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COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE: May 7, 2001
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: DEBRA FIGONE, TOWN MANAGE
SUBJECT: CONSIDER REPORT ON LEADERSHIP LOS GATOS
RECOMMENDATION:
Consider direction to staff to proceed with the development of a Leadership Los Gatos program
through collaboration with the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce.
BACKGROUND:
In his 2001 State of the Town address, Mayor Pirzynski presented a number of potential goals for
the coming year. One of those goals was to expand the Town's leadership pool, encouraging the
many stakeholders in Los Gatos, such as service clubs, schools, neighborhoods, churches, and
businesses to work together regarding community issues. It was suggested that a forum in which
citizens could share ideas, explore ways to collaborate and exchange resources would be a
tremendous community asset. The concept of creating a Leadership Los Gatos Program in
cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce to accomplish this endeavor is discussed below.
Attached for your review are sample brochures and web sites of local leadership programs.
DISCUSSION:
Community leadership programs can best be described as an opportunity to build collaborative
leadership within communities by developing effective local leaders. These programs not only offer
monthly seminars that develop skills in decision making and team leadership, but bring
professionally and ethnically diverse individuals together with a common interest to make their city
or town a better place to live. The overarching goal of these programs is to encourage community
participation and to "grow" future leaders for the community and region. Many of the cities in Santa
Clara Valley and the Bay Area have found community leadership programs to be effective in
reaching multiple segments of the community and improving municipal participation.
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Specifically, program participants will be able to explore and discuss a variety of local and regional
topics such as local education and public safety systems; arts, culture and recreation; land use and
the environment; local government and decision making processes; cultural diversity; and economic
development. Other key elements in a program's curriculum include a variety of skill -building
workshops, such as:
• Ethical Decision Making
• Conflict Resolution
• Team Building and Consensus Building
• Meeting Management
• Public Presentation Skills
• Media Relations
Coupled with diverse discussion topics and skill -building workshops, the programs also can include
in -class group projects and exercises which enable participants to demonstrate their leadership
abilities and understanding of decision making processes in the context of a government, public
school or non-profit environment. Other required class assignments include the mandatory
attendance of City/Town Council and Planning Commission meetings. Students are also encouraged
to attend board meetings of local non-profit organizations, service clubs or public schools. A
beneficial feature, which some programs have incorporated, is an Alumni Association which helps
to track the participation of past students and evaluate the effectiveness of the program.
Traditionally, a majority of leadership programs are administered by a Chamber of Commerce. Of
those that are administered by Chambers, a significant number receive monetary contributions and/or
support from their respective City/Town government. However, there are cities, such as the City of
Santa Clara and the City of Cupertino who administer their own leadership programs. Bay Area
leadership programs require their participants to pay tuition which is usually between $350 and
$2500, depending on the size and cost of the program. Program expenses are covered through tuition,
fund-raising and/or sponsorships. According to other cities, the annual cost of local leadership
programs can range between $35,000 - $85,000 which includes staff, materials, marketing and
speaker fees. Given the time -intensiveness of the program, personnel expenses absorb a large
portion of the programs' budget.
The Town of Los Gatos could be considered an ideal candidate for this type of program given the
level of resident participation and the Town's commitment to incorporating community input into
the decision making process through informal meetings, formal public hearings and the Town's
website and email. In addition, the leadership program would enable the Town to promote to its
community values as outlined in the FY 2000-2005 Los Gatos Strategic Plan. Other opportunities
include the potential development of the Town's recruitment pool for its 23
Commissions/Boards/Committees. The Town currently has 19 vacancies which need to be filled.
Lastly, and more importantly, because the Town faces many challenges ranging from parking to land
use issues, the continued growth of community leaders is paramount.
To assist the Town reach its goal of developing "depth" in its community leadership pool, the Town
of Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce has offered to work collaboratively with the Town to prepare
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its citizens for a leadership role in the community. In conjunction with the Town, the Chamber is
prepared to develop a funding proposal and program approach for Town Council's review and
consideration. If the Town Council is interested in developing a Leadership Los Gatos program,
staff will seek a proposal from the Chamber of Commerce for presentation to the Town Council.
The program proposal would include recommendations such as program structure, content, candidate
selection process and other details for Council consideration. A funding recommendation will then
be brought forward during the budget process. A current program funding request of the Town from
the Chamber of Commerce is estimated to be $15,250. Policy considerations regarding tuition fees
and program underwriting will need to be addressed the by Town Council. The Los Gatos Chamber
of Commerce anticipates that it will be able to successfully minimize program expenses through
sponsorships, donations and fundraising efforts.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this program would be included in the FY 2001-2003 proposed budget with an actual
program proposal and implementation plan for Council review after budget adoption.
Attachment 1: Leadership Mountain View
Attachment 2: Leadership Santa Clara
Attachment 3: Leadership Cupertino
Attachment 4: Leadership Midpeninsula
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What Is Leadership Mountain View?
Leadership Mountain View (LMV) is an intensive public affairs/leadership
development program designed to equip the community's civic leadership for effective
service. LMV consists of nine monthly day -long (8:00 am to 5:00 pm) seminars, running
October through June. Each seminar covers a different "Community Theme" and
"Leadership Theme." LMV may include some evening and weekend meetings, and
participants may spend an additional 20 hours on group projects.
Mountain View will be a better place to live in 2001 because of 30 people... will you be
one of them?
Leadership Mountain View has been an important training ground for community leaders
since 1990. Each year, up to 30 participants are selected to attend the nine monthly full -
day seminars that make up the Leadership Mountain View course.
How does city government work... how does Mountain View fit into the regional
picture... what are the important issues facing the local education and public safety
systems... what are the needs in our area's safety net of health and human services... who
are the 'players' in the cultural, artistic and recreational life of the city... how can citizens
make a difference? These and many more community themes are explored... a thorough
overview of resources and issues in Mountain View.
A complement of leadership themes... "The 9 C's of Community"... rounds out the course.
"Commitment", "Communication", "Collaboration", "Conflict Resolution", "Character",
"Compassion", "Creativity", "Contribution" and "Celebration"... are all desirable
characteristics, practices or skills for our community's leaders.
The program runs October through June, typically meeting on the second Friday of each
month and with one Saturday half -day meeting. Tuition is $1,250. Many employers cover
the tuition through their Education Reimbursement programs. Some scholarships are
available.
Contact the Leadership Mountain View Program _Director, at the Chamber of Commerce
Mountain View for more information about our next class beginning the second Friday in
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Schedule of Class Days Class of 2001
Date
Community Theme
Leadership Theme
Oct. 13, 2000
Our Class
Commitment
Nov. 10, 2000
Our City
Communication
Dec. 8, 2000
Our Region
Collaboration
Jan. 12, 2001
Applying Leadership
Contribution of Differences
Feb. 9, 2001
Health & Human Services
Compassion
March 9, 2001
Education
Character
Saturday (TBD)
Fire Safety Training (8am - noon)
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April 13, 2001
Public Safety
Conflict Resolution
May 11, 2001
Arts, Recreation & Entertainment
Creativity
June 8, 2001
Volunteerism & Boardsmanship
Celebration
Schedule of Class Days Class of 2002
Date
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Our Region
Collaboration
Dec. 14, 2001
Our City
Communication
Jan. 11, 2002
Applying Leadership
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Feb. 8, 2002
Health & Human Services
Compassion
March 8, 2002
Education
Character
Saturday (TBD)
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Conflict Resolution
May 10, 2002
Arts, Recreation & Entertainment
Creativity
June 14, 2002
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Printable Application to the Leadership Mountain View Program
Application deadline: June 20. Completed application and a letter of
recommendation must be received by June 20. Send to Leadership Mountain View,
Mountain View Chamber of Commerce, 580 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041,
Phone: 650 968-8378 Fax: 650 968-5668.
Name
Address City Zip Code
Home Phone Email
How long have you lived/worked in Mountain View?
EMPLOYMENT
Firm Your Position or Title
Business Address City Zip Code
Work Phone Work Fax
Briefly describe your responsibilities:
EDUCATION (List schools or colleges attended and certificates or degrees completed):
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COMMUNITYNOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
List community, civic, professional, social, and other organizations in which you have participated.
Organization Dates
Location
Position/Responsibilities/Accomplishments:
Organization Dates
Location
Position/Responsibilities/Accomplishments:
LEADERSHIP
What positions of leadership have you held in your community activities and/or career?
Describe the most significant community leadership activity in which you have been involved thus far --
your role in the activity, and what you learned from the experience.
What are your areas of particular interest for involvement in the Mountain View
Community?
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What do you hope to gain from your participation in Leadership Mountain View?
How did you hear about LMV? Friend, letter, newsletter, event, employer, email, MV Voice, other?
REFERENCES: Please ask a person who is not related to you, but who is familiar with your
ability and accomplishments, to write a letter of reference. The letter must be included with
this completed application or be received by Leadership Mountain View by June 20.
TUITION: Tuition is $1,250. All candidates selected for Leadership Mountain View must pay
a $200 deposit within one week of acceptance to the program to confirm a place in the class.
The balance of the tuition can be paid by one of the following options:
1) Preferred Payment Option: Payment in full within one week of acceptance.
2) Full Tuition Option: Remainder paid by September 1.
3) Pay in Automatic Installments with credit card on file, starting September 1.
Mastercard and Visa are accepted. Checks are payable to: Mountain View Chamber of Commerce
Education Foundation.
Please indicate who will pay the tuition:
Yourself Other (Please specify)
Employer Do you think that you may need financial aid?
FINANCIAL AID: Limited financial aid may be granted on a case by case basis, depending on
available funds. Financial aid to participant is based on the following two primary criteria:
1) Applicant's financial need.
2) Applicant's contribution to ensuring a broad spectrum of community representation and
participation in the program. For those chosen to receive financial aid, the $200 place holding
deposit is still required to be paid within one week of acceptance to the program.
REFUND POLICY: Withdrawal from the program following confirmation to participate will result
in forfeiture of tuition unless an alternate representative is confirmed and accepted as a
replacement in the class, prior to its first session.
ATTENDANCE POLICY: In order for Leadership Mountain View to accomplish its goals, the full
participation of each individual on the designated Friday of each month is mandatory. The
following will result in dismissal from the program:
1) More than the equivalent of two full day absences during the program year, where
and tardy or absence of greater than 1/2 hour will be counted as a half day equivalent missed.
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Please have your supervisor or employer sign that he/she acknowledges the above attendance policy.
Signature of Supervisor Title
Leadership Mountain View is a non-profit, non-sectarian and non -partisan organization. It does
not advocate particular programs, solutions or political positions; however, it does adhere to Chamber
policies and procedures.
AGREEMENT: I understand the purpose of the Leadership Mountain View program and that
completion of this application does not ensure a candidate's acceptance. I am willing to abide by
the tuition and participation requirements.
Applicant's Signature Date
Application Deadline: June 20. Mail or fax to:
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Six LMV Alums Appointed to City Boards, Commissions and
Committees
It's hard to find a City Board, Committee, or Commission that doesn't
have an LMV representative. Each December the City Council
chooses citizens for its nine major advisory groups. Here's the
round -up of alumni who were selected:
Environmental Planning Commission: Bob Weaver ('92) has been
re -appointed and Paul Lesti ('92) joins the EPC for the first time.
They won't have to introduce themselves to Tom Frankum ('92), who
is also a member of the committee, or to fellow Commissioners
Carol Moholt ('91) and Pat Showalter ('96).
Human Relations Commission: Margaret Chika Abe-Koga of the
current LMV class joins the HRC. Already serving are Cindy Sue
('98) and Arturo Olmos ('99)
Parks and Recreation Commission: Ronit Bryant ('96) has been
reappointed to another 4-year term. Laura Macias ('92) also serves
on this Commission.
Downtown Committee: Howell Hsiao ('00) has been appointed and
Julie Lovins of the current class has been re -appointed. Carol Olson
('97) and Karen Cabello ('00) are also members of this busy group
that advises the City on downtown development and other issues.
The Library Board did not add any alums, but its 5-person roster
includes Shirley Pearson ('91) and Radwan Hamwi ('00). Mary
Fulford ('93) is one of four members (and Chair) of the Development
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Review Committee.
Council Member Rosemary Stasek ('96), who just completed a one-
year term as Mayor, was re-elected to City Council for another four
years. Congratulations!
Congratulations are also in order for Rose Filicetti ('94) and Carol
Fisher ('98). Rose Filicetti was elected to the new Board for the
Merged Mountain View and Whisman Elementary School Districts,
while Carol Fisher was elected to both the existing Mountain View
School District Board and the new Merged Board.
Alex Niles Donates $1250 Scholarship
By Bruce Karney (LMV '93)
Alex Niles, a 1992 LMV Graduate, has given a remarkable gift to the
program: a full -tuition scholarship. This is the first time a full -tuition
scholarship has been funded by an individual. What makes this
even more newsworthy is that Alex isn't a dot com millionaire, or
even a resident of Mountain View. He lives in Pacifica and works for
the City of San Francisco as a program specialist for the Food
Stamp Program, but he holds a deep affection for Mountain View
and for LMV. "Mountain View isn't a small town like it was when I
first moved there, but it's the best town I know," said Alex when I
spoke to him on the phone. "I love Mountain View."
One reason why he feels this way relates to his LMV police ride -
along. It took place on the night that the Rodney King verdict was
announced. Alex was deeply disturbed by the acquittal of the four
LAPD officers. But his experience of the Mountain View Police
Department was dramatically different. The officer he rode with was
extremely professional and fair in all his dealings with the citizens
they encountered that night. "It made me forget my anger and
hostility. It reminded me that Mountain View is a really special
place."
Nine years ago Alex received a scholarship that enabled him to
attend LMV. When the financial resources to do the same for
someone else became available, he was ready to step up. Alex
asked that his scholarship be given to someone working in the
health and human services field. The recipient of Alex's scholarship
is Tricia Keen, who works for the Community Services Agency.
CALP Conference Offers Opportunity to Learn about
Community Leadership
This year, we are fortunate that the California Association of
Leadership Programs (CALP) Annual Conference is being held right
here in San Jose at the Fairmont Hotel on March 9 - 11. Alumni,
directors, and board members from leadership programs throughout
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California will gather to attend workshops and hear speakers
fostering new ideas about leadership and leadership programs.
If you are interested in learning about this year's program, please
call Rick Holden, (408) 291-5256, Director of Leadership Silicon
Valley (San Jose).
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Session 1 - Welcome, Community Tour, Governance
Thursday, January 18
9:00am-3:30pm
Santa Clara Convention Center, Room 210
Topics
9:00-9:15 Continental breakfast. informal welcome by alumni
9:15-9:20 Welcome remarks — Aldyth Parle. Vice Mayor. City of Santa Clara
Including introduction of city officials
9:20-9:40 Class member self -introductions
9:40-9:50 Curriculum discussion. housekeeping issues - Scott Summerfield. Coordinator Leadership Sant-,
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Including overview of course materials
10:00-10:10 Break
10:10-11:15 Community Tour - Carol McCarthy. Geof Goodfellow
Focusing on Santa Clara's past, present, and future
11:15-11:30 Break — Santa Clara University (Restrooms available)
11:30-12:00 Community Tour (cont.)
12:00-1:15 Lunch
1:15-2:30 Overview of city government operations and process —Jennifer Sparacino. City Manager. City oieettmtinma
Santa Clara
Presentation will focus on municipal departments, programs, and structure, and will illustrate ho'
the government decision -making process takes place at the local level.
2:30-2:45 Break
2:45-3:30 Santa Clara County: The Othertocal Government Serving the Residents of Santa Clara — Petc
Kutras. Jr.. Assistant County Executive. County of Santa Clara
Presentation will focus on the wide range and variety of services provided by the County for San
Clara residents and visitors to the "Valley of Heart's Delight".
Session 2 —Public Safety
Thursday, February 1
8:30am-4:30pm
Santa Clara Police Headquarters, Emergency Operations Center, Fire Department Training Center, Fire Station I
Pre -or Post -Class Assignment: Attend a City Council meeting (held each Tuesday at 7:00pm in the City Council
Chambers at 1500 Warburton Avenue) to learn how municipal business is conducted.
Topics
8:30-8:50 Welcome. overview — Scott Summerfield. Sharon Hoehn
8:50-9:10 Police Chief's Welcome
9:10-9:40 Captain's Division Presentations
9:40-10:15 Police Building Tour
10:15-11:15 Display of Units — SRT. HNT. SET. SCAT. Bicycle Unit. CPANolunteers
11:15-11:45 Q&A. Break
11:45-12:45 Lunch
12:45-1:00 Transfer to Emergency Operations Center
1:00-2:00 Tour of EOC. Less Than Lethal Weapons Demonstration
2:00-4:30 Fire Department Overview . Tour of Fire Station, Review of Equipment
Session 3 — Media, Communications
Thursday, February 15
8:30am-4:30pm
Paramount' s Great America
Pre -Class Assignment: View sampling of Bay Area newscasts (KTVU-2, KRON-4, KPIX-5, KGO-7, KNTV-11),
listen to sampling of Bay Area news radio stations (KCBS-740, KGO-810), and read sampling of Bay Area
newspapers (San Francisco Chronicle, Oakland Tribune, San Jose Mercury News) to gain an understanding of how
Silicon Valley issues are covered.
Topics
8:30-8:45 Welcome. overview — Scott Summerfield
8:45-9:30 Media's Impact on the Santa Clara Valley — Bob Goldberger. News Director. KNTV-11
Presentation will focus on the role of broadcast and print media in the South Bay, along with a
look at trends and issues in Bay Area media. The session will also include tips for establishing
positive relationships with reporters and editors so that issues are presented fairly and accurately.
9:30-9:45 Break
9:45-12:00 Introduction to Working With the Media — Marty Boyer. Communication Advantage
Presentation will focus on developing positive working relationships with print and broadcast
reporters, do's and don'ts in working with reporters, trends in media coverage, new technological
considerations, and other media relations issues of importance to community leaders.
12:00-1:00 Lunch
Skills Building Workshop
1:00-4:30 Effective PresentationSkills - Ray Zeuschner peech Communication Professor_Califomia
Polytechnic State University. San Luis Obispo
Workshop will provide an interactive experience covering speaking presentation skills and
techniques, including giving presentations, handling Q&A in meetings, using visual aids, verbal
and nonverbal effectiveness, dealing with hostile audiences, and enhancing credibility.
Session 4 - Education
Thursday, March 8
8:30am-4:30pm
SCUSD District Office, Briarwood Elementary School, Wilcox High School
Pre -Class Assignment: Attend a School Board meeting at the District Office (1889 Lawrence Road in Santa Clara)
or attend an Education Partnership Program Partnership Reception or attend a SCUSD musical performance, school
play, or sporting event.
Topics
8:30-8:50 Welcome, overview - Scott Summerfield, Roger Barnes. SCUSD Director of Education
Partnerships and LSC Alumni
8:50-9:15 Presentation by Teresa O'Neill. School Board Member and LSC 00 Class Member
9:15-10:15 Briefing on current programs and issues at Santa Clara Unified School District - Paul Perotti,
Superintendent
10:15-10:30 Break
10:30-10:50 Q&A with Paul Perotti
10:50-11:00 Transfer to Briarwood Elementary School
11:00-11:45 Tour Elementary School. visit classrooms.view performance& and work. meet with Principal Julie
Topliff on elementary School issues
Skills Building Workshop
2:45-4:30 Effective Meeting Management,- Janet Thorp. Software Product College. Intel Corporation
Workshop will focus on effective design and staging of meetings, recognizing that these
gatherings are a key part of life in all facets of personal and professional activities. Session will
include exercises and interactive segments designed to familiarize students with basics of meeting
purpose, participants, venue, length, agenda, follow-up, leadership, and other issues.
Session 6 - Health Care, Human Services, Environment, Diversity
Thursday, May 10
8:30am-4:30pm
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Building K, Conference Rooms 4A and 2A
Pre -Class Assignment: Visit Kaiser Permanente Medical Center or San Jose Medical Center; arrange a tour through
the facility's community relations staff.
Topics
8:30-8:45
8:45-9:30
9:30-10:15
10:15-10:30
10:30-11:00
11:00-12:00
12:00-1:00
Skills Building
1:00-4:30
Welcome. overview - Scott Summerfield—Andrea Leidderman. Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
Public Affairs Director and LSC Advisory Board Member
Health Care in the 21 st Century: An Industry in Transition — Joann Zimmerman. Senior Vice
President and Area Manager. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan
Presentation will focus on Kaiser Permanente's background, how the organization differs from
others, health care as we know it today, modern evolution of health care, health care quality, South
Bay health care market,' and what to expect down the road.
Overview of Public Health Issues in Santa Clara County — Robert Sillen. Executive Director,
Santa Clara Valley Health and Hospital System
Presentation will focus on public health services provided in the County, including trends in health
care, overview of facilities, and a look at the future of public health.
Break
KTEH-produced documentary "Silicon Valley at the Crossroads" (second half)
Environmental Issues in Santa C1araand the Bay Area - Randy Wittorp. Public Affairs Specialist,
US Environmental Protection Agency
Presentation will focus on environmental issues in the Bay Area, which is the fourth largest
metropolitan region in the country and is projected for significant population growth well into the
next century. While growth brings with it low unemployment rates and a burgeoning economy, it
can also have dramatic impacts on the Bay Area environment. Proper planning, combined with
growth and population controls, can allow for sustainable economic development without
sacrificing public and environmental health. The session will provide an overview of the latest
environmental developments in Santa Clara and the greater Bay Area.
Lunch
Workshop
Building Learning Communities Within and Across OrganizationaLBoundaries - Justin Sherman,
Organizational Development Consultant and Facilitator
The workshop will introduce students to successful strategies for developing high-performance
teams and building learning communities across a wide array of organizational environments.
Using a highly interactive format, students will have an opportunity to reflect on their own
experience of leading and shaping effective teams, and to examine the patterns of communication
and conversation which characterize effective learning communities. Students will begin to
understand some of the challenges - the balance between art and science - in shaping and building
effective organizational groups, and the session will offer tools and methods that students can
bring to a variety of future activities.
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Sponsored by the City of Cupertino, Cupertino Chamber of Commerce and De Anza College
Mission Statement
The mission of Leadership Cupertino is to develop leaders for the future of our
community, to provide participants with knowledge and information on local
government, to help participants acquire leadership skills and encourage
participation and involvement in the community.
Goals of the Program
Bring people together who are representative of the Cupertino community.
Provide an atmosphere where participants are comfortable in getting involved
and participating in the process.
Teach leadership skills and offer opportunities for their application.
Introduce participants to community decision makers and provide opportunities
to participate in the decision making process.
Educate future leaders about a broad range of current community needs and
concerns.
Prepare participants for positions on commissions, city council, school boards and
non-profit organization boards.
Program Requirements
Attendance is required at all class sessions. No more than two classes may be
missed throughout the ten month course.
The ideal participant will want to:
• Develop leadership skills
• Demonstrate leadership or leadership potential in business, education,
non -profits and/or community groups.
• Express an interest in expanding his/her knowledge of local and
regional government.
• Participate actively in class sessions and in the addition assignments.
• Do outside reading on the subject of leadership, observe the skills of
leaders encountered in this program and share experiences with other class
members.
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kDERSHIP CUPERTINO 2000-2' 1
CURRICULUM
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September 21
(Creekside
Park)
October 19
(City Hall)
November 16
(Cupertino
Fire Stn.)
December 21
(UCSC
Extension)
January 18
(DeAnza
College)
February 15
(Compact
Computers)
March 15
(Cupertino
Library)
April 19
(Quinlan)
May 17
(Creekside
Park)
June 21
(City Hall)
(Quinlan)
THEME FOR ,SES IQL[
Orientation, Team building and
Basic skills instruction.
Introduction to City Government
Team building
Public Safety Agencies
Land Use and the Environment
Education
Business and Industry
Cultural diversity and the quality
of life in the community
Publicity and the Local Media;
Corporate COMM. Affairs People;
Fundraising.
Getting involved in the
Community
Group Exercise Presentation
Lunch
SUMMAI LQF PRGiG.RAM CQN IFNT
Self -introduction exercise.
Goals and overview of the program.
Brief history of Cupertino
Leadership and Communication Exercises
Group project introduction
Welcoming by Mayor and available City Council people
Presentations by City Manager and Department Heads.
Tour of City Hall: Video tour of City facilities.
Team Building exercise.
Tour of New Cupertino Fire Station
Presentations by fire, sheriff, emergency
preparedness and code enforcement leaders
General Plan overview; planning and building permit
process. Issues and concerns of developers and
neighborhood groups. Midpeninsula Open Space
District
Tour Advanced Technology Center at De Anza College.
Key issues and challenges facing leaders of local
elementary and high school districts and De Anza
College.
Silicon Valley Manufacturing Group presentation.
Role of Cupertino Chamber of Commerce.
Economic development in Cupertino.
Redevelopment plans for Vallco Fashion Park.
Retail, large corporations and e-businesses in Cupertino.
Cultural diversity seminar. Quality of life issues
including library usage and plans, Flint Center,
community outreach and parks and recreation
(including the Senior Center).
The media; role, how to use it, what is "news" and how
to get your stuff in the paper; writing press releases.
Corp. Community Affairs people; who they are; how to
contact therm. Fundraising; how to do it effectively.
City commissions and City Council - who they are, what
they do and how to apply; School Boards; Key elements
of running a political campaign for public office;
Non-profit groups and boards; Service clubs.
Team presentations to City Council.
Graduation exercise and guest speaker.
Lea alers/i p Cupertino
Evaluation of Session 8
April 19, 2001
Themes: Dealing With the Media: FunI4,
1. Overall rating of the session:
Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor
Reasons for rating:
2. Which topic(s) and/or speaker(s) did you find most valuable? Why?
3. Which topic(s) and/or speakers were less valuable? Why?
4. Suggestions for improving this session for next year:
5. Submitted By :
PLEASE COMPLETE AND HAND -IN OR FAX TO DARRYL STOW AT
408 252-7982
£ fership Cupertino 2000-200.
Group Project Exercise
A Plan for Affordable Housing for Teachers
Scenario:
One of the critical issues facing Silicon Valley school districts is attracting and retaining
qualified teachers, due to the lack of affordable housing. Several school districts in the area
have started pilot programs to provide housing for teachers located on school property.
Along that line, the Westside Union School District is proposing to build high -density
housing on a surplus school site and/or on the perimeters of operating schools, exclusively
for its teachers. Some of these sites are in the City of Cupertino.
Issues:
The city would have jurisdiction on a major change proposed for a school property that is
to be used for some purpose other than the direct operation of a school. The building of
high density residential units on a school site would have implications with the General
Plan and residents would most likely have real concerns about density and traffic in their
neighborhoods. Such a proposal might also be of concern to the teacher's union, as it could
be construed to be part of the negotiated benefit package for teachers. There would also be
the issue of fairness in deciding which teachers are to receive this benefit. Other school
union groups, not included in this plan, may also have issues.
Group Project Teams: (for presentations to City Council in June)
Team 1 - "Pro" Team:
The leading advocate for this proposal would obviously be the school district itself.
Team 2 - "Con" Team:
The primary opposition would come from the neighborhood groups concerned about
high density "teacher ghettos" and the resulting increase in traffic and congestion.
Other Interested Parties:
The two primary teams, pro and con, would have to decide who their possible supporters
are and enlist them to their cause. Once such a group is identified and cleared through the
class facilitator, the primary teams can designate certain members of their team to assume
the roles of these interested parties, to support their position at the Council presentation.
Some possible "other interested parties" might include:
• Union groups representing various bargained -for workers of the school district
• Individual teachers, speaking for themselves
• Other public service employees in the community (police, fire, non -profits, etc.)
• Chamber of Commerce and business leaders
• PTA's and like organizations
• City residents, not represented by organized neighborhood groups
• Open space for playgrounds advocates
• Other school districts with schools in the city
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GROUP PROJECT EXERCISE
ADDITIONAL ELEMENTS
NOVEMBER, 2000
1. After further discussion the Westside Elementary School District Board of
Trustees has decided to limit their first effort of providing affordable housing
for teachers to the perimeter of the Kennedy Middle School property.
2. The total school site measures 23.19 acres. They propose to build 60 two-
story town houses on up to 5 acres of that site.
3. They have not yet decided on the criteria for making these proposed homes
available to teachers.
4. In order to approve the school district's proposal, the council will need to do a
number of things including amending the general plan and changing the
zoning of the property.
5. When proposals such as this are presented to Council, there are normally staff
reports and recommendations. For this exercise, it is suggested we will have 3
class members volunteer to assume the staff roles of traffic engineer,
environmental consultant (for air and noise considerations) and a lead planner
who would present the basic proposal to council.
6. While staff would normally make a recommendation to Council for or against
a development proposal, in this case, we will just have the staff present their
findings without such a recommendation.
7. Likewise, such a proposal would normally go first to the planning commission
for a recommendation. We will assume that one of the 5 planning
commissioners abstained due to a conflict of interest and the other 4
deadlocked 2 to 2 and thus sent the proposal on to the council without a
recommendation.
8. A site plan of the school property is included. The "pro" team will need to
place the existing buildings and sports fields on the map, determine where
they would propose to locate the town houses and then make the map
available early in the process to the "staff" and to the side opposed to the
project.
LEADLAtSIIIP CUPERTINO 2000-2u01
ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENTS OUTSIDE OF CLASS TIME
Rewjired of All Class Members:
1. Attend, or watch on City Channel, a Cupertino City Council meeting.
Complete an Activity Summary on why a community leader needs to
understand the function and workings of the council, plus your
personal observations of the proceedings.
2. Attend, or watch on City Channel, a meeting of the Cupertino City
Planning Commission. Complete an Activity Summary , same as #1.
3. ,Select one of the following 3 options:
a. Attend a meeting of one of the local service clubs. Complete an Activity
Summary on the role of that service club, its importance to the
community and your observations of their meeting. (If already a member
of a service club, so indicate on the form). Refer to the Cupertino Scene
for a listing of service clubs and their meeting time and place.
b. Visit one of the local language schools or a local ethnic learning
center. Complete an Activity Summary on the purpose of the institution,
its importance to the community and your observations of that school or
center.
c. Attend a meeting of the Board of Directors of one of Cupertino's many
non-profit organizations. Complete an Activity Summary on the role
and importance of that organization to the community. (See the Executive
Director for assistance in selecting a non-profit organization).
Q tional OpppQrtunities for Class Members:
1. Take a tour of the Hanson Cement Plant (to be arranged based
on the availability of program participants).
2. Go on an evening ride -along with a Santa Clara County
Deputy Sheriff on patrol.
3. Visit a meeting of one of the city commissions (other than
Planning).
4. Attend a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Cupertino Union
School District, the Fremont Union High School District or the
Foothill -De Anza College District.
5. Tour the County Communications Center in San Jose - the 911 center
for Cupertino (to be arranged based on the availability of program
participants).
_NOTE: To receive credit for participating in Optional Opportunities
1-5, prepare an Activity Summary form.
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Leadership Cupertiaio
2000-2001
Achievement Standards and Recognition
Course Standards:
• Good Attendance - miss no more than 2 sessions; be prompt to all sessions
• Complete all required out -of -class activities and turn in reports
• Complete some or all of optional out -of -class activities and reports
• Complete and turn in at least 7 the monthly class evaluation forms
• Actively participate in class sessions
• Actively participate in group project activities
Recognition of Achievement:
Class participants who meet or exceed all course standards will receive special
recognition at the graduation lunch as "magna cum laude" graduates, in addition
to a certificate of completion and graduation gift.
Class participants who complete the course (i.e., still enrolled and active in June)
but do not meet all course standards will receive a certificate of completion and a
graduation gift.
Leadership Cupe
Session 7
March 15, 2001
Themes: Cultural Diversity; Quality of Life in Our Community
Location: Cupertino Library, Community Room (lower level)
10400 Torre Avenue, Cupertino
Objectives for the day:
• Take part in a learning exercise on Cultural Diversity taught by
a consultant.
• Learn about the city's Parks and Recreation Department's role in the quality of
life for city residents, including its facilities, programs and future plans.
• bear from leaders of various cultural organizations about the roles they play in
improving the quality of life in the community, how they receive funding, their
plans for the future and how volunteers are needed and utilized in their
programs.
Agenda:
7:45 Continental Breakfast
8:00 Review agenda for the day
8:15 Cultural Diversity - .ferry Lew, Consultant
9:45 Break
10:00 Cupertino Parks and Recreation Department - Diane Snow,
Recreation Supervisor/Director - Senior Center
10:30 Flint Center for the Performing Arts - Paula Davis, General Manager
11:00 Cupertino Library - Mary -Ann Wallace, Head Librarian
11:30 Cupertino Community Outreach - Laura Domondon Lee, Community
Relations Coordinator
12:00 Adjourn
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Leadership Midpeninsula works to build collaborative
leadership in East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, and
surrounding communities by developing effective local
leaders. Founded in 1988 by the Palo Alto Chamber of
Commerce as Leadership Palo Alto, the 10-month-long
program offers monthly seminars that develop skills and
provide information about community issues. The program
seeks to reduce barriers and strengthen community bonds by
bringing together professionally and ethnically diverse
individuals with a common interest in the Midpeninsula
communities in which they live and work.
What is the focus of Leadership
Midpeninsula's curriculum?
Leadership Midpeninsula's program takes 32 community
leaders through a ten-month series of day -long seminars
with three main focus areas:
• leadership theory and practice in a context of
diversity
• knowledge of local issues, agencies, systems, and
challenges
• networking with community leaders
What do participants in Leadership
Midpeninsula do during the program
year?
During the program year, program participants engage in
the following activities:
• participate in program days (one Friday/month
from September through June, two Saturday half
day sessions, and one overnight retreat in October)
• develop and practice leadership skills and theories
• reach out into the communities (research, readings,
and "community sampler" activities)
• participate on a team to develop and present one
program day, assisted by advisors and local experts
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Consensus Building & Conflict Resolution
Systems Thinking &Diversity
Power & Public Policy
Health and Human Services
Prosperity & Economic Vitality
Arts and Media
Sustainable Communities and Social Equity
Education
Reflections on Community
How do leaders get involved with the full
year Leadership Midpeninsula Program?
Potential participants apply in late spring, interview, and
are selected in early July for the following year's class,
which begins in September and runs through June.
Informational Meetings about Leadership Midpeninsula
will take place in East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Palo
Alto during April 2001. Information and applications are
available through the Leadership Midpeninsula office
(650) 324-3126 or lrn@paloaltochamber.com.
Other Leadership Midpeninsula Programs
The Leadership Midpeninsula Alumni Association
provides continuing education and activities for over 300
alumni of Leadership Palo Alto and Leadership
Midpeninsula.
The Midpeninsula Leaders Forum is an annual event
open to the general public providing stimulating
discussion and networking around issues of mutual
concern to the three communities.
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Town Council Minutes May 7, 2001
Redevelopment Agency Los Gatos, California
TOWN MANAGER REPORTS (26.28)
A —Consider Report on Leadership Los Gatos (26A.12)
Mayor Pirzynski recognized the 600 volunteers who have contributed to our community. He noted
the leadership evolving from the General Plan Task Forces I & II. He spoke of continuing
opportunities for the community to take part in local government and the need to identify volunteers
and encourage their participation. This proposal suggests ways to develop a strong leadership
component within our community.
Town Manager Figone addressed the Leadership Los Gatos Program. Staff will work with the
Chamber of Commerce on a leadership program which will include a candidate selection process and
related volunteer identification program which will reach out to other community organizations and
agencies. The budget for the program will be carefully reviewed and the scope of services will return
to Council for final approval.
Mr. Hernandez, 180 Calle Margarita, spoke about leadership and children. Facilities for people with
children, including baby changing tables, would be helpful in the course of to conducting business
with the Town. (Baby stations and a place to sit with children can be looked into as suggested by and
Mr. Blanton.)
Informational Report on Leadership Los Gatos was considered by Council, accepted and filed
B—Consider Verbal Report on Skateboard Park (26B.33)
Town Manager Figone provided Council with an update on the status of the skateboard park. She
noted that staff had work with County Supervisor Gage's office on addressing the feasibility of siting
the facility in Vasona Park. There is cooperation from the County, and an initial assessment of a site
is underway. The goal is to return to Council June 4* with a preliminary feasibility report. At that
time the siting of the Lydon Cupola bandstand in Oak Meadow Park will also be considered. There
is a high level review of the Vasona Park location taking place at this time. After Council next reviews
the proposal there will be time to incorporate the community in bringing the project to fruition.
Funding will take place through agencies and public participation
PUBLIC HEARING
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR 2001-2006/HEARING (21.09)
Mayor Pirzynski stated that this was the time and place duly noted for public hearing to consider
proposed Town Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 2001-2006.
Town Manager Figone addressed the 15.7 million dollars of capital expenditures for the next five
years. She noted that 12.9 will be expended the first two years, and emphasized the 15 million that
has been budgeted for resurfacing over a five year period. After completion of the recommended infra
structure needs assessment the Town will have a clearer picture of the condition of its infra structure
and can identify a more systematic way to identify and schedule capital improvement projects and
more fully evaluate alternative methods for funding the capital needs.
Assistant Town Manager gave an overview of the CIP delineating the projects and funding sources.
Council Comments:
Mr. Pirzynski, Mr. Blanton and Mrs. Decker favored the aggressive five year plan for the street
improvements and resurfacing program.
Mr. Attaway would prefer to see the three budgets together before making allocation decisions. He
asked why the undergrounding of utilities and new storm drain on Santa Cruz Ave is no longer in the
CIP. He believes the budget that has been presented is very aggressive, and he asked for confirmation
from staff that these projects could be completed as outlined. He spoke of using the undergrounding
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