Agenda packet — Livermore City Council, March 2, 2023

CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA

THURSDAY, MARCH
2, 2023
SPECIAL HYBRID MEETING –
5:00 PM

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Livermore will convene a City Council special meeting on March 2, 2023 beginning at 5:00 pm, held at the William H.

Mendenhall Room located at 1016 S. Livermore Avenue and virtually using Zoom. This special meeting is being called by Mayor John Marchand. /s/ John Marchand John P Marchand, Mayor
Brittni Kiick, Vice Mayor
Ben
Barrientos, Council Member
Evan Branning, Council Member
Robert W Carling, Council Member
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CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

Council Member Ben Barrientos
Council Member Evan Branning
Council Member Robert W. Carling
Vice Mayor Brittni Kiick
Mayor John Marchand

3. SPECIAL MEETING ITEM

AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING THE SPECIAL MEETING ITEM WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE MAYOR.

3.1 City Council interview and appointment of Planning Commission applicants to three vacancies with regular terms ending March 1, 2027.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the City Council interview applicants and appoint three Planning Commissioners with regular terms ending March 1, 2027. Applicants were randomly selected to be interviewed in the following order:

Tracy Kronzak
Jacob Anderson
Erik Bjorklund
Asa Strout
Neal Pann
Yolanda Fintschenko
Carmelita (Mel) Chiong

Staff also recommends City Council direct the City Clerk to administer the Oath of Office to the newly appointed Planning Commissioners.

Staff Report

Attachments:

1. Tracy Kronzak

2. Jacob Anderson

3. Erik Bjorklund

4. Asa Strout

5. Neal Pann

6. Yolanda Fintschenko

7. Carmelita (Mel) Chiong

8. LMC Section 2.55 Planning Commission

4. ADJOURNMENT

To a Special City Council meeting on Monday, March 6, 2023 at 5:00 pm and a Regular City Council meeting on Monday, March 13, 2023 at 7:00 pm, Civic Center Meeting Hall, City Council Chambers, 1016 S. Livermore Avenue and virtually using Zoom.

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4 CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
ITEM NO. 3.1

DATE:

March
2, 2023
TO:

Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:

Marianna Marysheva, City Manager
SUBJECT:

City Council interview and appointment of Planning Commission applicants to three vacancies with regular terms ending March 1, 2027.

RECOMMENDED ACTION

Tracy Kronzak
Jacob Anderson
Erik Bjorklund
Asa Strout
Neal Pann
Yolanda Fintschenko
Carmelita (Mel) Chiong

Staff also recommends City Council direct the City Clerk to administer the Oath of Office to the newly appointed Planning Commissioners.

SUMMARY
The Planning Commission consists of five members who are interviewed and appointed by the City Council. Members are limited to serving two consecutive four-year terms, after which they may be appointed to the Planning Commission following a two-year break in service.

Recruitment for the vacancies began December 15, 2022. Advertisements were published in the Independent newspaper, posted on the City’s website, and distributed on social media. An informational meeting was held for applicants on January 17, 2023. As of the application deadline at 5:00 pm on January 27, 2023, fourteen applications were received. Due to the large number of applications, City Council narrowed down the number of applicants to be interviewed to seven at their February 13, 2023 5 meeting.

At tonight's meeting, the City Council is being asked to interview candidates and appoint three applicants to the Planning Commission to regular terms ending March 1, 2027.

DISCUSSION
The Planning Commission consists of five members who are interviewed and appointed by the City Council. Members are limited to serving two consecutive four-year terms, after which they may be appointed to the Planning Commission following a two-year break in service. Preference is for at least two members to have demonstrated ability in the area of design by virtue of avocation, vocation, talent, and interest in design, architecture, landscape architecture, or a related field.

As of December 12, 2022, there was one Planning Commission vacancy due to the resignation of Evan Branning. In addition, Planning Commissioner Jacob Anderson and Vice Chair John Stein have completed their terms.

At tonight's meeting, the City Council is being asked to interview candidates and appoint three applicants to the Planning Commission to regular terms ending March 1, 2027. Staff recommends the City Council review the applications and interview candidates for appointment. Municipal Code Chapter 2.55, describing the Planning Commission’s membership, duties, and responsibilities, is attached for reference.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Tracy Kronzak

2. Jacob Anderson

3. Erik Bjorklund

4. Asa Strout

5. Neal Pann

6. Yolanda Fintschenko

7. Carmelita (Mel) Chiong

8. LMC Section 2.55 Planning Commission

Prepared by: Marie Weber
City Clerk

6 Approved by:
____________________________________
Marianna Marysheva
City Manager
Fiscal Review by:
____________________________________
Tina Olson
Administrative Services Director
7 First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title
City of Livermore
Advisory Body Application
Profile
Pronoun (s)
they/them
Question applies to multiple boards
What district do you live in? (If you do not know, please use the locator map here:https://www.livermoreca.gov/home/showdocument?id=9380&t=637980465688676789 * District 2
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Planning Commission: Submitted
Years residing in Livermore
5 Do you work in Livermore?
Yes No
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Russian and East European Studies, Cornell University Master of Public Administration, Public and Nonprofit Management and Policy, New York University Tracy Kronzak
Livermore CA 94551
Self Consultant/Advisor
Tracy Kronzak
ATTACHMENT 1
8 Question applies to multiple boards
Are you a registered voter in the City of Livermore
Yes No
Question applies to multiple boards
Are you currently on a City of Livermore Advisory Body? Yes No
Question applies to multiple boards
Meeting Attendance: you must attend at least one meeting prior to submitting an application. Which meeting(s) did you attend? An informational meeting will be held January 17, 2023 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers located at 1016 S. Livermore Avenue. 17 January 2023
Interests & Experiences
Question applies to multiple boards
Briefly explain your interest in serving on the Advisory Body(s) you have selected. (If applying for more than one Advisory Body, please include a response for each Advisory Body.)
My interest is an outgrowth of my current involvement in the General Plan Advisory Committee. This has been incredibly educational regarding how the City's decision-making process is structured, as well as regarding the concerns and interests from multiple constituents and neighborhoods. Livermore is a city that, over the course of the past five years, I've come to know well; the Planning Commission represents an even deeper dive into the structures, infrastructure, and land uses that are available to us as we tackle 21st Century needs and concerns while planning for a future that outlasts us.

Question applies to Planning Commission
Summarize your participation in civic or community activities, including years of service.

General Plan Advisory Committee Member, 2022-Present Co-Founder, Livermore Pride 2019-2022 Question applies to Planning Commission
Identify any experience (paid or volunteer) involving land use planning, urban design, architecture, landscape design, or service on other advisory committees with relevant experience.

General Plan Advisory Committee Member; I also hold a Masters of Public Administration with a concentration in policy analysis and formation.

Tracy Kronzak
ATTACHMENT 1
9 Question applies to Planning Commission
Referring to the Planning Commission’s duties and responsibilities (https://www.livermoreca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/9494/638011618530900000), briefly describe your expectations of the Planning Commission’s accomplishments or outcomes and your anticipated contributions as a member of the Planning Commission.

My experience on the GPAC leads me to understand this is as much about attention to detail as it is being a generalist willing to listen to the expertise of others, City staff, and evaluate the needs of planning commission requests against the overall General Plan and City policies. I am at heart a strategist and builder with two decades of business experience, and Planning Commission applies these skillsets while continuing to allow the myriad of experts available to the City to inform the decisions of the overall group.

This is a vital link between advisory bodies and the City Council, that, while unelected, ensures there is a citizen review of how we manage our land and allocate building and infrastructural priorities that should ideally outlast any given city administration or council and provide greater options for future residents.

Question applies to multiple boards
Briefly describe your interpretation of the purpose of this Advisory Body. To learn more you may visit the website found here: https://www.livermoreca.gov/departments/city-clerk/city- council-meeting-calendar-agendas, then click the link on the left had side and chose the Advisory Body you are interested in (If applying for more than one Advisory Body, please include a response for each Advisory Body.)
Ensure that there is a review of land use requests that informs the decisions of the City Council while representing the diversity of the City. Be visible to city residents, and bring in an open mind to meetings while recognizing that caring about issues isn't the same as having expertise in all of them.

Question applies to multiple boards
Review the City Council's Goals and Priorities for Fiscal Years 2021-23 (You may review them here: https://www.livermoreca.gov/government/city-council/goals-priorities) Briefly describe how you anticipate this Advisory Body will assist the City Council in implementing the Goals and Priorities. (If you are applying for more than one Advisory Body, please include a response for each Advisory Body.)
How we create the proper preconditions with our land use is vital to the success of a city that wants to be both economically diverse and inclusive, as well as support the vision of the General Plan Update currently in progress. Livermore has spent decades creating a town that has both design for beauty and culture as well as opportunity for business and growth. This is about asking questions, seeking compromise, and developing long-term consensus vision for our City. City Council seeks guidance and recommendations from the Planning Commission while exercising its authority as elected representatives in setting overall policy direction and vision - Planning Commission helps connect this direction and vision to the administration of the city, and help answer "how?" when questions of our land use arise.

Tracy Kronzak
ATTACHMENT 1
10 Upload a Resume
What else would you like the City Council to know about you? If you would like to provide additional information (resume, personal website, etc.) please use the Upload Resume button.

Question applies to multiple boards
How did you hear about this vacancy?
Word of Mouth
Declarations
Appointment
I acknowledge that I may be recommended for appointed to any Advisory Body at the discretion of the City Council.

I Agree
Personal Privacy
I acknowledge that resumes submitted become part of the City Council agenda and the City recommends not including personal information such as home address, email, telephone number or photo. Any personal information on a resume will be redacted.

I Agree
Question applies to multiple boards
Please let us know if there is any kind of accommodation you require.

Tracy Kronzak
ATTACHMENT 1
11 Rev. Tracy Kronzak, MPA
Professional Profile
• Detail-oriented problem solver, systems thinker, and blue-sky strategist • Highly motivated, intellectually curious self-starter focused on cross-functional execution
• Proven collaborator and creator of enterprise-scale initiatives • Adept verbal and written communicator to C-level executives and mass audiences • Nonprofit CRM systems expert with certified Salesforce specialization • Over twenty years nonprofit technology adoption and management expertise • Social justice, racial justice research/communication, and LGBT organizing experience
Professional Experience
Director – Partnerships, Bonterra, Austin, TX 5/22 – 1/23 • Role eliminated due to workforce reduction
• Led development of multi-business unit partnership program for implementation and developer businesses serving customers
• Created cross-functional internal partner engagement infrastructure • Developed and launched business partner benchmarks for tiered partner engagement program
Director – Innovation, Now IT Matters, Bozeman, MT 12/20 – 5/22 Strategic Platform Advisor, Now IT Matters, Bozeman, MT 4/20 – 11/20 • Executive team leader for organization-wide decision-making and prioritization • Led internal business services adoption of Microsoft Cloud platforms for nonprofit customers
• Industry advisor to nonprofit-serving application and consulting businesses • Business architect for key nonprofit customers to drive technology adoption and growth
• Solution architect for enterprise CRM customers to align platform best practice to needs
Co-Owner – Why IT Matters, 9/20 – Present
• Created, developed, and obtained sponsorship podcasts with industry executives and leaders
• Created, developed, and launched industry-thought leadership content and events Principal – Tracy Kronzak Consulting/TK Endeavours, Livermore, CA 9/14 – 9/20 • Strategy, content, CRM implementation, and technology adoption consulting for nonprofit leaders
• Business growth strategy and content for nonprofit-serving consultancies and app developers
Sr. Manager, Success Engagement, Salesforce.org, San Francisco, CA 8/18 – 8/19 • Strategized on organizational technology approach, capacity considerations, and successful implementations of CRM platform for long-term adoption and use with executive stakeholders
Sr. Manager, Partner Success, Salesforce.org, San Francisco, CA 3/18 – 8/18 ATTACHMENT 1
12 Partner Training and Enablement Manager, Salesforce.org, San Francisco, CA, 1/17 – 3/18
• Initiated a global business partner enablement program for nonprofit-serving consultancies, including live trainings with content specific to both the United States and Europe
• Evaluated European business partners for technical, domain expertise, and readiness for partner program participation; advised on European market business strategy based on partner evaluations
• Hired staff as content, business partnership, and success experts to support partner enablement
• Created application technical compatibility and interoperability standards for higher education product, and led successful management of highest ACV application development organizations to meet defined standards
• Led internal and external cross-functional teams in support of partner success initiatives
Co-Founder, BrightStep Partners, San Francisco, CA, 9/14 – 7/16 • Created and grew a startup Salesforce ecosystem implementation company • Hired, trained, and coached consulting staff
Senior Cloud Consultant/Strategic Initiatives Manager, Cloud for Good, Memphis, TN, 7/13 – 8/14
• Managed small to enterprise-scale client implementation projects and delivery methodolgies emphasizing emerging technologies, strategies, and Salesforce applications
• Trained and supervised consulting staff for business growth Consultant, Heller Consulting, Oakland, CA, 5/11 – 6/13 • Developed industry-adopted Salesforce platform best practices for application data conversion
• Conceptualized and authored whitepapers on Salesforce adoption, architecture, and customization
Technology Manager, Applied Research Center, Oakland, CA, 3/07 – 4/11 Research and Technology Associate, Applied Research Center, Oakland, CA, 6/05 – 3/07
Executive/Research Assistant, Applied Research Center, Oakland, CA, 3/04 – 6/05 • Provided tactical support for a national nonprofit with mixed user and office locations
• Oversaw technology budget to meet priorities for infrastructure, end users and departments
• Developed and implemented technology assessment, growth and attrition strategy • Researched and wrote racial justice public policy briefs for conferences and trainings
Recent Speaking Engagements
• DigitalOcean Deploy 2022 – “Scaling in the Cloud in Uncertain Times” • T echSoup Global Gathering 2021 – “The Value of Shared Data Model Standards for Nonprofits”
• Big Sky Dreamin’ 2019, Bozeman MT – “Realizing the T echnology Promise for NGOs” ATTACHMENT 1
13 • NorCal Dreamin’ 2019, Sacramento CA – Nonprofit Kickoff Keynote, “NGOs Prospering with T ech”
• Dreamforce 2015-2018, San Francisco CA – Various topics • NetSquared Vancouver 2018, Vancouver BC – Keynote, “The T echnology Strategy of Love”
• TractionForce 2017, Vancouver BC – Nonprofit Keynote, “The Data-Driven Nonprofit” Additional Activities/Interests
• Advisory Board Member, Pond (joinpond.com): 2022 – Present • General Plan Advisory Committee, City of Livermore: 2022 – Present • Advisory Steering T eam, Microsoft Tech for Social Impact: 2021 – Present • Ordained Priestess, Temple of Isis: 2015 – Present
• Co-Founder, Livermore Pride: 2019 – 2022
• Salesforce.org Nonprofit Starter Pack Advisory Board: 2015 – 2017 • NTEN.org Leading Change Conference Advisory Panel and Track Leader: 2014 • NTEN.org Technology Conference Advisory Panel: 2011 – 2014 Education
• Master of Public Administration, Public and Nonprofit Management and Policy New York University, New York, NY
• Bachelor of Arts, Russian and East European Studies
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY; Quill & Dagger Senior Honor Society ATTACHMENT 1
14 First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title
City of Livermore
Advisory Body Application
Profile
Pronoun (s)
He/Him
Question applies to multiple boards
What district do you live in? (If you do not know, please use the locator map here:https://www.livermoreca.gov/home/showdocument?id=9380&t=637980465688676789 * District 3
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Planning Commission: Submitted
Years residing in Livermore
37 Do you work in Livermore?
Yes No
Education
California State University East Bay, Single Subject Teaching Credential in Social Sciences Azusa Pacific University, BA in Social Science Livermore High School
Jacob M Anderson
Livermore CA 94550
Livermore Valley Joint Unified
School District Teacher
Jacob M Anderson
ATTACHMENT 2
15 Question applies to multiple boards
Are you a registered voter in the City of Livermore
Yes No
Question applies to multiple boards
Are you currently on a City of Livermore Advisory Body? Yes No
Question applies to multiple boards
Meeting Attendance: you must attend at least one meeting prior to submitting an application. Which meeting(s) did you attend? An informational meeting will be held January 17, 2023 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers located at 1016 S. Livermore Avenue.

Since I am currently on the Planning Commission, I have been to every meeting over the past 4 years except for 3 of them.

Interests & Experiences
Question applies to multiple boards
Briefly explain your interest in serving on the Advisory Body(s) you have selected. (If applying for more than one Advisory Body, please include a response for each Advisory Body.)
Since I was young, I have had a love for city planning. I can remember at an early age spending hours playing the original SimCity. As I grew older, I became more and more interested in what Livermore had planned for the future. I would go to the Livermore Library in my late teens and check out the city’s Downtown Specific Plan. This passion not only led me to become more interested in design but also more civically involved. Most importantly, I have a passion for the city of Livermore. Being born and raised here has only strengthened my passion for this city. Livermore has such a variety of things to love about it:
everything from its rich history, to its beautiful scenery, to the amazing and diverse people (past and present) that live here. Livermore’s original identity was built by two distinct groups: Winemakers and Ranchers. Later with the addition, of two national labs, and the growth of the arts, Livermore’s character became based on Wine, Ranching, Science, and the Arts. These groups can all have very different identities and beliefs yet they all worked together to make Livermore an amazing place. I believe that this foundation of different groups working together is what makes Livermore’s people so amazing. As new groups of people with different belief systems and cultures come into Livermore, we continue to strive to be a welcoming community that continues to work together to keep Livermore an amazing place. This passion for design and love for Livermore has led me to seek a spot on the Planning Commission. I would love to be able to serve the community that I love through an area where I am also passionate.

Jacob M Anderson
ATTACHMENT 2
16 Question applies to Planning Commission
Summarize your participation in civic or community activities, including years of service.

Over the course of my adult life, I have tried to help increase my engagement in the Livermore Community. Over the past several years I have helped co-found 2 organizations to help the civic engagement of the Livermore community (Build Downtown Now and Unify Livermore). While Build Downtown Now focused on engaging the public on Livermore’s downtown development, Unify Livermore’s purpose was to engage, educate, and advocate on a broad range of issues. Since then I have participated in the civic process by speaking at council meetings until I was appointed to the Livermore Planning Commission 4 years ago. For the past 4 years, I have participated as an active member of the Planning Commission. I’ve enjoyed working with several different commissioners over the past 4 years. Besides my involvement in the city government, I must mention one of my biggest connections to the Livermore community is through my full-time job. Being a teacher in the Livermore school district has given me the ability to connect with the community of Livermore in a unique manner. I have taught at every middle school in the Livermore School District, except one (East Ave. where I attended as a student) and three of four high schools (Vineyard being the exception). Through my 15 years of work at the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District, I have become well-connected through the many different committees and roles. I have served as the English Learner Liaison at both Del Valle High School and Christensen Middle School by running English Language Advisory Committee meetings at both schools and serving as a connection between the non-English speaking community and the respective schools. I have also served as the representative for Del Valle on the school district’s Faculty Communication Council. The council meets with the superintendent to discuss issues that the school district might face. These roles and responsibilities have shown me how to both listen to concerns and to make sure that those concerns are heard. It also has deeply embedded me in the community where I live.

Question applies to Planning Commission
Identify any experience (paid or volunteer) involving land use planning, urban design, architecture, landscape design, or service on other advisory committees with relevant experience.

My largest experience in the above areas is my four years on the Livermore Planning Commission. During these four years, I have learned so much about all of the above areas. One of the most important tasks is to take the council’s direction through their goals and priorities and help implement that through the planning process. That is why I feel it is important to watch as many council meetings as possible to understand the council’s direction on different items. My experience of reviewing applications, and then seeing city council then deliberate on those applications has helped me better understand the council’s direction each time. This repeated process has improved my ability to understand and create more objective standards. This is extremely important as we finalize our general plan. Outside of my Planning Commission experience, I have learned quite a bit in all sorts of different design disciplines. From a young age, I had a strong interest in city planning and architecture. I found this love for design grow through working in my family’s library shelving and furniture installation business. I got to see many different and unique libraries (public and schools). As I became a homeowner I developed skills to take my love of architecture and design to a new level. I was able to start learning different skills. I would design a space and be able to apply my new building skills to complete that design. When I lived in Springtown I started with a complete re-design of my backyard and then implemented that design. This not only included a complete landscape design, but sprinkler planning, and design and construction of different elements.

Some of these elements include furniture, an outdoor kitchen, and regulation horseshoe pits. After the success of my backyard re-design, I started to apply my new skills to create a beautiful drought-tolerant front yard. Besides my personal experience as a commissioner and homeowner, I have continued my informal education in city design. I have learned about exciting ways to implement safer biking and walking in cities, how land use can help in the fight against climate change, and how economics plays a major role in land use and design.

Jacob M Anderson
ATTACHMENT 2
17 Question applies to Planning Commission
Referring to the Planning Commission’s duties and responsibilities (https://www.livermoreca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/9494/638011618530900000), briefly describe your expectations of the Planning Commission’s accomplishments or outcomes and your anticipated contributions as a member of the Planning Commission.

The planning commission’s role is typically quasi-judicial. Typically we take the applications presented to us and make our judgment on whether or not it meets the goals and guidelines of the City’s guiding documents. Through this process, the Planning Commission works to listen to as many voices as possible in making their decision. As I stated in my application 4 years ago, I feel the biggest contribution I can make to the planning commission will be in community engagement. Engagement is not just getting the community to come to Planning Commission meetings, but to listen and educate as many people as possible. Engaging and listening to citizens is pivotal. The decisions that are made by the Planning Commission must also be in the best interest of the people of Livermore. This means that the Planning Commission will act like a judge in deciding the development of Livermore. Over the next year or so, the Planning Commission will also have an increased advisory role in the development of the General Plan and other guiding documents. I believe that I am uniquely equipped to help understand and interpret the Livermore community's hesitation in regard to Livermore’s future and in turn be able to make valuable suggestions when developing documents like the General Plan and updates to our design guidelines.

Question applies to multiple boards
Briefly describe your interpretation of the purpose of this Advisory Body. To learn more you may visit the website found here: https://www.livermoreca.gov/departments/city-clerk/city- council-meeting-calendar-agendas, then click the link on the left had side and chose the Advisory Body you are interested in (If applying for more than one Advisory Body, please include a response for each Advisory Body.)
As I shared in the previous question, The planning commission’s role is typically quasi-judicial. Typically we take the applications presented to us and make our judgment on whether or not it meets the goals and guidelines of the City’s guiding documents. This can be done by making direct findings in the guiding documents on whether an application or recommendation is in accordance with those guiding documents.

The Planning Commission also has an advisory role in many aspects as well. As the city adopts a new General Plan, the Planning Commission will lend input on the different elements of the General Plan.

Also, the Planning Commission can advise on some of the legislative decisions that the council has decided to propose. This includes amendments to the General Plan and/or Design Guidelines. The Planning Commission also provides guidance on whether a proposed ordinance is compliant with the General Plan.

Jacob M Anderson
ATTACHMENT 2
18 Upload a Resume
What else would you like the City Council to know about you? If you would like to provide additional information (resume, personal website, etc.) please use the Upload Resume button.

Question applies to multiple boards
How did you hear about this vacancy?
Other
Declarations
Appointment
I acknowledge that I may be recommended for appointed to any Advisory Body at the discretion of the City Council.

I Agree
Question applies to multiple boards
Please let us know if there is any kind of accommodation you require.

Jacob M Anderson
ATTACHMENT 2
19 Jacob Anderson
Livermore, California, United States

Experience
Planning Commissioner - March 2019 - Present (3 years 11 months) City of Livermore

High School/Middle School Teacher - August 2008 - Present (14 years 5 months) Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District
Co-Founder & COO - February 2018 - March 2022 (4 years 2 months) Unify Livermore
Substitute Teacher - January 2007 - June 2008 (1 year 6 months) Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District
Assistant Football Coach - August 2007 - November 2007 (4 months) Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District
Recreation Specialist May 2006 - Aug 2007 (1 year 4 months) Livermore Area Recreation and Park District
Education
California State University East Bay - 2007 - 2008
Single Subject Teaching Credential, Social Sciences
Azusa Pacific University - 2002 - 2006
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Social Sciences
Honors & Awards
Exemplary Teaching Award - City of Livermore & St. Mathews Church March 2013
ATTACHMENT 2
20 First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title
City of Livermore
Advisory Body Application
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Pronoun (s)
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Associate of Applied Science - ITT Technical Institute, Sacramento University of California Berkeley Extension - Fundamentals of Signal Design, Timing of 170 Controllers, Construction Inspection of Traffic Signals
Erik S Bjorklund
Livermore CA 94551
TJKM Transportation
Consultants Senior Transportation Engineer
Erik S Bjorklund
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Meeting Attendance: you must attend at least one meeting prior to submitting an application. Which meeting(s) did you attend? An informational meeting will be held January 17, 2023 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers located at 1016 S. Livermore Avenue.

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Briefly explain your interest in serving on the Advisory Body(s) you have selected. (If applying for more than one Advisory Body, please include a response for each Advisory Body.)
I spent 6-years on the planning commission from 2014-2020 and would like to continue to provide my expertise and knowledge to the city.

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Summarize your participation in civic or community activities, including years of service.

I spent 6-years on the planning commission from 2014-2020 and also volunteer for trail work on the local trails and in Tahoe.

I have 6 years experience being on the Livermore Planning Commission and for the last 32-years have worked in the Transportation, planning and design field for northern California cities. I have also volunteered as a judge for the ACE Mentor Program (Architecture, Engineering & Construction). This program is to engage, excite and enlighten high school students to pursue careers in ACE. I am also a General Contractor and have built a few custom homes in the city of Livermore.

Erik S Bjorklund
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Referring to the Planning Commission’s duties and responsibilities (https://www.livermoreca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/9494/638011618530900000), briefly describe your expectations of the Planning Commission’s accomplishments or outcomes and your anticipated contributions as a member of the Planning Commission.

Having served on the Livermore Planning Commission for 6-years and being Chair three times, I have a wealth of experience and fully understand the process. I enjoy the city of Livermore and want to help shape the future of this city.

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Review the City Council's Goals and Priorities for Fiscal Years 2021-23 (You may review them here: https://www.livermoreca.gov/government/city-council/goals-priorities) Briefly describe how you anticipate this Advisory Body will assist the City Council in implementing the Goals and Priorities. (If you are applying for more than one Advisory Body, please include a response for each Advisory Body.)
Again, the PC will assist the City Council to achieve the Goals and Priorities by having knowledgeable Commissioners, who are passionate about the city we live in. The Goals & Strategic Priorities for 2021- 2023 are very important and I agree with the priorities. Asset Management is critical to the cities health. I served on the Downtown Steering Committee, so the downtown is close to my heart. I love our downtown and will help anyway I can to make sure it stays healthy and vibrant. I also applied for the GP update committee, since my background is in Transportation, Biking and Construction. Homelessness is an issue not just facing Livermore, but Livermore needs to address the issue. Livermore seems to have double the homeless population than the rest of the Tri-Valley combined. Affordable Housing is the key to having a place to live for everyone and with the rent and home prices so high it can really help the low income folks. Finally the city needs to modernize to keep pace with the ever changing world. I have attended the Affordable Housing Tour and been to many groundbreaking ceremonies in Livermore. The PC will review and comment on these priorities and assist the Council on refining the procedures.

Erik S Bjorklund
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24 ERIK BJORKLUND / , LIVERMORE CA

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 Street & Highway Lighting
 Traffic Signal Design &
Modification
 Signing & Striping Design
 Building/Construction
 Arterial/Interchange Design
 AutoCAD
 Traffic Handling Plans
 Interconnect
1BYEARS OF EXPERIENCE

33 1BPROFESSIONAL HISTORY

TJKM 1990 – Present
City of Brentwood 2000 – 2002
3BEDUCATION

AS Computer-Aided Drafting
Technology, ITT Technical
Institute Sacramento, CA
Fundamentals of Traffic Signal
Design, Basic 170 Controller
Course, & Construction Inspection
of Traffic Signals
University of California,
Berkeley Extension

1BPROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

City of Livermore, Planning
Commissioner for 6-years and chair
3-times
Institute of Transportation\Engineers
(ITE)
Project Experience
Complete Streets
 Charleston-Arastradero Corridor
Improvements, Palo Alto
 Mary Avenue Street Space
Allocation Study & Environmental
Documentation, Sunnyvale
Intelligent Transportation System
Design
 Webster Street SMART Corridor
Project, Alameda
 Route 238 Advanced Traffic
Management System & Corridor
Improvements Projects, Hayward
 ITS & Signal Synchronization
Project, Visalia
 Grant Line Road CCTV Cameras
Design, Tracy
 City of Dublin Signal Interconnect
System (Various Projects), Dublin
 Advanced Traffic Management
System, Mountain House
 Signal Modifications at 4 Locations,
Sunnyvale
Street Lighting
 PS&E for Fremont Boulevard &
Landings Parkway, Fremont
 South Main Street at Broadway
Plaza & South Main Street at Newell
Avenue, Walnut Creek
 I-880 HOV Lane Widening Project,
Santa Clara County
 I-580/Castro Valley Interchange
PS&E, Alameda County
Traffic Signal, Signing, & Striping
Design
 Traffic Design Services at Civic
Center Drive, Fremont
 Traffic Design Services at Dixon
Landing Road & McCarthy
Drive/Fremont Boulevard, Fremont
 Traffic Design Services at Paseo
Padre Parkway & Capitol Avenue,
Fremont
 Cordes Ranch Phase
1A/1B/1C/1D/1E/1F, Tracy
 Rohnert Park Traffic Signals,
Rohnert Park
 Santa Fe Street Signal Installation &
Fiber Interconnect Project, Visalia
 Wallis Ranch Traffic Signal
Modification/S&S, Dublin
 Fair Oaks/Howe Signal Modification,
Sacramento
 Traffic Signal PS&E Moller Ranch,
Dublin
Mr. Bjorklund has 33 years of design experience, including 31 with TJKM. He has been the Project Manager and Lead designer for more than 1500 signal design, modification, and signal interconnect projects throughout California, and has prepared
hundreds of miles of signing and striping (S&S) design plans using AutoCAD. Mr.

Bjorklund has extensive experience performing field analyses to determine geometric configurations of intersections, and has conducted many peer reviews of other designers’ work, providing clients with useful design modifications. During his tenure with the City of Brentwood, Mr. Bjorklund plan checked Joint Trench, Interconnect, Fiber Optic, Street Lighting, Traffic Signals, and Signing and Striping Plans.

Many of the design projects Mr. Bjorklund has led and managed include Caltrans coordination and obtaining encroachment permits. His familiarity with Caltrans’ design standards results in minimal plan check revisions, moving design projects efficiently through the Agency’s approval process. TJKM’s design projects often include construction support services and Mr. Bjorklund has established a good working relationship with many of the developers and contractors in the Bay Area.

Mr. Bjorklund also had his own Construction Company and built Custom Homes in Livermore, Pleasanton and Danville that ranged in size from 3,500-5,000 square feet.

Mr. Bjorklund also designed and drafted one of these houses. Mr. Bjorklund is very familiar with the process of getting plans approved by the local jurisdiction.

Erik Bjorklund

PROJECT MANGER & SENIOR TRANSPORTATION

ENGINEER
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 PS&E Modifications at Dublin
Boulevard/Golden Gate Drive,
Dublin
 Bay Road Improvements, East Palo
Alto
 Signal Modification at Remington
Drive/Bernardo Avenue, Sunnyvale
 Engineering Design for 2
Intersections, Sunnyvale
 Signal Modification at Paly High &
Embarcadero, Palo Alto
 Livermore Premium Outlets,
Livermore
 Benjamin Holt Drive & Cumberland
Place Traffic Signal Installation,
Stockton
 Benjamin Holt Drive & Inglewood
Avenue Traffic Signal Installation,
Stockton
 Mountain View Union Pacific
Railroad Pre-Signal, Fresno County
 Pacific Commons Area – 5 Signals,
Fremont
 Mustang at Central Signal Design &
Modification, Mountain House
 Mustang at Tradition Signal Design
& Modification, Mountain House
 Central at High School Signal
Design, Mountain House
 El Charro Specific Plan
Improvement Project, Livermore
 Positano Parkway/Fallon Road at
Central Parkway, Dublin
 Jordan Ranch, City of Dublin
 Traffic Signal/S&S Design Project,
Pleasanton
 Traffic Signal/S&S Design Project,
Livermore
 Community of Mountain House
Traffic Signal/S&S Design Project,
San Joaquin County
 University Avenue/Bell Street & East
Bayshore Road/Pulgas Avenue
Signal Modifications, East Palo Alto
 Airport Way at Park Street, Oak
Street, & Fremont Street Traffic
Signal Modifications, Stockton
 Blaker Road/Service Road New
Signal, Ceres
 Don Pedro Road/Central Avenue
New Signal, Ceres
 Business Center Drive – 7 Signals,
Fairfield
 Abel Street – 6 Signals, Milpitas
 Hern
don Avenue – 5 Signals,
Fresno
 El Camino Real (SR 82) – 10
Signals, San Mateo
 Lone Tree Way – 12 Signals,
Antioch
 Columbus Parkway/Regents Park
Drive Signal Design, Vallejo
 Doolittle Drive/Eden Road
Signal/S&S Design, San Leandro
 Vineyard Avenue/Bernal Avenue
Signal Modification Update,
Pleasanton
 High School Avenue/East Street
Signal Modification, Concord
 River Island Parkway/McKee
Boulevard Traffic Signal/S&S
Design, Lathrop
 The Vines at S. Vasco Road & East
Avenue S&S Design, Livermore
 Arnaudo Boulevard Signal/S&S
Design, San Joaquin County
 San Bruno Avenue/Shelter Creek,
San Bruno
 Silvera Ranch Development Signal
& Interconnect/S&S Design, Dublin
 Cottage Avenue/North Street,
Manteca
 City Hall Improvements Signal &
Interconnect/S&S/Lighting Design,
Tracy
 Pacific Commons Development on
Auto Mall Parkway, Fremont
 Creekside Development at Dixon
Landing/McCarthy
Boulevard/Fremont Boulevard
Intersection, Fremont
 Civic Center/Mowry & Civic
Center/BART Entrance Intersection,
Fremont
 Cottage Avenue/North Street,
Manteca
 North Canyons Parkway/Triad Drive
Signal & Interconnect/S&S Design,
Livermore
 Clovis Shopping Center Signal/S&S
Design, Clovis
 Cushing Parkway/Landing Parkway
Traffic Signal Installation, Fremont
 Clovis Avenue/Fancher
Creek/Tulare Avenue, Fresno
 Perrin Avenue & Sommerville Drive,
Fresno
 Chestnut Avenue & Sommerville
Drive, Fresno
 Hern
don Auxiliary Lane – SR 41 to
Fresno Street, Fresno
 Wallis Traffic Signal
Modifications/S&S, Dublin
 PS&E Modifications at
Dublin/DeMarcus Boulevard, Dublin
Signal Timing
 Mathilda Avenue Signal
Coordination, Sunnyvale
 Eighth Street/Constitution Way
Arterial Optimization Project,
Alameda
Arterial/Interchange Design
 Fremont Boulevard Extension at
Dixon Landing Road, Fremont
 I-880/Washington Avenue
Interchange Improvements, San
Leandro
 I-205/Mountain House Parkway
PSR, San Joaquin County
 Union City Lane Configurations
Design, Union City
 Corral Hollow Road Widening
Improvements Project, Tracy
 Lakeport Boulevard & South Main
Street Improvements Project, Lake
County
 I-205/Mountain House Parkway
PS&E, San Joaquin County
 Fairfield Connector (West of Suisun
Valley Road) Project, Fairfield
 Fairfield North Connector Project,
Fairfield
 Bernal Avenue Widening Project
Phases I & II – Signal Design &
Construction Zone Traffic Control
Plans, Pleasanton
 Traffic Signal Controller Upgrade &
Signal Modification Project
(Hesperian, Tennyson, & Winton
Corridors), Hayward
Construction Zone Traffic Control
 Patterson Ranch Traffic Services,
Fremont
 Traffic Handling Plans for PG&E
Gas Line, Fremont
 San Ramon Valley Boulevard
Pipeline Project, San Ramon
 Lemon Street Storm Drain
Improvements Project, Vallejo
 Traffic Control & Stage Construction
Plans for PG&E Undergrounding
Project on Vineyard Avenue,
Pleasanton
 Construction Zone Traffic Control
Plans for Reservation Road & East
Garrison, Monterey County
 Louise Avenue Construction Zone
Traffic Control Plans, Lathrop
Design Build
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 Escuela Avenue & El Camino Real
(Caltrans) Traffic Signal Design,
Mountain View
 SR 180 Braided Ramp Design/Build
Project, Fresno
Bicycle & Pedestrian Projects
 Citywide Trail Crossing
Enhancements Project, Pleasant Hill
 Pedestrian Illuminated Crosswalks,
Danville & Los Altos
 Crosswalk Designs for Two
Intersections, San Joaquin County
 Hudson Bike & Pedestrian
Improvement, Redwood City
On-Call Traffic Engineering &
Transportation Planning
 City of Dublin
 City of Tracy
 City of Pleasanton
 City of Livermore
 Mountain House Community
Services District
 City of Palo Alto
 Town of Los Gatos

Safe Routes to School
 Safe Routes to School
Implementations, Sunnyvale
 Marin-Curtis Safe Routes to Schools
Pedestrian Improvements, Albany
Regulatory Rapid Flashing Beacon
 Flashing Beacon for Via Moraga,
Moraga
 Chiquita Grove Crosswalk &
Beacon, Healdsburg
 East Avenue Beacon, Livermore
 Marin-Curtis Safe Routes to Schools
Pedestrian Improvements, Albany
Project Experience
Complete Streets
Charleston-Arastradero Corridor
Improvements, Palo Alto, CA, Mark
Thomas & Company, 2014-2015,
$260K: Lead Designer responsible for
preparation of plans, specifications and
estimates (PS&E) related to pavement
delineation, signing, traffic signals, and
enhancements of pedestrian facilities.

Project goal was to improve corridor
serving multimodal users including
bicycles, vehicles, transit, and
pedestrians from 11 schools and
adjacent neighborhoods. Issues
addressed included high-speed vehicular
traffic, morning/school-related traffic
congestion, gaps in bike lanes, and
overall bicycle and pedestrian safety.

Community workshops were conducted
to gain public input on design
alternatives. TJKM was responsible for
completing traffic analysis, developing
conceptual design and sections of the
environmental document.

Intelligent Transportation System
Design
Webster Street SMART Corridor
Project, Alameda, CA, Alameda
County Congestion Management
Agency, 2009-2015, $400K: Lead
Designer on implementation of advanced
signal system technology and Intelligent
Transportation Systems (ITS) strategies
around the two parallel underwater
tunnels connecting the cities of Oakland
and Alameda. Goals included addressing
traffic congestion, improving transit
service, enhancing emergency access,
planning for the future proactively,
providing better traveler information, and
improving air quality.

Route 238 Advanced Traffic
Management System & Corridor
Improvements Projects, Hayward, CA,
Mark Thomas & Company, 2010-2011,
$1.1M: In collaboration with the prime
civil-engineering consultant, TJKM fast
tracked evaluation and design of an
Advanced Traffic Management System
(ATMS) with adaptive coordination
capabilities. TJKM’s ITS services for the
project included:
1) Developing the ATMS functional
requirements
2) Preparing Draft and Final
Concept of Operations reports
3) Analyzing traffic detection and
communications requirements
4) Evaluating adaptive control
traffic signal systems and
selecting the system that most
effectively meet the City’s signal
system requirements
As Project Manager, oversaw
preparation of traffic signal, pavement
delineation and signing plans, and
assisted in designing detection and fiber
optic/copper signal interconnect at 28
intersections. TJKM prepared PS&E for
an ATMS that included layout of the
signal interconnect cable from the field
traffic signal controller to the control
room, SIC wiring and control room
layout, and control room detail. TJKM
assisted City staff in the construction
support of the adaptive system and
conducted the System Acceptance
Testing (SAT). TJKM designed the City’s
Traffic Management Center (TMC) and
integrating the signal system back to the
TMC using a hybrid of Ethernet over
Fiber and Ethernet over Copper.

Grant Line Road CCTV Cameras
Design, Tracy, CA, City of Tracy, 2010-
2012, $17K: Lead Designer for project to
provide real time traffic monitoring using
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
cameras with Pan-Tilt-Zoom capabilities
at key intersections on a major east-west
arterial that connects the communities of
Mountain House and Banta with Tracy.

The proposed project installed six CCTV
cameras on Grant Line Road between
the west City limits and MacArthur Drive.

The City intends to use the existing
infrastructure to bring back the video
feeds from the proposed CCTV cameras
to City Hall. These functions are
achieved through the QuicNet signal
management system and Model 170
local control software.

City of Dublin Signal Interconnect
System (Various Projects), Dublin,
CA, City of Dublin, 1991-Ongoing,
$20
0K: Project Manager for the design
of the citywide interconnect system. The
project ran interconnect down Dublin
Boulevard from the eastern terminus to
San Ramon Valley Boulevard, and is
being updated as development
continues.

Street Lighting
PS&E for Fremont Boulevard &
Landings Parkway, Fremont, CA,
Delta Products Corp., 2012-2013,
$24K: Project Manager for a new traffic
signal for Delta’s Campus. Designed
signal, interconnect, street lighting,
signing, and striping
South Main Street at Broadway Plaza
& South Main Street at Newell Avenue,
Walnut Creek, CA, dk Consulting,
2012-2013, $3K: Project Manager for
traffic signal modifications. Designed
signal, interconnect, street lighting, and
signing and striping.

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I-880 HOV Lane Widening Project,
Santa Clara County, CA, Mark Thomas
& Company, 2007-2013, $300K: As
Lead Engineer, performed all field work
and designed the PS&E package for
traffic signal, highway lighting and sign
illumination, traffic operations system,
Wireless Magnetometer Vehicle
Detection System (WMVDS), and fiber
optic conduit system. On project for the
Santa Clara Valley Transportation
Authority, TJKM coordinated
development and QA/QC review of
PS&E package, assisted with lane
closure analysis, held meetings with
Caltrans/VTA to go over design, and
made modifications in the field.

I-580/Castro Valley Interchange PS&E,
Alameda County, CA, Mark Thomas &
Company, 2006-2012, $514K: Project
Manager for a PS&E project that
provided full interchanges at Redwood
Road and Crow Canyon Road. Project
tasks included signing and striping,
overhead highway signs, new and
modified traffic signals, highway lighting,
traffic management plans and lane
closure report, ramp metering with
provision for HOV lanes and CHP
enforcement area, and traffic signal
timing and operations study. The
improvements included in this project for
the Alameda County Transportation
Authority consisted of adding a new
westbound off-ramp from I-580 to
Redwood Road, a new eastbound on-
ramp from Redwood Road to I-580, and
a new eastbound off-ramp from I-580 to
Grove Way. In order to construct the new
westbound off-ramp at Redwood Road,
the existing westbound on-ramp from
Castro Valley Boulevard, just west of
Center Street, was removed. In order to
construct the eastbound on-ramp at
Redwood Road, the existing eastbound
off-ramp at Center Street was also
removed. This alternative included
construction of an eastbound auxiliary
lane between the new on-ramp at
Redwood Road and the new off-ramp at
Grove Way. This project also entailed
widening Redwood Road and provided
dual left-turn lanes to accommodate a full
diamond interchange at this location. All
designs conformed to Caltrans’ standard
plans and specifications and the cost
estimates were prepared in the standard
BEES format.

Traffic Signal, Signing, & Striping
Design
Traffic Design Services at Civic
Center Drive, Fremont, CA, Kier &
Wright, 2014-2016, $45K: Project
Manager responsible for preparing plans,
specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for
traffic signal modifications at two
intersections around Washington
Hospital as well as for a traffic signal
installation for the Washington Hospital
crosswalk. TJKM also conducted a traffic
study around the hospital and prepared
PS&E for signing and striping
modifications along Civic Center Drive
between Mowry Avenue and Bart Way.

Traffic Design Services at Dixon
Landing Road & McCarthy
Drive/Fremont Boulevard, Fremont,
CA, Overton Moore Properties, 2013-
2015, $26K: Project Manager
responsible for preparing PS&E for traffic
signal modifications, signal interconnect,
providing construction support services
and attending meetings. TJKM also met
with the city to confirm design
parameters, provided construction
support services and prepared PS&E for
traffic handling plans for Dixon Landing,
from McCarthy to the existing tie-in at the
bridge deck and Caltrans coordination.

Traffic Design Services at Paseo
Padre Parkway & Capital Avenue,
Fremont, CA, City of Fremont, 2014-
2015, $16K: Project Manager
responsible for preparing PS&E for traffic
signal modifications design services for
Phase II Capitol Avenue Improvements
from State Street to Paseo Padre
Parkway. Project included widening the
road and improvements to bicycle lanes,
tree-lined sidewalks, street lighting, and
bulb-outs to make crosswalks safer.

TJKM also prepared PS&E for signing
and striping, technical specifications, and
the construction bid package, as well as
attended City meetings.

Cordes Ranch Phase 1A/1B/1C/1D/1E,
Tracy, CA, Kier & Wright, 2014-
Ongoing, $1,000,000: Project Manager
responsible for preparing PS&E for traffic
signal modifications, S&S plans and
estimates, and technical specifications.

Provided construction support services,
traffic control plans, and attended
meetings for the Cordes Ranch business
park.

Rohnert Park Traffic Signals, Rohnert
Park, CA, Brookfield Homes, 2014-
2017, $74K: Project Manager
responsible for preparing PS&E for traffic
signal installation design at four
intersections, field review, and providing
construction support services.

Wallis Ranch Traffic Signal
Modification/ S&S, Dublin, CA,
Trumark Homes, 2014-2017, $67K:

Project Manager responsible for
preparing PS&E for traffic signal
modifications and S&S design for a
major roadway being widened. The
project area included intersections in a
housing development and a school.

Traffic Signal PS&E Moller Ranch,
Dublin CA, Braddock & Logan, 2014-
Ongoing, $32K: Project Man
ager
responsible for traffic design services,
including signal installation and
modifications, PS&E for signal
interconnect design, and S&S.

PS&E Modifications at Dublin
Boulevard/Golden Gate Drive, Dublin,
CA, Bay West Development, 2014-
Ongoing, $12K: Project Manager
responsible for preparing PS&E for traffic
signal modification.

Signal Modification at Remington
Drive/Bernardo Avenue, Sunnyvale,
CA, City of Sunnyvale, 2012-2013,
$48K: Project Engineer responsible for
preparing PS&E for intersection
improvements. The project included
environmental clearance documentation,
ADA and sidewalk improvements,
pedestrian and bicycle safety, traffic
signal installation and signing/striping
modifications, wireless interconnect
system, and fiber optic interconnect
system to the adjacent traffic signal at
Mary Avenue and Remington Drive.

Livermore Premium Outlets,
Livermore, CA, Kier & Wright, 2013-
2018 $23K: Project Engineer assisting
with traffic design services for the new
intersection of Premium Outlets Drive at
the first Main Entrance and at the
existing intersection of West Jack
London Boulevard at Premium Outlets
Drive.

Benjamin Holt Drive & Inglewood
Avenue Traffic Signal Installation,
Stockton, CA, City of Stockton, 2012-
2014, $36K: As Project Engineer,
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assisted in design improvements
including traffic signal installation, signal
interconnect, S&S modifications, safety
lighting, emergency vehicle preemption,
video monitoring system, and wheelchair
ramp reconstruction in a location where
pedestrian volume at the intersection
was very high. TJKM took a multimodal
design approach, recommended ADA
ramps and determined the phasing for
the traffic signal operations using 24-
hour directional volume counts and
intersection turning movement counts.

Counts conducted included pedestrians
and bicyclists.

Pacific Commons Area – Five Signals,
Fremont, CA, JMH Weiss, 2010-2013,
$42K: Project Manager responsible for
signal design and modification, signal
interconnect projects, and S&S plans.

Since the 1980s, TJKM has been
involved in the Pacific Commons
development which consists of
approximately 877 acres of land with a
mix of industrial, office, commercial,
retail, and hotel uses. Some portions of
the project site also support institutional
open spaces (commercial, recreational
parks, and wetlands). TJKM has
provided all traffic engineering design
and traffic analysis services, and has
developed transportation demand
management measures to obtain the
maximum use of available transportation
resources (ridesharing, pedestrian and
bicycle use, and transit operations) for
occupants of the business park.

El Charro Specific Plan Improvement
Project, Livermore, CA, Kier & Wright,
2007-2011, $99K: Project Manager
responsible for completing PS&E,
including interconnect, for the new traffic
signals at: El Charro Boulevard and Jack
London Boulevard/Stoneridge Drive;
Jack London Boulevard and Main Outlets
Entrance; Jack London Boulevard and
Premium Outlets Drive; Jack London
Boulevard and Discovery Drive; and Jack
London Boulevard and Voyager Street.

Also completed PS&E for the S&S plans
for the entire four-mile project, which
included coordination with Caltrans at the
Eastbound I-580 on/off ramps to tie the
proposed striping into the interchange
design. Designed all traffic handling
plans during multiple construction
stages, to maintain access to the existing
residential and commercial properties,
and designed the new roadway to get the
overall plan line approved by the various
agencies involved.

Positano Parkway/Fallon Road at
Central Parkway, Dublin, CA,
Braddock & Logan, 2010-2011, $17K:

Project Manager responsible for
preparing PS&E for traffic signal
installations at two intersections and
reviewing striping plans for a new
housing development.

Jordan Ranch, City of Dublin, CA,
Mission Valley Properties, 2010-2013,
$340K: Project Manager responsible for
completing PS&E and interconnect plans
for the new signals at Vinton
Avenue/Positano Parkway and Sunset
View Drive/Central Parkway. Also
completed PS&E for the traffic signal
modification to the existing signals at
Central Parkway and Fallon Road and
the underground signal conduit system
for a future signal at Panorama Drive and
Central Parkway. Worked directly with
City inspectors to locate all the poles and
equipment in the field, and with the
striping contractor to lay out all the
proposed striping and approve all the
cat-tracking.

Traffic Signal/S&S Design Project,
Pleasanton, CA, City of Pleasanton,
1990-2000, $200K: As Project Manager,
prepared S&S for 11 signals on Bernal
Avenue, eight signals on Santa Rita
Road, five signals on Stoneridge Drive,
and five signals on Hopyard Road.

Traffic Signal/S&S Design Project,
Livermore, CA, City of Livermore,
1991-2018, $250K: Project Manager for
all traffic signal modifications and
designs for dozens of signals and miles
of signing and striping plans, including 10
signals on Vasco Road, seven signals on
First Street, six signals on Mines Road,
and eight signals on North Canyon
Parkway.

Airport Way at Park Street, Oak Street,
& Fremont Street Traffic Signal
Modifications, Stockton, CA, City of
Stockton, 2010-2013, $80K: Project
Engineer for three traffic signal
modific
ations. Performed initial fieldwork
and designed the plans, which included
S&S, interconnect, and public outreach.

Blaker Road/Service Road New
Signal, Ceres, CA, City of Ceres, 2010-
2012, $32K: Project Engineer for the
PS&E package.

Don Pedro Road/Central Avenue New
Signal, Ceres, CA, City of Ceres, 2011-
2012, $27K: Project Engineer for the
PS&E package.

Business Center Drive – Seven
Signals, Fairfield, CA, Fairfield
Corporate Commons, 2007-2009,
$68K: Project Manager for the PS&E
designs of Mangels Boulevard and
Suisun Valley Road signal modification
and five new traffic signal designs at
Kaiser Drive and Business Center Drive,
Executive Court and Business Center
Drive, and three unnamed project
locations along Business Center Drive.

Coordinated the design of the
interconnect from Suisun Valley Road to
the north unnamed signal (1.5 total
miles) and the design of the S&S plans
from Westamerica Drive to the northerly
project limits (approximately 1.5 miles).

Also designed the intersections geometry
to meet City standards.

Abel Street – Six Signals, Milpitas, CA,
JMH Weiss, 2004-2008, $74K: Project
Manager for the traffic signal
modifications to the intersections of
Weller Lane and Abel Street, Serra Way
and Abel Street, Junipero Drive and Abel
Street, Corning Avenue and Abel Street,
and Curtis Avenue and Abel Street.

Coordinated the S&S plans along Abel
Street from Great Valley Mall to Weller
Lane (1.5 miles) and the interconnect
design along Abel Street from Great
Valley Mall to Weller Lane (1.5 miles).

Columbus Parkway/Regents Park
Drive Signal Design, Vallejo, CA,
Braddock & Logan, 2007-2009, $67K:

Project Manager for the new signal
design and signing and striping for the
entire four-mile corridor.

River Island Parkway/McKee
Boulevard Traffic Signal/S&S Design,
Lathrop, CA, Pacific Union Homes,
2008, $12K: Project Manager
responsible for the preparation of PS&E,
signing and striping for the traffic signal
installation.

Silvera Ranch Development Signal &
Interconnect/S&S Design, Dublin, CA,
Pinn Brothers, 2006-2007, $45K:

Project Manager responsible for the
preparation of PS&E for the traffic
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signals at the intersections of Cydonia
Court and Fallon Road, Silver Ranch
Drive and Fallon Road, and Tassajara
Road and Fallon Road. Also coordinated
the S&S plans along Fallon Road and
Tassajara Road (one mile) and the
interconnect design for Tassajara Road
and Fallon Road from project limits
(approx. two miles).

City Hall Improvements Signal &
Interconnect/S&S/Lighting Design,
Tracy, CA, KPFF Consulting
Engineers, 2004-2005, $40K: Project
Manager responsible for the preparation
of PS&E for the traffic signal modification
at Eleventh Street/Civic Center Drive
intersection, S&S, and street light
modifications. The interconnect was
modified and designed into the Traffic
Management Center.

Arterial/Interchange Design
Fremont Boulevard Extension at
Dixon Landing Road, Fremont, CA,
Kier & Wright, 2012-2014, $47K: As
Project Manager, responsible for the
preparation of PS&E for the traffic signal
modification. The project added the
fourth leg (Fremont Boulevard Extension)
to this intersection. With this project, the
City of Fremont took over ownership and
maintenance of the signal from the City
of Milpitas.

I-880/Washington Avenue Interchange
Improvements, San Leandro, CA,
Mark Thomas & Company, 2005-2008,
$54K: Project Manager responsible for
traffic design on project. TJKM’s
responsibilities included traffic handling,
signing, S&S modifications. The
southbound off ramp to Washington
Avenue actually terminates at Beatrice,
approximately 200 feet west of
Washington Avenue. The interchange
included widening the loop on ramp to
southbound I-880 and I-238 (all at the
same interchange), widening of Beatrice,
ramp metering, and a northbound double
left turn lane (with overhead signs for
each of the two left turn lanes – one to
westbound Beatrice, and one to the
southbound freeway ramps). It also
included a double southbound left turn
lane at Fargo/Greenhouse, just south of
Beatrice, widening of Fargo Avenue and
the Greenhouse Market drive access,
signal timing, and interconnect.

I-205/Mountain House Parkway PSR,
San Joaquin County, CA, HDR
Engineering, 2003-2005, $30K: Project
Manager for the PS&E for the Mountain
House Community Services District, in
cooperation with the San Joaquin
Council of Governments, San Joaquin
County, Caltrans, and the Federal
Highway Administration. The
aforementioned agencies opted to
modify the I-205/Mountain House
Parkway (Patterson Pass Road)
interchange in San Joaquin County to
relieve congestion and reduce delays.

TJKM served as the traffic engineering
consultant for the PSR, performing
model and forecasting services, as well
as preparing the traffic signal, S&S, and
electrical plans for the interchange.

Three build alternatives and one no-build
alternative were a part of the PSR.

Construction of the I-205/Mountain
House Parkway interchange.

Improvements were completed in 2007.

Corral Hollow Road Widening
Improvements Project, Tracy, CA,
Schack & Co., 2009, $49K: Project
Manager in charge of the PS&E for the
traffic signal modifications at seven
intersections along Corral Hollow Road.

The City planned to improve Corral
Hollow Road by adding a lane in each
direction of travel. The intersection
locations for the signal designs were
from Grant Line Road to Schulte Road.

The project entailed design requirements
for ADA compliance and review of traffic
operations for the S&S design. The
signal design included emergency
vehicle pre-emption and signal
interconnect.

Bernal Avenue Widening Project
Phases I & II – Signal Design &
Construction Zone Traffic Control
Plans, Pleasanton, CA, City of
Pleasanton, 2002-2006, $6K:

Tra
ffic Signal Controller Upgrade &
Signal Modification Project
(Hesperian, Tennyson, & Winton
Corridors), Hayward, CA, City of
Hayward, 2010-2014, $88K: Lead
Designer to complete PS&E for traffic
signal upgrades at 31 intersections along
three major corridors in Hayward:

Hesperian Boulevard (A Street to S.

Pepsi Entrance Street), Tennyson Road
(Dixon Street to Patrick Avenue), and
Winton Avenue (Southland Drive to
Clawiter Road). The project upgraded
signal controllers at 31 intersections,
provided last-mile interconnect between
traffic signals to enable communication
between the Hayward Traffic Operations
Center and field elements, installed video
detection at seven critical intersections,
and GPS clocks to synchronize operation
between traffic signals maintained by the
City and Caltrans.

Construction Zone Traffic Control
Patterson Ranch Traffic Services,
Fremont, CA, KB Homes, 2014-
Ongoing, $73K: Project Manager
assisting in preparing the traffic control
plans for the installation of the proposed
utility lines for a large residential
development, including lane closures
and required signage to safely move
traffic around the installation.

Traffic Handling Plans for PG&E Gas
Line, Fremont, CA, Pacific Gas &
Electric Co., 2014-Ongoing, $30K: As
Project Manager provided traffic control
plans for installation of a 24” gas line in
Patterson Ranch.

San Ramon Valley Boulevard Pipeline
Project, San Ramon, CA, East Bay
Municipal Utility District, 2008-2012,
$48K: Project Manager for the traffic
control plans for an East Bay Municipal
Utility District (EBMUD) pipeline project
along San Ramon Valley Boulevard,
including the major intersection at
Bollinger Canyon Road. TJKM worked
closely with EBMUD and City staff to
provide traffic control for lane closures,
while maintaining traffic flow, conforming
to the California MUTCD, Caltrans
Standard Plans, and Standard
Specifications. The traffic control
included nine phases, standard transition
lengths and signing, and delineators for
lane shifts. The traffic control plans also
considered control for pedestrian and
bicycle traffic. As part of the project, a
traffic analysis was completed to
determine level of service traffic impacts
on San Ramon Valley Boulevard and at
the Bollinger Canyon Road intersection.

Traffic Control & Stage Construction
Plans for PG&E Undergrounding
Project on Vineyard Avenue,
Pleasanton, CA,
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Construction Zone Traffic Control
Plans for Reservation Road & East
Garrison, Monterey County, CA,
Louise Avenue Construction Zone
Traffic Control Plans, Mossdale
Landing Development, Lathrop, CA,
MacKay & Somps, 2003-2007, $20K:

Project Manager for traffic control plans
to install utilities, which were completed
in five stages. Being that this was a
Caltrans roadway, Caltrans had to review
and approve plans.

SR 180 Braided Ramp Design/Build
Project, Fresno, CA, State of
California, 2012-2014, $150K: As Lead
Design Engineer, performed all field
work, designed and produced pavement
delineation, sign, lighting and sign
illumination, ramp metering, CCTV
system, changeable message sign
system, traffic monitoring station, and
vehicle classification station plans.

Produced and assisted with the design
for fiber optic system and communication
system plans. Also assisted with project
management and response to Caltrans’
review comments. Communicated
directly with prime consultants and
Caltrans staff to ensure design met
client’s satisfaction.

Bicycle & Pedestrian Projects
Citywide Trail Crossing
Enhancements Project, Pleasant Hill,
CA, City of Pleasant Hill, 2011-2012,
$135K: Lead Designer for project funded
by State Proposition 1B Transportation
Bond, state Safe Routes to School
(SRTS) grant funds, and matching City
funds. The project installed raised
crosswalks and various traffic control
devices at key trail crossing locations
along the Contra Costa Canal Trail and
the EBMUD Trail. The trail crossings
were at Chilpancingo Parkway, Viking
Drive, Gregory Lane, Boyd Road, Oak
Park Boulevard, Putnam Boulevard, and
Astrid Drive. The SRTS grant will fund
construction of new sidewalk and
existing sidewalk repairs along the south
side of Oak Park Boulevard, between the
EBMUD Trail crossing and Monticello
Avenue, implementation of traffic control
features at the EBMUD trail crossing,
including in-pavement crosswalk, and
high visibility S&S. This project is
expected to improve safety at the trail
crossing in addition to providing an
alternate path of travel for the Pleasant
Hill Middle School students.

Pedestrian Illuminated Crosswalks,
Danville & Los Altos, CA, Client, 2007-
2011, $50K (combined): Project
Manager responsible for the PS&E for
the illuminated crosswalk designs along
Front Street in Danville, San Antonio
Road (four locations) in Los Altos.

On-Call Traffic/Transportation
Planning & Engineering
On-Call Traffic Engineering Services,
Dublin, CA, City of Dublin, 1985-2014,
More than $2M: As Project Manager
and Lead Designer, completed design of
17 signals on Dublin Boulevard, nine
signals on Fallon Road, and five signals
on Tassajara Road as City development
expanded. As an on-call consultant since
the City’s incorporation in 1985, TJKM
has completed nearly 130 tasks,
including traffic impact and parking
studies, access and circulation studies,
traffic signal and intersection
improvements design, signal timing
coordination, traffic impact fee studies,
travel demand model development, and
calibration.

On-Call Traffic Engineering Services,
Mountain House, CA, Mountain House
Community Services District, 2003-
Ongoing, $803K: As Project Manager
and Lead Designer, completed design of
15 signals on Central Parkway, nine
signals on Mountain House Parkway,
and five signals each on Great Valley
Parkway Grant Line Road and De Anza
Boulevard. TJKM has provided the
community assistance with significant
transportation planning and traffic
engineering efforts for the emerging
community, from the layout of the streets
and roads to the design of dozens of
intersections. TJKM also continues to
serve as an on-call consultant to Shea
Homes, the co
mmunity’s primary
developer.

On-Call Traffic Engineering Services,
Los Gatos, CA, City of Los Gatos,
2002-Ongoing, $183K: Project Manager
and Lead Designer responsible for plan
review, signal design and modification,
signal interconnect projects,
configurations of intersections, and S&S
plans. TJKM has also completed traffic
and parking studies for schools, parks, a
hospital, the library and the civic center
master plan, and commercial
developments. Also provided traffic
calming services, developed the City’s
first traffic calming policy, and conducted
peer review of traffic impact studies.

On-Call Traffic Engineering & Design
Services, Dublin, CA, City of Dublin,
1985-2014, $2M excess: Project
Manager and Lead Designer responsible
for signal design and modification, signal
interconnect projects, configurations of
intersections, and S&S plans. TJKM also
completed numerous traffic surveys for
residential and commercial
developments, circulation studies for new
schools and other services, including
shared parking analysis for the proposed
Grafton Plaza development.

Safe Routes to School
Safe Routes to School
Implementation, Sunnyvale, CA,
Bellicci & Associates, 2013-2016,
$39K: Engineer assisted with preparing
PS&E for citywide signage for bicycle
routes, preparing signal modification
plans at Maude/Sunnyvale-Saratoga,
and S&S plans along Maude Avenue, in-
pavement crosswalk lighting at Bayview
and Maude Avenue, and preparing S&S
improvements at 16 intersections
citywide.

Marin-Curtis Safe Routes to Schools
Pedestrian Improvements, Albany,
CA, City of Albany, 2013-2016, $96K:

Task Lead responsible for this design
project to enhance the safety of
pedestrian and bicyclists near the school.

Designed pedestrian bulb-outs,
Regulatory Rapid Flashing Beacon
systems, raised crosswalks, and road
humps within the school’s vicinity.

Regulatory Rapid Flashing Beacon
Flashing Beacon for Via Moraga,
Moraga, CA, Signature Homes, 2014-
Ongoing, $11K: Project Manager
responsible for preparing PS&E for
flashing beacons at a mid-block
crosswalk at the entrance of a new
housing development. Conducted field
review of existing conditions, coordinated
with town officials, and offered bidding
and construction support services.

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31 First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title
City of Livermore
Advisory Body Application
Profile
Pronoun (s)
He/Him
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What district do you live in? (If you do not know, please use the locator map here:https://www.livermoreca.gov/home/showdocument?id=9380&t=637980465688676789 * District 4
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Planning Commission: Submitted
Years residing in Livermore
33 Do you work in Livermore?
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Education
- LHS Graduate - Associate of Arts Degree - Las Positas College - Bachelors of Science, Business Administration - California State University, East Bay
Asa Strout
Livermore CA 94550
Zuora, Inc Senior Business Analyst
Asa Strout
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Are you a registered voter in the City of Livermore
Yes No
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Are you currently on a City of Livermore Advisory Body? Yes No
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Meeting Attendance: you must attend at least one meeting prior to submitting an application. Which meeting(s) did you attend? An informational meeting will be held January 17, 2023 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers located at 1016 S. Livermore Avenue.

Most Recent: Planning Commission meeting on 1.17.2023
Interests & Experiences
Question applies to multiple boards
Briefly explain your interest in serving on the Advisory Body(s) you have selected. (If applying for more than one Advisory Body, please include a response for each Advisory Body.)
My interest in serving on the Planning Commission stems from my belief in good government and my desire to be a good community member. Over the last seven years I have been a strong voice advocating for good government. I have supported Livermore’s Downtown Specific plan from the beginning through active participation in workshops and city council meetings. I was an early voice in the community emphasizing how the development of the Downtown Specific Plan is a prime example of good government in action. I did this by writing letters to local news organizations, speaking at city council meetings, and even going so far as to co-found a non-profit, Unify Livermore. The core of the message focused on fiscal responsibility, compromising development, and, most importantly, conforming with city policy and guidelines. I continue to push for good government by being a strong voice on the Livermore General Plan Committee. Secondly, Livermore is my home. I was born here, my mother raised me here, and I am raising my kids here. Any opportunity where I can be of service to the city I love will always be of interest. From volunteering to teach swim lessons in high school to founding a local non-profit, my commitment to Livermore has been a lifetime effort. I am grateful for any opportunity where I can be of service to the city I love. Over the last few years we have had external forces (Covid-19 and frivolous lawsuits against Livermore) cause chaos for Livermore’s development and I believe I can be a responsible steward on Livermore’s Planning Commission. By leaning on my belief in good government and being a good community member, I can help Livermore be a consistent and predictable place for future development.

Asa Strout
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33 Question applies to Planning Commission
Summarize your participation in civic or community activities, including years of service.

Aside from years of volunteering starting at a young age teaching swimming lessons and through various projects with the Boy Scouts of America, I have been extremely active in the community since the early 2010s. I was a founding member and the first president of the Tri-Valley Rotaract club. Rotaract is a part of Rotary International and through this club we raised money and participated in local community events.

Events like Military Care Package ‘pack outs’ for local soldiers on tour, and holding annual fund raisers for local non-profits such as Open Heart Kitchen. I was an active member of this organization for roughly 4.5 years until my first daughter was born in 2017. In 2018 I cofounded Unify Livermore, a non-profit with the goal to spread honest information about Livermore politics to create a more informed and civically engaged Livermore. I have been a member of Unify Livermore’s leadership since its founding in 2018.

Through Unify Livermore we have developed nonpartisan election content, hosted candidate speaking opportunities, and attended multiple civic engagement meetings. Complimentary to Unify Livermore, I was the co-campaign manager for the grassroots Yes on Measure P campaign in 2020. In 2018 I also participated in Livermore’s Key to the City Program. Which is best described as a comprehensive look into Livermore’s operations from Finance to Community Safety. It covered almost every area of city involvement and influence with tours of facilities used to help Livermore run as smoothly as possible. This program has a huge impact on how I see local government, as a complex well oiled machine working to provide Livermore with the best possible outcomes with the resources we have. In my opinion, it is a must have program for anyone wanting to get involved in local government. Most recently I have been focusing my efforts as a member of the Livermore General Plan Advisory Committee. There I have been a strong voice showing a clear understanding of the purpose of the committee and the topics presented.

Advocating for a good balanced government that will help guide Livermore to be a stronger, more resilient, city.

I am a current Committee Member on the Livermore General Plan Advisory Committee. Here we have been participating in informational workshops covering a range of topics; for example, Urban Design Standards & trends, the state of housing in Livermore, an overview of commercial/industrial/office space, and understanding the hierarchy of guiding documents the City of Livermore makes their decisions around. During our discussions I have proven to have a firm understanding of what is expected as a member of the General Plan Committee. I have been able to guide conversation to stay on topic of zoning and how we zone instead of getting caught up in the details like where a fountain would go in a development. During the conversation we had around our housing element and the importance of meeting our RHNA target I meaningful and thoughtful suggestions, specifically around climate policy and affordable housing. Outside of being a member of the General Plan Committee my professional experience is being a Business Analyst in the technology industry. Even though there is no direct experience with land use planning or urban design, my profession requires an understanding of fundamental rules and an attention to detail required to be a successful Planning Commissioner. From navigating complex enterprise software implementations to partnering with corporate legal teams to ensure new and existing software functionality is compliant with existing legislation. This has allowed me to develop the necessary skills I believe will apply perfectly to working with the City of Livermore’s Planning Department and Legal teams.

Asa Strout
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34 Question applies to Planning Commission
Referring to the Planning Commission’s duties and responsibilities (https://www.livermoreca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/9494/638011618530900000), briefly describe your expectations of the Planning Commission’s accomplishments or outcomes and your anticipated contributions as a member of the Planning Commission.

My expectation of the Planning Commission is to provide a high quality and thorough review of all items presented to the commission. To treat each item equal in importance and merit against the General Plan, Design Standards and Guidelines, Development Code, and Area Specific Plans (when applicable). This is to ensure every item presented to the City Council that has passed through the Planning Commission received the same high quality review. My expectation as an individual Planning Commissioner is to have an in-depth understanding of the documents identified above. I will hold myself accountable to process the information within these documents with understanding and intention, and then use that information to provide insight and determination on an item presented before me. Lastly, I have an expectation of respect. This respect applies to my fellow commissioners, the city staff, the citizens of Livermore (in attendance or not), and respect for the process. To lean on the concept of good government, respect is required to create a clear and fair process where everyone feels the Planning Commission, as an institution, can be worked with easily and fairly.

Members of the Planning Commission review development proposals to ensure they comply with the City of Livermore’s General Plan, Design Standards and Guidelines, Development Code, Area Specific Plans before being sent to City Council for their consideration. This is done for multiple reasons. First, this is done so the City of Livermore’s development is consistent and predictable for those submitting development proposals. Secondly, this is done so when a development proposal is presented to Livermore’s City Council for their consideration the City Council knows a proposal has already been reviewed by a Planning Commission that is conducting a high level review of the item. Additionally, the Planning Commission may advise or make recommendations to the City Council on changes to the General Plan, Design Standards and Guidelines, and Development code as development plans are presented that may require a change to be considered for approval to be granted or as the city grows and new zoning is required to be defined.

Question applies to multiple boards
Review the City Council's Goals and Priorities for Fiscal Years 2021-23 (You may review them here: https://www.livermoreca.gov/government/city-council/goals-priorities) Briefly describe how you anticipate this Advisory Body will assist the City Council in implementing the Goals and Priorities. (If you are applying for more than one Advisory Body, please include a response for each Advisory Body.)
As items are put before the Planning Commission each Commissioner should keep each Goal and Priority in the back of their mind. As a Planning Commissioner I will ask myself how the item presented helps the City of Livermore better achieve our Goals and Priorities. Some Goals and Priorities will apply more directly to the decisions made by the Planning Commission; for example, the General Plan Update, Downtown, and Homelessness and Affordable Housing (I look forward to continuing the advancement of Downtown as a member of the Planning Commission after years of work as a citizen), while others may not be presented directly to the Planning Commission. Regardless if a Goal or Priority directly applies to an item, it will be my responsibility as a Planning Commission to do my best to help achieve our goals in my capacity as defined as a member of the Planning Commission.

Asa Strout
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How did you hear about this vacancy?
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I acknowledge that I may be recommended for appointed to any Advisory Body at the discretion of the City Council.

I Agree
Asa Strout
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Please let us know if there is any kind of accommodation you require.

Asa Strout
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37 Asa Strout
Livermore, CA 94550
Summary
An outcome focused Business Operations and IT professional with 10+ years experience driving process and technology changes supporting the growth of Go-To-Market team’s initiatives and programs by identifying opportunities of improvements. I will take my skills as an IT Go-To-Market Product Owner to deliver enterprise class solutions for complex business needs to meet required business outcomes.

Experience
Zuora, Inc. | Redwood City, CA August 2014 - August 2022 Product Owner, Go-To-Market & Senior Business Analyst January 2021 - August 2022 ● Technology Lead for Go-To-Market IT team and covered the Business Relationship Management between the Go-To-Market Business Operations and IT.
● Restructured IT Applications Go-To-Market team creating clearer responsibilities and expanded the team globally creating a 24 hour development cycle.
● Collaborated with the Go-To-Market team and IT creating a more streamlined engagement model. ● Spearheaded the migration of Salesforce to the Lightning UI by defining requirements, negotiating vendor agreements, and collaborating with the vendor project team. ● Manage application improvements and production support for the Go-To-Market stakeholders. ● Drive end-to-end continuity of business operations by addressing dependencies and interoperability between systems, processes, and data.
● Defined User Story prioritization, backlog grooming, and sprint planning for delivery of requests from the Go-To-Market Teams.
● Managed a team of Business Analysts, Application Administrators, and Developers using AGILE and SDLC methodology to deliver solutions to the Go-To-Market Business Teams.

Senior Business Analyst June 2020 - January 2021 ● Developed and delivered Churn Management improvements increasing the accuracy of churn metrics and boosted churn deflection by the Customer Success team.
● Redefined Zuora's Renewal process allowing for Renewal forecasting in Salesforce and Clari and reducing missed Renewals.
● Advanced major process re-engineering efforts by conducting process design/requirements & workshops leading business owners to define future state processes.
● Identified, created, and facilitated process design changes by conducting business and systems process analysis and design at a complex level; focusing on quality improvement, data management; ensuring data is reliable and valid.
● Map existing technical processes; lead the definition of the technical processes to be. ● Collaborated with stakeholders to establish up-to-date documentation for delivered solutions. ● Directly partners with the Sales and Customer Success Business Operations teams improving the working relationship between IT and Business Operations.
● Defined User Stories to meet the requirements requested and develop test cases ensuring acceptance criteria is met.

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38 Business Analyst July 2017 – June 2020 ● Supported the business system integration of Zuora acquired Leeyo Software into Zuora’s business technology stack within 90 days. Fully Managed the Integration of the Professional Services organization. ● Implemented Zuora’s Learning Management System used by customers and employees to improve course adoption and analytics to improve the quality of content delivered by the Training team. ● Primary partnership with Zuora’s Global Services, Customer Success, and Global Support teams along with working cross-functionally with all Zuora departments to increase company operating cohesion. ● Translated business operation processes into technical process designs and requirements for engineering staff. ● Provided adequate business tool and application evaluation to ensure business process needs are met. ● Operations Subject Matter Expert within IT Applications and provides guidance on operational processes and data quality management to operational counterparts at Zuora.

Global Services Operations Analyst August 2014 – July 2017 ● Provided data driven insight and analysis that support Zuora’s growth initiatives for Executive and Director staff. ● Streamlined operation processes to improve Global Services efficiency. This includes automating Zuora’s survey delivery and collection along with implementing a process for Churn Management that has increased end user productivity and churn tracking.
● Developed a standard reporting model within DOMO by connecting Salesforce data with customer data that is used by our Executive Staff, Board of Directors, and Management. ● Changed the Salesforce and FinancialForce PSA tools architecture from a barely functioning system to a system of record used across Zuora as a source of truth for Global Services Data. ● Identified issues within the Global Services billing process then implemented a plan that reduced the billing cycle from three weeks to four days and reduced the billing errors to near zero. ● Worked cross-functionally to improve the operational efficiency of business units across Zuora and how they interact with the Global Services team and strived to change a siloed work culture. ● Mentored and trained all new hires within the Global Services Operations on operational best practices.

Marin Software | San Francisco, CA May 2011 - August 2014 Sales Operations Associate September 2013 – August 2014 ● Supported the design, implementation, and rollout of comprehensive Sales and Customer Success programs to support the Marin product strategy and selling process worldwide.

● Developed and maintained our Salesforce.com reporting functionality: prepare dashboards, Sales pipelines, and ad hoc reports for the field management, executives, and Board of Directors. ● Provided general sales operations administrative oversight functions: provide sales training programs, oversee new system/IT deployments, territory assignments, and lead generation task management. ● Implemented, managed, and maintained tools for the organizations supported by the Business and Sales Operations team. Includes; Docusign, Salesforce.com, SurveyGizmo, and Box.com. ● Collaborated with key stakeholders to identify and develop business requirements that support growth objectives. ● Designed, managed, and executed on Salesforce.com configuration projects to varying complexity to ensure the smooth operation of our day-to-day sales and services functions.

● Worked cross-functionally to maintain and improve upon our Salesforce.com integrations with different systems.

● Define requirements from departmental executives regarding business needs and translate them appropriately into business and technical processes.

Operations Coordinator, Global Services May 2011 – September 2013 ● Designed workflows for the Global Services organization and defined how internal organizations interact. ● Initiated Customer Profitability analysis highlighting individual client cost compared to individual client revenue. ● Program Manager responsible for implementing and maintaining the Customer Satisfaction process. ● Ensured client communication channels to Technical Support teams were available. ● Identified and managed KPIs and metrics for Global Management and Executive Staff. ● Led internal training sessions for all global employees, and maintained training documentation and videos. ● Developed and delivered business processes improvements.

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39 Skills & Software Experience
● Admin level knowledge of Salesforce.com
● Admin level knowledge of FinancialForce PSA
● Software Proficiency: Salesforce.com, FinancialForce PSA, DOMO, Box.com, Docusign, Excel, Survey Monkey
● Business Intelligence Tools DOMO and Salesforce Analytics ● Productivity: JIRA, Confluence, Salesforce Cases,
Education
California State University, East Bay
Bachelor of Science Degree
Major: Business Administration
Emphasis: Marketing Management
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40 First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title
City of Livermore
Advisory Body Application
Profile
Pronoun (s)
Question applies to multiple boards
What district do you live in? (If you do not know, please use the locator map here:https://www.livermoreca.gov/home/showdocument?id=9380&t=637980465688676789 * District 3
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Planning Commission: Submitted
Years residing in Livermore
45 Do you work in Livermore?
Yes No
Education
Bachelor of Architecture, California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo Neal Pann
Livermore CA 94550
HKIT Architects Project Manager
Neal Pann
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41 Question applies to multiple boards
Are you a registered voter in the City of Livermore
Yes No
Question applies to multiple boards
Are you currently on a City of Livermore Advisory Body? Yes No
Question applies to multiple boards
Meeting Attendance: you must attend at least one meeting prior to submitting an application. Which meeting(s) did you attend? An informational meeting will be held January 17, 2023 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers located at 1016 S. Livermore Avenue.

January 17, 2023
Interests & Experiences
Question applies to multiple boards
Briefly explain your interest in serving on the Advisory Body(s) you have selected. (If applying for more than one Advisory Body, please include a response for each Advisory Body.)
As a longtime resident it has been a great pleasure observing Livermore embrace a rejuvenated, vibrant downtown that is continuing to build upon its previous successes. Having chosen to design and built my family’s home in Livermore, being a member of the Planning Commission is an opportunity to volunteer my skillset and experience as a licensed architect on matters related to future growth and development of Livermore. As Livermore continues its successful practice of smart growth policies, there are several important projects that will shape Livermore into the future. It would be an honor to be asked by the Council to assist them in achieving their goals by serving on the Livermore Planning Commission.

Question applies to Planning Commission
Summarize your participation in civic or community activities, including years of service.

My civic participation includes previously terms on the Planning Commission and Historic Preservation Commission, that included thirteen years of providing fact-based reasons supported by evidence in the record to the Council on decisions involving the General Plan, Development Code and Design Standards and Guidelines. Currently my civic participation includes serving as a member of the Community Asset Management Program (CAMP) for the past two years. My community involvement has included being a Scout leader for four years, participation in the yearlong Livermore Chamber of Commerce Leadership Livermore program, graduating in Class 34 of the Livermore Citizens Police Academy and various other community activities include participating in creek cleanups along with community outreach meetings on various projects involving the Livermore community. Currently my participation includes four years serving as a Member of the Board for Livermore Downtown, Inc.

Neal Pann
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42 Question applies to Planning Commission
Identify any experience (paid or volunteer) involving land use planning, urban design, architecture, landscape design, or service on other advisory committees with relevant experience.

Coming out of high school, after completing four years of drafting at Granada High school and working for an architect whose office was in located on the second floor of the historic railroad depot, inspired a career in the field of planning and architecture. That experience instilled a passion for the history and esthetics of Livermore. My career as a licensed architect has provided the opportunity to be involved in the planning, design and building of a variety of projects from home remodels, master planned communities and multifamily residential projects including affordable and senior housing developments.

All these experiences have provided a broad level of expertise in understanding and implementing land use, zoning and design standards and guidelines.

Question applies to Planning Commission
Referring to the Planning Commission’s duties and responsibilities (https://www.livermoreca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/9494/638011618530900000), briefly describe your expectations of the Planning Commission’s accomplishments or outcomes and your anticipated contributions as a member of the Planning Commission.

The expectations for the Planning Commission accomplishments and outcomes would be to continue to ensure that the orderly plan and development of the city, including the downtown, is consistent with the General Plan, Development Code and Design Standards, plus the goals and priorities of the Council. The anticipated contributions of a Planning Commissioner are to listen and collaborate with the fellow commissioners and add my experience as a design professional to assist the commission in interpreting the physical implications of a development, its use of details and materials in how those relate to the Livermore’s Design Standards and Guidelines.

Question applies to multiple boards
Briefly describe your interpretation of the purpose of this Advisory Body. To learn more you may visit the website found here: https://www.livermoreca.gov/departments/city-clerk/city- council-meeting-calendar-agendas, then click the link on the left had side and chose the Advisory Body you are interested in (If applying for more than one Advisory Body, please include a response for each Advisory Body.)
The purpose of the Planning Commission is to look after the planning and physical development of the city. It also is a forum for the public to comment and provide input on those land use policies that shape Livermore. As a member, I have the added responsibility to encourage public participation and when necessary, recommend alternate solutions that support the policies of the City Council.

Neal Pann
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43 Upload a Resume
What else would you like the City Council to know about you? If you would like to provide additional information (resume, personal website, etc.) please use the Upload Resume button.

Question applies to multiple boards
How did you hear about this vacancy?
Newspaper ad
Declarations
Appointment
I acknowledge that I may be recommended for appointed to any Advisory Body at the discretion of the City Council.

I Agree
Question applies to multiple boards
Please let us know if there is any kind of accommodation you require.

Neal Pann
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44 Proﬁle
Architect and project manager with practical knowledge leading multi-disciplinary teams for a wide variety of building and project types. Signiﬁcant experience in all aspects of project management, including project planning, scheduling, budgeting, processing of entitlements, design and construction. History of applying problem solving abilities and conﬂict resolution skills to implement innovative solutions to complex problems amongst team members, outside consultants, contractors and clients. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required to successfully collaborate in a team environment and deliver project proposals and presentations. Enjoy mentoring peers and less experienced team members in project management principles and practices. Former City of Livermore Planning, Historic Preservation Commissioner, founder and former co-host of the Archispeak Podcast and founder and host of the Inside the Apple Studio Podcast.

Proﬁcient in AutoCAD, Vectorworks, Adobe (Photoshop, InDesign), Microsoft Ofﬁce Suite (including, Project), iWork (Pages, Numbers, Keynote), Procore, PlanGrid, and Bluebeam.

Core Skills
Program – Project Delivery; Preparing/Maintaining Internal Programs and Scheduling.

Design – Project Brief, including Scope of Work; Project Reviews; Document Coordination; Maintain Design Intent; Materials Speciﬁcations and Selections; Fittings, Fixtures and Equipment Schedules, Relevant Standards Compliance; Shop Drawing Review; Green Building Design.

Contractor/Consultant – Preparing and Reviewing Contracts; Coordination/Review of Services, Requirements and Proposals; Coordination of Drawings and Design Intent; Site Inspections; Local Authority Approvals and Engagement of Consultants.

Costs – Fee Proposals; Cost Reporting; Cost Projections; Fee Projections and Payment Authorizations.

Internal/Resource – Personnel Management and Resourcing; Team Coordination, Communication Goal Setting and Assessment, Development and Feedback.

Experience
PROJECT MANAGER, HKIT ARCHITECTS; OAKLAND, CA — 2021-CURRENT Project Manager in construction administration for multifamily residential projects, including coordination with consultants and construction team and RFI responses, reviewing submittals plus shop drawing reviews.

Neal A. Pann, Architect, LEED AP

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45 PROJECT MANAGER, AC MARTIN FORMERLY TOGAWA SMITH MARTIN, INC.; PLEASANTON, CA — 2019-2021
Project Manager for the rehabilitation of multifamily residential projects, including scheduling, construction documentation, client and consultant coordination. Zoning research, density studies and concept site design layout for multifamily housing projects.

Involved in business development and responding to RFP’s.

PROJECT MANAGER, D.R. HORTON; PLEASANTON, CA — 2019-2019 Project Manager responsible for processing of entitlements for several new construction projects, managing scope, schedule and budget. This included coordination of the consultant team for tentative maps, improvement, landscaping, utility and architectural plans, plus engaging with municipalities, public agencies and real estate developers. • Review City Council meetings and follow up on potential impact fee increases to incorporate into the project budget.
• Study different municipalities General Plan and Zoning code to understand potential inclusionary housing and development requirements and the impacts to the schedule and budget.

ARCHITECT, DAHLIN GROUP ARCHITECTS • PLANNERS; PLEASANTON, CA — 2016-2019 Project architect / manager in charge of multiple clients and working on a variety of residential developments including single-family, multifamily attached townhouse and cluster products plus affordable housing rehabilitation. Managing all aspects of projects from initial meetings, to design, presentations, construction documents and construction administration.
• Managed a team through design development and construction drawings for a 450 unit multifamily project where the team successfully completed the construction drawings within 12 weeks and 40% under budget. Project was a Building Industry Association Community of the Year Merit Award Winner. • Led a team performing affordable housing rehabilitation projects for a non-proﬁt housing developer, negotiating contracts reviewing invoicing, managing outside consultants and delivering projects on schedule.

PRINCIPAL, NEAL A. PANN, ARCHITECT; LIVERMORE, CA — 2009-2016 Principal architect for commercial tenant improvement and residential construction projects, including new construction and renovations. In charge of marketing, contract negotiations, scheduling and general project management and production. • Developed project scopes, budgets and timelines with clients. • Provided consulting services to other design professionals.

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46 PROJECT MANAGER, HUNT HALE JONES; SAN FRANCISCO, CA — 2008-2009 Design and project management for a 200 unit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Broussard, Louisiana and a planned residential development in Chung Ching, China. Responsible for the schedule, budget and coordination of consultants. • Managed CCRC schedule and budget to maintain a 10% value of the fee. • Completed the design development of 12 custom houses in China at 20% under budget.

DIRECTOR OF ARCHITECTURE, BRADDOCK & LOGAN; DANVILLE, CA — 2006–2008 Directed the design, coordination and management of architects, engineers, landscape architects plus local agencies through the design development process for the approval of multiple planned unit development projects.
• Directed the design and coordination of the Site Development Review process, achieving approval and completion of construction documents for one apartment and two large single-family projects within the City of Dublin in 9 months.

MANAGER OF ARCHITECTURE, RICHMOND AMERICAN HOMES; PLEASANTON, CA — 2004-2006 Forward Planner and subsequent Manager of Architecture which involved reviewing contract proposals, negotiating fees, preparing schedules for multiple residential projects.

Managed relationships with design ﬁrms, contractors and project work-ﬂow, assuring schedule compliance and monitoring cost objectives.
• Negotiated with planning and building departments to reduce processing schedules by weeks’ thereby improving projects’ proﬁtability. • Obtained approvals from the State Department of Water Resources in only 6 months.
• Created and implemented both an electronic storage and drawing archive methodology used throughout the planning department.

ARCHITECT, WILLIAM HEZMALHALCH ARCHITECTS; PLEASANTON, CA — 2003-2004 Prepared design development, construction documents for single-family production homes and coordination with consultants and construction observation. • Assisted with the training of junior staff in materials and methods used in construction drawings.

PROJECT MANAGER, SDG ARCHITECTS; BRENTWOOD, CA — 2001-2003 Responsible for the coordination, management and executing project goals with a production team on over 25 single family home projects per year. Presented to local review boards and commissions. Participated in interviews for new hires, annual reviews of staff, and scheduled regular meetings with project team to achieve focused project results.

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47 • Presented monthly production team progress and accomplishment updates to entire staff.
• Participated in interviews for new hires.
• Performed annual reviews of production staff.

PROJECT MANAGER, DAHLIN GROUP ARCHITECTS • PLANNERS; SAN RAMON, CA — 1994-2001 Began as a junior drafter and advanced to architect and project manager in charge of multiple clients working on a variety of projects including recreational facilities and residential developments. Managed all aspects of projects from initial meetings, to design, presentations, construction documents and construction administration.

Education | Afﬁliations
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA — Bachelor of Architecture American Institute of Architects
LEED, Accredited Professional
Commissioner, Livermore Historic Preservation Commission, 2006-2011 Commissioner, Livermore Planning Commission, 2011-2019
Board Member, Livermore Downtown Inc., 2019-Current
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48 First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title
City of Livermore
Advisory Body Application
Profile
Pronoun (s)
She/Her
Question applies to multiple boards
What district do you live in? (If you do not know, please use the locator map here:https://www.livermoreca.gov/home/showdocument?id=9380&t=637980465688676789 * District 3
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Planning Commission: Submitted
Years residing in Livermore
24 Do you work in Livermore?
Yes No
Education
Ph.D., Bioanalytical Chemistry, The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS BS, Chemistry, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX
Yoanda Fintschenko
Livermore CA 94550
i-GATE Development
Corporation Executive Director
Yoanda Fintschenko
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49 Question applies to multiple boards
Are you a registered voter in the City of Livermore
Yes No
Question applies to multiple boards
Are you currently on a City of Livermore Advisory Body? Yes No
Question applies to multiple boards
Meeting Attendance: you must attend at least one meeting prior to submitting an application. Which meeting(s) did you attend? An informational meeting will be held January 17, 2023 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers located at 1016 S. Livermore Avenue.

I plan to attend the Feb.21 meeting
Interests & Experiences
Question applies to multiple boards
Briefly explain your interest in serving on the Advisory Body(s) you have selected. (If applying for more than one Advisory Body, please include a response for each Advisory Body.)
I have two interests that are closely aligned. My first interest has to do with ensuring that Livermore is a place my children and my neighbors' children could return to and have a good job and rewarding career in the town where they were raised. This brings me to my second interest, which is ensuring that there is green space, pedestrian/bike connectivity across our community, affordable housing, and a vibrant economy. The planning commission spends time thinking through the elements that would create the conditions that make this a great place to live and to work. I'd like to contribute my perspective as someone who has lived and worked in Livermore, including starting my own company, and working with many science-based startups in the region.

Question applies to Planning Commission
Summarize your participation in civic or community activities, including years of service.

My most recent service was 2 years as a board member for National Charity League, Livermore Chapter as VP of Communications (2019-2021). I also served for 2 years as a board member for Livermore Valley Education Foundation (2010-2012). I was an assistant coach for St. Michael's CYO track for 3 years (2011-2014), and an assistant coach for Granada High School's Cross Country team for 2 years (2013- 2015). Since 2015 I have been co-organizing a life sciences networking group, East Bay Bio Network, and have organized multiple events including three Tri-Valley Life Sciences Summits (2018, 2019, and 2022).

I also co-organized Tri-Valley Tech Connect, a Tech and Biotech job fair in 2018.

My primary experience in assisting with space planning has been advising and then operating i-GATE Innovation Hub's incubator space in how to equip and run lab space for lab-based startups.

Yoanda Fintschenko
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50 Question applies to Planning Commission
Referring to the Planning Commission’s duties and responsibilities (https://www.livermoreca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/9494/638011618530900000), briefly describe your expectations of the Planning Commission’s accomplishments or outcomes and your anticipated contributions as a member of the Planning Commission.

I expect our outcomes to be substantiated advice to the City Council in the adoption and maintenance of a comprehensive General Plan for the physical growth and development of the city that reflects the future goals of the City including our interpretation of the City’s policy on matters physical growth, the general location of future public facilities and improvements and to aid in the encouragement and regulation of private development as well as to promote my neighbor's participation in creating land use policies. In this latter activity, I feel I have proven my ability to organize my cohort and would employ similar techniques as I did to encourage participation in the East Bay Bio Network. I have learned a lot in my career about the power of the personal invitation and how to scale that. I have little experience as a space planner, but I do have a lot of experience as a former Sandia scientist and manager and business owner in learning about requirements and satisfying them. I also think I can bring to bear my communication skills that I learned as an applied marketing professional. The most important communication skill I learned was the power of listening, and bringing what I heard into the subsequent discussions needed to drive to decisions. I feel this is a core strength I can offer this commission. Finally, I have learned to trust that when I don't know something, I can find an expert to ask. I have a lot of respect for the expertise of others, and I am not afraid to ask questions. I think that much of the planning commission's accomplishments will reflect our ability to listen to the community, to the experts in the city, to each other, as we help the council make decisions where the answers are not clear.

Question applies to multiple boards
Briefly describe your interpretation of the purpose of this Advisory Body. To learn more you may visit the website found here: https://www.livermoreca.gov/departments/city-clerk/city- council-meeting-calendar-agendas, then click the link on the left had side and chose the Advisory Body you are interested in (If applying for more than one Advisory Body, please include a response for each Advisory Body.)
I believe the purpose of the advisory board is to advise the council on interpretation and application of zoning and other ordinances for building projects where there is a lack of clarity.

Yoanda Fintschenko
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51 Upload a Resume
What else would you like the City Council to know about you? If you would like to provide additional information (resume, personal website, etc.) please use the Upload Resume button.

I Agree
Question applies to multiple boards
Please let us know if there is any kind of accommodation you require.

Yoanda Fintschenko
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52 First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Home Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title
City of Livermore
Advisory Body Application
Profile
Pronoun (s)
she/her
Question applies to multiple boards
What district do you live in? (If you do not know, please use the locator map here:https://www.livermoreca.gov/home/showdocument?id=9380&t=637980465688676789 * District 2
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Planning Commission: Submitted
Years residing in Livermore
24 Do you work in Livermore?
Yes No
Education
bachelor's degree
Carmelita (Mel) Chiong
Livermore CA 94551
self-employed owner
Carmelita (Mel) Chiong
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53 Question applies to multiple boards
Are you a registered voter in the City of Livermore
Yes No
Question applies to multiple boards
Are you currently on a City of Livermore Advisory Body? Yes No
Question applies to multiple boards
Meeting Attendance: you must attend at least one meeting prior to submitting an application. Which meeting(s) did you attend? An informational meeting will be held January 17, 2023 5:30 PM in the City Council Chambers located at 1016 S. Livermore Avenue.

Attended January 17, 2023 meeting in person.

Interests & Experiences
Question applies to multiple boards
Briefly explain your interest in serving on the Advisory Body(s) you have selected. (If applying for more than one Advisory Body, please include a response for each Advisory Body.)
I would like to contribute to the positive growth and development of Livermore in accordance with the city’s general plan. A role in the Planning Commission is a great responsibility and opportunity to be of direct service to the community.

Question applies to Planning Commission
Summarize your participation in civic or community activities, including years of service.

Livermore General Plan Advisory Committee - 1.5 years St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church - 12 yrs; Livermore Indivisible - 6 yrs; Livermore Pride - 3 yrs; Livermore Fil-Am Organization - 7 yrs Question applies to Planning Commission
Identify any experience (paid or volunteer) involving land use planning, urban design, architecture, landscape design, or service on other advisory committees with relevant experience.

I believe serving at GPAC and gaining experience running for City Council has given me valuable knowledge that compensates for lack of technical experience in the fields of architecture and urban design.

Carmelita (Mel) Chiong
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54 Upload a Resume
Question applies to Planning Commission
Referring to the Planning Commission’s duties and responsibilities (https://www.livermoreca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/9494/638011618530900000), briefly describe your expectations of the Planning Commission’s accomplishments or outcomes and your anticipated contributions as a member of the Planning Commission.

The procedures, as stated, are straightforward. With the city's general plan and specific codes as guides, the commission has a clearly defined way of advising the city council regarding the physical development of the community. I am diligent and a quick learner. I am aware that there are materials distributed prior to a meeting and that it is a member's responsibility to read through the materials and come prepared to a meeting.

Question applies to multiple boards
Briefly describe your interpretation of the purpose of this Advisory Body. To learn more you may visit the website found here: https://www.livermoreca.gov/departments/city-clerk/city- council-meeting-calendar-agendas, then click the link on the left had side and chose the Advisory Body you are interested in (If applying for more than one Advisory Body, please include a response for each Advisory Body.)
The Planning Commission provides an important role in helping shape the physical development of the city. The decisions made by this body will directly impact the City Council and the entire community.

What else would you like the City Council to know about you? If you would like to provide additional information (resume, personal website, etc.) please use the Upload Resume button.

Carmelita (Mel) Chiong
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55 Question applies to multiple boards
How did you hear about this vacancy?
Word of Mouth
Declarations
Appointment
I acknowledge that I may be recommended for appointed to any Advisory Body at the discretion of the City Council.

I Agree
Question applies to multiple boards
Please let us know if there is any kind of accommodation you require.

Carmelita (Mel) Chiong
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56 2/23/23, 12:06 PM Chapter 2.55 PLANNING COMMISSION*
Chapter 2.55
PLANNING COMMISSION*
Sections:

2.55.010 Members.

2.55.020 Duties and responsibilities.
*Code reviser's note: Ord. 1786 adopts a new Ch. 2.52, Planning Commission, which numerically conflicts with the preexisting Ch. 2.52, Redevelopment Agency. The new chapter has therefore been renumbered as Ch. 2.55.

2.55.010 Members.*
The Planning Commission shall consist of five members, all of whom must be residents of the City of Livermore.

Preference is for at least two members to have demonstrated ability in the area of design by virtue of avocation, vocation, talent, and interest in design, architecture, landscape architecture, or a related field. (Ord. 2065 § 1 (A), 2018; Ord. 1860 § 3, 2009; Ord. 1786 § 2, 2006)
*At the time of the initial consolidation of the design review committee with the Planning Commission, all members currently serving on the design review committee shall become members of the Planning Commission along with the currently appointed members of the Planning Commission. Temporarily, the maximum number of members of the Planning Commission shall be eight. Members shall serve until they voluntarily resign or are not re-appointed by City Council after their initial new term or reach the new term limits set forth in Exhibit B, attached to Ordinance 1860. As maximum terms expire, no appointments or re-appointments will be made until the Planning Commission consists of five members, at which time the maximum number of members will remain at five.

2.55.020 Duties and responsibilities.

The Planning Commission shall have the powers imposed upon city planning commissions by Section 65000 et seq., incorporated by reference, of the Government Code of the State of California. In addition, the Planning Commission shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

A. Advise the City Council in the adoption and maintenance of a comprehensive general plan for the physical growth and development of the City. Such plan shall reflect the future goals of the City and, after its adoption by the City Council, shall represent the City's policy on matters of physical growth. It shall also serve to guide the general location of future public facilities and improvements, and to aid in the encouragement and regulation of private development;
B. Serve as an advisory body to the City Council on matters related to city growth and development and on such matters as may be requested by the Council;
C. Promote public interest in planning and encourage citizen participation in the formulation of the general plan; D. Engage in a program of acquainting the public with the problems and alternate solutions relating to the local physical environment;
E. Interpret and implement the development code as approved by the City Council and as required by the development code; and
F. Interpret and implement the design standards and guidelines as approved by the City Council and as required by the development code. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 1901 § 3 (Exh. A§ 4), 2010; Ord. 1860 § 4, 2009; Ord. 1786 § 2, 2006)
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2/23/23, 12:06 PM Chapter 2.55 PLANNING COMMISSION*
The Livermore Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 2137, passed September 12, 2022.

Disclaimer: The City Clerk's Office has the official version of the Livermore Municipal Code. Users should contact the City Clerk's Office for ordinances passed subsequent to the ordinance cited above.
https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/Livermore/
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