Capstone Conversation by Jared Asch

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  • Economic Development - Lessons Learned 30 Years in The Field - EPISODE 10

    Ron served as economic development director in Emeryville, Novato, Walnut Creek, South City, & Vallejo. He has helped attract everything from Pixar to Whole Foods and Trader Joe's. In today’s episode, he talks about several key topics including:

    • Development of Mixed-Use spaces

    • Flexible Zoning

    • The shift of land use to housing

    • How to look at a city’s underutilized assets

    • Creative financing including the development of a PBID and Public-Private partnership

    • Community & stakeholder engagement

      • 36 min
    • Fairfield Councilmember Rick Vaccaro - EPISODE 09

      Thank you for listening to today's episode of The Capstone Conversation.

      Key Topics:

      • The Heart of Fairfield - Downtown Rejuvenation

      • 2 by 2 homeless committee JPA

      • Working and inspiring youth in the community

        • Find out more, or connect with Councilmember Rick Vaccaro of Fairfield.

        38 min
      • CCTA Executive Director Tim Haile - Episode 08

        Today Jared welcomes Tim Haile, CCTA Executive Director to talk about adjusting to growth, current transportation issues, and future solutions.

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        1. Tim Haile, P.E. Bio 

        2. CCTA https://ccta.net/ 

        3. Go Mentum Station https://gomentumstation.net/ 

          4. Key highlights of the Episode

          • Innovation in transportation

          • Streetlighting synchronization

          • GoMentum Station

          • Autonomous Vehicles on the road as shuttle busses

          • Planning for growth

          • First & Last Mile Transportation planning

          • Congestion pricing

          • Funding of Transportation

            • 39 min
          • Clayton Councilwoman Holly Tillman and Walnut Creek Councilman Kevin Wilk - EPISODE 07

            About Kevin Wilk https://www.walnut-creek.org/government/city-council/kevin-wilk

            About Holly Tillman https://www.holly4claytoncitycouncil.com/meet-holly

            About Jared Asch https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredasch/

            Capstone Government Affairs & Economic Development  https://www.capstonegov.com/ 

            Tool Kit

            Over the past few weeks, public agency boards across California have been targeted by online hate groups making antisemitic and bigoted statements during public comment periods. We expect this pattern to continue, and given the recent increase in hate across the state, we are reaching out to ensure your agency is prepared. 

            Specifically, a small group of individuals have virtually joined public meetings and, while concealing their identity, used open public comment to spread antisemitic conspiracy theories and make hateful slurs. The ultimate goal of these speakers is not to impact public policy, but rather to spread hate and gain new online followers by “trolling” and “getting a reaction” out of the public with shocking and inflammatory language.

            JCRC Bay Area and the Bay Area Network of Jewish Officials (BANJO) have prepared the following checklist to proactively assist public agencies in preparing for the possibility of hate speech during their meetings. Special thanks to Rafael Brinner (Director of Community Security) and Seth Brysk (Chief Officer, External Affairs and Partnerships) at the the Jewish Community Federation for their assistance. Please feel free to share this information with other elected officials and colleagues.

            Checklist: Preparing for Hate Speech at Public Comment

            1. Consult with your legal counsel, agency manager, and board clerk about meeting procedures and planned responses to hate speech

            2. Adopt a resolution encouraging civility during public comment (Sample text)

            3. Open and close public comment with a statement of values (Sunnyvale sample)

            4. Warn and then remove speakers using threatening language, disrupting the meeting, or not speaking on topic (Sample script, “Disruption” legal standard)

            5. Adopt a resolution condemning hate and antisemitism (Sample language)

            6. Educate staff about Jewish identity and antisemitism with a JCRC DEI workshop (More here).

            7. Consult with community organizations for DEI workshops about other historically marginalized groups

              8. Other Ways to Adapt Public Comment Procedures

              JCRC believes that every public board should organize its meetings in a manner that best meets the needs of their community. While we recommend consulting with your legal counsel, some jurisdictions have implemented changes to public comment periods which include:

              • Moving the open public comment period to the end of meeting agendas

              • Closing public comment periods after a reasonable time when hate speech commences

              • Providing board members signs affirming the agency’s commitment to inclusivity

              • Physically turn one’s back to hateful speakers to show opposition

              • Having the meeting chair call for a recess

              • Creating an optional agenda item about “confronting hate speech” that can be immediately elevated during the meeting

              • Requesting speakers provide their full name and location prior to speaking

              • Ending the option to provide virtual public comment

                • Helpful Resources

                • Legal Memo: Hate Speech During Public Comment (Source: Rob Epstein, City Attorney, City of San Rafael)

                • Background on Goyim Defense League (Source: ADL)

                • Guide to the Brown Act (Source: California Attorney General’s Office)

                • “How antisemites are using a Covid accommodation to disrupt local government meetings” (Source: JWeekly op-ed; Kevin Wilk, Councilmember, City of Walnut Creek)


                  • Connect with Jared Asch on LinkedIn

                  Find out more about Capstone Government Affairs at their website

                  Connect with Capstone Government Affairs on LinkedIn

                  43 min
                • Pinole Councilwoman and Mayor, Norma Martinez-Rubin - EPISODE 06

                  Today Jared Asch welcomes Councilwoman Norma Martinez Rubin from Pinole, They discuss the city's unique position as a small town in Contra Costa County. Norma highlights the challenges and advantages of governing a smaller city and the need to balance growth with preserving natural amenities. She emphasizes Pinole's commitment to supporting local businesses, improving the permit process, and reaching out to diverse communities for economic development. #JaredAsch #Pinole #EconomicDevelopment

                  To connect further with today’s guest Norma Martinez-Rubin

                  https://www.linkedin.com/in/norma-martinez-rubin-m-p-h-m-b-a-04b0402/

                  https://www.normamartinez-rubin.org/

                  Saturday, October 14, 6-10 p.m.Family Life CenterValley Bible Church1477 Willow AvenueHercules

                  “Back to the Rancho” is the theme of this year’s Pinole History Museum fundraising dinner, commemorating the 200th anniversary of the 1823 El Pinole Grant to retired Mexican soldier Ygnacio Martínez, who built his Rancho El Pinole adobe homestead on what is now Pinole Valley Park.

                  $60 per person

                  Tickets may be purchased on the Pinole History Museum Website:

                  https://pinolehistorymuseum.org/news-events/2023-pinole-history-museum-fundraiser-dinner.html/event-form/pinole-history-museum-fundraising-dinner/91075/tickets

                  Saturday, November 11, 11 .am. – 12:30 p.m.

                  Veterans Memorial and Flag Retirement Ceremony

                  Fernandez Park

                  595 Tennent Ave.

                  Pinole, CA 

                  Honor our service men and women at this annual event organized by the Pinole Historical Society. Join local Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, the Pinole Valley High School marching band, hear the music of the five branches (Unites States Marine Corps, United States Army, United States Air Force, United States Coast Guard) of the armed services, and witness a flag retirement ceremony. Details forthcoming at: http://www.pinolehistoricalsociety.org

                  34 min
                • A Broker’s Perspective on Economic Development - Episode 05 With Ed Del Beccaro of TRI Commercial Real Estate

                  Jared Asch Interviews Ed Del Beccaro about economic development from a broker's perspective. How does a company choose its location?

                  Key Takeaways that attract businesses to one city over another

                  ·       Flexible Zoning

                  ·       Time for permit approval

                  ·       Concierge Process

                  · Eco-systems and clusters

                  ·       Secondary Airports for logistics

                  ·       Power & water infrastructure

                  Find more about Ed:

                  https://www.tricommercial.com/team/?brokerId=ed.delbeccaro%40tricommercial.com

                  Ed Del Beccaro https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-f-del-beccaro-0756611b/


                  41 min
                • Chamber of Commerce CEO's of Walnut Creek and Danville, Bob Lindscheid and Judy Lloyd - Episode 04

                  How can your Chamber of Commerce work with a city to attract new businesses and grow your economy with guests Bob Linscheid and Judy B. Lloyd. Jared Asch asks about business attraction, mentoring small business leaders and more.

                  Find out more from Judy and Bob below:

                  IG - https://www.instagram.com/bob_at_wc/

                  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/boblinscheid/

                  East Bay Women’s Conference- March 5, 2024

                  Walnut Creek Art & Wine Festival June 1st and 2nd 2024

                  Leadership Contra Costa County:

                  https://www.walnut-creek.com/leadership-contra-costa/ 

                  https://www.facebook.com/DanvilleAreaChamber

                   https://www.instagram.com/danvillechamber/

                   https://twitter.com/Danvilleareabiz

                   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyyJlu3BAEa7it6cMnKkrhA


                  46 min
                • Pleasant Hill Councilwoman, Sue Noack - EPISODE 03

                  Today Jared welcomes Pleasant Hill Councilwoman Sue Noack to talk about city infrastructure and development, regional and transportation matters, changing commuting patterns, and transit efficiency.

                  About Noack http://www.suenoack.com/about.html

                  2024 Potential Housing Ballot Measure https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/affordable-housing-bond-measure-18189407.php


                  Connect with Jared Asch on LinkedIn

                  Find out more about Capstone Government Affairs at their website

                  Connect with Capstone Government Affairs on LinkedIn


                  45 min
                • City of Hercules, Councilwoman Chris Kelley - EPISODE 02

                  Councilwoman Chris Kelley from the City of Hercules is a 2x mayor and an expert on regional transit. She is here to discuss Hercules' plan for the Hercules Transportation Hub, park planning, and why Hercules is such a desirable place to call home.


                  The Honorable Chris Kelley Bio:

                  https://www.ci.hercules.ca.us/government/city-council/council-members/mayor-chris-kelley

                  Hercules Hub
                  https://theherculeshub.com/
                   Book Recommendation: How the World Really Works by Vaclav Smil https://www.amazon.com/How-World-Really-Works-Science/dp/0593297067

                  The Hercules Hub explained in video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-fBSEFwbSE

                  EVENTS:

                  Bayfront Festival and Run bayfrontrun.com – Sunday, October 1


                  Connect with Jared Asch on LinkedIn

                  Find out more about Capstone Government Affairs at their website

                  Connect with Capstone Government Affairs on LinkedIn

                  29 min
                • Town of Moraga, Council Member Kerry Hillis - EPISODE 01

                  Welcome to the premier episode of The Capstone Conversation! Today Jared welcomes Kerry Hillis, Council Member from the Town of Moraga. They address the housing numbers, and economic development in a small town, and as fire season is upon us, they discuss fire preparedness and planning.

                  Connect with Council Member Hillis:

                  https://www.moraga.ca.us/237/Kerry-Hillis
                  https://kerryhillis.com/

                  Connect with Jared Asch on LinkedIn

                  Find out more about Capstone Government Affairs at their website

                  Connect with Capstone Government Affairs on LinkedIn

                  31 min

                About Capstone Conversation by Jared Asch

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                The East Bay's best podcast, the Capstone Conversation hosted by Jared Asch. The show interviews political, government, and community leaders in Alameda, Contra Costa, & Solano Counties. This is…