THE HONORABLE SHENG THAO • MAYOR OF OAKLAND
CITY HALL • 1 FRANK H. OGAWA PLAZA • OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA 94612 • (510) 238-3141 • [email protected] Letter of Appointment
May 16, 2023
Dear President Bas and members of the City Council:
Pursuant to City Charter Section 601, the Mayor has appointed the following persons as members of the following board or commission, subject to City Council confirmation:
City Planning Commission
Alex Randolph, to serve a three-year term on the City Planning Commission beginning May 5, 2022 and ending May 4, 2025, filling the seat previously held by Thomas Limon.
Josie Ahrens, to serve a three-year term on the City Planning Commission beginning May 5, 2022 and ending May 4, 2025, filling the seat previously held by Clark Manus.
Natalie Sandoval, to serve a three-year term on the City Planning Commission beginning May 5, 2023 and ending May 4, 2026, filling the seat previously held by Ronald Jones.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
Mayor Sheng Thao
Subm t Date: Feb 18, 2023
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I am exc ted to subm t my app cat on for the C ty P ann ng Comm ss on so that I can contr bute my expert se to serv ng the C ty of Oak and. My background as a pract c ng p anner, former C ty of Oak and emp oyee, and ong-t me Oak and res dent wou d offer s gn f cant va ue to the Comm ss on. My p ofe ona p ann ng expe ence ove the a t 9 yea p ov de e w th the know edge and expe t e to eva uate the p ann ng code, deve opment proposa s, and changes to Oak and’s bu t env ronment. From my t me work ng ns de Bay Area governments (SFMTA, OakDOT, C ty of Emeryv e) and outs de as an advocate (Wa k SF), I understand p ann ng project phases, CEQA requ rements, comp cated state and federa fund ng andscapes, and po cy mp cat ons of recent state and oca eg s at on on and use. In add t on to hav ng the ha d k needed to p o ote the o de y g owth and deve op ent of Oak and, I a so have deve oped the soft sk s to profess ona y nav gate controvers a top cs such ncreased regu at on of e-scooters, Lyft/Uber, and autonomous veh c es n San Franc sco to Oak and’s 2019 Buy, Se , Repa r S dewa k Ord nance. Those exper ences have g ven me the ab ty to estab sh and ma nta n pos t ve and effect ve work ng re at onsh ps n po t ca y sens t ve s tuat ons w th var ous stakeho ders. As a p anne at OakDO , I deve oped and p e ented the C ty u t on do a Pav ng P an , the f t p ans of the r type n the country to use demograph c factors to pr or t ze cap ta nvestments to address h stor c d screpanc es n ne ghborhoods across the C ty. I a so co-deve oped the Geograph c Equ ty Too box, wh ch s now used n many C ty departments to he p staff make data- nformed dec s ons to pr or t ze resources and nvestments n h gh pr or ty areas of Oak and. A centra tenet of the P ann ng Co on hou d be to ecogn ze, add e , and p event n t tut ona ha to Oak ande who exper enced h stor c and current d spar t es. I have the f rst hand exper ence of not on y deve op ng but a so mp ement ng new government po c es and pract ces that center race and equ ty n Oak and. In add t on, as a pr or member/ eader n Oak and’s IFPTE Loca 21 chapter, I w cont nue to support Oak and staff and advocate for robust pub c nvestments so staff can do the r best work and prov de the h gh qua ty e v ce that Oak ande de e ve A a ong t e e dent, I have een Oak and change and grow, and the C ty has somet mes strugg ed to prov de opportun t es for every Oak ander to thr ve. To address our hous ng cr s s, Oak and must pr or t ze each p ece of the product on, preservat on, protect on framework: produce more hous ng at a ncome eve s to meet our RHNA goa s (espec a y for be ow market rate un ts n h gh opportun ty areas), preserve ex st ng affordab e hous ng through nnovat ve fund ng p og a and egu at on , and p otect ente to keep fa e n Oak and and p event o e ne ghbors from v ng on our streets. I have a so cont nued my comm tment to address ng soc eta nequ t es outs de of work as a eader n Show ng Up for Rac a Just ce (SURJ) Bay Area Chapter for the ast 7 years. There I have ed work to move, organ ze, mob ze, and educate wh te peop e to be part of mu t -rac a movements for just ce. As a renter, da y bus r der, and young person, I w a so br ng a un que pe pect ve to the Co on th the Hou ng E e ent update n ot on and o e Gene a P an updates on the hor zon, the P ann ng Comm ss on w p ay a cr t ca ro e n def n ng what Oak and w be ke for the com ng generat ons. We need P ann ng Comm ss oners who are not afra d to cha enge h stor c nequ t es and work to create, bu d, and susta n a just and equ tab e Oak and for a Oak anders.
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Josie Ahrens
JOSIE AHRENS
Oakland CA 94611 · @gmail.com · 510 ·
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PLANNING EXPERIENCE
___________________________________________________________________ Management Analyst | City of Emeryville Public Works
Emeryville, CA | July 2022 – present | full time
Lead the development of the citywide $100M Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which includes facilitating outreach to city staff and constituents, monitoring budget expenditures
Manage improvements to contract processes, including updates to record management systems
Staff Emeryville City Council’s T ransportation Committee as committee secretary Serve as President of Confidential, Administrative, Managerial, and Professional Employees Association representing department directors and other management positions
Paving & Sidewalks Transportation Planner II | Oakland Department of Transportation (OakDOT)
Oakland, CA | May 2020 – July 2022 | full time
Developed and implemented the award-winning multi-year Paving Plans, including performing equity analyses to determine funding allocations and coordinating weekly paving schedules
Conducted reporting and data analysis of all paving, sidewalks, and curb ramps programs
Communicated progress on paving, sidewalks, and curb ramp projects to elected officials, city staff, and Oakland constituents
Co-chaired OakDOT’s Racial Equity T eam, and co-developed the Geographic Equity T oolbox
Advocated for public sector workers as union member/leader in IFPTE Local 21’s Oakland Chapter
Paving & Sidewalks Management Intern | Oakland Department of Transportation (OakDOT)
Oakland, CA | January 2019 – May 2020 | part time
Completed paving and sidewalks projects as needed, including reprioritizing sidewalk maintenance requests, developing outreach materials for paving projects such as mailers, surveys, and webpages, and answering general paving questions from the public via email
Drafted major 2019 legislative suite to increase sidewalk repairs via the Buy, Sell, Repair Sidewalk Ordinance and program
Senior Community Organizer | Walk San Francisco
San Francisco, CA | August 2016 - July 2018 | full time Led Walk SF’s Walkability Campaigns, including advocating for City and community initiatives such as pedestrianized streets, living alleys, intersection murals, wayfinding
Developed Walk SF’s emerging mobilities policy on sidewalk delivery robots, autonomous vehicles, T ransportation Network Companies (TNCs), and e-scooters
Directed Walk SF’s transportation funding work to secure dedicated revenue sources to advance Vision Zero and Transit First policies and projects by collaborating with Board of Supervisors
Supervised two full-time Safe Routes to School Organizers to build support for traffic safety improvements around schools, in alignment with San Francisco's Safe Routes to School program
Worked professionally and collaboratively with City staff, elected officials, and community groups to advocate for pedestrian-friendly projects, programs, and policies
Capital Finance City Hall Fellow | San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA)
San Francisco, CA | August 2015 - July 2016 | full time Coordinated yearlong development process of the Agency’s $3.4B FY17-21 Capital Improvement Program, including facilitating communication between key stakeholders to prioritize capital project development and delivery Developed ArcGIS, T ableau, and InDesign skills by preparing plans and presentations Performed complex financial analysis to produce reports on competitive funding opportunities, revenue bonds, project schedule delay variances, and cash flow projections
EDUCATION
_______________________________________________________________________________ University of California, Berkeley | Master of City Planning Berkeley, CA | May 2020
Macalester College | Bachelor of Arts, Geography and Urban Studies Saint Paul, MN | May 2014
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
______________________________________________________________ Fundraising Committee + Advisory Board Member | Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) Bay Area
Oakland, CA | October 2015 - present
Facilitate workshops on reparations, the racial wealth divide, engaging resources for racial justice
Fundraise to donate to local People of Color-led organizations Provide strategic direction to the Bay Area chapter as a member of the Advisory Board
Resource Organizing Project Member | Ella Baker Center for Human Rights Oakland, CA | January 2017 – May 2022
Fundraised to support the Center’s work to win “jobs not jails, books not bars, and healthcare not handcuffs”
SKILLS
_____________________________________________________________________________________ Geographic Information Systems (ArcGIS), Microsoft data management (Excel), and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop)
Community Outreach, Facilitation, Public Speaking
AWARDS
__________________________________________________________________________________ UC Berkeley Department of City and Regional Planning Kaye Bock Community Award Recipient
Macalester College Presidential Leadership Award
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I am current y the Execut ve D rector at the Urban Land Inst tute San Franc sco (ULI SF) and have over 15 years of exper ence n rea estate, econom c deve opment, urban p ann ng, and andscape arch tecture.
I have ved n Oak and s nce mov ng to the Bay Area and wou d be honored to serve n the ro e of p ann ng comm ss oner for the c ty and commun ty. ULI SF s a m ss on-dr ven organ zat on w th over 2,000+ oca members, wh ch creates educat ona programm ng for the ndustry, prov des techn ca ass stance to oca governments, and cu t vates so ut ons to cha eng ng and use ssues. ULI SF covers the who e Bay Area nc ud ng the South Bay/S con Va ey, San Franc sco, the East Bay, and the North Bay. Over the ast s x years, I have ed a the organ zat on’s pub c sector work, was nstrumenta n aunch ng and d rect ng ULI SF's Hous ng the Bay n t at ve and ULI’s D vers ty Equ ty and Inc us on efforts and have touched near y a of our programmat c work dur ng my tenure. I have a so earned a great dea about the rea estate and and use ndustry n the Bay Area dur ng my t me at ULI, wh ch I be eve wou d be an asset to the P ann ng Comm ss on d scuss ons and dec s ons. In add t on to ULI, my exper ence nc udes eadersh p pos t ons around the country. Pr or to jo n ng ULI, I worked n the New York off ce of HR&A Adv sors, an econom c deve opment and rea estate consu t ng f rm, as the D rector of Market ng and Bus ness Deve opment. Pr or to HR&A, I was the f rst Market ng and Bus ness Deve opment Manager for SWA Group, an nternat ona andscape arch tecture and urban des gn f rm. I rece ved my MBA from the Pres d o Graduate Schoo and ho ds a Bache or of Arts from Bard Co ege.
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Nata e M. Sandova
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Urban Land Inst tute, San
Franc sco (ULI SF) Execut ve D rector
Natalie M. Sandoval
Presidio Graduate School
San Francisco, CA
MBA, Sustainable Management
2018-2021
Concentration in Systems Thinking, Equitable and
Environmental Sustainability, and Social Justice
2019–2021
University of California
Los Angeles, CA
Landscape Architecture Extension Program
2006–2011
Coursework in Landscape Architecture
Bard College
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY
Bachelor of Arts, Languages and Literature
2001–2005
Concentration in Comparative Literature, French,
Writing, and Art History
Universite de Paris-Sorbonne
Paris, France
Year abroad - Concentration in French and Art History
Spring/Summer 2004
Accolades
Presidio Graduate School
Circle Scholarship, 2019-2020.
American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
ASLA Southern CA Honor Award in Communications,
"Landscape Infrastructure: Case Studies by SWA"
Birkhäuser. 2012.
American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
ASLA National Honor Award, in Communications
"Landscape Infrastructure: Case Studies by SWA"
Birkhäuser. 2010.
Beverly Hills Garden and Design Showcase
Best Design Award, Greystone Mansion, 2006.
Bard College
The Degginger Study Abroad Scholarship, 2004.
Bard Academic Scholarship, 2001-2005.
Executive Director
ULI San Francisco
March 2016 – Present
San Francisco, CA
A ULI member since 2007, I joined ULI SF as a Director in 2016, and was promoted to Senior Director in 2018, and Executive Director in 2021. ULI SF is a mission-driven organization with over 2,200 local members, which creates educational programming for the industry, provides technical assistance to local governments, and cultivates solutions to challenging land use issues.
In my role at ULI SF, I have led all of the organization’s public sector initiatives, including our Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) program and training for city staff and public officials. I collaborated with members to launch Housing the Bay, an initiative bringing together dozens of public, private, labor, and community organizations to share ideas and strategies and to foster equitable solutions to the region’s severe housing shortage. I was also instrumental in launching and directing ULI’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion efforts, and have touched nearly all of ULI SF's programmatic work during my tenure.
I recruit and manage a team of five who support our educational programming, member committees, marketing, and communications. Additionally I manage ULI SF's budget and recently led the organization through a Strategic Plan that is guiding our work for the next two years.
Additionally, I served on the ULI America's DEI Staff Task Force and co-chaired
the subcommittee on how to increase membership diversity nationally.
Director of Marketing and Business Development
HR&A Advisors
February 2013 – February 2016
New York, NY
As part of a multi-disciplinary office, I led HR&A’s marketing and business development efforts in New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Washington DC. This included, but was not limited to: collaboration with HR&A Partners and staff to develop and execute the firm’s marketing strategy nationwide; increasing the firm's presence in new markets and establishing new revenue streams; communicating HR&A’s unique value-adds to clients; and promoting and supporting HR&A as a thought leader through conferences, interviews, and publications. I recruited, retained, and mentored a marketing team in the NY office and oversaw their work on the firm's website and social media presence, the design of marketing materials, management of proposal responses, and teaming for business development leads. I oversaw the firms pipeline of business development nationwide, formed multidisciplinary teams for large pursuits, and managed staff from all four offices in proposal responses and interview preparation.
NATALIE
SANDOVAL
@uli.org | 323
Extracurricular
GreenTrip Advisory Committee, TransForm
2016–2020
Supported research and strategic designs related to
TransForm's GreenTrip program.
Volunteer, Transportation Alternatives
2013–2016
Spearheaded a campaign to redesign Meeker Avenue
in Brooklyn to increase safety and to re-imagine the
underutilized space under the highway.
Project Manager/Designer, Park(ing) Day
2012–2018
Coordinated office participation in the annual Park(ing) Day event in September.
Cyclist and Fundraiser, AIDS Lifecycle
2014
Participated in a 545-mile bicycle ride from SF to LA,
raising awareness and money for AIDS & HIV services.
Volunteer, From Lot to Spot
2012
Participated in community outreach, high school
educational training, and redesign for the Dominguez
Creek Enhancement Project in Hawthorne, CA.
Volunteer, Garden of Goodwill
1995–Present
Spearheaded the revitalization of a Japanese Garden
at Sierra Madre Elementary School that was destroyed
during World War II. I continue to fundraise on the
Garden's behalf to this day.
Software Skills
Adobe Creative Suite
Microsoft Office
Netforum
Social Media Platforms
Affiliations
Urban Land Institute (ULI)
American Society for Landscape Architects (ASLA)
The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition
Transportation Alternatives (TA)
The Brooklyn Greenway Initiative (BGI)
Associate, Business Development and Marketing Manager
SWA Group
August 2008 – January 2013
Los Angeles, CA
As an Associate at SWA, an international landscape architecture and urban design firm, I contributed to firm-wide efforts to pursue high-profile projects, created publications, and expand their portfolio of public work. For the Los Angeles office, I managed business development efforts and developed proposals that resulted in profitable projects, expansion into new markets, and new revenue streams. I led the marketing efforts on behalf of the firm, which included award submittals, new graphic representation, social media, and events. Finally, I served as the Project Manager for an award winning book on the firm, published by Birkhäuser, Berlin.
Graphic Designer
Public Works Productions
December 2007 – August 2009
Los Angeles, CA
Assistant Landscape Designer/Project Manager
Mellior Creative Gardening
April 2006 – August 2008
Los Angeles, CA
Studio Assistant
Susanne Vielmetter Gallery
August 2005 – January 2006
Culver City, CA
NATALIE
SANDOVAL
@uli.org | 323.
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ALEX RANDOLPH
• Oakland, California 94607 • 415- @gmail.com
I am interested in an appointment to a seat on Oakland’s Planning Commission. I will serve the City of Oakland well with my knowledge of how city government operates. My background as a former community college trustee, West-Oakland resident, and LGBTQ+ community advocate, allows me to provide a unique perspective on items up for consideration at the commission. Additionally, my policy and business experience in housing and construction at all levels of government—local, state, and federal, allows me to look at projects with a focus on livable and sustainable neighborhoods.
During my term as a Trustee on the Community College Board, I was successful in increasing the percentage of affordable housing, including dedicated units for students and faculty/staff, on several development projects. I saw first-hand how California’s homeless crisis is directly linked to the lack of affordable housing, both for low- income and middle-income residents. Several of our students and staff lived out of their car and I learned from them how it impacts every aspect of their life. Solving this crisis has been one of my passions and I want to help Oakland become a leader in the Bay-Area when it comes to first-of-its-kind projects.
As a West-Oakland resident, I see both the opportunities and consequences new housing projects mean for my community and our city. To move the needle, Oakland needs to expedite building housing over the next couple of years, but not at any cost. With the creation and adoption of the 2045 General Plan, all of us need to ensure that this once-in-a-generation opportunity is focused on equity, justice, and sustainability. I am excited that Oakland’s first environmental justice element will be integral to our collective goals and policies at the planning department and city-at-large.
Finally, during my over 17-year public-service career and tenure on multiple community-based organization boards, I was elected by my colleagues to serve as President, Chair, and Vice-Chair multiple times. This recognition is a testament to my strong and balanced work ethic dedicated to the mission at hand. I am proud of my ability to work with a diverse set of invested stakeholders and take a balanced/educated position on issues in front of me.
I would love to continue my long-time public service with the City of Oakland, and it would be my honor to serve on the Oakland Planning Commission. I would be available to serve immediately upon confirmation and I would devote my full attention and resources to being an effective city commissioner.
Thank you for your consideration of my application and please let me know if you have any questions or require further information.
Sincerely,
Alex Randolph
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• Oakland, California 94607 • @gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
16+ years of experiences in external affairs, government relations, and strategic communications at the municipal, state, and federal levels, including six years as a local elected official. Key competencies include: strategic leadership, executive management proficiency, crisis management, media relations, and diverse stakeholder engagement. Expert policy background and customer-focused planning in both private and public sector responsibilities involving technology start- ups, higher education, environmental policies, retail, global supply-chain, and political campaigns.
WORK EXPERIENCES
Target, Corporation Oakland, CA Director, Government Affairs 2022 – Present
Oversee government affairs engagement with state & local stakeholders in AL, CA, HI, & NV . Represent Target on various trade organizations and community-based organizations. Manage political giving and PAC activities in California.
Gap, Inc. San Francisco, CA Policy Manager for State & Local Governments, U.S. and Canada 2021 – 2022
Manage doutreach and policy engagement to key stakeholders, including senior elected officials, trade associations, and other policymakers throughout the U.S. and Canada, with an emphasis on CA, TX, WA, TN, and AZ.
Developed & implement strategy for local community partnerships and giving, in partnership with Gap Foundation.
Advised the Board, CEO, & senior leadership on policy and public affairs efforts to support public policy initiatives.
Oversaw political giving and PAC activities in California and manage our external consultants and trade groups.
Uber Technologies, Inc. San Francisco, CA
Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Northern California 2017 – 2021
▪ Public affairs / advocacy expert on legislative, regulatory, advocacy, and third-party partnerships. ▪ Led the company’s and executive leaderships’ policy and local government relations in Northern California. ▪ Helped define policy positions and advice internal stakeholders on overall public and external affairs strategy. ▪ Oversaw the regional government / public affairs functions and engage public officials to protect and promote business interests that included a team of several external consultants and lobbyists. ▪ Partnered with the SF Mayor’s Office, Supervisors, and transit advocates to develop the successful 2019 SF Ride- hailing tax (Prop D), which generates $35m+ annually to support transit infrastructure and reduce congestion.
City College of San Francisco San Francisco, CA
Elected Member, Board of Trustees 2015 – 2020
Appointed and elected to the Board in 2015; re-elected to a four-year term in November 2016. Served one-year term as Board President leading one of the largest and diverse public colleges in the country. Oversaw the implementation of the FreeCity Initiative, the first universal access and free community college program in the country, and a successful $850 million facilities bond ballot measure in the 2020 election. 2 ALEX RANDOLPH
• Oakland, California 94607 • 415 • @gmail.com
Managed the annual $178+ million budget, and successfully leading the college through an accreditation crisis. Served on the City’s Joint Education Select Committee, Workforce Investment Board, and the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure Oversight Board.
City and County of San Francisco – Recreation and Park Department San Francisco, CA Deputy Director of Policy and Government Affairs 2011 – 2014 & 2015 – 2017 ▪ Managed the government relations program to evaluate current or proposed legislation and regulations on the federal, state, and local level, and developed policies that advance the core mission of the Department. ▪ Spearheaded the creation of the first state and federal policy governmental relations efforts. ▪ Managed team of six community outreach staff tasked with stakeholder engagement and park events planning. ▪ Represented the City and Department on various committees at the California League of Cities, San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, California Parks & Recreation Society, and City Parks Alliance.
U.S. General Services Administration – Office of the Regional Administrator San Francisco, CA Special Assistant and Senior Policy Advisor – White House Appointee 2014 – 2015 ▪ Appointed by President Barack Obama to advise and assist the Regional Administrator in the conduct of the Administration’s regional and national responsibilities in Nevada, Arizona, California, Hawaii, and Asia. ▪ Served as the Pacific Rim Region’s primary liaison to 78 Members of Congress and other Federal Agencies to ensure they are fully informed on critical issues and aware of our policy mandates and regulations. ▪ Managed the Region’s relationship with state and local officials, as well as external stakeholders. ▪ Supervised regional staff to assist with the planning of round tables, forums and other public events and organize national meetings to promote collaboration with external partners and other community stakeholders.
City and County of San Francisco – Office of Supervisor Bevan Dufty San Francisco, CA
Senior Legislative Aide 2010 – 2011 ▪ Advised Supervisor on quality-of-life issues, like transportation, recreation & parks, public health, and education. ▪ Performed legislative and constituent duties including public speaking on behalf of the Supervisor at community events, business roundtables, and meetings with other public agencies. ▪ Analyzed, tracked, and prepared resolutions, city ordinances, and legislation. ▪ Served as liaison to city departments, other governmental agencies, community organizations and residents. ▪ Managed and oversaw office volunteer and internship program during his last year in office before terming out.
City and County of San Francisco – Office of Mayor Gavin Newsom San Francisco, CA Senior Advisor & Neighborhood Liaison 2007 – 2009
▪ Advised the Mayor on issues and affecting the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community. ▪ Served as the Mayor’s liaison to residents in District 8 and city departments helping to identify, analyze, and resolve community concerns and priorities.
▪ Identified resources and strategic partnerships empowering neighborhoods to assume leadership roles in their community to become safer, cleaner, greener, healthier, and more inclusive places to live and work.
Re-Elect Supervisor Bevan Dufty San Francisco, CA Campaign Manager 2006 –
2006
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▪ Managed and directed all aspects of the campaign, including campaign strategy, multi-site operations, endorsements, and get-out-the-vote efforts, winning with 65% of the total votes. ▪ Chaired and planned the weekly steering committee meeting of senior campaign staff. ▪ Coordinated fundraising events and house parties that totaled over $150,000 in campaign contributions.
EDUCATION
San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA
M.P .A. Master of Public Administration in Public Budgeting May 2012
University of California at Berkeley Berkeley, CA B.A. Bachelor of Arts in Political Science; Minor in Public Policy May 2006 Grossmont Community College San Diego, CA A.A. Associates Degree in Transfer Studies May 2003
BOARD LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES
City College of San Francisco Foundation
San Francisco, CA
Member, Board of Directors 2021 –
Present
East Bay Stonewall Democratic Club
Oakland, CA
Member, Board of Directors
2021 – Present
Equality California (EQCA)
Oakland, CA
Member, Board of Directors / PAC Committee Vice-Chair
2017 – Present
YMCA of San Francisco – Urban Services Community Action Agency San Francisco, CA
Member, Board of Directors 2017 –
2020
Cal Alumni Association – University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, CA
Member, Board of Directors 2015 – 2019
San Francisco LGBT Community Center
San Francisco, CA
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• Oakland, California 94607 • @gmail.com
Member, Board of Directors 2015 – 2019
5 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. _ C.M.S.
INTRODUCED BY MAYOR SHENG THAO
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS OF
ALEX RA NDOLPH, JOSIE AHREN S, AN D NATALIE SAN DOVAL AS
MEMBERS OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
WHEREAS, Section 601 of the City Charter provides that members of City boards and commissions shall be appointed by the Mayor subject to confirmation by the affirmative vote of at least five members of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 192 C.M.S., as am ended, created the City Planning Commission to consider and review matters related to planning, development and preservation and to advise the City Council on land use and environmental concerns; and WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission consists of seven members serving three-year staggered terms with no more than two terms served consecutively; and WHEREAS, the Honorable Mayor Sheng Thao has appointed Alex Randolph, Josie Ahrens, and Natalie Sandoval to three -year terms on the City Planning Commission su bject to confirmation by the City Council; now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council hereby confirms the Mayor’s appointment of the following individuals to the City Planning Commission as set forth below:
Alex Randolph, to serve a three-year term on the City Planning Commission beginning May 5, 2022 and ending May 4, 2025, filling the seat previously held by Thomas Limon.
Josie Ahrens, to serve a three-year term on the City Planning Commission beginning May 5, 2022 and ending May 4, 2025, filling the seat previously held by Clark Manus.
Natalie Sandoval, to serve a three-year term on the City Planning Commission beginning May 5, 2023 and ending May 4, 2026, filling the seat previously held by Ronald Jones.
IN COUNCIL, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA,
PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES - FIFE, GALLO, JENKINS, KALB, KAPLAN, RAMACHANDRAN, REID AND
PRESIDENT FORTUNATO BAS
NOES –
ABSENT –
ABSTENTION –
ATTEST:
ASHA REED
City Clerk and Clerk of the Council of the
City of Oakland, California