Agenda packet, special meeting — Glendora City Council, May 14, 2024

CITY OF GLENDORA

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER, 116 E. FOOTHILL BOULEVARD
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MAYOR/CHAIR
Mendell Thompson, District 5

MAYOR PRO TEM/VICE-CHAIR
David Fredendall, District 2

COUNCIL/COMMISSIONERS
Michael Allawos, District 1
Gary Boyer, District 3
Karen Davis, District 4

MEETING SCHEDULE
The Regular meetings of the City Council shall be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, Closed Session Business will commence at 6:00 PM, when scheduled, and General Business Session will commence at 7:00 PM.

BROWN ACT
Agendas are drafted to accurately state what the legislative body is being asked to consider. The legislative body can take action on “all items” listed on the agenda and be in compliance with the open meeting laws.

Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The governing body may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future meeting.

COMMUNICATION AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES
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LIVE BROADCASTING AND REBROADCASTING
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www.cityofglendora.org, Channel 3 (Cable) & Channel 31
(Verizon) and are replayed Thursday - Sunday the week following the meeting on Channel 3 (Cable) & Channel 31 (Verizon). All broadcasts can be viewed on Cox Communications Local Access Channel 3 and Verizon/Fios Channel 31. City Council meetings are also available via live webcast and at any time for replaying through the City's webpage at cityofglendora.org/citymeetings.

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CITY OF GLENDORA

NOTICE AND CALL
OF A

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER, 116 E. FOOTHILL BOULEVARD
5:00 PM

TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDORA AND TO THE CITY CLERK:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will conduct a special meeting at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, Council Chamber, 116 E. Foothill Boulevard.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that to participate virtually, download Zoom on any phone or computer device and use the following meeting ID: cityofglendora.org/zoom or https://zoom.us/j/9329247224.

The purpose of said special meeting is as follows:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. Conduct Interviews and Appoint Applicants to Fill Vacancies on City Council Appointed Board of Library Trustees (BLT) with a Term that Expires on June 30, 2024 and Unscheduled Vacancy on the Business Improvement District (BID) Advisory Board Term that Expires on June 30, 2027 CITY RECOMMENDATION: 1. Conduct scheduled interviews; and 2. Using the formal balloting process, appoint representatives to fill vacancies on the Board of Library Trustees (BLT) with Terms expiring on June 30, 2024, and the Business Improvement District (BID) Advisory Board with a Term expiring on June 30, 2027.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the public will be given the opportunity to speak only on those matters listed in this notice. Public Comment will be announced once at the commencement of this special meeting and can be given in-person, submit via email at [email protected] with the subject “Public Comment” or via mail and mailed to 116 E. Foothill Boulevard, Glendora, ATTN: City Clerk’s Office – Public Comment.

NO OTHER BUSINESS WILL BE DISCUSSED
Kathleen R. Sessman, MMC
City Clerk/Communications Director
I, certify that I caused the Notice and Call of a Special Meeting to be held Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 5:00 PM, in the City Hall Council Chamber, 116 E. Foothill Boulevard, Glendora, to be delivered electronically or hardcopy to each member of the City Council, emailed to the San Gabriel Valley Examiner, and that I posted said notice on the posting board as required by law.

Certification Date: May 8, 2024
Kathleen R. Sessman, MMC
City Clerk/Communications Director
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STAFF REPORT
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS DATE: MAY 7, 2024
FROM: CITY CLERK OFFICE DISTRICT(S): CITYWIDE
SUBJECT: CONDUCT INTERVIEWS AND APPOINT APPLICANTS TO FILL VACANCIES ON CITY

COUNCIL APPOINTED BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES FOR TERM THAT EXPIRES ON JUNE 30, 2024 AND UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID) ADVISORY BOARD TERM THAT EXPIRES ON JUNE 30, 2027

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council:

1. Conduct Scheduled interviews; and

2. Using the formal balloting process, appoint representatives to fill vacancies on the Board of Library Trustees with Terms expiring on June 30, 2024, and the Business Improvement District (BID) Advisory Board with a Term expiring on June 30, 2027.

STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS
 Not Applicable

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City Clerk’s Department has conducted its recruitment to fill vacancies on the Business Improvement District (BID) Advisory Board and Board of Library Trustees. Notices of Vacancy (Attachment A and B) were prepared to solicit applications. Said notices were published on the City’s website and in the San Gabriel Valley Examiner on March 7, 14, and 21, 2024, posted to the City’s website, social media, and bulletin boards with a deadline of Monday, April 1, 2024. In addition, City Clerk staff shares the notices with any applicants who have “active applications” currently on file, current City of Glendora board and commission members and members of the Business Improvement District to see if they are interested in being considered.

At the April 23, 2024 City Council meeting, an update on recruitment efforts was presented. The Council discussed the state of the recruitment and directed staff to: a) accepted the one (1) application received after the application deadline, and b) schedule interviews with new applicants only for a special meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

Overview of Vacancies:

Boards and Commission No of
Vacancies
Term Type
Board of Library Trustees 2 3 Years Scheduled
Business Improvement District (BID) Advisory Board 1 4 Years Unscheduled Five (5) applications were received and are requesting Council consideration.

Applicant Board / Commission Type Status
Marianne Cintron Board of Library Trustees New Qualified Erica Landmann (Incumbent) Board of Library Trustees Re-Appointment Office 3 Qualified Item #1. Page 1
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Madison Trammel Board of Library Trustees New Qualified John Dreher
The Sew N Sew
BID Advisory Board New Qualified
Veronica Salazar
Mercantile Collective &
BeSpoke Hat Bar
BID Advisory Board New Qualified

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY / PREVIOUS ACTIONS
Annually, the City Clerk’s Department conducts a review of City Council appointed boards/commissions and prepares a Notice of the Board of Commission Appointments, a requirement of the Maddy Act (Gov.

Code §54970) (Attachment C), which lists appointed members of City Council boards/commissions and highlights any appointments that will expire in the upcoming year. The Maddy Act is posted to the City’s website and bulletin boards annually before December 31st.

Additionally, Gov. Code §54974 regulates the process utilized by cities to fill unscheduled vacancies on the City Council appointed commissions and boards and requires that when an unscheduled vacancy occurs in any board, commission, or committee for which the legislative body has the appointing power, a Special Vacancy Notice shall be posted in the office of the Clerk of the local agency, on either the local agency’s internet website or at the library designated pursuant to §54973, and in other places as directed by the legislative body, not earlier than 20 days before or not later than 20 days after the vacancy occurs.

Final appointments shall not be made by the legislative body for at least 10 working days after the posting of the notice in the Clerk’s office.

DISCUSSION
The City Clerk’s Department has conducted its recruitment to fill vacancies on the Business Improvement District (BID) Advisory Board and Board of Library Trustees. Notices of Vacancy (Attachment A and B) were prepared to solicit applications. Said notices were published on the City’s website and in the San Gabriel Valley Examiner on March 7, 14, and 21, 2024, posted to the City’s website, social media, and bulletin boards with a deadline of Monday, April 1, 2024. In addition, City Clerk staff shares the notices with any applicants who have “active applications” currently on file, current City of Glendora board and commission members and members of the Business Improvement District to see if they are interested in being considered.

At the April 23, 2024 City Council meeting, the City Council received an update on recruitment efforts which include an applicant from one incumbent and three new applications, one of which was received after the application deadline. The City Council unanimously directed staff to accept the application received after the application deadline from Veronica Salazar, Mercantile Collective and BeSpoke Hat, and to schedule a special meeting for Tuesday, May 14, 2024 to conduct interview and make appointments.

The following outlines vacancies and applicants requesting consideration of appointment:

Board of Library Trustees
The Board of Library Trustees has two (2) scheduled vacancies. Office No. 2 and Office No. 3. Erica Landmann is currently serving as Office No. 3 and is eligible for re-appointment as she is currently serving her first term and qualifies to serve one (1) additional full term.

Applicants Board/Commission Type Status
Marianne Cintron Board of Library Trustees New Qualifies Erica Landmann Board of Library Trustees Incumbent Qualifies Madison Trammel Board of Library Trustees New Qualifies Business Improvement District (BID) Advisory Board
The Business Improvement District (BID) Advisory Board has one (1) unscheduled vacancy.

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Staff Report Page 3 of 3
Applicants Board/Commission Type Status
John Dreher, The Sew N Sew BID Advisory Board New Qualifies Veronica Salazar,
Mercantile Collective & BeSpoke
Hat Bar
BID Advisory Board New Qualifies
Traditionally, interviews are scheduled with new applicants in 10-minute time slots and qualified incumbents are invited to attend the meeting if desired, just in the event City Council members have follow-up questions prior to appointment. Qualified incumbents are asked to arrive no later than 5:15 p.m.

Interview Schedule:

Incumbent Landmann has confirmed she will be in attendance and available for questions if Council desired.

Applicant Madison Trammel is not available for interviews due to a previously scheduled commitment that could not be changed but would still like to be considered for the Board of Library Trustees.

Applicants Time Board/Commission
Marianne Cintron 5:10 p.m. Board of Library Trustees
Madison Trammel Not Available Board of Library Trustees John Dreher, The Sew N Sew 5:20 p.m. Business Improvement District (BID) Advisory Board
Veronica Salazar,
Mercantile Collective &
BeSpoke Hat Bar
5:30 p.m. Business Improvement District (BID) Advisory
Board

FISCAL IMPACT
There are no fiscal impacts associated with the recommended actions.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
There are no environmental impacts associated with the recommended actions.

Prepared By Lorena Cordova, City Clerk Specialist
Concurs With Not Applicable
Reviewed By Kathleen R. Sessman, City Clerk/Communications Director Certified to Availability of Funds Kyle Johnson, Finance Director/City Treasurer Approved By Adam Raymond, City Manager
Legal Review Danny Aleshire, City Attorney
CEQA Review Not Applicable
ATTACHMENTS:

A. Notice of Vacancies
B. Notice of Unscheduled Vacancy
C. Maddy Act 2024
D. Applications
E. PowerPoint
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Glendora invites interested persons of the City of Glendora to submit applications to serve on the following City Advisory Boards and Commissions for vacancies effective June 30, 2024. The deadline to submit an application for consideration is no later than 12:00 p.m. on Monday, April 1, 2024:

City Council
Board of Library Trustees
2 Vacancies
Board of Library Trustees: 2 Vacancies: Office Nos. 2 and 3 (3-year term). The Board of Library Trustees of the city shall consist of five members. Members must be registered to vote and reside within the incorporated city limits during their entire term of service (GMC,

2.32). The Board provides strategic leadership and services as the creative catalyst for development and implementing the mission, values and vision of the Glendora Public Library.

Applicants must be 18 years or older, register to vote and must maintain residency within the incorporated areas of the City of Glendora during their term of office. Applications are available via the City’s web site at www.cityofglendora.org or at City Hall in the City Clerk’s Department, 116 E.

Foothill Boulevard, Glendora, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except holidays. Please call the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 914-8210 for more information.

Interviews will be scheduled for Tuesday, April 23, 2024 between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Applicants will be contacted to schedule interview times following the recruitment deadline.

Kathleen R. Sessman, MMC
City Clerk/Communications Director
Published San Gabriel Valley Examiner: March 7, March 14, and March 21, 2024

NOTICE OF VACANCY
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NOTICE OF UNSCHEDULED VACANCY
on the

BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID)

ADVISORY BOARD
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Cal. Gov't Code§ 54974 the following unscheduled vacancy exists on the following legislative body in the City of Glendora:

BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID)

ADVISORY BOARD
Notification of resignation was provided for Office No. 2 of the Business Improvement District (BID) Advisory Board. The unexpired term will end June 30, 2027.

ABOUT THE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID) ADVISORY BOARD:

Business Improvement District (BID) Advisory Board: Members serve a 4-year term. The BID Advisory Board of the city shall consist of five members and must be registered to vote.

Members must operate bona fide businesses located within the District and that are subject to changes and assessments imposed by Section 5.40 of the Glendora Municipal Code during their entire term of service. Members must be current with the payment of changes and assessments imposed.

Pursuant to City Resolution, members are required to complete AB1234 Ethics Training and Brown Act Training prior to receiving Oath of Office and are required to attend meetings on a regular basis.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, special vacancy notice shall be posted not earlier than 20 days before or not later than 20 days after the vacancy occurs. Final appointment to an unscheduled vacancy on a board/commission, shall not be made by the City Council for at least 10 working days after the posting of the notice by the City Clerk’s office. Notice was published Thursday, March 7, 2024.

APPOINTMENT PROCEDURE: Applications are available via the City’s website at www.cityofglendora.org or at the City Clerk’s Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except holidays. Completed application forms will be accepted until the position has been filled. Please call the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 914-8210 for more information.

Date for interviews and/or appointments will be scheduled at a later date. Applicants will be contacted to schedule interview times following the recruitment deadline.

Kathleen R. Sessman, MMC
City Clerk/Communications Director
Published: March 7, 14, and 21, 2024
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CITY OF GLENDORA
Local Appointments List
Notice of Board, Commission and Committee Appointments
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54972
The City of Glendora encourages residents to apply for positions on City Commissions, Committees and Boards that will have vacancies in the year 2024. Each member of a city commission shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council. Residents interested in openings must file an application which may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office or on the City’s website, www.cityofglendora.org. City Council appointed boards and commissions are regulated by Glendora Municipal Code (GMC) Section 2.18.

In compliance with the requirements of the Maddy Act, Government Code 54970, the following appointment list is posted on an annual basis by December 31st. It shows all currently appointed members of City Boards, Commissions, and Committees appointed by the City Council and the dates of their terms of office as of the time of this posting. Appointments listed below in blue expire on June 30, 2024, and appointments in red are currently vacant.

Names on this list are subject to change as term expirations and resignations occur during the year. For a current list, go to www.cityofglendora.org.

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Term Length: 3-year term, Term Limit: Two full consecutive terms Meets 3rd Monday of month
Council Chamber, 116 E. Foothill Boulevard, Glendora - 7:00 p.m. Members receive no compensation.

The Board of Library Trustees of the city shall consist of five members. Members must be registered to vote and reside within the incorporated city limits during their entire term of service (GMC, 2.32). This Board provides strategic leadership and serves as the creative catalyst for developing and implementing the mission, values and vision of the Glendora Public Library.

Disclosure and Regulatory Requirements: Members are required to file a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) upon appointment to office, and annually thereafter (Conflict-of-interest code), complete AB1234 Ethics Training and Brown Act Training within one year of appointment and every two years thereafter and are required to attend meetings on a regular basis. (Ordinance 2036) Date of Office Present Term Term
Members Appointment Number (Unexpired/1st/2nd)
Carrie Johnson 7/2022 Office No. 1 7/1/2022-6/30/2025 1 st
Steven Flowers 7/2021 Office No. 2 7/1/2021-6/30/2024 1 st
Erica Landmann 7/2021 Office No. 3 7/1/2021-6/30/2024 1 st
Brianna Chew 7/2019 Office No. 4 7/1/2022-6/30/2025 2
nd
Tomoko Toland 7/2019 Office No. 5 7/1/2022-6/30/2025 2
nd
Staff Liaison: Janet Stone, Library Director

BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID) ADVISORY BOARD
Term Length: 4-year term, Term Limit: Two full consecutive terms Meets 1st Thursday of month
Council Chamber, 116 E. Foothill Boulevard, Glendora - 8:30 a.m. Members receive no compensation.

The BID Advisory Board of the city shall consist of five members and must be registered to vote. Members must operate bona fide businesses located within the District and that are subject to charges and assessments imposed by Section 5.40 of the Glendora Municipal Code during their entire term of service. Members must be current with the payment of charges and assessments imposed.

Disclosure and Regulatory Requirements: Members are required to complete AB1234 Ethics Training and Brown Act Training within one year of appointment and every two years thereafter and are required to attend meetings on a regular basis. (Ordinance 2036) Date of Office Present Term Term
Members and Village Business Appointment Number (Unexpired/1st/2nd) Dalel Snider, Glendora Florist 9/2021 Office No. 1 7/1/2021-6/30/2025 1 st
Don Nolan, Village Eatery 1/25/2022 Office No. 2 7/1/2023-6/30/2027 1 st
Matthew Davis, Bistro Studios, Inc. 10/2022 Office No. 3 7/1/2023-6/30/2027 1 st
Matthew Klingler, Village Fitness 5/2020 Office No. 4 7/1/2021-6/30/2025 1 st
Cathy Jarvis, Cathy’s Wishing Well 9/2021 Office No. 5 7/1/2023-6/30/2027 1 st
Staff Liaison: Valerie Velasquez, Housing & Economic Development Manager 2024
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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
Term Length: 4-year term, Term Limit: Two full consecutive terms Meets 3rd Thursday of month
Council Chamber, 116 E. Foothill Boulevard, Glendora - 7:00 p.m. Members receive no compensation.

The Community Services Commission of the city shall consist of five members. Members must be registered to vote, reside within the incorporated city limits during their entire term of service. This Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council and Community Services Director in all matters pertaining to the park maintenance, park development, recreation programs, human services, and community beautification.

Disclosure and Regulatory Requirements: Members are required to file a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) upon appointment to office, and annually thereafter (Conflict-of-interest code), complete AB1234 Ethics Training and Brown Act Training within one year of appointment and every two years thereafter, and are required to attend meetings on a regular basis. (Ordinance 2036) Date of Office Present Term Term
Members Appointment Number (Unexpired/1st/2nd)
Britanny Lewis-Porchia 7/2021 Office No. 1 7/1/2021-6/30/2025 1 st
Eddie Kouyoumdjian 7/2021 Office No. 2 7/1/2021-6/30/2025 1 st
Mallory Buril 7/2019 Office No. 3 7/1/2023-6/30/2027 2
nd
Stephen Salle 7/2023 Office No. 4 7/1/2023-6/30/2027 1
st
David Gerber 7/2019 Office No. 5 7/1/2023-6/30/2027 2
nd
Staff Liaison: John Aguirre, Community Services Director

PLANNING COMMISSION
Term Length: 4-year term, Term Limit: Two full consecutive terms Meets 1st Tuesday of the month
Council Chamber, 116 E. Foothill Boulevard, Glendora - 7:00 p.m. Members receive no compensation.

The Planning Commission of the city shall consist of five members. Members must be registered to vote and reside within the incorporated city limits during their entire term of service and no person of the Planning Commission shall hold any other remunerative office or position with the city. This Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council on land-use policy planning matters which guide the future development of the City.

WATER COMMISSION
Term Length: 4-year term, Term Limit: Two full consecutive terms Meets Quarterly, 4
th Thursday of January, April, July and October
Council Chamber, 116 E. Foothill Boulevard, Glendora - 6:00 p.m. Members receive no compensation.

The Water Commission of the City shall consist of five members. Members must be registered to vote, reside within the incorporated city limits during their entire term of service, and be customers of the City’s water division of the Public Works Department. This Commission shall act in an advisory capacity to the City Council on policies and programs related to water rates, conservation efforts and financial matters.

Disclosure and Regulatory Requirements: Members are required to file a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) upon appointment to office, and annually thereafter (Gov Code 87200), complete AB1234 Ethics Training and Brown Act Training within one year of appointment and every two years thereafter, and are required to attend meetings on a regular basis. (Ordinance 2036) Date of Office Present Term Term
Members Appointment Number (Unexpired/1st/2nd)
Richard Hansen 7/2019 Office No. 1 7/1/2023-6/30/2027 2 nd
Greg Lammers 7/2023 Office No. 2 7/1/2023-6/30/2027 1
st
Michael Holmes * 10/2022 Office No. 3 7/1/2021-6/30/2025 Unexpired Pat Cici** 10/2022 Office No. 4 7/1/2021-6/30/2025 Unexpired David Thomas*** 11/2022 Office No. 5 7/1/2021-6/30/2025 Unexpired Staff Liaison: Chisom Obegolu, Assistant Public Works Director - Water Division Ryan Shaw resigned 7/2022 (Office No. 3; Term 7/1/21-6/30/25)*; John Fields resigned 7/2022 (Office No. 4; Term: 7/1/21-6/30/25)**; Benjamin Armel Resigned 10/2022 (Office No. 5; Term: 7/1/21-6/30/25)*** I, Kathleen R. Sessman, City Clerk/Communications Director of the City of Glendora, do hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing Commissions Local Appointments List was prepared pursuant to provisions of Government Code Section 54972 and posted in a bulletin board at designated “official” posting location; and on the City’s website on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.

Dated this 30
st day of November 2023.

Kathleen R. Sessman, MMC
City Clerk/Communications Director
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Madison Trammel
636 Bridwell St.

Glendora, CA 91741
630.999.1620
[email protected]

EDUCATION & TRAINING
Advanced Publishing Institute certificate, New York University PhD, ThM, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Emphasis: Historical Theology
MA, Wheaton College
Concentration: Christian History and Theology
BS, Multnomah University
Double Major: Journalism and Biblical Studies

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• Turned around a publishing imprint’s budget, moving it from red to black in one year via strategic cost-cutting and better-than-projected sales, followed by multiple years of top-line revenue and bottom-line profit growth
• Conceived, pitched, and gained buy-in from executive leadership and direct reports on a bold, multiyear vision to grow a publishing division’s revenue, reputation, and relationships • Acquired and published dozens of award-winning books, including two New York Times bestsellers • Launched a major publisher’s video learning division, which grew to 80 titles during my tenure, contributing about 5% of the imprint’s annual revenue
• Led an established, historic imprint into creating new product types, including digital shorts, enhanced ebooks, video lessons, audio lessons, and small group study guides; cultivated strong ongoing relationships with Bible software companies
• Increased a publishing imprint’s annual release pipeline from 25 to 40 titles, focusing both on increased revenue and award potential
• Successfully navigated distrust between a division’s marketing and editorial personnel, bringing about a collegial working relationship
• Negotiated and signed dozens of competitive contracts, incorporating a deep understanding of standard publishing contract terms, author incentives, subsidiary rights, and digital rights • Developed a broad network of connections among literary agents, authors, and Christian thought leaders
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CORE SKILLS
Strategic planning paired with an execution mindset, gracious yet results-oriented leadership style, coaching, team building, budget and product portfolio management, keen content and project evaluation, strong written and spoken communications, data-guided decision-making, ability to motivate teams to achieve big goals.

EMPLOYMENT
Publisher
B&H Academic
October 2019 – present
Started as associate publisher and was promoted within six months to publisher. Oversee B&H Academic’s acquisitions, editorial, and marketing efforts, leading a team of eight. Guide acquisitions efforts and manage the imprint’s budget, with a goal of growing B&H Academic’s reputation and revenue. Moved the imprint out of unprofitability to profitability in one year; within four years grew from an average of 25 to nearly 40 annual releases and achieved 40% topline revenue growth.

Executive Editor
HarperCollins Christian Publishing
January 2011 – September 2019
Started as digital acquisitions editor, was promoted to senior acquisitions editor, then promoted again to executive editor shortly before leaving for another position. Acquired and substantively edited thoughtful Trade books, reference works, and occasional academic titles. Consistently achieved target goals in the number of books acquired annually. Oversaw the creation of audiovisual supplementary products featuring nationally known authors, including hiring freelancers, coaching authors on video delivery, and maintaining production schedules. Developed and assisted in leading a digital learning area, which grew to about 80 video-related products.

Acquisitions Editor, June 2008 – January 2011
Moody Publishers, Chicago, Illinois
Led an Issues & Culture line made up of five members in acquiring 10 to 12 books per year. Contacted prospective authors, reviewed proposals, and substantively edited manuscripts.

Editor at Large, June 2008 – May 2018
Associate Editor, September 2005 – June 2008
Christianity Today, Carol Stream, Illinois
Served as copyeditor and oversaw the news and book review sections. Wrote news and feature articles.

Conceived article ideas, enlisted writers, and edited pieces for publication.

Communications Specialist, May 2004 – September 2005
Moody Bible Institute
Wrote and edited employee communications pieces, created press releases, handled media requests for faculty experts and guest speakers.

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Writer/Editor; Editorial Supervisor, June 1998 – December 2002 Wycliffe Bible Translators, Orlando, Florida
Supervised three to four writer/editors in creating material for a mission agency’s marketing and communications department. Edited a magazine and donor newsletters. Managed production schedules.

English Teacher, August 1997 – May 1998
San Gabriel Christian School, San Gabriel, California

SELECT PUBLICATIONS ACQUIRED / PUBLISHED
Hope for God’s Creation, Andrew J. Spencer, September 2023 (B&H)—Christianity Today Award of Merit
Baptist Political Theology, Thomas Kidd, Andrew Walker, and Paul Miller, July 2023 (B&H)— Christianity Today Book Award
Urban Apologetics, Eric Mason, ed., April 2021 (Zondervan)—Christianity Today Book Award, Outreach Resource of the Year Award, ECPA Christian Book Award Finalist God of All Things, Andrew Wilson, March 2021 (Zondervan)—Christianity Today Book Award, Gospel Coalition Book Award, Outreach Resource of the Year Award Telling a Better Story, Joshua Chatraw, June 2020 (Zondervan)—Christianity Today Book Award, Gospel Coalition Honorable Mention
Spirit and Sacrament, Andrew Wilson, January 2019 (Zondervan)—Christianity Today Award of Merit Apologetics at the Cross, Joshua Chatraw and Mark Allen, 2018 (Zondervan)—Gospel Coalition Book Award, Outreach Resource of the Year Award
The Lost Discipline of Conversation, Joanne Jung, 2018 (Zondervan)—Outreach Resource of the Year Award
No God But One: Allah or Jesus?, Nabeel Qureshi, 2016 (Zondervan)—New York Times bestseller, ECPA bestseller, Publisher’s Weekly bestseller, Outreach Resource of the Year Award Their Rock Is Not Like Our Rock, Daniel R. Strange, 2016 (Zondervan)—Christianity Today Award of Merit
Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, Nabeel Qureshi, 2014 (Zondervan)—New York Times bestseller, ECPA Best Nonfiction Award, ECPA Best New Author Award
Humanitarian Jesus, Christian Buckley and Ryan Dobson, 2010 (Moody)— Outreach Resource of the Year Award
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SELECT BOOKS AND ARTICLES WRITTEN
Fundamentalists in the Public Square, Lexham, December 2023 “The (In)significance of the Scopes Trial,” The Gospel Coalition, May 2021 QuickTakes book reviews, Christianity Today, November 2009 to March 2010 “Cross Purposes: Biggest [UK] Christian Conference Splits Amid Growing Atonement Debate,” Christianity Today, July 2007
“Marking Time in the Middle Kingdom,” ChristianityTodayLibrary.com, March 2007 “Making Airwaves: Meet the Company That’s Transforming Christian Radio,” Christianity Today cover story, February 2007
“A Higher Amendment: Protect Religious Freedom by Exercising It Responsibly,” Christianity Today editorial, November 2006
“Creation Care: Saving the Earth Without Worshipping It,” Plain Truth, January/February 2006 “Liberating Faith: When Korea Threw Off Japanese Rule in 1945, It Was as Much a Victory for the Church as the Nation,” Christian History & Biography online, August 2005 “The Time Between the Old and New Testaments,” Life Application Study Bible, Tyndale House Publishers, 2004 update
“Bless All the Missionaries?” Discipleship Journal, March/April 2001

OTHER EXPERIENCE
Publishing Presentations, 2015 – 2022
Various Christian colleges and seminaries
Guest lecturer, Fall 2009 – Spring 2012
Moody Bible Institute, communications classes
Judge, January 2009
Associated Church Press awards, interview category
On-air Guest, 2008
Primetime America, WMBI, Chicago, Illinois
Part-time Editor, 2004 – 2005
The Livingstone Corporation, Carol Stream, Illinois
Editorial Intern, January 2003 – April 2003
InterVarsity Press, Downers Grove, Illinois
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Conduct Interviews and Appoint
Applicants to fill Scheduled and
Unscheduled Vacancies
City Clerk’s Department
City Council
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OVERVIEW
• City Clerk’s office conducted a recruitment for Board/Commission scheduled vacancies effective June 30, 2024.
• April 23, 2024 City Council meeting, an update on recruitment efforts was presented.
a) Accepted the one (1) application received after deadline. b) Scheduled interviews with new applicants only for a special meeting. • Applicants previously interviewed have been requested to attend the meeting in the event City Council members have follow-up questions prior to appointment. • Applicant Madison Trammel is not available for interviews due to a previously scheduled commitment that could not be changed but would still like to be consideration for the Board of Library Trustees.

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VACANCIES
Board/Commission No. of
Vacancies
Business Improvement District (BID) Advisory Board 1
Board of Library Trustees 2
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All Applicants
Applicant Comment
John Dreher, The Sew N Sew New
Veronica Salazar, Mercantile Collective & BeSpoke Hat Bar New Business Improvement District (BID) Advisory Board
Applicant Comment
Marianne Cintron New
Erica Landmann Incumbent
Madison Trammel New
Board of Library Trustees
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RECOMMENDATION

1. Conduct scheduled interviews; and

2. Using the formal balloting process, appoint representatives to fill vacancies on Board of Library Trustees with Term expiring on June 30, 2024 and Business Improvement
District (BID) Advisory Board term with a Term expiring on June 30, 2027.

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INTERVIEW SCHEDULE
Time Applicants Board/Commission Consideration
5:10 p.m. Marianne Cintron Board of Library Trustees
5:20 p.m. John Dreher, The Sew N Sew Business Improvement District (BID) Advisory Board
5:30 p.m. Veronica Salazar, Mercantile
Collective & BeSpoke Hat Bar
Business Improvement District (BID)
Advisory Board
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Glendora City CouncilMay 14, 2024

Glendora City Council
May 14, 2024