City of Sacramento
Personnel and Public Employees Committee Report
915 I Street Sacramento, CA 95814
www.cityofsacramento.org
File ID: 2026-00554 2/24/2026
Review of Applicants for the Civil Service Board
File ID: 2026-00554
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: 1) Conduct interviews of applicants to the Civil Service Board for Seat C: a member appointed in the manner provided by the Charter of the City of Sacramento for the appointment of members of City boards, commissions, and agencies; 2) discuss candidates’ eligibility; and 3) recommend appointment to Mayor and Council unless additional discussion in a subsequent meeting is needed.
Contact: Jacob Bredberg, Administrative Analyst, (916) 808-6846, [email protected], Office of the City Clerk
Presenter: None.
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Board Details and Roster
3-Applications
Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: Prior to forwarding nominations to the Mayor and Council for confirmation of appointment, the Personnel and Public Employees Committee conducts interviews of applicants for open board and commission positions.
Policy Considerations: Members are appointed in the manner provided by the Charter of the City of Sacramento for the appointment of members of City boards, commissions, and agencies.
Economic Impacts: None.
Environmental Considerations: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): This action is not a project that is subject to CEQA because it is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. (CEQA Guidelines §15378(b)(5)).
File ID: 2026-00554 2/24/2026
Sustainability: None.
Commission/Committee Action: Not applicable.
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. The appointment is then confirmed by the whole council.
Financial Considerations: None.
Local Business Enterprise (LBE): None.
Background:
VACANCY INFORMATION
Seat Description Term End Term Dates Residency Incumbent Seat C - Member who is a
citizen of the City and has
no connection with city
government.
Full 06/30/2029 Required Resigned
INCUMBENT INFORMATION
The incumbent for Seat C is Joy Gonzalez-Cabatic who was appointed on 12/03/2024 and who resigned on 09/28/2025.
SUMMARY OF APPLICANTS
Applicant Name Eligible Seat(s) District
Elena Monique Gonzalez-Soto Seat C District 2
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City of Sacramento, CA | Generated 2/2/2026 @ 11:15:21 PM by OnBoardGOV - Powered by ClerkBase Applicant Boards Address Status
Ms. Elena Monique Gonzalez-Soto Civil Service Board MQ's Confirmed- D2 SACRAMENTO, CA 95815 Ward/District: District 2
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Ms. Elena Monique Gonzalez-Soto
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Name
Ms. Elena Monique Gonzalez-Soto
Please state the reason(s) you would like to serve on this legislative body.
I want to use my past experience to make a meaningful
contribution to the city. I believe I have a lot to offer and make it a point to include the well being and best interest of the people served.
Please list all of your professional experience directly related to the seat you are applying for.
Licensing Program Analyst, Range D | 07/11/2024 – Present California Department of Social Services | 744 P St, Sacramento, CA 95814 Evaluates children’s residential facilities for compliance with strict state mandates, physical and developmental care standards, and age-specific supervision requirements.
Formulates documented recommendations for the approval or denial of license applications based on rigorous evaluation of staff qualifications and facility plans. Conducts thorough complaint investigations and analyzes evidence to recommend administrative actions, including civil penalties, license revocations, and exclusions. Prepares Statements of Facts and Legal Consult Memoranda utilized in formal administrative hearings and appeals. Supervising Program Technician III & Lead Trainer | 02/22/2022 – 07/10/2024 CA DOJ, BCIA, FBI Response Unit | 3068 Kilgore Road, Rancho Cordova, CA
Designed and implemented a training curriculum that ensured consistency, quality, and addressed the needs of staff.
Developed and tracked Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure training program success and informed management decisions through weekly data-driven solutions. Evaluated complex national-level criminal records and the legislative intent of other states as it related to California dissemination laws.
Implemented daily quality control measures to ensure accuracy in staff work products and compliance with regulatory
requirements. Supervising Program Technician II | 11/12/2020 – 02/18/2022 CA DOJ, BCIA, Applicant Services Program | 4949 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95820 Planned, organized, and
assigned work to Program Technician I and II staff for reviewing and processing automated and manual criminal history records.
Ensured all staff adhered to the statutory requirements that govern the dissemination of sensitive criminal history record information. Prepared formal probationary and performance reports, promoted upward mobility, and counseled employees on work problems and career opportunities. Provided guidance on questions of policy and procedure to staff and resolved the more difficult record processing issues. Program Technician II | 04/13/2020 – 11/11/2020 CDCR, Division of Adult Parole
Operations, Warrant Unit | 1515 S Street, Sacramento, CA 95811 Acted in a lead capacity over Program Technician I and Student Assistant staff, providing technical oversight and guidance.
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Address
SACRAMENTO, CA 95815
Ward/District
District 2
Occupation
Employer
State of California
Occupation
Civil Servant
Job Title
Licensing Program Analyst
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Performed mandatory audits on all entries made into national (NCIC) and state (CLETS) systems to ensure compliance with Justice Information System regulations. Reviewed sensitive information and made critical determinations based on
confidentiality and sensitivity per rules, regulations, and departmental policies. Program Technician I | 07/02/2018 – 04/12/2020 CDCR, Division of Adult Parole Operations, Warrant Unit | 1515 S Street, Sacramento, CA 95811 Ensured information released to law enforcement agencies was in accordance with state and federal privacy policies and procedures. Utilized various internal databases to confirm, process, and complete assignments regarding warrant entries, cancellations, and releases
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