District Of Columbia 2023-2024 Regular Session

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1	1	MURIEL BOWSER
2	2	MAYOR
3	3	Feb
4	4	ruary 27, 2024
5	5	The Honorable Phil Mendelson
6	6	Chairman
7	7	Council of
8	8	the District of Columbia
9	9	John A. Wilson Building
10	10	1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
11	11	Washington, DC 20004
12	12	Dear Chairman M endelson:
13	13	In accordance with section
14	14	2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
15	15	142;
16	16	D.C. Official Code § 1-523.01), and pursuant to Mayor’s Order 1983-119, dated May 6, 1983,
17	17	and
18	18	section 4 of the Historic Landmark and Historic Protection Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979
19	19	(D.C. Law 2-144; D.C. Official Code § 6-1103), I am pleased to nominate the following individual:
20	20	Mr. Andrew Aurbach
21	21	Morrison Street, NW
22	22	Washington, DC 20015
23	23	(Ward
24	24	3)
25	25	f
26	26	or reappointment as a historian member of the Historic Preservation Review B oard, for a term to e nd
27	27	July 21, 2027.
28	28	Enclosed, you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-m entioned
29	29	nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
30	30	I would appreciate the Council’s earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation. Please
31	31	do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and
32	32	Appointments, should the Council require additional information.
33	33	Sincerely,
34	34	Muriel B owser
35	35	Mayor 1
36	36	2 elson
37	37	3 at the request
38	38	of the Mayor
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41	41	6 A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
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45	45	10 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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50	50	15 To confirm the reappointment of Mr. Andrew P. Aurbach to the Historic Preservation Review
51	51	16 Board.
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53	53	18 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
54	54	19 resolution may be cited as the "Historic Preservation Review Board Andrew P. Aurbach
55	55	20 Confirmation Resolution of 2024".
56	56	21 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
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58	58	23 Mr. Andrew Aurbach
59	59	24 Morrison Street, NW
60	60	25 Washington, DC 20015
61	61	26 (Ward 3)
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63	63	28 as a historian member of the Historic Preservation Review Board, established by Mayor's Order
64	64	29 83-119, dated May 6, 1983, and pursuant to section 4 of the Historic Landmark and Historic
65	65	30 District Protection Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-144; D. C. Official Code§
66	66	31 6-1103), for a term to end July 21, 2027.
67	67	32 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
68	68	33 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
69	69	34 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Andrew Phillip Aurbach
70	70	Over twenty years of years of entrepreneurial experience designing and executing educational programs, tactical
71	71	community engagement and advocacy campaigns, innovative media strategy, awardEwinning video and multimedia
72	72	production, meeting/conference planning and communications consulting for a diverse set of clients across the
73	73	corporate, government and nonEprofit sectors.
74	74	Professional
75	75	Consulting and strategy for the development and implementation of content across video, printand multimedia platforms
76	76	including broadcast and non8broadcast video, web applications, mobile applications, analytics, SEO, digital relationships
77	77	and social media. Focus on planning, urbanism, cultural and environmental sustainability and community building at the
78	78	local, state and regional level.Manage multiple projects and a flexible work staff across many locations based on project
79	79	work.
80	80	Capital Sustainability, Inc.Community, environmental and energy sustainability, 20148Present
81	81	Rivendell International, Inc., Media Production and Communications Consulting, President 1992 8Present
82	82	ASAA Multimedia, LLCDigital Solutions and Application Development, Principal 19978Present
83	83	Selected Clients:
84	84	Gover
85	85	nment:US Department of Defense, US Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Federal
86	86	Emergency Management Administration, Transportation Security Administration, National Academy of Sciences, Prince
87	87	William County, Virginia,
88	88	NonEProfit:AASHTO, Washington, DC and the Capital Region USA, Conservation International, World Wildlife Fund,
89	89	Georgetown University, Institute ofMedicine, American Psychological Association, International Association of Women
90	90	Judges, Constitution Project, DC Cooperative Housing Coalition
91	91	Corporate:Sodexo,Distributed Energy Financial Group,Central Uniforms, Dress it Up Dressing, Leadership Connection,
92	92	DCBiofuel, DinoInShaw, GreaterPlaces.com
93	93	Selected Awards:Telly,
94	94	Aurora, Aegis, Communicator, Accolade, Das GoldeneStattdor (Travel and Tourism, Germany)
95	95	Guest
96	96	Lecturer, Catholic University of America, City and Regional Planning
97	97	Topics: Digital Media, Community Engagement, Public Participation
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99	99	Selected Educational and Advocacy Programming
100	100	• Day In the Life of the Utility Customer, award8winning program that brought customer care leaders from
101	101	utilities nationwide for a series of working meetings that yielded content envisioning the customer experience
102	102	in 2015 (see www.rivendell.tv/dilo).First produced in 2008,the 2020 update is currently underway.
103	103	• Prince William County, Virginia, ongoing video, online and print materials supporting the Building Development
104	104	Division, Neighborhood Services Division and the County Communications Office; educating county residents
105	105	and businesses to navigate the various regulatory processes including starting a business and obtaining
106	106	occupancy permits.
107	107	• Great Decisions,Producer forhalf8hour international policy seriesfor Georgetown University and the Foreign
108	108	Policy Association, distributed nationally on Public Television. Broadcast program content coordinated with the
109	109	publishers of briefing books that catalyzed discussion with local discussion groups nationwide (199482006). Resume of Andrew P. Aurbach Page 2
110	110	Boards and Appointments
111	111	Coalition for Smarter Growth, (Current) Member, Champions/Advisory Council,
112	112	Ward 3 Vision, (Current) Steering Committee
113	113	Advising CSG on organizational sustainability, strategic marketing and communications and on issues related to advocacy
114	114	of sustainable development. At the community level, promoting Smart Growth and Transit Oriented Development in the
115	115	District of Columbia. Work with community stakeholders, local legislative bodies and the executive branch to articulate
116	116	and implement policies and actions associated with housing and transportation choices, compact development in
117	117	conjunction with sustainable and livable communities’ initiatives. Successfully worked with community stakeholders on
118	118	development projects to incorporate smart growth principles to the benefit of neighborhoods andthe District.
119	119	District of Columbia Historic Preservation Review Board, (200682009, 20128 present) Mayoral appointee charged with
120	120	designationand design review of historic assets in the Nation’s Capital. Currently, asChair of the Sustainability Task
121	121	Force, responsible for rewriting historic buildingguidelines and incorporating sustainable features to be compatible with
122	122	historic structures.Responsible for bringing representatives from OP, DDOE, DCRA, DOES, DGS, OSSE and HPO into the
123	123	program and coordinating the funding from a variety of city capital and operational sources across these agencies. The
124	124	Task Force will overseethe creation and deployment of communications programsand outreach strategies including
125	125	social media, web resources and meeting materials to ensure stakeholder acceptance and community involvement.
126	126	Sidwell Friends School Alumni Association, President,200882011. Oversawprogramming for and fundraising of a
127	127	membership of over 3,000. Successfully implemented first Strategic Plan which resulted in measured increases in alumni
128	128	participation and fundraising, expanded volunteer base and utilization of resources for the benefitof the community; ex8
129	129	Officio member of the Board of Trustees.
130	130	Current: Chairof the Nominating Committee
131	131	The Cleveland Park Historical Society200082007
132	132	Board Member and Webmaster
133	133	University of Wisconsin Alumni Club of Washington, DCPresident, 19928 1997
134	134	Planned and executed events for over 4,000 local alumni. Created a local foundation fund and raised over
135	135	$30,000 for the local scholarship endowment
136	136	Community Organizations
137	137	Connecticut Avenue Pedestrian ActionSteering Committee Member; work with community groups, legislative
138	138	stakeholders and the DC Department of Transportation to advocate for and implement a progressive multi8modal solution
139	139	for this heavily traveled corridor; Successfully raised monies and completed a pedestrian audit working withover 80
140	140	volunteers in phase one of the project.
141	141	District of Columbia Office of Planning, Neighborhood Sustainability Indicator Pilot Project,Task Force, Identified
142	142	sustainability indicators and potential stakeholders to collaborate on this neighborhood focused project to enable the
143	143	community mitigate negative environmental impacts and to promote and improve more responsible and environmentally
144	144	sustainable practices (200982010).
145	145	Selected Broadcast Credits
146	146	• Netw ork White House Producer, 1996 Campaign and Election
147	147	• Producer,Legends of Airpower,a multi8part series detailing the lives and times of those who shaped United
148	148	States aviation history
149	149	• U.S. Production Coordinator,The Clintons: A Marriage of Power, a three8part miniseries produced for the BBC
150	150	and Discovery Networks
151	151	• Producer,Runways of Fire, documentary on the quest for zero8length launch of Air Force F8100 aircraft during
152	152	the Cold War. Distributed nationally forAir & Space Smithsonian Resume of Andrew P. Aurbach Page 3
153	153	EDUCATION
154	154	The Catholic University of America, School of Architecture and Planning
155	155	Masters in City and Regional Planning
156	156	Tau Sigma Delta Honors Society
157	157	Thesis: Innovative Technology Platforms in the Public Engagement Process
158	158	Outstanding Student Award
159	159	Member, American Planning Association
160	160	The University ofWisconsin at Madison, Bachelor of Sciences
161	161	Awarded Distinction in both majors: Journalism and History (1990)
162	162	Earned Certificate in Integrated Liberal Studies Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
163	163	John A. Wilson Building \| 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 \| Washington, DC 20004
164	164	Andrew Aurbach
165	165	As a lifelong resident of Washington, DC, Andrew’s commitment to
166	166	community, and especially the District, is natural extension of his
167	167	formative experiences and the conscious choice to raise his own family in
168	168	the same community where he grew up. His love of community extends
169	169	into all facets of his career and life, most especially how to maintain and
170	170	enhance Washington, DC as a historic place and world class city in a
171	171	sustainable and livable way.
172	172	Andrew has built a successful media consulting business that includes designing and implementing
173	173	multimedia and communications strategies for numerous clients spanning Fortune 500 companies, federal, state, and local governments, major institutions of higher learning, trade associations and community groups. With this work, Andrew’s specialty was in productions that had a policy impact including Great Decisions, a multi- year public television series for Georgetown University
174	174	and the Foreign Policy Association, Runways of Fire for the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, and To Paint the Stars: The Life and Mind of Vincent Van Gogh. Aurbach was the U.S. coordinator for The Clintons: A Marriage of Power. He was a network White House producer, and produced the first interactive DVD ROM, Encyclopedia Electronica, a multimedia educational resource.
175	175	Aurbach has developed an interactive presence for the Transportation Curriculum Coordination Council of the US Federal Highway Administration and was a team member for the update of the FEMA RiskMAP initiative for the web. His work has earned a number of domestic and international awards.
176	176	Throughout his life Aurbach has been involved with a wide variety of community initiatives
177	177	related to transportation, planning, and sustainability. He currently serves on the Champion’s Council for the Coalition for Smarter Growth and the steering committee for Ward 3 Vision,
178	178	providing guidance for community building, capacity building, and outreach. He also served on the steering committees of Connecticut Avenue Pedestrian Action and the DC Office of Planning’s Neighborhood Sustainability Indicators Project. He has served on the District of Columbia Historic
179	179	Preservation Review Board where he c hairs the Board’s Sustainability Committee.
180	180	Andrew’s passion is to strengthen community in the District in a sustainable and cooperative way.
181	181	And as a testament to that passion, he recently completed his Master of City and Regional Planning
182	182	at Catholic University; a challenge he took on to support his volunteerism and love of DC. His thesis focuses on innovative technology platforms in the community engagement process. He continues to combine strategy and technical innovation on behalf of his clients.
183	183	GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
184	184	Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
185	185	Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
186	186	______________________________________________________________________________
187	187	The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724-7681
188	188	To: Tomas Talamante, Steve Walker
189	189	From: Betsy Cavendish
190	190	Date: February 7, 2024
191	191	Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolutions nominating Bill Marzella, Gabrielle
192	192	Miller, Georgeanne Matthews, Patrick Williams, Andrew Aurbach, and Gretchen
193	193	Pfaehler as members of the Historic Preservation Review Board
194	194	This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above- referenced resolutions and
195	195	found them to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
196	196	hesitate to call Erika Satterlee, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at 202- 724-1303, or me at 202-724-7681.
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198	198	Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish