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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 4.A 10/07/2019 - Applications Part 2L 4 0. City ofTetalunia, California RECEIVED City Board, Commission, and Committee Applicati TT 0 (112019 City Clerk's Office 11 English Street - Petaluma, CA 94952.707.778,4;360 - cityclerkCcQu.t.,us Instructions: Use this form to apply to serve on any of the City of Petaluma, California's Boards, Commissions, or Committees. Please fill out the form completely. If a question does not apply, type or write NIA in the space provided. When completed, please forward to the City Clerk's Office City of Petaluma, I I English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952. All applications are reviewed by the City Council, If you have questions about this form, please call the City Clerk's Office at 707,778.4360 or e-mail us at cityclerk@ci.petaluma.ca. us, Name: Phone: (if appointed, do you wont this number to be available to the public?) x YES NO IAre you a registered voter in Petaluma-, ME E -Mail: (if appointed, do you want this address to be available to the public?) YES x NO If so, for how long? 2019 j 1) 20 If so, for how long? KM Board, Commission, or Committee, of Interest: If not appointed to your first choice, are you Note: Five(S) members of the Senior Advisory Committee, willing to serve on another City Board, must be at least 55 years of age: Two (2) members may be Commission, or Committee? Please indicate ONE IS or over, additional choice. Climate Action Commission Not at the moment. Have you attended a meeting of this or other City Have you served on or applied for this or other bodies? City bodies previously? YES x NO MWT�TT �, Self employed YES x NO 76 Kailea Frederick Job Title: Educator, facilitator, writer, community organizer self-employed Previous Governmental Bodies/Elective Offices you have served, Position/Office Held and Dates: Participated as a voting delegate at the Hawai'i Democratic Convention in May 2016. Held a local officers position (District 12, Precinct 3) on the island of Maui in the Spring of 2016 Member of Mauis Young Democratic group, 2016 Civic or Charitable Organization to which you have belonged, Position/Office Held, and Dates: Board Member, Researcher & Project Coordinator -Black Mountain Circle April 2018- Present Compiled data on spiritual ecology organizations in Northern California. Coordinating Spring spiritual ecology conference for Bay Area educators. Current board member. Project Manager For The Wild June -2017 September 2017/ California Hired trained and managed the communications and media team Worked directly under the Executive Director, Ayana Young US Youth Delegate SustainUS June -2016 November 2016/ Marrakech, Morocco Part of the SustainUS delegation to the 22nd UN Climate Conference. Worked specifically on the media and communications team. Supported in mobilizing several large on the ground actions. Local Youth Delegate for the island of Maui-COP21 Project: October - December 2015/ Maui, HI Paris, France • Invited by the local community to be a member of a small youth delegation from Maui, HI that traveled to Paris for the COP21 negotiations and surrounding events. Project Initiator & Collaborator -Locals For Local Change Project: January 2015- 2016/ Maui, HI • Founded, Locals for Local Change, a project that supported and showcased events that specifically engaged: Hawaiian cultural preservation, Home Rule and Youth Project Initiator -ACE Youth Group Project: September- November 2014/ Maui, HI • Planned events for our larger youth community such as; sign painting, sign -waving, voter registration and other educational experiences orientated around local governance and activism. 2 77 Kailea Frederick Civic or Charitable Organization to which ),on have belonged, Position/ ffice Held, anti Dates: Board Member, Researcher &.Project Coordinator- Black Mountain Circle April 2018- Present Compiled data on Spiritual ecology organizations in Northern California. Coordinating Spring spiritual ecology conference lor Bay Area educators. Current board member. Project Mana2er — For The Wild June -2017 -, Septeinbej-2017/Ciliforiii-cI Hired trained and managed the communications and media team Worked direelly Under the Executive Director, Ayana Young iJS Youth Deluate — SUstainUS lune -2016 November 2016/ Marrakech, Morocco Part of the SustainUS delegation to the 22nd UN Climate Conference, Worked specifically on the media and communications tearn. Supported in mobilizing several large on the ground actions. Local Youth Deleeate for the island of Maui- COP21 Project: October - December 2015/ Maui, 1-11 — Paris, France . Invited by the local community to be aniernber of a steal I youth delegation from Maui, HI that traveled to Paris for the COP21 negotiations and surrounding events. Proieet Initiator & Collaborator- Locals For Local Change PrQject: January 2015- 2016/ Maui, HI . Founded, Locals for Local Change, a prQject that supported and showcased events that specifically engaged: Hawaiian cultural preservation, Home Rule and Youth Prj`ect Initiator - ACE Youth Grout/ Project: September- November 2111 4/ Maui, HI Planned events 11or our larger youth community such as; sign painting, sign -waving, voter registration and other educational experiences orientated around local governance and activism. Campaign `Team Member - SFIAKA Movement Campaign: September- November 2014/ Maui. 1-11 Daily managemcm and upkeep of the social media page. Launched the Tor SI-IAKA' campaign, a project that primarily worked with starting dialogue on community issues With local Youth. Intern Researcher- Summer of `soil Prqject: Jantlary - June 201 4/Rirna, Sweden 78 Kailea Frederick Researched the parallel between the formation of soil and human gut microbiola. Created panel text that was used for a public educational exhibition. College, Professional, Vocational Schools Attended (Major Subject, Dates, Degree/I)atc): Fellow- Spiritual Ecolopv Fellowship July 2016- May 2017 Student- Planetary Boundaries and i human Opportunities Course: September - November 2015/ MOOC through, The Stockholm Resilience Center, Stockholm University and SDSN.edu. . Received a certificate ofcompletion for the course - Planetary Boundaries And I luman Opportunities: The Quest for Safe and Just Development oil a Resilient Planet. Graduate- The International Youth Initiative Proa-'rarn (YIP) Graduated, June 2014/ Jdrna, Sweden Please state reasons why you want to become a member of this Board, Commission, or Committee, including what specific objectives you would be working toward as a member of this advisory body: I feel committed to addressing climate change on every level and feel the most impactful place to work from lies within local community. One ofthe biggest lessons I've had on local engagement steins from the SHAKA campaign in 2014. Although we citizens passed the bill, we failed to properly educate our community on the importance of local Council members roles. Although we had an initial victory we did not vote in the slate orarnazing candidates that were running and therefore we ultimately failed to protect the bi I L Council members who were voted in had ties to the companies we were fighting and failed to stand can the side of the people. After that incident, I decided to become a Young Democrat because I realized that when local politics are ignored, we are ultimately ignoring our own communities needs. System change needs to be addressed from every angle on every level. As a younger member of the commission, I am excited about the Icarning opportunities made available by an experience like this one, I want to learn (roam elders and others who have been invested in local politics for decades. The chance to ask questions and understand how systems work from the inside out is important to me so that I can Continue to educate other youth -led organizations who I frequently coarse into contact with. The specific objectives I would be bringing to the table: • Supporting all citizens in gaining an understanding of climate change through a climate justice perspective. . Supporting citizens and council in employing solutions through resilience thinking. 79 Kailea Frederick • Re -identifying Petaluman's as `climate -smart' land and water protectors, and Petaluma as a destination for learning about and organizing around climate justice. - Going back to the Petaluma's history as a trading post, leaning in on our ideal geography in the North Bay by developing a physical hub climate justice/education space. This hub could help physically bridge Petaluma to larger movements in the city and could have consistent classes and workshops open to the public and schools for field trips, students for internships, etc. Re -visit the cities General Plan from 2008 and Sonoma Counties Climate Action 2020 report and cross-reference with the Green New Deal as a part of understanding the next steps. • Gain a detailed update from the Tree Commission whose work overlaps into this one. i.e. What has been done? What hasn't? Mutual goals? . Create an annual "Resiliency" event that ideally happens before the start of Fire Season, with an emphasis on preparing for Fire and Earthquakes. Open this up to hold a holistic perspective of what makes land and people resilient. For instance, this event should include emergency kits, first responders and native (I noted that while looking over the cities General Plan, there was no specific chapter dedicated to supporting of and preservation of Coast Miwok peoples and their culture) fire ecologists who can educate the populace on how fire can be used to bring land health back. Herbalists who make a product specifically for addressing trauma and lung health and other community stakeholders who are holding visions of wellness for Petaluma should also be uplifted. . This event would be part of supporting the cultural shift needed to create climate -smart citizens. In short many of my objectives would be about creating city-wide transformational resilience which recognizes that in the face of continual disruptions we cannot return to pre -disaster norms. I want to support Petaluman's in feeling that they are both part of larger movements and even ahead of the curve in leading local system -wide transformation. I also have a big question about how Petaluma can remain accountable to communities that are both on the frontlines of climate change and economic instability? Although we are on the frontlines in terms of fire, economically we are more abundant than most places on earth. What could it mean for Petaluma to begin investing in local systems that might be able to support citizens from other impacted communities. 80 Kailea Frederick What Special Interests/Skills/Talents would you bring to this Board, Commission, or Committee? I am interested in what it can mean to hold collective liberation as a goal when supporting the creation of policy. I am skilled in large group facilitation and deep listening. I would consider myself a detailed thinker and I am able to hold multiple divergent perspectives at once. Holding conflict and moving towards conflict resolution is also something I am skilled in. If researching is a talent, I would consider myself talented here. I am often looking for the lesser known and unexpected or unexplored perspective. When researching an issue or topic I often bring together points of view and create connections that bridge the individual experience with the global. This way of researching is often in service to supporting others in widening their experience of the world. College, Professional, Vocational Schools Attended (Major Subject, Dates, Degree/Date): Fellow -Spiritual Ecology Fellowship July 2016- May 2017 Student -Planetary Boundaries and Human Opportunities Course: September - November 2015/ MOOC through, The Stockholm Resilience Center, Stockholm University and SDSN.edu. • Received a certificate of completion for the course - Planetary Boundaries And Human Opportunities: The Quest for Safe and Just Development on a Resilient Planet. Special Awards of Recognition Received: Features: Artist -in -resident and writer with Loam Magazine, 2017 Present day Melanin & Sustainable Style, April 2019 Point Reyes Light, March 2019 Life As Ceremony, March 2019 Evolve Magazine, October 2017 Sisters Bonded in Action, June 2017 Ladies Who Lead, March 2017 81 Kailea Frederick 3 Please state reasons why you want to become a member of this Board, Commission, or Committee, including what specific objectives you would be working toward as a member of this advisory body: I feel committed to addressing climate change on every level and feel the most impactful place to work from lies within local community. One of the biggest lessons I've had on local engagement stems from the SHAKA campaign in 2014. Although we citizens passed the bill, we failed to properly educate our community on the importance of local council members roles. Although we had an initial victory we did not vote in the slate of amazing candidates that were running and therefore we ultimately failed to protect the bill. Council members who were voted in had ties to the companies we were fighting and failed to stand on the side of the people. After that incident, I decided to become a Young Democrat because I realized that when local politics are ignored, we are ultimately ignoring our own communities needs. System change needs to be addressed from every angle on every level. As a younger member of the commission, I am excited about the learning opportunities made available by an experience like this one. I want to learn from elders and others who have been invested in local politics for decades. The chance to ask questions and understand how systems work from the inside out is important to me so that I can continue to educate other youth -led organizations who I frequently come into contact with. The specific objectives I would be bringing to the table: Supporting all citizens in gaining an understanding of climate change through a climate justice perspective. Supporting citizens and council in employing solutions through resilience thinking. Re -identifying Petaluman's as climate -smart land and water protectors, and Petaluma as a destination for learning about and organizing around climate justice. - Going back to the Petaluma's history as a trading post, leaning in on our ideal geography in the North Bay by developing a physical hub climate justice/education space. This hub could help physically bridge Petaluma to larger movements in the city and could have consistent classes and workshops open to the public and schools for field trips, students for internships, etc. • Re -visit the cities General Plan from 2008 and Sonoma Counties Climate Action 2020 report and cross-reference with the Green New Deal as a part of understanding the next steps. • Gain a detailed update from the Tree Commission whose work overlaps into this one. i.e. What has been done? What hasn't? Mutual goals? . Create an annual "Resiliency" event that ideally happens before the start of Fire Season, with an emphasis on preparing for Fire and Earthquakes. Open this up to hold a holistic perspective of what makes land and people resilient. For instance, this event should include emergency kits, first responders and native (I noted that while looking over the cities General Plan, there was no specific chapter dedicated to supporting of and preservation of Coast Miwok peoples and their culture) Is there any other information that you feel would be useful to the City Council in reviewing your application? Although I am aware that there is currently no funding made available to commissioners, I would like it to be known that I highly advocate for financial compensation to be made available for this work. The words, "We are in a climate emergency" were repeated numerous times at the Climate Forum at the library on Thursday night, which as you have read above I greatly agree with. Even though this is an "all hands on deck" moment, I continue to find that some of the most vital and urgent work continues to be underpaid or not paid at all. I have poured all of my adult years into addressing this crisis which many times has looked like working for free. As a mother free work is not sustainable for my family. This is an issue that will not go away this position will likely require an intensive amount of research and potentially long. I would appreciate the city valuing the energy and time that it takes to be in this position through monetary compensation. 4 82 Kailea Frederick Are you associated with any Organization/Employer that might be deemed a conflict of interest in performing your duties if appointed to this position? No If so, please state name of Organization/Employer: City policy directs all appointed advisory body members not to vote on matters where there exists a potential conflict of interest. Would you be willing to abstain from voting if such conflict arises? X YES NO How did you hear about this opening? Ncy-1- CyooC a -J, door and shared it with me. A week later while at the Petaluma Progressive Festival I met Pete Gang by chance who shared Applicant's Signature May 16, 2019 Date 9/9/19 83 Kailea Frederick 5 �PLri City of Petaluma, California 8s$ Supplemental Questionnaire for Climate Action Commission Applicants Please return completed questionnaire along with your application to the Office of the City Clerk, 1 I English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952. The City of Petaluma seeks applicants for the position of Climate Action Commissioner. The City seeks individuals with an inclusive vision for a resilient and sustainable future. Applicants familiar with the climate crisis, equitable climate action, developing policy, creating public consensus, collective decision-making, community engagement, public education, or who have climate expertise are encouraged to apply. The Climate Action Commission is tasked with engaging on climate -related matters by 1) acting as a focal point for community education through workshops where experts can share their expertise, 2) understanding our impact on the environment, including carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions, 3) suggesting climate policies to be implemented by City staff, 4) encouraging community groups to provide additional community involvement and expertise, and 5) examining best practices from other jurisdictions and recommending implementation as appropriate. The ideal candidate has demonstrable experience with one or more of the tasks listed above, has a working understanding of government process and procedure, represents the diversity of Petaluma's residents and businesses, and has a history of open and ethical professional conduct. Home address, City, State, Zip: Petaluma, CA 94952 Home Phone: Cell Phone: II II 1111 Kailea Frederick Work Phone: MR, Me kailea.sonrisa@gmail.com Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit to the City Clerk's Office. You may submit additional sheets, if necessary, to complete your answers. How do you meet the requirement to live within yes Petaluma city limits or have a Petaluma address for not less than one year prior to appointment? Do you have professional expertise in climate issues? If so, please briefly list your relevant professional experience. Nang 20101 Budded for6 months with Summer of Sal, asal imbaWe that was addressing "issue of desertification based out of Sweden Icreated! etluoatnnalmatenal fortho general pubbcon the g'obel loss of sod that was shared through food, ...IN inlraabd In the spnng of 20161 launched my protect EaM Is'Ohana (eandreohane cam) wh:dl is focused on creatug classes Ion the publa on climate change, easliani systems, and Spiritual Emtogy I have been leachag Earth Is'Ohane dasses since At the end of 2016 1 attended ilia UN Ci.male Conferences (COP22) for the second me, but flus time is an othood US Youth Magid, lath an organaabon Wed! art SustainUS. As pof this deegahon, I was given accoss to ftaccrodned zona where dsq bati,ns ware talo g placo between g',bal partes I was part of creating mlematanai made that hghightsd Standng Rock Imidan (an Indgenous Mo noon assistance camp that is 6. years saing) and the gibbet response to the U S Presdanbai e'boand results In 20161 was part of a delagalron of 10 women whatrava'adto Alaska to axpenenoe and documentthe de-lorestabon of some of Eta last o'dgrowth forests on Earth , A log pad of our tune was spent wth Native Elders andtabng drecbon from them in support of the Toga; s Campagn, an effort to end otd9,owth(a"agm the Tent— Natnnal Forest Ou r documentation was then tudi mto a short M. called When Old Growth Ends wbidi has screened at fEm fesWais like S%SW During the Fell of 2016 as a Fellow wth the Spmtuai Ecology Fellowship I traveled to India and taught Tibetan Buddhist nuns about cbouns charge and forest systems In the Spring of 20171 worked for fie Spin fuel Ecology Otganurabon m ddob g ate mews of leafing Spintuai EcoWgsis, whos worked often ovadepped with .tenet. issues In the Summer of 2017, 1 worked as a Prulect Manager 6—fly under Ayana Young, Executive Beton of, For The Wed (FTVJ). FTW is an anthology of the Anlh.lan une, f—..d on land-based protection, —Ibee. -italersectnnwl st.qusg. ng rooted a a ,aradgm shift f— human suprematr towards deep oonI gy Alog part of my lob wassuppo ding ou r commundatin team in educating the publc on themes related1, cbmale change through an r waeidy podcest show 84 Kailea Frederick What qualifies you to serve on the Climate Action Commission? I've been addressing the climate crisis head-on through various projects and my own work for the past 7 years. Through these years I have been able to gain a realistic perspective on what we are facing as well as a critical analysis on the many different ways that climate change impacts people differently depending on where they live and what socio-economic class they are part of. My work has taken me from grassroots campaigning to meeting spaces at the UN. I have hired and managed small working teams, spoken publicly and continue to write on topics related to a changing environment and world. As a trained facilitator with 10 years of hands-on experience with large groups, I bring a multi -faceted approach to any cohort I am part of and work with. Through my project Earth Is 'Ghana I have also been in practice of creating educational material and curriculum around addressing a shifting planet. My work has tied me into the larger international climate justice movement which has allowed me an intimate view into how climate change is impacting individuals globally present day. My partner also works as a filmmaker with organizations that create multi -media stories that relate to these themes. These stories then have lesson plans written to national common core standards that are moved through classrooms across the U.S. and Canada through channels like PBS. In 2017 1 briefly worked for one of these organizations, but through his work, I continue to be immersed in supporting ideas for curriculum. What is your understanding of the climate crisis? What is the urgency and how are you involved in climate action? The times are urgent: let's slow down. Bayo Akomolafe The climate crisis is: Here, multi -faceted and interwoven with every aspect of what it means to be a human being today. Although the Anthropocene continues to be disputed, we can all agree that we are living through a moment in history of ever -quickening unraveling. Brought to the forefront of our minds by the wildfires that have ravaged our communities and the smoke that has settled around all our homes here in Sonoma County, the reality that we are losing predictability of seasons, temperatures and other natural large weather systems is a preview of what we will continue to face. The crisis is here and when it strikes down on communities we are shown the complexity of what it means to be human within crumbling systems built on foundations of inequity. To address these times, we must be willing to weave between our natural, social and political spheres. Currently, I am finishing up co-authoring a book called, Compassion in Crisis: Learning to Live in an Age of Disaster. I have spent the last year intensively researching and interviewing individuals for this book, which should be available in just a few short weeks. This book project is the best example of how I am currently understanding the climate crisis. As part of my research, I spent time talking with the Deputy Executive Director of the Pacific Disaster Center and a victim of Hurricane Maria. It was an important opportunity for me to contrast the experience between a high-level approach to disaster and someone who has suffered through one in an environment that is not properly resourced. The book covers topics related to how language frames these discussions, disaster technology and management, cognitive dissonance, collective trauma, ancestral resilience and features an entire section on how to prepare and resource self, home and community. While putting this book together, I thought often about how incredible it would be to support my communities in gaining a multi -faceted, bottom to top perspective on what we will continue to live through. The opportunity of the climate crisis is rooted in a cultural shift. We need to move from ideals built on the domination of land to one of interdependence. The urgency is unparalleled as large portions of the world are rapidly becoming uninhabitable. When we trace lack of natural resources to some of our most basic human needs like water, food, and shelter we can expect to see a rise in violent conflict and the mass migration of peoples in search of safety and well being. The world is shifting rapidly and as a community, we must be willing to respond not just on time, but before crisis hits. What is your experience working on policy issues, including promoting awareness, creating consensus, and interacting with others who may have opposing opinions or views? My ethos of code of conduct is rooted in Kapu Aloha, which is both an attitude of non-violence and compassion rooted in deep values of Aloha. I have been actively aligning my values and actions with Kapu Aloha over the last 5 years, which means that I am always challenging myself to move away from us, them mindsets to instead one of continual invitation for those who have opposing views to mine. In 2014 1 worked with the Sustainable Hawaiian Agriculture for the Keiki and the'ina (SHAKA) Movement on the island of Maui. The SHAKA Movement was a citizen's based group who put together a ballot initiative for Maui County voters in November 2014. This ballot initiative which was passed by voters (and then overruled in federal court) was to place a Moratorium on Monsantos testing on the island until an environmental and public health study was conducted. I was a moderator of the main SHAKA Facebook page leading up to the election where I provided daily educational updates for the public. I also launched the For SHAKA Campaign where I spent time specifically engaging youth who were in support of the ballot initiative. As part of this project, I organized a concert featuring voter registration, an educational video on the importance of voting for the initiative and an event with local council members and other candidates who answered questions from youth on governance and the initiative. Last year I became a board member with Black Mountain Circle (BMC) which is a non-profit environmental organization based out of Point Reyes. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve on this board because I am the youngest member by a few decades and the only person of color. Often I bring a perspective to board meetings that raise critical questions related to the type of programming we create. Sometimes my perspective is in opposition to the way the organization has been run previously and I have been practicing speaking my truth and looking for a way forward that can feel inclusive to everyone in the room. I also know how complex it can be to begin a just transition and to be in conversation with those whose livelihood relies on extractive industry. My father continues to work in mining and on the building of large scale dams in Northern British Columbia. Our Nation, Thaltan Nation holds the sacred headwaters for the three major wild salmon rivers of British Columbia and is also very resource -rich. Most people in our Nation have no other choice but to work in industry and I have friend's who work for companies like LNG Canada, who's large pipeline has been holly debated. Although I completely oppose this type of work, 1 am aware that building and maintaining relationships with those involved is an important part of what it means to live into a just transition. My practice here is oriented in holding nuance and deep compassion for those whose viewpoints diverge from mine, especially when it affects their ability to put food on the table. 60 Kailea Frederick 2 In your role as climate commissioner, how will you ensure that actions to address the climate crisis in Petaluma are equitable and inclusive? My awareness and participation within the climate movement stem from a climate justice perspective informed by growing up around the Hawaiian Sovereignty Movement. When I first stepped into organizing around these topics I was forced to gain an intersectional analysis on the rights and different uses of land. As a commissioner, one of my first actions would be to ask the Coast Miwok peoples and organizations like The Cultural Conservancy how climate action most makes sense within this specific landscape. As a native person who has continuously watched land be stripped from its original inhabitants, I cannot think of a more important starting point than asking Native peoples who connect their ancestry to this land how they might like to lead or collaborate on climate action. I would also advocate for a listening series to be put into action with diverse groups of citizens around proposed actions. These series would be grounded in methodologies like Appreciative Inquiry where listening and careful questions support individuals in future visioning for their communities. At public events, I would like to see priority given to organizing childcare spaces for families with young children. As a new mother, I can attest to the importance of having a safe place for my child to play so that I can attend unpaid informative community events. I would also bring to the table my concern for disaster capitalism when it comes to housing issues in the area. This came to my attention after the Tubbs Fire when housing costs increased because of the lack of housing due to the fire. Taking advantage of a basic need like shelter when there is lack, due to a large scale disaster is immoral and also creates lasting felt effects in all surrounding communities. Regulating the housing market directly after a disaster is a critical way to employ a climate justice lens. Most recently I helped to put together a small booklet on Allyship for the Spirit Weavers Gathering this past summer. This booklet that was meant to provide a basic introduction into equity work which included terms & concepts as well as continuing educational resources for the reader. This booklet was part of a teaching zone myself and a small team put together called the Come -UNITY Village which centered classes focused on social justice. I feel versed in and committed to bringing this work to any group I am part of. How do you feel about the climate crisis? How will this perspective strengthen the Climate Action Commission? In the week of the Camp Fire, I came to feel the reality of no higher ground for the first time. Although this concept is not new, having a child made it hit home. Last summer, all four places that I have called home on this one earthMaui, Tahltan Nation, Sweden, and Californiadealt with unmanageable fires, leaving me to realize, in the vulnerability of new motherhood, that there was nowhere to run. To feel the loss of higher ground, as a parent, to realize it as myth, is to accept the fate of the world for what it always has been: unpredictable. Last year, the year my son was born, The LIN released their infamous 12- year report, and I since have found myself in a terrible practice of counting down. My child will be 12 years old at the 12- year mark. I will not yet be 40. 1 grieve daily in subtle ways for this known reality and have spent many sleepless nights detailing my families evacuation plans in my mind, considering how long it would take to get to the river behind our home or down the highway on a bike. Most intimately, I feel the climate crisis has already impacted me psychologically and physically. This past Spring, I developed respiratory issues for the first time in my life which I believe is likely linked to the last two severe fire seasons we faced. During 2017 1 was pregnant and last year I was newly postpartum, meaning that I was placed in a high-risk group to smoke exposure. I worry often about what a childhood filled with this type of smoke exposure will also mean for my child. This perspective of having to live the majority of one's life and raise their child within this reality is important. I bring the perspective of youth. I bring the urgency of a mother looking for long term solutions. I am unwilling to do stand down and do nothing. From experience working with many groups of people, I know that I bring an energy of perseverance and an attitude of truth. To say that I feel committed to tackling climate change would be a lie, because I do not believe we are in the position to "tackle". I do believe in creating more coping capacity, resilience, preparedness and adaptability within ecological and social systems. Sometimes I wonder briefly about what else I would be doing with my life if it wasn't for climate change, but I realize those are lost moments. I am here for the change. I am here for the work. These times leave no other choice. Please provide examples of actions the City should take to address the climate crisis. 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We azM.,V dg. that we bear a responsbibty to conk our takes for Ne next twenty years and beyond w}th consdemton for the world that we .1 be Ieawng to futere genemtons Pg 1-22 Trees and the Built Environment 1-p39, Preserve x,,Mg free resources and add to the Inventory and dversfy of natwehnd genous spades 1g-50, Preserve and expand the mventory of trees oa NU. prated 1 eon also like, about brainstorming creative and meaningful ways to mcfude churns m tree planting efforts through an -d ..many P9 2 4 Q 2-1 Encourage creator of a street tree planting Prtgmm in exisblg resdenbal areas antl mdusmal areas ur,tlergo:ng rewtatzatmn P2 2-12 implement Use die Niel EnvironmentmybymRWater Fie sources Element k[ the Petaluma Rrver Acoess and Enhancemani Planastools to, Impteonent Vie Petaluma fliver greenway by maintamvg setbacks - Creatlg Hood femaces where appropriate - Preserving flood storage capany of the floral ftn - Prolectog and enhanang habtat conservator areas - Phafecbng end anhanong oak and and no.- habitat aother open spaces Gang the near Pg 2-24 Contnue to develop mto Groan Butd ng & oull-d goals Pg 4 2 Invest mlensrve supped onto the Chinook salmon as We stem Pond To Ne as oubmed on the page under Aquabe and Ghana, Resources The General Plan seeks to protect Nese aquatic and npanan klests as they play a uucml hate in Ne pm se ,aton of sensnm spaces m the area, mdual ng the Chinook sa'onan and the Western Pond Tu Ja Pg 4-7 Goal 4G-3. Air Quality Vaafwaly 4-P5, r.W,,.d planing of lines along streets and wtthn park aM urban separators, arm rewrog Van and plant resources along the mer and creek corridors 4-P-7, ed Ruce mtor ve oh:de related.,,w[ utmn 4-P-11, Promote ndeshanng and wr-sharmg programs Pg 4.9&4-tg Geais4G-4 Energy Reduco reliance on non-renewable energy sourcwas in exisbig and new deve:opment Pg 4-12 4-14 Groan House Gas Emissons Recast Nis whde chapwrm data], spalficaiy our nt sa>rnonifonent to mass anleng the Cones for cf,nafe Protaetan program lYnal d means for us having signed Ne U.S Mayors Cbmala Protectan Agreement which promises to surpass the Kyoto Protocol targets . Qur Commumy G weMouse Gas Emissen s wfuch states that our imnspobwnis re leensbleto, 55-59.of our amissons On pg 5-2 them Is a further who'dtable wh:di leaks at percentages at mad - oft 1vnth dnnng mane.172. 1% Pg 5-18 521, Goal 5-G-5Bxycle & Petlestmen I opm,raments Rh. I Signature I• - ,(,, (� 9/9/19 A� -4 r,(L�'t�t/�.�-' August 6, 2019 87 Kailea Frederick Supplemental Questionnaire for Climate Action Commission Applicants: Please provide examples of actions the City should take to address the climate crisis. I spent time going through the City of Petaluma General Plan from May 2008 where I found that many of the original suggestions I had thought of already existed. If given a commission seat I would want to re -visit those plans, specifically those related to Transportation, Trees, Green Building, the Environment, Green House Gas Emissions, Water and Sustainability. My emphasis would be placed on tying these topics into economic and social responsibility, in line with the call for a Just Transition from the Green New Deal. Below I note both my ideas and then the specific policies and goals from the General Plan that I think would be wise next steps for Petaluma. Along with revisiting the General Plan, I would also support the rest of the commission and council in approaching climate change through applying resilience thinking. Resilience thinking as defined by the Stockholm Resilience Center is "a thinking approach [that] investigates how these interacting systems of people and nature can best be managed in the face of disturbances of uncertainty. Example Ideas: 1. Invest in bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure - More bike/pedestrian lanes are safer. I often do not feel safe biking or walking in areas that are not heavily trafficked. - Bike camps for children within schools - Skill shares on how to fix and maintain your bike 2. Invest in the youth: Young people know what they are facing and are looking for direct ways to skill -up and step into action. - Educational talks through local high schools - More intentional bridge -building and strengthening of youth social movements - Creative collaboration w/schools. Can students earn extra credit for civic engagement orientated around climate change? - Provide an analysis around community organizing, support youth becoming active and engaged organizers 3. The Train: - Lower the cost of the smart rail. It costs more for my family to take the train to areas in Marin where we have family, rather than drive. 4. Ban Styrofoam and other single -use plastic before 2030 5. 100% clean energy by 2030 6. Address disaster capitalism and enforce regulation around the cost of home rentals rising after a disaster like a fire 88 Kailea Frederick From The Petaluma General Plan 2025: Pg. i-6 " Sustainability:... We acknowledge that we bear a responsibility to craft our policies for the next twenty years and beyond with consideration for the world that we will be leaving to future generations." Pg. 1-22 Trees and the Built Environment • 1-p-49, Preserve existing tree resources and add to the inventory and diversity of native/indigenous species. 1-p-50, Preserve and expand the inventory of trees on public property I am also curious about brainstorming creative and meaningful ways to include citizens in tree planting efforts through art and ceremony. pg. 2-4 • 2-P-7, Encourage creation of a street tree planting program in existing residential areas and industrial areas undergoing revitalization. Pg. 2-12 • 2-p-37, Use the Natural Environment Element, Water Resources Element and the Petaluma River Access and Enhancement Plan as tools to: - Implement the Petaluma River greenway by maintaining setbacks. - Creating flood terraces where appropriate. - Preserving flood storage capacity of the floodplain. - Protecting and enhancing habitat conservation areas. - Protecting and enhancing oak and riparian habitat and other open spaces along the river. Pg. 2-24 Continue to develop into Green Building & outlined goals Pg. 4-2 • Invest intensive support into the Chinook salmon as Western Pond Turtle as outlined on this page under "Aquatic and Riparian Resources". "The General Plan seeks to protect these aquatic and riparian habitats as they play a crucial role in the preservation of sensitive species in the area, including the Chinook salmon and the Western Pond Turtle." Pg. 4-7 Goal 4-G-3: Air Quality, specifically: • 4-P-6, ...required planting of trees along streets and within park and urban separators, and retaining tree and plant resources along the river and creek corridors." 4-P-7, Reduce motor vehicle related air pollution. 4-P-11, Promote ride -sharing and car -sharing programs. Pg. 4-9 & 4-10 Goals 4-G-4 Energy • Reduce reliance on non-renewable energy sources in existing and new development. Pg. 4-12 — 4-14 Green House Gas Emissions Revisit this whole chapter in detail, specifically: • Our cities commitment to undertaking the "Cities for Climate Protection" program 89 Kailea Frederick • What it means for us having signed the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement which promises to surpass the Kyoto Protocol targets • Our Community Greenhouse Gas Emissions which states that our transportation is responsible for 55-59% of our emissions. On pg. 5-2 there is a further detailed table which looks at percentages of modes of travel with driving alone at 72.1 %. Pg. 5-18 — 5-21, Goal 5-G-5: Bicycle & Pedestrian Improvements • 5-P-15, Implement the bikeway system as outlined in the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, and expand and improve the bikeway system wherever the opportunity arises. biking 5-p-21, Strive to create a five percent bicycle commute share by 2025 5-p-22, Preserve and enhance pedestrian connectivity in existing neighborhoods and require a well connected pedestrian network linking new and existing developments to adjacent land uses. • 5-p-25, D., Study, seek funding for, construct and maintain a "Petaluma Ring Trail", a connected system of multi -use trains in the Urban Separator, or otherwise approximately parallel with (if not immediately adjacent to) the Urban Growth Boundary. The Petaluma Ring Train shall form a continuous, unbroken path around the city. • 5-p-31, Making bicycling and walking more desirable by providing or requiring development to provide necessary support facilities throughout the city. • 5-p-32, Promote bicycle and pedestrian safety and increased use of non -motorized transportation alternatives through engineering, education, and enforcement programs. 5-p-33, Fund and perform regular maintenance on all public bicycle and pedestrian facilities. 5-p-34, Utilize a creative variety of measures to fully implement all projects and programs of the Petaluma Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. Pg. 5-25 • 5-p-51, A., Support efforts to establish ferry and water taxi service along the Petaluma waterfront. Pg. 6-18 • 6-p-21, Develop an Urban Forestry Program to consolidate the various City policies and ordinances regarding tree planting and removal and to incorporate the goals of the California Climate Action Team Report to plant 5 million trees in urban areas by 2020 to provide energy conservation and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. o Would it be possible to partner with an organization like For The Wild who is wanting to plant out 1 million trees? Pg. 8-21 • Revisit `Sustainable Site Planning' with an emphasis on improving natural hydrologic functions and water quality through sustainable site planning Pg. 9-13 9-p-9, Incorporate sustainability as a characteristic of Petaluma's image. 9-p-10, Encourage economic development that will enhance job opportunities for existing City residents by providing incentives for proposals that: 90 Kailea Frederick Provide jobs that match the skills (occupation) of unemployed or underemployed workers who live in Petaluma, and/or Commit to first -source hiring for workers who live in Petaluma, and/or Pay wages that enable workers to live in Petaluma. One of the things that I would like to support would be the bridging between Petaluma and other small cities that are working towards Climate Action. One aspect that fuels individuals and groups are knowing that they are part of a larger collective story and movement. Over the years I have thought frequently to a moment at the UN Climate Conference in Paris when by chance I sat down and shared a breakfast conversation with a mayor from New Zealand who had traveled to the conferences to meet up with other local officials from other countries who where committed to implementing the Paris climate accord in their municipalities. This was an important conversation for me as I learned during that meal about how smaller local governments can in many ways support and move forward quicker in terms of implementing climate action, instead of waiting for top-down instruction, which so much of those conferences are orientated around. I think publicly aligning Petaluma with other cities that are utilizing frameworks like the Green New Deal would provide citizens with a sense of pride and the energy boost we are going to need to engage the public on all levels. 91 Kailea Frederick L City of Petaluma, California City Board, Commission, and Committee Application City Clerk's Office I I English Street - Petaluma, CA 94952. 707.778.4360 - cityclerk@ci.petalumaca.us Instructions: Use this form to apply to serve on any of the City of Petaluma, California's Boards, Commissions, or Committees. Please fill out the form completely. if a question does not apply, type or write NIA in the space provide -d. When completed, please forward to the City Clerk's Office City of Petaluma, I I English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952. All applications are reviewed by the City Council, if you have questions about this form, please call the City Clerk's Office at 707.778.4360 or e-mail us at c[tyc1erkCqci.pet01uma.ca.us. Name: RUMI11110- M_ Phone: (if appointed, do you want this E -Mail., (if appointed, do you want this address to number to be available to the public?) be available to the public?) - YES Xx NO Xx YES NO 22MUE MN QMM� 10A Board, Commission, or Committee, of Interest: Note: Ffve(S) members of the Senior Advisory Committee, W��= If not appointed to your first choice, are you willing to serve on another City Board, Commission, or Committee? Please indicate ONE additional choice. Have you offended a meeting of this or other City Have you served on or applied for this or other bodies? City bodies previously? xx YES NO M 92 Jean Ger Job Title: Paralegal and Legal Operations Manager Previous Governmental Bodies/Elective Offices you have served, Position) ice Held and Dates: None, Civic or Charitable Organization to which you have belonged, Position/Office Held, and Dates: Member of Petaluma Rapid Response Network (inactive) - April 2017 to December 2017 (approximately) IN 93 Jean Ger I hold a steadfast commitment to advocating for underrepresented communities, and I have had the privilege to work with communities of various racial and socioeconomic backgrounds to achieve justice. These experiences in addition to my own personal experiences growing up in a bilingual, immigrant household have provided me with the tools to use culturally competent approaches to address many of our society's issues, in connection with this commitment, I am also deeply committed to a vision where all of our communities, regardless of identity, can enjoy a clean and healthy environment without anv restriction. I am Action Commission will create equitable and inclusive solutions to our current climate crisis. College, Professional, Vocational Schools Attended (Major Subject, Dates, Degree/Date): IN B.A. in Politics September 2012 - March 2017 Presidential Public Service Fellowship Recipient (University of California, Office of the President., 2016); College Nine international and Global Perspectives Leadership Certificate (University of California, Santa Cruz, 2016)-, College Nine Service Award (University of California, Santa Cruz, 2016); College Nine Distinction (University of California, Santa Cruz, 2016); and Dean's Honors (University of California, Santa Cruz, Fall 2012, Fall 2015, and Writer 2016), I 94 Jean Ger Please state reasons why you want to become a member of this Board, Commission, or Committee, including what specc objectives you would be worldng toward as a member of this advisory body: After attending the Climate Action Petaluma Forum on September 5th, 2019, 1 noticed that there was a lack of representation of community members from the east side of Petaluma where I reside. I am a firm believer in equal representation, and I would like to see a Climate Action Commission that is representative of our city that will also offer innovative ideas and diverse perspectives in creating holistic and sustainable solutions for our community. In addition, as someone who is passionate about public service, my home community, and sustainability, I want to offer the same passion and service to my community as I did as a student at the University of California, Santa Cruz, I am eager to offer my own knowledge as well as to learn from our community so we can collectively create sustainable initiatives that benefit all members of our community. application? I was raised in Petaluma from when I was born in January 1994 until I left for college in September 2012. 1 graduated from Bernard Eldredge Elementary School, Kenilworth Junior High School, and Casa Grande High School, respectively. I returned to Petaluma A 2018 because I hope to use i, and knowledge gained from my undergraduate education to help uplift my local community, I am deeply committed to the city and the different communities that inhabit it. I 4-1pz-vAmo familiaritig with it as a returnin local will be an asset to the commission. El 95 Jean Ger Are you associated with any Organization/Employer that might be deemed a conflict of interest in performing your duties if appointed to this position? No, if so, please state name of Organization/Employer: N/A City policy directs all appointed advisory body members not to vote on matters where there exists'l-, potential conflict of interest. Would you be willing to abstain from voting if such conflict arlses? xx YES NO Email regarding "Climate Equity, Hope & Action Forum: Climate Action Commission" on September 5th, 2019. Applicant's Signptul .... ...... ff 4 16,2019 Date September 8th, 2019 96 Jean Ger R Ully OjlrAetaluma, Cafif*ornia 0 Supplemental Questionnaire for Climate Action Commission Applicants, Please return completed questionnaire along with your applicatlon to the Office of the City Clerk, I I English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952, The, City of Petaluma seeks applicants for the position of Climate Action Commissioner. The City seeks individuals with an inclusive vision for a resilient and sustainable future. Applicants familiar with the climate crisis, equitable climate action, developing policy, creating public consensus, collective decision-making, community engagement, public education, or who have climate expertise are encouraged to apply. The Climate Action Commission is tasked with engaging on climate -related matters by 1) acting as a focal point for community education through workshops where experts can share their expertise, 2) understanding our impact on the environment, including carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions, 3) suggesting climate policies to be implemented by City staff, 4) encouraging community groups to provide additional community involvement and expertise, and 5) examining best practices from other jurisdictions and recommending implementation as appropriate. The ideal candidate has demonstrable experience with one or more of the tasks listed above, has a working understanding of government process and procedure, represents the diversity of Petaluma's residents and businesses, and has a history of open and ethical professional conduct. Name: dre-11 - 1--------,____ Home ad ss, City, State, Zip: Petaluma, CA 94954 N)A R-Mrs1w, Work Phone: Cell Phone: Email: Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submil submit additional sheets, if necessary, to complete your answers, to the City Clerk's Office. You may I How do you meet the requirement to live within am a current resident of Petaluma. I previously resided here Petaluma city limits or have a Petaluma address for from January 1994 to September 2012, 1 recently returned in not less than one year prior to appointment? August 2018 and am presently living within Petaluma city limits. Do you have professional expertise in climate issues? If so, please briefly list your relevant professional experience. My background in climate issues stems from my experiences as a student leader at the University of California, Santa Cruz. After being appointed as the head of sustainability ata kiniversny-wide, conference, I sought out an internship with the Student Environmental Center to explore my passion for environmental Issues- In addifton to planning our annual Earth Summit conference, I nelped plan workshops where students could meet with environmental experts to discuss topics such as green building, food systems, energy usage, waste 11 prevention, environmental justice, etc. Here, students brainstormed ideas to create a more sustainable campus- We subsequently memorialized their ideas in a blueprint so they could seek university tending to turn their visions Into realities. After graduating, I continued pursuing my passion for sustainability as a canvasser for the Asian Pacific Environmental Network, Here, l performed outreach and provided community education on legislation that disproportionately oppresses low-income communities of color. This included legirslation concerning threats to environmental protections, public health, and affordable housing. Many of my responsibilities throughout my combined work experiences have ailowed me to Interact directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and backgrounds. I am eager to work on behalf of the Petaluma community because I am passionate about empowering people with the necessary tools and information to combat !Ire cilmale crisis, using both language accessible and culturally competent approaches, 97 Jean Ger P)k� ofactionsfh . se p is to in rease community outreach efforts to the different communities that make up Petaluma to learn more about how these communities are already contributing to sustainability and ways we can help empower them to practice other sustainability efforts given their varying circumstances, Another action the City could take to address the climate crisis is to provide more incentives to actively practice sustainability. For example, during my time in Washington D.C., I witnessed how their grocery stores 1 provided a discount to consumers who brought reusable bags in addition to charging for one-time use bags. This helped promote an incentive for those with limited budgets to remember to bring their reusable bags. The City could also integrate sustainability education and training on energy, water, and food waste as a requirement for schools and businesses, Given the structural differences within schools and businesses, it would be the commission's responsibility to create trainings tailored to these differences as well as to offer it in multiple languages, 'The aforementioned are a few ways we can tackle the climate crisis, and I am eager to I learn from the commission and the community about other ways we can achieve collective empowerment through sustainability. 99 Jean Ger Signature Gate September 8th, 201 ....... - ,i August 6, 019 100 Jean Ger RECEIVED SEP �p.LU a City of Petaluma, California Q 2019 City Board, Commission, and Committee ApplicationCITY CLERK X$6a City Clerk's Office 11 English Street - Petaluma, CA 94952 - 707.778.4360 - cityclerk@ci.petaluma.ca.us Instructions: Use this form to apply to serve on any of the City of Petaluma, California's Boards, Commissions, or Committees. Please fill out the form completely. If a question does not apply, type or write N/A in the space provided. When completed, please forward to the City Clerk's Office City of Petaluma, I 1 English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952. All applications are reviewed by the City Council. If you have questions about this form, please call the City Clerk's Office at 707.778.4360 or e-mail us at cityclerk@ci.petaluma.ca.us. Name: Home Address, City, State and Zip Code: Petaluma, CA 94952 Phone: (If appointed, do you want this number to be available to the public?) YES X NO Do you live within the Petaluma City limits? X YES Are you a registered voter in Petaluma? X YES 7N Ben Gettleman Board, Commission, or Committee, of Interest: Note: Five(5) members of the Senior Advisory Committee, must be at least 55 years of age: Two (2) members may be 18 or over. Climate Action Commission E -Mail: (If appointed, do you want this address to be available to the public?) X YES NO If so, for how long? Since January 2018 If so, for how long? Since January 2018 If not appointed to your first choice, are you willing to serve on another City Board, Commission, or Committee? Please indicate ONE additional choice. Have you attended a meeting of this or other City Have you served on or applied for this or other bodies? City bodies previously? YES X NO Present Employer: YES X NO Kearns & West, Inc., an environmental dispute resolution and community engagement consulting firm 101 Ben Gettleman Job Title: Vice President Previous Governmental Bodies/Elective Offices you have served, Position/Office Held and Dates: N/A Civic or Charitable Organization to which you have belonged, Position/Office Held, and Dates: Community Boards Mediation Clinic, Volunteer Mediator, 2015-2016 Rails -to -Trails Conservancy, Trail Development Manager, 2005-2008 Urban Parks Council, Board Member, 2004-2005 N 102 Ben Gettleman What Special Interests/Skills/Talents would you bring to this Board, Commission, or Committee? I am a professional meeting facilitator and mediator that brings groups of people together and guides them in identifying common ground and reaching agreements. Moreover, I do this work with public agency clients throughout California on climate action and mitigation planning. I understand how local governments function, and how to engage citizens in informing decisions and the identification of priorities. I also specialize in engaging environmental justice communities, which I know is a priority for this effort. I imagine the Climate Action Commission will include a broad range of interests and priorities, and it will be critical to have participants who can help identify common ground and help guide the group to develop concrete recommendations for the City to consider. 1 think I'm uniquely qualified to serve in this capacity. College, Professional, Vocational Schools Attended (Major Subject, Dates, Degree/Date): Bachelor of Arts, University of Pennsylvania, Major in Urban Planning Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs, San Francisco Special Awards of Recognition Received: 103 Ben Gettleman 3 Please state reasons why you want to become a member of this Board, Commission, or Committee, including what specific objectives you would be working toward as a member of this advisory body: I am a relatively new resident of Petaluma, but I have been working with communities on addressing climate change for several years. I see the Climate Action Commission as a way for me to meaningful contribute my expertise to the Petaluma community, and I think it's a very good fit. My objectives for the Commission are 1) to help the group identify agreed-upon recommendations and solutions, 2) to share my personal knowledge of best practices in the climate action and adaptation field, and 3) to build my personal community in Petaluma! Is there any other information that you feel would be useful to the City Council in reviewing your application? N/A 4 104 Ben Gettleman Are you associated with any Organization/Employer that might be deemed a conflict of interest in performing your duties if appointed to this position? No If so, please state name of Organization/Employer: N/A City policy directs all appointed advisory body members not to vote on matters where there exists a potential conflict of interest. Would you be willing to abstain from voting if such conflict arises? X YES NO How did you hear about this opening? Applicant's Signature May 16, 2019 Petaluma Argus Courier Date r September 9, 2019 105 Ben Gettleman 5 aw City of Petaluma, California X85$ Supplemental Questionnaire for Climate Action Commission Applicants Please return completed questionnaire along with your application to the Office of the City Clerk, 11 English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952. The City of Petaluma seeks applicants for the position of Climate Action Commissioner. The City seeks individuals with an inclusive vision for a resilient and sustainable future. Applicants familiar with the climate crisis, equitable climate action, developing policy, creating public consensus, collective decision-making, community engagement, public education, or who have climate expertise are encouraged to apply. The Climate Action Commission is tasked with engaging on climate -related matters by 1) acting as a focal point for community education through workshops where experts can share their expertise, 2) understanding our impact on the environment, including carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions, 3) suggesting climate policies to be implemented by City staff, 4) encouraging community groups to provide additional community involvement and expertise, and 5) examining best practices from other jurisdictions and recommending implementation as appropriate. The ideal candidate has demonstrable experience with one or more of the tasks listed above, has a working understanding of government process and procedure, represents the diversity of Petaluma's residents and businesses, and has a history of open and ethical professional conduct. Name: Home address, City, State, Zip: Petaluma, CA 94952 Home Phone: Cell Phone: Ben Gettleman Work Phone: Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit to the City Clerk's Office. You may submit additional sheets, if necessary, to complete your answers. How do you meet the requirement to live within I have lived in Petaluma since January 2018. Petaluma city limits or have a Petaluma address for not less than one year prior to appointment? Do you have professional expertise in climate issues? If so, please briefly list your relevant professional experience. Yes, I am a professional facilitator and mediator who works with local governments and their citizens on climate action and adaptation projects. I help design and implement community engage programs to gather input from residents on climate change adaptation. 1 106 Ben Gettleman What qualifies you to serve on the Climate Action Commission? I understand how local governments function, and how to engage citizens in informing decisions and the identification of priorities. I also specialize in engaging environmental justice communities, which I know is a priority for this effort. I imagine the Climate Action Commission will include a broad range of interests and priorities, and it will be critical to have participants who can help identify common ground and help guide the group to develop concrete recommendations for the City to consider. I think I'm uniquely qualified to serve in this capacity. What is your understanding of the climate crisis? What is the urgency and how are you involved in climate action? We are not collectively doing nearly enough to address the change in our earth's climate, which will have repercussions beyond what most of us can understand. There is not a more important issue to address. I am addressing climate action through my professional work. I hope to also contribute in my Petaluma community through the Climate Action Commission. What is your experience working on policy issues, including promoting awareness, creating consensus, and interacting with others who may have opposing opinions or views? specialize in mediation and community involvement, so I do this for 40-50 hours/week! In the agreement work that I do, I'm trying to get participants to identify their interests and motivations, rather than their positions. This creates a space for creative problem solving and consensus building, and can help move a group away from intractable conflict. 107 Ben Gettleman In your role as climate commissioner, how will you ensure that actions to address the climate crisis in Petaluma are equitable and inclusive? think environmental justice is a critical issue, and we'll need to make sure we're considering the needs of EJ communities. We need to make the climate crisis relatable for people who often work 2 or 3 jobs to keep their families safe and healthy. This means connecting it to quality of life, education, and jobs. We also have to "go to them" to get input through pop-up workshops, getting involved in churches, and accessing families through the schools. How do you feel about the climate crisis? How will this perspective strengthen the Climate Action Commission? I honestly feel discouraged that the need is so dire and yet there is still so much reluctance on the national level to take immediate and drastic action. I also feel hope that local actions, when implemented thoughtfully and effectively, can trickle up and become part of a national conversation. I believe Petaluma has an opportunity to do that with the Climate Action Commission. Please provide examples of actions the City should take to address the climate crisis. Update Petaluma's Climate Action Plan with more input from the local community Work closely with Sonoma Clean Power to broaden the range of incentives for home electrification, solar panels, and electric vehicles Develop climate action curriculum for local schools Develop anti -idling zones for local schools 3 108 Ben Gettleman Signature Date August 6, 2019 — September 9, 2019 4 109 Ben Gettleman INELIGIBLE - NO PETALUMA MAILING ADDRESS �p,LU I. , City of Petaluma, California RECEIVED 01 City Board, Commission, and Committee Applicatio G 22 2019 .zsr,a City Clerk's Office CITY CLERK 1 1 English Street • Petaluma, CA 94952 - 707.778.4360 • cityclerk@dr:Nc ulurrna.cavus Instructions: Use this form to apply to serve on any of the City of Petaluma, California's Boards, Commissions, or Committees. Please fill out the form completely. If a question does not apply, type or write N/A in the space provided. When completed, please forward to the City Clerk's Office City of Petaluma, 1 1 English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952. All applications are reviewed by the City Council. If you have questions about this form, please call the City Clerk's Office at 707.778.4360 or e-mail us at cityclerk@ci.petaluma.ca. us. Name: Dana Gilliland-Wistrom Home Address, City, State and Zip Code: Petaluma, CA 94952 Phone: (If appointed, do you want this number to be available to the public?) YES X NO Do you live within the Petaluma City limits? E -Mail: (If appointed, do you want this address to be available to the public?) YES X NO If so, for how long? X YES NO (Since September 2018, but also for 1 year in high school Are you a registered voter in Petaluma? I If so, for how long? X YES NO I Since September 2018, but also for 1 year in high school. Board, Commission, or Committee, of Interest: If not appointed to your first choice, are you Note: Five(5) members of the Senior Advisory Committee, willing to serve on another City Board, must be at least 55 years of age; Two (2) members may be Commission, or Committee? Please indicate ONE 18 or over. additional choice. Climate Action Commission Wl Have you attended a meeting of this or other City( Have you served on or applied for this or other bodies? City bodies previously? YES X NO I YES X NO Present Employer: None 110 Dana Gill iland-Winstrom Job Title: N/A Previous Governmental Bodies/Elective Offices you have served, Position/Office Held and Dates: None Civic or Charitable Organization to which you have belonged, Position/Office Held, and Dates: None 111 Dana Gill iland-Winstrom 2 What Special Interests/Skills/Talents would you bring to this Board, Commission, or Committee? With a MSc in Environmental Studies & Sustainability Science, and broad and varied experience as a sustainability professional working with agriculture, development, and community outreach I bring a unique perspective, especially one as a Millennial coming of age in this time of uncertainty and urgent climate challenges. College, Professional, Vocational Schools Attended (Major Subject, Dates, Degree/Date): MSc Environmental Studies & Sustainability Science, August 2011 - June 2013. BA Psychology, August 2004 - June 2008. Special Awards of Recognition Received: N/A 112 Dana Gill iland-Winstrom 3 Please state reasons why you want to become a member of this Board, Commission, or Committee, including what specific objectives you would be working toward as a member of this advisory body: I approach this Commission from a background of engaged and passionate role models. My mother, Cinda Gilliland, serves as the President of the Petaluma Arts Center board; my stepfather, Larry Reed, served on the Design Review board in Petaluma; and my grandmother served for several years on the school board in San Rafael. I see this as an opportunity to give back to my community in an area I feel strongly about. In addition, as a member of the Climate Action Commission I would like to work towards a comprehensive plan for Petaluma, one that includes a holistic understanding of transportation, infrastructure, housing, and social and environmental well-being. Petaluma holds great potential, but is on the brink of great change and growth, which if left unheeded could lead to a lower quality of life for all inhabitants. On the Commission I would strive towards solutions that address Petaluma as a whole, and would work towards a resilient and climate -smart future. One that would serve as an example to other communities nearby. Is there any other information that you feel would be useful to the City Council in reviewing your application? As the Sustainability Manager at Sherwood Design Engineers, I worked alongside Civil Engineers and Environmental Planners with a focus on green infrastructure and sustainable water solutions, including water reuse. In this capacity I learned a great deal about urban planning, especially as relates to California and our water scare regulations, requirements, and opportunities. This experience in combination with my work as a Farmers Market Manager, with the Agricultural Institute of Marin, contributes to a uniquely holistic understanding of climate stresses faced in a variety of sectors; in both urban and rural communities and settings. I was also a part of the Resilient By Design - Bay Area Challenge, with a focus area of Islais Creek in south-eastern San Francisco; as a part of the design team, I was responsible for community engagement and facilitation working directly with community groups and stakeholders from Bayview / Hunters Point and the Dogpatch neighborhoods. This experience contributed greatly to my interest in civic engagement and public process, understanding both the difficulty, and yet importance of equity and inclusion. 113 Dana Gill iland-Winstrom 4 Are you associated with any Organ ization/Employer that might be deemed a conflict of interest in performing your duties if appointed to this position? No If so, please state name of Organlzation/Employer City policy directs all appointed advisory body members not to vote on matters where there exists potential conflict of interest. Would you be willing to abstain from voting if such conflict arises? YES NO , How did you hear about this opening? M3M33M89M=- 114 Dana Gill i land-Winstrom 5 11 p.Ltr City of Petaluma, California RECEIVED l8g$ Supplemental Questionnaire for Climate Action Commission Applicants AUG 22 2019 CITY CLERK., Please return completed questionnaire along with your application to the Office of the City Clerk, 1 1 English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952. The City of Petaluma seeks applicants for the position of Climate Action Commissioner. The City seeks individuals with an inclusive vision for a resilient and sustainable future. Applicants familiar with the climate crisis, equitable climate action, developing policy, creating public consensus, collective decision-making, community engagement, public education, or who have climate expertise are encouraged to apply. The Climate Action Commission is tasked with engaging on climate -related matters by 1) acting as a focal point for community education through workshops where experts can share their expertise, 2) understanding our impact on the environment, including carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions, 3) suggesting climate policies to be implemented by City staff, 4) encouraging community groups to provide additional community involvement and expertise, and 5) examining best practices from other jurisdictions and recommending implementation as appropriate. The ideal candidate has demonstrable experience with one or more of the tasks listed above, has a working understanding of government process and procedure, represents the diversity of Petaluma's residents and businesses, and has a history of open and ethical professional conduct. Name: Home address, City, State, Zip: Petaluma, CA 94952 Home Phone: N/A Cell Phone: Dana Gill iland-Wistrom Work Phone: N/A Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit to the City Clerk's Office. You may submit additional sheets, if necessary, to complete your answers. How do you meet the requirement to live within I have lived in Petaluma at the above Petaluma Petaluma city limits or have a Petaluma address for address since September 2018. not less than one year prior to appointment? p Do you have professional expertise in climate issues? If so, please briefly list your relevant professional experience. Yes, I have a MSc in Environmental Studies & Sustainability Science where climate change and associated challenges were focal; however, professionally I also have experience working at an innovative civil engineering firm that specialized in water reuse and green infrastructure, in addition to work with California farmers, which directly related to struggles with both climate and water stresses. Additionally, as mentioned in the initial application form, I was a member of the Resilient By Design - Bay Area Challenge, which focused on resilience in the face of climate stresses, including sea level rise. My role on the design team, was to engage members of the public in workshops. 115 Dana Gill iland-Winstrom What qualifies you to serve on the Climate Action Commission? As a concerned resident with strong critical thinking and systems analysis training as it pertains to sustainability challenges and climate change, I am well-equiped to serve on the Climate Action Commission and serve my fellow Petalumian. I also bring international experience, with a Master degree from Sweden, where the focus was on sustainability and environmental stressors (i.e. climate change and its affects). What is your understanding of the climate crisis? What is the urgency and how are you involved in climate action? My understanding of the climate crisis is that it is dire, and needs immediate action. Every citizen and every town should do its part, no action is too small or insignificant. I am personally invovled everyday through conscious decisions, whether it be to ride my bike to the grocery store, or buy locally produced products, or saying "no" to a plastic cup or straw. Every action makes a difference, and everyone can do something! What is your experience working on policy issues, including promoting awareness, creating consensus, and interacting with others who may have opposing opinions or views? In my two previous positions, both as a Farmers Market Manager and Sustainability Manager, 1 was responsible for engaging with stakeholders and the public, acting as a liasion between the community and my organization/firm. In this capacity, I excelled at interacting with a variety of actors on a wide variety of topics, often with opposing views or opinions, and promoting clear and unbiased dialogue. also have experience with facilitation, which would serve me well in this role. 116 Dana Gill iland-Winstrom 2 In your role as climate commissioner, how will you ensure that actions to address the climate crisis in Petaluma are equitable and inclusive? I would hope that the Commission itself includes a comprehensive picture of the population of Petaluma, and therefore addresses many view -points equitably, but in addition, the topics and decisions should be brought before a representative group to gauge public opinion. In my role, I would lend a listening ear to anyone who expressed interest in engaging in the discussion and advocate for representative actions. How do you feel about the climate crisis? How will this perspective strengthen the Climate Action Commission? It frightens me, but I do not want to fall victim to thinking that it is too late. Instead I want to move forward with solutions that offer optimism, and one way to do this is by offering every resident tools to improve our situation. I believe that this perspective would strenghten the Climate Action Commission, providing a young set of eyes on a problem created by the generation that preceeds me. In addition, as a new mother, I want to create the best possible future for my child and the coming generations. Please provide examples of actions the City should take to address the climate crisis. Actions should include, improved public transportation and cycling infrastructure, that encourages the use of alternate modes of transporation, including bus, train, and bike. Petaluma is a small enough city that more residents should travel short distances by modes other than car. This depends in large part on feelings of safety and ease, which both could be improved greatly. Other actions should include: sustainable land use practices, such as carbon farming, and incentives for land -owners to implement such practices; water and energy savings programs; and improved waste management for both the facility operation and education of the public. 117 Dana Gill iland-Winstrom 3 Signature August 6, 2019 Date 08/20/2019 118 Dana Gill iland-Winstrom � I., I R­ SUN/lk"Af I Professional that excels al progran-i clesigri arid n-ianagernent, with the goal of connecting stakeholders through Meaningful OLIfi-eaGh and events. Provides a h0liStiC Understanding of organizational structure and sustainability challenges, applying a dynamic, interdisciplinary. solutions oriented approach when engaging stakeholders in conservation and 11,ItWal resource inanagerneni. • Project management • Sustainability prograrn design ® Volunteer recruitment and engagement • went planning and execution RRORESSIONAL EXPERIE[I(F ")'Pilf�IEER�_,, ScVi Culture & Suslaiiiability Manager D.) 17 - "_'%7J 11_r 0 Community mWeach 0 Develol-N-rient strategy and implementation a Research and analysis a Fducational progiarri development Recruited for new role by CEO lo program manage company's cultural, sustainability, and community outreach initiatives, tor innovative civil engineering firm known for green infrastructure. Role expanded to include build -out of new corporate headquarters in llie Mission District of San Francisco, • Led COMmunily engagement and the facilitation of public meetings for the Resilient By Design - Bay Area Challenge, giving voice to stakeholders from [he Bayview Hunters Point and Dogpalch neighborhoods of San F=rancisco • Launched community outreach campaigns as a part of social irnpact dosign initiative, collaborating with local organizations and community groups on quarterly volunteer events • Facilitated bi-monthly leadership workshops to educate learn members on best practices to optirnize productivity. • Supported top-level decision-making and strategy planning, forging productive telationshilos with top leaders and serving as the, key advocate for various personnel issues. • Executed CE0s vision for a Mission Street facing maker / retail space and cafe as a part of fiat i's larger branding and neighborhood integration strategy • Developed and led internal cultw al, team building, arid community MitreaCh events. increasing employee satisfaction and retention. • Assisted with marketing strategy and content creation tor a new website to better prornote facility to public, • Contribute written content, design, and editing Support to marketing toarn arid design learns as needed. • Prornoted sustainable office behaviors and heallhy snack program, which led to an increase in local consumption, arid a reduction in waste. Dl-_'. LJ, 16 WILLR� �S�,-U_! Project Assistant '10, 1 t_) ',,iO 17 Served as Project Assistant on firrn's largest project (UC Merced 2020), working directly with Principal in Charge and Project Managers to ensure lirnely delivery Of project Materials, Role expanded as administrative support for larger firm, of over 50 employees, managing multiple requests from a variety of project teams and design staff. • Managed quality and client deadlines by working closely with staff to ensure adherence with project requirements. • Promoted a high level of support and service to others through attention to detail and efficiency in 'task delivery, • Completed ITILIltiple tasks simultaneously to optimize project Completion. • Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain Current, accurate and corripliant documenlalion, • Coordinated and set-up meetings between all stakeholders using GoToMeeting, and other conference call software. A'P,d'--�'SuH GFIFIa.JR Research Associate .-I'r 1;-I - Iq , 7 Conducted in-depth research: and analysis for clients such as World Wildlife Fund, Levi's, Toshiba and Oceana with distinguished, international sustainability consultancy group. • Planned, modified, wd executed research tochniqUOS, procedures. anc.f tests on projects surrounding Blue Grnwth and Arctic development for World Wildlife Fund, • Wrote and odited data collection torms and questionnaires for Oceana, during extensive project that looked into the 1'r Sustainable Devc-iopmont Goals (SDG) prioritized by the UN, as World targets lot 2030, • Authored articles for wobsito focusing on SDG 14 (Oceans & Seas) in lead up to the UN Ocean Conference, June 2017. • Sumniarized reseatch results by preparing written reports, fact sheets, and tables to inform Levi's work towards not zero water, and Other suslainahility objectives associated to net positive business goals. • Compiled and ranked green awards data for Toshiba, to help highlight their work in green tech world. ® Validated data to rhock accuracy and integrity of ufforrnation, inclepeirdently locaflug and correcting concerns, • Prepared litcratuto� reports, presentations, and submissions for consultancy group's Mesident and founder nF jkIARII,Ji r7A Market Manager, & VOILInteer Coordinator Managed large-scale, projects and people as a ["armers Market Manager and Volunteer Coordinator four a non-profit focused on community health through access to local food, and on the advocacy of local farmers and producers- • Coordinated over 50 farmer vendors in the production Of SUCCeSS'ft-ll weekly events. • Addressed rommunily interests and concerns, associated w'!Ifh merchant's associations and Rtreet use, acting a',F, a public liaison for the moan -profit • Spearheaded development of volunteer program, recruiting, traininq and suporvu;ing volunteers. • Assisted (,',FO on capital campaign development, thtough the organization of events for donors and [lie cornmunity, • Developed and led educatioriat programs and rnarket tours, to prot-note awarcrioss of the irnpact an,d benefits of local consumption and prodUGUOII, • In-1proved transparency of fishery/seafood audit program, increasing overall market integrity, • Managed social media rnarkeling for Clement Street Fanciers Market, and increased followers exponentially from ander 100 to over 300. E --I U kC AT 10 IN I --, ;, -1 e t -I MSc Environmental StUdies & Suskainability Science 3 Thesis —Cine Last Bltc: Into potential for local seafood rnarkets in Sweden. Consumers as resource uses UC SANITA (-',Rt-JZ, Sant,:i (-�[-IJ7, GA ogy BA Psycholl Language and CUlIUrC Program, Siena, Italy—. Spring SerTlester 2007 SKILL. S • Adobe Creative Suite • Microsoft Office Suite �p'LU RECEIVED City of Petaluma, California City Board, Commission, and Committee ApplicatEP 0 9 2Q19 r85s City Clerk's Office CITY PLERK 11 English Street • Petaluma, CA 94952 • 707.778.4360 • cityclerkCbZ,;.N6lu , i tU.t-U.us Instructions: Use this form to apply to serve on any of the City of Petaluma, California's Boards, Commissions, or Committees. Please fill out the form completely. If a question does not apply, type or write N/A in the space provided. When completed, please forward to the City Clerk's Office City of Petaluma, I 1 English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952. All applications are reviewed by the City Council. If you have questions about this form, please call the City Clerk's Office at 707.778.4360 or e-mail us at cityclerk@ci.petaluma.ca.us. Name: Home Address, City, State and Zip Code: Petaluma, CA 94954 Phone: (If appointed, do you want this number to be available to the public?) YES X NO Do you live within the Petaluma City limits? X YES Michael Giotis E -Mail: (If appointed, do you want this address to be available to the public?) YES NO If so, for how long? NO 10 years, 9 months Are you a registered voter in Petaluma? X YES m If so, for how long? 10 years, 9 months Board, Commission, or Committee, of Interest: If not appointed to your first choice, are you Note: Five(5) members of the Senior Advisory Committee, willing to serve On another City Board, must be at least 55 years of age, Two (2) members may be Commission, or Committee? Please indicate ONE 18 or over. additional choice. Climate Action Committee Pedestrian and Bike Committee Have you attended a meeting of this or other City Have you served on or applied for this or other bodies? City bodies previously? X YES Present Employer: Self -Employed l►0] ` AI YES X NO Michael Giotis Job Title: Business Designer, Strategy Facilitator Previous Governmental Bodies/Elective Offices you have served, Position/Office Held and Dates: n/a Civic or Charitable Organization to which you have belonged, Position/Office Held, and Dates: Friends of Cherry Valley Library — Board Member, event organizer — 2017 -present Sustainable North Bay — Director of Strategic Development — 2014-2018 Occupy Petaluma — Facilitator of General Assembly and Strategy + Values Committee — 2014 826 Valencia — Writing workshop tutor — 2006-2010 2 122 Michael Giotis What Special Interests/Skills/Talents would you bring to this Board, Commission, or Committee? I am a born convener, back from the neighborhood club I started as a child, on through punk rock shows in the 90s to the first ever Student Philosophy Symposium of SFSU. As a professional and an activist I have held conferences, meetings, guided tours, strategic planning sessions—always only with one goal, bringing people together for collective action. It is true that I am on the very left of the political spectrum in terms of my own views, as I am sure most if not all applicants for this commission will be. Yet I will bring my talent for listening and encouraging dialogue across perceived divides. As a facilitator, I have the skill to hold my own opinions aside and hold space for the integration of seemingly incompatable viewpoints. My relevant special interests are — hyperlocal economic development (discussed elsewhere in more detail), and — Petaluma! Our family from beyond the city call us "Petaluma boosters!" And we are, we love it here and the direction the city is taking College, Professional, Vocational Schools Attended (Major Subject, Dates, Degree/Date): MBA, Sustainable Enterprise; Dominican University of CA; 2014 BA, Philosophy, Critical Theory; San Francisco State; 2000 Certification, Windtunnel Community Engagement Platform; Future Insight Maps; 2016 Special Awards of Recognition Received: First in graduating class and Departmental Honoree for SFSU Philosophy Dept, 2000 123 Michael Giotis Please state reasons why you want to become a member of this Board, Commission, or Committee, including what specific objectives you would be working toward as a member of this advisory body: My purpose is to develop hyperlocal economic and cultural systems which are resilient and inclusive. Petaluma is my home and the locus for many of the communities I am a part of. I wish to provide my expertise to these communities by supporting our city management and elected officials. Specific objectives toward this end will include: — a trackable, cross-juristicion, framework agnostic coordinating tool for sustainability planning across city departments — broad stakeholder engagement for both input on specific projects and for collecting ideas from residents to explore potential new initiatives. Broad stakeholders would include civic, religious, and business leadership; landowners; representative samples of the spanish-speaking, "progressive," and "conservative" populations of Petaluma; underpresentated groups including the homeless, the cognitively diverse, and the elderly — this committee as a vehicle for voices from across the poltical spectrum to join together in dialogue around leaving a thriving city for the current generation of growing children and beyond Is there any other information that you feel would be useful to the City Council in reviewing your application? I was at the 3 year planning session earlier this year. I've never seen an event like that held by Sonoma County officials. The effort and approach convinced me that Petaluma is moving in the right direction. That was when I first considered getting involved at a city level. 4 124 Michael Giotis Are you associated with any Organization/Employer that might be deemed a conflict of interest in performing your duties if appointed to this position? n/a If so, please state name of Organization/Employer: City policy directs all appointed advisory body members not to vote on matters where there exists a potential conflict of interest. Would you be willing to abstain from voting if such conflict arises? X YES NO How did you hear about this opening? Multiple sources including D'Lynda Fischer, Daily Acts, 350 Petaluma. Applicant's Signature Date 9/9/19 May 16, 2019 125 Michael Giotis Q City of Petahinia, California 786$ Supplemental Questionnaire for Climate Action Commission Applicants Please return completed questionnaire along with your application to the Office of the City Clerk, 11 English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952. The City of Petaluma seeks applicants for the position of Climate Action Commissioner. The City seeks individuals with an inclusive vision for a resilient and sustainable future. Applicants familiar with the climate crisis, equitable climate action, developing policy, creating public consensus, collective decision-making, community engagement, public education, or who have climate expertise are encouraged to apply. The Climate Action Commission is tasked with engaging on climate -related matters by 1) acting as a focal point for community education through workshops where experts can share their expertise, 2) understanding our impact on the environment, including carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions, 3) suggesting climate policies to be implemented by City staff, 4) encouraging community groups to provide additional community involvement and expertise, and 5) examining best practices from other jurisdictions and recommending implementation as appropriate. The ideal candidate has demonstrable experience with one or more of the tasks listed above, has a working understanding of government process and procedure, represents the diversity of Petaluma's residents and businesses, and has a history of open and ethical professional conduct. Name: Home address, City, State, Zip: Petaluma, CA 94954 Home Phone: Cell Phone: Michael Giotis Work Phone: Email: Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit to the City Clerk's Office. You may submit additional sheets, if necessary, to complete your answers. How do you meet the requirement to live within 10+ years living in the city limits Petaluma city limits or have a Petaluma address for not less than one year prior to appointment? Do you have professional expertise in climate issues? If so, please briefly list your relevant professional experience. have an MBA in Sustainable Enterprise and have worked with Bioregional UK, Zero Waste Sonoma, SoCoNexus, SOMO Village, Daily Acts and many other climate -focused organizations and initiatives. Production lead of the Sustainable Enterprise Conference. 126 Michael Giotis What qualifies you to serve on the Climate Action Commission? I have: — an MBA in Sustainable Enterprise — deep sustainability network built from 5 years of producing the Sustainable Enterprise Conference and dozens of other sustainbility and resilience events — a strong local business network built from work with 100s of North Bay companies and startups — an active parental network through our school, youth sports, and charity communities — extensive experience with facilitating difficult conversations in public and private settings — project management tools and expertise — communications skills, verbal and written — extensive public -facing educational programming experience, including development, marketing, and design as well as content creation and presentation — an everyday, all day focus on using this crisis as an opportunity to learn how to work together again What is your understanding of the climate crisis? What is the urgency and how are you involved in climate action? The climate crisis is caused by unchecked consumption. In that regard, it is a complex issue fueled by the activities of companies that produce and by all of us who consume. The science that the public is seeing, including the recent, more dire projections of the IPCC, depict the most optimistic end of the spectrum. In private, the leading scientists are much more pessimistic. The urgency comes from the sudden and severe shift that these scientists are now expecting the growing children of today, in our city, to experience in their lifetime. Accordingly, my focus is on hyperlocal resilience build on regenerative practices in the commercial, political, and domestic spheres of activity. In addition to my sustainability convening mentioned elsewhere, I work on sustainbility initiatives such as Citizen C.A.T., North Bay Forward, One Planet Living. I am an ambassador for the Sonoma Climate Challenge and an organizer of the Cannabis Sustainability Working Group which meets monthly. My current professional project (and passion!) is to bring a zero waste Bulk Store to Petaluma. Stay tuned! What is your experience working on policy issues, including promoting awareness, creating consensus, and interacting with others who may have opposing opinions or views? As a facilitator, I understand that facts only present part of the picture of how a dialogue is unfolding in real time. Keys to successful consesus building include taking the (often long) time to bring everyone's whole perspective to the table and really listening beyond words into the experience of the participants, both in the moment of dialogue and in their interaction with the issue under discussion. When time is taken and facts are agreed upon, all participants have the foundation that leaves space for productive dissent and opposing arguments. My experience in this area includes promotion to and re -framing for diverse stakeholders, multi -channel communications and conveying types (un -conference, chiret, art/music/poetry showcase, themed dance party, practical tips workshop, networking, film or book + discussion groups). 127 Michael Giotis In your role as climate commissioner, how will you ensure that actions to address the climate crisis in Petaluma are equitable and inclusive? Upward of 30% of the population of Petaluma is Spanish-language first. How many from those communities were at the 3 year planning session? 1 am currently working to integrate multiple langauge communites across Petaluma through poetry events. It is difficult work. I look forward to building on this, ideally in partnership with a Spanish -first member of this committee. I disagree with the current trend in sustainability activism which says that we can no longer wait for those who don't believe in climate change so there is no point engaging with them. While the strategic approach of especially focusing on those ready to take action is sound, the biggest issue that needs to be addressed is our societal difficulty in dialogue "across the aisle." Whatever else we do, we have to have an engaged, ongoing dialogue that includes and respects voices from all communities across Petaluma. To be clear, I mean even white nationalists. Not listening will not help. How do you feel about the climate crisis? How will this perspective strengthen the Climate Action Commission? My two boys are growing up here, ages 11 and 8. Science makes it clear that by the time they are my age, they could be refugees fleeing this land. The fear and grief of that scenario drive my action for local change so that never happens. At the same time, this mix of facts and feelings has given me as a father the opportunity to really focus on sharing with my kids the tools for living a good life. The keys to living well have little to do with whether they get into Stanford or take over the family business and more to do with being present in the world, listening to others, and finding ways to lead. These interactions with my kids remind me that they is always room to enjoy life, to shine a positive light. Being present in the world, listening to others, and finding ways to lead—this is the perspective I will bring to the Climate Action Commission. Please provide examples of actions the City should take to address the climate crisis. 1. Ongoing public forums and updates around immediate climate issues, such as wildfires and wetlands resilience. 2. Closed door engagement with the wealthiest citizens about how city initiatives may support their charitible and local activities. 3. Exploration of the OnePlanet.com platform's potential benefits to sustainability planning. 4. Official city adoption of the One Planet Principles for communications, planning and reporting. 5. Prioritization of green -lighting the solutions we know will help. 6. Fearless declaration of climate crisis leadership. 7. Ongoing dialogue with and input from all the communities that make up Petaluma. 3 128 Michael Giotis Signature August 6'2Ol9 129 Michael Giotis RECEIVED W,.,,L SEP 0 9 2019 City of Petaluma, California City Board, Commission, and Committee Appii ICLERK zero City Clerk's Office 11 English Street • Petaluma, CA 94952 ® 707.778.4360 ® cityclerk@ci.petaluma.ca.us Instructions: Use this form to apply to serve on any of the City of Petaluma, California's Boards, Commissions, or Committees. Please fill out the form completely. If a question does not apply, type or write N/A in the space provided. When completed, please forward to the City Clerk's Office City of Petaluma, I I English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952. All applications are reviewed by the City Council. If you have questions about this form, please call the City Clerk's Office at 707.778.4360 or e-mail us at cityclerk@ci.petaluma.ca.us. Name: DLAe ( "' 6 v-� m__ 1pe � I?. /cc_ t,t,ta- , 04 q V � ! '/ Phone: (if appointed, do you want this number to be available to the public?) / YES NO Do you live within the Petaluma City limits? U' YES m Board, Commission, or Committee, of Interest: Note: Five (5) members of the Senior Advisory Committee, must be at least 55 years of age, Two (2) members may be 18 or over. -Mail: (If appointed, do you want this address to be available tothe public?) / i� YES N C% �r If so, for how long? � JV5 ... *]- . - - . _ &W-1 - . -- M0030 - additional 4WOM =9UNn1TZMMWT_-NTr' Have you served on or applied for this or other bodies? I City bodies Previously? r " YES S -1 el4z_ MN f%j_5 �'ra,( Ch(I L f YES 4= NO 130 Daniel Green Job Title: P�C+o-r' Previous Governmental Bodies/Elective Offices you have served, Position/Office Held and Dates: V1 tu,", __Q J a I L) i V 0/ V 7, 1 eL & J) LICA OL -.s Te" 0 a('55 V�54-'0fa'( C" r6A6?-5 VUZ 0-4 tv olkc t Y/V( -� i , L I al*D Civic or Charitable Organization to which you have belonged, Poslflon/Off Ice Held, and Dates: 0Vd I -i' '616-5 /X-1 'it &jX(- ik, C' J� 4 C pe"YLet ItCU-ce? It /A 14 t4l tt j" 2 131 Daniel Green What Special Interests/Sldlls/Talents would you bring to this Board, Commission, or Committee? 4n, u- i t �a4,L-W bt o s ell aw-ef UtWk 11L i d2 kkl_ -74 r 06 72,A 41) /'/"/7 6i_P/,) atk'_ cz eti. cot-vio'164i Y-G-x"eZ44 V 1`e"� In #vty 10'/'/W_ 1114112-4 _72 'Wed/ 1/01" Tez. 6� /W I'U'l CeW 9t1--05'6e_S Q,Pui no a t -r to/Wk /,f A -2s 11L4 leW, pe"'O it t 441" — 0,�' e Irlan I11,e h- C' 0s"' ii ei vL'J' CC-'- //4( iai' e V�'C' 6'e' —Clio/ b'L"t Aztmey; et-�Ley' vivid (de College, Professional, Vocational Schools Attended (Major Subject, Dates, Degree/Date): I );//I , eUA'S'JVW' 7,1 MA wloy- ON P -e- ( i1c, lenev_� AceZ 1'7,� 7LI :26 i, 'ri 'Y 0 & Nk 132 Daniel Green 3 Please state reasons why you want to become a member of f his Board, Commission, or Committee, Including what specific objectives you would be working toward as a member of this advisory body: ON 64 -U2 n, 0.�S U- hbl ' ,d ex L a- A o 0 -e4�ell-'Uhe. It, all ip, uae"K( CU-71 here ttv,/ `YD & -/r, Is there any other Information that you feel would be useful to the City Council In reviewing your application? 4 133 Daniel Green Are you associated with any Organlzatlon/Employer that might be deemed a conflict of Interest In performing your duties If appointed to this position? �0- rK=.m.-n-ir-TtW471, I.=- 0 IWO -1141 WWI I is 0 1 r.n. -11r-,AF,3ffrjj= -JR11, M-RvMq-7RTj1111 YES M91 How did you hear about this opening? a 11 d tq �P - tVu�- C VVI Ole- 4c, 4 ("-)1 t --e}' -b I ipt a, -4"4w la a"a on , q /5//, Applicant's Signature Date 14 May 16, 2019 134 Daniel Green 5 City of Petaluma, California Supplemental Questionnaire for Climate Action Commission Applicants Please return completed questionnaire along with your application to the Office of the City Clerk, i 1 English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952. The City of Petaluma seeks applicants for the position of Climate Action Commissioner. The City seeks individuals with an inclusive vision for a resilient and sustainable future. Applicants familiar with the climate crisis, equitable climate action, developing policy, creating public consensus, collective decision-making, community engagement, public education, or who have climate expertise are encouraged to apply. The Climate Action Commission is tasked with engaging on climate -related matters by 1) acting as a focal point for community education through workshops where experts can share their expertise, 2) understanding our impact on the environment, including carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions, 3) suggesting climate policies to be implemented by City staff, 4) encouraging community groups to provide additional community involvement and expertise, and 5) examining best practices from other jurisdictions and recommending Implementation as appropriate. The ideal candidate has demonstrable experience with one or more of the tasks listed above, has a working understanding of government process and procedure, represents the diversity of Petaluma's residents and businesses, and has a history of open and ethical professional conduct. Name: Home address, City, State, Zip: Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone.... • Email: .. ... Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit to the City Clerk's Office. You may submit additional sheets, if necessary, to complete your answers. e wit How do Petaluma city limits or have a Petaluma _ t' l you meet the requirement to live Y q address for l cv`E= �I Ue_ G2'f " d�Ytc C i c�i iv�af� �-r_ E�Ct�6 � �S .. within not less than one year prior to appointments s-z4� r . Dohave ou .. professional ... y p nal expertise in climate issues? If so, please briefly list your relevant professional experience. do v2"VA T 135 Daniel Green What qualifies you to serve on the Climate Action Commission? What is your understanding of the climate crisis? What is the urgency and how are you involved in climate action? tce-oz�( I I What is your experience working on policy issues, including promoting awareness, creating consensus, and interacting with others who may have opposing opinions or views? S 136 Daniel Green 2 In your role as climate commissioner, how will you ensure that actions to address the climate crisis in Petaluma are equitable and inclusive? G)L(-d7 K � " How do you feel about the climate crisis? How will this perspective strengthen the Climate Action Commission? Please provide examples of actions the City should take to address the climate crisis. 137 Daniel Green 3 Signature August 6,20\9 ~/////y �� . ^~ 138 Daniel Green Daniel C. Green 9/09/19 Climate Actin Commission Application Supplemental Questionnaire responses My qualifications for serving on the Climate Action Commission are as follows: • 9 -year resident of Petaluma. • Respected faith leader in the Petaluma community, with well-established interfaith and ecumenical connections with Christian, Multi -faith, Jewish, Buddhist, and Muslim congregations and their leaders. • Life-long student of the connection between ecology, religion, and community. Eagerness to learn more, and to grow personally and professionally through work on the commission. • Many years' experience as a faith community leader, promoting awareness, developing leaders, creating consensus, resolving conflict, and responding to challenges and crises in a creative and collaborative manner. Passion for transformative learning in community. • Prior to ordination to the Episcopal Priesthood, I was an organic farmer and gardener for 13 years. My experience includes managing the farm program at Green Gulch Farm Zen Center, where I established the Farm Apprentice Program in 1994, and founding the St. Mary's Urban Youth Farm in the Bayview neighborhood of Southeast San Francisco for the San Francisco League of Urban Gardeners. • Extensive experience with public speaking, teaching, leading workshops and facilitating participatory meetings. • Excellent interpersonal skills; patience, authenticity, humor, and compassion grounded in personal spiritual disciplines. • Hope for the future and faith in humanity. • Spanish fluency—not perfect, but quite good. My understanding of the crisis is that it is a legacy of the modern industrial economy's dependence on fossil fuels as its primary energy source. The pollution of the atmosphere by heating -trapping gases from the extraction and burning of these fuels is raising global temperatures, producing a cascade of mutually -reinforcing effects, such as droughts, wildfires, and heat waves, more powerful storms, alteration of wind and ocean currents, and rising sea -levels, that have destabilized the ecological conditions under which human cultures and civilizations evolved. The question is not whether there will be serious impacts on agricultural productivity, the viability of coastal communities, and other basic underpinnings of the world economy, social stability, and human health, but whether humanity can adapt quickly and radically enough to forestall a complete collapse of life as we know it. I have been involved in climate action in the conduct of my private life, and in my professional capacity as an Episcopal Priest. Within the limitations of our moderate income, my wife and I have worked to reduce our ecological footprint, installing insulated windows, solar panels, and energy-efficient lighting 139 Daniel Green Daniel C. Green 9/09/19 and appliances in our home, turning the lawn around our Eastside Petaluma house into a drought - tolerant landscape producing habitat for native species and a growing share of our own food. In our other food purchases we have attempted to purchase directly from local producers where possible. We have reduced our commuting and long-distance travel, purchased an energy-efficient hybrid car, and signed up for 100% renewable power. In my ministry I have been active in educating my congregation about the science of climate change, and our moral duty to respond, while encouraging their faith in the power of community to heal trauma, adapt to disruptive change, and find just and creative solutions to daunting problems. I have encouraged our congregation's membership in Interfaith Power and Light, the pioneering faith -based climate -action group. I have also drawn on my background in organic agriculture in my active involvement, over 7 years, as an advisory board member with the Interfaith Sustainable Food Collaborative, engaging faith communities in the North and East Bay Areas in partnerships with each other, with advocates and policy -makers, and with local producers and distributors, to promote food justice and food security for all. I see this as a key aspect of climate adaptation and community resilience, Ot,t e64on 3. In addition to what I have already written, for the last nine years I have been leading the redevelopment of St. John's Episcopal Church, Petaluma, after a schism that reduced the congregation to a fraction of its former size. There was a discontinuous break in the administration and governance of the church, which has required rebuilding the organization essentially from scratch. This has been a complex process of consensus -building, creating policy, managing conflict, and keeping people with divergent opinions working together. I have intervened decisively at times, in areas where it is my purview to do so, but my principal role has been to create the context of trust, openness to dialogue, clarity about principles and policy, and long-range vision, within which the members of the congregation have found their own solutions to problems. At an earlier stage in my life, I had the experience of managing the 15 -acre commercial organic farm at Green Gulch Farm Zen Center during a time of crisis. After the sudden departure of the previous farm manager in an atmosphere of conflict, many in the community were questioning the rationale for, and viability of, the farming program itself. Some were advocating discontinuing its operation. I made the case at Senior Staff meetings, and in community forums, for the importance of the farm to the broader mission and vision of the Zen Center. I succeeded in building consensus around my proposal to develop a formal farm apprentice program in closer alignment with the educational and ecological stewardship aspects of that mission, and to shift our marketing strategy from wholesale to direct -to -consumer marketing. I recruited the team to carry out this plan, and in broad outline it continues today. �C.��" Imo! 7 I will build on existing relationships to help bring questions about climate adaptation and community resilience to gatherings of stakeholders in the community who are already working to meet the needs of underserved and vulnerable communities --staff and clients at COTS, Petaluma People Services Center, Rebuilding Together, PEP Housing, Sonoma County Organizing Project, and the various faith communities, etc. 140 Daniel Green Daniel C. Green 9/09/19 1 will reach out to congregational leaders across the spectrum of faiths and denominations in Petaluma, inviting them into conversation about their role in helping their communities respond to the climate crisis. This will include religious minorities, such as the Islamic Center and B'nai Israel Jewish Center, as well as Christian churches with ethnic minority -majority composition. As the parent of a public school student in Petaluma, I will seek ways to engage the administration, faculty, and students of the public school districts and public colleges in integrating climate action into planning and curriculum. 1 will reach out to other City Commissions such as the Youth and Senior Commissions, to see how we can work cooperatively to connect climate adaptation and community resilience to their efforts and concerns. I will work on the commission to make the connections between the climate crisis and other inter- related factors driving increasing inequity in our community—the exorbitant costs of housing, health care, and higher education, food insecurity, poor public transportation, depressed wages and lack of promising career paths, and the broken immigration system. At times I feel afraid, and often very sad. I am especially pained when I think about my teenage daughter and the hardships, constraints, and agonizing choices that she will face over the course of her lifetime because of the changing climate. At the same time, I see the climate crisis as a spiritual and evolutionary crisis for humanity, and for the living Earth. We are entering a time of death and rebirth on a planetary scale, and I have a deep faith in the profound evolutionary wisdom of the Earth, as shown in previous crises of similar magnitude. I also have faith in the spiritual potential of humankind to awaken our reverence for all of life, our compassion for one another and all suffering beings, and our loving and clear-eyed humility and wisdom. It is my hope that, out of the crucible of this crisis, we will find our way to a new and creative global civilization based on diversely -adapted local cultures, our common humane and spiritual values, and an elegant and reverent science of cooperation with the regenerative powers of whole Earth. It remains to be seen how this perspective will strengthen the Climate Action Commission. I trust that it will, but it is not really for me to determine how. I hope that by getting to know the other members and letting them get to know me, by respecting and learning from them, and lending my voice to the conversation, I will find how my particular gifts and perspectives build up the whole. Here are some ideas: Recruit volunteer organizers in neighborhoods throughout the city for Climate Action Block Parties to build community among neighbors and encourage and inform their own thinking about how they can act together. Enlist faith community leaders in holding congregational forums and workshops on local impacts of climate change and ways to respond. Begin discussions with leaders at Petaluma City Schools, Santa Rosa Junior College, and Sonoma State U. about integrated curricula and vocational training for careers in ecological design, permaculture, 141 Daniel Green Daniel C. Green 9/09/19 community planning and organization, trauma -informed counseling, and so on, adapted to local conditions and knowledge. Work with the Tree Advisory Committee, The Planning Commission, and ReLeaf California to develop a city-wide plan for a cooperatively -managed urban forest, to reduce heat-island effects and expand neighborhood food production. 142 Daniel Green