January 21, 2025, Item #4
AG EN DA REPORT City of Poway
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
CONTACT:
SUBJECT:
Summary:
January 21, 2025
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Alan Fenstermacher, City Attorney
Alan Fenstermacher, City Attorney
[email protected]
Discussion and Possible Action to Fill City Council Vacancy
CITY COUNCIL
On November 25, 2024, District 1 Council member Brian Pepin provided notice that he will resign from his position on the City Council "effective upon my seat being filled with a replacement." (Attachment A). The term of office for this City Council seat concludes following the November 2026 General Municipal Election.
At the City Council meeting on December 3, 2024, the Council voted to initiate an appointment process to fill the vacancy. Per the Council's direction, the City Clerk began accepting applications from Poway registered voters residing in District 1 on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. The application period closed at 4 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025 (Attachment B).
Any individual appointed to fill the vacancy would hold office until the current District 1 term ends (Gov. Code § 36512(b)(2)(B)). Currently, it is not possible for the Poway City Council to appoint someone to serve only until a special election. In order to have this option, the City Council would be required to adopt an ordinance/Municipal Code amendment requiring that option for all vacancies (Gov. Code§ 36512(c)(3)). Were there to be City Council direction at the January 21, 2025 City Council meeting to bring back such an ordinance for City Council consideration at a future meeting, it would become effective thirty days after a second reading adopting the ordinance, assuming it was approved.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended the City Council:
1) Review the applications;
2) Allow each applicant three minutes to briefly present their qualifications and why they would be the best candidate to fill the vacant Council seat;
3) Ask questions of the candidates, if desired; and
4) Council may either (i) appoint a new Council member at the end of the meeting, (ii) continue the 1 of38
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matter to another meeting, or (iii) decide to call a special election instead of appointment.
Discussion:
At the City Council Meeting on December 3, 2024, the City Council voted to initiate the appointment process, and accept applications from qualified District 1 Poway residents to fill the District 1 City Council seat that will become vacant as a result of the resignation of Councilmember Pepin.
Applications were made available on the City's website from December 4, 2024 until 4 p.m. on January 10, 2025. Applications received by the deadline are attached to this report.
The City Clerk received a total of six (6) applications from Poway registered voters residing in District 1 for Council's consideration. The applicants are listed below in alphabetical order by last name, and each application is attached (see, Attachment C):
1. Gregg Brandalise
2. John R. Carson
3. Hannah Mondo
4. Peter James Neild
5. Christopher J. Pikus
6. Ronald Allan Romero
Special Election
While the Council has voted to proceed to fill the vacancy by appointment, until the appointment is actually made, the Council still has the option to instead call a special election, if it so chooses.
The special election must be held on the next regularly established election date not less than 114 days from the call of the special election (Gov. Code § 36512(b)(1 )). As a result, for an in-person and by-mail special election, it would occur on November 4, 2025. (Elec. Code§ 1000.) For an all-mail (no in-person voting) election, the City Council would need to first adopt a resolution authorizing such an election, and if such a resolution was adopted, an all-mail election would occur on August 26, 2025 (Elec. Code§§ 4004(c)(1 ), (2); 1500). The only other established election date for an all-mail election is May 6, 2025, which is less than 114 days away.
A special election could not be called until Councilmember Pepin's seat is actually vacant (Gov Code§ 36512(b),(e)). Councilmember Pepin is only permitted to remain in office until the appointment of a replacement, not until the results of a special election (Gov. Code§ 36512(e)).
The County Registrar of Voters has provided an estimate of between $225,000 -$300,000 for the cost of a standard special election, and $150,000 to $225,000 for an all-mail election (Attachment D).
Finally, Council member De Hoff and Mayor Vaus have each individually requested that certain emails regarding a potential special election from Councilmember Blain be included as part of the record for this agenda item, and those are collectively attached hereto as Attachment E. 2 of38
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Environmental Review:
This informational report and potential action regarding filling a vacancy is not a "project" subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with appointing a City Council Member.
The City received estimates from County Registrar of Voters of $225,000 -$300,000 for the cost of a standard special election, and $150,000 to $225,000 for an all-mail election (Attachment D). In addition to the election costs paid to the Registrar of Voters, as is true for all elections, the City would also incur costs associated with the public noticing and translating of election notices required per California Elections Code.
Public Notification:
None.
Attachments:
A. Resignation Email from Councilmember Pepin
B. Notice of Intention to Fill Vacancy by Appointment
C. Applications for District 1 Vacancy
D. Registrar of Voters Cost Estimates
E. Correspondence from Councilmember Blain to Councilmember DeHoff, and to applicant Chris Pikus
Reviewed/Approved By:
Wendy Kaserman
Assistant City Manager
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Reviewed By:
Alan Fenstermacher
City Attorney
Approved By:
January 21, 2025, Item #4
Chris Hazeltine
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Follow Up Flag:
Flag Status:
City Manager Hazeltine,
Brian Pepin
Monday, November 25, 2024 1 :58 PM
Chris Hazeltine
City Council District 1
Flag for follow up
Flagged
I'm emailing to let you know that I will be stepping away from the city council effective upon my seat being filled with a replacement.
My work in political consulting and communications consulting has expanded and grown since I joined the city council, and I'm choosing to focus on continuing to grow my business in the coming years.
It has been a privilege to work with Mayor Vaus, my colleagues on the city council, you, and all of Poway's talented city staff. I'm confident that Poway will continue to prosper and thrive moving forward.
Thank you,
Brian Pepin
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1 ATTACHMENT A
January 21, 2025, Item #4
VACANCY
Updated December 10, 2024
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO FILL A VACANCY
FOR THE DISTRICT 1 MEMBER OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
BY APPOINTMENT
Notice is hereby given that the City of Poway is accepting applications for appointment to the City Council to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of District 1 Councilmember Brian Pepin, effective upon his City Council seat being filled by his replacement.
The term of this Council seat is from the date of appointment to the certification of the next general municipal election on November 3, 2026.
Candidates must be 18 years of age, reside within the limits of District 1 in the City of Poway, and be registered to vote in District 1 in the City of Poway at the time their application is submitted. The district map is available on the City's website at poway.org/district-map.
The City Council may interview candidates separately and each applicant may have the opportunity to present their qualifications and discuss their candidacy with the City Council.
Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 10, 2025. Applicants may be invited for an oral interview before the City Council.
At a Regular meeting of the City Council to be held January 21, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., each approved applicant may be asked to make an oral presentation to the City Council. The applicant may then be asked to respond to questions the City Council may have regarding their presentation or application. Council may choose to interview all applicants, or a limited number of applicants.
Application Period:
Applications are available from:
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 through
Friday, January 10, 2025
City Clerk's Office at City Hall
13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, CA 92064
and on the City website: poway.org
Signed Original Applications must be returned to:
City Clerk's Office at City Hall
13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, CA 92064
Application Deadline: 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 10, 2025 Applications must be received in the City Clerk's Office by the above deadline. Postmarks will not be accepted to meet the deadline. Applications must be a signed original. Electronic versions will not be accepted.
POSTING DATE: December 4, 2024
NOTICE UPDATE: December 10, 2024
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ATTACHMENT B
January 21, 2025, Item #4
Vacancy
Notice,
District
1 State
of
California
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ss.
County
of
San
Diego
)
I,
Carrie
Gallagher,
CMC,
City
Clerk
of
the
City
of
Poway,
hereby
declare
under
penalty
of
perjury
this
Notice
was
originally
posted
on
the
City's
website
and
on
the
Bulletin
Board
in
front
of
City
Hall
on
December
4,
2024.
This
Notice
update
was
posted
on
the
City's
website
and
on
the
Bulletin
Board
of
City
Hall
on
December
10,
2024
.
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Gallagher,
CMC,
City
Clerk
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Application
for
Appointment
to
Fill
District
1 Vacancy
POWAY
CITY
COUNCIL
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rict
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ab
ove
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Number
of
Years
a
District
1 Resident:
14 (45
Poway)
Home
Phone:
Work:
Cell:
Arca
Code
Number
Area
Code
Number
Please
feel
free
to
attach
any
additional
Information
which
may
be
of
use
to
the
City
Council
for
determination
of
appointment.
Employment
Information
Organization:
Blindfold
Studios
Address
:
Poway
1979
-2024
Dates:
_______________
_
Responsibilities
: Owned
and
operated
an
HOP
recording
studio
in
Poway
for
the
past
45 years
where
I composed
and
arranged
mus
ic, recorded
voice
over,
directed
talent
, sound
design,
edit
ing
, producing,
and
mastering
audio.
Organization
:
Address:
Dates:
______
___
______
_
Resuonsibilities: Organization
:
Address
:
Dates:
________
__
_____
_
Resoonsibilities:
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ATTACHMENT
C
January 21, 2025, Item #4
Education/
Training/
Certification
:
BA
San
Diego
State
University
(English/
Music)
Please
explain
why
you
want
to
be
appointed
to
City
Council; a
separate
sheet
may
be
attached.
I have
a wealth
of
history
and
experience
in
Poway
and
would
love
to
be
a
conduit
for
the
people
representing
District
1,
where
I have
lived
for
fourteen
years.
A
Poway
resident
for
the
past
45 years,
I raised
my
three
children
who
all
went
through
the
PUSD
and
were
actively
involved
in
the
diverse
offerings
the
community
has
to
offer.
I was
involved
with
those
activities,
volunteering
whenever
there
was
an
opportunity.
Now
that
my
children
are
grown,
and
having
retired
earlier
this
year,
I am
ready
to
give
back
to
the
community
at
another
level
and
seNe
as
a
City
Council
Member.
Additional
lnformation:
Please
provide
any
additional
information
you
wish
coveringyourqua
lifications,
interests,
community/
professional
organiz.ations
ortraining
related
to
this
appointment.
fwin
Peaks
-Trail
maintenance
(2014
-Present)
Adventure
Scien
tists
-(2020
-Present)
Bigleaf
Maple,
Saguaro
Census,
Wild
&
Scenic
Rivers
, Plastic
Free
Parks,
Bio
Diversity.
~a
Jolla
Playhouse
-
La
Jolla
Playhouse
Partners
(2013
-Present)
Co-President,
Member
at
Large,
Membership
Chair.
Scoutmaster
-Troop
625
(2003
-2013)
-Assorted
survival
training,
YPG,
life
Saving,
BALOO,
and
CPR.
Eagle
Scout
Men
tor
(2005
-
2020)
Garden
Road
Elementary
School
-Musical
Story
Program
(2011
-
2019)
Poway
High
School
-Grad
Nite
Security
Chair
{2006;
2012;
2017)
i\ubrey
Park
-Vision,
creation, design.
permits,
secured
major
funding,
established
City
partnership
, generated
the
largest
City
Council
meeting
to
date
at
the
Poway
Center
for
the
Performing
Arts,
received
unanimous
council
approval
, and
completion
of
park
with
M
.ike
Snell
and
Roger
Moyers
under
the guidance
of
Jim
Bowersox,
Mickey
Cafagna
, and
Bob
Emery.
DGSL
-Coach,
Board
Member
(1996
-2003)
DALL-
Coach
(1997
-2007)
DYBL
-Coach
(1995
-1997)
PYSL
-Coach
(1996
-2002}
:::agle
Scout
1969
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I HAVE
SUFFICIENT
TIME
TO
DEVOTE
TO
THIS
RESPONSIBILITY
AND
WILL
ATTEND
THE
REQUIRED
MEETING(S)
IF
I AM
APPOINTED
.
I AM
ALSO
AWARE
THAT
THIS
APPLICATION
IS
A
PUBLIC
DOCUMENT
.
IF
APPOINTED,
I WILL
FILE
THE
NECESSARY
DISCLOSURE
DOCUMENTS
AS
REQUIRED
UNDER
THE
POLITICAL
REFORM
ACT
. APPLICATIONS
MUST
BE
A
SIGNED
ORIGINAL.
ELECTRONIC
VERSIONS
WILL
NOT
BE
ACCEPTED.
SIGNATURE
:
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DATE
:
Please
return
by
5:00
PM
, Thursday
, December
12,
2024
City
Clerk's
Office,
City
Hall,
13325
Civic
Center
Drive,
Poway
, CA
92064
(858)
668
-4530
January 21, 2025, Item #4
Application for Appointment to Fill District 1 Vacancy
POWAY CITY COUNCIL RECEIVED
DEADLINE DATE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2025 AT 4:00 P'Y!AN O 8 2025 Candidates must be 18 years of age, reside within the limits of District 1 in the City of Poway, and be registered to vote in District 1. The interactive district map is avaliJB!rfl5rfOWAY the City's website at: poway.org/district-map CITY CLERK'S OFFICE Name: John R. Carson
For City Clerk's Use O~
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Home Address: ----'-'=....:::.c="---================================--\"/<:J- Street City Zip Code
Applicant must reside within District l (see above)
Number of Years a District 1 Resident: 14
Home Phone: Work: Cell:
Area Code Number Area Code Number
Please feel free to attach any additional information which may be of use to the City Council for determination of appointment.
Employment Information
Organization: Self Employed
Address:
Jan-2023 to Present
Dates: _______________ _
Organization: Motorola Solutions Inc.
10680 Treena St. San Diego, CA. 92131
Address:
D June 2011-Dec-2022 ates: _______________ _
Resoonsibillties: Sales and Services Account Executive.
Organization:
Address:
Responsible for the overall success and relationship between the Customer's Operation, Subcontractors, and Motorola Solutions.
DivX
4780 Eastgate Mall, San Diego, CA. 92121
D June 2008-June2011 ates: _______________ _
Resoonsibilities: Facilities Engineering Role. Responsible for day to day office operations and third pary contract that service the facility. Duties included, plumbing, HVAC, electrical as well as light construction. 10 of 38
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Education/
Training/
Certification:
B.S.
Business
administration
from
National
University
Graduated
2011
Please
explain
why
you
want
to
be
appointed
to
City
Council;
a separate
sheet
may
be
attached.
I am
well-suited
for
this
role.
I have
been
blessed
with
the
opportunity
to
serve
others,
guided
by
humility
and
empathy.
My
experiences
in
the
United
States
Marine
Corps
have
ingrained
in
me
the
values
of
leadership
and
adaptability.
Additionally,
my
wife
Amanda
has
taught
me
the
vital
importance
of
active
listening.
Combining
these
experiences
with
my
education
has
prepared
me
to
contribute
effectively
to
your
team.
A
brief
overview
of
my
background:
I grew
up
in
Indiana
and
Kentucky,
where
I completed
my
high
school
education.
Shortly
after,
I joined
the
Marine
Corps,
arriving
at
boot
camp
just
14 days
following
the
tragic
events
of
September
11,
2001.
Throughout
my
service,
I was
stationed
across
the
Eastern
United
States
and
in
Okinawa,
Japan.
I later
returned
to
Camp
Pendleton,
where
I was
deployed
multiple
times
to
Kuwait
and
Iraq.
Leading
fellow
Marines
in
combat
remains
one
of
my
proudest
achievements.
After
transitioning
from
Camp
Pendleton
to
duty
at
MCAS
Miramar
in
2006,
I
separated
from active
service
in
October
2008,
an
experience
that
has
profoundly
shaped
my
life.
In
November
2008,
I enrolled
at
National
University
while
concurrently
working
as
a
facilities
manager
for
various
biotech
companies.
I graduated
in
2011
with
a Bachelor
of
Science
in
Business
Administration.
Upon
completing
my
degree,
I accepted
a position
at
Motorola
Solutions,
focusing
on
customer
service
and
business
development.
In
this
role,
I collaborated
with
local,
state,
and
federal
agencies
to
provide
public
safety
communication
equipment,
during
which
I gained
a deep
understanding
of
the
contracting
processes
and
the
critical
needs
of
public
safety
personnel
throughout
the
West
Coast.
/
Currently,
I serve
as
a veteran
advocate
for
several
organizations,
with
a strong
desire
to
give
back
to
the
community
that
has
supported
us
all.
Additional
Information:
Please
provide
any
additional
information
you
wish
covering
your
qualifications,
interests,communlty/
professional
organizations
or
training
re
lated
to
this
appointment
.
am
currently
on
the
boards
of:
Poway
Veterans
Organization
501
c3
organization
to
support
veterans
in
need
in
a quick
dignified
manner.
Poway
Veterans
Park
Committee
organization
who
with
the
cities
help,
built
and
support
the
Poway
Veterans
Park
Memorial. Poway
Veterans
Of
Foreign
Wars
(Boy
Scout
Charter
Representative)
I am
the
liason
between
the
VFW
and
the
Boys
and
,eadership
of
troop
617.
f;eterans
Of
Foreign
Wars
District
One
Board
Member
(Chaplain)
I provide
and
participate
in
various
chaplain
related
activities
on
behalf
of
the
VFW
District
1. We
also
provide
final
service
ceremonies
for
this
Veterans
who
have
no
amilies
or
friends
in
the
San
Diego
area.
also
volunteer
~t
the
Poway
Rodeo
and
Rotary
Parade.
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I HAVE SUFFICIENT TIME TO DEVOTE TO THIS RESPONSIBILITY AND WILL ATTEND THE REQUIRED MEETING(S) IF I AM APPOINTED.
I AM ALSO AWARE THAT THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT. IF APPOINTED, I WILL FILE THE NECESSARY DISCLOSURE DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED UNDER THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT. APPLICATIONS MUST BE A SIGNED ORIGINAL. ELECTRONIC VERSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
SIGNATURE:
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Please return by 4:00 PM, Friday, January 10, 2025
City Clerk's Office, City Hall, 13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, CA 92064 (858) 668-4530
January 21, 2025, Item #4
Application
for
Appointment
to
Fill
District
1 Va
~
0 POWAY
CITY
COUNCIL
1 DEADLINE
DATE
: THURSDAY
, December
12 , 2024
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ate
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ithin
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Poway,
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regis
tered
to
vote
in
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rict
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City
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m
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ide with
in
Dist
rict
1 (see
abo
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Number
of
Years
a
District
1 Resident:
5 Home
Phone:
Work:
Area
Code
Numb
er
City
Zip
Code
Cell
:
Area
Cod
e
Numb
er
Please
feel
free
to
attach
any
additional
information
which
may
be
of
use
to
the
City
Council
for
determination
of
appointment.
Employment
Information
Organization:
Mondo
Creative
Address
:
November
2020
-Current
Dates:
__
_
____________
_
Responsibilities:
Founder
and
Owner
. Built
creative
communica
tions
business,
"Mondo
Creative"
from
scratcl1
. Wide
experience
in
record
keeping
: billing
(invoicing
and
rece
ipts),
hourly
tracking
and
budgeting.
Wrote
contracts,
negotiated
and
kept
track
of
contract
goal
completion
. Collected,
tracked
and
presented
digital
data
for
clients
in
reports.
Organization:
Randle
Communications
2277
Fair
Oaks
Blvd,
Suite
350
Address:
Sacramento,
CA
95825
D
t
May
2015
-March
2017
a
es:
________________
_
Responsibilities:
Assistant
Account
Executive
-Wrote
and
copy-ed
ited
official
press
releases
for
multiple
clients
in
varying
industries
such
as
utilities,
health
and
advocacy
organizations
. Created
and
implemented
comprehensive
digital
communications
plans
to
support
traditional
Public
Relations
efforts.
Organization:
California
State Assembly
10th
and
L Streets
Address:
Sacramento,
CA
95814
Dates
:
Jan
2015
-April
2015
Responsibilities:
Scheduler
for
then
Assemblyman
Jay
Obernolte.
Organi
ze
d,
prioritized
and
facilitated
me
etings
in
a welcoming
environment
. Acute
attention
to
detail
needed
for
official
record
keeping.
13 of38
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January 21, 2025, Item #4
Education
/Training/
Certification:
Azusa
Pacific
University
-Azusa,
CA
BA
in
Political
Science
with
concentration
in
International
Relations
(Class
of
2011)
State
Senate
Fellowship
-Sacramento
State
University
(2013-2014)
United
States
House
of
Representatives
Page
(2006)
Please
explain
why
you
want
to
be
appointed
to
City
Council;
a separate
sheet
may
be
attached
.
The
people
of
Poway
City
District
1 deserve
to
be
represented
by
someone
who
will
serve
them
faithfully.
I am
that
person.
With
years
of
service
in
government
and
most
recently
as
a
small
business
owner
in
Poway,
I am
the
best
candidate
for
this
appointment.
When
I saw
the
notice
of
the
vacancy
I felt
compelled
to
apply
because
I have
the
unique
skills
and
experience
the
people
of
District
1 need
for
filling
this
position.
If
appointed
I will
ensure
that
Poway
remains
a world
class
city
to
raise
a
family,
start
a small
business
and
live.
As
a
mother
and
small
business
owner
here
in
Poway-
I would
faithfully
serve
and
listen
well
to
every
constituent.
Thank
you,
I am
honored
to
be
considered.
(Please
refer
to
attached
sheet
for
full
statement.)
Additional
Information:
Please
provide
any
additional
information
you
wish
covering
your
qualifications,
interests,
community/
professional
organizations
or
training
related
to
this
appointment.
Advocacy
Committee
Chair
Uuly
2018
to
March
2020)
Junior
League
of
San
Diego,
(San
Diego,
CA)
Legislative
Aide
to
California
Senator
Mimi
Walters-Sacramento
Capitol
Office
(Sep
2014-
Dec
2014)
California
State
Senate
Fellow
-Sacramento State
University
(Oct
2013
-Aug
2014)
~dvocacy
Communications
Assistant
at
World
Vision
U.S.
(Aug
2012
-Dec
2012)
Advocacy
and
Campaigns
Assistant
at
World
Vision
U.S.
in
Washington
D.C.
(April
2012
-Aug
2012)
Advocacy
and
Government
Relations
Assistant
At
World
Vision
U.S.
in
Washington
D.C.
(Sept
2011
-April
2012)
Vice
President
{Aug
2010
to
May
2011)
Student
Government
Association,
Azusa
Pacific
University
{Azusa,
CA)
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January 21, 2025, Item #4
I HAVE
SUFFICIENT
TIME
TO
DEVOTE
TO
THIS
RESPONSIBILITY
AND
WILL
ATTEND
THE
REQUIRED
MEETING(S)
IF
I AM
APPOINTED.
I AM
ALSO
AWARE
THAT
THIS
APPLICATION
IS
A
PUBLIC
DOCUMENT
.
IF
APPOINTED,
I WILL
FILE
THE
NECESSARY
DISCLOSURE
DOCUMENTS
AS
REQUIRED
UNDER
THE
POLITICAL
REFORM
ACT.
APPLICATIONS
MUST
BE
A
SIGNED
ORIGINAL.
ELECTRONIC
VERSIONS
WILL
NOT
BE
ACCEPTED.
SIGNATURE:
15 of
38 DATE:
I
7 Please
return
by
5:00
PM
, Thursday
, December
12,
2024
City
Clerk
's
Off
ice,
City
Hall
, 1332
5 Civ
ic Center
Drive,
Poway
, CA
92064
(858)
668
-4530
January 21, 2025, Item #4
Hannah
Mondo's
Statement
on
Consideration
for
Appointment
to
fill
District
1 Vacancy
When
my
young
family
and
I had
an
opportunity
to
move
to
the
San
Diego
area
due
to
a change
in
employment
-
I thoughtfully
researched
where
we
would
be
planting
ourselves.
We
had
lived
our
lives
mostly
in
the
California
valley
and
grew
up
in
cities
and
counties
that
valued:
family,
preservation
of
open
spaces,
California's
·history
of
agriculture
and
small
businesses.
My
husband
and
I looked
for
a
community
in
San
Diego
where
we
could
grow
our
family
in
a similar
culture
to
what
we
knew
growing
up
.
We
found
it
in
Poway.
That
was
well
over
5 years
ago
now
and
we
consider
ourselves
blessed
to
have
found
The
City
in
the
Country.
Our
world
changed
greatly,
and
for
the
better.
At
every
turn
we
were
amazed
by
the
warmth
, new
friendships,
and
opportunities.
Poway
is
a
great
city
to
live
in,
start
a
small
business
(as
I have
done),
nurture
a family
and
enjoy
the
great
outdoors
.
While
I am
a transplant,
my
story
is
far
from
unique
to
others
in
this
city.
I would
be
honored
to
be
appointed
to
the
District
1 Council
seat
because
I humbly
submit
that
I have
all
the
unique
skillsets,
experience
and
passion
for
civic
service
that
would
be
an
asset
to
ensuring
Poway
remains
a world
class
city
to
raise
a family,
start
a small
business,
and
live
.
My
work
experience
spans
from
starting
at
World
Vision
(an
international
non-profit)
as
an
advocacy
and
government
relations
assistant
where
I prepared
materials
seen
by
world
leaders
at
the
G8
in
Washington
D.C.
in
2012
. I have
also
been
a California
State
Senate
Fellow,
where
I learned
all
about
the
California
legislative
process
from
the
inside.
From
there,
I became
a
Legislative
Aide
to
a Senator
where
I became
a
subject
area
expert
in
Human
Trafficking
laws
and
wrote
two
bills
that
would
have
amended
California
law
to
be
tougher
on
those
found
guilty
of
Human
Trafficking.
Further,
I worked
as
an
Assemblymember's
Scheduler
where
I successfully
navigated
the
high
paced
demands
of
an
Assemblymember's
first
year
in
office
by
creating
a welcoming
environment
in
the
office
and
fulfilling
the
administrative
duties
that
keep
a California
legislative
office
running
smoothly.
From
2015
to
20171
worked
at
a
Public
Affairs
and
Public
Relations
office
carrying
as
many
as
5 clients
at a
time.
My
work
included
creating
and
implementing
comprehensive
digital
communications
plans
to
support
traditional
PR
communication
efforts.
Four
years
ago,
I founded
Mondo
Creative
from
the
ground
up
here
in
Poway.
Mondo
Creative
allowed
me
to
add
to
my
experience:
balancing
budgets,
billing,
invoicing,
receipts,
tracking
hours
and
more
. My
clients
are
small
businesses
as
I am
passionate
about
telling
their
unique
stories
on
line
through
many
channels.
Mondo
Creative
also
gave
me
experience
in
negotiating
contracts
and
opened
my
eyes
to
the
difficulties
small
business
owners
face
every
day.
If
I were
chosen
to
fill
the
seat,
it
would
not
be
my
first
time
taking
an
oath
of
office
to
uphold
the
values
of
our
great
state
and
country.
This
I do
not
mention
lightly,
for
when
I took
my
first
oath
in
2006
when
I
first
served
in
a
public
capacity,
I believe
there
are
no
expiration
dates
on
oaths
as
they
are
binding
promises
civil
servants
make
for
life
. It
is
a
promise
to
uphold
the
Constitution
of
our
great
country
and
apply
oneself
as
a
servant
leader
to
those
you
are
representing.
When
I saw
the
opening
for
the
District
1 Council
Seat
I was
convinced
that
it
was
time
to
give
back
to
Poway
what
it
has
so
generously
and
freely
given
me
and
my
family
. I am
ever
thankful
for
your
consideration
•·••·•
n,a,,
16 of38
January 21, 2025, Item #4
HANNAH
MON~OUSLY
MARRS
)
Small
business
owner
and
passionate
leader
seeks
appointment
to
fill
Poway
City
Council
District
I Vacancy.
PROFESSIONAL
STRENGTHS:
•
Possesses
over
9 years'
experience
in
owning
and
operating
a
small
business,
communications
strategy
and
public
relations
including
: 4
years
as
Founder
of
Mondo
Creative;
2 years
at
Randle
Communications
a
top
Public
Affairs
firm;
2 years
in
Sacramento
as
California
State
Senate
and
Assembly
staff;
I ½
years
on
Capitol
Hill
in
D.C.
creating
strategy
and
executing
external
communications
for
U.S.
Legislators
and
the
public
for
World
Vision
U.S. during
GB.
•
Has
completed
some
units
towards
earning
a
Master's
Degree
in
Public
Policy
from
Sacramento
State
University.
•
Thrives
in
fast-paced
environments
that
require
great
attention
to
detail.
•
Continually
strives
for
self-improvement
through
reading
and
listening
well.
•
Inspirational
leader
and
enjoys
guiding
teams
to
success
by
creating
an
idea-inclusive
environment.
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE:
Founder
and
Owner
(November
2020
to
Current)
Mondo
Creative
(Poway,
CA)
•
Built
creative
business,
"Mondo
Creative"
from
the
ground
up,
utilizing:
time
management
and
creative
tools.
•
Wrote,
negotiated
and
kept
track
of
contract
goals
with
multiple
clients
.
•
Wide
experience
in
record
keeping
: billing
(invoicing
and
receipts)
, hourly
tracking
and
budgeting.
•
Created
and
implemented
comprehens
ive
digital
communications
to
support
clients'
individualized
needs
using
best
practices
to
implement
SEO,
funnel
social
media
traffic
and
reach
client
goals.
•
Managed
multiple
social
media
channels,
built
and
optimized
multiple
websites
to
reach
and
exceed
client
goals.
•
Collected,
tracked
and
presented
digital
data
for
clients
in
easy-to-understand
monthly
reports.
Assistant
Account
Executive
(May
2015
to
March
2017)
Randle
Communications
(Sacramento,
CA}
•
Worked
with
as
many
as
5 clients
at
one
time,
ensuring
all
campaigns
aligned
with
client's
advocacy
goals.
•
Created
and
implemented
comprehensive
digital
communications
plans
to
support
traditional
public
relations
communication
efforts.
•
Managed
social
media
campaigns
aimed
to
influence
thought
leaders
in
Sacramento
and
managed
work
from
several
outside
contractors
on:
building
websites
and
logos.
•
Drafted
and
copy-edited
official
press
releases
for
multiple
clients.
•
Assisted
with
event
day
planning
and
execution
for
major
press
announcements.
Scheduler
0an
2015
to
April
2015)
California
Assemblyman
Jay
Obernolte
(Currently
he
is
serving
as
Congressman
for
CA.
District
23)
(Sacramento,
CA)
•
Organized,
prioritized
and
facilitated
meetings
in
a welcoming
environment.
•
Acquired
acute
attention
to
detail
of
record
keeping
to
ensure
accurate
accounts
of
FPPC
gifting
reports.
•
Positioned
the
Assemblyman
to
meet
with
key
stakeholders
and
decision
makers
in
his
first
year
as
a legislator.
Legislative
Aide
(Sep
2014
to
Dec
2014)
Senator
Mim
i Walters
(She
later
served
as
Congresswoman
for
CA,
District
45)
(Sacramento,
CA)
•
Drafted
talking
points
for
the
Senator
and
wrote
various
public
facing
communication
pieces
for
constituent
events
and
committees
. Including
newspaper
articles,
committee
fact
sheets
and
other
presentation
materials.
•
Crafted
daily
media
briefs
for
the
Senator
and
monitored
the
Senator's
social
media.
•
Mentored
and
managed
interns
on
how
to
be
effective,
which
increased
our
team's
productivity
two-fold.
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38 January 21, 2025, Item #4
Hannah Mondo Resume cont
California State Senate Fellow (Oct 2013 to Aug 2014)
Senator Mimi Walters (Sacramento, CA)
• Staffed four bills, including t:-No bills which combat Human Trafficking in California. • Staffed the Senator on Senate Governance and Finance. Appropriations. and the Floor. • Assisted the Communications Director for Senator Walters on various projects, such as opinion editorials, Walters' Economic Watch, and drafted and edited official press releases. • Commended by the entire California State Senate for completion of the program with a Senate Resolution recognizing my exemplary work and service completed during tenure.
Advocacy Communications Assistant (Aug 2012 to Dec 2012) Advocacy Integration & Campaigns, World Vision US (Remotely from Sacramento. CA) • Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to develop a comprehensive social media strategy for Advocacy and Government Relations team, maximizing advocacy and lobby results; primarily the passage of the Trafficking Persons Victim Reauthorization Act in 2012. • Created and edited content during WVUS' Global Week of Action, mobilizing World Vision advocates and increased the number of supporters.
• Developed, wrote, and edited the monthly eNewsletter, sent to more than 25,000 advocates.
Advocacy and Campaigns Assistant (April 2012 to Aug 2012) Advocacy and Government Relations, World Vision US (Washington, D.C.) • Crafted lobbying materials to influence legislators into action on crucial pieces of legislation. • Created content and messaging for social media outl.ets during World Vision's involvement in the GB, G20 and the 2012 International AIDS Conference in Washington, D.C.
• Developed targeted social media strategy for all events (including the HungerFree campaign) with internal/external stakeholders including World Vision international offices, the U.N., and the CDC.
Advocacy and Government Relations Assistant (Sept 2011 to April 2012) Advocacy and Government Relations, World Vision US (Washington, D.C.) • Reported to the Policy Analyst at World Vision, completed policy research, and tracked legislation progress • _Assisted in coordination of lobby days on Capitol Hill, with Capitol offices.
VOLUNTEER & OTHER EXPERIENCE:
Advocacy Committee Chair Ouly 2018 to March 2020)
Junior league of San Diego, (San Diego, CA)
Vice President (Aug 20 IO to May 20 I I)
Student Government Association, Azusa Pacific University (Azusa, CA) United States House of Representative Majority Cloak Room Page (Jan 2006 to June 2006) United States House of Representatives (Washington, D.C.) Nominated for consideration by Congressman Dan Lungren (also former Attorney General of California) EDUCATION:
Sacramento State University (2013 to 2014)
California State Senate Fellowship
A.zusa Pacific University (2007 to 20 I I)
Azllsa, California
BA in Polic.ical Science with concentration in International Relations 18 of 38
2 January 21, 2025, Item #4
DEC
0 9
2024
Application
for
Appointment
to
Fill
District
1 Va&i
li'~
POW
AY
CITY
CLE~K'
S OFFICE
If'.
POWAY
CITY
COUNCIL
DEADLINE
DATE
: THURSDAY,
December
12 , 2024
AT
5:00
PM
Candida
tes
mu
st
be
18 yea
rs of
age,
res
id
e within
the
lim
its of
District
1 in
the
City
of
Poway,
and
be
reg
istered
to
vote
in
Di
strict
1. Th
e in
terac
tive
di
strict
m
ap
is available
on
the
City'
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bsite
at
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District
1 (sec
abo
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Number
of
Years
a
District
1 Resident:
D 1-30(04=
1 5)
Home
Phone
:
Work:
----------->
Cell
:
Area
Code
Number
Please
feel
free
to
attach
any
additional
information
which
may
be
of
use
to
the
City
Council
for
determination
of
appointment
.
Employment
Information
Organization:
Mind
Rhythm
Inc.
(part
time)
https://mindrhythm.com/
Address:
21710
Stevens
Creek
Blvd.
Cupertino,
Ca.
95014
2021
and
on-going
Dates:
___
_
_
__
__
_
_
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_
Resoonsibilities
:
Signal
Analysis
and
Algor
ithm
Development
Organization:
Heart
Force
Science
Group
(part
time)
https://www
.heartforcesciencegroup
.com/
Address
:
D
2020
and
on-going
ates:
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_
_
_
__
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Organization:
Jan
Medical
(A
division
of
Bra
in
Lab)
https://www.janmedical.com/
800
W
El
Camino
Real,
Suite
180Mounta
in
View,
CA
94040
Address
:
D
2005
-2018
ates
: ___
_
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38 .. p "
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Education/
Training/
Certification
:
US
Navy
ET
crass
A.
B
and
C
schools
Various
Corporate
Techn
ical
Training
Mesa
College
/ City
College
Prior-
Companies=
Spec
.tral
Dy°namics
Inc.
Scientific
Atlanta
Technician
-Supervisor
Applications
Engineer/
Manager
I Sales
Manager
Smiths
Aerospace
Product
Line
Manager
Please
e>eplain
why
you
want
to
be
appointed
to
City
Council;
a separate
sheet
may
be
attached.
Experience
in
Poway
since
1980
.
Emphasis
on
"listening"
to
the
needs
and
desires
of
District
1 residents.
Based
on
personal
"walk-thru"
talks
with
neighbors. Additional
Information;
Ple
ase
provid
e any
additional
information
you
wish
coveringyourqualifications.
interests,
community/
professiona
l organizat
ions
or
train
ing
related
to
this
appointment.
20 of
38 .. fl
January 21, 2025, Item #4
I HA
VE
SUFFICIENT
TIME
TO
DEVOTE
TO
THIS
RESPONSIBILITY
AND
WILL
ATTEND
THE
REQUIRED
MEETING(S}
IF
I AM
APPOINTED
.
I AM
ALSO
AWARE
THAT
THIS
APPLICATION
IS
A
PUBLIC
DOCUMENT
.
IF
APPOINTED,
I WILL
FILE
THE
NECESSARY
DISCLOSURE
DbCtJMENTS
AS
REQUIRED
UNDER
THE
POLITICAL
REFORM
/\CT
. APPLICATIONS
MUST
BE
A
SIGNED
ORIGINAL.
ELECTRONIC
VERSIONS
WILL
NOT
BE
ACCEPTED.
SIGNATURE
:
21 of
38 Please
return
by
5:00
PM,
Thursday,
December
12,
2024
City
Clerk's
Office,
City
Hall
, 13325
Civic
Center
Drive
, Poway,
CA
92064
(858
} 668
-4530
• ...
January 21, 2025, Item #4
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VED
Application
for Appointment
to
Fill
District
1 Va
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ci 9
202
11 POWAY
CITY
COUNCIL
CITY
OF
PO
WAY
CIT
Y
CLERK'S
OFF
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DEADLINE
DATE:
TH
URS
DAY
, December
12,
202
4 AT
5:00
PM
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di
d;itc~
mu
st
be
13 ye.i
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with
in
the
limit
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the
City
of
Poway,
and
be
reci!,tere
d
to
vot
e
in
Distric
t 1.
Th
e interact
ive district
map
is a
vai
labl
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the
City's
website
at:
poway.org/district-map
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:
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Please
feel
free
to
attach
any
additional
information
which
may
be
of
use
to
the
City
Council
for
determination
of
appointment.
Employment
Information
Organization
:
Broadcom
Address:
16340
West
Bernardo
Dr
, San
Diego
92'127
1212012
-present
Dates:
_______________
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bilities
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ili
ties:
Organization
:
Address:
Dates:
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Resoonsiblliti
es:
22 of
38 if
January 21, 2025, Item #4
Education/
Training/
Certification
:
California
Licensed
Professional
Engineer
(aka
PE)
since
1994
B.S.
Electrical
Engineering,
Case
Western
Reserve
University,
Cleveland,
OH
Uuris
Doctor
with
Distinction
(aka
law
degree),
University
of
Iowa
Please
explain
why
you
want
to
be
appointed
to
City
Council;
a separate
sheet
may
be
attached
.
Letter
attached
.
Additional
Information
: Please
provide
any
additional
information
you
wishcoveringyourqualifications,
interests,
community/
professional
organizat
ions
or
trai
ning
related
to
this
appointment
.
Previously
served
on
the
Poway
Budget
Revie,,...
committee
for
three
years
2022-2024
SeNed
for
1 O+
years
on
the
parish
finance
council
for
Our
Lady
of
Angels
Catholic
Church
in
San
Diego
Volunteered
with
Cat
Adoption
Service
(www
.sdcats
.org}
as
adoption
counselor
for
15+
years
Much
involvement
in
philanthropic
activit
ies
local,
national,
and
international.
23 of38
January 21, 2025, Item #4
I HAVE
SUFFICIENT
TIME
TO
DEVOTE
TO
THIS
RESPONSIBILITY
AND
WILL
ATTEND
THE
REQUIRED
MEETING(S)
IF
I AM
APPOINTED.
I AM
ALSO
AWARE
THAT
THIS
APPLICATION
IS
A
PUBLIC
DOCUMENT
.
IF
APPOINTED,
I WILL
FILE
THE
NECESSARY
DISCLOSURE
DOCUMENTS
AS
REQUIRED
UNDER
THE
POLITICAL
REFORM
ACT.
APPLICATIONS
MUST
BE
A
SIGNED
ORIGINAL.
ELECTRONIC
VERSIONS
WILL
NOT
BE
ACCEPTED
.
SIGNATURE:
24 of
38 DATE:
0 /l,C
Please
re
turn
by
5:00
PM,
Thursday,
December
12,
2024
City C
lerk's
O
ffice,
City
Hall,
13 325
Civic
Cente
r Drive,
Poway,
CA
9206
4 (858)
668-4530
January 21, 2025, Item #4
Re: My interest in being appointed to City Council Dec 9, 2024 I bought a home in Poway and moved here in 2003. At the time, I didn't think Poway was that different from any other city; I was wrong. Over the years I've come to appreciate the fact that Poway doesn't have the problems that other San Diego cities have. There's almost no crime. The fire department is superb.
The schools are great. The roads are smooth. There are no water main breaks that make the evening news. No flooding after severe storms. We have a pool, a senior center, parks, trails, and a center for the performing arts. There's no litter. And almost no homeless. It was obvious that Poway is a very well-run city; dare I say the envy of other municipalities around the county. And it is clearly attributable to the very competent city staff and astute guidance and fiscal stewardship provided by the city council.
During my three years on the Budget Review Committee, I learned a lot more about how the city was run and came away even more impressed. I often brag to others about how well managed Poway is. This is why I want to serve as councilman for district one -I love this city and I want it to keep running well. And I know this is not by accident; it's the result or a lot of good people committed to keeping the city in good shape. I want to be a part of this team and do my part to keep this city great.
I intend to take this position seriously. I realize that this as a more-than-part-time job and expect to put in commensurate effort. I will do my homework and be fully versed upon each issue before the council at each meeting. Like former councilmember Dave Grosch, I will take the time to meet with anyone who lives or works in Poway to discuss their concerns about how the city operates or how to improve it. While I would represent the people of district one, I will look out for the interests of all Poweigans.
As for commitment, I will do this job for as long as I need to. I intend to finish this term and run for re election in 2026; and if elected, I will serve the full term.
I did a lot of praying and contemplation about whether I was doing this for the right reasons. I know it's a cliche, but I truly do want to serve the people of Poway and give back to the community-much like my service on the Budget Review Committee, which sparked my love for the city and my desire to keep it running well.
I thank you for your time and consideration, and I do hope you pick the most qualified person for this job, whomever it is.
Christopher J Pikus
25 of38
January 21, 2025, Item #4
Application for Appointment to Fill District 1 Vacancy
POWAY CITY COUNCIL
RECEIVED
DEADLINE DATE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2025 AT 4:00 UMJ O 2 2025 '\,( 0 Candidates must be 18 vears of age, reside within the limits of District 1 in tl'l,9-F/'?!lfl~OWAY \\~\1 ') Poway, and be registe1·ed to vote in District l. The interactive district map ie;ff.!jl~-~~1 OFFICE the City's website: at: poway.org/district-map
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Applicant must reside within District 1 (see above)
Number of Years a District 1 Resident: 5
Home Phone: Work:
City Zip Code
Cell:
Please feel free to attach any additional information which may be of use to the City Council for determination of appointment.
Employment Information
Organization: In Home Support Services/Public Authority Address:
401 Mile of Cars Way, National City, CA 92950
Caregiver Dates: 8/15/2019 -Present
Resoonsibil!ties: I am blessed to be able to be employed as an IHSS caregiver for my twin boys who are special needs. My wife Is also a Caregiver and provides for them under the same prngram.
Organization: Rome Publications Company
Address:
Writer & Editor Dates: 7/1/2023 -Present
Resoonsibilities: Writer and Editor-in-Chief of various book genres including: Current Events, Software Development, and Children's Books. These include: "Russia's Ukraine, NATO's Catastrophe" --(Currently out of print); "A METAMORPHOSE, The Transition to Adulthood"; "The Romero Twins Adventures"; Contributor of two software development books publishe( Organization: Uber & Lyft
Various Locations
Address:
Driver Dates: 3/22/2017 -8/15/2019
Responsibilities: Driving customers safely to their desired destinations. 5-star rating. 26 of38
January 21, 2025, Item #4
Education/
Traini
ng/
Certification
:
(See:
"Education/
Tra
ining/
Certification
" Attachment
1)
Please
explain
why
you
want
to
be
appointed
to
City
Council;
a separate
sheet
may be
attached
.
(See:
"Appointed
to
city
council
" Attachment
2)
Additional
Information
: Please
provide
any
additional
information
you
wish
covering
your
qualifications,
interests,community/
professional
organizations
or
training
related
to
this
appointment.
I befieve
my
extensive
skillsets
in
Architecture,
IT.
Teaching,
Administrative
Management,
Hea
lthcare,
Banking
and
Security
grant
me
unique
qualifications
to
understand
the
complexities
that
a
cily
council
member
might
face.
I realize
this
is
a temporary
position
appointed
by
the
counci
l until
election
day
, and
though
I w
ill represent
district
1 to
the
best
of
my
abifity,
I will
also
do
my
best
to
help
the
council
achieve
it's
goals
for
their
const
ituents
and
the
city
of
Poway.
I will
also
do
my
best
to
help
us
all
be
successful
so
we
can
all
get
re-elected.
I would
love
the
opportunity
to
serve
in
public
office
as
Poway City
Councilman
for
District
1. 27
of
38 January 21, 2025, Item #4
Attachment 1
Education/ Training/ Certification
I I Bachelor Candidate in Business, English (2012)
I I Training in MCSA, MCSE Certification for SQL Server 2012.
I , Certificates in "Office Administration and Automation Software", Office Administration and Management, Advanced MS Excel, Advanced MS Access, and Intermediate MS Project. (1994)
i I College of Marin, Marin County California: Computer Science & English 1 I Mesa & Miramar College: Business Accounting, Architecture, Advanced English and Critical Thinking. (Class Valedictorian: for my architecture class, 1992) iJ Century Schools: Private Investigation and Security Training (Class Valedictorian 1988) 1J Diploma: Clairemont High School, San Diego, 1983
o Certificate of completion, Building Trades-ROP program, Poway Hig.h School, with special recognition by Professor Briezmiester: "Designed and drafted blueprints for the house under construction" 1982, at age 17.
28 of38
January 21, 2025, Item #4
Attachment
2 Appointed
to
city
council
I have
always
felt
a
connection
with
my
community
and
a
desire
to
serve
my
community.
I
actually
considered
applying
as
a
volunteer
Sheriff
and
running
for
Poway
City
Council
but
was
limited
by
IHSS
on
the
number
of
hours
I could
work
outside
of
IHSS
until
July
2024
when
the
policy
changed.
I now
have
great
flexibility
to
work
for
IHSS
and
any
other
full-time
position.
This
enables
me
to
pursue
to
serve
my
family
and
my
community
.
I was
born
and
raised
in
San
Diego
County
with
the
exception
of
my
time
in
the
Army
and
relocating
to
Florida
for
5 years
for
my
career.
I am
the
Husband
of
an
awesome
Naturalized
Filipino
wife,
who
is
a
licensed
Esthetician
who
graduated
from
Bellus
Academy
right
here
in
Poway.
I have
an
awesome
30 year
old
son
who
identifies
as
gay,
a
14 year
old
son
who
currently
attends
Poway
High
School
, and
11 year
old
twins
with
special
needs.
I feel
living
in
such
a
diverse
family
helps
me
to
empathize
with
the
complexities
of
the
community's
diverse
needs. I was
employed
as
a
Database
Developer
and
Application
Development
Manager
from
1994
to
2018,
24 years,
and
had
my
own
IT
consulting
company
for
many
years.
As
an
expert
in
the
IT
community
I was
privileged
to
be
able
to
work
for
some
of
the
finest
companies
in
he
world
including:
Boeing
Aerospace,
Raytheon
Naval
and
Maritime
Integrated
Systems,
Intuit,
Mitchell
International,
Baker
&
Taylor
Publishing,
Caltrans
District
11,
Great
Florida
Bank,
Lennar
Homes
and
YouFit Health
Clubs.
At
the
peak
of
my
career
I was
the
Development
Manager
of
4 large
and
complex
Application/Integration
projects
where
I managed
28 developers
simultaneously
in
three
countries
with
great
success.
I was
able
to
manage
IT
specialists
with
a
PHO,
Masters.
and
Bachelors
degrees.
I was able
to
accomplish
this
successfully
by
cultivating
the
team
as
a
contributing
unit,
and
not
as
a
boss
merely
telling
people
what
to
do.
I set
aside
my
career
for
my
family,
particularly
my
twins,
so
that
I could
participate
in
Early
Intervention,
and
have
been
homeschooling
my
twins
for
the
last
three
years.
Prior
to
my
programming
career,
I held
positions
in
Data
Entry,
Medical
Coding,
for
Aetna
(CHAMPS)
, and
Private
Investigation.
I've
held
many
trusted
positions
in
Retail
and
Industrial
Security,
including
a
position
as
an
Armed
Bank
Currier.
I've
held
Secret
Clearances
while
serving
in
the
US
army,
and
with
my
employment
at
Raytheon
while
working
on
the
LPD
17-21
program,
and
the
Marine
Corps
CAC2S
program.
I feel
my
trustworthiness,
team
ethics,
and
need
to
serve
the
community
would
be
great
assets
in
service
my
community.
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38 January 21, 2025, Item #4
I HAVE
SUFFICIENT
TIME
TO
DEVOTE
TO
THIS
RESPONSIBILITY
AND
WILL
ATTEND
THE
REQUIRED
MEETING(S)
IF
I AM
APPOINTED.
I AM
ALSO
AWARE
THAT
THIS
APPLICATION
IS
A
PUBLIC
DOCUMENT.
IF
APPOINTED,
I WILL
FILE
THE
NEC
ESSARY
DISCLOSUR
E
DOCUMENTS
AS
REQUIRED
UNDER
THE
POLITICAL
REFORM
ACT
. APPLICATIONS
MUST
BE
A
SIGNED
ORIGINAL.
ELECTRONIC
VERSIONS
WILL
NOT
BE
ACCEPTED.
SIGNATUR
E:
30 of
38 DATE:
Please
return
by4:00
PM,
Friday,
January
10,
2025
City
Clerk's
Office,
City
Hall,
13325
Civic
Center
Drive,
Poway,
CA
92064
(858)668-4530
January 21, 2025, Item #4
Wendy
Kaserman
From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: EXT
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IL
Hi
Ca
rrie,
Lau,
Liliana
<Liliana.Lau@sdcounty
.ca.gov>
Friday,
December
13,
2024
2:34
PM
Carrie
Gallagher
Vargas,
Elvira;
Garcia,
Diane
RE
: City
of
Poway
D1
Special
Election
Quote
Request
We
don't
have
any
elections
scheduled
in
2025,
so
all
election
costs
will
be
the
City
of
Poway's
responsibility.
For
comparison,
I am
providing
you
with
the
cost
from
a
past
election:
all
mail
election
for
Fallbrook
Union
High
School
District
Trustee
Area
1 on
September
19,
2024.
The
cost
was
$126K
for
4,607 registered
voters.
This
is
a
rough
cost
projection
based
on
a
prior
election
based
on
7,985
active
registered
voters
in
Dl
as
of
12/02/2024
:
1)
City
of
Poway
District
1 Special
All
Mail
Ballot
Election
for
May
2025
and
August
2025,
$1SOK
-$22SK
2)
City
of
Poway
District
1 Special
Election
to
include
both
mail
&
in-person
voting
options
for
November
2025.
$225K
-$300K
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From:
Carrie
Gallagher
<[email protected]>
Sent:
Wednesday,
December
11,
2024
5:30
PM
To:
Lau,
Liliana
<[email protected]>
Cc:
Vargas,
Elvira
<[email protected]>
Subject:
[External]
RE:
City
of
Poway
Dl
Special
Election
Quote
Request
Hello
again
Liliana,
Apologies,
I am
updating
my
request
to
the
following
:
Can
you
please
provide
me
a
quote
for
the
following
3 options:
(Vote
for
1 Seat)
1)
City
of
Poway
District
1 Special
All Mail
Ballot
Election
for
May
2025
and
August
2025,
2)
City
of
Poway
District
1 Special
Election
to
include
both
mail
&
in-person
voting
options
for
November
2025
.
Additionally,
if you
can
provide
me
with
any
deadlines
for
submitting
Resolutions,
candidate
statements
etc. Much
appreciated,
Carrie
Gallagher,
CMC
31 of
38 1
ATTACHMENT
D
January 21, 2025, Item #4
City
Clerk
13325
Civic
Center
Drive
Poway,
CA
92064
(858)
668-4535
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er
@.p
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~~
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City
Hall
is
closed
every
other
Friday
. Please
see
City
Calendar
for
dates
.
*Please
be
aware
that
all
communications
to
and
from
this
email
address
are
subject
to
public
disclosure
and
may
be
reviewed
by
third
parties
.*
From:
Carrie
Gallagher
Sent:
Wednesday,
December
11,
2024
10:16
AM
To:
Lau,
Liliana
<Liliana.
Lau@
sd
coun
tv.ca.
gov
>
Cc:
Vargas,
Elvira
<Elvi
ra.Vargas
(a)
sdco
un
ty
.ca
.gov>
Subject:
City
of
Poway
D1
Special
Election
Quote
Request
Good
morning,
Can
you
please
provide
me
a
quote
for
the
following
2 options
: (Vote
for
1 Seat)
1)
City
of
Poway
District
1 Special
All
Mail
Ballot
Election
for
May
2025
and
,
2)
City
of
Poway
District
1 Special
Election
to
include
both
mail
&
in-person
voting
options
for
November
2025
.
Thank
you,
Carrie
Gallagher,
CMC
City
Clerk
13325
Civic
Center
Drive
Poway,
CA
92064
(858)
668-4535
{;{J_a//agh
er
@.f)_owa
y__.
org
~
~~
'ill~
'
,
City
Hall
is
closed
every
other
Friday
. Please
see
City
Cal
enda
r for
dates.
*Please
be
aware
that
all
communications
to
and
from
this
email
address
are
subject
to
public
disclosure
and
may
be
reviewed
by
third
parties.*
2 32
of
38 January 21, 2025, Item #4
From:
To:
Subject:
Peter De Hoff
Chris Hazeltine
Fw: Recall
Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2024 3:37:51 PM
Hi Chris,
In the interests of honesty, integrity, and transparency, I think it important to include the two emails from Councilman Blain, found in this email chain, in the January 21st agenda packet for the item regarding how the City Council will move to fill the impending vacancy for the District 1 seat.
Thank you,
Peter De Hoff I Councilmember
City of Poway I Legislative Services Department
(858) 668-4523
[email protected]
From: Tony Blain <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, December 28, 2024 4:59 PM
To: Peter De Hoff <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: Recall
EXTERNAL, E1 lA IL
Hi, Peter,
FYI -we already have 50 volunteers ready to run your Recall.
Vote in favor of Special Election Jan. 21 and I will squash the entire effort and work with you next 2 years.
Tony
Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
On Thursday, December 26, 2024, 4:20 PM, Tony Blain <[email protected]> vvrote:
Hi, Peter,
You have my word we will NOT do your Recall if you vote Jan. 21 in favor of what MOST DI residents want
If you do not, I will immediately file Recall Notice with City Clerk.
Tony
33 of 38 ATTACHMENT E
January 21, 2025, Item #4
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Hi Chris,
Peter De Hoff
Chris Hazeltine
Fw: Recall
Monday, January 6, 2025 4:32:53 PM
In the interests of honesty, integrity, and transparency, I think it important to include the two emails from Councilman Blain, found in this email chain, in the January 21st agenda packet. The one sent at 3:58AM for the item regarding the Deputy Mayor appointment and the one sent at 3:32AM for the item about the D1 appointment vs special election.
Thank you,
Peter De Hoff I Councilmember
City of Poway I Legislative Services Department
(858} 668-4523
[email protected]
From: Tony Blain <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, December 22, 2024 3:58 AM
To: Peter De Hoff <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: Recall
I might be persuaded to vote Yes on you for Deputy Mayor also if you vote Yes on Special Election, since that would show you are willing to work with new Councilmembers.
Tony Blain
Council member
City of Poway
858-248-1509
From: Tony Blain
Sent: Sunday, December 22, 2024 3:32 AM
To: Peter De Hoff <[email protected]>
Subject: Recall
Peter,
I'm trying to mend fences a little. I might be inclined to drop my Recall effort on you if you vote to support a D1 Special Election on Jan. 21 (to be held Nov. 2025) instead of a 2-year appointment.
34 of 38
January 21, 2025, Item #4
I will hold off filing my Notice to Recall on you until I see how you vote on the Special Election.
Tony Blain
Council member
City of Poway
858-248-1509
35 of 38
January 21, 2025, Item #4
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Hi Chris,
Peter De Hoff
Chris Hazeltine
Fw: Recall
Thursday, January 9, 2025 2:49:00 PM
Getting a bit old, but in the interests of honesty, integrity, and transparency, I think it important to include the email below from Councilman Blain in the January 21st agenda packet under the item about the D1 appointment vs special election.
Thank you,
Peter De Hoff I Councilmember
City of Poway I Legislative Services Department
(858) 668-4523
[email protected]
From: Tony Blain <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 9, 2025 2:12 PM
To: Peter De Hoff <[email protected]>
Subject: Recall
E1 TERN AL ISMAIL
Hi, Peter,
Hoping you vote for appointment who promises to immediately vote for Special Election NOV2025.
If you vote for Pikus, I will file papers to Recall both you and Pikus on Jan. 22.
Do the right thing, ok
Tony
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January 21, 2025, Item #4
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Chris Hazeltine: Alan Fenstermacher
Carrie Gallagher: Wendy Kasennan
Additional materials next agenda
Sunday, January 12, 2025 5:25:58 PM
Pl Appojntment.jpeg
One of the DI applicants received the attached email from Blain.
Please include as additional materials in the upcoming agenda -item DI appointment/election.
Thank you.
sv
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January 21, 2025, Item #4
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A TonY. Blain
W To: Chris Pikus >
D1 Appointment
Yesterday
You will only receive one question from me
Jan. 21: "Will you support immediate vote
for D1 Special Election if you are
appointed?"
If you answer "No," we will immediately
RECALL you and for a D1 Special Election
ballot initiative for NOV 2025.
Tony Blain
Councilmember
City of Poway
858-248-1509