Consideration of Applicants for Planning Commission

CITY OF EMERYVILLE
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
January 26, 2012
TO:
Planning Commission
FROM:
Charles S. Bryant
Director of Planning and Building
SUBJECT:
Consideration of Applicants for Planning Commission Vacancy
As the Commission is aware, Commissioner Art Hoff resigned in December, leaving a vacancy
for the remainder of his term, which expires on June 30, 2012. This vacancy has been advertised,
with an application deadline of January 16. The City Council is expected to make the
appointment on February 7, in time for the new Commissioner to be seated for the February 23
Commission meeting.
A recent change to the City Council Rules of Procedure stipulates that “The Mayor, with input
from the City Council Members, and the committee, board or commission to which the
appointment is to be made, shall appoint members to serve on all committees and boards,
including the Planning Commission. A majority of the City Council must confirm all
appointments.” It has not been the previous practice for the Commission to weigh in on Council
appointments; however this new provision allows the Commission to do so if it wishes.
Applications for the vacant seat on the Planning Commission have been received from:
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Jake Aftergood
Elizabeth Altieri
Lois Brown
Michael de Leon
Brian Donahue
Samuel S. Kang
Sean Moss
Tol Trunks
The applications are attached. Some or all of the applicants may be present at the January 26
meeting if the Commission wishes to ask them questions.
Staff recommends that the Commission determine whether it wishes to advise the City Council
on this appointment, and, if so, what the recommendation should be.
Attachment: Planning Commission applications (8)
IV.A.
CITY OF EMERYVILLE
IIlO.ORPORAT&O , •••
1333 PARK AVBNUB
BMERYVILLE, CALIFORNIA 94608-35 J 7
TEL.: (510) 596-4300
FAX: (510) 658·B09S
PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION
RECfEIVED
JUL 0'6 .2011
Please fiU out and return to:
QlYCLBRK
City Clerk
City of Emeryville
CITY OF EMBRYV.q.I.B
1333 ParkAvenue
Emeryville, CA 94608
July 5,2011
Date_~
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Jake Aftergood
Name,
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Address 2430 5th Street, Unit B
Berkeley, CA94710
510.473.6106
510.652.0929
[email protected]
Phone No.
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Occupation Real Estate, PropertyManagement
Employer
Kenneth J. Schmier and Eric S. Schmier
BusinessAddress,
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1475 Powell Street, Suite201
Emeryville,
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PhoneNo..
510.652.0800
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Please attach the following information 011 a separate sheetof paper.
1.
A summary of work experience and education.
2.
A summary of past involvement withEmeryville and/or planning activities or issues.
3.
A short (300 words or less) statement discussing yourideas andattitudes about planning
in Emeryville. Please consider issues such as traffic, industrial and commercial
development density, affordable housing, maintaining community diversity and
jobs/housing balance,
Commappl·pcfonn
City of Emeryvllie
PlanningCommission Application
Jake Aftergood
510.473.6106
1. Summary of workexperience andeducation.
See attached resume.
2. Summary of pastinvolvement wIth Emeryville and/or planning activities or Issues.
I have been working in Emeryville since May 2010, for my uncles Ken and Eric Schmier. I.
work asa property manager, and I help oversee .and maintainthe Schmiers' commercial
properties in Emeryville, as well as those In Oakland and Berkeley. I lived in Emeryville for
about nine months, from September 2010 through May 2011/ at Archstone Apartments on
Shellmound Street.
I completed my master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning, in 2008, at University of
Michigan. Duringgraduate school, I worked part-time for the University Planner's Office and
for Zipcar. My time working for (and using) ~ipcar taught me the importance of diversity in
mode choice. I also observed first-hand that new, innovative Ideas have the powerto
change the way people move about a city.
3. A short (300 words or less) statementdiscussing yourIdeas andattitudes about planning in
Emeryville. Please consider Issues such astraffic, Industrial andcommercial development density,
affordable housing, maintaining community dillersity andJobs/housing balance.
From a planning standpoint, I believe that Emeryville has a lotto be proud of.
• There is relatively little traffic congestion,
- Walking and bicycling are comfortable mode choices,
- Bus service is well-utilized,
- Parks are attractive, well-maintained, and utilized,
~ Public art is playful and integrated into the urban scenery,
- Density helps the City keep a small land footprint and provide sufficient affordable
housing,
- Companies large and small happilycall Emeryville home.
In the real estate business, I am learning how to solve problems. And no city isexempt
from its duty to solve problems. In Ern,eryville, I see opportunities to:
• Further promote bicycling and motorscootering, through education and marketing.
I ride a Vespa, and I love it. I am now coaching new scooter riders.
• Expedite the process of approving (or denying) a new tenant's use/conditional use
permit - a small business owner should not haveto walt several weeks for a decision.
- Increase the building height, buildingdensity, and mixing of uses in the City. A dense,
mixed-use city can generate something that is lucrative for its business ownerscustomerswithout cars.
Thank you for considering my application. If you have any other questions, or you would like
me to providereferences, don't hesitate to ask. I look forwardto hearing from you!
Jake Aftergood
Jake. aftergood@gmall. com
510 I 4736106
JAKE AFTERGOOD
EDUCATION
University orMichigan. Ann Arbor 2008
Master or Urban Planning (M.U.P.)
University 01Call1ornfa. Santa Cruz 2005
B.A. Environmental Stlldles.
United Bloycle InsUtuls, Ashland, OR 2005
Certified Bloycle Technlolan
PORTFOLIO
http://sllemaker~umlch.e~uljake.aftergood
SKILLS
ArcGIS
Word
Excel
Powerpolnt
Outlook
Acrobat
Photoshop
InDeslgn
Illustrator
SPSS
GISTraining
Oartogrsphy
Copyedmng
Bloycle safety
Project mgmt.
Website design
Slaff recrullment
Survey M~nkey
Acappella sInging
Rssearch proposal
Questlonnalre design
Alternative Transportatlon
AFFILIATIDNS
American Planning Association
North Amedcan Cartographic Inrormatlon
Society (NACIS)
University Campus Bike Plannsrs Network
Washington Men's Camsrata
University orMichigan,
Msn's Glee Olub Alumni
RECE~T
EXPERIENCE
SCHMIER INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES, Emeryville, CA
Property Manager
DATEI May 2010 to Present
Show properties In Oakland, Emeryville, and Berkeley toprospective tenants.
leases for n.ew tenants, and malnlaln storage system foreXisting
leases. Coordinate planning and desIgn for new development projects,
Including worklr:tg with ~rohltects and contractors. MaIntain and clean
Industrial and residential properties, forthe benent oftenants aswell asto
reflect positively on theneighborhood.
Pr~pare
AMIRICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION, Washington, DC
R••earch·lntem
DATBi December 2009 to May 2010
Assisted with research and GISmapping for ACensus ofPlanning In
Communities, Counties, andRegIons that Contain Priority ConseNatlon Areas
forWRdilfe Habitat Protection. a project funded bythe Doris Duke Charitable
Foundation. Duties include acquiring GIS data, creating maps and overlays
using ArcGIS softWare, conducting web· and phone-baSed research, and
aSlIlstlng with textandlayout ofthe final report. Colorado, Maine, and
Tennessee areInclu(1ed Intheproject's pilot phase.
TOOLE DES_GN GROUP. WashIngton, DC
Trauportatlan Planner
DATEI September 2008 to August 2009
Led GIS mappIng anddatamanagement forseveral transportatfon planning
projects, prepared PowerPoint presentations for steering committee and pUblic
Input meetings, provided research on focused topics such asSafe Routes to
School and travel demand management on university campuses, and helped
prepare proposals for new projects. Supported senior planners and landscape
designers byauthoring andproof-reading reports and memos, conducting field
. work, and collecting public Input through online questionnaires,
UNIVERSiTY OF MICHIGAN, An" Arbor
Unlver.lty Plallne"s OffIceln*em
DATE: June. 2008 to August 2008
This office carries outcivilengineering, landscaping, master
planning, site planning, andtransportation planning forthe entire university
campus: Supported university planners and architects bycollecting field data,
creating asset Inventories, maintaining geographIc Information systems.
creating analysis maps, and preparing PowerPolnt presentations, Also
developed and taught a GIS training course forthe planning staff.
ZIPCAR INC•• Ann Arbor, Mlchlaan
Marketing and lIeet operations representative
DATE: November 2007 to Augusl2008
Educated students about how to Sign-up and use carshare. Prepared and
delivered presentations to student groups. scheduled periodic tabling events,
and facilitated new-member sign-ups. Took Zipcars Inforservicing when
needed, helped to coordinate a cleaning schedule, and responded tovehicle
accidents and emergencies.
1475 POWELL STREET, SUITE 201 EMERVVILLE CA 94608
Jake. attergood@gmall. com
510 I 4736106
JAKE AFTERGOOD
EDUCATION
RECENT eXPERIENCE (CONT/D)
University of Michigan. Ann Arbor 2008
Master (Jrban Planning (M.U.P.)
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University of Callfomfa, Santa Cruz 2006
B.A. Environmental Studies
Unlled Bloycle InsUtute. Ashland, OR 2005
Certified Bicycle Tschnlclan
PORTFOLIO
hltp:l/sltemaker.umlch.eduljake.aftergood
SKILLS
ArcGlS
Word
Excel
PowerPolnt
Outlook
Acrobat
Photoshop
InDeslgn
Illustrator'
SPSS
OISTraining
Cartography
Copyeditlng
Bicycle eafety
Project mgmt.
Website design
Staff recruitment
Survey Monkey
A oappella singing
Research proposal
Questionnaire desIgn
Altematlve Transportation
UNIVER81TY OF CALIFORNIA, Los Angeles
Foundl!lr and manaser. UCLA community Blcrele Center
DATE: July2005 to June2006
~8tabll~hed firstandonlyon-oampus bloycle shop. Performed repaIr servIces,
provided parts and tools for self~servlce repairs, and conducted bike
maintenance andsafety courses for sludents and staff. Prepared qual1er1y
reports onprogram's progress and successes. SupervIsed stUdent empfoyees
andvolunteers.
CAMPRAMAH, OJal, CA
. Btercr. Guide
DATI!;'Summers 2001 and2002
Educated te~ns about thebenefits ofcycling. Conducted road bicycling tests
andInstructed particIpants Insafe riding techniques. Led bIcycle rides out of
oamp, and around the city. MaintaIned oamp's bicycle fleet.
SILIICTED M.U.P. COURSEWORK
Bike Cenler Markel Sludy, University of
MIchIgan (412008)
Zipcar Point of Departure (POOl GIS Study.
Ann Arbor, Ml (4/200B)
Oarshare Memorandum. University 01
Callfomla, Santa Cruz (1 0/20.07)
Slruolural Moving Handbook. Ann Arbor. MI
(6/2007)
GISDevelopable Parcels Report, Town
Amherst. MA (6/2007)
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Zipoar Evaluation Report •• Introduction and
Loglo Model. AnnArbor. MI(4/2007)
Nan-Motorized Transportatlon Plan. Oilyof
Ypsllsntl, MI (4/2007)
1475 POWELL STREET, SUITE 201 EMERYVILLE CA 94608
CITY OF EMERYVILLE
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TEL: (510) 596-4-300
FAX: (51'0) 658-8095
PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION
Please fill out andreturn to:
City Clerk
City of Emeryville
1333 Park Avenue
Emeryville, CA 94608
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Please attach the followinginfomlation 011 a separate sheet of paper.
1.
A summary of work experience and education.
2.
A summary of past involvement with Emeryvilleand/or planning activities 01' issues.
3.
A short(300words or less)statementdiscussingyourideas and attitudes about planning
in Emeryville. Please consider issues such as traffic, industrial and commercial
development density, affordable housing, maintaining community diversity and
Jobs!housing balance.
COlnmappl·pcform
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Elizabetb.C. Altieri
4 Commodore Dr. #328
Emeryville, CA '4'08
[email protected]
October, 2009 to present:
All EmeryvilleProperties
Broker's Assistant to Brokerofrecord of fuU servicereal estateand propertymanagement services firm. Provides property
inventory marketing and tenant placement alongwith generalofficedutieswhile studying for real estate sales license.
September, 2005 to November, 2009:
David Hicks APLC
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Paralegal and SeniorResearch Assistant to solepractitioner attorneywith specialization in civlliitigation; responsible for all
aspects of case management, draftcorrespondence, document production, caseand statuteresearch, draft pleadings and
responses, arbitration/mediation/trial preparation, and calendaring, as well as daily officeresponsibilities. Appointed Special
Masterby AlamedaCountySuperior Court during Receivership offamily-owned insurance brokerage business under
property settlement dispute in FamilyCourt; acted as Assistantto Receiverruntling daily operations of 3 office business.
July,2001 to April, 2005:
Bank of Alameda
Vice Presidentand Relationship Manager hiredto establish a de-novo Commercial Banking Center in Emeryville, thefirst
off-island locationfor the bank. Responsible for generating loansanddeposits, and fee income withfocus on business
clients. Grew branch office to the number twooftive branches.
August, 1996 to July, 2001:
Summit Bank
Originally hired as Assistant VicePresident andLoanOfficer in the OaklandBranch. Subsequently promoted to Vice
President andManagerof the Emeryville Branch in March, 1997. Responsible forall aspects of loans and deposits and
supervision of staff. Achieved aU set goals forgrowtband retention ofexisting clients.
Deeember, 1995 to August, 1996
Worked as DirectorofOperations for twoformer clientsof Bankof the West:Accountants Inc. andWollborg-Michelson
(temporary staffmg agencies). Primary duties in bothcases weremoreclericalthaD I was ledtobelieve, so I decided to return
to banking.
April, 1992 to Deeember, 1995:
Bank ofthe West
VicePresidentand Manager of the oakland MainBranch.Wasresponsible forhighest growth among over 100 branches.
Top winner of'the "President's Club"award in both 1993 (its first year) and 1994. Consistently exceeded set goals and
expectations whilesupervising a staffof twelveoperations and lendingpersonnel.
June, 1988 to April, 1992:
The Fluaneia! Center Bank, N.A.
Regional Vice President ofthe Oakland Region. Had highestgrowth in loansamong thefourregions oftheBank. Metor
exceeded aU goalsset by seniormanagement. Was responsible for closing doWll the Walnut Creek Region as the bank
contracted due to problems in its Mortgage Division, which wasentirelyseparate from thecommercial bank. TheBank was
ultimately closedby the FDIC in May, 1992.
June, 1979 to June, 1988:
Bank of the West (formerly Freneh Bank of California)
Started as a Personnel Assistant and succeeded to increasingly responsible positions in commercial lending withthe Bank
from creditanalystto lending officerin the Corporate BankingDivision.Promoted to Assistant Vice President ln 1983 and to
Vice President in 1986. Finalposition with theBank wasVice Presidentand Credit Administrator, responsible for 32
branches witha-lending authority of $1.SMM.
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Professional and CommuDity Leade.rsblp:
Past president, RobertMorrisAssociates (Northern California), 1993-94
FonnerBoardMember, BeaconSchools (Oakland), 1997-2000; Bmery Education Foundation, 2000-2007
CurrentBoardMember:
Emeryville Chamber of Commerce (emeritus)
EmeJYVilJe General Plan/Zoning Update Steering Committee
Member: Watergate Community Association Architectural Control Committee, andWCA Finance Committee
Elizabeth C. Altieri
CityofEmeryviUe Planning Commission Application
April 24,2010
I am applying for the City's Planning Commission because Iwould like to continue to
.broaden"my civicinvolvement with Emeryville andcontribute to itsfurther positive
impact to theregion.
My involvement withtheGeneral PlanSteering Committee over thepastseveral years
has given me a heightened sense oflong rangeplanning implications for theCity and its
surrounds. Theimpact thateach development bringsto Emeryville must becarefully
studied andthe benefits weighed against potential negative effects. All stakeholders must
be given a thoughtful andmeasured hearing in conjunction with staffrecommendations to
implement the CityCouncil's vision ofEmeryviUe consistent withtheGeneral Plan.
It is especially important to make surethe voices of thecommunity are heard, because I
havepersonally observed that if thepublicis involved in the planning process, they are
more likely to be supportive of development proposals. It cannot be too strongly stressed
thatpotential developers vettheir ideas withneighbors, listen to allconcerns, incorporate
alternative suggestions, andgive it sufficient weight to broaden thescope of theproposed
work to adequately benefit aU stakeholders.
I believe that I would be a productive andcommitted member of Emeryville's Planning
Commission, andthatmy many years of community involvement both as working and
living in the Citybrings good perspe'ctive to thejob.
FROM :LOIS BROWN
Jan. 14 2012 01:15AM
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A summary ofwork experienceand education.
2.
A summary of past involvementwith Emeryville and/or planningactivities or issues.
3.
A short (300words or less)statement discussing your ideas and attitudes about planning
in Emeryville. Please consider issues such as traffic, industrial and eommercial
development density, affordable housing, maintaining community cfjv~i(y and
jobs/housing balance.
Commappl.pefOnn
FROM :LOIS BROWN
LOIS BRQWN
FAX NO. :510 428 2463
Jan. 14 2012 01:15AM
PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICAnON
1. SUMMARY OF WORK EXPERlENCE AND .EDUCATION
2001 to Present
OWN AND MANAGE $4 MILLIONIN REAL ESTATEHOLDINGS, COMMERCIAL
AND RESIDENTIAL, located in Albany andHalf Moon Bay, CA.
2001-07
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PACIFIC CENTERFOR THEPHOTOGRAPIC ARTS,
EMERYVILLE, CA
Collaborated with the City of Emeryville to establish a center for photography that would
be a key component of-the Emeryville Center for theArts. The Pacific
Center flourished for five years in a space donatedby RogerBash. Our photography
shows attracted people from as far away as Crockett and Walnut Creek. Our film on the
lifeand times of early LIFE magazine photographers was acquired by PBS and airedfor
two years across the nation. But Roger finally rented our space and the City of
Emeryville was not ready for us. Without space for exhibitions and lectures, we
discontinued, returning the grant money we had received.
1971 to 2000
ART AND rLLUSRATED BOOK ACQUISITIONS EDITOR, NEW YORK, NY
Evaluated and acquired book proposals for publication, contracted withwriters and
photographers, scheduled product from proposal to bound book. and created marketing
strategies. The companies I was associatedwith in this capacity:
Harper Collins, Ballantine Books, Harry N. Abrams, Ri1201i, Aperture.
EDUCATION
Attended the University ofCalifomia and San Francisco State University. Became
credentialedin secondary school education (high school).
Graduatedfrom Albany High School
2. PAST INVOLVMENT WITH THE CITY OF EMERYVILLE
As describedabove, I worked with the City PlanningDepartment when under the
directionof Patrick Okeeffe. In addition, in 2010 I served onthe Steering Committee for
the Emeryville Center for the Arts. I met with the new Executive Director, Sheila
Bergman, to share my thinkingon the purpose and role of the Center. I also attended
city-planning workshops. I have beento City Councilmeetings and have pleaded to save
old housing that was to be destroyed.
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FROM :LOIS BROWN
FAX NO. :510 428 2463
Jtin.
14 2012 01:16AM
Lois Brown
3. ESSAY ON TIlE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF EMERYVILLE
Emeryville is the little city that could) but has it gone too far. Granted the first priority is
city safety and services. A first-rate policedepartment andwen-equipped fire department
do not come cheaply. Landmust be developed and revenue brought in, especially with
state and federal funds being withdrawn. But the environment and esthetics cannot be
compromised to reachgoals. Em.eryville is situated in oneof the mostbeautiful places
in the world-on the edgeof a sparkling bay with a sky that turns crimson red at
sundown whilewildlife parades along the shore.
The CityPlan (General Plan) is in place, zoninghas been detailed, development goals
have beendefined. But this is not a done deal. Howthe planis executed is critical to
qualityof life in Emeryville. For example, there is very little sky andevenlessair to
breathebetween the two new buildings at Hollis and Powell. The new parks are
wonderful, but thereare no signsleading the way. Bike paths are noble in concept but
the traffic is so heavy (and getting worse), that you won't find me on oneof those paths.
The park at the end of Powell Street is sublime and having public boating is a luxury, but
the land is being tarred overto the point that wildlife is disappearing. I know this from
walking the path weekly.
It's time to re-evaluate what is good for Emeryville; to stopthe frenzy to raise more and
more money. To returnto what is beautiful in this God-given land, Yes, bills have to be
paid. Buildings must be built. And affordable housingis absolutely necessary. But let's
be careful of what we are doing to our precious littletown in reaching goals. City
planning is hard work; there are contracts and deals, balance sheets)
,
potential jobs, etc. Theplanners have done a good initial job in pursuing quality of life,
but now they must seebeyondservices and remember that once gone, it' s gone forever.
That's a huge responsibility.
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development density, afford bi housing, maintaining community diversity and
jObsfhousing balance.
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Michael Richard de Leon
1500 Park Ave, #124
Emeryville, California 94608
michael@hellafoods:com
C 510.847.8653
Educatton:
SanFrancisco State University, Master of rts in Composition (in p~ogre&s)
University of California Berkeley, Bachel0 0 Arts in English Literature
CoUegeofMarin, Associate ofArts in Ens) sh Literature
expected 2012
2007
2004
Teaching &: Research IDterests:
Theuseof multimodal rhetorical forms. P o :in online argumentation. Text and instant messaging as
rhetorical tools. Students' rights to their 0 t xts, Academic citation in an electronic world. Adapting
academic discourse to the 21 n Century. Th rh one ofmenus.
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Computer Program Application SldIist
W~dows XP &. 7,Apple OS X Snow Leo d.. 082; Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point;
Adobe Photoshop CS3, Flash CS3, Dream .e :ver CS3, InDesign CS3, Adobe Bridge. Vbual Basic &.
HTML. Apple Pages, Numbers, iMovie.
Professional SIdJIs:
Possess strongcommunication skills, both
n and oral combined with a unique understanding of
English grammar and spelling. Superior pr ee management skills and attention to detail. Market
torecasting and projeotion. Restaurant buda IS d cost controls. Extensive experience managing up to
25 employees in daily professional kitchen
.ons. Fairly fluent inSpanish and some fluency in
Mandarin Chinese. Serve Safe Certified F
anager (certificate # 1463554). Member National
Coun~lofTeach~sofEn~im.
PublieattoDs:
Words Not Waterboarding, OpEd Article,
http://www.dailycal.orglarticlell OS4SS/wo~
~I ~ Californian, 27 April
8 oCwaterboarding
2009
Blogs:
http://hellafoods.worpress.com
Criticism of contempormy culture with an
asis onpolitics, food and literacy
EmDloymeD' Hlstoa:
SF State University
GraduQte Teaching Assistant, English Com
Hella Foods Restaurant & Interior Desl
Principal, Chef & Consulrant
Spring Semester '11
oallillaney
61 ZOIO - Present
University of California, Borkeley
Scheduling Coordinator, Department ofAr hi ecture
1/2008 • Present
Lindamood-BeU, Berkeley
Tutor, K- 6 reading
212008 • 9/2008
Bear's J:.,airPub
Door security
2008 - Present
6/2006 • 12/2007
Hotel Durant, Berkeley, Ca
Executive Chef
200S
The Princeton Review
Teacher, MeAT Verbal
SausaUto Chop House 1 Trevlso Restaur a.
Chef
2001-2004
Hotel Utah Saloon, San Francisco, Ca
General Manager / Executive Chef
2000-2001
Felix & LouietsReSlaurant lBistro Ralp, ealdsburg, Ca
Cheft!e Cuisine
1998-2000
Maria Country Club, Novato, Ca
Chef de Cuisine
1995-1998
Equus Restaunnt, Santa Rosa, Ca
1993-1995
&ec~tive
Executive Sous Chef
Sonoma Mission Ian & Spa, Sonoma. Ca
SousChef
1990-1993
Various RestauraDts, SFBay Area
Dishwasher, Line Cook. Sous Chef
1987-1990
BrinksArmored Car Service. Novato. C
1985-1987
Guard, Driver (armed)
US Army
StaffSerlieant, Military IntelUgence. FO
1977 -1985
OM InteWgenee Training Detachment
- Instructor in Military Intelligence. Recipient ofthe .41' ~ Commendation Medal, .4rmy Ach/wement Meda~ Good Conduct
Medal (2), Master Pira'I'(J()per Badge. RangfJr Tab. De eLanguage Insthute: Mandarin Chinese. Honor Graduale
noncommissioned offlcers training school. 25,h Infa
/vision. 1981. NCO oflheQual"el', our FLC 198J.
Michael de Leon
Application forPlanning Commission
6 July 2011
er onalStatement
In the past year that I've lived'
eryville I have become keenly aware ofthecity's
uniq,ue placement strategically located '.ds~ threemajor urban cities, I'm a San Francisco
nativeand familiar with Emeryville's 'st ry as an industrial center, however UVinghere has
allowed me to seea new Emeryville; a' that is not onlyopentoexpanding housing at all
levels but a city that is working hard t pr. motebusiness start-ups.
I value greatly both business a
c tizenyet I lean mote in favor ofdtiien. I feel that the
city has a sodal responsibility for. provo d
for the safety & security of itsresidents. The flow of
automobile I bicycle traffic and their in vi Ieintersection withpedestrian routes areof
paramount concern. The Southern Pa . e Amtrak rightofwayis another concern of mii\ei
whilethere havebeen no incidents in
ea (in recentmemory) I feel thatpedestrian &:
bicycle crossings could be improved d xpanded,
Thefarmer's marketon Thursd y ftemoons is a grand idea but it seems to be lacking in
participation fromboth vendo,rs and r i ts. Perhaps it would benefit from a different locale
or more effective promotion.
I feel that Emeryville would.
. as a community from greater diversity in
commercial development by offering' e Uvea forsmall business st81t-ups. Ourcity is known
for industry howeverOUT citizens r~el ·b nefitdirectly from that industry. Small businesses
will attractlocal dollarsand possibly b in in new residents, particularly ifEmeryville
eonnnues promoting a diverse housin m keto
. In summary I would 1i1ceto say th t my fianc~ and I plantomake Emeryville ourhome
for many years and have plansto iully e elopour interior design I restaurant consultancy in
Emeryville.
Thank you for your considerati n.
Michael de Leon
Michael de Leon
Application lor Planning Commission
6 July2011
Summary of pastinvolvement
Emeryville and/orplanning activities issues
I've lived in the city for a year n wand have nothad theopportunity toparticipate in
any. planning activities or issues. It is m h pe that this will change this coming year:
The following form was submitted via your website: Board/ Committee I Commission Application
Select the Board, Commission, or Committee applying for:: Planning Commission
Name:: Brian Donahue
Sex:: Male
Applying as resident, employed in Emeryville, business representative, or special interest group representatlvef
Resident,Employed inEmeryville,Business Representative.Special Interest Group Representative
Home Address:: 4333 Holden Street
Home PhoneNumber:: 654-0166
BusinessAddress:: same
Business PhoneNumber:: same
, Occupation:: builder
Email Address::
Lengthof Residency in City::30 years
High School:: BoulderHigh School
College:: BFAKansas CityArt Institute & School' of Design
Trade or Business School::
Hobbies::
Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees?: Yes
Have you served on a Board, Commission, or Committee before?: Yes
,
7/13/2011
If yes, which:: Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Subcommittee
Board, Commission, and/or Committee Memberships (past/current) outside ofEmeryville ::
Please list organization memberships and positions held::
Please List Areas ofSpecial Interest: Crafting a resident friendly city
Please Enter Basic Resume Infonnation Below:
Additional Information:
Form submitted on: 7/1'1/2011 11 :44:51 AM
Submitted from JP Address; 70.231.249:103
Referrer Page: http://www.oi.emeryville.ca.us/index.aspx?nid=89
Form Address; http://www.ci.emeryville.ca.us/forms.aspx?FID=97
7/19/2011
CITY OF EMERYVILLE
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EMERY\,'lLLE, CALlFORi'1IA 94608-3517
FAX: (5 J 0) 658-8095
TEL: (5 I OJ 596-4300
PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION
Please fill out and return to:
City Clerk
City of Emeryville
1333 Park Avenue
Emeryville, CA 94608
Occupation
Employer
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Please attach the following information on a separate sheet of paper.
1.
A summary of work experience and education.
2.
A summary of past involvement with Emeryville and/or planning activities or issues.
3.
A Sh011 (300 words or less) statement discussing yow' ideas and attitudes about planning
in Emeryville. Please consider issues such as traffic, industrial and commercial
development density, affordable housing, maintaining community diversity and
jobs/housing balance.
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SAMUEL S. KANG
1001 46th Street, Unit 524 • Emeryville, CA 94608 • 510.926.4004 • [email protected]
EDUCATION
University of San Francisco School of Law, San Francisco, CA
Juris Doctorate - Certificate in Public Interest Law
• Admitted to practice by the California State bar, United States Northern District ofCA, and United States 9th CircuitCourt
of Appeals
• ArthurZiefScholar
Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA
Advanced Bachelorof Arts- Major in Diplomacy and World Affairs, Minor in Economics
• President's Scholar
RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
California Insurance Diversity Task Force, Sacramento, CA
1/12 - Present
Appointedby Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones 10 advise and recommend 011 howthe insurance industry can better
serve California's increasing diversity.
General Counsel, Greenlining Institute, Berkeley, CA
12/10 - Present
Directand lead all ofGreenlining 's regulatory advocacy, state legislative advocacy and consumer protection campaigns.
• Directand oversee Greenlining's advocacy on behalfof small business owners and low-income families
at state regulatory agencies, Federal Communications Commission, and United StatesDepartment of Justice.
• Lead Greenlining's state legislative advocacy. Main responsibilities include serving as main pointof
contactwith elected officials and their staffs, testifying at hearings, and providing research for legislative
members and their staffs.
• Litigated high profile regulatory cases such as multi-billion dollar utility rates increases and implementing
new regulations on utility shutoff protection for ratepayers and small businesses.
Commissioner, Parks, Recreation & Historical Commission, Alameda County, CA
Appointedby CountySupervisor Keith Carson to represent Alameda CountyDistrict 5 constituents.
8/09 - 4/11
RELEVANT TRAINING & LEADERSHIP
Boards & Commissions Leadership Institute, Oakland, CA
8/09 - 1/10
• Recruited & selected from competitive pool of young Bay Area professionals for intensive leadership
training to serve on majorgovernment boards and commissions.
• Training included overview of majordevelopment and planning issues, interpreting large public budgets,
ethicsand disclosure (Brown and Bagley-Keene Acts), and tactical use of parliamentary procedure.
NetKAL Fellow, Network of Korean American Leaders, Washington, DC
3/10- Present
• Selected as one of the top, under-40 Korean American leaders in the United States.
• Invited to strategize withother Korean American leaders in private industry, government and non-profits
to advance political empowerment in the Korean American community.
Coro Fellow, Coro New York Leadership Center, New York, NY
9/01 - 5/02
• Selected from a national pool of young leaders for intensive leadership training program in public affairs.
• Training focused on publicpolicy implementation and political leadership in theoperations of a city.
Personal Statement - Samuel S. Kang
Planning Commission Application
Setting the course for where Emeryville needs to go is not just a question about the
future. Dictating the future course of this city requires understanding how rapidly
Emeryville has changed injust a few years. The leadership and planning of Emeryville
was key to this city's revitalization over the last two decades. Leadership and planning
will again dictate whether Emeryville's revitalization will be enduring and sustainable.
It is important to recognize the remarkable leadership that was responsible for turning'
Emeryville around. When the manufacturing sector was dying in the US, Emeryville's
economy and communities were devastated. The injection of pro-growth and business
friendly policies by the city's leaders gave Emeryville the shot in the arm it needed to
compete for jobs and make it an attractive place to live again. The rapid development
transformed blighted streets into communities that attracted young, working
professionals, such as my wife and I, who were looking for a modem, urban location in
the East Bay. This transformation was fast and incredibly successful in achieving its
intent.
However, to characterize this transformation as good or bad would be a gross
overstatement. What is clear is that Emeryville is at a crossroads. Its planning and progrowth policies has attracted a significant bloc of residents like me - new homeowners,
young professionals, and part of the city's 30% Asian American community. While this
demographic contrasts sharply with the traditional residential makeup of Emeryville, it
is not naturally antagonistic. What is critical to addressing Emeryville's evolving needs
and identity is the incorporation and assimilation of Emeryville's new residents into its
leadership. Emeryville's ability to evolve and prosper depends upon the participation of
new and established residents working together.
Emeryville's ability to adapt to its future challenges depends upon how well its
leadership can adopt the participation of its new residents.
CRTY OF EMERYVKLLE
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1333 PARK AVENUE
EMERYVILLE, CALIFORNIA 94608-3517
TEL: (510) 596-4300
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(510) 450·7831
JPlJLANNKNG COMMiSSION Af>JP>L][CATJION
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.Please attach the following information on a separate sheet of paper.
1.
2.
3.
A summaty of work experience and education.
A summary of past involvement with Emeryville and/at planning activities or issues.
A short (300 words or less) statement discussing your ideas and attitudes about planning in
Emeryville, Please consider issues such as traffic, industrial and commercial development density,
affordable housing, maintaining community diversity and jobs/housing balance.
SEAN
M. Moss, AICP
,
1121 40TH STREET, #3206 • EMERYVILLE, CA 94608
(510) 393-2751 • [email protected]
1. I have worked as an urban planner for over eight years, first in the private sector
designing new communities, 'and now as a Senior Planner for the City of £1 Cerrito. I
am a member of the American Planning Association and the American Institute of
Certified Planners (AICP). I am also a member of the San Francisco Planning and Urban
Research Association (SPUR). I have represented projects on both sides of the podium,
presenting projects to numerous Planning Commissions and City Councils both as City
Staff and as an applicant's representative. In my current position, as a staff planner, I
regularly work with applicants to process entitlements and clearly represent the desires
of the Planning Commission, Design Review Board, City Council and the El Cerrito
community; and to implement the policies of the El Cerrito General Plan. I process
environmental documents, execute public noticing requirements, manage consultants
and assist the community at the public counter. I have an in-depth knowledge of the
California Environmental Quality Act, the Brown Act, the Subdivision Map Act, and
most other planning and urban design issues. My experience also includes my
membership on the City of El Cerrito Green Team, which is partnering with Strategic
Energy Innovations to implement climate change related policies for the City and which
recently commenced a successful month-long car-free challenge for City employees.
During my employment as a consultant, I practiced as an urban designer, designing
large and small communities. I have participated in drafting specific plan documents in
Stockton, Salinas, Elk Grove, Merced County, and Stanislaus County. I have been
involved in general plan updates in Rancho Cordova, Sacramento, Salinas, Elk Grove,
and Seaside, CA. I also participated in the Sacramento Area Council of Governments'
Blueprint process, which developed a preferred growth scenario and implementation
strategies for the entire Sacramento region. I posses a Bachelor of Science in City and
Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and a
minor in Economics. I have also worked for the planning departments of Seaside, CA
and Monterey County.
2. Since moving to Emeryville over six years ago, I have been very active in community
activities. I currently serve as the Vice Chair of the Emeryville Bicycle and Pedestrian
Advisory Subcommittee and I have thoroughly enjoyed serving on that body. It has
been a wonderful opportunity to serve the City and improve the walking and biking
experience in our community. The new Pedestrian and Bike Plan, which the committee
recently recommended adoption of, will provide a important blueprint for future
improvements on Emeryville. I regularly attend city council meetings, and have spoken
several times at City Council hearings. I recently attended a community workshop for
the updated Pedestrian and Bike Plan as well as a community workshop regarding
improvements to the Emeryville Greenway. I have attended community outreach
meetings for the Triangle neighborhood traffic calming project as well as the proposed
relocation of Habitiot to the middle school site and I also attend meetings of the Triangle
neighborhood group meetings. I have also attended General Plan Update Committee
meetings. I make an appoint of keeping abreast of current urban planning issues in part
by attending planning-related conferences and workshops organized by organizations
such as the American Planning Association, the Urban Land Institute and the League of
California Cities. Last year I attended a conference on Transit Oriented Development
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SEAN
M. Moss, AICP
1121 40TH STREET, #3206 • EMERYVILLE, CA 94608
(510) 393-2751 • [email protected]
and Social Equity which was organized by the Center for Community Innovation at DC
Berkeley. I am also avid reader of periodicals related to urban planning. I also make a
diligent effort to keep abreast of issues affecting our local community. In addition, I
serve as the elected President of the Andante Owners Association, which manages the
property, affairs and budget for the Andante community. I have also served the
community through my past role as a Deacon at First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley,
where my many duties focused around visiting and supporting members of the
community who are sick and/ or homebound. I served as the Treasurer of the Deacons
from 2009-2010 and in that capacity I oversaw the approximately $30,000 Deacons' Fund
which supports charitable efforts in the East Bay community. I also previously served as
the Vice Chair of the City of El Cerrito chapter of SEIU Local 10211 also volunteer with
Habitat For Humanity in the East Bay.
3. As a Senior Planner for the City of El Cerrito, I have had the privilege of working
with a wonderful and knowledgeable Planning Commission. Most members of the
Planning Commission work professionally in fields related to urban planning, and the
Commission possesses a wide breadth of knowledge on urban planning issues. The
Commissioners thoughtfully deliberate on each item, and the Chair often takes time to
clarify and clearly explain matters to the public. It would be an honor to serve
Emeryville in a similar capacity. As a redeveloping city which has recently updated its
General Plan, EmeryviIle is poised to continue implementing successful policies, as well
as adopt new policies which will implement the values of the community and improve
quality of life in the City. It would be an honor to serve Emeryville as part of the body
which will seek to implement the new General Plan and the community's vision for the
City. SustainabiIity wiIl be key to Emeryville's future. The direction that the
community takes now must sustain future success in all areas. Emeryville must
promote a sustainable mix of land uses'; industries; affordable and market-rate housing;
modes of transportation; and community diversity if we are to continue our success into
the future and position our City to take advantage of it's unique position in the Bay Area
and the State. Each project the City considers must be analyzed at both the macro and
micro scales, and a successful Planning Commissioner must ask, "How will this project
benefit the larger community as well as individual users of the project?" I believe that I
posses the knowledge and experience necessary to evaluate proposals based upon their
merits and make sound decisions that will serve to better the City for years to come. I
also believe that I posses values that wiIl enhance Emeryville and improve it as a place
to live, work and play. I love my community and want to give back by serving on the
Planning Commission.
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SEAN
M. Moss, AICP
1121 40TH STREET, #3206 • EMERYVILLE, CA 94608
(510) 393-2751 • [email protected]
EDUCATION
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
College of Architecture and Environmental Design
Bachelor of Science, City and Regional Planning, December 2002
Minor in Economics
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
City of El Cerrito, Planning Division, El Cerrito, CA
February 2008-Present
Senior Planner
• Writes environmental documents and manages the CEQA process
• Assists the public with planning issues
• Writes staff reports and presents projects to decision making bodies
• Coordinates comments and conditions of approval with other City departments and
other agencies
• Writes ordinances covering planning-related issues
• Researches planning-related topics as necessary
Wood Rodgers, Inc., Planning Division, Oakland, CA
May 2003-December 2007
Planner III
• Managed projects from conceptual design through implementation
• Coordinated among civil engineering, transportation engineering, City staff, client and
other disciplines during project design and throughout project process
• Managed the preparation and processing of entitlement applications
• Represented clients and project teams at agency meetings, community workshops and
public hearings
• Led stakeholder meetings to identify issues and establish the guiding project principles
• Managed and drafted specific plans, PUD guidelines, and other planning documents
City of Seaside, Community Development Department, Seaside, CA
Planning Intern
Conducted staff research and analysis
Wrote staff reports
Assisted the public with planning and zoning issues
Prepared CEQA Initial Studies
Assisted with a General Plan update
Summer 2002
County of Monterey, Department of Planning, Salinas, CA
Planning Aide
Developed a GIS database for the County's archeological data
Performed site analysis and field work
Summer 2001
Dougherty + Dougherty Architects, Costa Mesa, CA
Intern
Conducted punch listing
Attended construction meetings
• Managed the Dougherty + Dougherty field office
Summer 2000
Summer 1999
GRAPHIC AND COMPUTER SKILLS
Adobe PhotoShop CS3, Adobe Illustrator CS3, ArcGIS,
AutoCAD 2007, Microsoft Office 2007, hand graphics
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
American Institute of Certified Planners
Leadership and Service Award from the Central Coast APA chapter
Circulation Task Force for the Cal Poly Master Plan update
Mathew Hubal Memorial Scholarship for Planning
San Francisco Planning and Urban Research Association
Andante Owners' Association, President
SEIU Local 1021, El Cerrito Chapter, Vice Chair (2008-2010)
First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley, Deacon and Treasurer of Deacons' Fund (2009-2010)
The following 'form was submitted via your website: Board/ Committee / Commission Application
Selectthe Board, Commission, or Committee applying for:: Planning Commission
Name:: Tol Trunks
Sex:: Male
Applying as resident, employed in Emeryville, business representative, or special interest group representative?: not
checked
Home Address:: 421 36th St. Oakland,CA 94609
Home PhoneNumber:: 510-368-8507
Business Address::
Business Phone Number::
Occupation:: N/A
Email Address::[email protected]
Length of Residency in City:: 5 years
High School:: Graduated in 1996
College:: 2 years college
Trade or Business School::
Hobbies:: Chemistry, Bowling, Video Games, Internet
Are you currently serving on other Boards, Commissions, or Committees?: No
Have you served on a Board, Commission, or Committee before?: No
11/29/2011
If yes, which:: (Not Applicable)
Board, Commission, and/orCommittee Memberships (past/current) outside of Emeryville :: Transporation Committee
Please list organizationmemberships and positions held:: Member
Please List Areas of Special Interest: Medical, Chemistry, Public Safety, Industry, Defense
Please Enter Basic Resume Information Below: US Air Force Sep 1998 - Oct 2005 Military discipline, high use of printers,
faxes, filing, use of computer medical datebases, computer literate (Win 98/2000/XP, Power Point, Excel, Word, Access),
public health training, disease montioring and treatment, patient interviews, audiology training. Mervyn's Oct 2005 - Jul
2008 Good math skills, visual planning, customer service, manual labor, long hours of work in high pressure times(Black
Friday)experience. Fully computer literate (Windows VistalXP/2000/98, Mircosoft Office), and high knowledge internet
operation, software, and useful sites. Medical knowledge in areas of disease is high. Personally capable of scientfic
constructions. Genius level intelligence.
Additional Information:
Form submitted on: 7/21/2011 3:30:45 PM
Submitted from IP Address: 64.201.246.98
Referrer Page: No referrer - Direct link
Form Address: http://www.cLemervville.ca.us/forms.aspx?FID=97
11129/2011