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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-06-18 e-packetSPECIAL MEETING o CITY COUNCIL y OF THE ° CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO c9LIF0R�1� P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, California 94083 Meeting to be held at: CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM 400 GRAND AVENUE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2014 6:30 P.M. Purpose of the meeting: 1. Call to Order. 2. Roll Call. 3. Public Comments — comments are limited to items on the Special Meeting Agenda. 4. Agenda Review 5. Interview applicants for the Planning Commission: 6:45 p. m.: Norm Faria 7: 00 p.m.: Mark Nagales 7:15 p.m.: Aristides Ruiz 6. Discussion and appointment of applicant to the Planning Commission (one vacancy). 7. Resolution approving interim funding for Fiscal Year 2014 -2015 for the South San Francisco Conference Center Authority. (Dean Grubl, CCA Director) 8. Adjournment. ImAly, X'py Anna Brown, Deputy City Clerk DATE: June 18, 2014 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Anna M. Brown, Deputy City Clerk SUBJECT: SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PLANNING COMMISSION INTERVIEWS /APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council consider the attached citizen applications for appointment to the open seat on the South San Francisco Planning Commission and that Council interview each citizen. It is further recommended that upon completion of interviews for the position, Council move to appoint a Commissioner to respective partial term that was created by the resignation of Commissioner Eugene Sim. BACKGROUND /DI S CUSS ION On May 6, 2014, the City Clerk's Office initiated the recruitment process for the following Commission vacancy: a. South San Francisco Planning Commission - One (I) seat is vacant due to a member's resignation. One (1) applicant maybe appointed to serve a partial term to expire December 31, 2014. The City Clerk's Office posted the attached Notice of Term Expirations and Vacancies on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at City Hall, the Municipal Services Building, City Hall Annex, West Orange Library and the Grand Avenue Library. A statement announcing the vacancy and identifying the application deadline including a link to the application has been on the City's website homepage during most of the recruitment period. Notification was sent to the Agenda Distribution list maintained by the City Clerk's Office. A brief announcement of the vacancy was posted on the Community Channel until the expiration of the application period. The City's Interim Social Media Coordinator posted notice of the vacancy and a link to the application on the City Hall's Facebook page and Twitter account. The Clerk's Office accepted applications until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2014. Staff Report Subject: SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PLANNING COMMISSION INTERVIEWS /APPOINTMENT Page 2 SUMMARY OF MEETING TIMES, TERM LENGTHS /LIMITS AND AGENCY PURPOSE The Planning Commission meets the first and third Thursdays of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Services Building. Commissioners are appointed to a four (4) year term with a limit of appointment to three (3) consecutive terms. The purpose of the Planning Commission is to make recommendations as to the orderly, physical growth and development of the community in relation to land subdivision, planning and zoning. It makes recommendations in matters of zoning changes, variances, special use permits, parcel maps, subdivision maps and other related matters. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED The applications identified below are qualified. The City Clerk's Office has confirmed the applicants are registered to vote in the City of South San Francisco. Applications Received by the City Clerk's Office for the Planning Commission: one (1) vacancy Mark Nagales Norm Faria Aristides Ruiz INTERVIEW QUESTIONS Council's standard interview questions for new applicants are attached. CONCLUSION Upon review of the applications and completion of interviews, Council may consider and entertain motion(s) to appoint an applicant to fill the respective position. Anna M. Brown ike Futrell City Clerk City Manager Attachments: 05.06.14 Notice of term expirations and vacancies Applications Interview Questions Ballots BOARD AND COMMISSIONS TERM EXPIRATIONS & VACANCIES NOTICE is hereby given of the following vacancy: South San Francisco Planning Commission: One (1) seat is vacant due to a resignation. Vacancy for term ending December 31, 2014 created by the resignation of Commissioner Eugene Sim effective April 17, 2014. AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES & MEETING TIMES The Planning Commission meets the first and third Thursdays of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Service Building. Commissioners are appointed to a four (4) year term with a limit of appointment to three (3) consecutive terms. The purpose of the Planning Commission is to make recommendations as to the orderly, physical growth and development of the community in relation to land subdivision, planning and zoning. It makes recommendations in matters of zoning changes, variances, special use permits, parcel maps, subdivision maps and other related matters. REQUIREMENTS: To be considered for appointment, persons must be registered to vote in the City of South San Francisco. Applicants should also be motivated to serve the public and have sufficient time available to devote to day or evening meetings and the requisite preparation. Submission of an application pursuant to the process set forth below and appearance before the City Council for a public interview at a Special Meeting on a date to be determined. APPLICATION PROCEDURES Applications may be retrieved by the following methods: 1) Contact the Office of the City Clerk: Anna Brown, Deputy City Clerk South San Francisco City Hall 400 Grand Avenue South San Francisco, CA 94080 Tel: (650) 877 -8518 Fax: (650) 829 -6641 e -mail: [email protected] or 2) Download a copy of the application at: www.ssf.net 3) Those who have submitted applications for the position listed above within the past year need not reapply. If you are unsure of your submittal date, please check with the Clerk's Office, APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK BY FRIDAY, .TUNE 6, 2014 at 5:00 P.M. Dated: May 6, 2014 Anna M. Brown, Deputy City Clerk The City of South San Francisco Department of the City Clerk 400 Grand Avenue South San Francisco, CA 94080 (650) 877 -8518 (fax) (650) 829 -6641 Application for Boards and Commissions APPLYING FOR (more than one may be checked) Housing Authority _ Library Board — Parking Place Commission Personnel Board Planning Commission _ Parks & Recreation Commission SMC Flood Control Dist. Cultural Arts Commission — Mosquito Abatement District _ Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Conference Center Authority Hotel Representative — Conference Center Authority Business or Resident Representative Are you interested in participating in the Citizen's Academy? Yes 1 No PERSONAL INFORMATION ' Name (last, first, middle) Name used on voter registration Address (number, street, and apartment number) E -mail address .<try �o man &.<e o &-cjzw Q Weigo City, State and Zip Code 6-4o- 65a • _ Telephone number Cell phone/altemative contact number How many years have you been a resident of South San Francisco? 10 Are you a registered voter in South San Francisco? & No Have you attended any meetings of the commission/board for which you are applying? es No If yes, which one(s)? _ �slAY6 si b Hww� s ag n/oT OVILY 4.owNM/# p5AX �°o�y MMAW-s Why are you seeking this appointment? wgmr "%d $E wvokvep , w w.*,ewv* /,V 21,q�5 &rkwvex What qualifies you for this appointment? y hk Ye MW - SMF�9 X /NYoj-YS JV/%H _*W 4&4NAIOW1 TY �jj ll&P el-7Y Fad ?O yen#lf 4 Iry .fi%VJ" Ammo 1,132uE Additional information/qualifications that support your application Are you currently receiving any form of compensation from the City for work performed? (S) No If yes, please explain.. Fkk,SO/ 0ju p Do you have any relatives serving on Council, Commissions, Boards, Committees or otherwise employed by the City of South San Francisco? Yes No If yes, Name Position Relationship For official use only Accepted Not Accepted Initials Date EDUCATION ' 4t- pAvl0J-7-0 Ci7y � �G�AH4AtrO 49 i969 + 1974 Name and location of college/university /technical or trade school Dates attended L/96c.9 & oler-r Major subjects Degrees received L'a+�su,�n�ES 6P-Pve 4 9 1 72- Name and location of college/university /technical or trade school Dates attended . 40A1e ,e Major subjects Degrees received Name and location of college/university /technical or trade school Dates attended Major subjects Degrees received CIVIC ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, ASSOCIATIONS _SsF & v.ad� ��AGL. ,: Y!�!/ siJ�`%tl�A g ` i✓u�sE�Caul o&9w,V1?A170A1 <�y�s✓iH4 G�tE.ft �w tr,�tsrlCs, diva DIS7�ef�crrio�J MISCELLANEOUS Service: Dates and branch driver's license number WORK EXPERIENCE Employer r lug 4W* Jt Att- RE-4 "Al AND r3fOM At #V HAWiy. 1t -t #k L r � 1AA&Vo u aLbH��TIC hit/ r� Duties It7tAItl1/�E��7MC� Ef� Awo Agar. Dates employed Employer Position Duties Please include additional information on separate sheet or attach resume. I certify that to the best of my knowledge, all statements in this application are complete and true. I agree and understand that any mis- statement of material fact will eatlse4e to forfeit all rights to appointment to a Commission, Board, or Committee with the City of South San Francisco. 6/b "Application is kept on file for one year from receipt. The interest of the City is served best by actual and regular participation by Board and Commission members. Thus, upon the second absence from a regular meeting within any rolling twelve -month period, a member shall receive a written communication from the Mayor requesting that the member respond to the Mayor with an explanation for said absences within one week of the member's receipt of the written communication. The Mayor shall report to the City Council the reasons provided for the member's absences. If the City Council detennines that the absences occurred for legitimate reasons, the City Council may excuse both or one of the absences. Members are also encouraged to give advanced notice of their absence from meetings. THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO Office of the City Clerk, 400 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080, (650) 877 -8518 (fax) (650) 829 -6643 The City of South San Francisco Department of the City Clerk 400 Grand Avenue South San Francisco, CA 94080 (650) 877 -8518 (fax) (650) 829 -6641 Application for Boards and Commissions APPLYING FOR (more than one may be checked) Housing Authority _ Library Board — Parking Place Commission — Personnel Board Planning Commission Parks & Recreation Commission ____ SMC Flood Control Dist. _ Cultural Arts Commission _ Mosquito Abatement District ____ Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee — Conference Center Authority hotel Representative _ Conference Center Authority Business or Resident Representative Are you interested in participating in the Citizen's Academy? Yes / No PERSONAL INFORMATION Nagales, Mark Anthony, Hinkle same Name (Iasi, first, middle) Name used on voter registration mark4life @hotmail.com Address (number, street, and apartment number) E-mail address South San Francisco CA 94080 City, state and Zip Code (650) Telephone number How many years have you been a resident of South San Francisco? _29 Cell phonelalternative contact number Are you a registered voter in South San Francisco'✓ yesao Have you attended any meetings of the commissiontboard for which you are applying? ZYes ao If yes, which one(s)?Planning Commission Why are you seeking this appointment? As a long -time resident who is raising a family in South San Francisco, I have a personal stake in the issues affecting the future of our city. I am committed to public service and want to help guide the Planning Commission and the City CounW for the benefit of future generations. What qualifies you for this appointment? In my professional work with leglslators on the local, $late and Federal levels, I have activalyworked on local issues and served constituents of all backgrounds in our community. I also serve the community as a SSF Parks and Recreation Commissioner. My experience gives me unique insights that can benefit the Planning Commisslon. additional information/quaI fications that support your application see attached resume kre you currently receiving any form of compensation from the City for work performed? Rkes a, :Eyes, please explain: Current member of SSF Parks and Recreation Commission )o you have any relatives serving on Council, Commissions, Boards, Committees or otherwise employed by the City of South San Francisco ?nes ✓ go f yes, Name Position Relationship ror ommat use only Accepted Not Accepted Initials Date EDUCATION San Francisco State University 08198-01/06 Name and location of college/university /technical or trade school Dates attended History & Political Science; attended Public Administration Graduate Program BA. History, B.A. Pofttcal Science Major subjects Degrees received Name and location of college/uaiversity /technical or trade school Dates attended Major subjects Degrees received Name and location of college/university /technical or trade school Dates attended Major subjects Degrees received CIVIC ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, ASSOCIATIONS Filipino American Democratic Club of San Mateo County, President (2013- present) SSF Parks and Recreation Commissioner (2009 - present) MISCELLANEOUS Military Service: Dates and branch B6991118 CA driver's license number WORK EXPERIENCE 05108- present Congresswoman Jackie Speier Constituent Services Director Dates employed Employer position see attached resume Duties 01107 -05108 CA State Assemblymember Gene Mullin Senior Field Representative Dates employed Employer position see attached resume Duties Please include additional information on separate sheet or attach resume. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, all statements in this application are complete and true. I agree and understand that any mis- statement of material fact will cause me to forfeit all rights to appointment to a Commission, Board, or Committee with the City of South San Francisco, 05/28/14 Date* *Application is kept on file for one year from receipt. The interest of the City is served best by actual and regular participation by Board and Commission members. Thus, upon the second absence from a regular meeting within any rolling twelve -month period, a member shall receive a written communication from the Mayor requesting that the member respond to the Mayor with an explanation for said absences within one week of the member's receipt of the written communication. The Mayor shall report to the City Council the reasons provided for the member's absences. if the City Council determines that the absences occurred for legitimate reasons, the City Council may excuse both or one of the absences. Members are also encouraged to give advanced notice of their absence from meetings. THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO Office of the City Clerk 400 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080, (650) 877 -8518 (fax) (650) 829 -6641 i' �� 1 =rancisco, CA 94080 - 650- nark4life @hotmail.com PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 05108- Present U.S. House of Representatives San Mateo, CA Constituent Services Director for Congresswoman Jackie Speier, CA -14th District - Serve as a facilitator between constituents and federal, state, and local agencies • Represent Congresswoman Speier at district meetings and events • Manage veteran affairs, social security, education, IRS, and senior issues within the district - Organize community outreach efforts • Draft letters in response to constituents' comments and questions • Help shape Congresswoman Speier's district schedule • Staff Congresswoman Speier at district functions - Address needs of local governments, private and civic organizations, and other constituents 01107 -05108 California State Assembly San Mateo, CA Senior Field Representative for Assemblymember Gene Mullin, 19th District • Act within the 19'h Assembly District as principal representative and liaison of the Member • Establish and maintain relationships with local governments, private interest groups, and general public • Manage housing, labor, and transportation issues within the district • Coordinate and develop legislative brochures and mailers • Assists in the research and public discussion of legislation and amendments • Local media contact • Develop and distribute monthly E- Newsletter • Organize legislative outreach program • Liaison to the Asian American community 01106-11/06 California State Assembly Woodland Hills, CA Field Representative for Assemblymember Fran Pavley, 41st District • Represent Assemblymember at government, business, and community meetings • Manage education, environment, and transportation issues within the district • Produce legislative reports for Assembly Floor Session and committee hearings • Track and analyze legislation • Maintain Assembly website with up -to -date information • Resolve constituent concerns and issues • Manage constituent correspondence • Develop legislative brochures and mailers COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE 05108 -- Present City of South San Francisco Parks and Recreation Commissioner 01113— Present President, Filipino American Democratic Club of San Mateo County 2008 -2012 Elected State Delegate, California Democratic Party, 19th Assembly District 2007 -2008 Kumpare, Community Overpowering Relationship Abuse (CORA) EDUCATION 08198 -01106 San Francisco State University- San Francisco, CA • Attended Public Administration Graduate Program (MPA) • B A. in History • B.A. in Political Science The City of South San Francisco Department of the City Clerk 400 Grand Avenue South San Francisco, CA 94080 (650) 877 -8518 (fast) (650) 829 -6641 Application for Boards and Commissions APPLYING FOR (more than ane may be checked) Housing Authority ` ` Library B oard ^ Parking Place Commission i Personnel Board ZPlanuing Commission _ Parks & Recreation Commission _ SMC Flood Control Dist. _ Cultural Arts Commission —Mosquito Abatement District —Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee _ Conference Center Authority Hotel Representative _ Conference Center Authority Business or Aesident Representative Are you interested fa participating in the Citizen's Academy? Yes / No PERSONAL INFORMATION Name {last, ErA midd Address (numLmr; street, and aparhnen A r) - �U ruwf City, State and ,Zip Cod ' 'telephone n r Cc pnone/Alterdative contact nlrmoer How many years have you bgPu a resident of South San Francisco? 4 Have you attended any meetings of the commission/board for which you are applying? If yes, which ones)? _WK I'MIAMa)dIlwama Why are you seeking this appoirLiment7 What qualifies you for this Are you a registered voter in South Sari Francisco? Yes No ey (Yes) No Additional information/qualifications that support your application 9r, s Yk Are you currently receiving any form of compensation from the City for work performed? Yes No n .rr lfyes, please explain: f Do you have any relatives serving on Council, Commissions, Boards, Committees or otherwise employed by the City of South San Francisco? Yes If yes. Name Position Relationship For official use only Accepted Not Accepted Initials Date CMC ACTiVRUS, CLUBS, ASSOCIATIONS MISCELLANEOUS CA driver's license number Ixrnnrr Vvoz+nrVVf1'V Pates Duties Please inrinde additional information an separate sheet or attach resume. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, all statements in this application are complete and true. I agree and understand that any mis- statement of material fact will cause me to forfeit all rights to aypgintment to a Commission, H oard, or Committee with the City of South San Francisco. Signature *Application is kept on Or- for one year from receipt. The interest of the City is served best by actual and regular participation by Board and Commission members, Thus, upon the second absence from a regular meeting within any rolling twelve-month period, a member shall receive a written communication from the Mayor requesting that the member respond to the Mayor with an explanation for said absences within one week of the member's receipt of the written communication. The Mayor shall report to the City Council the reasons provided for the member's absences. If the City Council determines that the absences occurred for legitimate reasons, the City Council may excuse both or one of the absences_ Members are also encouraged to give advanced notice of their absence from meetings. THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO Office of the City Clerk, 400 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94480, (650) 877 -8518 (fax) (654) 829 -6641 6.18.14 Board and Commission Interviews Proposed Standard and Specific Questions COUNCIL'S STANDARD QUESTIONS FOR NEW APPLICANTS Please share your thoughts with the Council on how you perceive the position of a ___ Commissioner. Have you attended any meetings? 2. How would your volunteer, work and /or life experiences contribute to the Commission's work? 3. What motivates you? Consider and choose one word that best describes you and explain why. 4. Please describe your style of interacting with other people. Why should the Council consider appointing you over the other candidates? 5. Are there any areas about which you caume prepared to talk that haven't been covered? Do you have any questions for us? PROPOSED SPECIFIC PLANNING COMMISSION RELATED QUESTIONS 1. What are the most .important planning issues facing the City today and how would you propose to effectively address these issues in your role as a Planning Commissioner? 2. Are you famniliar with time impact that the dissolution of Redevelopment Agencies by the state may have on development in the City? Please comment. (If not addressed by answer to question 1) 3. Often times, Planning Commissioners' decisions are based upon principles outlined in the zoning codes and the City's General Plan. Are you comfortable with and/or what is your experience working with policy interpretation? 4. What is your vision for growth in South San Francisco? CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING JUNE 18, 2014 VOTING BALLOT SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PLANNING COMMISSION VOTE FOR ONE Applicant Please mark Norm Faria Mark Nagales Aristides Ruiz Signed: DATE: June 18, 2014 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Conference Center Executive Director SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPROVING INTERIM FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014 -15 FOR THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CONFERENCE CENTER AUTHORITY RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve a resolution approving interim funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 -2015 for the South San Francisco Conference Center Authority. The Conference Center Authority met on Monday, June 16 to consider the FY 2014 -2105 budget. BACKGROUND To enable the continued operation of the Conference Center while the FY 2014-2015 budget is finalized, it is recommended that the City Council approve interim funding for FY 2014 -15 for ninety (90) days through September 25, 2014. The interim funding appropriation is one third (113) of the approved FY 2013 -14 budget. -�� -- By • Approved: Dean Grubl i e Futrel Executive Director f City Manager Attachment: Resolution 2283761.1 RESOLUTION NO, CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA A RESOLUTION APPROVING INTERIM SPENDING AUTHORITY FOR THE FIRST 90 DAYS OF FISCAL YEAR 2014 -15 FOR THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CONFERENCE CENTER WHEREAS, the Conference Center Authority's authority to expend funds granted under prior budget resolutions expires June 30, 2014; and WHEREAS, a resolution must be passed to allow for continued operations until the budget is adopted, assuming the budget is not adopted prior to June 30, 2014; and WHEREAS, it is the intention of the City Council to grant interim spending authority to allow the 2013 -2014 operating budget to be continued for a period of ninety (90) days from July 1, 2014 in the amount of one -third (113) of the approved Fiscal Year 2013 -2014 budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco hereby approves 'interim spending for the first 90 days of the fiscal year, through September 25, 2014, in the amount of one -third (113) of the approved Fiscal Year 2013 -2014 budget. I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a meeting held on the day of , 2014 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: ATTEST: City Clerk