NOTICE AND AGENDA
CITY OF UNION CITY
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
5:30 PM
City Council Conference Room
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road Union City, CA 94587
This Meeting Will Be Teleconferenced Pursuant To Government Code Section 54953(B), With Councilmember Jaime Patiño, From The Lobby Of The Marriott Tacoma Downtown Lobby 1538 Commerce St Tacoma, WA 98402. The Agenda Will Be Posted At The Remote Location And The Teleconference Location Shall Be Accessible To The Public For The Public Portion Of This Meeting Pursuant To Government Code Section 54953(B)(3).
1. CALL TO ORDER
1.a. Roll Call
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Comments limited to items on the Special Meeting Agenda
3. BOARD AND COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
3.a. Conduct Interviews Of The Following Individuals To Serve On Various Boards/Commissions/Committees:
5:30 p.m. Manjit Gill
5:50 p.m. Vanessa McDonnell
6:10 p.m. Bob Singer
6:30 p.m. Bridget Uzoew
6:50 p.m. Wendy Huang
7:10 p.m. Francisco Elizando
7:30 p.m. Thu Thai
7:50 p.m. Prairna Gupta Garg
4. ADJOURNMENT
/s/ Carol Dutra-Vernaci
Carol Dutra Vernaci
Mayor
Agenda Item
Agenda Item
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Applications (Redacted) Attachment
APPLYING FOR (You may check more than one)
Arts and Culture
Commission
(ACC)
(4-year term)
Bicycle and Pedestrian
Advisory Committee
(BPAC)
(4-year term)
Human Relations
Commission
(4-year term)
Alameda County
Mosquito Abatement
District *
(2 or 4-year term)
Parks &
Recreation
Commission
(4-year term)
Planning Commission
(4-year term)
Sales Tax & Utility
Users Oversight
Committee
(2-year term)
Senior Citizen
Commission
(4-year term)
*County Board/Commission
Are you interested in participating in the Citizen’s Academy? Yes No
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name (last, first, middle)
Address (number, street, and apartment number) City, State and Zip Code Telephone number Cell phone/alternative contact number E-mail address If you selected more than one Board/Commission/Committee of interest, please rank your preferences here, starting with your first choice. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ How many years have you been a resident of Union City? ____ Are you a registered voter in Union City? Yes ____ No ____ What is your District of Residency? ____ Click here to locate your District.
Have you attended any meetings of the commission/board for which you are applying? Yes ____ No ____ If yes, which one(s)?
Arts & Culture Commission
Are you a resident of Union City? Yes ____ No ____
If no, are you an artist? Yes ____ No ____
What is your artistic focus?
Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Are you a resident of Union City? Yes ____ No ____
If no, are you a bicyclist? Yes ____ No ____
The City of Union City
Office of the City Clerk
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, CA 94587
Ph: (510) 675-5448 Email: [email protected]
Application for Boards and Commissions
Please describe:
Why do you want to be a member of a Board/Commission/Committee? What do you feel you could contribute? What qualifies you for this appointment?
What is your vision for the committee/commission to which you are applying? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ How does this vision support the Councils’ priorities as stated in the 5-Year Strategic Plan? ____________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you currently receiving any form of compensation from the City for work performed? Yes ____ No ____ If yes, please explain:
Do you have any relatives serving on Council, Commissions, Boards, and Committees or otherwise employed by the City of Union City? Yes No If yes,
Name Position Relationship
EDUCATION - Please include additional information on separate sheet. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name of high school/college/university/technical or trade school Degrees received _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Location
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name of high school/college/university/technical or trade school Degrees received ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Location
What community activities are you presently involved in, or have been in the past? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ WORK EXPERIENCE - Please include additional information on separate sheet or attach resume.
Military Service: Dates and branch (if applicable)
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Employer Position Dates Employed
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Duties
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Employer Position Dates Employed
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Duties
PERSONAL REFERENCES - Please include additional information on separate sheet or attach resume. 1)
Name Phone Email
2)
Name Phone Email
3)
Name Phone Email
4)
Name Phone Email
5)
Name Phone Email
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, all statements in this application are complete and true. I agree and understand that any misstatement of material fact will cause me to forfeit all rights to appointment to a Commission, Board, or Committee with the City of Union City.
Signature Date
Appointments to Boards/Commissions/Committees are made by the Mayor with approval of the City Council.
The interest of the City is served best by actual and regular participation by Board and Commission members. As such, Union City Municipal Code (UCMC Section 2.20.040) states that if a commissioner is absent from three consecutive meetings without a valid excuse, their appointment to the commission will be automatically terminated. (UCMC Section 2.20.040(B).) Additionally, failure to attend at least 75% of all scheduled meetings in any twelve consecutive month period without a valid excuse, will result in termination of the appointment. (UCMC Section 2.20.040(B).)
Applications are accepted on a continuous basis and will remain valid 1 year from the date of submission. If you are selected to serve on a Board or Commission, you may be required to file an Annual Statement of Economic Interest (FPPC Form 700) and complete bi-annual Ethics Training (AB1234). Failure to complete AB 1234 training will result in termination of seat.
SUBMIT VIA MAIL, EMAIL or IN-PERSON
CITY OF UNION CITY
Office of the City Clerk
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, CA 94587 (510)675-5448
Email: [email protected]
APPLYING FOR (You may check more than one)
Arts and Culture
Commission
(ACC)
(4-year term)
Bicycle and Pedestrian
Advisory Committee
(BPAC)
(4-year term)
Human Relations
Commission
(4-year term)
Alameda County
Mosquito Abatement
District *
(2 or 4-year term)
Parks &
Recreation
Commission
(4-year term)
Planning Commission
(4-year term)
Sales Tax & Utility
Users Oversight
Committee
(2-year term)
Senior Citizen
Commission
(4-year term)
*County Board/Commission
Are you interested in participating in the Citizen’s Academy? Yes No
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name (last, first, middle)
Address (number, street, and apartment number) City, State and Zip Code Telephone number Cell phone/alternative contact number E-mail address If you selected more than one Board/Commission/Committee of interest, please rank your preferences here, starting with your first choice. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ How many years have you been a resident of Union City? ____ Are you a registered voter in Union City? Yes ____ No ____ What is your District of Residency? ____ Click here to locate your District.
Have you attended any meetings of the commission/board for which you are applying? Yes ____ No ____ If yes, which one(s)?
Arts & Culture Commission
Are you a resident of Union City? Yes ____ No ____
If no, are you an artist? Yes ____ No ____
What is your artistic focus?
Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Are you a resident of Union City? Yes ____ No ____
If no, are you a bicyclist? Yes ____ No ____
The City of Union City
Office of the City Clerk
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, CA 94587
Ph: (510) 675-5448 Email: [email protected]
Application for Boards and Commissions
Please describe:
Why do you want to be a member of a Board/Commission/Committee? What do you feel you could contribute? What qualifies you for this appointment?
What is your vision for the committee/commission to which you are applying? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ How does this vision support the Councils’ priorities as stated in the 5-Year Strategic Plan? ____________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you currently receiving any form of compensation from the City for work performed? Yes ____ No ____ If yes, please explain:
Do you have any relatives serving on Council, Commissions, Boards, and Committees or otherwise employed by the City of Union City? Yes No If yes,
Name Position Relationship
EDUCATION - Please include additional information on separate sheet. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name of high school/college/university/technical or trade school Degrees received _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Location
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name of high school/college/university/technical or trade school Degrees received ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Location
What community activities are you presently involved in, or have been in the past? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ WORK EXPERIENCE - Please include additional information on separate sheet or attach resume.
Military Service: Dates and branch (if applicable)
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Employer Position Dates Employed
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Duties
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Employer Position Dates Employed
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Duties
PERSONAL REFERENCES - Please include additional information on separate sheet or attach resume. 1)
Name Phone Email
2)
Name Phone Email
3)
Name Phone Email
4)
Name Phone Email
5)
Name Phone Email
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, all statements in this application are complete and true. I agree and understand that any misstatement of material fact will cause me to forfeit all rights to appointment to a Commission, Board, or Committee with the City of Union City.
Signature Date
Appointments to Boards/Commissions/Committees are made by the Mayor with approval of the City Council.
The interest of the City is served best by actual and regular participation by Board and Commission members. As such, Union City Municipal Code (UCMC Section 2.20.040) states that if a commissioner is absent from three consecutive meetings without a valid excuse, their appointment to the commission will be automatically terminated. (UCMC Section 2.20.040(B).) Additionally, failure to attend at least 75% of all scheduled meetings in any twelve consecutive month period without a valid excuse, will result in termination of the appointment. (UCMC Section 2.20.040(B).)
Applications are accepted on a continuous basis and will remain valid 1 year from the date of submission. If you are selected to serve on a Board or Commission, you may be required to file an Annual Statement of Economic Interest (FPPC Form 700) and complete bi-annual Ethics Training (AB1234). Failure to complete AB 1234 training will result in termination of seat.
SUBMIT VIA MAIL, EMAIL or IN-PERSON
CITY OF UNION CITY
Office of the City Clerk
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, CA 94587 (510)675-5448
Email: [email protected]
Francisco J Elizondo
(510)
[email protected]
SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
• Consistently the top sales and service performer at the Technology Credit Union Newark and Fremont Branch Offices • Career-oriented highly self-motivated, detailed goal achiever with a proven track record of success and adaptability • Knowledge and experience with Frontline PDS system, NSLDS, Windows Legacy, Windows Property/Casualty, Fixdl, Onyx, Goldmine, Microsoft Word, Office, Excel, Outlook. Visio PowerPoint WebEx SharePoint • Excellent Analytical, Presentation and Communication skills written / verbal and Bilingual (Spanish) • Proficient on Episys, Symitar, Synergy, Synapsys, OSI, Cards on the Spot, Summit, SunGard Member Connect, Workflow, Wescorp Wave, Wasau, One Interface, GUI, Unity/SWBC and Bisys Insurance Systems • Consummate team player, possessing leadership skills and versatility • Outstanding ability to analyze prospect, present, close, maintain, and build dynamic new business relationships • Technology Credit Union Sales and Service Spot Bonus Award Winner 2010 Top 5 Banker of all Branches • Technology Credit Union Employee Sales and Service Award for Excellence 2007,2008 2010/2011 Mortgage Certifications, NMLSR/Safe Certifications
• Highest business membership growth percentage for first six months at Keypoint Credit Union
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Universal Banker February 2015 – Present
US Bank, Walnut Creek/Danville, CA
• Knowledge of branch operations, security and compliance procedures. Actively involved in client and community outreach real estate networking events, conducting marketing oral presentations in Tri Valley area. • Provide members/clients with excellent sales/customer service. Develop and refer new business for Commercial Banking and Lending. Use analytical research findings to provide product recommendations. Open business banking accounts/loans and Lines of Credit, IRA, Money Market, Trust, Home Equity lines of Credit, Certificate of Deposit. • Assisting branch manager with training and coaching of bankers’ product sales presentation skills.
Senior Relationship Banking Officer November 2012 – July 2013 Union Bank, San Ramon, CA
• Responsible for maintaining accurate analytic daily reports while assisting with managerial and operational duties. • Knowledge of branch operations, security and compliance procedures. Actively involved in client and community outreach events conducting oral presentations in Tri Valley area. • Provide members/clients with excellent sales/customer service and cross selling opportunities Develop and refer new business for Commercial Banking and Lending. Use analytical research findings to set-up product oral presentations. Open Business Banking Accounts/Loans and Lines of Credit, IRA, Money Market, Trust, Lines of Credit, Certificate of Deposit.
• Actively qualified borrowers for Home Mortgage Loans and Home Equity Lines of Credit, whiles assisting with underwriting duties.
• Assisting branch manager with coaching of employees’ product cross-selling sales skills.
Francisco J Elizondo
(510)
[email protected]
Business Banking Sales/Community Relationship Officer October 2011- September 2012 Keypoint Credit Union, Santa Clara, CA
• Responsible for developing business relationships and developing strategic sales plans with VP of Retail Banking, Business Director and Area Branch Managers in Tri Valley territory. Increased Small Business memberships and Business Line of Credit Commercial Loan applications by 70% within the first six months. Opened new business accounts and conducted face to face loan signings prospect and qualified clients for commercial banking and loan products Managed complex sales-cycles and presenting to C-level executives. • Duties included community and client outreach, prospecting and interacting with local small business owners within the East Bay, Tri Valley, and South Bay. Organize and conduct analytical research and set up Business PowerPoint presentations Assist managers with business community development plan and outreach. Duties also consisted of hosting business community events and seminars at branches and conducting oral presentations Responsible for maintaining and reporting weekly and monthly Excel strategic development activity logs.
Financial Center Consultant and Relationship Manager March 2007-October 2011 Technology Credit Union, San Jose, CA
• Responsible for maintaining accurate reports and conducting project management operational tasks for branch and assist with managerial and operational duties including CDM cash dispense system and vault auditing along with the branch opening/closing procedures. Knowledge of branch operations, security and compliance procedures. Set-up Branch disaster recovery and continuity manual.
• Responsible for opening new accounts and providing consistent and timely inbound and outbound phone follow-up while assisting tellers with cash/check handling and wires Refer and qualify new Commercial Banking clients and members
• Provide members/clients with excellent face to face sales/customer service and cross selling opportunities while assisting with transactions and products. Open Business Banking Accounts/Commercial Loans and SBA Express Lines of Credit, IRA, Money Market, Trust, Lines of Credit, Auto Loans, and Health Savings Accounts. Good prospecting and oral
presentation skills for presenting products and solutions to business clients within community. • Aiding and assisting branch manager with training and coaching new branch employees, i.e., opening and closing new branch, and internal preparation of new facilities. Leadership responsibilities included training and supervising new branch sales and service specialists.
• Analyze member account information for additional selling opportunities and refer to Investment Services or Mortgage Origination departments. Assist Client Outreach Division with Business Development on site presentations with the promotion and education of products. Attend Business Seminars and Community Events.
Lead Loan Portfolio Analyst February 2006-February 2007 Goal Financial, San Diego, CA
• Qualify borrowers for applications on the federal consolidation, reconsolidation, Stafford, and PLUS loan programs. • Averaging 120-125 new qualified borrowers per week. Promoted to portfolio analyst protection team as Lead/Supervisor.
• Promoted to portfolio analyst protection team. Duties included analyzing existing students’ loan portfolios for retention, errors, and new sales opportunities. Provided leadership coaching to junior analysts.
Francisco J Elizondo
[email protected]
Loan Consultant and Marketing Representative December 2004-January 2006 College Loan Corporation, San Diego, CA
• Outbound prospecting of new borrowers and qualified students on federal loan program for college. Assisted senior sales loan consultants with identifying qualified college students or parents. • Prioritized which candidates in household met the financial requirements for Federal Stafford, Parent PLUS consolidation and reconsolidation loan programs.
• Consistently averaged 28 to 30 new sales/loan accounts per week providing excellent client retention service.
EDUCATION
• University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science
Business Administration
• Grossmont Community College, San Diego, CA
• Ohlone Community College, Fremont, CA
General Education
Excellent References Available Upon Request
Prairna’s passion for socially impactful
design has always pushed her to go beyond
the ordinary. With 15 years of experience
working in both India and the United States,
Prairna has contributed her talents to
various project types, including residential,
hospitality, higher education, urban mixeduse, workplace, interiors, and high-rise design. Her experience across a diverse
range of scales and typologies is threaded
together by a design process that is equal
parts exploratory and analytical, data-driven,
and iterative.
REGISTRATION
Licensed Architect, California (C35815)
EDUCATION
Master of Advanced Architectural Design,
California College of the Arts
Master of Architecture,
Illinois Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Architecture,
Illinois Institute of Technology
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
RELEVANT PROJECTS
High Tech Client Campus, Mountain View,
CA (Microsoft Silicon Valley)
San Jose State University, Interdisciplinary
Science Building, San Jose, CA
San Jose State University, Recreation Center
Criteria Documents, San Jose, CA
El Camino Hospital, Integrated Medical
Office Building Sobrato Pavilion,
Mountain View, CA
Diablo Valley College, Classroom Design
Standards, Pleasant Hill, CA
California State University East Bay,
Classroom Design Studies, Hayward, CA
California State University Chico, Meriam
Library Programming, Chico, CA
California State University Chico, Butte Hall
Feasibility Study, Chico, CA
University of California Hastings College of
the Law Academic Building,
San Francisco, CA (Competition)
University of California Santa Clara Law
Building, Santa Clara, CA (Competition)
The Orchard Workspace, San Jose, CA
Atherton Civic Center, Atherton, CA
UC Merced, Arts and Computational
Sciences Building, Merced, CA
PRAIRNA GUPTA GARG
AIA, LEED AP BD+C / Associate / Senior Architect / WRNS Studio
Prairna’s passion for socially impactful
design has always pushed her to go beyond
the ordinary. With 15 years of experience
working in both India and the United States,
Prairna has contributed her talents to
various project types, including residential,
hospitality, higher education, urban mixeduse, workplace, interiors, and high-rise design. Her experience across a diverse
range of scales and typologies is threaded
together by a design process that is equal
parts exploratory and analytical, data-driven,
and iterative.
REGISTRATION
Licensed Architect, California (C35815)
EDUCATION
Master of Advanced Architectural Design,
California College of the Arts
Master of Architecture,
Illinois Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Architecture,
Illinois Institute of Technology
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
RELEVANT PROJECTS
High Tech Client Campus, Mountain View,
CA (Microsoft Silicon Valley)
San Jose State University, Interdisciplinary
Science Building, San Jose, CA
San Jose State University, Recreation Center
Criteria Documents, San Jose, CA
El Camino Hospital, Integrated Medical
Office Building Sobrato Pavilion,
Mountain View, CA
Diablo Valley College, Classroom Design
Standards, Pleasant Hill, CA
California State University East Bay,
Classroom Design Studies, Hayward, CA
California State University Chico, Meriam
Library Programming, Chico, CA
California State University Chico, Butte Hall
Feasibility Study, Chico, CA
University of California Hastings College of
the Law Academic Building,
San Francisco, CA (Competition)
University of California Santa Clara Law
Building, Santa Clara, CA (Competition)
The Orchard Workspace, San Jose, CA
Atherton Civic Center, Atherton, CA
UC Merced, Arts and Computational
Sciences Building, Merced, CA
PRAIRNA GUPTA GARG
AIA, LEED AP BD+C / Associate / Senior Architect / WRNS Studio