Attachment A - Planning and Transportation Commission Applications Redacted — Palo Alto City Council, February 10, 2025

Planning & Transportation Commission
Application
Submitted on 13 January 2025, 9:04am
Receipt number 63
Related form version 15
/ Personal Information
Name Forest Peterson
Cell Phone Number
Home Phone Number
Email Address
Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes
Address
City Palo Alto
Postal Code 94306
Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Pallo Alto, who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members?
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied Yes for?
Fair Political Practices No
California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission Conflict of Interest Form 700).

Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to:

1. Engage in business with the City:

2. Provide products or services for City projects; or

My doctorate is a joint degree from Stanford Engineering and Doerr School of Sustainability. I transferred from the UNR grad program in Economics.

I served a year of public service as the first investigator in the County's Division of Equity and Social Justice, where I led COVID compliance.

The doctorate requires an industry component, which I completed in software at Cadwork Informatik in Basel and Rhumbix in San Fransisco.

Pre-academic, I was a design-build engineer on Reno's rail corridor. I paid for my education by shoveling concrete.

See my professional and educational history linkedin.com/in/forest- peterson
Please describe your involvement in community activities, During COVID-19, I co-lead 501c3 Step Forward's outreach project -- volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any encouraging the workforce to report concerns through a social media offices held. network.

I care about environmental sustainability: the Camp Fire destroyed my home and community and took the lives of my neighbors.

My three kids are enrolled in public schools: Greene and Paly.

I participate in council and board meetings across the County through community groups:
2021-25 Chair, Valley Water, bond flood protection subcommittee 2021-25 Chair, National Academy Transportation Research Board, Al subcommittee
2021-25 President, SV Working Blue Dem Club
2020-25 Director, SCC Construction Careers Association 501c3 My grandmothers were feminists, which I honor by supporting women at the League of Women Voters and through Parents in Academia. I mentored Dr. Montoya's thesis in feminism at UC Irvine, "Promoting Equitable Pathways in Engineering and Career Technical Education." See my volunteering history linkedin.com/in/forest-peterson Application Questions

1. For which vacancy are you applying (check all that apply)? Partial term, Expiring 3/31/2026 2 of4
Full term, Expiring 3/31/2029

2. Why are you interested in serving on the Planning & My perspective is common to Palo Alto, though underrepresented on the Transportation Commission and what experience would you PTC. I am a father of three, an apartment resident with a blue-collar bring to the position? background, and a daily patron of public transportation. For the past decade, I've walked forty-five minutes to my lab at Stanford, and daily, my family relies on a network of walkways, rail, bus, air, and ride-share.

We made the leap and never looked back!
For thirty years, I've worked in the built environment. For the past few years, I've volunteered with policy-focused groups. My expertise is in information models, which will become a focus in regional planning with Al-based visualizations in a range of 'what if scenarios.

My three policy visions:
(1) Work with staff and the Commission on acceptable compromises. (2) Define development agreements that include data-driven community (3) Advocate for public transit networks linked to affordable housing similar to the excellent example of the teacher housing at 231 Grant.

3. Please describe an issue that recently came before the A riparian information model! Commission that is of particular interest to you and describe why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a I agree with the Commission's return of the 10/24 proposed 18.4.140 Commission meeting, you can view archived videos from the stream corridor. The current design flooded in '19 and '22. The proposal Midpen Media Center. incorporates the '07 water collab guideline. However, a complexity issue Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. is at play: 2,600 scenarios given 3 segments, 3 types of channels,.... etc. What remains unknown? After 4 hours, the Commission moved to postpone to an unknown date.

Adjacent land planning is unknown. On 10/23 at the County, I commented on bioswales to limit runoff in the Stanford Community Plan (see Land Ch6). I did the same in the aborted '19 GUP. Two of 3 creeks drain Stanford lands deforested by a history of grazing. The design cfm of runoff is key to know.

An info model visual of the complexity could highlight those 200 likely problem lots of 6,600, which Reckdahl (1:59:55), Summa (2:27:00), and to some degree, Hechtman (2:39:00) asked for an informational visual.

Also, our rail corridor would be my third (Reno 2004 and High-speed 2011).

4. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the If appointed, specific goals:

Planning and Transportation Commission achieve, and how would you help in the process? First, I would continue with the commission's focus on reducing staff time demand by limiting ad-hoc follow-ups and setting clear priorities.

Second, we should increase the use of technology, particularly in the case of significant developments. I chair a DigitalTwin subgroup (information model and artificial intelligence) at the National Academy's Transportation Research Board. That method of modeling as part of planning is not often used - at best, I see renderings of buildings at the meetings. I bring that focus to the Water District, where it has been understandably a process as the capability develops.

Third, my priority is a compromise between short-term livability and long- term sustainability regarding environmental and social objectives.

5. Planning and Transportation Commission Members work The California Environmental Quality Act is professionally where I have a with the documents listed below. If you have experience with working knowledge regarding large public works projects. During the any of these documents, please describe that experience. Stanford General Use Permit (GUP), I successfully co-led a community Experience with these documents is not required for selection. organization in what was at that time the controversial inclusion of Palo Alto 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2017) community impacts mitigations in the CEQA public discussion - also at Zoning Code that time, acquiring a familiarity with the County General Plan.

City Charter
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California Environmental Quality Act
El Camino Real Design Guidelines In my role chairing the Water District bond flood control subcommittee, I El Camine Real Master Plan Study (2007) am familiar with the Baylands Plan within the San Franscrito Creek JPA.

Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) | (2000) and II (2003) Plans
During this application, I read through the CA Title 18 public revenue and Baylands Master Plan (2008)
the PA City Municipal Code.

Regarding the Comprehensive and El Camino Corridor plans, I have a non-specific experience with similar corridor documents throughout my thirty years in the built environment professions: some of which I have taught at Stanford, and others I worked extensively with professionally.

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Signature Name of signatory: Forest Olaf Peterson, PhD
Forest Paleron
Link to signature
Date Completed 01/13/2025
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Planning & Transportation Commission
Application
Submitted on 15 January 2025, 3:37pm
Receipt number 58
Related form version 15
/ Personal Information
Name Daniel Hekier
Cell Phone Number
Home Phone Number
Email Address
Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes
Address
City Palo Alto
Postal Code 94306
Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Pallo Alto, who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members?
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied Yes for?
Fair Political Practices No
California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission Conflict of Interest Form 700).

Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to:

1. Engage in business with the City:

2. Provide products or services for City projects; or

Please describe your involvement in community activities, After moving to Palo Alto in September 2018, I quickly became involved volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any in volunteering at my local synagogue (Congregation Emek Beracha) by offices held. joining the board. I served as president of the board for three years from June 2020 to June 2023, through the Covid lockdown, reopening, and a broader re-engagement of the community. I've continued serving on the board as a director in a past president role, and am now seeking a public/community service opportunity to serve a broader constituency. | Application Questions

1. For which vacancy are you applying (check all that apply)? Partial term, Expiring 3/31/2026 Full term, Expiring 3/31/2029

2. Why are you interested in serving on the Planning & When I moved to Palo Alto in 2018 with my family, we immediately fell in Transportation Commission and what experience would you love with the community. Having access to playgrounds, parks, and bike bring to the position? trails transformed our experience as a family. I am interested to serve on the Commission in order to support the city's pursuit of fuffilling it's housing development goals while maintaining the best of the city's character. I would bring my professional experience of working with a variety of stakeholders towards an optimal outcome, and my community service orientation from having served on the synagogue board.

3. Please describe an issue that recently came before the I've been interested by the Commission's work on retail rejuvenation over Commission that is of particular interest to you and describe several meetings, beginning with the retail study introduced at the PTC why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a meeting on October 25, 2023, continuing with the establishment of the Commission meeting, you can view archived videos from the Ad Hoc committee and the full Commission's review of the retail study, Midpen Media Center. and concluding with recommendations to Council to amend code Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. impacting retail uses in the city at the August 14, 2024, meeting. I was interested to see the Commission's recommendations to Council addressing a broad range of matters such as parking, types of retail, and standardizing CUP approval criteria. This area is of interest because of the role that retail plays in fostering community by attracting the participation of local residents. I was also interested by the Commission's discussion acknowledging the challenges that retail has faced in Palo Alto, and deliberation of how revisions to code would impact the viability of retail rejuvenation.
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4. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the I would like to join the Commission to support it in advising Council as to Planning and Transportation Commission achieve, and how the matters where the Commission's recommendation is sought, would you help in the process? particularly:
(1) Successful implementation of the Housing Element to meet the City's objective by 2031;
(2) Continued development and enhancement of safe bike and pedestrian paths; and
(3) Retail revitalization.

I would be excited to contribute to this process by balancing stakeholder concerns along with the city's commitments under the Housing Element to ensure Palo Alto continues to thrive.

5. Planning and Transportation Commission Members work I'm becoming familiar with these documents in preparing to serve on the with the documents listed below. If you have experience with commission, and am studying them on an ongoing basis. any of these documents, please describe that experience.

Experience with these documents is not required for selection.

Palo Alto 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2017)
Zoning Code
City Charter
California Environmental Quality Act
El Camino Real Design Guidelines
El Camine Real Master Plan Study (2007)
Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) | (2000) and II (2003) Plans
Baylands Master Plan (2008)
If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below.

Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Yes
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Signature Name of signatory: Daniel Hekier
Link to signature
Date Completed 01/15/2025
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Planning & Transportation Commission
Application
Submitted on 13 January 2025, 12:58pm
Receipt number 72
Related form version 15
/ Personal Information
Name William Glazier
Cell Phone Number
Home Phone Number
Email Address
Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes
Address
City Palo Alto
Postal Code 94301
Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Pallo Alto, who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members?
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied Yes for?
Fair Political Practices No
California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission Conflict of Interest Form 700).

Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to:

1. Engage in business with the City:

2. Provide products or services for City projects; or

3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse No own real property in Palo Alto?
How did you learn about the vacancy on the Planning and Other: Email from current PTC Member 1 of 4
Transportation Commission?
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| Personal and Job Experience
Occupation Retired
Please list your relevant education, training, experience, Harvard AB, Stanford MBA certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. Bain and Company 1985-90 If describing work experience, please include Silicon Graphics 1990-95 company/employer name and occupation. Variety of Internet and technology startups in marketing and business development roles (Placeware (sold to Microsoft), Eloquent (IPO), Virident (sold to Western Digital) - 1995-2005
Venture Capital, Venture Partner, Redwood Ventures 2005-2011 Founder and Executive Director, Team NorCal Lacrosse 2011-2024 Please describe your involvement in community activities, Resident of Palo Alto for 38 years volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any Member of Palo Alto Planning Commission 1990-95 offices held. President, Tomahawks Youth Lacrosse 501c3 2006-2025 Katherine and I made a decision when we were married to move to the West Coast and Palo Alto and raise our kids here and attend the public school system. We were very fortunate we were able to buy a house and become a part of an incredible community of people. We were thrilled our kids got to grow up here. She was very active leading many community organizations - Garden Club, Walter Hays PTA, Gamble Garden Center. Later in life, I founded a youth sports company - TeamNorCal Lacrosse - that touches over 2,000 kids yearly and worked with over a dozen public and private high schools up and down the Peninsula (including Paly and Gunn) to add the sport at the Varsity level. | Application Questions

1. For which vacancy are you applying (check all that apply)? Partial term, Expiring 3/31/2026 Full term, Expiring 3/31/2029

2. Why are you interested in serving on the Planning & Retirement opens up new vistas for us all. My professional life was a Transportation Commission and what experience would you series of roles working with extraordinary people on challenging issues. I bring to the position? have the time and interest once again now to devote to the PTC.

My relevant experience:

A) Experience as a Planning Commissioner - Experience hopefully brings wisdom. I hopefully learned from some great people I worked with at that time.

B) Knowledge of the City and Understanding of the Needs of Residents - I have watched the City grow from 'a nice bedroom community for Stanford' to 'the epicenter of the Internet'. I have seen the good and the bad of this growth.

C) Willingness and Ability to Serve - I have no further political aspirations, and am not looking to run for City Council or Congress in two years. I merely want to work with smart people addressing important 2 of 4
issues about a place that I love and want to see improve. I have plenty of time and can commit to the personal investment necessary to be effective in the role.

3. Please describe an issue that recently came before the I have been to many PTC meetings over the years, and have followed Commission that is of particular interest to you and describe issues of interest online and vis newspapers for nearly 40 years. why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a Commission meeting, you can view archived videos from the Recently, the 70 Encina housing proposal contains a number of issues Midpen Media Center. that are likely to continue to face the City and the PTC. More housing in Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. an area (the old Urban Lane, now PAMF, Opportunity Center, Transportation Center and more) which is a very attractive place for additional in-fill housing is a good thing. However, it is clear that their are a number of already problematic traffic problems in Town and Country Village (I long for the days when I could drive up in front of any of my favorite stores there and walk right in..). This is a perfect example of why you need smart people who can work well together to come up with the right solution. More housing is great, but only in the context of parking. traffic and neighborhood compatibility constraints. Loud yet anonymous voices shouting online is not helpful.

4. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the 1. More housing - The jobs/housing imbalance and the affordability Planning and Transportation Commission achieve, and how issues continue to create problems for us. We need to create would you help in the process? opportunities for our kids to be able to live here - they have all been

2. Intelligent Growth - Palo Alto is not Manhattan or Tokyo. The office market is clearly overbuilt, but there are opportunities to improve specific areas. Housing will be a bigger focus, but lining University Avenue, San Antonio Avenue or El Camino with 10-20 story towers is not smart for anyone.

3. Better Traffic Management - I am tired of the traffic.

4. Progress on Cubberley HS Site - This is too big of an asset and the potential too great

5. Improve University/California Ave
More important than specific goals though, is how the PTC and its members contribute to the planning/management process. Smart people who can work well together can do almost anything. I think I can offer a very thoughtful and dynamic approach and can work well with current

5. Planning and Transportation Commission Members work Having spent 5 years on the PTC from 1990-95, I am very familiar with with the documents listed below. If you have experience with many of these documents, having participated in the creation/and or any of these documents, please describe that experience. modification/interpretation of prior versions of these. Having been a Experience with these documents is not required for selection. homeowner who has done substantial renovations on a home considered Palo Alto 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2017) for a historical designation, I have learned in more detail than I ever Zoning Code thought possible the zoning, building and design guidelines.

City Charter
California Environmental Quality Act
I walk the Baylands almost daily with my black lab Shasta, so we can tell El Camino Real Design Guidelines
you in precise detail what a fabulous asset that is for the community EL Camine Real Master Plan Study (2007)
Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) | (2000) and II (2003) (along with a. few suggestions for improvement).

Plans
Baylands Master Plan (2008)
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Signature Name of signatory: William G Glazier
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William G
Glazier
Uploaded signature image: Screenshot 2025-01-13 at 12.57.17 PM.png Date Completed 01/13/2025
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Planning & Transportation Commission
Application
Submitted on 15 January 2025, 7:15pm
Receipt number 65
Related form version 15
/ Personal Information
Name Arthur Keller
Cell Phone Number
Home Phone Number
Email Address
Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes
Address
City Palo Alto
Postal Code 94303
Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Pallo Alto, who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members?
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied No for?
Fair Political Practices No
California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission Conflict of Interest Form 700).

Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to:

1. Engage in business with the City:

2. Provide products or services for City projects; or

Please describe your involvement in community activities, Environment and Water Resources Committee, Santa Clara Valley volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any Water District (including Vice Chair and Chair). For City of Palo Alto:
offices held. Housing Element Working Group, (Comprehensive Plan) Citizens Advisory Committee (Co-Chair), Electric Vehicle Task Force (Development Center), Website Committee, Planning and Transportation Commission (Vice Chair). Facilities Steering Committee and Public Transit Coordinator for Gunn High School. Adobe Meadow Neighborhood Association (Founder and President). The Girls' Middle School (Board Member). Ohlone Elementary School (Site Council). Cong. Kol Emeth (Board Member). Electric Auto Association (Board Member). | Application Questions

1. For which vacancy are you applying (check all that apply)? Partial term, Expiring 3/31/2026 Full term, Expiring 3/31/2029

2. Why are you interested in serving on the Planning & I served on the PTC from 2006 through 2014. During this time, I chaired Transportation Commission and what experience would you the Communications with Staff Committee, was a member of the Comp bring to the position? Plan Amendment Timing and Issues Committee, PCs and Development Agreements Committee, Report to Council Committee, Policies and Procedures Committee, Forums Committee, and Leveraging Technology Committee, and was a liaison to the Liaison, Charleston-Arastradero Corridor Stakeholders Group. I believe that my knowledge of planning issues as well as transportation issues would benefit the PTC and the City overall.

3. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Stream corridor protection is an issue that I consider as a homeowner Commission that is of particular interest to you and describe and as a member of the Environmental and Water Resource Committee. why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a I wonder why the staff report had Table 1 Streamside Regulations for Commission meeting, you can view archived videos from the streamside setback within Urbanized Areas (between Foothill Expy and Midpen Media Center. US 101) Channelized Stream set equal to the same as Natural Stream Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. and the PTC appeared to agree. There was some unspecified exception for floodwalls between Foothill Expy and 101, and I look forward to hearing about how this matter resolves when it returns to the PTC.

4. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the I would like to see the PTC fulfill its role as a recommending body to the Planning and Transportation Commission achieve, and how City Council by thoughtfully considering proposals for ordinance changes would you help in the process? and evaluating public input. I believe PTC meetings do not garner sufficient public attention for the requisite public input to be obtained. I would like to consider how to raise the profile of the PTC if I am 2 of 3

5. Planning and Transportation Commission Members work I served on the committee that wrote the edits to the Palo Alto 2030 with the documents listed below. If you have experience with Comprehensive Plan (2017). I served on the PTC when the Baylands any of these documents, please describe that experience. Master Plan (2008) and the El Camino Real Master Plan (2007) were Experience with these documents is not required for selection. adopted. I was familiar with El Camino Real Design Guidelines when Palo Alto 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2Q17) changes were considered in 2013. I reviewed the Zoning Code then as Zoning Code well. I'm familiar with CEQA reviews.

City Charter
California Environmental Quality Act
El Camino Real Design Guidelines
El Camino Real Master Plan Study (2007)
Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) | (2000) and I (2003) Baylands Master Plan (2008)
If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below.

Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Yes
Commissions Handbook.

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Signature Name of signatory: Arthur M. Keller
gramman
Link to signature
Date Completed 01/15/2025
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Planning & Transportation Commission
Application
Submitted on 14 January 2025, 11:25pm
Receipt number 73
Related form version 15
/ Personal Information
Name Kevin Ji
Cell Phone Number
Home Phone Number
Email Address
Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes
Address
City Palo Alto
Postal Code 94306
Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Pallo Alto, who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members?
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied Yes for?
Fair Political Practices No
California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission Conflict of Interest Form 700).

Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to:

1. Engage in business with the City:

2. Provide products or services for City projects; or

If describing work experience, please include Founder, Stanford Data and Mapping for Society(dams.stanford.edu): | company/employer name and occupation. founded DAMS to apply data science to real-world issues. During my leadership, we completed these projects:

California Transportation Commission: Developed visualizations to map out awarded projects for the Solutions for Congested Corridors, Trade Corridor Enhancement.

Transportation Authority of Monterey
County(https://www.tamcmonterey.org/collision-data-map): Designed a dashboard to analyze collision frequency and severity.

Contra Costa Transportation
Authority(https://kevinji.shinyapps.io/CCTA_pems_tims_dashboard):

Created a tool to evaluate traffic patterns along the I-680 corridor.

AC Transit: Developed a live bus tracking system and geospatial complaint map.

City of Oakland(https://tinyurl.com/damsoakland): Built a platform to visualize demographic, economic, and housing data.

I took classes at Stanford in transportation policy.

Please describe your involvement in community activities, Palo Alto Youth Council (2014-2017), Secretary (2015-2016): I chaired volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any the events committee, where I led the creation of a high school offices held. intramural sports program and organized a job fair for teens to connect with local businesses.

Palo Alto Bryant Street Garage Fund (now Think Fund) (2015-2017): | secured grants to support community-focused initiatives, such as organizing financial literacy workshops and developing programs to spark teenagers' interest in history.

Michelle Obama's Better Make Room Initiative (2016-2021): I served as a student representative supporting programs that encouraged students, particularly those that are first-generation or low income to pursue higher education.

Stanford University's Computer Science capstone course (2022-2024): 1 guided student teams on creating technical plans, and effectively communicating with stakeholders. The teams worked on projects for organizations like the LA Dodgers, Meta, and Daimler (Mercedes-Benz's parent company).
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1 Application Questions

1. For which vacancy are you applying (check all that apply)? Partial term, Expiring 3/31/2026 Full term, Expiring 3/31/2029

2. Why are you interested in serving on the Planning & I have been a lifelong resident of Palo Alto, attending Fairmeadow, Transportation Commission and what experience would you Terman, Gunn, and Stanford. Since childhood, I have been passionate bring to the position? about contributing to the community, starting with serving as a crossing guard at Cowper and Meadow in fifth grade, participating in the Palo Alto Youth Council during high school, and continuing to find ways to give back today. These experiences instilled in me a deep dedication to community service and a strong connection to Palo Alto.

My background in transportation planning and data-driven policy further equips me to serve effectively on the PTC. With the recent departure of Palo Alto's head transportation official, Phillip Kamhi, I see an opportunity to apply my knowledge and skills to support the city through this transitional period. I am eager to leverage my experience and skills to develop innovative solutions for the pressing transportation and planning issues that lie ahead in my hometown.

3. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Street safety is a cause I am deeply passionate about. During the first Commission that is of particular interest to you and describe PTC meeting I attended, the "Safe Streets for All" (SS4A) Action Plan why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a Collision Analysis was presented. Having relied on biking as my primary Commission meeting, you can view archived videos from the mode of transportation—from Fairmeadow to Gunn to Stanford—l Midpen Media Center. understand the challenges cyclists face. Living near Meadow Drive, a Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. key corridor for young cyclists, I often witness safety issues, especially on El Camino Way, a major route for both bikes and commercial traffic.

While working with the Transportation Agency for Monterey County, I analyzed collision data to support safety-focused grant applications. This experience taught me how data-driven strategies can improve traffic safety. I aim to apply this expertise to the SS4A program and help create sater streets in our community.

The PTC's work to analyze traffic data is essential for enhancing street safety. I am eager to contribute to these initiatives to ensure safer, more accessible streets for all.

4. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the I am excited to be involved in the development of the San Antonio Road Planning and Transportation Commission achieve, and how Coordinated Area Plan. Approximately one-third of the RHNA housing would you help in the process? units identified in the housing element are located along San Antonio Road. However, from a transportation standpoint, the area is not yet equipped to accommodate this significant population increase effectively.

To address these challenges, it is essential to proactively develop strategies for managing congestion and transforming San Antonio Road into a safe, sustainable, and accessible corridor for the new residents.

The Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) has a critical role in shaping the future development of this area. With the transportation department currently understaffed, I believe my prior experience working with local municipalities and county transportation agencies can contribute significantly to the planning and execution of effective solutions right here in Palo Alto.

5. Planning and Transportation Commission Members work In the past year, I have familiarized myself with significant parts of the with the documents listed below. If you have experience with 2030 Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Code, particularly about any of these documents, please describe that experience. Planned Community (PC) zones. I also have limited familiarity with the Experience with these documents is not required for selection. city charter.

Palo Alto 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2Q17)
Zoning Code
City Charter
California Environmental Quality Act
El Camino Real Design Guidelines
El Camino Real Master Plan Study (2007)
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Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I (2000) and II (2003) Plans
Baylands Master Plan (2008)
If you'd like to provide any additional documents, please upload below.

Please confirm that you have read the Boards and Yes
Commissions Handbook.

View the Boards and Commissions Handbook.

Signature Name of signatory: Kevin Ji
Link to signature
Date Completed 01/14/2025
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Planning & Transportation Commission
Application
Submitted on 15 January 2025, 11:47pm
Receipt number 59
Related form version 15
/ Personal Information
Name Terrance Holzemer
Cell Phone Number
Home Phone Number
Email Address
Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes
Address
City Palo Alto
Postal Code 94306
Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Pallo Alto, who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members?
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied Yes for?
Fair Political Practices No
California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission Conflict of Interest Form 700).

Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to:

1. Engage in business with the City:

2. Provide products or services for City projects; or

Please describe your involvement in community activities, Since 1995, I have served on the Board of our homeowners association, volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any Palo Alto Central, located in the Mayfield neighborhood. I have served as offices held. a Board Member, President (for ten years) and currently now Vice President. I was also appointed by the Council to serve as a volunteer member on the NVCAP (North Ventura Coordinated Area Plan) Working Group from 2018 to 2021, attending and participating in over 14 separate meetings. In addition, I'm an City-trained Emergency Services volunteer (CERT) to assist in our community in the event of a major earthquake, natural disasters (including floods, etc.) or even a man-made event (chemical spill or terrorist situation). I have both CPR and heart defibrillator training. As a CERT, I have participated in several community-wide events, including the May Fete Parade, and St. Thomas • Application Questions

1. For which vacancy are you applying (check all that apply)? Partial term, Expiring 3/31/2026

2. Why are you interested in serving on the Planning & As a long time resident and home owner (30+ years), I've had the great Transportation Commission and what experience would you privilege to learn and appreciate the elements that make up the bring to the position? community of Palo Alto today. Whether it is the City's fabulous parks and the variety within them, its inclusive community events (May Fete Parade, 3rd Thursdays, Summer Twight Music Series, etc.), or its unique residential neighborhoods, Palo Alto is a special place that I have come to love and enjoy every day. I believe my experience as a Board member, knowledge gained through the NVCAP Working Group, and my skills and abilities as a PAUSD educator for 20 years, I believe I have the right combination to serve on the Planning and Transportation

3. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Over the past 30 years, I have both observed and participated in Commission that is of particular interest to you and describe numerous PTC and City Council meetings. I have had a wide variety of why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a interests in several issues that have come before the PTC over the years Commission meeting, you can view archived videos from the including the President Hotel, 429 University, Castilleja Expansion, the 2 of 3
Midpen Media Center. current Housing Element, and one of my special interests, the NVCAP Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. area, which is in my neighborhood and the destruction of part of California's history, the Thomas Foon Chew Cannery Building (otherwise known as 340 Portage Avenue). Although I agree with some of the City's goals of obtaining affordable housing land, which is needed in our City, I do not agree and fought against (at the HRB, PTC, City Council) the destruction of one of the most important and significant historic structures still remaining, intact, in our City. It's remains a major loss to our entire community and it's unfortunate that there were close-door negotiations with the developer that allowed for no real public input or

4. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the My goals would be the following:

Planning and Transportation Commission achieve, and how 1) Having an increased community outreach and discussion program would you help in the process? with residents directly about what they want their City to be in 20-30 years. The Town Halls, held by the City over the past two-three years are a good start, but it is too slow in being organized. There should be a dedicated City team that goes into the neighborhoods and asks them - not telling them - what their issues are. I suggest the City work with well-established organizations or neighborhood associations, like PAN. I see little or no support of these organizations from the City. 2) Residential concerns and issues should be the PT's primary focus, not developer-led ones. We need to ensure that residential voices are heard and appreciated.

5. Planning and Transportation Commission Members work The single document that have some knowledge of is the 2030 with the documents listed below. If you have experience witi Comprehensive Plan, which I have reviewed on several occasions. any of these documents, please describe that experience.

Experience with these documents is not required for selection.

Palo Alto 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2017)
Zoning Code
City Charter
California Environmental Quality Act
El Camino Real Design Guidelines
El Camino Real Master Plan Study (2007)
Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA (2000) and II (2003) Plans.

Baylands Master Plan (2008)
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Signature Name of signatory: Terrance Holzemer
Terrance Kolzemer
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Date Completed 01/15/2025
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Planning & Transportation Commission
Application
Submitted on 7 January 2025, 10:19pm
Receipt number 67
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Name Salim Parak
Cell Phone Number
Home Phone Number
Email Address
Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes
Address
City Palo Alto
Postal Code 94303
Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Pallo Alto, who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members?
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied Yes for?
Fair Political Practices No
California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission Conflict of Interest Form 700).

Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to:

1. Engage in business with the City:

2. Provide products or services for City projects; or

I have certificate in Cybersecurity.

Please describe your involvement in community activities, I have been volunteering with coaching a referring soccer and baseball in volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any Palo Alto. offices held. I help with organizing my local neighbourhood's block party each year. • Application Questions

1. For which vacancy are you applying (check all that apply)? Partial term, Expiring 3/31/2026 Full term, Expiring 3/31/2029

2. Why are you interested in serving on the Planning & Since my work has been very close to my residence in Palo Alto, I Transportation Commission and what experience would you normally rode my bike. I bring many years of commuting by bike, walk bring to the position? and public transit.

I love riding my bike and bike for errands and pleasure in Palo Alto.

3. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Micromobility. I have generally traveled to work using either my bike, Commission that is of particular interest to you and describe walk, carpool or public transit while living in Palo Alto. I was surprised why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a when someone recognized me as the bike guy. I would like to research Commission meeting, you can view archived videos from the more into bring car alternatives to the city Midpen Media Center.

Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center.

4. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Consideration of both transportation other than cars for new residential Planning and Transportation Commission achieve, and how builds would you help in the process?

5. Planning and Transportation Commission Members work none with the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience.

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Signature Name of signatory: salim parak
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Date Completed 01/07/2025
3 of 3
Planning & Transportation Commission
Application
Submitted on 3 January 2025, 3:15pm
Receipt number 55
Related form version 15
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Name Thomas W Kellerman
Cell Phone Number
Home Phone Number
Email Address
Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes
Address
City Palo Alto
Postal Code 94301
Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Pallo Alto, who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members?
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied Yes for?
Fair Political Practices No
California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission Conflict of Interest Form 700).

Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to:

1. Engage in business with the City:

2. Provide products or services for City projects; or

I have been a corporate attorney in private practice since 1980, focusing on corporate advice and governance matters, public offerings and private financings, merger and acquisitions and related corporate transactions.

My practice has primarily involved companies in the technology industries, ranging from start-ups to Global Fortune 500 corporations.

I am currently a Senior Counsel at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, an AmLaw 100 law firm. I was previously a partner with the firm, and served as the Managing Partner of the Palo Alto office for 13 years, as well as Co- Chair of the firmwide Venture Capital and Emerging Business Group and firmwide Deputy Leader of the firmwide Corporate Practice Group. I previously practiced in San Francisco and, for four years, in London.

Please describe your involvement in community activities, I have previously served on the Boards of several non-profit volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any organizations, including: (i) Director (2003 - 2018) and Chair (2016 - offices held. 2017) of the Silicon Valley Campaign for Legal Services; and (ii) Director (2008 - 2015) and Chair (2014) of Computers for Everyone.

In addition, I regularly serve as outside, pro bono counsel to non-profit organizations, including: (i) assisted in the formation and represented Community Housing Partnership for many years, an organization that builds and operates permanent housing for formerly homeless residents; (i) currently serve as outside counsel to the Riekes Center, a Menlo ark community center, and as U.S. counsel to GOAL, an NG roviding relief to refugees globally
I currently serve on the Board of the Outreach Committee of the First Congregational Church of Palo Alto, and I volunteer with Second Harvest.

I have also been active in monitoring and providing input to the City Council regarding the Palo Alto at-grade crossing design efforts.

Application Questions

1. For which vacancy are you applying (check all that apply)? Partial term, Expiring 3/31/2026 Full term, Expiring 3/31/2029

2. Why are you interested in serving on the Planning & I have a lifelong interest in transportation and urban planning, stretching Transportation Commission and what experience would you back to my economics studies in college. I believe that zoning and bring to the position? transportation planning can have an enormous impact on communities 2of4
and individual well-being. I have lived in Palo Alto since 1992 and I have benefited greatly from the quality of life available here. While the City does an excellent job of long-term planning, many goals remain unfulfilled. I would be honored to contribute to the process of implementing our community's goals.

While I do not have an urban planning background, I believe I have a skill set that would be useful for service on the PTC. I have spent 44 years assisting clients in the development and implementation of complex corporate plans. I have extensive experience in developing and negotiating solutions in complex, highly-charged commercial settings. I am detail-oriented and willing to put in the time necessary to understand problems and collaboratively find solutions.

3. Please describe an issue that recently came before the I noted with interest the discussion in the December 2024 meeting Commission that is of particular interest to you and describe regarding the HIP and AHIP proposals. I am particularly interested in the why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a efforts to develop additional housing units in Palo Alto. While the City's Commission meeting, you can view archived videos from the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, the El Camino Real Master Plan Study, the South of Forest Avenue 2003 Plan, and other planning efforts have Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. emphasized the need to develop additional housing, particularly some more affordable housing, the implementation of these plans is incomplete. The HIP and AHIP are significant steps towards implementing these plans. While there are many challenges outside the control of the City, I believe it is essential that we continue to do all we can to advance the housing goals that have been adopted in the City's

4. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Palo Alto has committed countless hours towards producing detailed, Planning and Transportation Commission achieve, and how thoughtful development and transportation plans. I believe that our would you help in the process? citizens, elected officials and City staff are committed to making significant progress in implementing these plans over the next few years.

The PTC is a crucial part of this process. I believe my experience in seeking compromise and crafting solutions to complex problems, and assisting diverse constituents in reaching agreement and moving forward collaboratively, can be useful as the PTC works to fulfill its mission and achieve the stated goals of the City in its adopted plans.

5. Planning and Transportation Commission Members work I have been involved in the discussions regarding the Palo Alto At-Grade with the documents listed below. If you have experience with Crossings and proposed infrastructure construction alternatives. In that any of these documents, please describe that experience. process, I have had the opportunity to review the 2030 Comprehensive Experience with these documents is not required for selection. Plan and parts of some of the other documents listed.

Palo Alto 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2Q17)
Zoning Code
City Charter
California Environmental Quality Act
El Camine Real Design Guidelines
El Camine Real Master Plan Study (200Z)
Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) | (2000) and I (2003) Plans
Baylands Master Plan (2008)
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Signature Name of signatory: Thomas W. Kellerman
3 of 4
Link to signature
Date Completed 01/03/2025
4 of 4
Planning & Transportation Commission
Application
Submitted on 8 January 2025, 1:38pm
Receipt number 68
Related form version 15
/ Personal Information
Name Henrik Morkner
Cell Phone Number
Home Phone Number
Email Address
Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes
Address
City Palo Alto
Postal Code 94306
Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Pallo Alto, who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members?
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied Yes for?
Fair Political Practices No
California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission Conflict of Interest Form 700).

Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to:

1. Engage in business with the City:

2. Provide products or services for City projects; or

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Please describe your involvement in community activities, none volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any offices held.
| Application Questions

1. For which vacancy are you applying (check all that apply)? Partial term, Expiring 3/31/2026

2. Why are you interested in serving on the Planning & I am paralyzed waist down from a family farm accident (burst L3) in Transportation Commission and what experience would you 2019. I typically use a wheelchair but can manage a few steps with bring to the position? crutches. While I am sure Palo Alto is very ADA compliant, I feel I can bring a unique and inclusive perspective to the commission from a handicap perspective. Sometimes even simple changes to plans and access can make huge differences to the disabled. Many times these are things that those who have never experienced disabled challenges would never think of. That being said I have always been a practical and hands-on person. I never asked my engineers or staff to do something I had not tried myself, even badly. I use to love the HP "management by walking around" mentality. A good organization is a family and work together, not apart.

3. Please describe an issue that recently came before the A good example would be the 12/11/24 review of 4075 El Camino Way Commission that is of particular interest to you and describe Applicant's Request for an Amendment to a Planned Community Zone 2 of 3
why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a District (PC-5116) to Allow for Modifications to an Existing 121-Unit Commission meeting, you can view archived videos from the Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility. Many people in assisted living Midpen Media Center. have the same challenges as myself. Developers want to maximize Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. space and profit and may make access and usage secondary. The commission may not even notice the reality of the changes to the disabled, even if ADA compliant. Having a practical engineer well versed in construction and materials combined with first hand knowledge of disabled transportation and access is very important.

4. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the I would simply want to add a balanced and inclusive perspective of Planning and Transportation Commission achieve, and how disabled needs and wants to the commission. This can be simple would you help in the process? changes to plans to accommodate stair placement, ramps. rails, clearances, lighting, slopes, and visibility. Many things can be done in early stages to make life easier for the disabled for little to no additional cost if planned appropriately. I am practical and educated so I feel my inputs could be well valued.

5. Planning and Transportation Commission Members work I am well versed in the Zoning Code as I have drawn, submitted and with the documents listed below. If you have experience with received approval for plans of my present home in Palo Alto. I have gone any of these documents, please describe that experience. through the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan, City Charter, and Calitornia Experience with these documents is not required for selection. Environmental Quality Act (my wife is a registered professional Palo Alto 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2017) environmental engineer). I have only browsed the El Camino Real Zoning Code Design Guidelines and Master Plan Study.

City Charter
California Environmental Quality Act
El Camino Real Design Guidelines
El Camino Real Master Plan Study (2007)
Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I (2000) and II (2003) Plans
Baylands Master Plan (2008]
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Signature Name of signatory: Henrik Morkner
Hemat Marke
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Date Completed 01/08/2025
3 of 3
Planning & Transportation Commission
Application
Submitted on 11 January 2025, 9:00pm
Receipt number 71
Related form version 15
/ Personal Information
Name Todd James
Cell Phone Number
Home Phone Number
Email Address
Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes
Address
City Palo Alto
Postal Code 94301
Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Pallo Alto, who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members?
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied Yes for?
Fair Political Practices No
California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission Conflict of Interest Form 700).

Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to:

1. Engage in business with the City:

2. Provide products or services for City projects; or

Please describe your involvement in community activities, During my 26 years at National Geographic I volunteered to teach at volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any photo camps for underserved communities in Chad, The Pine Ridge offices held. Indian Reservation, Little Havana in Miami, and Philadelphia. | Application Questions

1. For which vacancy are you applying (check all that apply)? Partial term, Expiring 3/31/2026 Full term, Expiring 3/31/2029

2. Why are you interested in serving on the Planning & I have always been interested in urban planning and architecture.

Transportation Commission and what experience would you Growing up, I watched as my architect father found novel ways to blend bring to the position? his craft and his social concerns to design, build, and fund affordable housing for the Chickasaw Nation and the elderly community in Oklahoma where we lived. I would like to apply those same sensibilities and blend my own interest in urban planning and architecture with my perspective and skills as a journalist to help shape and improve my

3. Please describe an issue that recently came before the Watching the PTC balance community interests of livability and Commission that is of particular interest to you and describe developer's interest of profitability is fascinating. Affordable housing why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a seems to be the principal currency in this negotiation along with the Commission meeting, you can view archived videos from the impact of design details like setbacks, parking and garbage collection on Midpen Media Center. the neighborhood. One project gave priority for affordable housing units Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. to teachers but at a cost few teachers could afford. It appeared to solve a problem in principle but not in practice and at a cost to the city from waived development fees. Another development behind Town & Country showed how complex and competing interests can result in an overbuilt project that is less than desirable to almost everyone even though it adds more needed housing. The project I found most encouraging was an apartment complex on San Antonio. Everyone on the Commission found something to admire about this project, and so did I, showing that principle-driven design can serve both the community and property 2 of 3

4. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the I would like to explore whether a framework can be developed to Planning and Transportation Commission achieve, and how estimate the value of the exceptions that developers are asking for to would you help in the process? ensure they are in balance with the costs of those exceptions to the city and the value they return. Detailed digital mapping is being used in creative ways including urban development planning. I want to learn more about what is available and whether there are mapping solutions that could enhance the PTCs ability forecast how individual decisions could collectively influence livability over time, for example by altering the tree canopy and green space. I also want to better understand how other cities are resolving similar challenges like downtown infill development.

For instance, San Luis Obispo seems to have balanced a slow-growth and historical preservation mindset with modern construction in a

5. Planning and Transportation Commission Members work I have no experience working with these documents with the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience.

Experience with these documents is not required for selection.

Palo Alto 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2017)
Zoning Code
City Charter
California Environmental Quality Act
El Camine Real Design Guidelines
El Camino Real Master Plan Study (2007)
Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I (2000) and II (2003) Plans
Baylands Master Plan (2008)
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Signature Name of signatory: Todd James
- FID JAMES
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Date Completed 01/11/2025
3 of 3
Planning & Transportation Commission
Application
Submitted on 4 January 2025, 4:50pm
Receipt number 62
Related form version 15
/ Personal Information
Name Declan King
Cell Phone Number
Home Phone Number
Email Address
Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes
Address
City Palo Alto
Postal Code 94303
Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Pallo Alto, who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members?
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied Yes for?
Fair Political Practices No
California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission Conflict of Interest Form 700).

Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to:

1. Engage in business with the City:

2. Provide products or services for City projects; or

Please describe your involvement in community activities, I worked under the garden liaison in the Rincon community garden. I volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any also volunteered at the Palo Alto children's theater. offices held.
| Application Questions

1. For which vacancy are you applying (check all that apply)? Full term, Expiring 3/31/2029

2. Why are you interested in serving on the Planning & At 23 years old, I bring a fresh perspective, a strong passion for urban Transportation Commission and what experience would you planning, and a commitment to shaping equitable and sustainable bring to the position? communities. As a USP major at San Francisco State University, l've immersed myself in studying land use and transportation, exploring critical issues like gentrification and the relationship between autonomous vehicles and traffic. My academic pursuits are complemented by hands-on experience, such as volunteering at the Rinconada Community Garden and contributing to community efforts at BORP, where I developed a deep appreciation for the connection between public spaces and quality of life. I have grown up in Palo Alto my whole life and have seen the many changes it has been through.

3. Please describe an issue that recently came before the One issue that I have recently posted about to my Nextdoor was the Commission that is of particular interest to you and describe discussions about expanding protected bike lanes on el Camino for why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a cyclists. The repaving of El Camino Real includes the addition of a bike Commission meeting, you can view archived videos from the lane, which has resulted in narrower traffic lanes in the southbound Midpen Media Center. section. This caused quite the debate on my post. I Although I do drive Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. down El Camino almost daily I believe this development is making the sidewalks safer and reducing car dependency.

4. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the One goal for myself would be to create more community outreach to the Planning and Transportation Commission achieve, and how older generations through apps like Nextdoor and through places where would you help in the process? meme we of our community gather like libraries and churches. Getting everyone's input would help myself advocate for the public. I would make it my own personal goal to help to preserve the character of Palo Alto while addressing its modern challenges.

5. Planning and Transportation Commission Members work I have some familiarity with the El Camino Real Design guidelines. with the documents listed below. If you have experience with any of these documents, please describe that experience.

Experience with these documents is not required for selection.

Palo Alto 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2017)
Zoning Code
2 of 3
City Charter
California Environmental Quality Act
El Camine Real Design Guidelines
El Camino Real Master Plan Study (2007)
Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) I (2000) and II (2003) Plans
Baylands Master Plan (2008)
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Signature Name of signatory: Declan King
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Date Completed 01/04/2025
3 of 3
Planning & Transportation Commission
Application
Submitted on 16 January 2025, 12:08am
Receipt number 75
Related form version 15
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Name Rika YeaKyung Yamamoto
Cell Phone Number
Home Phone Number
Email Address
Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes
Address
City Palo Alto
Postal Code 94301
Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Pallo Alto, who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members?
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied Yes for?
Fair Political Practices No
California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission Conflict of Interest Form 700).

Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to:

1. Engage in business with the City:

2. Provide products or services for City projects; or

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Legal Courses- Affordable Housing, Alternate Dispute Resolution Conference and Special Education Advocate Training I,Il, Ill with COPAA • Real Estate Planing Process and Redevelopment Training with NJ • Real Estate Commercial Investment Courses with CCIM

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• NJ Licensed Real Estate Associate for 19 years- Relo REDAC, Inc, • Special Education and Disability Advocate
• Principal for Residential Real Estate Project and Property Manager • In Flight Supervisor, Asiana Airlines
Please describe your involvement in community activities, COMMUNITY SERVICE volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any • 2022- Current: Chairperson, Palo Alto Community Advisory Committee offices held. for Special Education
• 2017- 2022 : Parent Education and Support Lead, Palo Alto Community Advisory Committee for Special Education
• 2022- Current: PAUSD Parent Representative, Santa Clara SELPA Community Advisory Committee
• 2021-2022: Assistant Executive Vice President, Palo Alto Council of • 2019-2021: Parliamentarian, Palo Alto Council of PTAs • 2018-2022: Treasurer, Board of Directors, Palo Alto High School • Enews Editor, JLS Middle PTA and Greene Middle PTA
• English for Second Language Volunteer Tutor for Adults | Application Questions

1. For which vacancy are you applying (check all that apply)? Partial term, Expiring 3/31/2026 Full term, Expiring 3/31/2029

2. Why are you interested in serving on the Planning & I am passionate about serving on the PTC to support Palo Alto in Transportation Commission and what experience would you achieving the vision outlined in its Comprehensive Plan. The Plan's focus bring to the position? on guiding preservation, sustainable growth, and community values resonates deeply with my commitment to fostering balanced development and inclusivity. I bring over 19 years of experience as a licensed real estate associate, with expertise in zoning, redevelopment, and project management. I also bring leadership experience as Chair of the Palo Alto CAC for Special Education, where I successfully 2 of 4
collaborated with diverse stakeholders to address community needs. My background in legal studies and advanced real estate training equips me to evaluate policies and development projects through a lens of compliance and long-term community impact. I am eager to contribute to creating a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable future for Palo Alto.

3. Please describe an issue that recently came before the One issue of particular interest to me is The Academy project at 3265 EI Commission that is of particular interest to you and describe Camino Real, which proposes 100% affordable housing for educators why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a and classified staff in Palo Alto. This project addresses a pressing Commission meeting, you can view archived videos from the challenge: the high cost of living forcing 87% of our teachers to reside outside the city. As an advocate for equitable community development, I Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. see this project as a vital step toward strengthening our schools, reducing greenhouse gas emissions through transit-oriented design, and aligning with the city's Comprehensive Plan. It represents a commitment to retaining quality educators and fostering a sustainable, inclusive community.

4. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the If appointed, I would focus on advancing sustainable and equitable Planning and Transportation Commission achieve, and how development, particularly through implementing the Comprehensive would you help in the process? Plan's priorities. Key goals include expanding affordable housing, supporting transit-oriented development, and enhancing pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure. I would also prioritize community engagement, ensuring diverse voices are reflected in decisions, and promoting racial and social equity through planning policies.

With experience in real estate, redevelopment, and zoning processes, I bring a practical understanding of land use and housing challenges. My leadership roles, such as Chair of the Palo Alto CAC and involvement in PTA organizations, demonstrate my ability to collaborate with stakeholders and advocate for community-focused solutions. By leveraging my skills and knowledge, 1 aim to help the Commission craft policies that balance growth, environmental sustainability, and community needs.

5. Planning and Transportation Commission Members work I had my experience with Zoning Code. For my current residence in Palo with the documents listed below. If you have experience with Alto, I worked on zoning and permit applications to convert an attached any of these documents, please describe that experience. garage into a master bedroom suite. This involved collaborating with Experience with these documents is not required for selection. contractors, submitting required documents, and adhering to city zoning Pale Alto 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2017) ordinances. I reviewed and completed building permit applications, Zoning Code including construction specifications and contractor licensing City Charter requirements, ensuring compliance with city and state regulations. This California Environmental Quality Act
hands-on experience provided me with practical knowledge of Palo Alto's El Camino Real Design Guidelines
El Camine Real Master Plan Study (2007) zoning processes and development standards.

Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) | (2000) and II (2003) Plans
Baylands Master Plan (2008)
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Signature Name of signatory: Rika Yamamoto
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3 of 4
Date Completed 01/15/2025
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Planning & Transportation Commission
Application
Submitted on 14 January 2025, 7:04pm
Receipt number 69
Related form version 15
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Name Michael Regula
Cell Phone Number
Home Phone Number
Email Address
Are you a Palo Alto resident? Yes
Address
City Palo Alto
Postal Code 94301
Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of Pallo Alto, who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are Commissioners or Board Members?
Are you available and committed to complete the term applied Yes for?
Fair Political Practices No
California state law requires board/commission members to file a disclosure of financial interests (Fair Political Practices Commission Conflict of Interest Form 700).

Do you/your spouse have an investment in, or do you or your spouse serve as an officer or director of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to:

1. Engage in business with the City:

2. Provide products or services for City projects; or

3. Be affected by decisions of this Board or Commission? Excluding your principal residence, do you or your spouse No own real property in Palo Alto?
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Transportation Commission? Palo Alto Weekly
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| Personal and Job Experience
Occupation Techno Commercial Manager
Please list your relevant education, training, experience, I am current a Techno Commercial Manager in the Energy Systems certificates of training, licenses, and professional registration. group at Birla Carbon, a company based in Marietta, GA. Working If describing work experience, please include remotely, I am a subject material expert in designing materials that company/employer name and occupation. power lithium-ion batteries. Interfacing with prospective customers is also a major components of my role, which includes attending industry trade shows and conferences to learn about the materials needs for battery manufacturers. Many of the battery manufacturers with whom I interact have ambitions to manufacturer batteries for use in electric vehicles, giving me a valuable perspective on the benefits and drawbacks of this technology as we plan our city for the future. I earned my PhD in chemical engineering from Penn State University in 2018, wherein my doctoral dissertation explored new materials for lithium-sulfur Please describe your involvement in community activities, For over a decade now, I have found myself drawn to sports as a way to volunteer and civic organizations, including dates and any bring people together. In my year since moving to Palo Alto, I have been offices held. active in the Silicon Valley Disc Golf Club (SVDGC). I ran a 9-week league during the summer of 2024 in which over 100 people from the greater San Jose came out for friendly competition. The league and my continued involvement in the club have been an excellent way to make this area feel like home. As a graduate student at Penn State, I founded Philanthropic Fantasy Sports (PFS), an organization that uses fantasy sports to raise money for causes that are promoting the welfare of others. I continue to serve as an advisor for an organization that has raised and donated over $50,000 since 2015. These experiences have been helpful in seeing the tremendous benefits that finding a common bond can have on people. I look forward to learning about and perhaps even founding organizations that do likewise in Palo Alto. • Application Questions

1. For which vacancy are you applying (check all that apply)? Partial term, Expiring 3/31/2026 Full term, Expiring 3/31/2029

2. Why are you interested in serving on the Planning & Since I was a junior in high school, my career objectives have been to Transportation Commission and what experience would you have an impact on making our transportation systems both economically bring to the position? and environmentally sustainable for all. Local government and specifically the Planning & Transportation Commission make decisions that can enable our community to thrive for generations. My voices as a battery engineer, as a newer resident to the community, as a renter in the community, and as a person in their mid-30s all give me a perspective that would be valuable for the commission and city council. I hope that my voice and the voices of those that end up serving on the commission can allow Palo Alto to achieve and go beyond the goals set forth in the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan. Affordable housing and equitable transportation are two of the biggest challenges facing our community. Having the opportunity to directly have an impact on 2 of 3
addressing those challenges would be an honor.

3. Please describe an issue that recently came before the In the October 30, 2024 PTC meeting, the commission had a study Commission that is of particular interest to you and describe session regarding the conducting a feasability study on the why you are interested in it. If you have never been to a implementation of a micromobility program in Palo Alto. All programs that Commission meeting, you can view archived videos from the increase the efficiency of our transportation systems should be explored.

Midpen Media Center. There are several details that must be addressed, however, to ensure Archived video meetings are available from the Midpen Media Center. successful adoption within the community. One common gripe with micromobility devices, like electric scooters, are that they often become littered on the city's sidewalks with seemingly no penalties to any parties. There was an interesting discussion about being able to use the provisions in the state's new daylighting law to potentially solve this issue. The success of a potential micromobility program is directly related to other decisions made by the PTC, including successful implementation of the city's Housing Element.

4. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the In 2022, the City of Palo Alto adopted an ambitious goal to reduce Planning and Transportation Commission achieve, and how carbon emissions by 80% from 1990 levels. At that time, transportation would you help in the process? accounted for more than 60% of Palo Alto's emissions. This on-going issue not only has to do with the powertrain by which the majority of our transportation is still powered (i.e. gasoline powered combustion engines), but also with the way the city is currently designed that still largely demands private motor vehicles to live. Palo Alto is the best city ! have lived in because it does give people a fighting chance to walk, bike, and take public transit to important places. Palo Alto has many economic, environmental, and political advantages that offer clear opportunities to accelerate our reduction in transportation-related emissions. In addition to our emissions goals, I would like for Palo Alto to resolve to strive zero traffic-related deaths year over year, which has been accomplished in other cities in the United States.

5. Planning and Transportation Commission Members work My experience with these documents is very-high level in nature. I am with the documents listed below. If you have experience with aware that they are guiding the decisions made about housing, any of these documents, please describe that experience. transportation, and several other topics within Palo Alto. I am excited to Experience with these documents is not required for selection. learn more about their applicability to the specific projects that come Palo Alto 2030 Comprehensive Plan (2017)
City Charter
California Environmental Quality Act
El Camino Real Design Guidelines
El Camino Real Master Plan Study (2007)
Area Plans such as the South of Forest Avenue (SOFA) | (2000) and II (2003) Plans
Baylands Master Plan (2008)
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Date Completed 01/14/2025
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