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Item 08 - Nominations for the Sacramento Disabilities Advisory Committee (PDF-949 KB)

Personnel and Public Employees Committee
January 18, 2022

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Item 08 - Nominations for the Sacramento Disabilities Advisory Committee (PDF-949 KB)
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Susana Alcala Wood, City Attorney Jorge Oseguera, City Auditor Mindy Cuppy, City Clerk Howard Chan, City Manager John Colville, City Treasurer Personnel and Public Employees Committee Report
915 I Street, 1st Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814
www.cityofsacramento.org

File ID: 2022-00176 January 18, 2022 Discussion Item 08

Title: Nominations for the Sacramento Disabilities Advisory Committee

Location: Citywide

Recommendation: Pass a Motion nominating and forwarding to the Mayor for appointment, one nominee to Seat E: a member representative of a disability group such as physical, sensory, developmental or mental disabilities, who has experience with disability issues and knowledge or experience with disability law such as ADA or Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations; and Seat H: a member representative of a disability group such as physical, sensory, developmental or mental disabilities, who has experience with disability issues and knowledge or experience with disability law such as ADA or Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

Contact: Wendy Klock-Johnson, Chief Assistant City Clerk, (916) 808-8976, [email protected]
, Office of the City Clerk; Philip Vulliet, Senior
Engineer, (916) 808-5902, [email protected], Department of Public Works

Presenter: None

Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Board Details and Roster
3-Applications

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Description/Analysis

Issue Detail: Prior to forwarding nominations to the Mayor for appointment, the Personnel and Public Employees Committee conducts interviews of applicants for open board and commission positions.

Policy Considerations: None.

Economic Impacts: None.

Environmental Considerations: None.

Sustainability: None.

Commission/Committee Action: None.

Rationale for Recommendation: When a position on a City board or commission becomes available through term expiration or resignation, the Office of the City Clerk conducts a recruitment for interested parties. When the application period has closed, the Personnel and Public Employees Committee conducts interviews of the applicants and forwards nominations to the Mayor for appointment.

Financial Considerations: None.

Local Business Enterprise (LBE): None.

Background: There are four candidates who meet the criteria required for service in Seat E and Seat H.

VACANCY INFORMATION

Seat Description Term
Term
Ending
Date
Residency Incumbent
Seat E: a member
representative of a disability
group such as physical,
sensory, developmental or
mental disabilities, who has
experience with disability issues
Full 06/30/2024 Required Incumbent is eligible
and has reapplied

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File ID: 2022-00176 Discussion Item 08
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and knowledge or experience
with disability law such as ADA
or Title 24 of the California Code
of Regulations
Seat H: a member
representative of a disability
group such as physical,
sensory, developmental or
mental disabilities, who has
experience with disability issues
and knowledge or experience
with disability law such as ADA
or Title 24 of the California Code
of Regulations.

Full 06/30/2024 Required Vacant

INCUMBENT INFORMATION

Alan McMillan is the incumbent for Seat E. Alan was appointed to a full term on 07/01/2018 and completed the term on 06/30/2021, making this seat eligible for appointment to a full term.

SUMMARY OF APPLICANTS

Applicant (photo) Name Seat District Interview Summary
(Interviewed 11/9/2021)

Zachary
Bonney

E, H 5 • Employment: Currently a student
• Education: Master’s in public
administration (McGeorge School of
Law)
• Additional Qualifications &
Experience: Worked with members
of the State Legislature in under
grad; Currently serves on the Board
of Governors at the McGeorge
School of Law

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Tiffani Fink E, H 4 • Employment: Chief Executive Officer at Paratransit
• Education: BA in Political Science
from UC Davis
• Additional Qualifications &
Experience: Worked with City of
Sacramento to provide accessibility
for Golden 1 Center, Vice Chair of
Compensation Commission.

Alan
McMillian
E, H 8 • Employment: Senior Vice President
for Pride Industries
• Education:
• Additional Qualifications &
Experience: Has been working with
people with disabilities for over 8
years, has been serving on the
Sacramento Disabilities Advisory
Commission since 2018

Safiya
Neal
E, H 4 • Employment: UC Davis Mind
Institute
• Education:
• Additional Qualifications &
Experience: Worked as volunteer at
Natomas Community Center teaching
tolerance, inclusivity and awareness
for people with disabilities, Working
with the UC Davis Mind Institute.

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Sacramento Disabilities Advisory Commission
Basic Information
Type
Status
Visibility
Creating Authority
City Appointment
!Enabled!
!Public!
Sacramento City Code Section 2.53
Meeting Information Meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month. In the City Council Chambers - New City Hall 915 I Street, 1st Floor Sacramento CA 95814
View archived meetings of the Sacramento Disabilities
Advisory Commission
Term Length/ Term Limit 3 Years / 2 Terms
Formation Date January 10, 2002
Compensation (Per Meet... $50.00
FPPC Form 700 Required
Contact Information
Board Contact Name
Board Contact Phone
Email
Philip Vulliet
(916) 808-5092
[email protected]
The commission shall: (1) Serve as an advisory body to the City regarding compliance with federal and state disability laws, not including litigation or administrative proceedings to which the City is a party; (2) Review policies, programs and activities within the city that affect persons with disabilities; (3) recommend procedures for city employees with disabilities to request and receive reasonable accommodations; (4) Provide information, referral and technical assistance to the city in matters pertaining to disability issues; and (5) Establish a liaison with the city's ADA coordinators to assist with policies, procedures and programs as they relate to federal and state disability laws.

Composition
All members must be a resident of the City of Sacramento.

Seat A - A member representative of a disability group such as physical, sensory, developmental or mental disabilities, who has experience with disability issues and knowledge or experience with disability law such as ADA or Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

Seat B - A member representative of a disability group such as physical, sensory, developmental or mental disabilities, who has experience with disability issues and knowledge or experience with disability law such as ADA or Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

Seat C -A member representative of a disability group such as physical, sensory, developmental or mental disabilities, who has experience with disability issues and knowledge or experience with disability law such as ADA or Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

Seat D - A member representative of a disability group such as physical, sensory, developmental or mental disabilities, who has experience with disability issues and knowledge or experience with disability law such as ADA or Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

Seat E -A member representative of a disability group such as physical, sensory, developmental or mental disabilities, who has experience with disability issues and knowledge or experience with disability law such as ADA or Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

Seat F - A member representative of a disability group such as physical, sensory, developmental or mental disabilities, who has experience with disability issues and knowledge or experience with disability law such as ADA or Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

Seat G - A member representative of a disability group such as physical, sensory, developmental or mental disabilities, who has experience with disability issues and knowledge or experience with disability law such as ADA or Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

Seat H -A member representative of a disability group such as physical, sensory, developmental or mental disabilities, who has experience with disability issues and knowledge or experience with disability law such as ADA or Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

Seat I -A member representative of a disability group such as physical, sensory, developmental or mental disabilities, who has experience with disability issues and knowledge or experience with disability law such as ADA or Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

Board Seats
Position
Appointed
By
First
Name Last Name
Calculated
Start Date

Calculated
End Date Title
Appointed
Date
Term
Counter
Actual
Start Date
Actual
End
Date
End
Reason Status

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Actual
Appointed First Calculated Calculated Appointed Term Actual End End Position By Name Last Name Start Date End Date Title Date Counter Start Date Date Reason Status Seat A Personnel Brandy Tuzon 7/1/2019 6/30/2022 Board 7/1/2019 8/13/2019 � and Public Boyd Member Employees
Committee
Seat B Personnel Will Cannady 7/1/2020 6/30/2023 Board 12/1/2020 2 12/1/2020 � and Public Member Employees
Committee
Seat C Personnel George Perry 7/1/2019 6/30/2022 Board 7/1/2019 8/13/2019 � and Public Member Employees
Committee
Seat D Personnel Al Hernandez 7/1/2019 6/30/2022 Board 7/1/2019 8/13/2019 � and Public Santana Member Employees
Committee
Seat E- Personnel Alan McMillan 7/1/2018 6/30/2021 Board 7/1/2018 12/18/2018 !Expired! Pending and Public Member
P&PE Employees
Interviews Committee
(Not
Accepting
Applications)
Seat F Personnel Angelica Williams 7/1/2020 6/30/2023 Board 12/1/2020 2 12/1/2020 � and Public Member Employees
Committee
SeatG- Personnel 7/1/2020 6/30/2023 pacantl
Accepting and Public
Applications Employees
through Committee
February 10,
2022
Seat H- Personnel 7/1/2021 6/30/2024 �acantl
Pending and Public
P&PE Employees
Interviews Committee
(Not
Accepting
Applications)
Seat I Personnel Mousumi Crowley 7/1/2019 6/30/2022 Board 7/1/2019 117/2020 � and Public Member Employees
Committee
Position Appointed First Last Calculated Calculated Title Appointed Term Actual Actual End Status By Name Name Start Date End Date Date Counter Start Date End Reason Date

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Sacramento Disabilities Advisory Commission
City of Sacramento, CA | Generated 1/10/2022 @ 6:55 pm by OnBoard2 - Powered by ClerkBase Applicant Date Address Contact Status
Mr. Zachary M Bonney 9/20/2021
Ward/District: District 5
Validated
Ms Tiffani Fink 8/27/2021
Ward/District: District 4
Validated
Alan McMillan 8/28/2021
Ward/District: District 8
Validated
Safiya Neal 8/26/2021
Ward/District: District 4
Validated

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Mr. Zachary M Bonney
City of Sacramento, CA | Generated 1/10/2022 @ 6:55 pm by OnBoard2 - Powered by ClerkBase Name
Application Date
Expiration Date
Board Member
Status
Status
Mr. Zachary M Bonney
9/20/2021
9/20/2022
Zachary M Bonney
Validated
Board Vacancies Status
Sacramento Disabilities
Advisory Commission
3 MQ's Confirmed- D5
Basic Information Contact Information
Address
Ward/District
District 5
Phone

REDACTED
Email

REDACTED
Name
Mr. Zachary M Bonney
Date of Birth

REDACTED
Please state the reason(s) you would like to serve on this legislative body.

As a disabled member of my community (Cerebral Palsy) with a profound interest in local, state and federal government, I cannot pass up this opportunity to be a member of this
board. Serving as an advisor to the City Council on disability related matters seems like an excellent use of my time and experience growing up and living in Sacramento with
Cerebral Palsy.

Please list all of your professional experience directly related to the seat you are applying for.

I was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy alongside
hydrocephalus at a very young age, and have been
interested in disability rights and how it relates to local and state politics since I was young.

Please list any training or education directly related to the seat you are applying for.

I was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy alongside
hydrocephalus at a very young age, and have been
interested in disability rights and how it relates to local and state politics since I was young.

Please list any additional experience, community
activities, volunteering experience, or other
qualifications that would be helpful in evaluating your application.

Extensive internships in the State Capitol during my
undergraduate years at Sacramento State, which cemented my desire to work in public service following graduation from my Master's program. I am currently obtaining an MPA from McGeorge School of Law. Following graduation this
Spring, I intend to either work as a Legislative Assistant for a State Assemblymember or Senator for a legislative term.

Afterwards, I intend to run for my own seat in the State Assembly or Senate, given as running for public office has always been my end career goal.

Please list the Seat(s) you are applying for.

Seat H

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Ms Tiffani Fink
City of Sacramento, CA | Generated 1/10/2022 @ 6:55 pm by OnBoard2 - Powered by ClerkBase Name
Application Date
Expiration Date
Board Member
Status
Status
Ms Tiffani Fink
8/27/2021
8/27/2022
Tiffani Fink
Validated
Board Vacancies Status
Sacramento Disabilities
Advisory Commission
3 MQ's Confirmed- D4
Basic Information
Name
Ms Tiffani Fink
Contact Information
Address
Ward/District
District 4
Phone

REDACTED
Email

REDACTED
Date of Birth

REDACTED
Please state the reason(s) you would like to serve on this legislative body.

As the CEO of any agency dedicated to assisting persons with disabilities access all of the community, I have long admired the work of the Commission. I would like the ability to be able to use my extensive knowledge and experience to help make an impact on the community in a personal capacity
Please list all of your professional experience directly related to the seat you are applying for.

As CEO of Paratransit, I have first hand experience working on numerous issues affecting persons with disabilities. From transportation access challenges, to food insecurity to ADA building improvements. I’m proud of the role Paratransit made in reorienting the ADA entrance for Golden 1 from the alley behind Scientology to front door VIP access. I work with community leaders, amazing agencies and dedicated
professionals committed to the idea that everyone deserves full access to their community.

Please list any training or education directly related to the seat you are applying for.

Certificate in Transit and Paratransit Mgmt from Pepperdine.

Please list any additional experience, community
activities, volunteering experience, or other
qualifications that would be helpful in evaluating your application.

Vice Chair of Compensation Commission, Member of the
Board of Sac Metro Chamber, member UCD public policy
advisory group, Secretary /Treasurer of the Florin Road partnership
Please list the Seat(s) you are applying for.

Seat H

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Alan McMillan
City of Sacramento, CA | Generated 1/10/2022 @ 6:55 pm by OnBoard2 - Powered by ClerkBase Name
Application Date
Expiration Date
Board Member
Status
Status
Alan McMillan
8/28/2021
8/28/2022
Alan McMillan
Validated
Board Vacancies Status
Sacramento Disabilities
Advisory Commission
3 MQ's Confirmed- D8
Basic Information
Name
Alan McMillan
Contact Information
Address
Ward/District
District 8
Phone

REDACTED
Email

REDACTED
Date of Birth

REDACTED
Please state the reason(s) you would like to serve on this legislative body.

There are about 30 million people with disabilities in the USA.

They are the largest underserved group in our country. Any contribution I can make to remove barriers for fellow
Sacramentans is what I should be doing.

Please list all of your professional experience directly related to the seat you are applying for.

I work for PRIDE Industries whose social mission is create employment opportunities that are not normally available to people with disabilites. This social mission is why our company exists and why we all work their.

Please list any additional experience, community
activities, volunteering experience, or other
qualifications that would be helpful in evaluating your application.

I have served on this commission for the last two years and would be honored to keep serving
Please list the Seat(s) you are applying for.

E

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Safiya Neal
City of Sacramento, CA | Generated 1/10/2022 @ 6:55 pm by OnBoard2 - Powered by ClerkBase Name
Application Date
Expiration Date
Board Member
Status
Status
Safiya Neal
8/26/2021
8/26/2022
Safiya Neal
Validated
Board (Rank) Vacancies Status
Sacramento Disabilities
Advisory Commission (1)
3 MQ's Confirmed- D4
Basic Information Contact Information
Address
Ward/District
District 4
Phone

REDACTED
Email

REDACTED
Name
Safiya Neal
Please state the reason(s) you would like to serve on this legislative body.

CA
Please list all of your professional experience directly related to the seat you are applying for.

I have a child that has autism and I do a lot of advocacy work for her and
Please list any training or education directly related to the seat you are applying for.

I’m currently enrolled in the lend program and I also sit on the African American Advisory Board for sac city school district
Please list any additional experience, community
activities, volunteering experience, or other
qualifications that would be helpful in evaluating your application.

I worked closely on inclusivity for my child and others to participate in summer camps with children who do not have disabilities
Please list the Seat(s) you are applying for.

Any seat that is available

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