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Home My WebLink AboutStaff Report 4.A 10/07/2019 - Applications Part 4L City of Petaluma, Californi City Board, Commission, and Committee Application (�1B(� I85g City Clerk's Office C 11 English Street • Petaluma, CA 94952 • 707.778.4360 • citycle I[X.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, 1 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: 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 MCI Are you a registered voter in Petaluma? X YES (T Benjamin Peters E -Mail: (If appointed, do you want this address to be available to the public?) X YES NO If so, for how long? 3+ years at current address, resident since 1990 If so, for how long? 3+ years at current address, resident since 1990 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 Commission 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 NO X YES NO Present Employer: CORRELATE INC. - clean energy project development and consulting 214 Benjamin Peters Job Title: Vice President Previous Governmental Bodies/Elective Offices you have served, Position/Office Held and Dates: County of San Luis Obispo - Green County Council member; 2009-2012 Civic or Charitable Organization to which you have belonged, Position/Office Held, and Dates: California Solar Energy Industries Association Volunteer Coordinator North Bay Community Resilience Initiative member Sierra Club member Sonoma County & Petaluma 350.org member Climate Action Petaluma participant 215 Benjamin Peters 2 What Special Interests/Skills/Talents would you bring to this Board, Commission, or Committee? Technical and Policy expertise on clean energy projects, including solar, ev charging, and battery storage. Working on the NORTH BAY COMMUNITY RESILIENCY INITIATIVE - a group of professionals who came together after the north bay fires to get more Community Microgrids implemented. I am a firm believer in following the process and guidance in Planning documents. (the city of Petaluma should have an Energy Plan!) College, Professional, Vocational Schools Attended (Major Subject, Dates, Degree/Date): Cal Poly San Luis Obispo - Double Major in Economics and Business Administration. 2004-2007 Special Awards of Recognition Received: 216 Benjamin Peters 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: Climate Change is important - addressing this through the lens of existing Non -Residential buildings is crucial. Private Individuals and their collective impact are critical, but we cannot forget about the city owned properties and businesses in Petaluma that will be impacted by Climate Change and related policies and programs. Petaluma needs to update its minimum requirements for EV charging infrastructure for new developments Petaluma needs a comprehensive energy program for city owned properties, to improve efficiency and generate onsite Petaluma needs renewable energy microgrids at critical facilities. We cannot rely on backup generators forever. Petaluma needs to help its Commercial and Industrial facilities improve. These are large energy users with a lot of impacts, and there are multiple things that can be accomplished which are all net positive for everyone. HELP UPDATE THE EXISTING WORK --- THIS IS FROM THE LAST PETALUMA SUSTAINABILITY PLAN!! (2015) Petaluma General Plan 2025 (2008) Petaluma River Access and Enhancement Plan (1996) Central Petaluma Specific Plan (2003) SMART Rail Station Areas: Transit -Oriented Development Master Plan (2013) potential for transit -oriented development around future rail transit stations. Community Climate Action Plan 2020 (underway) emissions community -wide. Municipal Climate Action Plan (2009) Is there any other information that you feel would be useful to the City Council in reviewing your application? Electric Vehicles are important, but not enough is being done to build out EV charging infrastructure. If you look at the PlugShare map - Rural Western Sonoma County is still void of infrastructure. A Single Level 2 charger at Bear Valley in Point Reyes and a single charger at Doran beach ..... more needs to be done. I am very familiar with Sonoma Clean Power - and the various other state and regional efforts to deploy EVs, and am confident I can help Petaluma with this effort. That's why I am personally developing EV charging stations in rural areas, outside city limits, and am proud to be working on the first one near the townsite of Two Rock. 217 Benjamin Peters 4 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: NA 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? email Applicant's Signature Date May 16, 2019 218 Benjamin Peters 5 Yn�LU� City of Petaluma, California r85a 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: Benjamin Peters 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 Born and Raised in Petaluma, lived at current address for 3 years. 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. Worked in clean energy for over a decade. Have attended numerous climate change conferences and workshops - including the infamous UNFCC COP 15 in Copenhagen, as well as other United Nations sponsored events. Regular attendee of both California Energy Commission and California Public Utility Commission meetings. Regular at Sonoma Clean Power Board Meetings Developer of one of the first public/private Solar and EV charging stations in rural West Petaluma 219 Benjamin Peters What qualifies you to serve on the Climate Action Commission? Ben Peters has regularly attended both Petaluma City Council and Planning Commission meetings to discuss issues related to climate change. -"This includes informal public advice on better electric vehicle and clean energy policies arfd technical advice on specific developments and projects. Ben regularly attends Sonoma Clean Power board and advisory committee meetings, both to ensure what is happening in the 2 county region will benefit Petaluma, and to inform the agency on best practices from across California and beyond. Ben has a signed support letter from mayor Teressa Barrett on his EV project in rural Petaluma under the BAAQMD Charge! program. Recognizing there needs to be a significant build out of EV infrastructure, he has personally developed an EV fast charging station that should be online in Q4 2019. Have read the Sonoma PRMD Climate Action Plan, recognize what has already been complete (from a planning/policy perspective) and what more needs to be done. Familiar with the myriad of agencies/organizations/NGOs working on the crisis Public Agencies that can help Petaluma include: https://www.climatechange.ca.gov/ CA STRAGEGIC GROWTH COUNCIL BAAQMD -CARB Sonoma County Regional Climate Protection Authority H Sonoma Clean Power What is your understanding of the climate crisis? What is the urgency and how are you involved in climate action? UNDERSTANDING CLIMATE CRISIS = Understanding 3 things - MITIGATION + ADAPTATION + RESILIENCE. This is the UN Framework, and the framework used by most governments, NGOs, and the private sector. Have been focused on the climate crisis my entire professional career. While living in San Luis Obispo county, I was elected to the Green County Council - and since moving back to Petaluma several years ago I have participated in multiple different avenues to help address this problem. Focus on helping existing Commercial and Industrial buildings achieve ZERO NET ENERGY. Much policy focus is on NEW CONSTRUCTION, whereas there is great opportunity for low cost climate mitigation by rehabbing existing buildings to have a lower carbon footprint. What is your experience working on policy issues, including promoting awareness, creating consensus, and interacting with others who may have opposing opinions or views? Familiar with the Brown act and its requirements understand the need to have an open mind and maintain a cordial and friendly atmosphere during meetings and other events have facilitated multiple workshops with companies interested in addressing climate change. Understand the development process, for both housing and other types of projects; is critical. Developers can be persuaded with both carrots and sticks to respond to the climate crisis. There are several high quality groups that do public outreach and awareness raising and I support these groups. 220 Rnnj, peters In your role as climate commissioner, how will you ensure that actions to address the climate crisis in Petaluma are equitable and inclusive? Ensure equity and environmental justice are founding principles and included in any guidelines or other materials that may be created or presented. Familiar with the formal codification of 'climate equity' in California and the multiple factors that do their best to ensure actions are equitable and inclusive - the CAL Enviro Screen https://oehha.ca.gov/calenviroscreen OEHHA has done good work on Environmental Justice since 2010, and there are numerous NGOs who have made this their mission. My personal local favorites are APEN - the asia pacific environmental network and the West Oakland Environmental Indicators project. Recognize this is ongoing work and when it is important to give voice to others who may not serve on the commission. How do you feel about the climate crisis? How will this perspective strengthen the Climate Action Commission? I have worked with Cities across the US to address climate chance via mitigation efforts, in developing energy conservation and efficiency projects. I have helped develop solar and other onsite clean energy technologies and can help the commission understand the technical and policy related matters. I regularly read the many reports and studies that are released on this topic, helping to stay current and up to date on best practices and actions to address this most important topic. Please provide examples of actions the City should take to address the climate crisis. Petaluma needs to update its minimum requirements for EV charging infrastructure for new developments Petaluma needs a comprehensive energy program for city owned properties, to improve efficiency and generate onsite Petaluma needs renewable energy microgrids at critical facilities. We cannot rely on backup generators forever. Petaluma needs to help its Commercial and Industrial facilities improve. These are large energy users with a lot of impacts, and there are multiple things that can be accomplished which are all net positive for everyone. HELP UPDATE THE EXISTING WORK --- THIS IS FROM THE LAST PETALUMA SUSTAINABILITY PLAN!! (2015) Petaluma General Plan 2025 (2008) Community Climate Action Plan 2020 (underway) Municipal Climate Action Plan (2009) STATUS UPDATE? • Community Ctr - HVAC, Cool Roof, Solar, LED retrofit • Police Department - Solar • City Hall - Window Replacements • Keller St Garage - Occupancy Sensors and LED lights • LED Retrofit Phase II • City Hall — cool roof, solar • Water Field Office — cool roof, solar • Swim Centers - solar • Airport - solar POgost 6,2"" 222 . petefs eeilavo% ..000M_%14_ RECEIVED *8r, City of Petaluma, California SEP p 9 2019 City Board, Commission, and Committee Application �1 C City Clerk's Office - LERK 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: Jesse Rankin Home Address, City, State and Zip Code: Petaluma, CA 94952 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 X NO X YES NO I Do you live within the Petaluma City limits? X YES RN IAre you a registered voter in Petaluma? X YES If so, for how long? 5 years 3 months If so, for how long? 5 years 3 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 78 or over. additional choice. Climate Action Commission No. If I'm not selected I still intend to work for the climate. 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 Present Employer: Zynga, Inc. 699 8th Street San Francisco, CA 94103 �M YES X NO 223 Jesse Rankin Job Title: Senior Director, Enterprise Systems 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: All of my involvement with Civic and Charitable organizations has been as a volunteer and/or providing financial support Daily Acts - Petaluma, CA Volunteer / Donor (2014 - Present) Stewardship Circle (2017 - Present) YouthNoise.org (Social media site to encourage young people to advocate for issues they were passionate about) Executive Producer (Content) October 2006 - February 2007 The Baobab Home - Bagamoyo, TZ Orphanage / School / Organic Farm Donor (2008 - Present) Lighthouse HIV Clinic, Lilongwe, MW Volunteer (February - May 2006) Built website and trained staff to update content Sierra Club Lifetime Member Small donor to Union of Concerned Scientists, League of Conservation Voters, Earth Justice, and The Nature Conservancy K 224 Jesse Rankin What Special Interests/Skills/Talents would you bring to this Board, Commission, or Committee? My career background is in technology project management. The process we follow is to work with subject matter experts to understand what they are trying to accomplish and capture their business requirements, complete technical analysis, developing the budget and business case, getting buy in from stakeholders and cross functional teams, and preliminary timelines. Once the budget is approved detailed planning begins which includes documenting a detail project plan, a communication plan, meeting schedule, risk / issue log, followed by a kick off meeting. This process can be applied to anything from building a building, software, a chicken coop, organizing your household, or assisting the City of Petaluma implement climate initiatives. There is an art and science to project management. The science is managing the triple constraints of scope, schedule, and budget with a wrapper of quality. The art is the ability to manage without authority, communicate often and clearly, navigate competing political objectives, and be able to hold people accountable. These are some of the skills I would bring to the commission. Taking care of our planet goes way beyond an interest. I am compelled to do all I can to advocate, act, and continually learn and observe ways to make choices that minimize our environmental impact. In order to do this I need to continually step out of my comfort zones. I think about the choices my family and I make on a daily basis and am constantly looking for ways to change our behavior. However important my own choices may be, the changes we need to plan for and make as a community will be far more impactful. We have to make major changes in how we think about and interact with transportation, energy, infrastructure, food waste, food systems, environmental justice, and how to energize and educate our community. My interest lies in being a part of transforming our economy and environment. College, Professional, Vocational Schools Attended (Major Subject, Dates, Degree/Date): University of Pennsylvania - English, 1997 - 2000, Bachelor of Arts / December 2000 Green Mountain College - Master of Business Administration - Course work completed April 2016 Special Awards of Recognition Received: Graduated Cum Laude. 225 Jesse Rankin 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: One big reason I want to be a part of the Climate Action Commission is pragmatic. My family and I moved to Petaluma in 2014 and I work in San Francisco and previously commuted four days a week. Being gone for twelve hours a day, four days a week made it difficult to get more involved civically. However, I have recently switched to working from home four days a week which means I am more firmly rooted in Petaluma. This means I can redirect my time and energy previously devoted to commuting to more fruitful pursuits. The primary objective of this committee and that I would be working towards will be to make resiliency the highest priority. In my opinion we have consistently prioritized convenience, lifestyle choices, and gradualism over choices that will improve our society as a whole. This means looking at everything through the lens of resiliency as we make short and long term decisions. No one person has all the answers but the objectives I think we should pursue are how to improve transportation options and efficiency, how to reduce and better manage food waste, how to make sustainable choices available to more than just the affluent, how to educate our community on why we'll do what we do and the benefits we'll realize, and hopefully change the perception that these objectives are necessary and not simply nice to have. More specifically, a list of actions I believe Petaluma needs to implement: Build bike lanes with solar collecting paths and barriers to keep cars away from bikes Improve public transport including providing more options Allocate public space for a homeless garden project modeled after Santa Cruz Ban pesticides starting with glyphosate Develop a climate curriculum in our schools Become a carbon neutral city by 2030 (not 2045) Invest in renewable energy to make it more accessible Work with local non profits and businesses to create climate resilient neighborhoods Reduce plastic including banning of disposable water bottles except for emergencies Increase enforcement of local traffic laws and launch an education campaign so residents understand the impact of their driving Is there any other information that you feel would be useful to the City Council in reviewing your application? We all have a personal story and how we ended up where we are. I have three short anecdotes that I believe led me to this moment of applying for the Climate Action Committee. The first story was told to me since 1 have no recollection. I was an infant and my mother took part in a grape strike outside a supermarket in Jersey City, NJ in support of Cesar Chavez and UFW. I remember the story because my mother was yelled at for taking part in a protest with an infant child in her arms. I guess I was groomed to be an activist and I need to do more. The second story is that at the age of twenty two I spent three months driving around the U.S. camping and exploring some of our greatest national parks. I already had a love of nature but nothing had prepared me for the beauty of the western wilderness. That was 1991 and I have been trying to do my small part to make a positive impact on environmental issues ever since. The third story is sad and great simultaneously. My mother died on July 12, 2017 and it had a profound effect on me. I was surprised by that since I was 48 years old at the time. It will forever be a blessing and a curse. But the finiteness of our life on this planet coupled with my love for my daughters meant I needed to go well beyond what actions I had taken to date to affect positive change. I want to put all I have into fighting for our future. 4 226 Jesse Rankin Are you associated with any Organization/Employer that might be deemed a conflict of interest in performing your duties if appointed to this position? Not that I am aware of. 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? Daily Acts Applicant's Signature Date September 9, 2019 A14441 May 16, 2019 227 Jesse Rankin 5 W a City of Petaluma, California =esa 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. INITI T Home address, City, State, Zip: Petaluma, CA 94952 Home Phone: Cell Phone: Jesse Rankin 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 We have lived at our current address since June Petaluma city limits or have a Petaluma address for 2014. 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 some business experience with food waste. I have reviewed and provided input on a business plan for a Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) composting business. This type of business closes the loop on food waste since everything is used, including the larvae themselves since they make excellent feed for livestock and some fish. 1 228 Jesse Rankin What qualifies you to serve on the Climate Action Commission? am a concerned citizen that cares deeply about the climate crisis. I am willing to put in the hours to learn, advocate, and reach out to our community to affect positive change for the climate. I have 24 years of business experience managing large software implementations that requires analysis, planning, clear communication, setting and managing expectations across multiple organizations, collaborating on key decisions, developing strategy, managing the tactical, and being accountable. I believe this translates well to the Climate Action Commission. 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 we are currently on a path that will result in the sixth great extinction. We may only be able to mitigate that disaster at this point. According to the IPCC, considered a conservative evaluation by many, we have 12 years to reverse the effects of our GHG emissions just to avoid catastrophe. The urgency of climate action is code red. We are close to a tipping point, if we haven't reached it already, and we need to acknowledge it. I am involved in climate action through volunteering, donating money, and through small daily actions. I look at every decision I make through the lens of climate change and still make mistakes. Many times I am distressed by what I see from government and, not only the lack of important actions, but the outright disdain and denial from too many corners. The best way to deal with that frustration is to take positive local actions and vote for politicians that are committed to taking on this crisis. What is your experience working on policy issues, including promoting awareness, creating consensus, and interacting with others who may have opposing opinions or views? do not have experience working on policy issues directly in local government. I work on policy issues at work but it is a different dynamic. Corporate policies are ultimately driven by profit motive, government policy should be driven by having a positive impact on the largest amount of people. However, my professional work requires promoting awareness, creating consensus, and interacting with colleagues on a daily basis that have different opinions and views regarding the systems we implement and manage. Building consensus takes patience and requires trust to be built. I also have regular conversations about climate change and we definitely have different views. While it's not nearly enough, I did have a nice moment last month when a colleague finally stopped using disposable coffee cups and switched to the ceramic mugs provided. This took weeks of discussion. 2 229 Jesse Rankin In your role as climate commissioner, how will you ensure that actions to address the climate crisis in Petaluma are equitable and inclusive? I mentioned in the CAC application form about the triple constraints of project management (scope, schedule, budget) that need to be wrapped in quality. Our climate crisis actions need to be wrapped in equity and inclusiveness. With every action considered, we need to ask ourselves is the action equitable and inclusive to all of the people and neighborhoods of Petaluma. More importantly, we need to have representation from all segments of our population. The commission will need to reach out to groups and geographies that are not represented on the committee so that their input, ideas, and needs are met by our actions. This interaction with under -represented communities needs to be nurtured and maintained in perpetuity. I've had the good fortune to spend some years in Africa and saw first hand the many, many failures of well heeled and well intentioned people who thought they had all the answers for the locals. I remember seeing a school in a rural area that was obviously built with donor money and it looked new except for the broken windows. As we got closer we realized nobody was using it because after the ribbon cutting the donors money disappeared and the community did not have the financial resources to send their kids to school. This happens all too often in global development and we need to do all we can to avoid well intentioned mistakes that would alienate the communities we are trying to serve. How do you feel about the climate crisis? How will this perspective strengthen the Climate Action Commission? I feel distraught, inspired, angry, hopeful, but most importantly motivated by the climate crisis. My perspective will strengthen the Climate Action Commission because I believe in social justice and the climate crisis, if not dealt with, will have a profound and negative impact on all areas of social justice. I don't look at the Climate Action Commission as a hobby or simply giving back to our community. I am fighting for our future. I believe my passion and the energy I will direct towards this committee will have a positive impact on the committee and our community. Please provide examples of actions the City should take to address the climate crisis. Build bike lanes with solar collecting paths and barriers to keep cars away from bikes Improve public transport including providing more options Allocate public space for a homeless garden project modeled after Santa Cruz Ban pesticides starting with glyphosate Develop a climate curriculum in our schools Become a carbon neutral city by 2030 (not 2045) Invest in renewable energy to make it more accessible Work with local non profits and businesses to create climate resilient neighborhoods Reduce plastic including banning of disposable water bottles except for emergencies Increase enforcement of local traffic laws and launch an education campaign so residents understand the impact of their driving Do not allow any new gas stations to be built 3 230 Jesse Rankin Signature Date August 6, 2019 AzeSeptember 9, 2019 l 4 231 Jesse Rankin insTrucTions: o appjy To serve Tri Tnj, (FT)UP-TIVIns, Tr 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 cityclerk0a ci.petaluma,ca. us. K= me Address, City, State and Zip Code: Phone: (if appointed, do you want this number to be available to the public?) �""'YES NC11 Do you live within the Petaluma City limits? YES NO A Board, Commission, or Committee, of Interest: Note: Ftve(S) members of the Senior Advisory C *K#jA#1k11__4 Have you attended a meeting of this or other City bodies? V YES NO Present Employer: E -Mail: (if appointed, do you want this address to be available to the public?) YES No '1V If so, for how long? It 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 served on or applied for this or other City bodies previously? L"YES NO 232 John Shribbs Previous Governmental Bodies/Elective Offices you have served, Position/Office Held and Dates: t' L 1-4w.tt I> k, 4) L � y � 4 ,per w.m...- �..' ,� ^. Jt Q 2 233 John Shribbs 10 I> k, 4) � y � 4 ,per w.m...- �..' ,� ^. Jt A-0 i'c C I K fQ �JC 2 233 John Shribbs What Special Interests/Skills/Talents would you bring to this Board, Commission, or Committee? vvl 7 1AJ jj College, Professional, Vocational Schools Attended (Mckjor Subject, Dates, Degree/Date): `7 m. Special Awards of Recognition Received: Q� 19 1 C; 7- A✓, 7� 3 234 John Shribbs Please state reasons why you of to become a member of this Board, Commission, or Committee, Including what specific objectives you would be working toward as a member ofthis advisory body: x A A, 12 yy Is there any other Information that you feel out be useful to the City Council In reviewing your application? LO 4 235 John Shribbs FA.1-0you associated with any Organization/loyer that might be deemed a conflict of Interest In P rfo performing your duties If appointed to this position? Jill 1 11 P liq VW YES NO How did you hear about this opening? Applicant's Signature to May 16, 2019 236 John Shribbs E What u a �Iri fi eYO s u to serve on the Climate Action Commission? )16 /7 V',- (j What Is your understanding of the climate crisis? What is the urgency and how are you involved in climate action? "zx �Z U/ Le vv 0 What is your experience working on policy issues, including promoting awareness, creating consensus, and interacting with others who may have!aha po Ing,ppinions or views? t Ike 238 John Shribbs 2 in your rale as climate commissioner, haw will you ensure that actions to address the climate crisis in Petaluma are equitable and inclusive? Naw da ou feel !al ut the climate crisis? Naw vu l this perspective strep then the Climate Action Commission? yy ..pp a r't,.• 4a.'.. uu .jj 1 j 1 1 I i Please provide examples of actions the City should take to address the climate crisis. } a y. ( ,. bis e�v," ,.� r. ., ,....fit.. ad',a� i��. -aae....v.N, 'ya` F^. ,✓ ., �a p. r� � d8 -,z."d ° , "� br"4-._�' a d,. s 'W i � n rr r SPor-ebbs _... 3 . aM v -1. 240 W= ,) q &I John Shribbs aw RECEIVED City of Petaluma, California City Board, Commission, and Committee AppliccK*09 2019 City Clerk's Office CITY CLERK 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: 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 > Paul Siri E -Mail: (If appointed, do you want this address to be available to the public?) X YES NO If so, for how long? If so, for how long? 38 years 38 years 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 No 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 NO Present Employer: YES X NO Retired from UC Bodega Marine Laboratory in 2001 Worked for Sonoma County Water Agency, State of California, and a number of resarch entities as a consultant for 10 years. UC Bodega Marine Laboratory has currently offered me a an academic appointment (w/o salary) to sponsor my ongoing research and public policy activities. 241 Paul Sid Job Title: Retired from UC BML as Associate Director Previous Governmental Bodies/Elective Offices you have served, Position/Office Held and Dates: Sonoma County Water Agency 2001-2008 Marin County Water Agency 1986 to present California Legislature Joint Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture 1986-2000 United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization 1997-98, (2006 with Norway) California State Coastal Conservancy 2004-2010 California Ocean Protection Council (2006-2008) City of Fort Bragg, CA (2007-2008) Detailed Project Program Noyo Marine Science Center West Coast Governor's Agreement on Ocean Health (2006-2009) City of Petaluma 2010 Created proposal concept to collaborate with CA Coastal Conservancy to fund River Trestle Environmental Review Pacific Fisheries Legislative Task Force 2019 Civic or Charitable Organization to which you have belonged, Position/Office Held, and Dates: 242 Paul Sid 2 What Special Interests/Skills/Talents would you bring to this Board, Commission, or Committee? Extensive Background in aquatic, marine, and atmsopheric sciences with a focus on creating linkages between science, management and policy. One case in context is ocean energy. I was the only person asked by both PG&E and the Sonoma County Water Agency to serve as a technical and policy advisor in wave energy. My work with the UN FAO provided me with extensive experience with defining and implementing sustainablity (environment/ social equity/ economic development) actions for food security. College, Professional, Vocational Schools Attended (Major Subject, Dates, Degree/Date): University of Hawaii BS Animal Behavior and Zoology 1972 University if Hawaii, Dept of Physiology, School of Medicine gradute studies in comparative diving physiology not leading to a PhD Special Awards of Recognition Received: 2000 California State Legislature Joint Committee on Aquaculutre and Fisheries Assembly Resolution 1999-2000 Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, UC Davis Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Contributions for the University 1998-1999 Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, UC Davis Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Contributions for the University 1988 University of California, Davis, Management and Professional Award for Outstanding Performance 243 Paul Sid 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: My background and experience, not only technical, but in establishing and meeting action goals and conflict resoultion can prove useful for the proposed committee. Additionally, I have worked closely with numerous areas of government at many levels- local to international. Is there any other information that you feel would be useful to the City Council in reviewing your application? I would be happy to provide references (written or personal) to anything in this appilcation the council might find relevant. Also, I have worked extensivley with joint government/ academic/ private organizations monitoring ocan, atmosphere, ecosystem and climate issues. 244 Paul Sid 4 Are you associated with any Organization/ Employer that might be deemed a conflict of interest in performing your duties if appointed to this position? 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? XYES NO How did you hear about this opening? Local papers and Nextdoor Applicant's Signature Date \ ( September 9, 2019 �J May 16, 2019 245 Paul Sid 5 a " ' City of Petaluma, California r8�$ 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: Paul Siri Home address, City, State, Zip: Petaluma CA 94952 Home Phone: Cell Phone: 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 lived at the same Petaluma address for 38 years. 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. Created the UC Bodega Marine Laboratory's MOMS (Meteorlogical and Oceanogrpahic Monitoring System) in 1984. Followed by HF Current Radar then the Integrated Ocean Observing System components and organizational development to work with government agencies in developing applied (management) products) I then created applications to monitor salmon population changes involving community organizations as well as local, state and federal agencies. 246 Paul Sid What qualifies you to serve on the Climate Action Commission? Significant experience working on aquatic, marine, atmosphierc science and ocean health (both physical and biological) coupled with extensive work bringing science and management issues into the policy realm. I've worked on many tasks that required scientists and agencies to work collaboratively with ngos and local communities. What is your understanding of the climate crisis? What is the urgency and how are you involved in climate action? Climate change is effecting every component of living organisms on earth. And thus every community. OUr communities are urban ecosystems requiring thier own linkages to problem solving. I continue to monitor change to species diversity and ecosystem function- especailly aquatic and marine organisms. I am very concerned how climate change is effecting fishing communities. Having been an adivsor to the Pacific Coast Federation of Fisherman's Associations for over 25 years 1 have witnessed first hand what domoic acid and salmon collapse has done to these hard working individuals. We can add ocean acidification to the list of disruption to our coastal ecosystems and economies such as oyster farming. I was the state's primary consulant in establishing the two ocean observing systems (CenCOOS and SCOOS) which are providing data critical to our undersanting of climate change. I was also the sate's lead in creating the Fedearl Authorizing Legislation for ZOOS. 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 work developing consensus on Tributyltin science isssues led to California, Oregan and Washington announcing legislation- on the same day- prohibiting this highly toxic marine paint additive from use in vessels. This compelled President Regan to ban TBT on a federal level. This highly unusual and significant action helped stimulate the formation of the West Coast Governor's Agreement on Ocean Health. I was also hired by the UN -FAO to assist in the creation of the Expert Consultation on Inland Fisheries Enhancements: http://www.fao.org/3/W6l54e/W6154e9.htm 247 12-1 Kri In your role as climate commissioner, how will you ensure that actions to address the climate crisis in Petaluma are equitable and inclusive? Equitability and inclusivity and related actions will need to be operationally defined by the Action Committee. Example actions will need to be created and I can contribute to this. My work with the UN -FAO was focused on the environment and social equity. I have experience in these areas. How do you feel about the climate crisis? How will this perspective strengthen the Climate Action Commission? Climate change has been ignored at many levels and every time POTUS roles back an important milestone we increase the risk to everyone on this planet. On a local level, Petaluma can use the Climate Action Committee to demonrtrate actions not commonly thought of as a priority. Cummulative actions can create resiliance and thus adaptation and preparation to change. Please provide examples of actions the City should take to address the climate crisis. Priorites must be created but tasks defined by an master action plan is required. There are too many to list here but a better understanding of the combined cumulative effects of storm surge, king high tides, intense storm rainfall occuring during an EI Nino event where the tide can be 2 feet highert than predicted can happen any winter. Dead pine trees all (many died years ago) around our communities are ripe for fire and exploding embers. The pine cones are bombs. Many of these are on unattended rental properites putting lower income people at risk. `)AA Signature A August 6, 2019 249 Date September 9, 2019 Paul Sid L v City of Petaluma, California AUG 2 2 2019 City Board, Commission, and Committee ApplicatiorCIT/ CLERK rs6$ 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: 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 Mki Are you a registered voter in Petaluma? yes YES IX Matthew D. Stone E -Mail: (if appointed, do you want this address to be available to the public?) X YES NO If so, for how long? 5 years If so, for how long? 5 years 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 Have you attended a meeting of this or other CityI Have you served on or applied for this or other bodies? City bodies previously? X YES NO ( YES X NO Present Employer: private investor - self employed 250 Matthew Stone Job Title: n/a Previous Governmental Bodies/Elective Offices you have served, Position/Office Held and Dates: Sonoma County Civil Grand Jury 2015/16 and 2016/17 (Foreperson) Civic or Charitable Organization to which you have belonged, Position/Office Held, and Dates: See Attached 2 251 Matthew Stone ' - What Special kills/Talents would you bring to this Board, Commission, mrCommittee? Recently completed the Sonoma County Leadership Institute for Just and Resilient C6mmundiea.Will bring creative and pragmatic problem solving approach to confronting challenges of climate change, Resources are finite so how do we best deploy them for maximum benefit and nyaUenoyY AoForeperson cdthe 2016/17 Sonoma County Civil Grand Jury I coordinated plenary discussion and research in order to develop detailed, fact based, reports highlighting ways k/improve 8mnomoCounty governance, This required open minded debate and consensus building in order to achieve super -majority agreement on all GJ matters. From mycareer uoosugar trader | learned hotry to look atproblems from all angles inorder to achieve enegotiable � solution that could satisfy buyers and sellers. ! like 0othink outside ofthe box. At this stage of my career I do not seek to stand out, only to be part of the solution. I can lead if that is called for but I am also comfortable listening carefully to others and finding answers collectively. � College, Attended (Major 3ubk*ct,Dafmm,Degwee/Da<el: One year UC Berkeley 1975-76 3 252 Matthew Stone 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: It is very clear that climate change is accelerating and will dramatically impact all aspects of lite. We may well be beyond the point of no return with respect to mitigating its effects . It is therefore, absolutely urgent that all members of society work to the best of their ability to begin to turn the corner on carbon emissions and practices that degrade our environment. It has become clear to me that this is an 'all hands on deck' moment and I am able to commit time and personal resources to the fight so there is no excuse for not stepping forward to serve in any useful capacity. My professional and volunteer experience provide me with a broad range of skills and relationships that, I believe, will be useful in advancing the work of the CAC. is there any other information that you feel would be useful to the City Council in reviewing your application? Please See attached References and Resume M 253 Matthew Stone Are you associated With any Organization/Employer that might be deemed a conflict of interest in performing your duties if appointed to this position? I am a financial supporter of COTS, MALT, Daily Acts and Point Blue but have no formal relationship with these organizations other than as a donor. I have filed 700 Forms as part of my Grand Jury service. Lo.Z, . . . . . . . . . . . . City policy directs all appointed advisory body members not to vote on matters where there e)(Ists a potential conflict of interest. Would you be willing to abstain from voting if such conflict arises? yes Applicant's Signature May 16, 2019 YES NO Press/Daily Acts Date Augst 18, 2019 254 9 Matthew Stone Matthew D. one Petaluma, CA 94952 Volunteer / Non Profit Experience: SF Maritime National Park Association P 0 Box 4703 10 San Francisco, CA 94147 Education Committee 2017 -Present Support and advise staff on marketing and curriculum development. Estuary and Ocean Science Center, SFSU Romberg Tiburon Campus, 3150 Paradise Dr. Tiburon, CA 94920 Development Council / Citizen's Advisory Committee 2018 -Present Assist EOS development efforts and support vision process for transformation of historic EOS campus. Sonoma County Civil Grand Jury 155 N. Pythian Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95409 Juror / Foreperson 2015-2017 The Civil Grand Jury is each California county's citizen 'watchdog' investigative bod1 that is seated for one year. Vested With Subpoena powers the Grand Aryinspects county %tention facilities investigates citizen complaints and 1`6cal government operations. The Grand'Jufy issues a written outlining its findings and recommendations. Sail 4 Science (in Formation P.O. Box 86, Canyon, CA V516 Volunteer 2014-2016 Prornoq*n- a unmuc-Prop-ram offering hands on marine conservation science education to SF Bay Area middle and high school students aboard the 65ft. sailing research vessel, Derek M. Ba -y -11s, Sustainable Napa County 1300 Jefferson St, 100B, papa, CA 94559 Advisory Board 2007-2009 Supporting grass roots efforts to reduce carbon footprint, create green economy employment opportunities and conserve resources in Napa County. C, - 255 Matthew Stone Blue Oak School 1436 Polk St., Napa, CA 94559 Trustee/Chairman 2001-2008 Charter trustee for start up private independent school — first in Napa County. Active participant in planning and development activities. Led Property Search Committee in site selection, acquisition and conversion of 11 000 sq. ft. Middle School facility. Participated in the solicitation of over $4m capital gifts requires) for same. PRBO Conservation Science (now Point Blue) 3820 Cypress Dr., Petaluma, CA 94954 Vice Chair - Board 2002-2005 Worked actively with Executive Director to identify and purchase new HQ for this conservation science research organization with 180 scientists on staff. Chaired the Capital Campaign Committee for same. Cathedral School For Boys 1275 Sacramento St., SF, CA 94108 Trustee 1996-1998 Alumni trustee. Strategic Planning Committee and Capital Campaign Committee. Private Sector/Business Experience: Private Investor 409 Sunnyslope Ave, Petaluma, CA 94952 2001 -present Manage various personal investments in real estate and start-up companies including UBMatrix Inc. — an enterprise software company that received financial backing from DFJ Partners, a leading venture capital firm. Providing domestic and international business development support to Locus Agricultural Solutions whose microbial soil amendments and fungicides improve soil carbon sequestration and are natural alternatives to the cycle of chemical dependence typical for high value crops such as strawberries, wine grapes, cannabis, sugar beets, bananas and pineapples. Art+Farm Wine 2007-2012 101 S. Coombs St., Suite Y-6, Napa, CA 94558 Co-owner, commercial wine producer. Founded and developed 15,000 case per year winery. Participated in all aspects of production and marketing three wine brands: `the girls in the vineyard', The Messenger, and Circadia. As a matter of business practice we donated a fixed dollar amount to the charity of the buyer's choice on all direct to consumer sales, resulting in over $100,000 worth of gifts to non -profits. Marais Trading 310 Gate 5 Rd., Sausalito, CA 94965 Founder/Sole Proprietor 1991-1999 Independent consulting and commodity trading. Negotiated & financed sugar supply for Haitian distributor. From 1995-98 managed offshore imports and hedging for C&H Sugar Company - the largest cane sugar refiner in the Western United States. Responsible for purchasing between 300-400,000 tons offshore sugar each year. Trained C&H managers to assume functions. Represented C&H's membership on the Coffee Cocoa & Sugar Exchange. Member of the 256 Matthew Stone Domestic Market Committee of same. Established joint venture NvIthICEC - a major fertilizer trading company - to provide trading expertise to enlei-Ring democracies in Eastern Europe and to develop c e opportunities with their internafiorial network of representative offices. SUCDEN GROUP, 133 Ave des Chanips Elysees, Paris 75008, France President: Amerop Sugar Corp., & Wcstway Merkuria Inc. 1988-1991 Directed activity of these Sugar, Coffee, Cocoa & Rice trading subsidiaries of the Paris based Sueden Group. Amerop and Westway had combined sales close to I billion dollars. Led the sugar trading company to the number one volume and profit position in the US sugar trade.. Implemented major corporate reorganization to streamline reporting functions and trim costs. Executive Vice President: Westway Mcrk-uria 1987-1988 Responsible to President For promoting physical trade activity with coffee and cocoa producers and C011SLimers. Developed client relations. Supervised trading desks. Executive Vice President: Amerop 1986-1988 Supervised sugar desk. Pioneered long term, ininimini-i guaranteed price, purchise contracts witli overseas producers. Executive Vice President: Westway Metals Corp. 1984-1985 'rook charge of all precious metals trading for failing subsidiary. Supervised orderly withdrawalfrom the business of market making, jewelry consignment and ',scrap. Developed ncNv origin and consumer business including long-term contracts with Chilean and Dominican government entities. Vice President. Amerop Sugar Corp., 1982-199/4 Raw sugar trader for U.S. domestic and South American markets. Opened Louisiana market by negotiating long term supply contract and financing arrangement with leading producer. Trader: Cie. Corn. Sticres ct Denrees 1977-1982 Raw Sugar trader for Far Eastern, African and Mediterranean Markets. Negotiated sugar for tomato paste compensation deal with PortL1.i,1UCS0 government sugar refiner that led to privileged trading status. Personal. - Age 62, Married 38 yrs, 3 children, Fluent French, conversant Spanish. Fellow of The Leadership Institute For Just and Resilient Communities (Formerly Sononiz, County Leadership Institute) Class of'2018/19 Attended University California at Berkeley 1975-7. Student Body President, Mount Tanialpais High School (now Bransons), Ross, CA. 1st in class 1987 Bermuda 1-2 a singlehanded sailing race to Bermuda from Newport, double handed return. Planned and executed 2 year family cruise from SF to NYC aboard 65ft. ketch. 257 Matthew Stone Petaluma, CA 94952 Non -Profit: Scott Duyan: former Head of School, Blue Oak School, Napa, CA Bennett Smith: former Advancement Officer, Sonoma Academy, Santa Rosa, CA. (now similar role Point Blue) Anne Carver: Philanthropist, Founder Calistoga Family Center, former Board Member Napa Valley Community Foundation Trathen Heckman: Founder/ Executive Director Daily Acts 1364 N McDowell Blvd floor suite a-2, Petaluma, CA 94952 - 707-789-9664 trathen@dailyacts.org For -Profit: Rob McDonald: Co-Founder/President Art+Farm Wine, Napa, CA Bob Guilbault: Former CFO C&H Sugar Company, Crockett, CA. 258 Matthew Stone mri��m ' �� v� Petaluma, California � Supplemental Questionnaire for Climate Action Commission � Applicants |! Please return completed questionnaire along with your application to the Office of 1he City Clerk, I I English Street, ! Petaluma, C4Y4VJ2. � The City cfPetaluma seeks applicants for the position cfClimate Action Commissioner. The City seeks ' j individuals with uninclusive vision for oresilient 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 vvorkshopswhem*experboqnshu/etheirexpedke.2) | understandina 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 asappropriate. � The ideal candidate has demonstrable experience with one or more of the tasks listed above, has a | workinci 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: . Matthew [}.Stone ' Home address, City, Shzte�2�': � Petaluma, C/\04952 Home Phone: Work Phone: D/O D/a ' Cell Phone: Email: Please print ortype your answers fothe following questions and submit to the City Clerk's Office, You may � submit additional sheets, ifnecessary, hzcomplete your answers. � How doyou meet the requirement tolive mmhin Resident 81current address since 2O14 ' Petaluma city limits orhave oPetaluma address for ! not less than one year prior tuappointment? ' Do you have professional expertise in climate issues? If so, please briefly list your relevant professional See attached - --- - -- ---- What qualifies you to serve on the Climate Action Commission? Being a recent graduate of the Sonoma County Leadership Institute for Just and Resilient Communities I have training in system change that I am eager to put to use. My diverse professional and non profit experiences permit me to bring a unique set of perspectives, and problem solving skills to the table.One of those is connecting people and organizations to work collaboratively and achieve shared goals. What is your understanding of the climate crisis? What is the urgency and how are you involved in climate action? It is quite likely too late to avert significant climate catastrophe that will include dramatic sea level rise, altering weather patterns, ecosystem transformations and severe economic stresses. Within a relatively short time span our communities may confront broad challenges that are direct result of human induced climate change. We can, and must, therefore, take all measures we can to de- carbonize our way of life. There are no affordable silver bullet solutions. Therefore as a community, state, nation, we must evaluate and implement as quickly as practical changes that provide the most carbon reduction bang for our buck. Perhaps the hardest challenge is to achieve consensus on the nature of the threat. Years of well documented fossil fuel industry denial and politcal obfuscation has severely limited the civil discourse around this issue. Each of us must lead by example and work to convince our neighbors of the crisis at hand. What is your experience working on policy issues, including promoting awareness, creating consensus, and inf eracfing with others who may have opposing opinions or views? Working on the Civil Grand Jury - which operates by super majority - was an excellent training for consensus building and shared leadership, The CGJ is tasked with providing recommendations for improvement in County management. Those recommendations must be fact based and constructive, Similarly, I worked with the Napa County Green adivsory board consisting of industry and environmental groups to develop consensus recommendations on building standards and other policy actions aimed at improving environmental sustainability 260 Matthew Stone 2 In your role as climate commissioner, how will you ensure that actions to address the climate crisis in Petaluma are equitable and inclusive? Rotary has the 4 way test* Is it True, Is it Fair, Will it build goodwill and will it be beneficial to all concerned that, with a bit of modification seems to apply to actions that the CAC might recommend: Is it based in the best available science Does it take into account all stakeholders - especially those who may not have a voice Will it further the goal of making our community more resilient to the effects of climate change Will it be provide the maximum benefit for the investment required It would seem appropriate that at least a subcommittee of the CAC be designated to specifically analyze disparate segments of our community to assure that those who may be disproportionally impacted by climate crisis will be supportedregardless of economic or ethnic status. How do you feel about the climate crisis? How will this perspective strengthen the Climate Action Commission?_ The climate crisis is dire. I spoke to Director of Estuary and Ocean Science Center of SFSU - and asked her, as a scientist fully aware of the runaway effects of warming, how she managed to retain optimism and convey that to her students. She admitted that it was daunting but that she had learned to fully internalize the gift of each day and to retain the optimistic viewpoint that as long as we are here on this planet we have an obligation to do our best and address the situation with the best science we have. It wouldbe easy to retreat into fatalism and even despair. I think it is better to acknowledge the risks presented by this moment and then roll up our sleeves and get to work with as much good cheer and humor as one can bring to the table. I am an incurable optimist and no matter what the outcomes there is simply no downside to doing our best today and each day to make our community as sustainable and resilient as possible and to do so with the maximum of goodwill and good humor. Please provide examples of actions the Citv should take to address the climate crisis. --------- Walk the Talk: -Continue implementing and documenting practices throughout city departments that reduce carbon, —Consider building codes that meet zero GHG standards for the life of the structure. -Accelerate planning to manage sea level rise throughout the Petaluma marsh, this includes possible re -zoning of land susceptible to serious flooding Education/Outreach -Work with local service -clubs and schools to develop community consensus around climate emergency -Work with Private Sector - to identify new technologies and businesses that could be candidates to attract to Petaluma to install carbon reducing infrastructure (bio -digesters, plastics conversions) Above all, listen. As a community our resources are finite and our capacity to drive change will be limitied by the extent of our consensus on the nature of the crisis....so our success in tackling the chore of de -carbonizing will require deep listening and extended conversation that establishes a broad will to transform our systems. If the CAC can be the place where this conversation takes place it will serve its -purpose. 261 Matthew Stone 3 Signature August b, 2019 Date 1 262 Matthew Stone 4 RECEIVED aw City of Petaluma, California SEP 0 5 2019 City Board, Commission, and Committee ApplicationCl.Y CLERK 1958 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, 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: Byron Vonthal Home Address, City, State and Zip Code: Petaluma, CA 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 X NO X YES NO Do you live within the Petaluma City limits? X YES NO Are you a registered voter in Petaluma? X YES iW If so, for how long? If so, for how long? 21 years 21 years 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 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: Salesforce, San Francisco NO 263 YES X NO Byron Vonthal Job Title: Product Manager Previous Governmental Bodies/Elective Offices you have served, Position/Office Held and Dates: Civic or Charitable Organization to which you have belonged, Position/Office Held, and Dates: Compassion without Borders, Santa Rosa, Individual Contributor, 2018-2019 Technology High School PTSA, Rohnert Park, Treasurer, 2015-2016 PYSL Soccer Coach, Petaluma, 2010-2014 Petaluma Animal Services, Web Developer, 2001-2002 2 264 Byron Vonthal What Special Interests/Skills/Talents would you bring to this Board, Commission, or Committee? Interests: Climate Change, Disposable Plastic, Electric Vehicles, Politics, Board Games Skills/Talents Organization, Research, Dancing, Spanish Speaking, Friendly. College, Professional, Vocational Schools Attended (Major Subject, Dates, Degree/Date): California State University Long Beach, BS Information Systems 1992 University of Phoenix, MBA Management Information Systems, 2002 Scrum Alliance, Scrum Certified Professional, 2018 Special Awards of Recognition Received: DevOps World Speaker at Moscone Center 2019 https://www.cloudbees.com/devops-world/san-francisco/agenda 265 Byron Vonthal 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: Climate change is the #1 issue that the world is up against. We have record temperatures, record storms, record fires, record ice melt and the list keeps going like a broken record. There are many things the community as well as the city can do to combat climate change. Here are several that come to mind. Making solar panel easier to obtain, energy home audits, switching to LED bulbs, promote energy star appliances, promote urban farming, meatless Monday's, no disposable plastics, safe bicycle routes, plant a tree and there is so much more but the most important is to VOTE! Is there any other information that you feel would be useful to the City Council in reviewing your application? 4 266 Byron Vonthal 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? Applicant's Signature May 16, 2019 NextDoor Date 9/5/2019 267 Byron Vonthal a City of Petaluma, California =6�$ 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: Petaluma, CA 94954 ■.u: 110- Cell Phone: Byron Vonthal 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 I've been in Petaluma City Limits for 21 years... 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. I do not profession but I belong to the Sustainability Team at Salesforce. 268 Byron Vonthal 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? I'm on the sustainability team at Salesforce where we meet and talk about things that we can do as a corporation. For instance, we have removed all plasticware from all of our buildings and replaces them with real silverware. We removed all plastic water bottles and have replaced it with filtered water. We always ask our local restaurants that use plastic to go containers to replace them with paper to go containers. We've done volunteer work to remove invasive species, we're planning on marching for the climate strike in September 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 family helps promote awareness every time we go out to eat for we bring our own cups & portable silverware. We also let every restaurant know about disposable plastics and ask them to convert to something more friendly. My co-workers also see me continue this trend and they are also slowly coming aboard. They have joined the meatless Monday routine with me also... As far as opposing views, there are generally 3 groups that you run into. The ones that are willing to listen, understand the facts and figures and will slowly change their habits. There are those that don't care or unwilling to change their habits, for this group it takes longer but as they see more people change they slowly may come aboard. The last group are the deniers and we've seen plenty these days, this group is the most difficult to deal with as facts don't work. For the most part, for better or worse, climate change is now starting to take effect all over the world. People are now seeing it with their own eyes, Larger storms, more fires, record temperatures and ice melt. Now that we all can see it, we may finally change our approach. 2692 Byron Vonthal In your role as climate commissioner, how will you ensure that actions to address the climate crisis in Petaluma are equitable and inclusive? You need solutions for everyone. You need an array of solutions from small like LED bulbs to midsize like solar panel installation assistance to larger like replanting trees in our parklands. A breadth of solutions should be able to encapsulate all income levels and age groups. How do you feel about the climate crisis? How will this perspective strengthen the Climate Action Commission? I'm very passionate about the current cligiate crisis as I hope you can tell by what I have written on both of these forms. I do believe there are an array of solutions to help with thq crisis which cyan be tailored to many different groups and individuals. Hopefully there will be other passionate members on the commission which should lead to very exciting things being accomplished. Please provide examples of actions the City should take to address the climate crisis. From the City Only perspective, meaning something the city can do for itself, there are a few things. Make sure all city offices have LED's, install more solar panels for all city offices and buy clean energy, programmable thermostats, wash city cars using recycled water, remove the lawn for gardens and remove all disposable plastics. These are just some of the many things the city can do to improve itself. For improving residents, we can do energy audits, bulb replacement programs, plant a tree programs, laws on single use disposable plastics, services to help remove grass (we already have some in place), bike paths and much more.. 2703 Byron Vonthal Signature Date f N, (yam 9/5/2019 August 6, 2019 271 4 Byron Vonthal *8r, RECEIVEDCity of Petaluma, CaliforniacP. City Board, Commission, and Committee ApplicatlJEP 4 5 2019 CIN CLERK 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: 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 RE Are you a registered voter in Petaluma? X YES M Kendall Webster 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?) YES X NO If so, for how long? If so, for how long? Three years Three years If not appointed to your first choice, are you willing to serve on another City Board, Commission, or Committee? Please indicate ONE additional choice. I would be willing, but don't know now which board / commission / committee. Have you attended a meeting of this or other City Have you served on or applied for this or other bodies? I City bodies previously? YES X NO I YES X NO Present Employer: Sonoma Land Trust 272 Kendall Webster Job Title: Land Acquisition Program Manager for the Sonoma Baylands. The Sonoma Baylands region includes the lower Sonoma Creek watershed and the entire Petaluma River watershed, I'm working with partners on a study looking at tidal marsh habitat resilience to sea level rise in the Petaluma River watershed. Previous Governmental Bodies/Elective Offices you have served, Position/Office Held and Dates: I've never served in an elected office. I worked for Caltrans early in my career doing CEQA / NEPA for state highway projects in District 4, which includes Sonoma County. I also served as an intern for the California Coastal Commission. Civic or Charitable Organization to which you have belonged, Position/Office Held, and Dates: Sonoma Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. I was the president of the San Francisco Chapter of the Association of Environmental Professionals and an intern for the Snake River Alliance in Idaho, both 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. 273 Kendall Webster What Special Interests/Skills/Talents would you bring to this Board, Commission, or Committee? As Land Acquisition Program Manager for the Sonoma Baylands at Sonoma Land Trust, I am keenly interested in climate resiliency in the Petaluma River watershed. As we know, the Petaluma River Is a tidal slough that already floods during king tides and storm surge. Sea level rise coupled with storm stage Flooding will start to impact the City of Petaluma with increasing frequency on a reoccurring basis, impacting the community and economy. As a resident of Petaluma, it's extremely important to me that our community is aware of climate change -related threats to our community. While reducing greenhouse gas emissions is important, my interest on the Climate Change Commission would be to focus on adaptation to climate change impacts. As a professional, who is already studying the extent and impacts of sea level rise and flooding in the Petaluma River watershed, I can bring my knowledge and expertise to the Climate Action Commission to ensure a robust conversation that includes preparing our community for the worst of what climate change will bring. Professional skills: GIS, environmental compliance, conservation planning, conservation transactions, grant writing, presentations, fundraising, policy review, climate change adaptation planning. I would like to note that if appointed to the Commission, I would represent myself as an individual and not as an official representative of Sonoma Land Trust, College, Professional, Vocational Schools Attended (Major Subject, Dates, Degree/Date): University of California, Santa Cruz. Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies Tufts University. Master of Arts in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning with a certificate in watershed planning Special Awards of Recognition Received: 3 274 Kendall Webster Please state reasons why you want tobecome m member of this -B | �mrnndomkon' orComrnKtee, Including what specific objectives you would be working toward uoa member cfthis advisory body: The City of Petaluma needs a plan to adapt to climate change. Planning now for more resilient public infrastructure, private businesses and residences will save millions down the road, We need to understand what the risl(s of climate change -related disasters are In the City of Petaluma and what areas and infrastructure are most vulnerable. We need to understand what local, state and federal funding is available to us to help adapt and recover after climate -related disasters. We need to be well positioned to go after these competitive funds, We need to build partnerships at the local, state and federal levels so that when climate change -related disasters hit, they're poised to help Lis. In short, the City of Petaluma needs tmfocus Its efforts hobrace for the future. |othere any other Information that you feel would be useful hothe City Co uncUin reviewing your application? I'd be happy to share my resume. I would also recommend reading the Petaluma River Historical`' report prepared by San Francisco Estuary Institute, as this document provides a helpful orientation of the hydrology of the Petaluma River 275 Kendall Webster 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. I would not represent my employer on this Commission. If so, please state name of Organization/Employer: City policy directs all appointed advisory body members not to vote on mraffers 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? Newspaper Applicant's Signature Date 9/5/19 May 16, 2019 5 276 Kendall Webster -W`yALb� a ' City of Petaluma, California la6g 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, communily 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 io 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 Peialuma's residents and businesses, and has a history of open and ethical professional conduct. Name: Kendall Webster Home address, City, State, Zip: Petaluma, CA 94952 Home Phone: Work Phone: n/a Cell Phone: Email: DL -.ase i to the fol)' 'vin ,, t d G- mit 4.. h City Ce U„ /IFF;... V I rcuoc prim Or t'y'pe `y'OUr air5'r`Jcr$ ry uic rvuv rvu ry gUcSniiirS airu submit ry the —1 —Icrno vu,Cc. YOU May submit additional sheets, if necessary, to complete your answers. How do you meet the requirement to live within I've lived within the Petaluma city limits for since Petaluma city limits or have a Petaluma address for not less than one year prior to appointment? September 2016. Do you have professional expertise in climate issues? If so, please briefly list your relevant professional experience. Currently, I work for Sonoma Land Trust as Land Acquisition Program Manager for the Sonoma Baylands. My region includes the entire Petaluma River watershed and lower Sonoma Creek watershed. The primary focus of my work is restoring tidal marshes to ensure habitat resilience to sea level rise and flooding associated with climate change. I've worked in the environmental field for my entire career and understand most issues related to climate change. However, my main expertise is in the area of sea level rise and climate change -related flooding. 277 Kendall Webster What qualifies you to serve on the Climate Action Commission? As Land Acquisition Program Manager for the Sonoma Baylands at Sonoma Land Trust, I am keenly interested in climate resiliency in the Petaluma River watershed. As we know, the Petaluma River is a tidal slough that already floods during king tides and storm surge. Sea level rise coupled with storm stage flooding will start to impact the City of Petaluma with increasing frequency on a reoccurring basis, impacting the community and economy. As a resident of Petaluma, it's extremely important to me that our community is aware of climate change -related threats to our community. While reducing greenhouse gas emissions is important, my interest on the Climate Change Commission would be to focus on adaptation to climate change impacts. As a professional, who is already studying the extent and impacts of sea level rise and flooding in the Petaluma River watershed, I can bring my knowledge and expertise to the Climate Action Commission to ensure a robust conversation that includes preparing our community for the worst of what climate change will bring. Professional skills: GIS, environmental compliance, conservation planning, conservation transactions, grant writing, presentations, fundraising, policy review, climate change adaptation planning. I would like to note that if appointed to the Commission, I would represent myself as an individual and not as an official representative of Sonoma Land Trust. What is your understanding of the climate crisis? What is the urgency and how are you involved in climate action? We're hearing from scientists that we have until 2030 to take action before the effects of climate change render action impossible or prohibitively expensive. The climate crisis is urgent. The City of Petaluma needs to act now to ensure resilience to the flooding that will negatively impact lives, livelihoods and the economic wellbeing of our city, including Petaluma's ability to attract new business. I believe that my work at the Land Trust associated with resiliency planning for the Petaluma River baylands could alleviate some of the climate change -related flooding that will plague Petaluma, but the City needs to be doing more planning to prepare for the reoccurring flooding that is coming. What is your experience working on policy issues, including promoting awareness, creating consensus, and interacting with others who may have opposing opinions or views? Currently, I'm working on a climate resilience and natural resources bond to be proposed for the November 2020 ballot. I'm working with lobbyists and local representatives to ensure that the bond adequately funds projects that alleviate the flood -related impacts of climate change and construct wetlands and other types of natural infrastructure. Coordinating partner support has been a big part of this work. I've found that the urgency climate change brings people with opposing views together and has a way of focusing the conversation. However, because we must work doggedly to prepare for the future, in any instance of disagreement, I believe that giving up or checking out is not an option. The conversation must be pushed forward. Therefore, extreme diplomacy and delicacy is in order to ensure that all parties are willing to continue to work together. 278 Kendall Webster In your role as climate commissioner, how will you ensure that actions to address the climate crisis in Petaluma are equitable and inclusive? In California, the people who are impacted the most by climate change include low-income communities, communities of color, indigenous communities, and immigrant communities. Planning for climate change adaptation must include participation from these groups at the outset. Community outreach and engagement must be a priority. The Greenlining Institute recently published a guidebook for creating equity in climate adaption, which this Commission should use as it undertakes planning and projects to implement climate change adaptation. http://greenlining.org/publications/2019/making-equity-real-in-climate-adaption-and-community-resilien ce-policies-and-programs-a-guidebook/ How do you feel about the climate crisis? How will this perspective strengthen the Climate Action Commission? I'm anxious about the climate crisis. On the other hand, it's an enormous opportunity to make changes to the way we've been planning our communities. I'm excited to be a professional working toward climate resilience in my career. I hope to bring this excitement and enthusiasm to the Climate Action Commission. Please provide examples of actions the City should take to address the climate cr1Sir. 1. Conduct studies to understand the extent of sea level rise and flooding as well as wildfires within the city limits, 2. Based on the above studies, prepare a climate adaptation plan that evaluates opportunities to build natural infrastructure (wetlands, tidal marshes, riparian projects) to reduce the risk of flooding, 2. Prepare an emissions reduction plan, and 3. Set up resources for residents impacted by climate -related extreme weather events. 279 Kendall Webster August 6, 2019 Date )/6/2019 280 Kendall Webster 4 RECEIVED�wCity of Petaluma, California 09 City Board, Commission, and Committee Applicatio P ��19 CITY CLERK 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: Home Address, City, State and Zip Code: Petaluma 94952 Phone: (If appointed, do you want this number to be available to the public?) X YES NO Do you live within the Petaluma City limits? X YES NO Are you a registered voter in Petaluma? X YES NO E -Mail: (If appointed, do you want this address to be available to the public?) X YES NO If so, for how long? If so, for how long? 16 years 16 years 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 No Have you attended a meeting of this or other CityI Have you served on or applied for this or other bodies? City bodies previously? X YES NO I X YES NO Present Employer: self, dba Green Building Architects, 7 Fourth Street, Studio 61, Petaluma 94952 281 Bill Wolpert Job Title: Owner / Architect Previous Governmental Bodies/Elective Offices you have served, Position/Office Held and Dates: Petaluma Planning Commission, 2019 - 2011 Petaluma Historic and Cultural Design Review Committee, 2010 - 2006 Pedestrican and Bicycle Committee, 2019 - 2017 (liaison to Planning Commission) Sonoma County Climate Action Plan, Stakeholder Advisory Committee Petaluma General Plan update, Historic Preservation sub -committee, Green Building sub -committee Petaluma SMART Station Area Plan, Advisory Committee Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Committee, (Sonoma County at -large seat) 2019 - 2013 Sonoma County Retrofit / Renewables Program, 2010 (RCPA) Civic or Charitable Organization to which you have belonged, Position/Office Held, and Dates: - Mentor Me (pending finger printing) - Petaluma Wheelmen Cycling Club (since 2009) - Center for Climate Protection (since 2012) - Cal Trout (long time) - National Resource Defense Council (since 2016) - Pasadena & Foothill Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, Board member 1989 -1996, President 1994 - Pasadena Hesitage Board member, 1984 - 1988 2 282 Bill Wolpert M •* i11111171=2 • - i • • • .-• • i•• �ill��'��il��il•ll�lI • • • - Deep knowledge of architecture, planning and building science - Long committment to improving the environment, beginning with professional policy separating construction waste in 1988 - Experience with working on committees and commissions - Strong track record on attendance College, Professional, Vocational Schools Attended (Major Subject, Dates, Degree/Date): Cal Poly School of Architecture, 1971 - 1977 Special Awards of Recognition Received: Thille Foundation Scholarship 283 Bill Wolpert 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 believe we are facing an existential threat by not making significant reductions on green house gases. We have been confronted by the science for decades now and still we are not making the changes that are necesary to prevent conditons from worsening. I am encouraged by our City's adoption of the Climate Emergency Resolution and agreeing to the formation of this Climate Action Commission. Compared to other states, or even other counties within our state, we are leaders. But more must be done. We must act urgently and demonstrate what can be done and how it can be done so others may follow. Please see Supplemental Questionaire for specific actions I would encourage. Is there any other information that you feel would be useful to the City Council in reviewing your application? I am aware of several other extremely qualified individuals who may submit applications. The City is fortunate to have this deep resource. Please take advantage of it. Let's make a real difference. 4 284 Bill Wolpert Are you associated with any 16-TgUnam I re -i performinq • • if appointed to this position? No 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? YES NO How did you hear about this opening? City e-mail notice and individuals Applicant's Signature Date September 9, 2019 May 16, 2019 5 285 Bill Wolpert 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, 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: Bill Wolpert Home address, City, State, Zip: Petaluma 94952 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. How do you meet the requirement to live within I have lived within the Petaluma city limits for Petaluma city limits or have a Petaluma address for approximately 16 years. 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. I am a professional architect focused on reducing the impacts of development for over 20 years. My firm, Green Building Architects, was the first to be awarded recognition under Petaluma's voluntary Build It Green Program for a commercial project, Fit 'n Furry. We specialize in residential projects that are energy efficient, minimize waste, and conserve natural resources. I also have a strong reputation for working within Petaluma's Historic Districts as we firmly believe the greenest house is the one you don't have to build. I am constantly reviewing Best Method Practices in building science to make homes more efficient with healthier indoor air quality. 286 Bill Wolpert I What qualifies you to serve on the Climate Action Commission? - Stakeholder Advisory Committe for Sonoma County Climate Action Plan - Sanctuary Advisory Committee, Cordell Bank Natinal Marine Sanctuary - Marin Environmental Form, Class XXX (18 week environmental course) - Petaluma General Plan update, Green Building sub -committee, Historic Preservation sub -committee - 30 years involvement in Historic Preservation and Rehabilitation (the greenest building is the one you don't build) - 30 years involvement in Green Building as an architect and business owner - 3 years Historic and Cultural Design Review Committee - 8 years on Planning Commission - 2 years on Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee - Member of Business for Clean Energy (a sub -group of the Center for Climate Protection) - Early member of Build It Green - Key participant in forming Petaluma's voluntary Green Building Program What is your understanding of the climate crisis? What is the urgency and how are you involved in climate action? The threat is real as science informs us. It is urgent because I don't think we truly understand where the "tipping points" are. The impacts we will face are already imbedded in our atmosphere and we must stop throwing gas on the fire through very significant reductions in carbon output. 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 2016 run for Petaluma City Council was informative. The 8 years on Planning Commission often found me with a minority opinion and working with my fellow Commissioners to gain better understanding and their votes. .... ... 2,37 . Btl ulipet !.. 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 feel that working on climate issues is a very fair and equitable endeavor. It is known that many disadvantaged live in areas most sensitive to the effects of flooding and pollution. I am hopeful that effective efforts on climate change will reduce impacts. It is also important to listen and take in the information from disadvantaged neighborhoods and not assume that we know how others live their lives. How do you feel about the climate crisis? How will this perspective strengthen the Climate Action Commission? I feel that we are running out of time to make the significant changes that are needed. The Climate Action Commission needs to act with urgency. The ideas brought forth need to be realistic and scale -able. The science is well understood. We need the will to act. Please provide examples of actions the City should take to address the climate crisis. - Establish an all -electric reach code for new residential construction - Increase the minimum number of EV charging stations in multi -family residential projects - Require the installation of an EV charger in every new residential garage, not just wiring. - Incentivize projects that are trying to meet a higher environmental standard than code minimum. - Build more dedicated bike and pedestrian paths - Make it easier and less expensive for the homeowners in Historic Districts to do the right thing - Consider a City -owned compost facility - Continue incentives for conserving natural resources, especially water - Incentivize the replacement of water heaters with electric heat pump water heaters - Incentivize the replacement of gas furnaces with electric heat pumps - Get serious about a public transit system - Better syncronization of traffic signals rsin mipert Q Signature Am - September , 2019 Al 289 Bill Wolpert