Communications 10-25-23 — Elk Grove City Council, October 25, 2023

COMMUNICATIONS

IN RELATION TO THE

CITY OF ELK GROVE
OCTOBER 25, 2023

REGULAR MEETING

From:

To: Jason Lindgren
Subject: Excessive Vehicle Parking on Elk Grove"s Sutherland Way Date: Tuesday, October 24, 2023 2:15:25 AM
You don't often get email from
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Request to address the burgeoning vehicle parking problem on Elk Grove's Sutherland Way where a renter occupies scare parking with multiple

vehicles, some of which have
expired/ license plates or no license plates. A letter was sent to Mayor Singh-Allen in March and the mayor responded that she'd have her staff check into it. However, the occupant continues his misdeeds despite admonishments from EGPD/CODE ENFORCEMENT. He also has resumed working out of his garage on vehicles dropped off at his residence by friends/associates, clearly a violation

of Elk Grove's housing codes.

Documentation/security videos will be presented during

the city council meeting. I'm
having problems

with loading them on this e-mail. Thank you!!
Sincerely,
JAMAAL Nyerere

HOW WILL YOU BE A DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AMBASSADOR?

I have been raised in South Asian (Punjabi) cultur e and obtained my education from UC Davis and had friends from different backgrounds. I understand different cultures and respect their own views and happy to learn from others.

HAVE YOU SERVED ON AN ADVISORY GROUP BEFORE? IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN:

Not yet but very interested in this opportunity and will commit to it fully.

IF APPOINTED, WILL YOU BE ABLE TO ATTEND MEETINGS REGULARLY AND DEVOTE THE TIME NECESSARY TO FULFILL YOUR DUTIES AS A MEMBER?

Yes, definitely. I am very interested in giving back to the community and this is a good first step for me.

DO YOU OR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE ANY RELATIONSHIP (PROFESSIONAL, FINANCIAL, OTHER) THAT MAY PRESENT A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR THIS ADVISORY GROUP? ____ YES X NO IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN:

IS THERE ANYTHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE CITY COUNCIL RELATED TO YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND/OR SOCIAL JUSTICE?

I was involved in various cultural events at UC Davis when I was studying there and I enjoyed it.

Sidhu, Amrit

Leter of Interest
Oct 23rd, 2023
8401 Laguna Palms Way
Elk Grove, CA 95758

Respected Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen and Other Members,
I am wri�ng to express my keen interest in joining Diversity and Inclusion Commission as a member. I can contribute posi�vely with my diverse background, be commited to the role, and serve as a resource for you and our community.

I am a woman in my late thir�es who is mother of two amazing kids and has a passion for educa�on, inclusion, and to contribute to our community to make it beter for ourselves and future genera�ons. I came to the United States in 2004 a�er comple�ng high school in India and had no knowledge about the American Educa�onal system. I was determined to get my educa�on and researched thoroughly and got accepted to UC Davis and completed my bachelor’s degree while working three jobs. During my educa�on at UC Davis, I made many friends from diﬀerent backgrounds and learned so much from them.

I obtained my Cer�ﬁed Public Accountant (CPA) license in 2017 while working full �me and being a mother to my new born son. I am a self-mo�vated individual who likes to try new things and keeps herself busy with mul�ple tasks. At my previous posi�on of Accoun�ng Manager, I voluntarily obtained a licensed in Cer�ﬁed Payroll Professional (CPP) as I was managing payroll and wanted to learn more about it. In addi�on, I obtained Notary Public license as our company was in the need of one and I volunteered.

I don’t shy away from learning new things and working hard. I am a reliable individual who managers her �me very eﬀec�vely and can manage mul�ple things at the same �me. During my educa�on and my work tenure, I have made several posi�ve rela�onships with people who I am s�ll in contact with. If you ask my friends or colleagues, they will describe me as a posi�ve, calm, happy, and self-mo�vated person who takes ini�a�ves to make posi�ve changes. I embody honesty, fairness, and respect in my daily ac�ons and like to work as a team and love collabora�ng with others. I am conﬁdent that my �me management and passion to contribute to community will help me in this role.

I am fully commited to spend my �me (evening hours, weekends, and holidays) and skills, if chosen, for this role. When I was obtaining my C PA license, I was able to handle work, personal life, and study eﬀec�vely with my excellent �me management skills. I also have good communica�on and analy�cal skills and can think out of the box. I am enthusias�c about the opportunity to contribute my knowledge/experience and energy to this role. I am a very organized and reliable person and believe that I will be a good addi�on to the exis�ng team. I am proﬁcient in technology and can help the team conduct surveys for feedback and informa�on. I am a posi�ve thinker, open minded, and a cri�cal thinker who can think about diﬀerent direc�ons to make sure that the outreach to public is welcoming and shows inclusivity. I have knowledge about diﬀerent cultures and their celebra�ons and happy to educate myself more by doing my research to make sure Elk Grove celebra�ons and events include all cultures so the people feel that they belong to a community that understand their culture and excited to celebrate it with them.

Sidhu, Amrit

It is 2023 and I believe that women are s�ll not represented in a good ra�o compared to men in diﬀerent posi�ons that can make a diﬀerence. Being a member of minority, I aspire to encourage litle girls to wear mul�ple hats and make a posi�ve impact in our community. I am commited as an Elk Grove Ci�zen to serve as a resource for city government and the community by providing informa�on, educa�on, and communica�on that facilitates a beter understanding and celebrates our diﬀerences. I par�cipated in UC Davis Leadership Program where we conducted a diversity fair at the end of our quarter and invited diﬀerent ethnic groups and had them share interes�ng things and food from their culture. It was a successful event and I got good feedback about this ini�a�ve. Diversity is more than just cultural diversity, it is about learning diﬀerent social backgrounds, diﬀerent genders and sexual orienta�ons and even diﬀerent styles of learning and communica�on. I want to serve as a resource to provide more educa�on regarding diversity and want to be open minded about learning more and spreading it posi�vely in our community. I love to plan and organize events and looking forward to assist our city in planning various events and ac�vi�es. I am eager to ac�vely par�cipate along with the exis�ng team to make sure we show our community that diversity, equity, inclusion, and social jus�ce are important and the elected members and elected oﬃcials are working hard on achieving that.

I am ataching my resume as a reference. Thank you for considering my applica�on for review. I look forward to the opportunity and will look forward on working together if given a chance. Thank you for taking the �me to read my leter.

Sincerely,
Amrit Sidhu

Amrit Sidhu | CPA, CPP, Notary Public
Experience
March 2023-Present
Research Data Specialist I • California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services

Working with various state agencies on tracking disaster costs. Training Agencies on new tracking system called Smartsheet. Act as a team leader for managing Smartsheet, creating web page for our unit, and creating and presenting executive report showing Disaster Response Operations Emergency Operations Account (DREOA) and FEMA Reimbursements per agency to upper management.

Working with Department of Finance (DOF) on DREOA funding and new Executive Orders (EO).

October 2016–March 2023
Accounting Manager • NMI Industrial Holdings, Inc.

Supervise, plan, and coordinate the activities of finance and accounting that include payroll, accounts payable, auditing, insurance administration, fixed asset management, Personal Property Tax Returns, treasury management, various audit management, and financial reporting. Some performance highlights include Successfully handled Sales Tax Audit, Detail Oriented, Team Player, Proactive, Open to learn new things, Honest and Dependable, Successful in demonstrating sound judgement even in ambiguous situations, Ability to keep strict confidentiality in sensitive matters, Proven success in communicating important and complex matters to all pertinent parties without giving out too much or too less information.

August 2015–October 2016
Staff Accountant• NMI Industrial Holdings, Inc.

Aug 2012- Nov 2014
Staff Accountant• The Mentor Network

Elk Grove, CA 95624

Education and Certifications:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), CA State Board of Accountancy, License # 132887 (March 2017- Present)

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), American Payroll Association, (November 2022- Present)

CA Notary Public, CA Secretary of State, (August 2017- Present)

UBC, Vancouver, BC, Canada• Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting • GPA

3.25 UC Davis, Davis, CA• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics• GPA 3.08

HOW WILL YOU BE A DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AMBASSADOR?

I will embrace all ethnicities, try to implement the best in all cultures in all that we do and look at activities from all perspectives.

HAVE YOU SERVED ON AN ADVISORY GROUP BEFORE? IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN:

No.

IF APPOINTED, WILL YOU BE ABLE TO ATTEND MEETINGS REGULARLY AND DEVOTE THE TIME NECESSARY TO FULFILL YOUR DUTIES AS A MEMBER?

Yes.

IS THERE ANYTHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE CITY COUNCIL RELATED TO YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND/OR SOCIAL JUSTICE?

I keep my eyes and ears on the pulse of Elk Grove. I have the time and discipline to serve my city. Please choose me this time.

HOW WILL YOU BE A DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AMBASSADOR?

As an ambassador I will work with my network to find ways to incorporate the City of Elk Grove in future efforts to help create opportunities for members of our entire community and allow them the ability to feel included. This could be in a way of event planning, potential programs that could help our community, ways to collaborate, etc.

HAVE YOU SERVED ON AN ADVISORY GROUP BEFORE? IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN:

Yes. I have served in the following capacity:
-Serving 2nd year as Secretary for Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) Greater Sacramento Chapter
- Serving as SMUD Latino Employee Resource Group (LUNA) co-lead for 10th year -Served as President of Sacramento State Latinx Alumni Chapter for 2 years, prior to my role as president I served as Public Relations chair for one year
- Served as SMUD Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging Council for one year

IF APPOINTED, WILL YOU BE ABLE TO ATTEND MEETINGS REGULARLY AND DEVOTE THE TIME NECESSARY TO FULFILL YOUR DUTIES AS A MEMBER?

Yes, the only exception would be some work events that tend to go into the evening hours, but that is on a rare occasion.

DO YOU OR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE ANY RELATIONSHIP (PROFESSIONAL, FINANCIAL, OTHER) THAT MAY PRESENT A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR THIS ADVISORY GROUP? ____ YES _X_ NO IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN:

IS THERE ANYTHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE CITY COUNCIL RELATED TO YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND/OR SOCIAL JUSTICE?

In 2017, completed Sacramento MLK 365 Social Justice Leadership Inaugural Cohort. In 2021, completed inaugural cohort of Nueva Epoca Leadership Program. In 2022, served on SMUD's inaugural Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging council. In the past I served as a community resource liaison with the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and through those efforts along with my day to day work I have a great and personal relationship with them which helps keep engahged with what is going on in our Hispanic community to ensure to keep the Elk Grove are informed. Through my strong community ties I believe my contributions would be beneficial to this commission. I have applied previously and each time been rather close to getting chosen, I am hopeful that 3rd time will be the charm.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

SPECIFIC TO THE APPOINTMENT SELECTION CRIT ERIA LISTED ABOVE, PROVIDE INFORMATION

REGARDING YOUR LIVED EXPERIENCES AND/OR PR OFESSIONAL BACKGROUND THAT WILL PROVIDE

SUFFICIENT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE, COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, OR OTHER QUALIFICATIONS TO ASSIST THE COUNCIL IN EVALUATING YOUR APPLICATION.

Nicole Griffith
Advisory Commission Application – Diversity and Inclusion Commission Supplemental Information

1. How will you be a Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador? I envision my role as the Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador would bring my life, and valuable work and educational experiences to support Elk Grove by establishing Diversity, Inclusion Equity and Belonging (DEI&B) priorities and cultivating a more equitable, accessible, safe, welcoming, and inclusive government and community culture where all feel respected and included, and we celebrate differences.

2. Is there anything you would like to share with the City Council related to your experience with Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and/or Social Justice? I have spent 20 plus years of my career in various roles that contribute to the administration of employee benefits. In my current role, that I have been in since July 2020, I am the Chief of the (California government workforce) Statewide Employee Benefits, where I oversee the administration of the various 28 employee benefit program and services for our estimated 233,000 employees, 167,000 retirees and 97,000 dependents. In 2021, I lead the efforts to establish the state’s first Statewide Engagement Program where we brought together our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness, Awards & Recognition and established a new Employee Engagement Program. These programs and services have been essential in holistically supporting the individual’s overall wellbeing through the COVID pandemic and as we evolve our post pandemic workforce operations. Through effective stakeholder collaboration I have brought focus to the employee experience through five essential elements of wellbeing to create sustainable interventions, promote justice, retain diverse workforce, and change the way work gets done within the state to improve equity, so every employee feels safe, respected, and included and we execute innovative and creative strategies aligned with our strategic plan and diversity goals.

Some of these efforts include providing guidance and strategies to improve equity in compensation, professional development, and policies. Establishing Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to review and analyze practices to assess how operational efficiencies support or hinder the organization’s employee wellbeing and DE&I goals. In addition, we have enhanced recruitment strategies to attract talent from diverse backgrounds and promotes a workforce for all.

As a resident of the Elk Grove Community for the last 8 years, I have enjoyed living in a diverse city that values and celebrates differences. Through the various city improvements and events Elk Grove is a community that strives to support the wellbeing of residents and visitors. Prior to moving to Elk Grove and considering where to relocate to take a new job in Sacramento, it was important to find a city where my family would feel accepted and safe.

My application for consideration in this role is how I would like to give back to my community and help ensure all residents and visitors have the same or similar feelings.

HOW WILL YOU BE A DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AMBASSADOR?

By providing the perspective of someone who is middle class, mixed race and part of the LGBTQ+ community. Helping to provide guidance to my community to ensure equity and inclusion for all in the various programs available to our Elk Grove Community.

HAVE YOU SERVED ON AN ADVISORY GROUP BEFORE? IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN:

I have Chaired and Co-Chaired LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Groups for two of my employers, providing guidance and advice to our Management team.

IF APPOINTED, WILL YOU BE ABLE TO ATTEND MEETINGS REGULARLY AND DEVOTE THE TIME NECESSARY TO FULFILL YOUR DUTIES AS A MEMBER?

Yes.

DO YOU OR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE ANY RELATIONSHIP (PROFESSIONAL, FINANCIAL, OTHER) THAT MAY PRESENT A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR THIS ADVISORY GROUP? ____ YES X_ NO IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN:

IS THERE ANYTHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE CITY COUNCIL RELATED TO YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND/OR SOCIAL JUSTICE?

As someone who grew up in a small town, I often felt lik e an outsider as a kid. As an adult I have always championed the topic of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and spoken up for everyone, not just a few. I have a gift for diplomacy and the ability to hear multiple perspectives and offer solutions. I also believe that my background in Training and Development could be benefi cial or a skillset that I am happy to offer up if ever necessary. I look forward to the opportunity to get further involved in my community and make Elk Grove an even more inclusive place to live for all community members.

HOW WILL YOU BE A DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AMBASSADOR?

I approach DEI with humility and active listening. I am understand the time and ongoing effort that it takes to create an environment where all communities experience being welcome at the table.

HAVE YOU SERVED ON AN ADVISORY GROUP BEFORE? IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN:

I have served on Advisory Committees for several museum and park related issues. These include issues related to museum and park access, historic preservation and use of public resources.

IF APPOINTED, WILL YOU BE ABLE TO ATTEND MEETINGS REGULARLY AND DEVOTE THE TIME NECESSARY TO FULFILL YOUR DUTIES AS A MEMBER?

Yes.

IS THERE ANYTHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE CITY COUNCIL RELATED TO YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND/OR SOCIAL JUSTICE?

I have spent most of my career in government ensuring that under represented groups are considered in government processes. process

HOW WILL YOU BE A DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AMBASSADOR?

By continuing to lift the underrepresented in our community and helping create a city that ensures that everyone is respected, accepted, supported, and valued here.

HAVE YOU SERVED ON AN ADVISORY GROUP BEFORE? IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN:

Yes. Currently serving as ally and activist for LGBT Q+ and BIPOC youth fighting against book bans and discrimination within our community. As director of the Elk Grove Book Club, we have partnered with several local businesses and community members to provide banned books to youth. Our group is currently in talks to expand this community resource to include a book-mobile so that we can provide banned books to even more people within our city.

IF APPOINTED, WILL YOU BE ABLE TO ATTEND MEETINGS REGULARLY AND DEVOTE THE TIME NECESSARY TO FULFILL YOUR DUTIES AS A MEMBER?

I am able to attend meetings regularly and devote the time necessary to fulfill duties as member.

IS THERE ANYTHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE CITY COUNCIL RELATED TO YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND/OR SOCIAL JUSTICE?

This past year has been a very difficult one for our family. We have not heard, seen, or experienced this level of hate and bigotry against LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities since moving here in 2018. It has lit a fire within to stand up against racism, discrimination, and fascism and we will not rest until every citizen is respected, acknowledged, and valued.

HOW WILL YOU BE A DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AMBASSADOR?

I'm an engineer. I want to share my experience and encourage young people to study STEM. I'm also a Chinese immigrant and traveled extensively in South America and SE Asia. I enjoy meeting people and appreciate culture diversity.

HAVE YOU SERVED ON AN ADVISORY GROUP BEFORE? IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN:

I served as a board member of Piranha Swimming Team, advise on team activities and budget.

IF APPOINTED, WILL YOU BE ABLE TO ATTEND MEETINGS REGULARLY AND DEVOTE THE TIME NECESSARY TO FULFILL YOUR DUTIES AS A MEMBER?

Yes.

IS THERE ANYTHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE CITY COUNCIL RELATED TO YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND/OR SOCIAL JUSTICE?

I've never worked with a US born African American or Hispanic engineer in my career. Would like to see some changes.

HOW WILL YOU BE A DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AMBASSADOR?

I have made it my mission to promote healthy community standards. Offering ongoing extensive volunteer work within the community has equipped me with the sensitivity and understanding necessary to navigate the complex issues of diversity. My widespread network across various organizations throughout Sacramento will be invaluable in facilitating collaborations and garnering diverse insights. The creation of my own non-profit organization, dedicated to serving tribal youth and families, reflects my proactive approach and dedication to fostering inclusivity.With the creation of my own non-profit Native Sisters Circle, and my dedication to serving youth and fa milies, this reflects my proactive approach and dedication to fostering inclusivity.

HAVE YOU SERVED ON AN ADVISORY GROUP BEFORE? IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN:

Having served on the Native Health task force with the Sacramento Native American Health Center, I bring a unique blend of grassroots understanding and strategic insight to the table. My tenure on the Board of Directors honed my governance skills, while my involvement with the Community Access panel emphasized the importance of community engagement and accessibility in health-related initiatives. This comprehensive experience, paired with my unwavering commitment to the community, equips me with a deep-rooted understanding of diverse perspectives. My track record of bridging the gap between institutional objectives and community needs makes me an ideal candidate for the Diversity and Inclusion Commission, where I am poised to drive initiatives that are both inclusive and impactful.

IF APPOINTED, WILL YOU BE ABLE TO ATTEND MEETINGS REGULARLY AND DEVOTE THE TIME NECESSARY TO FULFILL YOUR DUTIES AS A MEMBER?
Yes.

IS THERE ANYTHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE CITY COUNCIL RELATED TO YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND/OR SOCIAL JUSTICE?

Throughout my career, I have been deeply entrenched in the realms of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. My collaboration with Assembly Ra mos has been pivotal, as together we've worked diligently to pass transformative bills, shape equitable policy, an d advocate for underrepresented communities. I've taken significant strides in rais ing awareness about social justice issues, notably planning and implementing MMIW (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women) marches and spearheading the removal of the controversial John Sutter statue, which symbolized colonial oppression.

Additionally, my expertise lies in uplifting the vo ices of the younger generation, showcased through organizing youth-led conferences. My association with Youth Forward further reinforces my commitment, having ardently championed initiatives like Measure L and the Sac Kids Fund, ensuring that youth perspectives and welfare remain at the forefront of policy-making and social change.

HOW WILL YOU BE A DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AMBASSADOR?
I will be a flexible working role model, Show understanding and empathy, Be a mentor, Be an ambassador outside the workplace, Boldly challenge others, Walk the talk.

IS THERE ANYTHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE CITY COUNCIL RELATED TO YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND/OR SOCIAL JUSTICE?

Workplace cultures strong in diversity, inclusion, and belonging have been linked to increased organizational productivity. I'm passionate about social & Racial Justice

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