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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
JANUARY 28, 1999
CALL TO ORDER: 6:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present:
Councilmembers Femekes, Mullin, and Penna,
Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto, and Mayor Datzman.
Absent: None.
1. Interview of applicants for the vacated City Clerk's Position
Each candidate registered with Personnel Technician Michellaine Mercado and filled out a
brief questionnaire requesting that they answer the following questions:
· When available to start?
· What is your expected starting salary?
· If appointed, would you be willing to run for election?
· If Council chooses election, would you run?
As part of the interview process, Mrs. Allene Dodds was Acting City Clerk.
Mayor James L. Datzman gave direction of filling the vacancy by appointment or calling for
a special election. The Council voted on a time management test. Claire Bardos, Deputy
City Attorney, gave direction that Council could: 1) fill the vacancy by appointment from the
eligible pool, selection is by vote, the ballots become public; 2) fill the vacancy by
appointing from outside as long as the candidate meets the minimum requirements; or, 3) a
special election. Jennifer Bower, Director of Human Resources, as well, gave direction on
the selection ranking. It began with the time management test; candidates were given five
questions and 10 minutes to complete.
The Interview Questions were given by Council as follows:
James L. Datzman, Mayor:
· Describe your experience working cooperatively with elected and appointed officials,
and administrators.
John R. Penna, Councilman
· Describe your experience supervising, training, and leading subordinates.
Joseph A. Fernekes, Councilman:
· How couldyou make the City Clerk's office be more efficient?
Karyl Matsumoto, Mayor Pro Tem:
· Why would you be the best candidate for the appointed City Clerk position ?
Eugene R. Mullin, Councilman:
· What special skills or abilities would you bring to this position ?
Time blocks and candidates interviewed:
6:15p.m.
Candidate:
Maida Ng 6:21p.m.
Joseph D' Angelo 6:27p.m.
Diedra Walker 6:35p.m.
Sylvia Payne 6:41p.m.
Mary Bolt 6:47p.m.
6:45p.m.
Darice Tillery 6:55p.m.
Victoria Gavidia 7:01p.m.
Dwayne Frey 7:13p.m.
Paula Mueda 7:22p.m.
7:15p.m.
Maria Garcia
Marty Romero (William)
Monica Morales
Tereista Francisco
7:42p.m.
7:47p.m.
(No Show)
7:56p.m.
Recess:
Reconvened:
7:30p.m.
7:42p.m.
7:45p.m.
Shi Kyauk 8:03p.m.
Alan Kyauk 8:10p.m.
Sylvia Mosqueda 8:18p.m.
Valerie Hronis 8:24p.m.
Recess: 8:33p.m.
Reconvened: 8:43p.m.
To consider and decide, if the City Council chooses to make such decision at this time,
whether to fill the vacancy of the City Clerk's position by appointment or call for a special
election.
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It was said to be a difficult decision as all candidates had varied backgrounds and
communications skills. Council reviewed and deliberated on the decision.
Council agreed to offer position to Sylvia Payne. The vote was as follows:
Motion-Penna/Second-Mullin: To offer position to Sylvia Payne.. AYES: Fernekes,
Mullin, Penna and Datzman. ABSTAIN: Matsumoto.
Council agreed to offer a salary of $55,000, to be reviewed in July 1999.
Recessed: 10:1 lp.m.
Reconvened: 10:14p.m.
Motion-Mullin/Second-Fernekes: Approve City Clerk salary and benefits for Sylvia Payne
effective January 28, 1999.
Letters of appreciation were directed to go out to all candidates.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion-Femekes/Second-Mullin: To adjourn the meeting at 10:18p.m. to Saturday, January 30,
1999, at the First National Bank Building.
Respectfully Submitted:
H. R. & Community Development
For:
Allene Dodds
Acting City Clerk
Approved:
James L. D~r
City of South San Francisco
The entries of this City Council meeting show the actions taken by the Council to dispose of an item. Oral
communications, arguments, and comments are recorded on tape. The tape and documents related to the items are
on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are available for inspection, review and copying.
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