Napa City Council
October 15, 2024

Submit Date: Aug 10, 2024
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Parks, Recreation and Trees Advisory Commission: Submitted Kirin M Sidhu
Kirin M Sidhu
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Question applies to Parks, Recreation and Trees Advisory Commission 3 of the 7 voting members shall be a person who demonstrates experience in one of the following identified fields: urban planning, park planning, park operations, park maintenance, recreation programming, horticulture, or arboriculture. Are you applying as one of these members? Yes No
Community Service Experience:

I have volunteered at Napa Peer Court since mid-July 2024. Peer Court is a rehabilitative program designed to keep first-time juvenile offenders out of the system. As a peer attorney, I represent the community in court and work to create a Restoration Plan to help young offenders stay out of the system for good.

Education:

Vintage High School, Napa, CA - Class of 2025. Dual Enrollment Classes - Napa Valley College, Santa Rosa Junior College
Other relevant experience or expertise:

I just finished an internship with the Napa County District Attorney's Office in the Investigations Department. I have prepared binders for trial on multiple felony cases, attended trainings and meetings with attorneys, and shadowed attorneys in court. Also, I have participated in outreach efforts to local schools and other involvements with local agencies. I also have two years of experience in Vintage High School's Student Government as a Student Senator and the Commissioner of Publicity. As the Publicity Commissioner, I directed the production of posters, advertisements, and other visual media to help publicize schoolwide events. I was also a student Senator, voting on schoolwide measures and making decisions on school policy at monthly meetings.

Additional Questions
What is your understanding of the role and responsibility of this board? To my understanding, this board is the body responsible for preserving part of the culture of Napa, both with the maintenance of parks and trees and the facilitation of community-wide cultural events. It does so by both working with the City Council and Parks and Recreation Director as well as making decisions through the Municipal Code. This board is especially important in keeping Napa a tight-knit community with a vibrant culture and thriving natural landscape. As a lifelong resident of Napa, I appreciate the efforts put forth to conserve and promote green spaces within the community. I enjoyed playing at the numerous parks near my house while growing up, which I know not every community is lucky to have -- I know this board protects that privilege.

Have you ever attended a meeting of this board? If so, how many? Kirin M Sidhu
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What duties of this board are most interesting to you?
I find it most interesting that the board advises the City Council on a wide variety of matters in a public forum, since I am curious about the workings of local government and want to explore more in my own city. I also aspire to work in government in the future. Also, I am especially interested in the board's dealings with cultural activities and public recreation. I believe that cultural celebrations and other public events are extremely important in building a community as tight-knit as Napa is and want to help foster that sense of community.

What activities of this board are least interesting to you? I find it least interesting that the board deals with the review of tree policies and ordinances within the city. At a first look, I find this less dynamic and perhaps more tedious than other tasks performed by the board. However, as I learn more, I may reconsider this opinion.

What programs or projects would you like to see improved or implemented? I would like to see more community events being hosted at local parks across the city, allowing us to uplift and spotlight our parks while also building a sense of community. For instance, we could host cultural events, community hikes, and other community events at our parks -- especially larger ones like Skyline and Alston. We could also involve small businesses and other local programs. While these programs may already exist, advertising and publicizing these events more often (especially through social media) would draw more attention and participation.

How would you approach improving these project(s) or program(s)? I believe the biggest hurdle for this program is the advertising. Utilizing social media platforms, especially popular ones like TikTok and Instagram, will be imperative. By keeping up with online trends (for instance, reworking popular sounds and videos to fit our purposes), we can better publicize our activities.

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:

How did you learn of this vacancy?
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Kirin M Sidhu
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KIRIN SIDHU

SUMMARY
Driven, earnest, and ambitious rising high school senior in the top 1% of Vintage High School’s graduating class of 2025.

Skilled writer, speaker, and team leader committed to exceeding expectations in every endeavor. With a strong academic record and passion for public service, I aim to pursue a degree in political science & public policy. Following that, I plan on attending law school and finding a career in public service.

EDUCATION
Vintage High School, Napa, CA Expected Graduation June 2025 1375 Trower Avenue, Napa CA 94558
Class Rank: 4/ 400
GPA: 4.71 UW/4.0 W
A
P/Honors/Dual: 9 A Ps, 7 Honors, 4 Dual Enrollment classes SAT: 1570; ACT: 33

Dartmouth Book Award, Da rtmouth Alumni Club June 2024 Awarded to high school juniors at the top of their class with exceptionally significant academic and extracurricular contributions.

Academic Achievement Awards, V intage High School June 2022-present Excellence in: H onors Math II, Honors English 9, Honors Math III, Honors English 10, AP World History, AP Physics, AP English Language, Overall Academic Achievement

EXPERIENCE
Legal Intern, Napa County District Attorney’s Office, Napa, CA May 2024-present • Analyze & organize evidence and police reports
• Assist attorney with prosecution by cr eating trial binders for high-profile homicide cases • Shadow attorneys, attend trials & meetings

Youth Civic Leader, L eague of Women Voters, Napa, CA May 2024-present • Student representative of Vintage HS to the NVUSD & League of Women Voters • Presented to student body on importance of voting and civic engagement (350+ students reached) • Will be tabling a t community events across Napa County this summer & fall • Educated students on the importance of using their vote on local, state, and federal levels

Student Leadership, Vintage High School, Napa, CA August 2021-June 2023 • Publicity C ommissioner: led & directed the creation of any/all visual media for school events (rallies, assemblies, sports games, etc.)
• Organized and advertised dances, spirit rallies, assemblies, awards nights, major sporting events

Ch
oir, Vintage High School, Napa, CA August 2022-present
• Social Media Manager (2024-25): I publicize all choir-related events online, allowing choir-related publicity to reach a wider audience within the community
• Planned, directed, and facilitated choir events (concerts, fundraisers, trips, dances)

V
arsity Water Polo, Captain, Vi ntage High School, Napa, CA August 2021-present • Vine Valley Athletic League (VVAL) Player of the Year (2023) • All- VVAL Team (First Team 2023, Hon. Mention 2022)
• All- Napa County Team (2023)

Club Water Polo, Dav is Water Polo Club, Davis, CA December 2022-present • USAWP Academic All- American, Outstanding Honors
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Submit Date: Aug 22, 2024
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Mailing Address (if different than Resident Address above) Length of Residence in the City of Napa:
25 years
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25 years
Registered to vote in the City of Napa?
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Caucasian/Non-Hispanic
Interests & Experiences
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Parks, Recreation and Trees Advisory Commission: Submitted Brian D Bordona
County of Napa
Director - Napa County
Planning, Building and
Environmental Services
Brian D Bordona
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Question applies to Parks, Recreation and Trees Advisory Commission 3 of the 7 voting members shall be a person who demonstrates experience in one of the following identified fields: urban planning, park planning, park operations, park maintenance, recreation programming, horticulture, or arboriculture. Are you applying as one of these members? Yes No
Community Service Experience:

Leadership Napa Valley - Planning Day Co-Coordinator - Class of 24 (ongoing) Napa County Resource Conservation District - Annual Coastal Cleanup Day (ongoing) Napa County Parks and Open Space District - Trail maintenance and invasive plant removal in Westwood Park Please see attached Resume for additional volunteer experience.

Education:

Bachelor of Science, Natural Resources and Land Use Planning - Humboldt State University (Arcata, CA 1999)
Other relevant experience or expertise:

I have over 25 years of experience working as a professional land use planner for the County of Napa. Through this experience have developed a strong understanding of the roles and responsibilities of numerous boards, commissions and advisory groups, both in terms of procedural requirements and substance. Over my career I have advised the County Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission the Napa County Wildlife Conservation Commission, and several committees on matters related to land use planning, as well as served on technical advisory committees on matters pertaining to tree protection, erosion and water quality, and fire protection and recovery. Of particular relevance, for the past 10 years I have managed the County’s environmental review program for hillside vineyard development projects, which involves significant modifications to the natural environment requiring extensive environmental review. Many projects involve extensive tree and vegetation removal, which requires extensive expertise in the field of biology and arboriculture, among other disciplines. Since 2012 I have served as the secretary to Napa County’s Wildlife Conservation Commission, which is an eight-member commission that advises the Napa County Board of Supervisors on policy matters and funding proposals that preserved and enhance Napa County wildlife and their habitats. From an educational and training perspective, I have completed several courses germane to the Parks, Recreation and Trees Advisory Commission including Botany, Plant Taxonomy, Dendrology, Forestry Management, Ecosystems Management, Landscape Ecology and Planning, among others. And finally, I have had the pleasure of serving on the Parks, Recreations, and Trees Advisory Commission for the past 2 years during which time I have had made several positive contributions. in addition, during my two year tenure, I served on the three member by-laws sub-committee and the Joint Ad-Hoc Committee of the PRTAC and Senior advisory Commission that is currently in place. I am currently serving a vice chair on the Commission. I believe the combination of my recent experience on the Commission, professional experience and educational background provide significant experience and expertise would continue to serve the Commission and the public well if I were to be given the privilege to continue to serve on the Commission.

Additional Questions
Brian D Bordona
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What is your understanding of the role and responsibility of this board? The primary role of the Commission is to advise the Parks and Recreation Services Director and the City Council on matters related to development and use of landscaped areas. The commission can also be the decision making body on decisions related to the planting and removal of city trees.

Have you ever attended a meeting of this board? If so, how many? Yes. I have been on the Commission for the past four years.

What duties of this board are most interesting to you?
I am very interested in items such as the implementation of the Community Services, Parks and Recreation element (and related elements) of the City’s General Plan, particularly the urban forestry master plan and interrelationship with climate related goals. Duties involving research and problem-solving resulting in thoughtful recommendations are particularly interesting and fulfilling. Overall, I am very much excited to play a role in furthering the City’s goals and policies for the betterment of the community and its visitors.

What activities of this board are least interesting to you? After having served on the Commission for the past four years, I honestly cannot recall an activity or topic that was not interesting to me.

What programs or projects would you like to see improved or implemented? The following are a few examples of projects that I would like to see improved and implemented. 1) Implementation of the Community Services, Parks and Recreation element (and related elements) of the City’s General Plan, particularly the urban forestry master plan and interrelationship with climate related goals. 2) Westwood Hills Park: I would like to build upon the recent improvements to Westwood Hills Park, focusing on trail maintenance and improvements to increase public safety and reduce erosion potential. As part of this effort, I would like to include vegetation management strategies aimed at reducing fire hazards through the removal of invasive plants (primarily Scotch broom) and replacement/restoration of native vegetation. 3) Urban Landscapes and Parks: I would like to explore opportunities to incorporate more of an ecology philosophy to the way in which we landscape our urban landscapes and parks. The primary intent would be to improve aesthetics and biodiversity within these landscapes though the use of native trees and plants that could attract a wider range of insects and pollinators, which in turn would result in greater populations of birds among other ecological benefits. Not only could these areas create a more aesthetically pleasing areas for residents to picnic and interact, they could also provide for public education opportunities and function as outdoor classrooms, educating students on the value of native flora and fauna. 4) Alston Park: I would like to enhance the tree planting and restoration efforts at Alston Park with particular focus on riparian areas and small drainages that have become gullies over the past several years.

How would you approach improving these project(s) or program(s)? I would approach these projects by first taking stock of existing plans, programs, policies and financial resources currently in place and determine if they could be enhanced or improved upon to further these projects. Second, I look to either build upon existing plans or develop new ones to carry out these projects. I would look to enhance or establish relationships with our schools and many existing outdoor education professionals as well as through organization such as the Resource Conservation District, Parks and Open Space District, Master Gardeners, Napa Audubon, California Native Plant Society, and other agencies for resources including technical expertise and volunteer coordination to further these efforts.

Brian D Bordona
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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:

How did you learn of this vacancy?
Other
Brian D Bordona
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B R I A N

B O R D O N A
DIRECTOR – Napa County Planning, Building and Environmental Services August 2023 – Present (1 year)
 Plan, direct, manage, and oversee the activities and operations of the Department of Planning, Building and Environmental Services, including assigned divisions, programs, and functional areas; coordinate assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies; and provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the County Executive Officer and the Board of Supervisors.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - Napa County Planning, Building and Environmental Services October 2021- August 2023 (1 year 10 months)

 Assist the Director in planning, directing, managing, and overseeing the activities and operations of the Department.
 Responsible for the day-to-day management, internal operational oversight, and administration of department programs.
 Assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes.  Select, train, motivate management and key personnel; provide and coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.  In association with the Director, participate in the development and administration of the budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary .
 Coordinate activities with other departments and outside agencies; provides highly responsible and complex administrative support.
 Perform duties listed below under Deputy Planning Director.

DEPUTY PLANNING DIRECTOR - Napa County Planning, Building and Environmental Services May 2019-October 2021 (2 years 3 months)
 Manage and direct the activities of the Planning Division; Perform highly responsible and complex professional planning duties in the preparation and review of plans and documents.  Provide highly complex assistance to the Director and Assistant Director.  Serve as the Secretary to the Planning Commission and act as County Zoning Administrator.  Develop and evaluate goals, policies, and procedures to provide clear direction and objectives of major programs/projects.
 Advise and consult with management staff on the progress, goals, and timelines of assigned programs/projects; provide management analysis and administrative assistance to the Director and Assistant Director.  Provide staff support to advisory and decision-making commissions, direct and prepare documents for review by commissions develop implementation plans and proposals.  Serve on committees and task forces both within the department and with local, state, and national agencies and organizations.
 Identify performance and process improvement needs, develop solutions, achieve buy-in and implement

W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
T o continue my role as Parks, Recreation and Trees Advisory Commissioner with the City of Napa.

O B J E C T I V E

D I R E C T O R
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C O M M U N I T Y I N V O L V E M E N T & A C H I E V E M E N T S

C E R T I F I C A T I O N S E X P E R I E N C E

B R I A N

B O R D O N A

D I R E C T O R

E D U C A T I O N

BACHELORS OF SCIENCE
Natural Resources and Land Use
Planning
Humboldt State University
1995 - 1999

A T T R I B U T E S
 Professional
 Well Respected
 Fair and Reasonable
 T rusted
 Community Leadership
 Strong Relationships
 T eam Building and Leadership
 Project Management
 Process Improvement
 Vision and Goal Oriented
 Budgeting and Planning
LEADERSHIP NAPA VALLEY – Land Use Planning Day Coordinator: Serve as Land Use Planning Day Coordinator which involves the development and presentation of curriculum for a day-long class aimed at informing the leadership class of local planning issues, policies, and related efforts. (2012 – Present)
PARKS, RECREATION AND TREES ADVISORY COMMISSIONER – City of Napa; Vice Chair of the City of Napa’s Parks, Recreation and T rees Advisory Commission, whose mission is to make recommendations to the City Council and the Parks and Recreation Services Director on matters regarding parks, recreation, urban forests, cultural activities, and public and private landscaped areas in the City of Napa. (2018 – Present)
LEADERSHIP NAPA VALLEY – Class of 24: An intense leadership program that involves, inspires, and informs leaders to strengthen the community. (2011)
MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT: EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
– An intense three-day interactive training focusing on the manager’s role, communicating results and team leadership. (UC Davis - 2019)

CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
(Number 7496 – 2015 - Present)
FRIENDS OF WESTWOOD PARK – Volunteer to provide support in the management of invasive plant species removal and periodic trail maintenance. (2018 – Present)
TEDx NAPA VALLEY – Co-Founder of TEDx Napa Valley, which was a speaker series that gathered leaders from the region to share experiences to inspire and empower local leaders at every level (2011).

STAGLIN FAMIL Y VINEYARD – MUSIC FESTIVAL FOR MENTAL HEAL TH – Provided volunteer services in support of this cause, which is the nation’s leading charity venture fund aimed to treating and curing mental illness through brain research. (2004 – 2011)
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Submit Date: Sep 03, 2024
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Email Address
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Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title
City of Napa Boards & Commissions
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Mailing Address (if different than Resident Address above) Length of Residence in the City of Napa:
32 years
Length of Residence in the County of Napa:
32 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?
Parks, Recreation and Trees Advisory Commission: Submitted Rex A Stults
Napa Valley Vintners
Vice President of Industry
Relations
Rex A Stults
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Question applies to Parks, Recreation and Trees Advisory Commission 3 of the 7 voting members shall be a person who demonstrates experience in one of the following identified fields: urban planning, park planning, park operations, park maintenance, recreation programming, horticulture, or arboriculture. Are you applying as one of these members? Yes No
Community Service Experience:

City of Napa Parks, Recreation and Trees Advisory Commission (2022 - present) City of Napa Parks and Recreation Department - volunteer youth basketball coach 1994 - 2014 Leadership Napa Valley - Past President of the Board (2007) and graduate of Class 12 (best class) Friends of the Napa River Board of Directors - current Generation Housing Board of Directors - current
Education:

BA Communications, Washington State University (1991)
Other relevant experience or expertise:

I've been actively involved in our community for more than 30 years. My daughter Eilidh was the non-voting student member of the commission during her last three years of high school, serving with current council-members Alessio and Narvaez. I enjoy walking in our city's parks with my dog Smitty.

Additional Questions
What is your understanding of the role and responsibility of this board? The commission advises the City Council and relevant City staff on matters related to our city's parks, recreation; cultural activities, as well as issues affecting development of some landscaped areas.

Have you ever attended a meeting of this board? If so, how many? Yes. I have a perfect attendance record during my two years on the commission. Additionally I attended commission meetings from time to time before getting appointed in 2022.

What duties of this board are most interesting to you?
Maintenance and development of public parks and recreation services offered to our community, especially for kids. I also enjoy hearing from members of the public on needs they perceive in our community.

What activities of this board are least interesting to you? N/A.

Rex A Stults
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What programs or projects would you like to see improved or implemented? I am excited about the new "playable art" feature at Fuller Park. I have also appreciated learning the various data points that prioritize which parks will be receiving new equipment and how the Parks staff maximizes available resources.

How would you approach improving these project(s) or program(s)? From my many years of community service, I have learned that listening, learning, collecting available data and then asking questions is the best approach.

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:

How did you learn of this vacancy?
Other
Rex A Stults
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Rex A. Stults
EXPERIENCE:

Napa Valley Vintners, St. Helena, CA
Vice President of Industry Relations 2006 to present The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) is the non-profit trade association for the Napa Valley wine industry. As vice president of industry relations, I have primary oversight of all industry issue work, including protecting the integrity of the Napa name worldwide, member relations and community relations, including grant-making from Collective Napa Valley (formerly Auction Napa Valley).  Industry Issue Work: Advocate the Napa Valley wine industry’s positions on all relevant issues at County, State, Federal and International levels.
 Napa Name Protection: Utilize all available avenues, including legal, political, regulatory and diplomatic, to ensure the Napa name maintains its integrity and is not counterfeited in any manner.  Member Relations: Ensure value to members by providing resources, educational content and networking opportunities.  Community Relations: Initiate meaningful community-minded programs to foster a positive perception of the wine industry locally.
 Grant-Making: Oversee that the funds generated by Collective Napa Valley (formerly Auction Napa Valley) are distributed to local non-profits within the guidelines set forth by the board of directors.

St. Helena Chamber of Commerce, St. Helena, CA
Chief Executive Officer 1998 to 2005 Accountable for the general management and overall guidance of the chamber of commerce. This entailed strategic planning, budget oversight, membership recruitment and retention, communications, issue advocacy, events, as well as being the leader of the professional staff and dedicated volunteers. Ultimate responsibility was to ensure that the boards of directors’ organizational goals were successfully accomplished.

Napa Chamber of Commerce, Napa, CA
Membership Manager 1996 to 1998 Built the chamber’s membership by soliciting new members, while retaining existing members via personal contact, management of the chamber’s Membership Development Team (volunteer membership retention committee) and by increasing the R.O.I. value of chamber membership.

KVON/KVYN Radio, Napa, CA
Sports Announcer 1993 to 2014 Morning show team member and play-by-play broadcaster for local high school football games.

Account Representative 1992 to 1995 Improve sales for station clients by developing innovative marketing campaigns and creative promotions.

KNEW/KSAN Radio, San Francisco, CA
Producer- Oakland Raiders Football Broadcasts 1995 season Organized and executed all aspects of 3-hour pre and post-game shows around Oakland Raiders football broadcasts.

Whitman County Solid Waste Department, Colfax, WA
Recycling Consultant 1991 -1992 Helped organize and institute the city of Pullman’s pilot recycling program. Researched potential recyclers, identified the best and most convenient methods of recycling, and kept statistics to measure the programs success.

EDUCATION:

BA in Communications, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 1991 ADDITIONAL TRAINING:

Accredited Chamber Executive (ACE) designation from Western Association of Chamber Executives 2004 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organizational Management 2001 Leadership Napa Valley (Class 12; best class ever) 1999

ORGANIZATIONS & AFFILIATIONS:

Friends of the Napa River Board of Directors
Free the Grapes! Board of Directors
Member – Farmworker Committee
Member – Napa Housing Coaltion
Past President- Leadership Napa Valley Board of Directors Past President- Superior California Chamber Executives (SUPERCHEX) Former Chair- NVUSD 7-11 Committee
20 seasons as volunteer basketball coach- City of Napa Parks and Recrecation Department ATTACHMENT 1

INTERESTS: Spending time with family & friends, wine, BBQ, travel, team sports ATTACHMENT 1

Submit Date: Sep 11, 2024
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
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Mailing Address (if different than Resident Address above) Length of Residence in the City of Napa:
9 years and 8 months
Length of Residence in the County of Napa:
9 years and 8 months
Registered to vote in the City of Napa?
Yes No
Ethnicity *
Caucasian/Non-Hispanic
Interests & Experiences
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Parks, Recreation and Trees Advisory Commission: Submitted Jeffrey M Richard
Retired from the Napa
County Counsel's Office Chief Deputy County Counsel
Jeffrey M Richard
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Question applies to Parks, Recreation and Trees Advisory Commission 3 of the 7 voting members shall be a person who demonstrates experience in one of the following identified fields: urban planning, park planning, park operations, park maintenance, recreation programming, horticulture, or arboriculture. Are you applying as one of these members? Yes No
Community Service Experience:

Since the time I was first appointed to the Commission in 2020, I have expanded my volunteer work in the community. Through the 2021 growing season, I continued to help the Napa County Resource Conservation District, by assisting the District's Vineyard Manager on vineyard irrigation and leaf stress issues. After that project ended, I helped the District out by monitoring the level and condition of several creeks on an ongoing basis. I have also become deeply involved in doing volunteer work for Jameson Humane. I have assisted them as a volunteer at a WineaPAWlooza fundraising event and have helped out with cat socialization. But my primary volunteer work for Jameson is that I continue to write a bi- monthly blog article for their website, covering a broad range of animal welfare and animal care topics.

Education:

Please see attached resume. Since the time I retired from practicing law in 2019, I obtained a Certificate of Achievement in Wine Marketing from Napa Valley College. I have not yet applied that training in any employment pursuit, but it provides me with an important perspective of how the wine industry is impacted by land use regulatory issues, including preservation of recreational opportunities.

Other relevant experience or expertise:

My many years of experience as an attorney handling and use issues, public works issues, and the process of acquiring land for public projects continue to qualify me to serve on the Commission. As a public servant for many years before I retired from law practice in December 2019, and as an executive in two County Counsel offices for a total of 15 years, I developed a strong working understanding of the constraints and goals of public improvement programs and am especially well-acquainted with budgetary issues. With regard to my experience on parks issues in particular, among many other land use and real property matters that I took on, I handled litigation for the County of Orange in which the County fought to retain rights to a large portion of O'Neill Regional Park. In that context, I dealt with many issues relating to parks and the preservation of regional recreational opportunities. I developed a deep appreciation for the difficult task that staff and the Council have in balancing competing interests in preserving public resources and parklands. My service on the Commission for the past 4 years also gives me background necessary to fully understand the important issues facing the City, including finalization of the Urban Forestry Master Plan and implementing public projects such as the Fuller Park Playable Art project.

Additional Questions
Jeffrey M Richard
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What is your understanding of the role and responsibility of this board? Having served on the Commission for four years, I am now well-acquainted with the role of the Commission. While there may be times when we may be asked to take action on issues involving trees, our role is largely advisory to the Council. We also serve as an important sounding-board for staff when they present reports on their latest projects and accomplishments. By asking questions of staff and voicing concerns on the issues presented, I think we serve an important purpose in preparing staff for their presentations to the City Council.

Have you ever attended a meeting of this board? If so, how many? Yes, I have attended most of the meetings during my tenure. I am one of the most consistent attendees.

What duties of this board are most interesting to you?
The work of the Commission in advising the City Council and providing input to staff on issues relating to development, improvement and preservation of parks and green spaces. In particular, I am proud of the role we have played in providing input to staff on the Urban Forestry Master Plan.

What activities of this board are least interesting to you? In my work on the Commission, there has not been a single aspect of its activities that did not interest me.

What programs or projects would you like to see improved or implemented? The completion of an urban forestry master plan. Completion of the Fuller Park Playable Arts project
How would you approach improving these project(s) or program(s)? I think staff is well on the way to completing those projects and I would continue to lend my voice with construction suggestions and questions and in helping staff and the City Council implement them.

Are you involved in any organizations or activities that may result in a conflict of interest if you are appointed to this board? I know of no potential conflicts. I am now retired from the County Counsel's office so have no ongoing attorney-client relationship with any entity or person who might come before the Commission.

Please list two local references and their phone numbers:

How did you learn of this vacancy?
Other
Jeffrey M Richard
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Jeff M. Richard

EDUCATION

• Napa Valley College, Certificate of Achievement in Wine Marketing, awarded May 2022

o Courses completed: Fundamentals of Enology, General Viticulture, Wine Marketing, Cultural Appreciation of Wine, Sensory Evaluation of Wine, Wines of Napa Valley, Wines of California, and Wines of the World
o Cumulative Grade Point Average in all Courses: 4.0

• University of California, Berkeley, Juris Doctor, awarded May 1982 • University of California, Riverside, Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Political Science, awarded June 1979

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Chief Deputy County Counsel, Napa County Counsel’s Office (2015-2019), represented Board of Supervisors, Planning Dept., Public Works Dept and other agencies • Acting County Counsel, Napa County (Oct. 2017 – April 2018) • Senior Assistant County Counsel, Orange County Counsel’s Office (2001 - 2015). Assisted County Counsel in operating the office of 68 attorneys and 33 support staff members • Drummy, King & White, Costa Mesa CA (1984-2001), Partner, Specialized in civil litigation

RECENT VOLUNTEER WORK

• 2020 to present – Commissioner, City of Napa Parks, Recreation and Trees Commission • 2020-2022 – Napa County Resource Conservation District, Assisted Vineyard Manager with moisture sampling in Demonstration Vineyard
• 2021-2024 – Jameson Humane, monthly blog/article writing for organization website

REFERENCES:

Hon. Richard Bennett, Ret. Judge of the Napa County Superior Court, (707) 495-4538

Paul Gospodarczyk, Program Coordinator, NVC Viticulture & Winery Technology (707) 256-7125 [email protected]

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Submit Date: Sep 30, 2024
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City of Napa Boards & Commissions
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Mailing Address (if different than Resident Address above) Length of Residence in the City of Napa:
35 years
Length of Residence in the County of Napa:
35 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?
Parks, Recreation and Trees Advisory Commission: Submitted Mike Wallace
Retired
School principal/teacher -
1971-2020
Mike Wallace
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Question applies to Parks, Recreation and Trees Advisory Commission 3 of the 7 voting members shall be a person who demonstrates experience in one of the following identified fields: urban planning, park planning, park operations, park maintenance, recreation programming, horticulture, or arboriculture. Are you applying as one of these members? Yes No
Community Service Experience:

Queen of the Valley Hospital - Volunteer in Emergency Department - Sept. 2023 to present 2013/14 - Member of Napa County Grand Jury 2014/15 - Member of Napa County Grand Jury 2017/18 - Member of Napa County Grand Jury 2018/19 - Member of Napa County Grand Jury 2023/24 - Foreperson, Napa County Grand Jury
Education:

San Jose State University, BA Biological Sciences, 1970 San Jose State University, Lifetime California Teaching Credential, K-12, 1971 San Jose State University, MA Educational Supervision and Administration, 1984 San Jose State University, Administrative Services Credential, 1984
Other relevant experience or expertise:

Summer School Principal, 2003-2009, Sonoma Valley Unified School District Teacher, Excel Summer program, Sonoma State University, 2010-2014 Curriculum Advisory Chairman, Sonoma Valley School Unified School District, 2002, 2003 Outdoor education moderator, Dunbar Elementary School, Sonoma Valley Unified School District, 2002-2005 Student Activity Director, El Verano Elementary School, Sonoma Valley Unified District, 2005-2010 Additional Questions
What is your understanding of the role and responsibility of this board? To advise the City Council on matters relating to the operation and management of recreational services in the City of Napa including the upgrading of facilities to accommodate public safety, providing well maintained dog walking and bike paths within existing city parks, providing accessible hiking paths in city parkland for all age groups, establish an on- going program for the planting, maintenance and replacement of trees on city owned property and planning for future recrational services for all age groups in the City of Napa.

Have you ever attended a meeting of this board? If so, how many? no
What duties of this board are most interesting to you?
Providing input with the tree services; providing input in meeting the recreational interests of teenagers; providing input in the recreational intersts for seniors to include more activities that promote fitness and healthy life-style activities.

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What activities of this board are least interesting to you? Budget planning and financial analysis
What programs or projects would you like to see improved or implemented? I would like to see the City of Napa as a major hub for state-wide youth sports competition. i.e. girls softball tournaments, boys and girls soccer tournaments, boys and girls flag football tournaments. Napa already has a natural draw for people to visit. Why not tap into that attraction to accommodate youth sports along with their families. Implementation of the program stated above would require cooperation with the NVUSD for the use of fields and other facilities.

How would you approach improving these project(s) or program(s)? I would approach the private sector here in the Napa Valley to help finance a large, multiple- sports complex that would accommodate all team sports, including both youth and adult sports. The Napa Valley has more to offer than trendy wine tasting facilities. I feel the local private sector support for youth and adult recreational activities is underutilized.

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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How did you learn of this vacancy?
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