METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION MEMORANDUM

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1 METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION MEMORANDUM ITEM: 5D DATE: 26 January 2017 TO: Policy Committee FROM: Craig Lyon, AMATS Coordinator SUBJECT: Citizens Advisory Committee Appointments: Assembly Districts 2 & 4 The Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) consists of 11 members, with 6 of those members being appointed to fill a seat representing each of the Assembly districts within the Municipality of Anchorage. Committee members serve a term of three (3) years beginning on February 15 of the year of appointment and shall expire on February14 the year their term expires. They may be reappointed one time. The other five (5) members of the committee consist of one member each representing the Federation of Community Councils, the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, the Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce, the Municipal Planning and Zoning Commission and Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson (JBER). Eight applicants applied for the two vacant Assembly District seats (Eagle River/Chugiak and Midtown). Completed applications and resumes were considered by a three (3) member review board consisting of the AMATS Coordinator, the AMATS Area Planner with the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities and an AMATS Planner and the following names are recommended for approval: Name Seat Predecessor Term Expiration Myranda Walso District 2: Eagle River/Chugiak 2017 Jeff Raun District 4: Midtown 2018 Both CAC appointments fill vacant seats. CAC Bylaws state, 2.2 Membership Terms Each membership term shall be for a period of three years, or for the unexpired portion of the predecessor s term. The terms of initial appointments to the committee shall be staggered so that as nearly as possible a pro rata number of members shall be appointed for each year during the regular term of office established for the members of the committee. The regular term of a member of the committee shall, unless otherwise specified, commence on February 15 th the year of appointment and shall expire on February 14 th of the year his/her term expires No member may serve more than two consecutive terms, unless approved by the AMATS Policy Committee. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff requests the PC review and recommend approval of the appointment of Myranda Walso and Jeff Raun to the CAC.

2 Myranda D. Walso (907) Eight (8) years of diverse experience. Background in politics, finance, business development, healthcare, marketing, entrepreneurship, and customer service honed strong technical talents, business acumen, and poised public speaking. WORK HISTORY Business Development Director, Managing Partner, The Spearhead Group (August 2016-Present) o Organization dedicated to supporting and Assisting Alaskan communities, helping private and public sectors succeed and enhancing stakeholder value using customized solutions for unique environments, circumstances, and issues. Candidate ~ Friends of Myranda Walso (May 2015-Aug. 2016) o As a candidate, I oversaw all aspects of a political campaign, including day to day operations, the hiring and management of staff, the coordination of fundraising and operations, media relations, fundraising and financial reporting, and constituent relations. Business Process Analyst ~ Anchorage School District (Oct Dec. 2014) o Facilitated the optimization of business unit performance by enhancing alignment between business processes and information technology. Identified processes for improvement, documented existing processes, performed extensive fit gap analysis, designed new processes, developed performance measures, and helped plan and implement transitions across the district. Business Development Consultant ~ Walso Consulting (Aug Present) o Work performed includes frequently composing complex original work product, market research, financial and statistical analysis, creating internal business processes, bookkeeping, budgeting, and networking. Business Development Intern ~ Les Deux Saints, LLC (Feb July 2013) o Major internship project was the development of a Franchise Development Zone Expansion Plan. Additional projects included extensive research into general human resources, worker s compensation insurance, and employee/management relations. Personal Care Assistant ~ Easter Seals (Oct May 2013) o Major tasks were to assist client in managing complex medical conditions, facilitate independent living, organization of varying financial, emotional, and community involvements and responsibilities. EDUCATION University of Alaska Anchorage o Bachelors of Business Administration, Management and Marketing (Double Major), with Superior Academic Achievement: Dean s List, Chancellor s List, Cum Laude o Associate of Arts, General Studies, with Superior Academic Achievement: Dean s List, Chancellor s List, Cum Laude PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Society of Human Resource Management Member (Vice President, UAA Student Chapter) Golden Key Honors Society Member, Accounting Club, University of Alaska Anchorage - Member

3 JEFF RAUN (907) Winterset Drive Anchorage, AK PROFILE: Mid-town Anchorage resident with passion for transportation solutions that enhance community quality of life. Key Skills: Transportation project planning and design; Alaska Permitting and Environmental Compliance; National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Analysis; Stakeholder Relations and Public Involvement; Project Management and Leadership; Interdisciplinary Teaming; Organizational Communication EDUCATION: Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO Master of Business Administration, May 2017 Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Military Lands Management, Dec 2010 University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK Master of Science, Applied Environmental Science and Technology, May 2008 Washington State University Pullman, WA Bachelor of Arts, English/Pre-Law, Minor in Environmental Science, May 2003 (magna cum laude) EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: 2014-Present Safety, Security, Health, and Environment (SSH&E) Advisor, ExxonMobil Development Company Stewarded positive SSH&E performance in Alaska with zero recordable incidents during field programs Selected as stakeholder engagement lead to Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities for coordination with the Alaska LNG project and Kenai Spur Highway relocation effort Direct interfacing with Federal, State, and Local regulators to obtain over 10 required environmental permits/approvals Participated in over 25 public engagements and media events to improve stakeholder relations Consultant to ExxonMobil Development Company, Alaska LNG Project; Owner at R4 Environmental LLC, Anchorage, AK and Houston, TX Leveraged Environmental, Regulatory, and Land proficiencies into collaborative, multidiscipline teaming to advance project objectives and bring Alaska gas to market Advanced capital project management and operational integrity systems through goalfocused implementation of corporate principles and policies Supported LNG Plant and Marine Terminal engineering teams to progress concept selection into pre-front End Engineering and Design phase Balanced corporate and project-based value drivers while fostering collaborative teaming to enhance approvals management and informed decision making Exemplifyied Safety, Security, Health, and Environmental (SSH&E) leadership by integrating SSH&E principles with daily work practices and communications Environmental Compliance Program Manager, Colorado State University Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands, JBER, AK Initiated efficient and effective compliance programs resulting in high profile 2013 Secretary of Defense Environmental Award for Installation Sustainability Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations and permits through comprehensive compliance training program development Developed program budgets, forecasts, and work scopes through austere federal funding periods while maintaining world class compliance

4 P a g e 2 Led interdisciplinary teams, managed interfaces, and supervised contractors with focus on operating budget efficiency Stewarded ongoing SSH&E actions through Environment, Safety, and Occupational Health compliance assessments Managed Clean Air Act Permits: Title I, Title V, Owner Requested Limits Environmental Analyst, USKH Inc., Anchorage, AK Ensured linear transportation project compliance with environmental regulations Authored Environmental Assessments, technical plans, and engineering design reports Assisted in cost and schedule estimating while serving as technical resource for proposals and directed client marketing Reported directly to Engineering Design Team and Environmental Manager Supported weekly project meetings to align work plans and obligations Identified and communicated regulatory and permit requirements to Design Team Performed technical fieldwork for air quality, water quality, wastewater compliance, wetlands, and soil contamination to support timely project design and construction Led public involvement; interacted with communities and other external entities QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: NEPA ANALYSIS AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT Primary author on Environmental Assessments (EAs) for linear transportation projects in Alaska Facilitated public involvement in Akiachak, Northway, Fairbanks, and Anchorage Provided conflict resolution and negotiated resource agency compromises Led team of scientists, planners, and legal advisors on Army EIS project to advance Draft EIS Provided compliance reviews for Air Force/Army NEPA documents and land management plans Advising LNG plant and marine terminal engineers on FERC pre-filing NEPA process LAND USE Interpreted Anchorage 2020 Comprehensive Plan and applying Title 21 Land Use Codes as Board Member for the Anchorage Zoning Board of Examiners and Appeals from Developing environmental due diligence program for major land acquisition supporting LNG siting Performed compliance assessments for Integrated Natural Resource Management Plans ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Developed contract requirements through performance work statements and prescriptive work scopes, independent owner cost estimates, and technical contract evaluations for contractor selection Optimized capital efficiency by leveraging third party contractors and in-house resources with annual budgets exceeding $700,000 Stewarded ISO conformant Environmental Management System (EMS), Pollution Prevention, Integrated Solid Waste Management, Qualified Recycling, and Air Quality Programs Trained over 7,000 JBER personnel about environmental stewardship Built JBER recycling program from ground-up to total assets exceeding $400,000 to serve over 100 facilities; increased solid waste diversion 50% resulting in $430,000 of avoided disposal costs REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND PERMIT ACQUISITION FERC: Stewarding LNG facility design through FERC regulatory pre-filing per 18 CFR USCG: Coordinated Waterway Suitability Assessment for LNG facility per 33 CFR 127 PHMSA, NFPA: Supported LNG siting, layout, and hazard analysis per 49 CFR 193, NFPA 59A USACE: Acquired Section 404/10 Wetland Dredge and Fill Individual and Nationwide Permits USFWS: Performed Section 7 Endangered Species Act Consultations NMFS: Coordinated Biological Opinion and Incidental Hazard Authorization Consultations Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR): Completed Land Use Permits; Title 16 Fish Habitat Permits; Coastal Zone Consistency Determinations; Temporary Water Use Authorization; and, Section 106 Consultations

5 P a g e 3 Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC): Regulatory program consultations FIELDWORK Inspected spill contingency planning and preparedness: Developed Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans, Facility Response Plans, and Operations Manuals Completed Wetlands Delineations Across Alaska: Cordova Airport; Northway Airport; Kodiak and Sitka Subdivision Developments Performed Phase I Environmental Site Assessments for Real Property Sampled Water, Wastewater, and Soil: Bureau of Land Management Campbell Tract Facility Sewage Lagoon Decommissioning; City of Wasilla Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrades Calculated Mobile Source Emissions: Air Quality Conformity Analyses (Mobile6 and CAL3QHC modeling)