benefit of the community within the parameters of the City's General Plan.

Jan Newbegin

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Question applies to Concord Community Academy
What community and/or civic groups are you involved with currently, or have you been involved with in the past? Describe your involvement and level of participation.

I am a member of two community choruses; one performs regularly at civic events in Martinez and visits convalescent homes. I am a volunteer usher at Lesher Center for the Arts. I have participated in neighborhood and park clean-up events and voter registration drives.

Question applies to Concord Community Academy
Why would you like to participate in the Concord Community Academy? As I approach retirement and/or reduction in the amount of time dedicated to my career, I am interested in refocusing my time and energy to benefit my community. By participating in the Concord Community Academy, I would learn about opportunities where I can make a positive contribution based on my experience and skill set.

Question applies to Concord Community Academy
What are your major areas of interest regarding the City of Concord? I am interested in promoting equity, diversity and inclusion, sustainability and climate resilience, and support for at-risk families and individuals. Robust programming in our parks, community education and recreation, arts, events and entertainment enhance quality of life for all Concord residents. Because of my career working in development, I am interested in city planning, housing (particularly housing affordability), business development and healthy, sustainable growth. Although I was not appointed to the Planning Commission when I applied a few years ago, I remain interested in serving my community.

Question applies to Concord Community Academy
What do you hope to get out of this experience?
By learning more about City government, departments, commissions and programs, I hope to discover opportunities to serve my community in a capacity that is a good fit for me.

Question applies to Concord Community Academy
How did you hear about the Concord Community Academy?
Other
Education and Training
High School
Finneytown High School, Cincinnati, Ohio
College
Michigan State University, National Merit Scholar, concentration in technical writing University of Cincinnati, major in psychology
Jan Newbegin

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Technicial/Vocational Training
Career development courses in business law, contracts, marketing and graphic design, and accounting. Concord Community Academy.

Certification or Other
TERMS OF ACCEPTANCE and SIGNATURE
Question applies to multiple boards
I, applicant for a City of Concord Board, Commission or Committee, warrant the truthfulness of the information provided in this application. I certify under penalty of perjury that I am a resident of the City of Concord and meet the eligibility requirements.

Question applies to Concord Community Academy
I, applicant for the City of Concord Community Academy, warrant the truthfulness of the information provided in this application. I certify under penalty of perjury that I am a resident of the City of Concord, business owner in the City of Concord or am employed in the City of Concord; and, meet the eligibility requirements.

I Agree *
Electronic Signature - Please type your First and Last Name Jan Newbegin
Jan Newbegin

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Application

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Submit Date: Dec 24, 2024
First Name Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Concord
Profile

HOME ADDRESS
Number of years at above address:
30 Number of years in Concord:
30 Number of years in the county:
30 Number of years at employer:

Employer Address
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Planning Commission: Submitted
Ajit Kaushal
Bombay Trading Company Owner/ President Business
Ajit Kaushal

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Application

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Submit Date: Dec 10, 2024
First Name Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Concord
Profile

HOME ADDRESS
Number of years at above address:
20 Number of years in Concord:
20 Number of years in the county:
20 Number of years at employer:

Employer Address
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Planning Commission: Submitted
May Patel
Family Business
Business Development
Manager
Business Development
Manager
May Patel

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Professional and Business Experience 1. Business Management and Development:

Over the
past decade, I have served as the Business Development Manager for my family's hospitality business, overseeing properties in Concord, Cameron Park, San Francisco and internationally. This role has given me experience in navigating property management and opportunities for growth. 2. Legal Expertise in Property Management:

I have worked closely
with attorneys to manage litigation and other legal matters related to our business. This experience has given me an understanding of policies, critical for the Planning Commission.

Community and Organizational Involvement 1. City of Concord and Hope Solutions:

My
involvement with Hope Solutions and the City of Concord has provided valuable insight into the intersection of housing, community needs, and city planning. 2. Educational Advocacy and Leadership:

As a parent and volunteer in the MDUSD District for over 15 years, I have worked closely with families, educators, and administrators to support initiatives that benefit students and the broader community. This work reflects my ability to engage diverse stakeholders effectively. Technical Training and Skills 1. Negotiation and Problem- Solving:

Managing properties and engaging with tenants haven given me the ability to address complex challenges efficiently. 2. Community Engagement:

My experience
canvassing neighborhoods and organizing outreach efforts during my campaign has taught me the value of listening to and representing the voices of diverse community members.

Education and Training
High School
Galileo High School/San Francisco 1987
College
San Francisco State University, Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Marketing 1993 Technicial/Vocational Training
Emerge California Class of 2025
Certification or Other
Emerge California 2025 Cohort
May Patel

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May Patel Yahya
Professional Summary
Experienced Business Development Manager with over a decade of expertise in the hospitality industry, managing and growing a diverse portfolio of properties across San Francisco, Concord, Cameron Park, and internationally. Skilled in navigating laws, property management, and identifying sustainable growth opportunities.

Professional Experience
Business Development Manager
Family-Owned Business
Concord, CA | 2014 – Present
● Oversee day-to-day operations of hospitality and other rentalproperties while spearheading strategic business development initiatives.
● Ensure compliance with laws, tenant relations, and property management regulations to maintain smooth operations.
● Collaborate with attorneys and legal teams to address litigation and regulatory challenges, managing risk effectively.
● Develop and implement strategies to diversify revenue streams, transitioning the business into less management-intensive ventures.
● Manage international properties, working closely with tenants and property management firms to ensure efficiency and profitability.

MDUSD Candidate
Mount Diablo Unified School District
Concord, CA | 2024 Election Cycle
● Advocated for greater community engagement and transparency in district decisions. ● Connected with over 34,000 voters through canvassing efforts, social media campaigns, and public engagement events.

Community Involvement
Parent Volunteer
Mount Diablo Unified School District (MDUSD)
Concord, CA | 2009 – Present

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● Supported various school programs, including organizing classroom activities and district-wide events for over 15 years.
● Fundraising Chair for Concord High Music Program (2014 & 2015):
○ Raised over $20,000 each year in items for silent auctions to support the music program. ○ Worked with caterers and venue staff to ensure successful fundraising events. ○ Partnered with HOPE (now SOAR) from MDUSD to create awareness for underserved students and donated part of the proceeds to support their initiatives. ● Played a leadership role in fostering relationships between families, teachers, and administrators to enhance the educational experience.

Founder and Chair
The EduTrack Foundation (formerly The Little Girl Big Dreams Organization) 2012 – 2020
● Established a family-focused foundation dedicated to supporting educational success for underserved students.
● Donated thousands of school supplies to local schools, ensuring students had access to essential resources.
● Awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships annually to graduating seniors, promoting higher education opportunities.
● Organized fundraising initiatives to sustain scholarships and expand outreach efforts within the community.

Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Concentration in Marketing
San Francisco State University | 1993
References
Available upon request.

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Application

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Submit Date: Dec 16, 2024
First Name Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Concord
Profile

HOME ADDRESS
Number of years at above address:
16 Number of years in Concord:
16 Number of years in the county:
21 Number of years at employer:

Employer Address
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Planning Commission: Submitted
Darcy Kremin
Environmental Science
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I have been an environmental planner for over 25 years and I was appointed to the Walnut Creek Design Review Commission in 2006 (when I was renting in WC). I have more time now and want to give back to my city in the best way I can - by reviewing and approving permits and Planning Commission-related questions and concerns.

I am a certified planner (AICP) with over 25 years of experience in environmental planning. I regularly attend American Planning Association (APA) conferences and professional development events to stay up-to-date on planning issues. I also stay up-to-date on state laws and regulations, particularly through CalMatters and other groups.

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Darcy Kremin, AICP
Senior Principal Planner
Environmental Science Associates
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Darcy has 25 years of planning, CEQA, and NEPA experience for nonprofit, private, and public sector clients. She has managed large complex projects for public agencies and utilities, including water and energy transmission, and dozens of development projects for cities and counties. Darcy oversees CEQA projects in many Bay Area cities and counties for educational, commercial, and industrial projects. She is well known for her expertise in developing CEQA strategy appropriate for a project or program and understanding and using opportunities for tiering or otherwise streamlining the CEQA process. She is also known for creative solutions to achieve CEQA compliance, and she is valued by her clients and staff members as a clear communicator who collaborates closely with the team.

Relevant Experience
Water Infrastructure
Phoenix-Bon Tempe Project, Marin Water. Project Manager. ESA preparing an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and associated regulatory permitting for Marin Water to connect the Phoenix Lake with Bon Tempe Reservoir. The Project would construct a dedicated 18-inch raw water pipeline that would extend for approximately 7,700 feet between the two lakes. Two pumps would convey approximately 260 acre feet of water over the 500-foot elevation change between the two lakes. The key issues are biological resources, recreation and hydrology. Ms.

Kremin is managing preparation of the IS/MND and permitting tasks.

Twin Pines Stormwater Detention Basin, City of Belmont. Project Manager. ESA is the environmental consultant for this storm water detention construction project, with associated creek restoration activities, in Twin Pines Park, Belmont, CA. Due to significant tribal cultural resources impacts, ESA is preparing a Focused EIR and associated notices. Deliverables will be a Focused EIR, a CRIER, Archaeological Testing Plan, Archaeological Testing Results Report, and a draft Memorandum of Understanding. Ms. Kremin is managing the CEQA and permitting tasks on behalf of the City of Belmont.

BCDC Seaport Plan Update EA, San Francisco Bay Area, CA. Senior Reviewer. The San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) is in the process of updating the San Francisco Bay Area Seaport Plan (Seaport Plan) as part of Bay Plan Amendment (BPA) No. 1-19. Ms. Kremin helped prepare an environmental assessment (EA) for the updated Plan to identify and analyze potential adverse environmental effects of the proposed Plan. The EA serves to fulfill the requirements of CEQA and the McAteer-Petris Act, pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.5 and California Code of Regulations Title 14 sections 11521 and 15251(h).

EDUCATION
MA, Urban and Environmental
Policy, Tufts University
BA, Geography/Environmental
Studies and Political Science,
University of California, Los
Angeles
24 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE

CERTIFICATIONS/

REGISTRATION
American Institute of Certified
Planners, 2003 (no. 018287)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Planning Association
(APA), California Planning
Foundation Board Member,
2012-2015
APA, California Northern,
Various positions, 2005-2015
APA, California, 2015
Conference Co-Chair, Oakland,
2014-2015
APA, Hospitality Committee,
Chair, Local Host Committee,
2003-2005
Association of Environmental
Professionals (AEP), San
Francisco Bay Area, Member
2003-present
Design Review Commission,
City of Walnut Creek, Chair,
2006-2009

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Cunnison Lane EIR Addendum, Soquel Creek Water District, Aptos. Project Manager. ESA prepared an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Addendum to address minor revisions and additions to the Soquel Creek Water District’s Well Master Plan. ESA prepared an EIR in 2010 for the Project which would improve redundancy and flexibility in the District’s water production and distribution system while redistributing pumping away from coastal and depressed groundwater areas.

The Addendum addressed the proposed modifications including moving the proposed treatment facility from the Cunnison Lane site to the District’s existing Tannery Well site, constructing a pipeline connection (less than 0.5 mile) in the public right-of-way along Cunnison Lane and Soquel Drive, and upgrading the treatment facilities at the Tannery Well site. Ms. Kremin managed preparation of the addendum and required noticing on behalf of the District.

OneShoreline – Millbrae and Burlingame Shoreline Area Protection and Enhancement Project (sub to Schaaf & Wheeler), Millbrae. Project Manager. Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin was managing a multi-disciplinary team to develop the Millbrae and Burlingame Shoreline Area Protection and Enhancement Project. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to simultaneously protect the shoreline along the cities of Millbrae, Burlingame, and San Mateo and protect the ecosystem of mudflats, tidal marsh, and riparian habitat in the Bay. The San Mateo County Flood and Sea Level Rise Resiliency District’s (OneShoreline’s) primary project objective is to protect the shoreline against sea level rise due to climate change while simultaneously increasing access to the Bay through recreational enhancements and improving the ecosystems in the project area. Potential concepts include a living reef system that enhances biological habitat and can serve as a recreational trail that offers new access to the Bay. The firm, a subconsultant to Schaaf & Wheeler and was leading the effort in analyzing the environmental constraints of multiple project concepts, including for terrestrial and marine biological resources, cultural and tribal cultural resources, environmental hazards and remediation, and other constraints. Ms. Kremin was leading the CEQA and NEPA compliance efforts, which will provide the supporting documents for regulatory permitting.

Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District – Tubbs Island Agricultural Accessory Structures, Project, Sonoma County.

Project Manager. Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin managed the preparation of a Common-Sense Categorical Exemption report for the removal and relocation of agricultural accessory structures on a 1,500-acre farm called Tubbs Island.

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) – Lower Crystal Springs Dam Improvements Project EIR, San Francisco. Project Manager. Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin managed the project EIR and associated permitting for the City and County of San Francisco. The project focused on modifying the dam spillway to allow passage of the full Probable Maximum Flood and on obtaining authorization to utilize the original storage capacity of the Upper and Lower Crystal Springs Reservoirs to ensure a secure and reliable water delivery system for SFPUC customers.

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) – Bay Division Pipeline Reliability Upgrade EIR, Various Counties/Cities, California. Deputy Project Manager. Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin helped manage the preparation of an EIR for a 21-mile-long water conveyance pipeline through Alameda and San Mateo counties. Also served as the social science task leader, and reviewed the plans and policies, aesthetics, agriculture, land use and planning, mineral resources, energy and water consumption, population and housing, public services, recreation, traffic, and utilities sections of the EIR. The pipeline is part of the upgrade of the Hetch Hetchy aqueduct being completed by the SFPUC. The work scope includes wetland, streambed, cultural resources, and endangered species permitting.

Recoat Mokelumne Aqueduct Phase 8 – Slough Crossings Project. East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD), Alameda County. Project Manager. Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin managed the technical report in support of the CEQA document for EBMUD. Technical areas included air quality/greenhouse gas emissions, hazards and hazardous materials,

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hydrology and water quality, noise, traffic and transportation, and utilities and service systems. Coordinated the technical review for the biological resources assessment, helped draft the project description, and revised the IS/MND.

The project consists of recoating the aqueducts at the four slough crossings in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.

City of Calistoga – Recycled Water Storage Pond Expansion Project, Calistoga. Permitting Task Manager. Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin oversaw CEQA compliance and permitting on the City’s behalf for the expansion of its recycled water storage capacity. The City owns approximately 10 acres adjacent to the existing 10-million-gallon effluent storage pond that is currently used for irrigation of treated effluent. The proposed new effluent storage pond is anticipated to have a capacity of approximately 20 million gallons, which would provide approximately 40 days of storage under average daily flows.

Long Range Planning
City of San Leandro – Housing Element Update, Environmental Hazards Element Update, Environmental Justice Element and CEQA, San Leandro. Project Director. Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin oversaw the preparation of the City’s Housing Element Update, public outreach and CEQA compliance. The proposed project involves multiple updates to City documents, including the City's Housing Element in compliance with State law. Ms. Kremin led the preparation of a new Environmental Justice element and updated the City’s Environmental Hazards Element. Key issues include fair housing and equity.

City of Millbrae (subconsultant to Minter Harnish) – General Plan, Specific Plan, and Housing Element Update EIR, Millbrae. Project Director. Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin oversaw the preparation of a Program EIR for the City’s General Plan, Specific Plan and Housing Element updates. The project updated the City's Housing Element in compliance with State law and provided for orderly development in the Downtown Specific Plan area. In addition, Ms. Kremin led the City’s CEQA compliance with its Active Transportation Plan.

Town of Moraga (subconsultant to Barry Miller Associates) – Comprehensive Advanced Planning Initiative EIR, Moraga. Project Manager. Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin managed the preparation of a Program EIR for the Town’s General Plan update and 6th Cycle Housing Element in compliance with State law. The Planning Initiative updated the Town’s outdated policies and included revised Safety Element policies. In addition, the EIR covered issues specific to the Bollinger Canyon rezone. Key issues were biological resources, vehicle miles travelled, utilities and wildfire.

Sonoma County – Housing Element Update and Associated EIR, Sonoma County. Project Director. Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin was the project director for the County’s Housing Element and its associated EIR. The proposed project will update the City's Housing Element in compliance with State law. General Plan Policies and Programs will be updated to require the County to identify urban sites near jobs and transit which may appropriately accommodate additional housing. It will also identify appropriate sites on which to place the Workforce Housing Combining Zone, which would allow the development of jobs and/or housing on the same site or within walking distance of one another. The firm held a virtual public scoping meeting and provided support for additional virtual public meetings as the CEQA process continued. Key environmental issues include historic resources, vehicle miles traveled and wildfire impacts.

City of Belmont – 6th Cycle Housing Element Update EIR, Belmont. Project Manager. Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin managed the preparation of a Program EIR for the City’s 6 th Cycle Housing Element. The project updated the City's Housing Element in compliance with State law. Ms. Kremin assisted the City with initial outreach and provided an interactive map for public input.

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City of Rohnert Park – Housing Element IS/ND (subconsultant to 4Leaf), Rohnert Park. Project Director. Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin oversaw preparation of an IS/ND for the City’s Housing Element Update. Provided the draft and final IS/ND under an expedited schedule to aid the City in meeting the Housing Element adoption deadline.

City of Sebastopol – Sebastopol Housing Element Addendum (subconsultant to 4Leaf), Sebastopol. Project Director.

Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin oversaw preparation of an Addendum to the City’s General Plan EIR. The City’s Housing Element Update did not require any rezoning to meet its allotted Regional Housing Needs Allocation. Assisted City staff with conducting tribal consultation efforts associated with the Housing Element Update, including preparing draft letters, and attending consultation meetings. Provided the draft and final Addendum ahead of schedule to aid the City in meeting the Housing Element adoption deadline.

City of Orinda – Downtown Precise Plan and 6 th Cycle Housing Element Update EIR, Orinda. Project Manager. Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin managed the preparation of a Program EIR for the City’s Downtown Precise Plan. In addition, the EIR covered the City 6th Cycle Housing Element in compliance with State law, and its Safety Element Update. Key issues were development densities and heights, impacts to creeks, utilities, vehicle miles travelled and wildfire (evacuation).

City of Cotati – Housing Element Update EIR Addendum, Cotati. Project Director. Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin was overseeing preparation of an Addendum to the City’s 2015 General Plan EIR. The City’s Housing Element Update did not require any rezoning to meet its allotted Regional Housing Needs Allocation. Assisted City staff with conducting tribal consultation efforts associated with the Housing Element Update, including preparing draft letters, attending consultation meetings, and advising the City on how to appropriately address tribal concerns. Provided the draft and final Addendum ahead of schedule to aid the City in meeting the Housing Element adoption deadline.

Raimi & Associates – Housing Element Update EIR Addendum, Milpitas. Project Director. Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin was overseeing preparation of an Addendum to the City’s 2021 General Plan EIR. The City’s Housing Element Update did require rezoning of several sites to meet its allotted Regional Housing Needs Allocation; however, the development potential resulting from the proposed rezoning would not exceed the buildout that was assumed in the General Plan EIR.

Assisted City staff with conducting tribal consultation efforts associated with the Housing Element Update, including preparing draft letters. Provided the draft and final Addendum ahead of schedule to aid the City in meeting the Housing Element adoption deadline.

WRT Consulting, Inc. – North Fair Oaks Rezone EIR, San Mateo County. Project Director. Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin was overseeing the preparation of an EIR for this rezoning and General Plan Amendment project in the unincorporated community of North Fair Oaks. Responsibilities have thus far included guiding the County through publication of a Notice of Preparation, Scoping Meeting, and initiating tribal consultation outreach. Participated in numerous client calls to identify the most accurate project description for all members of the project team, including transportation and utilities consultants, to begin analysis.

City of Redwood City – Mixed-Use: Live/Work and Emergency Shelter Zoning Amendment Project Addendum EIR, Redwood City. Project Manager. Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin served as Project Manager for an Addendum EIR for Redwood City’s Mixed-Use: Live/Work and Emergency Shelter Zoning Amendment Project. The proposed project involves amendments to the mixed-use live/work (MULW) zoning district and the mixed-use emergency shelter (MUES) combining district on 30 blocks totaling 37.5 acres. Ms. Kremin led the preparation the Addendum to the previously certified General Plan for Redwood City Final EIR. The zoning amendment would alter the required floor area ratios, density, stories, and

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height on MULW and MUES zoning district and provide intensity bonuses for developments which include certain qualifying community benefits.

City of Berkeley (subconsultant to Raimi & Associates) – Adeline Corridor Specific Plan EIR, Berkeley. Senior Planner. Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin helped complete an EIR for the proposed Adeline Corridor Specific Plan in the City of Berkeley. The Plan Area is in the southern portion of the City of Berkeley and extends approximately 1.3 miles north from the Berkeley/Oakland border along Adeline Street and Shattuck Avenue to the intersection of Shattuck Avenue and Dwight Way. The Plan Area abuts Downtown Berkeley to the north and extends to the City of Oakland border to the south. The Adeline Corridor Specific Plan is intended to direct changes in land use and development and right-of-way improvements for the Plan Area. The vision for the Plan Area is to champion equitable, transit-oriented development that supports a thriving community and provide safe, “complete streets.” Key issues analyzed in the EIR include traffic/circulation, cultural resources, population and housing, noise, air quality, and GHG emissions.

Land Development
City of Martinez – Amare Apartment Homes EIR, Martinez. Project Director. Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin oversaw the EIR for this 183-unit residential project. The project included a traffic study to address VMT impacts, and preparation of a biological resources technical memorandum to address issues including a previously jurisdictional delineation on the undeveloped project site. Responded to community concerns through thorough response to comments process.

Charities Housing – 1860 Alum Rock Road Affordable Housing Project Environmental Assessment, San Jose. Project Director. Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin oversaw the EA for this mixed-use, 100 percent affordable multifamily development.

The project consisted of a five-story building with four stories (consisting of 60 residential units) above ground-floor retail, residential common areas, utility spaces, and enclosed parking. Coordinated preparation of a Section 106- compliant cultural resources technical report, noise and vibration assessment, health risk assessment analysis, explosives analysis, and documented compliance with 24 CFR Part 58 in the HUD-recommended EA format.

City of Newark – Hyatt House Hotel Categorical Exemption, Newark. Project Director. Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin oversaw the preparation of a Class 32 Categorical Exemption for the Hyatt House Hotel Project in Newark. The proposed project would involve demolition of the existing building at 39888 Balentine Drive and construction of a new hotel. The new building would be approximately 75,704 square feet, five stories with a height of approximately 64 feet, and would consist of 132 guest rooms and guest amenities including ballrooms, a bar and dining area, fitness room, and roof terrace.

City of Pittsburg – Pittsburg Solar Recreational Vehicle/Boat Storage Project, Pittsburg. Project Director. Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin oversaw the preparation of an IS/MND for the construction of a boat and recreational vehicle (RV) storage facility (facility) capped with a solar roof/shade structure on the 12.5-acre lot. The facility would be situated on approximately 10 acres of the site, while the balance of 2.5 acres, a wetland and hillside, would remain undeveloped. Key issues for the project included tribal cultural resources, biological resources, and geology.

Energy
California State Lands Commission, PG&E R-708 Line 021G Replacement Project IS/MND, Petaluma, CA. Senior Reviewer. On behalf of State Lands Commission, Environmental Management Division, Ms. Kremin helped to finalize an initial study to support State Lands with its application review and CEQA compliance documentation. The Project would

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entail replacement of 19,000 linear feet of PG&E-owned natural gas pipeline using horizontal directional drilling beneath the Petaluma River to address public safety and sea level rise considerations.

North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Alert Program – Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), SF Bay Area. Bay Area Lead. Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin managed the Bay Area projects under the NERC Alert Program.

Organized environmental reviews of sites under very tight deadlines and changing engineering designs. Maintained schedule prioritizing circuits to accomplish reviews within engineering and construction time constraints. Wrote Release to Construction documents and provided senior review of technical disciplines.

City of Hercules – Kinder Morgan Pipeline Maintenance Project Statutory Exemption Analysis, Hercules . Project Manager. Prior to ESA, Darcy was responsible for managing the preparation of a statutory exemption analysis for an existing 8-inch pipeline crossing Ohlone Creek. The project performed routine maintenance by first conducting integrity- based actions to the pipeline, followed by the construction of riffle within the creek to prevent future erosion. Key environmental issues were biological resources and hazardous materials.

On-Call Contracts
City of South San Francisco – On-Call Environmental Consulting Services, South San Francisco . Project Manager.

Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin has served as Project Manager on various projects under an on-call contract with the City of South San Francisco. Examples include:
 Pointe Grand Life Science Research and Development Campus Project. Ms. Kremin oversaw the management of the CEQA process for the project. The project would involve the demolition of six of the 11 existing structures, which totals 333,340 square feet of space to be demolished. Five existing structures, totaling 293,970 square feet, would remain. The demolished structures would be replaced with three laboratories and office structures of varying heights between five and 11 stories, a two-story amenity structure, and two parking structures.  499 Forbes Boulevard Office Project EIR. Ms. Kremin was responsible for managing the EIR for the large office project, east of 101. The project would introduce more vehicle trips in an area that does not include residents or local retail; therefore, the project’s vehicle miles travelled would be significant.  Community Civic Campus Project. At a prior firm, Ms. Kremin was responsible for managing the subsequent environmental impact report (SEIR) for the El Camino Real/Chestnut Avenue Area Plan Environmental Impact Report. The Community Civic Campus project was not included in the original EIR. Three possible site plan scenarios were identified for the purposes of community input and varied only by the type of parking (surface, underground, or structured) and location of parking on site.

City of Livermore – On-Call Environmental Consulting Services, Livermore. Project Manager. Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin has served as Project Manager on various projects under an on-call contract with the City of Livermore. Examples include:
 South Livermore Sewer Expansion Project Supplemental EIR. Ms. Kremin oversaw the preparation of a Supplemental EIR for the City’s sewer extension project along its Urban Growth Boundary. The initiative was approved by the voters in November 2022.
 Sonoma School Redevelopment Project. Ms. Kremin managed the preparation of an IS/MND, which would demolish the Sonoma School and develop 54 single-family residences on an 8.98-acre site.  Republic Square Commercial Project. Ms. Kremin managed the IS/MND for approximately 247,400 square feet of commercial space, including retail, restaurants, an auto dealership, and a 112-room hotel. For the Chestnut Square Project Initial Study and Environmental Assessment, prepared documents for a master plan for up to 116

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affordable units and 44 market-rate townhome units at the northern edge of the City’s Downtown Specific Plan area.
 Legacy at Livermore Mixed-Use Project Infill Checklist  Chestnut Square Project IS-EA
City of San Leandro – On-Call Environmental Consulting Services, San Leandro. Project Director. Prior to ESA, Ms.

Kremin served as Project Manager/Director on various projects under an on-call contract with the City of San Leandro.

Examples include:
 Bancroft Water Tank IS/MND
 14143 Washington Ave IS/MND
 Farrelly Pool Historic Resources Evaluation and Exemption  311 MacArthur Blvd Residential Project IS/MND
 14341 Bancroft Residential Project IS/MND
 1919 Williams Street Project EIR
 2824 Halycon Street Project Infill Consistency Checklist City of San Pablo – On-Call Environmental Consulting Services, San Pablo. Project Director. Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin served as Project Manager/Director on various projects under an on-call contract with the City of San Pablo. Examples include:
 Surface Parking Lot IS/MND
 El Portal Soccer Fields Environmental Documentation
 Zoning Ordinance Update
 Shell Gas Station Expansion Project
 Plaza San Pablo CEQA
 San Pablo Dam Road LED Project Environmental Documentation  Rumrill Complete Streets Project
City of Concord – On-Call Environmental Consulting Services, Concord. Project Manager. Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin served as Project Manager or Senior Reviewer on various projects under an on-call contract with the City of Concord.

Examples include:
 1313 Galindo Affordable Housing Project. Ms. Kremin was responsible for managing the CEQA and NEPA process for the project. The project would involve demolition of existing on-site structures and construction of a five- story, 62-unit affordable housing building serving veterans, seniors, individuals, and families. Key environmental issues included hazardous materials and tribal cultural resources.  Chick-Fil-A Restaurant Project CEQA
 Green Frame Project Addendum EIR
 Grant Street Mixed Use Project Consistency Review
City of Hayward – On-Call Environmental Consulting Services, Hayward. Project Manager. Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin oversaw the preparation of the City’s Housing Element Update, Climate Action Plan, Public Outreach and CEQA compliance. The proposed project involves multiple updates to City documents, including the City's Housing Element in compliance with State law. Public outreach will be conducted through a racial and equity lens. Ms. Kremin led the preparation of a new Environmental Justice element and update the City’s Safety Element as well. Key issues include fair housing, vehicle miles traveled, climate vulnerability and adaptation, and equity. In addition, Ms. Kremin previously

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served as Project Manager on various projects under a prior firm’s on-call contract with the City of Hayward. Examples include:

Mission Seniors Development. Ms. Kremin served as the Project Manager and was responsible for the preparation of an Infill Checklist for the 200 multifamily units and 3 single-family residences on an infill site within the South Hayward BART/Mission Boulevard area. Key issues included traffic, air quality/greenhouse gas and noise.

Education
Peralta Community College District – Berkeley City College, 2118 Milvia Street Project, Berkeley. Project Manager.

Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin managed the preparation of an IS/MND for the Berkeley City College 2118 Milvia Street Project on behalf of the District. The project would involve demolition of the existing structure at 2118 Milvia Street and construction of a new six-story structure as part of Berkeley City College. Ms. Kremin managed the team on behalf of the District, and achieved significant cost savings such that an additional Phase I environmental site assessment was performed.

Mendocino Unified School District – Mendocino High School Renovation Project, Mendocino. Project Manager. Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin managed the preparation of a Categorical Exemption analysis and County permit applications for the Mendocino High School Renovation Project on behalf of the Mendocino Unified School District (District). The project would occur at the existing High School site owned and managed by the District, and which has contained a public school since the 1880s. Due to the age of the school, Ms. Kremin led the preparation a Cultural Resources Technical Report to determine whether the structures were eligible historic resources. It was determined the structures were not eligible, and therefore, could be rehabilitated under a Class 2 exemption. Given the site’s high cultural sensitivity, Ms.

Kremin led the preparation of a cultural resource testing plan which will be implemented prior to construction. In addition, Ms. Kremin prepared the Coastal Development Permit application on behalf of the District.

Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District – Montevina New School Site Feasibility Analysis, Livermore . Project Manager. Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin managed the preparation of a feasibility analysis for the Montevina site in the North Isabel neighborhood of Livermore. The Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District purchased the 12-acre property at 3266 Constitution Drive with the intent of potential future development as a new school site or potential sale of the property. The adjacent sites were developed by a charter school that subsequently went bankrupt, and the District is looking at developing a K-8 school on the remaining parcel. The project site is located within Zone 6 of the Livermore Municipal Airport’s 2012 Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan safety compatibility zones. Ms. Kremin led the preparation of a biological resources constraints analysis, a cultural resources technical memorandum, and incorporated an airport land use compatibility analysis from Mead and Hunt, to provide the District with an estimated timeframe and costs associated with CEQA and local permit compliance.

Albany Unified School District – Ocean View Elementary School Project, Albany . Project Manager. Prior to ESA, Ms.

Kremin was responsible for preparation of a Categorical Exemption analysis for the Ocean View Elementary School Rehabilitation Project on behalf of the Albany Unified School District (District). The project involves the rehabilitation and partial reconstruction of buildings at the Ocean View Elementary School campus, located at 1000 Jackson Street in southwest Albany. The project would involve reconfiguring the campus, demolition of multiple buildings, and provision of new and renovated facilities to meet current standards for seismic safety. New construction would include classroom buildings for grades 1-3 along the northern and eastern portion of the campus, kindergarten classrooms, a library, and

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additional grade 1 classrooms towards the center of the site, and an administrative building at the entrance on Jackson Street.

Pleasanton Unified School District – Lydiksen Elementary School Modernization and Rebuild Project Categorical Exemption, Pleasanton. Project Manager. Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin led a team through a Categorical Exemption analysis for the Lydiksen Elementary School Modernization and Rebuild Project on behalf of the Pleasanton Unified School District (District). The school was constructed in 1968 in round school buildings (“pods”) that were a common design style at that time. Due to the age of the school, Ms. Kremin led the preparation of a Cultural Resources Technical Report to determine whether the structures were eligible historic resources. It was determined the structures were not eligible, and therefore, could be demolished under a Class 14 exemption (Minor Additions to Schools).

Pajaro Valley Unified School District – Pajaro Valley High School Projects, Watsonville. Project Manager. Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin was responsible for managing the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for an athletic facility adjacent to the high school, built in the early 2000s. The project included stadium seating, a track and football field, and night lighting. Major issues included the local coastal zone, airport safety, and wetlands. Prepared a Subsequent Environmental Impact Report for an athletic facility adjacent to the high school, which was built in the early 2000s. The project included stadium seating, a track and football field, and night lighting. Major issues included the local coastal zone, airport safety, and wetlands.

Albany Unified School District – Albany Middle School Annex Pedestrian Circulation Study, Albany. Project Manager.

Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin was responsible for managing the project and team. The team provided a pedestrian circulation study, analysis, and recommendations for the Albany Middle School Annex project. The $10.8 million Annex project includes a new two-story modular building to house 12 classrooms with support spaces, a new one-story modular building to house administrative spaces, culinary arts space, drama theater, student computer lab, and various support spaces. Prepared a technical study for the District to understand existing and future traffic and pedestrian safety issues, provided recommendations to improve or mitigate potential traffic and pedestrian safety concerns, and identified issues and appropriate solutions.

Albany Unified School District – Albany Middle School San Gabriel Annex Project, Albany. Project Manager. Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin was responsible for managing the preparation of a Categorical Exemption analysis for the Albany Unified School District, which was proposed to construct new school facilities on an existing school lot, known as the San Gabriel Annex, across the street from Albany Middle School. The main environmental issues were air quality, biological resources, noise, water quality, and traffic.

College of Marin – Learning Resource Center and Maintenance & Operations Projects, Kentfield. Project Manager.

Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin managed the preparation of a program Environmental Impact Report for the Facilities Master Plan (FMP) and a project Environmental Impact Report for the Learning Resource Center (LRC). The FMP would fund improvements at the College of Marin's two campuses and the Bolinas site. This bond funding allows the District to implement a suite of projects at its sites identified by the FMP process. The new LRC would include a library, computer laboratory, classrooms, mailroom, student store, and offices. It would be constructed on the same footprint as the existing building. The project involved high public visibility and interest, biological constraints and wildlife permitting requirements, management of a large and complex team (i.e., consultant team, College faculty and staff, consulting attorneys, public outreach staff).

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Environmental Science Associates
esassoc.com
City of Sunnyvale – Stratford School at Partridge Avenue Environmental Impact Report, Sunnyvale. Project Manager. Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin was responsible for managing the CEQA process for the conversion of existing city facilities to a private school. The project included modernization of all existing buildings and improvements to meet any required ADA standards and fire codes. Major issues included traffic, recreation, and historic resources. Prepared an Environmental Impact Report for the conversion of existing city facilities to a private school. The proposed project would include modernization of all existing buildings and improvements to meet any required ADA standards and fire codes.

Major issues included traffic, recreation, and historic resources.

San Mateo-Foster City School District – Borel Middle School, San Mateo. Project Manager. Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin was responsible for managing the preparation of a Categorical Exemption analysis for the district, which is proposing to construct new classrooms and a gymnasium at the Borel Middle School. The main environmental issue was traffic and safety.

Belmont-Redwood Shores School District – Ralston Avenue and Tahoe Drive Improvements, Belmont. CEQA Technical Manager. Prior to ESA, Ms. Kremin was responsible for managing the preparation of a Categorical Exemption analysis for the district, which proposed to reconfigure Tahoe Drive and Ralston Avenue to alleviate traffic backups for Ralston Middle School. The main environmental issues were biological resources and traffic. Michael Baker is providing surveying, road design, drainage evaluation, specifications, structural design, environmental evaluation and permitting, public involvement, right-of-way, public involvement, and bidding and construction phase services for roadway improvements to Ralston Avenue and Tahoe Drive. A corridor plan developed by the City identified a number of improvements along or near the Ralston Middle School frontage. Recommendations included signalization and intersection improvements at Tahoe Drive and Ralston Avenue, extension of the left turn lane onto Tahoe Drive from westbound Ralston Avenue, signage and striping changes, curb improvements to facilitate U-turn movements, and installation of sidewalk from Tahoe Drive to the Ralston Middle School Exit driveway.

PRESENTATIONS
Speaker, “Artificial Turf – Boon or Bane for California’s Future?” APA California Conference, Riverside, CA, October 1, 2024.

Speaker, “Over the rainbow: Where do mitigation measures go to thrive?” APA California Conference, Riverside, CA, September 29, 2024.

Speaker, “Your Dream Job May Not Exist (Yet!) – The Long and Winding Road for Planning Careers,” APA California Conference, Riverside, CA, September 28, 2024.

Speaker, Environmental Careers, Merritt College Environmental Center, Oakland, CA, September 17, 2024.

Speaker, Saint Mary’s College Envision Tomorrow. June 10, 2024.

Speaker, 2023 AEP CEQA Essentials Workshop, San Jose, CA, November 3, 2023.

Speaker, “Stop Writing Bad Mitigation Measures!” Association of Environmental Professionals – Monterey Bay-Silicon Valley chapter, virtual, June 16, 2023
Speaker, Saint Mary’s College Envision Tomorrow. June 12, 2023.

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Darcy Kremin, AICP (Continued)
Senior Principal Planner
Environmental Science Associates
esassoc.com
Speaker, “Don't start an avalanche! Navigating safe mitigation measures.” Association of Environmental Professionals Annual Conference, Lake Tahoe, CA, April 24, 2023.

Speaker, 2022 AEP CEQA Essentials Workshop, Oakland, CA, October 27, 2022.

Speaker, College of Marin Summer Academy 2022. Building Academy: Engineering, Architecture & Construction. June 27, 2022.

Speaker, College of Marin Summer Academy 2021. Building Academy: Careers in Construction, Engineering & Architecture. June 21, 2021.

Host and Moderator, AICP Ethics Training Webinar. American Planning Association, California, Northern Section. April 16, 2021.

Speaker, “CEQA Updates: What Engineers Need to Know.” American Council of Engineering Companies, California, East Bay Chapter, September 18, 2019.

Speaker, “The Many Ways to Skin a Cat: CEQA Streamlining in Practice.” American Planning Association California Annual Conference, Santa Barbara, CA, September 17, 2019.

Speaker, “Kahoot! Ethics Edition” American Planning Association California Annual Conference, Santa Barbara, CA, September 17, 2019.

Speaker, “The Ethics are Right,” Association of Environmental Professionals Annual Conference, Monterey, CA, March 26, 2019.

Speaker, “Project Management 101,” Association of Environmental Professionals Annual Conference, Monterey, CA, March 25, 2019.

Speaker, 2018 AEP CEQA Essentials Workshop, San Jose, CA, November 2, 2018.

Speaker, “Survivor: Ethics Island!” American Planning Association California Annual Conference, San Diego, CA, October 10, 2018.

Speaker, “Survivor: Ethics Island!” American Planning Association California Annual Conference, Sacramento, CA, September 26, 2017.

Speaker, “The Planner's Paradox: Exploring Ethical Advocacy,” American Planning Association California Annual Conference, Sacramento, CA, September 24, 2017.

Speaker, “Ethics Jeopardy: Testing What We Know About Ethics,” American Planning Association California Annual Conference, Oakland, CA, October 6, 2015.

Speaker, “Show Me the Money: Negotiations for Planners (CPF Session),” American Planning Association California Annual Conference, Oakland, CA, October 3, 2015.

Speaker, “CEQA and Its Role in Historic Preservation,” California Preservation Foundation’s CEQA From All Angles Workshop, July 22, 2015.

Speaker, “Ethics Jeopardy: Testing What We Know About Ethics,” American Planning Association California Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA, September 14, 2014.

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Darcy Kremin, AICP (Continued)
Senior Principal Planner
Environmental Science Associates
esassoc.com
Speaker, “Get Real: Presenting Yourself Successful on Paper and In Person (CPF Session),” American Planning Association California Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA, September 13, 2014.

Speaker, “Beer, Basketball & Boats: CPF’s Tour of The Port of San Francisco (CPF Session),” American Planning Association California Annual Conference, Visalia, CA, October 8, 2013.

Speaker, “Ethics Jeopardy: Testing What We Know About Ethics,” American Planning Association California Annual Conference, Visalia, CA, October 8, 2013.

Speaker, “Climbing the Planning Ladder,” American Planning Association California Annual Conference, Visalia, CA, October 7, 2013.

Speaker, “Ethics Jeopardy: Testing What We Know About Ethics,” American Planning Association California Annual Conference, Rancho Mirage, CA, October 24, 2012.

Speaker, “Competing for Jobs - Improve Your Resume, Interviewing and Get Your Foot in the Door,” American Planning Association California Annual Conference, Rancho Mirage, CA, October 23, 2012.

Speaker, “Show Me the Money: Negotiations for Planners (CPF Session),” American Planning Association California Annual Conference, Rancho Mirage, CA, October 21, 2012.

Speaker, “You Just Don’t Understand Me: Making Public/Private Communication More Effective,” American Planning Association California Annual Conference, Santa Barbara, CA, September 14, 2011.

Speaker, “Ethics 101: Testing What We Know About Ethics,” American Planning Association California Annual Conference, Santa Barbara, CA, September 13, 2011.

Speaker, “Navigating the Ethical Dilemmas in Planning,” American Planning Association California Annual Conference, San Diego, CA, November 2, 2010.

Speaker, “The Care and Feeding of Your Planning Commission,” American Planning Association California Annual Conference, San Jose, CA, September 30, 2007.

Speaker, “Planning for Crime Prevention: CPTED Overview, Case Study and a Form-Based Framework,” American Planning Association California Annual Conference, San Jose, CA, September 30, 2007.

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Application

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Submit Date: Jan 07, 2025
First Name Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Concord
Profile

HOME ADDRESS
Number of years at above address:
22 Years
Number of years in Concord:
22 Years
Number of years in the county:
35 Years
Number of years at employer:

Employer Address
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Planning Commission: Submitted
Lance Goree
None At This Time None At This Time Executive
Lance Goree

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Measure Q
Question applies to multiple boards
Are you available for evening meetings?
Yes No
Would you like to be contacted about future Board, Committee, or Commission recruitments?
Yes No
Interests and Experience
Question applies to multiple boards
Please state your reason for applying, including qualifications for this position:

My years of working in Public Space Management has required me to interact and partner with multiple City departments as well as with many of Berkeley's 40+ city commissions.

Daily I experience how commissions can influence how residents, visitors and commuters interact with end product produced by the city. I also experience how important it is to have engaged, informed and quality people on those commissions. As one who works and manages a team that relies upon community services and their efficiency on an hourly basis, my insights and experiences at the planning stage and the end user stage could be instrumental.

My "Long Days but Short 4.5 Years" working under the microscope in the highly political, highly volatile environment of Berkeley strengthened my ability to quickly see short term and long term benefits and liabilities of planning and funding. Being able to differentiate and identify opportunities that could have small initial impact but large ripple effects has been invaluable to me, the City of Berkeley Departments and Berkeley Communities. As an Operations Manager for Block By Block, the nation's leading downtown environmental services company in the nation (BlockByBlock.Com) I receive training in all aspects of Public Space Management. I also have access to information from across the nation and beyond supplied by the California Downtown Association (CDA)(CaliforniaDowntown.Com) and the International Downtown Associations (IDA)(IDA-Downtown.Org). I was a panelist on the topic "New Ideas in Operations Management" at the recent CDA state conference.

Lance Goree

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Upload a Resume
Education and Training
High School
Multiple - Graduated from Hutchinson High School in Hutchinson, Kansas College
Hutchinson Community College - AA Retail Management
Technicial/Vocational Training
Certification or Other
TERMS OF ACCEPTANCE and SIGNATURE
Question applies to multiple boards
I, applicant for a City of Concord Board, Commission or Committee, warrant the truthfulness of the information provided in this application. I certify under penalty of perjury that I am a resident of the City of Concord and meet the eligibility requirements.

I Agree *
Electronic Signature - Please type your First and Last Name Lance Goree
Lance Goree

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Application

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Submit Date: Jul 19, 2024
First Name Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Concord
Profile

HOME ADDRESS
Number of years at above address:
10 Number of years in Concord:
10 Number of years in the county:
11 Number of years at employer:

Employer Address
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Planning Commission: Submitted
Angela Salinas
Chevron Refinery
Lead Operation Excellence
Specialist
Manage OSHA/Safety
requirements
Angela Salinas

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1. Planning Commission 2. Parks Recreation & Open Space Commission 3. Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee 4. Contra Costa Transportation Authority, Citizen's Advisory Committee
Question applies to multiple boards
Are you available for evening meetings?
Yes No
Would you like to be contacted about future Board, Committee, or Commission recruitments?
Yes No
Interests and Experience
Question applies to multiple boards
Please state your reason for applying, including qualifications for this position:

I would like to be more aware with increased input for the future of Concord. I want to share in deciding our traffic and home value issues.

Question applies to multiple boards
Describe prior service on a board, commission, or any other community service or public body, indicate agency and explain what significant contributions you made:

I have volunteered as in multiple Girl Scout and school district positions in the Los Angeles area. I am involved with a Concord biking group.

I have lead many construction projects for oil refineries. Worked with people and companies from various backgrounds. I take pride in my community and am capable of pivoting to accomplish jobs and with keen decision making skills. I am a Navy Desert Storm Veteran who has worked in oil refining for over 30 yers.

Angela Salinas

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Upload a Resume
Question applies to Contra Costa Transportation Authority, Citizen’s Advisory Committee, Central Contra Costa Transit Authority Advisory Committee
Particular interest in transportation:

I would like to contribute to reducing traffic, achieving safe BART and city transportation.

Increasing the safety and easy access to bike lanes and paths without fear of transients.

Question applies to Contra Costa Transportation Authority, Citizen’s Advisory Committee, Central Contra Costa Transit Authority Advisory Committee
Volunteer experience (list special interest groups):
*Bread Project, Oakland job assistance interviewer and resume advisor *Interviews and advisor for new hires with Chevron Refinery *Contra Costa Food bank *Loaves & Fishes, Martinez and Pittsburgh *Beacon Light Women's Shelter, Wilmington Ca *Aids Project, Chevron San Ramon *Girl Scout Leader, 7 yrs, Torrance Ca *Homeless support fundraiser, Round Hill Country Club, Alamo CA
Question applies to Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Please describe your interest and experience in cycling and other alternative modes of transportation.

I am a lifetime bike rider and have increased my participation riding with the Concord Thursday night group and have taken note of improved areas as well as areas that could improve their access and safety. I have made contacts with other bike groups and speak of increasing cycling as transportation for more local citizens. More would use bikes if they felt their bikes were safe once locked and bike paths were more accessible through busy streets to safely travel home.

Education and Training
High School
Hawthorne High Hawthorne, CA
College
West Valley College Saratoga, CA
Technicial/Vocational Training
US Navy School Aviation Administration Meridian, Miss
Certification or Other
I will share my resume once I have completed the course.

Angela Salinas

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I Agree *
Electronic Signature - Please type your First and Last Name Angela Salinas
Angela Salinas

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From: Fockler, Joelle
Sent: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 2:09 PM
To: Barone, Valerie <[email protected]>; Ezell, Justin <[email protected]>; Brown, Susanne <[email protected]>; Capriola, Thomas <[email protected]>
Cc: Kendricks, Brandi <[email protected]> Subject: Planning Commission Applicants City Council District

**This email is being sent to all Councilmembers**

Per Councilmember Hoffmeister’s request, please ﬁnd attached a list of Planning Commission applicant’s City Council district.

Joelle Fockler, MMC | City Clerk
City of Concord | Website: www.cityofconcord.org
( (925) 671-3390 | * [email protected]

Agenda Item No 4.b
Benched Correspondence
March 4, 2025

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PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICANTS

CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT

Applicant
City
Council
District

1. Hope Johnson 2

2. Ray Barbour* 4

3. Craig Mizutani* 1

4. Carlos Montalvo (Application Withdrawn)

5. Don Seta 3

6. Suresh Kamath 4

7. Dena Acosta-Beere 3

8. Darren Kelly 1

9. Joseph Piasecki 4

10. Jan Newbegin 3

11. Ajit Kaushal* 2

12. May Patel 1

13. Darcy Kremin 1

14. Lance Goree 4

15. Angela Salinas 1
*Incumbent

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Concord City CouncilMarch 4, 2025

Concord City Council
March 4, 2025