disqualified due to an expressed conflict of interest. All members shall be qualified electors of the City. The compensation of the Planning Commission shall be established by resolution of the City Council. (BJ Terms: Terms of office of the members of the Planning Commission are for a period of four ( 4 J years or until their successors are appointed and such terms are staggered with terms of one member of the Planning Commission expiring each year, except that every fourth year the terms of two (2J members expire. Terms expire December 31 of each year.
(CJ Chairperson and Vice Chairperson: The Planning Commission shall rotate the positions of Chair and Vice Chairperson among the appointed members.
Officers hold offices for one year, or until their successors are appointed. Terms expire on December 31 of each year. (Ord. 637, 3-19-2019J." ISSUES
Staff has not identified any significant issues with the declaration of vacancies on the Planning Commission.
In considering appointments to the Planning Commission, the Council is encouraged to recognize the commitment and desire of interested Alternated members of the Planning Commissioners (Harpreet Bains and Andres Fuentes}, for appointment as Regular members of the Planning Commission.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The proposed amendment is eligible for a Categorical Exemption under the following classification of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines: Article 5, Section 15061 (b)(3) - Common Sense Exemption, which states that CEQA applies only to projects that have a potential for causing a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS AND RECOMMENDATION:
On January 10, 2023, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2023-03, declaring vacancies on the Planning Commission, requesting the City Council consider appointments to the vacancies on the Planning Commission and also recommending that Commissioners Steve Bassi and Alternate Commissioner Fuentes be considered to fill any of the current vacancies on the Planning Commission.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Staff time was used to prepare and process this agenda item.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Planning Commission Resolution 2023-01
2. E-mail from Commissioner Adanan Bath dated January 6, 2023
3. Roster of the Planning Commission Members
RESOLUTION 2023-01
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LIVINGSTON
DECLARING PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCIES, AND REQUESTING THE
LIVINGSTON CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO THE
VACANCIES ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION, AND RECOMMENDING THAT
COMMISSIONER BASSI AND ALTERNATE COMMISSIONER FUENTES FOR
CONSIDERATION FOR ANY OF THE CURRENT VACANCIES
WHEREAS the Livingston Planning Commission is comprised of five regular Planning Commissioners and two Alternate Planning Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission needs to maintain a quorum of at least three Planning Commissioners, which may include Alternate Planning Commissioner to consider and act on land use entitlement applications for the City of Livingston; and WHEREAS, Planning Commissioner Jason Roth resigned from the Planning Commission as a result of being elected to the Livingston City Council and who was sworn into office of on December 6, 2022; and WHEREAS, Planning Commissioner Adanan Bath verbally resigned from the Planning Commission for personal reasons on January 4, 2023; and provided a written statement in an email on January 6, 2023; and
WHEREAS the term for Planning Commissioner Steve Bassi expired on December 31, 2022, and Commissioner Bassi has expressed an interest to continue to serve on the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS the term for Alternate Planning Commissioner Andres Fuentes also expired on December 31, 2022, and Alternate Commissioner Fuentes has expressed an interest to continue to serve on the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, at their regular meeting of January 10, 2023, the Planning Commission declared two vacancies for Commissioners who have resigned and recognized the expiration of four-year terms of two additional Planning Commissioners; and
WHEREAS at their regular meeting of January 10, 2023, the Planning Commission also recommended the City Council consider the appointment of Commissioners Bassi and Fuentes to continue to serve on the Commission in any of the current vacancies; and
WHEREAS, the proposed action is not consider a Project in the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") under Section 15378 (b)(5) Administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Livingston Planning Commission hereby adopts Resolution 2023-01, declaring two Planning Commission vacancies due to resignations and the vacancies of a regular Planning Commission appointment and an Alternate Planning Commissioner due to the expiration of their terms and requests the Livingston City Council consider appointments to the vacant and expired terms; and
1 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council consider the appointment of Commissioners Steve Bassi and Andres Fuentes to any of the current vacancies on the Planning Commission.
The foregoing resolution was introduced and moved for adoption on January 10, 2023, by Alternate Commissioner Fuentes, and being duly seconded by Alternate Commissioner Harpreet Bains, was passed by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Chair Robert Wallis, Alternate Commissioner Harpreet Bains and Alternate Commissioner Fuentes
None
Vice-Chair Steve Bassi and Commissioner Renee W. Mendonca None
Chair, ~ ROBERT WALLIS
2 Attachment 2
Miguel Galvez
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Adanan Bath
Friday, January 6, 2023 11 :34 AM
Martha Abeloe; Adanan Bath
Miguel Galvez; Monica Cisneros
Re: Planning Commission Member
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I would like to resign my position as Planning commissioner due to my father's medical condition not getting better. It is a hard decision but I need to keep my family first. I apologize for any inconvenience this decision may cause.
All due respect
Adanan Bath
On Tuesday, January 3, 2023, 5:07 PM, Martha Abeloe <[email protected]> wrote:
Good Afternoon Adanan,
Thank you for taking the phone call this afternoon. Based on the conversation with Miguel you mentioned because of personal family health issues it has been hard attending planning commission meetings and that vacating the seat would be best at this time, therefore I am sending the following:
LMC 2-2-3: REMOVAL OF MEMBERS AND VACANCIES:
(B) Resignation Of Members: A member of the commission may resign from the commission by filing a written statement with the City Clerk stating he or she resigns from the commission. Upon filing the written statement with the City Clerk, the resignation shall become effective at the time of the filing and said member shall cease to be a member of said commission and a vacancy shall then exist. (Ord. 562, 11-20- 2007)
If you could please reply to this email we will use it as your written statement.
Thank you,
Martha Abeloe
Sr. Administrative Analyst
City of Livingston
1416 C Street
Uvingston, CA 95334
Phone: 209-394-5540
Email: [email protected]
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
REGULAR MEMBERS:
CHAIR ROBERT (BOB) WALLIS
rwal I [email protected]
Term Expires 12/31/2024
VICE-CHAIR STEVE BASSI
[email protected]
Term Expires 12/31/2022
COMMISSIONER JASON ROTH
[email protected]
Term Expires: I 2/31/2024
COMMISSIONER ADANAN BATH
[email protected]
Term Expires 12/31/2023
COMMISSIONER RENEE WAITE MENDONCA
[email protected]
Term Expired I 2/31/2026
ALTERNATE MEMBERS:
ALTERNATE COMMISSIONER HARPREET (HAPPY) BAINS (1)
[email protected]
Term Expires 12/31/2024
AL TERNA TE COMMISSIONER - ANDRES FUENTES (2)
[email protected]
Alternate I votes on odd number months
Alternate 2 votes on even number months
Term Expires 12/31/2022
COMMISSION SECRET ARY MIGUEL GALVEZ
Phone: (209) 394-8041, Ext. 123
[email protected]
COUNCIL LIAISON MARIA BAPTISTA-SOTO
msoto@I i vingstoncity.com
Term Expires 1 I /2024
Attachment 3
Updated 01 /01/22
AGENDA ITEM:
MEETING DATE:
PREPARED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
STAFF REPORT
Discussion and consideration of a resolution to prohibit teleconferencing at City of Livingston public meetings by members of the City Council, as well as its commissions and subcommittees under the requirements of Assembly Bill 2449.
January 17, 2023
Douglas L. White, Deputy City Attorney
Monica Cisneros, Deputy City Clerk
Jennifer Riedeman, Finance Director/Acting City Manager RECOMMENDATION:
By resolution, prohibit continued teleconferencing at City of Livingston public meetings by members of the City Council, as well as its other legislative bodies as defined in California Government Code Section 54952, a part of the Brown Act ("Legislative Bodies"), under the requirements of Assembly Bill ("AB") 2449.
BACKGROUND:
On September 16, 2021, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill ("AB") 361, which allows cities to continue to meet remotely during proclaimed states of emergency under modified Ralph M. Brown Act requirements that are similar but not identical to the rules and procedures established by the previous Executive Orders temporarily suspending provisions of the Brown Act.
On October 5, 2021, the City of Livingston City Council ("City Council") adopted Resolution No. 2021-71 authorizing the City of Livingston ("City") to implement remote public meetings pursuant to AB 361, allowing the City to conduct meetings through a hybrid virtual meeting environment.
AB 361, until January 1, 2024, authorizes a local agency to use teleconferencing without complying with the teleconferencing requirements imposed by the Brown Act when a local legislative body holds a meeting during a declared state of emergency by the governor and when state or local health officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing. The Governor has announced that he intends to declare an end to the current state of emergency for the State of California in February 2023.
On September 13, 2022, Governor Newsom signed AB 2449 into law, which went into effect on January 1, 2023. It amends requirements of the Brown Act relating to remote participation of legislative body members in public meetings. Under AB 2449, legislative bodies may allow their members to remotely attend public meetings without complying with the Ralph M. Brown Act teleconferencing requirements when (1) at least a quorum is physically present at the meeting, held within the jurisdiction of the agency, (2) the public is provided access to attend the meeting remotely, (3) the member of the legislative body who is unable to attend in person shows that just cause or emergency circumstances exist, and (4) the member's remote attendance must be
by both audio and visual technology, such as Zoom. AB 2449 will sunset on January 1, 2026, unless extended by the legislature prior to that date.
On December 6, 2022, the City Council, as well as members of the public, expressed the desire for members of City Legislative Bodies to attend public meetings in person, and to implement a policy prohibiting members of the City's Legislative Bodies from teleconferencing into public meetings under AB 2449.
DISCUSSION:
The City Council, as well as the City's other Legislative Bodies, have been conducting public meetings in-person for the majority of 2022, allowing participation either in-person or via Zoom.
During that time, the City has experienced regular technical difficulties from its teleconferencing technology.
Beginning January 1, 2023, should any member of the City's Legislative Bodies need to remotely attend a public meeting pursuant to AB 2449, the City will be required to allow the public to attend remotely as well. Remote public participation under AB 2449 must be provided via a two-way audiovisual platform, such as Zoom, or both a two-way telephonic service and live webcasting of the meeting. Should any disruption to the remote public attendance medium occur, the legislative body will be prohibited from acting on items appearing on the meeting agenda until remote public access to the meeting is restored.
Any legislative body member who needs to remotely attend a public meeting pursuant to AB 2449 must notify the legislative body at the earliest opportunity, up to and including the start of a regular meeting, of their need to participate remotely, including a general description of the circumstances necessitating remote attendance. The general description does not require the member to disclose any medical diagnosis or disability, or any personal medical information.
Each member of a legislative body may only remotely attend a meeting for just cause twice in one calendar year. There is no restriction on the number of times remote attendance may be utilized pursuant to emergency circumstances; however, AB 2449 specifically disallows participation by remote means for a period of more than three consecutive months or 20% of the regular meetings for the local agency within a calendar year.
When remote attendance is requested pursuant to emergency circumstances, the legislative body must take action to approve the request at the earliest opportunity. If the request does not allow sufficient time to place the proposed action on the posted agenda for the meeting for which the request is made, the legislative body may take such action at the beginning of the meeting. Additionally, the remotely attending member must publicly disclose at the meeting, before any action is taken, whether any other individuals who are 18 years of age or older are present in the room at the remote location and the general nature of the member's relationship to such individuals.
After the December 6th discussion, the City Council indicated that it would like to prohibit teleconferencing pursuant to the requirements established under AB 2449. Instead, remote participation by members of the City Council and other Legislative Bodies at public meetings would be limited to the teleconferencing pursuant to Government Code section 54953, subdivisions (a) and (b) ("pre-COVID requirements"). Under the pre-COVID requirements, to attend a meeting via teleconference, the Legislative Body member must make each teleconference location accessible to the public and provide the public with the opportunity to provide comments from each location. In addition, each location must be identified in the notice
and agenda of the meeting and at least a quorum of the body must be participating from within the agency's jurisdiction.
The proposed resolution implements the City Council's direction by establishing a policy that opts out of AB 2449 and prohibits teleconferencing for public meetings of the City's Legislative Bodies under AB 2449 by requiring that any teleconferencing into City public meetings complies with the requirements of Government Code section 54953, subdivisions (a) and (b).
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVINGSTON ESTABLISHING A
POLICY TO PROHIBIT TELECONFERENCING FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL AND THE CITY'S OTHER LEGISLATIVE BODIES UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF ASSEMBLY BILL 2449
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill ("AB") 2449, which took effect on January 1, 2023, allows members of legislative bodies to participate in public meetings via teleconference where just cause or emergency circumstances exist, subject to certain conditions; and WHEREAS, the City of Livingston ("City") has been conducting public meetings in person for the majority of 2021 and 2022; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Livingston desires to prohibit teleconferencing for public meetings under the requirements of AB 2449 by members of the City Council and the City's other legislative bodies as defined in California Government Code 54952 ("Legislative Bodies"); and
WHEREAS, by adopting this resolution, public meetings of the City Council and the City's other Legislative Bodies will be held in person and teleconferencing by members of the City Council and the City's other Legislative Bodies would be subject to the requirements of Government Code section 54953, subdivisions (a) and (b).
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVINGSTON RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals. The Recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.
Section 2. Remote Participation in Public Meetings. The City of Livingston City Council and the City's other Legislative Bodies shall not rely on the teleconferencing requirements provided in AB 2449, as codified in Government Code section 54953, subdivisions (e) and (f).
Instead, teleconferencing requirements provided in California Government Code section 54953, subdivisions (a) and (b), shall apply to all public meetings of the City Council and the City's other Legislative Bodies.
Section 3. Effective Date of Resolution. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Section 4. Expiration. This Resolution shall expire on January 1, 2026, the expiration date of AB 2449, unless the teleconferencing provisions of Government Code section 54953 are extended or otherwise amended to allow the teleconferencing requirements of AB 2449 to continue past that date. If the teleconferencing requirements established by AB 2449 are extended, this Resolution shall automatically be extended for the same amount of time. {CW120898.7}
Passed and adopted this 17th day of January, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
Jose A. Moran., Mayor
of the City of Livingston
I, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was regularly introduced, passed and adopted at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Livingston this 1?'h day of January, 2023. {CW120898. 7}
Leticia Vasquez-Zurita, City Clerk
of the City of Livingston
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM:
MEETING DATE:
Resolution Appointing a Member to Fill the City Council Vacancy January 17, 2023
PREPARED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
Monica Cisneros, Executive Assistant/ Deputy City Clerk Jennifer Riedeman, Finance Director/Acting City Manager RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends City Council interview the applicants and select one candidate to fill the City Council vacancy.
BACKGROUND:
At the December 6, 2022 City Council meeting, staff was directed to initiate a recruitment to fill the City Council seat vacated as a result of Jose A. Moran being elected as Mayor. The recruitment opened Wednesday, December 7, 2022 and closed at 5:00 pm on Thursday, December 22, 2022.
Five (5) applications were received. All applications were confirmed with Merced County Registrar of Voters to be registered voters residing in the City of Livingston.
The applications have been provided as Attachment 1 for City Council review and consideration.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There will be no fiscal impact if a candidate is selected POLICY ALTERNATIVES:
If the City Council does not select a candidate, the City Council can choose to hold a special election. The cost estimates provided by the County of Merced are estimated to be $12.18 per registered voter. As the City has 6,174 registered voters, the cost of a special election would cost approximately $72,676.99.
STEPS FOLLOWING APPROVAL:
If Council appoints someone to the City Council, the appointed person shall take their oath of office immediately after appointment and will take office effective at the Council Meeting on January 17, 2023 and shall serve the remainder of the term of the vacant seat, which will end in December 2024.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution No. 2023-
2. Applications for Appointment to City Council
• David Blevins
• Mellisa A. Cyphers-Virnig
• Omar Herrera
• Jatinder Mann
• Robert Wallis
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LIVINGSTON APPOINTING A MEMBER TO FILL THE
CITY COUNCIL VACANCY AS A RESULT OF THE ELECTION OF JOSE A. MORAN AS MAYOR IN THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION WHEREAS, Council Member Jose A Moran office became vacant on December 6, 2022 as a result of the election as Mayor in the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election; WHEREAS, at the Regular Council Meeting on December 6, 2022, City Council selected the appointment process to fill the remainder of the vacated term ending December 2024, pursuant to Government Code Section 36512; and
WHEREAS, at the January 17, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting, City Council held interviews and selected a candidate to serve said term.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Livingston as follows:
Section 1. Pursuant to Government Code Section 36512
(Name)
is appointed as a member of the City Council and shall serve for the unexpired term of the former incumbent, Jose A Moran.
Section 2. The person appointed shall take office effective at the Council Meeting on January 17, 2023, and serve for the remainder of the term of the vacant seat, which will end in December 2024.
Passed and adopted this 17tJi day of January, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Jose A Moran, Mayor
of the City of Livingston
ATTEST:
I, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was regularly introduced, passed and adopted at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Livingston this 171h day of January, 2023.
Leticia Vasquez-Zurita, City Clerk
of the City of Livingston
E C E I V E D Please Return To:
Monica Cisneros, Deputy City Clerk
1416 C Street
' ~ 2 Livingston CA 95334
(209) 394-5544
CITY OF LIVINGSTON mcisneros@livi nq ston city. com
FILING DEADLINE: Thursday, December 22, 2022 at 5:00 PM.
CITIZEN APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO CITY COUNCIL
NAME: David Blevins
HOME ADDRESS: - ivingston, CA 95334
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Home Phone: -- Work - - - -
Email:
Method of Contact Preferred: text
------ -------- - ---- LENGTH OF RESIDENCE
at above address: 11 years in Livingston 4 7 years in County: 55 years OCCUPATION:
Occupation: Work flow coordinator Employer: Americold Logistics Employer Address: _ _ 2_0_5_0_L_a--'-p_h_a_m_D_riv_e _ _ __ M_o_d_e_st_o ____ 9_5_3_5_4_ Street City Zip
EMPLOYMENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Sam's Food City Livingston 1982-2013 Hired as a clerk. Later promoted to store mgr. Dollar General 2013-15 Acct payable clerk for Sandra L Kruthoff CPA 2015-1 8 Work flow coordinator at Americold Logistics Modesto 2018 to present (Attach additional pages as necessary.)
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EDUCATION (highest school year, degrees, etc.)
Mitchell Elementary in Atwater K-3 Campus Park 3rd grade St Judes Elementary 4-8 Livingston High School class of 1985 Graduated Merced Jr College w/AA 1988
LIST PAST OR PRESENT MEMBERSHIP ON THE LIVINGSTON CITY COUNCIL,
ANY COUNCIL APPOINTED COMMITTEE OR COMMISSION, AND/OR ANY OTHER PUBLIC AGENCY, INCLUDING THE TIME PERIODS OF MEMBERSHIP.
Livingston Planning Commision 2004-2008
Livingston Recreation Commission 2008-2010
PAST AND PRESENT COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Livingston Kiwanis Club 1998-2004 Livingston Fourth of July Committee LHS Key Club advisor Livingston Community Health Board member 2012-2019 Volunteer coach Livingston Recreation (soccer, basketball and baseball 2009-2018
WHAT DO YOU FEEL ARE YOUR MOST IMPORTANT QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE CITY COUNCIL?
I have been an active member of the community for over 25 years. Attending council and planning commission meetings in person for many of those years.
I have not attended for the last few years due to my work schedule but I will be going back to day schedule at the beginning of the year . I have also been involved in a lot of the city's recreation department programs over the years. (Attach additional pages as necessary.)
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WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH WHILE A PART OF THE CITY COUNCIL? I hope to bring a strong independent voice to the council. We need to bring stability back to the city staff by hiring an experienced City manager. We also need to earn back the trust of the citizens of the city that the previous council lost.
WHAT PROBLEMS, ISSUES, OR CONCERNS DO YOU SEE FACING THE Cl1Y OF LIVINGSTON AND HOW WOULD YOU PROPOSE THEY BE ADDRESSED? We need to address the issues with our water supply and other infrastructure that will allow our city to grow. We have a lot of great people already in place but we need to add experienced people in key positions, starting with a city manager that will help lead this community into the future.
Please list three (3) references with telephone numbers:
1. 2.
3. Narindar Dela
Albert Lowe
Jacquie Benoit
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS APPLICATION BECOMES PUBLIC INFORMATION I hereby certify that the information contained in this application and any accompanying documents is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Signature of Applicant Date
You are invited to attach additional pages, enclose a copy of your resume or submit supplemental information which you feel may assist the City Council in its evaluation of your application.
(Attach additional pages as necessary.)
{CWll 7695.2.)
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DEC '\ 2 2022
Please Return To:
CHY OF L\VINGSiON
Monica Cisneros, Deputy City Clerk
1416 C Street
Livingston CA 95334
(209) 394-5544
[email protected]
FILING DEADLINE: Thursday. December 22. 2022 at 5:00 PM.
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS APPLICATION BECOMES PUBLIC INFORMATION I hereby certify that the information contained in this application and any accompanying documents is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. ~~ Date
You are invited to attach additional pages, enclose a copy of your resume or submit supplemental information which you feel may assist the City Council in its evaluation of your application.
(Attach additional pages as necessary.)
{CW117695.2}
RECEIVE
CITY OF LIVINGSTON
Please Return To:
onica Cisneros, Deputy City Clerk
1416 C Street
Livingston CA 95334
(209) 394-5544
[email protected]
FILING DEADLINE: Thursday, December 22, 2022 at 5:00 PM.
CITIZEN APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO CITY COUNCIL
NAME: Omar Herrera
HOME ADDRESS: Livingston, CA 95334
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Email: --------------------------- Method of Contact Preferred: Cell phone or email -------------------- LENGTH OF RESIDENCE at above address: 6yrs 1 0mnths in Livingston 9yrs in County: 9yrs OCCUPATION:
Occupation: Branch Banker Sr Employer: PNC Bank
Employer Address: _3_06_5_G_S_t __________ M_e_r_ce_d-'-,_C_A ____ 9_5_34_0_ Street City Zip
EMPLOYMENT HIGHLIGHTS:
As the senior banker at the Merced PNC branch I have helped ease the transition from BBVA to PNC. Within the past year I have completed PNC's designated lender program and business banking certification. I also hold my Series 7 and 66 investment licenses. (Attach additional pages as necessary.)
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EDUCATION (highest school year, degrees, etc.)
Currently enrolled at Purdue University for my Master's of Business Administration.
Bachelor's degree in Business Management.
LIST PAST OR PRESENT MEMBERSHIP ON THE LIVINGSTON CITY COUNCIL,
ANY COUNCIL APPOINTED COMMITTEE OR COMMISSION, AND/OR ANY OTHER PUBLIC AGENCY, INCLUDING THE TIME PERIODS OF MEMBERSHIP.
I am currently on the Parks and Recreation Comission as a Comissioner. I have been on the comission since August of 2018.
PAST AND PRESENT COMMUNITY SERVICE:
I have volunteered for and helped organize various events with the Parks and Recreation comission during my tenure as a Comissioner. Organized the first Beerfest and subsequent beer tasting festivals for the Parks and Recreation comission.
WHAT DO YOU FEEL ARE YOUR MOST IMPORTANT QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE CITY COUNCIL?
I feel that with my experience as a Comissioner with the Parks and Recreation programs and events, I have built meanigful relationships within the city. Along with my education, career and life experiences I will be able to use all that I have learned to help this city grow and stregthen its' communities.
(Attach additional pages as necessary.)
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WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH WHILE A PART OF THE CITY COUNCIL? I hope to tackle some of the city's most divisive issues and be willing to hear all sides.
Not only listen but to take action and resolve these issues within a timely manner. People can have their names remembered but I want to have our resolutions and progress remembered.
WHAT PROBLEMS, ISSUES, OR CONCERNS DO YOU SEE FACING THE CITY OF LIVINGSTON AND HOW WOULD YOU PROPOSE THEY BE ADDRESSED? Affordable housing, better employment opportunities, more communication between the city and its' citizens. Help discover new grants and government programs to help with affordable housing. Attract new businesses and companies to would like to expand to our city. Develop methods where a citizen will have their voice heard when it comes to the city.
Please 11st three (3) references with telephone numbers:
1. Jacquie Benoit
2. Santiago Uvina
3. Gilbert Brasil
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS APPLICATION BECOMES PUBLIC INFORMATION I hereby certify that the information contained in this application and any accompanying documents is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Signature of Applicant Date
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HERRERA
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• OBJECTIVE
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Motivated business professiona l able to work independently and accomplish and exceed the goals set out to be accomplished. Experienced with managing, sustaining and growing accounts.
Strong sales record along with strong customer service skills. Able to manage and supervise my fellow colleagues while maintaining a professional and engaging work environment.
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science of Business Management I University of Phoenix JANUARY 2014 - MARCH 2018
EXPERIENCE
Branch Banker (DMLO) I PNC Bank
JANUARY 2021-PRESENT
• Help business clients and consumer clients with any of their financ ial needs • Continue to grow the PNC's business with new client acquisitions and through banking services sales
• Customer service when issues arise within business or consumer clients and help maintain their relationship with PNC
Credit Solutions Advisor I Bank of America/Merrill Lynch OCTOBER 2019- DECEMBER 2020
• Followed a training program on client acquisition, financial planning, business development
• Studied for the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam, Series 7 and the Series 66 • Joined the Paycheck Protection Plan taskforce to help process PPP loans for small businesses through the CARES act.
Account Manager/Sales I Delta Sierra Beverages
JUNE 2016- MAY 2019
• Execute sales call within my designated territory
• Perform task related to all forms of account maintenance • Build the accounts business and develop strong customer relationships • Consistently growing business by strong sales records and increasing market share Merchandiser/Sales I Coca-Cola Refreshments
NOVEMBER 2013-JUNE 2016
• Merchandise Coca-Cola product and maintain displays throughout accounts ' \
• Maintain product freshness and rotate product
• Build product displays to increase sales and product awareness • Educate the customer and cons.umer about Coca-Cola products and was on the front line of customer interaction and service
Quality Control Supervisor I Seneca Foods Inc
MAY 2010 - OCTOBER 2013
• Quality Control of Seneca Foods fruit canning department, to make sure all final canned product met or exceeded company standards and customer satisfaction. • Supervised up to 22 employees at any given time
• Reviewed daily employees' paperwork and assigned jobs accordingly. Trained new employees or current employees who needed additional training.
I.C. Account Manager I Sacramento Coca-Cola
SEPTEMBER 2007-APRIL 2010
• Execute sales call within my designated territory of Coca-Cola's immediate consumption customers
• Build the accounts business and develop strong customer relationships • Consistently growing business by strong sales records and increasing market share Relief Sales/Merchandiser I Pepsi Bottling Group
MARCH 2003-SEPTEMBER 2007
• Build product displays and merchandised Pepsi products • Assist the sales department with sales calls and customer service • Trained new hire merchandisers
Theatre Supervisor I State Theatre
OCTOBER 2000 - JANUARY 2005
• Supervised up to 10 employees
• Made daily bank deposits and weekly employee schedules • In charge of concession inventory and ordering for restocking product • SKILLS
• Fluent in Spanish and English • I have completed my Security Industry • NMLS ID #1924112 Essential (SIE) training
• I have completed my Series 7 License and it
is current
• Strong selling and customer service
skills
• ACTIVITIES
2 • Co-founder of the grassroots community group Manos Unidas in Modesto, CA. I was president on their initial board and also co-wrote their mission statement and by-laws. I helped secure the group's first initial round of grant funding and spear headed many of their community projects.
• Currently I am a city council appointed commissioner for the City of Livingston Parks and Recreation Commission.
CE VE D Please Return To:
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CITY OF LIVI! GSTON
Monica Cisneros, Deputy City Clerk
1416 C Street
Livingston CA 95334
(209) 394-5544
[email protected]
FILING DEADLINE: Thursday, December 22. 2022 at 5:00 PM.
CITIZEN APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO CITY COUNCIL
NAME: Jatinder Mann
HOME ADDRESS: --Livingston, CA 95334
CONTACT INFORMATION:
HomePhone:--Work:---Cell:--
Email:
Method of Contact Preferred: -"C"-"e=-11,,___ _________________ _
LENGTH OF RESIDENCE
at above address: 8 years
OCCUPATION:
Occupation: Clinical Manager -
Emergency Department
in Livingston 35 years in County: 35 years
Employer: Dignity Health
Employer Address: _3~3~3_M~e_rc_y~A_v_e~ _______ M_e_rc_e_d _____ 9_5_3_4_0 Street City Zip
EMPLOYMENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Served as a registered nurse, relief charge nurse, nurse shift manager, clinical manager (current title) and interim director during my time in the emergency department at Mercy Medical Center, Merced. I believe I am a strong patient advocate who has been serving our community with dignity, respect and humankindness over the last decade.
EDUCATION (highest school year, degrees, etc.)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
LIST PAST OR PRESENT MEMBERSHIP ON THE LIVINGSTON CITY COUNCIL,
ANY COUNCIL APPOINTED COMMITTEE OR COMMISSION, AND/OR ANY OTHER PUBLIC AGENCY, INCLUDING THE TIME PERIODS OF MEMBERSHIP.
Mercy Medical Center (2020-present): Grievance Committee, Quality Management Committee, Sepsis Committee, Patient Safety Council, Stroke Committee.
Collaborate with Merced BHRS and local EMS regularly.
PAST AND PRESENT COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Community outreach through the Livingston Sikh Temple, targeting individuals or families in need of assistance.
WHAT DO YOU FEEL ARE YOUR MOST IMPORTANT QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE CITY COUNCIL?
I believe my skills, experience, passion and leadership can help our City Council better serve our community. I understand the unique and dynamic circumstances the City faces in this transitional period. Livingston has so much potential but needs strong leadership so that it can grow and flourish. This leadership must be morally driven, objective, transparent and inclusive to really hear and recognize the needs of the community. My leadership skills and ability to stay calm in even the most adverse environments, like an emergency department, make me uniquely qualified.
My background has given me excellent time management and critical thinking skills. The most important attribute my background has given me is the ability to really listen, that is, actively and attentively. Given the opportunity to serve our community via the City Council, I intend to uphold and abide by the characteristics mentioned earlier with integrity and respect.
WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH WHILE A PART OF THE CITY COUNCIL? Restore trust in our local Government through actions and transparency.
WHAT PROBLEMS, ISSUES, OR CONCERNS DO YOU SEE FACING THE CITY OF LIVINGSTON AND HOW WOULD YOU PROPOSE THEY BE ADDRESSED? In regards to restoring trust) we must first take a moment and step back to really understand the complexities of the issues that our City faces. After carefully identifying these issues and concerns we must prioritize our response to ensure the City does not overextend itself. I believe really listening to residents is going to be key in this rebuilding process and upholding the code of ethics.
Metaphorically, we must ensure our foundation is solid before we continue to build on it.
I am open to meeting with any current council members to answer any clarifying questions at their convenience. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Please list three (3) references with telephone numbers: .
1. Maran~r of Emergency Department, Mercy Medical Center Mercedl~
2. Hariinder Singh (Livingston Resident} -_...__ ______ _
3. Jose Ramirez (Former City Manager. Livingston) -----
4. Narinder Dola (Livingston Resident) --...__ _ _____ _
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS APPLICATION BECOMES PUBLIC INFORMATION I hereby certify that the information contained in this application and any accompanying documents is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. t 2-- I 2-2-I 2-2--
Date
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Please Return To:
Monica Cisneros, Deputy City Clerk
1416 C Street
Livingston CA 95334
(209) 394M5544
[email protected]
FILING DEADLINE: Thursday, December 22, 2022 at 5:00 PM.
CITIZEN APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO CITY COUNCIL
NAME: Robert Wallis
HOME ADDRESS: = - ----'--- - ---- - - --------- - -
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Home Phone: Work: - - --- - - - -----
Email: ---------- - ------ - --------- Method of Contact Preferred: Text to cell number - - - ---- - ---- - - - - - - -- LENGTH OF RESIDENCE at above address: 12 Years in Livingston 12 Years in County: 15Years OCCUPATION:
Occupation: _R_e_ti_re_d _ ___ _ _ _ Employer: _ ___ _ _ ___ _ Employer Address: _N_A _ _ ______ ____ ____ _____ _
Street City Zip
EMPLOYMENT HIGHLIGHTS:
1987 to 2014 Area Supervisor for USA Petroleum (now Marathon Oil) 1984 to 1987 Assistant thrift store manager
1963 to 1984 US Army
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EDUCATION (highest school year, degrees, etc.)
High School Grad 1963
LIST PAST OR PRESENT MEMBERSHIP ON THE LIVINGSTON CITY COUNCIL,
ANY COUNCIL APPOINTED COMMITTEE OR COMMISSION, AND/OR ANY OTHER PUBLIC AGENCY, INCLUDING THE TIME PERIODS OF MEMBERSHIP.
Planning Commisioner since 2015 and current Chair
PAST AND PRESENT COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Past Judge at Livingston Sweet Potato Festival; Past Judge Livingston Christmas Parade Donated 1/3 pf my salary to Livingston Kops for Kids Christmas Program in 2017,2019,2021 Donated 1 /2 my Salary to Livingston Volunteer Firefighter Assciation in 2022 Donated art work to FF A Barn Raffle 2022
WHAT DO YOU FEEL ARE YOUR MOST IMPORTANT QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE CITY COUNCIL?
Planning Commision experience
20 years in prior job making budgets and reviewing with managers quarterly Ability to ask questions and listen from all sides in attempt to achive a consenus for the betterment of all citizens of the City of Livingston
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WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH WHILE A PART OF THE CITY COUNCIL? A more open and honest disclosure between the City Council and the public Employee retention
Realistic budget for following years
WHAT PROBLEMS, ISSUES, OR CONCERNS DO YOU SEE FACING THE CITY OF LIVINGSTON AND HOW WOULD YOU PROPOSE THEY BE ADDRESSED? Water issues present and future: Need complete update on what is currently available, future requirements and what can be done now to conserve,citizen comments and staff and expert input. And if no long term fix for current contamination need to get one.
General plan update is it realistic? Staff and public input very important.
Please list three (3) references with telephone numbers:
1. Rodrigo Espinosa
2. Steve Bassi
3. Eric or Maria Aguilar ------------ ----
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS APPLICATION BECOMES PUBLIC INFORMATION I hereby certify that the information contained in this application and any accompanying documents is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. ~!__;2-- r 5- 1-. ""2-..
Signature of Applicant Date
You are invited to attach additional pages, enclose a copy of your resume or submit supplemental information which you feel may assist the City Council in its evaluation of your application. ·
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