Interviews - Boards, Commissions, and Committees
DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: MEETING DATE: 04/05/2004 COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT March 30, 2004 TOWN CLER:K))1;UV INTERVIEWS /BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
For Council's consideration, the enabling resolutions are enclosed for the . scheduled interviews this evening. This information is also being provided to the applicant.. . COMMUNITY
SERVICE COMMISSION Applicants must be residents of the Town of Los Gatos. TWO (2) VACANCIES EXPIRED TERMS OF: Alastair Dallas George Perazzo TWO (2) APPLICATIONS ON Maggie Vondras*
Barry Waitte** 01/01104 01101104 PREPARED BY: Reviewed by: __Communit Reformatted: 5/30/01 * Maggie Vondras has applied for the Community Services Commission position as her first choice,
and the Rent Advisory Committee as her second choice. ** Barry Waitte has applied for the Parks Commission position as his first choice, and the Community Services Commission as his
second choice. N:\CLK\BOARDS & COMMISSIONS FILE\TCRPT ,, .
PAGEZ' MAYOR AND TOWNCOUNCa SUBJECT: Commissions, Boards, and Committees (03/30/04) PARKS COMMISSION Applicants must be residents of the Town of Los Gatos. TWO (2) VACANCIES EXPIRED
TERMS OF: April Maiten Debbie Gary . SIX (6) APPLICATIONS ON FaE. Richard Aycock JQhn Bourgeois Graham Burrows Dave Dockter William Updyke Barry Waitte** RENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Applicants
must be residents of the Town of Los Gatos. ONE (1) VACANCY EXPIR.ED TERM OF: Susan Fish TWO (2) APPLICATIONS ON FaE. Susan Fish Maggie Vondras* 04/01/04 04/01/04 03/01/04
ENABLING CODES, ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS The following provides the history of codes, ordinances and resolutions affecting the foonation, policies and procedures of each board,
commission and committee. For the most part, enabling reSolutions and resolutions containing major cbaDges to the enabling resolutions are presented in their entirety. Minor changes,
such as the number ofmembers or residency requirements, are noted within the body ofthe original resolution. Architectural Standards Committee: Enabling Resolution 1995-27; establishing
the Committee as an advisory body to the Planning Commission. Art Selection Panel: Resolution 1992-78, adopting public art selection policies and procedures and establishes the Art Selection
Panel, rescinding resolution 1988-185. Arts Commission: Enabling Resolution 1996-37; revising Resolution 1988-214. BuildingBoard ofAppeals: Resolution 2002-104, rescinding Resolution
1991-279and Resolution 1996-31; and amending Resolution 1995-44 pertaining to the Building Board ofAppeals. Community Services Commission: Enabling Resolution 2003-133, Amending Resolutions
199636; amending Resolutions 1993-99, 1988-215 & 1986-21. Conceptual Development Advisory Committee: Enabling Resolution 1994-17; rescinding Resolution 1992-147. Development Review Committee:
Town Code, Chapter 29, Article II, Division 5, Section 29.20.455 et seq. General Plan Committee: Enabling Resolution 1998-49; rescinding Resolution 1996-88. Historic Preservation Committee:
Enabling Resolution 1994-16; rescinding Resolution 1990-150; Town Code, Chapter 29; Article VIII, Division 3, Section 29.80.225 & Section 29.80.227, Ordinance 2041. Library Board: California
Education Code; Article 2, Section 18910 et seq. Parking Authority: Resolution 2002-102 (See Transportation and Parking). Town Council to be Parking Authority. Parks Commission: Resolution
2004-3, rescinding Resolution 2002-103, Town Code, Chapter 19, Article II, SeCtion 19.20.010 et seq. (Ordinances 817, 898,2018 and 2039). ,, .
Personnel Board: Town Code, Chapter 2, Article III, Division 6, Section 2.30.930 et seq. (Ordinance 1593) Planning Commission: TownCode, Chapter 20, Article II, Sections 20.20.010 et
seq. (Ordinance 986); (Resolution 2001-001 & Resolution 98-059, Fee Schedules), Resolution 2()01-42 amending policy a:qd procedure and rescinding 1998-187. RedevelopmenfAgency: Town
Code, Chapter 20, Article III, Section 20.30.010 et seq. (Ordinance 1806) Reid Advisory Committee: Resolutionl991-201 amending membership; ResolutioJ11991-24, establishing the committee
and rescinding Resolutions 1985-124 and 1980-162. Sister City Committee: Resolution 1975-112; continuing committee established by ResOlution 1972-68. Transportation and Parking
Committee: Resolution 2002-102 rescinding Resolutions 1991-205 and 1988-218. DISCONTINUED COMMITTEES AND BOARDS Redevelopment Advisory Committee: Dissolving Committee 2001-10RD, EnabJfugResolutions
1999-6RD, 1991-41, 1996-8RD, 1994-18. 1994-9RD. Parking. Commission: Dissolving Committee Resolution 2002-102 (See Transportation and Parking), rescinding Resolution 1991-205, Resolution
1988-218, Resolution 1984-144. Trails Committee: News Rack Committee:
COMMUNITY SERVICE .. COMMISSION ..
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2003 -133 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION ENABLING RESOLUTION RESOLVED by
the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos, that the Town Council does hereby establish the terms and conditions for appointment to and conduct of the Community Services Commission. The
Commission is advisory to the Town Council and operates in the manner hereinafter prescribed. (1.) Membership -Organization (a.) The Community Services Commission consists ofnine (9)
members: Seven (7) are voting members over eighteen years ofage. Their terms ofoffice are three (3) years and until their successors are appointed. Two (2) members ofthe Commission shall,
at the time of their appointment, have completed the ninth grade, shall be students enrolled in an accredited school, and shall be no more than eighteen (18) years old. These commissioners
may make or secondmotions but may not vote. Their terms are one year and begin October 1. The Commission's membership shall, to the extent Possible, reflect the social and economic diversity
ofthe Los Gatos community. The members' terms of office are staggered and overlapped so that the terms of no more than one-third ofthe members expire each year. The Town Council shall
fill any vacancies occurring during the term of the Commission. The Community Services Commission shall appoint and prescribe the term of office for its Chair and Vice-Chair. (b) Five
voting members ofthe Commission shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting business. Any member shall have the right to present a minority view to the Town Council in reference
to any report or recommendation the Commission makes. ' (c) Commission members shall serve without compensation, provided that, with advance budgetary approval ofthe Town Council, the
actual and necessary expenses (if any) incurred by the members in the conduct of Town business shall be reimbursable pursuant to the provisions ofResolution 1987-16. (d) The Commission
Commission shall establish a regular time and location for its meetings and shall otherwise call and conduct its'meetings in compliance with the provisions ofthe Ralph M. Brown Act (Government
Code Sections 54950 and following.) (e) Minutes ofthe actions taken during its meetings shall be kept and filed with the Town Clerk. (f) Meeting attendance requirements will conform
with current Town Resolution. (2.) Duties and Functions . (a.) The duties and functions of the Commission shall be to ensUre that the goals and objectives contained in the Human Service
Element of the General Plan are implemented. Specific activities include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Assist the Town in coordinating its community services programs with
other agencies and organizations, public and private. 2. Advise the Town on emerging needs and the development of new programs. 3. Establish and maintain a human services
inventory. The inventory shall be posted in key public buildings in the 1;'0wn.
NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: 4. Periodically reviewthe Services Element andrecommendchal1ges needed to meet new conditions and to resportd to the changing community environment. (b.)
The Commission shall identify the the human service needs ofpersons of all ages in the Town and its sphere 'oNnfluence, examine existing privately and publi,:ly
supported programs in those fields, evaluate such programs, develop plans for the creation ofnew programs, and ma.ke reconunendationS to the Town Council. (c.) The Commission shall tnake
reconuneIldations to Town Council concerning projects to be included in funding applications under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and perform the duties necessitated
by the Act upon the request ofTown Council. (d.) In developing recotmriendations to the Town Council, the Commission should: 1. Elicitthe interest and support of variouS relevant community
individuals and groups. 2. Study and examine sources of public artd private funding to meet housing and community service needs. 3. Evaluate the effectiveness of existing programs and
make constructive suggestions for improvement. 4. Examinewaysto minimizeand/or eliminateoverlappingand duplicative services. (e.) The Conunission may sertd representatives, when appropriate,
to other bodies or conunisslons. (f.) The Commission shall perform other duties ,as assigned by the Town Council. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Resolution 1996'-36 is hereby rescinded.
PASSEDANDADOPTED at a regular meeting oftheTownCouncil ofthe Town ofLos Gatos, California., held on the 3mday ofNovember, by the follOWing vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS: . AYES: Steve Glickman,
Diane McNutt, Joe Pirzynski, Mike Wasserman, Ma.yor Sandy Decker. None None None SIGNED Iff! Sandy Decker: MAYOR OF THE TOWNOF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA ATTEST: /sl Marian V. Cosgrove
CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS,GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPLICATION FOR BOARD OR IPLEASE PRINT CLEARLY OR TYPE ALL RESPONSES LASTNAME FIRSTNAME ADDRESS licaJtUte:: AJit CITY
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ON WHICH YOU DESIRE TO SERVE; IIBACKGROUND INFORMATION. II LENGTHOF RESIDENCY IN LOS GATOS: --.1... _ ,
__ EMPLOYER'S NAME' -' EMPLOYER'S ADDRESS:-' -_ ARE YOU A REGISTERED VOTER HAVE YOU EVER SERVED
ONA TOWN BOARD OR COMMISSI0,N BEFORE? YES ( ) NO ( ) IF YES, WHICH ONE? -DATES OF SERVicE:__ _ information. You rna rovide a resume. rience as they ertain to this board
or commission I will bea valuable contributor to this Commission because I have an interest to see that the Town's services to its residences and visitors are maintained to what has
made Los Gatos a unique and wonderful experience. In addition and equally important, I would bring over 20 years experience as a business professional and strategic planner as a board
and senior manager. I have a great. to our Town: and the Community Services Commission opening seems to be that OppOrtunIty WhICh to begm my servIce to our community.
I have been a residence of Los.Gatos for over 12 years and know the Town well, and this Commission seems to be integral ofmany different parts ofthe Town's government. " �
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PARKS COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2004 -3 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2002-103 AND ESTABLISHING THE PARKS COMMISSION WHEREAS, Section 19.20.010
ofthe Los Gatos Town Code states that the Town Council shall establish a Parks Commission; and WHEREAS, Resolution 2002-103 established the Parks Commission; and WHEREAS, the Town Council
now desires to rescind Resolution 2002-103 and establish a Parks Commission with advisory oversight for issues related to public parks, off-street trails, open space, grounds, street
trees, and Town beautification. NOW,THEREFORE,THETOWNCOUNCILOFTBETOWNOFLOSGATOS DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: There is hereby created a Parks Commission for the Town. (1.) The Commission
shall be advisory to the Town Council and shall operate in the manner hereinafter prescribed. Membership/Organization a. The Parks Commission shall consist ofnine (9) members,
seven (7) adults, two (2) students. All commissioners shall be appointed by the Town Council. b. Six (6) aduh members of the Commission shall reside within the incorporated municipal
limits ofthe Town of Los Gatos, California; one (1) aduh member may reside within the incorporated municipal limits ofthe Town ofLos Gatos or ofthe City of Monte Sereno, California.
Two' (2) youth members shall reside within the incorporated municipal limits ofthe Town ofLos Gatos, California and attend any accredited school; or reside inthe unincorporated areas
ofthe County ofSanta Clara, California, which have a Los Gatos mailing address, and attend a school located within the Town ofLos Gatos. c. Two (2) youth members ofthe Commission
at the time oftheir appointment, have completed the ninth grade, and shall be no more than eighteen (18) years old. d. . The Commission shall develop a procedure regarding recruitment
ofyouth members ',, j for Council approval. The terms of office ofthe student members shall be one (1) ,, '
year, commencing October first and ending September thirtieth. e. The terms of office ofall other members ofthe Commission sball be four (4) years and until their successors are:appointed
andqualifY. The members' termsofoffice are staggered and overlapped so that the terms ofno more than one-third ofthe members expire each year. f. Commissionmembers shall serve without
compensation, that, with advance budget89' approval ofthe Town Council, and necessary expepses (ifany) incurred by the members in the conduct of Town
business shall be reimbursable pursuant to the current Council policy. g. The CoJ:DI$sion shall establish a regular time and location for its meetings and shall otherwise calland conduct
its meetings in compliance with the provisions ofthe Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code Sections 54950 and following.) h. The Parks Connnission shall hold regular meetings at least
once a month, and, at the discretion ofthe Commission, such other meetings as may be necessary or expedient. A majority of the Parks Commission shall constitute a quorum for the purpose
of transacting the business ofthe Commission. The Parks Commission shall elect a Chair and a Vice-Chair, bothofwhomshall serve at the pleasure ofthe Commission. Terms ofoffice shall
be for one (1) year and shall begin on t,he first meeting in March and end the ,following March. , i. Staffservices as required shall be provided to the Parks Commission by the Director
of Parks and Public Works, who shall also serve as Secretary of the Commission without vote. j. Meeting attendance requirements will conform with current Town Resolution. k. The Secretary
of the Parks Commission shall keep a record 'of all proceedings, resolutions, fit.tdings, qeterminations, and transactions of the Commission, which records shall be a public record,
and a copy ofwhich shall be filed with the Town Clerk. (3.) Powers and duties. The duties ofthe Parks Commission shall be to: a. Act inan advisorycapacityto the TownCouncil inmatters
perta,in, ing to public parks, off-street trails, open space, grounds, street trees, and Town beautification, and to cooperate with other governmental agencies and civic groups in the
advancement of sound planning and progrannping for parks and street trees. . , b. Review policies and procedures on park, trail, open space, street tree, and >
beautification programs for apProval by the Town Council c.' Review periodic inventories ofparks, street tree, trails, open space, and beautification services that exist or may be needed,
and interpret the needs of the public, within these areas, to the Town Council d. Aid in coordinating the park, open space, trail, street tree, and beautification services with the programs
ofother governmental agencies and voluntary organizations. e. Understand the policies and functions oftheTownpark, street tree, open space, trails, and beautification programs. f. Advise
the Director of Parks and Public Works in the preparation of the annual budget for the parks, street tree, trails, open space, and beautification programs, and a long-range capital improvement
program for these services. g. Hold hearings on matters pertaining to park, open space, and trails their acquisition and development, capital expenditures, and municipal activities
in relation to parks. (4.) Not to affect powers of Town Council Nothing in this resolution shall be construed as restricting or curtailing any ofthe powers of the Town Council, or as
a delegation to the Parks Commissionofany ofthe authority ordiscretionarypowers vested and imposedbylaw in such Council. The TownCouncil declares that the public interest, convenience,
welfareand necessity require the appointment ofa Parks Commissionto 'act in a purely advisory capacity to such Council for the purposes enumerated in this resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that Resolution 2002-103 is hereby rescinded. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting ofthe Town Council ofthe Town ofLos Gatos, California, held on the 5th day ofJanuary, 2003 by the
following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS: AYES: Sandy Decker, Diane McNutt, Joe Pirzynski, Mike Wasserman, . Mayor Steve Glickman. NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: None None None ATTEST: lsi Marian V.
Cosgrove CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA SIGNED: lsi Steve Glickman MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA ,, .
PARKS COMMISSION LOS GATOS TOWN CODE CHAPTER 19. ARTICLE n. See. 19.20.010. Created. There is created a Parks Commission for the Town. Sec. 19.20.015. Appointment, terms ofoffice, compensation
of members. (a) The Parks Commission shall consist of nine (9) members, eight (8) of whom shall reside within the Town, one (1) ofwhom may reside wit:l$ Monte Sereno or Los Gatos, and
all of whom shall be appointed by the Town Council. The members shall serve· without compensation, but all necessary expenses incurred by them while acting in their official capacities
shall be paid by appropriate action of the Town Council. (Ord. 2039) (b) Two (2) members ofthe Commission shall, at the time oftheir appointment, have completed the ninth grade, shall
be students enrolled in an accredited school and shall be no more than eighteen (18) years old. (c) The Commission shall, by resolution, adopt a procedure regulating the recruitment
of applicants for the positions and the method by which it w:ill choose those candidates recommended for appointment. The terms of office ofthe student members shall be one (1) year,
commencing October fIrst and ending September thirtieth. (d) The terms of office of all other members ofthe Commission shall be four (4) years and until their successors are appointed
and qualify. Sec. 19.20.020. Removal of members; absenee of members. (a) TheTown Councilmay remove any member ofthe Parks Commission from office prior to the expiration ofthe member's
term by the affirmative vote ofnot less than three-fIfths ofall the fl.lembers ofthe Town Council. Vacancies shall be fIlled by appointment by a majority vote ofthe Town Council, and
shall be for the unexpired portion ofthe term of office vacated. (b) Absence from three (3) consecutive regular meetings without the formal consent ofthe Parks Commission shall be deemed
to constitute the retirement of such member, and the position shall thereupon be declared vacant. See. 19.20.025. Meetings; quorum; officers; stait (a) The Parks Commission shall hold
regular meetings at least once a month, and, at the discretion ofthe Commission, such other meetings as may be necessary or expedient. A majority ofthe Parks Commission shall constitute
a quorum for the purpose oftransacting the business of the Commission. The Parks Commission shall elect a Chair and a Vice-Chair, both ofwhom shall serve at the pleasure ofthe Commission.
Terms ofoffice shall be for one (1) year and shall begin on. May fIrst and continue through April thirtieth of the following year. ,, .
(b) Staff services as required shall be provided to the Parks Commission by the Director, who shall also serve as Secretary ofthe Commission withoJlt vote. PARKS COMMISSION TOWN CODE
CONT: Sec. 19.20.030. Records to be kept. . The Secretary ofthe Parks Commission shall keep a record of all proceedings, resolutions, findings, determinations, and transactions ofthe
Commission, which records shall be a public record, and a copy of which shall be filed with the Town Clerk. See. 19.20.035. Powers and duties. The duties ofthe Parks Commission shall
be to: (1.) Act in an advisory capacity to the Town Council in all mattei's pertaining to public parks, grounds, street trees, and Town beautification, and to cooperate with other governmental
agencies and civic groups in the advancement ofsound planning and programming for parks and street trees. (2.) Formulate policies and procedures on park, street tree, and beautification
programs for approval by the Town Council. (3.) Recommend the adoption ofstandards on organization, personnel, areas, facilities, program and financial support. (4.) Make periodic inventories
ofparks, street tree, and services that exist or may be needed, and interpret the needs ofthe public to the Town Council. (5.) Aid in coordinating the park,
street tree, and beautification services with the program ofother governmental agencies and voluntary organizations. (6.) Interpret the policies and functions ofthe Town park, street
tree, and beautification programs to the general public. (7.) Advise the Director in the-preparation of the annual-budget for the parks, street tree, and beautification programs, and
a long-range capital improvement program for these services. (8.) Hold hearings on matters pertaining to park sites, their acquisition and development, capital expenditures, aIid mUIiicipal
activities in relation to parks. See. 19.20.040. Article not to affect powers ofTown Council. Nothing in this article shall be construed as restricting or curtailing any ofthe powers
ofthe Town Council, or as a delegation to" the Parks Commission of any of the allthority or discretionary powers vested and imposedby law in such CoUncil. TheTownCouncil declares that
the public interest, convenience, welfare and necessity require the appointment ofa Parks Commissionto act in a purely advisory capacity to such Council for the purposes enumerated in
this article.
TOWN OF LOS GATOS APPLICATION FOR BOARD OR PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY OR TYPE ALL RESPONSES LAST NAME ..... FIRST
NAME _--IolooRioloJ.c...h..u;jau..r,\,Ld _ ADDRESS 100 Calle Marguerita CITY Los, Gatos ZIP 95032-1242 HOME PHONE 408-378-4736. BUSINESS PHONE _ E-MAIL ADDRESS aaycocR:L@exc1te.com PLEASE
LIST COMMISSION, COMMITTEE OR BOARD ON WHICH YOU DESIRE TO SERVE. Park eommission .O.=R=M=A_T=IO=N=. =-__==-=__===- LENGTH
OF RESIDENCY IN LOS GATOS: _3.;..;5;...,,:.y_e_ar;;..s _ OCCUPATION-R Retired EMPLOYER'S NAME_· _ EMPLOYER'S ADDRESS----------ARE YOU AREGISTERED VOTER ? Y_e_s --_ HAYE YOU EVER SERVED
ON A TOWN BOARD OR COMMISSION BEFORE? YES ( ) NO (X) IF YES, WHICH ONE? DATES OF SERVICE: _ Concerned, educated resident of Los GatoS Attend meetings ,receive and evalute all input,
and make fair decisions that Will bepifit the people of Ido s Gatos Be a more actiJTe resident of Los Gatos. Signature of Applicant N:\CLK\Boards & Commissions\Board&Commission App2002.wpd
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MAR :. 2 2,J04 c;.-("\.vLJ<!--TOWN OF LOS GATOS TOWN OF LOSGA 0 APPLICATION FOR BOARD OR CO T.LJ.TLiUU......o/Fl.C OFTOWNClERI PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY OR TYPE ALL RESPONSES LAST NAME �
� FIRST NAME John ADDRESS 31 Clifton Avenue CITY Los Gatos ZIP 95030 HOME PHONE 408-354-010 BUSINESS PHONE 408-448-9450 extension 403 E-MAIL ADDRESSjbourgeois@ha
rveyecology.com PLEASE LIST COMMISSION, COMMITTEE OR BOARD ON WHICH YOU DESIRE TO SERVE. Parks Commission . BACKGROUND INFORMATION. LENGTH OF RESIDENCY IN LOS GATOS: Since January 1999
(5+ years) . OCCUPATION: Biologist EMPLOYER'S NAME: H.T. Harvey & Associates' EMPLOYER'S ADDRESS: 3150 Almaden Expressway, Suite 145, San Jose, CA 95118 ARE YOU A REGISTERED VOTER? Yes
. HAVE YOU EVER SERVED ON A TOWN BOARD OR COMMISSION BEFORE? YES ( ) NO (X ) IF YES, WHICH ONE? DATES OF SERVICE: _ Please provide the following information. You may attach additional
sheets or provide a resume. Briefly describe your interest, education and/or experience as they pertain to this board or commission Since making Los Gatos our home, my wife and I have
enjoyed becoming increasingly involved in the community. I am currently a member of the Leadership Los Gatos class, and serve on the Apartment Ordinance Subcommittee. I hope to have
many years of service to the Town. Working as a project manager in an ecological consulting firm, I have had the opportunity of representing a diverse array of clients at Planning Commission
and City Council meetings around . the Bay Area. These experiences have motivated me to become involved in local government. Attached is a resume further outlining my education and experience.
Briefly explain how you believe you can contribute toward the effectiveness of this board or commission . In the ten years since' finishing graduate school, I have committed my career
to habitat conservation and restoration. As an avid user of Los Gatos' parks, I believe my technical background, along with my experience with the resource agencies and specific biological
issues of the Ba Area w' e an asset to the Parks Commission. .
John A. Bourgeois 31 Clifton Avenue Los Gatos, California 95030 408-354-0101 (h) 408-448-9450 x403 (w) jbourgeois@harveyecology.com love bourgeois@yahoo.com Community: Leadership Los
Gatos -Current class member, group project leader 9/03-present Apartment Ordinance Subcommittee 4/03-present -Town of Los Gatos, subcommittee to the Rental Advisory Committee Education:
Master of Science University of Louisiana at Lafayette Major: Biology Bachelor of Science Tulane University New Orleans, Louisiana Major: Ecological, Evolutionary, and Organismal Biology
Dean's Honor Scholar Junior Year Abroad Program (Tulane) Glasgow University Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom Dec., 1994 GPA: 3.833 Dec., 1992 GPA: 3.561 cum laude 9/91-5/92 Work Experience:
Restoration Ecologist 2/99-present H.T. Harvey & Associates San Jose, California -Project Manager for an ecological consulting fIrm. Performed impact assessments, conducted extensive
habitat mapping, compiled CEQA documents, and developed mitigation and monitoring plans for wetland and riparian ecosystem projects in the San Francisco Bay Area. Project management
responsibilities including staff supervision, development of scopes and budgets, marketing, contracting, and client interaction. Most recently involved in large restoration
design projects in the Bay Area, such as the consolidated riparian mitigation for the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority as well as the restoration of tidal wetlands at Bair
Island and the South Bay Salt Ponds. '. .
General Biologist II 9/97·1/99 Johnson Control World Services USGS National Wetlands Research Center Lafayette, Louisiana -Conducted in-depth evaluations of select oil and gas pipelines,
including the collection of hydrologic and sediment data to assess the effectiveness of wetland mitigation techniques. Perfonned interviews and reviewed pennits and literature to establish
the direct and indirect impacts ofpipelines on wetlands. Prepared reports and presentations; supervised less senior contractors; perfonned field work for a variety of other wetland projects.
Natural Resources Geoscience Specialist II 1/96-8/97 Louisiana Department ofNatural Resources Coastal Restoration Division Thibodaux,. Louisilma , -Conducted' ecological monitoring on
a variety of types of wetland restoration projects, including the development ofmonitoring plans and assistance in project design. Perfonned data management, technical report writing,
presentations, and equipment maintenance; supervised student workers and less senior:bi()lbgists.. Coordinated all patties irivolved, including private landowners; local goVannient officials,
and federal agencies. Biotechnician. . 10/95-12/95 JohnsonControls World Services USGS National Wetlands Research Center Lafayette, Louisiana -Participated in two months ofpart-tiIl1e
field work in wetlands research, including seedling studies in cypress swamps at Caddo Lake, Texas and waterfowl monitoring and collection at human impacted playa lakes in southern New
Mexico. Ecologist 3/95-9/95 USDA Forest Service Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry Honolulu, Hawaii " -Spent five months on the island ofKosrae, FSM, established pennanent research
plots and collected ecological data on mangrove vegetation, as well as soil and water characteristics. Worked alone as well as with local arid visiting researcners in it remote. locale;,
supervised a Kosraean intern; maintained and organized data. Returned to Honolulu for one month to complete data entry, and to begin data analysis.and manuscript prep.aration.
Research Assistant 6/93-12/94 University ofLouiSiana at· Lafayette ; Depaitm.ent of Biology Lafayette, Louisiana Grant from the Mineral Management SerVice -Researched literature through
conventionaIand databases and helped organize an annotated bibIlography on GulfofMexico shelfptoces5'es. Provided data managementand analysis as well as analytical work
(emission spectrophotometry and nutrient analysis) on previous research projects. Compiled monthly reports to the MMS, updating the progress Of the project.
Teaching Experience: Guest Lecturer City College of San Francisco 6/00 -Led a field trip on the history and restoration of Bair Island. Santa Clara University 3/01,4/02 and 10/02 -Lecture
on San Francisco Bay wetlands. Instructor 9/98-12/98 Louisiana State University at Eunice Department of Continuing Education -Instructed an evening lecture section of Human Anatomy for
nursing students. Instructor 9/96-5/97 Nicholls State University Department of Continuing Education Thibodaux, Louisiana -Instructed an evening lecture section of Introductory Biology
for non-majors for two semesters. Teaching Assistant 1/93-5/93 University of Louisiana at Lafayette· Department of Biology -Instructed two Introductory Biology lab sections, and assisted
in a third section. Other Experience: Extensive Field Experience Includes: San Francisco and Humboldt Bays, Central Coast of California, Gulf of Mexico Research Cruises, Texas and Louisiana
Inland Waters, Mississippi River Delta, and Mangrove Swamps in Everglades National Park, Park, Florida and Kosrae, Federated States of Micronesia. Familiar with a wide variety of field
techniques, including YSI and Hydrolab equipment; basic forestry methods, redox, feldspar cryogenic sampling, sediment erosion tables (SET), detailed habitat mapping and more. Boat and
airboat experience (> I0 years); including: Boat Safety and Seamanship Course (USCG Auxiliary) and Motorboat Certification Course (U.S. Department of Interior) Analytical experience
including ALPKEM nutrient autoanalyzer, spectrophotometry, GC, CHNandmore Macintosh and Windows experience, including WordPerfect, Word, Excel, SAS, ArcYiew, lMP; Deltigraph, Systat,
and many others Wetland delineation training course (2/97) and independent wetland delineation consulting experience SCUBA Certified (NAUI) International work, study and travel experience
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Publications: Effects of Weirs on the Depth and Duration of Flooding in a Louisiana Marsh. l.A. Bourgeois and E.C. Webb. In: Recent Research in Coastaltduisiana: Natural System Function
and Response to Human Influences. Louisiana Sea Grant College Program, Baton Rouge, LA. 1999. Environmental Effects ofCanopy Gap Fonnation in High-Rainfall Mangrove Forests. Biotropica
30(4). Ewel, K.C., S. Zheng, Z. Pinzon, and I.A. Bourgeois. 1998. Variation in Environmental Characteristics arid Vegetation in ijigh-Rliinfall Mangrove Forests, Kosrae, Micronesia.
GloJJal Ecology Le5ters 7(1):49-56. K.CEwel, lA; Bo.urgeois, T.G. Cole, and S. Zheng. 1998. . Spatial Patterns of Nutrient Regeneration
and Sedime,nt Characteristicson the Louisiana Continental Shelf. Chapter 5, Pages 75-126 in R.R. Twilley and,B.A. Editors. EcosystelllAnalysis ofthe Louisiana Bight and
Adjacent Shelf Environments. Vol. I. The Fate ofOi'ganic Matter and Nutrients in the Sediments of the Louisiana Bight. OCS Study, MMS 96-0057. Bourgeois, lA. 1996. Patterns ofBenthic
Nutrient Regeneration on the Louisiana Continental Shelf. M.S. Thesis. University ofSouthwestern Louisiana (currently University of Louisiana at Lafayette). 76 pp. Bourgeois, lA. 1994.
Presentations: Bourgeois, 1.A. South Bay Marshes Mapping Methodology. Bay Area Tidal Wetland Vegetation Mapping Workshop, Oakland, California. 2004 Bourgeois, 1.A. and D.R. Cah.pon;
Impacts ofOCS-related Pipeline and NavigationCanals on Wetlands and the Relative Effectiveness ofMitigation Techniques. MMS IrifoimationTransfer ¥eeting, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. 1998.
Bourgeois, 1.A. and E.G. Webb. Effects ofWeirs on the DepthandDurationofFlooding in a Louisiana Marsh. Recent Research in Coastal Louisiana, 1997. Bourgeois, 1.A.
Patterns ofBenthic Nutrient Regeneration on the Louisiana Continental Shelf. GulfCoast Geochemistry Group Gonference; Gulf Shores, Alabama, 1994. . References: Personal and/or professional
references available upon request.
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March 23, 2004 Ms. Marian Cosgrove, Town Clerk and Town CQuncil Town ofLos Gatos II0 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95031 RE: PARKS COMMISSIONAPPUCATION I am responding to your notice
announcing an open vacancy in the Parks Comlllission ofthe Town ofLos Gatos. This cover letter serves as my application request for consideration ofthat appointment. I appreciate the
opportunity to contribute to both the Town's government and to the community. I understand the volunteer appointment to the'Parks Commission will function as a,due process entity to
serve and advise the Town Council and to guide staffin areas geImaD.e to our fair Town. I meet the standards for the application as a Los Gatos resident, and I have no conflict ofinterest
in the appointment. Iintettd to serve the full length ofthe specified term. My qualifications and experience (see CV) can bring a unique and valuable benefit to the Town. I currently
serve as a manager in the Planning Departmentwith the City of Palo Alto and perform developmentreyiew on on . most projects, with a special emphasis on hindscape architecture; street
boulevard and parks beautification and sensitivity in natural environment management (Hillsi4e.Distriqt/Baylands DistrictJRiparian District, etC.) As consultant to the Town, I recently
prepared the adopted 2004 Tree Ordinance draft and am knowledgeable in processes. My working rela!ionships withABAGagencies, multiple de'PartmeIlts, the' public and
officials are the most rewarding things I engage ill. .On the key issues ofany given day, .I enjoy addressing the llalo Alto City Council, Planning Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission
and Architectural Review on a daily basis. It is this positive experiencethat causes me to serve my local Los Gatos cOmmunity. After interviewing outgoing Commissioners, April
Maiten and Debbie Gary, about the potential appointment, commitment and upcoming Projects (trails, skate park, etc), I am even more excited to participate, as I am a long time skate
boarder and trail user as well. Two individualS have drafted reference letters to you supporting my involvement and sta:ff, Pavis, has offered to attest to my performance
over the years that we have worked together. Feel free to contact thcml as desired. In summary, I believe your consideration for my appointment to the Parks Commission will benefit the
Town ofLos Gatos and myselfas a supporting resident. Please contact me at (408) 866-2534 ifyou have any questions. I look forward to hearing from you on this matter. Thank you. Respectfu1ly
submitted, Dave Dockter Los Gatos Resident Enclosures: Application Curriculum Vitae (resume) Reference letters Dave Oockter 255 Calle Marguerita, Los
Gatos, CA 95032 * daveclockter@opmcast.net * 408-866-2534
March20, 2004 Karen Holman· 725 Homer Avenue Palo Alto, California .Towhom it may concern, I understand Dave Dockter is applying for a volunteer position with the Parks Commission in
the Town of Los Gatos. From my experience working With him, I highly recommend Dave and congratulate Los Gatos on having the opportunity of such a knowledgeable resource. As a
of the Planning and Transportation Commission in Palo Alto where Dave is the Managing Arborist for the City, my experience of Dave has been entirely positive as he approaches projects
and subjects with the utmost of care and knowledge. For myself I have learned of tools, processes and ordinances as we here strive to protect our open space, wetlands, and
urban forest. I rely on Dave's expertise and professionalism to provide solutions to questions and concerns that arise regarding the natural environment and have grown to trust him to
have solid bases for such solutions. And one asset I value in Dave is one that cannot be enforced by employment...he cares. Again, congratulations on Dave's application, and I pass on
my personal appreciation and congratulations on passage of your new Hillside Development Standards and Guidelines. Should youhave any q1,lestions, please feel to contact me
at 650.321.6170 or kcholrrian@earthlink.net. . . Sincerely, Karen Holman ,, .
HIDDEN VII-LA March 17,2004 Marian Cosgrove, Town Clerk Town of Los Gatos 110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95031 Oear Ms. Cosgrove, A.s a twenty-five year resident of Palo Alto, a member
of its and Recreation .. Commission, I wholeheartedly.recommend Dave Dockter to the Los Gatos Parks and Recreation Commission. Dave an outstanding reputation in Palo
Alto for its tireless efforts on·behalf of our heritage trees and in educating our citizenry on their value and the stewardship of tJ:1eIIl. As ExecUtive Director of Hidden VillCl, I
can testify that there are all too few voices in the metropolitan BayArea who can be depended upon to speak up for the environment and we need to be able to hear from everyone, especially
one as knOWledgeable as Dave. : Please feel free to call me With any questions. Sincerely, Executive Director 650 949-89654 www.hiddenvilla.org
cc: Dave Dockter 255 Calle Margueritc! Los Gatos, CA 95032 , 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 Phone (,650) 949-8650 Fax (650) 948-4159 www.hiddenvilla.org ,
Curriculum Vitae DAVE DOCKTER ARBORICULTURAL PLANNING CONSULTANT CURRICULUM VITAE May 2003 May, 2003 Page 1 of 7 \ ..-....../Name: Dave Dockter Profession: Arboricultural Planning and
Consulting Licenses: Certified Arborist, ISA-WC #351 (since 1987) State of California pest Control (QAL) License #QL37881 (since 1996) .Qualified Line Clearance Certification --OSHA
(since 1976) American Society of Consulting Arborists --Member (since 1998) Formal Training:. Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisal-ISAINAAIASCA, Eighth Edition American Red Cross
Certification in CPR and First Aid, 1998 California Code Enforcement. Training achievements, 1997 and 2002 California Tree Failure Report Program Training (annual) . Oholone College,
Fremont, CA Continuing Education Units, 100 hours Industry and Professional Training-annual City of Palo Alto Management Academy Graduate, Leadership Management; City
of Palo Alto (4/99). Leadership Midpeninsula Graduate, Class of 2000, Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce, Training Training by Assemblyman Joe Simitian (6/00). ASCA Arboricultural ConSUlting
Academy Graduate, Class of 2000 Customer Service Advanced Achievement Training, Private Consultant Associates (2-6/01). California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), E.I.P (1999); D.J.
Powers, (2002); APA (2002) Experience: 1996-Present, City of Palo Alto. Position title: Managing Arborist/Landscape Specialist, functioning within the Department of Planning and Cornmunity
Environment. Duties are management capacity, responsible for landscape and environmental review of development projects within the City of Palo Alto -for compliance with municipal zoning
code and protection and replanting of trees on private property, public trees as they relate to the Comprehensive Plan, Specific Plans, and design and planning documents, preventing
impact by private action on public trees, public education, and technical advice to the staff and community --local, regional and Stanford University lands,. construction monitoring
and code enforcement. A conSUlting arborist since 1984, versatile experience and. disciplines have been garnered in several industries, agencies and profession's. Strengths are in parks
and site planning,landscape architecture, environmental/and use assessment, planning and arboricultural conSUlting. Speaking-engagements include Stanford UniversitY, Urban Forest Councils;
regional community, focus groups; docent-led tree walks and cable TV station network programs on a variety of subjects. Practical experience ranges from high climbing to forensic tree
surgery, research soil engineering and ordinance preparation. Principal risk management consultant for mature and hazard trees for the De La Veaga Golf Course, City of Santa Cruz, ((A,(02/93),
DAVE DOCKTER 255 CALLE MARGUERITA, LOS GATOS, CA, 95032 408.866.2534 davedockter@comcast.net
Curriculum Vitae DAVE DOCKTER AFtBORIC\JLTPRALPLANNING CONS\JLTANT May; 2003 Page,2 of 7 Experience Continued: Related Professional Experience: 1991 -1996, AccountManaging Arborist;
Consultant and Advisor; Landscape Risk Management and HR with Corporate and Commercial Services, Inc., San Jose, CA. 1979 -1991, General Manager of operations; Sales, and Marketing of
sole proprietorship, The Tree Dockter Company, Los Gatos, CA. 19.74 -1979, Davey Tree Company, Livermore,.CA. Competency progression advanced from high Climber to Crew Foreman to District
Foreman. Duties 'included training PG&Einterfac$; Uni9n Public Relations. Urban forest sustaina,bility, community education
to residential, muniCipal, county and federal entities. Familiar with native grassland restoration, watershed best management practices, mUltiple species restoration program (MSRP),
reforestation practices, landscape risk management, mUlti-year bUdget coordination, landscape maintenance and integrated pest management (IPM). Past Director'" OSHA approved Employee
Loss Control Program and Safety and Training over a Staff of 45 persons. Strengths are in empl9yee staffing, schedulingand crew routing, performance appraisals, discipline, moral, and
conflict resolution (91-96). Lectures . American Society of Consulting Arborists, national seminar CEQA topic: 'Working With Environmental Regulations During Development', Napa, CA (10/9-11/98).
Stanford University lectures on: 'Urban forests ,and the Practice of Arboriculture', Stanford, CA (10/19/98). ' Stanford University, Department of planning, Palo Alto, Ca. Presentation
of Palo Alto's use Urban Tree Soil Mix' (06/00/00) Symposia & Presentation$ University of California Cooperative Extension Symposium, Davis California, 'Strategies
to Reduce Infrastructure Damage by Tree Roots' (03/31-04/01/00) SantaClara County Landscape Supervisors Forum, Presentation 'Palo Alto Structural Soil Mix for Urban Tree Plantings',
Santa Clara, CA (6/12/98). American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Presentation.to national audience of Palo Alto's use of 'Structural Urban
Tree Soil Mix'during conference keynote:. Beyond the Asphalt. (02/16/99 and 11/10/99) Los Angeles Street Tree Seminar, Presentation to regional audience of Palo Alto's use of 'Structural
Urban Tree Soil Mix; (09/30/99) DAVE DOCKTER 255 CALLE MARGUERITA, LOS GAtOS:'C;A, 95032' davedockter@comcast.net 408.866.2534
Curriculum Vitae DAVE DOCKTER ARBORICULTURAL PLANNING CONSULTANT May, 2003 Page 3 of 7 Symposia & Presentations Continued: Leadership Midpeninsula, 'Power and Public Policy presentation,
Palo Alto (12/10/99) Pacific Northwest ISA, Trees & Sidewalks Conference, "Save Sidewalks Using Structural Soil', Portland, OR (12/2/99) Beyond the Asphalt, Desert Green Conference,
Las Vegas, Nevada, 'Sa,ving Sidewalks with Structural Soil' (11/1 0/99) Pacific Northwest ISA, Managing Trees & Sidewalks, ''Applications of Structural Soil Mix TechnologY', Mt. Vernon,
Washington Turf & Landscape EXPO 2001, "Tree Planting using Structural SoilS', Santa Clara Convention Center (1/10/01) Western Chapter ISA, Integration of Landscape
Resources, "Structural Soil-the California Modesto, CA (5/6/01) . . Santa Clara Valley Water District, Engineers' Society, "Symposia on Engineered Structural Soil',
San Jose, CA (8/1/01) Turf & Landscape EXPO 2002, "Tree Technical Manual Developmenf, Santa Clara Clara Convention Center (1/18/02) Silicon Valley Landscape Supervisors Forum, :'Tree
Technical Manual', Lucie Stem Comrnunity Center, Palo Alto, CA (2/15/02) Pacific Northwest ISA, 2002 Summit, Developing Green Infrastructure, ''A Tree Technical Manual-from Planning
to Preservatiorl', Wilsonville, OR (3/8/02) University of California & California Urban Forests Council, Roots/Infrastructure Symposium, "Engineered Structural Soil for Urban TreeS',
San Jose, CA . (3/26/02) Western Chapter ISA Conference, Venturing Beyond the Canopy, "A Tree Technical Manual-from Planning to Preservatiorl', Cultural Center; Baja,
Mexico (5/1/02) Western Chapter ISA Conference, Venturing Beyond the Canopy, "Structural Soil Primer, Carnival Cruises, Catalina, CA (5/2/02) International Conference-ISA, Old Growth
& New Technology, "New Environmental Tool-Using the Tree Technical Model', Washington State Convention Center, Seattle, WA (7/28/02) University of California & California Urban Forests
Council, Roots/Infrastructure Symposium, "Using Engineered Structural Soil as a Green Building Technique', Santa Monica, CA (8/22/02) DAVE DOCKTER 255 CALLE MARGUERITA, LOS GATOS;'CA,
95032 davedockter@comcast.net 408.866.2534
Curriculum Vitae DAVE DOCKTER ARBORICUL-rURAL PLANNING CQNSULTANT May, 2003 Page 4. qf 7 Related Professional Experience Continued: California Urban Forests Council, Planning California's
Urban Forest, "Creative Enforcement of Municipal Tree Ordinances', Visalia, CA (9/15/02) 5th Canadian Urban Forest Conference, UrbanForest Planning, "New Environmental Tool-a Tree Technical
Manual', Markham, Ontario (10/7/02) 5th Canadian Urban Forest Conference; Urban Forest Planning, "Engineered Structural Soil-a Building Technique', Ontario
(10/7/02) Redevelopment Agency of San Jose & Engineers'Group, "Engineered Structural SoiJ-A Green Building Technique', San Jose City Hall, San Jose, CA (10/11/02) '. Pitch Canker Task
Force, US Forest Service, "Resourceful Tips for Effective Tree Protection", Monterey, CA 3/12/03 WCISA Annual Conference 2003, "Creative Enforcement of Municipal Tree Ordinances' and
"Engineered Structural Soil-A Green BUilding Techniquli', Las Vegas, NV (5/03) Training California Code Enforcement Corp. achievement (7/31/97). California Tree Failure
Report Program, Filoli Gardens, Woodside, CA (1998, 1999,2000,2001,2002). ; California Department of Forestry, 1989 Yosemite Hazard-Tree Evaluation Team member. . Landscape Below Ground,
San Francisco, (3/5-6/98) Advanced Hazard Tree Assessment, Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories, Filoli, CA (10/02) University.of California, Roots/Infrastructure Symposium, Davis, CA
(3/00) Lep.dership Midpeninsula Forum-Good Government-what is it?, Ted Gaebler (4/23/03) California (CEQA), D. J. Powers & Assoc.,
(9//21/99) California Environrnental Quality Act (CEQA), EI.P. & Associates, (02/00/02) Research Watson Eucalypt Grove of Vasona Lake Park, Los Gatos, CA. Established an �
� species identification and inventory revision of a rare grove . of original 1964 ornamental plantings by Max Watson and Woodbridge Metcalf. r r DAVE DOCKTER 255 CALLE MARGUERITA,
LOS GATOS"'yA, 95032 davedockter@bombast.net 408.866.2534
Curriculum. Vitae DAVE DOCKTER Research Continued: ARBORICULTURAL PLANNING CONSULTANT May, 2003 PageS of7 Department of the Interior --U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (San Francisco Bay
National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters, 1994). University of California Cooperative Extension. Served as resource agent for Pavel Svhira article 'Infestation Monitoring of 1996/97 emergence
of elm leaf beetle in Palo Alto'. Journal of Arboriculture, ISA article ('98) Department of the Interior, 'Hazard Tree Field Inspection of the Valley Floor', Yosemite National Park,
(5/5/98). University of California. 'Symposium for Researchers and Practitioners-Strategies to Reduce Infrastructure Damage by Tree Roots', Davis, CA. (3/00) Ordinance Preparation City
of Palo Alto, CA-Administered Urgency Ordinance interim program until permanent ordinance was implemented.· (1996) . . City of Campbell, CA --Assisted as the principal technical advisor
to the Planning Department in the ·development of the City's initial Tree Protection Ordinance & Regulations (1998). City of Palo Alto, CA-Revised the Tree Preservation Ordinance, PAMC
8.10 (2001) Town of Los Gatos, CA-Revised the Heritage Tree Ordinance, Town Code, Title 26 (2002-03) City of Paso Robles, CA-Advised tree task force strategy in implementing the City's
first tree ordinance (2002) . Attorney General's Department, New South Wales, Australia-Review of the law in disputes between neighbors regarding trees, (1/03) City of Milpitas, CA-Consultant
to Public Works Department, draft r.eview of Tree Protection and Management Ordinance (2003) City of St. Helena, CA-Advisory to City Council and Planning Commission on their pilot Tree
Preservation Ordinance (2003) Professional Organizations\Activities\Soards\Commissions EI Camino Real Improvement Committee serving as technical aqvisor to consultant preparing the area
specific plans (ongoing). Architecture Week in Palo Alto. Coordinate the urban forest element of docent led tours on the theme 'Outdoor Rooms' (annual) Hewlett Packard/Agilent Company,
Earth Day Tours, Cupertino & Palo Alto campus', 1996-03. > . DAVE DOCKTER 255 CALLE MARGUERITA, LOS CA, 95032 davedockter@comcast.net 408.866.2534
Curriculum Vitae DAVE DOCKTER ARBORICUlTURAl PLANNING CONSULTANT ,May, 2003 Page 6 of7 Publications: Telecasts: of American Foresters co.ordinating representative of County
and WC-ISA sponsored program Forest Conservati()n Sara.toga, CA (annual). Tree City --;U$A, NationalA,rborDay Foundation, City of Palo Alto liaison and coordinator
qity --: USA'designation (annucll). Canopy: Trees for Palo Alto: serve as a municipal liaison and technical resource and locally guided 'tree walks'fpr the community (annual)
, 00/00/95 Training Manual for Groundsman & Climber, 8 CCS, Inc. 06/00/01 Tre(3-Technical Manual author, City of Palo Alto document created for effective implementation of the City's
Tree Preservation Ordinance, regulations for the required care of. the City's regulated trees on both public and private property, providing standards for tree prqtection, preservation
and maintenance. 03/00/95, California Eucalyptus feature article, .'(Jrnamental Eucalyptus Collection at Vasona Lake Park', Los Gatos, CA 07/00/95, Californi.aEucalyptus
Grower, Field Trip article on Eucalyptus Species in the Bay Area 08/00/92 Arboretum Tour, docent ledLosAltps Methodist Church brochure 10/15/97 Palo Alto Weekly, Redwood Tree Article
1 Palo AltoWeekly,L,inus Paulinglnstitutetrees 11/05/97, Palo Alto Weekly, Autumn Leaves Article 12103/97, Palo Alto Weekly, Fall color article 12112197; Mercury Newsl
Peninsula, i"terviewon'trees ofyesterday/trees of tomorrow'. . 01/15/98, Palo Alto Weekly, Flowering Trees of Early Spring 03/00/98, CanopY:Treesfor Palo Alto,
Community Tree Walk 03/15/98, Palo Alto Weekly, (Jounting the Oak$ 07/15/98, Palo Alto Weekly, Around the Block (Guided Tour) 08/00/98, Canopy: Tre,es for Palo Alto, summer brochure,
Heritage Oak Preserved , 06/12/98, Santa Clara County Landscape Supervisors Forum, Palo Alto Structural Soi/Mix Tree Planting$, Santa Clara, CA 08/00/98 �
�Tre,es& TUrf,Structural$oil 9pmesWest 09/30/98 Palo Alto Daily, Emergency Action To Save Trees Palo Alto The Colors of Fall, Tour about town 02123199
Palo Alto Weekly, PaloAlto's Heritage Tr(3eF'r:ogram 09/00/99 Palo Alto Urban Forestry Program brochure 10/18/99 History of EI Palo Alto CoastRedwood-California Historical Landmark.
06/00101. ' The Tree Technical Manual, Palo Alto f.J1unicipal Code 8.10.030 05/29/02 Palo Alto Weekly, People/Palo Alto's Tree,Man. 06/22198, Cable TV program: On Common Ground -Tree
Care in Palo Alto 08/04/98, Cable TV program: On Common Ground -Preserving Trees During Construction 06/06/01 Cable TV network: SVCC's NEWSWATCH -Sudden Oak Death syndrome and the phythophthora
epidemic. 07/00102 CityBeat network: Overview of I;alo Alto's Tree Programs. . > DAVE DOCKTER i 255 CALLE MARGUERITA, LOS GATOS, 'CA, 95032 davedockter@corncast.net 408.866.2534
Curriculum Vitae DAVE DOCKTER . ARBORICULTURAL PLANNING CONSULTANT May, 2003 Page 7 of7 Legal Cases: Awards: Professional Affiliations: . 11/25/02 KRON TV4 onsite interview with Mike
Cronkin: Reducing risk from dangerous trees during the season's violent storm pattern. Experience as a percipient witness, appraiser and/or technical advisor in arbitration and civil
court cases involving bodily injury, property damage or imminent hazard and/or criminal prosecution for civil misdemeanors. 07/00/91 Hernandez vs. City of Gilroy, Patrick McMahon, San
Jose, CA 08/00/94 Peterson vs. Yen, Singer & Deutsch, San Jose, CA 08/00/00 People vs. Hassine, Palo Alto, CA 06/00/01 People vs. Mizrahi, Palo Alto, CA 10/00/01 People vs. Su, Palo
Alto, CA . Consultant and Appraiser for California State Automobile Association, Farmers Insurance Group, Aetna Properties Casualty Group, Hewlett Packard Company, County of Santa Clara,
City of Palo Alto, various Property Management firms. landscape Contractors and private citizens of California. Award of Merit. American Planning Association, 'Focused Issue Planning
for the development of a unique natural resource planning tool-the Tree Technical Manual, San Francisco, CA (6/02) Arboriculture ResearchAward. From the Western Chapter, International
Society of Arboriculture (ISA). Recognition of research that has SUbstantially contributed to the sum field of knowledge in Arboriculture. Arnold Soforenko Award. Canopy: Trees for Palo
Alto. Award for extraordi"nary contributions to Palo Alto's community forest for the Tree Technical Manual establishing a standard of care for Protected & Publicly owned trees (10/20/02)
American Planning Association (APA) California Park and Recreation Society (CPRS) International Society of Arboriculture (WC-ISA) Society of Commercial Arborists (SCA) Society of Municipal
Arborists (SMA) National Arborist Association (NM) Society of American Foresters (SAF) California Urban Forests Counsel (CUFC) Saratoga Horticultural Foundation (SHF) California Arborists
Association (CM) Eucalyptus Improvement Association (EIA) University of California Cooperative Extension,. Tree Failure Program (CTFRP) leadership Midpeninsula (lM) Landscape Supervisors
Forum (lSF) California Oak Foundation (COF) ! . DAVE DOCKTER 255 CALLE MARGUERITA. LOS GATOS,',C7\, 95032 davedockter@comcast.net 408.866.2534
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ARE YOU A REGISTERED VOTER HAVE YOU EVER SERVED ON A TOWN BOARD OR COMMISSION BEFORE? YES ( ) Nee:> IF YES, WHICH ONE? -DATES OF
SERVICE: -rovide 'a resume. I have a great interest in the parks, open space and natural esthetics of Los Gatos, and this is why I have selected the Parks Commission in which to serve.
As a resident of Los Gatos for 12 years, lam intimate with our parks and trails as an almost daily user (runner, youth sports, nightly dog walks), and believe that _ the town's open
space is a valuable community asset that is critical to the overall town experience . Briefly ex lain how ou believe ou can contribute toward the effectiveness ofthis board or commission
I will be a valuable contributor to this Commission because I have an intimate knowledge of our town's parks and trails, and have a strong beliefthat these public areas are critically
important to the fabric ofthe . community. In addition and equally important, I would bring over 20 years experience as a busmess professional and strategic planner as a board and senior
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RENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
RENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE RESOLUTION 1991-201 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS AMENDING RESOLUTION 1991-24 ESTABLISHING THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS RENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(RAC) WHEREAS, the Town Council ofthe Town of Los Gatos adopted Resolution 1991-24 to establish a Rent Advisory Committee; and WHEREAS, the Town Council wishes to further define the
membership requirements ofthe Committee; RESOLVED by the Town Council ofthe Town ofLos Gatos, County ofSanta Clara, State ofCalifornia, that the Town Council hereby amends Section l.a.
to read as follows: MEMBERSHIP -ORGANIZATION: The Rent Advisory Committee shall consist ofa total offive (5)·voting members; two· (2) property owners, two (2) tenants, and one (1) neutral
member. The property owner representatives shall own properties with three or more units located in the Town ofLos Gatos. Only one property owner may be or represent an owner ofa mobilehome
park. Tenant representatives sball rent a unit in a residential complex with three ormore units located in the Town ofLos Gatos. Only one tenant may be a resident ofa mobilehome park.
The neutral member shall chair the Committee. The individual shall not own any investment property in the Town, but must ownthe home in which they reside, and the home must be located
inthe TownofLos Gatos. Town Council shall appoint members and :fill any vacancies which occur during the term ofthe Committee. The terms of office shall be three (3) years and until
successors are selected. Terms ofoffice ofthe respective members shall be staggered and overlapped in such a manner that the terms ofno more than one-third ofthe members expire each
year. PASSED AND ADOPTED ata regular meeting of the Town Council ofthe Town ofLos Gatos, California, held on the 3rd day ofSeptember, 1991, by the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS: AYES:
Attaway, Steven Blanton, Eric D. Carlson NAYES; None. . ABSENT: Joanne Benjamin, Mayor Brent N. Ventura ABSTAIN: None. SIGNED: lsI Eric D. Carlson VICE-MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF
LOS GATOS, LOS GATOS, CA ATTEST: lsI Marian V. Cosgrove CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS, LOS GATOS, CA,, .
RENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE RESOLUTION 1991-24 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ESTABLISHING THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS RENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RAe) AND RESCINDING RESOLUTIONS
1985-124 AND 1980-162 RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos, County of Santa Clara, State of California, that the Town Council hereby establishes the Rent Advisory Committee.
The Committee shall be advisory to the Town and shall operate in the maMer hereinafter prescribed. . 1. MEMBERSIDP -ORGANIZATION a. The Rent Advisory Committee shall consist of a total
offive (5) voting members; two (2) property owners, two (2) tenants, and one (1) neutral member. . The property owner representatives shall own properties withthree ormore units located
in the Town ofLos Gatos. Tenant representatives shall rent a unit in a residential complex with three or more units lOcated in the Town ofLos Gatos. The neutral member shall chair the
Committee. The individual shall not ownany investment property in the Town, but must ownthe home in which they reside, and the home must be located in the Town of Los Gatos. Town Council
shall appoint members and fill any vacancies which occur during the term of the Committee. The terms ofoffice shall be three (3) years and until successors are selected. Terms of office
ofthe respective members shall be staggered and overlapped in such a manner that the terms of no more than one-third ofthe members expire each year. b. Three members ofthe Committee
shall constitute a quorum for the purpose oftransacting busineSs. Any member shall have the right to present a minority view to the Town Council in reference to any report or recommendation
the Committee may make. c. The members shall serve on this Committee without compensation. d. The Committee shall establish a regular time for its meeting and regular meetings shall
be held in the Los Gatos Downtown Neighborhood Center and shall otherwise call and conduct its meetings in compliance with the provisions of Section 54950 and 54960 ofthe Government
Government code. e. Minutes ofthe actions taken during its meeting shall be kept and filed with the Community Services Department and the Town Clerk. f. Meeting attendance requirements
will conform with current Town Resolution. ,, .
RENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2. FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES The functions ofthe Committeeshall beto regula,rly review the Rental Mediation Ordinance and Regulations and recommend changes needed
to meet new conditions and to respond to the changing community environment. In developing recommendations for the Town Council, the Committee will, when feasible: a. Elicitinput and
support ofvarious relevant community individuals and groups. b. Study and examine submitted reports. c. Evaluate the effectiveness of the existing program and make constructive suggestions
for its improvement to the Town Council. This Committee shall be in effect from August 5, 1985, and shall terminate upon theexpfrati()ri ofOrdinance 1477. FURTHER RESOLVED, that Resolutions
1985-124 and 1980-162 are repealed. PASSEDANDADOPTED at a regular meetingoftheTownCouncil oftheTownofLosGatos, California, held on the 4th day ofFebruary, 1991, by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: AYES: NAYES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Randy Attaway, Joanne Benjamin, Steven Blanton, Blanton, Eric D. Carlson None Mayor Brent N. Ventura None SIGNED: /sl Eric D. Carlson VICE-MAYbIt
OF tHE'TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS.GATOS, 'CALIFORNIA ATTEST: /sl Mari.an V. Cosgrove CLERK OF THE TOWN OF Lbs GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA .
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