THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Sonoma, that the City Council authorizes the Interim City Manager to enter into a 6-month contract with Andrew Hening Consulting LLC, for services to be provided starting on January 30, 2023, and ending July 30, 2023 not to exceed $67,200.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council on January 23, 2023, by the following vote;
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
______________________________
Mayor, Sandra Lowe
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk
Agenda Item #6.1:
1 Andrew Hening Consulting LLC
Andrew Hening, Principal
2153 Northshore Drive
Richmond, CA 94804
Cellphone: 804-615-9695
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.andrewhening.com
PROPOSAL
2023 Homelessness Strategic Planning Services &
“By-Name List” Community Case Conferencing
Prepared and submitted by:
Signature: ________________
Title: Andrew Hening, Principal
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2 I. Introduction
My name is Andrew Hening. I am a UC Berkeley MBA with nearly 20 years of social sector leadership experience. For the last 12 and a half years, I have been working to end homelessness in communities throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, which has included: coordinating and directly providing front-line outreach in some of the region’s largest homeless encampments; serving in a director-level position with a growing, Bay Area-based nonprofit that required direct involvement with program design, evaluation, and implementation; and holding an executive-level position in local government that included overseeing homelessness and affordable housing policy, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications.
In August of 2019 I founded my own consulting firm - Andrew Hening Consulting LLC - with the goal of working with public agencies to solve complex social challenges, including measurably reducing homelessness, spurring civic innovation, and redesigning systems of care for vulnerable community members. I would love the opportunity to continue to assist the City of Sonoma with driving strategic initiatives to improve the local homeless system of care, and I believe my background could make me a strong partner in these efforts. Over the past five years alone I have:
• Completed two deep-dive, financial assessments of homeless programming and services (looking at $80M in services in Sonoma County and $50M in services Marin County)
• From the fall of 2020 through the spring of 2022, helped with the creation of over 300 permanent supportive and transitional housing units:
o Supported the acquisition, program design, and community engagement activities for four Project Homekey properties, including: 3301 Kerner in San Rafael (44 units), the Casa Buena in Corte Madera (18 units), 1251 S.
Eliseo in Larkspur (43-50 units), and the Studios at Montero in Petaluma (60 units); collectively, these projects have brought approximately $35 million in new State funding to local communities
o Supported the vision, implementation, program design, and evaluation of two non-congregate, emergency shelter programs: the Safe Sleeping Area in San Rafael (up to 50 residents at its height) and the People’s Village in Petaluma (25 units)
o Helped secure a four-year funding commitment from the County of Marin and every city and town in Marin County to pool funding for 68 new case management slots that were then paired with 68 federal Emergency Housing Vouchers to create 68 units of scattered-site permanent supportive housing.
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3 • Co-led the design of Marin County’s Coordinated Entry System, which between October 1, 2017, and September 30, 2021, housed 401 people experiencing chronic homelessness (with a 94% retention rate) and reduced veteran homelessness in Marin County by nearly 70%
• Launched Marin County’s Homeless Outreach Team (HOT Program), which has been named a Statewide Best Practice by the League of California Cities for connecting the most vulnerable, hardest-to-serve individuals experiencing chronic homelessness with permanent supportive housing
• Created a public-private affordable housing collaborative called Opening Doors Marin, which led a bond measure exploration committee in 2019 and has developed a community business plan for the investments needed to end homelessness in Marin County
• Supported the County of Marin, the Marin Housing Authority, affordable housing developers, and local nonprofit housing partners in developing innovative partnerships, including stitching together Section 8 vouchers with new Housing First case management funded through Whole Person Care, to increase permanent supportive housing in Marin County by 98% between 2016 and 2021. • Supported the Marin Housing Authority with the implementation of a Landlord Partnership program that has dramatically increased voucher utilization (named a HUD best practice)
• Spearheaded nationally recognized community engagement and communication campaigns to build community-wide buy-in for ending chronic homelessness • Co-chaired the City of San Rafael’s Harvard-recognized employee culture change program “Together San Rafael”, which included overhauling the organization’s guiding principles, implementing multiple strategic culture initiatives, and launching a learning lab series to embed human-centered design within the organization • Oversaw renter protection policy development and implementation, including just cause for eviction, mandatory mediation, and source of income discrimination protection
• Started teaching a graduate level course on “Systems Thinking” with UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business.
• Published a book about the Modern Homelessness Crisis called So You Want to Solve Homelessness? Start Here.
During this time, I have been repeatedly honored and recognized for my efforts, and I have included testimonials on the next two pages.
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4 Kate Colin
Mayor
City of San Rafael
1400 Fifth Avenue,
San Rafael, CA 94901
[email protected]
415-205-3119
“Andrew is the rare leader
who can do it all - strategy,
project management,
relationship building,
communications. Just as
importantly, he is
approachable, open to the
ideas of others and brings
out the best in the people
around him.”
Katie Rice
County Supervisor
County of Marin
3501 Civic Center Drive, Suite 329,
San Rafael, CA 94903
[email protected]
“Andrew has been critical in
transforming our
community’s approach to
homelessness - the strategy,
the partnerships, and the
community conversation. If it
weren’t for his leadership,
we wouldn’t be seeing the
reductions in homelessness
that we’re now observing.”
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5 Johnathan Logan
VP of Community Engagement
Marin Community Foundation
5 Hamilton Landing, Suite 200
Novato, CA 94949
[email protected]
415-464-2500
“Andrew’s wonderful to work
with. He’s brought the rare
combination of expertise,
creativity, and passion to all
of the projects we’ve worked
on together.”
Jim Schutz
City Manager
City of San Rafael
1400 Fifth Avenue,
San Rafael, CA 94901
[email protected]
415-485-3475
“I awarded Andrew with one
of the City’s highest honors,
the Dean Allison Award.
From homelessness to
employee culture change to
civic innovation, Andrew
knows how to bring people
together, effectively listen,
create a vision, and drive
change. There are few
leaders like him.”
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6 II. Proposed Scope of Work
Below please find a proposed scope of work for homelessness strategic planning, as well as by-name-list community case conferencing services for January 30, 2023 through July 31, 2023. Please note that for the by-name-list community case conferencing services, Andrew Hening Consulting, LLC will be subcontracting with Francisco Kilgore, who until December of 2022, had served as the Associate Director of Sonoma Overnight Support.
Work Stream Outcome /
Deliverable
Key Activities Timing &
Rate
“By-Name-List”
Community
Case
Conferencing
A community caseconferencing
collaborative that
drives effective
care coordination
across local service
providers for
people
experiencing
homelessness
- Regularly convene local service providers
serving people experiencing homelessness
- Maintain a “by-name” list of people currently
experiencing homelessness in the community,
including a regular analysis of inflow and outflow
- Develop housing and engagement strategies
for people on the list
- Drive actions and next steps between
meetings to ensure clients are receiving the
support that they need
- Provide monthly data visualizations to the
client detailing the overall size of the by-namelist, as well as key metrics such as Coordinated Entry status, housing resources identified and
utilized, and public safety service utilization
- Continually improve case conferencing
policies, procedures, and practices by actively
researching and connecting with other efforts
throughout the country
- Codify meeting policies and procedures within
a group charter
- Work with regional partners including the
County, the Coordinated Entry Provider, other
government agencies, and other social service
providers to ensure regional care coordination
- Represent and communicate the general
needs, interests, and desires of people
experiencing homelessness in the community
- Comply with and uphold all local data sharing
and privacy agreements
16 hours
per week
21 weeks
$125 /
Hour
Subtotal
$42,000
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7 Strategic
Planning
Services
- Provide strategic assessments of local
homelessness programs, policies, and systems
- Provide program evaluation services, including
reviewing scopes of work, analyzing data,
and/or developing community data dashboards
- Research best practices and establish
regional, state, and national benchmarks for
local initiatives
- Partner with client to develop and implement
community engagement strategies, including
drafting articles, newsletters, press releases, or
other public communications
- Financial analysis and modeling of current and
prospective programming
- Develop fundraising strategies for local
programs and initiatives
- Develop, draft, and/or support any local RFP
or NOFA processes to award funding to
potential service providers
- Convene, host, and facilitate discussions
among local stakeholders
- Represent and communicate the interests and
needs of the jurisdiction in meetings with
community or regional partners
- Support the development process for both new
permanent and interim housing units
- Provide oversight and guidance to by-namelist subcontractor - Regular check-ins with staff to determine
priorities and workflows
Up to 6
hours per
week
21 weeks
per year
$200 /
Hour
Subtotal
$25,200
In total, this proposed scope would cost up to $67,200, as based on monthly billable hours submitted to the client.
Agenda Item #6.1:
The City of Petaluma’s
STRATEGIC ACTION
The City of Sonoma’s
HOMELESSNESS STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT – June 2022
Agenda Item #6.1:
This Assessment
The City of Sonoma retained the services of Andrew
Hening Consulting, LLC for this assessment. The research, findings, and recommendations herein were developed
between April 1, 2022, and June 1, 2022. Rather than
being a comprehensive and deep-diving evaluation or
strategic plan, this report is intended to provide a highlevel snapshot of what’s working, what’s not working, and where there are immediate opportunities for improvement within the local homeless system of care.
Agenda Item #6.1:
Table of
Contents
Agenda Item #6.1:
Table of Contents
I. Process …………………………………….…..……..……….. 5-8
II. Homelessness in the Valley ………………………..………. 9-16
III. Findings & Supporting Analysis …..……….....…....…….. 17-38 IV. Recommendations ……………………………...……….... 39-49
V. Conclusion & Sources ………….……………….…..…..… 50-54
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I. Process
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Recent events related to homelessness have left a strong mark on the community psyche.
In 2021, homeless encampments in or near the Montini
Open Space Preserve were connected with multiple fires.
In 2020, a person experiencing homelessness exposed
himself in front of a girl near the Field of Dreams.
These incidents have raised concerns about the appropriate location of local services.
And more generally, they have surfaced questions about the effectiveness of the social safety net in a small community.
Background
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What are the unique characteristics influencing
homelessness in the Sonoma Valley?
What is the level of need among people who are
currently homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless?
How is the current homeless system of care designed,
and is it effectively responding to local needs?
Are there short or medium-term opportunities to
improve the homeless system of care?
Guiding
Questions for
This Report
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19 interviews with local, regional, and countywide
stakeholders
Toured anchor service providers, including SOS, FISH,
and La Luz
Met with the Police and Fire Departments, which
included a tour of local “hot spots”
5 interviews with people who are currently or were
previously experiencing homelessness
Reviewed past reports, assessments, and parallel
planning efforts
Research
Method
8 Agenda Item #6.1:
II. Homelessness in
the Valley
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Modern homelessness is generally driven by a high cost of living, behavioral health challenges, and relational crises.
The Sonoma Valley’s economic reliance on tourism and
agriculture provide important nuance to these issues.
With such seasonal industries, many residents struggle during slower winter months. Short-term rentals / second homes are reducing the supply of housing and driving up costs (the local housing vacancy rate is 20% higher than the county average1).
Jurisdictionally, there is ambiguity around City and County roles and responsibilities (e.g., geographic boundaries, charters). The entire Sonoma Valley runs north / south from Kenwood on Highway 12 to Highway 37 on the San Pablo Bay What
Makes the
Sonoma
Valley
Unique
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There is a significant grey area between poverty and how we define homelessness.
Over 66% of renters in some areas are rent burdened,
paying more than 30% of their income on housing.2
There is significant overcrowding, which has resulted in some cases of as many as 26 people sharing one rental unit. 20% of families with children are in poverty.3 92% of farm worker families do not earn enough to meet their basic
needs.4
Despite these conditions, many people do not view
themselves as being "homeless," and some, especially
single adults, choose shared living arrangements to
maximize the money available for their families.
Quantifying
the Need:
People
At-Risk of
Becoming
Homeless
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There is a critical distinction between measuring
homelessness in the moment vs. homelessness over time.
Local providers report serving upwards of 200 unique
individuals over the course of a year.
By comparison, at any given moment, approximately 80
people are experiencing homelessness.5
Roughly half of the people who are currently homeless are residing in a vehicle.
Over 90% of people experiencing homelessness report
having roots in the Valley (compared to 88% countywide6).
There is no major entrenched, ongoing encampment
activity, particularly in busy public areas.
Quantifying
the Need:
People
Who Are
Currently
Homeless
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It can be very difficult to accurately track public safety calls related to homelessness (e.g., consistent notation in reports, knowing whether a person is actually homeless).
Discussions with and data from Police and Fire reveal several "hot spots" throughout the City (e.g., Maxwell Park, the Sonoma Creek, Napa Street, Field of Dreams).
In 2021, 1% of all citywide calls were to the Field of Dreams. 56% of these calls were for “security checks” or “suspicious person,” referring to proactive police contacts.
Based on discussions with the Police Department, harm
reduction strategies seem to be working, such as installing safe needle disposal areas.
Both Police and Fire report no more than a dozen consistent, high-contact individuals who are the primary drivers of public safety utilization.
The Impact
on Public
Safety
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At-Risk at Any Given Time = 100 People
80 3,600
APPROXIMATE HOUSEHOLDS
LIVING IN POVERTY
PEOPLE EXPERIENCING
HOMELESSNESS
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Homeless = 1 Person 120
40 30
10 HOMELESS LATER
IN THE YEAR
CURRENTLY IN A
VEHICLE
COMPLETELY
UNSHELTERED
UNSHELTERED
HIGH UTILIZERS
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There are logistical challenges seeking different services in multiple locations (while mostly on foot).
There are a lack of transformational services (e.g., benefits advocacy, employment) or directly assigned case managers.
Transit is a major barrier to trying to access those types of services in other parts of the county (even Marin County).
Given longstanding community roots, people want local
housing solutions (not something along the 101 corridor).
There are unique fears and concerns for women who are
experiencing homelessness, especially around safety.
People report feeling a strong disconnect and divide from the community at-large.
Wisdom
from People
with Lived
Experience
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III. Findings &
Supporting Analysis
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Finding #1: Given regional, state, and national best
practices for addressing homelessness, the local
system of care could be more effectively configured.
Finding #2: The most immediate problem, as is the
case in many communities, is insufficiently supporting
people experiencing chronic homelessness.
Finding #3: Any future progress will be dependent
on creating a strong foundational structure for
collaboration.
Overall
Findings
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Finding #1
Given regional, state, and national
best practices for addressing
homelessness, the local system of
care could be more effectively
configured.
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There has been an incredibly strong in-kind and
volunteer response to homelessness, with some
organizations not even having paid staff.
These types of in-kind services, such as free food and
clothing, are critically important for offsetting costs for low-income residents, thus preventing homelessness.
Though not really marketed, the community seems
generally well-informed about FISH’s rental assistance
program, which is also key for prevention.
Passionate local leaders are successfully raising
significant new funding to put towards new services
and programs.
Local providers have a scrappy and tenacious track
record of finding creative housing opportunities, even
outside of the typical County safety net.
Building a
Stronger
Safety Net:
Strengths of
the Current
System
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- Dr. BJ Bischoff
“The current approach to serving the needs of people
experiencing homelessness in Sonoma Valley seems
more like a treasured patchwork quilt made by loving
hands than a true system of support that leads to a
permanent solution.”
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Aside from referrals, there is a lack of any real shared case conferencing or client-level collaboration.
There is no central data tracking or HMIS infrastructure facilitating care coordination. .
At present, there is little to no integration of the
County’s “Coordinated Entry” system.
The Valley is geographically removed from major
service hubs in Santa Rosa and Petaluma.
Transit is a major barrier for accessing services in these other regions.
There are seemingly bifurcated entry points for white
and Latino households.
Building a
Stronger
Safety Net:
Weaknesses
of the
Current
System
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SOS moving locations and serving even more clients is a good sign for where the need is.
Outside providers seem open to lending more support (if there is sufficient investment).
Private and philanthropic funding in the Valley creates much more flexibility and opportunity for innovation.
There appear to be early discussions across agencies and boards to find more ways to collaborate.
HAS has secured site control for land that could provide more housing, shelter, and/or collaborative service
provision.
Building a
Stronger
Safety Net:
Opportunities
for the
Current
System
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People want to be served and housed in their current
community - need local solutions.
If left unresolved, structural issues will push more
people into homelessness.
Regional providers are struggling to find and retain
quality staff.
The lack of a clear vision / plan / taskforce is preventing alignment and more substantial investment.
The lack of a collaborative structure is exacerbated by historical managerial / elected turnover at the City, as well as potential future changes to leadership among
service providers.
Building a
Stronger
Safety Net:
Threats to
Progress
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STEP is an example of how to think about a more effectively coordinated system of care.
S – Systems: The conditions that are making it more likely for a personal crisis to result in homelessness
T – Triage: Creating a crisis response system that can quickly prevent and divert people from homelessness
E – Engagement: Having a clear process for identifying and coordinating care for people who are currently homeless P – Placements: Orienting every point of engagement
towards permanent (or temporary then permanent) housing STEP:
A Template
for a More
Connected
System of
Care
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S T E P
SYSTEMS TRIAGE ENGAGEMENT PLACEMENT
UNABLE TO
REHOUSE
SELFRESOLVE
CRISIS
SHELTER
HOUSING
PLACEMENTS
SYSTEM INFLUENCES -
FEED THE CRISIS
PREVENTION
COORDINATED
OUTREACH AND
DATA COLLECTION
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S T E P
SYSTEMS TRIAGE ENGAGEMENT PLACEMENT
UNABLE TO
REHOUSE
SELFRESOLVE
CRISIS
SHELTER
PERMANENT HOUSING
COST OF HOUSING FINANCES
Production Living Wage
Preservation Income Supports
Protection Lack of Education
Mental Health
Services
Affordable Drug /
Alcohol Treatment
Divorce
Bankruptcy
Foreclosure Natural Disaster
BIPOC Foster Youth
Seniors Reentry
LGBTQ
Clear Access Point Community
Marketing
Real Person
Warm Handoff
Referrals Financial Resources
Legal Resources
Project Manager By-Name-List
Release of
Information
Shared Data
Tracking
Open HMIS System Inter-disciplinary
Outreach Teams Cahoots
Street Medicine
Meals / Pantry Showers
Clothing
Drug / Alcohol
Treatment
Skilled Nursing Facility
Conservatorship Psychiatric Facility
COST OF LIVING
Congregate Non-Congregate
Hotel / Motel
Vouchers Safe Parking
Safe Sleeping Seasonal
PREVENTION
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
PERSONAL HARDSHIP
UNIQUE NEEDS
Roommate Conflict
Family Conflict
Veterans
COORDINATION
STREET OUTREACH
DROP-IN SERVICES
Proactive First
Responders
Laundry
INTENSIVE CARE
FAMILY & FRIENDS
BELOW MARKET
RATE UNITS
“STEP DOWN” /
TURNOVER
SUPPORTIVE
HOUSING
ONE-TIME
ASSISTANCE
RAPID
REHOUSING
HOUSING
VOUCHERS
LANDLORD
ENGAGEMENT
HOME-SHARING /
ADUs / JADUs
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Finding #2
The most immediate problem, as is
the case in many communities, is
insufficiently supporting people
experiencing chronic homelessness.
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A Definition
Chronic homelessness is long-term
homelessness (more than a year or
multiple episodes over multiple
years) accompanied by a disabling
condition (e.g., a mental health
issue, a substance use disorder, a
traumatic brain injury).
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THE CRITICAL INSIGHT
The background issues outlined in the
opening of this report were almost
certainly tied to people experiencing
chronic homelessness. This is not to
vilify. These are some of the most
vulnerable people in the community.
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TEMPORARY EPISODIC CHRONIC
Service Utilization
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The level of need is quite manageable.
We know how to solve chronic homelessness – with
“Housing First.”
The City has a good partnership with SOS to provide
outreach when challenging issues arise.
The local homeless community seems to be relatively
cohesive and insular, self-policing disruptive behavior.
Sonoma has achieved what many communities dream of
doing ... co-locating services next to the Police.
Chronic homelessness is generally not manifesting as
major, entrenched encampments.
Helping
the Most
Vulnerable:
Strengths of
the Current
System
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Housing First is a specific program design / philosophy, which does not seem well integrated or embraced in the
Valley, as evidenced by a lack of County / CoC alignment.
Local agencies lack the professionalized staff needed to address the complex physical and behavioral health needs of people experiencing chronic homelessness.
There is no central data tracking or HMIS infrastructure to coordinate care for people visiting multiple agencies, let alone regular case conferencing.
There is a lack of proactive outreach to build relationships with folks who might have become more disengaged from
the system.
Co-locating services next to the Police Department is likely pushing some individuals away from assistance.
Helping
the Most
Vulnerable:
Weaknesses
of the
Current
System
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There are proven models in the North Bay for how to
support people experiencing chronic homelessness.
Local organizations are successfully fundraising and adding new staff. This new staff could be trained to support.
County leadership is open to partnership and is actively supporting innovation.
Outside providers seem open to lending more support (if there is sufficient investment).
It’s important to humanize the stories and challenges of people experiencing this type of homelessness.
Helping
the Most
Vulnerable:
Opportunities
for the
Current
System
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The longer people go unserved, the harder it becomes
to help them later.
People become skeptical of the system when it
overpromises / does not deliver results.
Programs that are overly rules / behavior-based can
push people out.
There isn’t clear responsibility for who helps the people who fall through the cracks.
It’s critical to find and retain quality staff who can
develop long-term, therapeutic care relationships.
The County’s Coordinated Entry System is often the
pathway to supportive housing placements, but it can
be an onerous process.
Helping
the Most
Vulnerable:
Threats to
Progress
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The Chronic
Homeless
Feedback
Loop
Agenda Item #6.1:
Finding #3
There is not a collaborative
structure for working together
to address either Finding #1 or
Finding #2.
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Community members are understandably concerned, but
their issues will not be addressed without a holistic,
systems-wide approach.
There are ample models and frameworks for cross-sector
collaboration to address homelessness, including in
Sonoma County. There is no need to reinvent the wheel.
Any short-term actions that put a wedge between or
among stakeholders could significantly jeopardize future progress.
A Structure
for Coming
Together
38 Agenda Item #6.1:
IV. Recommendations
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#1:
Convene a
Sonoma
Valley
Homeless
Taskforce
40 Timing: Immediate, 0 - 6 Months
What: A public-private partnership of local stakeholders who can help advise on and accelerate new change
management initiatives
Idea for Getting Started: Work with a facilitator to
convene key partners, such as Supervisor Gorin, Dave
Kiff, Sue Casey, two Sonoma Councilmembers, SOS,
HAS, FISH, and the Sonoma Valley Catalyst Fund
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Timing: Immediate, 0 - 6 Months
What: A senior-level leadership role to convene local
partners (including the taskforce), facilitate
collaboration, and represent the Valley’s interests to the rest of the County
Ideas for Getting Started: Establish a three-year, fixedterm position jointly funded by the City, County, healthcare system, and local foundations; learn from
people in similar roles in Sonoma County … Stephen
Sotomayor (Healdsburg), Karen Shimizu (Petaluma),
Jenna Garcia / Emily Quig (Rohnert Park)
#2:
Hire A
Sonoma
Valley Social
Safety Net
“Czar”
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#2:
Establish
New Metrics
& Create
a Data
Dashboard
42 Timing: Immediate, 0 - 6 Months
What: Create shared accountability for homelessness in
the Valley by establishing concise and simple metrics
focused on outcomes, not outputs
Idea for Getting Started: Multiple jurisdictions in Sonoma County are currently completing strategic planning
efforts, including the County itself; rather than starting from scratch, leverage the learnings from other
subregions to help create consistent countywide
benchmarks
Agenda Item #6.1:
#4:
Begin to
Coordinate
Services
through a ByName-List
43 Timing: 0 - 6 Months
What: A “By-Name-List” (BNL) is a national best
practice for coordinating individual care plans across
multiple community service providers
Ideas for Getting Started: Emulate similar efforts in the North Bay, such as Petaluma’s BNL program or the
Marin County Homeless Outreach Team program;
utilize the County’s involvement with the national Built for Zero campaign for technical assistance; keep it
simple – who’s homeless, what’s their path to housing,
who’s responsible
Agenda Item #6.1:
#5:
Clearer Roles
& Caseloads
for Case
Managers
44 Timing: Medium-Term, 0 - 12 Months
What: Rather than relying on generalized service
navigators, move towards professional case
management staff with clearly defined client caseloads
Idea for Getting Started: From other service providers in the county, the County itself, the CoC, to consultants
and other outside experts, there are a variety of local resources for learning how to right-size caseloads and
create job descriptions / scopes of work for the type of social services needed to support highly vulnerable
individuals.
Agenda Item #6.1:
#6:
Clearer
Articulation
of Service
Niches &
Needs
45 Timing: Medium-Term, 0 - 12 Months
What: Local providers with clearly developed “theories
of change” that are well-defined within a communitylevel pathway to housing; a gaps analysis of where outside providers might need to plug in to complement
Idea for Getting Started: As the collaborative begins
working together more closely, it will be important for different providers to define their area(s) of expertise, including determining where they fit within the STEP
framework.
Agenda Item #6.1:
S T E P
SYSTEMS TRIAGE ENGAGEMENT PLACEMENT
UNABLE TO
REHOUSE
SELFRESOLVE
CRISIS
SHELTER
PERMANENT HOUSING
COST OF HOUSING FINANCES
Production Living Wage
Preservation Income Supports
Protection Lack of Education
Mental Health
Services
Affordable Drug /
Alcohol Treatment
Divorce
Bankruptcy
Foreclosure Natural Disaster
BIPOC Foster Youth
Seniors Reentry
LGBTQ
Clear Access Point Community
Marketing
Real Person
Warm Handoff
Referrals Financial Resources
Legal Resources
Project Manager By-Name-List
Release of
Information
Shared Data
Tracking
Open HMIS System Inter-disciplinary
Outreach Teams Cahoots
Street Medicine
Meals / Pantry Showers
Clothing
Drug / Alcohol
Treatment
Skilled Nursing Facility
Conservatorship Psychiatric Facility
COST OF LIVING
Congregate Non-Congregate
Hotel / Motel
Vouchers Safe Parking
Safe Sleeping Seasonal
PREVENTION
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
PERSONAL HARDSHIP
UNIQUE NEEDS
Roommate Conflict
Family Conflict
Veterans
COORDINATION
STREET OUTREACH
DROP-IN SERVICES
Proactive First
Responders
Laundry
INTENSIVE CARE
FAMILY & FRIENDS
BELOW MARKET
RATE UNITS
“STEP DOWN” /
TURNOVER
SUPPORTIVE
HOUSING
ONE-TIME
ASSISTANCE
RAPID
REHOUSING
HOUSING
VOUCHERS
LANDLORD
ENGAGEMENT
HOME-SHARING /
ADUs / JADUs
Agenda Item #6.1:
#7:
Rally &
Synergize
around
Homekey 3.0
47 Timing: Medium-Term, 0 - 12 Months
What: Leverage the State of California’s unprecedented
Project Homekey funding opportunity to rapidly
synergize and develop new shelter, housing, and
service capacity
Idea for Getting Started: Leverage the support of housing developers, consultants, Sonoma County-based service
providers, and/or other contractors who have been
through previous rounds of Homekey to help
strengthen any potential application.
Agenda Item #6.1:
#8:
Structural
Improvements
to the
Conditions
Leading to
Homelessness
48 Timing: Long-Term, 12 - 36 Months (commence when
the team is ready)
What: Leverage the taskforce model to tackle the root
causes of homelessness in the Valley (e.g., the cost and availability of housing, the availability of behavioral health services, rapid prevention assistance)
Agenda Item #6.1:
Workstreams
49 Workstream Owner 2022 2023
#1 Convene a Sonoma Valley Homeless Taskforce City / County #2 Hire a Sonoma Valley Social Safety Net “Czar” The Taskforce #3 New Metrics & a Data Dashboard The Taskforce
#4 Begin to Coordinate Services through a By-Name-List (BNL) The “Safety Net Czar” #5 Clearer Roles & Caseloads for Case Managers The BNL Team #6 Clearer Articulation of Service Niches The BNL Team
#7 Rally & Synergize around Homekey 3.0 The Taskforce
#8 Structural Improvements to Upstream Issues The Taskforce Agenda Item #6.1:
V. Conclusion
50 Agenda Item #6.1:
Final Thoughts
Through the national Built for Zero Campaign, over 90
communities across the country have established quality, realtime data on local homelessness. These communities are then designing systems of care that use that data to demonstrate a measurable reduction in homelessness, in some cases even ending homelessness for certain subpopulations (e.g., people who are chronically homeless). With the right vision, leadership, and strategies, the Sonoma Valley has all the building blocks needed to join these other communities in ensuring
homelessness becomes rare, brief, and one-time.
Agenda Item #6.1:
Acknowledgements
The City of Sonoma would like to thank the many
stakeholders, community members, people with lived
experience, and local service providers that participated and provided valuable input for this strategic assessment.
Agenda Item #6.1:
#1: City of Sonoma Housing Element Presentation –
January 25th, 2022 (Page 12)
#2: A Portrait of Sonoma 2021 Update (Page 30)
#3: Sonoma Valley Community Profile (Page 5)
#4: A Portrait of Sonoma 2021 Update (Page 27)
#5: 2020 Sonoma County Homeless Census
Comprehensive Report (Page 12)
#6: Sonoma County Homeless Census & Survey 2020
Executive Summary
Sources
53 Agenda Item #6.1:
This report and strategic assessment process was
led by Andrew Hening Consulting, LLC.
Agenda Item #6.1:
City of Sonoma
Agenda Item Summary
Meeting: City Council - 23 Jan 2023
Department
Public Works
Staff Contact
Michael Berger, Public Works Director/City
Engineer
Agenda Item Title
Consideration, Discussion, and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Ann Baker Landscape Architecture Services in an Amount not to Exceed $100,000 to Provide On-Call Landscape Architect Services as Needed.
Summary
The City of Sonoma’s urban parks are vital to maintaining the quality of life in Sonoma. Parks contribute to the health of our citizens, and the economic and environmental well-being of our community. Park work that exceeds the capacity of City staff is included in the FY22/23 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget. During the Park assessment of 2022, needs in the City’s existing parks were identified. As part of Public Works Capital Improvement Project CIP P-7 to improve Pinelli Park, CIP Project P-8 to improve Olsen Park, and CIP Project P-10 to create a conceptual design for a park at MacArthur and Fifth St West. Public Works, requested proposals for on-call landscape architect services to support the design and construction of these initial upcoming park projects as well as supplement staff in additional maintenance and improvements to existing parks.
On November 10, 2022, Staff requested proposals to provide on-call landscape architect services for up to $100,000 and received eight (8) proposals. Public Works reviewed all the proposals and used a scoring system to evaluate the proposals. Based on the scoring system, Staff selected Ann Baker Landscape Architecture Services (ABLA) to provide the needed oncall services.
Public Works selected ABLA from the response to proposals because they demonstrated the most expertise and experience in the areas of parks, municipal projects, neighborhood park design, landscape renovations, playground equipment, water conservation modifications, habitat restoration, and master planning. If additional landscape architecture services are needed, besides the services ABLA will provide, public works may need to bring additional contract(s) forward for approval.
If awarded, this on-call contract would be followed by individual task orders under the on-call contract, which would narrowly define specific park projects and City design and construction goals for each.
Staff is requesting the Sonoma City Council to authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a contract with Ann Baker Landscape Architecture Services in an amount not to exceed $100,000 to provide on-call landscape architect services as needed.
Recommended Council Action
Agenda Item #6.2:
Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a contract with Ann Baker Landscape Architecture Services in an amount not to exceed $100,000 to provide on-call landscape architect services as needed.
Alternative Actions
Council discretion
Financial Impact
The funding for the landscape architecture services is included in the FY 22/23 CIP budget in general ledger #315-54000-702-70702
Environmental Review Status
Environmental Impact Report
Negative Declaration
Exempt
Not Applicable
Approved/Certified
No Action Required
Action Requested
Attachments
Resolution - On-Call Landscape Contract
City of Sonoma On Call LA Services_ ABLA Quals
Alignment with Council Goals:
INFRASTRUCTURE:
To provide reliable, safe and effective infrastructure (streets and roads, sidewalks, parking and pedestrian safety) throughout the City; maintain the high level of service and reliability of City facilities; monitor, mitigate and reduce community impacts related to development, infrastructure repair, community events or other outside agencies.
Compliance with Climate Action 2020 Target Goals:
CC:
n/a
Agenda Item #6.2:
RESOLUTION NO. ___- 2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SONOMA
AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
WITH ANN BAKER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE SERVICES IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 TO PROVIDE ON-CALL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT SERVICES AS NEEDED.
WHEREAS, the City of Sonoma City Council approved funding in the FY22/23 Capital Improvement Budget to begin conceptual design and redesign of various residential park features; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sonoma Public Works is in need of assistance in the design and community outreach components of redesign projects; and WHEREAS, the City requested proposals for landscape architect services to perform landscape architectural services on an “on call or as needed” basis for various projects assigned by the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sonoma received eight (8) responsive bids for the on-call landscape architect services; and
WHEREAS, Public Works reviewed all the proposals and used a scoring system to evaluate the proposals; and
WHEREAS, Public Works selected Ann Baker Landscape Architecture Services, (ABLA), from the response to proposals because they demonstrated the most expertise and experience in the areas of parks, municipal projects, neighborhood park design, landscape renovations, playground equipment, water conservation modifications, habitat restoration, and master planning; and
WHEREAS, the City has drafted a contract with ABLA to provide on-call landscape architect services as needed and directed by public works by project specific task orders.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Sonoma authorizes the Interim City Manager to execute a contract with ABLA to provide on-call landscape architect services as requested by Public Works in an amount not to exceed $100,000; and
ADOPTED this 23rd day of January 2023 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
________________________________
Sandra Lowe, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Rebekah Barr, City Clerk
Agenda Item #6.2:
City of Sonoma On Call
Landscape Architecture
Services
Ann Baker Landscape Architecture
Ann Baker, Principal
625 2nd St., Suite 110
Petaluma, CA 94952
o: (707) 772-5062
c: (510) 926-2557
[email protected]
Federal EIN: 93-1275042
Agenda Item #6.2:
Oriana Hart November 9, 2022
Public Works Administrator and Project Manager
City of Sonoma Public Works Department
No. 1 The Plaza
Sonoma, CA 95476
Re: RFQ Design Services for Residential Rebuild Landscape Design Project TW#17/18-053 (ID 6874) Dear Ms Hart,
We are excited to have the opportunity to present our qualifications for the City of Sonoma Landscape Architecture On Call Services. Our firm focuses on the North Bay and coastal Northern California in order to develop landscape designs that reflect a true sense of place. We have developed a bioregional approach to landscape design and land care that spurs ecological regeneration and community vitality. On projects large or small we can bring these elements into a core framework of design work to serve the community of Sonoma as we all move forward into a decade of adaptation and developing resilience to climate change.
Our approach to project work begins with developing a participatory process, working together to create a coherent vision and statement of goals, and then hewing to this vision as the design evolves. We offer strong presentation graphic skills, road tested community engagement skills, grant writing skills, and project management skills to bring transformational projects from idea to reality. We have a demonstrable track record we’d like to share with you in the following pages.
In sum, ABLA’s work on parks, cultural centers, housing projects and demonstration gardens our projects illustrates a long term commitment to creating thriving community spaces, thrilling the birds and the bees, and bringing nature and healthy natural processes back into our built environment. We feel our team is a great fit for Sonoma and can assist in creating and implementing projects that revitalize Sonoma’s ecological health and create sustained community well being.
Sincerely,
Ann Baker, Principal
Ann Baker Landscape Architecture
Agenda Item #6.2:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cover Letter
I. Statement of Qualifications
II. Project References
III.Team Organization & Key Personnel
IV. Client References
Appendix
A. Compensation Schedule
B. Evidence of Compliance with City of Sonoma Insurance Requirements C. Proposed modifications to Professional Services Agreement D. Additional Examples of Completed Projects
Agenda Item #6.2:
ANN BAKER
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
ABLA is well qualified in all the services requested by the City as detailed below. Project images and descriptions that demonstrate the required experience and skills are provided in Section II.
1. Experience Designing Parks and Open Spaces: Principal Ann Baker has lead the design process and implemented many park, open space, plaza, and interpretive garden designs. These include several while working with RRM Design group: Niles Town Plaza, Oroville Centennial Plaza, and a Master Plan for Burton Chace Park. Ann collaborated with Donald Sibbett from the Sibbett Group in the design of the Honey Bee Haven Garden for UC Davis, and the Sunshine Trail for the San Joaquin County Historical Museum. Since starting ABLA, Ann has completed the Phase 1 project for Riverside Park in Ukiah, a renovation of Observatory Park in Ukiah, Creekside Park in Monte Rio, and Bucks Landing for Marin County Parks and Open Space. These projects entailed working with closely with city staff, engaging with community groups, meeting planning, budget and permitting requirements and developing a design from concept to construction. ABLA supports projects through the Bidding and Construction Phase.
2. Master Planning and Experience Facilitating Diverse Stakeholder Groups: ABLA has lead master planning and plan development processes with diverse stakeholder and community groups for Riverside Park, the Grace Hudson Museum, Sonoma Water’s Landscape Template Project, and the Diamond Mountain Mark West CalFire Planning Grant Project among other projects. ABLA is well versed in organizing and leading community meetings and creating and leading workshops for planning and design. We love to collaborate with other design professionals and organizations, like working with Daily Acts on the Sonoma Water project, and Taking Action for Living Systems and the Sonoma RCD on the Diamond Mountain Mark West Project.
3. Water Conservation Knowledge: ABLA and Panoramic Design Group are experts in specifying WELO compliant irrigation and low water use plantings. Ann Baker specializes in designing with native and edible plants for Northern California gardens and consultant Maura Baldwin is a WELO specialist serving on advisory boards for the Department of Water Resources and East Bay Municipal Utility District. All of our projects exceed MWELO requirements for compliant irrigation systems and planting designs. Additionally, we have the knowledge and experience to design and specify greywater systems and rainwater harvesting systems which have been permitted and built for The Wild Garden, Creekside Park, Yakuza Restaurant, and Rivers Marie Winery I. Statement of Qualifications
Agenda Item #6.2:
4. Landscape renovations: On every project we assess the landscape as a system and evaluate its health and productivity. As addressed in the SCWA Maintenance Manual in the Exhibits, it starts with the soil, then companion plantings adapted to the site and supported by efficient and simple irrigation. We believe successful landscapes support diverse pollinators, birds and wildlife and restore natural processes. Where possible we daylight creeks, and include disturbance “pulses” like prescribed fire in our landscape system.
5. Habitat Restoration and Urban Forestry: Ann Baker started her career restoring eroded and degraded landscape areas in Golden Gate Park and has continued that through creek restoration projects on the Napa River, Selby Creek, Spring Creek, the Russian River and at Lawson’s Landing in Dillon Beach. Working on the Grace Hudson project added experience and understanding of native Peoples’ traditional ecological knowledge. Working in the post fire environment for Pepperwood Preserve and Upper Mark West has heightened an early understanding of the importance of landscape stewardship and the best application of ecological techniques.
7. Stormwater L.I.D. and green infrastructure elements: ABLA incorporates LID and green infrastructure into all our designs including Creekside Park (large infiltration meadows), BiDu Khaale Housing (street tree planters), Grace Hudson Museum (parking lot bioswale and an infiltration wetland, rainwater harvesting). The Larkmead Winery project also features several stormwater management elements from parking lot swales and spring pools.
8. Project Management: ABLA works in collaborative environments and can support sub-consultant quality and team performance. The Grace Hudson Museum and Sonoma Water projects demonstrate our ability to lead large complex projects with diverse stakeholders and integrate multiple goals into excellent project outcomes.
9. Grant Writing: Ann Baker has written successful grants for the following projects: Selby Creek, Riverside Park, Grace Hudson Museum, Diamond Mountain to Mark West CalFire Planning Grant.
10. Signage and Project Graphics: ABLA has worked on signage and graphics for Grace Hudson Museum, Riverside Park, Foundry Wharf, Black Kite Tasting Room, Sleepy Hollow Firesmart Demonstration Garden and other projects.
Agenda Item #6.2:
BASKET CIRCLE
BASKETRY
BOARDWALK
OAK SAVANNAH
POMO
PLANTS
WILD MEADOW
TS’IWISH
WETLANDS
PARKING LOT
BIOSWALE
SALMON RUN
OUTDOOR CLASSROOM
BRUSH ARBOR HUNTING TRAIL
BURNING
CHAPARRAL
REDWOODS
At home in
the wild...
past,
present
& future.
THEWild Gardens THE
PLAN
SUN MUSEUM HOUSE
Funded by Proposition 84 Nature
Education Facilities Grant Project
Another Project to Improve California
Museums funded by the 2006 Clean
Water Bond Act
(707) 467-2836
gracehudsonmuseum.org
Grace Hudson Museum
Client:
Sherrie Smith-Ferri
Past Executive Director
Grace Hudson Museum
(707) 272-6767
[email protected]
Location:
411 S. Main St.
Ukiah, CA
ABLA lead a diverse team of designers in creating exhibit gardens for the 4 acre Grace Hudson Museum Nature Education Project.
Ann Baker co-wrote two sucessful grants for 3.2 million dollars to fund the project. The “Wild Gardens” are designed to engage visitors in understanding how best to manage the landscape of the Ukiah Valley today by examining and integrating Pomo Indian People’s values and practices in tending the Ukiah Valley landscape over 12,000 years, and contemporary sustainable landscape goals and practices. The project introduces visitors to the importance of caring for “All Our Relations”, the animals, birds, fish and insect life around us.
Agenda Item #6.2:
Grace Hudson Museum
Agenda Item #6.2:
Client/REFERENCE
Brian Lee
Water Efficiency Program
Sonoma Water
phone | (707) 547-1918
email | [email protected]
office | 404 aviation blvd, santa
rosa, ca 9540
ABLA worked with Sonoma Water as the lead firm on a diverse team assembled to develop permitted landscape designs for Sonoma residents rebuilding after the 2017 wildfires. Working with Daily Acts, Panoramic Design Group, Equinox Landscape Construction, Sherwood Design Engineers and others ABLA developed 4 different residential design styles: Native Adaptive, Eco-Edible, Sonoma Cottage, and Sonoma Contemporary complete with MWELO compliant irrigation designs, raingarden and swale designs, rainwater and greywater harvesting systems and recommended plant lists. ABLA lead 3 community meetings to hear from the public what they wanted in the designs and several workshops assisting homeowners in adapting the template designs to their site. In 2021 ABLA completed a maintenance manual that is a companion piece to the template designs which is attached as an exhibit to this application . See https://www.savingwaterpartnership. org/programs_list/landscape-design-templates/
Sonoma Water Landscape Templates
PLANTING CONCEPT
Scale 1/8”=1’-0”
NATIVE ADAPTIVE
RESIDENCE
3 6
7 3
2 1
5 4
3 1
2 3
4 5
6 7
8 Ceanothus
DG path
Rain garden
Rain harvesting tank
Native meadow
LEGEND
Bridge
Grasspave driveway strip
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Agenda Item #6.2:
Client/REFERENCE
Donald Sibbett
The Sibbet Group
189 Foss Ave.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
[email protected]
(415)755 4397
Site
Downtown plaza in Oroville, CA,
Overlooking the Feather River.
Ann lead this project through design development, construction documents and construction. Landscape architects and exhibit planners collaborated on the design team to create a plaza that celebrates the history of Oroville and creates a downtown community gathering space just above the Feather River . The plaza is framed by a large circular trellis and series of planters on its perimeter. The plaza opens onto a smaller belvedere space that overlooks the Feather River. Standing stones representing the spirit of the river create a creek like corridor in the center of the plaza. Cast bronze models of salmon are mounted on the standing stones and appear to flow through the space.
Embedded in the plaza paving are time flow markers made out of cut stainless steel that record the important events in Oroville’s history. The plaza is framed by two free play lawn areas which are flanked by native plant demonstration gardens. Ann designed both the layout and the planting design of these gardens, as well as the planting design for the entire site.
Oroville Centennial Plaza
Agenda Item #6.2:
Client/REFERENCE
Roger Ravenstad
Sr. Landsape Architect
City of Fremont
[email protected]
(510) 494-4723
Site
Niles District in Fremont, CA.
Working with RRM Design Group, Ann lead the Niles Town Plaza project through design development and construction documents. The project design showcases three main cultural threads in the history of the Niles District in Fremont: local railroads, early California Movie Making, and the Niles nursery trade. The project created a town plaza at the center of Niles, brought the historic train depot building back on to the site, and created a venue for the annual Niles Antique Fair and weekend concerts.
Ann lead the design of the fountain with zoetropes featuring scenes from early black and white movies shot in Niles, and all other landscape elements: the design of the screen arch, paving designs, site planting and irrigation, site walls, lighting , street furniture. and site grading to meet ADA and stormwater management objectives.
Niles Town Plaza
Agenda Item #6.2:
Niles Town Plaza
Agenda Item #6.2:
Riverside Park
Ann Baker began working on Riverside Park with RRM Design Group in 2008 assisting in writing a grant and creating the Phase 1 construction plans for the project. The Phase 1 project restored 5 acres of riverbank and upland areas along the Russian River, by removing invasive exotic plants, removing concrete piles, regrading, replanting and seeding. The project included the construction of 2500 linear feet of multi-use trail, stair access to the river, a park entry sign and gate. For Phase 2 Ann worked to revise the master plan, conduct community meetings and create a successful grant proposal.
Client/REFERENCE
Neil Davis
Director, Community Services
City of Ukiah
300 Seminary Ave
Ukiah, CA 95482
707-467-5764 (office)
707-972-0926 (cell)
Agenda Item #6.2:
Riverside Park
Agenda Item #6.2:
ABLA co-managed the project development, design, grant writing and construction supervision of the Selby Creek Restoration project. Selby Creek is home to one of the last remaining Steelhead Trout runs on the east side of the Napa Valley. The denuded banks suffered from erosion, agricultural impacts, and lack of stewardship. ABLA collaborated with Bioengineering Associates to create the restoration approach: addressing the need for in stream habitat improvement, insectary plantings, berm removal, bank repair and stabilization, and native plant restoration. The consultants organized all 13 neighbors on this stretch of creek and developed a survey of stream conditions and a funding strategy that lead to implementation of the project.
Selby Creek Restoration
Agenda Item #6.2:
TEAM STRUCTURE
The ABLA project team is structured to provide the right balance of resources to the City and the public to deliver innovative, well crafted designs and plans for the community without overloading the design budget.
ABLA TEAM MEMBERS
ANN BAKER
Ann Baker Landscape Architecture (ABLA) is a woman owned sole proprietor business located in Petaluma, CA.
Ann Baker, licensed and LEED accredited, will be principal in charge and project manager. She has a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from UC Berkeley and 20+ years experience in design and construction. Ann is experienced in all aspects of landscape planning and design from design/build of private residences to commercial, housing, public parks and museum landscapes. Her role on the project will include leading the design and stakeholder involvement process.
Ann specializes in ecological landscape design with an emphasis on engaging local culture, ecological treatment of water, habitat restoration, and edible landscaping. She’s had the opportunity to attend workshops with John Todd of Ocean Arks International, to work with Betsy Damon in Beijing, China on the ecological restoration of area rivers, and has been practicing Permaculture influenced design since completing a design intensive in 1998.
CHRISTIE JARVIS
Working in the landscape design profession since 2010, Christie Jarvis is an accomplished landscape architect with experience managing projects through all phases of the design process from concept through construction.
She is a practicing artist, and has strong graphic communication skills as well as 5 years of experience as a project manager.
Christie brings a well-rounded and broad wealth of professional experience, from large-scale mixed use and campuses to design-build residential projects. She earned a bachelor’s degree with honors in Landscape Architecture from Cal Poly, where she spent time abroad studying landscape design in Italy. She received several scholarships in this time due to her commitment and outstanding achievements.
Christie has an innate ability to communicate and work well with others to ensure an efficient and productive work process.
Her focus and commitment is to create design’s which encompass the surrounding environment and history of the site as well as ecosystem wellness and prosperity.
III. Team Organization and Key Personnel
Agenda Item #6.2:
PROJECT PARTNERSHIPS
PANORAMIC DESIGN GROUP
Maura Baldwin from Panoramic Design Group is a frequent sub-consultant for ABLA providing irrigation design consulting services. Maura is well-grounded in the technical knowledge and experience in designing and specifying high efficiency irrigation systems that meet the requirements of the local and state Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. All of her designs are hydrozoned and comply with MWELO.
Maura’s approach to arboriculture recognizes the high value trees have in the landscape and the many environmental benefits they provide. The primary design intent of her practice is to integrate arboriculture and irrigation with the goal of long term survival including during periods of drought.
Maura also has many years of familiarity with and understanding of storm water low impact development design and green infrastructure elements. She has worked on many urban infill projects which incorporate C.3 storm water strategies within restrictive parameters as well as bioswales and rain gardens in residential gardens. As mentioned above, ABLA would like to partner with the Daily Acts organization to plan, structure and staff the community outreach and participation elements of the project. Daily Acts has a broad local following and is well known among members of the public. Their participation will help spread the word about the project objectives and draw more people to participate in the process.
Additional Partnerships would be developed on a project specific basis.
Agenda Item #6.2:
Selected Project Experience
Parks and Plazas
Creekside Park, Monte Rio, CA
Lawson’s Landing, Dillon Beach CA
Riverside Park, Ukiah, CA
Observatory Park, Ukiah, CA
Bucks Landing, Marin County Parks
Niles Town Plaza, Fremont, CA
Oroville Centennial Plaza, Oroville, CA
Educational Landscapes
Firewise Demonstration Garden, Sleepy Hollow Fire Protection District Pepperwood Preserve, Santa Rosa, CA
The Wild Garden, Grace Hudson Museum, Ukiah, CA
Honey Bee Haven Garden, UC Davis, CA
Portland Waldorf School, Portland, CA
Astor Elementary Water Garden, Portland, CA
Bridger Elementary Water Garden, Portland, CA
Davinci Water Garden Concept Design, Portland, CA
Urban Planning
Belmont Bikeway, Belmont, CA
Gresham Civic Transit Oriented Development, Portland, OR Ukiah Streetscapes Improvement Plan, CA
Commerical/Housing
Bi’Du Khaale Senior Housing, Cloverdale, CA
Foundry Wharf Landscape Renovation, Petaluma, CA
Rivers Marie Winery, Calistoga, CA
Larkmead Winery, Calistoga, CA
Coho Co-Housing Project, Corvallis, OR
Russian River Health Center, Guerneville, CA
Restoration
Diamond Mt. to Upper Mark West CalFire Planning Grant
Selby Creek & Napa River Restoration, Larkmead, Calistoga, CA Riverside Park, Ukiah, CA
Spring Creek Restoration, Spottswoode Winery, St. Helena, CA Golden Gate Park Erosion Control and Natural Areas Restoration, SF Professional History
Principal, Ann Baker Landscape
Architecture, Petaluma CA 2010 -
Sr. Landscape Architect, RRM
Design Group 2006 - 2009
Principal, Ann Baker Landscape
Architecture, Portland OR 2003 -06
Consultant, Beijing Hydrological
Planning Institute, Beijing, China
2002-03
Owner, Lifewise Terrain Design
Build, Portland OR 1997 - 2002
Intern II , San Francisco DPW -
Erosion Control and Trail Repair in
Golden Gate Park 1994 - 1996
Project Manager , East Bay
Conservation Corps 1991 - 1994
Education and licensing
CA Landscape Architect #5006
Masters of Landscape Architecture,
1995, UC Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts cum laude, 1986,
Harvard University
LEED Accredited Professional, US
Green Building Council, 2009
Permaculture Design 1998
Professional Affiliations
American Society of Landscape
Architects N. Calif. Chapter
President 2010
Emerging Professionals 2010-2013
Steering Committee, Urban Water
Works, Portland, OR 2000-2004.
Commissioner, Past Chair, Climate
Action Commission, City of
Ann Baker, ASLA, LEED AP
Agenda Item #6.2:
Professional History
Senior Associate, Ann Baker
Landscape Architecture, Petaluma
CA 2017 - Present
Project Manager, Design Focus
Landscape Architects, Ben Lomond
CA 2014-2017
Design Associate, Joni L. Janecki &
Associates, Santa Cruz, CA 2011-
2013
Intern, CMG Landscape Architects,
San Franciscio, CA 2010
Education/recognition
Cal Poly SLO, Bachelors in
Landscape Architecture, cum
laude, 2010
Morgridge Family Scolorship
recipient, 2008
Ralf V Fullwiler Scholorship
recipient, 2009
Cabrillo College Liberal Arts
Degree, 2006
Professional Affiliations
California Landscape Architect,
#6771
American Society of Landscape
Architects
Young Professional in Extreme LA
Tuscon 2011
Selected Project Experience
Multi-unit Housing
SCWA Residential Landscape Rebuild, Santa Rosa, CA
Bi’Du Khaale Senior Housing, Cloverdale, CA
The Abbey, Fremont, CA
Madison Townhomes, Campbell CA
Mission Heights, Fremont CA
Birdsong, Fremont CA
Orchard Heights, Fremont CA
COMMERCIAL/MIXED USE
Russian River Health Center, Guerneville, CA
Rivers Marie Winery, Calistoga, CA
Filice, San Jose, CA
Hamilton, Campbell CA
Educational Landscapes
Firewise Demonstration Garden, Sleepy Hollow Fire Protection District Pepperwood Preserve Visitor Center, Santa Rosa, CA
CTC Preschool, Palo Alto, CA
Schools
Academic II, CSUMB, Seaside, CA
Merrill Colledge UCSC, Santa Cruz, CA
Parks
Bucks Landing, San Rafael, CA
Lawsons Landing, Dillon Beach, CA
Christie Jarvis, Landscape Associate
Agenda Item #6.2:
Selected Project Experience
Streets & Bike Trails
Monterey Road, Morgan Hill CA
Jepson Parkway, Vallejo CA
Whisman Road Medians, Mountain View CA
Oakland Waterfront Trail at Alameda Ave, Oakland CA
Santa Rosa Pedestrian Bicycle Overcrossing, Santa Rosa CA Ohlone Greenway, El Cerrito CA
Schools
Hamlin School, San Francisco, CA
Manzanita Child Development Center, Oakland CA
Newark Unified School District , Newark CA
San Leandro Unified School District, San Leandro CA
Multi-family Housing
MacArthur Transit Village Block D, Oakland CA
Hunters Point Block 54, San Francisco CA
Sunnyvale Blocks C & D, Sunnyvale, CA
Emmett House, Belmont CA
Altenheim Senior Housing, Oakland CA
Bi Du Khaale, Cloverdale, CA
4th Ave., Sacramento CA
Viewcrest, Oakland CA
South Van Ness, San Francisco, CA
Piedmont Ave., Oakland CA
Arboriculture surveys & reports
Kaiser Permanente, Union City, CA
Kaiser Permanente, Hayward, CA
I-580 Soundwalls, San Leandro CA
East West Connector Tree Survey Fremont CA
Agua Fria Creek, Fremont CA
PGE Visual Impact Assessment reviews, San Mateo County
Sonora Court, Sunnyvale CA
Professional History
Owner, Panoramic Design Group
Landscape Architecture, El Cerrito
CA Haygood & Associates
Landscape Architects, Albany CA
2012-2013
PGAdesigninc, Oakland CA 2006-
2012
David Thorne Landscape Architect
Oakland CA
Frederika Moller Landscape
Architecture Berkeley CA
Education and Licensing
California Landscape Architect,
#5802
Certified Arborist #WE-9612A
UCBerkeley Extension, Certificate
in Landscape Architecture 2005
Merritt College Horticulture Dept
1993-1997
Wellesley College, BA in History
1979
DBE: Disadvantated Business
Enterprise
QWEL: Qualified Water Efficient
Landscaper
Professional Affiliations
S.P.U.R.
WTS: Women in Transportation
WCISA: Western Chapter
International Society of
Arboriculture
Department of Water Resources
Maura Baldwin, Panoramic Design Group
Agenda Item #6.2:
1. Grace Hudson Museum, The Wild Garden
Sherrie Smith-Ferri
Past Executive Director
Grace Hudson Museum
[email protected]
(707) 272-6767
2. SCWA Landscape Templates & Maintenance
Manual
Brian Lee
Water Efficiency Program, Sonoma Water
phone | (707) 547-1918
email | [email protected]
office | 404 aviation blvd, santa rosa, ca 9540
3. Riverside Park & Observatory Park, Ukiah, CA
Neil Davis
Director, Community Services
City of Ukiah
300 Seminary Ave
Ukiah, CA 95482
707-467-5764 (office)
4. Creekside Park, Monte Rio CA
Contact: Stephanie Felch and Brian Grant
Praxis Architects
P.O. Box 291, Monte Rio, CA 95462
(707) 869-9595
[email protected], brian@
praxisarchitects.com
5. Firewise Demonstration Garden
Contact: Rich Shortall
Executive Director
Sleepy Hollow Fire Protection District
[email protected]
(415) 747-9626
6. DMMW CalFire Planning Grant
Contact: Dee Swanhuyser
Board Chair
Taking Action for Living Systems
[email protected]
(707) 823-3236
IV. Client and Project Reference List
Agenda Item #6.2:
Appendix A. Rate Schedule
Sonoma On Call LA Services
ABLA Team Hourly Rates 2022
ann baker landscape architecture
Principal $190
Senior Associate $150
These rates may be increased by up to 3% per year affective 1 year after contract start date.
Schedule of Reimbursable Expenses:
Auto Transportation per IRS rate
Deliveries/Courier Billed at Cost
Drawing Plots Billled at Cost
Drawing Reproductions Billed at Cost
Panoramic Design Group
Principal $190
Senior Associate $150
Agenda Item #6.2:
Appendix B. Proof of Insurance
ABLA maintains the following insurance:
1. General Liability Insurance with Hartford Insurance with limits of 2 million per occurrence, certificate on the following page.
2. E & O Insurance with XL America Inc. with limits of 1 million per occurence 2 million aggregate per year and has requested an increase to 2 million per occurence. Certificate will be provided upon receipt.
3. Automobile Insurance with State Farm Insurance for 1 million per accident for bodily injury and property damage, certificate on a following page.
ABLA shall provide insurance accords/binders upon request.
Sincerely,
Ann Baker, Principal
Ann Baker Landscape Architecture
Agenda Item #6.2:
Appendix B. Proof of Insurance
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE
THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.
INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE
INSURER F :
INSURER E :
INSURER D :
INSURER C :
INSURER B :
INSURER A :
NAIC #
NAME:
CONTACT
(A/C, No):
FAX
E-MAIL
ADDRESS:
PRODUCER
(A/C, No, Ext):
PHONE
INSURED
COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER:
IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed.
If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS
CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.
OTHER:
(Per accident)
(Ea accident)
$
$
N / A
SUBR
WVD
ADDL
INSD
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. $
$
$
$ PROPERTY DAMAGE
BODILY INJURY (Per accident)
BODILY INJURY (Per person)
COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
AUTOS ONLY
AUTOS ONLY AUTOS
NON-OWNED
OWNED SCHEDULED
ANY AUTO
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
Y / N
WORKERS COMPENSATION
AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY
OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED?
(Mandatory in NH)
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below
If yes, describe under
ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE
$
$
$
E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT
E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE
E.L. EACH ACCIDENT
ER
OTH- STATUTEPER
(MM/DD/YYYY) LIMITS POLICY EXP (MM/DD/YYYY)
POLICY EFF LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER INSR
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES (ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required)
EXCESS LIAB
UMBRELLA LIAB EACH OCCURRENCE $
AGGREGATE $
$
OCCUR
CLAIMS-MADE
DED RETENTION $
PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $
GENERAL AGGREGATE $
PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $
MED EXP (Any one person) $
EACH OCCURRENCE $
DAMAGE TO RENTED
PREMISES (Ea occurrence) $
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
CLAIMS-MADE OCCUR
GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER:
POLICY PROJECT LOC
CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE (MM/DD/YYYY)
CANCELLATION
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
CERTIFICATE HOLDER
HIRED
AUTOS ONLY
11/9/2022
AssuredPartners Design Professionals Insurance Services, LLC 3697 Mt. Diablo Blvd Suite 230
Lafayette CA 94549
The Certificate Team
[email protected]
License#: 6003745 XL Specialty Insurance Company 37885
ANNBAKE-02 Sentinel Insurance Company 11000
Ann Baker Landscape Architecture
625 2nd Street, Suite 110
Petaluma CA 94952
1269092128
B X 1,000,000
X 1,000,000
X Contractual Liab 10,000
Included 1,000,000
2,000,000
X
57SBWBN3280 2/11/2022 2/11/2023
2,000,000
B 1,000,000
X X
57SBWBN3280 2/11/2022 2/11/2023
A Professional Liability DPS9989563 2/11/2022 2/11/2023 Per Claim Aggregate Limit $1,000,000
$2,000,000
Insured owns no company vehicles; therefore, hired/non-owned auto is the maximum coverage that applies.
FOR PROPOSAL PURPOSES ONLY
30 Day Notice of Cancellation
***SPECIMEN***
Agenda Item #6.2:
Appendix B. Proof of Insurance
Agenda Item #6.2:
Appendix C. Statement on Indemnification, in the
Standard Agreement
ABLA proposes to amend the Indemnification statement in Paragraph 11 as follows:
Consultant agrees to accept responsibility for loss or damage to any person or entity, including City of Sonoma and to indemnify, but not defend City of Sonoma its officers, and employees, from and against any liability for damages by any person or entity, but only to the extent actually caused by the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of Consultant or its agents, employees, contractors, subcontractors, or invitees hereunder, whether or not there is concurrent or contributory negligence on City of Sonoma’s part, but, to the extent required by law, excluding liability due to City of Sonoma’s or any third party’s negligent conduct. This indemnification obligation is not limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages or compensation payable to or for Consultant or its agents under workers’ compensation acts, disability benefits acts, or other employee benefit acts.
ABLA can also propose the following alternatives:
Option #1 Consultant has no obligation to pay for any of the indemnitees’ defense related cost prior to a final determination of liability or to pay any amount that exceeds Consultant’s finally determined percentage of liability based upon the comparative fault of Consultant.
Option #2 Notwithstanding any contrary provision herein, it is hereby agreed that the Consultant’s obligation to defend or to pay the defense costs of the indemnitees shall only apply if and when and to the extent that a court or other forum of competent jurisdiction has determined the percentage of Consultant’s fault for the liability alleged in which case Consultant shall be obligated to pay the amount equal to the percentage of its fault that has been actually determined.
Agenda Item #6.2:
Additional Examples of Completed Work
1. Sleepy Hollow Fire Protection District Drawing Set: From Concept to Permit Drawings
2. Sonoma Water Maintenance Manual
Agenda Item #6.2:
City of Sonoma
Agenda Item Summary
Meeting: City Council - 23 Jan 2023
Department
Administration
Staff Contact
Mark Linder, Interim City Manager, Rebekah
Barr, MMC, City Clerk
Agenda Item Title
Consideration, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding the Mayor's Assignment of Council Members to Various Boards and Committees and Council Ratification of the Mayor’s Assignments.
Summary
Council members are assigned to represent the City on various boards and committees on an annual basis. The attached worksheet reflects the list of boards, committees and commissions to which Council members were assigned in 2022.
Some committee appointees are pre-designated and are not discretionary; for example, the Joint & Mutual Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services Agreement with the Sonoma Valley Fire Protection District designates the Mayor and Vice Mayor as the appointees to the Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue Authority Oversight Committee.
The Mayor makes the appointments, subject to ratification by the Council, and will announce them at the meeting.
Recommended Council Action
It is recommended that the Mayor make appointments to the various boards and committees, subject to Council ratification.
Alternative Actions
Council discretion.
Financial Impact
Not applicable.
Environmental Review Status
Environmental Impact Report
Negative Declaration
Exempt
Not Applicable
Approved/Certified
No Action Required
Action Requested
Attachments
2023 Annual Assignments
Agenda Item #6.3:
Alignment with Council Goals:
Not Applicable
Compliance with Climate Action 2020 Target Goals:
Not applicable.
CC:
n/a
Agenda Item #6.3:
CIty of Sonoma
2023 COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Updated:
# BOARD/COMMITTEE/COMMISSION LEAD AGENCY 2022 CITY REPRESENTATIVE 2022 ALTERNATE 2023 CITY REPRESENTATIVE 2023 ALTERNATE SEI REQUIRED? 1 City Finance Committee (Meets as Needed) City of Sonoma Jack Ding Kelso Barnett N 3 Sonoma Disaster Council
(Mayor and Vice Mayor per Muni Code) * City of Sonoma Jack Ding Kelso Barnett Sandra Lowe John Gurney N 4 Sonoma Housing Corporation
(Mayor and Vice Mayor) Meets as needed * City of Sonoma Jack Ding Kelso Barnett Sandra Lowe John Gurney Y 5 Sonoma Valley Fire
& Rescue Authority Oversight Committee
(Mayor and Vice Mayor) * Jack Ding Kelso Barnett Sandra Lowe John Gurney N 6 Sonoma Tourism Improvement District Board Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau Jack Ding City Manager City Manager N 7 Sonoma Valley Library Advisory Committee
Meets second Thursday, 3:45 p.m.
Sonoma Valley Regional
Library Madolyn Agrimonti Robert Felder N
8 Sonoma Vally Groundwater Sustainability Agency
Board of Directors Sonoma Valley GSA Jack Ding Kelso Barnett Y PURPOSE: To advise the Library Commission on issues affecting each branch.
PURPOSE: To sustainably manage groundwater in the Sonoma Valley groundwater basin.
AGENCY CONTACT: Sabine Salek , (707) 996‐5217 x1111, [email protected] AGENCY CONTACT: Bill Keene, GSA Administrator‐ SCWA, (707) 524‐8378, [email protected] CITY COMMITTEES ‐ ADHOC / STANDING
AGENCY CONTACT: Steve Akre, Fire Chief, (707) 933‐2303, [email protected] PURPOSE: Two Council Members; Serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council in matters pertaining to finance. Confirm findings at Council Meeting when considered on Consent.
PURPOSE: To develop and recommend for adoption of the city council emergency and mutual aid plans and agreements and such ordinances and resolutions and rules and regulations as are necessary to implement such plans and agreements.PURPOSE: The SVFRA Oversight Committee may convene in the event that the Parties are unable to come to agreement on budget, service level, or other issues that cannot be resolved at the staff level.
PURPOSE:PURPOSE: To oversee the TID which was formed to provide a stable source of funding for a sustained marketing program with the goal of increasing occupancy and room revenues at lodging properties in the City of Sonoma.
AGENCY CONTACT: Tim Zahner, Executive Director, Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau, (707) 531‐7702, [email protected] * THESE APPOINTMENTS ARE MANDATED
Agenda Item #6.3:
CIty of Sonoma
2023 COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Updated:
# BOARD/COMMITTEE/COMMISSION LEAD AGENCY 2022 CITY REPRESENTATIVE 2022 ALTERNATE 2023 CITY REPRESENTATIVE 2023 ALTERNATE SEI REQUIRED?9 Sonoma Clean Power Authority Sonoma Clean Power Robert Felder Sandra Lowe Y 10 Sonoma County Continuum of Care (CoC) Sonoma County Community Development Commission Madolyn Agrimonti Sandra Lowe 11 Sonoma County Mayor and Councilmembers Association Board of Directors(Mayor and Vice Mayor) *
City of Sonoma Jack Ding Kelso Barnett Sandra Lowe John Gurney N 12 Sonoma County Mayor and Councilmembers Association
Legislative Committee City of Sonoma Kelso Barnett Sandra Lowe Sandra Lowe N 13 Sonoma County Transportation Authority
& Regional Climate
Protection Authority
Monthly Monday meetings, Santa Rosa
Sonoma Co Trans Authority Sandra Lowe Kelso Barnett Sandra Lowe Y 14 Zero Waste Sonoma(Sonoma County Waste Management Agency) Monthly morning meetings, third Wednesday, Santa Rosa
Sonoma County Waste Mgmt
Agency Madolyn Agrimonti City Manager / Pub Works Director Y AGENCY CONTACT: Agency Clerk, (707) 565‐3579
PURPOSE: To implement waste diversion programs as required by State law AB939 and to inform local residents and businesses of ways they can help reduce, reuse and recycle their solid waste and properly dispose of hazardous materials.PURPOSE: Acts as the countywide planning and fund programming agency for transportation and performs a variety of important functions related to advocacy, project management, planning, finance, grant administration andresearch.AGENCY CONTACT: Nancy Hall Bennett, Regional Public Affairs, No rth Bay Division, LOCC, (415) 302‐2032, [email protected] AGENCY CONTACT: Drew Nichols, Admin Assistant, (707) 565‐5369, [email protected] PURPOSE: To connect and plan for the future.
AGENCY CONTACT: Rebekah Barr, City Clerk, City of Sonoma, (707) 933‐2216, [email protected] PURPOSE: To review and respond to bills that impact Sonoma County Cities consisent with principles as outlined in the Legislative Platform.
PURPOSE: Sonoma County Continuum of Care addresses the problems of housing and homelessness by having a countywide, community‐informed, and person‐centered CoC system that is compassionate, inclusive, financially responsible, equitable, coordinated, and outcomes based.
AGENCY CONTACT: Michael Guase, Ending Homelessness Program Manager, (707)565‐1977. michael.gause@sonoma‐county.org PURPOSE: To exercise general governance and oversight over the business and activities of the Authority, consistent with the Agreement and applicable law. To provide general policy guidance to the CCA Program
SONOMA COUNTY
AGENCY CONTACT: Beau Anderson, Building Operations
& IT Manager, SCP, (707) 890‐8491, [email protected]/ Jennifer Rafferty, Admin Services Officer, [email protected] * THESE APPOINTMENTS ARE MANDATED
Agenda Item #6.3:
CIty of Sonoma
2023 COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Updated:
# BOARD/COMMITTEE/COMMISSION LEAD AGENCY 2022 CITY REPRESENTATIVE 2022 ALTERNATE 2023 CITY REPRESENTATIVE 2023 ALTERNATE SEI REQUIRED? 15 Sonoma Valley Citizens Advisory Commission
Monthly evening meetings, fourth Wednesday, in Sonoma
Sonoma County Supervisor
Gorin Robert Felder Sandra Lowe
16 Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District Board of Directors (Mayor
& Vice Mayor) Meets as needed, Tuesday mornings *
Sonoma Valley County
Sanitation District Jack Ding Kelso Barnett Sandra Lowe John Gurney Y 17 S.V. Economic Vitality PartnershipMonthly morning meetings; first or second Monday Sonoma Chamber of
Commerce
Kelso Barnett Robert Felder
18 Water Advisory Committee
Quarterly morning meetings; first Monday, in Santa Rosa Jack Ding Robert Felder Y 19 Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
General Assembly Annual April meeting in S F
Association of Bay Area
Governments
Jack Ding Sandra Lowe Sandra Lowe N
20 State Route 37 Policy Committee
First Thursday of every other month (odd‐numbered months) Transportation Authority of
Marin Sandra Lowe Kelso Barnett Sandra Lowe N
21 North Bay Watershed Assocation
Board of Directors
Monthly morning meetings, first Friday of Month, in Novato North Bay Watershed Association Madolyn Agrimonti Pub Wrks Director PURPOSE: The main purpose of the WAC is to advise the Water Agency's Board of Directors on policy and fiscal matters affecting the Water Contractors. The explicit powers of the WAC are spelled out in the agreement (Sonoma County Water Agency)PURPOSE: To work cooperatively on water resources issues and go beyond traditional boundaries to promote good stewardship of the North Bay watersheds PURPOSE: Initiated in 2004 to support the local economy. Over the years, the Partnership has worked to expand assistance for small businesses, streamline local regulatory processes, and improve downtown vitality.
PURPOSE: Provide wastewater treatment, reclamation, and disposal for residences and businesses.
PURPOSE: To provide a regular forum for citizen participation in the formation of public policy, consider issues concerning the Sonoma Valley, evaluate solutions of these issues, advise elected officials and other decision makers and form a bridge for communication between the various governmental agencies and the general public.
PURPOSE: Attend meetings with the Transportation Agency to stay abreast of the issues they are discussing on Highway 37 ‐ Not a committee member.
AGENCY CONTACT: Fred Castro, (415) 820‐7913, [email protected] AGENCY CONTACT: Melissa James, [email protected], (707) 543‐3350 AGENCY CONTACT: Noelle Francis Noelle.Francis@sonoma‐county.org / Marcie Woychik Marcie.Woychik@sonoma‐county.org,Administrative Office, (707) 526‐5370
BAY AREA / NORTH BAY
PURPOSE: Determine policy annually, adopts the annual budget and work program, and reviews the policy actions of ABAG's Executive Board.
AGENCY CONTACT: Arielle Kubu‐Jones, District Director, Supv Gorin, County of Sonoma, (707) 565‐2241, arielle.kubu‐jones@sonoma‐county.org * THESE APPOINTMENTS ARE MANDATED
Agenda Item #6.3:
City of Sonoma
Agenda Item Summary
Meeting: City Council - 23 Jan 2023
Department
Administration
Staff Contact
Mark Linder, Interim City Manager
Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk
Agenda Item Title
Consideration, Discussion, and Possible Action to Make Appointments to the City of Sonoma Planning Commission, Climate Action Commission, Cultural & Fine Arts Commission, Design Review and Historical Preservation Commission, Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission, and Traffic Safety Committee
Summary
The City Council makes appointments to the City Commissions and Committees using the process outlined in the Commission and Committee Appointment Policy. Per that policy, the terms of those members who were directly appointed follow the council member that appointed them. At-Large and Alternate members serve two-year terms, aligning to Council elections. All terms end on January 31.
Since Council Member Ding's term ends in December 2024, his appointee's terms do not end until January 31, 2025.
The City Clerk advertised and opened the application period beginning on November 7, 2022, and closed December 31, 2022 and January 9, 2023 respectively. The advertisement included vacancies on all of the City's Commissions/Committee, as well as two from the Council's Commission Appointment Policy Group A Commissions list (these appointments are filled by the mayoral appointment process, and not being considered at this meeting). Sixty-three applications were received, however, unfortunately, there were not a sufficient number of applications received for the Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) to fully seat it, though a few individuals did express interest as shown below. Staff has opened a recruitment for the TSC.
Council Members will directly appoint one member to each commission. Individual Council appointments will be done via rotation order, which was established using an electronic random draw generator at the time this report was prepared. After the individual appointments are made, then the City Council as a whole will vote and select At-Large Members, non-voting Youth Members, and Alternate Members.
Below are the appointments on City Commissions and Committees that are up for consideration, along with the applications received for those positions.
Planning Commission
Per the City's Municipal Code, the Planning Commission shall consist of seven voting members, six of whom shall be residents of the city. The remaining voting member may be a resident in Sonoma Valley (as defined by the council commission and committee appointment policy).
Five of the members will be directly appointed by Council Members. Two At-Large, one non-voting Youth Member, and one Alternate Member will be appointed by the Council as a whole. The Alternate Member must be a resident of the city.
Agenda Item #6.4:
Appointments for Consideration: Directly Appointed members of Council Member Farrar-Rivas, Council Member Wellander, Vice Mayor Gurney, and Mayor Lowe; one non-voting Youth Member, and one Alternate.
Order of Selection: Lowe, Wellander, Ding, Gurney, Farrar-Rivas Applications Received:
Climate Action Commission (CAC)
Per the City's Municipal Code, the CAC shall consist of five voting members, four of whom shall be residents of the city. The remaining voting member may be a resident in Sonoma Valley (as defined by the council commission and committee appointment policy).
Five of the members will be directly appointed by Council Members. One non-voting Youth Member, and one Alternate Member will be appointed by the Council as a whole. The Alternate Member must be a resident of the city.
Applicants who have professional background, expertise, or education in one or more of the following areas may be appointed to the Commission: climate action, environmental science, energy efficiency, alternative transportation, environmental justice/equity, sustainable business, waste minimization, environmental education, or a related field.
Appointments for Consideration: Directly Appointed members of all Council Members, one nonvoting Youth Member, and one Alternate.
Order of Selection: Farrar-Rivas, Ding, Wellander, Gurney, Lowe Applications Received:
Agenda Item #6.4:
Cultural & Fine Arts Commission (CFAC)
Per the City's Municipal Code, the CFAC shall consist of seven voting members, six of whom shall be residents of the city. The remaining voting member may be a resident of Sonoma Valley (as defined by the council commission and committee appointment policy).
Five of the members will be directly appointed by Council Members. Two At-Large, one non-voting Youth Member, and one Alternate Member will be appointed by the Council as a whole. The Alternate Member must be a resident of the city.
Appointments for Consideration: Directly Appointed members of all Council Members, two At-Large members, and one Alternate.
Order of Selection: Farrar-Rivas, Lowe, Ding, Wellander, Gurney Applications Received:
Agenda Item #6.4:
Design Review & Historic Preservation Commission (DRHPC) Per the City's Municipal Code, the DRHPC shall consist of five members, four of whom shall be residents of the city. The other member may be a resident of Sonoma Valley (as defined by the council commission and committee appointment policy).
Five members will be directly appointed by Council Members. One non-voting Youth Member, and one Alternate Member will be appointed by the Council as a whole. The Alternate Member must be a resident of the city.
Members shall include persons who have demonstrated special interest, competence, experience or knowledge in the following areas: historic preservation, cultural geography, or other historic preservation-related discipline; architecture and architectural history; prehistoric and historic archeology; urban planning; landscape architecture; or related disciplines, to the extent such persons are available in the community. All members must have demonstrated interest in and knowledge of cultural heritage of the city.
Appointments for Consideration: Directly Appointed members of Council Member Farrar-Rivas, Council Member Wellander, Vice Mayor Gurney, and Mayor Lowe; one non-voting Youth Member, and one Alternate.
Order of Selection: Wellander, Gurney, Farrar-Rivas, Lowe, Ding Applications Received:
Agenda Item #6.4:
Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission (PROS)
Per the City's Municipal Code, the Planning Commission shall consist of five voting members, four of whom shall be residents of the city. The remaining voting member may be a resident in Sonoma Valley (as defined by the council commission and committee appointment policy), Five members will be directly appointed by Council Members. One non-voting Youth Member, one non-voting Arborist Member, and one Alternate Member will be appointed by the Council as a whole.
The Alternate Member must be a resident of the city and the Arborist Member must be certified by the International Society of Arboriculture.
Appointments for Consideration: Directly Appointed members of all Council Members, one nonvoting Youth Member, one non-voting Arborist Member, and one Alternate.
Order of Selection: Gurney, Lowe, Wellander, Farrar-Rivas, Ding Applications Received:
Agenda Item #6.4:
Traffic Safety Committee
Per the City's Municipal Code, the Traffic Safety Committee shall consist of five voting members, four of whom shall be residents of the city. The other voting member may be a resident of Sonoma Valley (as defined by the council commission and committee appointment policy), Five members will be directly appointed by Council Members. One non-voting Youth Member, and one Alternate Member will be appointed by the Council as a whole. The Alternate Member must be a resident of the city.
Appointments for Consideration: Directly Appointed members of Council Member Farrar-Rivas, Council Member Wellander, Vice Mayor Gurney, and Mayor Lowe; one non-voting Youth Member, and one Alternate.
Order of Selection: Ding, Lowe, Gurney, Patricia, Ron
Applications Received: No applications were received for the TSC; the individuals below expressed interest in the TSC.
For any commissioners that are not reappointed or for those that chose not to apply again, the City will be recognizing them at a Council meeting in February to thank them for their service to the Sonoma community.
Recommended Council Action
Staff recommends that Council make appointments to the City's Commissions & Committees using the process outlined in the appointment policy.
Alternative Actions
Council discretion.
Financial Impact
N/A
Environmental Review Status
Environmental Impact Report Approved/Certified
Agenda Item #6.4:
Negative Declaration
Exempt
Not Applicable
No Action Required
Action Requested
Attachments
Commissions and Committees Appointment Policy
Planning Commission Applications (1)
CAC Applications
CFAC Applications
DRHPC Applications
PROS Applications
Agenda Item #6.4:
Adopted February 5, 2018 / Revised: September 5, 2018 / April 19, 2021 / August 3, 2022 / October 19, 2022 1 COUNCIL COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT POLICY
Purpose:
Public involvement is crucial to the City’s decision-making process, and appointed advisory bodies are an important and valued part of City government. There are particular areas of decision-making which benefit from the advice and counsel of qualified residents. Advisory bodies assist the City Council in making the most informed decisions. The Sonoma Municipal Code provides for the establishment of advisory bodies including commissions and committees to advise the City Council and provide ongoing citizen input into policies and issues affecting the Sonoma Community.
The purpose of this Policy is to outline those Council policies pertaining to the City’s Commissions and Committees and set forth a structure that encourages meaningful involvement by the community in decision-making.
I. Definition - Types of Commissions and Committees
A. Group A – Regional/Valley Committees and Commissions Regional/Valley Committees and Commissions refer to those commissions, boards, and committees which are governmental entities separate and apart from the City of Sonoma, and/or boards whose jurisdiction extends beyond the City of Sonoma. The City Council is authorized to make an appointment or appointments to these boards, commissions and/or committees. These commissions, boards and committees shall be referred to as the “Group A Commissions” and identified in Exhibit A.
B. Group B – City Commissions and Committees
City commissions and committees are those bodies formed by the City Council which are assigned duties and responsibilities particular to the City of Sonoma and whose jurisdiction is limited to the matters and affairs of the City of Sonoma. These commissions and committees shall be referred to as the “Group B Commissions” and identified in Exhibit B.
II. Applications for City Committees and Commissions or Regional/Valley Committees and Commissions
A. Application Process
1. Anyone interested in being considered for service on a Group A or Group B Commission shall submit an application for appointment or for reappointment indicating an interest in serving. The application can be filled out online or filled out in hard copy format and submitted to the City Clerk’s office within the time prescribed by the City Clerk. Applications are maintained on file in the City Clerk’s Office for twelve months from the time of receipt and considered active.
2. Whenever a vacancy occurs on a Group A or Group B Commission, the City Clerk shall post a notice of vacancy notifying the public of the vacancy to be filled in compliance with the Maddy Act. Notwithstanding the noticing provisions of the Maddy Act, the City Manager may prescribe a different period of time than specified in the Maddy Act within which applications for said vacancy must be submitted to the City Clerk. The Maddy Act (Cal. Gov. Code 54974) outlines certain processes that must be followed in the instance of a vacancy on a commission.
Agenda Item #6.4:
Adopted February 5, 2018 / Revised: September 5, 2018 / April 19, 2021 / August 3, 2022 / October 19, 2022 2 3. Other than as otherwise specified in these policies, applicants may be selected to a Group B Commission without being informally or formally interviewed.
II. Appointment Process for Group A Commissions.
A. Utilize the Mayoral Appointment Process
1. Vacancies on Group A Commissions shall be filled by nomination of the Mayor and ratification by the City Council. Upon learning that a vacancy has occurred or will occur on one or more of the Group A Commissions, the City Clerk shall review applications on file for interested applicants. Any responsive applications will be forwarded to the Mayor. If there are none, the City Clerk will solicit applications. When the application period is complete, the City Clerk will then compile a list of all qualified applicants and email that list as well as their applications to the Mayor. As soon as is reasonably practicable, the Mayor shall select another councilmember (“co-councilmember”) to serve as a Council committee to interview the qualified applicants. These interviews may occur without compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and shall be based on questions that the Mayor and the co-councilmember, collaborating with Staff, deem appropriate. Every reasonable effort should be made to pose the same or substantially similar questions to each interviewed candidate. After consultation with his/her cocouncilmember, the Mayor will determine the person he/she wishes to appoint to the vacant position. The Mayor shall notify the City Clerk and City Manager of the name of the final candidate for release in final agenda packet.
2. With respect to the Council meeting at which the Mayor’s nomination shall be considered by the Council, the staff report shall include a list of all the interviewed candidates and copies of the applications submitted by each. The name of the Mayor’s nominee shall be identified in the staff report.
3. At the Council meeting at which the Mayor’s nominee shall be considered for ratification by the Council, the Mayor shall announce his/her nominee and articulate the reasons for the nomination. In the event the Mayor’s nominee is not ratified by the Council, the Mayor shall be entitled to nominate a different person from the list of candidates included with the staff report. If the Mayor’s second nominee fails to be ratified, the Mayor shall be entitled to nominate a third person from the list of candidates, and so on until the Mayor’s nominee is ratified, the list is exhausted, or the Mayor declines to continue making nominations, whichever comes first.
III. Appointment Process for Group B Commissions.
A. Individual Council Member Appointments
1. Each Council Member shall be entitled to appoint one member of each of the Group B Commissions. No formal interview process by the Council is required. It shall be left to the sole discretion of each Council Member as to the nature and scope of any interview or investigation into the qualifications and/or background of the candidates. However, only persons whose names appear on said list and who have timely submitted applications may be considered for appointment. Upon the vacancy or likely vacancy of a position on a Group B Commission, and generally at least 15 days, but no less than 7 days, the Council meeting at which a candidate is to be selected to fill the vacancy, the City Clerk shall email a list of all of the qualified applicants for that position, along with their applications, to each Council Member.
Agenda Item #6.4:
Adopted February 5, 2018 / Revised: September 5, 2018 / April 19, 2021 / August 3, 2022 / October 19, 2022 3 2. The order in which individual Council Members shall be entitled to select persons to fill vacant positions on Group B Commissions will be determined by a random draw.
The random draw shall determine the order (“rotation order”) in which each Council Member is entitled to pick his/her candidate for each of the Group B Commissions. In short, there will be a separate appointment order for each of the Group B Commissions, which shall remain in place until changed by vote of the members of the Council. In the event that a single Council Member resigns, fails to be re-elected, or whose position is otherwise vacated, his/her successor Council Member shall take the place in the rotation order enjoyed by his/her predecessor Council Member. In the event that more than one Council Member position becomes vacant for any reason at the same time, the successors to those positions shall step into the rotation order based upon a flip of the coin, drawing of straws, or some other random procedure that is governed by luck.
3. The City Clerk shall keep a record of the appointments and the Council Member’s (and his/her successor’s)1 rotation order.
4. Whenever a member of a Group B Commission who is appointed by an individual Council Member vacates his/her office for any reason, the Council Member who made the appointment shall be entitled to make the appointment to fill that vacancy.
B. At-Large, Non-Voting Youth, Non-Voting Arborist Members Selected by Majority Vote of Council
1. Excluding alternates, each member of a Group B Commission who is not selected by the individual Council Member appointment process described in section III A above, (“At-Large” positions or members, non-voting Youth member, and non-voting arborist), shall be selected by a majority vote of the City Council. These positions shall be filled at a noticed public meeting of the City Council. The staff report submitted for these appointment(s) shall include the list of all candidates as well copies or links to each of their applications.
IV. Alternates, Youth Members, and Arborist
A. Alternates on Group B Commissions
1. The City Council, by majority vote, shall appoint one alternate member to each Group B Commission. The alternate member shall be in addition to the other, regular number of members (“regular members”). These alternate positions shall be filled at a noticed public meeting of the City Council. The staff report submitted for these appointment(s) shall include the list of all candidates as well copies or links to each of their applications.
2. Like regular members, the alternate shall attend the regular meetings and special meetings of the Commission to which he/she is appointed. The alternate shall review staff reports and documents and otherwise prepare in preparation for the meetings.
The alternate will be identified for the record and will publicly announce any items on the agenda that he/she is disqualified from participating in because of a conflict of interest. If, as a result of absences, one or more regular members cannot participate at a regular or special meeting, the alternate shall move to any vacant seat and shall participate as a regular member until the completion of the agenda item for which the 1 Hereinafter, whenever reference is made to a councilmember, it shall also refer to that councilmember’s successors – as determined in accordance with these policies.
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Adopted February 5, 2018 / Revised: September 5, 2018 / April 19, 2021 / August 3, 2022 / October 19, 2022 4 regular member was absent. If the alternate participates due to a conflict of interest of a regular member, the alternate shall participate as a regular member only until the affected item is completed. In the event an absent member arrives after the commencement of an agenda item, the alternate shall participate as a regular member until the completion of that item, at which time the alternate shall move back to the alternate’s seat and shall stop participating as a regular member. In the event an item on which the alternate member has participated as a regular member is continued to a subsequent meeting, the alternate shall continue to participate as a regular member on the item at any and all subsequent meetings.
3. The qualifications, appointment, term of office, attendance, removal and other requirements applicable to the alternate shall be the same as those for At-Large members of the Group B Commission, except that the alternate position may be filled only by a resident of the City of Sonoma. The alternate shall also be subject to the requirements of and shall abide by the Ralph M. Brown Act, the Political Reform Act of 1974 and other law applicable to the regular members of the Group B Commission.
4. The alternate to a Group B Commission, if willing to accept the position, shall automatically fill a vacancy of an At-Large position on the commission when the vacancy is created by the resignation, removal or expiration of the term of office of the At-Large commissioner, whether or not that At-Large commissioner is a resident of the City. The alternate shall serve out the remaining term of office of the At-Large commissioner whose position the alternate fills. Said ascension to the vacant position shall be temporary and once the person appointed by the Council or a councilmember to fill that position is sworn in, the alternate shall step down and resume his/her office as an alternate. If an alternate who is otherwise qualified to fill such a vacancy declines to do so, then that temporarily vacant position shall be filled pursuant to the procedures applicable to the position.
5. The alternate to a Group B Commission, if willing to accept the position, shall automatically fill a vacancy on the commission when said vacancy is created by the resignation, removal or expiration of the term of office of a commissioner appointed by a single councilmember, whether or not that commissioner is a resident of the City.
Ascension to the vacant position shall be temporary and once the person appointed by the councilmember is sworn in, the alternate shall step down and resume his/her office as an alternate. If an alternate who is otherwise qualified to fill such a temporary vacancy declines to do so, then that temporarily vacant position shall be filled pursuant to the procedures applicable to the position.
6. An alternate who declines to fill a vacancy shall continue serving as an alternate to the Group B Commission on which he/she sits under the same terms and conditions upon which he/she began his/her service.
B. Youth Members on Group B Commissions
1. The City Council, by majority vote, shall appoint one non-voting Youth member to each Group B Commission. The Youth member shall be in addition to the other, voting members and alternates. These non-voting Youth member positions shall be filled at a noticed public meeting of the City Council. The staff report submitted for these appointment(s) shall include the list of all candidates as well copies or links to each of their applications. The non-voting youth member shall be at least 14 years of age, but no older than 18 years of age at the time of appointment and shall be a resident of the city or Sonoma Valley, as defined herein.
Agenda Item #6.4:
Adopted February 5, 2018 / Revised: September 5, 2018 / April 19, 2021 / August 3, 2022 / October 19, 2022 5 C. Arborist on Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission
1. The City Council, by majority vote, shall appoint one non-voting Arborist member to the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission. The Arborist member shall be in addition to the other voting members, alternate, and non-voting Youth member.
The Arborist member will be certified by the International Society of Arboriculture.
The non-voting Arborist position shall be filled at a noticed public meeting of the City Council. The staff report submitted for these appointment(s) shall include the list of all candidates as well copies or links to each of their applications V. Terms of Office for Commissioners Selected by Council A. No Term Limit for Commissioners
1. There shall be no limit on the number of years or time a person selected by the Council may serve as a commissioner or alternate on a Group B Commission.
2. Unless the Group A Commission has preset term limits, there shall be no limit on the number of years or time a person nominated by the Mayor and ratified by the Council may serve as a commissioner or alternate on a Group A Commission.
3. For persons appointed to serve as commissioners on Group A or Group B Commissions through the mayoral process or by majority vote of the members of the Council their terms of office shall begin on February 1 of the year nearest to the date on which they were sworn into office. For example, a person who is appointed to a Group A Commission and who is sworn in on May 1, 2018, shall begin serving upon being sworn, but be deemed to have commenced office on February 1, 2018. A person who is appointed to a Group A Commission and is sworn in on November 1, 2017, shall begin to serve on that commission immediately upon being sworn in, but his/her term of office shall, as stated above, be deemed to commence on February 1, 2018.
4. With the exception of the Youth member of each Group B Commission, the terms of office of persons appointed to serve as commissioners on Group A or Group B Commissions through the mayoral process or by majority vote of the members of the Council shall be two years, to coincide with city council elections, or as set by the commission/committee in the case of a Group A appointment.
5. The Youth member of each Group B Commission shall be appointed to serve a term of one year, beginning August 1 through July 31.
VI. Terms of Office of Persons Appointed by Individual Councilmembers A. Terms of Office of Persons appointed by Individual Council members shall be as follows:
1. Assuming a Council member serves a full four-year term, their appointees are entitled to serve a four-year term coterminous with the Council member’s term. Should a Council member be re-elected for a subsequent term, the Council member may choose to re-appoint the same appointee or may choose to appoint a different person as the Council member’s second term starts. Any advertising of the appointment shall note that there is an incumbent who may be re-appointed.
Agenda Item #6.4:
Adopted February 5, 2018 / Revised: September 5, 2018 / April 19, 2021 / August 3, 2022 / October 19, 2022 6 2. If a Council member leaves office before their term concludes, the departing Council members’ appointee can remain on the Group B commission until such time as the appointee is re-appointed or replaced by the Council member newly-elected to the departing Council member’s seat. Following the seating of a new Council member to the departing Council member’s seat, the new Council member can make a new appointment to the Group B Commission that is coterminous with the new Council member’s term of office.
VII. Commission Serves Until Replacement Has Been Sworn In
A. Commissioners Serve Until Replaced
Notwithstanding the fact that a commissioner’s term of office may have otherwise expired pursuant to the policies adopted herein (including pursuant to section VI.A.1. above), that commissioner shall still be entitled to attend the meetings of the commission on which he/she serves, participate as a regular member of that commission, vote on all items brought before the commission, and otherwise discharge the duties and perform the obligations of regular members until the person selected to replace the commissioner has been sworn in and assumes the full duties of a regular member of the commission.
VIII. Non-Resident Appointees
As to those commission positions which may be filled by appointees who are not residents of the City, they must be filled by appointees who reside in the Sonoma Valley. For purposes of this policy, “Sonoma Valley” means the area within the Sonoma Valley Unified School District (Exhibit C).
IX. Proof of Residency
By signing the commission application, the applicant is making a declaration that the information is true and correct. If residency is challenged, applicant will be asked to furnish proof of residency to the City Manager who shall determine whether the applicant has established that they are a resident (e.g., lease agreement, utility bill, bank statement).
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Adopted February 5, 2018 / Revised: September 5, 2018 / April 19, 2021 / August 3, 2022 / October 19, 2022 7 EXHIBIT A
GROUP A COMMISSIONS – REGIONAL/VALLEY
1. Sonoma Valley Citizen’s Advisory Commission - 3 Commissioners/1 Alternate and Nonvoting Members: 1 Emeritus member who must be a former Commissioner or alternate, and 1 Ex-Officio and 1 Ex-Officio Alternate who must be a Councilmember, Planning Commissioner or Planning Staff member.
2. Oversight Board of the Successor Agency of the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Sonoma – 1 Member/1 Alternate and 1 Employee Representative/1 Alternate
3. Sonoma Community Housing Corporation Board
4. Sonoma County Library Commission – 1 Commissioner
5. Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District Board – 1 Member
6. County-Wide Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission – 1 Member
7. Sonoma County Sustainable Groundwater Management Advisory Committee – 1 Member Agenda Item #6.4:
Adopted February 5, 2018 / Revised: September 5, 2018 / April 19, 2021 / August 3, 2022 / October 19, 2022 8 EXHIBIT B
GROUP B COMMISSIONS – CITY
1. Planning Commission – 7 Commissioners/1 Alternate/1 Non-Voting Youth
2. Climate Action Commission – 5 Commissioners/1 Alternate/1 Non-Voting Youth
3. Cultural and Fine Arts Commission – 7 Commissioners/1 Alternate/1 Non-Voting Youth
4. Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Commission – 5 Commissioners/1 Alternate/1 NonVoting Certified Arborist/1 Non-Voting Youth
5. Design Review and Historic Preservation Commission – 5 Commissioners/1 Alternate/1 Non-Voting Youth
6. Traffic Safety Committee – 5 Members/1 Alternate/1 Non-Voting Youth Agenda Item #6.4:
APPLICATIONS
PLANNING COMMISSION
Agenda Item #6.4:
THIS DOCUMENT AND ALL ATTACHMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION City of Sonoma
COMMISSION APPLICATION
Received Date: November 30, 2022
Application Type: Planning Commission
CA-22-55
NAME: Steve Barbose
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
ARE YOU APPLYING FOR A
YOUTH POSITION?
No
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Graduated from Sonoma Valley High School 1966 Graduated from UC Berkeley with a Sociology Major 1970
Graduated from Hastings College of the Law with a Juris Doctor degree in 1976 OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Practiced law for 40+ years in Sonoma County Served on the Planning Commission 2004-2006
Served on the City Council 2006-2014, mayor in 2010
Currently serving on the Planning Commission, appointed in 2018 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Former board member of Sonoma Valley Education Foundation and the Sonoma Ecology Center
GENERAL QUESTIONS:
Have you ever attended a meeting of the Commission to which you are applying? If so, how many? Yes, dozens as I am on the Planning Commission
What is your understanding of the role and responsibility of this Commission? The planning commission helps formulate land use policies for consideration by the city counsel and helps implement policies adopted by the council as well as considering and deciding on requests for approval of proposed development and construction of projects within the city.
What would be your goal(s) as a Commissioner?
To help with the development of the new general plan and the revision of the development code; to make decisions that increase the amount of affordable housing for low and middle income residents; to make decisions that make our community more sustainable both environmentally and economically.
What do you feel you could contribute to see these goals realized? I would bring a long history in the community, an understanding of the working of city government, and a collaborative approach to the work of the commission.
Have you previously served, or do you currently serve, on a Sonoma Commission or Committee? If yes, which one(s) and for what period of time?
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THIS DOCUMENT AND ALL ATTACHMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION yes, planning commission and city council- see prior answer on my experience Is there anything else you would like us to consider when reviewing your application? I have really enjoyed my work on the planning commission and would very much like to continue it.
I certify that all of the information contained in my responses to the questions on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further agree that, by checking the box below and submitting this application, online or otherwise, I am affixing my digital signature to this form as of the date submitted. I also agree that if appointed, I will serve on the Commission/Committee for which I have submitted this application.
☒ I AGREE
Steve Barbose November 30, 2022
Agenda Item #6.4:
THIS DOCUMENT AND ALL ATTACHMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION City of Sonoma
COMMISSION APPLICATION
Received Date: November 30, 2022
Application Type: Planning Commission
Other Interest: not at this time
CA-22-56
NAME: Donna Dambach
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
ARE YOU APPLYING FOR A
YOUTH POSITION?
No
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: 2002 Ph.D., Toxicology, UMDNJ-Rutgers University of New Jersey 1994, Board Certification, Comparative Veterinary Pathology subspecialty 1990 V.M.D., University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine 1985 B.S., Biology, Millersville University of Pennsylvania, OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: I have worked for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry for 25 years with increasing levels of responsibility. I am currently a Senior Vice President at Sana Biotechnology, a cell- and gene-therapy company, for which I lead at team of 45 scientists (PhD and non-PhD) and run a scientific business unit to generate data that supports entry into humans. Thus, I am very well experienced running business units, including budgeting, use of consultants, etc. I also am very experienced with regulatory and compliance-based work as I have made over 50 submissions to the FDA, which has detailed guidances and compliance requirements. Thus I am comfortable working in a regulated field.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: I currently am on the Board of Trustees for the Morris Animal Foundation, which provides funding for veterinary medical and wildlife/conservation research (2020- present) and I am the Vice Chair of the Research Operating Committee at the Morris Animal Foundation, with the accountability to oversee research activities of the Chief Scientific Officer.
I am a SVCAC representivity for the City of Sonoma (appointed in September) I am a member of IMPACT100 and also volunteer at Farm to Panty (to fight food insecurity).
GENERAL QUESTIONS:
Have you ever attended a meeting of the Commission to which you are applying? If so, how many? Yes, 3-4 times over the span of 2013-2020
What is your understanding of the role and responsibility of this Commission? Agenda Item #6.4:
THIS DOCUMENT AND ALL ATTACHMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION The Sonoma City Planning Commision is a review and advisory committee that serves the City of Sonoma and advises the City Council regarding helping to direct City growth and development as it relates to implementation of the City's general plan, rules and regulations.
What would be your goal(s) as a Commissioner?
I chose Sonoma as my full-time home because of the community spirit and the beauty and asthetic (agricultural and small town) and I am passionate about ways that I can serve to ensure the continuity of place that aligns with the goal of fostering growth that is appropriate for that asthetic to sustain the City of Sonoma and the Sonoma Valley for all citizens. I am particularly keen to help enable affordable and work-force housing for all workers and creating an environment that provides opportunities for all residents and work to guide implementation of that vision and general plan for the City. I would also like to contribute skills that I have to help solve other needs of our community, including sourcing a sustainable water source.
What do you feel you could contribute to see these goals realized? As a scientist, I would bring critical thinking skills to solving complex issues and a deep curiosity that may enable diverse approaches to this end. I also have organizational development skills and have been very successful at building new organizations and operationalizing those organizations successfully, which can be directly applied to this work. I also bring organizational leadership skills in which I have always had to work in a matrixed or cross-functional team-based environment with limited resources and competing interests, so that I bring skills of listening, facilitation of dialog and conflict resolution. Finally, I have worked in a highly regulated environment so I am comfortable with rules, regulations, compliance.
Have you previously served, or do you currently serve, on a Sonoma Commission or Committee? If yes, which one(s) and for what period of time?
I am currently serving as an alternate SVCAC representative for the City of Sonoma since September 2022.
Is there anything else you would like us to consider when reviewing your application? I recognize that I am a lay person but I am keenly interested in the planning process and would bring energy to educate myself related to the needed regulations and processes. I want to contribute to Sonoma's continuity as a great place to live and work.
I certify that all of the information contained in my responses to the questions on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further agree that, by checking the box below and submitting this application, online or otherwise, I am affixing my digital signature to this form as of the date submitted. I also agree that if appointed, I will serve on the Commission/Committee for which I have submitted this application.
☒ I AGREE
Donna Dambach November 30, 2022
Agenda Item #6.4:
Donna M. Dambach, VMD, PhD, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathology
Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Development Executive
Donna Dambach is a seasoned biotechnology & pharmaceutical executive who is passionate about bringing life-changing drugs to patients, building high performing organizations, developing positive cultures and grooming effective leaders. Donna is an expert in nonclinical Research and Early Drug Development across numerous disease therapeutic areas and delivery modalities including small molecules, biologics, antibodydrug conjugates, cell and gene therapies and has a record of successfully conceiving, building and operationalizing new R&D business units and capabilities in pharmacology, toxicology, pathology and bioanalytical sciences. Donna has contributed to over 50 successful INDAs, BLAs and NDAs including Erivedge, Cotellic, Kadcyla, Perjeta, Tencentriq, Ocrevis, Ipatasertib, Etrolizumab, Fenebrutinib, Ranibizumab port delivery, Inavolisib, HER2/CD3 TDB, anti-FGF1/KLB monoclonal antibody, and Giredestrant. She also served as a subject matter expert for business development due diligence activities. As an inspirational leader, Donna lives the servant leader philosophy and can articulate a vision that inspires teams to thrive and act.
Donna joined Sana Biotechnology in 2019 as Senior Vice President establishing a operationally effective business unit providing non-clinical capabilities in pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, biomarker discovery, bioanalytical sciences, toxicology, pathology and biodistribution (Development Sciences). Donna’s business unit provided key data that enabled Sana’s IPO in 2021 and she has had a leadership role in Sana’s three successful interactions with the FDA that will enable INDAs.
Prior to Sana, Donna held positions of increasing functional leadership responsibilities at Genentech establishing Genentech’s small molecule toxicology strategy and operations and leading the nonclinical Toxicology group supporting 100 programs from Research to Post-Marketing. Prior to Genentech, Donna built investigative pathology and small molecule toxicology lead optimization capabilities at Bristol-Myers Squibb.
Donna served for 5 years on the Board of Directors of the International Consortium for Innovation and Quality in Pharmaceutical Development (“IQ Consortium”). The Consortium's primary decision-making body responsible for strategic oversight of the Consortium’s portfolio and Donna was both Vice Chair and Chair.
The IQ Consortium is a technically focused organization of 40 pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies with a mission of advancing science and technology to augment the capability of member companies. She has been a Board Trustee for the Morris Animal Foundation since 2020 and is Vice Chair of the Research Operating Committee. The Morris Animal Foundation advances veterinary medicine and funds veterinary research for companion animals, horses, and wildlife with a yearly funding budget of ~$8M.
Donna received her PhD in Toxicology from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-Rutgers University, her Veterinary Medical degree (VMD) from the University of Pennsylvania and is a board-certified veterinary pathologist.
Reference will be furnished on request.
Agenda Item #6.4:
THIS DOCUMENT AND ALL ATTACHMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION City of Sonoma
COMMISSION APPLICATION
Received Date: December 28, 2022
Application Type: Planning commission
Other Interest: Parks,recreation and open space commission/ Traffic safety commission/ Historic preservation commission CA-22-82
NAME: Jon Mathieu
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
ARE YOU APPLYING FOR A
YOUTH POSITION?
No
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: (High School, College, Professional, Vocational, or other Schools Attended. Please include Major or Field of Study, Dates attended, Degree and date of Degree) OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Experience in Civil Engineering, Construction technology, and architecture COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Volunteer firefighter
GENERAL QUESTIONS:
Have you ever attended a meeting of the Commission to which you are applying? If so, how many? No
What is your understanding of the role and responsibility of this Commission? To listen, study and vote without prejudice
What would be your goal(s) as a Commissioner?
To provide a service to our community
What do you feel you could contribute to see these goals realized? A judgemental opinion
Have you previously served, or do you currently serve, on a Sonoma Commission or Committee? If yes, which one(s) and for what period of time?
No
Is there anything else you would like us to consider when reviewing your application? I have served on another county and city’s committee
I certify that all of the information contained in my responses to the questions on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further agree that, by checking the box below and submitting this application, online or otherwise, I am affixing my digital signature to this form as of Agenda Item #6.4:
THIS DOCUMENT AND ALL ATTACHMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION the date submitted. I also agree that if appointed, I will serve on the Commission/Committee for which I have submitted this application.
☐ I AGREE
Jon mathieu December 28, 2022
Agenda Item #6.4:
THIS DOCUMENT AND ALL ATTACHMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION City of Sonoma
COMMISSION APPLICATION
Received Date: December 16, 2022
Application Type: Planning Commission
Other Interest: Design Review & Historic Preservation
Commission
CA-22-75
NAME: Therese Nugent
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
ARE YOU APPLYING FOR A
YOUTH POSITION?
No
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: B.A., Interpersonal Communication, University of Montana, 1985 OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Licensed Real Estate Agent DRE #01949982 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Trustee, Hanna Boys Center
Trustee, The Presentation School
Past President, Rotary Club of Sonoma Valley
Past Board Member, Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation
Past Board Member, Sonoma International Film Festival
Past Board Member, Sonoma Valley Museum of Art
Founding Board Member, Junior League of Napa-Sonoma
GENERAL QUESTIONS:
Have you ever attended a meeting of the Commission to which you are applying? If so, how many? 15+ via in-person and video conference for my personal edification and on behalf of clients What is your understanding of the role and responsibility of this Commission? In an advisory capacity to the Sonoma City Council, maintain the integrity of the General Plan through a process of respectfully applying the guidelines on requests for real property development and land use within the city limits. Provide responsible consideration of projects being reviewed ensuring the General Plan and Development Code are properly applied.
What would be your goal(s) as a Commissioner?
To leverage my real property experience, extensive years of community leadership involvement, and longterm residency to bear making sound decisions on matters related to the development of our city. Provide a knowledgeable voice to support responsible growth of the city and its residents' needs while respecting its heritage.
What do you feel you could contribute to see these goals realized? My nature is to serve, as evidenced in my extensive background of years of community leadership involvement. I have the time and interest to shift my focus to the needs of the city in serving on the Planning Agenda Item #6.4:
THIS DOCUMENT AND ALL ATTACHMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION Commission. I will bring a fresh perspective, excellent communication skills, a high level of energy, and the ability to make the time commitment.
Have you previously served, or do you currently serve, on a Sonoma Commission or Committee? If yes, which one(s) and for what period of time?
No
Is there anything else you would like us to consider when reviewing your application? Please review my resume (attached). Personal references:
Suzanne Brangham
Steve Page
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Michael Woods
I certify that all of the information contained in my responses to the questions on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further agree that, by checking the box below and submitting this application, online or otherwise, I am affixing my digital signature to this form as of the date submitted. I also agree that if appointed, I will serve on the Commission/Committee for which I have submitted this application.
☒ I AGREE
Therese Nugent December 16, 2022
Agenda Item #6.4:
Therese Nugent
HIGHLIGHTS
• A 37-year Sonoma resident involved in community development through board leadership, non-profit advisor, civic involvement, and real estate professional. Invested in the community through volunteering, serving, and preserving the lifestyle and heritage of Sonoma.
EXPERIENCE
Real Estate Professional / Realtor 2014 - Present
Compass, Sonoma, CA 2022 - Present
Sotheby’s International Realty, Sonoma, CA 2014 – 2022
Highlights:
• Represented buyers and sellers in significant real estate transactions in Sonoma city and county. • Resolved an unpermitted second dwelling violation, working as the intermediary with Sonoma City Hall addressing construction code violations on a buyer’s behalf. • Advised a seller in use permits, variances, and exceptions for renovations of property within the Sonoma Historic Overlay District.
• Assisted a buyer in the purchase of a red-tagged property with multiple building permit violations impeding the sale, negotiating owner remediation.
• Negotiated with Sonoma County PRMD to establish historical data to support a new build including foundation and major infrastructure on a property damaged by the fires. • Liaised with a civil engineer to resolve Sonoma County PRMD requirements on a property with a failed septic system on behalf of the buyer.
• Guided a buyer through the design, application, and review process for subdividing a property.
Board of Director / Committee Member
The Ranch Homeowners Association, Sonoma, CA 2000 – 2011 • Mutual Water System Committee
o Researched and planned the environmental impact of a new well installation including formulating a budget adopted by vote of the HOA.
• Gates and Roads Maintenance Committee
o Negotiated the terms of a new gate easement affecting 52 parcels and owners which required interface and planning with public utilities and Sonoma County PRMD. • Architectural Review Committee
o Submitted a land survey to obtain a variance for a lot line adjustment to establish a legal second dwelling on a parcel.
o Updated the HOA architectural standards annually, panel review of homeowner new building plans, building renovations and land improvements.
• Annual review of the CC&Rs to ensure compliance of any new county codes and requirements. • Applied for and granted the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) designation for a leased vineyard.
Cooking Instructor 1997 – 2012
Ramekins Culinary School
• Researched and designed the culinary instruction program implementing a “Sonoma” version of San Francisco’s Judith Ets-Hokin, Home Chef series of cooking classes. • Charter instructor of the culinary school with consistently sold-out weekly classes and a core local following.
• Popular private instructor conducting monthly in-home classes throughout the community.
Agenda Item #6.4:
Therese Nugent
Contributing Writer / Columnist 1995 - 2022
Sonoma Index-Tribune
• Writer of the “Sonoma Dish” bi-monthly column featuring seasonal and locally grown ingredients and author of original recipes with focus on the Sonoma lifestyle. • Launched www.sonomadish.com, a lifestyle site to celebrate and promote the best of Sonoma.
Fitness Instructor 1986 - 2011
Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa / Park Point Club
• Choregraphed group exercise programs to serve a population from teens to the elderly. • Led 10 sold-out fitness classes weekly generating a customer following within the local community.
Director of Development 1990 - 1993
St Francis Solano School
• Spearheaded and launched the first ever development and advancement program for the school. • Responsible for all community fundraising to build scholarship and community outreach programs. • Conceptualized and coordinated all special events driving community support for the school.
EDUCATION/LICENSES
• B.A., Interpersonal Communication, University of Montana, 1985 • California Real Estate License, DRE #01949982
BOARD LEADERSHIP
• Trustee, Hanna Boys Center
• Trustee, The Presentation School
• Past President, Rotary Club of Sonoma Valley
• Past Board Member, Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation
• Past Board Member, Sonoma International Film Festival • Past Board Member, Sonoma Valley Museum of Art
• Founding Board Member, Junior League of Napa-Sonoma
COMMUNITY/CIVIC INOLVEMENT
• Boys & Girls Club of Sonoma Valley – La Luz – Vintage Center Sonoma - Sonoma Ecology Center – F.I.S.H.
Friends in Sonoma Helping – Sonoma Community Center - Sonoma Historic League for Preservation – Sonoma Sister Cities Association - Grade Level Proficiency Project – Sonoma Valley Catalyst Fund Agenda Item #6.4:
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COMMISSION APPLICATION
Received Date: December 31, 2022
Application Type: Planning Commission
CA-22-83
NAME: Amy O'Gorman-Jenkins
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
ARE YOU APPLYING FOR A
YOUTH POSITION?
No
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Bachelor of Arts, Politics
University of California, Santa Cruz
1995
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: I am a legislative advocate and public affairs professional with more than 25 years of legislative, public affairs, and regulatory experience at the federal, state, and local levels.
My firm, Precision Advocacy, which I launched in 2018, has successfully represented clients working on legislation and funding issues related to the California Environmental Quality Act, homelessness and housing, employment and economic development, housing and rent stabilization, the Surplus Land Act, public infrastructure and open space, sustainability and innovation, urban balance and land use, public works, transportation, and property tax allocation.
My work has been recognized by state and national policymakers and institutions and has three times earned me a spot on Capitol Weekly’s Top 100 list of nonelected policy influencers in Sacramento in 2018, 2019, and 2022.
Prior to my work as a legislative advocate, I served as a Chief of Staff in the California State Senate, Legislative and Public Affairs Officer for Solano County, and Director of the League of California Cities’ Regional Public Affairs Program.
Early in my career I also held positions in the California State Assembly.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: I began my career as a Field Representative under then-Assemblywoman Valerie Brown (D-Sonoma) in 1995 and later became a consultant to the Select Committee on California Wine, which she chaired. After Assemblywoman Brown retired from the California State Legislature in 1998, I continued working for other notable North Bay legislators, including Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey (DAgenda Item #6.4:
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After living and working in Sacramento for a few years, I returned home to Sonoma where I served on the Board of Directors for the WillMar Family Grief and Healing Center from 2007 to 2012.
From 2003 to 2010 I served as a Regional Public Affairs Manager for the League of California Cities. In this role, I regularly provided relevant state legislative and ballot measure updates to the Sonoma City Council.
As a Legislative, Intergovernmental, and Public Affairs Officer for the County of Solano from 2010 to 2012, I facilitated county and Board of Supervisors’ participation in activities and committees of the National Association of Counties, California State Association of Counties, League of California Cities (Cal Cities), and other regional organizations; coordinated advocacy activities consistent with the county’s federal and state legislative platform, and served as staff support on a variety of regional boards, commissions, and committees.
Three years after launching my own business, I was pleased to be appointed to the Sonoma Valley Health Care District’s governance committee in October 2021, which advises the Board of Directors on improving community engagement, as well as the functioning, structure, and infrastructure of the Sonoma Valley Hospital.
GENERAL QUESTIONS:
Have you ever attended a meeting of the Commission to which you are applying? If so, how many? I twice attended and addressed the Planning Commission via Zoom in 2021 when commissioners were considering action to permit Sonoma’s first retail storefront cannabis business, SPARC, of which I have a small equity share. Since that time, I have observed a handful of Planning Commission meetings online. I also regularly watch online and frequently attend meetings of the Sonoma City Council, where I have presented countless times. My first formal presentation before the Sonoma City Council occurred in 2006 on behalf of Cal Cities. I have since spoken at and presented to the City Council on multiple occasions as a representative of Cal Cities and, more recently, as a private citizen and business owner.
What is your understanding of the role and responsibility of this Commission? The role of the Planning Commission is to act as an advisory body to the Sonoma City Council, as it seeks to develop plans and implement policies that affect how the city manages growth and development.
The Planning Commission provides recommendations on a wide variety of planning and land development and related proposals such as ordinance and General Plan amendments and land use applications.
It is the responsibility of the Planning Commission to balance the rights and interests of individual property owners, nearby residents, and the broader community.
What would be your goal(s) as a Commissioner?
My primary objective as a Planning Commissioner would be to promote responsible growth and development within the City of Sonoma, while preserving its historic integrity and reputation as a premier tourist destination.
As a lifelong resident of this community, I have experienced firsthand the challenges of housing affordability Agenda Item #6.4:
THIS DOCUMENT AND ALL ATTACHMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION and limited economic opportunities. At the same time, I value the city’s small-town, friendly character, its rich history, and its national and international appeal.
As a Planning Commissioner, I will strive to find the right balance between the interests of the city’s existing residents, while preparing for and supporting new opportunities for future generations; promoting responsible, innovative, and sustainable economic growth for our business community; and maintaining Sonoma as a world class destination.
What do you feel you could contribute to see these goals realized? As development pressures, particularly at the state level, continue to intensify, I believe I can contribute both my professional expertise and local experience as a lifelong resident.
I have spent the vast majority of my professional career working on public policy matters at the state level and am eager to leverage that expertise to benefit the City of Sonoma. With housing production and affordability, as well as economic development remaining a core policy objective at the state level, I will maintain awareness of relevant new trends and developments in my role as a Planning Commissioner.
Sonoma has significantly influenced both my personal and professional life. After graduating from Sonoma Valley High School and attending the University of California Santa Cruz, I developed an interest in public and community service, which was later encouraged by my professional mentor, former Sonoma City Councilmember, State Assemblywoman and Sonoma County Supervisor Valerie Brown (D-Sonoma), who gave me my first job, leading me to my current position as a business owner and legislative advocate.
Throughout my career, I have remained connected to Sonoma, and I plan to continue to be a City of Sonoma resident. Having lived in the Valley for over 40 years, I have had the privilege of watching Sonoma evolve and flourish and welcome the opportunity to continue to help shape the trajectory of this community for future generations.
Have you previously served, or do you currently serve, on a Sonoma Commission or Committee? If yes, which one(s) and for what period of time?
No. However, while not a city appointed commission or committee, I presently serve in an advisory capacity as a member of the Sonoma Valley Health Care District’s governance committee.
I certify that all of the information contained in my responses to the questions on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further agree that, by checking the box below and submitting this application, online or otherwise, I am affixing my digital signature to this form as of the date submitted. I also agree that if appointed, I will serve on the Commission/Committee for which I have submitted this application.
☒ I AGREE
Amy O'Gorman-Jenkins December 31, 2022
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COMMISSION APPLICATION
Received Date: December 2, 2022
Application Type: Planning Commission
Other Interest: Yes, but as an "out of area" applicant, the options are limited.
CA-22-58
NAME: Sheila O'Neill
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
ARE YOU APPLYING FOR A
YOUTH POSITION?
No
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Masters in Business Administration, University of Rochester. Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, California Polytechnic San Luis Obispo.
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Served almost 4 years on Planning Commission to date.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: North of Mission Neighborhood Association, Sonoma League for Historic Preservation Board member for 4 years.
GENERAL QUESTIONS:
Have you ever attended a meeting of the Commission to which you are applying? If so, how many? Yes, I have rarely missed a meeting in the last 4 years.
What is your understanding of the role and responsibility of this Commission? Uphold Sonoma's general plan and development code. Participate in the changes or amendments to the code and development plan. Support City Council with review and opinions on development issues that may come before the council.
What would be your goal(s) as a Commissioner?
Encourage participation of Sonoma residents in the planning and development process, both those within the city limits, and outside the city limits. Encourage applicants to work with neighbors before a project is brought to the commission.
What do you feel you could contribute to see these goals realized? I enjoy working with the community and with individuals and am happy to have open communication with all interested people.
Have you previously served, or do you currently serve, on a Sonoma Commission or Committee? If yes, which one(s) and for what period of time?
Yes, Planning Commission 2019 - 2022
Is there anything else you would like us to consider when reviewing your application? Agenda Item #6.4:
THIS DOCUMENT AND ALL ATTACHMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION I am only eligible for the "At large, out of area" seat. Please contact me with any questions. If there are better applicants for this position, I will be delighted if they are appointed and I am not.
I certify that all of the information contained in my responses to the questions on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further agree that, by checking the box below and submitting this application, online or otherwise, I am affixing my digital signature to this form as of the date submitted. I also agree that if appointed, I will serve on the Commission/Committee for which I have submitted this application.
☒ I AGREE
Sheila O'Neill December 2, 2022
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COMMISSION APPLICATION
Received Date: December 5, 2022
Application Type: Planning Commission
Other Interest: Cultural & Fine Arts
CA-22-59
NAME: Alan Pomerantz
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: See attached resume
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: See Attached resume
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: See attached resume
GENERAL QUESTIONS:
Have you ever attended a meeting of the Commission to which you are applying? If so, how many? no
What is your understanding of the role and responsibility of this Commission? Provide counseling and advise on important issues as requested What would be your goal(s) as a Commissioner?
Become a valued resource for the Commission
What do you feel you could contribute to see these goals realized? Experience in working with diverse groups on complex and important ,matters and achieving a consensus Have you previously served, or do you currently serve, on a Sonoma Commission or Committee? If yes, which one(s) and for what period of time?
no
I certify that all of the information contained in my responses to the questions on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further agree that, by checking the box below and submitting this application, online or otherwise, I am affixing my digital signature to this form as of the date submitted. I also agree that if appointed, I will serve on the Commission/Committee for which I have submitted this application.
☒ I AGREE
Alan Pomerantz December 5, 2022
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Alan J. Pomerantz, Esq
Sonoma, CA 95476
Mr. Pomerantz has been a practicing attorney since 1969. He most recently was Senior Counsel at the international law firm Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman practicing from their New York and San Francisco offices. Mr. Pomerantz began his legal career as a staff attorney for the Harlem Assertion of Rights in New York, a federally funded “store front” law firm dedicated to protecting the civil rights and liberties of the area’s indigent population. He has done pro-bono work involving the right of privacy and freedom of expression including with the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Lambda Legal Defense Fund, The Legal Aid Society and The Lawyer’s Alliance for New York.
In private practice, Mr. Pomerantz has been the senior member of teams managing some of the largest and most complex joint ventures, project developments, acquisitions, public and private financings and restructurings, and public/private partnerships, including The New York Times Square Development, The New York World Trade Center, Citicorp Center, Prudential Center in New Jersey, Quaker Tower in Chicago, American Dream Project in New Jersey, Mall of America in Minnesota, Canary Wharf in London, the Embarcadero Center Acquisition, post earth-quake development of the Ferry Building area in San Francisco, Resorts International in Northern California and numerous other urban hotel, office and residential projects. He has also advised on projects in China, Japan, and Central Europe. His clients have included investment advisors, private equity funds, global investment banks, global asset managers, real estate developers, REITs, pension funds and other institutional investors and corporations including: AEGON USA Realty Advisors, Bank of Montreal, Bank of Tokyo, Blackstone Realty Advisors, Boston Properties, Brookfield, Citibank, Cerberus Real Estate Fund, General Electric Capital Corp., China Rail Construction Company, China Security Systems Corp., Goldman Sachs Whitehall Fund, ING Financial, Merrill Lynch, The Navajo Nation, PNC Bank, Silverstein Properties, Shanghai Land Company, and Triple Five World Wide. He has also had extensive trial and appellate experience regarding a wide array of issues and topics.
Mr. Pomerantz has lectured extensively on legal topics including at New York University School of Law, University of California, Columbia Graduate School of Business, University of Amsterdam, the Canadian Institute, The Bar Association of the City of New York, The School of Visual Arts, The New York State Bar Agenda Item #6.4:
Association, the Real Estate Syndicators and Securities Institute, The Institute for International Research, The Urban Land Institute, The International Council Of Shopping Centers, The Real Estate Lenders Association, One Day University, and several public and private business organizations and trade associations. He has published numerous articles which have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Bankers Magazine, The Journal of Property Finance, The Banking Law Journal, The Real Estate Finance Journal, The New York Law Journal, The Daily Deal, The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, Shopping Centers Today and The American Banker. Mr. Pomerantz has been interviewed by many news organizations, including The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and The Guardian; and has been interviewed on camera by CNN and MSNBC.
Since 2004 Mr. Pomerantz has taught an advanced seminar titled Legal and Moral Conflicts and the United States Constitution at New York University College of Arts and Sciences, and since 2009 at the University of California, Berkeley. He began teaching issues relating to the U.S. Constitution in 2002 at Hunter High School in New York.
Mr. Pomerantz lives in Sonoma, CA. His son Michael is a professor at Stanford Law School focusing on criminal justice reform. His work as a criminal defense attorney and activist in reforming the California and federal criminal justice system has been the subject of a documentary titled “The Return.” He has consulted with the Obama Administration regarding federal sentencing reform, and has successfully sponsored several California ballot initiative regarding the “Three Strike Law” and sentencing reform. Michael was instrumental in the March 2019 decision by Gov. Gavin Newsom of California to commute the death sentence for all California inmates. In 2020 he was appointed by Governor Newsom to the position of Commissioner to review the criminal justice system of the state of California. Michael’s wife is a psychotherapist with a private practice in San Francisco. His two young children (14 and 16) attend school in San Francisco.
Honors & Awards
Fulbright Scholars Foundation-One to World, International Award-2015; “Guide to the World’s Leading Lawyers” published by the International Financial Law Review;
“The Worlds Leading Lawyers” published by Chambers Global; “New York Super Lawyers” published by the NY Times;
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“International Who’s Who in Business Law” published by Law Business Research; Associations
Faculty, University of California, School of Law (2009 – present) Adjunct Professor, New York University, Advanced Constitutional Law Seminar (2004 – 2009)
Co-Chair, New York University Annual Capital Markets and Pension Fund Investment Conference (1996 – 2003)
Program Chair, Real Estate Financing, Practicing Law Institute (1998-2001) Advisory Board, Conrad Foundation – Not for Profit 501(c)3 Educational Foundation (2011-2015)
Advisory Board, Gross Family Charitable Foundation
Board of Directors, Stone Family Foundation, Not for Profit 501(c)3 Charitable Foundation (1995-present)
Editorial Board, Journal of Property Finance
Editorial Board, The Money Encyclopedia
Editor, Real Estate Transactions and Real Estate Financing Editor, The Office Building and Office Market, published by The Appraisals Institute, The American Society of Real Estate Counselors and The Society of Office Industrial Realtors
Executive Committee and Advisory Board Member, Real Estate Institute of New York University (2002-2011)
Board Member, New York University of Law/Wagner School Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy (2003-2011)
Member, National Realty's Commercial Capital Consortium and Capital Policy Advisory Committees
Capital Consortium Vice Chair of the Documents Task Force Agenda Item #6.4:
Education
Graduate Diploma, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 1969 J.D., New York University School of Law, 1968
Doughty-Fulbright Scholarship -- University of Concepcion, Chile 1967 B.A., City University of New York with honors, 1965
High School of Music and Art, New York 1961
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COMMISSION APPLICATION
Received Date: November 14, 2022
Application Type: Planning Commission
Other Interest: Design Review and Historic Preservation Commission, Climate Action Commission
CA-22-42
NAME: Adam Ross
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
ARE YOU APPLYING FOR A
YOUTH POSITION?
No
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Master of Science in Environmental Studies from California State University, Fullerton. Awarded 2017.
Bachelor of Arts Political Science from California State University, Fullerton.
Degree Awarded in 2014.
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: I current work as a Senior Land Use Planner for PG&E. Previously, I was a Senior City Planner and City Planner with the City of Santa Rosa. I am well versed in CEQA and urban and regional planning. I have worked on various projects over the years and have a unique background that would help serve Sonoma and surrounding communities.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: FIES in Fullerton CA. I was also involved with the GENERAL QUESTIONS:
Have you ever attended a meeting of the Commission to which you are applying? If so, how many? Yes. Several meetings online but did not speak.
What is your understanding of the role and responsibility of this Commission? AS a former City Planner I am well versed in the roles and responsibilities of all of the Commissions I am applying for. The Commission's role is to review projects and reports given by Staff, review them against applicable City and State Codes, take and review Public Comment, consider all relevant information, and take action on items presented to the Commission. Further, it is also the responsibility of a Commissioner to respond to public inquiries and make themselves available for the Public when appropriate. It is also the Commission's responsibility to reach out to City Staff for guidance and clarification on items when necessary.
All decisions should be made with the community's greatest interest in mind while knowing not everyone will agree.
What would be your goal(s) as a Commissioner?
The main goal as a Commissioner is to serve the community and act on items in Sonoma's best interest. I would apply my experience to help guide decisions. Other goals would be to be transparent and educate members of the public when appropriate. I want to see continued smart growth of this wonderful community.
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THIS DOCUMENT AND ALL ATTACHMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION What do you feel you could contribute to see these goals realized? My experience in Urban, Regional Planning, and Environmental Planning would be a great asset. I am also well spoken, personable, and relatively young, so I can relate to all demographics in the community. I have a strong belief to do what is right and I feel I am best suited to do so at the local level.
Is there anything else you would like us to consider when reviewing your application? My wife and I both love this community. She is a teacher at Sassarini Elementary School, and we have strong ties in the community. We look forward to raising our future child here.
I certify that all of the information contained in my responses to the questions on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further agree that, by checking the box below and submitting this application, online or otherwise, I am affixing my digital signature to this form as of the date submitted. I also agree that if appointed, I will serve on the Commission/Committee for which I have submitted this application.
☒ I AGREE
Adam Joseph Ross November 14, 2022
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COMMISSION APPLICATION
Received Date: November 8, 2022
Application Type: Planning Commission
CA-22-40
NAME: William Willers
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
ALTERNATIVE PHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
ARE YOU APPLYING FOR A
YOUTH POSITION?
No
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: BA of Architecture, University of California, Berkeley 1984 OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: CDA Workgroup 8/2004-11/2004 Appointed Member SVCAC Appointed Member
Planning Commissioner 2011-2017
Planning Commisioner Current since Feb 2022
Town Design Guideline Task Force Appointed Member
I have been a licensed architect since 1988. I have represented applicants in front of planning commissions throughout the bay area as well in Sonoma. As an involved citizen I was actively involved in the update of Sonoma’s current General Plan, Housing Element, Development Code and Design Guidelines. I am familiar with California Planning Law and the requirements of CEQA.
GENERAL QUESTIONS:
Have you ever attended a meeting of the Commission to which you are applying? If so, how many? I have frequently attended Planning Commission and City Council meeting since moving to Sonoma in 1989.
What is your understanding of the role and responsibility of this Commission? To review planning applications for their conformance with the planning documents of City of Sonoma and the State of California. Also when requested, the Planning Commission will make recommendations to the City Council as they relate to certain planning policy directions.
What would be your goal(s) as a Commissioner?
To serve the City of Sonoma and to treat all applicants fairly while maintaining the vision of the General Plan and applying the laws codified in the Development Code.
What do you feel you could contribute to see these goals realized? Agenda Item #6.4:
THIS DOCUMENT AND ALL ATTACHMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION I am very familiar with all of the planning documents of the City of Sonoma and the State of California. I have participated in the meetings that have shaped both the past and current City of Sonoma planning documents and have an insight as to the intent of the documents.
Have you previously served, or do you currently serve, on a Sonoma Commission or Committee? If yes, which one(s) and for what period of time?
Current Planning Commissioner since Feb 2022. Planning Commissioner 8/2011 to 6/2017.
Is there anything else you would like us to consider when reviewing your application? I have been a licensed architect since 1988. I have represented applicants in front of planning commissions throughout the bay area as well in Sonoma. As an involved citizen I was actively involved in the update of Sonoma’s current General Plan, Housing Element, Development Code and Design Guidelines. I am familiar with California Planning Law and the requirements of CEQA.
I certify that all of the information contained in my responses to the questions on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further agree that, by checking the box below and submitting this application, online or otherwise, I am affixing my digital signature to this form as of the date submitted. I also agree that if appointed, I will serve on the Commission/Committee for which I have submitted this application.
☒ I AGREE
William Willers November 8, 2022
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COMMISSION APPLICATION
Received Date: November 17, 2022
Application Type: Planning Commission
CA-22-46
NAME: Matthew Wirick
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
ARE YOU APPLYING FOR A
YOUTH POSITION?
No
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Sonoma Valley High School - Diploma; CSU, Chico - BA, Criminal Justice; Ca POST Police Academy, Sonoma County Zone 3 Fire Academy
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: My career in Sonoma civic volunteerism spans over 19 years, which includes service in the roles of Police Explorer, Volunteer Firefighter, Traffic Safety Committee Member, and Planning Commissioner.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: I have volunteered in various capacities with Ducks Unlimited, an international waterfowl conservation organization and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, a north-American based conservation organization with the primary mission of habitat conservation.
GENERAL QUESTIONS:
Have you ever attended a meeting of the Commission to which you are applying? If so, how many? I have served as a Planning Commissioner since 2021, and thus have attended many meetings.
What is your understanding of the role and responsibility of this Commission? The Planning Commission is a deliberative body, directly appointed by the City Council that prepares, revises, and implements the comprehensive long-term General Plan for the physical development of the City of Sonoma and surrounding areas. It conducts hearings and makes decisions and/or recommendations on a variety of land use applications.
What would be your goal(s) as a Commissioner?
To contribute my unique perspective and skillset in implementing and interpreting Sonoma's general plan and applying its principles in the evaluation of matters brought before the commission.
What do you feel you could contribute to see these goals realized? As the only member of the Commission who is a millennial, parent of minor children, Sonoma native, product of Sonoma Schools, and recent home buyer, I bring a unique perspective to the table and offer balance in the composition of the Commission insofar that I give voice to an underrepresented population among the apparatus of City leadership.
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THIS DOCUMENT AND ALL ATTACHMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION Have you previously served, or do you currently serve, on a Sonoma Commission or Committee? If yes, which one(s) and for what period of time?
Traffic Safety Committee - 2 years, Planning Commission - 1.5 years I certify that all of the information contained in my responses to the questions on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further agree that, by checking the box below and submitting this application, online or otherwise, I am affixing my digital signature to this form as of the date submitted. I also agree that if appointed, I will serve on the Commission/Committee for which I have submitted this application.
☒ I AGREE
Matthew D Wirick November 17, 2022
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APPLICATIONS
CLIMATE ACTION COMMISSION
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COMMISSION APPLICATION
Received Date: August 12, 2022
APPLICATION TYPE: Climate Action Commission
OTHER INTERST:N/A
ARE YOU APPLYING FOR A YOUTH POSITION? No
CA-22-30
NAME: Dave Brummett
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Brentwood High School, Brentwood, MO. 1957 Knox College, Galesburg IL, BA1961 Biology & Psychology Washington University in St. Louis, MA in Teaching1962 Biology & Educattion University of Virginia, Ed.D. 1978, Curriculum & Instruction Summer Seminars;
Arizona State University: Biochemistry
Universitu of Washington: Radiation Biology
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Developer of science programs for elementary students Senior author of an elementary science series
Core author of an elementary mathematics series
Co-autthor of materials for Boys & Girls Club on leadership, graducation goals and mathematics
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Formerly of the boards of the Sonoma League for Historic Preservation (treasurer), Sonoma, Petaluma Parks Association, Sonoma Valley Historical Society (a short while)
Presently docent at the California Academy of Sciences (10years) GENERAL QUESTIONS:
Have you ever attended a meeting of the Commission to which you are applying? If so, how many? New commission. Have attended Design Review commission meetings in person and online.
What is your understanding of the role and responsibility of this Commission? Advise City Council when issue relating to greenhouse gases and other environmental concerns arise.
What would be your goal(s) as a Commissioner?
Help Council develop and coherant and functional plan for Sonoma's adaptation to climate change.
What do you feel you could contribute to see these goals realized? Agenda Item #6.4:
THIS DOCUMENT AND ALL ATTACHMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION I am reasonably knowledgable on climate issues, a good listener, a good questioner and am able to summarize a variety of points of view that can lead to a consensus for going implementing the plan successfully.
Have you previously served, or do you currently serve, on a Sonoma Commission or Committee? If yes, which one(s) and for what period of time?
Nope.
Is there anything else you would like us to consider when reviewing your application? Simply to acquire a diverse group of climate action commissioners.
I certify that all of the information contained in my responses to the questions on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further agree that, by checking the box below and submitting this application, online or otherwise, I am affixing my digital signature to this form as of the date submitted. I also agree that if appointed, I will serve on the Commission/Committee for which I have submitted this application.
☒ I AGREE
David Carl Brummett August 12, 2022
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Dave Brummett
(Best I’ve got. Professional CV lost in computer breakdown. If I get far along in the process and you need one I’ll recreate one.)
Dave Brummett leads the United States, and maybe the world, in lateral career moves. He prefers to take positions in areas he knows little about and when he figures it out he moves on. He has been a high school teacher, an elementary school teacher, a college teacher, basketball coach, a baseball coach, a soccer coach a cycling coach, a field biologist, a television writer and producer, a publishing consultant, a math and science marketing manager, a vice president for a failed dot com startup, a school materials curriculum developer and a history and political writer…for now anyway.
You’d enjoy being around Dave; he seems to know a bit about everything. He has won national awards for his television programs and a writing award from the University of Virginia. His teams have won league championships. He has helped beginning cyclists complete the circumnavigation of Lake Tahoe.
His thinking is hardly linear. He has a view of history, and maybe life, that is different from most historians. Sidebars of content distract him. He looks at situations in different ways and finds tidbits of history that enhance the fabric of the past. Read Losers: you’ll end up learning things you didn’t know and find yourself setting out on intellectual journeys you didn’t know were possible.
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NAME:
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
City of Sonoma
COMMISSION APPLICATION
Received Date: August 4, 2022
APPLICATION TYPE: Climate Action Commission
OTHER INTERST: Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission ARE YOU APPLYING FOR A YOUTH POSITION? No
peter coster
BGS -Ohio University
MA. Pacific School of Religion, The GraduateTheological Union MDiv. Pacifc School of Religion
PhD. Sorbon
Served on the Board of the Sonoma Valley Commnity Health Center GENERAL QUESTIONS:
What is your understanding of the role and responsibility of this Commission? To contribute to the conversation regarding open spaces, parks and recreational facilities within the city of Sonoma
What would be your goal(s) as a Commissioner?
To balance the need to protect open spaces with increasing demand for affordable housing What do you feel you could contribute to see these goals realized? As a Sonoma resident for 25 years have seent the rapid growth, the challenges and the changes that have resulted
I certify that all of the information contained in my responses to the questions on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further agree that, by checking the box below and submitting this application, online or otherwise, I am affixing my digital signature to this form as of the date submitted. I also agree that if appointed, I will serve on the Commission/Committee for which I have submitted this application.
☒ I AGREE
peter H Coster August 3, 2022
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Vita
Peter H. Coster
Founder and Director (2005-Present)
Center for Psychotherapy, Spirituality & Creativity, CA. 501(c)3 non-profit corporation with a mission to provide affordable mental health services to the community, educate and train marriage and family registered interns, provide continuing education in the form of classes, workshops and seminars.
Responsible for the administration of the center, clinieal supervision and training.
Adjunct Faculty/Clinical Supervisor (1998-2014)
John F. Kennedy University Center for Holistic Counseling, Oakland, CA.
Clinical supervisor for graduate level trainees in psychology, trans personal and somatic progrirms. Lndividual and group supervision, in-service training, consultation with Center staffand clinical supervision training.
Adjunct Faculty/Ilew College Berkeley/The Graduate Theological Union (2007-20f0 Develop and teach graduate level accredited course in Para-Professional.
Counseling I and II.
SeminarAilorkshop/Retreat Facilitator (1 997-Present)
San Damiano Retreat Center, Danville, CA.
Conduct workshops and continuing education seminars for licensed professionals. Lead week-end retreat on topic related to spirituality and addiction recovery Utilizing small and large group process and didactic presentations Co-Founder and Co-Directo r (1987 -1992)
The Center forAddiction and Spirituality, Berkeley, CA.
Outpatient treatment for a variety of compulsive and addictive disorders. Focus on Stage II recovery with individuals and groups. Conduct classes, workshops and seminars.
Counselor/Psychotherapist (1 987)
Family Service Center, Alameda Naval Air Station, Alameda, CA.
Provided short-term individual, marriage, and family therapy and crisis Intervention for Navy personnel. Case management, statistical reports and case consultation. Taught classes on stress management and led groups on spousal abuse.
Pastoral Counselor/Campus Minister (1987-1999)
St. Mary's College, Orinda" CA
Developed and implemented student leadership programs with an emphasis on supervision, counseling and spiritual direction. Coordinated campus-wide student retreat programs, weekly liturgies, and social justice issues. Worked closely with the counseling center faculty and staff. Prepared and monitored budget.
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Peter H. Coster
Psyqhoanalvtic Psychotherapist- (1989-2021)
Maintained a full time private psychotherapy practice servicing adults and couples with issues relating to: Addiction recovery PTSD, Shame and attachment dis-orders, Mid life transition, Existential, Spiritual and Religious issues.
Education
PhD Psychology and Religion (2005)
Ecole Superieure Robert De Sorbon, France.
Post-Master's Certifi cation, Clinical Psychology ( 1 984) John F. Kennedy University, Orinda, CA.
Master's ofArts Degree, Pastoral Psychology and Counseling (1983) Pacific School of Religion, Berkeley, CA.
Master's of Divinity Degree (1982)
Pacific School of Religion, Berkeley CA.
Bachelor of General Studies (1978)
Ohio Universiry, Athens, Ohio
Licensure and Certifications
Marriage and Family Therapist, License (1989)
Board of Behavioral Science Examiners" CA.
Certified Clinical Supervisor (200 1 )
The CalifomiaAssociation of /Marriage and Family Therapy Ordination to Ministry (2005)
Trinity Christian Mini stries
Post Graduate Training
The Solano Center, Albany, CA. (1987-1900)
Continuing Education in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
The C. G. Jung Institute of San Francisco (1902-04)
The Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis, CA. (2005) The Psychotherapy Institute, Berkeley, CA (2006-2008)
The Ridhwan School for Spiritual Development (1985-1995) The Enneagram Institute, NY (2000-2002)
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Professional Affiliations
CaliforniaAssociation of Marriage and Family Therapists Clinical member since 1990
Community Institute for Psychotherapy, San Raphael, CA
The American Psycholo gical Association, 20 02 -Division 3 9 The Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis, 2004 The Association for Spirituality and Psychotherapy,2A}4 AmericanAcademy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, 2006
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THIS DOCUMENT AND ALL ATTACHMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION City of Sonoma
COMMISSION APPLICATION
Received Date: August 12, 2022
APPLICATION TYPE: Climate Action Commission
OTHER INTERST: N/A
ARE YOU APPLYING FOR A YOUTH POSITION? No
CA-22-33
NAME: Thomas Conlon
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: University of California, Berkeley, 1998, Certificate in Marketing Planning American Marketing Association, 1997, Certificates in Applied Market Research Methods
Sonoma State University, 1993, Certificate in Energy Management and Design University of California, Santa Cruz, 1992, BA. Anthropology; Academic & Board Honors
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: As a volunteer, I have been committed to helping the City of Sonoma prepare for, and now respond to, the climate crisis for over 15 years. Since 2007 I have attended numerous meetings of the Community Service and Environment Commission, the CSEC Climate Action Subcommittee, the Joint Climate Action Subcommittee, and the City Council. In that time I have personally prepared reports, draft resolutions, memos, and public testimony that has at least in part resulted in the City's adoption of Sonoma Clean Power, switch to 100% renewable "Evergreen" branded electricity, funding/hiring of a part-time Sustainability Coordinator, publication of a Municipal GHG Inventory, adoption of a Climate Emergency Resolution, and several other milestone achievements.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: I am currently an active member of the Sonoma Valley Collaborative Council, (formerly "Sustainable Sonoma"), the Sierra Club Sonoma Group Executive Committee, the Sonoma County Transportation Agency / Regional Climate Protection Authority Citizen's Advisory Committee (representing the Sonoma County Conservation Coalition), the RCPA's Climate Action Advisory Committee (representing District 1), the Earth Care Alliance (First Congregational Church / Shir Shalom) Policy Subcommittee, the Steering Committee of Transition Sonoma Valley, and contribute regularly to several other local civic groups.
I formerly served on the Board of the Rotary Club of Sonoma Valley and the Sonoma Co. Economic Development Board's Business Environmental Alliance.
GENERAL QUESTIONS:
Have you ever attended a meeting of the Commission to which you are applying? If so, how many? Agenda Item #6.4:
THIS DOCUMENT AND ALL ATTACHMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION No. This is a new commission.
What is your understanding of the role and responsibility of this Commission? My understanding of the role of this new Commission is based on the May 18, 2022 Staff Report (by Sue Casey and David Storer): "The Climate Action Committee shall serve as a technical advisory committee regarding matters related to climate action. It shall advise the City Council on issues related to reducing greenhouse gasses from the City’s municipal, residential, commercial, and industrial sectors and on adapting to climate change within the City’s jurisdiction."
"The Climate Action Committee shall act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in matters pertaining to:
1. The development, updating, implementation, and communication of the City’s climate action plan and environmental sustainability workplan;
2. The development, updating, implementation, and communication of the environmental sustainability workplan;
3. Policies and programs intended to implement provisions of the climate action plan and the environmental sustainability workplan;
4. Policies and programs intended to preserve and enhance the natural environment; and
5. Other duties and responsibilities as delegated by the City Council.
Further, the Committee shall, prepare a scorecard that tracks greenhouse gas reduction actions taken. The Committee shall provide this scorecard to the City Manager to aid in the preparation and adoption of the next fiscal year budget."
What would be your goal(s) as a Commissioner?
My personal goal as a Commissioner would be to build transparent, informed, and broad consensus among City Council members, City staff, and members of the public in support of the policies and actions of this Commission.
What do you feel you could contribute to see these goals realized? I believe my technical and analytical skills, as well as my significant historical experience and ongoing participation in other countywide civil society organizations would bring helpful perspective to the Commission.
Have you previously served, or do you currently serve, on a Sonoma Commission or Committee? If yes, which one(s) and for what period of time?
No.
Is there anything else you would like us to consider when reviewing your application? I recently received personal endorsements of my candidacy for this position from the following individuals who have served on the CSEC in the past: Fred Allebach, Kimberly Blattner, John Donnelly, and Matt Metzler.
In addition, Caitlin Cornwall and Jennifer Palladini (both associated with the Sonoma Ecology Center) have also indicated their support.
I certify that all of the information contained in my responses to the questions on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further agree that, by checking the box below and submitting this application, online or otherwise, I am affixing my digital signature to this form as of the date submitted. I also agree that if appointed, I will serve on the Commission/Committee for which I have submitted this application.
☒ I AGREE
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THIS DOCUMENT AND ALL ATTACHMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION Thomas P. Conlon August 12, 2022
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THOMAS P. CONLON
Climate Programs and Demand-Side Energy Markets Consultant Areas of Qualification
Resource/energy markets, strategic planning, barrier assessment, and competitive analysis Applied energy consumer behavioral research, qualitative and quantitative methods GHG policy analysis, energy services program design and evaluation, technology assessment Applications of building simulation modeling; web-based information delivery systems Employment
GeoPraxis, President/CEO, Climate/Energy Markets Consultant, August 2005 - Present GeoPraxis, Inc., Principal, Energy Markets Consultant, July 1998 – August 2005 RLW Analytics, Inc., Senior Consultant/Analyst, November 1992 – July 1998 TR Palmer Inc., Pacific International Electric, Journeyman/Foreman Electrician, 1989 – 1992 Affiliations
Fellow, Society for Applied Anthropology; Citizen Advisory Committees: SCTA/RCPA Transportation, Climate Action, and Business Environmental Alliance (Sonoma County), Boards:
Sierra Club Sonoma Ex-Com, Transition Sonoma Valley; P.H. Fellow, Rotary Club of Sonoma Valley; Certified HERS Rater (2005-2014), CalCERTS; Drafting Subcommittee, RESNET Task Force on National Standards of Energy Audits of Existing Homes Patents
US App. #20040239494: “Systems and methods for automatic energy analysis of buildings” Education
University of California, Berkeley, 1998, Certificate in Marketing Planning American Marketing Association, 1997, Certificates in Applied Market Research Methods Sonoma State University, 1993, Certificate in Energy Management and Design University of California, Santa Cruz, 1992, BA. Anthropology; Academic & Board Honors Summary
Mr. Conlon, a founding Principal of GeoPraxis, is an applied anthropologist whose practice as a Climate and Energy Consultant draws on his formal training in social science research methods and on his practical experience in land-use planning and the utility and construction industries. His actionoriented research has focused on resource sustainability in agricultural production and energy consumption, and local governmental actions to mitigate and adapt to climate change. He is an expert in the design, implementation and evaluation of marketing programs that accelerate the adoption of resource efficient technologies and behavioral practices. He has worked extensively on the now wellknown “Organic” foods and ENERGY STAR brands.
At GeoPraxis, Mr. Conlon oversees business development as well as all program design, software development, and market research consulting. As a project director he brings managerial experience in all aspects of the design, implementation, and evaluation process, including program theory, research design, operational logistics, statistical sample design, database development, on-site data collection, statistical and qualitative data analysis, and the writing of reports and recommendations. Mr. Conlon has developed web apps and numerous instruments for face-to-face, telephone, and self-administered Agenda Item #6.4:
surveys targeted to a wide range of professional and lay audiences. His unique approach to qualitative research in the energy services industry is informed by his expertise in the techniques of ethnographic interviewing and participant observation.
As a climate and energy analyst, Mr. Conlon is conversant with standard calculation methods using a wide range of tools including ICLEI ClearPath (GHG analysis), CalEEMOD (traffic analysis), ASHRAE heat loads, simple/escalated payback, life cycle cost analysis, and advanced engineering analysis with the DOE-2 building energy simulation program. As a journeyman electrician, Mr. Conlon has a practitioner's knowledge of zoning and permitting, residential and commercial construction, California’s Title 24 energy code, and end-use metering techniques.
Mr. Conlon's research interests include the application of anthropological methods to the design, implementation, marketing and evaluation of energy services programs, including DSM and renewable energy systems technology transfer to the developing world. In 1989, he completed five years of action anthropology fieldwork developing marketing institutions, legislation, and community organization with California's organic farming pioneers. He has written for the Sierra Club and Natural Resources Defense Council and presented papers in the U.S. and Canada on software applications in energy load research and the assessment of utility program market effects.
Professional Experience
Climate & Energy Program Design & Evaluation
SB1383 Rate Increase Case Study: Sonoma (City) for Sierra Club CA Zero Waste Committee Municipal GHG Inventories for Valley of the Moon Water District and City of Sonoma Initial draft of the City of Sonoma Climate Emergency Declaration (Resolution 59-2020) Design and launch of the Climate Protectors campaign (Sierra Club Sonoma and partners) Design and implementation of the Sonoma Valley Climate Coalition (SVCC and partners) Localized Transition Streets curriculum for neighborhood use (Transition Sonoma Valley) Design input to Transition Streets 1.0 neighborhood curriculum (Transition United States) Drafted the Energy Design Resources program Logic Model for Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas & Electric, SEMPRA, and the Sacramento Municipal Utilities District Designed detailed workflows and database requirements for the Energy Upgrade California program for the California Home Energy Retrofit Coordinating Committee (BKi/CBPCA) Prepared a Data Interoperability Roadmap for the transformation of the Whole-House retrofit market for the CA Home Energy Retrofit Coordinating Committee (BKi/CBPCA) Design and implementation of the EnergyWi$e™ (Time-of-Sale Energy Check-up) Program for San Diego Gas & Electric and four Pacific Gas & Electric “EnergyWatch” partnerships Program design and implementation of the Energy Design Resources program for Southern California Edison (www.EnergyDesignResources.com and www.SavingsByDesign.com) Re-design and implementation of the 2008 “Energy Design Resources e-News” email marketing campaign for Pacific Gas & Electric (editorial and deliverability support) Statewide “Program Advisory Group” to redesign PG&E’s DSM Portfolio for 2006 - 2008 Public testimony and expert panel input to identify barriers to Time-of-Sale Home Energy Ratings Agenda Item #6.4:
for the California Energy Commission’s AB549-mandated report to CA legislature Specification and development of the “SAVINGS BY DESIGN Project Showcase” website for Southern California Edison and California’s three other participating investor owned utilities Design/implementation of the “EnergyCheckup Certified Energy Inspector” sales training Continuing education course “Energy – Another Negotiating Tool” (EnergyCheckup Certified Real Estate Professional) for the CA Department of Real Estate Education (#4620) Design and implementation of the EnergyCheckup Time-of-Sale Home Inspection Program for the California Public Utilities Commission (PG&E area “Local Program”) Program design (guidelines, database, website and market planning) of the ENERGY STAR Labeled New Homes 2001 Pilot Program for Dallas-based TXU Electric (Oncor).
Process evaluation research plan for a complete portfolio of commercial, industrial, and residential demand-side management programs for Indianapolis Power & Light Program evaluation research design and project management for comprehensive portfolio of residential demand-side management programs for Arizona Public Service Non-residential new construction program process evaluation for Southern California Edison Joint non-residential new construction program impact evaluation for SCE and PG&E Residential air conditioning/heat pump program evaluation for Indianapolis Power & Light Residential new construction program evaluation for Indianapolis Power & Light Commercial new construction program process evaluation for Indianapolis Power & Light Evaluation of single & multifamily residential lighting/HVAC programs for Boston Edison Residential high efficiency heat pump program impact evaluation for Boston Edison Residential new construction program impact evaluation for Boston Edison Evaluation of pilot low-income program for Arizona Public Service Elementary and high school educational program evaluation plan for Arizona Public Service Process evaluation of electric-to-gas fuel switching program for Washington Water Power Residential ceiling insulation program evaluation involving building simulation for PG&E Commercial/Industrial rebate program quality assurance review, for Pacific Gas & Electric Energy-related Market Assessments and Market Research
Need assessments and use cases for the energy professional “Credential Validation” and “HERS II Rating” web services for the Integrated Energy Project Model Team and CSI/Itron Strategic research on emergent green real estate multiple listing service (MLS) and REALTOR professional development practices for the California Energy Commission Strategic analysis of real estate and time-of-sale home inspection practices in support of the Home Energy Rating (HERS) Phase II Standards for the California Energy Commission Green Building Studio AEC Design Practices Survey 2004 for Pacific Gas & Electric (“Savings By Design” program), McGraw Hill Construction, Autodesk, and Bentley Agenda Item #6.4:
California wine industry market assessment (tank insulation practices) for PG&E.
Dallas/Ft.Worth New Home Market Assessment and Building Energy Codes Brief for TXU Electric and EnergyCheckup’s 2001 ENERGY STAR Labeled New Homes Pilot Program.
National survey of home inspector business practices and attitudes toward energy inspections for LandAmerica (American Society of Home Inspectors; CA Real Estate Inspection Assoc.) Architectural CAD user market assessment (web survey, focus groups, beta test) supporting Energy Analysis Module (EAM) R&D for the California Energy Commission (CEC PIER).
State-of-the-Art Review of Building Simulation and Design Tools (web survey and focus groups of architects and engineers) for AC and Refrigeration Technology Institute (ARTI).
Task analysis of end users in architectural, engineering, and energy service companies to create an EnergyPlus interface implementation plan for the Department of Energy (NREL).
Homebuyer net measure adoption rate research (mail survey, statistical analysis) for the Time-ofSale Home Energy Inspection Program for Southern California Gas and Inspectech.
Commercial building manager needs assessment (telephone and personal interviews) to support the design and launch of EMCOR-Energy-Edge.Com for EMCOR Facility Services.
Air conditioning and refrigeration market characterization and technical/financial potential for energy efficiency, for the IADB/World Bank and Jamaica Public Service Water pump testing program market effects study for Southern California Edison and the California Demand-Side Management Advisory Committee (CADMAC) Market transformation baseline study and survey of commercial building appraisers for Institute for Market Transformation and the California Association of Real Estate Appraisers Methodology development for the baseline assessment of the horizontal axis clothes washer and Energy Star appliances markets for Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships Residential new construction market transformation study for Arizona Public Service Non-residential new construction building characteristics and baseline practices analysis for the California Energy Commission
Focus group research with commercial new construction industry design professionals for Pacific Gas & Electric and Southern California Edison
Market research on commercial and residential customer responses (PA; MA) to electricity market deregulation (market share, churn rates, drivers of satisfaction and loyalty, etc.) Commercial real estate appraisers baseline attitudes and practices survey (for IMT/NRDC) Residential customer market research data analysis project for Consumers Power Residential appliance saturation survey analysis for Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Co-op Customer SIC code accuracy assessment study for Pacific Gas & Electric Gas & Electricity Load Research
Roof-top air conditioning performance monitoring field manual and case studies for PG&E Commercial End-Use Load Shape Development and Customer Characteristics Study for the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and Salt River Project Agenda Item #6.4:
Residential End-Use Data Development Project for EPRI and Houston Lighting and Power Load research sample design and customer recruiting project for East Ohio Gas Load research sample design and customer recruiting project for Public Service Colorado Load research sample design and customer recruiting project for Minnegasco End-use meter data visualization and load shapes for EPRI and Sierra Pacific Power Co.
Selected Publications and Papers
Conlon, T. 2018. Climate Protectors – a project of Sierra Club Sonoma Group and Partners Sonoma Valley Climate Coalition 2017. We Must Rebuild For Resilience & Inclusion for All Conlon, T. 2016. Climate Action Recommendations Memo to the Sonoma City Manager Conlon, T, E. Clay, T. Boeve 2016. How Did Our GHG Baseline Change? - A bogus GHG emissions baseline would be a giant step backward for Sonoma County. Transition SV blog.
Conlon, T. 2011. “Docket 11-IEP-1N: Comments on PIER Program Benefits Assessment” EnergyCheckup/YouTube 2010. “How to Install a Home Electric Power Meter” (Video – >80,000 views: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3fNuv_RVew)
Conlon, T. 2010. “Comments to the DOE National Energy Rating Program for Homes RFI”.
California Energy Commission. 2009. “What is Your Home’s Energy Rating” CEC-400-2009-008- BR (time-of-sale disclosure booklet referenced in California law, PRC 25402.9).
California Energy Commission. 2007. “Raise Your Energy Efficiency I.Q.” CEC-400-2007-001- BR (time-of-sale consumer information booklet, superseded by new edition) Conlon, T. 2007. “Docket 07-SB-1: Comments on SB1 Eligibility Requirements Report”.
Conlon, T. 1999. “Developing Market Insight to Save Energy: Collaboration Works”. 1999 Society for Applied Anthropology Annual Meeting, Tucson, AZ.
Conlon, T. S. Samiullah, and G. Weisbrod. 1999. “How Can We Tell if Free Information is Really Transforming Our Market?” Intl. Energy Program Evaluation Conference Denver CO.
Conlon, T. S. Samiullah, and G. Weisbrod. 1999. “We’ve Been Testing Water Pumps for Years – Has the Market Noticed?” ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry, Saratoga Springs, NY.
Conlon, T. E. Hamzawi, and V. Campbell. 1998. “Electricity Savings ‘Soon Come’ to Jamaica — Assessing the Potential for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration End Use DSM,” ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings, Asilomar, CA.
Chao, M., D. Goldstein, and T. Conlon 1998. “Energy Costs and Valuation of Commercial Properties by Appraisers and Lenders”, ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings, Asilomar, CA.
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Conlon, T. and M. Rene. 1997. “From Program Evaluation to Programming: Innovative Software Tools Provide New Product Content,” presented at the 1997 International Energy Program Evaluation Conference, Chicago, IL.
Conlon, T. and G. Weisbrod. 1996. “Market Transformation Studies are Only as Good as the Data They are Built On: Evaluating the Long Term Impacts of a Builder Rebate Program,” 4th National Energy Efficient New Construction Conference, Vancouver, BC.
Conlon, T., M. Rene, T. Green, and I. Obstfeld. 1996. “The DOE-2 BDL-Wizard. A Simplified Interface for Load Shape Analysis,” Association of Edison Illuminating Companies Load Research Conference, Washington D.C.
Selected Web Applications and Software Tools
SavingsByDesign.com (2007-2010, 2015- present) Nonres. new construction for CA IOUs EnergyDesignResources.com (2006-2017) web library of best practice tools for CA IOUs Charrette Assistant™ (2014) conceptual energy simulation training tool for SCE Crack the Code™ (2013) hosting and registration tool for Architectural Energy and SCE Title 24-2008 Forms Ace™ (2012) simplified code tool for Architectural Energy & SCE DesignShift™ Tool Suite (2010-12) integrated design workshop support tools for SCE Project Showcase (2008) online project database for Savings By Design and SCE Green Building Studio / gbXML (1998-2005) for CEC PIER (acquired by Autodesk in 2008) EnergyCheckup (1999-2008) HERS rating tool for SCE, SEMPRA, PG&E, and SDG&E BDL Wizard (1996) simulation-based load research tool for EPRI-member utilities Selected Presentations and Lectures
Local Climate Action 101 (2017)
Sonoma State Univ. Energy Market Transformations: What Works, What Needs Work (2015) California Public Utilities Commission: All Party Meeting: 2013-14 Portfolios (2012) California Energy Commission: HERS Interim Performance Approach Testimony (2010) Sonoma City Council: AB811 Sonoma County Energy Independence Program (2009) California Energy Commission: HERS Phase II Proceeding Public Hearing Testimony (2008) “EnergyCheckup Field Methods”: One seminar, San Diego 2008 (24 inspectors) “EnergyCheckup Primer”: One seminar, San Diego 2008 (21 inspectors) “EnergyCheckup Crash Course”: Six seminars, San Diego 2007-08 (115 inspectors) “EnergyCheckup Crash Course”: Four seminars, SF Bay Area 2007-08 (41 inspectors) SAVINGS BY DESIGN Program Statewide Meeting, “Introducing Green Building Studio and the “SBD Project Showcase”, San Luis Obispo, CA 2005
RESNET Conference, “HERS Ratings For Inspectors & Realtors”, San Diego, CA 2004.
USGBC Redwood Empire Chapter/SSU, guest lecture, 2004 (automatic energy analysis) US DOE Building America Research Team Meeting, Washington DC 2003.
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AEC Systems Conference, “XML Shootout”, Chicago, IL 2002.
AEC Systems Conference, “Energy Analysis Module for 3D CAD”, Washington DC 2001.
ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings, Asilomar, CA, August 1998.
International Energy Program Evaluation Conference, Chicago, IL. August 1997 Assoc. Edison Illuminating Cos. Load Research Conference, Washington D.C., August 1996 4th Energy Efficient New Construction Conference, Vancouver, Canada, September 1996.
CA Demand-Side Management Advisory Committee (CADMAC) Santa Catalina, CA. 1997 CADMAC Market Effects Subcommittee Spring Workshop, San Francisco, CA June 1998 Sonoma State University lectures: 1996 (utility restructuring) 1993 (demand-side mgmt.) Computer Experience
Building Simulation: CBECC-Com; CBECC-Res; IES Title 24; eQUEST 3.65; D2Comply EnergyCheckup 4.0 (EnergyPro 5.1 / DOE2.2); Quickie (DOE2.2/DOE-2.1E); EnergyCheckup 3.0 (DOE2.2); Green Building Studio 2.0, COMPLY-24, MICROPAS 4.0; BUILDER GUIDE 1.0.
GHG/Traffic Analysis:ICLEI ClearPath, EMFAC2021 (v1.0), EMFAC2017 v1.0.2 CalEEMOD 2016.3.2
Web Development: AWS, .NET, WCAG 2, CMS (Umbraco, Drupal, DNN, WordPress) Database/Spreadsheet: MS SQL Server; ACCESS; EXCEL; SIEBEL Sales; FOXPRO Statistical Analysis: SPSS 10.5; MBSS V.; EPRI CLASSIFY; SurveyMonkey Operating Systems: Linux/Ubuntu/Mint, Windows/DOS, iOS, Android, PalmOS, and UNIX Agenda Item #6.4:
THIS DOCUMENT AND ALL ATTACHMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION City of Sonoma
COMMISSION APPLICATION
Received Date: November 18, 2022
Application Type: Climate Action Commission
CA-22-49
NAME: Kendall Clemons
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
ARE YOU APPLYING FOR A
YOUTH POSITION?
Yes
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: I am a current high school Sophomore at Sonoma Valley high school.
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: I attend Sonoma Valley High School and am very involved in my community, in both politically and environmentally focused activities. I was student body president last year as a Freshman, and this year I am Sophomore class president. I planned, organized, and created the class of 2025 homecoming floats both years and have hosted many events at my school. These include a canned food drive where I collected products that were donated to FISH, selling hot chocolate during the holidays to raise money for Pets Lifeline, and selling Valentine's Day candy grams to raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital.
I have been a part of Model United Nations for both years I've attended high school. This year I am treasurer. Model United Nations or MUN is an educational simulation in which students can learn about diplomacy, international relations, and the United Nations. We represent different countries around the world and debate to find a worldwide resolution to issues like sustainable development, equality for women, or humanitarian crisis.
I have also been a part of the SVHS Earth Club for 2 years, where I hold a leadership position as treasurer. We have hosted clothing swaps where students can donate clothing and shop in other people's closets for new items. This helps prevent clothing from ending up in a landfill, where it can take years to fully break down, releasing harmful gasses into the environment. Last year we also held a "Start to Sustainability Walkout". We marched to the plaza during our 6th-period class and handed out flyers to local businesses around the plaza with links to more sustainable options for items like tags to go on clothing, composting measures/materials, and even vegan food alternatives. We are currently working on creating eco-bricks. These are bottles packed with used plastic to a set density.
They serve as reusable building blocks and can be used to produce various items, including furniture, garden walls, and other structures. We plan on donating these to underdeveloped countries in need.
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THIS DOCUMENT AND ALL ATTACHMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION I combine my love for our planet, art, and leadership as Vice President of the Campus Beautification Club at my school - where we show creativity by planting flowers and greenery. As well as painting murals around our campus to create a welcoming environment. My interest in politics and experience in several leadership roles/involvement in organizations has allowed me to understand how governmental systems work. I understand the importance of youth voices in Sonoma and standing up for what is right. Being a non-voting youth member of the Climate Action Commission would help me advocate for my generation and our concern about climate change.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: I am involved with the Sonoma Ecology Center. I have volunteered as a camp counselor at both an Earth Day-themed spring break camp and a Wizard summer break camp hosted at the Sonoma Garden Park for elementary school children. I volunteered from 9 am to 3 pm each day for a week. Adding up to 60 hours of work. As a counselor, I've taught children about the importance of taking care of our planet through nature journaling, gardening, crafts, baking pizzas using solar ovens, using plants to make herbal tea, and weighing the trash we collected at lunch. I encouraged the kids to make pledges as to what they would do to take better care of our planet. These children like myself are the future of climate action and justice. It is important to have them connect with nature and learn about sustainable practices/ local wildlife at a young age.
I am also a part of the Boys Scouts of America-Venture Crew, troop 16. Venturing is for young men and women ages 14 through 20(although troop 16 is female only). The purpose of Venturing is to provide a positive environment where youth members can lead the adventure, take on new leadership roles, and mature into responsible adults. We organize different outdoor activities like backpacking and volunteer in our community by hanging up flags during holidays like Veterans Day.
GENERAL QUESTIONS:
Have you ever attended a meeting of the Commission to which you are applying? If so, how many? No, I have not.
What is your understanding of the role and responsibility of this Commission? I believe my responsibility as a youth non-voting member of the Climate Action Commission would be to provide input on certain ideas that wish to be put in place in the city of Sonoma to combat climate change and or reduce greenhouse gasses. My job is to state any concerns the public might disagree on. I am there to propose ideas for the city to solve climate issues. I add more perspective to my fellow commissioners, on climate change policies.
What would be your goal(s) as a Commissioner?
My goals as a Climate Action Commissioner would be to reduce the amount of electricity used within the city and switch to a more solar panel-based society. This would be through advertisement. I would also like to uplift the city of Sonoma's earth day celebrations and collaborate with local businesses and organizations to encourage citizens to treat our planet better.
What do you feel you could contribute to see these goals realized? I can contribute to achieving these goals through research, advertisement, youth education, and dedication to combating climate change. I am willing to do anything it takes to make a difference. I've been an advocate for Agenda Item #6.4:
THIS DOCUMENT AND ALL ATTACHMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION our planet since I was 12 years old. Now 15- I've been vegan for over 3 years. I want to see a change in our community, and the climate action commission allows me to pitch my research and efforts. I want to use my voice to push voting members that care about our city, our citizens, our planet, and our youth. I want to help the city of Sonoma set a good example for other towns in the Bay Area. Change is essential to show we take climate change seriously.
Have you previously served, or do you currently serve, on a Sonoma Commission or Committee? If yes, which one(s) and for what period of time?
No, I have not.
I certify that all of the information contained in my responses to the questions on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further agree that, by checking the box below and submitting this application, online or otherwise, I am affixing my digital signature to this form as of the date submitted. I also agree that if appointed, I will serve on the Commission/Committee for which I have submitted this application.
☒ I AGREE
Kendall Clemons November 22, 2018
Agenda Item #6.4:
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COMMISSION APPLICATION
Received Date: August 23, 2022
APPLICATION TYPE: Climate Action Commission
OTHER INTERST: N/A
ARE YOU APPLYING FOR A YOUTH POSITION? Yes
CA-22-34
NAME: Lily Gelb
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Altimira 6-8th Grade, Sonoma Academy Class of 2024 OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Director of Strategic Partnerships / Co-Director of Operations for Schools for Climate Action
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Co-founder of GENup/Diversify Our Narrative in Sonoma Schools for Climate Action since 2021
Run for Something volunteer
GENERAL QUESTIONS:
Have you ever attended a meeting of the Commission to which you are applying? If so, how many? No
What is your understanding of the role and responsibility of this Commission? To advise the City Council on issues related to climate action in the city of Sonoma What would be your goal(s) as a Commissioner?
My main goal would be to amplify young and diverse voices in the conversations of the commission because climate change disproportionately affects young and diverse populations What do you feel you could contribute to see these goals realized? I think that by adding a youth member the commission is paving the way to increase the overall diversity of voices that are heard from and listened to
Is there anything else you would like us to consider when reviewing your application? I am currently 15 years old and in 11th grade
I certify that all of the information contained in my responses to the questions on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further agree that, by checking the box below and submitting this application, online or otherwise, I am affixing my digital signature to this form as of the date submitted. I also agree that if appointed, I will serve on the Commission/Committee for which I have submitted this application.
Agenda Item #6.4:
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Lily Gelb August 22, 2023
Agenda Item #6.4:
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COMMISSION APPLICATION
Received Date: August 11, 2022
APPLICATION TYPE: Climate Action Commission
OTHER INTERST: N/A
ARE YOU APPLYING FOR A YOUTH POSITION? No
CA-22-27
NAME: Joel Hoyt
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: UCLA Masters degree in Engineering 1990, Hombres de Maiz Participant in workshop for Construction with Soil Guanajuato Mexico 2017. SFSU Attended a class in grant writing 2019. Participant Ecology Action Four Saturday Workshop on the Grow Biointensive method 2022.
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Employed for 2 years in agriculture in Sonoma County for a licensed cannabis cultivator, and processor. Lived off the grid for months at a time on our sailboat Lady Ann. Practiced the Grow Biointensive method for 5 years.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Founder and Executive Director of the 501(c)3 nonprofit Green Gringos Foundation (greengringos.org), Founded a community garden and public park in Bahias de Huatulco Oaxaca Mexico.
GENERAL QUESTIONS:
Have you ever attended a meeting of the Commission to which you are applying? If so, how many? No
What is your understanding of the role and responsibility of this Commission? I understand that this Commission will act as a conduit for information transfer between the City of Sonoma, citizens, and partners with regards to past, present, and future actions for reducing the community's contribution to global warming.
What would be your goal(s) as a Commissioner?
My goal is to improve the quality of life in Sonoma Valley while the community gains its independence from fossil fuel consumption.
What do you feel you could contribute to see these goals realized? Report on joyous lifestyle changes that reduce carbon footprint while maintaining a current understanding of issues related to global warming.
Have you previously served, or do you currently serve, on a Sonoma Commission or Committee? If yes, which one(s) and for what period of time?
No
Agenda Item #6.4:
THIS DOCUMENT AND ALL ATTACHMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION Is there anything else you would like us to consider when reviewing your application? No
I certify that all of the information contained in my responses to the questions on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further agree that, by checking the box below and submitting this application, online or otherwise, I am affixing my digital signature to this form as of the date submitted. I also agree that if appointed, I will serve on the Commission/Committee for which I have submitted this application.
☒ I AGREE
Joel Thomas Hoyt August 11, 2022
Agenda Item #6.4:
Joel Hoyt
Summary
Detail oriented, self motivated, team player, passionate about protecting the environment, applying to be a Commissioner on the City of Sonoma's Climate Action Commission.
Work History
Justice Cannabis Company: Facilities Supervisor, Sonoma County, CA September 2018 – June 2021 Started as a seasonal Cultivation Technician and rehired for facilities work the following year.
Supported upgrades and repairs supporting indoor and a one acre outdoor cannabis cultivation, and a separate processing / storage facility.
Mariner Support Huatulco: Captain & Manager, Huatulco, MX June 2010 – April 2018 Managed, maintained, delivered, and sold yachts. Safely sailed our boat from San Francisco, to Southern Mexico and back. Diagnosed, repaired, installed solar panels and every other marine system.
Wrote reports, drew schematics, submitted quotes, and invoices.
Nokia (Alcatel-Lucent): Assistant Facilities Manager, Petaluma, CA August 1995 – June 2010 Assured safe, pleasant, efficient operation of all building systems of a 210,000 square foot campus. Set priorities, and completed work requests from people at every level of the corporation. Managed relationships with our landlord, government, sub-tenants, contractors as needed. Member of the local and corporate Green Team.
ITT BIW Connector Systems: Program Engineer, Santa Rosa, CA January 1991 – November 1994 Developed processes and functioned as project manager for glass sealed submarine connectors based on Mil-Spec 24217. Led the quote preparation team for all specialty cable and connector assemblies.
Supported ISO 9000 certification.
Amercom Inc: Research Engineer, Chatsworth, CA February 1987 – May 1990 Managed NASA and other aerospace contract R&D projects to fabricate ceramic matrix composite materials and advanced mirrors. Hughes Aircraft was awarded US patent number 4856887 "Lightweight Silicon Carbide Mirror" based on the prototype we built.
Hitco Carbon Composites: Research Engineer, Gardena, CA October 1985 – January 1987 Adapted the NASA's Space Shuttle thermal protection system materials and processes to other aerospace applications.
Education
University of California Los Angeles: Master of Science, Materials Science and Engineering, January 1990
University of Washington: Bachelor of Science, Ceramic Engineering, June 1984 Publications
“Chemical Vapor Infiltration of Silicon Nitride Matrix Composites” Joel T Hoyt and J.M. Yang SAMPE Journal, Volume 27 Number 2, March /April 1991
Other Competencies
Spanish: Understand and speak some Spanish
Executive Director of an environmental non-profit called Green Gringos Found Kung Fu: Senior student and graduate of the California Martial Arts Institute, Sonoma, CA Bio-construction course graduate: Hombres de Maiz Guanajuato, Mexico Agenda Item #6.4:
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COMMISSION APPLICATION
Received Date: November 27, 2022
Application Type: Climate Action Commission
Other Interest: Citizens Advisory Commission for Sonoma Valley CA-22-54
NAME: Philip Hinerman
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
ARE YOU APPLYING FOR A
YOUTH POSITION?
No
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Washington & Lee University, JD, 1979; Partner, Fox Rothschild, LLP 1989 to current
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: LEED Accredited Professional; Lifetime Achievement Award, Environmental Law Section of the Pa. Bar Assn.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Treasurer, Green Building United and founding Director; Board member of Pa.
Environmental Council; Current co-President of diRosa Center for Contemporary Art
GENERAL QUESTIONS:
Have you ever attended a meeting of the Commission to which you are applying? If so, how many? Not yet.
What is your understanding of the role and responsibility of this Commission? Fulfill commitment of the City to sustainability and combating climate change through reviewing and coordinating the city efforts at waste and carbon reduction, focusing on achieving the goals of the City's Climate and Sustainability Work Plan.
What would be your goal(s) as a Commissioner?
Make things happen. Avoid too much talk.
What do you feel you could contribute to see these goals realized? I have been involved in the environmental field for over 40 years and have experience that would aid in evaluating actions, especially in the area of sustainable construction and carbon reduction.
Have you previously served, or do you currently serve, on a Sonoma Commission or Committee? If yes, which one(s) and for what period of time?
No
Is there anything else you would like us to consider when reviewing your application? Agenda Item #6.4:
THIS DOCUMENT AND ALL ATTACHMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION I have been a part time resident for 11 years and am moving to the City full time shortly. I have a special concern and expertise in climate science and concrete actions to reduce the carbon footprint.
I certify that all of the information contained in my responses to the questions on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further agree that, by checking the box below and submitting this application, online or otherwise, I am affixing my digital signature to this form as of the date submitted. I also agree that if appointed, I will serve on the Commission/Committee for which I have submitted this application.
☒ I AGREE
Philip L. Hinerman November 27, 2022
Agenda Item #6.4:
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NAME:
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
ALTERNATIVE PHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
City of Sonoma
COMMISSION APPLICATION
Received Date: August 8, 2022
APPLICATION TYPE: Climate Action Commission
OTHER INTERST: N/A
ARE YOU APPLYING FOR A YOUTH POSITION? No
Kent Iverson
UC Santa Cruz: mathematics, geology (no degree)
UC Davis: Bachelor of Science, Fermentation Science/Enologyy OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: 35 years of experience working in the development and mfg of biopharmaceuticals; expert in troubleshooting complex problems, planning and managing large budget, multi-year programs across multiple companies COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Donor and volunteer with Sonoma Land Trust, Sonoma Ecology Center (Team Sugarloaf), Save the Bay; member of community org, CAPS GENERAL QUESTIONS:
Have you ever attended a meeting of the Commission to which you are applying? If so, how many? No, but I have attended and presented at Planning Commission and City Council meetings What is your understanding of the role and responsibility of this Commission? The Climate Action Committee will advise the City Council on opportunities to reduce carbon emissions and increase carbon sequestration within the public and private sector activities of the City of Sonoma What would be your goal(s) as a Commissioner?
To contribute to:
1. Establishment of a carbon model for the city that is used to illustrate and prioritize opportunities to curb carbon emissions and increase carbon sequestration.
2. To increase engagement of private funding in climate change mitigation projects in the City of Sonoma
3. To contribute to visible, successful green energy, urban forestry and/or other climate action programs within the City of Sonoma
4. To help make Sonoma a model city to guide and inspire other communities What do you feel you could contribute to see these goals realized? Gathering and summarizing publicly available published research regarding carbon emissions, green energy, carbon sequestration, etc., to provide the Climate Action Commission (CAC) with data and benchmarks to plan by.
Engaging with businesses and community leaders to present CAC concepts for projects and funding Agenda Item #6.4:
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Participation in identifying and applying for relevant grant funding Participating in development of project proposals, budgets, timelines Have you previously served, or do you currently serve, on a Sonoma Commission or Committee? If yes, which one(s) and for what period of time?
no
Is there anything else you would like us to consider when reviewing your application? no
I certify that all of the information contained in my responses to the questions on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further agree that, by checking the box below and submitting this application, online or otherwise, I am affixing my digital signature to this form as of the date submitted. I also agree that if appointed, I will serve on the Commission/Committee for which I have submitted this application.
☒ I AGREE
Kent Stephen Iverson August 8, 2022
Agenda Item #6.4:
I<ENT S. NERSON
Independent Consultant
October 2001 to present
- Provides consulting services regarding biopharmaceutical manufacturing and development, including: due diligence, CMO selection and management, CMC regulatory submission drafting and review, facility design, process development and troubleshooting and technical support of Quality Assurance activities Corixa Corporation.
Vite President, Process Oevelopment, Detember 2000 to September 2001 - Member ofintegration planning and implementation team - Continuation of responsibilities listed below, post Coulter-Coma merger Coulter Pharmaceutical
Vite PnJJZaent, Mamifaduring, April 1997 to Detember 2000, - Led the Process Development, Manufacturing and Materials Management functions responsible for drug supply and CMC development of synthetic chemical and biological products from pre-clinical development through commercialization - Responsible for maintaining effective cooperation and execution between Coulter Pharmaceutical and its manufacturing partners in the US, Canada and Europe - Led CMC due diligence activities supporting business development -Member of committee overseeing joint (Coulter Pharmaceutical-SmithKline Beecham) development of Bexxar™
- Responsible for the development and submission of the CMC section of the BLA for Bexxar™
Immunex
Direttor ofOperational Projett Management, January 1997 to April 1997 - Facilitated the implementation of standardized business processes and objectives to gnide the planning and execution of CMC development at Immunex - Developed the mission, structure and staff of the Operational Project Management department; led Enbrel™ Operational Project Management team Agenda Item #6.4:
Director f!f Contract Jervices, June 1995 to January 1997 • Led the strategy and marketing of Immunex's contract manufacturing services program • Achieved revenues of $6.4 M versus objective of $1.5M in only full year of operation • Led the development and implementation of a technical training program for Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering functions
Director qfFermentation Manufacturing,. January 1993 to June 1995 • Led the operational staffs ofImmunex's three GMP fermentation areas; participated in the planning and execution of a restructuring of Immunex's technical operations • Represented Process Development, Manufacturing and Quality Control as a member of the PIXY321 (recombinant GM-CSF/IL-3 fusion protein) Project Team ManagerqfCell Culture Manufiuturing,. March 1992 to January 1993 • Planned and executed the staffmg, start up, validation and operation of the fermentation area ofImmunex's cell culture facility
• Participated in external product development and contract manufacturing partnerships Technkal Jpecialist, Pilot Plant Operations, June 1991 to March 1992 • Led transfer of production processes from Immunex Process Development to Manufacturing
• Managed process scale-up and clinical development projects with contract manufacturers in the US, Europe and Canada
• Core member of the team that managed the design and construction ofImmunex's Manufacturing and Development campus consisting of a GMP cell culture facility (1,800 L fermentation scale), a G~IP microbial facility (1,200 L fermentation scale, multiple trains) and GMP QC laboratories
Jupervisor, Fermentation Manufacturing,. April 1988 to June 1991 • Planned and executed the staffing, start up, validation, and operation of the fermentation area ofImmunex's pilot plant
• Contributed to the ELA and PLA submitted to gain licensure of Leukine™, participated in pre-licensure inspections with CBER, MCA, and HPB
• Participated in external product development partnerships with companies based in the US, Japan, Europe and Canada
Agenda Item #6.4:
Genentech, Inc.
Senior Technical Operator; Fermentation, April 1985 to April 1988 • Conducted process development and manufacturing fermentation using bacterial, fungal, and mammalian expression systems at scales ranging from 10 L to 10,000 L • Led implementation of tangential flow filtration processing technology • Participated in start up activities of commercial scale cell culture facility • Participated in preparation of registration submissions and pre-approval inspections for Protropin™ and Activase™
Univmiry qfCalifornia at Davis, 1982 to 1985
• B.S. Fermentation Science
Agenda Item #6.4:
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COMMISSION APPLICATION
Received Date: November 18, 2022
Application Type: Climate Action
Other Interest: I am also interested in the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission.
CA-22-47
NAME: Sarah Juhasz
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
ARE YOU APPLYING FOR A
YOUTH POSITION?
Yes
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: High School (10th grade)
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: I am an officers for the SVHS Earth Club and we work to organize events that benefit the town and the climate. Our most recent event was a free clothing swap to get warm clothes for the winter. I am also involved in the Sonoma garden park and worked there over the summer.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: I worked at the Ecology center as an Enviroleader. Other young people and I spent the summer learning about the agriculture and the planet.
GENERAL QUESTIONS:
Have you ever attended a meeting of the Commission to which you are applying? If so, how many? No I haven't.
What is your understanding of the role and responsibility of this Commission? I know that this commission is seeking young voices to speak up for climate change.
What would be your goal(s) as a Commissioner?
My goal is to take action on the climate crisis and contribute to solutions.
What do you feel you could contribute to see these goals realized? I have been passionate about protecting the planet since I was young, and my understanding of the current problems could contribute to realistic solutions.
Have you previously served, or do you currently serve, on a Sonoma Commission or Committee? If yes, which one(s) and for what period of time?
I have not previously served.
Is there anything else you would like us to consider when reviewing your application? No I do not.
Agenda Item #6.4:
THIS DOCUMENT AND ALL ATTACHMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION I certify that all of the information contained in my responses to the questions on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further agree that, by checking the box below and submitting this application, online or otherwise, I am affixing my digital signature to this form as of the date submitted. I also agree that if appointed, I will serve on the Commission/Committee for which I have submitted this application.
☒ I AGREE
sarah juhasz November 18, 1993
Agenda Item #6.4:
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COMMISSION APPLICATION
Received Date: December 16, 2022
Application Type: Climate Action Commission
Other Interest: n/a
CA-22-73
NAME: Andre Keiser
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
ARE YOU APPLYING FOR A
YOUTH POSITION?
No
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: B.A. in Physics and Economics from Middlebury College, 2012 OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: -Director of Strategy & Business Operations at Homebase, a San Francisco startup serving local businesses (2021-2022)
-Senior Product Manager at Glassdoor, helping to create a transparent jobs marketplace for candidates and employers (2017-2021)
-Director of Client Engagement at Quid, an Artificial Intelligence startup where my role focused on synthesizing customer feedback, understanding root problems, and prioritizing the strategic roadmap for the company (2014-2017) COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: -No official/long-term involvement in civic orgs, but very motivated to get involved and learn
GENERAL QUESTIONS:
Have you ever attended a meeting of the Commission to which you are applying? If so, how many? No, I believe the Commission has not met for well over a year. I've listened and watched City Council and Planning Commission meetings.
What is your understanding of the role and responsibility of this Commission? The Commission is intended to provide City Council advice and recommendations for how Sonoma can better combat climate change. The Commission helps in identifying new opportunities to reduce Sonoma's climate footprint, while helping make progress on existing initiatives and problem solving where municipal government support is needed. I would love for the Commission to help Sonoma become an exemplar climate-oriented town in our county, state, and country.
What would be your goal(s) as a Commissioner?
- Revisit the Climate Action Work Plan published in 2020 and quantify the progress made / initiatives and actions in flight to achieve the goals the city laid out 2.5 years ago - Help set near-term goals, targets, and project plans for achieving the broad goals laid out across the 5 categories identified in 2020 (energy, water resources, transportation, waste minimization, miscellaneous actions)
Agenda Item #6.4:
THIS DOCUMENT AND ALL ATTACHMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION - Develop ways to track progress on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis. Where are we ahead or behind schedule? Are we doing enough?
- Identify new opportunities or accelerate initiatives that are showing meaningful progress, while prioritizing our resources in the best way
What do you feel you could contribute to see these goals realized? - I would bring my analytical and storytelling skills to help understand and explain where Sonoma currently is in its critical climate journey. Much of my career has been spent in understanding industry/customer/product usage data in Tech and summarizing the most important trends/problems, while crafting a story that all stakeholders can understand. I love analyzing data to undercover the root problems that we need to get ahead of. How can we uncover what is or isn't working as early as possible? - I would also bring my cross-functional execution and structured problem solving skills to support the Climate Action Commission. I've worked closely with Executives across the companies I've been a part of to develop strategic plans and most importantly, execute on those plans in order to achieve our goals. I've had extensive experience creating frameworks to build strategic plans, workplans to execute against, and tools to track and analyze progress. I've also managed up to a team of 6 and constantly worked with cross-functional partners to drive projects forward.
Have you previously served, or do you currently serve, on a Sonoma Commission or Committee? If yes, which one(s) and for what period of time?
No
Is there anything else you would like us to consider when reviewing your application? I bring my insatiable curiosity to all problems I encounter and seek to incessantly learn how/why things work the way they do in order to come up with the best ideas. While I do not have direct climate experience, I believe my skills could complement the team and I would be thrilled to help support Sonoma in its climate journey. I moved here 2.5 years ago and have fallen in love with town and community. We've all seen the devastating consequences of climate change up close in the county and I'm very motivated to get involved.
I certify that all of the information contained in my responses to the questions on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further agree that, by checking the box below and submitting this application, online or otherwise, I am affixing my digital signature to this form as of the date submitted. I also agree that if appointed, I will serve on the Commission/Committee for which I have submitted this application.
☒ I AGREE
Andre F Keiser December 16, 2022
Agenda Item #6.4:
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COMMISSION APPLICATION
Received Date: December 23, 2022
Application Type: Climate
Other Interest: Historic
CA-22-79
NAME: Simon Lewis
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
ARE YOU APPLYING FOR A
YOUTH POSITION?
No
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Computer Science SF State 1989, UCB Telecommunications Engineering 1992 OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: CEO of Dataway Inc in San Francisco and Dublin Ireland for 25 years until 2020.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Long time member of CPAB (community police advisory board) for Tenderloin in San Francisco. Member of initial group that became Safer Inside (trying to get IV drug users off streets in SF).
GENERAL QUESTIONS:
Have you ever attended a meeting of the Commission to which you are applying? If so, how many? Not here in Sonoma no
What is your understanding of the role and responsibility of this Commission? Deep dive on subject matter and providing recommendations to city on policy options What would be your goal(s) as a Commissioner?
In the climate area I am particularly interested in LEWs (Local Energy Web) to provide redundancy and resilience for Sonoma Valley. Sonoma Valley needs to lead state in this area.
What do you feel you could contribute to see these goals realized? Knowledge first of all. Experience of running a company for 25 years doing large scale infrastructure e.g., design and implementation of all San Francisco Health Department's networks and security technology.
Have you previously served, or do you currently serve, on a Sonoma Commission or Committee? If yes, which one(s) and for what period of time?
No
Is there anything else you would like us to consider when reviewing your application? We are completely unprepared to take advantage of the opportunities that a green tech future for Sonoma will offer. At a basic level we don't graduate young people with the skills to work in green tech. We at serious risk of not be able to execute a climate mitigation plan.
Agenda Item #6.4:
THIS DOCUMENT AND ALL ATTACHMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION I certify that all of the information contained in my responses to the questions on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further agree that, by checking the box below and submitting this application, online or otherwise, I am affixing my digital signature to this form as of the date submitted. I also agree that if appointed, I will serve on the Commission/Committee for which I have submitted this application.
☒ I AGREE
Simon Lewis December 23, 2022
Agenda Item #6.4:
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NAME:
ADDRESS:
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ALTERNATIVE PHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
City of Sonoma
COMMISSION APPLICATION
Received Date: August 5, 2022
APPLICATION TYPE: Climate Action Commission
OTHER INTERST: Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission ARE YOU APPLYING FOR A YOUTH POSITION? No
Matt Metzler
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: B.A. in Environmental Studies and Planning, Sonoma State University, 1982; Multiple Subjects, Life Science, Social Science and Physical Education Teaching Credentials.
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Served on the Community Services and Environment Commission 1996-2022.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Active member of the Sonoma County Bicycle Commission; Sierra Club Life Member; Member of Praxis Peace Institute, Sonoma Ecology Center; Sonoma Valley Democratic Club
GENERAL QUESTIONS:
Have you ever attended a meeting of the Commission to which you are applying? If so, how many? N/A
What is your understanding of the role and responsibility of this Commission? To provide guidance to the Sonoma City Council and City Staff on matters related to climate change and the City's Climate Emergency Resolution
What would be your goal(s) as a Commissioner?
To provide the best input and judgement that I can
What do you feel you could contribute to see these goals realized? I have decades worth of knowledge and experience related to climate change and other environmental issues Have you previously served, or do you currently serve, on a Sonoma Commission or Committee? If yes, which one(s) and for what period of time?
Community Services and Environment Commission 1996-2022 Is there anything else you would like us to consider when reviewing your application? I am also applying to the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission. My first choice would be to serve on the Climate Action Commission. If appointed to the Climate Action Commission I would withdraw my application to the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission Agenda Item #6.4:
THIS DOCUMENT AND ALL ATTACHMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION I certify that all of the information contained in my responses to the questions on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further agree that, by checking the box below and submitting this application, online or otherwise, I am affixing my digital signature to this form as of the date submitted. I also agree that if appointed, I will serve on the Commission/Committee for which I have submitted this application.
☒ I AGREE
Matthew M. Metzler August 5, 2022
Agenda Item #6.4:
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COMMISSION APPLICATION
Received Date: November 16, 2022
Application Type: Climate Action Commission
Other Interest: Traffic Safey Committee
CA-22-43
NAME: Brian Middleton
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
ARE YOU APPLYING FOR A
YOUTH POSITION?
No
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Plymouth Polytechnic (Electrical and electronic engineering); Brunel University (MBA)
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: I have worked in transportation my entire career including electric and autonomous vehicle systems and have extensive experience in assuring equity is embedded in project development to ensure projects serve the entire community in a positive way. All of the projects I have worked on over the years have had a significant traffic safety component and if selected for that committee I can bring pragmatic and viable solutions to the table.
GENERAL QUESTIONS:
Have you ever attended a meeting of the Commission to which you are applying? If so, how many? No
What is your understanding of the role and responsibility of this Commission? To advise the council on how climate change can be combatted in a holistic and sustainable manner What would be your goal(s) as a Commissioner?
To use my experience and knowledge to benefit the community by providing professional advice on how the impacts of climate change can be managed and on steps to reduce how the environment and conditions worsen greenhouse gases exacerbate climate change
What do you feel you could contribute to see these goals realized? I have over 40 years of experience in electric public transit and most recently automated and autonomous vehicle projects that I would be able to share. I also have deep experience in assuring that solutions are equitable for all community members
Have you previously served, or do you currently serve, on a Sonoma Commission or Committee? If yes, which one(s) and for what period of time?
No
Is there anything else you would like us to consider when reviewing your application? Agenda Item #6.4:
THIS DOCUMENT AND ALL ATTACHMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION I have recently moved to Sonoma and want to be an active member of the community and to bring my skills and experience to benefit the community in which I now live.
I certify that all of the information contained in my responses to the questions on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further agree that, by checking the box below and submitting this application, online or otherwise, I am affixing my digital signature to this form as of the date submitted. I also agree that if appointed, I will serve on the Commission/Committee for which I have submitted this application.
☒ I AGREE
Brian Middleton November 16, 2022
Agenda Item #6.4:
1 Brian Middleton
Brian has 44 years’ professional experience in the management, planning, design, procurement and construction of transportation programs, under conventional and alternative procurement methodologies.
Brian has worked around the globe and across the nation, leading innovative transportation projects as the project manager for both contractors and leading teams on behalf of owners.
Relevant Project Experience
Greenville Spartanburg Airport, SC. Project Manager
Brian served as the project manager for development of an autonomous shuttle system linking the airport terminal and the remote parking lots. This project was a first of its kind project using battery powered autonomous shuttle vehicles to improve the service offered to airport patrons and to reduce greenhouse gases generated from the previous bus shuttles.
Los Angeles County MTA, Los Angeles, CA. P3 Project Advisor. • Brian served as project manager for the Sepulveda Transit corridor project that is using a pre-development agreement with two developers to advance the project during planning and ultimately likely design, build, finance, operate and maintain the project. He worked with a team that included financial advisors and outside counsel to develop procurement documents on this highly accelerated project.
• Brian served as specialist P3 project advisor to Metro on the West Santa Ana Branch and East San Fernando Valley light rail projects. Metro are considering innovative delivery methods and as part of the team that includes financial advisors and outside counsel Brian assisted with analyses, strategy development and procurement planning and production of procurement documents.
Los Angeles World Airports, Los Angeles, CA. Project Manager.
Brian served as the project manager for the procurement and implementation of the nation’s largest consolidated rent-acar facility and the first to be delivered as a P3. Working closely with financial advisors and outside counsel Brian developed the strategy and plan for the procurement and managed the process through selection of the Developer. This
5.3 million sq foot, +$1 billion project is an integral part of LAWA’s modernization program to relieve traffic in the terminal area and create a new gateway to the region. Working in close coordination with the team managing the automated people mover that connects the ConRAC with the terminal area, Brian oversaw the start of design and construction of the facility.
Denver Regional Transportation District, FasTracks, Denver, CO. Project Manager.
Brian served as the Project Manager for the $7 billion FasTracks program, leading the Project Support Consultant team through the planning, design, and implementation phases. He also served as a senior advisor on the program, leveraging his transit and construction experience to inform and advise the RTD Board, general manager, and senior leadership team. Brian served as Project Director for RTD and led the development and implementation of the $2.2 billion Public Private Partnership Eagle project that is the delivery contract for three rail corridors and maintenance facility. The project includes an FFGA of $1.03 billion, a $280 million TIFIA loan and $450M of private financing that were provided during the design and construction phase. The concession includes operations and maintenance services for the duration of the concession, approximately 34 years. Brian developed the strategy, led the development of the procurement process and RFQ/RFP documents, and managed the procurement process through to a successful conclusion, culminating in the selection of a concessionaire in June 2010 and financial close in August 2010. All of the rail lines are in operation and exceeding all expectations. This was the first P3 in transit in the nation.
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
MBA, Brunel University
Diploma, Electrical and Electronic
Engineering, Plymouth Polytechnic
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
• Years total: 44
o 21 years as contractor
o 23 years as owner’s rep
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Colorado Department of Transportation, US 36, Statewide, CO. Strategic Advisor.
Brian provided strategic advice and insight into development of the US 36 projects, including the structure of the P3 alongside a design-build project and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Houston Metro), Metro Solutions, Houston, TX. Project Manager.
Brian provided specialist procurement and public-private financing support to the program. He prepared an acquisition plan, assisted with the development of the procurement strategy, and drafted sections of various requests for proposals to obtain design, engineering, and construction services. The project used a pre-development agreement to advance the project through design and entitlements. Brian participated in proposal review and served on the evaluation committee. In this role, he provided risk assessment and management support for the on-going project, including an innovative approach to light rail car procurement. Brian led the negotiations with the selected contractor on behalf of Metro. The agreements included the plan of finance, prime contract, and four major subcontracts.
Department of Rail and Public Transportation, Dulles Corridor Rapid Transit Project, DC. Brian supported negotiation of a comprehensive agreement for the development, design, and construction of this project. The project was to build the first phase of an extension of the subway system in Washington to Dulles airport. This $1.5B project was advanced using a public-private initiative. Brian also assisted with other tasks in support of the project.
Pasadena to Los Angeles Metro Blue Line Construction Authority, Pasadena Blue Line Project, Southern California, CA. Project Manager.
Brian provided expert procurement methodology advice in a study to determine the optimum method to bring the Pasadena Blue Line project to the market in the shortest possible time and at the best possible cost. He subsequently assisted with the development of the design-build procurement documents and led a review of the complete package prior to the issuance of the request for proposals and participated in the bid evaluation process.
NJ Transit, Southern New Jersey Light Rail Transit System RiverLine Design-Build-Operate-Maintain Procurement, Southern New Jersey, NJ. Project Manager.
As Project Manager, Brian managed the contracting strategy, business planning, operations planning, and overall system design and integration. He also provided extensive management support to the project team in developing strategies for budget and schedule management, change management, and management of third parties. He led a team, including railroad professionals, with expertise in vehicle and systems engineering, operations and maintenance, contract management, safety and security, and quality assurance. The engineers were specialists in light rail vehicles, signaling, communications, fare collection, and yard and shop equipment. This project was the second DBOM contract and is the first use of diesel light rail cars in the U.S.
TransTagus Railroad, Lisbon, Portugal. Proposal Manager.
Brian led a consortium proposing to build and operate a new railroad across the Tagus River. He was responsible for the production of a detailed business plan to privately finance, build, and operate the new railroad. He was responsible for production of preliminary information memoranda and project financial models demonstrating the bankability of the project for use in obtaining private sector financing. Brian also led the team responsible for specification of the bi-level multiple units, signaling system, and integration with other sub-systems.
Arlandabanan, Arlanda Airport Railroad, Stockholm, Sweden. Project Manager.
Brian led the qualification process and subsequently managed the procurement, design, and delivery of the high-speed railway electrical and mechanical systems for the private concessionaire. His responsibilities included the 200 kilometer per hour rolling stock, signaling system, radio, close circuit television, supervisory control and data acquisition, public address, transmission system, fare collection system, and maintenance facility equipment. Previously, he led the proposal team, including financier and contractor staff, for the privately financed design-build-operate-maintain project.
Manchester Passenger Transport Executive, Metrolink, Manchester, England. Deputy Project Manager. Brian managed the procurement, design and delivery of keys parts of the Metrolink light rail project as part of the concessionaire’s team on the first P3 in England. He directly managed the delivery of the light rail cars, maintenance facility and fare collection system.
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COMMISSION APPLICATION
Received Date: November 21, 2022
Application Type: Climate Action Committee
Other Interest: Sonoma Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency-Advisory Committee
CA-22-51
NAME: Ian MacGregor
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: B.Sc. 1957: Aberdeen University, Scotland M.Sc. 1962: Queens University, Ontario, Canada
Ph. D. 1964: Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Professor of Geology, University of California, Davis;1969-1981 Director, Division of Earth Sciences, national Science Foundation; 1981-1999 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Climate Resiliency Team, Sonoma Greens Home Owners Association; co-Chair.
GENERAL QUESTIONS:
Have you ever attended a meeting of the Commission to which you are applying? If so, how many? No
What is your understanding of the role and responsibility of this Commission? Limited to article in Index, 18 November
What would be your goal(s) as a Commissioner?
Help prepare advisory material on how a community may adapt to the range of impacts resulting from climate change
What do you feel you could contribute to see these goals realized? Have experience in preparing report for Sonoma greens Home Owners Association on "Climate Change in Northern California and Implications for Sonoma Greens". Also provide perspective of a scientist.
Have you previously served, or do you currently serve, on a Sonoma Commission or Committee? If yes, which one(s) and for what period of time?
No
Is there anything else you would like us to consider when reviewing your application? No
I certify that all of the information contained in my responses to the questions on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further agree that, by checking the box below and Agenda Item #6.4:
THIS DOCUMENT AND ALL ATTACHMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION submitting this application, online or otherwise, I am affixing my digital signature to this form as of the date submitted. I also agree that if appointed, I will serve on the Commission/Committee for which I have submitted this application.
☒ I AGREE
Ian D MacGregor November 21, 2019
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COMMISSION APPLICATION
Received Date: November 21, 2022
Application Type: Climate Action Commission
Other Interest: No
CA-22-53
NAME: Leo McCloskey
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
ALTERNATIVE PHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Univ. of California, Doctorate. Chemical Ecology. Masters Anal. Chemistry.
Bachelors. Biology. Cupertino HS. I have a high-finance and cost accounting experience as a company leader.
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: President Green Enologix® since 1995. I lead the development of the first climate change based irrigation software for California grapevines; and climate classification system for the valleys north of San Francisco Bay.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: I was on the California Secretary of Agriculture Committee Marketing Order for several years.
GENERAL QUESTIONS:
Have you ever attended a meeting of the Commission to which you are applying? If so, how many? No
What is your understanding of the role and responsibility of this Commission? My sense is that the leadership is looking at commercial, residential and light industrial green house gas emission (GGE) based recommendations; and the City Council needs to choose one of the GGE models which are being adopted by organizations and industries.
What would be your goal(s) as a Commissioner?
I would answer questions posed by the leadership in terms of the bright spots and problems. Sonoma Valley climate is fairly durable since 1970. Sonoma Valley is not durable in terms of the drought, ground water and irrigation.
What do you feel you could contribute to see these goals realized? I have a very keen sense of the spatial distribution of the air temperature problems of Marin, Sonoma and Napa Counties.
Have you previously served, or do you currently serve, on a Sonoma Commission or Committee? If yes, which one(s) and for what period of time?
No
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THIS DOCUMENT AND ALL ATTACHMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION Is there anything else you would like us to consider when reviewing your application? I am a business person who is enmeshed in the California wine industry.
I certify that all of the information contained in my responses to the questions on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further agree that, by checking the box below and submitting this application, online or otherwise, I am affixing my digital signature to this form as of the date submitted. I also agree that if appointed, I will serve on the Commission/Committee for which I have submitted this application.
☒ I AGREE
Leo McCloskey November 20, 2022
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Received Date: December 14, 2022
Application Type: Climate Action Commission
Other Interest: n/a
CA-22-71
NAME: David Morell
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
ARE YOU APPLYING FOR A
YOUTH POSITION?
No
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: PhD, Princeton University, 1974 (Public/Environmental Policy); MPA, Princeton University, 1963 (Public Policy); BA, Economics, Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison, 1961, Whitefish Bay HS, Wisconsin, 1957
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Senior Executive, US Environmental Protection Agency, national water program and clean air program; Special Assistant to Regional Administrator, USEPA (San Francisco); Hazardous Waste Policy Director, CA Department of Toxic Substances Control; Toxics Manager, Santa Clara County, CA; founder and CEO, Specialty Technical Consultants (global consulting firm); special consultant, World Bank (projects in Russia and Mexico); faculty member, Princeton University Center for Energy & Environmental Studies.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: President, Board of Directors, Sonoma Ecology Center, 2010-present.
GENERAL QUESTIONS:
Have you ever attended a meeting of the Commission to which you are applying? If so, how many? Former member, Sonoma Community Services & Environment Commission and appointed CSEC representative to the Joint Climate Action Committee -- multiple meetings of both What is your understanding of the role and responsibility of this Commission? This Commission is responsible to identify appropriate actions that the City can and must take to respond effectively to the climate emergency that it has recognized by City resolution. This group will help the City exercise appropriate leadership in this vital arena of public policy.
What would be your goal(s) as a Commissioner?
I look forward to helping the new Commission structure relevant actions as recommendation to the City Council, building on all the work already begun by CSEC, RCPA, and City Staff members and the resolutions already passed by the Council.
What do you feel you could contribute to see these goals realized? I will bring expertise, experience and leadership to this challenge.
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As noted above, CSEC and the JCAC...from about 2017 (can't recall..) to 2021 when both groups were abolished in the Commission reorganization.
Is there anything else you would like us to consider when reviewing your application? I look forward to further conversations with City Council members and City staff members as they establish the new Climate Action Commission.
I certify that all of the information contained in my responses to the questions on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further agree that, by checking the box below and submitting this application, online or otherwise, I am affixing my digital signature to this form as of the date submitted. I also agree that if appointed, I will serve on the Commission/Committee for which I have submitted this application.
☒ I AGREE
David Louis Morell December 22, 2014
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David Morell, PhD
President, Board of Directors and Senior Director - Biochar Projects, Sonoma Ecology Center (www.sonomaecologycenter.org)
Commissioner, City of Sonoma (CA) Joint Climate Action Committee Member, Advisory Board (former Chair, Board of Directors), Gardens for Health International (www.gardensforhealth.org)
Founding Member, Sonoma (CA) Biochar Initiative (www.sonomabiocharinitiative.org) Retired as Co-Founder, President & CEO, Specialty Technical Consultants, Inc., Oakland, CA (www.stcenv.com)
David Morell, with over 50 years of professional environmental and energy policy experience, offers expertise in climate change policy and management (including carbon negative drawdown actions), regulatory compliance management, air quality management, facility siting, and environmental management systems assessment. Dr. Morell was USEPA’s first National Coordinator for wastewater discharge permits (NPDES) under the Clean Water Act. He later organized and directed the national EPA Office of Transportation and Land Use Policy, Clean Air Act. As Special Assistant to EPA’s Regional Administrator in San Francisco, he was responsible for coordinating all EPA efforts in California. He also directed EPA’s innovative Environmental Management Project (IEMP) in the Silicon Valley, and later served as Toxics Coordinator for Santa Clara County, CA. As an appointee of Governor Jerry Brown, he was Director of Policy for the California hazardous waste program.
In the private sector, Dr. Morell was Partner and Vice President for Environmental Affairs for ERMWest, part of a global environmental management firm. The EPA Administrator added him to the National Advisory Committee on Environmental Policy and Technology (NACEPT), appointed to the Focus Group on Environmental Permitting. As a consultant he has extensive international experience with the World Bank (in Mexico and Russia); for RAND Corporation (on a range of global issues); for Conservation Foundation/World Wildlife Fund (in Thailand, where he authored that country’s 1987 Environmental Plan); and for the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (he was lead researcher on facility siting and local opposition).
Dr. Morell taught at Princeton University from 1974 through 1982, where he was a founding member of the university’s Center for Energy and Environmental Studies. He has taught subsequently at Stanford, UC-Berkeley, UC-Santa Cruz, UC-Davis, and other universities. In 1999, he co-founded Specialty Technical Consultants, Inc.., serving as its President and CEO until his retirement in 2007.
From 2007-2011 he taught graduate courses at Mae Fah Luang University in Thailand, guiding graduate students in environmental management from 10 different Asian countries. His 5 books and over 50 professional publications include:
—Beyond Superfailure: America’s Toxics Policy for the 1990s (Boulder, CO: Westview Press, 1992), with Daniel Mazmanian.
—Siting Hazardous Waste Facilities: Local Opposition and the Myth of Preemption (Cambridge, MA:
Ballinger, 1982), with Christopher Magorian.
—Refining the Waterfront: Alternative Energy Facility Siting Policies for Urban Coastal Areas (Cambridge, MA: OG&H, 1980), ed. with Grace Singer.
—Centralized Power: The Politics of Scale in Electricity Generation (Cambridge,MA: OG&H, 1979), with H. Paul Friesema and Marc Messing.
—“Hazardous Waste Management in California: A Case Study in Conflict Resolution, in Helmut Weidner, ed., Alternative Dispute Resolution in Environmental Conflicts: Experiences in 12 Countries ((Berlin: Sigma, 1998), pp. 84-105.
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—“Hazardous Waste Management and Facility Siting in California, in Don Munton, ed., Hazardous Waste Siting and Democratic Choice (Washington, DC: Georgetown University Press, 1996), pp. 142- 180.
—“EPA: Coping with the New Political Economic Order,” Environmental Law (Lewis & Clark College, Northwestern School of Law), Vol 21, 1991, pp. 1477-1491, with Daniel Mazmanian. —“The ‘NIMBY’ Syndrome: Facility Siting and the Failure of Democratic Discourse,” in Norman Vig and Michael Kraft, eds., Environmental Policy in the 1990s (Washington, DC: CQ Press, 1990, pp. 125 – 143, with Daniel Mazmanian.
—“Effective Toxics Management: A Multi-Media Perspective,” in Benjamin Dysart and Marion Clawson, eds., Public Interest in the Use of Private Lands (NY; Praeger, 1989), pp. 27-46. —“The Elusive Pursuit of Toxics Management,” The Public Interest (No. 90, Winter 1988), pp. 81 – 98, with Daniel Mazmanian.
—“Siting and the Politics of Equity,” in Robert Lake, ed., Resolving Locational Conflict (New Brunswick: Rutgers University), 1987, pp. 117-136.
—“Implications for Environmental Policy,” New Perspectives on Pollution Control: Cross-Media Problems (Washington, DC: Conservation Foundation), 1985, pp. 47-54. —“Technological Policies and Hazardous Waste Politics in California,” in James Lester and Ann Bowman, eds., The Politics of Hazardous Waste Management (Durham, NC: Duke University Press), 1983, pp. 139-175
—“Energy Conservation and Public Policy: If It’s Such a Good Idea, Why Don’t We Do More Of It?” Journal of Social Issues (Vol. 37, No. 2, 1981), pp. 8-30. Reprinted in Ray Rist, ed., Policy Studies Review Annual (Beverly Hills: Sage, 1982, pp. 753-775). —“Emergence of Environmental Concern in Developing Countries: A Political Perspective, Stanford Journal of International Law (Vol. 17, Issue 2, 1981), pp. 281-314 (with Jeffrey Leonard) —“Energy Facility Siting in the Urban Coastal Zone: Compatible or Not?” Coastal Zone Management Journal (Vol. 6, No. 2-3, 1979), pp. 215-232 (with Grace Singer). — “Political Implications of Clustered Nuclear Siting,” Energy Systems and Policy (Vol. 3, No. 1, 1979), pp. 17-36 (with Peter Meier and Philip Palmedo).
Recent Environmental and Climate Consultant Activities: As Sonoma Ecology Center’s Senior Director — Biochar Projects, Dr. Morell oversees several current projects, including those funded by Cal/FIRE, California Department of Water Resources, North Coast Resource Partnership, and several private corporations including Atlas Tree Company, A-Plus Tree Company, Earth Foundries, and San Bernardino Municipal Water District. As President of the Board of Directors he oversees policy development and financial performance. As Commissioner on the City of Sonoma’s Community Services and Environment Commission and member of the city’s Joint Climate Action Subcommittee, he is a lead author of Sonoma’s Climate Action Plan. He is an active participant on the Climate Action Steering Committee of Common Defense (a national progressive veterans organization:
www.commondefense.us) and supports Gardens for Health, an NGO working on health and nutrition (including biochar) in Rwanda.
Education:
BA, Economics and International Relations, University of Wisconsin-Madison MPA, Public Policy, Princeton University
PhD, Politics and Public Policy, Princeton University
Email addresses: and
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COMMISSION APPLICATION
Received Date: August 12, 2022
APPLICATION TYPE: Climate Action Commission
OTHER INTERST: N/A
ARE YOU APPLYING FOR A YOUTH POSITION? No
CA-22-31
NAME: Allan Nichol
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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: (High School, College, Professional, Vocational, or other Schools Attended. Please include Major or Field of Study, Dates attended, Degree and date of Degree) GENERAL QUESTIONS:
I certify that all of the information contained in my responses to the questions on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I further agree that, by checking the box below and submitting this application, online or otherwise, I am affixing my digital signature to this form as of the date submitted. I also agree that if appointed, I will serve on the Commission/Committee for which I have submitted this application.
☒ I AGREE
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Allan Nichol has practiced architecture in the North Bay area for over 35 years. Prior to that he spent 8 years working for J Carson Bowler, noted coastal architect. His architecture is eclectic from modern forms to brand new, 200 year old French farmhouses in the Napa Valley; as well as multifamily, mixed use, commercial and health club facilities. The designs reflect attention to site, client’s program, sustainability strategies, and budget. He designed and built the first straw bale house in Napa Valley, and was the architect for the featured house in the book “Rammed Earth”. His designs, whenever possible, integrate environmental strategies of energy, materials, and waste.
For 5 years he was currently am working on new fireproof homes for the fire zone of Fountaingrove involved in real estate development, and with a partner in Sonoma County developed over 160 housing units. One 37 unit Condominium was declared the finest density increase project ever received by the Santa Rosa Planning Dept.
Currently am working on new fire resistant community homes for seniors.
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Instrumental in saving Santa Rosa’s 19305 Art Deco Rosenberg building. Served as commissioner on the Sonoma County Landmarks Commission, and was appointed twice to the Sausalito Historic Landmarks Commission.
Climate Change
Was an early advocate for policies that can affect the Warming. Got 15 op-eds published in the Marin Newspaper speaking to the dangers of climate change and supporting the return of electric streetcars to the Northbay.
Professional Activities
Worked for J Carson Bowler Architect for 9 years designing many Sea Ranch homes.
Carson was a mentor to me. Have designed and builtseveral Sea Ranch Houses in my private practice.
American institute of Architects Redwood Chapter Excom. Committee 1980s. Was a California Registration Board Examiner, and has served on the Cotati Planning Commission and Design Review Board, as well as the Calistoga Design Review Committee. Active in sustainability, transit and landuse organizations.
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