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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-06-16 e-packetS o~ ~ - ~ SPECIAL MEETING ~. o CITY COUNCIL c'~LIFOR~~~ OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, California 94083 CITY HALL CONFEREI~TCE ROOM ~'r00 GRAND AVENUE SOT.JTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 2010 6:30 P.M. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 54956 of the Government Code of the State of California, the City Council of the City of South San Francisco will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, the 16th day of June, 2010, at 6:30 p.m., in the City Hall Conference Room, 400 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, California. Purpose of the meeting: 1. Call to Crder. 2. Roll Call. 3. Agenda Review. 4. Public Comments -comments are limited to items on the Special Meeting Agenda. 5. Interview applicants for the Conference Center Authority. 6:30 p.m.: Paul Formosa 6: 40 p. m.: Buenaflor Nicholas 6: SO p. m.: Bruce Tognetti 7:00 p. m.: Raymond Yoschak 6. Interview applicant for the Housing Authority 7.• 10 p. m.: Alfred Salogga 7. Interview applicant for the Housing Authority Tenant Commission 7: 20 p. m.: Eloise Heden 8. Library Board 7:30 p.m.: Lando Baldocchi 9. Interview applicant for Historic Preservation Commission 7: 40 p. m.: Jeannette Holt 10. Discussion and appointment of applicants to the Conference Center Authority. 11. Discussion and appointment of applicant to the Housing Authority. 12. Discussion and appointment of applicant to Housing Authority Tenant Commissioner Seat. 13. Discussion and appointment of applicant to the Library Board. 14. Discussion and appointment of applicant to the Historic Preservation Commission. 15 . Adjournment. SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 16, 2010 AGENDA PAGE 2 Staff Report DATE: June 16, 2010 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Krista Martinelli, City Clerk SUBJECT: Board and Commission Recruiting/Appointments. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council consider the attached citizen applications for appointment to the open seats on the respective Board, Commission or Agency applied for; and that Council interview each citizen. It is further recommended that upon completion of interviews for the positions, Council move to appoint Commissioners to respective full terms on the Conference Center Authority, Housing Authority and Library Board and that Council move to appoint persons to fill respective partial terms related to outstanding vacancies related to tLe Historic Preservation Commission and the Housing Authority Tenant Commissioner seat. As there were no applications for the Cultural Arts Commission, the seat may remain vacant until the Winter Recruitment. BACKGRO UTND/DISCUSSION Fursuant to Resolution No. 27-2009, the City Council holds biannual recruitments/meetings for the purpose of considering appointments to Boards and Commissions. On May 18, 2010, due to expiration of terms and resignations, the City Clerk's Office initiated recruitment for the following Boards and Commissions: a. Cultural Arts Commission- One (1) seat is vacant due to a member's resignation. One (1) applicant may be appointed to serve a partial term to expire June 13, 2012. b. Historic Preservation Commission- One (1) seat is vacant due to a member's resignation. One (1) applicant may be appointed to serve a partial term to expire December 31, 2012. c. Housing Authority- One (1) seat is vacant due to term expiration (Salogga). One (1) applicant may be appointed to serve a respective term running through March 31, 2014. Staff Report Subject: Board and Commission Recruiting/Appointments Page 2 d. Housing Authority Tenant Commission- One (1) seat is vacant due to term expiration (Wong) and o;~e (1) seat is vacant due to a member's resignation. One (1) applicant may be appointed to serve a partial term to expire March 31, 2011. One (1) applicant may be appointed to serve a respective terra running through March 31, 2012. Special Requirements: To be considered for appointment, persons must be renting their living space in the property governed by the Authority. Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 34270, one tenant commissioner shall be over 65 years of age if the authority has tenants of such age. e. Library Board- Boardmember Baldocchi 's term expires June 30, 2010. One (1) applicant may be appointed to serve a respective term running through June 30, 2013. The City Clerk's Office posted the attached Notice of Term Expirations and Vacancies on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at City Hall, the Municipal Services Building, City Hall Annex, West Orange Library and the Grand Avenue Library. A statement announcing the vacancies 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 term expirations and vacancies was posted on the Community Channel until the expiration of the application period. The City Clerk's Office accepted applications until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, J?~ne 10, 2010. The South San Francisco Conference Center initiated recruitment for the following positions in Apri12010: f. Conference Center Authority- Three (3) Business or Resident Representative seats are vacant due to term expirations (Formosa, Rosaia and Yosctiak). Three (3) applicants may be appointed to serve respective terms running through March 27, 2014. An advertisement for interested individuals was posted at the Conference Center and also forwarded to the City Clerk's office for posting. In addition, an advertisement was placed in the Chamber of Commerce's April Newsletter. Applications were accepted the entire month of April at either the Conference Center or the City Clerk's office. SUMMARY OF MEETING TIMES, TERM LENGTHS/LIMITS AND AGENCY PURPOSE The Conference Center Authority meets on the first Monday of every other month, at 4:45 p.m. at the South San Francisco Conference Center. Commissioners are appointed to four (4) year terms and are limited to three (3) consecutive terms. The purpose of the Authority is to manage, operate, market, maintain, and promote the South San Francisco Conference Center. The Cultural Arts Commission meets on the third Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Betty Weber Room of the Municipal Services Building located at 33 Arroyo Drive in South San Francisco. Commissioners are appointed to four (4) year terms and are limited to three (3) consecutive terms. The Commission encourages and promotes cultural arts activities within the community and acts as an advisory body to the City Council on matters pertaining to the arts and cultural affairs. Staff Report Subject: Board and Commission Recruiting/Appointments Page 3 The Historic Preservation Commission meets on the second Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Room at City Hall. Commissioners are appointed to fcur (4) year terms and are limited to three (3) consecutive terms of service. The Commission designates historic resources; reviews applications for altering or demolishing historic resources; disseminates information to the public concerning structures, sites and areas deemed worthy of preservation; and considers and recommends to the City Council methods for encouraging and achieving historical or architectural preservation. The Housing Authority meets the 2"d Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at 350 C Street. Tenant Commissioners serve atwo-year term. Non-Tenant Commissioners serve afour-year term. The Housing Authority's services include developing, operating and maintaining housing projects and examining affordable housing issues, including unmet housing needs of low income residents. The Library Board meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at the Main Library. Trustees are appointed to a tl^,ree (3) year term with a limit of appointment to four (4) consecutive terms. The Library Board works in conjunction with the Library Director to develop a plan of service, evaluate and advise Council and staff on the need for services and programs and adopt policies as necessary for the administration of the Library. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED The applications identified below are qualified. The City Clerk's Gffice has confirmed the applicants are registered to vote in the City of South San Francisco. A. Applications Received by the City Clerk's Office. Conference Center Authority: three (3) term expirations Paul Formosa-application for reappointment. Buenaflor Nicholas Bruce Tognetti Ray Yoschak-application for reappointment. Cultural Arts Commission: one (1) resignation No applicants- the Commission may continue to operate with a vacancy as 8 of the 9 Commissioner seats are filled. Historic Preservation Commission: one (1) term expiration Jeannette Holt. Housing Authority Commission: one (1) term expiration Al Salogga- application for reappointment. Housing Authority Tenant Commission: one (1) term expiration and one (1) resignation Eloise Heden. The Commission may continue to operate with a vacancy as a quorum remains. Staff Report Subject: Board and Commission Recruiting/Appointments Page 4 Library Board.• one (1) term expiration. Lando Baldocchi- application for reappointment. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS Council's standard interview questions for new applicants and incumbents are attached. CONCLUSION Upon review of the applications and completion of interviews, Council may consider and entertain motion(s) to a oint applicants to fill the respective positions. 1i\ ~~~ t'~ P / V 1 ~ r `~--~-~~rist Martinelli•'~~ ~ ~~-Barry M. Nagel City Cl ~ City Manager Attachments: 05.18.10 Notice of term expirations and vacancies Applications Interview Questions Ballots ATTACHMENT #1 o H H ~ O c'~LIFOI~~1~ BOARD AND COMMISSIONS TERM EXPIRATIONS & VACANCIES NOTICE is hereby given of vacancies on the South San Francisco Cultural Arts Commission, Historic Preservation Commission and Housing Authority as follows: Cultural Arts Commission: One (1) seat is vacant due to a member's resignation. Historic Preservation Commission: One (1) seat is vacant due to a member's resignation. Housing Authority Tenant Commissioner: One (1) seat for a Housing Authority Tenant over age 65 is vacant due to a member's resignation. The City Council will fill the above identified vacancies upon consideration of applications filed with the Office of the City Clerk as set forth below. NOTICE is hereby given of the expiration of terms on the South San Francisco Housing Authority and the Library Board as follows: Housing Authority: Commissioner Salogga's term expired March 31, 2010 and Tennant Commissioner Wong's term expired March 31, 2010 Library Board: Boardmember Baldocchi's term expires June 30, 2010. Incumbents Salogga, Wong, and Baldocchi may file applications 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 RESPONSIBILLTIES & MEETING TIMES The Cultural Arts Commission meets on the third Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Betty Weber Room of the Municipal Services Building located at 33 Arroyo Drive in South San Francisco. Commissioners are appointed to four (4) year terms and are limited to three (3) consecutive terms. The Commission encourages and promotes cultural arts activities within the community and acts as an advisory body to the City Council on matters pertaining to the arts and cultural affairs. The Historic Preservation Commission meets the 2"d Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. Commissioners are appointed to four (4) year terms with a limit of appointment to three (3) consecutive terms. 'The Commission designates historic resources; reviews applications for altering or demolishing historic resources; disseminates information to the public concerning structures, sites and areas deemed worthy of preservation; and considers and recommends to the City Council methods for encouraging and achieving historical or architectural preservation. The Housing Authority meets the 2"d Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at 350 C Street. Tenant Commissioners serve atwo-year term. Non-Tenant Commissioners serve afour- year term. The Housing Authority's services include developing, operating and maintaining housing projects and examining affordable housing issues, including unmet housing needs of low income residents. The Library Board meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month. at 6:00 p.m. at the Main Library. Trustees are appointed to a three (3) year term with a limit of appointment to four (4) consecutive terms. The Library Board works in conjunction with the Library Director to develop a plan of service, evaluate and advise Council and staff on the need for services and programs and adopt policies as necessary for the administration of the Library. 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. Applicants for Housing Authority Tenant Commissioner positions must reside in the Housing Authority. 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 June 16, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. are also required. APPLICATION PROCEDURES Applications maybe retrieved by the following methods: 1) Contact the Office of the City Clerk: Krista Martinelli South San Francisco City Clerk City Hall 400 Grand Avenue South San Francisco, CA 94080 'Tel: (650) 877-851.8 Fax: (650) 829-6641 e-mail: krista,martinelli-larson~?ss£net or 2) Download a copy of the application at: www.ssf.net APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK BY THURSDAY JUNE 10, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. Dated: May 18, 2010 /S:/ Krista Martinelli City Clerk ATTACHMENT #4 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING JUNE 16, 201.0 VOTING BALLOT CONFERENCE CENTER AUTHORITY VOTE FOR THREE Applicant Please mark Paul Formosa Buenaflor Nicholas Bruce Tognetti Ray Yoschak CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING JUNE 16, 2010 VOTING BALLOT HOUSING AUTHORITY VOTE FOR ONE Applicant Please mark Alfred Salogga CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING JUNE 16, 2010 VOTING BALLOT HOUSING AUTHORITY TENANT VOTE FOR TWO Applicant Please mark Eloise Heden CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING JUNE 16, 2010 VOTING BALLOT LIBRARY BOARD VOTE FOR ONE Applicant Please mark. Lando Baldocchi CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING JUNE 16, 2010 VOTING BALLOT HISTORIC PRESERVATION VOTE FOR ONE A plicant Please mark Jeanette Holt CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING JUNE 16, 2010 VOTING BALLOT CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION VOTE FOR ONE Applicant Please mark