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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - Mail Packet - 4/21/2020 - Memorandum From Teresa Roche, Chief Human Resources Officer, Re: Important Dates And Materials For The Chief Judge Recruitment ProcessHuman Resources 215 N. Mason Street 2nd Floor PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6535 Date: April 16, 2020 To: Mayor Troxell and Councilmembers From: Teresa Roche, Chief Human Resources Officer CC: Darin Atteberry, City Manager Kelly DiMartino, Deputy City Manager RE: Important Dates and Materials for the Chief Judge Recruitment Process In anticipation of upcoming Chief Judge interviews next week this memo provides important information on the three-day agenda of selection activities, a summary of interview focus areas and panelist participation, and an introduction to our top six candidates. It also highlights your specific involvement. Please note that all Council members will receive finalist candidate materials on the evening of Monday, April 20. The document on the finalist’ materials may be 80 pages. Please consider blocking off time to review these materials prior to your scheduled interviews on Wednesday, April 22 starting at 7:30 am. Three-Day Schedule: Monday, April 20 • The Ad Hoc Committee members will interview the six top candidates with the goal of narrowing the pool from six to four or fewer finalists. The April 20 meeting agenda is attached along with the draft minutes from our April 13 meeting. • Following their decision, all Council members will receive remaining finalists’ materials for interview preparation including: o Cover Letter, Resume and Interview Responses o Stakeholder Themes and Insights o Chief Judge Traits o Short video response from each candidate to the question: Why do you want to be the next Chief Judge at the City of Fort Collins? o Interview Guidance Document and Matrix Tuesday April 21 • Remaining four or fewer candidates will participate in the following events: o Welcome with Catherine and Teresa o 1x1 with Carrie Daggett o 1x2 with Darin Atteberry and Teresa Roche o Q&A with Court Administrator Patty Netherton and Deputy Court Administrator Chad Thompson. Candidates will receive a short video “tour” of the court in advance. • Candidates are invited to watch Council in the evening. Wednesday, April 22 • The full Council will interview each candidate individually. Semi-structured interviewing format; guidance document and matrix will be provided. o First two interviews at 7:30 and 8:00 am o Final two interviews at 4:30 and 5:00 pm o Zoom invites forthcoming. o As this is a public meeting, members of the community may choose to observe these four interviews with the Council. o There will be an opportunity for Council to debrief these interviews and to discuss feedback from other interviews during the April 28 executive session. TR • Candidates will participate in two structured panel interviews representing internal and external perspectives. • All Council members, stakeholders, City staff and members of the community are invited to attend the virtual Public Forum from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. o Community members are invited to submit questions in advance and offer feedback on the City’s landing site at ourcity.fcgov.com/chief-judge o The Zoom session will be recorded and will be available on demand following the Wednesday session in addition to being broadcast on FCTV. o The public forum is being publicized in this Sunday’s Coloradoan, the City’s social media sites, the fcgov home page, the COVID daily newsletter and we have sent email invites to several stakeholders, all Board and Commission members and City staff. o Council members are encouraged to invite interested constituents to participate in the Public Forum; the 4/15 News Release is attached for your convenience. Interview Focus Areas and Panelist Participation: Interview questions across all selection activities will focus primarily on the following seven competency areas: • Judicial Demeanor, Competence, and Philosophy • Integrity and Self Awareness • Homelessness, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse • Partnering and Collaboration • Team Leadership • Strategic Leadership and Operational Excellence • Cultural Competency Panelists represent a wide variety of City and community perspectives including: • Fort Collins Police Department • City Attorney’s Office • Code Compliance, Parks, and Natural Areas Enforcement • Colorado State University Police Department • Colorado State University Conflict Resolution Services • Larimer County League of Women Voters • Outreach Fort Collins • Private Defense Attorney • Municipal Court Staff Preview of Top Six Candidates: Please visit ourcity.fcgov.com/chief-judge to learn more about our top six candidates, or read the attached summary. Executive Session on Tuesday, April 28 All feedback on the finalists will be summarized and sent to the full Council in preparation for an executive session to discuss their candidacy. A resolution authorizing Councilmembers to enter into negotiations with a specific candidate to be identified in the open meeting will be on the Council’s April 28 agenda. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Human Resources Department 215 N. Mason, 2nd Floor PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 AGENDA Chief Judge Recruitment Ad Hoc Council Committee April 20 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm Zoom Meeting +1 669 900 6833 US Call In Meeting ID 469 947 4250 https://zoom.us/j/4699474250 Committee Members: Mayor Wade Troxell Mayor Pro Tem Kristin Stephens Councilmember Susan Gutowsky, District 1 City Staff Members: Teresa Roche, Chief Human Resources Officer Catherine MacGowan, Human Resources Business Partner for Judicial Services Jenny Lopez Filkins, Senior Assistant City Attorney Lynda Byrnes, Human Resources Edward Williams, Recruiter, Baker Tilly • Findings related to Emergency Ordinance Number 054, 2020: 1. Does the Mayor determine that the meeting with all Councilmember present in person would not be prudent because of a public health emergency? 2. Does the Mayor approve the meeting go forward in this manner because the matters to be considered at the meeting are pressing and require prompt action by the City Council? • Call Meeting to Order o Approve minutes from April 13, 2020 meeting • Public Comments (limited to approximately 2 minutes per speaker) • Consideration of a motion to adjourn into executive session o “I move that the Chief Judge Selection Process Committee go into executive session, as permitted under Article Two, Section Eleven of the City Charter, Section 2-31(a)(1) of the City Code and Colorado Revised Statutes Section 24-6-402(4)(f)(roman numeral one), for the purpose of discussing personnel matters involving the recruitment and selection of a new Chief Judge.” • Discussion Items: o Take action to narrow the field to fewer than six candidates. There are three or more members of City Council that may attend this meeting. While no formal action will be taken by the Council at this meeting, the discussion of public business will occur, and the meeting is open to the public. Chief Judge Recruitment Ad Hoc Council Committee Minutes April 13, 2020 3:30pm to 4:53 pm Members in attendance: Mayor Wade Troxell; Mayor Pro Tem Kristin Stephens; Council Member Susan Gutowsky; Teresa Roche, Chief Human Resources Officer; Jenny Lopez Filkins, Senior Assistant City Attorney; Catherine MacGowan, HR Business Partner; Lynda Byrnes, HR Business Support; Edward Williams, Executive Recruiter- BakerTilly. A meeting of Chief Judge Recruitment Ad Hoc Council Committee (“Committee”) was held virtually via Zoom on Monday, April 13, 2020 at 3:30 pm. Mayor Troxell calls the meeting to order at 3:31 pm. Based on Emergency Ordinance Number 054, 2020, Mayor Troxell determined it would not be prudent for all committee Councilmembers to be present physically due to a health emergency. Mayor Troxell determined that the meeting should proceed virtually because the matters being discussed are pressing and require prompt action by City Council. Mayor Troxell asks for approval of March 30, 2020 minutes Mayor Pro Tem Stephens moves to approve the minutes. Ms. Gutowsky seconds. All in favor? Each votes in favor. No one from the public is in attendance at the meeting, thus no public comments. Mayor Troxell asks for consideration of a motion to adjourn into an executive session. Mayor Pro Tem Stephens makes motion to move into executive session as follows: “I move that the Chief Judge Selection Process Committee go into executive session, as permitted under Article Two, Section Eleven of the City Charter, Section 2-31(a)(1) of the City Code and Colorado Revised Statutes Section 24-6-402(4)(f) (roman numeral one), for the purpose of discussing personnel matters involving the recruitment and selection of a new Chief Judge.” Ms. Gutowsky seconds the motion. Mayor Troxell calls for a vote. All those in favor? Each votes in favor. The Committee moves into executive session on Monday, April 13 at 3:37 pm with the following people in attendance by roll call: Mayor Wade Troxell Susan Gutowsky Mayor Pro Tem Kristin Stephens Teresa Roche Catherine MacGowan Lynda Byrnes Edward Williams Jenny Lopez Filkins The executive session is conducted for the purpose of discussing matters regarding the recruitment and selection of the new Chief Judge. At 4:49 pm Mayor Troxell concludes the executive session where the following people were present: Mayor Wade Troxell Susan Gutowsky Mayor Pro Tem Kristin Stephens Teresa Roche Catherine MacGowan Edward Williams Lynda Byrnes Jenny Lopez Filkins Open Session resumes at 4:50 pm. Ms. Roche proceeds with the last agenda item of the day which is reviewing final selection activities, virtual panel interviews and public forum. Teresa says staff will publicize the public forum in partnership with communications and public information office to get the word out starting this week. Ms. MacGowan adds that the landing page where all the information regarding public forum also includes a place where the public is encouraged to submit questions for candidates prior to forum These questions will be vetted beforehand as there will be no live opportunity for questions. Ms. Roche suggests the committee close with a moment of appreciation Mayor Troxell: It’s been a good process with a good team and good candidates and at good point to take the process forward to council and the public, and he is thankful. Mayor Pro Tem Stephens: found the process informative, happy to have all the information and grateful for the process being laid out so well Ms. Gutowsky: grateful for having such a transparent process. Mayor Troxell announces that the Meeting stands adjourned 4:53 pm. Contact: Amy Resseguie, Sr. Communications Specialist, 970-416-2738, aresseguie@fcgov.com Catherine MacGowan, Human Resources Partner, 970-221-6819, cmacgowan@fcgov.com Date: April 15, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City to host online forum for Chief Judge candidates April 22; community members may submit questions in advance The City of Fort Collins will host an online public forum with the Chief Judge candidates from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22. Community members are invited to view the forum live online and may submit questions for consideration in advance. The virtual event will offer insights into the experience, leadership philosophy and judicial demeanor of the candidates. Viewers will be invited to share their feedback for City Council’s consideration. The link and instructions to view the forum will be posted at ourcity.fcgov.com/chief-judge in advance of the event. Community members can submit questions for consideration by Monday, April 20 at ourcity.fcgov.com/chief-judge or by emailing cmacgowan@fcgov.com. Questions will be vetted by the City’s Human Resources staff and may be asked during the public forum or during panel interviews earlier in the week. Selection Process Final candidates will participate in interviews and selection events with stakeholders and the public the week of April 20. Due to COVID-19 public health considerations, all selection activities will take place virtually. Mayor Wade Troxell, Mayor Pro Tem Kristin Stevens, and Councilmember Susan Gutowsky were appointed by the full Council to serve on an ad hoc committee for the Chief Judge recruitment process. The ad hoc committee will interview the top six candidates on Monday, April 20, in order to narrow the candidate pool to four or fewer finalists to move forward to selection activities on April 21-22. The schedule for the virtual ad hoc committee interviews will also be posted at ourcity.fcgov.com/chief- judge. Ad hoc committee members will consider a motion to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters involving the evaluation and selection of Chief Judge finalist candidates and if the motion passes, the candidate interviews will take place in executive session. No decision will be made in execution session. Any decision about finalists will be made in open session after the executive session concludes. The City launched a statewide search in early 2020 to prepare for the departure of Chief Judge Kathleen Lane, who has led the department since 1989. The position is responsible for leading the judicial branch of city government according to the ordinances adopted by City Council and is one of three City leadership positions appointed by Council. The City has enlisted the support of executive recruiter Edward Williams of Baker-Tilly to lead the search for a judge who will align with Fort Collins’ values and priorities, while leading the Municipal Court team and programs to meet the needs of a growing community. ### CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO CHIEF JUDGE SEARCH SEARCH UPDATE – APRIL 2, 2020 2020 © THIS DOCUMENT IS COPYRIGHTED AND IS CONSIDERED PROPRIETARY INFORMATION. THIS DOCUMENT OR ANY PORTIONS OF THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT TO BE REPRODUCED FOR ANY REASON WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF BAKER TILLY. Page 1 | Fort Collins, CO – Chief Judge Search Mr. David V. Cooke EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, AFFILIATIONS & COMMUNITY Juris Doctorate - New England School of Law Boston, Massachusetts Bachelor of Art – Psychology - State University of New York at Albany, New York EXPERIENCE • Contract Strategy Consultant January 2020 – Present • Longmont Municipal Court Relief Judge January 2020 – Present • Wheat Ridge Municipal Court Relief Judge January 2020 – Present • Arvada Municipal Court Presiding Judge May 2013 – January 2020 • Denver City Attorney’s Office Litigation Section Assistant Director December 2011 – May 2013 QUOTE: “My judicial service motto is RIO - Respect, Integrity, Outcome focus.” And “The Court is the face of government to the community.” ”In court, I am polite, respectful, congenial, and kind. However, I am also direct and concise in my communication. When off the bench and interacting with my team, demonstrate respect for their knowledge and experience and am collaborative whenever possible. I encourage the team members to generate solutions to case-specific questions and share them with me. I have a great sense of humor that often helps us shed some of the stress that all court personnel deal with every day.” CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO CHIEF JUDGE SEARCH SEARCH UPDATE – APRIL 2, 2020 2020 © THIS DOCUMENT IS COPYRIGHTED AND IS CONSIDERED PROPRIETARY INFORMATION. THIS DOCUMENT OR ANY PORTIONS OF THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT TO BE REPRODUCED FOR ANY REASON WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF BAKER TILLY. Page 2 | Fort Collins, CO – Chief Judge Search Ms. Jill Hueser EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, AFFILIATIONS & COMMUNITY : Juris Doctorate - University of Wisconsin Law School Bachelor of Art – Political Science - University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Colorado Bar Association - District Court of Colorado, Volunteer coach/mentor in the SLAM program sports outreach for urban youth 2008-2010 Partners in Reading mentor 2007-2008 Lawyers in the Classroom 2007-2009 EXPERIENCE • Lead Municipal Prosecutor, Fort Collins, CO 2018 – Present • Deputy Municipal Judge, Loveland, CO 2018 – Present • Assistant Municipal Judge, Greeley, CO January 2018 – Present • Deputy District Attorney, Adams County 2013 – 2018 • Consumer Finance Litigation Associate, Akerman Senterfitt LLP 2012 –2013 QUOTE: "My commitment to justice and equity, and to making the Fort Collins Municipal Court the very best it can be, has paid off in seeing improved efficiency, greater accessibility, fair and consistent outcomes, and positive feedback from both City employees and the community. As a judge and a prosecutor, I am dedicated to upholding the highest standards of integrity, to continuous improvement of both myself and the court, and to balancing compassion and accountability." CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO CHIEF JUDGE SEARCH SEARCH UPDATE – APRIL 2, 2020 2020 © THIS DOCUMENT IS COPYRIGHTED AND IS CONSIDERED PROPRIETARY INFORMATION. THIS DOCUMENT OR ANY PORTIONS OF THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT TO BE REPRODUCED FOR ANY REASON WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF BAKER TILLY. Page 3 | Fort Collins, CO – Chief Judge Search Ms. Courtenay Patterson EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, AFFILIATIONS & COMMUNITY: Juris Doctorate Santa Clara University School of Law – Santa Clara, California Bachelor of Art – Psychology - University of Colorado – Boulder, Colorado Colorado Bar Association - Colorado Women’s Bar Association - Faculty of Federal Advocates Boulder County Bar Association - California Bar Association EXPERIENCE • Longmont Municipal Court Relief Judge November 2019 – Present • Assistant City Attorney, Arvada, CO February 2019 – Present • Managing Attorney, Law Office of Courtenay Patterson 2015 – Present • Government Entity Litigation Associate Attorney, Lozano Smith 2010 – 2011 QUOTE: "Being an attorney isn't about winning or losing. It is about doing justice. I feel very passionately about helping people who have been wronged. My professional goal, each day, is to be the voice and the strength for those who cannot speak or fight for themselves." CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO CHIEF JUDGE SEARCH SEARCH UPDATE – APRIL 2, 2020 2020 © THIS DOCUMENT IS COPYRIGHTED AND IS CONSIDERED PROPRIETARY INFORMATION. THIS DOCUMENT OR ANY PORTIONS OF THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT TO BE REPRODUCED FOR ANY REASON WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF BAKER TILLY. Page 4 | Fort Collins, CO – Chief Judge Search Mr. Matthew Pring EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, AFFILIATIONS & COMMUNITY Juris Doctorate University of Denver College of Law, Denver, CO – (ranked in top 1/5th of class) Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy - Emory University, Atlanta, GA Colorado Bar Association and Weld County Bar Association Member – Colorado Municipal Judge’s Association Trustee – Legal Aid Foundation EXPERIENCE • Associate Municipal Judge, Longmont January 2017 – Present • General Practice Partner, Houtchens Greenfield Sedlak & Zacheis, LLC August 2012 – Present • Adjunct Professor of Paralegal Studies, IBMC May 2014 – June 2016 • Deputy District Attorney, Weld County October 2005 – August 2012 QUOTE: “My diverse experience has provided me an opportunity to engage in the practice of law from all sides – first as a criminal prosecutor for 9 years, a criminal defense and civil attorney for 7 years and serving the past two years as a Municipal Judge. I have also served as a mediator and college professor, all after my first career as a paramedic. These experiences have fulfilled my passion for justice, fairness, and public service while teaching me to be compassionate, approachable, a collaborative spirit, and a good listener. I believe that justice is the combination of applying the rule of law tempered with compassion and understanding. I am a dedicated husband and father, a volunteer in community service organizations, an avid outdoorsman, a gardener, and an enthusiastic cook who truly enjoys living in northern Colorado and using law to achieve positive outcomes for individuals and the community I serve.” CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO CHIEF JUDGE SEARCH SEARCH UPDATE – APRIL 2, 2020 2020 © THIS DOCUMENT IS COPYRIGHTED AND IS CONSIDERED PROPRIETARY INFORMATION. THIS DOCUMENT OR ANY PORTIONS OF THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT TO BE REPRODUCED FOR ANY REASON WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF BAKER TILLY. Page 5 | Fort Collins, CO – Chief Judge Search Ms. Bronwyn Scurlock EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, AFFILIATIONS & COMMUNITY Juris Doctorate - University of Toledo College of Law - Graduated Cum Laude Bachelor of Art – English University of South Carolina - Cum Laude Colorado Bar Association Member of the Colorado Bar Association, the Colorado Women’s Bar Association, and the Larimer County Bar Association EXPERIENCE Assistant City Attorney II, Fort Collins, CO June 2010 – Present Adjunct Instructor January 2018 – Present Assistant City Attorney, Denver, CO May 2006 – May 2010 Associate, Miller & Cohen, P.C. January 2006 – March 2006 Associate, Jorgensen, Motyckya & Lewis May 2005 – January 2006 QUOTE: "We all possess certain innate skills, and one of mine is empathy, which includes perspective-taking and the recognition of the feelings of others. It can be quite useful in a myriad of life scenarios, including the selection of a jury panel and in the adjudication of cases. It’s about being able to step into someone else’s shoes and to understand the situational factors that shaped their behaviors – factors which can include homelessness and mental illness. It is also about considering multiple perspectives and having the ability to evaluate honesty and credibility. We need to increase empathy in judges if we are to impart justice more fairly; empathy can make justice more equal for all." CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO CHIEF JUDGE SEARCH SEARCH UPDATE – APRIL 2, 2020 2020 © THIS DOCUMENT IS COPYRIGHTED AND IS CONSIDERED PROPRIETARY INFORMATION. THIS DOCUMENT OR ANY PORTIONS OF THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT TO BE REPRODUCED FOR ANY REASON WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF BAKER TILLY. Page 6 | Fort Collins, CO – Chief Judge Search Ms. Elizabeth Shifrin EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, AFFILIATIONS & COMMUNITY Juris Doctorate - Univ. Denver College of Law, Bachelor of Arts – Univ. New Mexico, B.A. Sociology/Criminology graduated cum laude Colorado State Bar; admitted to practice in the U.S. Dist. Court for the Dist. of Colorado, New Mexico, and the District of Columbia. Top Secret Security Clearance - TS SCI with SSBI current. Six Sigma Specialist. EXPERIENCE • Vice President, Associate General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, FlightSafety Services Corporation March 2019 – Present • Manager, Legal Advising & Compliance, Raytheon Company September 2011 – March 2019 • Presiding Municipal Court Judge, Greenwood Village, CO March 2008 – Present • Attorney and Counselor at Law, U.S. Air Force Reserve and Regular Air Force October 2000 – Present QUOTE: “We never really lose when we make mistakes, but gain experience, wisdom and hopefully a little compassion for when we see others making the same errors.”