Northern Section Board Retreat January 21, 2017 9:30am – 4:00pm The Ellington at Jack London Square – Club Room 222 Broadway, Oakland 12 th Street Oakland City Center BART station – 12 minute walk AGENDA Coffee 9:30 A. Call to Order & Introductions 9:30-9:35 B. Board Meeting Minutes – November 10, 2016 (Attachment 1) 9:35-9:40 C. Board Appointments (Attachments 2a-2e) 9:40-10:10 D. Adoption of 2017 Budget (Attachment 3) 10:10-10:30 Break 10:30-10:45 E. Awards Discussion (Attachment 4) 10:45-11:05 F. New Partnerships 11:05-11:15 G. Outreach and Marketing 11:15-12:00 Lunch 12:00-12:30 H. Breakout Groups 12:30-1:30 1. Events-RAC/YPG/University Liaison/Student Rep 2. Member Input Survey (Attachment 5) I. Breakout Groups Summary and Goals 1:30-2:00 J. Announcements 2:00-2:10 1. 2017 Board Meeting Dates 2. Email Spams K. Other items 2:10-2:15 Group Activity-Bowling @ Plank 2:15-4:00 Adjourn 4:00
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Northern Section Board Retreat January 21, 2017 9:30am – 4:00pm
The Ellington at Jack London Square – Club Room
222 Broadway, Oakland 12th Street Oakland City Center BART station – 12 minute walk
AGENDA
Coffee 9:30 A. Call to Order & Introductions 9:30-9:35 B. Board Meeting Minutes – November 10, 2016 (Attachment 1) 9:35-9:40 C. Board Appointments (Attachments 2a-2e) 9:40-10:10 D. Adoption of 2017 Budget (Attachment 3) 10:10-10:30 Break 10:30-10:45 E. Awards Discussion (Attachment 4) 10:45-11:05 F. New Partnerships 11:05-11:15 G. Outreach and Marketing 11:15-12:00
Lunch 12:00-12:30
H. Breakout Groups 12:30-1:30
1. Events-RAC/YPG/University Liaison/Student Rep 2. Member Input Survey (Attachment 5)
I. Breakout Groups Summary and Goals 1:30-2:00 J. Announcements 2:00-2:10
1. 2017 Board Meeting Dates
2. Email Spams K. Other items 2:10-2:15
Group Activity-Bowling @ Plank 2:15-4:00 Adjourn 4:00
Attachments:
1. November 10, 2016 Meeting Minutes
2. Board Appointment
a. Sophie McGuinness – Administrative Director
b. Matthew Reiter – Communications Director
c. Don Bradley – CPF Liaison / Planning Commission Director
d. Sarah Allen – East Bay RAC Co-Director
e. Afshan Hamid – Professional Development Director
3. 2016 Budget
4. Awards Handout
5. 2013 Member Survey
Attachment 1
APA California Chapter – Northern Section Minutes of the November 10, 2016 Board Meeting
Meeting Location: Arup – San Francisco, CA Meeting called to order at 6:32 p.m.
A. Introductions/Welcome
Roll call:
x Alex Hinds x Don Bradley Jason Su Mariaclara Zazzaro Stephen Velyvis
Alex Lantsberg x Eric Tuvel Jeff Baker x Melissa Ruhl Thalia Leng
Andrea Ouse Florentina Craciun John Doughty p Miroo Desai x Matthew Reitter
Andy Mogenson Geoff Bradley Jonathan Schuppert x Naphtali Knox x Veronica Flores
p Carmela Campbell Gerri Caruso p Juan Borrelli x Ali Skapyak x Liz Probst
Caterina Kidd Graham Pugh Justin Meek x Sandra Hamlat
Dahlia Chazan p James Castañeda x Sharon Grewal Stephen Avis
x = in person | p = phone
B. Board Retreat Minutes – September 7, 2016 Eric Tuvel motioned to approved the minutes; Juan Borelli seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
C. Board Appointments
Hing Wong introduced Eric Tucker, who has expressed interest in filling the University Liaison role. Eric provided an overview of his experiences and skill sets, and felt they were well suited for the role. Melissa Ruhl expressed support in appointing Eric, and felt his involvement will be a critical factor in getting additional university participation.
Don Bradley motioned to appoint Eric Tucker to the role of University Liaison; Juan Borelli seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
APA California Chapter – Northern Section Board Minutes for November 10, 2016 Page 2
Section Director Elect Sharon Grewal introduced Dana Hoffman, who has expressed interest in filling one of the East Bay RAC co-director vacancies. Board members familiar with Dana expressed their support in appointing her to the position. Juan Borelli motion to appoint Dana Hoffman to the role of East Bay RAC Co-Director; Ali Skapyak seconded. Motion passed unanimously. D. Elections Section Director Elect Sharon Grewal reminded everyone to encourage other to vote in the upcoming election for Section Director Elect to take office in January 2017. Sharon also announced that Melissa Ruhl will be stepping down as Communications Director, and that the CPF Liaison role is vacant as Darcy Kremin stepped down from that role a few months ago. E. Holiday Party Melissa Ruhl provided an update on the upcoming holiday part set for Friday, November 18, 2017. Sharon reminded everyone to that raffle tickets for the CPF auction will be sold, and to encourage others to purchase in advance. F. Planning Commission Training Section Director Elect Sharon Grewal indicated that a subcommittee will be started to discuss formulating an upcoming Planning Commission training, as several board members had expressed interest. Section Historian Juan Borelli indicated that trainings in the past have moved around the bay area, and brought in Community Development Directors and other speakers, and typically ran for two to four hours in length. Sharon indicated if anyone wishes to be involved with the subcommittee and work on the training program, to contact her. E. Website Update Webmaster Eric Tuvel provided quotes received from different developers to be the Section’s new web developer, but also perform updates to the website to make the site mobile responsive and streamline the calendar. Newsletter Editor Naphtali Knox indicated he would be very interested to see how that impacts the newsletter. Eric indicated it shouldn’t, but will make navigation around the site simpler and easier for members. Eric indicated how soon we could get started and if possible to select before the retreat. Both Juan Borelli and Administrative Director James Castañeda indicated that final decision on the developer could be done by the Executive Committee before the retreat. Sharon indicated that will be the course, and will report back at the retreat with an update.
APA California Chapter – Northern Section Board Minutes for November 10, 2016 Page 3
H. Section Retreat Section Director Elect Sharon Grewal announced that the Section retreat for 2017 will be on Saturday, January 21, 2017 in Oakland. An email will be sent out in the weeks leading up to the retreat, and board members should start thinking of goals and ideas to discuss.
I. Board Reports International Directors Hing Wong and Alex Hinds gave an update on the upcoming international tour. Mentorship Director Liz Probst updated the board on the mentorship program. Over 100 participants are involve, and it’s been great to connect with all the mentors and mentees. She acknowledged Ali Skapyak, Jason Su, Veronica Flores, and Matthew Reiter for helping. Awards co-director Carmela Campbell provided an update on the upcoming awards program for 2017, and currently looking for a venue and formulate ways to increase interest. The next subcommittee conference call is November 12th, and if anyone is interested in participating, please email Carmela or Florentina. AICP Director Don Bradley indicated that the next and last AICP workshop for the Fall 2016 exam period is this Saturday, November 12, 2016. San Jose State University Student Representative Ali Skapyak announced an upcoming resume workshop, and efforts to start planning the next symposium will start soon. Newsletter Editor Naphtali Knox encourage all board members to submit articles for Northern News. More local pieces are needed. Advertising Director Kathleen LeVeque indicated that several job ads have been coming in. She’s been following up on invoices, most of which have been paid. She encouraged members to connect with firms who we don’t currently have adverting with us. Sustainability Director Holly Pearson indicated that the Sustainability Committee co-sponsored an event with UC Berkeley in September discussing the UN Habitat 3 conference in Quito. On behalf of the Professional Development Officer duties, Section Director Elect Sharon Grewal indicated the Section has collaborated with SPUR to offer CM credits for several events – about three to four in each location per quarter.
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J. Other Items Juan Borrelli and James Castañeda both offer praises working with Melissa Ruhl as Communications Director, and appreciate all her hard work.
Naphtali Knox motion to adjourn the meeting in thanks to Melissa Ruhl; Hing Wong seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
18 January 2017
Statement of Interest APA California Northern Section – Administrative Director
Dear Sharon
Thank you for considering my Statement of Interest for the role of APA California Northern Section Administrative Director.
I have recently relocated to the Bay Area from Melbourne, Australia. I am working as a Planner III in the Planning Department at the Alameda County Community Development Agency and am seeking the opportunity to get further involved in the local professional planning community.
It would be a privilege to serve on the APA California Northern Section Board of Directors. Iwould be grateful for the opportunity to contribute my time and expertise to the Board and to work with and learn from Board members and the APA community more broadly.
I am confident that I have the skills and experience to execute the role of Administrative Director which encompasses responsibility for records, correspondence and related communication within and APA and with related organizations. I am legally trained and have a strong understanding of the responsibilities and functions of Boards, including reporting obligations. In addition, I would bring an international perspective to the role and in my contributions to the local section of the APA.
In my home state of Victoria, Australia, I was actively involved with the Victorian Planning & Environment Law Association (VPELA), which is the local equivalent of the APA. Throughout my career in Australia I participated in VPELA’s activities including attending and presenting seminars, contributing to research projects and publications, participating in the annual conference program and, through my employers, providing sponsorship to VPELA events.
I believe that professional planning organizations such as the APA provide an invaluable service to planners and others in the planning sector in providing opportunities for professional development, networking and contributing to the continuous development of sound planning practice and policy in the State. I would be pleased to take on the role of Administrative Director in the APA Northern Section to contribute in a formal capacity to the important work and contributions being undertaken by the organization.
I attach a copy of my resume for your information. Please let me know if you have any queries, require any further information or would like to discuss my experience or interest in the role.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Regards
Sophie McGuinness
SOPHIE McGUINNESS1488 Dolores Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
Policy planner with the Planning Department of the Alameda County Community Development Agency.Substantial prior experience in Melbourne, Australia, working as a planning law attorney on a wide range of planning matters including policy, development planning, code enforcement and planning law.Skilled project manager experienced in coordinating and delivering outcomes for infrastructure and land use planning projects including managing budgets, scheduling and community and stakeholder relationships.Proven ability to work in a role requiring strong organizational skills, effective management of competing priorities, analysis of complex information and provision of strategic advice.Effective communicator experienced in preparing written documentation and delivering presentations and training workshops.
EXPERIENCE
Planner III, Planning Department, Alameda County Community Development Agency Hayward, California – September 2016 – current
Develops and implements planning policies for the unincorporated areas of Alameda County.Involved in all steps of the policy planning process including community engagement, developing policies and ordinances and progressing measures through public hearings for approval by the Board of Supervisors. Projects include developing ordinances in relation to medical and recreational cannabis and developing and implementing measures to give effect to the County’s Community Climate Action Plan.
Senior Associate, Harwood Andrews Melbourne, Australia - April 2014 – February 2016
Represented private and government clients in planning and environmental law transactions and proceedings.Provided advice and representation at hearings and mediations in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Planning Panels Victoria and the Supreme Court of Victoria.Project managed litigation including briefing trial attorneys, architects and expert witnesses. Recent experience includes advising and representing two city council clients in a successful Supreme Court appeal regarding an AU$6 billion+ road project which was a major state government election issue.Provided advice to local government clients in relation to development and implementation of strategic planning policy objectives.
Associate, Minter EllisonMelbourne, Australia - April 2013 – March 2014
Represented property developer clients achieving planning approvals for contested development proposalsincluding, for example, a major aged care facility and various medium and high density housing projects.
Planning Law Attorney, DLA Piper Melbourne, Australia - November 2010 – March 2013
Expanded practice to work for local and state government clients in a broader range of proceedings including contaminated land and infrastructure projects.Facilitated seminars and training workshops in relation to land use planning, environment and governance issues. Represented clients in planning scheme amendments and panel hearings including achieving the rezoning of 20 key tourism sites on the iconic Great Ocean Road and representing the state road authority in hearings considering theenvironmental effects of the proposed duplication of a major interstate highway.
Planning Law Attorney, Rigby Cooke Melbourne, Australia - April 2008 – November 2010
Commenced practice in the planning law team at Rigby Cooke Lawyers. Undertook legal research, drafting anddue diligence in planning law matters for commercial clients including major litigation, advice and contracts.
EDUCATION & ADMISSION
Admission Admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria and Federal Court of Australia – May 2009
Tertiary Monash University, Bachelor of Laws, completed November 2007Monash University, Bachelor of Arts (Honors) politics, sociology & geography, completed 2006High distinction honors thesis, “Who’s driving the agenda? The politics of transport planning”, 2006
January 12, 2017
Sharon Grewal, Section Director James Castañeda, Section Director Elect
Dear Sharon and James,
I am writing to express my interest in serving as Communications Director for the APA California Northern Section. Communication has been a primary task in my role as the UC Berkeley Student Representative this past year, as I promoted Section activities to my classmates and made campus arrangements for Section activities like the AICP review session. The position of Communications Director will be a natural extension of this work, covering a broader range of events and reaching out to a larger audience.
Keeping our members and others informed of important developments in our field is an important job. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time on the board and am excited about the opportunity to contribute further in the year ahead. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely, Matt Reiter
Matthew S. Reiter, EIT 515 West End Way #301, Albany, California 94706
EDUCATIONMaster of Science in Transportation Engineering, The University of California, Berkeley December 2017 Master of City Planning, The University of California, Berkeley December 2017 Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and Pure Mathematics, The University of Texas at Austin May 2015Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, St. John’s College, Santa Fe, New Mexico May 2002
EXPERIENCE Traffic Operations Intern, Municipal Transportation Agency, San Francisco, California May 2016-present
Evaluate intersection conditions in response to citizen complaintsRecommend installation of stop signs, marked crosswalks, or other traffic control devices to enhance safetyand improve traffic flowUpdate vellum and CAD drawings in accordance with engineering standards
Traffic Engineering Intern, Atkins Global, Austin, Texas June-August 2015Analyzed peak period traffic and developed technical memo on commuting patterns for large Houston suburbIdentified traffic operations analysis segments and prepared exhibits for 12-mile interstate corridorDesigned CAD layouts of existing conditions and innovative intersection conceptsAnalyzed and reported error sources of manual traffic countsPerformed and documented illumination warrant analysis for proposed direct connector on Interstate 35
Transportation Intern, Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., Austin, Texas January-May 2015 Assisted with drafting, quantities estimation, and sample calculations for 60% and 90% submittals forfreeway interchange design projectDesigned pedestrian ramps throughout diverging diamond interchange in accordance with ADA requirements
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Center for Transportation Research, Austin, Texas June 2013-May 2015 First author of paper on vehicle emissions published in Transportation Research Part DSimulated vehicle emissions with Environmental Protection Agency’s MOVES softwareDeveloped Early Warning System for increased freight traffic on Austin area roadsImproved capacity estimation for Austin network based on geometric characteristicsPrepared draft sections of research funding proposals
Tutor, Cockrell School of Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin January 2013-December 2014 Tutored students in differential equations, linear algebra, physics, calculus, probability and statistics
Company Driver, Various July 2005-October 2011Six years and over 400,000 miles tractor trailer experienceTrained six new hires in company procedures and expectations (Ryder Integrated Logistics)Earned Safe Driver Award for 2007 and 2008 (Anpesil Distribution Services)Logged 130,000 safe miles with no tickets, no accidents and 97% on-time delivery performance (SchneiderNational Bulk Carriers)
SKILLS Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, MATLAB, ArcGIS, Stata, SynchroConversational in Spanish and French
AWARDS AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Nominee, Outstanding Scholar / Leader Award, The University of Texas at Austin, May 2015Recipient, Jones & Carter, Inc. Endowed Presidential Scholarship in Civil Engineering, 2014-2015;Undergraduate Research Fellowship, 2014-2015; Legacy Scholars Award, 2014-2015Student Representative, American Planning Association, Northern California Section, 2016-2017Student Liaison, Women’s Transportation Seminar, San Francisco Bay Area Chapter, 2015-2016Presenter, Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, 2015 and 2016Vice President of Professional Relations, Institute of Transportation Engineers, UT Austin, 2014-2015
From: Grewal, Sharon, CDA [email protected]: FW: Applications for Nor Sec CAL APA Plan. Comm. Dir. & CAL PLAN. FNDN. Brd. Mbr.
Date: January 18, 2017 at 3:26 PMTo: James A Castañeda [email protected]
As you may remember, I applied for two positions (Planning Commissioner and theCPF board from the Nor Sec APA board) previously and sent you both a letter andbrief bio.
I hope that you still have these as I cannot seem to find them in my files. If youcannot find yours please advise me so I might redo them by Tuesday for theSaturday retreat.
Further, while my preference would be the CPF position and if selected would thenabstain from the Plan. Comm. slot as long as you have another applicant.
I am only teaching one class this semester as well as the AICP Exam Prep at UCBagain. Of course, I would not vacate the AICP director position on the board ineither event.
I look forward to seeing you both and the other board members and also want towish you and your families a safe, healthy, happy, and prosperous new year.
Dear Andrea and all, If nobody else has applied for the planning commissionposition on the board I will volunteer (but also continue to be the AICP director anddo the exam prep workshops).
Don Bradley bio: Recent appointment to the San Carlos Planning Commissionwhere I have lived in two residences for 33 years. President and board member ofhome owners association.
Professional planner: 56 years (Los Angeles, USAF, North Carolina, Michigan,DOT, HUD, DOD, USN, Ciudad Guyana, Venezuela: Asmara, Ethiopia & Eritrea,and private practice: 25 years.
Teaching: 35 years ( University of Michigan, Michigan State University, LansingCom. Col. MI; Sunlin U., Pohang, Korea; Chonquing and Chengdu, China;Northwestern Politechnic U.
AICP Exam Prep: 27 years (UC Berkeley, Stanford, UC Davis Ext., San Jose StateU. and UC SF Ext.) 650 candidates, overall 97% pass rate, attended all Cal Chapconferences for 30 years.
President of: Michigan Chapter of American Institute of Planners, Cal PlannerEmeritus Network, Planning Forum at Univ. of So. Cal., Men of Emanuel Episcopal,Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, PTA
Board member: 33 years Nor Sec Cal APA, Cal Chap APA, Cal PEN, Pacific Grad.Sch. of Psych., Center for Psych. Studies, Silicon Valley Prostate Cancer ResearchGroup, USC Architecture S.
Awards: Nor Sec Cal APA Rec. of Excel. (2010), Calif. Planners Emeritus NetworkHonor award (2008), David Lang Mem. award (2001), Pacific Grad. Sch. of Psych.U. V. Anholdt award (1990).
Court case experience: Expert witness Washtenaw County Metro. Planning Comm.Ann Arbor, MI, Southern Pines Planning Board case, North Carolina, El CaminoHospital and Mtn. So. depos.
Education & Training: Arch. & Public Admin. B.S., USC (1960), MCRP, USC (1962),MIT summer (1962), Harvard GSD (1977), U of M PhD ABD (1969), Ctr. for Psych.Studies, PhD, (1994).
Respectfully submitted,
Don BradleyAICP DirectorNorSecCalAPA
2995 Woodside Road, Suite 400Woodside, California 94062
APA California-Northern Section Board Attn: Sharon Grewal, AICP, Section Director
Dear Mr. Grewal,
This letter is to express my interest in the position of East Bay Regional Activity Coordinator, for APA CA Northern Section. I am a current APA member in good standing and passed my AICP exam last year. I love planning and I love planning social events so this position seems like a natural fit. I look forward to working with Dana Hoffman to schedule fun and interesting outings, events and workshops for the East Bay APA members. I have enclosed my resume for your review.
Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to hearing about the next steps in the appointment process. Please feel free to contact me with any questions regarding my resume or qualifications.
Sincerely,
Sarah Allen, AICP 1982 N. 6th Street Concord, CA 94519 (925) 212-8238 [email protected]
Encl: Resume
Sarah Allen1982 N. 6th Street ● Concord, CA 94519 ● T: (925) 212-8238 ● [email protected]
Professional Skills
Research and Report WritingPublic SpeakingExceptional Customer ServiceProject Analysis including zoning complianceand design reviewSupervise and provide direction to junior staff
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access,Outlook, PowerPoint, Granicus, Vision Internet,Digital Map ProductsAbility to work well with others and handlemultiple tasks with deadlines
Experience
City of Lafayette, Lafayette, CA 2014-current Associate Planner
Review, analyze and process increasingly complex development proposals including subdivisionsLead and participate in long range tasks including Parking Management Strategy, updating the zoning codeto reflect the Downtown Specific Plan, creating a Second Unit Amnesty Program and improving theResidential Design GuidelinesSupervise Planning Interns to update parking inventory and occupancy in the downtown
Assistant Planner 2013-2014 Continued to serve as project manager on planning and development projects including written and oralstaff reports to Council and CommissionsAdvised architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers, and the general public regarding Citydevelopment policies and standards while maintaining effective working relationshipsPrepared Initial Studies and Negative Declarations to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act
Planning Technician 2011-2013 Assisted with developing the Plaza Way Overlay District RegulationsProcessed the Building Code update to be compliant with current code requirementsProvided information to the public by answering phone calls and responding to over-the-counter inquiriesrelated to zoning, setbacks, and limitations and requirements for development at least two days per week
Planning Intern 2007 - 2011 Processed over 100 development applicationsCo-managed the Parking Meter Study resulting in 97 newly metered parking spacesCo-authored three successful grant applicationsUpdated the Growth Management Element of the General Plan
Education and Training
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) 2016
University of California Davis Extension, Sacramento CA 2010 Land Use and Environmental Planning Certificate Program
Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA 2009 GIS/GPS Certificate of Completion
Sacramento State University, Sacramento, CA 2005 B.A, Sociology Graduated Cum Laude
December 6, 2016
Sharon Grewal, AICP APA CA Northern Section Director Elect Alameda County, Community Development Agency Planning Department 224 W. Winton Avenue, Suite 111 Hayward, CA 94544
Dear Ms. Grewal:
It has been a pleasure to speak with you, Ms. Ouse and Mr. Mogensen regarding the vacant position for East Bay Regional RAC or the Director of Professional Development. I would like to serve the APA in a professional capacity. Please accept my letter of intent for the open positions.
I bring 15 years of professional planning experience, working in different capacities in local government and the private sector (see attached resume). I am actively involved in Municipal Manager’s Association of Northern California (MMANC) and recently led the Women’s Leadership Summit in 2015. I am also a member of Lambda Alpha, Golden Gate Chapter. Recently, the City of Concord nominated me to the Contra Costa Leadership Program for 2017. I am actively seeking professional volunteering opportunities to expand the outreach and visibility of the Northern California section of APA.
I look forward to hearing from you and am available to answer any questions.
With Respects,
Ms. Afshan Hamid 119 St. Charles Court Danville, Ca 94526 (925) 389-4300
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE: Fifteen years with solid experience in local government and private practice directing and managing current and long range projects. Portfolio of work includes principles of current urban design and city planning. Eight plus years experience in management and overseeing of personnel.
EDUCATION: JUNE 1997 Masters of Architecture, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA JUNE 1987 Bachelors of Fine Arts, Industrial Design, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
EXPERIENCE:
MAY 2015 - CURRENT CITY OF CONCORD, CONCORD, CALIFORNIA Senior Planner: Special projects: Early California Architecture and Electronic Signs for City Council review.
Current Planning: Responsibilities for Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission, Design Review Commission and City Council reviews. Providing assistance to applicants and coordinating with multiple City departments on entitlement process, technical review, analysis and project development. Processing applications for commission review, report writing, findings and decision, and research. Working with public to assist and inform on local code regulations and permitting.
Long Range Planning: Park & Shop Design Guidelines, outreach to stakeholders, building consensus, workshop to get tenant and owner input, development of design guidelines and architectural vision for existing aging tenant spaces. Todos Santos Design Guidelines, guidelines for downtown redevelopment.
FEBRUARY 2014-MAY 2015 CITY OF WALNUT CREEK, WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA Associate Planner: Current planning responsibilities for Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission, Design Review Commission and City Council reviews. Providing assistance to applicants and coordinating with multiple City departments on technical review, analysis and project development. Processing applications for commission review, report writing, entitlements and findings & decisions. Research of statistical data, environmental review and municipal code for staff reports.
Development and design of new Sign Design Guidelines for local businesses. Integration of multiple existing brochures to develop a visual and user friendly document with positive examples and good practices.
APRIL 2002-NOVEMBER 2012 VILLAGE OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS Senior Planner:
MANAGEMENT: 8 years experience in managing staff, CIP budget, annual budget, RFP, and managing consultants.
CURRENT PLANNING: Staff Liaison for Design Commission / Architectural Review Board: Review of Commercial, Single-family homes, and sign variations. Over 300 projects a year reviewed. Review of historical structures, development of database, analysis of potential impacts to the structure and neighborhood. Position oversaw Design Commission Secretary and all aspects of administration.
Zoning Review & Code Enforcement: Review building permits, sign permits, design permits for compliance with Village Code. Provided technical zoning assistance on matters pertaining to code enforcement. Coordinate interdepartmental review process.
Design Guidelines: Developed single-family design guidelines, which emphasize positive examples of homes throughout the City.
Development Code Amendment: Extensive updates to the sign code using a phased approach. Involved multiple stakeholders with extensive public meetings to update the sign code, including downtown signage, wall signs, blade signs, temporary and electronic signs.
Updates to the residential code, including FAR, impervious surface, lot coverage, setbacks and height for single family residential districts.
Sign Tool Kit: A graphic and user friendly tool kit designed for local businesses to convey how signage can work with marketing and branding strategies. Won a Chaddick Award & submitted for APA 2011 Award.
LONG RANGE URBAN PLANNING: Specific Plan: Metra Starline Master Plan and Transit Oriented Development Position coordinated with national and local government agencies for planning, budget, infrastructure, street scape hierarchy, site planning and design regulations. In house design of master plan with text, diagrams and images.
Specific Plan: Downtown Master Plan, Policy for Re-Development New Comprehensive Plan for the transit oriented downtown district. Policy guidelines for cohesive urban design, green spaces, and economic development for redevelopment blocks.
Sustainable Strategy / Green Exhibits Development of sustainable strategy for city with educational exhibit, displays, content, space articulation to convey to residents benefits and opportunities of sustainable practice. Exhibit used in downtown train station.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS: Management & Construction, Municipal Campus Project: Project Manager for $30 million project new municipal campus with design/construction of Village Hall, Fire Station, Police Station and public plazas. Project included overseeing Architect and Construction Manager for project. Team lead on Municipal Campus Taskforce, as well Furniture Fixtures and Equipment Committee.
Downtown Park: A $1 million project with coordination and management of new downtown park for the Village. Management and coordination with landscape architect consultant. Position entailed detailing site furnishings, site layout, shop drawings for furnishings.
MARKETING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT : Implementation of a cohesive, energetic and exciting marketing and branding strategy with a result oriented brand. Developed a QR code with google analytics, ad development, website, events, brochures, ads oriented towards tourism, business recruitment and development of industry for the Village. Includes marketing for annual ICSC event in Las Vegas.
Downtown Beautification: New streetscape improvements with street crosswalks, sidewalk bulbouts, new promenade, decorative light fixtures, gateway banners, and wayfinding signage.
Capital Improvement Projects: Annual CIP projects included: Municipal projects, Corridor Improvement, Beautification, Signage, Banners. Position entails presentation to Committee of the Whole, coordinating with Public Works department, overseeing Landscape Architect and CAD Assistant.
MARCH 2001- JAN 2002 ARCHITECT: SKIDMORE OWINGS & MERRILL, LLP. Renovation of an existing office space for SOM, primary role in construction management and project management. Key projects included renovation for Lake Point Tower, Virginia Beach Convention Center, Avery Fisher Hall in New York. Co-creator and developer of SOM Online Newsletter.
JAN 2000-FEB 2001 ARCHITECT: HIRSCH ASSOCIATES Responsible for Construction Documents in residential and commercial projects. Involved in new construction methods as well as reconstruction of existing building types. Responsibilities also included code research in Chicago, suburbs, and Ohio. Experience with rendering, promotional and marketing tools.
included code research in Chicago, suburbs, and Ohio. Experience with rendering, promotional and marketing tools.
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS 04/2016 ICMARC Management and Leadership 05/2016 Women’s Leadership Summit (MMANC), organized conference 11/2015 Member of Municipal Management Association Northern California (MMANC) 05/2011 AICP and member of American Planning Association 09/2006 Municipal Design Review Network Committee Member 06/2010 APA Presentation on Sign Tool Kit 04/2008 Design Review Network lecture on Urban Principles, Arlington Heights, Illinois 02/2006 Urban League Institute lecture on Infill Development Trends, Chicago, Illinois 09/2003 Presentation, coordination of Teardowns to Northwest Municipal Conference
SKILLS GIS ArcView, AutoCAD, Photoshop, In-design Adobe software, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Sketch-Up, Field surveying & measuring
AWARDS & GRANTS 2010 Winner of the Chaddick Municipal Development Process Award The 2009 Chicago Building Congress Merit Award for Village Hall The 2009 APWA Award for Village Hall, Project of the Year
Q1 2016 Q2 2016 Q3 2016 Q4 2016 FY 2016 Budget $ Over Budget % of Budget
104 Elections $0.00 $0.00 $0.00301 Other Section Events
301.1 Holiday Party $7,500.00 $7,893.98 $7,500.00301.2 Students $2,300.00 $869.33 $2,300.00301.3 East Bay RAC $500.00 $382.69 $500.00301.4 Monterey Bay RAC $500.00 $500.00 $500.00301.5 North Bay RAC $500.00 $0.00 $500.00301.6 Peninsula RAC $500.00 $0.00 $500.00301.7 Redwood Coast RAC $500.00 $0.00 $500.00301.8 San Francisco RAC $500.00 $420.39 $500.00301.9 South Bay RAC $500.00 $0.00 $500.00
400 Professional Development400.1 International Program $2,500.00 $1,715.46 $2,500.00400.2 Diversity $1,200.00 $1,100.80 $1,200.00400.3 Co-sponsorships $1,000.00 $500.00 $1,000.00400.4 Professional Events/CM $1,000.00 $0.00 $1,000.00400.5 Young Planners Group $500.00 $537.28 $500.00400.6 Ethics/Law Training $600.00 $427.00 $600.00400.7 Sustainability/Energy $1,500.00 $743.02 $1,500.00
104 Elections $0.00 $0.00 $0.00301 Other Section Events
301.1 Holiday Party $7,500.00 $7,893.98 $7,500.00301.2 Students $2,300.00 $869.33 $2,300.00301.3 East Bay RAC $500.00 $382.69 $500.00301.4 Monterey Bay RAC $500.00 $500.00 $500.00301.5 North Bay RAC $500.00 $0.00 $500.00301.6 Peninsula RAC $500.00 $0.00 $500.00301.7 Redwood Coast RAC $500.00 $0.00 $500.00301.8 San Francisco RAC $500.00 $420.39 $500.00301.9 South Bay RAC $500.00 $0.00 $500.00
400 Professional Development 400.1 International Program $2,500.00 $1,715.46 $2,500.00400.2 Diversity $1,200.00 $1,100.80 $1,200.00400.3 Co-sponsorships $1,000.00 $500.00 $1,000.00400.4 Professional Events/CM $1,000.00 $0.00 $1,000.00400.5 Young Planners Group $500.00 $537.28 $500.00400.6 Ethics/Law Training $600.00 $427.00 $600.00400.7 Sustainability/Energy $1,500.00 $743.02 $1,500.00
02/18/2016 Expense Deposit DEPOSITED ITEM RETN UNPAID - PAPER 160218
APA Checking Wells Fargo 142.88 142.88
TTotal for Uncategorized Expense $$142.88
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02/12/2016 Payment 114 APA CA Orange Section
Orange Section portion of the reception at the 2015 APA CA conference
1200 Accounts Receivable 0.00 0.00
TTotal for Not Specified $$0.00
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Constant Contact Survey ResultsSurvey Name: November 2013 Northern Section Member Survey
Response Status: Partial & Completed
Filter: None
1/18/2017 1:26 PM PST
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These first eight questions will help us understand what Section events you have attended, what events you would like the Sectionto support, and where you would like events to be held.
Which of the following have you participated in during the last three years? (check all that apply)
Answer 0% 100%Number of
Response(s)Response
RatioSection Awards program orbanquet
26 25.4 %
Holiday party 44 43.1 %
Local events (e.g.,presentations, paneldiscussions, workshops,social events)
83 81.3 %
Young Professionals Group(YPG) events
9 8.8 %
Section ethics and lawsessions
39 38.2 %
Other 5 4.9 %
Totals 102 100%
In what regions have you attended, or are likely to attend, Northern Section events? (Check all that apply)
Answer 0% 100%Number of
Response(s)Response
RatioRedwood Coast (Del Norte,Humboldt, Lake, &Mendocino Counties)
4 3.1 %
North Bay (Marin, Napa,Solano, & Sonoma Counties)
27 21.0 %
East Bay (Alameda & ContraCosta Counties)
75 58.5 %
San Francisco (City andCounty of San Francisco)
59 46.0 %
Peninsula (San MateoCounty)
21 16.4 %
South Bay (Santa ClaraCounty)
39 30.4 %
Monterey Bay (Monterey,San Benito, & Santa CruzCounties)
11 8.5 %
Totals 128 100%
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What types of events would you like to see more of in the Northern Section? (check all that apply)
How often would you like to have Northern Section events in your region (Less than 90 minutes commutetime)?
Answer 0% 100%Number of
Response(s)Response
RatioInfrequently (less than oncea year)
1 <1 %
Annually 10 7.5 %
Quarterly 79 59.8 %
Monthly 31 23.4 %
Bi-weekly (twice a month) 3 2.2 %
Other 4 3.0 %
No Response(s) 4 3.0 %
Totals 132 100%
How often would you like to attend Northern Section events?
Answer 0% 100%Number of
Response(s)Response
RatioInfrequently (less than oncea year)
7 5.3 %
Annually 16 12.1 %
Quarterly 85 64.3 %
Monthly 16 12.1 %
Bi-weekly (twice a month) 1 <1 %
Other 4 3.0 %
No Response(s) 3 2.2 %
Totals 132 100%
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When and where would you prefer events are held? (check all that apply)1 = Strongly Prefer, 2 = Prefer, 3 = Neutral, 4 = Not Preferred, 5 = Not preferred at all, 6 = Not Applicable (N/A)
Answer 1 2 3 4 5 6Number of
Response(s)RatingScore*
Weekday during work hours 116 3.1
Weekday during lunch 126 2.6
Weekday after work 120 2.4
Saturday morning/afternoon 115 3.4
Sunday morning/afternoon 111 3.8
Near transit 119 2.0
Within your own county 124 1.7
In adjoining counties 112 2.8*The Rating Score is the weighted average calculated by dividing the sum of all weighted ratings by the number of total responses.
How long are you willing to travel to attend a Northern Section or other APA event?
Answer 0% 100%Number of
Response(s)Response
Ratio30 minutes 77 58.3 %
60 minutes 48 36.3 %
More than 60 minutes 5 3.7 %
No Response(s) 2 1.5 %
Totals 132 100%
If CM credits are offered for an event, would you travel for a longer of period of time than specified in theprevious question to attend the event?
Answer 0% 100%Number of
Response(s)Response
RatioYes 64 48.4 %
No 65 49.2 %
No Response(s) 3 2.2 %
Totals 132 100%
How have APA California-Northern Section's services and events improved over the past two years?(Please feel free to use the comment box to provide feedback)1 = Significantly improved, 2 = Somewhat improved, 3 = No changes, 4 = Somewhat worsened, 5 = Significantly worsened, 6 =Don't know
1 2 3 4 5 6Number of
Response(s)RatingScore*
129 3.4*The Rating Score is the weighted average calculated by dividing the sum of all weighted ratings by the number of total responses.
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Thesenext eleven questions will help us better understand how to contact you with Northern Section news and event information. Your responseswill help us refine and improve our outreach to you to ensure that wecontinue to support events you are interested in and able to attend.
How did you learn about the Section events you attended? (check all that apply)
Answer 0% 100%Number of
Response(s)Response
RatioSection eNews (the bi-weekly email)
90 76.9 %
Section webpage 12 10.2 %
LinkedIn 11 9.4 %
Facebook 6 5.1 %
Twitter 2 1.7 %
Friend 11 9.4 %
Professional colleague 20 17.0 %
Email 55 47.0 %
Article or postedannouncement in theNorthern News
33 28.2 %
Other 3 2.5 %
Totals 117 100%
How often do you visit the Northern Section's website?
Answer 0% 100%Number of
Response(s)Response
RatioWeekly 7 5.3 %
Bi-weekly (twice a month) 10 7.5 %
Monthly 32 24.2 %
Less than monthly 58 43.9 %
Never 19 14.3 %
No Response(s) 6 4.5 %
Totals 132 100%
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What portions of the APA California - Northern Section website are you using? (check all that apply)
Answer 0% 100%Number of
Response(s)Response
RatioJob announcements 51 46.7 %
Calendar of events 69 63.3 %
AICP programs 44 40.3 %
International opportunities 7 6.4 %
Northern News (download orread)
77 70.6 %
Student resources 2 1.8 %
Young Planners Group(YPG)
3 2.7 %
Legislative updates 38 34.8 %
Sustainability committee 11 10.0 %
Other 4 3.6 %
Totals 109 100%
The Northern News is the Section's official publication. In the last 12months, how many editions of the Northern News have you opened or downloaded?
Answer 0% 100%Number of
Response(s)Response
RatioEvery issue (10 per year) 59 44.6 %
6 or more issues 35 26.5 %
1 - 5 issues 25 18.9 %
None 7 5.3 %
No Response(s) 6 4.5 %
Totals 132 100%
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If you read Northern News, which sections do you find of greatest interest or value? (Check all that apply)
Answer 0% 100%Number of
Response(s)Response
RatioLead article 74 65.4 %
Director's note 21 18.5 %
Legal or legislative articles 68 60.1 %
"Where in the world" photo 34 30.0 %
Norcal roundup 61 53.9 %
Other top stories (formerly"What others are saying")
49 43.3 %
Meet a local planner 33 29.2 %
From the editor 19 16.8 %
I don't read Northern News 8 7.0 %
Who's where) 26 23.0 %
Other 2 1.7 %
Totals 113 100%
How are you made aware that a new issue of Northern News has posted? (check all that apply)
Answer 0% 100%Number of
Response(s)Response
RatioEmail from the Section (e.g.,eNews)
121 97.5 %
Visit to Facebook 2 1.6 %
Email from Facebook 2 1.6 %
Visit to LinkedIn 1 <1 %
Email from LinkedIn 15 12.0 %
Forwarded to me by others 0 0.0 %
Visit to the Section's website 3 2.4 %
Don't know, it just turns up 1 <1 %
Other 1 <1 %
Totals 124 100%
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How satisified are you with APA California-Northern Section's communications through the following mediaplatforms?1 = Very Satisfied, 2 = Somewhat Satisfied, 3 = Neutral, 4 = Dissatisfied, 5 = Very Dissatisfied, 6 = N/A
Answer 1 2 3 4 5 6Number of
Response(s)RatingScore*
eNews 120 1.6
Northern News (PDF) 120 1.6
Northern News (Virtualmagazine)
114 2.1
Northern Section website 117 2.5
Facebook 108 4.5
LinkedIn 109 3.9
Twitter 108 5.1
Direct email from your RAC 113 3.9*The Rating Score is the weighted average calculated by dividing the sum of all weighted ratings by the number of total responses.
Has APA California-Northern Section's outreach improved over the past two years?
Answer 0% 100%Number of
Response(s)Response
RatioYes, significantly improved 14 10.6 %
Yes, somewhat improved 63 47.7 %
Things are roughly the same 21 15.9 %
No, somewhat worse 2 1.5 %
No, significantly worse 1 <1 %
No opinion 23 17.4 %
No Response(s) 8 6.0 %
Totals 132 100%
How would you rate APA California-Northern Section's work on the following?1 = Exceptional, 2 = Satisfactory, 3 = Deficient, 4 = Extremely poor, 5 = N/A
Answer 1 2 3 4 5Number of
Response(s)RatingScore*
Providing a forum toexchange information onplanning-relatedactivities/topics
124 2.3
Raising member awarenessand involvement in APAaffairs
122 2.3
Increasing public awarenessof the importance of planning
123 2.8
Encouraging professionalismin the conduct of itsmembers
123 2.4
Fostering a sense ofcommunity among themembers
123 2.3
*The Rating Score is the weighted average calculated by dividing the sum of all weighted ratings by the number of total responses.
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How easily can you differentiate between APA's National, State, and Section communications?
Answer 0% 100%Number of
Response(s)Response
RatioVery easily (i.e., can usuallytell)
65 49.2 %
Somewhat easily (i.e., cantell the difference betweenNational and other levels ofAPA)
42 31.8 %
Not easily 9 6.8 %
Not very easily 4 3.0 %
Don't know or undecided 6 4.5 %
No Response(s) 6 4.5 %
Totals 132 100%
How often do the National APA, California APA, and the Northern Section contact you?1 = Too often, 2 = Often, 3 = About right, 4 = Rarely, 5 = Very rarely, 6 = No answer
Answer 1 2 3 4 5 6Number of
Response(s)RatingScore*
AICP/Interact 121 3.3
National APA 124 3.1
California APA 121 3.3
Northern California Section(eNews)
121 3.0
All levels of APA combined 124 3.0*The Rating Score is the weighted average calculated by dividing the sum of all weighted ratings by the number of total responses.
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To help us interpret this survey we're interested in finding out moreabout you, what types of planning you are involved in, and yourrelationship to APA California - Northern Section. Your responses tothese final seven questions will not be shared outside this survey.
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As this survey will not be directly accessed through either APA's or the Section'swebpage, what is your current APA affiliation? (Check all thatapply)
Answer 0% 100%Number of
Response(s)Response
RatioAICP 84 67.2 %
APA Member 104 83.2 %
California Chapter onlymember
14 11.2 %
Not a member 0 0.0 %
Other 5 4.0 %
Totals 125 100%
Why did you join APA? (check all that apply)
Answer 0% 100%Number of
Response(s)Response
RatioIdentify work opportunities 56 44.8 %
Connect with other planners(e.g., networking/social)
78 62.4 %
Keep up with planningissues and ideas (e.g.,access to articles)
108 86.4 %
Attend conferences,workshops, and otherprofessional developmentevents
90 72.0 %
Leadership opportunities(e.g., to write articles,present materials)
31 24.8 %
Become AICP/gain CMcredits
75 60.0 %
Not a member 0 0.0 %
Other 3 2.4 %
Totals 125 100%
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In what type of planning are you currently engaged? (check all that apply)
Answer 0% 100%Number of
Response(s)Response
RatioGeneral comprehensiveplanning
59 47.9 %
Urban design 33 26.8 %
Environmental planning 54 43.9 %
Housing 23 18.6 %
Economic development 26 21.1 %
Public engagement 34 27.6 %
Sustainability 36 29.2 %
Transportation planning 31 25.2 %
Current planning/Plan review 47 38.2 %
Conservation/Preservation/Restoration
21 17.0 %
Mapping/GIS 17 13.8 %
Regional Planning 17 13.8 %
Other 17 13.8 %
Totals 123 100%
Who is your employer? (check all that apply)
Answer 0% 100%Number of
Response(s)Response
RatioPublic agency 64 52.0 %
Consulting Firm 36 29.2 %
Non-profit organization 0 0.0 %
Self-Employed 8 6.5 %
University 6 4.8 %
Unemployed 3 2.4 %
Current student 3 2.4 %
Other 7 5.6 %
Totals 123 100%
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How much planning experience do you have?
Answer 0% 100%Number of
Response(s)Response
RatioNone 2 1.5 %
Up to 5 years 12 9.0 %
6-10 years 20 15.1 %
11-20 years 35 26.5 %
More than 20 years 53 40.1 %
No Response(s) 10 7.5 %
Totals 132 100%
Are you a current planning student?
Answer 0% 100%Number of
Response(s)Response
RatioBS/BA program 3 2.2 %
Master's program 3 2.2 %
PhD program 1 <1 %
Not a student 115 87.1 %
No Response(s) 10 7.5 %
Totals 132 100%
How old are you?
Answer 0% 100%Number of
Response(s)Response
RatioUnder 25 1 <1 %
25-34 20 15.1 %
35-44 36 27.2 %
45-54 34 25.7 %
55-64 21 15.9 %
Over 65 13 9.8 %
No Response(s) 7 5.3 %
Totals 132 100%
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