ITEM 6. 1
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT
JUNE 12, 2023 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
ITEM: MAYOR' S REFERRAL
RECOMMENDATION: Appointment of Two ( 2) Members to the Planning Commission, with Term Ending, June 30, 2027
PLANNING COMMISSION — LMC CHAPTER 2. 12
The Committee currently has two ( 2) available vacancies.
Two ( 2) seats available with existing term ending June 30, 2027 Existing Date of Reappointment Term Expiration
Commissioner( s) Appointment Date Date
Ash Ralmilay 11/ 19/ 2018 6/ 10/ 2019 6/ 30/ 2023
Bennie Gatto 6/ 20/ 2011
6/ 15/ 2015
and
6/ 30/ 2023
6/ 10/ 2019
Termed Out
Four ( 4) applications were received.
APPLICANTS FOR CONSIDERATION:
1. Paul Camarena, received 3/ 6/ 2023
2. Ash Ralmilay, received 4/ 12/ 2023
3. Bhajleen Khalsa, received 4/ 13/ 2023
4. Jennifer Hopping, received 5/ 8/ 2023
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE APPLICATION
RECEIVED
Applying for: Planning Commission Q MAR 0 01013
SPectai Reouirements:
CITY CLERK
Youth Advisory Commission: Must be a Lathrop resident between 13 to 19 years of age to serve on this commission.
SeniorAdvisory Commission: Must be a Lathrop resident 50 years ofage or over to serve on this commission.
Planning, Parks do Recreation Commissions, and Measure C Oren. ight Committee: Must be a Lathrop resident to serve on this commission.
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
Name: Paul Camarena
Address: I City: Lathrop Zip: 95330
Telephone ( home) Telephone ( work)
Telephone ( cell)_ Telephone ( other)
Emai I: Resident of the City of Lathrop: 34 years
Do you have Transportation to attend the Commission meetings and Functions? Yes@ Noo Background Information:
Are you related to a current City Employee? No
If yes, give name and relationship
Employment/ Volunteer Information:
Pacific Gas & Electric ( PG& E) 9/ 1/ 14
Organization Dole
San Ramon Sr. Gas Engineer
Location Postdon( s)
Responsibilities/ accomplishments: L" cPur" Ni1ei611' v°'. 0" ba"' ralm"' 4"' 9 to t, a wrn In A vMoOmrp d
q awwr ar pstaftq P aw d uw PO wnntie win fulandan m mens m+nenf k+ pnp per iwu,p a mmu, uaon dp s pi nu Gas Transmission Systems ( GTS) 5/ 1/ 11
OrganLation Date
San Ramon Pipeline Engineer
Location POSttton( s)
Responsibilities/ accomplishments: Performed strength analysis for pressure testing a reptsemo tts on gas pipelines Deuebpsd projW scopes & cost estlnratea. Detennkred CNG& NG requkementsa for esesament of arstomerimpacts during gas outages.
Community Activities that you have been involved with ( feel free to attach additional pages) Name ofOrgam=anon PosilioWkesponsibilities Dates
Name ofOrganization Position/Responsibilides Accompliskmnis Dates Special Awards or Recognitions you have received:
Educational In formation:
CSU, Sacramento Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering 2008 Educational Institution DegreelDlploma Fk1d Year
Educational Institution Degree Diploma Fkld Year
Additional Information ( Please provide any other information which youfeel would be useful to the City Council in reviewing you application.)
I am excited to be a part of our continually growing city, and would absolutely welcome the opportunity to contribute on an even greater level through the Planning Commission.
I have lived in Lathrop since 1989, and have seen the city develop to the place it Is today, and I absolutely look forward to seeing it develop even further, certainly to the point where it becomes a one -stop -shop for all of the city residents. Thank you! Please sign and date you application and submit to the ice ofthe City Clerk at the address below..
Paul Camarena 2/ 25/ 23
Signature Date
Parent/ Guardian Signature ( Requiredfor Youth Advisory Candidates only) City Clerk
City ofLathrop
3" Towne Centre Drive
Lathrop, CA 95330
COMMISSION/ COMMITTEE APF"A" ` ED
Applying for: Planning Commission APR 12 2M 0
vial Rrnuirements: CITY CLERK
Youth Advisory Commissiarr Must be a Lathrop resident between 17 to 19 years of age to serve on this commission.
Senior Advisory Commission: Musa be a Lathrop resident 50 years of age or over to serve an this commission.
Planning, Parks do Recreation Commixsions, and Measure C Oversight Committee: Must he a Lathrop resident to serve on this commission.
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE THE FOLLOWLN(;iINFORMATiON:
Name: Ash Ralmilay
Address ® Li _ City Lathrop zip: 95330
Telephone ( home) _ Telephone ( work)
Telephone ( cellENENNff_ Telephone ( other)
Email Resident of the City of Lathrop:
Do you have Transportation to attend the Commission meetings and Functions? Yese Background. Informadon:
Are you related to a current City Employee? No
Ifyes, give name and relationship
Employment/ Volunteer information:
16 __.
years
Noo
HomeSmart PV and Associates e? o/-; t- _ PResFu
Organization Date
301 Banner Ct, Ste 3, Modesto, CA 95361 Realtor
Location Position( S)
Responsibilities/ accomplishments: Guide and assist sellers and buyers In selling/ purchasing property for the right price under the best terms. intermediate negotiation processes, consult dietus on market conditions.
Allison James Estates & Homes 5"' _ ' Q
Organization Date
210 S Sierra Ave Ste 6, Oakdale, CA 95361 Realtor
Location Position( S)
Responsibilities/ accomplishments: Guide and assist sellers and buyers in selting/ purchesing property for the right price under the best terms. Intermediate negotiation processes, consult clients on market conditkms.
Community Activities that you have been involved with (feel free to attach additional pages) Planning Commission - City of Lathrop Commissioner/ Chair QnM —" qr c_- Dame pf Organuatian Posumtr Revponsihi/ inct Outev
Parks & Recreatcon Commission Commissioner/ Chair ' a 0 - c) I-?, ; • a i4 - pra 1( NumevfOrgansativn Postfiorr,?tesponvihrlNieslAcrornplishrnents Dafrc Special Awards or Recognitions you have received: _Masters Club Award in 2015, 2016, 2018, 2021 and 2022 at Central Valley Association of Realtors.
Diamond Club Award in 2021 and 2022 at HomeSmart PV and Associates.
Educational information:
Punjab University Bachelor of Science Engineering 1984
F.ducationalInstitution Degree? liplama Firld Year
Educationallnstitution DegreelDiplaNa Field Year
Additional Information (Please provide any other information which youfeel would be useful to the City Council in reviewing you application.)
I would very much like to continue to be involved in community services in Lathrop as a volunteer.
My previous experiences with the City of Lathrop will help me to better serve the community and the Planning Commission. I have 12+ year of experience in the real estate and 20+ years of experience in the semi -conductor industry/ contract manufactuing, focused on engineering, management, and consistent success In achieving revenue, cost, productivity, and goals. would like to see the City of Lathrop thrive and contribute to its growth, and like Lathrop to continue to improve for the betterment of the citizens.
Please sign and date you application and submit to the OK'ce ofthe City Clerk at the address below.. a4//./ 2
Signature Date
Parent/ Guardian Signature ( Reysired for Youth Advisory Candidates only) City Clerk
City of Lathrop
390 Towne Centre Drive
Lathrop, CA 95330
COMMISSION/ COMMITTEE APPLICATION
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Applying for: ni Q l i SS1U'il
Special Requirements:
Fouth Advisory Commission: Must be a Lathrop resident between 13 to 18 years of age to serve on this commission.
Senior Advisory Con nsission: Must be a Lathrop resident 50 years of age or over to serve on this commission.
Planning, Parks do Recreation Contnjissions, and Xfeamre C Oversight Committee: Must be a Lathrop resident to serve on th' s commussion.
RECEIVED
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
APR 13 2023
Name: Bhajleen Khalsa
Address
Telephone ( home
T
Emai
City: Lathrop zip: 95330
Telephone ( work)
Telephone ( other)
Resident of the City of Lathrop:
Do you have Transportation to attend the Commission meetings and Functions? Yes@ Noo Background Information:
Are you related to a current City Employee? ! 40.
If yes, give name and relationship N/ A
EmploymentNolunteer Information:
Center of Identity and Inclusion
gurr e_ utrvrr Date ----
University of the Pacific Support Intern
Lot anon
Position( vc
Responsibilities/ accomplishments: Plan a variety of events, workshops and other affairs for Asian Pacific Islander and Desi Community
International Program and Services
Organization
University of the Pacific DatePeer Advisior
Location
position( s)
Responsibilities/accomplishments: work with a variety of different students in their study abroad journey, from choosing a location to supporting their trip and coming back home.
Community Activities that you have been involved with ( feel free to attach additional pages) ACLU Community Organizer
Name of01gani: ation P silron Re ponsiGilities Dates
Little Manilla Rising Environmental Justice Youth Advocate Vante v/ Organization Position Resparrribilities ac rumplisltmrnts Dates Special Awards or Recognitions you have received: CPA certified, 2nd place in Informative Speaking in Speech and Debate along with 3rd place in Extrempanours speaking Educational Information:
Stockton Early College Academy High School N/A 2022
Educational Institution Degree Diploma Field Year
University of the Pacific N/ A Political Science and Pre -Law 2026 Educationallnstrttnion Degree Diploma Field Year
Additional Information ( Please provide atty other information )" hick rou feel would be uselul to the City Council in revietving you application.)
I have attached my cover letter and Resume to this application for the City Council to review my application.
Please look at those attachements and if you have any questions, feel free to reach out! Please sign and date you application: and submit to the Ofjice ofthe City Clerk at the address below..
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City: Lathrop Zip: 95330 Telephone (
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ment/ Voluateer Information: Lawrence
Livermore National Laboratory4/ 28/ 14 ion
Dar Livermore,
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Pasrttatra) Responsibilities/ accomplishments:
Sardor SuWW Metier Expert for space and doplanting wed Slim Dmiopma, tplan. Established Move tranapement system. (ed0dwai Information avaRebte at: www.YnkedWLcoNWj9 nfw-Hopping) Sandia National Laboratories8/8/ 11 mow+ Darr
Livermore, CA
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Space maneWment and utilpi=ation. Strategic studies. Mothering room itnpiementabon.
Offlce modernization and workplace studies.
Community Activities that you have been involved with (reel We to alimh additiond pages) Lathrop Parses & Roe Commission Vice -Chair (2022- 2023) 811121- present Nacre ofl*VWitnriM" Doges
LHS Athletic Boosters Treasurer 5/9/22- present
Namrnf X-PMualtarr Defe.1
Special Awards or RecaRnitions you have received: Director' s Office Individual Gold Award (2023), LLNL Oirector s Diversity h inclusion Award (2022), WCI Team Gold Award ( 2022).
LLNL Okedoes inslUland Operations Excellence Award (2020 A 2019), NNSA Exceaence Award (2020 6 2019) Educational Information:
CSU East Say Master ( M - P, p,) _ Pubic Administration 2013 tnsfir on
Cal Poly, Pomona B.S. urban a Reg1wW Plarv+inp 2010
sdocarianall ammion Degreem1ploma Field Year
Additional Inrormation (Please provide any ocher infannathm whedr yart feel would be useful to the Cily Council in reviewing " Ou application.)
I have been been volunteering my time to the dly of Lathrop since bacaming a commissioner for the Parka d Rec Commission in August of 2021. 1 find fulfillment in serving my community in this role, however, my heart has with city and regional planning. I would love the opportunity to use my education to further serve my my community as a Planning Commissioner. I feel that my education, my work experience and my love for the community ( of which 1 have been part of for almost a decade) make me a valuable candidate worth considering for this role. In me , you wig find an advocate of long- range planning strategies that fosters responsible stewardship of land through the - sustainable design. Thank you far your consideration.
Please sigh and dggre you aPPgranon and srtbtrmit to the Office oflire City Cie* at the address below. z't !/:, D IAA
PwcrWGtn dian S* nmm (Requiredfor rauh Advisory Candidates arty) City Clerk
City of Lathrop
3" Towne Centre Drive
Lathrop, CA 95330
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