Interviews of Candidates for the Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Public Engagement Commission

Agenda Item A.1

CPMS DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
Meeting Date: October 27, 2022

TO: Mayor and Councilmembers

FROM: Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk

CONTACT: Liana Campos, Deputy City Clerk

SUBJECT: Interviews of Candidates for the Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Public Engagement Commission

RECOMMENDATION:

A. Conduct interviews for the Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee, the Parks and Recreation Commission (Student Member), and the Public Engagement Commission (Youth Member);
B. Allow each Councilmember to announce the Councilmember’s preferred candidate(s) for the interviewed position(s) in accordance Goleta Municipal Code Section 2.15.040; and
C. Continue this item to the November 1, 2022, City Council meeting for approval of one Mayoral appointment to the Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee, one Mayoral Appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission (Student Member), and one Mayoral Appointment (Youth Member) to the Public Engagement Commission.

BACKGROUND:

Absent an exception provided by statute, Government Code Section 40605 requires the elected Mayor in general law cities, with the approval of the City Council, to make all appointments to City and regional boards, commissions, and committees. On December 1, 2020, the City Council set forth a process to allow the full Council to provide input to the Mayor prior to the Mayor making appointments. This process is codified in Goleta Municipal Code (GMC) Section 2.15.040.

Pursuant to that process, when there is a vacancy (other than on the Planning Commission1), the City Council interviews each applicant during a public meeting.

1 The Planning Commission appointment process is slightly different than for other boards, commissions and committees, and is covered under GMC Section 2.15.040 (C).

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Members of the public are permitted to attend the meeting, but the meeting is not recorded, and applicants are asked to voluntarily not attend the interviews of other applicants for the same position. At the conclusion of all interviews for positions, each Councilmember is asked to announce the Councilmember’s preferred candidate(s) for the interviewed position(s), but there is no formal vote.

The City Clerk then compiles a list of candidates for each vacancy , based on the Councilmembers’ selections , for the Mayor’s consideration in making appointments .

Pursuant to GMC Section 2.15.050, t he Mayor, at her discretion, appoints an individual to each vacant position from the list of candidates furnished by the Cit y Clerk. Those mayoral appointments then come back to the City Council for approval by vote.

There are currently three vacancies to be filled pursuant to this process.

Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee
The Board of Supervisors created a county -wide Library Advisory Committee so that representatives of communities with libraries operating as part of the regional free library system could meet quarterly to discuss issues of mutual concern. The Board determined that each contracting city may nominate one citizen from that community to serve as a member to the Committee. The terms are for one year, beginning on July 1 and ending June 30 of the following year.

The Library Advisory Committee meets quarterly to review services and operations, and to make advisory recommendations to the Board of Supervisors and cities participating in the County library system. The next meeting is scheduled for December 14, 2022.

Jane Gray’s term ended June 30, 2022. Ms. Gray als o reported to staff that she would not be seeking re-appointment.

Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission is authorized by Goleta Municipal Code Section

2.12.020 and is composed of seven members. One member shall be a student (15 years or older). The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Commission shall be to provide citizens a platform to discuss the needs, opportunities and current offerings of parks and recreation activities in the City. The Commission shall advise the City Council on all issues related to parks and recreational opportunities in Goleta. The term of office for the Student Commission member is one year.

The term for Sara Dent ended on September 21, 2022, and she is not seeking to be reappointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission.

Public Engagement Commission
The Public Engagement Commission is authorized by Resolution No. 18 -44 and is composed of seven (7) members. One Member is a Goleta Elections Committee appointment, and one member is a youth appointee between the ages of 15 -21. The Youth Appointee serves a one-year term. The purpose of the Public Engagement Commission is to advise the City Council on issues related to public engagement in the

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governance of the City. The Commission provides city residents a venue to address opportunities and ways to increase public engagement in city government.

The term of Kyle Yao end ed on September 22, 2022; Kyle Yao is seeking to be re - appointed to the Public Engagement Commission.

DISCUSSION:

In accordance with the requirements of the Maddy Act (Government Code Section 54970 et seq.), the City Clerk’s office posts a Local Appointments List on the Goleta Website on or before December 31 of each year. The list identifies those City boards and commissions whose members are appointed by the Mayor, those appointments that are set to expire during the next calendar year, and all other information required by Government Code Section 54972.

In anticipation of the expiring terms for t he Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee, the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Public Engagement Commission, the City Clerk’s office published requests for candidate applications on the City website, the Monarch Press, Channel 19, the local adjudicated newspaper, Facebook, GovDelivery Bulletins, Twitter, and generated press releases.

Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee

There is one vacancy for the Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee with a term ending June 30, 202 3. Staff has confirmed the following interview . Following Council’s approval of the mayor’s appointment, the City of Goleta appointee will then be considered and confirmed by the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors.

Scheduled Time Candidate Position Applying for
4:35 p.m. Joseph Beck Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee
4:45 p.m. James Baxter Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee
4:55 p.m.. Cole Heimerdinger Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee

Parks and Recreation Commission

There is one Student vacancy for the Parks and Recreation Commission with a term ending September 21, 2023 . Staff has confirmed the following interview times for the following Applicants:

Scheduled Time Candidate Position Applying for
5:05 p.m. Charles Sweeney Parks and Recreation Commission – Student Member
5:15 p.m. Grace Hu Parks and Recreation Commission – Student Member
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5:25 p.m. Gabriele Scussat Parks and Recreation Commission – Student Member

Public Engagement Commission
There is one Youth vacancy for the Public Engagement Commission with a term ending September 21, 2023 . Staff has confirmed the following interview time for the Public Engagement Commission Applicants:

Scheduled Time Candidate Position Applying for
5:35 p.m. Kyle Yao Public Engagement Commission – Youth Member
5:45 p.m. Grace Hu Public Engagement Commission – Youth Member
5:55 p.m. Gabriele Scussat Parks and Recreation Commission – Student Member

This agenda item allows the City Council the opportunity to conduct interviews, and then for each Councilmember to announce the Councilmember’s preferred candidates for the interviewed positions. There are no votes on the appointments required with this agenda item.

Following this meeting, t he City Clerk will compile a list of candidates for each vacancy based on the Councilmembers’ selections , for the Mayor’s consideration in making appointments. Staff will provide a report back on November 1, 2022 for consideration of one mayoral appointment to the Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee , one mayoral appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission (Student Member) and one mayoral appointment to the Public Engagement Commission (Youth Member) .

Council will be asked to approve the Mayor’s selections by majority vote.

ALTERNATIVES:

Council may desire to see further advertising done in order to ensure a greater applicant pool prior to a selection process. Until the Mayor makes her appointment, existing Commissioners/Committee Members would continue to attend meetings, as available.

FISCAL IMPACTS:

There is no direct fiscal impact related to this recommendation.

Reviewed By: Legal Review By: Approved By:

___________________ ___________________ _________________ Kristine Schmidt Megan Garibaldi Robert Nisbet
Assistant City Manager City Attorney City Manager

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Attachments:

1. Application – Joseph Beck, Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee

2. Application – James Baxter, Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee

3. Application – Cole Heimerdinger , Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee

4. Application – Charles Sweeney, Parks and Recreation Commission – Student Member

5. Application – Grace Hu, Parks and Recreation Commission – Student Member

6. Application – Gabriele Scussat - Parks and Recreation Commission – Student Member

7. Application – Kyle Yao, Public Engagement Commission – Youth Member

8. Application – Grace Hu, Public Engagement Commission – Youth Member

9. Application – Gabriele Scussat, Public Engagement Commission – Youth Member

5 Attachment 1:

Application – Joseph Beck, Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee

6 Submit Date: Aug 23, 2022
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
Application for appointment and background information for City of Goleta Boards, Commissions and Committees
Profile
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee: Submitted Question applies to multiple boards
Do you reside in the City of Goleta?
Yes No
Question applies to multiple boards
If yes, number of years in the City of Goleta:
15 Question applies to multiple boards
Are you currently serving on a City of Goleta Board, Commission or Committee? Yes No
Question applies to multiple boards
If your answer is yes, please specify.

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Do you currently serve in any governmental position for any agency of government, whether as an employee, or appointed official or elected official? Yes No
Joseph Beck
Goleta CA
Joseph Beck
7 Question applies to multiple boards
If yes, please specify.

Question applies to multiple boards
Specify your current or prior service on various boards, commissions or committees:

I have served on the board of directors of nonprofit theater companies, and have worked in arts administration dealing with such boards.

Question applies to multiple boards
Board Members/Commissioners are required to attend meetings on a regular basis. If appointed, will you be able to attend meetings regularly and devote the time necessary to fulfill your duties as a member?
Yes No
Question applies to multiple boards
Do you or immediate family members have any relationship (professional, financial, other) that may present a potential conflict of interest for this board, committee or commission? Yes No
Question applies to multiple boards
If yes, please explain.

Question applies to Historic Preservation Commission
Please check all of the applicable boxes regarding your interest, competency or knowledge:
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History
Archaeology
Other related studies such as, American studies, landscape architecture, cultural geography or cultural anthropology
Interests & Experiences
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Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? I am interested in getting more involved in the community in which I grew up. I think public service is an important part of being a citizen of this city, state, and country.

Question applies to Historic Preservation Commission
Describe your qualifications, interest, education, and/or knowledge regarding Historic Preservation of buildings and structures and /or the preservation of Archaeological and Tribal Cultural Resources?
I am a lifelong learner and have an avid interest in local history. I have a JD from the Santa Barbara College of Law and lots of experience dealing with nonprofit boards.

Joseph Beck
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Describe your qualifications, experience, and education, and list any technical or professional requirements you have relative to the duties of the board, commission or committee to which you are applying.

I am trained as an attorney, and am familiar with the laws of the state.

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What are your goals in serving on the board, commission, or committee to which you are applying?
I want to do a good job and have a positive impact.

Question applies to Historic Preservation Commission
What do you believe to be the role of the Historic Preservation Commission? To balance the needs of retaining the history and heritage of the area with the needs of economic and social growth.

Question applies to Historic Preservation Commission
Why should be you be appointed to the Historic Preservation Commission ? Because I am an educated product of local schools and have a genuine interest to serve.

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Have you obtained any memberships in professional organizations? No
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What civic and/or volunteer activities have you participated in? You may include past or present activities.

I was a finalist for Goleta Teen of the Year in 1994, and received a scholarship from the Rotary Club. I have participated in beach clean-ups and school volunteer work days.

Question applies to multiple boards
How did you hear about the position?
Email
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Have you attended meeting(s) or viewed meetings on the City's website (http://www.cityofgoleta.org/i-want-to/news-and-updates/government-meeting-agendas-and- videos) for the board, commission, or committee for which you are applying? Yes No
Resume__1_.pdf
Joseph Beck
9 Date of Birth
Demographics
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All Demographic information is optional.

Ethnicity
Gender
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Please Agree with the Following Statement
File a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700)
I Agree
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Please Agree with the Following Statement
Completion of the Code of Ethics and AB1234 Ethics Training:

I Agree
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NOTES

ALL INFORMATION , EXCEPT PERSONAL DATA ENTERED IN THE PROFILE SECTION, IS

PUBLIC AND AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AND ON THE CITY'S WEBPAGE.

After an application has been submitted, a confirmation page will be displayed. If an email address has been provided, an email confirmation will be sent. IF A CONFIRMATION IS NOT DISPLAYED, PLEASE RE-SUBMIT OR CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT (805) 961-7505.

Joseph Beck
10 Joseph Beck, J.D.
[email protected] (805) 618-5239

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
________________________________________________________________________ JD Paralegal (The Irwin Firm) January 2022 - present
Independent legal consultant.

Maintain files
Draft legal motions
Research and cite legal issues
Delivery Driver (DoorDash) October 2018 - Present
Delivering food in the Santa Barbara area. Top Dasher awarded every month I was eligible. 4.9 out of 5 customer rating.

Settlement Coodinator (Flux Credit) January 2021 - January 2022 Phone sales, customer support, administrative processing, CRM management. Negotiations with creditors and attorneys to settle debts and judgments. Familiarity with legal processes and procedures.

Executive Assistant (Private Individual) July-November, 2019 Calendaring personal and business appointments for a high-net worth individual Assist with daily routines, schedules, and logistics
Manage all incoming mail
Track bills in Quickbooks
Administrative tasks as needed, including filing, errands, organization, etc.

Meeting notes transcription
Editing and drafting of document
Legal Assistant (Santa Barbara Immigration Lawyers, Inc.) October 2018 – May 2019 Provide administrative support for a busy immigration law firm Greet and communicate with clients regarding important legal matters Collect cash and provide proper receipts
Insure proper organizational flow by implementing and maintaining filing and archive system Legal Assistant (The Offices of Pamela M. Hanover) January 2017 – August 2018 Bookkeeping and monthly deposits for multiple income properties; coordination of maintenance work and payroll utilizing Quickbooks.

Oversight of an IOLTA and individual trust accounts.

Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable for both legal and real estate businesses utilizing Quickbooks.

Reception and communication with clients regarding important legal matters.

Taking dictation and drafting, editing, and proofreading legal documents, including Three Day Notices, Lease Agreements, Addendi, Proofs of Service, et al.

Maintaining client files both electronically and in paper form Legal research
Managing incoming mail
Case Evaluator (Family Court Direct) October 2015 – January 2017 Use of CRM to effectively manage client tracking and information flow between departments.

Legal intake for clients, determining proper course of action depending on the nature of the issue, jurisdiction, and the availability of funds.

Case management and customer service
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Legal Assistant (Collins & Associates) July 2013 – May 2015 Manage all incoming bills and deposits via Quickbooks.

Enter professional billed time and oversee monthly billing procedure using TimeSlips and TimeMatters.

Conduct legal research using Lexis Nexis and Westlaw, compose memos based on findings and case facts.

Maintain client files both electronically and physically, including opening of new matters, closing of concluded matters, and archiving closed matters.

Take dictation and draft legal documents, proof and edit legal documents with an eye for small detail Run errands as needed, including filing documents with the County Recorder/Assessor, et al.

Teacher (Laguna Blanca School) September 2008 – June 2012 Designing curriculum and teaching classes for students from 5th through the 12th grade.

Performing academic advising and overseeing students’ academic progress.

Directing and producing two full theatre productions per year – creating production schedules and adhering to strict deadlines.

Budgeting for productions, classes, field trips, and maintenance expenses.

Utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and Moodle to track budgets, track attendance, manage class communications, and present lecture material.

Maintaining and overseeing technical theater equipment and facilities. 0 Teacher (Kaplan Test Prep, Inc) July 2007-August 2011 Teaching SAT, LSAT, and GRE preparatory courses.

Tutoring students one-on-one in test prep materials.

Assisting with marketing operations and demonstrations.

EDUCATION & TRAINING
________________________________________________________________________ Bachelor of Arts, Theater Arts Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 1999 SAT: 700 Verbal, 720 Math, Telluride Scholarship
Juris Doctor, Santa Barbara College of Law, Santa Barbara, CA 2019 Witkin Award, Evidence
President, Delta Theta Phi
California Bar Exam, Passed, 2019
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Attachment 2:

Application – James Baxter, Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee

13 Submit Date: Sep 02, 2022
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
Application for appointment and background information for City of Goleta Boards, Commissions and Committees
Profile
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee: Submitted Question applies to multiple boards
Do you reside in the City of Goleta?
Yes No
Question applies to multiple boards
Are you currently serving on a City of Goleta Board, Commission or Committee? Yes No
Question applies to multiple boards
If your answer is yes, please specify.
(NA)
Question applies to multiple boards
Do you currently serve in any governmental position for any agency of government, whether as an employee, or appointed official or elected official? Yes No
Question applies to multiple boards
If yes, please specify.
(NA)
James P Baxter
Goleta CA
James P Baxter
14 Question applies to multiple boards
Board Members/Commissioners are required to attend meetings on a regular basis. If appointed, will you be able to attend meetings regularly and devote the time necessary to fulfill your duties as a member?
Yes No
Question applies to multiple boards
Do you or immediate family members have any relationship (professional, financial, other) that may present a potential conflict of interest for this board, committee or commission? Yes No
Question applies to multiple boards
If yes, please explain.
(NA)
Interests & Experiences
Question applies to multiple boards
Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? I attended the LEAD class sponsored by the City of Goleta at the beginning of this year. That gave me some insight into the workings of the city, and a desire to become more involved in the city government and activities and to utilize skills learned in my career to benefit Goleta. My wife and I are frequent users of the Goleta Library. I would like to facilitate greater use of the library by all residents of Santa Barbara county.

Question applies to multiple boards
Describe your qualifications, experience, and education, and list any technical or professional requirements you have relative to the duties of the board, commission or committee to which you are applying.

The last nine years of my career, I worked for a major aerospace company planning expansion steps and executing those plans. This involved coordination and approval of these plans by my firm’s DoD customers and some suppliers. My responsibilities also included approval from other company organizations and civil authorities. While large defense companies are not organizations of a city government, their operations, planning, and constraints are almost as complex, and require similar care and attention to detail in creating and executing their plans. I enjoy working with complex situations involving multiple organizations, requirements, and differing objectives. During my career, I developed several skills that would serve me well on the Planning Commission. One of these is my ability to identify and question assumptions that underlie any proposed course of action. Another is to view alternatives in a larger context. Another is my ability and willingness to find compromises between different parties voicing competing courses of action. And finally, I have the ability to keep in view the financial and legal aspects of any proposed action. My earlier experience is briefly outlined in my resume. Besides a BA from Pomona College, I hold an MBA from the University of Kansas (my home state). While working in Los Angeles, I also took courses in project management and finance from UCLA.

James P Baxter
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Question applies to multiple boards
What are your goals in serving on the board, commission, or committee to which you are applying?
I wish to bring my experience to bear on the problems and opportunities that the Santa Barbara County Library Commission faces, and to help improve the community. I have no personal agenda to bring to the Commission. However, I do wish to see Goleta grow in a balanced manner that neither ignores nor excessively benefits any of its inhabitants.

Question applies to multiple boards
Have you obtained any memberships in professional organizations? The early portion of my career was focused on implementation of computer systems. During those years, I was a member of the Association for Computer Machinery. However, I dropped this membership as the focus of my job changed more towards management and planning. As I grew older, I chose to spend more time on social service and volunteer activities which I found much more challenging and appropriately rewarding.

Question applies to multiple boards
What civic and/or volunteer activities have you participated in? You may include past or present activities.

In the Santa Barbara area, I have been a member of the Advisory Board of New Beginnings Counseling Center. I am also a member of SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) for Santa Barbara which provides business counseling to small and start-up businesses. Since moving to Goleta, I have also participated in teaching resume preparation and interview techniques for high school students. While living in Los Angeles, I was on the Board of the Airport Marina Counseling Center. In the early 80s, I owned a condo for a few years and was president of the homeowner’s association for three years.

Question applies to multiple boards
How did you hear about the position?
From the Goleta LEAD class and more recently announcements in Goleta city emails.

Question applies to multiple boards
Have you attended meeting(s) or viewed meetings on the City's website (http://www.cityofgoleta.org/i-want-to/news-and-updates/government-meeting-agendas-and- videos) for the board, commission, or committee for which you are applying? Yes No
Demographics
Question applies to multiple boards
All Demographic information is optional.

James P Baxter
16 Date of Birth
Ethnicity
Gender
Question applies to multiple boards
Please Agree with the Following Statement
File a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700)
I Agree
Question applies to multiple boards
Please Agree with the Following Statement
Completion of the Code of Ethics and AB1234 Ethics Training:

I Agree
Question applies to multiple boards
NOTES

ALL INFORMATION , EXCEPT PERSONAL DATA ENTERED IN THE PROFILE SECTION, IS

PUBLIC AND AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AND ON THE CITY'S WEBPAGE.

James P Baxter
17 RESUME
James P. Baxter
224 Carlo Drive. Goleta, CA 93117
805-683-5652 [email protected]

Summary Of Corporate Work Experience (Retired October 2002):

1983-2002: Northrop Grumman Corp., El Segundo, CA

1993-2002: Northrop Grumman Corp., Systems Division: Long Range Planning for a Major Business Operation:
 Prepared and annually revised a 7-year business plan for a $600 million business entity: plan included development of marketing and manufacturing strategies and financial forecasts.  Prepared detailed annual operational plans which supported long range business plan.  Monitored and reported monthly progress to division executives, prepared quarterly progress reports for corporate management.
 Conducted annual planning sessions for division executives.

1983-1993 Northrop Grumman Corp., Aircraft Division: Information Technology (IT) and Software Development:
 Managed teams of Programmer Analysts developing financial and business systems.  Led 38 member IT/vendor/user team in implementation of 1300 computer workstations for a new business entity.
 Monitored progress, prepared status reports for division executives, and implemented corrective action plans.
 Performed analyses of user requirements and prepared detailed software requirements specifications.  Interfaced with customers on development and cross-company implementation of common software.  Led negotiation teams in developing contracts with both customers and suppliers.

1968-1983 Various Positions of Increasing Responsibility Within IT Departments of Other Major Corporations:

Employers included IBM, Citi Corps, Arco, and Carter Hawley Hale (later bought by Macy’s).

Education:

BA, Pomona College (1963). Philosophy Major, Science Minor.

MBA University of Kansas (1968). Computer Software Design Major, Statistics Minoe.

Courses at UCLA & Santa Monica City College in accounting, inventory management, and IT subjects.

Summary Of Non-Profit Volunteer Experience:

2010-2020: Member of Santa Barbara SCORE ((Service Corps of Retired Executives): Provided advice, guidance, and direction to community small business members, including both start-up and established businesses.  Evaluated current operations and potential areas for expansion of established businesses.  Advised start-up businesses on assessed current approaches to fund raising and alternative strategies.  Recommended several changes to the Board structure, management, staffing, and fundraising.

1999-2004: Vice President, Board of Directors, of Airport Marina Counseling Service, Los Angeles, CA.  Chaired Long Range Planning Committee and developed organization’s first long range plan.  Chaired Personnel Committee; evaluated Executive Director’s performance; oversaw development of job descriptions and personnel procedures.
 Active participant on Finance Committee’s establishment of annual budgets and Fund-Raising Committee’s establishment of annual giving targets.
 Managed back-office operations of annual fund-raising campaign, including establishment of donor data base, reports to those soliciting donations, and all reporting to Board of Directors.

1985-1967 Board of Directors, Santa Monica Westside Hotline, Santa Monica, CA Helped developed plans for recruiting and educating call respondents.

Helped develop plans for acquiring additional funding.

1983-1986: President of Board of Directors of Via de la Paz Condominium Association, Pacific Palisades, CA  Was elected President for three terms of one year each.  Negotiated contracts with condo association’s management company; led evaluation of management company procedures resulting in contract and procedural changes more beneficial to association.

1964-1966: Peace Corps Volunteer in India. Taught cooperative development, animal husbandry, and English. 18 Attachment 3:

Application – Cole Heimerdinger, Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee

19 Submit Date: Sep 14, 2022
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
Application for appointment and background information for City of Goleta Boards, Commissions and Committees
Profile
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Santa Barbara County Library Advisory Committee: Submitted Question applies to multiple boards
Do you reside in the City of Goleta?
Yes No
Question applies to multiple boards
Are you currently serving on a City of Goleta Board, Commission or Committee? Yes No
Question applies to multiple boards
If your answer is yes, please specify.

Question applies to multiple boards
Do you currently serve in any governmental position for any agency of government, whether as an employee, or appointed official or elected official? Yes No
Question applies to multiple boards
If yes, please specify.

Cole Heimerdinger
Goleta CA
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20 Question applies to multiple boards
Board Members/Commissioners are required to attend meetings on a regular basis. If appointed, will you be able to attend meetings regularly and devote the time necessary to fulfill your duties as a member?
Yes No
Question applies to multiple boards
Do you or immediate family members have any relationship (professional, financial, other) that may present a potential conflict of interest for this board, committee or commission? Yes No
Question applies to multiple boards
If yes, please explain.

Interests & Experiences
Question applies to multiple boards
Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? I want to represent Goleta on the County Library Advisory Board because for the last 3 years, I’ve fallen in love with Goleta (and their library) and want to give back by volunteering my time, passion, and expertise.

I was basically raised in a public library, where I went after school each day to wait for my mother an economics teacher, to pick me up. In college I worked in UCSB’s library closely with librarians and other staff. My time spent in the UCSB library was so rewarding that I want to continue to be involved in the library any way I can. Goleta Public Library is my new library home! Question applies to multiple boards
Describe your qualifications, experience, and education, and list any technical or professional requirements you have relative to the duties of the board, commission or committee to which you are applying.

I’m a financial advisor, offering my skills on budget allocation and financial planning. However, in no way do I see the library being run as a business. I’ll balance budgetary concerns with the opportunities to do the greatest good for our communities. Part of my job is to critically evaluate between options, and in this role there many. I’m very used to speaking engagements will be able to draw up presentations and be an effective liaison with our government officials.

Question applies to multiple boards
What are your goals in serving on the board, commission, or committee to which you are applying?
My goals in representing Goleta and the Goleta Public Library on the county advisory board are to integrate the surrounding service zones with Goleta and to be a voice for the services beyond just books that our libraries provide.

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21 Upload a Resume
Date of Birth
Question applies to multiple boards
Have you obtained any memberships in professional organizations? CFP (Certified Financial Planner) Candidate - Nov 2022 Santa Barbara Young Professional’s Club Accredited Asset Management Specialist California State Insurance Agent Series 7 and 66 General Securities Licenses
Question applies to multiple boards
What civic and/or volunteer activities have you participated in? You may include past or present activities.

I currently volunteer on the marketing and finance committees for the Santa Barbara Public Library Foundation.

Question applies to multiple boards
How did you hear about the position?
From the Goleta City Clerk after inquiring via the city website Question applies to multiple boards
Have you attended meeting(s) or viewed meetings on the City's website (http://www.cityofgoleta.org/i-want-to/news-and-updates/government-meeting-agendas-and- videos) for the board, commission, or committee for which you are applying? Yes No
Demographics
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All Demographic information is optional.

Ethnicity
Gender
Cole Heimerdinger Page 3 of 4
22 Question applies to multiple boards
Please Agree with the Following Statement
File a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700)
I Agree
Question applies to multiple boards
Please Agree with the Following Statement
Completion of the Code of Ethics and AB1234 Ethics Training:

I Agree
Question applies to multiple boards
NOTES

ALL INFORMATION , EXCEPT PERSONAL DATA ENTERED IN THE PROFILE SECTION, IS

PUBLIC AND AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AND ON THE CITY'S WEBPAGE.

Cole Heimerdinger Page 4 of 4
23 Cole Heimerdinger
559.970.4152 | [email protected] | Goleta, CA

WORK AND CLIENT EXPERIENCE
Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Apr. 2019 – Present Goleta, CA
 Serves over 200 individual households as sole financial planner and wealth manager, juggling relationships and meetings throughout the day with both established and new clients  Manages $20 million of investments on behalf of clients  Translates abstract financial concepts, industry jargon, and complicated processes to digestible language and analogies for clients to understand
 Constantly communicates with clients to create and implement bespoke solutions for their financial goals  Manages client expectations and adeptly defuses frustrated or angry clients  Develops, analyzes, and manages branch metrics to identify business health and performance  Keeps copious notes and records to ensure consistency of client interactions

Finance Committee/Marketing Committee, Santa Barbara Public Library Foundation Mar. 2021 – Present Santa Barbara, California
 Volunteers on two committees dedicated to supporting the Santa Barbara Public Library  Provides financial guidance and advice to the Foundation  Produces content and a specific message for fundraising and awareness

Front Desk Attendant, UCSB Library Sept. 2017 – Apr. 2019 Santa Barbara, California
 Acted as primary point of contact for students, professors, and visitors looking for research , information, or services offered by the library
 Took broad, vague questions and broke them down into narrower actionable requests that could either be satisfied or referred to subject librarians
 Updated, culled, and refined database of library items and sources

EDUCATION AND LICENSES
University of California, Santa Barbara 2016 – 2019 B.A. in English, B.A. in Economics
GPA: 3.91
 Honors Program, Dean’s Honors
 Attended King’s College London in London, England in 2018

Federal and State Exams/Licenses 2020
 Series 7 (Stockbroker)
 Series 66 (Investment Advisor)
 State Insurance Agent, Life, Accident, & Health

College for Financial Planning 2021
 Accredited Asset Management Specialist
 Certified Financial Planner Candidate (Nov. 2022)

TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL SKILLS
 Financial math, present/future cash flow calculations, corporate financial analysis  Zoom, Slack, Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, Salesforce  Experience producing slide decks and developing presentations for the general public 24 Attachment 4:

Application – Charles Sweeney, Parks and Recreation Commission – Student Member

25 Submit Date: Aug 19, 2022
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
Application for appointment and background information for City of Goleta Boards, Commissions and Committees
Profile
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Parks and Recreation Commission: Submitted
Question applies to multiple boards
Do you reside in the City of Goleta?
Yes No
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If yes, number of years in the City of Goleta:

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Are you currently serving on a City of Goleta Board, Commission or Committee? Yes No
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If your answer is yes, please specify.

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Do you currently serve in any governmental position for any agency of government, whether as an employee, or appointed official or elected official? Yes No
Charles R Sweeney
Goleta CA
Charles R Sweeney
26 Question applies to multiple boards
If yes, please specify.

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Specify your current or prior service on various boards, commissions or committees:

As a student and Boy Scout, I have served in various leadership roles.

Interests & Experiences
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Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? I enjoy studying history and government and I am interested in a career in public service. Serving on a commission for the City of Goleta would allow me to learn more about local government and explore my future career interests.

I am a high school student with a strong interest in government and public service. As referenced on my resume, I am an active volunteer with local food distribution, conservation projects, and trail work. I have experienced working as a team to solve problems through my ten years as a Boy Scout Question applies to multiple boards
What are your goals in serving on the board, commission, or committee to which you are applying?
To improve Parks and Recreation programs in the City of Goleta and expand my understanding of local government.

Charles R Sweeney
27 Upload a Resume
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List your relevant experience as it relates to your experience in parks and recreation activities.

As referenced on my resume, I am active in our local community through Boy Scouts, volunteer activities, conservation work, and youth group.

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Have you obtained any memberships in professional organizations? I am an active member of the Boy Scouts of America, the Order of the Arrow, and the National Interscholastic Cycling Association.

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What civic and/or volunteer activities have you participated in? You may include past or present activities.

I have played clarinet with both the San Luis Obispo Youth Symphony and the Santa Barbara Youth Symphony. I have been a member of the Boy Scouts of America for almost ten years. I volunteer regularly for food distribution through Good Shepard Lutheran Church and Isla Vista Food Project. I volunteer to do conservation work regularly through NICA Mountain Biking Association and Camp Rancho Alegre. I am an active organizer at Goleta Presbyterian Church's Youth Group.

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How did you hear about the position?
It was advertised through the City of Goleta's City News email newsletter.

Charles R Sweeney
28 Date of Birth
Ethnicity
Gender
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Please Agree with the Following Statement
File a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700)
I Agree
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Please Agree with the Following Statement
Completion of the Code of Ethics and AB1234 Ethics Training:

I Agree
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NOTES

ALL INFORMATION , EXCEPT PERSONAL DATA ENTERED IN THE PROFILE SECTION, IS

PUBLIC AND AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AND ON THE CITY'S WEBPAGE.

Charles R Sweeney
29 CHARLIE SWEENEY
425 Arundel Road, Goleta, CA 93117
[email protected]
(805) 623-2185

OBJECTIVE
To obtain the position of Youth Commissioner for the Goleta Parks and Recreation Commission

EDUCATION

TRIVIUM CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Santa Barbara, CA
High School Diploma Expected June 2024
Current 4.2 GPA

CERTIFICATIONS
▪ American Red Cross Adult, Child, & Infant CPR/AED Certified ▪ American Red Cross Adult, Child, & Infant First Aid Certified ▪ Boy Scout Wilderness Survival Merit Badge
▪ Boy Scout First Aid Merit Badge

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
CHURCH YOUTH GROUP ORGANIZER | GOLETA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH September 2021 – Current
▪ Assist weekly in planning and implementing two youth retreats each year FOOD DISTRIBUTION | GOOD SHEPARD LUTHERAN CHURCH
December 2020 – Current
▪ Assist in setting up and distributing food, clothing, and other essentials to community members in need bimonthly
TRAIL MAINTENANCE WORK | NICA YOUTH MOUNTAIN BIKING ASSOCIATION June 2021 – Current
▪ Assist in building and maintaining local trails for mountain biking quarterly FOOD DISTRIBUTION| ISLA VISTA FOOD PROJECT
May 2021 – August 2021
▪ Assisted weekly in the set up and distribution of meals to those in need monthly TREE PLANTING VOLUNTEER | CAMP RANCHO ALEGRE
June 2021 – July 2021
▪ Landscape restoration at Camp Rancho Alegre
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HOBBIES & INTERESTS
LOG Church Youth Group | Goleta Presbyterian Church
May 2021 – Current
▪ Participant & Retreat Leader
Mountain Biking | NICA Youth Mountain Biking Program
December 2020 – Current
▪ Recreation & Competition
Boy Scouts of America – Troop 4
September 2012 – Current
▪ Earned Arrow of Light
▪ Currently Serving as Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
▪ Previously Served as Historian, Instructor, Troop Guide, and Patrol Leader ▪ Currently First Class Rank & Working Towards Eagle Scout San Luis Obispo Youth Symphony & Santa Barbara Youth Symphony August 2017 – October 2020
▪ Played Clarinet
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Application – Grace Hu, Parks and Recreation Commission – Student Member

32 Submit Date: Oct 10, 2022
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
Application for appointment and background information for City of Goleta Boards, Commissions and Committees
Profile
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Parks and Recreation Commission: Submitted
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Do you reside in the City of Goleta?
Yes No
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If yes, number of years in the City of Goleta:
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Are you currently serving on a City of Goleta Board, Commission or Committee? Yes No
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If your answer is yes, please specify.

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Do you currently serve in any governmental position for any agency of government, whether as an employee, or appointed official or elected official? Yes No
Grace Hu
Goleta CA
Grace Hu
33 Question applies to multiple boards
If yes, please specify.

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Specify your current or prior service on various boards, commissions or committees:

I am the founder and president of local teen-led nonprofit YouthMuze. This includes making big-picture decisions for the organization, creating programs, communicating and interacting with community members, running the operations and meetings of the organization, creating director positions, and recruiting members for the organization.

Interests & Experiences
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Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? With first-hand experience building a non-profit from the ground up, I have realized how vital engagement from the public is in order to sustain and continue to develop a structure that better serves the community.

I enjoy finding ways to outreach to the public, for example starting newsletter and social media initiatives with the YouthMuze board, and am constantly seeking ways to better accommodate members and programs of the organization. I feel serving on the board will allow me to utilize my strengths of connecting with people, understanding their wants and needs, and finding ways to make those changes happen.

Grace Hu
34 Question applies to multiple boards
Describe your qualifications, experience, and education, and list any technical or professional requirements you have relative to the duties of the board, commission or committee to which you are applying.

I am the founder and currently serve as the president of local teen-led nonprofit YouthMuze. We provide free music education to youth in the community. Currently we have 15 active students, and about 20 more on the waitlist. YouthMuze is run by 6 teen directors, and about 10 teen music instructors. In our endeavors, we have had to figure out ways to outreach in order to acquire students, directors and instructors. Public engagement is vital to better and grow the organization. With this, we have also had to accommodate lesson times and meeting times so that our students and directors could be as involved as possible. While serving on YouthMuze's board, we've had to elect and bring people into the organization and ensure that we were making the best decision possible on behalf of the organization and our mission in serving the community. I have also partaken in the student leadership team at Dos Pueblos High School's Engineering Academy(DPEA), where our main goal has been to get students, parents, the community, and visitors more involved. This has included planning events, webinars, hosting tours, being ambassadors on behalf of the organization with donors and foreign visitors, and being hands-on in the admissions process of the DPEA.

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What are your goals in serving on the board, commission, or committee to which you are applying?
My main goal is to give back and serve the community. I would love to help improve help coordinate ways to get the community more involved and being positive improvement to Goleta.

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List your relevant experience as it relates to your experience in parks and recreation activities.

When I was younger, I was involved in many sports that included parks and recreation. Starting at 4 years old, I participated and tried my best in T-ball which took place at Girsh Park. I then went on to play soccer for 10 years in AYSO and Santa Barbara Soccer Club where I played and practiced in many city parks and recreational centers. I also played tennis for awhile and was coached by a Gauchos player, so my lessons took place at various recreational centers around UCSB. I did swimming for about 7 years, starting at UCSB and became a member of the Santa Barbara aquatics club. I also participated in many summer camps hosted in city parks. I used to do surfing for some time at various beaches.

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Have you obtained any memberships in professional organizations? I am a member of the National Honors Society and the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

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What civic and/or volunteer activities have you participated in? You may include past or present activities.

I have volunteered at the Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy with consultant Gary Simpson to implement 5S into DPEA facilities in order to cultivate a more productive and efficient work environment. I also volunteer teaching piano and acting on the board of YouthMuze. I have done multiple concerts with the Los Angeles Youth Philharmonic, one being a benefit concert for Food for the Hungry. I have also participated in the annual Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation concerts by singing and fundraising for families experiencing cancer.

Grace Hu
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Date of Birth
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How did you hear about the position?
I applied last year, and I had originally heard about it through local newspaper. This time I heard from Dos Pueblos's News.

Ethnicity
None Selected
Gender
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Please Agree with the Following Statement
File a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700)
I Agree
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Please Agree with the Following Statement
Completion of the Code of Ethics and AB1234 Ethics Training:

I Agree
Grace Hu
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NOTES

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PUBLIC AND AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AND ON THE CITY'S WEBPAGE.

Grace Hu
37 Grace Hu
Cell: (805)-698-7614 | [email protected]
340 Sylvan Dr. Goleta, CA 93117
Education
Dos Pueblos High School, Goleta, CA (Graduation: June 2024) GPA: 4.0/4.91
Coursework: AP Language, AP Psychology, AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science, Economics 101 SBCC, IB History, Advanced Engineering Physics Honors, Product Development Engineering Honors Projected Coursework: AP Literature, AP Statistics, Economics 102 SBCC, IB History, AP Government, Project Development Engineering 1, Project Development Engineering 2 Awards: National Honors Society/California Scholarship Federation Member 2022, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member 2022, AP Scholar Award 2022, VO-CAL 2022 Southern California CCM 16+ Second Place, Teen Star Santa Barbara 2022 Runner-up, National Honors Society 2021, Region-at-Large program of the 2021 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Gold Key Recipient, Dos Pueblos Track and Field Rookie Award 2021, Overcoming COVID-19 Award (Los Angeles Youth Philharmonic Orchestra) 2020-2021, Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation (PASF) Finalist 2021 [$500], Santa Barbara Music Club Scholarship Recipient 2021 [$600], Music Teachers' Association of California (MTAC) Bach Festival Winner (Santa Barbara Branch) 2021, Southern California Junior Bach Festival Region 1 Medalist 2021, National Junior Honor Society 2020, President’s Education Awards Program 2020, Santa Barbara Music Club Scholarship Recipient 2020 [$300] High School Experience
Business Professionals of America, Dos Pueblos High School Chapter Founder/President, September 2022- Present
● Established first BPA chapter in DPHS; recruited 12 members in 2 weeks ● Organize weekly/bi-weekly meetings; plan and assign officer roles and duties to increase chapter efficiency and breadth
● Coordinate social media, website, fundraising and competition initiatives YouthMuze, Santa Barbara, California
Founder/President, June 2020- Present
● Founded teen-led music nonprofit; recruited 5 board members, 10 instructors, 3 directors, and 3 officers in one year
● Lead and coordinate bi-monthly meetings to develop policies, create programs, problem-solving, formulize bylaws, and launch the youthmuze.org website
● Actively teaching 15 students and 20 students on the waiting list; effectively communicate with teachers, students, instructors, and community members
● Partnered with Santa Barbara Youth Symphony, Goleta Valley Community Center, Christ Lutheran Church, and Cambridge Drive Community Church to facilitate free music lessons; funded by Santa Barbara Bowl Instrument Fund
● Proposed and developed social media, fundraising, and newsletter initiatives; initiated applying for funding
● Coordinated officer and board member duties in order to maintain meeting efficiency, budget properly, and raise the standard of organization communication
38 MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, Santa Barbara, California Junior Summer Camp Counselor (Paid), May 2022-August 2022 ● Organized camp space, materials, and activities throughout 10 weeks of STEAM camp curriculum for 182 youth ages 5-12
● Supported museum exploration and camp breaks, including off-site excursions, by leading activities and games 40 hours a week
● Anticipated, identified, communicated, and resolved camp and camper-related issues, leading to 100% resolution
● Built and fostered a fun and safe camp environment for all staff and campers that supports creativity, collaboration, and respect
● Pioneered responsibilities and roles delegated to this position as the first-ever Junior Summer Camp Counselor, and effectively communicated feedback and changes for this position ● Collaborated in weekly team meetings; communicated via email and slack Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy, Dos Pueblos High School Student Leadership Team, August 2021-Present
● Facilitates/contributes to 100% of the DPEA admissions process ● Attends bi-weekly meetings
● Collaborates on decision-making regards on spending funds ● Acts as a liaison between students, staff, donors, and sponsors of the DPEA, and directly interacts with the staff to improve the program
● Serves the community by working on projects that the team chooses Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy, Dos Pueblos High School Volunteer, June 2021-July 2021
● Spent 64 hours organizing and preparing the DPEA classrooms for approximately 400 DPEA students ● Volunteered with consultant Gary Simpson and 10 fellow DPEA students to learn and implement 5S into the DPEA facilities
Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy, Dos Pueblos High School Rotation Group Leader, February 2021-June 2021
● Served as a leader and ambassador for 31 students
● Act as a communicator liaison between the staff and students of the DPEA ● Attended bi-monthly meetings and recorded notes on the subjects presented; relayed notes to the 31 students
Los Angeles Youth Philharmonic, Los Angeles, California Piano Soloist Volunteer, Summer 2020-Summer 2021
● Served as a volunteer at a collaborative benefit event to raise funds and awareness for Food for the Hungry, a non-profit organization that aims to end all forms of human poverty worldwide ● Practiced approximately 2 hours daily to prepare for the concert Dos Pueblos Associate Student Body, Dos Pueblos High School Student Senate Class Representative, September 2020-December 2020 ● Acted as a spokesman and communication liaison between my peers and the school 39 ● Attended monthly student leadership meetings and recorded notes on subjects presented; relayed notes to 30 students
UNMUTE, Ellicott City, Maryland
Musician Volunteer, May 2020-July 2020
● Utilized singing passion and performed songs to bring joy to Lutheran Village at Miller’s Grant ● Acquired 8 volunteer hours through this organization
GVJH Theatre, Goleta, California
Theatre Performer, August 2018-January 2019
● Performed as the lead role, Wendy, in the play Peter Pan Jr ● Practiced performing in front of audiences, which instilled confident public speaking and communication skills
● Developed strong interpersonal skills to deal with different personalities ● Spent two hours each day preparing for the show
Skills
Leadership
Interpersonal skills
Conflict Resolution
Goal-Oriented
Flexible
English Writing
CPR certified by the American Heart Association
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
CAD design/programming
Wordpress, Weebly (Website editing/ maintenance)
Chinese (Intermediate)
Music (Piano, singing)
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Application – Gabriele Scussat - Parks and Recreation Commission – Student Member

41 Submit Date: Oct 18, 2022
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
Application for appointment and background information for City of Goleta Boards, Commissions and Committees
Profile
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Parks and Recreation Commission: Submitted
Public Engagement Commission: Submitted
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Do you reside in the City of Goleta?
Yes No
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If yes, number of years in the City of Goleta:
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Are you currently serving on a City of Goleta Board, Commission or Committee? Yes No
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If your answer is yes, please specify.

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Do you currently serve in any governmental position for any agency of government, whether as an employee, or appointed official or elected official? Yes No
Gabriele A Scussat
Goleta CA
Gabriele A Scussat Page 1 of 5
42 Question applies to multiple boards
If yes, please specify.

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Specify your current or prior service on various boards, commissions or committees:

For the last 2 years, I’ve been a part of Youth Making Change(YMC), a branch of the Fund for Santa Barbara (https://fundforsantabarbara.org/youth-making-change/ ). YMC is a youth-led non-profit organization that funds $15,000 each year to youth-led non-profit organizations. YMC funds organizations that are supporting progressive social change and tackling the root causes of issues in our community. All board members go through a competitive interview and selection process. YMC’s board is composed of myself and 19 other youth and meets twice a month to review and evaluate applicants in order to determine which organization should be funded. Last year, I was also on the board of Santa Barbara Sea Shell Association (SBSSA), a local non-profit sailing organization. I served as the historian and website manager. Furthermore, for the past 2.5 years I’ve been collaborating with the UCSB Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration. I took part in a coverboard project that monitors wildlife in the North Campus Open Space. Furthermore this year I was elected to be the Treasurer of the Investment Club at Dos Pueblos High School. As Treasurer, I overlook the clubs financing and prepare and present meetings.

Interests & Experiences
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Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? Although I didn’t know much about the role and function of a board at first, after conducting some research I became interested in serving on a board because of the opportunity it offers to grow and strengthen my leadership skills. A board position would also teach me how this community functions, expose me to different points of view, and learn what can be done in the community to make it a better place. In addition to that it would also offer me the opportunity to directly contribute toward improving the Goleta’s community I love so much and to play a role in ensuring the city can reach its goals and achieve its mission.

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Describe your qualifications, experience, and education, and list any technical or professional requirements you have relative to the duties of the board, commission or committee to which you are applying.

I’m a sophomore at Dos Pueblos High School in the IB(International Baccalaureate) program who strives to take rigorous classes while staying involved with clubs. I believe that I’m qualified for this position because I’m a very serious, responsible, and committed person. When I make a commitment, I always strive to do my very best. Additionally, I’m very curious and love learning. Furthermore, my wide variety of experiences would show my love for the community and bring a wide variety of views to the table. I’ve also taken several classes at Santa Barbara City College.

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What are your goals in serving on the board, commission, or committee to which you are applying?
If I were to be elected on the board of Commissions of Engagement or Commissions of Parks and Recreation my goal would be to collaborate with the entire board and in order to leave a positive impact on the community. If I were elected on the Parks and Recreation Committee my goal would be to collaborate with the committee in order to ensure that recreational facilities are well maintained and to identify opportunities to increase community participation. As an example, given that pickleball has become so popular recently, I would like to propose to investigate the possibility of creating additional courts or installing lighting in existing courts. On the other hand, if I were elected to the Engagement Committee, I’d strive to make the entire community equally involved by targeting underrepresented groups. Doing so would allow the community to shape the future of Goleta.

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List your relevant experience as it relates to your experience in parks and recreation activities.

I’m very familiar with the Goleta parks and recreational structures because I’ve lived my entire life in Goleta and been part of a very social and outdoor family who always organized barbecues and birthday parties at the park (Goleta Beach, Stowe Grove, South Coast Railroad Museum, bike paths, etc.). In Elementary school I started getting exposed to the importance of managing recreationional structures. My school was involved in the maintenance of the North Barquero Open Space along with its playground.

This motivated me to get involved in the Restoration of the North Campus Open Space. For the last 2.5 years, I’ve been assisting UCSB with Ecological Restoration and research in that area. Infact, I was awarded best in fair at the Santa Barbara County Science Fair and went on to receive an honorable mention at the California State Science Fair for my research on wildlife in the North Campus Open Space.

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Have you obtained any memberships in professional organizations? After receiving a 5/5 on the AP Italian Exam, I was the recipient of a Scholarship given by the Italian Language Foundation (ILF).

Gabriele A Scussat Page 3 of 5
44 Upload a Resume
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What civic and/or volunteer activities have you participated in? You may include past or present activities.

Since kindergarten my elementary school (Goleta Family School) took part in the restoration of the Calle Barquero Open Space in Santa Barbara. After the construction of a playground, the surrounding area had been cleared of vegetation. This interference ended up causing problems to the ecosystem in the park and nearby creek. My school received a grant to replant native species throughout the park. My elementary school also took part in the Ocean Guardian School Program, managed by NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. As part of this program, my school committed to protecting local watersheds, cleaning beaches in Goleta and Santa Barbara, and educating people about how to best protect the ocean. Additionally, I grew up by the North Campus Open Space and spent many hours biking, walking, and exploring. Over the years I’ve witnessed all the major changes in the area and I wanted to contribute to its restoration. I wanted to give back to a site that is special to me. I also had read the article, “The human impact on biological diversity” published by Philip Hunter in 2007 that discussed how animals and plants respond to artificial environments. I found the article very fascinating so as soon as I found out that UCSB was starting a coverboard project in North Campus Open Space I reached out and soon began assisting The Cheadle Center of Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration with their handling of the restoration project. I focused on the North Campus Open Space wildlife and investigated to what extent it had recovered over time after the right conditions were established. With my findings I went on to win the California Science Fair, apply for Broadcom Master, and get a recognition at the California State Science Fair. Additionally, for the second year I’m a board member of Youth Making Change (YMC), an organization of the FUND For Santa Barbara for youth. YMC is a youth-led non-profit organization that promotes progressive social change via grant giving. I’ve also been a board member of the Santa Barbara Sea Shell Association, a non-profit that teaches children to sail.

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How did you hear about the position?
I first heard about the positions through an email from the Dos Pueblos High School principal. It intrigued me so I did more research on the City of Goleta website and talked to a friend (Sarah Dent) who had the pleasure of serving on the Park and Recreation committee last year. I also watched some of the latest meetings for the Parks and Recreation Committee and Engagement Committee and was left intrigued.

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45 Date of Birth
Ethnicity
Gender
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Please Agree with the Following Statement
File a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700)
I Agree
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Please Agree with the Following Statement
Completion of the Code of Ethics and AB1234 Ethics Training:

I Agree
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NOTES

ALL INFORMATION , EXCEPT PERSONAL DATA ENTERED IN THE PROFILE SECTION, IS

PUBLIC AND AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AND ON THE CITY'S WEBPAGE.

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Application – Kyle Yao, Public Engagement Commission – Youth Member

47 Submit Date: Aug 30, 2022
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
Application for appointment and background information for City of Goleta Boards, Commissions and Committees
Profile
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Public Engagement Commission: Submitted
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Do you reside in the City of Goleta?
Yes No
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If yes, number of years in the City of Goleta:
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Are you currently serving on a City of Goleta Board, Commission or Committee? Yes No
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If your answer is yes, please specify.

PEC (Public Engagement Comission)
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Do you currently serve in any governmental position for any agency of government, whether as an employee, or appointed official or elected official? Yes No
Kyle X Yao
Goleta CA
Kyle X Yao
48 Question applies to multiple boards
If yes, please specify.

N/A
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Specify your current or prior service on various boards, commissions or committees:

I completed the City of Goleta LEAD (Lead Advocate Empower Discuss) Academy in 2019. The topics discussed in the LEAD Academy motivated me to keep up with city events and to step into the world of city government. I am the current Youth Commissioner for the Public Engagement Commission (PEC).

N/A
Interests & Experiences
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Why are you interested in serving on a board, commission or committee? Since my move to Goleta in 2016, I was enthralled by the aura of small community warmth the city had to offer. I completed the LEAD (Lead Empower Advocate Discuss) academy in February of 2020 and was the only high school student in the class. The events and topics covered by the academy motivated me to participate in our City's government. I was the runner up choice to the 2021 Parks and Recreation youth commissioner role. Taking my loss as a learning opportunity, I decided to participate in any way I can. My fried Vinesh, the PEC youth commissioner at that time, had informed me of the PEC and I decided to its attend meetings and workshops. When a spot opened up for the position of PEC youth commissioner, I ran and won. My interest has only peaked throughout my time with the commission.

I have served one term on the PEC and am thus familiar with the processes and workings of such. In order to spread awareness for the Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy post COVID, I went to Goleta Valley Junior High to present to students. I helped pilot "Charger Connection", a freshman orientation program; my role was to help recruit members via flyer and social media outreach.

Kyle X Yao
49 Upload a Resume
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What are your goals in serving on the board, commission, or committee to which you are applying?
As a current youth commissioner on the PEC, I am very familiar with both the goals and future plans for the commission. Chiefly, the expansion of the PEC as a permanent addition to the City of Goleta commission roster. The idea of this greatly excites me as I would like to contribute to the establishment of the PEC as a permanent commission. On a more personal note, the most recent PEC meeting featured a presentation involving viewership and mobile user engagement. As Kelly Hoover highlighted, the overall public engagement levels with city outreach programs such as the Monarch Press, and the app "Nextdoor" were booming. Needing improvement however, was the mobile engagement levels with City Council and Commission meetings. The fact that they were only available on television was a hinderance in my eyes. I proposed a solution of livestreaming the meetings on YouTube or some other digital platform. If re-elected, it would be my honor and dream to see this through. Not only would more Goletians be aware of the workings of the city, I may even reach students whom may mirror my footsteps and get involved.

Assistant Coach for youth robotics team "Eagletronics" 2019-2020 Head Coach for youth robotics team "Eagletronics" 2020-2021 Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy Leadership (2019-Present) Dental Intern 2021 - 2022 Charger Connection (Freshman mentoring/orientation program) 2021 - 2022 Worked with team of 6 to restructure AP Chemistry Curriculum for my school - Summer of 2022 Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Ambassador 2021 - Present (won Ambassador of the month award) Youth Commissioner for Public Engagement commission 2021-Present
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How did you hear about the position?
I was informed by Liana Campos (City Clerk) through email on the 17th of May 2021.

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Demographics
Kyle X Yao
50 Date of Birth
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Kyle X Yao
51 361 Northgate Drive, Unit D
Goleta, California
(805)-863-7213
[email protected]
Kyle Yao
SKILLS
Past/current experience with a role in leadership and recreational activities management.

Partook in many roles and services which required both decision making and working together.

Capable of making compromises.

EXPERIENCE
Santa Barbara Food Bank — Volunteer
September 2018 - Present
● Gained experience while working in a team and meeting/working with new people
First Lego League — Lead Junior Coach
February 2016 - Present
● Worked with children and helped them discover coding and the importance of logic applied scripts
● Worked with fellow coaches and gained more experience in teamwork and problem solving
● Worked with Adults much older than I and while respecting their decisions, I also pushed my own ideas and contributed when I felt necessary.

City of Goleta LEAD Program — Participant
January 2020 - February 2020
● Gained valuable information on how the Goleta City government (and other city)ran
● Learned the roles played by each part of the City Council

EDUCATION
Dos Pueblos High School — Freshman
Completed the AP physics 1 class with a 5.0 and completed the AP test with 4 (qualifying grade to skip class in any UC school)
Accepted into the Engineering Academy (world renowned 4 year course and academy) 52 Qualified and member of the Freshman National Junior honors society (required

3.5 GPA and 10 hours of community service)
Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy — Rotational Group Leader Elected by class to fulfill a position of leadership, working with other 9th -11th grade leaders to contribute ideas and plan recreational activities and parties for the DPEA.

Goleta Valley Junior High School
Maintained a 3.5 + GPA throughout the seventh grade (all honors classes) Maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout the eighth grade (all honors classes) Took an expedited Math 1 course (9th Grade math curriculum) during the summer of 2019 in order to qualify for a more rigorous math course (2-3 compaction) and passed the challenge exam to do so with a 97% and 95% (two separate tests, 9th grade mid-term and final).

AWARDS
Presidential Gold Award for Academic Excellence (2016)
Presidential Gold Award for Academic Excellence (2017)
National Junior Honor Society (2017)
National Junior Honor Society (2018)
National Junior Honor Society (2019)
National Junior Honor Society (2020)
53 Attachment 8:

Application – Grace Hu, Public Engagement Commission – Youth Member

54 Submit Date: Oct 05, 2022
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
Application for appointment and background information for City of Goleta Boards, Commissions and Committees
Profile
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Public Engagement Commission: Submitted
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Do you reside in the City of Goleta?
Yes No
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If yes, number of years in the City of Goleta:
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Are you currently serving on a City of Goleta Board, Commission or Committee? Yes No
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If your answer is yes, please specify.

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Do you currently serve in any governmental position for any agency of government, whether as an employee, or appointed official or elected official? Yes No
Grace Hu
Goleta CA
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If yes, please specify.

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56 Upload a Resume
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Describe your qualifications, experience, and education, and list any technical or professional requirements you have relative to the duties of the board, commission or committee to which you are applying.

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Have you obtained any memberships in professional organizations? I am a member of the National Honors Society and the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

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What civic and/or volunteer activities have you participated in? You may include past or present activities.

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How did you hear about the position?
I applied last year, and I had originally heard about it through local newspaper. This time I heard from Dos Pueblos's News.

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57 Date of Birth
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Have you attended meeting(s) or viewed meetings on the City's website (http://www.cityofgoleta.org/i-want-to/news-and-updates/government-meeting-agendas-and- videos) for the board, commission, or committee for which you are applying? Yes No
Demographics
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I Agree
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58 Grace Hu
Cell: (805)-698-7614 | [email protected]
340 Sylvan Dr. Goleta, CA 93117
Education
Dos Pueblos High School, Goleta, CA (Graduation: June 2024) GPA: 4.0/4.91
Coursework: AP Language, AP Psychology, AP Calculus AB, AP Computer Science, Economics 101 SBCC, IB History, Advanced Engineering Physics Honors, Product Development Engineering Honors Projected Coursework: AP Literature, AP Statistics, Economics 102 SBCC, IB History, AP Government, Project Development Engineering 1, Project Development Engineering 2 Awards: National Honors Society/California Scholarship Federation Member 2022, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member 2022, AP Scholar Award 2022, VO-CAL 2022 Southern California CCM 16+ Second Place, Teen Star Santa Barbara 2022 Runner-up, National Honors Society 2021, Region-at-Large program of the 2021 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Gold Key Recipient, Dos Pueblos Track and Field Rookie Award 2021, Overcoming COVID-19 Award (Los Angeles Youth Philharmonic Orchestra) 2020-2021, Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation (PASF) Finalist 2021 [$500], Santa Barbara Music Club Scholarship Recipient 2021 [$600], Music Teachers' Association of California (MTAC) Bach Festival Winner (Santa Barbara Branch) 2021, Southern California Junior Bach Festival Region 1 Medalist 2021, National Junior Honor Society 2020, President’s Education Awards Program 2020, Santa Barbara Music Club Scholarship Recipient 2020 [$300] High School Experience
Business Professionals of America, Dos Pueblos High School Chapter Founder/President, September 2022- Present
● Established first BPA chapter in DPHS; recruited 12 members in 2 weeks ● Organize weekly/bi-weekly meetings; plan and assign officer roles and duties to increase chapter efficiency and breadth
● Coordinate social media, website, fundraising and competition initiatives YouthMuze, Santa Barbara, California
Founder/President, June 2020- Present
● Founded teen-led music nonprofit; recruited 5 board members, 10 instructors, 3 directors, and 3 officers in one year
● Lead and coordinate bi-monthly meetings to develop policies, create programs, problem-solving, formulize bylaws, and launch the youthmuze.org website
● Actively teaching 15 students and 20 students on the waiting list; effectively communicate with teachers, students, instructors, and community members
● Partnered with Santa Barbara Youth Symphony, Goleta Valley Community Center, Christ Lutheran Church, and Cambridge Drive Community Church to facilitate free music lessons; funded by Santa Barbara Bowl Instrument Fund
● Proposed and developed social media, fundraising, and newsletter initiatives; initiated applying for funding
● Coordinated officer and board member duties in order to maintain meeting efficiency, budget properly, and raise the standard of organization communication
59 MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, Santa Barbara, California Junior Summer Camp Counselor (Paid), May 2022-August 2022 ● Organized camp space, materials, and activities throughout 10 weeks of STEAM camp curriculum for 182 youth ages 5-12
● Supported museum exploration and camp breaks, including off-site excursions, by leading activities and games 40 hours a week
● Anticipated, identified, communicated, and resolved camp and camper-related issues, leading to 100% resolution
● Built and fostered a fun and safe camp environment for all staff and campers that supports creativity, collaboration, and respect
● Pioneered responsibilities and roles delegated to this position as the first-ever Junior Summer Camp Counselor, and effectively communicated feedback and changes for this position ● Collaborated in weekly team meetings; communicated via email and slack

Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy, Dos Pueblos High School Student Leadership Team, August 2021-Present
● Facilitates/contributes to 100% of the DPEA admissions process ● Attends bi-weekly meetings
● Collaborates on decision-making regards on spending funds ● Acts as a liaison between students, staff, donors, and sponsors of the DPEA, and directly interacts with the staff to improve the program
● Serves the community by working on projects that the team chooses

Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy, Dos Pueblos High School Volunteer, June 2021-July 2021
● Spent 64 hours organizing and preparing the DPEA classrooms for approximately 400 DPEA students ● Volunteered with consultant Gary Simpson and 10 fellow DPEA students to learn and implement 5S into the DPEA facilities

Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy, Dos Pueblos High School Rotation Group Leader, February 2021-June 2021
● Served as a leader and ambassador for 31 students
● Act as a communicator liaison between the staff and students of the DPEA ● Attended bi-monthly meetings and recorded notes on the subjects presented; relayed notes to the 31 students

Los Angeles Youth Philharmonic, Los Angeles, California Piano Soloist Volunteer, Summer 2020-Summer 2021
● Served as a volunteer at a collaborative benefit event to raise funds and awareness for Food for the Hungry, a non-profit organization that aims to end all forms of human poverty worldwide ● Practiced approximately 2 hours daily to prepare for the concert

Dos Pueblos Associate Student Body, Dos Pueblos High School Student Senate Class Representative, September 2020-December 2020 ● Acted as a spokesman and communication liaison between my peers and the school 60 ● Attended monthly student leadership meetings and recorded notes on subjects presented; relayed notes to 30 students

UNMUTE, Ellicott City, Maryland
Musician Volunteer, May 2020-July 2020
● Utilized singing passion and performed songs to bring joy to Lutheran Village at Miller’s Grant ● Acquired 8 volunteer hours through this organization

GVJH Theatre, Goleta, California
Theatre Performer, August 2018-January 2019
● Performed as the lead role, Wendy, in the play Peter Pan Jr ● Practiced performing in front of audiences, which instilled confident public speaking and communication skills
● Developed strong interpersonal skills to deal with different personalities ● Spent two hours each day preparing for the show

Skills
Leadership
Interpersonal skills
Conflict Resolution
Goal-Oriented
Flexible
English Writing
CPR certified by the American Heart Association
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
CAD design/programming
Wordpress, Weebly (Website editing/ maintenance)
Chinese (Intermediate)
Music (Piano, singing)

61 Attachment 9:

Application – Gabriele Scussat, Public Engagement Commission – Youth Member

62 Submit Date: Oct 18, 2022
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
Application for appointment and background information for City of Goleta Boards, Commissions and Committees
Profile
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Parks and Recreation Commission: Submitted
Public Engagement Commission: Submitted
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Do you reside in the City of Goleta?
Yes No
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If yes, number of years in the City of Goleta:
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Are you currently serving on a City of Goleta Board, Commission or Committee? Yes No
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If your answer is yes, please specify.

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Do you currently serve in any governmental position for any agency of government, whether as an employee, or appointed official or elected official? Yes No
Gabriele A Scussat
Goleta CA
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63 Question applies to multiple boards
If yes, please specify.

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Specify your current or prior service on various boards, commissions or committees:

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64 Question applies to multiple boards
Describe your qualifications, experience, and education, and list any technical or professional requirements you have relative to the duties of the board, commission or committee to which you are applying.

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List your relevant experience as it relates to your experience in parks and recreation activities.

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65 Upload a Resume
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What civic and/or volunteer activities have you participated in? You may include past or present activities.

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66 Date of Birth
Ethnicity
Gender
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Please Agree with the Following Statement
File a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700)
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Please Agree with the Following Statement
Completion of the Code of Ethics and AB1234 Ethics Training:

I Agree
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