NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TOWN OF COLMA
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
6:00 p.m.
The City Council meeting will be conducted virtually pursuant to the provisions of Assembly Bill 361 amending the Ralph M. Brown Act and Government Code Section 54953(e) (and without compliance with section 54953(b)(3)) related to conducting public meetings during the COVID -19 pandemic based on the current State of Emergency and the existing State recommendations on social distancing. The Council Chambers will not be open to the public for this City Council meeting.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the Town of Colma will hold a Special Meeting at the above time and place for transacting the following business:
NEW BUSINESS
1. INTERVIEWS AND SELECTION OF CANDIDATE FOR VACANT CITY COUNCIL SEAT WITH TERM EXPIRING NOVEMBER 2024
a. City Council will conduct interviews with interested persons who have submitted an application for the vacant City Council seat; and
b. Consider: Motion to appoint one candidate to the vacated City Council seat to serve the remaining term through 2024.
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Posted: September 2, 2022 Caitlin Corley, City Clerk
Staff Report re Vacant City Council Seat with Term Expiring November 2024 Page 1 of 3 September 7, 2022
STAFF REPORT
T
O: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Brian Dossey, City Manager
Christopher J. Diaz, City Attorney
MEETING DATE: September 7, 2022
SUBJECT: Interviews and Selection of Candidate for Vacant City Council Seat with Term Expiring November 2024
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
a. Conduct interviews with interested persons who have submitted an application for the vacant City Council seat; and
b.
Consider: Motion to appoint one candidate to the vacated City Council seat to serve the remaining term through 2024.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
At the August 10, 2022, Special City Council meeting, Council directed staff to prepare a recruitment and appointment process for the vacated City Council seat.
Staff opened the recruitment on August 12 and advertised the vacated City Council seat to the residents of Colma.
Six Colma residents submitted the required Willing to Serve Form, Letter of Intent and Resume by the deadline of August 29, 2022.
At the City Council meeting on September 7, City Council will interview the candidates for the vacated City Council seat, and will have the option of appointing one candidate, by motion, to the vacated City Council seat to serve the remaining term through 2024.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
Item #1
Staff Report re Vacant City Council Seat with Term Expiring November 2024 Page 2 of 3 September 7, 2022
BACKGROUND
On July 28, 2022, Vice Mayor Raquel “Rae” Gonzalez retired from the City Council, creating a vacancy on the City Council for the remainder of her term. Vice Mayor Gonzalez’s term is set to expire in November 2024.
The City Council held a Special City Council Meeting on August 10, 2022 to decide whether to appoint a Colma resident to the vacated seat for the remainder of the Vice Mayor’s term or to call for and hold a special election to elect a resident for the remainder of the Vice Mayor’s term. Upon conclusion of the meeting the City Council directed staff to prepare a recruitment and appointment process for the vacated City Council seat.
Staff opened the recruitment on August 12 and advertised the vacated City Council seat to the residents of Colma. Staff advertised the vacated seat through direct mail to the community, the Town’s website and social media outlets.
Six Colma residents submitted the required Willing to Serve Form, Letter of Intent and Resume by the deadline of August 29, 2022.
ANALYSIS
The City Council will interview the following candidates for the vacated City Council seat at the September 7, 2022, Special City Council Meeting.
• Claudia Mendoza
• Laura Walsh
• Carrie Slaughter
• Charito Casanas
• Erzsebet Taylor
• Ken Gonzalez
Upon conclusion of the interviews staff recommends the City Council appoint one of the above- mentioned candidates to the City Council. Once approved by motion, the Mayor will swear in the newly appointed City Council member.
Alternatives
The City Council could choose not to appoint one of the candidates to the City Council and direct staff to prepare a staff report and resolution calling a special election for the vacated City Council seat before September 28, 2022. However, that is not the recommended action.
Council Adopted Values
The City Council is acting responsibly by filling the vacated City Council seat as soon as possible through the appointment process and conducting Town business with all five City Council seats filled.
Staff Report re Vacant City Council Seat with Term Expiring November 2024 Page 3 of 3 September 7, 2022
CONCLUSION
Staff recommends that the City Council interview resident candidates and appoint one candidate by motion for the vacated City Council seat.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Resident Applications – Willing to Serve Forms, Letters of Intent and Resumes.
Town of Colma
Willing to Serve Form
City Council Appointed Term
Term Expires November 2024
Applications are due by Monday, August 29, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
Information provided on this form is public information and may be made av ailable to other applicants, members of the press, or the general public. Applicants should submit this completed form, along with a letter of intent and resume by Monday, August 29 , 2022 at 5:00 p.m. You may submit application materials in person at Town Hall (1198 El Camino Real) or via email to [email protected].
NAME: _______________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: _____ CITY: ZIP CODE: __
EMAIL ADDRESS: _________________________________________ HOME PHONE: _________________________ CELL PHONE ____________ HOW LONG HAVE YOU RESIDED IN COLMA? ____________________________________ ARE YOU A REGISTERED VOTER IN SAN MATEO COUNTY? YES NO ARE YOU ABLE TO ATTEND EVENING MEETINGS? YES NO
ARE YOU ABLE TO ATTEND DAY MEETINGS? YES NO
ARE YOU ABLE TO ATTEND WEEKEND COMMUNITY EVENTS? YES NO EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
_____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
_____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Claudia Mendoza
On and off for 14 years
B.S in Criminal Justice with a Minor in Chemistry (3.3 GPA) 7 year Military Intelligence Sergeant for the U.S Army
Deployed to Afghanistan for 9 months
Attachment A
Applications are due by Monday, August 29, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
CIVIC ACTIVITIES & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Please include any present or past membership on Town or County boards, committees, community groups, organizations, etc.
___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________
APPROXIMATELY HOW MANY CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS HAVE YOU ATTENDED IN THE LAST 24 MONTHS? PLEASE DESCRIBE THE REASONS FOR ATTENDANCE OR TOPICS OF INTEREST.
___________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ WHY ARE YOU SEEKING THE APPOINTMENT TO THE CITY COUNCIL? Please attach an additional page if needed.
_____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________ __________________________________
SIGNATURE DATE
Please submit this completed form, along with a letter of intent and resume to:
Caitlin Corley, City Clerk
Town of Colma
1198 El Camino Real
Colma, CA 94014
650-997-8300
[email protected]
Currently Volunteer with the Sunset Safety Squad. We patrol highly populated Asian neighborhoods since the rise of Hate Crimes against Asians.
I have not attended any City Council Meetings since I did not know that they were occurring.
I want to be able to help the community in a way that I know I can. I have helped my community at Verano to the best of my ability by speaking up at board meetings and 8/12/2022
talking with the residents about their concerns. I have done Police Ride alongs with Colma PD and they have shown me a different and positive side to the Town of Coma.
Claudia Mendoza
Contact
Dear Town of Colma
My name is Claudia Mendoza and I would very much like to discuss dedicating my time to be a Council Member for the Town of Colma.
My academic background and work experience are based on working within the military and maintaining discipline and responsibility in order to make an efficient and professional working environment.
I have participated in many Ride Alongs with the Colma Police Department and was shown more of the community than I have before. I have volunteered with the SF-Marin Food Bank and have helped packaged 32,000lbs of food for those in need. I have also volunteered in the Sunset District as part of the Sunset Safety Squad in order to help spread awareness and listen to the Asian Community about the recent Hate Crimes.
Considering my background, I have exceptional communications skills, a passion to help the community, and being able to listen to concerns of the public. I believe that I would be a good candidate for this position for the Town of Colma.
Thank you for taking the time to review my Letter of Intent and Resume. I look forward to meeting with you.
Sincerely,
Claudia Mendoza
Town of Colma
1198 El Camino Real
Colma, California 94014
Claudia Mendoza
Key Skills
• Communicative
• Customer Service
• Operations Management
• Organized
• Adept Multi-Tasker
• Adaptable
• Conflict Management
• Military Cyber Security
• Human Resources
• Surveillance
Education
Bachelor of Science, Criminal
Justice with a Minor in
Chemistry
• California State University,
East Bay 2018-2021
Experience
July 2022-Present
Global Security Operation Center Analyst • Crisis24
• Write security incident investigation reports to provide situational awareness and communicate risks to
management
• Assist in planning and execution of risk assessment
projects
July 2021-June 2022
Asset Protection Team Leader • Target Corporation
• Creating detailed incident safety and theft reports.
• Identifying strategic resolutions of external theft and fraud and apprehending individuals attempting to
cause a loss, in accordance with Target policy.
March 2010-December 2017
Human Intelligence Collector • Sergeant • U.S Army
• Produced 40 intelligence information reports (IIR)
through military source operations; received 10 IIR
evaluations and credited by theater level consumers
as addressing critical intelligence gaps.
• Produced reporting that contributed to four major
special operations missions which resulted in saving
43 American Soldiers and Coalition Forces.
Qualifications
• Valid BSIS California
Guard Card
• Combat Military Veteran
• Currently enrolled in the
Google Project
Management Certificate
Program
Leadership
• Led a team of 16 Target Security Specialists to
identify theft, resolving conflict, and providing a safe culture within Target.
• Scheduled Hourly Team Members weekly by utilizing
previous intelligence reporting in order to better
create a productive work environment.
• Led 11 Soldiers in rehearsals for Base Security Zone
operations which improved the team’s overall
combat readiness while deployed to Afghanistan.
• Managed a project that trained over 80 Soldiers
within the Battalion on six Army Warrior Tasks during
the Battalion Field Training Exercise and received
accolades from the Battalion leadership and
Soldiers.
• Tasked to be part of Human Resources as a E-
5/GS5 at the Company level with 50 Soldiers.
Carrie Slaughter
August 27, 2022
To: Colma Town Council
From: Carrie Slaughter
Re: City Council Open Seat
I am writing to ex press my interest in becoming a member of the Colma City Council . I am a native of San Francisco and a current resident and home owner in Colma . I have lived here for 7 years. I expect to remain a resident of Colma for my lifetime.
I have a Master’s Deg ree in Public Administration and have worked for the San Francisco Unified school district for 30 years. Although I have never served in public office, I believe my experience working in the public sector has given me the opportunity to develop skills and abilities that are relevant and applicable to serving on the City Council.
These skills include understanding various federal, state, and local laws to write and negotiate Collective bargaining agreements , applying laws and collective bargaining agreement s to adjudicate and resolve labor disputes, working with legal counsel to prepare for arbitration and other matters before the Public Employment Relations Board. I have served on District committees and other District teams to resolve public administration challenges. I am also familiar with the Brown Act and how it governs public meetings.
It has been both an honor and privilege to work in public admiration to serve the people of San Francisco. I am eager and willing to have the honor and privilege to continue my public service by serving the City of Colma and its citizens.
Thank you
Car rie Slaughter
CARRIE SLAUGHTER
EDUCATION
Master of Public Administration San Francisco State Univer sity 2013 National Board Certification, Early Literacy, Spanish Bilingual Emphasis 2007 Bilingual/Bicultural Language and Academic Development Certification (BCLAD) 1992 Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential 1990
Bachelor of Arts Spanish San Francisco State University 1986
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE _________________________________________________ San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) 2012 - present Direct or of Labor Relations
• Serve as Lead and second chair negotiator for SFUSD at various tables. • Conducts research necessary to support contract negotiations; uses appropriate negotiation strategies to develop bargaining goals .
• Successfully negotiate settlement agreements for employees’ separation, salary disputes and other matters.
• Established and maintains satisfactory labor -management relations and interprets the collective bargaining agreements and advises labor and employee relations professionals at all levels in all aspects of labor and employee relations matters.
• Administer grievance procedures including mediation and work with and supervising the SFUSD staff who provide guidance to constituents as to contract negotiation, interpretation, application, and administration.
• Assist internal and/or external counsel in the preparation of labor arbitration cases and matters before the Public Employment Relations board ( PERB) .
• Conduct grievance hearings , investigate claims and issue written decisions to collective bargaining agreement grievances including, misconduct, discipline, dismissal, layoffs, separations, pay disputes, performance evaluations and all matters related to co llective bargaining agreements. Worked with supervisor s/union by providing guidance on disputes.
• Create and conduct trainings on labor law, district policies, collective bargaining agreements, investigations, disciplinary action and performance evaluations. Provide ongoing support and coaching to Assistant Superintendents, site principals, classified supervisors and managers on employee discipline, performance and collective bargaining agreements .
San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD)
Human Resources Coordinator 2011 – 2012
• Coordinated with managers to memorialize and document employee s' unprofessional conduct an unsatisfactory performance .
• Prepared documentation for legal department to use for employee misconduct and performance dismissal.
• Assist supervisors in performance management procedures . • Trained managers on progressive discipline .
• Maintaining records of personnel -related data in both paper and the database and ensure all employment requirements are met .
• Wrote and implemented several grants to support District programs.
San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) 2007 - 2011 Human Resources Peer Assistance and Review Coach
• Coached teachers with unsatisfactory performance reviews to improve their performance. • Observed, coached and conducted performance reviews on participating teachers, while documenting all support provided.
• Provided verbal and written reports to Human Resources and Union review panel. • Recommended further action (dismissal or employment) provided written evidence for the recommendation.
• Prepared written documentation to legal department for dismissal notices.
San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD)
Spanish Bilingual Elementary School Teacher 1988 - 2007