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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09282004 - C.27-C.31 ............. Contra TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS '; n. � FROM: Supervisor John Gioia �; � P, - Costa DATE: September 28, 2004 County SUBJECT: Appointment to the Countywide Youth Commission 0,027 SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION: APPOINT the following person to the Countywide Youth Commission as District 1-A representative for a term ending on August 31, 2005. Christa Whitney 270 Lake Drive Kensington, CA 94708 510-524-9277 CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: _YES SIGNATURE: -------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------- - ----------------------------------------------------- RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMEN ATIC�N OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): -------------------------------- ----- ACTION OF BOARD ON ..�-'�k �} ��+ tee.f. �t (= APPROVE AS RECOMMENDED OTHER V OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE UNANIMOUS(ABSENT,.- •-4`yli�_ '' AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE AYES: NOES: SHOWN. ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTESTED i" 'l_; '2V 21 a; CONTACT: JO N SWEETEN,CLERK OF HE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR CC: BY :, ,DEPUTY ' Jt f /04 Patty Molloy To: "Adam Chow"<AdamLChow@yahoo.com> 08/23/2004 10:27 AM cc: Subject: RE:Countywide Youth Commission Board Order(9/28/04 BOS) Hi, Adam. The At-large seat that Christa is in expires 8/31/04. That is considered a scheduled vacancy and the Board doesn't need to declare the seat vacant. Patty Molloy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors (Adam Chow" <AdamLChow@yahoo.com> "Adam Chow" To: <pmoll@cob.co.contra-costa.ca.us> <AdamLChow@yahoo. cc: com> Subject: RE:Countywide Youth Commission Board Order(9/28/04 BOS) 08117/2004 10:24 AM Patty, Christa is currently an At-Large Member of the Countywide Youth Commission. Would it make it easier for her to resign as of September 21st and then have her reappointed to the District seat the following week? Otherwise what processes could we use? Adam Chow Program Coordinator Countywide Youth Commission 75 Santa Barbara Road, 2nd Floor Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 925-640-4228 (Phone) 925-646-6708 (Fax) -----Original Message----- From: TCheu@bos.cccounty.us [mailto:TCheu@bos.cccounty.us] Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 10:08 AM To: pmoll@cob.co.contra-costa.ca.us Cc: AdamLChow@yahoo.com Subject: Countywide Youth Commission Board Order (9/28/04 BOS) Patty, Please include this CYC consent item board order in the 9/26/04 BOS meeting. Thanks. (See attached file: CYC - Whitney 09.28. 04 .doc) Terrance Cheung h Chief of Staff Office of Supervisor John Gioia Contra Costa County 11780 San Pablo Avenue, Suite D E1 Cerrito, CA 94530 (510) 374-3231 - Office (510) 374-3429 - Fax (415) 990-2087 - Cell This message is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is Privileged and Confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, dissemination of this communication is prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please delete all copies of the message and its attachments and notify me immediately. Thank you. Terrance Cheung To: pmoll(_,e�cob.co.contra-costa.ca.us 08!€7!2004 10:08 AM cc: AdamLChow@yahoo.com Subject: Countywide Youth Commission Board Order(9/28/04 BOS) Patty, Please include this CYC consent item board order in the 9/28/04 BOS meeting. Thanks. - CYC-Whitney 09.28.04.do Terrance Cheung Chief of Staff Office of Supervisor John Gioia Contra Costa County 11780 San Pablo Avenue, Suite D El Cerrito, CA 94530 _ (510)374-3231 -Office (510)374-3429 - Fax (415)990-2087- Cell This message is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is Privileged and Confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, dissemination of this communication is prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please delete all copies of the message and its attachments and notify me immediately. Thank you. Contra TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS '1• 4� Costa FROM: Dennis M. Barry, AICP, Community Development Director Jn DATE: September 28, 2004 County OMNIV 6�-)q SUBJECT: DECLARE VACANCY ON MOBILE HOME ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION: DECLARE vacant the At-Large 2 seat on the Mobile Home Advisory Committee previously held by Cheryl Hune; and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to post the vacancy, as recommended by the Mobile Home Advisory Committee. BACKGROUND: The attached letter was received from Cheryl Hune regarding her resignation from the At- Large 2 seat on the Mobile Home Advisory Committee due to personal reasons. J A f CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: [alis SIGNATURE: ECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ❑RECOMMENATION OF BOARD COh4ITTEE IMPROVE ❑ OTHER SIGNATURE(S).'` ACTION OF 130.�KD,6N ? Y c i;i APPROVED ASWiCOMMENDED ❑ OTHER Ej VOTE OF SUPERVISORS: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND UNANIMOUS(ABSENT:/&trY � ) ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF AYES: NOES: SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTESTED { Contact: Debbie Garman(335-1310) JOHN SWEETEN,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR cc: Debbie Gorman, CDD Administration Clerk of the Board(Maddy Book) By: 0; ,i .t- '� Deputy 04 SEP —7 AM 11: 14 �. 5 August 31,2004 Debbie Gorman Contra Costa Mobile Herne Advisory Committee 651 Pine Street Martinez,CA. 94553 x' Dear Debbie. This letter is to notify you of my resignation from the Mobile home Advisory Committee. I had hoped to ; attend more of the meetings lately, but have had to wke of my mother-for three months due to a broken fret in Nevada. Please know thm 1 have enjoy=ed beiilg on the committee for inaiaf yezlrs and wish tile:rest of 'tl elle comir�ittee my very boss. Nly li,isbc-6) l is lx_:il,v==tr;l sfe'ffed ill itis work and 1 have sold my business to Yet Pain Can-Tbell,'jot will. on fua i � s If ill the Ilear tti{l'YM YOU ii%{ 4 k-0 i:oiA ac fy"� ,, niv i'iototic; phoi'io itwribr is`25 636-til99!hill at which time r we move. Pam will alb./i.,O hi. :ti si:.'.°.4 to d:CixsiaE.t i1a':f€§'ziii i't`eiit;. x Thank you vey rrluch felt yoar F soppod .'.ftp 1''1_._!;' k:t odll r 111eiiil ere kilo w tliat l ikill Ii'iiss Sti?ine � . of the coriversat:ions arld w6c ti 4'VflJS1;it1. �liic'�r'v ly, f � a w *4 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Contra FROM: Karen Ciraulo, Managing Director J ' Arts & Culture Commission Costa ©ATE: 9/9!04 V o u n't f SUBJECT: DECLARE VACANCIES ON ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION e.,;2q SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RIECOM1M NDATIQN; DECLARE vacant the At-Large 2 and At-Large 3 Seats on the Arts & Culture Commission of Contra Costa County previously held by Eileen Ward and Michael Manley, due to their decision to resign from the commission, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to post the vacancy, as recommended by the Arts & Culture Commission of Contra Costa County. BACKGROLIND- Please see attached resignation letters from Eileen Ward and Michael Manley. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: SES SIGNATURE: ------ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------_-_--------------------------------------•-------------------------- COMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE � PROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S)�'��,,, , -------------- ---;a^s� ` 2 ,'as -- _----------------------------------------------------------------_ b7N ,;? 4 "} 'K APPROVE AS RECOMMENDED OTHER ACTION OF BO7A ----"-`___ VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE IVAND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ` ' . ' €. _) AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD O�SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE AYES: NOES: SHOWN. ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTESTED CONTACT: JOHN' SWEETEN,CLERK 6F THE r BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND CC: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BY _..w 4:t. 's- DEPUTY July 13, 2004 Arts&Culture Commission of Contra Costa County 1236 Escobar Street Martinez, CA 94553 Dear AC5 Commissioners: I thoroughly enjoy serving on the Commission,but my work schedule in San Francisco has made it very difficult to make the monthly Wednesday commission meetings. Therefore, I have decided to resign my appointment as a commissioner but would very much like to continue working as a committee member of the Communications Committee. Since the Communications Committee holds its regular meetings on Tuesdays,when I am working in Orinda,I am able to attend those meetings. Additionally, most of my contribution to AC5 has been working with this committee on special events such as the annual awards celebration. I believe in the work of the Commission and hope to continue my affiliation for many years to come in any way that you find my contribution worthwhile. Sincerely, J—\-,04 Eileen Ward At-Large Commissioner Michael Manley 6 Goethals Court Clayton, CA 94517 (925) 672-1196 FAX(925) 672-1176 E-mail: mikemanley3f"7a,aol.com August 10, 2004 Hon. Federal Glover Chair, Board of Supervisors CONTRA COSTA COUNTY 651 Pine Street Martinez, CA 94553 Dear Chairman Glover: With a great of regret I herewith submit my resignation as a member of the Contra Costa County Arts&Culture Commission(AC5). At the end of this month I will be moving to Roseville, California and the distance involved between my new home and Martinez makes my continued membership on the commission unrealistic. I've enjoyed my tenure on the commission;I believe the work it does is important to all the citizens of Contra Costa County, because encouragement of the visual and performing arts at the county level is critical in view of the retrenchment of the state in this area. The arts form the "glue"which welds our communities together as a people. AC5 performs a vital service as it publicizes and recognizes art and artists, and otherwise encourages their work. Its growing role in arts education is of the utmost important, especially in view of continuing cutbacks in these areas by the public schools. Hon. Federal Glover Page 2 Contra Costa County is indeed fortunate in having an arts commission composed of dedicated people, headed by chair Bob Rezak who has devoted more than ten years to the growth and nurturing of this body. I encourage the Board of Supervisors to continue to support AC5, as you have in the past, during these tough budgetary times. Thanks to you and your colleagues for allowing me to serve. Sincerely, Michael Manley cc. Hon. Mark DeSaulnier Karen Ciraulo 2 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Contra FROM: INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Costa DATE: SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 Y County SUBJECT: APPOINTMENTS TO THE COUNT rWIDE YOUTH COMMISSION (CYC) �. SPECIFIC REQUEST($)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. RE-APPOINT the following individuals (addresses as on file) to the Countywide Youth Commission to new terms that will expire August 31, 2006: Appointee. Seat- Eunice Lee At Large #2 Tania Chen At Large#5 Andrew Lai At Large #8 Ada Edwards At Large#10 CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE:,-, —RECOMMENDATION OTHER OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR �ECOMMEN �C7IV OF BOARD COMMITTEE AP y F fJq ,r SIGNATURE(S): Jv/ � i L , .,e - * `' Y' �'1�� AYLE B..JELKEMA, Chair MARK DeSAULN'IER ACTION OF BOARD ON APPROL E..'S RECOMMENDED--OTHER VOTE _ OTHERVOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY Cz:RTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN UNANIMOUS(ABSENT `t� ' $. ) AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE AYES: NOES: SHOWN. ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTESTED: SEPTEMBER 28,2004 CONTACT: JULIE ENEA (925)335-1077 JOHN SWEETEN,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR CC: INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE STAFF ADAM CHOW,CYC STAFF 75 Santa Barbara Rd.,21 Floor Pleasant gill,CA 94523 CLERK OF THE BOARD(MADDY BOOK) Z (, BY r � L l uu` DEPUTY Countywide Youth Commission Appointments September 21, 2084 Internal Operations Committee page 2 2. APPOINT the following individuals to seats on the Countywide Youth Commission to terms that will expire August 31, 2006: Appointee: Address: Seat: Daniella Pineda 606 Stagecoach Court At Large#3 Lafayette, CA 94549 Jonathan Wu 1436 Twelve Oaks Court At Large #4 Alamo, CA 94507 Megan Telles 1993 Green Valley Road At large#6 Alamo, CA 94507 Juliet Paulson 255 Wldberry Drive At Large#7 Brentwood, CA 94513 BACKGROUND: The Countywide Youth Commission (CYC) was established in 1994/95 as an advisory group to time Board of Supervisors on youth-related issues. It comprises 25 youths between the ages of 12 and 18 who reside or attend school in Contra Costa County. The IOC reviews nominations for up to ten At Large seats. The IOC reviewed and approved the preceding nominations at its September 21, 2004 meeting and recommends appointment. Supervisor DeSaulnier was absent from the meeting but expressed his support for the recommendation. Countywide Youth Commission Me - To: Internal Operations Committee From Adam Chow, Countywide Youth Commission Program Coordinator CC: Date: September 3,2004 Re: Countywide Youth Commission At-Large Appointments for 2004-06 The Countywide Youth Commission (CYC) Appointments Committee has made its recommendations to fill vacant At-Large Seats. The Appointments Committee solicited applications from the public for several estimated At-Large Seat openings. Applications were due by May 31, 2004. The Appointments Committee received approximately 25 applications. Each applicant was contacted via US Postal Mail to attend an interview with the Appointments Committee. These interviews were held on July 15t` and phone interviews were conducted for those would were not able to attend this date. After each applicant was interviewed, the committee then discussed and ranked their recommendations for At-Large Positions. Applicants are recommended based on 1) community involvement; 2) awareness of the needs in their community; 3) passion, dedication, and commitment to youth issues; 4) personality/ability to connect with others; and 5)ability to enhance the CYC. Questions can be directed to me via phone at 925-640-4228. Please reappoint the following members for another 2 year term: At-Large 2—Eunice Lee(5 Meadow Court, Orinda) At-Large 5—Tania Chen(1919 Ygnacio Valley Road#8, Walnut Creek) At-Large 8—Andrew Lai(400 Edinburgh Circle, Danville) At-Large 10—Ada Edwards(43 Bishop Road, Crockett) The CYC also recommends the following applications to fill current vacant At-Large Seats: At-Large 3-Daniella Pineda(606 Stagecoach Ct, Lafayette) At-Large 4-Jonathan Wu(1436 Twelve Oaks Ct, Alamo) At-Large 6—Megan Telles(1993 Green Valley Road,Alamo) At-Large 7—Juliet Paulson(255 Wildberry Dr., Brentwood) 1 Qr .y CS46QQ 16 Web site: www.youthcommission.net Email: ccyouthvoice0hotmail.com Membership Application (please type or print clearly) Name: Daniel Abizeid EDate: August 15, 2004 Address: 5412 Southwood Way Phone: 925 754 9213 City &ZIP: Antioch, 94531 E-mail: regmeubeCyahoo.com School: Deer Valley High School Grade/Ager 120' grade, age 15 Please use the back of this form or another page to completely answer all of the questions below. Include your name on the second page and be sure to answer each question thoroughly. 1. Why do you want to be a member of the Countywide Youth Commission? I want to be a member of the Countywide Youth Commission to help out the local youth and really make a difference. I feel that 1 have not done enough for the community and for youth and 1 want to take action and get something done. Also, a,friend of mine who is in the Youth Commission, Bilal Chaudhry, recommends me. 2. List the 3 most important issues for youth and why you consider them to have the greatest effect on youth in our society. How could you, as a CYC Commissioner, help to address these issues? 1. Not being able to voice their opinions 2. Not finding anyone to trust 3. Falling under stereotypes First, not being able to voice one's opinion does not let them be heard and thus 120 changes cap, be made for the better. If there is an injustice in this case, it cannot be solved, and so it can affect youth greatly. I am prepared to listen to the youth and do as much as I can, with my power, to provide for change. Trust is something hard to find but is also something necessary for youth. I will listen to the Youth and will be trustworthy. Lastly, stereotypes are hurtful and unjust I will do all I can to solve problems dealing with unjust stereotyping by listening and taking action. 3. What are your current community and school activities and what skills have you learned or used in these activities? 1 have yet to join many comn?unity activities which is why I am eager to be apart of the Youth r Commission. I am also,joining the Environmental club and KEY club in my high school to help.out with the community. 4. What special skills and talents would you bring to the CYC? I am goon with people, technology, and basically anything that requires hard thinking. I am energetic and creative, and will bring a motivated, charismatic nature to the CYC. NOTE:A Commissioner serves a two-year term.He/she is expected to attend an evening meeting once a month.A Commissioner also serves on two subcommittees (estimate one additional meeting plus task assignments per month) during the term. A Commissioner must have transportation to the meetings. This is about a 6-8 hour total commitment per month. Can you fulfill this commitment if you are selected? o Yes o No To give the Commission a better understanding of you,please include a letter of recommendation from at least one person outside your family. To Whom It May Concern: As a counselor at Deer Valley High School, I had the absolute pleasure of working with Daniel Abizeid. Daniel is an amazingly dedicated and driven student. Only a few students that I have worked with have navigated high school's academic challenges as effectively as Daniel. Daniel started high school a year younger than his peers and was forced to maintain an extremely rigorous academic pace. During his first year at Deer Valley High School he showed incredible growth, both academically and socially. As he reached his junior year he became the strongest student in all of his classes. He has a quest for knowledge that I find to be extremely rare. Being a counselor, I have had the opportunity to talk with several of Daniel's teachers and received valuable feedback from them. Every one of his teachers has conveyed to me that Daniel possesses a rare maturity and poise in the way he goes about his academics. He has an inquisitive nature that challenges teachers to be at their best. He leads others and sets the tone of ambition and integrity. I almost wish I was a teacher and had the opportunity to see this side of Daniel. I find it truly difficult conveying Daniel's personality. He is soft-spoken, driven and mature, but also extremely kind and engaging. He is a very special student, one that is well respected and well liked by his peers and teachers. Perhaps most impressive is how he balances everything he is involved in. He challenges himself with the most rigorous classes and I am sure he will be quite successful in whatever atmosphere he finds himself in. I have seen Daniel's confidence and maturity grow over the two years I have known him, and I believe that he will continue to flourish. As a counselor, it has been an honor and a privilege to witness Daniel's courage in dealing with the obstacles that face him. I will miss his energy, intellect and t kind personality. In closing, I would like to fully recommend Daniel Abizeid, Sincerely, Christopher Harbord Deer Valley HS Counselor (925) 776-5561 chrishartford@antioch.k12.ca.us Mail: Countywide Youth Commission Fax: (925) 646-6708 75 Santa Barbara Road,2"a Floor Email: ccyouthvoice@hotinail.com Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Questions? Call Adam Chow at 925.640.4228 6— 4-04; 8: 13AMi ; t :J G'.a a'4 tS:i/1 7i G/ tU d s . LONYAII'.t�u1i?;: COUNTYWIDE VOUTH COMMISSION astalsllsht0ld 1995 Web site:www.youthcommission.net Email: ccyouthvoice@hotmail.com Membership Application (please type or print clearly) Name: rt Date: N 4 1 Y` C�I�I Address:�°Ib 7sasg-�;v� r Phone: . �{ � 0 7 1q, r City&ZIP. E-mail. O-Y`'C C_o_ V0"1 " .C_ School: 'A. Grade/Age: Please use the back of this form or another page to completely answer all of the questions below. bnclude your name on the second page and be sure to answer each question thoroughly. 1. Why do you want to be a member of the Countywide Youth Commission? 2. List the 3 most important issues for youth and why you consider them to have the greatest effect on youth in our society. How could you,as a CYC Commissioner, help to address these issues? 3. What are your current community and school activities and what skills have you learned or used in these activities? 4. What special skills and talents would you bring to the CYC? NOTE:A Commissioner serves a two-year term.He/size"is expected to attend an evening meeting once a month.A Commissioner also serves on two subcommittees(estimate one additional meeting plus task assignments per month)during the term.A Commissioner must have transportation to the meetings. This is about a 6-8 hour total commitment per month. Can you fulfill this commitment if you are selected? VYes ❑ No To give the Commission a better understanding of you,please include a letter of recommendation from at least one person outside your family. Your completed application&references should be submitted by May 31, 2004. Ma11t Countywide Youth Commission Fax: (925)646-6708 75 Santa Barbara Road,2""Floor Email: ecyouthvoice{,hotrnail.com Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Questions? Call Adam Chow at 925.640,4228 6— 4--04; 8: 13AM; ; 1 92S 246 8371 x 3/ iia CYC Membership Application I Q. Why do you want to be a member of the Countlywide Youth Commission? IA. I want to be a member of the Countywide Youth Commission mainly because I want to help the community. Also, I worked in the Moraga Youth Involvement Committee for a couple years, and just recently decided to try a different Youth group for a broad range of experience. 2Q. List the three most important issues for youth and why you consider them to have the greatest effect on youth in our society. How could you, as a CYC Commissioner, ` help to address these issues? 2A. In my opinion, drugs, social status, and grades are the most important issues for the youth I have encountered. Drugs, as we all know, damages health and ruins lives. Social status,at my school, slave-drives the young teens. Kids ditch old friends, dress atrociously, and gossip just to be "popular." And finally, a simple letter marked on a progress report discourages a countless number of clever children. So many, who could actually make a difference in the world, give.up around the age of ten. As a CYC commissioner,could make it known to the youth of Contra Costa County that there is more to life than drugs, social status, and grades. 3Q. What are your current community and school activities and what skills have you ` learned or used in these activities? 3A. Currently, I am the Recording Secretary ofMYIC, but the year is ending and our last meeting is nearly here. I have learned to be more responsible, and almost get rid of my Chronic Procrastination disease. At school,right now I am taking drama so that I have some experience in speaking in front of people. Last,but not least, I take classes at Diablo Valley College after school. In these classes,I have experienced college life and learned a good amount from the lessons. - 3Q. What special skills and talents would you bring to CYC? 4A. Corning from a different Youth Committee, maybe there are some recommendations I can find plausible for CYC. I have a set of the laws of MYIC, and there might be some would improve and extend the amount of work CYC does for the community. Also, I can play the piano. 6- 4-04; 8: t3AM; ; 1 325 246 6371 # 4/ 10 Sara N. Captain 1969 Joseph Dr. Moraga, California 94556 (925) 631-0714 saracaptain@hotmaii.com The following are scholastic and extra curricular activities and accomplishments. 1. piano- * Private lessons-1996-2000 * Diablo Valley College piano class-2003 * 5 Recitals-1997-2000 2. College for Kids- 3 years • Architectural drafting • Stand and Deliver • Creative Writing • Discovery Science • .Electronics 3. Diablo Valley College—Summer 2001 * Tennis • Badminton • Swimming * Voice Training 4. Extra Curriculum In Middle School • Badminton - 6th grade • Volley Ball - 6`h grade • Art—6tb grade • Computers 1 — 6th grade • Computers 2-- 7th grade • Activities— 8th grade • Success Skills—8th grade • Discovery Science — 8th grade • Drama— 8th grade 5. Volunteer Work • .Moraga Youth Involvement Committee Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School Publicity-- 200212003 Recording Secretary— 200312004 • Chabot Space and Science Museum 6- 4-04; 8: 13AM; ; t 925 246 8371 7t 5/ 'D Began the winter of 2002 as a Galaxy Explorer • Teacher Aide for Computers 2 7`h Grade at Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School * Completed Muir Ranger Program Became a Jr. Ranger at the John Muir National Historic Site in 2003 6. HTC Engineering -2002 • Phone calls • Typing--34 WPM • Acrobat Photoshop • Microsoft Excel • Microsoft Word 7. DVC-- Spring 2003 * Beginning Piano * Computer Information System 1001, 8. DVC—Snmmer 2003 • .Fitness 'Walking * English 110 • Latin Dancing 8. DVC—Fall 2003 w * English 116 * Beginning German 1.45 9. DVC— Spring 2004 • English 118 • Ballroom Dancing 10. At home responsibilities • Two goats * Sixteen chickens * A dog • Yard Work— trimming, pruning, shredding, etc. • Neighbor's yard and animals * Babysitting b� '�-vw; rs: i.�arvr , i �to cwo tlor i � of ry � r , r t •. COt 't&TIi:' C�t3NT'1�t+UIDEVl�i3'I`"ZOMtwNSSEt3N ., `,estabprhedMf#.996° Web site:www.youtheoinmission.net Email:ccyouthvoice@hotrnaii.c orn Membership Application (please type or print clearly) Name: J Date: C, 7 0 Address. l76q jltVh Dr_ Phone: 25`1: / - 0, / C City*Zn:,: �aa� , 9�SS B-mail: ccs err �` L n ((;q 'Ot?q 'i School:.. .j Z4,41 monk_ ��� Grade/Age- Please use the back of this form or another page to completely answer all of the questions below.Include your name on the second page and be sure to answer gash-question thoroughly. 1. Why do you want to be a member of the Countywide Youth Commission? 2. List the 3'most important issues for youth and why you consider them to have the greatest effect on youth in our society. How could you, as a CYC Commissioner, help to address these issues? 3. What are your current community and school activities and what skills have you learned or used in these activities? 4. What special skills and talents would you bring to the CYC? NOTE-A Commissioner serves a twos-year term.He/she is expected to attend an evening meeting once a month.A Commissioner also serves on two subcommittees(estimate one additional meeting plus task assignments per month)during the term.A Commissioner must have transportation to,the meetings. This is about a 6-8 hour total commitment per month. Can you fulfill this commitment if you are selected? Yes 0 No To give the Commission a Metter understanding of you,please include a letter of-recommendation from at least one person outside your family. Your completed application&references should be submitted by May 31, 2004. Mail: Countywide Youth Cbmmission Fax: (925)646-6708 75 Santa Barbara.Road,2"a Floor Email: ccyouthvoice hotmail.com Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Questions?Call Adam Chow at 925.1540,4228 6- 4-04, 8: 1 3AM; CYC Questions l. The reason I want to be a Countywide Youth Commissioner is because,as in being in the Moraga Youth Involvement Team,I have gained a skill I thought I might never acquire without hard work and labor, and this skill is team work. In team work,there are many branches that branch off, like leadership, perseverance,and respect of the peers around me. 2. Three main issues I know about our youth in our county are the following. First, most of our youth lives inside the house more than they go outside the home. Most of this is because youth spend too much time on computers, game consoles and TV. Second, youth has been having a major problem with being active in their communities. The reason for this is because kids just don't want to meet other people other than their own friends. And finally,the kids in their schools, families, and counties don't get to know the other families, schools etc. around them. The way I can change these issues in the community is having great events to keep the youth involved, and to get out of their houses to meet new people around the community. 3. Some of the current community involvement teams I am in are the Moraga Youth Involvement Team. I have been with them for 3 years and each year I have been building up my status. I went from Joaquin Moraga intermediate school representative to the Vice President. We have hosted many dances and parties for Moraga's youth. 4. Some of the special skills that I will bring to the CYC are strong team work. This is important because we need strong team work to keep the committee together. I will also bring leadership to the CYC. This is important because if the �,- 4-04; 8: 1 3AM; committee does fall out of hand, someone is needed to get the committee back on track. I will also bring many good ideas to the committee that will help bring the community together..All this is important because not too many committees succeed in showing what they can do because of committees out of control orjust not having that many ideas for there to build on. s 5- 4-04; 8: 13AM; E Joseph Captain 1969 Joseph Dr. Moraga, Ca 94556 925-631-+0714 , capta_ injoseph@ comcast.net Objective: Seeking a position that will challenge my abilities and enthusiasm in working with other teens towards building mentally strong;young teens. 1 Work Experience: 1- TEAMS at Lawrence Hall Of Science 2002-present • Biology lab • T.A. Blood, Brains, Guts • TEAMS Theater ; • Received Certificate Of Appreciation from Barbara Boxer: April 2003 • Mt. Diablo Field Trip, Leadership Camp Trip 2- Office and Computer Assistant: HTC Engineers 'Walnut Creep. 2003- Present i Volunteer Experience: 1- Moraga Youth Involvement Committee(MYIC) 2001-2004 • Representative for Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School • Communications Secretary ; • Representative of Miramonte HS and Vice President of MYIC Other Skills: I- Public Speaking • 2 a in Original Advocacy • Merit Member of rational Forensics League (NFL) 2- Excellent with children. 3- Excellent in Leadership 4- Built a tool shed 5- Kept poison oak and other weeds under control 6- Baby sitting 7- Trimming trees 8- Spreading gravel and wood chips 9- House Sitting Hobbies: Work on Computer Hardware and Software Applications such as MS Power point,Excel and etc. 6- 4-04; 6: 13AM; 3 ' 1 Education: 1-Miramonte High School, 101" Grade, 3.50 GPA 2�- Collage for Kids- Summer of 2001 • Science all around you ; • Gliders and rockets • Algebra • Computer programnung • Computer Software 3- Collage Classes-Summer of 2002 • Swimming • Badminton • Tennis • Drama 4- College Classes- Summer of 2003 • Latin Dancing • Computer Software and Hardware • Walking • Dreamweaver 1 &2 05/27/2004 14: 57 9253302832 APPLIEDENVIRCDEVELOP PAGE 01 COUNTYWIDE YOUTH COMMfSSION astObhsw 411 1"S Web site: yp!►itbcatumiss ren.. t Email: ccoar uthvic aho mail.com Membership Application (please type or print dearly) Name: � �a ,.�-�t Date: Address: t o C � t'r n... l rt�.�..f Phone:?S� 0 s 1, City&ZIP: rk_� � Cr -mail: r.l,t'.t��kt� Cth:hC.ct,��,ftf� School A C. V.�',Cl q'\1, �'�4Y, 3w�ha�rJk Grade/Age: �Cfy Ls.r-("L i A. V U Please use the back of this form or another page to completely answer all of the questions below. Include your name on the second Page and be sore to answer each question thoroughly. 1. Why do you want to be a member of the Countywide"youth Commission'? 2. List the 3 most important issues for youth and why you consider them to have the greatest cffcct on youth in our society. How could you, as a CYC Commissioner, help to address these issues? 3. What are your current community and school activities and what skills have you learned or used in these activities? 4. What special skills and talents would you bring to the CYC? NOTE:A Commissioner serves a two-year term.He/she is expected to attend an evening meeting oncea. month. A Commissioner also serves on two subcommittees (estimate one additional meeting plus tmsk assignments per month)during the term.A Commissioner mast.have transportation to the meetings.This is about a 6-8 hour total commitment per month. Can you fulfill this co nmitment if you are selected? or Yes o No To give the Commission a better understanding of you, please include a letter of recommendation from at least one person outside your family. Your completed application & retrcnces should be submitted by iVfay 31, 2004. Mail: Countywide Youth Commission Fax: (325) 646-6708 75 Santa Barbara Road, 2nd Floor Email: ccvc�uthyoicetahotmaiLcm Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Questions? Call Adam Chow at 925,640.4223 05/27/2004 14.57 9259302932 APPLIEDEWIRODEVELOP PAGE 02 Elliott Klein I. I would like to be part of the CYC because it is a.desire of mine to have an affect and to have input on my society. I also believe that my efforts would create a product nothing less than salubrious to the community, therefore the community wouldhave much to gain and nothing to lose while I would be a part of the CYC. 2. The three most important issues facing youth would be: drugs,things to do with spare time(and where to do them),and safety, I consider drugs to an important issue because every I see how it effects the lives of youth, along with,hearing their opinions on use. Along with being dangerous,the use of drugs can also be costly. A youth commissioner could find a program to give personal,attention to middle school and junior high,school students,ages that require positive attention as to gain a good head with.logic, morals,etc. This attention would.of course come from"down to earth"high school students and possibly college students.No high authority personnel (teachers,policemen:, etc)and no students trying to get another good looking thing on their transcript or resume, however it is seen,while actually having no skills a good idea would be to request those interesting in regular or group therapy/motivational hearings. For finding things to do with spare time, commissioners could request others (who don't do much)to spring off a place.to go to or a club, much thought it needed for this. Safety wise,I would suggest the police force to patrol actual harmful. crime,unlike how some cops spend their time "laying down the law"with such trivial crimes such as "Hollywood stops",minor accidents (accidentally parking 6 inches in a handicap spot), skateboarders.BMXers etc(a big one),and so on. 3. The major activity is a combination,of both school and community really. It is a school club which interacts with youth from the Bay Area Rescue Mission. in Richmond, giving the kids something productive to do on certain.days while their parents are busy. 4. The major skills and talents I would bring to the CYC would be a variety of things really. I would bring the knowledge obtained from a love of psychology, along with the knowledge collected from having diverse, spontaneous, intense interests. Jf a wide musical appreciation and talent or athleticism is something appreciated, then I will be able to those along also. 05/27/2004 14.57 9259902692 APPLIEDENVIRODEVELOP PAta Countywide Youth Commission May 26, 2004 Please accept my recommendation of Elliott Klein for a member of the CYC. Elliott bas been my teaching assistant for the last year at Acalaues High School whale performing a variety of tasks.At times he was responsible for attendance,for staging the classroom, and for monitoring the students. He performed his duties with professionalism and enthusiasm If I'had.to describe Elliott in fvur words I would call ham intelligent,humorous,energetic, and curious,He reads a variety of books to expand his understanding, he is able to look on the positive side of difficult situations,he is able to handle awealth of responsibility: and seeks to discover alternative methods of problem salving. Elliott would be an outstanding rresenntative of today's youth. He has all of the qualities that we as teachers are seeking to instill in our students. He has a lot to offer our conununity in general and our youth in particular. I give Elliott my highest recommendation. Sincerely, &Z C' David Clirsch Teacher Acalanes High School 77. 4i yea �;yy_ww � MMI.. SCO Web site:www.youthcommission.net Email: ccyouthvoice@thotmail.com Membership Application `` (please type or print clearly) Name: _ ��t Q.1'r)C.0 Date: _ t�J Address: °�'�. Phone: c _53 (��-- City & ZIP: 2aM6qZE-mail: School: P.-ncd Vc pp Grade//Age: { paf Please use the back of this form or another page to completely answer all of the questions below.Include your name on the second page and be sure to answer each question thoroughly. 1. Why do you want to be a member of the Countywide Youth Commission? 2. List the 3 most important issues for youth and why you consider them to have the greatest effect on youth in our society. How could you, as a CYC Commissioner, help to address these issues? 3. What are your current community and school activities and what skills have you learned or used in these activities? 4. What special skills and talents would you bring to the CYC? NOTE:A Commissioner serves a two-year term.He/she is expected to attend an evening meeting once a month. A Commissioner also serves on two subcommittees (estimate one additional meeting plus task assignments per month)during the term.A Commissioner must have transportation to the meetings.This is about a 6-8 hour total commitment per month. Can you fulfill this commitment if you are selected? o Yes o No To give the Commission a better understanding of you,please include a letter of recommendation from at least one person outside your family. Your completed application & references should be submitted by May 31, 2004, Mail: Countywide Youth Commission Fax: (925) 646-6708 75 Santa Barbara Road, 2"d .door Email: ccyouthvoice(�;a hotmail.com Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Questions? Call Adam Chow at 925.640.4228 r � t .,. -.? r p(obls coo W 'ot �3 W %�' )es-s a� Y"I- e. welly ps-i361'en� or) Campuss t t� t �C�,,i�1� v'� '��f i?.���,,,� �,� ;�� ��-�--� �• '�ell �`��4'i �J-C t'` 0� ra-� t tom ► C Tv 0111 tfc June 8, 2004 Mrs. Vicky Rowland Teacher- Pine Valley Middle School 3000 Pine Valley Rd. Sam Ramon, CA 94583 To Whom It May Concern: Paul Quincy is an outstanding student. He is dependable and hard working. He is also a great thinker and problem solver. I have had the privilege of having him in my 7th grade core class this year. I have seen his leadership abilities and I think Paul would be an excellent choice for this student council. I highly recommend Paul Quincy and I know he will do an excellent job at whatever task he attempts to complete. He is easy to get along with and is a good public speaker. I think that for his age he is a remarkable young man. He has always encouraged others to also do their best. He is someone his peers look up to. I hope you consider Paul for this position, I know others would recommend him as well. Sincerely, 17 Mrs. Vicky Rowland Teacher- Pine Valley Middle School 05�'2�J2004 17:24 9259302832 APPLIEDENVI ODEVELOP PAGE 01 £ I ora+ ' COUt!Yt"i+t IDE� Ct7mMCSsw ab�66i�sttxdln 1998 Web site:Me4W.yptzcott Mi;sspAj Email;=Y9AM t,1e l9tAgH&.= Membership Application (pleosc type or print clearly) N ame. i l i e\�O, ?'kyl f. Date: JAa4. A Z.D C>CA --- Address. �. i t l .. Phone: _ '- ' 1 City&ZIP: IL 14 L &-mail: �" G 1�� ���t r� �� . V)le,� School: � y�E'-a _ 1t►1n t �t'r,)b . Grade/Age: -A l-r V\ Cates Please use the lack of this form or another page to completely answer all of the questions below.,Include your name an the second page and be sure to answer each question thoroughly. 1. Why do yota want to be a member of the Countywide Youth Commission? 2. List the 3 most: important issues for youth and why you consider them to have the greatest effect on youth in our society. How could you, as a CYC Commissioner, help to address these issues? 3. What are your current community and school activities and what skills have you learned or used in these activities? 4, Wha: special skills and talents,would you bring to the CYC? NOTE: A Commissioner serves a two-year term.He/:she is expected to attend an evening meeting once a month. A Commissioner also serves on two subcommittees (estimate one additional meeting plus task assignments per month)during the term.A Commissioner must have transportation to the meetings.This is about a 6-8 hour total commitment per month. Can you 1hulfill this commitment if you are sciccted? a Yes o No To give the Commission a better understAnding of you,please include a letter of recommendation from at least one person outside your family. i Your completed application & references should be submittcd by May 31, 2004. Mail: Countywide Youth Commission Fax. (925) 646-6708 75 Santa Barbara Road, 2" Floor Email: ccvoutl1V0ice l►otrn4ii.corrr Pleasant Hilt. CA 94523 Questions? Call Adam Chow at 925,6840.4228 05 26/2004 1 : 24 9259302632 APPLIELENVIPDBEVEL.JP PAGE 02 lmnietla pirseda CYC Application 4 May 29,2004 Why l went to be a member of CYC I have friends in all.parts of Contra Costa County. While my schoolmates and my contacts at Bay Area Rescue Mission lead completely different lives,we are all faced with similar problems regarding growing up. l know kids can have a positive input into issues of sting the county. I've seen motivated teenagers get involved, question authority,and be part of the solution. I wish to be one of those people. The Three Most important issues I believe the three most irnportant issues facing teens are broken,homes, school pressure, and drugs and alcohol abuse. I have seven.these issues eating away at teens everyday. Children who have been raised in a broken home often heal with theirproblems alone, with little guidance or a sense of direction. These built up emotions can lead to depression, violence, abuse of substances, and diminished self-esteem. There is so much pressure that surrounds school, whether it is socialor educational. Balancing the two can be difficult, driving kids mad. There needs to be resources that help teens effectively deal with these issues. Also, I think: it is helpful for kids to focus on others in need verses focusing solely on their own grades and social life. The third most important issue facing society's youth today is drugs and alcohol. It is something that has tarn my awn family and friends apart,and it contirmes to extend to people around me. My father began drugs as a youth, and in his adult life continues to face his addiction. What many kids aren't aware of is that it can.stay with them for the rest of their lives, only malting for a harder and failed life. Teenagers have this mentality that they are somehow immortal, so abusing drags and alcohol has become the norm. I want to help address drug abuse in the community. Current Community And School Activiti" In 2003, I founded the Didactic Club, a group that travels mombly to the Bay Area Rescue Mission in richmond, California to promote the importance of literacy to their residerds' children. I'm also in the prooess of having .my club visit senior horses, reading and hopefully building relationships with therm as well. I have participated in community projects involving the arts. I was at the initial meetings for project development for the Walnut Creek Film Festival. Although this project was not successful, I learned quite a bit about motivating community members and organizations. My Special Skills And Talents I would bring leadership skills that I have developed over the last year as the founder of the Didactic Club at Aoalanes High School. As the committees in the commission develop projects, I can assume a leadership role and help direct projects to a successful conclusion. Due to the experience I had growing up in different households,I feel another skill I possess is relating to different people in different circumstances. 05/28I2004 17.24 9259302832 AF'PLSEDENVIROT7EVELOP PAGE 03 i May 28, 2004 To Whom It May Concern,.. I am writing to voice my enthusiastic support of Daniella Pineda's application to the CYC. I met Daniella early on in the 2003-2004 school year, when she and a friend asked nae if I would serve as the faculty . advisor to a club they wanted to start at the school. I was impressed by Daniella's enthusiasm, and I agreed to support herr interest in motivating .her high school peers to volunteer with reading programs for underserved. children in nearby communities. Linder Daniella's leadership, the Didactic Club has ,grown into one of the most.active clubs on campus over the past year. The club's foremost accomplishment has been the literacy program Daniella started with the 'Bay Area Rescue fission in nearby Richmond; once a month, Didactic club members visit with groups of homeless children at the shelter, .share books, play games, and write stories and poems. This relationship will continue next year and has been incredibly rewarding for both Acalanes students and the children that they mentor. The Didactic Club recently held a fundraiser at our high school to purchase books for the Bay Area Rescue Mission. Daniella is also exploring the possibility of bringing some of our club members into local nursing homes to read to groups of seniors who have lost the ability or physical strength to read independently. Daniella has also been a student in my Geology class during the past school year. I have been impressed by her curiosity about the natural world and the questions she raises in class discussions. She is a very respectful, conscientious, positive person with a sincere commitment to making a difference in her community, and I am certain that she will make significant contributions to the County Youth Commission. Please contact me with any questions about Daniella's qualifications. Thank you, Jo Tams hcalanes High School Science Teacher Didactic Club Advisor (925) 935-2600, x221 f ,05/.''812004 17.24 9253302832 APPLSEDENVTRODEVELOP PAGE 03 S May 28, 2004 To Whom It May Concern. I am writing to voice my enthusiastic support of Daniella Pineda's application, to the CYC. I met Daniella early on in the 2003-2004 school year, when she and a friend asked me if I would serve as the faculty adviser to a club they wanted to start at the school. I was impressed by ,Daniella's enthusiasm, and I agreed to support her interest in motivating her high school peers to volunteer with reading programs for underserved children in nearby communities. Under Daniella's leadership, the Didactic Club has grown into one of the most acture clubs on campus over the past year. 'Phe club's foremost . accomplishment has been the literacy program Daniella started with the 'Bay Area Rescue ?Mission in nearby Richmond, once a month, Didactic club members visit with groups of homeless children at the shelter, share books, play games, and write stories and poems. This relationship will continue next year and has been incredibly rew-arding for bath Acalanes students and the children that they mentor. The Didactic Club recently held a fundraiser at our high school to purchase books for the Say Area Rescue Mission, Daniella is also exploring the possibility of bringing, some of our club members into local nursing homes to react to ,groups of seniors who have last the ability or physical strength to read independ.entiy. Daniella ,has also been a student in my Geology class during the past school year_ I have been impres:ped.b�r'l ex.curios=ty,:al t;the aatur l µ�.Xta�:� #i��s y:��q� }���,:S�i�nS� !q�� y�}:y..'y�..,� y?r �q r,',- pec.i L c:o.r-5�.'ian�ious., ,i �i.i. � l: '6�h!' r� & �• ',h*}:; "' +�' ,.f..: 4 .4sa d1ik3#:.n 6�.to ' .. i 3 e.' n..l et` sm t , .r .c taty 'tl a ' he I Make ..r:edr `. me,.:r`t��s�a rbc 1:i--a s,High School Teacher Dldact,,L Club Advisof 05/28/2004 17: 24 9259302832 rF'iL1i7Nv3 �Ull�tl�L Ut' ''ASL 04 oil.Ulf A����" OMBUDSMAN SERVICES of Centra Cosh May 19,2004 Ms.Daniella.Pineda 006 Stage Coazh Court. Lafayette,CA 94549 Dear Ms.Pined.a. Thank you so much for raising funds to support the Ombudsman.Services' ATM,program. You have dixegdy helped the elderly in Contra Costa County have their bills paid by the volunteers who perform "Rep Payee"and.Bill Payer activities. The Didactic Club is truly lucky to have you as their president and founder. I understand you tale your group to Bay Area Rescue Mission and read to the resident children regularly. It seems you are now looking to expand your influence,you have raised funds for our special population of elders,but now,Z am told,you are looking to read to residents in nursing homes in the county, We at Ombudsman.Services,as well as nursing home residents, are lucky to benefit from your enthusiasm and leadership. The elderly can use advocates and love from all sources. Your youth and passion to serve is very mach appreciated. You will help our elders feel worthwhile and connected to the community. As a leader of a volunteer organization myself,i r=oguze the value of a dedicated leader and a tireless imagination. Keep up the great work. Please let,me known ifthere is anything I can help you with as you progress in your social activities. Again thank you for participating in the Human Race cm our behalf. Sincerely, Etta Maitland Executive Director l M/blm cc. John Nickerson,Principal Aca lanes'High School 1601 SLITTER STREET, SUITE,A, CONCORD, CA 4520-2621 TEL 925-685-2070 • FAX 925-655-2049 JUN-29-2004 14:33 JCCE/CONTRP COSTA 1'925546670F3 P.02/02 llr •" I' County im)a!wmv Milk(Slambft Zone ttt Sa y' )01 C"Ja R psd aet Dsw9k,CA 94524 au,e�ner�°�wrx.ma.ats Mb�b,�� A►�#�i �tt� We type er rpt caaUW oq Addry t Mont! City& n WbrAW you v mt to bo A fd=btf Of the OXU*yWidc Wtttil COtruttiSSICA? 1"/R List tbaw i-aua that art your most inY$*ttWtt cwme far youth in ymw area or wit awls to be hnmvmcd ttt ytavr r�arnmutti€y. How std you, n C'YC Car .isxior*t.holp to tdd *m i mu= el+a� bwt , 1rhe Z! Q t!��`r� . to 14 L-Z l t t' cuffeatmU917 end tCtyoCt aCdvtties. How did you hers'sbout CYC7 .9 NUM A haat'!As'vesA twc-yrsr ccf'at.H*Istic b to 80044 sw 0-104 mftftg acct a nm&A€4a"Udo rSkm$WM m twasebee (qtr sac x al OvAist PO tock � amhpm +mab per»�4+)damUtc d o Lena,�zs io A L4 he"total boaat per rawL Can you Ittlli i this rommittatat if yap xre selected? Ves No d A4116 Greenberg rsap*lcd awlimulod RaCCRACOTACUNY fri dricC rrl SUPONWOr y. 30DA9 Vabra Moad RPM .cafitamin 9dti a ,rte C 70TPL P.02 rAY-5,Pa-04 SUN 03 : 19 Phi KENNETH A. SONOVA iib J ib t7�'s7 r rrt 4 COl W 6 COMMS(ON m6l�6p1�D�1; Web site: www.youthcommission.net Email: ccyouthvoice@hotmail.com Membership Application (please type or print clearly) _ ' 1 Name: 11 Address: ?10LS A— -- Phone: 2 � tri1 City&ZIP': 0'i A) 6(A Cl�"��7�1J� E-nail: �t�1�. 00 C{? School: 1t1 A { } b} Grade/Age: Picase use the back of this form or another page to completely answer all of the questions below. Include your name on the second page grid be sure to answer each question thoroughly. 1. Why do you want to be a member of the Countywide Youth Commission? 2. Dist the 3 most important issues for youth and why you consider them to have the greatest effect on youth in our society. How could you, as a CYC Commissioner, help to address these issues? ~ 3. What are your current community and school activities and what shills have you learned or used in these activities? 4. Wbat special skills and talents would you bring to the CYC"? NOTE: A.Commissioner serves a ttvo-year term.He/she is expected to attend an evening meeting once a month. A Commissioner also serves on two subcommittees (estimate one additional meeting plus tasty assignments per month)during the terra. A.Commissioner must have transportation to the meetings. This is about a 6-8 hour total commitment per month. Yyes o No Can you fulfill this commitment if you are selected? To give the Commission a better understanding of you, please include a letter of recommendation from at leastt one person outside your family. Your completed application 8c references should be submitted by May 31, 2004. Mail: Countywide Youth Commission Fax: (925) 646-6708 75 Santa Barbara Road, 2"° Floor Email: ecyouthvoice@a hotmail.com Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Questions? Call Adman Chow at 925.640.4228 rr r ri 1 Michelle Sonoda 1. 1 want to be a member of the Countywide Youth Commission, because I want to be able to help my community. Also I think that by participating as a commissioner I would be able to improve some of the problems that are occurring today. Being on the Countywide Youth Commission would allow me to make an impact on the area that I live on, and that is important to me. 2. Although there are many different issues right now in my community I think that the top three problems are the budget problem with schools, kids having nothing to do after school, and also the drug and alcohol problem. The budget problem is affecting our schools, and in many of my classes teachers don't even have enough money to make photocopies for everyone in the class. I think that as a CYC Commissioner I could help set up things like paper drives, and other school supply drives. Also I could help set up things that promote awareness about the lack of supplies at schools. Another one of the problems is that kids have nothing to do after school, and they just hang out downtown, I think that I could help out by trying to find out new activities that kids could do and then also inform the kids about them, so that they are not just hanging out downtown. The last problem is the drug and alcohol problems. As a CYC Commissioner I would hope to help raise awareness about the danders of drugs and alcohol, and provide the youth with more information. 3. Currently I am a Girl Scout, and do a lot of community service and charity work. Because of Girl Scouts I have learned how to present my ideas, and make ideas into actions. Last year I completed my silver award, and because of that I know I am a hard worker. We have learned hove to present ideas to adults, and prepare presentations that are easy to understand: i am also a camp counselor at two different camps, and through that I have learned a lot about responsibility and leadership. I have also learned how to work better with other people. Another thing I am involved in is the Peer Tutoring program at my school, In that class I help a person with special needs in their Geology Class, Because of Peer Tutoring I have improved in working with people with special needs, and I am much more patient. 4. 1 think that I am able to work well with other people, and I am a very hard worker, I am dedicated to what I do, and I am also able to come up with new ideas and solutions. MAY-3G3- 34 SUN 63 :21 PM KENNETH A. SC7NU1]H Z l b a tb ryk17 May 28, 2004 To Whom It May Concern: This letter is being written on behalf of Michelle Sonoda and in support of her application. to the County Wide Youth program as a liason between the youth and adults in the program. My relationship with Michelle has been one that has been defined in the classrooms environment. I am her World History teacher at Miramont.e High School. Throughout the year Michelle has done a wonderful job in setting standards that allow her to achieve an exceptional level of excellence, In academics she has displayed a maturity that has been difficult to find among 14 year olds. She is very responsible, her work is done in a timely manger, and very neat and organized. In regards to working with others she is very easy to talk to and very trustworthy. Michelle is capable of clearly defining her feelings and discussing things objectively with clear analysis. She has always done a good job communicating with me and her peers: Michelle would make a wonderful candidate for this position. She has often provided terrific insight on a variety of topics in class, and I know she is capable of doing so in an environment where her opinion would be so critical. If you have any questions or concerns, please feet free to contact me at kmever-ist@-aol.com or 925-366-5077. fi Sincerely �t, 4vS+ 0. CSG t ava-5 Ki verist Miramonte High School World History and Leadership teacher MAY-30-04 SUN 03 :21 PM KENNETH A. SUNUDR May 25, 2004 Countywide Youth Commission 75 Santa Barbara Road, 2"d Floor Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 I highly recommend, Michelle Sonada, a student at Miramonte High School, in Orinda, for the Countrywide Youth Commission. Michelle has been a peer tutor :For the 2003-2004, school year, for a special needs student with autism, in the Life Skills/Special Day class at Miramonte High School. Michelle is very reliable and dedicated in her role as peer tutor. She attends Geology class with this student, takes notes, helps him complete labs, provides information concerning on-line assignments, and helps him with library research. Working with the students in the Special Day class can be very challenging and requires dedication through out the school year. In Michelle's roll as peer tutor she needs to not only work with the student, but communicate and work closely with the Special Day class teacher and Geology teacher. Please consider Michelle for the Country Youth Commission, she will do an outstanding job and become an asset to your program. Sincerely, Rosemary .Mack Miramonte High School Special Day Class _. COMM COffi'AA COUNMUIDE'Yt3MH COMM SIGN *#%Wshed iu I f195 Web site: www.youtkommission.net Email: acyouti voice6txAmeii.com Membership Applieat on (please type or print clearly) Name: Jonathan Wu Address: 1436 Twelve Oaks Ct. City&ZIP: Alamo 94507 School: Monte Vista High School Bate: May 20th, 2044 Phone: (925)946-1639 E-mail: trOublshOOtr@sbcglobal.net(0-zero) Grade/Age: 9th/ 15 Please use the back of this form or another page to completely answer all of the questions below.Include your name on the second page and be sure to answer each question thoroughly. 1. Why do you want to be a member of the Countywide Youth Commission? 2. hist the 3 most important issues for youth and why you consider them to have the greatest effect on youth in our society. How could you,as a CYC Commissioner, help to address these issues? 3. What are your current community and school activities and what skills have you learned or used in these activities? 4. What special skills and talents would you bring to the CYC? NOTE:A Commissioner serves a two-year term.He/she is expected to attend an evening meeting once a month.A Commissioner also serves on two subcommittees(estimate one additional meeting plus task assignments per mouth)during the term.A Commissioner roust have transportation to the meetings.This its about a 6-8 hour total commitment per mouth. �,r Can y©u fulfill this commitment if you are selected? G1 Yes 0 No To give the Commission a better understanding of you,please include a letter of recommendation from at least one person outside your family. Your completed application&references should be submitted by May 31,2004. Mair Countywide Youth Commission Fair (925)646-6708 75 Santa Barbara Road,2-W Floor Email: ccyouthvoice@hotmail.com Pleasant Hill,CA 94523 Questions?Call Adam.Chow at 925.640.4228 Wu,Jonathan Membership Application(Page 2) 1. I want to be a member of the Commission,because I think that the youth should be more involved in the actions of the county and more aware of what's going on. I wish to reach out to the youth of Contra Costa County and help them overcome such issues as drugs and alcohol,teen pregnancies,and peer pressure. Being on the Commission would give me the opportunity to use nay skills to help the youth of our community: 2. Three important issues of the youth are cultural acceptance,education, and community involvement. I believe that everyone should be tolerating of other cthnicities,cultures, and religions. We.can only achieve the status of a community if we all come together. Recent vandalism at schools in the arca only exposes our weakness insuchan area. I think that in order to build tolerance,the CYC could organize guest speakers to visit schools and talk about different cultures. I remember in 7a`grade,after the 9/11 attacks, a Muslim guest-speaker was very enlightening and introduced new information that I never knew. I hope that we can bring this enlightenment to all youth in our area and help them see past the color of one's skin or strange customs. Secondly.,T believe that education is very important in our lives,because it builds the foundation for the youth to succeed as adults. However,because of the recent budget cuts and loss of state funding, our schools are no longer at top quality. I thinly that in order to improve the duality of education,the CYC could introduce the prospect of having students evaluate their teachers,which should be taken into consideration when their job is in jeopardy. This also gives.the youth of Contra Costa County a greater say in th.-ir education, Lastly, community involvement of teens is.an issue,that if solved,could be alI- encompassing. If teens are involved more in the community,they will beep busy and feel goon about helping ethers. Schools already have many cor"mj*tit;r ser<nVe clubs. The CYC could encourage the.youth to join such clubs as an easy way to help out ethers in the area. It could also encourage other clubs that are not geared towards co-nim-unity serzrice to commit some hours to.helping others. For example, a math club may be able to help struggling teens during lunch. Or�! chess olub could visit elementary scho,r,is to t"cb thern how to I,iay (,.hers, There, are.thou-sands of opportuxiities out there, and.I he liewe that we could all help our vriwh achieve them to better ow r..o7nrxyr.tni v as a whale. 3. I am founder and president of the SciFair Club at my school,which�x li be plan i-ng a scienee fair for the elementary schools in our community for the.following year. I oversee a board of 12 individuals, as well as tht-regular club n,cmlers, and deleptp.tasks. This has helped me become a good leader and have good organization. I have participated in Tae Kwon Do since.,I was.'9,which has tmight me discipline and respect for myself,,the aommunity, and athero I am on the varsity, sgpeech team at Monte,'Vista,and 1 hope I.can add my communication skills to the Commission. Additionally,I serve in the Core group for amnesty international,which has taught rime how to work well with a group of people to coordinate events and help others around the&bc, Finally,I am a Teaching Assistant at Diablo Valley College,which has helped the develop good people skills. I have also leen able to feel the reward,of helping,others conquer tough problems,aod,t rape,that I will be able to help our county conquer similarly difficult problems. They simply need to be added up and subtracted. 4. I am full of ideas and love to contribute. I think I will bring lets of energy and enthusiasm to.the Commission.J.also am taking Spanish,French,and Chinese,so,I could help reach out to people speaking different languages. Being on the:speech and debate team has also boosted my confidence in public speaking,and I've always loved approaching an audience,and whatbetter an audience than a.county that I could help, one step at a time,if accepted on the Commission, Diablo Valley Cotlege San Ramon Valley Campus A 3150 Craw Canyon Place+San Ramon,CA 94583 925.866.1822+www.sr vc.ne t Countywide Youth Commission 75 Santa Barbara Road, 2nd Floor Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 May 17,2004 Dear Countywide Youth Commission: It's an immense pleasure for me to write this recommendation letter in support of Mr.Jonathan Wu.' Jonathan first concurrently enrolled in my intermediate algebra class(math 120)in the summer of 2002 while in the seventh grade. This was a challenging course for regular college freshmen but he worked conscientiously with a clear sense of purpose and strong academic curiosity and taking the initiative not only help his fellow students but to recommend strategies address the diverse needs of the students. Jonathan was the youngest student in the class and the youngest I have ever had the opportunity to teach at a college level since 1979,yet he possesses the strongest analytical and problem solving skills. His ability to analyze and solve problems with a very mature perspective was especially impressive. Jonathan is the type of student who is able to identify the crux of a problem,examine possible strategies and select the most efficient strategy to execute.He then follows up by reflecting on his solutions to ensure meaningfulness before writing the final solution using complete sentences when he deemed it necessary. This kid just amazes not only me,but almost anybody(young or old)who is had the opportunity to either work with him or learn from him. Jonathan's strong cooperative and collaborative spirit coupled with his strong analytical skills and ability to connect with his peers made me select him along with two other students as the primary group leaders to either facilitate group discussions or help various groups solve difficult mathematical problems or simply share his organizational skills. Throughout the semester Jonathan's scores were all at the A-grade level and his final semester grade was an A. In fact he was the top student out of a class of 50. After a hectic summer session filled with college math work and extra curricular activities including competitive tennis Jonathan still had the energy,compassion and motivation to go to China to teach English to high school students well above his age. Since then,he went on to excel in Honors Trigonometry/Pre-calculus,Calculus and Statistics while concurrently enrolled at Monte Vista High and Diablo Valley College. In the spring 0f 2003 Jonathan volunteered as a teaching assistant in my Elementary Algebra class and demonstrated an unusual level of mathemathecal maturity,the ability to communicate effectively with peers and adults;my students ranged in age from 14 to 70 years but each age group respected Jonathan for his maturity of thought,independence,and ability to,explain complex problems with clarity,innovation and empathy. I was so impressed I hired him as a paid Teaching Assistant for that particular course in subsequent semesters up to this semester.I also had the opportunity to discuss and learn from Jonathan some of the social behavioral,economic and academic problems facing today's youth and his ideas for mitigating them. I have to admit I was quite impressed and proud of his mature ideas and solutions despite his youth;he came across like a seasoned youth counselor with a good vision for today's youth. In fact I plan to invite him in the fall as a guest to lecture to my Algebra class,to address resiliency, focus,hard work, organizational,communication skills and other strategies that can help young students succeed in college. The Colleges of Contra Costa Diablo Valley College San Ramon Valley Campus A , 3150 Crow Canyon Place•San Ramon,CA 94583 925.866.18522+www.srvc.net Jonathans analytical problem solving,organizational,leadership skills,mature intellect coupled with his compassion and ability to get ideas across to youth and adults alike,as well as his ability to prioritize and balance school work with extra curricular activities makes me feel very confident that he will be an asset to your Youth Commission. I will therefore without hesitation very strongly recommend Mr.Jonathan Wu to your Countywide Youth Commission.He is certainly one in a million and you will be amazed at this young boy's talent when juxtaposed with his rather youthful age. If you have any questions,please feel free to contact me at,925—866—1822,ext. 5119 or via email at eakanyir@dvc.edu. Since v nunanuel ;ergp-elSan Math Instru o & Science Dept. Chair Diablo galley Ramon Valley Campus The Colleges of Contra Costa i r; FrViil �'b�k6." �\Y7i7F7 �fi�i1711`t' t Membership Application (please type or print clearly) Name: o=tnc.� Tpu Date: Address: 17ri ski+rr' _..�._� Phone-.- V1 M � ; 1 Grade/Age: t I' vim. 014 Please use the back of this form or another page to completely answer all of the questions below.Include your name on the second page and be sure to answer each question thoroughly. 1. Why do you want to be a member of the Countywide Youth Commission? 2. List the 3 most important issues for youth and why.you consider them to have the greatest effect on .youth in our society. How could.you, as a CYC'Cb mrlissioner, help to address these issues? 3. What are your current community and school activities and what skills have you learned or used in these activities? 4. NVhat special skills and talents would you brim to the:CYC? NOTE:A Commissioner serves a two-year term.He/she is a'xpeeted to attend an everting meeting once a month. A Commissioner also serves on two subcomn ttees (estimate one additional meeting plus task assignments per month)during the term.A Commissioner must have transportation to the mreet ngs.This is about a+6--8 hour total commitment per month. Can you fulfill this commibiient if you are seleeted? `•Yes o No To give tate Commission a better understanding tifyou,please include a letter of recommendation from at least one person outside your family.. Your completed.application&references should be submitted by May 31,2004. Mail: Countywide Youth Commission fax: (925)646-6708 75 Santa Barbara Road,2"�Flour Email: gMuthvoi0@IIotTiail.corn Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Questions"?`Call Adam Chow at 925.640.4228 Gregory Toy CYC Application Questions 1) 1 want to be a member of the Countywide Youth Commission because I have ideas to share and want to grasp the opportunity to be able to be a part of an experience and group like the CYC. 2) The 3 most important issues for youth are: tolerance,peer pressure,and pressures of society. I believe that tolerance of races and sexuality has a great impact on youth because some people cannot accept ethers for differences. Feer pressure has a great effect on youth because the youth of our county may feel pressured by friends or the "popular"crowd to do drugs,smoke,change the'way they act,or fail classes. Lastly, I think that pressures of society have an effect on youth because they feel that they have to succeed and go on to higher education after high school. As a CYC commissioner,I could help to address these issues by raising awareness and soften the appearance of races or differences in sexuality. For cultural tolerance,assemblies and activities highlighting the talents and exotic aura of each culture could awe younger children and learn to be tolerant earlier on. To stress the need for tolerance, people need to understand that those with different sexual preference are people too and are similar to us. Starting in the earlier grade levels with talks and assemblies with gay or lesbian speakers can ease the appearance and mystique of them. To address peer pressure, I could help by telling friends and peers about the aftermath of those who started smoking or doing drugs. Peer pressure ties in with tolerance because youth want to be accepted and feel pressured to be received. Society has many pressures on the youth. They basically set the guidelines that you have to succeed,you have to graduate, and you have to go on to college. Society needs to remember that college isn't for everyone and some people can do just as well without it By showing parents of today's youth that a fraction of the population who don't go to college or achieve highly in high school still can do great things. 3) My current school activity is the ECK Club which stands for Environmentally Concerned Kids CIub. In the ECK Club, the members are responsible for Northgate High School's recycling of bottles and cans. from this club,I have learned and applied communication, motivation, and teamwork skills to get the job done. Pve also volunteered at one of the memorial gardens at Northgate High School. While helping in the garden, I have learned and used communication giving and receiving directions and teamwork to get the garden looking better. 4) 1 would bring to the CYC an open-mind, a problem solver, a team player,a communicator, creativity and organization. During group projects, I'm open to other ideas and accept them. I enjoy trying to solve word problems or just looking for logical ways to answer something. In a group presentation, I take the initiative to take charge but I try to make sure everyone has an equal say and equal share in the presentation. I am a communicator because I'll go to teachers or other students if heed a paper or have questions about certain assignments. I am mostly organized and keep papers in folders or sections if they arc similar to each other. Northgate High School 425'Castlerock ltd. Walnut Creek, CA 94598 May 24, 2004 To whomever it concerns: I am writing this letter to recommend Gregory Toy to the Countywide Youth Commission. Gregory is an intelligent and artistic young man who will bring a diligence and a caring commitment to the Commission and to the youth it serves. I have known Gregory for the past year as his 9t'grade English teacher at Northgate High School in Walnut Creek. During our year together Gregory has continuously produced quality, thoughtful and creative work ranging from critical essays to elegiac poems. Gregory always extends the lessons beyond the assignment,tackling difficult issues with mature understanding. He has produced a puppet production of Cyrano de.Bergerac and, for his co-editorship of our monthly poetry magazine, created individual paper Easter baskets with poems mounted on cut-out Spring animals and eggs, easily the most creative and dynamic edition of the magazine all year. I'm sure that Gregory will bring the same creativity and hard work to his job as Countywide Youth Commissioner. Should you have any questions or require more information, please feel free to contact me at any time at (925) 938-0900 x2157. 'hank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Mark C. Litton English Instructor Northgate High School Iss ON Web site: www.youthcommission.net Email: ccyouthvoice@►hotniail.com Membership Application (please type or print clearly) Name: s E 1C'I L 'T 7 Date: j 12 t,o Address: 0"11`b ?_ v fis '�11 _02 Phone: (Ct 2 c�)--i 2L1 e A7 EA0 -- City&ZIP: to L ra r" CA�� E-mail: Rs�t2Pi — School: !_'dohGrade/Age. ''`� l 1Qta �CYlaca\ Please use the hack of this form or another page to completely answer all of the questions below.Include your name on the second page and be sure to answer each question thoroughly. 1. Why do you want to be a member of the Countywide Youth Commission? 2. List the 3 most important issues for youth and why you consider them to have the greatest effect on youth in our society. How could you, as a CYC Commissioner, help to address these issues? 3. What are your current community and school activities and what skills have you learned or used in these activities? 4. What special skills and talents would you bring to the CYC? NOTE.A Commissioner serves a two-year term.He/she is expected to attend an evening meeting once a month. A Commissioner also serves on two subcommittees(estimate one additional meeting plus task assignments per month) during the term. A Commissioner must have transportation to the meetings. This is about a 6-8 hour total commitment per month. /� Can you fulfill this commitment if you are selected? v{Yes o No To give the Commission a better understanding of you,please include a letter of recommendation from at least one person outside your family. Your completed application& references should be submitted by May 31, 2044. Mail: Countywide Youth Commission Fax: (925) 646-6708 75 Santa Barbara Road, 2°d Floor Email: ccyouthvoice@hotmail.com Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Questions? Call Adam Chow at 925.640.4228 1. I would like to be a part of the Countywide Youth Commission because I feel that I have a duty as a citizen to be of service to my community. I believe that my commitment would be a good experience for me and beneficial to the community. I'm interested in government, and administration, and i think that the CYC program would be a good place for me to start. Furthermore, I know I would work my hardest to fulfill my commitment. 2. Three of the most important issues that confront youth today are: drug and alcohol problems, peer pressure, and competition in education. Clue to funds for education decreasing, there are fewer openings in classes. This compounds the stress and the competition at school. As a CYC commissioner, I would bring these issues up in meetings and work to find ways to reduce these problems. For drug and alcohol problems in particular, I would discuss more programs that could be started,to deal with these issues. 3. In school 1 participated in WEB ( Welcome Everybody), a program to familiarize the incoming 6th graders with their new middle school environment. I walked away from that program with skills to work with younger people, and to help resolve their problems. I'm also a school office aide, where I've learned to work with the secretaries to run the office. I've played softball for seven years. i now play on a very competitive team, where good teamwork is required. 4. Some of my talents include writing, speech writing, and quick thinking. I won 1 st place in my school speech contest, and advanced to the district competition. I am good at debate and political thinking. I believe that these skills would help me in the CYC program. Stone Valley Middle School s� 3001 Miranda Avenue • Alamo, CA 94507 925.552.5640 • Fax 925.838.5680 - A Recognized SchwA or Exc:eiterare Shaun McElroy, Principal Linda Hunter, Counselor Joan Danilson,Assistant Principal Dawn Klement, Office Manager SAN RAMON VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT •Robert Kessler,Superintendent 638 Old Orchard Drive,Danville,CA 94526 • 326.652.3600• Fax 925.888,8147 April 26, 2004 County Youth Commission To Whom It May Concern: It is with great pleasure that I recommend Kelsey Flott to serve on your council. Kelsey is an eighth grade student at Stone Valley Middle School in Alamo California.. I have known Kelsey for the past two years. During the current school year I have had the opportunity to observe Kelsey on a daily basis. Kelsey is our first period office aide. The first period of the day is always the busiest part of the day in the office, many parents and students coming and going, the phones are ringing, the teachers are hurrying off to class. During this harried period Kelsey is always calm, cool, and collected. Working in an atmosphere with so much activity is a challenge to most people, adults and children; Kelsey seems to thrive on this energy. Kelsey is the office aide in-charge of filling photocopying requests for teachers. Kelsey works like a professional at her job, it is extremely rare that a teacher sends back one of her "jobs". When Kelsey has finished her work in the copy room she looks for other things to do in the office. Kelsey is always on time (or early) to work., she is extremely conscientious and hard working. As a student on our campus Kelsey has maintained an academic grade point average (G.P.A.) of 3.8. Kelsey was selected by her teachers to become part of the student orientation committee, W.E.B. (welcome everybody) as a W.E.B. leader. Kelsey's selection to this committee was based on demonstrated leadership skills during her seventh grade year. I strongly recommend that Kelsey become a part of the County Youth Commission. Please call me if you have any questions about Kelsey. Si erely, Shaun McElroy w` t .y Welcome Home May 17, 2004 Recommendation for Kelsey Flott Contra Costa County Youth Commission I have known Kelsey Flott since she was three months old. Her mother and I have been friends since then and Kelsey has always had a special place in my heart. Even as a baby, I noticed that she was uniquely spirited and engaging with people. When Kelsey was a young child we would spend days together and evert though I had my own children, I really enjoyed Kelsey and looked forward to seeing her because she Helping had an unparalleled verbal ability that rivaled most adult comics. Her wit and sheer Children joyfulness was refreshing and being an only child, she had an uncommon ease and to Thriverespectful equality with adults. in Contra In the last few years I have employed Kelsey to babysit my youngest child. 1 know Costa that she has a solid foundation of integrity and high moral values and she loves County children. It is no surprise to me that she has grown into an outstanding student with her curiosity, unlimited passion for life and outstanding conversational skills. She continues to have a dry and hilarious sense of humor concerning issues that are common to kids her age and unlike many teenagers, she is poised and very comfortable around people of every age. I would strongly recommend Kelsey for any position of responsibility and public interaction. She is a great fit for the Youth Commission. She is smart, resourceful and fun. It will be a mutually beneficial experience. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions or need additional information. Thank you. Sherry Ru ni Director Welcome Home Baby Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services Department 40 Douglas Drive Martinez, CA 94553 925-313-1716 40 Douglas Drive,Martinez,CA 94553 Tall Free: 877-932-2290 Fax: 925-313-1517 -- � - tone Valley Middle School I �k 3001 Miranda Avenue • Alamo, CA 94507 925.552.5640 • Fax 925.888.5680 1YY4-I'N° n Recognized Scho(A orExcr&enm. Shaun McElroy, Principal Linda Hunter, Counselor � Joan Danilson,Assistant Principal Dawn Klement, Office Manager 4 WX SAN RAMON VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT -Robert Kessler,Superintendent 699 Old Orchard Drive,Danville,CA 94526 •925.852.5500• Fax 925.88$.8147 April 24, 2004 Mathew McLean 7I8'h grade Core Teacher Stene Valley Middle School mathewmclean yahgo.com To talion; It May Concern: It is a pleasure to write a letter of recommendation for Kelsey Mott. Kelsey was in my 7"grade Language Arts and Social Studies class during the 200.3-2004 school year. From day one, Kelsey took the lead in classroom discussions on history and current events. It was obvious from the start that Kelsey is an intellectually curious individual in the process of creating her own worldview. Her questions and comments were always insightful. She frequently brought in relevant articles and resources to help deepen my own knowledge of a particular news event. Kelsey put extra effort into most assignments and would use my feedback to improve her writing,. Kelsey's intrinsic drive and desire to improve paid off; she demonstrated tremendous growth in her academic work by the end of the year. As a teacher on a quest to discover the next generation of leaders, I consider Kelsey a student with tremendous potential. I graded her assignments carefully because, who knows, she could be my senator some day. Sincerely.-) Mathew McLean �gt}SE FREV€NTIOp CdU Child Abate Prevontion 60118411 4f Contra Costa County, Ino. 1485 Treat Boulevard,Suite 202 Walnut Creek,CA 94597 (925)946-9961 phone (925)946-0557 fax 0/0 617tra Curia Cu°qty (925)755-4200 Antloch Office May 11, 2004 County Youth Commission To Whom It May Concern: I would like to recommend Kelsey Flott for a position on the County Youth Commission. I have had the opportunity to supervise Kelsey's work at the Child Abuse Prevention Council. She has volunteered several times by helping to prepare items for our parenting information outreach program, the Baby Bag Project. Her work was completed with good results and a positive attitude. She was able to work effectively with the other young volunteers. I have known Kelsey for several years now, through her mother, Mary Flott, who is the Volunteer Coordinator for !Newborn Connections. I know Kelsey to be a dedicated student who participates in local sports and other community activities. I believe that Kelsey would be a valuable and dedicated member of the Youth Commission. Sincerely, �arol C rrillo, Ex ve Director Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contra Costa Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contra Costa County, Inc., is a private non-profit organization 05/27/2004 14: 22 132bblbUbl1 x gl 111 IM ' Wets acct www'.youthcommta On-ne't mail:ccyouthvotce@hcftnall.com Membersldp Application (Please typeor pnm clearly) r Name: `' .1 f :�A U L_!56 t. Date: ) LP � C)4 Address: ,=?, Phone: Czty&Z.13':' E-mail: ` E' r a d- - . U School: kb&t41 t.._Grade/ ge: Please use the back of this form or another page to completely answer all of the questions below.Include your name on the second page and be sure to answer each question thoroughly. 1. Why do you want to be a member of the Countywide Youth Commission? 2. List the 3 most important issues for youth and why you consider them to have the greatest effect on youth in our society. How could you, as a CYC Cornznissioner, help to address these issues? 3. What are your current community and school activities and what skalls have you learned or used in these activities? 4. What special, skills and talents would you bring to the CYC? DOTE:A Commissioner serves a two-year term.He/she is expected to attend an evening meeting once a month. A Commissioner also serves on two subcommittees (estimate one additional meeting plus task assignments per month)during the term.A Commissioner mast have transportation to the meetings.This is about a 6-8 hour total commitment per month. Can you fulfill this commitment if you are selected? Yes Q No To gime the Commission a better understanding of,you,please include a letter of recomm,E ndation from at least once person outside your family. a4+6?c. V-) [ Your completed application& references should be submitted by May 31, 2004. Mail: Countywide Youth Commission Fax: (925) 646-5708 75 Santa Barbara Road, 2"d Floor Email: ccyouthvoice@hotma7il.com Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Questions" Call Adam Chow at 925.640.4228 05/27/2004 14.'22 'J d'ttl t dtl 2 county Wide Youth Commission 1. 1 would life to be on the CYC, for 3 main reasons; the first being, the fact that I. am trying to plant for the future, and I believe that this could be an excellent point on my college application. The second reason I would like to be considered is, the learning experience. I believe that this can make me a more well-rounded person, and I will know more about the place I live in, which is of huge importance to me. The final, and primary reason, for my interest in the council is just to get involved. The experience that I have acquired so far in my life, has taught me that when there is something you don't life, about yourself or the world around you, you either learn to live with it or you change it. I know that our county is not perfect, and I don't want it to be because then it would be boring; but I do know that we can get a little closer to it, by stating the issues that are important to us, and actually doing something about it. Wanting to change the world for the better, and not being able to do so, is like a prison, but actually having the power to make a difference, is almost like a miracle. 2. Some issues facing our youth today are, peer pressure and self esteem issues, cutting back on the arts in schools, and teen pregnancy. I believe that teens today are so influenced by the media, television and the Internet, that things like, anorexia and self- mutilation are coming of sport. Teens are offered guidance counselors and parental talks, but everyone who has ever been a kid knows that the last thing you want when you are going through something is to be confronted by a bunch of adults who only want to scrutinize and lecture you. I believe, that by organizing more teen mentoring and big buddy programs can help to solve this issue. When a politician is moaning for an office, they say, "they are the candidate for the people, by the people", and that's what kids today want, kids. They don't want to listen to someone who was their age 30yrs ago; they want someone they can better identify with. Letting art programs in school, get turned away, is in my opinion,just plain wrong. Being an avid player in the arts, myself, I know how it can change a person for the better, and that I would not be even '/2 of the person I am today with out it. ,Another reason being, the fact that taking a simple drama coarse can help in the majority of _. .. _. . 05/27/2004 14: 22 9255166512 rl-A r- all jobs, period. It provides good leadership skills, it is one of the only subjects that causes a person, to use bath the left and right side of the . brain, it helps people be more opinionated, and it can help your people skills, and most every job involves working with other people in some way. Raising awareness to why the arts are so important and possibly doing some fundraising or starting after school art programs can help with this issue. Becoming a teen parent is starting to become increasingly more common. More teens between the ages of 12 and 18 are becoming parents everyday. That is right 12. 1 know that this is a problem, not easily dealt with. But I do think that by having more choices for kids, extra curricular activities, and possibly starting a drive or fundraiser to help xaise money for teen parents everywhere, can definitely help. 3. I, am a huge performing arts fan. I am involved in both my high school theatre, and an outside theatreprogram called "The Newstar Children's Theatre Company". I am have also been in dance and choir in the past and have been performing on stage, for as long as I can.remember. I. was the 61' grade class president commissioner, for my middle school. I was also in the 7"' and 8t' grade leadership classes at my junior high. T have also been a tutor for elementary school students. I was also the valedictorian, of my 8`' grade class. I have gotten honor roll since the 4"h grade, and have been in GATE for the past 7 years. I have discovered, that in this, I have become a very outspoken person. My confidence has taken a huge boost, and as odd as it may sound for someone who is often onstage, but I have also become a much better team player. Always working with a coordinator, or director has made ine be able to understand taking directions, but at the same time, command a room and being a leader. 4. I believe, that if Z am chosen as a member of this council, then you will have a very opinionated person, someone who cares about the world around her, and someone who wants to help make a difference. And someone who can. bend her middle fingers back at a 90-degree angle. (Everyone's good at something.) _._. _.. 05/27/2004 14: 22 0255166512 t'�ttatr �5�e� May 26.2004 To: Countywide Youth Commission From:Norma Equiroa English lnstTuctor Liberty Union High School Re: Juliet Paulson To Whom it May Concern: This letter is written to recommend Juliet Paulson for a position on the Countrywide Youth Commission. She is a student in my'English I class at Liberty Union High School in Brentwood California. She has held the grade of A in the class. She does an excellent job in her daily schoolwork.She is eager to lead class discussions and help other students when they have difficulty understanding the content of the class. The students in class welcome her help and comments in class. Juliet has a caring and genuine personality that makes both students and adults feel comfortable in her presence. She also has the ability to be an ardent listener when people talk to her. Juliet has the trait of being self-motivated and taking charge in any situation,where a leader is needed. I recommend without hesitation any position that Juliet Paulson would apply for. Any organization would be fortunate to have this highly qualified young woman on their team. Respectfully yours, �y d Mrs.Norma Equinoa 05/27/2004 14:22 925 1 bai l 1 r-kur. rJO/V f XX. 3 .: . May 26, 2004 d To whom it may concern, I am writing to you in regards to Juliet Paulson. I have known Juliet, for the past two years, as one of my students in the New Star Children's Theatre. She has performed in 6 productions with my company and is now involved in her 7` production. Juliet is a very confident, intelligent young lady who I have come to know better over the past two years. She is talented and shines when she is in front of an audience. She also has taken on leadership duties in our group, having became an Assistant Director in training, and having to be in charge of sets and props during performances, Juliet is well-liked among her peers in our group and I have always enjoyed talking with her. She is intelligent and feels comfortable to share her views about issues with others. I feel that Juliet would be a wonderful addition to your youth commission and am giving her my recommendation for this position. Feel free to call me or email me if you have any questions regarding,Juliet. Sincerely, Dana Hendry .Director (925) 51.6-6997 newstarcal2@aol.com e05/27/2004 14: 22 9255158512 rHc � err a r May 26, 2004 To Whom It May Concern: Re: Juliet Paulson Letter of Recommendation 1 have known Juliet over the last six years and I am quite impressed with.her ability to be a team leader and be able to achieve any goal she sets for herself She is motivated and enthusiastic in any new challenge as well as being analytical. Juliet has attained a great amount of self-discipline and. confidence in her self while performing in a local Children's Theater. Her communication skills and dependability would be an asset to any committee. Terry Rogers 486 Quail Glen Dr Oakley, CA 94561 (925) 625-2727 -_ Y COMPA COM tstaoo"ed'in Ion Web site: www.yGuthcGmmission.net Email: ccyouthvoice@hotmaii.com Membership Application (please type or print clearly) Name: Cr't. S+Q Von= Date: 5/22 oy " Address: X43 WiridWoOd Dri e- Phonk-g25) -coq -9664 i` X86-q14 9 (cel City & ZIP: F3 c Pn i nj , Ci 46(P5 E-mail: School: — Nf. Dlablo 4i Qh Grade/Age: 1044 GI-OCr, Please use the back of this form or another page to completely answer all of the questions below. Include your name on the second page and be sure to answer each question thoroughly. 1. Why do you want to be a member of the Countywide Youth Commission? 2. List the 3 most important issues for youth and why you consider them to have the greatest effect or youth in our society. How could you, as a CYC Commissioner,help to address these.issues? 3. What are your current community and school activities and what skills have you learned or used in these activities? 4. What special skills and talents would you bring to the CYC? NOTE:A Commissioner serves a two-year term.He/she is expected to attend an evening meeting once a month. 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L a ' _. . .......... _. t caKraK cosi �taMi�hed�tlri� Web site: www.youthcommission.net Email: ccyoutlivoice0hotmail.com Membership Application (please type or print clearly) Name: ' Date: 10 �2CO-1 Address: I Ca1' _ Ir Phone: (9U=1a City chi ZIP: -4 561 E-mail: YttYY t 1 2tC1j L School; Grade/Age: Please use the back of this form or another page to completely answer all of the questions below.Include your name on the second page and be sure to answer each question thoroughly. 1. Why do you want to be a member of the Countywide Youth Commission? 2. List the 3 most important issues for youth and why you consider them to have the greatest effect on youth in our society. flow could you, as a CYC Commissioner,help to address these issues? 3. What are your current community and school activities and what shills have you learned or used in these activities? 4. What special skills and talents would you bring to the CYC? ?VOTE:A Commissioner serves a two-year term.He I she is expected to attend an evening meeting once a month. A Commissioner also serves on two subcommittees(estimate one additional meeting plus task assignments per month)during the term. A Commissioner must have transportation to the meetings. This is about a 6-8 hour total commitment per month. Can you fulfill this commitment if you are selected? • Yes o No To give the Commission a better understanding of you,please include a letter of recommendation from at least one person outside your family. Your completed application&references should be submitted by May 31, 2004. Mail: Countywide Youth Commission Fax: (925) 646-6708 75 Santa Barbara Road, 2°d Floor Email: ccyouthvoice@hotmail.com Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Questions? Call Adam Chow at 925.640.4228 Megan Telles 1.Why do you want to be a member of the Countywide Youth Commission? I would like to be a member. of the Countywide Youth Commission because I would really like to be involved with the current teen issues in my community. I want to be part of a group that can discuss these issues and find solutions. I feel that it is really important to make a difference in your community when given the opportunity, and I would like to take advantage of the opportunity presented by being a member of the Countywide Youth Commission. 2. List the 3 most important issues for youth and why you consider them to have the greatest effect on youth in our society. How could you, as a CYC Commissioner, help to address these issues? The first issue that I think is important for youth is to stress the consequences of using drags and alcohol, in particular the consequences of drunk driving. As a CYC Commissioner, I could help to address these issues by spreading awareness. We could make flyers of statistics and short true life stories that could be posted in areas where teens tend to congregate. Although this issue is taught in schools, it is not a very realistic portrayal of how drugs and alcohol are used in the high school scene. I think supporting programs like Every 15 Minutes is more truthful. The second issue that I think is important is getting information to teens about having safe sex, rather than sending a "Just Say No" message. Sex amongst teenagers is nothing new and is going to continue for years to come. The "Just Say No's message is not realistic or helpful. What would be helpful, and I as a CYC Commissioner could help to achieve this, would be to get Teen Pregnancy Centers and doctors offices to give information to teenagers about birth control and how to it can be obtained. The third and final issue, which I feel is the most important, is teaching teenagers how to contribute to their community as compassionate humanitarians. This does not only apply to community service and to those who are less fortunate. People are needy in across every demographic in different ways, whether the need is money or simply a friend. The teenage years are the time that we should be taught that it is part of our duty as a member of society to give back, because this a time when we are actually able to go out and do something. We cannot wait and assume that someone else is the good neighbor giving back; we need to step up and be that someone. I think this message would be most affecting if it was taught be students rather than adults telling kids to "go out and do something". As a member of CYC, I could help to organize meetings for kids interested in giving back that would give them ideas on how to do so, because most often I find that people are willing to give back but they do not know where to start. 3. What are you current community and school activities and what skills have you learned or used in these activities? In my community, I have been a lector at my church. This activity has taught me a vital skill of public speaking. I used to get very nervous to speak in front of people and now I am completely comfortable speaking in front of an audience. I volunteer at the Cambridge Crisis Center in Concord; this has taught me the value of giving back to the needy. I have also improved my Spanish-speaking skills since the people that come in are mostly Hispanic and do not speak enough English to be conversational. I tutor a sixth- grade girl in history and English twice a week during the school year. More than anything, this activity has taught me how to explain something in different ways in order to help someone understand. This has proved to be a valuable skill for me, because instead of getting frustrated when someone doesn't understand an idea that I am trying to get across, I have learned to explain it another way until they do understand. At school, I am a member of the Varsity soccer team.. This activity has taught me more skills than probably anything else. I used the skill of having to set goals and work to achieve them. I have had to compete for something that I really want, and be a leader of a group of people with a good combination of forceful motivation and kind understanding. As a member of team, I have had to work together with others in order to achieve a common goal. I also participated at my school as a member of Model United Mations where I learned to be a skillful debater. 4. What special skills and talents would you bring to the CYC? I feel that the special skills and talents I would bring to the CYC are. I am a good leader, but at the same time I am a good listener who can take directions and follow them; I am a good public speaker and a good writer, both of which help me express my ideas clearly; I am an outgoing people person., who gets along well with others; I have a good imagination; I am willing to take initiative; and I am very willing to give up my time to be a member of the CYC. t Carondelet ffigh School May 25, 2004 To Whom It May Concern, It is my pleasure to write a letter of recommendation for Megan Telles. I have been her English teacher since August 2003. The sophomore English curriculum includes study of vocabulary and grammar, as well as analyzing a variety of literature. Students must write analytical essays, creative poems, research papers and short stories. They must keep journals and produce artistic projects and book reports. They must also give public speeches and participate in a drama project. It is a rigorous program, and Megan is a superior student. Megan is a particularly successful writer. Her creative stories are well plotted, and mature in phrasing and theme. Her essays offer in-depth analysis and original insights into the literature. She is responsible, respectful, creative and organized. She is also a cooperative and enthusiastic classroom citizen.. She is an asset to the learning environment in my class. Every academic year my department asks me to give out one English award. I am to choose one student among my over one hundred students for this award. This is often a difficult task, because I have many successful students. This year, it was not a difficult decision. I do have many successful students, but Megan's accomplishments stand out among them. It is without reservation that I recommend Megan for any program or scholarship that she might pursue. If I can speak to you any more about this student, please call (925) 686-5353 (X 367). Sincerely, Maureen blanket 1133 Winton Drive • Concord, California 94518-3598 • (925) 686-5353 • FAX (925) 671-9429 5-27-04 To whom it may concern, My name is Jarreth Chan and I am speaking on behalf of Megan Telles. I have known Megan for two years and she plays on my soccer team, the Dublin NorCal Stars. We are an under 18 class 1 team from the East Bay. Megan is one of my team captains and I am very lucky to have her on my team. I chose her as a captain for many reasons. She is one of the most dedicated individuals that I have ever met. Her commitment to the team is at a level that many players look up to. Megan is the type of person that is vocal, but also leads by example. She keeps the players focused and always has our goals in sight. Megan is always early to practice and is one of the last players to leave. She treats everyone with kindness and respect. All the players try and follow the example that she sets. Our team would not be the same if we didn't have her on it. She is one of the hardest working players on the team. I know Megan will succeed at whatever she does, because of her character and her attitude to do things right. It's not an easy task to be a captain for my team. It's very demanding and time consuming and Megan does an excellent job. She is able to juggle soccer, school, and still manage to help her family out. There is no doubt in my mind that you will be impressed by the type of person that she is. I have the up most respect for Megan as a player, and as a person. X ds, h T. Chan 1 +COUNTYTM. E VOUTH C'0114 [SSION sS1a1►�d11ld 1q-1955 Web site: www.youthcommission.net Email: ccyouthvoice@hotmaii.com Membership Application (please type or print clearly) Name: UL40M KX- M Date:_ aoi _?-4 Address: q�� m c yup t C1 r Phone: City &ZIP: Wcll 0 ut Cree 9 4A-5q :+ E-mail: ou �r a�o�• C ht's School: . til��une-s SC,�1oto\ Grade/Age: � 16 Please use the back of this form or another page to completely answer all of the questions below. Include your name on the second page and be sure to answer each question thoroughly. 1. Why do you want to be a member of the Countywide Youth Commission? 2. List-the 3 most important issues for youth and why you consider them to have the greatest effect on youth in our society. How could you, as a CYC Commissioner,help to address these issues? 3. What are your current community and school activities and what skills have you learned or used in these activities? 4. What special skills and talents would you bring to the CYC? NOTE:A Commissioner serves a two-year term.He I she is expected to attend an evening meeting once a month.A Commissioner also serves on two subcommittees (estimate one additional meeting plus task assignments per month)during the term. A Commissioner.must have transportation to the meetings. This is about a 6-8 hour total commitment per month. Can you fulfill this commitment if you are selected? • Yes o No To give the Commission a better understanding of you, please include a letter of recommendation from at least one person outside your family. Your completed application & references should be submitted by May 31, 2004, Mail: Countywide Youth Commission Fax: (925) 646-6708 75 Santa Barbara Road; 2d Floor Email: ceyouthvoice@hotmail.com Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Questions? Call Adam Chow at 925.640.4228 tJ� E I 1 I ry) I ncA n Q } v, " " C- --- { �t tU t r�YIVL:ue t VC7� r Y1 r V; f he t L e�e - t +Vies t ll;soEs Can ,.- catd._ _. .__ s Y -r car\ skOIA) fO-c' .__ 1 v ' _ �r1�i c�� i o L�E c c r--S) a c�(oal csindeM5 vtRd e cr la4l 0- (in, "t i-0-5 - Cl 4 �! �- d c�. tin� 11�, �� `��. E:�- : • �w�...�._:W 1 ti� ._ ._�j ���� l.��:�:�. � � � D 6JT6 an, tp lo- o\ 1rY1c . i�v ?_ ciy �c _ ctns 3 , • Erik Honda Acalanes High School 1200 Pleasant Hill Road Lafayette, CA 94549 (925) 935-2600 E-mail ehonda@acalanes.kl2.ca.us May 18,2004 Selection Committee Contra Costa Countywide Youth Commission Dear Committee Members: I am writing in support of the application of Hyou-Young Kim for a seat on the CCCYC. I've known Hyou-Young for the last two years. Last year, she was a student in my sophomore English class at Acalanes High School, and this year she has stopped by to chat and tell me about her many activities. Hyou-Young is a strong,thoughtful, and responsible young woman. Although her family arrived from Korea only three short years ago, she has managed to master English (she got good grades I in my class),to understand the ways of American culture, and to become an active contributor to it. She has participated in our Youth Educator program, which mentors junior high school students in the area, she has been a stand-out on our Mock Trial team, and she has given back the knowledge she has gained through one-on-one tutoring. For a journal entry in my class she wrote a piece on her experiences with racism and cultural intolerance which was selected by a committee of teachers for inclusion in a faculty and staff training program. Hyou-Young has a sophisticated and intellectual approach to the world far beyond her years, and her understanding of complex domestic and geopolitical issues is impressive. She has a drive to make the world a better place, and she is willing to do whatever sort of work is necessary to move us all in the right direction. I am certain that Hyou-Young will acquit herself well as a member of your commission. I heartily recommend you select her. Should you have any questions, I am most easily reached at the e-mail above. Sincerely, Erik Fonda i f!N�. . Web site:www.youthcommission.net Email:ccyouthvolceftotmall.com Membership Application (please type or print clearly) Name: ��� � � � Date: � 1�J' I Address: V)d, Phone: City&ZIP: 00 _ ,�YYI� �'� E-mail: School: t Grade/Age: t t Please use the back of this form or another page to completely answer all of the questions below.Include your name on the second page and be sure to answer each question thoroughly. 1, Why do you want to be a member of the Countywide Youth Commission? 2. List the 3 most important issues for youth and why you consider them to have the greatest effect on youth in our society. How could you, as a CYC Commissioner, help to address these issues? 3. What are your current community and school activities and what skills have you learned or used in these activities? 4. What special skills and talents would you bring to the CYC? NOTE:A Commissioner serves a two-year term.He/she is expected to attend an evening meeting once a month. A Commissioner also serves on two subcommittees (estimate one additional meeting plus task assignments per month)during the term.A Commissioner must have transportation to the meetings.This is about a 6-'8 hour total commitment per month. Can you fulfill this commitment if you are selected? /Yes o No To give the Commission a better understanding of you,please include a letter of recommendation from at least one person outside your family. Your completed application& references should be submitted by May 31, 2004, Mail: Countywide Youth Commission Fax: (925) 646-6705 75 Santa Barbara Road, 2nd Floor Email: ccyouthvoice@hotmail.com Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Questions? Call Adam Chow at 925.640.4228 1. I would like to be a member of the Countywide Youth Commission because I wish to truly help change the ways our community. One thing that makes CYC stand out to me is the fact that it covers our whole county-which is a large portion of the state of California. Those of us in the council are teens, and in order to make a change: in society, it is needed to start with the early generations-and I hope that by being on CYC I can do that. There are so many issues and pressures facing teens today, and I do not think that simply our schools and teachers can easily recognize and deal with them. Through my own personal experience as a teenager myself,I often feel as if I need peers to get me to do things and change myself.I hope that by being on CYC for this extended amount of time I will be able to reach out more to my peers, and my fellow councilmen will be able to help me do so in achieving goals through committees and reaching out to our youth and peers as a group. Z. I feel that the three most important issues to youth in our society today are drugs, depression, and tolerance. Though they all seem as if they are endless problems that happen with teens of every generation,I feel as if things have intensified. As a CYC commissioner,I am hoping that I could help to create campaigns and new ways to truly reach out to the youth of our society since I am a youth they could relate to myself on the problems of this issue.I feel that drugs are a major problem because not only do I seem them everyday affecting my peers and those they love, but because I am often pressured with talk and viewing of them around me. Not only is it obviously unhealthy, but a general waste of precious time,and an unreasonable way to end your life early if you overdose, and youth with potential are wasting away their lives. Depression is also something very harmful in teens. Unnecessary pressure from parents and peers can make one's life very miserable, and being able to handle this when all that is happening around you is bad is neat to impossible. If teens can cope with this better, then they can improve their lifestyle. Finally, tolerance is a huge issue with teens today. People mock others for differences, and this cannot be accepted, for it leaves a wound in ones life, these differences cannot be changed. If we become more tolerant of each other, we can become a better society. 3. In school, I am currently an active member of the Model UN and Mu Alpha Theta Clubs. Model UN has been very fun for me and actually helped to inspire me to want to work in the international skills. The conferences have helped me learn more about life outside of our country and have helped me gain excellent public speaking and debating skills. Mu Alpha Theta is a competitive math club, and since math is not my strongest subject, I enjoy it very much because it allows me to review and reinforce more things to become better at it, which I can not only apply to the club but school and life math skills. Outside of school I am in both Valley Youth and San Ramon Teen City Council. Both of them have taught me the basic skills and requiems of being in a council and basic politics. They have allowed me to learn how to plan events for the public, create events to reach out to teens, and how to negotiate things between teens and adults so a mutual compromise can be met over official things. 4. I believe that T can bring several unique skills and talents to CYC. By seeing many things about what teens are really like through school and other activities, I am hoping to attempt to reach out to the teens who are too weak to actually ask for it. One thing that I find very disappointing about activities is that they do not actually tell and encourage teens about them very much: those who really need to leave their area the most are not bothering because they think that many public events aren't very 'in'. I hope than by being a peer on a council service, I will be able to make committees and politics for teens seem less remote and more able to understand and be open to them. A thing that bothers me is that many of my peers simply complain about rules and don't bother actually,doing action to change things, which I find very disappointing- we have all options open to us!I feel that my skill of encouragement and politics with teens will be useful. Also, I feel that I am good at public speaking and creating speeches that could be listened to and understood by people of all ages. Also,I feel that I have a good talent of understanding other cultures. One of my reasons is being form a multicultural family myself, and I feel that this skill of being able to understand other cultures and appreciating diversity will be helpful. Knowing about what it's like from the view of others is a skill needed to represent our county at CYC! �aa�� S, , May 14, 2004 To Whom It May Concern: I am pleased to recommend Narisa Silver to be a member of the Countywide Youth Commission. Narisa has been in my Spanish class for the past year, which has given me a chance to get to know her better. Narisa is a thoughtful, diligent, and ambitious student. I believe she truly wants to make difference in our community and seeks opportunities in which to serve others. It is without reservation that I recommend Narisa to CYC and I am confident that she will go on to successfully and creatively reach out to her peers and make a difference. Sincerely, Mrs. Jennifer Pelosi California High School 925-803-7400 . . TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS '' Contra FROM: INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Costa DATE: SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 County SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT TO AND NEW VACANCY ON THE 0, 31 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COMMISSION SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION: MOVE Dr. Tang-Chung Wu from the Environmental Engineer Alternate seat to the Environmental Engineer seat on the Hazardous Materials Commission, DECLARE vacant the Environmental Engineer Alternate seat, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to post the vacancy. BACKGROUND: The Hazardous Materials Commission was established in 1986 to advise the Board, County staff and the mayor's council members, and staffs of the cities within the County, on issues related to the development, approval and administration of the County Hazardous Waste Management Plan. Specifically, the Board charged the Commission with drafting a hazardous materials storage and transportation plan and ordinance, coordinating the implementation of the hazardous materials release response plan and inventory program, and to analyze and develop recommendations regarding hazardous materials issues with consideration to broad public input, and report back to the Board on Board referrals. The Internal Operations Committee at its September 21, 2004 meeting approved appointment of Mr. Wu to the Environmental Engineer seat as nominated by the Commission, and now proffers its recommendation to the-Board of Supervisors. Supervisor DeSaulnier was absent from the meeting but expressed his support for the recommendation. �^ CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: Ire.,L : R ECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR -�1 ECOMME A ION OF BOARD COMMITTEE "'APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): `� G. LE B. UO A, Chair MARK DeSALXNIER ACTION OF BOARD ON tt-) - 1 i --- -^ :, -Y� APPROVE AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Y�w VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE ' AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN UNANIMOUS(ABSENTIA --' l AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE AYES: NOES: SHOWN. ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTESTED: SEPTEMBER 28,2004 CONTACT: JULIE ENEA (925)335-1077 JOHN SWEETEN,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR CC: INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MICHAEL KENT,STAFF,HAZMAT COMMISSION s CLERK OF THE BOARD(MADDY BOOK) s BY DEPUTY CONTRA COSTA COUNTY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COMMISSION i s � 7777 k wrwr 4 t T August 30, 2004 MEMO To: Internal Operations Committee Attn: Julie Enea From: Michael Kent, Executive Assistant, Hazardous Materials Commission Re: Nomination for the Vacant Environmental Engineer Seat and Declaration of Vacancy for the Environmental Engineer Alternate Seat Please accept Dr. Tang-Chung Wu as the Hazardous Material Commission's recommendation to fill the vacant Environmental Engineer Seat on the Commission. Dr.Wu is the current alternate for the Environmental Engineer Seat, and was selected from amongst six other applicants. Please also accept our recommendation to declare vacant the Environmental Engineer Alternate seat once Dr. Wu is appointed to the Commission. Members. Leslie Stewart- Chair Pam Aguilar Scott Anderson Henry Clark Sharon.Fuller Frank Gordon Earling Horn Marj Leeds Stephen Linsley Jim Payne Jimmy Rodgers 20 Allen Street,Martinez CA 94553 Rhone(925)370-5053 Fax(925)370-5098 1 RECEIVE} CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS,COMMIS, I IEM b Z003 COM OTTEES AJ LIC'ATION FORM A�-tj y• AOL e4 ct�€ tc + stfr: rsor*a . + LOUT"COSTA Co- Name of Advisory Body applying for Ha Y`c t31". /f1d:&ri co&l#�S !d r) Application Farm must be typed or hand printed Name of Applicant I �tlr�--�}ri,Vt u Home Addtess: City r1L& 'e k State: —ZIP: 14.5 29 Home Phone: ( 9tZ5) - 5'b'JJ Work Picone:_C22 53 221,--S6,3S_ X12— Signature: 12-_Signature: v O 3 Personal Experiences,Skills,and Interests �ct�r+xf�red �rt�rtss�rhaC €•$rnccr ,'., (aG��,`q Education/Background: � � •"` YY£��Y+� LlYJrIlf�.51`7`.J��� 1.�� G+'11/r,YD�/t7�`r1L�C. �n�+}f't'Yik[�j 1�C1� n 110,v trs,' W v yl,- �� , /,�.5 C�'✓;'I �'� +n t'tr+�, /� .� t d �- Sa.,jvQa J'"e,l, axd �c �"v>rr�»-��b'J Y c�!f✓R'l�� pe J a ;'+tet rh 'hviY'mrMPn7 -C ixsti+ s ;st, tvrri�Ztakir�ttt) 9d6" '�✓c+Lr� Cil` Occupation/Employer: , c✓iyy�,,d'rtlrc�n-�f,r,�, � r S�� �-rancLsc.ca La�7� l�ryrn7�GJa��� C.�s>,t�.Q 13��,z,! �htrlcl;i �aro�d.0 tJrt�lc �- A'rris�v• ',"eio.✓60'` 7i�&y Yt[� , G-c7,h�e'. /G.,� „ y4l�rl 11444- /tlt`•1/ ru Sdi,,.-�S,r ,l�t� ,` do 61-iyt'' CrMlr.k (&A -54,,{f,) 1 h,,,t `a,`r�{J t7 Yt� Community Activities: C/) Co+rr`ra C"4 WA& s4ed ,F`oruwl tz' Corgi �i�s vli'dS � L , rl,�>YJ�r }, 1 ,.S'c,AauZ ►.!p '0. ��//__wc� /,r .,c%.,� �r'1s;c�P�r�: ,rfi , f}.,,",grcah c.y, ..yy�/ �/+ „,� �'y�'� �✓ �'t�ucw`ti'.�e�1 AA SA �ZHriQ�A'ncrLiyy�'j�„t` f,. VI}'Y '3N7'LrrJldi� 'g' ' li?Ia"°Cb ?'...Li ✓hoe ,� Special Interests: tz%v,2`�y rn �,�a. �'e�d+� , �r:�t .•. r,+he., -z�lme a/�ouu, �,.,� .z'�lm.c�,�;rF' �n,•1►-�+�re•�f+� � hli 7, � tyr r ��tYif �'tb(Q yy) t t XrC 5 �tG�l+cr GmEdl{t,H �/ j ltl Information: � "C 1. File completed application with Clerk of the Berard. 651 Pine Street, Room 106, Martinez, CA 54553. 2. Members of some advisory bodies may be required to file annual Conflict of Interest Statements. 3. Address and other contact information provided on this application will be accessible to the general public. 4. Meetings of advisory bodies may be held in Martinez or in areas not accessible by public transportation. 5. Meetings may be held either in the evenings or during the day, usually once or twice a month. 6. Some boards assign members to subcommittees or work groups requiring additional time. 7. If you wish you may attach your resume. cc: Supervisors II, III, IV Michael Kent CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS, COMMIS COMMITTEES APPLICATION FORM �r�N�Q�� V e 71 s Name of Advisory Body applying for cottv-5 JG' Application Form must be typed or hang printed Name of Applicant: 1 5. '> 4, / TH Home Address: P City: bVA4,mmur State: ZIP: q45 240 Home Phone: qZ15 174-! 2..-c`C? -Work Phone: 1510 234 ' soo exT. Is 2— Signature: Date: 7 Zoo� Personal Experiences,Skills, and Interests Education/Background: *76 � C# fer C 31 ZS_ Occ'u}ationlPrnfrloyer: 4 ter f Iv e Community Activities: UAII M-0 Special Interests: ` - _R7 ", `",3��E's /tv�' r lir,/ /L,`I to rely► 6 A QU/�vi7`�� Information 1. 1. File completed application with Clerk of the.Board. 651 Pine Street, Room 106,Martinez,CA 94553. 2. Members of some advisory bodies may be rewired to file annual Conflict of Interest Statements. 3. Address and other contact information provided on this application will be accessible to the general public. 4. Meetings of advisory bodies may be held in Martinez or in areas not accessible by public transportation. 5, Meetings may be held either in the evenings or during the clay, usually once or twice a month. 6. Some boards assign members to subcommittees or work groups requiring additional time. 7. If you wish you may attach your resume. cc: Supervisors II, III, IV Michael Kent ARC 15 George S.Smith Principal Engineer Mr. Smith is a Principal Environmental Engineer with over 27 years of experience in OW&rft the engineering and environmental consulting industries. His experience includes MBA,Harvard Graduate environmental program and project management,operations management,strategic Sctwd of Business,1976 planning,and business.development. Mr. Smith has served as the strategic planning Bs,CWkW Engineering, manager for a major engineering and construction company,as well as a senior UnKwsity of Ark"as,1a7o operations manager for a major environmental consulting firm with profit and loss responsibility for the Western Y.I.S. In addition, he has also served as a project manager P I I e...ar bw on a variety of environmental assignments with emphasis on regulatory permitting, Coma Costa County ft4ustrW remedial design and construction,site assessment,regulatory advocacy,and public AssocleUon Board of Directors involvement. Contra Costa Council Environments!Task Force Representative Project NPRA Ernironmentsi Experience Commitee Professional Envirorrmentai Ex-situ Bloremediation Bioremediation/Petroleum Refinery, Marketing Association,Past Aerospace Company, California Northern California President Project manager for ex-situ sierra Club bioremediation of 7,000 cubic yards of Project manager for ex-situ wsPAAssocl ates diesel-contaminated soil for a major bioremediation of a No.2 diesel- aerospace company. A design was contaminated sail in a 150,000-barrel- developed to treat the entire volume of per-day northern California petroleum soil in a single treatment cell. The refinery. A permanent concrete design incorporated both vapor venting biotreatment cell was constructer)to and bioremediation. The scope of work remediate contaminated soil on an included ongoing verification ongoing basis. The soil was treated in monitoring, final confirmation of batches ranging in size from 2,000 to treatment effectiveness,preparation of a 4,000 cubic yards each. The scope of remediation work plan,and a site work included obtaining permits from closure report. the Bay Area Air Quality Management District for moving the soil and operating Integrated GroundwateriSoil Treatment the system. Target cleanup levels below Aerospace Manufacturer,California 50 ppm were achieved after three months Project manager for the operation and of operation in a clayey soil. maintenance of an integrated groundwater/soil treatment system for a large aerospace manufacturer in southern California. The scope of work Chlorinated Solvent Rentedlation included successful negotiations with Aerospace Manufacturer,California the RWQCB to re-inject treated Project manager for remediation of groundwater into the aquifer. chlorinated solvents for a major aerospace manufacturer at a former cx-=3 1/3 ARCADIS George B.Smith Principal Engineer production facility. The scope of work regulatory permitting with eight for the project included obtaining all agencies,negotiating with agencies on regulatory permits, acceptable cleanup levels,and design/installation/operation of soil community relations coordination. The vapor extraction system, risk project value was approximately assessment and negotiating target $i million. cleanup levels with the lead regulatory agency. Remaining solvents trapped in In-Situ Groundwater and Soil a clay layer were excavated and Sloremedlation transported to a Class I hazardous waste Petrochemical Company,California facility. Project manager for preparation of a remedial work plan for in situ Site Closure groundwater and soil bioremediation for Major Electronics Company,California removal of petroleum aromatics for a Project manager and site construction major petrochemical company in manager for closure of an acid pickling California. The work plan was facility for a major electronics company presented to and approved by the in Silicon Valley in northern California. Regional Water Quality Control Board. The scope of work included The scope of work included demolitionlremoval of underground samplinglanalysis of soil and ground- concrete pickling tanks and aprons. water and a feasibility study to Also included were permitting for determine the remediation technology. closure with the City of Sunnyvale,a remedial work plan, and a site closure Site RemedlaRtion report. Aerospace Manufacturer,California Project manager for site remediation of Soil and Groundwater Remedlotion chlorinated solvents for an aerospace Malor Oil Company,California manufacturer. The scope of work Project manager for soil and included site investigation, a groundwater remediation of petroleum remediation feasibility study,regulatory hydrocarbons for a major oil company permitting„risk assessment, design/installation of a soil vapor Soil and Groundwater Remedlation extraction system, and design/ Major 04 Company,California installation of two air strippers for Project manager for soil and removal of solvents from groundwater. groundwater remediation of petroleum The total project value was hydrocarbons for a major oil company approximately $3.0 million. in California. The scope of work included design/installation of soil vapor extraction system, a groundwater extraction/treating system, health and safety supervision and monitoring, 02-M3 2/3 ARCADIS :.::Zearge B.smith Principal Engineer Ex-Situ Bloremecilation U.S.Navy,San Francisco,Califomia Project manager for ex-situ bioremediation of 1,000 cubic yards of gasoline-contaminated soil at a U.S. Navy site in the San Francisco Bay Area. Permitting was coordinated with the Bay Area Quality Management -District. The treatment cell design included vapor venting and bioreme- diation. The scope of work included a remedial work plan and a closure report for the RWQCB. Target cleanup levels were achieved after two months of opmtion. Remedial Action Work Flans U.S.Army Corps of Engineers, South Tacoma Supe fund Site,Washington Project mmager responsible for 10 remedial anion rook plans for the U.S. Army Geis of Engineers South Tacoma.S'uperfund project in the State of Washington. The$5.5 million project included demolition, excavation, a soil vapor extraction system(40 injection and extraction wells), and a groundwater treatment system. 02-T009 +,p�r� ED MAY Z 12004 0 of May 20, 2004 CL KGO#( A(; 7A Co'iSdRS Clerk of the Board Attn: Michael Kent 651 Pine Street, Room 106 Martinez, CA 94553 Re: Environmental Engineering Seat Vacancy - Hazardous Materials Commission Dear Mr. Kent, Please find attached an application form for the Environmental Engineering Seat vacancy recently advertised on April 27, 2004. My nomination for this seat is provided by the Golden West Section of the Air & Waste Management Association, a 9,000 member international nonprofit, nonpartisan professional organization that provides training, information, and networking opportunities in over 65 countries. Founded in 1907, A&WMA's members include scientists, engineers, policymakers, attorneys, and consultants who work for governments, corporations, universities, consulting organizations, and law firms. Our Section is comprised of approximately 400 professionals from parts of Central and Northern California. Our Section consists or regular members, honorary members, student members, a board of Directors and Officers. I am currently the Chair of this Section. Since 1988, 1 have resided in an unincorporated portion of Walnut Creek within the county of Contra Costa. I received my Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo in 1978. I have worked in the environmental field for over 25 years, and have been employed by both EPA and the BAAMD, private industry and am currently working in the consulting field. My demonstrated knowledge of hazardous materials issues and concerns as an environmental engineer and resident are more fully described in the attached application and resume. I appreciate your consideration of my application and look forward to meeting you. Sincerely, 90L9j&d"t NJ Douglas G. Wolf Environmental Engineer cc: Supervisors II; III, IV 1•l chael: Kent CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, OR COMMITTEES APPLICATION FORM Flame of Advisory Body applying for Environmental Engineering Seat Mame of Applicant: Douglas G. Wolf Home Address: 2060 Blackwood Drive City: Walnut Creek State: California Zip: 94596 Home Phone: 925-256-4425 Work Phone: 510-596-9629 Signature: V" Date: Personal Experiences, Skills, and Interests Education/Background: Received Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in 1978. 1 have been employed at the US EPA Region IX office, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, several consulting firms and private sector and have operated my own consulting business. Married, three children ages 17, 19 and 21, and resident of Contra Costa County since 1984. Occupation/Employer: Principal Engineer with LFR Levine Fricke Inc. Community Activities: Active with PTA, local Temple and attend local Rotary functions. Currently Chair of the Golden West Section of the Air & Waste Management Association. In that function we provide outreach to students and assist with Educational Scholarships. Special Interests: Special interests related to Environmental Engineering seat vacancy include membership or work experience in the following: • Industrial Association of Contra Costa County • Contra Costa Council Environmental Task Force • Pacific Industrial and Business Association _ _ * Knowledgeable on requirements of Risk Management Plans (RMPs), California Accidental Release Program (CalARP), Prop 65, AB2588 "Toxic Hot Spots", Spill Prevention and Counter Control Measures (SPCCs), Pipeline Risk Analysis of Hazardous Materials, SB14 "Hazardous Waste Source Reduction and Management Review", Hazardous Materials Business Plans (HMPP), TRI (Toxic Reporting Inventories), Hazardous Waste Disposal and Site Cleanup Assistance, Indoor Air Quality and ambient monitoring, Mitigation and Preventative Measures to reduce human health risk and environmental justice issues. Also well verse in County ordinances, local rules and regulations and federal statutes and laws. Have acted on Ad Hoc committees and have testified in Sacramento regarding certain State Assembly Bills. Special Interests: Golf, Bicycling, Weight Training and Exercise, Videotaping and Production __._.. .. ..................................... OUR LEVINE-FRICKE DOUGLAS G. WOLF Principal Engineer environmental management systems regulatory compliance permitting services environmental site audits Mr. golf has over 25 years of regulatory compliance experience including multi-disciplinary permitting of projects for new or modified industrial facilities and environmental management practices. He has performed extensive regulatory analyses, site evaluations, environmental site assessments, and has established ongoing regulatory compliance assistance programs. Permitting and compliance expertise includes regulation/rule development and strategic management practice leading to successful acquisition of environmental permits and certification for the fallowing operations and processes: refining, chemical manufacturing, cement industry, co- generation, bio-mass, resource recovery, hazardous waste disposal facilities, landfill operations, electronics, biotech, pharmaceutical, transportation, school and land use siting and petrochemical processes. Permitting work has included baseline studies, hazardous risk management and mitigation plans, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) conformance, New Source Review (NSR) evaluation including Best Achievable Control Technology (BACT) and Offset determinations, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), and Prevention of Significant (PSD) assessments. EDUCATION B.S., Environmental Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1978 REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE Environmental assessments • Port of Oakland, Air Audit. Performed site investigation to identify all stationary and mobile sources at 10 port terminals. Identified permitting requirements, exemptions and exclusions. • Comeast, Environmental and Health & Safety Audit. Managed over 140 site audits of existing buildings, headends and hubs for Comcast acquisition of ATTBB's operations in Northern California. Reported directly back to Comcast management of findings and recommendations • Risk Science Associates, Risk Assessment/Stochastic and Deterministic Evaluations. Performed assessment of health impacts of subsurface release of gasoline components on surrounding receptors. Multi-pathway assessments were included. Douglas G. Wulf, Page 2 SIP Audit Inspectors, 'Texan Oklahoma, and New Mexico, EPA Region VI. On Site compliance audits conducted 25 State implementation plans (SIPS) audit inspections for the EPA Region IV office in Dallas, Texas. Work included visual audit inspections, site evaluations, file reviews, and compliance certifications. • Risk Management Program Various Clientele. Managed the preparation of federal and state programs for numerous clients. Coordinated off-site modeling, hazard prevention, and overall management programs. Caltrans, Various Districts. Conformity analysis, air quality and noise studies for Fresno, South San Francisco, and Stockton, California. Siting Evaluations • Pipeline Risk Evaluations, Various K-12 School Districts. Evaluated consequences of accidental releases from multiple pipelines near expanding or new proposed School sites to determine whether releases posed a significant individual or societal risk to the Site. Evaluation identified imminent health and safety concerns to students, faculty and staff within the boundary of the Site. Evaluation often resulted in identification of risk control measures through specified prevention and mitigation procedures. • National Energy Services, Siting Studies and Regulatory Review. Coordinated activities to test and conduct a siting study for a proposed fertilizer facility in Central California. Work included initial regulatory review and fatal flaw evaluation. • Pulp and Paper Mill Siting Studies, Diashowa, LTD, and Kipp Engineering, Permitting and CEQA Support. Project siting studies for a grasroots pulp and paper mill. Siting studies included assessment of 25 different sites throughout California's Central Valley and Coast. Project permitting and CEQA support was also provided for the project's siting in West Sacramento. Permitting • GWF Power Systems, Tracy Biomass Facilty. Provided technical support for reviewing and preparing the Title V permit application and providing permit and regulatory support services for project modifications. • Exxon Corporation, USA, Permitting/Environmental Compliance. Responsibilities ranged from permitting to certifying environmental compliance with CEQA. Responsibilities included SARA Title III reporting, oil movement tracking and compliance evaluation, Title V MFR, RMP support, evaluation of projects and advising department supervisors of permitting feasibility and preparation of applications for reformulated clean fuel projects. Work also included evaluation of 1-12S releases into the atmosphere from process vents and emergency safety valves. to Hanson Permanente Corporation, Permitting. Consulted and advised Vice President of Manufacturing of permit strategies to secure required approvals. Work also included performing Hanson's Title V MFR permit application, evaluation of Cal ARP, CERCLA, and TRI reporting, assisting in preparing several permit applications, and banking certifications. r Douglas G. Wolf, Page 3 • Criterion Catalysts, Compliance Activities -Risk Assessment. Consultation and project support in compliance activities, permitting and major facility review permitting. Responsibilities included advising plant manager of permitting, applicability and compliance requirements and projects preparation of Risk Management .Prevention Plan and risk assessments for the facility. • Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Environmental Impact Report Addendum. Prepared for the University of California.Regents and EIS/EIR addendum for continued operation and management of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Activities involved evaluation of enhancements and modifications of facilities and programs in support of research and development missions established for the Laboratory by Congress and the President. • 'Westford Development, Inc. Wood Waste Bailer Retrofit, Permitting. Responsibilities included overseeing the permit activities for a biomass (refuse derived fire) facility retrofit. Work included agency liaisons on behalf of the project developer and protocol preparation. • Bay Area Resource Recovery Project, California Energy Commission (CEC) Licensing. Responsibilities included licensing review through the CEC. Work included agency interface and State Assembly testimony. Project work included wetland studies and purchase of required emission offsets, and all necessary environmental permitting. • Gilroy Co-generation, Engineering Assessments/Permit Applications. Performed engineering assessments and prepared permit applications for submittal to the CEC and Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD). Project work required testimony before CEC and participation at several workshops and community interactions. • Various Project of Less than 50 Move. Bay Area, California, Permitting and Agency interface responsibilities included project licensing and agency interface for several mid to moderate-sized gas turbine and internal combustion (IC) digested and landfill gas-fired co- generation projects. • DORT's, Taipei, Taiwan, Technology Transfer. Presented technology transfer in Taipei. Reviewed and supervised work performed on five transportation corridors. Five draft environmental statements 9ElSs) and final EISs were produced. • Seagate/Headway, Permit Strategy. Assisted in permit activities .for process expansion and provided strategy assessment to obtain flexible air permit conditions. • Wastewater Design, Permitting. Coordinated activities to design neutralization system for fabrication processes releases. Work also included assistance with permitting of new fabrication lines. Indoor Air Evaluation/Odor Control • Diamond Walnut Growers, Inc., Indoor Air Quality Assessment. Conducted indoor air quality evaluation and recommended mitigation measures to improve indoor air quality environment. • Mitsubishi Research Institute, Indoor Air Quality Research. Hosted and coordinated a visit by researchers interested in all indoor air contaminants of concern to Japan's building and housing industry. Douglas G. Wolf, Page 4 • Genecor International, Inc., Odor Abatement Control. Coordinated activities to test, design, and fabricate odor abatement control for research and development fermentation process. • Bayer, Indoor Air Quality Assessment. Evaluated indoor air quality concerns and recommended measures to reduce impacts on sensitive analytical instrumentation. Toxic Containment Study • Corporation for Clean Air, Diesel Exhaust Tonicity Support Study. Established protocol to test and evaluate PM 10 contribution from diesel exhaust to individual receptor of concern. Also coordinated dioxin testing of diesel exhaust and provided testimony for Prop 65 concerns. • Confidential Client, Compliance Activities/Risk Assessment. Managed risk assessments performed for chromium and nickel emissions releases as they pertained to the Hot Spots Information Act (AB2588)/ Due Diligence • Crockett Co-generation, Pacific Energy, Due Diligence. Performed due diligence study for $300,000,000, 240 Mwe. Co-generation facility for four lending banks. Work included oversight of all environmental disciplines required for review. • Urban Housing Group, Siting Study. Conducted air monitoring of transportation corridor and other land use sources to determine the individual and societal risk posed by siting a development project within 1,000 feet of a major rail and freeway. 'Various assorted industrial operations also resided within Y mile of the proposed site location. Evacuation included ambient air monitoring, establishment of a meteorological station and analytical determination and risk assessment. Source Testing and Ambient Air Monitoring • Bay Area Resource Recovery Project, Redwood City, California, Meteorological Monitoring. Established upper air and ten-meter tower meteorological monitoring station to collect data t support NSR permitting. • USA. and Japan, Multiple Clients, Source Testing of Electrical Power Plants and Waste Energy Products. Performed source testing for criteria and hazardous air pollutants for various facilities throughout the United States and Japan. Expert Testimony • Anne Marie Lagas, Condemnation Hearing Support, Represented property owner during condemnation hearing. Testimony included odor and air quality evaluation and buffer zone determination, • Corporation for Clan Air, PM10 Study. Represented nonprofit organization in Proposition 65 notification requirements. Testimony included an evaluation of specific field testing methodologies. Douglas G. Wolf, Page 5 • Bayer, Particulate Fallout from Adjacent Property, Represented Bayer in evaluating nuisance and potential health claims against particulate fallout from adjacent neighboring industry. CERTIFICATIONS Certified Project Manager AFFILIATIONS Director - Chairman Student Affairs for the Golden West Section of the Air and Waste Management Association PROFESSIONAL HISTORY LFR Levine Fricke, Principal Engineer, 2002 - present Geofon Inc., Principal Engineer, 1999 - 2002 Arcadis Geraghty & Miller, Senior Associate Engineer, 1997 - 1999 McLaren Hart, Senior Associate Engineer, 1995 - 1999 Roy F. Weston, Associate Engineer, 1993 -1995 Dames & Moore, Senior Engineer & Director of Permit Services, 1988 - 1993 Woodward Clyde Consultants, Project Engineer, 1984 - 1988 Bay Area Air Quality Management District, Air Quality Engineer, 1979 -1984 Environmental Protection Agency, Region IX, Air Quality Engineer, 1978 - 1979 __. 1111 _._. ..........._11 ........................... 1.11.1 . . ._. ......... 3 U N D 1200 COSTA COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS,COMMISSIONS,OR tlllts o s FI uisc€ts COMIVUTTEES APPLICATION FORM CONTRA GtlSTA Nwne of Advisory Body applying forr rr,✓r�r5�f m0/'j -� Application Forret wt be typed or pato a3 Name of,Applicant: Home Address: City: g44�3 .State: cpq z1p: '2....- Horne Phone: �/'U�.� �.-" 16 - Work Phone: -- — Signature: Personal Experiences,Skills,and Interests Educatit 3ackground: Occupation/Employer: v�vro-!� dU'z3 Ay �.�1`oyca-s ' `dC C'. CSS •,1 7C - Community Activities: IY7 E'er Special interests: /14?- �c �!1 tZ c/r r LI i as" .'i C Information: I. File completed application with Clerk of the Board.651 Pint Sennet, Room 106,Martinez,CA 94553, I Members of some advisory bodies may be required to file rmmal Conflict of Interest Statements, 3. Address and other contact information provided on this application will be,accessible to the general public. 4. Meetings of advisory bodies may be hold in Martinez or in areas not accessible by public transportation. 5. Meetings may be held either in the evenings or during the day,usually once or twice a month. 6. Some boards assip members to subcommittees or work groups requiring additional time. 7. If you wish you may attack your resum6. cc: Supervisor II Michael Kent Resume for Samuel L. Brathwaite 3746 Mt.Diablo Blvd. Lafayette, California 94549 Phone:work(925)299-1284;Fax(925)299-1519 e-mail:sam@adverus.com;sbrath@cemeast.net Mr. Brathwaite is the director of environmental services with Adverus, Inc., a consulting engineering company. He has approximately 16 years of experience in environmental consulting. He has served as a senior project manager/senior project hydrogeologist on a variety of high profile projects involving soil and groundwater quality investigation and remediation. My current duties and responsibilities include project management, strategic planning, problem solving, and coordinating and supervising staff on projects requiring site characterization, risk assessment, feasibility studies, remedial activities, and construction management. Mr. Brathwaite has managed many Environmental Litigation, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Comprehensive Environmental Response and Liability Act (CERCLA), and National Contingency Plan(NCP)projects that cost several million dollars. Additionally, he served as a project manager/senior project hydrogeologist for numerous private and public sector projects including petroleum refineries, aerospace and high tech manufacturing facilities, landfills, utilities, gasoline stations, chemical distribution facilities, industrial and manufacturing facilities, developers, manufacturing gas plants, and transporters. His private sector work includes compliance monitoring and characterization of soil and groundwater contamination at major petroleum refineries (Tosco refinery in Martinez and the Chevron Refinery in Port Arthur, Texas). His public sector experience includes senior project hydrogeologist and project manager activities for California Transportation District (Caltrans), East Bay Municipal Utility District, and the Lemoore Naval Air Station projects. Additionally, I have developed cost estimates and proposals for many clients. As a hydrogeologist/engineering geologist, He has a strong technical and practical knowledge of groundwater flow modeling and fate and transport of chemicals in soil and groundwater and has designed and implemented large-scale geotechnical, soil and groundwater characterization and remedial investigation and feasibility study programs. His experience also includes work in a variety of geologic settings such as alluvial deposits, glacial deposits, sand dunes, bay-margin sites, fractured bedrock, volcanic and pyroclastic deposits, landslides, wetlands and marshland deposits. EDUCATION: M.S.,Hydrogeology, University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada(1986— 1988) B.S., Geology,McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada(1979— 1983) Construction Management Certification with Cal State Hayward University, California(1998—1999) CERTIFICATIONS: Registered Geologist: California Certified Hydrogeologist:California Certified Engineering Geologist: California EXPERIENCE- Experienced in managing and supervising all aspects of soil and groundwater contamination studies at numerous gasoline station facilities, solid waste landfills, construction development sites, and industrial facilities _. .. Excellent communication and people skills Extensive experience developing proposals and cost estimates Has extensive experience working with environmental regulators Extensive experience in performing hydrogeologic assessments, geotechnical investigations, feasibility studies, and developing and implementing remedial action and corrective measures Experienced in litigation support activities and insurance cost recovery Shaw Environmental, Inc. 4005 Mort Chicago Highway Concord, CA 94521 Phone.925.288.9598 Fax:925.288.0888 1" V' Shaw ErMmt erg, Inc. May 24, 2004 Mr.Michael Kent Hazardous Materials Ombudsman Contra Costa County 651 Pine Street— I"Floor Martinez, CA 94553 Re: Hazardous Materials Commission Nomination Dear Mr.Kent: Shaw Environmental,Inc. (Shaw)is pleased to nominate Ms. Barbara Marks,CIH,for the vacant Environmental Engineering Seat of the Contra Costa County Hazardous Materials Commission (Commission). Ms. Marks has a Masters of Environmental Studies degree from Yale University and a Bachelor of Science degree from Goucher College. She has worked for Shaw for approximately 10 years as a Senior Health Scientist and has an extensive knowledge in hazardous materials issues. As a Senior Health Scientist,Ms. Marks has managed projects under RCRA and CERCLA regulatory programs,developed soil cleanup criteria, and negotiated with state and federal regulatory agencies for"no-action"alternatives. Ms.Marks would be a valuable asset to the Commission by providing working knowledge of current issues that need to be addressed in our community through concerned citizens and environmental companies. She works and lives in Contra Costa County and is an individual that will be a true proponent for the future safety of the County. Ms. Marks has already taken part in the County by being a member of the Buena Vista Elementary School PTA. It is our belief that Ms. Marks would make a valuable addition to the Contra Costa Hazardous Materials Commission. Very truly yours, Gerhard E.Locke, Ph.D.,P.E. Business Manager Shaw Environmental,Inc. Attachments: Application Form Barbara Marks Resume A Shaw Group CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, OR COMMITTEES APPLICATION FORM Name of Advisory Body applying for Hazardous Materials Commission Application Forth must be typed or hand printed Name of Applicant: Barbara J.Marks Home Address: 566 Churchill Downs Ct City: Walnut Creek State: CA ZIP: 94597 Home Phone: 925-944-2261 _Work Phone: 925-288-2283 : 2 41 Signature: Date -----•- Personal Experiences,Skills,and Interests Education/Back�t-ound: Certified Industrial Hygienist since 1993 1980 B.A.,Biology,Goucher College,Towson,Maryland 1984 Masters of Environmental Studies,Yale University,New Haven,Ct Environmental consultant since 1985 with primary areas of expertise in worker and community risk assessments,regulatory compliance evaluations for environmental issues and occupational safety Occupation/Employer: Shaw Environmental,Inc. 4005 Port Chicago Highway,Concord,California 94520: Staff Consultant. I have worked at Shaw(and its predecessor company,IT Corporation)since 1997. Prior to Shaw,I worked in Centra Costa&Alameda Counties at McLaren/Hart Environmental Consultants(1995-1997),IT Corporation(1992 to 1995),and EA Engineering(1985— 1992). Community Activities: Member Buena Vista Elementary School PTA—2003 to present Contra Costa Council—Representative Member for McLaren/Hart in 1996-1997 American Industrial Hygiene Association—member since 1996 Special Interests: Through my work I have been involved the evaluating the compatibility of different land uses with chemical-using industries and businesses. My interest is to help assess the safety of developing residential, educational,and industrial/commercial facilites at sites with historical soil and water contamination and/or Inform new land uses may encroach upon the"buffer zones"of landfills and chemical-using to ustries 1. File completed application with Clerk of the Board. 651 Pine Street,Room 106,Martinez, CA 94553. 2. Members of some advisory bodies may be required to file annual Conflict of Interest Statements. 3. Address and other contact information provided on this application will be accessible to the general public. 4. Meetings of advisory bodies may be held in Martinez or in areas not accessible by public transportation. 5. Meetings may be herd either in the evenings or during the day,usually once or twice a month. 6. Some boards assign members to subcommittees or work groups requiring additional time. 7. If you wish you may attach your resum&. Barbara J. Marks., CI Professional Qualirications Ms. Marks is a Senior Health Scientist with 20 years of experience in environmental sciences, human health and ecological risk assessment, industrial hygiene; and site investigations/remediations. She has prepared risk assessments under Federal and State Superfund Programs, Brownfields Programs, RCRA, Air Toxic programs, and International Guidelines_ These assessments have supporter) selection of remedial options, including no-action alternatives, and development of cleanup criteria above background soil levels. Ms. Marks has provided regulatory compliance services for commercial operations and government agencies for Environmental, Health, and Safety issues. She has managed projects under RCRA, CERCLA, and other regulatory programs that included conducting site and facility audits, industrial hygiene/health and safety evaluations,and analytical data quality reviews. Education M.E.S.,Environmental Studies,Yale University; 1984 B.A., Biology, Goucher College; 1980 Additional Training: 40-Hour OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations Training&Annual Updates Emergency Response Planning Environmental Law Respiratory Protection Registrations/Certirications C.I.H.,No. 5776 Experience and Background 2002 Present Senior Environmental Scientist,Shaw Environmental,Ina (Shaw), Concord, California As a member of the senior staff for the Commercial Consulting and Engineering Group and a Certified Industrial Hygienist,is responsible for supporting commercial and state and local government clients in risk assessment and management areas, health and safety issues, and other regulatory concerns. In the role of project manager, supervises field staff during investigative and remedial projects. Current and recent projects include: • Providing risk assessment and environmental regulatory consulting for the brownfields redevelopment of the Kaiser Steel Mill Facility in Fontana, California. Tasks accomplished within',this project have included evaluating"clean"borrow soils for compatibility with site deed restrictions based on health risks; evaluating remedial alternatives as part of a feasibility study for an industrial landfill, and developing responses to California Department of Toxic __ Barbara J. Marks, CIH 2 Substances Control (DTSC) and other agency comments on field work plans and technical analyses. • Overseeing Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments and Preliminary Endangerment Assessments(PEA)for proposed school sites in Walnut Creek, Calistoga, .Lodi, San.Tose and other cities. This includes negotiating scope of investigations with agencies, developing written reports and plans, and managing implementation of investigations and removal actions. • Health and Safety Oversight for soil and groundwater investigations for California Department of Transportation. As part of environmental clearances for transportation projects,oversees the health and safety aspects of investigations and remediations. This work includes identification of hazards,evaluation of the needs for air monitoring during operations, selection of appropriate safe work practices and personal protective equipment, and development of action levels based on air monitoring. Health and safety plans developed under this program have been reviewed and approved by the California DTSC. • Managing response action reports that evaluation excavation versus management in place actions for improperly disposed of wastes at the Azusa Land Reclamation Company landfill in Azusa, California.Is overseeing the technical evaluation of risks to workers and the surrounding community resulting from excavation of the asbestos-containing material overburden and potential impacts on groundwater quality resulting from management in place_ 1992-1995 & 1997-2002 Manager,Risk Assessment and Regulatory Compliance Group,IT Corporation (acquired by Shaw), Concord, California Managed and conducted human health and ecological risk assessments. This work included developing the conceptual approaches and models, supervising data usability evaluations, identifying both default and site-,receptor-specific exposure factors, conducting toxicity reviews (including identification and review of toxicity literature), preparing risk characterizations, and negotiating with regulatory agencies. Example projects are described below. • Evaluated potential risks to students, teachers, and staff of the Park Avenue Elementary School for the Los Angeles Unified School District(LAUSD). The playground of the school had been constructed over a former municipal landfill in the 1950s. Due to public concerns with potential for children to be exposed to hazardous materials in schools, LAUSD conducted a remedial investigation of this school. Conducted the risk assessment that evaluated the potential for children and adult to directly contact any hazardous materials and for indirect exposure via air emissions to occur. The risk assessment showed the chemical residuals were not posing a risk to either students or teachers under existing conditions. However, under a hypothetical residential that did not have access controls(such as pavement)unacceptable exposures to lead, arsenic, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). These results were accepted by the California DTSC and were used in the Barbara J. Marks, CIH 3 development removal actions. • For Fuji Xerox,evaluated potential worker risks resulting from contact with soil containing elevated levels of arsenic. The site was in Japan, which did not have specific guidelines for risk assessment and risk management procedures. Consequently, a range of international standards and approaches were used,particularly guidance and toxicity evaluations from the United States, Canada, and the World Health Organization. • Developed risk-based goals for the decontamination and demolition of a pesticide manufacturing building at Spolana Chemical Facility in the Czech Republic. The buildings and surrounding soils were highly contaminated with dioxins,hexachlorobenzene, and other chlorinated benzenes. Developed clean up criteria for building surfaces(plasters, cements), equipment, and soils that were used to judge the feasibility of remedial options and potential for re-use of the treated materials. Also developed health and safety guidelines for the protection of remediation workers that needed to balance respiratory protection needs other hazards, such as visual restrictions and heat stress imposed by personal protective equipment (PPE). • Developed risk assessment analyses for Brownfields and industrial redevelopment of the NorthParcel of the Operating Industries,Inc. (OII) Landfill in Monterey Park, California, former Raiser Steel Mill in Fontana, California, and Former IT Corporation hazardous waste landfills in Northern California. These risk assessments were used to develop clean up criteria, support land use restrictions in deeds, and demonstrate to buyers and renters of the properties that residual chemicals would not pose a health threat to their workers. • Managed combined human health and ecological risk assessment for Hamilton Army Airfield in Novato, California. Establish technical direction and conducted agency negotiations regarding the assessment of chemical residuals in an existing coastal salt marsh and redevelopment of an airfield as a salt marsh. Directed the development of risk-based approach to issues, such as evaluation of multiple future habitat types,known occurrence of endangered species, evaluation of PCB congeners and petroleum hydrocarbons, and incorporating site-=specific measurements of bioaccumulation into human and ecological receptor exposure pathways. • Consulted on health risk impacts for remedial actions at the former Hunter's Point Naval Shipyard in San Francisco. This included evaluation of cumulative effects associated with multiple contaminants in soil at specific sites and evaluations of chemical data for soil being imported as"clean"backfill. 1995-1997 Senior Health Scientist, Chemrisk (McLarenlHart),Alameda, California Conducted ASTM risk-based corrective action(RSCA) analyses for gasoline, diesel, aviation fuel,and other volatile organic chemical sites. This work included receptor and exposure Y Barbara I Marrs,CIH 4 pathway analyses for Tier 1, calculations of site-specific target levels for Tier 2,and air, groundwater, and biodegradation modeling for Tier 3. This work has been done for Safeway, United Airlines, San Jose Mercury News, Lockheed Missile and Space, and independent tank owners. This work also led to papers being presented at the national meetings(NGWA,Society for Risk Analysis,and AEHS)regarding selection of RSCA site characterization Factors. Prior to conducting RBCA analyses,prepared risk assessments for petroleum sites in California,Hawaii, and other western states using other protocols. Chemicals of concern included gasoline,diesel, mineral ails, trichloroethene, tetrachloroethene,and other solvents. The assessments were conducted as part of site closure, site investigation, feasibility studies, and remedial designs. They included developing site-specific cleanup levels, selecting appropriate remedial technologies,developing design specifications(primarily air strippers and groundwater cleanup), and evaluating residual contamination. 1991 -1992 Scientist,ICF Kaiser,Sun Francisco, California Oversaw the closure risk assessment for a hazardous waste landfill and surface impoundment in Contra Costa County,California. Estimated the fugitive particulate and gaseous chemical releases resulting from seven remedial alternatives during implementation and post-closure. Evaluatedboth on-site worker, off-site worker, and residential risks for each alternative. Managed the development of baseline public health evaluation (under Risk Assessment Guidelines, Part A) for the Apache Powder CERCLA site in Arizona. Examined potential risks to surrounding community from contamination of groundwater,surface water, and surface soils. 1985-1991 ScientistlProject Manager,.EA .Engineering, Science, and Technology,Lafayette, California Responsibilities included administrative and technical oversight of variety of projects focused on compliance with CERCLA and state superfund cleanup requirements and human health'issues. Selected Publications Marks,B.J., K. Lee, and S. El Sururi, 1996, Sensitivity Analysis of Vapor Transport Exposures in ASTMRBCA .Protocol, Society for Rask Analysis,New Orleans, Louisiana, December. Marks, B.J., 1996, Comparisons of Fuels and TPH Residuals in Soils, Society for the Environmental Health of Soils, West Coast Conference, Newport Beach, California, March. Marks,B.J.,P.W. McLaughlin, and B. Manchon, 1993,Misapplication of TPH in Remedial Decision Making,NWWAJAPI Conference: Petroleum Hydrocarbons and Organic Chemicals in Groundwater, Houston,Texas,November. Marks, B.J. and M. Singh, 1990,Relationships ofBenzene`Benzene and Toluene in Soil Gas, Sail, and Groundwater,Hazardous Materials Control 3(6): 40-46,November-December. June 1, 2004 Mr. Michael Dent Executive Assistant,Hazardous Materials Commission 579 Center Avenue, Suite 115 Martinez,California Re: 'Submittal of Hazardous Materials Commission Application Dear Mr. Kent, Thank you very much for taking the time to speak with me this morning about the available seat on the Hazardous Materials Commission. As discussed, I am interested in applying for the Environmental Engineer seat, however in the event that another applicant takes this seat, I may be interested in applying for the Environmental Organizations Alternate seat. If I apply for the Environmental Organizations Alternate seat,I would be doing so on behalf of Friends Of the River. I understand that you will be speaking with the Commission Chair to determine whether Friends Of the River is a qualified environmental organization with an interest in hazardous materials policy. If possible,please give me a call at(925)348-0656 with the Chair's response. My primary interest, however, is in obtaining the Environmental Engineering seat. Enclosed, please final my application form and resume. If you have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact me at the above listed number. Sincerely, Ronald D. Chinn,P.E. Attachment: Contra Costa County Hazardous Materials Commission Application Resume CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS,OR COMMITTEES APPLICATION FORM Name of Advisory Body applying for Hazardous Materials Commission;Environmental Enwneet Application Form must be typed or hand printed Marne of Applicant: Ronald 17.Chun Homs'Address: 1243 Oak Knoll Drive City: Concord State: CA ZIP: 94521 Home Phone:-_ {925)691-9696 Work Phone: (925)348-0656 Signature: Date: June 1,2004 Personal Experiences,Skills, and Interests Education/Background: B.S.Civil Engineering,University of Arizona,1993 Registered Professional Engineer:California,Oregon,Washington,Idaho,Hawaii Currently a Principal Engineer overseeing the western regional engineering practice of a$15M/yr.Leaking Underground Storage Tank project. Previous experience includes Spill Control&Countermeasures Planning,Hazardous Materials Business Plan preparation,Storm Water Pollution Prevention Planning,risk assessment,and various environmental modeling. Occupation/Employer. Principal Engineer,URS Corporation (Oakland,California) URS Corporation is an international engineering firm with over 25,500 employees worldwide. In my current position,I am the Western Regional Engineering Manager responsible for engineering remediation work associated with Leaking Underground Storage Tanks for over 300 contaminated sites for a major industrial corporation. Community Activities: National Association for Asian American Professionals(NAAAP)-Bay Area Chapter Friends Of the River(FOR) American Society for Civil Engineers(ASCE)-San Francisco Chapter Environmental&Water Resources Institute Special Interests: Regulatory research with respect to environmental policy as it varies between regional,state,and federal agencies. Evaluation of the methods of policy implementation,and the effectiveness of specific programs,especially as it relates to groundwater protection. Information: 1. Pile completed application with Clerk of the Board. 651 Pine Street,Room 106,Martinez,CA 94553. 2. Members of some advisory bodies may be required to Pile annual Conflict of Interest Statements. 3. Address and other contact information provided on this application will be accessible to the general public. 4. Meetings of advisory bodies may be held in Martinez or in areas not accessible by public transportation. 5. Meetings may be held either in the evenings or during the day,usually once or twice a month. 6. Some boards assign members to subcommittees or work groups requiring additional time. 7. If you wish you may attach your resume. RONALD D. CHINN, P.E. V43 Oak Knoll Drive Concord,California (925)691-9696(h) (925)348-0656(c) ron_chinn@;urscorp.cotn Obiec '. My objective is to serve on the Hazardous Materials Commission fulfilling the rale of the Environmental Engineer. I believe that my experience,technical background,and hixniliarity with overall environmental policy offers unique insights that will assist Contra Costa County Health Services understand environmental issues to further protect the people. Professimal E 203 to Present URS Corporation, Oakland,California Principal Engineer • Conduct strategic regulatory research of Leaking Underground Storage Tank policies and Practices of regional and statewide environmental agencies in California,and compared these policies to similar programs throughout the United States. Working with State and Regional agencies to evaluate environmental policy in terms of multi--media receptors,including water, soil,and air. • Western Regional Engineering Manager responsible for the environmental remediation work associated with over 300 contaminated sites for a major international industrial corporation. Develop engineering programs to ensure compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations. 2002 to 20013 SLR International Corp,San Mateo, California Principal Engineer • Principal Engineer responsible for the Engineering Business Unit for SLR International Corp. Technical responsibilities included the oversight of major engineering work performed by SLR in California,Washington,and Oregon. • Evaluated compliance and recommended best practices to assist with regulatory changes in hazardous materials spill pollution prevention as described in 40 CHR 112.7. Developed hazardous material spill contingency plans for several municipal organizations and major industrial corporations throughout California,Washington,and Alaska. • Provided legal support services to evaluate compliance with 1998 Underground Storage Tank upgrade requirements for a major petrochemical company. Reviewed compliance records to identify specific deficiencies and estimate potential liability. ........ 1939 to 2002 SECOR.International,Inc,Mountain View,California Senior Engineer • Program Manager overseeing multiple environmental portfolios for major industrial corporations. Responsible for environmental affairs for over 90 Underground Storage Tank contaminated sites in California,Alaska„and Nevada. Worked with State,Regional,and Local agencies to evaluate extent of contamination,and devise engineering solutions to abate and mitigate the contaminant plumes. • Project Manager responsible for air quality permitting for the conversion from MtBE to ethanol in Bay Area and Sacramento bulk fuel terminals for a major petrochemical corporation. Oversaw permit submittals to the Air Quality Management Districts,emissions modeling,and coordinated with engineering stab-contractors to design and build specialized ethanol storage tanks. 19%to 1999 McLaren/Hart,Inc.,Rancho Cordova,California Associate Engineer Conducted environmental investigation and remediation of contaminated sites throughout California. Prepared numerous Hazardous Materials Business Plans for several major industrial corporations throughout California. Developed Spill Pollution Control and Countermeasures Plans and identified Best Management Practices for several municipal and industrial organizations in the Central Valley. 1993 to 19% Clceanit Laboratories,Honolulu,Hawaii Environmental Engineer .Designed offshore insuumentation platforms to evaluate various ocean environmental phenomena. Evaluated fugitive dust generation from earthworking activities for a major construction firm. Prepared the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System(NPDES)Phase I Permit Application for the City and County of Honolulu in accordance with 40 CFR 122. Education, U d cerdfications 1987-1993 €niversity of Arizona,Tucson BS C"Engineering PfO&SsionalEfigincer,State of California, P.E. No. C-58862 Prvfessional.Ergineer,State of Hawaii,P.E. No. 10996-C l"flye*S}vnal FJ4' neer,State of Washington,P.E. No. C-40110 Prnfessfcnat Engineer,Statc of Idaho,P.E. No. 11007 PrO!essional nSinect,State of Oregon,P.E. No. 73553PE Qualified Person,State of Alaska (per 18 AAC 78.995) 40-Hour OSHA Health& Safety Certification (29 CFR 1910.120) 8-Hour OSHA Health&Safety Annual Update Certification,1998-Present z, Fubficatio 'dam epi ti Garner,E.,Carmel,C.,Chinn,R,and Skance,J.,"Califonraa Fuel Case Unsure.Policy and.Practice," <Pending>National Ground Cuter Association 2004 Petroleum Hydrocarbons and C*anic Chemicals in Groundwater.Prevention,Assessment,and Remediation Conference &Exposition,2004 Chinn,R.,"RemeAd S` .*m.Design C'andderatimd',various private industry audiences,1999-2004 Chinn,R,and Weise,T.,"Praetacal CoA4de tions to Procedural and StructuralModificaaYons under 40 CxR 1127 ,various private industry audiences,2002-20103 Chinn K,"T tratment and.Ah*ment Technelogy Seketien",various private industry audiences,2000-2003 Chiron,R.,"Cooct Resolution",various private industry audiences,2001-2002 Chinn,R,"03nderstax&.hg Risk-.Based Decisron,Qstality.Analysis',various private industry audiences, 2001.2002 Chinn,R, and A..McCord,"Deve&ipment and Implementation of Envimnmental Best.Management Practices", various private industry audiences,1998-2000 ProfkasioaW Affiliations Amencan Sodety for Civil Engineers('.ASCO Ent,mnmental&Vater Resosrnxs Institute National.Assodatton for.A=n American Pmfessionals( ,4AAP) Professional Refkon-ces Erin Garner,Cakfc ma Registered Geologist and C'ertOedH_ydmgeologist Edward Childers,California Pmfessional Engineer Trent Weise,Californ a Professional Engineer Douglas Young,Caltfornra Registered Geologist Contact information atwlable upon request CONTRA. COSTA COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS, COMM ED COMMITTEES APPLICATION FORM MAY 2 424001 Name of Advisory Body applying forc�t v1 4t,rcOF SUPEAMfeefle c,�wwt t CONtEt COSTA CO, Application Form must be typed or hand printed Name of Applicant: i c J. 44 1 v1-z.< 1 Horne Address: 1905 YO 11"'Of c- City: c 1 k-,J State: ZIP: �Y HomePhone: (qZ<�) It L"O V-3 Work Phone: (6`16) &G3--.37&Z - Signature: Date: 5-121 /o cj Personal Experiences,Shills, and Interests C, O d re�wvmt' Ott','t 1 Education/Background: IM S -it 1 t r0 c-1 X35 �Yt��r"'�►�"' �"'t'�-1 ����w�. 6'�'lcrrt�yrV�t�t,,�' t'�fv S ltdlv�ct 19�G� Lvet e - t+'3Vr�-u.'tw i� l Z--A�rvaevws t' 5c,trrIcx AcW L Co y+PorvS ccupatio mp oyer: Jmac,N r✓, t4VP we..tt ,Llj 41(A t wl t.r N 1 / cA Cq&9 — t ?91; ca'.7 tl e'Ver t ) "A G4 U P ke-f iC./erc" �rw r r C C7 j a'4ut 't r-9vt7 I lyi 5r4 jL.'K,, "U t j roV"€w,' r t 5'7'6 . t t t7 y t(4 v'-L LVY. ommun yy c les:ivt . Bona -t o d _. 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Some boards assign members to subcommittees or work groups requiring additional time. 7. if you wish you may attach your resume. cc: Supefv sora IV tlichael.. Kent Eric J. H nzel Vice President/Senior Principal Education MS in Soil Science,Purdue University BS in Environmental Resource Management,Pennsylvania State University BS in Biology,Pennsylvania State University Registration Certified Professional Soil Scientist,ARCPACS (Nationwide) Certification Hazardous Waste Health and Safety,Forty-Hour Training Course Professional Summary Mr. Hinzel has over 25 years experience in environmental programs throughout the Western United States. His experience includes land application of process wastewater, site closures, groundwater assessments, hazardous waste remediation and construction, environmental management systems planning, environmental assessments, regulatory compliance, human and ecological risk assessment, decontamination of buildings and equipment,air quality engineering,and conduct of environmental training programs. Clients have included food processing companies, railroads and transportation agencies, marine ports and airports, heavy manufacturing companies, semiconductor and electronics manufacturers, US Department of Defense facilities, and US Department of Energy national laboratories. He has also served as the regional manager for US Environmental Protection Agency-sponsored programs in EPA Legions 8, 9, and 10. As regional manager, he has administered investigations at as many as 30 sites concurrently and has acted as contract manager and liaison for multimillion dollar, multiyear hazardous waste site investigation,cleanups,and maintenance programs. Specific recent experience includes: ■ Senior scientist for a food processing facility in northern California. This project involves preparation of a strategic plan for the handling of process wastewater, to include land application, treatment and conveyance. Analysis of wastewater and groundwater monitoring information, preparation of cropping and irrigation plans and Report of Waste Discharge. Interaction with the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board,and other regulatory support was part of this project. ■ Project manager for a site closure of a disturbed property in Northern California. Duties included soils and environmental inventory of the property, development of the closure plan, interaction with the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board, construction oversight during property closure activities and post-closure monitoring. Preparation of an NPDES permit and assistance to the client in legal defense was also part of this project.This project received closure from the Board in accordance with CCR Title 27. i a�som 8an9u�vosumeaanes = zaa.aoe Kennedy/Jenks Consultants Eric J. Minzel Page 2 w .Project manager for lead-contaminated soil remedial activities at the Golden Gate Bridge,Highway, and Transportation District(GGBHTD). This project involved the oversight of remediation of lead-contaminated soils at the north and south approaches to the Golden Gate Bridge. Responsibilities included management of onsite personnel, interaction with GGBHTD personnel, construction contractors as well as federal, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control(DTSC),and local agencies.Additional work included preparation of sampling plans and technical review of technical documents for GGBITD. s Program manager and senior scientist for the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA). The contract supported VTA°s primary goal of the development and improvement of the transportation system in Silicon Valley and was implemented on an "as-needed" basis. The various project assignments were issued through Contract Task Orders; and ranged from regulatory compliance activities (DISC and Regional Water Quality Control Board), to environmental assessments for property transfer and management, to site investigations (soil and groundwater), and remediation construction oversight. ■ Program manager for a hazardous waste site in Richmond, California. The site included soil and groundwater contamination.Responsibilities included coordination of field efforts, interaction with the DTSC and other state agencies, coordination with property owners, and assistance to the client for property sale. Since the client was based on the East Coast, local representation for the client was also a major responsibility. ■ Project manager, land treatment field operation and RCRA Part B application preparation for ARCO Petroleum Products. Modified continuing land treatment operation by redesigning drainage, altering waste application rates and soil maintenance procedures.Developed RCRA Part B application for entire refinery. ■ Assistant project manager and task leader, Mobil Refinery. Designed and implemented hydrogeologic and soils studies in support of land treatment operations. Developed the RCRA Part B application for the entire refinery operation. • Project manager for Port of Oakland projects including update of Storrnwater Pollution Prevention Plans for the newly constructed container facilities (Vision 2000) at the maritime facilities and wastewater collection and treatment for aircraft maintenance facilities at the Oakland International Airport. ■ Senior scientist for a public water agency providing scientific services in connection with supporting the agency with various issues related to perchlorate contamination of the water supply aquifer in accordance with federal CERCL,A requirements. Activities included preparation of work plans, sampling plans, groundwater data analysis and reporting, human health risk assessment, and development of remedial alternatives. ■ Client manager for a major semiconductor manufacturing facility in Santa Clara, California. Responsibilities included providing onsite environmental health and safety services, including development of hazardous material inventory surveys, Kennedy/Jenks Consultants ...... .. ._..... .......... ........... ...__._..... ......... ..................... ... ......... Eric J. Hinzel Page;3 .contingency plans, stormwater plans and sampling, environmental management strategies (ISO 14000), air scrubber design and testing, and air quality permitting. Additional onsite services also included decontamination of semiconductor tools and parts, chemical delivery, parts delivery, and development of preventative maintenance procedures(ISE)9000). ■ Client manager for a disk drive manufacturing facility in San Jose, California. Responsibilities included groundwater and surface water monitoring and technical oversight of decontamination/decon missioning operations onsite. r Operations manager for two environmental engineering contracts for EFA Fest(US Navy). The work scope included air quality studies and permitting, air quality engineering, transportation studies, stormwater plans, stormwater sampling, drinking water studies,and development of remedial action plans. s program manager for the investigation of groundwater contamination at an industrial facility in the South Bay region of San Francisco. The project included analysis of existing data and collection of additional data to determine level of groundwater contamination caused by solvents.The site was on the EPA Superfund list. ■ Program manager for soils and groundwater remediation at a residential development site near Newark, California. Work at the site involved site characterization, contaminated soil volume determination, remedial alternative selection and design, and remedial action implementation, including groundwater pump and treat and soil cleanup. ■ Client manager for a major semiconductor tool manufacturer in San Jose, California. Responsibilities included management of the design, construction, and implementation of an air toxics abatement control system, design and construction management of wastewater treatment plants. Additional work included water recycling studies, risk assessments, and preventative maintenance procedure development(ISO 9000). it .program manager for waste characterization studies at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. The project involved characterizing the waste streams to be treated by the decontamination and waste treatment facility (DWTF). The characterization was used in the design of the DVS7TF. ■ Program manager, RCRA Part B permit applications for Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California. This facility operated an open burning/open detonation facility for the treatment and disposal of hazardous, mixed, and radioactive wastes. ` s Program manager for a groundwater and soil vapor extraction and treatment system, Sunnyvale,California. This project included management of a team of engineers and scientists operating the groundwater and soil vapor extraction wells, the transfer system, and the steam stripper to clean up the water and soil vapors. All operating system details,including permitting,were encompassed within this project. rear �u� ,�� _ acw.a Kennedy/Jenks Consultants Eric J. Hinkel Page 4 ■ Served as regional manager for US FPA REM H and TES In contracts (EPA Region 9). Managed hazardous wastes site investigation, cleanups, and operations and maintenance on over 30 individual sites. Total cumulative value of these contracts was in excess of$18 million. ■ Program manager,environmental impact statement and permit support for the DWTF at Lawrence Livermore Laboratory.Managed the program for the preparation of key environmental permits, including air quality, RCRA, and construction permits as well as the environmental impact statement. ■ Regional manager for EPA REM H program (Region 8). Program entailed work on 25 active sites, and totaled approximately$4.5 million per year. Work included: site investigations, feasibility studies, remedial designs, treatability studies, and community relations. Maintained key client contact, acted as liaison with senior management, oversaw staffing of all work assignments, and provided technical quality assurance of work products. e Project manager,remedial investigation and feasibility study,Norton Air Force Base, San Bernadino County, California. Served as project manager responsible for planning and implementing continuing hydrogeologic investigations leading to site cleanup at the Air Force base. Extensive interaction with the EPA and state Department of Health Services was necessary on this project. • Program manager, engineering alliance agreement. Managed a program for a major west coast oil company to provide environmental engineering and scientific support services on a work-authorization basis. Support ranged from one-week assignments to multiyear onsite engineering assignments. Primary work authorization under this agreement were for air emissions testing and analysis on west coast facilities. ■ .Program manager, air toxics "hot spots" analysis for two San Francisco Bay area refineries. The program entailed emissions calculations, data management and modeling, and a comprehensive health risk assessment per Bay Area Air Quality Management District guidelines. ■ Program manager, clears fuels health risk assessment for two San Francisco Bay area refineries. These programs entailed modifications and calculations of health risk per Bay Area Air Quality Management District guidelines to meet federal and state clean fuel requirements. : Program manager for air permitting work at a San Francisco Bay area refinery. This work involved amending existing permits to modify permit conditions and refinery throughput amounts. e Program manager, Chevron Shale Oil and Getty/Cities Services environmental impact statements (FIS). Served in senior management and technical role for the development and production of two federally-mandated EISs for oil shale development in Western Colorado. Scoping, baseline studies, regulatory analysis, impact analysis and development of detailed project plants were all a part of this project. Kennedy/Jenks Consultants _._.......... . ... _........ .. .......... ............ ......... .._...... .................... .................................. ............. _.. ........................ Eric J. Hinzel Page 5 • Project manager, baseline studies, Sohio Shale Oil Pacific Project. Directed all multidisciplinary baseline studies for the Sohio Pacific Project (shale oil) on Colorado's western slope. Studies included hydrology, hydrogeology, biology, air quality, and cultural resources. Results of these studies were used as the basis for comprehensive environmental assessment and permitting. ■ Project manager for mine permit application preparation, Anaconda Minerals Company. Prepared the comprehensive mine permit application for a platinum/palladium mine in the Stillwater Complex in Montana. This permit was submitted to state and federal agencies. e Project scientist for baseline studies, Mobil Oil Corporation. Provided management and technical expertise for the conduct of baseline studies for a coal-to-gasoline project in Eastern Montana.. Comprehensive baseline studies conducted in compliance with all applicable regulations were a part of this effort. Affiliations Bay Planning Coalition, Co-chair of Water Quality/Water Supply Committee Industrial Association of Contra Costa County,Board of Directors Western States Petroleum Association Associates,Board of Directors Contra Costa Council,Environmental Task Force Professional Environmental Marketing Association,Board of Directors,Past President Soil Science Society of America usfnemsrk�tlnp�areaslm�mrV�in 2oaa.doc Kennedy/Jenks Consultants