Submit Date: Jul 15, 2022
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title
City of Napa Boards & Commissions
Profile
Mailing Address (if different than Resident Address above) Length of Residence in the City of Napa:
5 Years
Length of Residence in the County of Napa:
5 Years
Registered to vote in the City of Napa?
Yes No
Ethnicity *
Caucasian/Non-Hispanic
Interests & Experiences
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Bicycle and Trails Advisory Commission: Appointed
Daniel I Wilkowsky
Napa CA 94559
CRB Consulting Engineers Environmental Engineer
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Community Service Experience:
City of Napa Bicycle and Trails Advisory Commission, 2 years; Director, Union Sanitary District (Elected) 22 years, Fremont, CA; Economic Development Alliance for Business, Alameda County, 10 years; Joint Venture, Silicon Valley, Permit Streamlining Task Force, 4 years; UC Davis Air Quality Advisory Committee, 4 years; Volunteer, Tour of California (Professional Bike Race), 6 years; Volunteer, San Jose Jazz Fest, 8 years.
Education:
Please see resume
Other relevant experience or expertise:
Working with city staff and community representatives on Napa's BTAC has been a phenomenal experience. The Commission has provided input on new city streets, crossings, signals and bike lanes.
We're working to move the city's biking status from bronze to silver by implementing safety improvements around the city. I also volunteer on the engineering committee for the Napa Valley Vine Trail; I help the team with trail easements and improvements. I am an avid cyclist and concerned about cycling on city streets and improving bike lanes. Have cycled all around the SF Bay Area and been on several cycling trips in Italy, Portugal and Croatia. Have hosted cycling events in Napa for other cyclists. I was a former Deputy Director of Public Works in Modesto and I have presented many projects to city councils, planning committees, and public works departments.
Additional Questions
What is your understanding of the role and responsibility of this board? Provide understanding of city's cycling and trail programs and to provide advice and guidance to the City Council and the Public Works Department. Seek advice from the community of cyclists and hikers on maintenance of roads and trails. Provide direction for future improvement projects.
Have you ever attended a meeting of this board? If so, how many? Yes, 10
What duties of this board are most interesting to you?
I'm on the city's streets cycling several days each week and hike often in city and county parks. I understand the recreational needs for both local residents and city visitors. We have a great opportunity to improve the safety of cyclists and pedestrians on city streets through engineering, grade markings, signage and education. We work closely with the Napa Valley Transportation Authority and the Bicycle Coalition to provide suggestions for staff on planning and street improvements.
What activities of this board are least interesting to you? BTAC has great people all willing to assist. We anticipate changing meetings to monthly from every other month to improve continuity and community involvement. I am enthusiastic about providing support to city staff and city council. I see that serving on the board will be an honor.
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What programs or projects would you like to see improved or implemented? I would like to improve bike lane and trails with updated maps and signage. Signage in the City of Napa should also direct people to the Napa Valley Vine Trail. I will continue to advocate for more helmets for children cycling to schools and parks. I want to encourage business to become bike friendly for customers and staff with bike racks or lockers, education and newsletters.
How would you approach improving these project(s) or program(s)? I'm an engineer so I am accustomed to reviewing data. We will look at street and bike trail use, accident statistics and make recommendations for improvement. We will attempt to emulate safe streets programs from other cities. I will listen to other board members and seek consensus in moving forward. I will assist city staff to seek grants for bike and traffic improvements.
Are you involved in any organizations or activities that may result in a conflict of interest if you are appointed to this board?
None
Please list two local references and their phone numbers:
Ellen Udoff ; Cindy Deutsch
How did you learn of this vacancy?
Other
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DANIEL I. WILKOWSKY
Napa, CA 94559
Telephone
Email:
RESUME OF QUALIFICATIONS
Special Fields
of Knowledge:
Environmental, Health and Safety Management/Capital Programs Domestic and International Laws and Regulations
Environmental and Safety Auditing
Due Diligence Investigations/Mergers and Acquisitions/Plant Closures Environmental Management Systems/ISO14000
Air Quality Planning and Clean Air Act Compliance
Hazardous Waste Investigation/Remediation/“Superfund”
Municipal/Industrial Wastewater Treatment Design/Operation Education: MBA Management, San Francisco State University MS Environmental Engineering, University of Southern California BS Aerospace (Mechanical) Engineering, Auburn University Professional
Activities: Registered Civil Engineer, California
Certified Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, California Grade V Board of Directors, Union Sanitary District, Fremont, CA 1985 – 2007 (elected) Instructor, "Environment on the Internet," UC Berkeley and UCLA Economic Development Alliance for Business, Alameda County (1990 – 2004) Joint Venture/Silicon Valley, Permit Streamlining Task Force (1994 – 1997) Air Quality Advisory Committee, University of California, Davis Extension (1994 - 1996) American Society of Civil Engineers
Water Environment Federation
Publications: Internet Matters, Column, Dan Wilkowsky, Journal of the Semiconductor Safety Association, Vol. 12, No. 4, Winter 1998, Vol. 13, Numbers 1, 3 and 4, Spring, Fall and Winter 1999, Vol. 14, Numbers 2 and 3, 4 Summer, Fall, and Winter, 2000, Vol. 15, Number 1, Spring, 2001, and Vol. 16, Number 3/ 4, Winter/Spring 2002, e-Journal, Winter 2004, Spring, Fall 2008, Spring 2009.
Isobutylene Proves Successful in a Unique Process Tool Tracer Gas Test, Dan Hernandez and Dan Wilkowsky, Journal of the Semiconductor Safety Association, Vol. 14, No. 4, Winter 2000.
How to Decommission a Fab, Daren Dance and Dan Wilkowsky, Cleanrooms Magazine, July 1999.
National Semiconductor’s Intranet Improves EHS Performance, Karl Albrecht and Dan Wilkowsky, EMIS Tech, Volume II, Number 4, August 1998.
Relation of Inflow/Infiltration Costs to Varying Policy Requirements, D. Wilkowsky, C. Way, D. Tucker, D. Parker, Journal of the Water Pollution Control Federation, Vol. 54, No. 10, October 1982.
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Experience:
CRB Consulting Engineers
2007 – Present
Environmental Engineer/Project Manager
Provide environmental engineering studies, design and construction assistance to industrial clients in the electronics, semiconductor, solar, bio-tech and pharmaceutical sectors. Projects included design of wastewater treatment systems, air abatement installations, environmental auditing, developing EHS standards, and permitting. Performed Process Hazard Analyses (Hazard Operability Reviews) for several new designs and existing installations.
City of Modesto, California
2006 - 2007
Deputy Director of Public Works
Directed the Water Quality Division of the Public Works Department in a city of 230,000 people. Was responsible for managing the planning, design, construction, and operation of the city’s 2 wastewater treatment plants, 69 pumping stations, and the storm drainage system. Directed master planning for waste treatment upgrades to tertiary, the construction of 10 MGD of dissolved air flotation equipment, and the drafting of a new wastewater ordinance and wastewater charges. Supervised 10 managers responsible for 130 employees, chartered cross-functional work teams, and managed a digester gas utilization study.
Continued working for the City of Modesto as a consultant from 2007 to 2008.
Industrial Design Corporation (IDC), a division of CH2M Hill 1998 - 2006
Senior Environmental Manager
Manage environmental planning and permitting activities for industrial clients. Responsible for assisting with the development of integrated projects in environmental, health and safety (EHS). Designed and constructed wastewater pre-treatment facilities for several dischargers. Performed flow audits required for local wastewater agency with capacity issues. Provided site selection, environmental site assessments, directed permitting, waste reduction, and chemical recycling programs. Assisted clients with environmental management systems, ISO 14000 certification, EHS auditing, and the design of waste treatment and abatement systems. Developed company-wide or site-specific EHS database systems to facilitate their use for employees and customers.
National Semiconductor Corporation, Santa Clara, California 1981 to 1997
Director, Environmental and Safety Services
Managed the company's global environmental, safety and occupational health programs. Was responsible for capital budgeting, operating programs, and EHS auditing. Developed company standards, checklist and procedures for an environmental management system similar to ISO 14000. Directed the elimination of Ozone Depleting Compounds and Ethylene-based Glycol Ethers from the manufacturing process. Provided leadership to cross-functional teams on environmental, safety, packaging and community relations. Guided environmental due diligence for the acquisition and divestiture of Fairchild Semiconductor and others, the safe environmental closure of five operating plants and the permitting of two new ones. Completed an RI/FS for the Santa Clara " Superfund" site. Managed groundwater programs at three other company facilities.
Developed safety training for hazardous waste operators and manufacturing supervisors.
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National Semiconductor Corporation, Santa Clara, California Environmental Affairs Manager
Responsible for environmental compliance and pollution control projects for National Semiconductor facilities worldwide. Provided technical guidance to plant and facilities managers on wastewater treatment, air abatement, groundwater investigations, and hazardous waste management. Developed environmental audit procedures and conducted annual site audits to detail compliance and capital forecasts. Developed environmental control strategy for successful acquisition of Fairchild Semiconductor. Prepared 5-year strategic plans and annual operating plans outlining staff and budget requirements for environmental control.
Worked with industry associations to develop federal effluent guidelines and local air emission and hazardous waste controls for semiconductor plants. Directed hazardous waste site "Superfund" remediations in four states. Provided regular management updates on environmental projects and regulatory trends.
East Bay Municipal Utility District, Oakland, California 1976 - 1981
Senior Environmental Engineer
Directed the Special Projects Section, which provided technical support for the operation, design and construction of wastewater treatment and related facilities. Managed projects which included the pilot testing, design and installation of sludge thickening and dewatering equipment, treatment plant solids balance, digester gas utilization, inflow source controls, and wet weather flow storage/treatment facilities.
Provided assistance to treatment plant operations on process control. Developed knowledge of Federal and State Clean Water Grant procedures, waste discharge requirements, industrial waste discharge ordinances, and Federal pretreatment requirements.
Jacobs Engineering Co., Pasadena, California
1974 - 1976
Environmental Engineer
Responsible for field studies, process engineering equipment selection and research on environmental technology for wastewater treatment systems on various projects in the chemical process and related industries. Experienced as project manager on specific wastewater treatment assignments in the petroleum, detergent manufacturing, aircraft, and fertilizer industries. Participated with engineering team assignments in the food, meat packing and chemical industries performing research, treatability studies, and pilot plant operations.
California Regional Water Control Board, Los Angeles, California 1973 - 1974
Assistant Engineering Specialist - Sanitary
Responsible for preparation of wastewater discharge requirements under both the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and the California Water Code. Provided liaison and technical advice to industries and municipalities on wastewater treatment and disposal. Coordinated activities with other regulatory agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Fish and Game and the Army Corp of Engineers.
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C.E. Maguire, Inc., Providence, Rhode Island
1972 - 1973
Environmental Engineer I
Participated in the design of a 16 million-gallon per day, two-stage oxygen activated sludge wastewater treatment plant. Design included expansion of the main sewage pump station and force main. Responsible for storm water separation and infiltration control. Surveyed industrial users and developed industrial user ordinances.
Additional
Responsibilities:
Union Sanitary District, Fremont, California
1985 - 2007
Director (Elected)
Responsible for the efficient collection, treatment and disposal of wastewater and residuals from the Cities of Fremont, Newark and Union City. Direct 130 technical and professional staff members who operate a 35- mgd secondary activated sludge plant and maintain over 725 miles of sewers. Constructed additions and odor control improvements to the plant. Reclaimed wastewater used to create the Hayward marsh.
Economic Development Alliance for Business, Alameda County 1990 - 2004
Responsible for improving the business climate in the County by working with various interests. Worked on Port of Oakland dredging issues and airport expansion, and regional planning. Developed an alternate approach to Bay Vision 2020 to include representation of smaller cities.
Joint Venture/Silicon Valley
1994 - 1997
Task Leader/Facilitator/Coach, Permit Streamlining Task Force Responsible for providing leadership, direction and training with a quality performance team in the City of Fremont's Hazardous Materials Division. The team produced a mission, and game plan to improve the function of the group. The team developed process work flow diagrams, met with other City of Fremont departments and created an action plan after completing benchmarking visits to several Hazmat units in other cities. The team provided several briefings on its progress to the City Council, the City Manager and the Fire Chief.
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Submit Date: Aug 03, 2022
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title
City of Napa Boards & Commissions
Profile
Mailing Address (if different than Resident Address above)
Length of Residence in the City of Napa:
10 years
Length of Residence in the County of Napa:
10 years
Registered to vote in the City of Napa?
Yes No
Ethnicity *
Caucasian/Non-Hispanic
Interests & Experiences
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Bicycle and Trails Advisory Commission: Submitted
Jimmy J Kawalek
Napa CA 94558
JJKWineco, LLC Owner
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Community Service Experience:
City of Napa Bicycles and Trails President Coombsville Vintners & Growers (past) Napa Valley Vintners PNV Committee
Education:
Certified Sommelier (Level 3) International Sommelier Guild Sonoma State / Wine Business Management Other relevant experience or expertise:
Extensive world traveler Avid cyclist
Additional Questions
What is your understanding of the role and responsibility of this board? Serve in the best interest of the citizens to promote and facilitate safe paths for cyclists, walkers, runners (citizens of all abilities) throughout the City of Napa Have you ever attended a meeting of this board? If so, how many? yes, 4 years
What duties of this board are most interesting to you?
improving mobility throughout the City for pedestrians and cyclists with special emphasis on students What activities of this board are least interesting to you? What programs or projects would you like to see improved or implemented? safe routes to schools, street and sidewalk repairs
How would you approach improving these project(s) or program(s)? emphasizing the needs of the community as the priority in the General Plan Are you involved in any organizations or activities that may result in a conflict of interest if you are appointed to this board?
no
Please list two local references and their phone numbers:
Walt Brooks Wil Lake
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How did you learn of this vacancy?
Other
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JI
MMY KAWALEK
Sales and Marketing Leader
Wi
ne Industry
Sa
les Leader, Marketing, DTC, Channel Management,
Creative & Resourceful
H
obbies/Interests
Ro
ad Cycling, Travel, Cooking, Volunteering,
City of Napa BTAC Commissioner
Sum
mary
▪ Sa
les and Marketing leader
▪ So
mmelier / Wine Educator / Wine Symposium Keynote Speaker ▪ Na
tional / Regional Sales specializing in B2B, B2B2C and DTC program development ▪ Fo
cused on Business Development, Channel management, Distributor retention and Sales team management
▪ Cr
eates profitable sales channels under challenging conditions; highly successful at launching unknown brands
▪ Ma
rketing specialist, backstory developer, brand development, asset allocation, collateral, communication, traditional and social media, website development, tradeshow and events planning/execution
▪ Cr
eative, self-motivating, flexible & resourceful
Ac
complishments
At
the end of the day, all the deep relationships I develop must drive brand development & revenue.
For every brand I've worked with, I tell the supporting, relationship-building story that would otherwise never be heard. My in-depth knowledge of each of the brands I've represented conveys value, confidence and a "sense of place" that develops & grows long-term, profitable relationships.
▪ 30+
years in B2B, B2B2C and DTC Sales & Marketing
▪ 20+
years developing and leading highly focused Sales & Marketing teams and programs ▪ Own
ed a successful start-up Wine Brokerage / Distribution and Sommelier Services co
mpany
▪ De
veloped, marketed and taught a 3 part "Wine 101" Education Program ▪ De
veloped curriculum and taught "Street/Gorilla Marketing" Course at Learning Tree Un
iversity for 2+ years
▪ Pl
anned & executed turn-key wine sales & educational events for commercial & private clients
Exper
ience/Key Accomplishments
JJK
Wineco LLC | Napa, CA (8/2014 – present)
Own
er Operator
Winery Sales and Marketing Consulting Firm specializing in Strategy, Distribution and Engagement for Luxury Wine brands
▪ Sa
les services include National, Regional Sales Management / B2B sales / Brand Development / Distribution Channel Development / DTC Consulting / Social Media programming
▪ Op
erational services include sourcing accredited winemakers, redesign of wine offerings, labeling and packaging, vineyard contracts, partnerships, strategic planning ▪ Ex
clusive Importer / Distributor of Transbottle Wine Carriers in the USA
An
cien | Napa, CA (7/2014 – present)
Na
tional Sales Manager
Family owned Napa winery founded in 1992 by Ken & Teresa Bernards specializing in Pinot Noir & Chardonnay
▪ Ch
annel management, Distributor retention and management
▪ Es
tablishes new Distributor partners
▪ Co
ntinually grows sales through hands-on, in-market work
▪ Sp
earheaded label refresh and website development
Na
pa Valley Vintners | Napa, CA (2015 – present)
Pr
emier Napa Valley Bidder Cultivation Team Member
From its founding in 1944 to today, the NVV works to promote and protect the Napa Valley as a premier wine region
▪ Ho
lds a volunteer position as PNV Committee Member
▪ He
lps promote and cultivate new participants to the Annual PNV Event
Co
ombsville Vintners & Growers Association | Napa, CA (2014 – 2018) Pr
esident
Coombsville is Napa Valley’s 16th AVA
▪ He
ld a volunteer position as President
▪ Lead
Board of 5 members
▪ Re
presented over 25 Vineyard and Vintner Partners
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Ed
ict Wines | Napa, CA (5/2013 – 7/2014)
Di
rector of Sales and Marketing
Family owned Napa winery founded in 2008 by Barbara & Ira Goldberg ▪ Le
ad all sales and marketing operations for a 2000 (annual) case production winery ▪ De
veloped all distribution (sales channels) and DTC programs ▪ Es
tablished long term partnerships and brand recognition
▪ De
veloped all marketing assets, collateral and communication; created all messaging, backstory and branding, traditional & social media
▪ De
signed and deployed new website within 60 day
▪ Im
plemented Vin65 POS (first fully dynamic site done on Vin65 platform) ▪ Hi
red new winemaker and redesigned wine production / offerings ▪ St
eered all blending, beginning with 2011 (red) vintages
▪ Re
vamped all labeling and packing of wines
▪ Se
cured long term vineyard contracts
▪ Su
ccessfully depleted back inventories and created profitable sales channels
Pe
ju Winery | Rutherford, CA (10/2011 – 4/2013)
Ho
use Sommelier
Family owned Napa winery founded in 1982 by Anthony and Herta Peju ▪ DT
C Sales / Tasting Room / Sommelier / Wine Educator
▪ St
aff, distributor & guest educator / spearheaded special guest experiences ▪ Ou
tside sales with Peju distributors
▪ Fe
atured guest speaker at Orlando Food & Wine Festival (Wine 101) ▪ Loc
al Bay Area / Napa outreach (Hospitality, Transportation) ▪ Top
performer for wine sales and Wine Club Memberships for 1.5 years
Di
vino Wine Broker, Inc | Aliso Viejo, CA (1/2005 – 9/2011) Own
er / Operator / Sommelier
A full-service Sales and Marketing Wine Brokerage Company specializing in marketing small-production California/ Oregon based wineries and wine accessories
▪ Sa
les, Marketing & Brand Development of over 25 independent wineries to both on and off premise retailers throughout the Orange County, California market(s) ▪ Tr
ained and managed multiple independent sales teams
▪ Co
nceived and executed all promotion, logistics and branding of events ▪ De
veloped & taught Wine Education programs thru various events and venues ▪ De
veloped, marketed & launched highly successful "Taste of Divino" (DTC marketing & sales festivals) in Southern California encompassing 3 to 15 different wineries at multiple venues
▪ Gr
ew revenue by 200% from FY07 to FY08
▪ Foc
used on a handful of key accounts to weather the 2008 recession
Educ
ation & Certifications
▪ Wi
ne Business Management Certificate 2011
So
noma State University
▪ In
ternational Sommelier Guild Sommelier Diploma Program 2008 ▪ In
ternational Sommelier Guild Fundamentals Level 2 2007
▪ In
ternational Sommelier Guild Fundamentals Level 1 2007
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Submit Date: Aug 24, 2022
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title
City of Napa Boards & Commissions
Profile
Mailing Address (if different than Resident Address above) Length of Residence in the City of Napa:
9 years
Length of Residence in the County of Napa:
9 years
Registered to vote in the City of Napa?
Yes No
Ethnicity *
Prefer not to Answer
Interests & Experiences
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Bicycle and Trails Advisory Commission: Submitted
Robert C Reber
Napa CA 94558
N/A Retired
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Community Service Experience:
• Boy Scouts of America o Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop 516 – Napa Moose Lodge (2019–Present) o Cub Scout Den Leader, Pack 196 – Northwood Elementary School (2014–2019) o Napa Area “Scouting for Food” Coordinator • St. Apollinaris School o Assistant Head Track Coach, St. Apollinaris School, Napa (2014–2018) o National Geographic Bee Coordinator – St. Apollinaris School, Napa (2013–2018) • Napa Little League: Assistant Coach, 2015–2016 • Promenade Homeowners Association, Hercules, CA:
President (elected position), 2003–2007
Education:
UC Davis Extension, Certificate Degree – Land Use & Natural Resources (2006); Dartmouth College, Bachelor of Arts – Engineering Sciences (1991); U.S. Naval Nuclear Power School (1992); Other relevant experience or expertise:
• Related Work Experience o Community Development Director/Planning Manager/Planner – City of Hercules (2005–2013; 2017– 2022) o Senior Planner – City of Napa (2013) o Bicycle Trip Leader – Backroads Travel Company (1998–1999) o Dartmouth Cycling Club Director (1990–1991) • American Institute of Certified Planners: Certified planner 2010–2022 • American Planning Association: Member, 2006–2022 • Contra Costa Transportation Authority—Technical Coordinating Committee: Member (appointed), 2011–2013; 2017–2022 • West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee—Technical Advisory Committee: Member (appointed) 2011–2013 • International City/County Management Association: Member, 2012–2014 • Municipal Management Association of Northern California: Member, 2013–2014 • Hercules Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency: Oversight Board Member (appointed), 2012–2013
Additional Questions
What is your understanding of the role and responsibility of this board? The primary role of the Bicycle & Trails Advisory Commission (BTAC) is to make recommendations to the Public Works Director and City Council regarding projects and programs that support pedestrians and cyclists in Napa. Unlike the City Council, which has express authority as duly elected officials, the BTAC is purely advisory and does not have any direct authority over staff, spending, policy, or other related decisions, but nonetheless plays an important role in helping guide the City’s bike & pedestrian projects.
Have you ever attended a meeting of this board? If so, how many? Although I have not personally attended any BTAC meetings, I have reviewed the agenda packets and minutes for prior meetings. Also, as a City planner responsible for preparing and supporting City Council, Planning Commission, and Cultural Heritage Commission meetings, I’m very familiar with the procedures, protocols, and best practices for conducting public meetings.
What duties of this board are most interesting to you?
I am most interested in being able to have meaningful input on the implementation of engineering projects that will demonstrably improve the quantity and quality of Napa’s walking and biking paths and roadways.
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What activities of this board are least interesting to you? There are no duties of the BTAC that are not of interest to me. I understand the importance of studying agenda packets in advance of meetings, receiving public testimony, asking pertinent questions, and being part of a deliberative body that makes thoughtful recommendations to staff and Council—from high-level policy down to implementation details.
What programs or projects would you like to see improved or implemented? I wholeheartedly support the City’s efforts to implement Vision Zero principles and improve roadway safety for pedestrians and cyclists. Additionally, I would like to see the City improve its Bicycle Friendly Community Designation, not simply as something to tout but as a true reflection of the City’s commitment to making walking and biking a safe, efficient, and appealing alternative to many automotive trips. Climate change is the greatest challenge we face, and transportation-related emissions account for over one fourth of U.S. greenhouse gases. How we address climate change will determine more than anything else the fate of future generations. Given the City’s relatively flat topography, mild weather, and confined development, Napa is well positioned to replace a large number of short vehicle trips with biking and walking, providing immediate benefit to current residents and hope for future generations.
How would you approach improving these project(s) or program(s)? Improving any project or program requires understanding existing policies, work previously completed, and progress already underway. Within the purview of the BTAC, this means understanding the new Napa2040 General Plan (specifically the Transportation Element), the Napa Countywide Bicycle Plan (including the City of Napa Bicycle Plan), the City’s Zoning Ordinance, traffic-calming guidelines, the forthcoming Local Roadway Safety Plan, and the relationship between these and other policies. It also requires some understanding of the range of issues and factors involved, which can include technical, legal, environmental, logistical, aesthetic, sociological, and economic considerations. Commissioners must be cognizant of the resources available to the City for carrying out public works projects (e.g., Measure T) while also appreciating the challenges involved (e.g., competing projects and limited staffing).
And most fundamentally, serving as a Commissioner demands respecting and considering the perspectives and priorities of the various interests involved: professional staff and elected officials (not just the City, but the County and Napa Valley Transportation Authority, too), advocacy groups (e.g., Napa Valley Bicycle Coalition), businesses, schools, and most of all, the general public, which—despite the best outreach efforts—are often absent from these discussions. My career as a city planner has been committed to working respectfully with similarly large and wide-ranging groups to find common ground and mutually beneficial solutions, which I would aspire to continue as a member of the BTAC.
Are you involved in any organizations or activities that may result in a conflict of interest if you are appointed to this board?
Although I recently joined the Napa Valley Bicycle Coalition as a regular member, I do not have any conflicts of interest that would preclude me from being appointed to the BTAC. Aside from my personal home, I do not have any vested or financial interests that would conflict with any Napa-related projects. As a long-time senior municipal employee and planning practitioner committed to ethical transparency, I understand the importance of disclosing economic interests by filing and regularly updating a Form 700 and abiding by FPPC rules, including recusal from certain projects when within proximity of my residence or if there potential for perceived conflict of interest.
Please list two local references and their phone numbers:
• John McDowell: Former Deputy Planning Director, Napa County • Maureen Trippe:
Current Bicycle & Trails Advisory Commissioner, City of Napa • Fred Deltorchio:
Former Police Chief & City Manager, City of Hercules • David Biggs Current City Manager, City of Orinda
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Other
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Submit Date: Aug 20, 2022
First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title
City of Napa Boards & Commissions
Profile
Mailing Address (if different than Resident Address above) Length of Residence in the City of Napa:
10 years
Length of Residence in the County of Napa:
11 years
Registered to vote in the City of Napa?
Yes No
Ethnicity *
Caucasian/Non-Hispanic
Interests & Experiences
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Bicycle and Trails Advisory Commission: Appointed
Donal C O'Briain
Napa CA 94559
RSA+ Design Engineer
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Community Service Experience:
2 years on the City of Napa Bikes and Trails Commission Napa Valley Rugby Club, Vice President and Treasurer
Education:
Bachelor's in Engineering,
Other relevant experience or expertise:
6 years working as a Civil Engineer on projects in Napa City and County. 2 years work as a land surveyor on infrastructure and construction projects in San Diego. 30+ years as an active cyclist. Parent of 3 young future cyclists/pedestrians.
Additional Questions
What is your understanding of the role and responsibility of this board? To advise the city on improving cycling and walking infrastructure and encourage implementation of good safe practices and design where possible.
Have you ever attended a meeting of this board? If so, how many? Yes, more than 12.
What duties of this board are most interesting to you?
Advocating for improved safety of bicycle and pedestrian routes and facilities in the City of Napa.
What activities of this board are least interesting to you? Discussing car parking.
What programs or projects would you like to see improved or implemented? Protected bike lanes that connect all schools in the City to a comprehensive bike network. Improved east- west access for pedestrians and cyclists to cross Highway 29 in the City.
How would you approach improving these project(s) or program(s)? Protected bike lanes on Browns Valley Rd, Jefferson St, Linda Vista Ave. Improved sidewalks and bike lanes on Imola Ave, Lincoln Ave, and a footbridge at Laurel St and/or Pueblo Ave. Improved Crosswalk designs at Trower and Salvador.
Are you involved in any organizations or activities that may result in a conflict of interest if you are appointed to this board?
No
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Please list two local references and their phone numbers:
Tom Faherty, architect, St Helena Paul Warnock, Civil Engineer, Napa How did you learn of this vacancy?
Internet
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Donal O'Briain
Na
pa, CA
Feb 2016-
Pr
esent
Napa, CA
Apr 2012-Jan
2016
Vacaville,
CA
CIV
IL ENG
INEER, R
SA+
De
signing and preparing grading, drainage, utility and wastewater plans for residential and commercial projects.
ASTS Design
Erosion control plans, SCP, SWPPP design and monitoring.
Hydraulic analysis
Submittal of plans for review to City and County agencies
ENG
INEERING PRO
JECT MANAG
ER, SP
ES
Co
ntracting for a Fortune 500 Company in the Pharmaceutical field, project leader for mechanical, manufacturing, and process improvement projects including the following;
Design and installation of engineering solutions in a manufacturing environment.
Data Analysis of experimental product and packaging systems Decommissioning of old equipment and installation of new machinery Validation and documentation of new and existing processes Improvement of procedural and training documentation
Se
p 2011- Mar
2012
St Helena CA
DRA
FTER/ENG
INEER, VAL
LEY ARC
HITECTS
Dr
afting and assisting with engineering design for residential and commercial architectural projects
3D drafting and modelling of project layout
Design of water use modelling for commercial expansion project
Ju
l 2010- Jul
2011
Lakeview OR
SIT
E ENG
INEER ON RUB
Y PIP
ELINE, ROC
KFORD COR
P
On a 66 mi
le section of a 675 mile, 42” diameter natural gas pipeline construction project
Engineering and management on site of pipeline construction Filing route, design, and construction method variances with environmental agencies and landowners
Tr
acking pricing and project progress
Maintained database of up to date training and safety certifications of all project employees.
Produced and published weekly project progress report for distribution to clients, landowners, environmental agencies and local interests.
Se
p 2009-Jul
2010
(Travelling)
Feb 2007-
Dec 2008
San Diego,
CA
WEST COA
ST ARE
A MANAG
ER, RMG INS
TALLATIONS
In
stalling and Maintaining communications furniture in 911 Call Centers.
Led installation projects throughout Western US region.
DESI
GN ENG
INEER AT AT&
T (TH
ROUGH CH
C CON
SULTING)
Ma
pped and prepared cable routes for the upgrading of current phone lines to carry U-Verse Internet and high definition television. Led re-pricing process for projects that were deemed in the field to require review.
De
signed fast-tracked projects during rebuilding of infrastructure after wildfires in rural San Diego County
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Donal O'Briain
Na
pa, CA
EDU
CATION
Se
p 1996-Jun 2000
B
AC
HELOR’S DE
GREE IN CIV
IL, STR
UCTURAL AND ENVI
RONMENTAL ENG
INEERING
TRI
NITY COL
LEGE, DUB
LIN, IRE
LAND
St
udied; Management for Engineers, Engineering Materials, Environmental Engineering, Hydraulics, Geotechnical
Engineering, Design of Structures, Advanced Design of Structures, Design and the Built Environment, and Transportation
Engineering.
Th
esis; Bonded Aluminum Beams, A Study of Adhesives
and Aluminum in Load Bearing Applications.
PRO
FESSIONAL
SKILLS AND
TRAINING
Wr
iting civil engineering related plans and reports for local and state agencies, 2 years
Technical Authoring and Documentation, 2 years
Au
toCAD, 7 years drafting.
En
vironmental Variances, 1 year
2 years drafting and pricing with ARES, AT&T's proprietary, Microstation based software.
4 ye
ars surveying with total stations, including Topcon, Leika and Pentax instruments.
Ex
cel, Word, MS Project and all Microsoft Office applications.
PER
SONAL SKILLS
AND INTERESTS
Cl
ub Secretary and founding member of Napa Valley Wine
Thieves Rugby Club
Ac
tive recreational cyclist
Pr
oficient in French with some Spanish
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