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P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, California 94083
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
4.00 GRAND AVENUE
SOUrhH ,SAN FRANCISCO
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2009
6:00 P.M.
NOTICE IS HERIJI3Y GIVIJN, pursuant to Section 51956 of the Government- Code of the
State of California, the City Council of tl~e City of South San Francisco will hold a Special Meeting on,
Wednesday, the 18tH day of March, 2009, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Hall Conference Room, 400
Grand Avenue, Soudl San Francisco, California.
Purpose of the meeting:
1. Call to Order.
2. Roll Call.
3. Public Comments -comments ale limited to items on the Special Meeting
Agenda.
4. Interview applicants for the Housing Authority Commissioner Positions.
6: 00 p.m.: John C. Baker
6:10 p. m.: Tony Jara
6:20 p. m.: Nancy Stampfer
5. Interview applicants for the Housing Authority Tennant Commissioner
Position.
6: 30 p.m.: Carolyn Reardon
6: 40 p. m.: Lisa Trujillo
6: SO p. m.: Efrain "Frank" Roman
6. Discussion and appointment of applicants to the Housing Authority
Commissioner Positions.
7. Discussion and appointment of applicant to the Housing Authority
Tennant Commissioner Position.
8. Adjournment. ~~ ~~
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Staff Reaort
DATE: March 18, 2009
TO: Honorable Mayor anal City Council
FROM: Krista Martinelli-Larson, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Housing Authority Interviews/Appointments.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council consider the attached citizen applications for
appointment to seats on the Housing Authority; and that Council interview each citizen. It
is further recommended that upon completion of interviews for the positions, Council move
to appoint two (2) residents to full terms as Commissioners on the Housing Authority, one
(1) resident to a partial term as a Commissioner on the Housing Authority and one (1)
resident to a full term as a Housing Authority Tenant Commissioner.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On January 5, 2009 the City Clerk's Gffice initiated recruitment as follows:
Housing Authority Commissioners- Term Expirations (Jana and Stampfer). Two (2) applicants may
be appointed to respective full terms on the Housing Authority to expire March 31, 2013.
Housing Authority Tenant Commissioner- Term Expiration (Reardon). One (1) applicant may be
appointed to a full term as a Tenant Commissioner on the Housing Authority to expire March 31,
2011.
On February 20, 2009, due to the resignation of Commissioner Nicolas, the City Clerk's Office initiated
recruitment as follows:
Housing Authority Commissioner- Vacancy (Nicolas). One (1) applicant may be appointed to a
partial term on the Housing Authority to expire March 31, 2012.
The City Clerk's Office posted the attached Notices of Term Expirations and Vacancies on
January 5, 2009 and February 20, 2009 respectively. The notices were posted at City Hall, the
Municipal Services Building, City Hall Annex, West Orange Library and the Grand Avenue
Library. A statement announcing the term expirations/vacancy and identifying the respective
application deadline including a link. to the application was posted on the City's website
homepage during the recruitment periods. Notification was sent to the Agenda Distribution List
maintained by the City Clerk's Office. A brief announcement of the term expirations/vacancy
was posted on the Community Channel until the expiration of the application deadlines.
Staff Report
Subject: Housing Authority Interviews/Appointments
Page 2
SUMMARY OF MEETING TIMES, TERM LENGTHS/LIMITS AND AGENCY PURPOSE
The Housing Authority meets on the second Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m., at 350 C Street in
South San Francisco. Commissioners are appointed to four-year terms. Tenant Commissioners are
appointed to two-year terms and must be renting their living space in the property governed by the
Authority. The Authority approves the awarding of bids for any work to be done in the Authority (e.g.,
painting, tree trimming, and landscape maintenance), changes to all policies, lease agreements, and
contracts.
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.
A. Applications Received by the City Clerk's Office.
Housing Authority Commissioner: Two (2) term expirations (full terms); One (1) vacancy (partial term).
John C. Baker
Tony M. Jara -application for reappointment.
Nancy Stampfer -application for reappointment.
Housing Authority Tenant Commissioner: One (1) term expiration.
Carolyn Reardon -application for reappointment.
Efrain "Frank" Roman
Lisa A. Trujillo
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Council's standard interview questions for new applicants and incumbents are attached. The City
Clerk has also proposed questions specific to the Housing Authority for Council's consideration.
CONCLUSION
Upon review of the applications and completion of interviews, Council may consider and entertain
motion(s) to appoint applicants to the various positions on the Housing Authority.
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City Manager
Attachments:
01.05.09 Notice of Term Expirations and Vacancies; 02.20.09 Notice of Term Expirations and
Vacancies; Applications; Interview Questions, Ballots
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BOARD and COMMISSIONS
TERM EXPIRATIONS & VACANCIES
NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given of the expiration of terms on the South San Francisco
Housing Authority and San Mateo County Flood Control District as follows:
Housing Authority: The respective terms of Commissioners Jara and
Stampfer expire as of March 31, 2009. Tennant Commissioner Reardon's
term expires March 31, 2009.
San Mateo County Flood Control District: District Member Bordi's term
expires March 31, 2009.
Incumbents Jara, Stampfer, Reardon and Bordi are eligible for reappointment. The
City Council will consider incumbents' applications along with any others filed
with the Office of the City Clerk as set forth below.
AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES & MEETING TIMES
The Housing Authority meets on the second Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m.,
at 350 C Street in South San Francisco. Commissioners are appointed to four-year
terms. Tennant Commissioners are appointed to two-year terms and must be
renting their living space in the property governed by the Authority. The
Authority approves the awarding of bids for any work to be done in the Authority
(e.g., painting, tree trimming, and landscape maintenance), changes to all policies,
lease agreements, and contracts.
The San Mateo County Flood Control District ("SMCFCD") meets quarterly on
the second Tuesday of the last month in the quarter at 3:00 p.m. at South San
Francisco City Hall. Members are appointed to a four (4) year term. The
SMCFCD oversees financing of flood control projects in San Mateo County.
R>~' QUIRiIVIENTS
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 'nave 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 Regular or Special
Meeting is also required.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Applications may be retrieved by the following methods:
1) Contact the Office of the City Clerk:
Krista Martinelli-Larson
South San Francisco City Clerk
City Hall
400 Grand Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Tel: (650) 877-8518
Fax: (650) 829-6641
e-mail: krista.martinelli-Larson car ssf.net
or
2) Download a copy of the application at:
www.ssf.net/civica/inc/displayblobpdf2.asp?B1obID=8768
APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITIONS ADVERTISED HEREIN MUST
BE RECEIVED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK BY MONDAY,
JANUARY 26, 2009 AT 5:00 P.M.
Dated: January 5, 2009
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BOARDS and COMMISSIONS
TERM EXPIRATIONS & VACANCIES
NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given of a vacancy on the South San Francisco Housing
Authority as follows:
Housing Authority: One (1) Commissioner seat became available on
February 19, 2009 due to a Commissioner's resignation. Time remaining
on term: present through 3/31/2012.
AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES & MEETING TIMES
The Housing Authority meets on the second Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m.,
at 350 C Street in South San Francisco. Commissioners are appointed to four (4)
year terms. Tennant Commissioners are appointed to two (2) year terms and must
be renting their living space in the property governed by the Authority. The
Authority approves the awarding of bids for any work to be done in the Authority
(e.g., painting, tree trimming, and landscape maintenance), changes to all policies,
lease agreements, and contracts.
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 Regular or Special
Meeting is also required.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Applications may be retrieved by the following methods:
1) Contact the Office of the City Clerk:
Krista Martinelli-Larson
South San Francisco City Clerk
City Hall
400 Grand Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Tel: (650) 877-8518
Fax: (650) 829-6641
e-mail: krista.martinelli-larson(a,ssf.net
or
2) Download a copy of the application at:
www.ssf.net
APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION ADVERTISED HEREIN MUST BE
RECEIVED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK BY WEDNESDAY,
MARCH 11, 2009 AT 5:00 P.M.
Dated: February 20, 2009
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Krista Martmelh-Larson
City Clerk, City of South San
Francisco
CI'I"Y COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
MARCH 18, ?009
VOTING BALLOT
HOUSING AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS- FULL TERMS
VOTE FOR TWO
A leant Please
John C. Baker
Tony M. Jara
Nancy Stampfer
Councilmember (signature required)
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
MARCH 18, 2009
VOTING BALLOT
HOUSING AUTHORITY COMMISSIONER- PARTIAL TERM
VOTE FOR ONE
A licant ~-~ Please
John C. Baker
Tony M. Jara
Nancy Stampfer
Councilmember (signature required)
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
MARCH 18, 2009
VOTING BALLO~I"
HOUSING AUTHORITY TENNANT COMMISSIONER
VOTE FOR ONE
A licant Please /
Carolyn M. Reardon
Efrain "Frank" Roman
Lisa A. Trujillo
Councilmember (signature required)