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SPECIAL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
0 CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, California 94083
Meeting to be held at:
DOMINIC'S A'FOYS'FER POINT'
360 Oyster Point Boulevard
South San Francisco, CA
MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2016
9:00 A.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 Monday, the I I'hday of January, 2016, at 9:00 A.M., at Dominic's at Oyster Point, 360 Oyster
Point Boulevard, South San Francisco, California,
Purpose of the meeting:
1. Call to Order,
2. Roll Call.
3. Agenda Review.
4. Public Comments—comments are limited to items on the Special
Meeting Agenda.
5. Items for Discussion:
a, Committee Assignments.
b. Council Goals/Objectives.
i. Top three items you would like the City to accomplish in
2016.
ii. Projects individual Councilmembers plan to work on.
iii, City Manager's six priorities for 2016,
iv. What three accomplishments are you most proud of that the
City achieved in 2015?
V. What are the top three trends in the community that need
attention?
C. Additional Police Resources.
d. Funding for the Arts.
el Support for non-profits, including outreach to Homeowner
Associations (HOAs).
f Special events for 2016, including discussion of a South San
Francisco Celebration Week.
9. Council expenses (clothing, subscriptions, memberships, etc.).
h. Staff reports/informational flyers, including adding detailed
cost/expense explanations for agendized items, and detailed
maps and drawings for construction or other projects.
1. On-line retrieval of Council documents.
j. Criteria for presentations to Council.
k. Criteria for projects that should come to Council before
decisions are made if only for information and as a courtesy,
1. Operation of City Manager's Office, including written
procedures for front office staff, orientation for new and
existing employees, policy for written and/or oral invitations to
all board and commission members to city events, and
distribution to all Councilmembers of information requested by
one Councilmember.
M. City website.
n. Street Parking Requirements.
Update on the Office of the City Clerk.
i. Office responsibilities/duties.
ii. Recent accomplishments.
ii. New Programs including Public Records Act Automation
and Agenda Management.
iv. Discussion of staff plan and positions.
01 Update on Measure W progress and plans.
6. Adjournment.
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ZIP0 Staff Report
DATE: January 11, 2016
TO: Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Councilmembers
FROM: Mike Futrell, City Manager
SUBJECT: UPDATE AND NEXT STEPS ON MEASURE W
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council review the information in this staff report
and provide direction to staff.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On November 3, 2015, South San Francisco voters approved the half cent sales tax measure
(Measure W). The measure: was structured as a general tax requiring inajority voter approval, with
tax proceeds beginning April 1, 2016 that may be used for any valid governmental purpose.
The inforri-iation gathering phase of the ballot measure occurred over twelve months, and
consisted of eight community meetings, the distribution and receipt of numerous surveys, two
phone/email surveys and additional opportunities for public comment. Priorities identified
through public outreach were incorporated into the subsequent City Council resolution and
Measure W ballot wording, including:
- Maintain public safety and essential services;
- Improve emergency response times, neighborhood patrols, crime prevention programs,
gang suppression programs;
- Provide programs for seniors and disabled residents-,
- Maintain streets and fix potholes, including at least $18 million in street maintenance and
pothole repair.
The purpose of this report is to provide a structure for financial accountability, including the
composition, setting up and scope of the required Citizen's Oversight Committee, recap financial
projections, and to review potential programs and capital projects as envisioned by Measure W.
I. Measure W Financial Accountability
A. Financial Structure: Although technically part of the General Fund, staff recommends
administratively separating Measure W revenue to enhance visibility and accountability of
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these funds in the future. This can be accomplished by creating an accounting program for
each department and revenue object code for Measure W. The additional accounting data
points will position the City to readily track Measure W revenues and expenditures and
foster transparency with the public.
B. Council and Oversight Committee Review: On July 29, 2015, City Council adopted an
ordinance establishing a Measure W Citizens' Oversight Committee ("Committee") and its
role and responsibilities. Highlights of this ordinance include:
By July 1, 2016, the City Council shall adopt a resolution establishing the
composition of the Committee and defining its scope of responsibilities. The
Committee shall have five members, appointed by City Council and comprised
of residents of the City or representatives of businesses located in the City
By December 31, 2016, the City Council shall appoint the initial members,
Beginning June 30, 2016, City's independent auditors will review the collection
and expenditure of revenue from the tax and prepare a public document; the
Committee will review this annual report and submit a written statement
regarding the accuracy of the auditor's findings, submitted to the City Manager
for consideration by City Council at a public meeting.
Due to the complexity of establishing the membership criteria, term of service, and scope of
Citizens" Committee review, staff' suggests that City Council establish an Ad Hoc Measure W
Subconimittee to review structural and procedural issues related to creation and operation of the
Citizens' Oversight Committee. This Subcommittee could also review other issues related to
Measure W prior to issues going to the full Council, such as details of financial controls, potential
projects, and other related Measure W issues,
C. Update on Financial Projections and Bonding Capacity- Muni Services, the City's
sales tax consultant, projects that the Measure W half-eent sales tax will generate $7.0
million a year in revenues. Through bonds, this income stream yields the ability to bond
up to $135 million. Staff has analyzed Measure W bond capacity and residual income
using the indebtedness benchmarks of$120 million, $125 million, $130 million and $135
million, as shown in Attachment A.
11. Potential Programs and Capital Improvements Under Measure W:
A. Street Maintenanee: Measure W included ballot language to 'maintain streets and fix
potholes, including at least $18 million in street maintenance and pothole repair." The
City uses the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's (MTQ Pavement Management
Program to inventory the condition of the city streets. Each street is surveyed and is given
a Pavement Condition Index (PCI), which is a score used to indicate the general condition
of a pavement. The City's current overall PCT score for the entire 140 mile road network
is 75. A score of 70-80 is considered to be "Good".
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In order to maintain the current score of 75, the City will need $17.4M to fund various street
improvement projects, including slurry seals, microsurfacing and/or street overlays. Staff
recommends a five-year pavement management plan to "catch up" with required street
maintenance, enabling the City to maintain its street rating thereafter. This will require one
time appropriations in FY 2016-17 and FY 2017-2018 of approximately $3,0M each year, and
an annual appropriation of approximately $450,000 for each of the next three years, over and
above existing expected road funding.
In conjunction with the street rehabilitation projects, handicap curb ramps will also be
installed as needed at intersections, and bicycle safe grates will be installed on catch basins
along designated bicycle routes. The cost of these improvements is included in the amounts
noted above,
B. Programs for seniors, youth and disabled residents: Measure W included ballot
language to "provide programs for seniors and disabled residents," as well as "crime
prevention programs" and "gang suppression programs." The Library, Parks and
Recreation and Police Departments suggest several prograin and service expansions that
will improve services to seniors, disabled youth and adults, provide youth with enrichment
and learning activities that will "keep them off the streets," and potentially reduce crime
and gang activity.
I, Re-oven the Main Libr4uQn Thursda �nrnin s: The main library opens
every day at I 0:00am, except Thursdays and Sundays. Thursday hours were
curtailed during the recession as part of budget cuts. Seniors prefer morning
hours and daytime programs. Expanding morning library hours will provide
greater access to seniors. This extra time will also allow the library to provide
additional morning early literacy programs for children and families (annual
cost: $40,000).
2. Includes expansion of existing
programming to account for higher attendance, and specifically expansion of
the popular Lunchtime Yoga program, computer and technology classes, and
craft/sewing programs (annual cost: $6,000) .
3. Expand service schedule and enhance senior _programming: Additional
organized field trips, cultural programming, ad-hoc gathering spaces, themed
events, and innovative programs aimed at meeting the recreational and
enrichment needs of younger seniors and baby boomers (annual cost:
$100,000).
4. Expand year-round recreational classes: Expansion of programs for youth,
teens, and adults, focusing on S.T.E.A.M., active and healthy lifestyles, leisure,
and enrichment (annual cost: $81,000).
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5. Summer Programs for Youth: Identify and co-sponsor high impact tween and
teen prograrns during the summer break, including providing youth with the
opportunity to take technology-interest programs on video gaining, music
production, coding, graphical arts, fashion merchandizing, video game
tournaments, robotics, etc. (annual cost: $17,000).
6. Paid Internships: Provide: paid internships for disabled youth and adults,
targeting year-round services as well as summer programming (annual cost:
$12,000).
7. Gang Diversion Program: Develop a coordinated plan adopting best practices
for gang diversion, including training for police and school personnel, and
enhance a police sponsored summer program for youth (one-time cost,
$25,000; annual cost: $25,000).
Summary of Measure W Annual Non-Facilities Costs (estimated):
Item Annual Cost Balance
Estimated Annual Revenue +$7,000,000
Thursday Morning Library Hours <$40,000>
Expand Senior Programs at the Libraries <$6,000>
Enhance Senior Programming <$1 WOW>
Expand year-round recreational classes: <$81,000>
Summer Programs for Youth: <$17,000>
Paid Internships <$12,000>
Gang Diversion Program <$25,000>
—Street Repair <$450,000>
—Estimated Annual Balance Available _.=$6,269,000
C. Improvements to Police, Fire, Library and Parks & Recreation Facilities: Throughout,
the Measure W public outreach process, the community expressed support for expansion
and enhancement of public safety, quality of life, and education programs and services
provided by our Police, Fire, Library and Parks and Recreation Departments, These
community improvements can be met through a comprehensive facilities upgrade and
building program. Staff is seeking direction from City Council on the best way to
improve facilities to meet the public safety and community prograrn goals identified by
Measure W.
Staff has analyzed existing and future building space needs for Police, Library and Parks and
Recreation, and Fire Station #64 at the Municipal Services Building. Four building options were
identified and evaluated in the following areas:
1. Cost
2. Timeline
3. Square footage
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4. Parking
5. Operational Efficiency
6. Economic Impact
7. Visibility/Access
8. Quality of Life Improvements (subjective)
The four options presented are:
I. Option One - Renovate Existing Facilities: Renovation of the existing Municipal
Services Building (Police, Fire, and Parks and Recreation), including a seismic retrofit;
and renovation of the existing Main Library on Orange Avenue. Estimated cost: $94.1
million, See details in Appendix B, Tab 1.
2. Option Two - Rebuild MSB for Police/Fire; New P&R-Library Facility: Tear down
the MSB and rebuild a new Police and Fire station on the same location; sell excess
land. Build a new Library and Parks and Recreation headquarters on the PUC property
fronting El Camino Real, Estimated cost: $170 million. See details in Appendix B, Tab
3. Option Three - Relocate Police-:Fire-P&R-Library to PUC site: Co-locate four
major public service departments on land currently controlled by the Successor Agency
for the Redevelopment Authority (RDA); plus move the HR and IT Departments to the
new campus. Estimated cost: $184 million. See details in Appendix B, Tab 3.
4. Option Four - Relocate Police-P&R-Library to PUC site; New Fire Station West
of El Camino Real: Co-locate three major public service departments (Police, PR,
Library) on land currently controlled by the Redevelopment Authority Successor
Agency; plus move the Human Resources and the Information Technology
Departments to the new campus. Build a new fire station west of El Camino Real. Cost
savings comes from having surface parking versus a parking garage and not building
the Oak Avenue access road on the PUC property. Estimated cost: $144.6 million, See
details in Appendix B, Tab 4.
111. Timeline for Implementation for Facility Plan
Development and delivery of multiple facilities is estimated to take from 41/2 years to 6/2 years,
depending upon the options chosen by Council. The first three phases are identical under any
construction scenario:
A. Predesign - 6 to 9 months (January 1016— September 2016)
i, Internal staffing for program oversight
ii. External consultant procurement for program management
iii. Architectural design firm procurement
iv. Stakeholder outreach for input on programs and facilities
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B. Design - 16 months (October 2016—April 2018)
i. Develop plans, specifications, and estimates
ii. Continue stakeholder input at key milestones
iii. Construction management consultant procurement
iv. Decisions on phasing of construction
v. Constructability review and value engineering
vi. Pre-qualification of potential construction contractors
C. Bid - 3 Months (April 2018 —June 2018)
i. Advertisement
ii. Receive and evaluate bids
iii. Award of contract
iv. Contract execution
v. Issue notice to proceed (start of construction)
Staff will study the merits of following the traditional design, bid, build model, as well as the
design-build project delivery. Each has benefits and drawbacks and selections will have to
balance the need to expedite project delivery while at the same time minimizing risk. There will
be a high level of stakeholder engagern.ent throughout the project. A key consideration in
selecting a project delivery contracting model will be maintaining the ability to influence the
design to suit the community's needs throughout the process.
IV. Staffing Implications
The new Assistant City Manager is expected to provide in-house oversight of all aspects of
Measure W work, assisted as needed by other departments, Staffing the innumerable details
associated with design, RFP development, contractor supervision, etc., for multiple large
construction projects, however, is beyond the in-house capabilities of city staff. Hence,
alternatives have been examined to bridge the management staff gap. The three most commonly
used models to adequately manage large construction projects are detailed below, with the pros
and cons for each:
Alternative pros Cons
Contract Hourly - Flexible to offer competitive - part of—PERS, unable to
Employee as a wage dependent on I - Nffer full range of benefits
Program/Project qualifications including vacation leave
Manager - Able to offer medical benefits - May be difficult to find the
- Ability to recruit quickly right combination of skills
- Works directly for the City
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Hire Consulting Firm as Ability to pool resources - Firm is excluded from other
a Program/Project - Expert knowledge in public construction mariagernent
Manager facilities and vast experience contracts related to the project
with similar type projects - Hiring the firm not the person
- In-House staff person required
to manage the work of the firm
Hire Full-Time Program - Already existing job Salary limited to existing ng salary
Manager description and salary schedule schedule
- Full benefits for the - Recruitment may take longer
employee than desired
Staff recommends the first option -- hiring an hourly contract employee to act as the in-house
program/project manager. This allows greater flexibility to pay a competitive wage and ensure
that the City can recruit a person with the appropriate balance of large dollar value project
management experience and stakeholder engagement. The program/project manager would work
with the Assistant City Manager and Public Works Director on issues such as design review
tearns to work with architects and preliminary design documents, issue requests for qualifications,
requests for proposals for consultants and manage associated contracts. This strategy would allow
existing engineering staff to focus on the current CIP project delivery and allow the City to
advance with Measure Wconstruction plans without greatly impacting current staff levels.
V. Community Outreach Plan
The City remains committed to transparency and public collaboration concerning the spending of
Measure W funds. This requires robust City-to-Citizen two-way communication during the
planning, construction and operation phases of Measure W, throughout the 30 year life of the
measure.
Developing a long-term communications plan will take time and direction from Council. The
recommended plan for 2016, however, includes:
• Measure W web page, linked to the city website, providing updated information on a
regular basis;
• Measure W Town Halls in April or May, 2016, to review preliminary design concepts
with the public and gain feedback. This will include an all-city postcard to encourage
attendance, and direct those who cannot attend to the website;
• City quarterly newsletters will have a dedicated additional insert on Measure W;
• Quarterly email updates on Measure W to the city's email distribution list (currently
consisting of 9,400 people, and growing);
• Social media updates — promote all things related to Measure W on Facebook, Twitter
and Nextdoor;
• Proactively issue news releases and seek media coverage on new programs or
improvements linked to Measure W (i.e. road work, police programs, etc.);
• Signage at construction locations to indicate "Measure W Tax Dollars at Work"
• Include information on Measure W in all city communications (i.e. Parks and Recreation
guide, etc,) directing residents to the website for more information.
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CONCLUSION
The strong passage of Measure W has provided City Council with the opportunity to
strengthen the City's future. City staff stands ready to move forward with plans and
actions consistent with Measure 's intent, pending further direction from Council..
Through this Council retreat, staff is requesting discussion and direction concerning.
1. Financial. controls and the Citizens' Advisory Committee;
2. Proposed Measure W proaIns not involving facilities;
3. Alternatives to address facility needs;
4. Program staffing alternatives;
5. Communications plan for 2016; and
6. Request to establish a Council Ad Hoc Measure W Subcommittee.
With Council direction, staff will continue Measure W planning and to move forward on
structural issues such as financial controls, internal staffing and the Citizens' Oversight
Committee, in accordance with the direction given. Next steps and near term milestones include:
A, March 2016: Next City Council Study Session to refine information and gain further
Council direction, building off of the direction given during the Retreat.
B. Half-cent sales tax collection begins April 1, 2016.
C. Council adopts a resolution establishing the Citizens' Oversight Committee and
defining scope of services by July 1, 2016..
D. City Council appoints Citizens' Oversight Committee by December 31,2016
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Attachments:
Appendix A: Measure W Financial Outlook
Appendix R: Facility Options
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City Clerk Responsibilities
Mission Statement: The primary purpose of the City Clerk's Office is to serve as the conduit
between the residents of the City of South San Francisco and local government legislative
agencies, including the South San Francisco City Council, the South San Francisco Successor
Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency and the Oversight Board to the Successor Agency.
The Clerk's Office also performs support functions ancillary to this purpose, including managing
local elections, responding to Public Records Act requests,, managing the City's Conflict of
Interest Code and maintaining the City's ever-expanding records base. The Office strives to
meet these duties efficiently, courteously, neutrally and in a manner that is above all else in the
best interests of the Citizens of South San Francisco,
Elected
Neutral Public Liaison at City Hall
Represent the City at Public Events
Provide Public information as requested
County representation on City Clerk and Election related Boards
Service on Regional Elected Boards-time permitting (Former Service as Peninsula Division Rep
to League of California Cities Policy Committee)
Records Management- City Wide
Physical Records Storage-formerly at Corp Yard now at Corodata
Electronic Records Storage- Laserfiche scanning and naming convention
Records Retention Policy
Records Purge
State Law Mandates
Agreements-Attestation/Management/Storage
Public Records Act- City Wide
Elections Official
FPPC Filing Officer- elected, Boards and Commissions, employees
Conflict of Interest Code
Brown Act Compliance- Public Noticing (Public hearings, Ordinances) Agenda Management for
all boards listed below
Successor Agency and Oversight Board DOF Compliance
Legislative Functions for all Boards under City Clerk responsibility:
Minutes
Resolutions
Ordinances -Municipal Code Management- City Council only
City Clerk Responsibilities
General
Public Information
Animal Permits
Claims Processing- City Wide
Subpoena/complaint Processing- City Wide
Board and Commission Recruitment/Management
Board and Commission Recognition Event
Maintenance of certain City lists: Elected and Appointed Officials Roster, Historical Roster
Participation on City Committees including EOC, Central Safety, Library Strategic Plan, and
Innovation Committee, meetings of Executive Management Group weekly and as requested
Issue Oaths of Office/Maintain Employee Oath Book
City Employee Parking Passes
Draft Proclamations
*,City Council Handbook
Oversight Board Facilitator/Liaison
City Clerk Budget Management
Staff Supervision and Oversight
Clerk of the following Boards:
City Council
Successor Agency
Oversight Board
Clerk of the Following Subcommittees of Council:
Community Coalition
Community Development Block Grant
Finance/Budget/Audit/Investment
Harbor District
Housing
SSF School District Liaison
Environmental
Taking on in 2016: Admin instructions
City of South San Francisco
Human Resources Department
City Clerk
Class Description
Definition
Under legislative authority, executive-level policy direction, and administrative direction,
organizes and maintains official City documents and records; prepares agendas of City Council
meetings; takes and transcribes the minutes of City Council meetings; organizes and directs the
work of staff; and does related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is an elected position, saving in a department head capacity. It is distinguished from other
classifications in the City in that an appointment is made every four years by the will of the
voters.
Typical and Important Duties
1, Directs and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objective policies,
procedures, and priorities,
2. Maintains custody of official City documents and records.
3. Provides certified copies of City documents and records.
4. Attends regular and special meetings of the City Council to record proceeding.
S. Attests ordinances and resolutions; affixes City seal to documents,
6. Manages compliance with City/State conflict of interest and election laws.
7. Countersigns City bonds;prepares agenda for City Council meetings.
8. Prepares and submits reports and recommendations, plus provides technical advice to the
City Manager, City Council, and all Boards and Commissions.
9. Prepares work schedules; assigns work; evaluates, and reviews the work of subordinates;
trains staff in the proper methods of carrying out assigned tasks; and solves difficult
problems encountered by the staff.
10. Investigates complaints from the public concerning the work unit; takes appropriate action.
11. Prepares and administers the departmental budget, monitors expenditures, and makes
adjustments as necessary.
12. Receives and processes all claims, subpoenas filed against the City.
13, Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Job-related Qualifications
Knowledge (?f-
Ordinances, resolutions, and laws affecting the operations, including those regulating the
registration of voters and the conducts of elections.
City of South San Francisco
City Clerk
Class Description Page 2
• Basic organization and function of public agencies, including the role of an elected City
Council and appointed boards and commissions.
• Codes,regulations,policies, and procedures related to the work.
• Standard office administrative practices and procedures, including the use of standard office
equipment,
• Business letter writing and the standard format for reports and correspondence.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Records management principles and practices.
• Business arithmetic and basic statistical techniques.
• Techniques for dealing effectively with the public and City staff, in person and over the
telephone.
• Public record acts and Roberts Rules of Order for legislative bodies.
• Principles and practices of program adininistration,including budgeting, and purchasing.
• Principles of management, supervision,training,and employee development.
• Principles and practices of public administration and human resources as applied to function,
including basic employee-relations concepts.
Ability to:
• Interpret and work in accordance with ordinances, resolutions, and laws affecting routine to
complex administrative detail.
• Plan and direct the maintenance of complete City records-, establish and maintain a records
management system.
• Plan and supervise the work of others; direct the work of support staffl, train staff in work
procedures.
• Compose agendas, minutes, correspondence, and reports independently or from brief
instructions.
• Record meeting business and transcribe the recording for official meeting minutes.
• Acquire a thorough knowledge of applicable City and departmental policies and procedures,
• Learn, understand, and work within a municipal government.
• Provide appropriate advice and assistance on problems to obtain effective results,
• Coordinate various projects with other City employees and public officials.
• Review organizational and administrative problems and recommend and implement an
effective course of action.
• Develop and manage a budget; make accurate arithmetic and statistical calculations; monitor
monthly budget expenditures.
• Communicate effectively in writing, orally, and with others to assimilate, understand, and
convey information, in a manner consistent with job fitrictions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department with other
depai tment heads and with the general public,
• Take a proactive approach to customer service issues.
• Make process improvement changes to streamline procedures; develop and implement
procedures and systems.
• Work in a safe manner, following City safety practices and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information
City of South San Francisco
City Clerk
Class Description Page 3
• Provide varied, responsible, and often confidential administrative work requiring, the use of
independent judgment,tact and discretion.
• Organize own work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up with a minimurn of
direction.
• Analyze and resolve office administrative and procedural problems.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person,over the telephone,and in writing.
• Use initiative and independent judgment; organize own work, set priorities, meet critical
deadlines, and follow-up on issues.
Skill in.-
• Word processing with speed and accuracy sufficient to perform the work.
• Data entry into standard computer format with speed and accuracy sufficient to perform the
work.
• Rapid note taking and accurate transcription of own notes.
Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills,
and abilities. This is an elected position, but the ideal candidate would have the following or
gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities in this typical way:
Experience: Five years of progressively more responsible administrative experience.
Training,- Equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by additional college
coursework in business administration.
Licenses and Certificates
All licenses and certificates must be maintained.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license and a
satisfactory driving record.
Special Requirements
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Physical Skills: Able to use standard office equiprnerrt, including a computer; sit, stand, walk
kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, and maintain sustained posture in a seated or standing position
for prolonged periods of time; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing
and speech to communicate in person, over the telephone, and to make public presentations; lift
and carry 35 pound boxes, files, and materials.
Work Environment: Mobility to work in a typical office and/or field setting.
Ability to.- Travel to different sites and locations; drive safely to different sites and locations;
maintain a safe driving record; work protracted and irregular hours and evening meetings or off
shift work for meeting attendance or participation in specific project,-, or programs; available for
evening meetings.
City of South San Francisco
City Clerk
Class Description Page 4
Approved: January 1970
Revised Date: July 1997,May 2003
Former Titles:
Abolished:
Bargaining Unit: Elected
ADA Review: 1994/95,April 2002
DOT: No
Physical: Class 3
Status: Elected
EEOC Category: EFI1EJ1
Job Code: E100
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Citizens of South San Francisco
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1.0 - Ass istant City lerl
Fiscal Year 11-12 Position Budget Totals: 1.0 FTE Elected Official, 2.0 FTE Full-time
1.0 FTE Deputy City Clerk position is funded through the Redevelopment Agency.
FYII-12 Operating Budget 60 City of South San Francisco
City Clerk Organization Chart
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Krista Martinelli
City Clerk
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1.0 Deputy City Clerk
1.0 Assistant City Clerk
City of South San Francisco Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Adopted Operating Budget
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BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-16:
0 $7,000 Appropriation to accommodate maintenance of an agreement with a records storage
company;
a $120,000 to manage the 2015 Municipal Election;
0 A City Clerk Records Technician position was added to meet the ongoing needs of members of
the public as well as staff.
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City of South San Francisco
Human Resources Department
Assistant City Clerk
Class Description
Definition
Under general super-vision, provides detailed technical, complex, and/or specialized
office support to the Office of the City Clerk; serves as the primary receptionist on City
Clerk desks, including for U.S. Passport acceptance related tasks; and does related work
as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This classification is distinguished from all other clerical classes in that it is assigned to
the Office of the City Clerk and requires specific well-developed office skills related to
the Office's activities, procedures, specialized rules, regulations and policies, including
the Public Records Act and the Ralph M, Brown Act. This departmental learning period
may take several months and must be completed before the end of the probationary
period.
Responsibilities include the performance of detailed technical, complex, and specialized
office support work, including the public noticing and public records request functions,
thus requiring the regular use of independent judgment and initiative. The work may
include cross-training with one or more positions in the Office of the City Clerk and may
also include lead direction of other contract, hourly, or office support staff. This position
is distinguished from the Deputy City Clerk position in that the latter provides primary
administrative assistance to the City Clerk and associated professional and supervisory
staff and may perform the duties of the City Clerk as required.
Typical and Important Duties
1. Performs difficult, complex, technical, and/or specialized office support work, which
requires the exercise of independent judgment, the application of technical skills, and
a detailed knowledge of the activities and procedures specific to the Office of the City
Clerk.
2. Acts as receptionist; receives and screens visitors and telephone calls; takes messages,
directs the caller to the proper office or person, and/or provides factual information
regarding City, departmental, divisional, and program activities and functions that
may require the application and explanation of rules, policies, and procedures.
3. Serves as the primary U.S. Passport acceptance officer in the Office of the City Clerk
and the primary claims intake service provider.
4. Researches and assembles information from a variety of sources for the preparation of
reports or completion of forms, including preparation of public notices; uses
spreadsheets and makes arithmetic and statistical calculations.
S. Uses a variety of specialized automated business applications related to the Office of
the City Clerk, such as preparing graphic materials, processing and tracking work
orders, receiving and processing legal documents.
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6. Serves in a relief or cross-trained basis in a variety of Office of the City Clerk
assignments.
7. Provides information to City staff, other organizations, and the public, which requires
the use of judgment and the interpretation of policies, rules, and procedures and
specifically the Public Records Act and the Ralph M. Brown Act.
8, Conducts special projects related to the Office of the City Clerk, including
corresponding with the City's Board and Commission members-, planning and
facilitating the Annual City Wide Garage Sale; preparing e-packets and hard copy
packets related to all meetings of the City Council; performing necessary tasks related
to system related set-up of City Council Meetings; processing of City Council
Resolutions and Ordinances for conforming by the City Clerk; may obtain and
provide information to other organizations, summarizes such information, and makes
recommendations.
9. Arranges for meetings by scheduling rooms, notifying participants, preparing
agendas, and ensuring that information is compiled and duplicated; prepares summary
or action minutes of such meetings.
10. Under the direction and supervision of the City Clerk, maintains the Office's City
website postings.
11. Prepares detailed and occasionally sensitive correspondence, reports, forms, warrants,
vouchers, work orders, and specialized documents related to the Office of the City
Clerk from drafts, notes, brief instructions, corrected copy, or dictated tapes;
proofreads materials for accuracy, completeness, compliance with departmental
policies, formatting, and correct English usage, including grammar, punctuation, and
spelling.
12. Receives and reviews legal documents, forms, drawings, and other materials for
completeness; processes and routes such documents as appropriate.
13. Prepares and updates a variety of periodic and special narrative, accounting, and
statistical reports.
14. Processes bills and invoices for payment ensuring it's coded to the correct line item
budget; prepares and transmits a variety of financial documents; assists in budget
preparation.
15. Establishes and maintains Office files; researches and compiles information from
such files;purges files as required.
16. Operates standard office equipment, including job-related computer hardware and
software applications, facsimile equipment, and multi-line telephones; other
department-specific equipment.
17. Oversees and personally attends to a variety of office administrative details, such as
preparing purchase requisitions, personnel documents; arranges for the maintenance
of office equipment; transmits information; keeps reference materials up-to-date; and
processes incoming and outgoing mail.
18. May train others in work procedures; may direct the work of hourly or volunteer staff
on a project or day-to-day, short-term basis.
19. Obtains supplies and delivers or obtains materials from various City offices or
locations.
20. Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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Job-related Qualifications
Knowledge of
e Codes, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the Office of the City Clerk
including the Ralph M. Brown Act and the Public Records Act.
@ Standard office administrative practices and procedures, including the use of standard
office equipment,
• Business letter writing and the standard forinat for reports and correspondence.
• Computer applications related to the work, including word processing, database, and
spreadsheet applications.
• Records management principles and practices.
• Business arithmetic and basic statistical techniques.
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Techniques for dealing effectively with the public and City staff, in person and over the
telephone.
Ability to:
Perform technical, specialized, complex, and difficult office administrative work
requiring the use of independent judgment.
a Interpret and implement policies, procedures and computer applications related to the
Office of the City Clerk.
• Analyze and resolve office administrative and procedural problems.
• Compose correspondence and reports independently or from brief instructions.
• Establish, maintain and research departmental files.
• Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Communicate effectively in writing, orally, and with others to assimilate, understand,
and convey information, in a manner consistent with job functions.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Use initiative and independent judgment with established procedural guidelines.
• Organize own work, set priorities and meet critical time deadlines.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of
the work.
• Take a proactive approach to customer service issues.
• Recommend process improvement changes to streamline procedures.
• Work in a safe manner, following City safety practices and procedures.
• Learn and utilize job-related computer applications.
Skill in:
* Word processing and working with a variety of computer applications with sufficient
speed and accuracy to perform assigned work.
e Entering and retrieving data into standard computer with speed and accuracy sufficient
to perform assigned work.
Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge,
skills, and abilities would be qualifying. Experience in a City Clerk's Office is preferred.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be-.
Experience.- Three years of City Clerk Office support or general clerical experience and
experience in dealing with the public.
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Training.- Equivalent to graduation from high school, including or supplemented by
courses in word processing, computer operation, and office practices. Six months of
additional experience as described above may be substituted for the supplemental
training.
Licenses and Certificates
All licenses and certificates must be maintained as a condition of employment.
® Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license and
a satisfactory driving record.
a This position may be required to obtain and maintain certification as a Notary Public.
Special Requirements
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment-.
Pkysical Skills: Able to use standard office equipment, including a computer; mobility to
work in a typical office setting to use standard office equipment; sit, stand, walk, kneel,
crouch, stoop, squat, twist, and maintain sustained posture in a seated position for
prolonged periods of time; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen;
hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone; lift and carry 35
pound boxes, files, and materials.
Work environment: Work in a standard office setting. Specified positions may require
extended hours, off-shifts, or weekends; attend evening or weekend meetings or
participate in specific projects or programs on evenings and weekends.
Approved: July 2008
Revised Date:
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ADA Review: 2008
DOT: No
Physical: No
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Human Resources Department
City Clerk Records Technician
Class Description
Definition
Under general supervision, provides responsible, technical, complex, and/or specialized
administrative duties in support of City Clerk functions including records assessment,
preparation of reports, and responding to questions and inquiries from the public, City
departments, and outside agencies; and does related work as required,
Distinguishing Characteristics
This position is distinguished from all other clerical positions in that it is assigned to the Office
of the City Clerk. The position requires specific well-developed records management skills
related to the Office's activities, procedures, specialized rules, regulations and policies, including
assessment, creation and management of various records, including, but not limited to,
agreements, public records, election and conflict of interest filings. The work may include cross-
training with one or more positions in the Office of the City Clerk.
Typical and Important Duties
1. Performs difficult, complex, technical, and/or specialized office support work, which
requires the exercise of independent judgment, the application of technical skills, and the
ability to apply detailed knowledge of the activities and procedures specific to the Office
of the City Clerk.
2. Provides information to City staff, other organizations, and the public, which requires the
use of judgment and the interpretation of policies, rules, and procedures.
3. Uses a variety of specialized automated business applications related to the Office of the
City Clerk including preparing graphic materials, tracking documents and related
information, processing public forms and filings, receiving and processing legal documents
and departmental payroll.
4. Conducts special projects related to the Office of the City Clerk which includes researching
and assembling information from a variety of sources,preparing reports, using spreadsheets
and making arithmetic and statistical calculations.
5. Consults with the City Clerk and other Office personnel in order to ensure complete, up-to-
date and accurate public records.
6. Serves in a relief or cross-trained basis in a variety of departmental assignments.
T Abstracts information from records for statistical indexing and preparation of summary
reports to the City Clerk and other departments as needed.
8. Prepares detailed and occasionally sensitive reports, forms and specialized documents
rotated to the Office of the City Clerk.
9. Assists the City Clerk in compiling and tracking records and information.
10. Prepares and updates a variety of periodic and special narrative, accounting, and statistical
reports.
11. Maintains, updates, and distributes materials related to Council procedures and policies.
11 Establishes and maintains office files; researches and compiles information from such files;
purges files as required.
13. Operates standard office equipment, including job-related computer hardware and software
applications, facsimile equipment, and multi-line telephones; may operate two-way radio or
other department-specific equipment.
14. May train others in work procedures.
15. Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Job-Related Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Computer applications related to the work, including word processing, and spreadsheet
applications.
Standard office administrative practices and procedures, including the use of standard office
equipment.
Records management principles and practices.
Business arithmetic and basic statistical techniques.
Principles and practices of technical report and business letter writing.
Principles and practices of customer service.
English usage, spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Techniques for dealing effectively with the public and City staff, in person and over the
telephone.
Ability to:
Learn codes, regulations,policies, and procedures related to the Office of the City Clerk.
Learn computer applications related to the work, including database and special software
related to the public noticing function of the Office of the City Clerk.
Perform technical, specialized, complex, and difficult office administrative work requiring
the use of independent judgment.
Interpret and implement policies, procedures and computer applications related to the Office
of the City Clerk.
Recognize and follow-up inconsistencies in records; analyze data, draw logical conclusions
and submit reports.
Compose reports independently or from brief instructions.
Compile and maintain complex and extensive records.
Review documents for completeness and follow appropriate steps for the retention of
records, files and documents.
Establish, maintain and research departmental files.
Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
Communicate effectively in writing, orally, and with others to assimilate, understand, and
convey information, in a manner consistent with job functions.
Prepare clear, concise, narrative and statistical reports.
Use initiative and independent judgment with established procedural guidelines.
Organize own work, set priorities and meet critical time deadlines.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of the
work.
Work with sensitive and confidential information.
Recommend process improvement changes to streamline procedures.
Work in a safe manner, following City safety practices and procedures.
Learn and utiliz,ejob-related computer applications.
Skill in:
Word processing and working with a variety of computer applications with sufficient speed
and accuracy to perform assigned work.
Entering and retrieving data into standard computer with speed and accuracy sufficient to
perform assigned work.
Managing electronic and hard copy records.
Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills,
and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and
abilities would be:
Experience: Three years of records management or general clerical records related experience
and experience in dealing with the public. Experience in a City Clerk's Office is preferred.
Training: Equivalent to graduation from high school, including or supplemented by courses in
word processing, computer operation, and office practices. Six months of additional experience
as described above may be substituted for the supplemental training.
Licenses and Certificates
All licenses and certificates must be maintained as a condition of employment.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid, appropriate California driver's license and
a satisfactory driving record.
Special Requirements
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Physical Skills: Able to use standard office equipment, including a computer; mobility to work in
a typical office setting to use standard office equipment; sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop,
squat, twist, and maintain sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time;
vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in
person and over the telephone; lift and carry 35 pound boxes, files, and materials.
Work environment: Work in a standard office setting. The position may require extended hours,
off-shifts, or weekends.
Ability to: Travel to different sites and locations.
Approved:
Revised Date: N/A
Former Titles: None
Abolished: N/A
Bargaining Unit: Confidential Unit
ADA Review: 7/2015
DOT: No
Physical: No
Status: Classified/Nonexempt
EEOC Category:
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City of South San Francisco
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Deputy City Clerk
Class Description
Definition
Under supervision, performs a variety of skilled administrative, secretarial, technical, and
clerical duties in the City Clerk's office; may perform the duties of the City Clerk on an as
needed basis.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This classification is distinguished from all other clerical classes in that it is assigned to the
Office of the City Clerk and may periodically perform the duties of the City Clerk. The position
requires specific well-developed skills related to the Office's activities, procedures, specialized
rules, regulations and policies, including the Public Records Act and the Ralph M. Brown Act.
This departmental learning period may take several months and must be completed before the
end of the probationary period.
Responsibilities include the performance of detailed technical, complex, and specialized office
support work, including the public noticing and public records request and maintenance
functions, thus requiring the regular use of independent judgment and initiative. The work may
include cross-training with one or more positions in the Office of the City Clerk and may also
include lead direction of other contract, hourly, or office support staff. This position is
distinguished from the Assistant City Clerk position in that the latter has primary customer
service and front counter responsibilities in the Office.
Typical and Important Duties
I, Performs a variety of specialized secretarial, administrative, technical, and clerical duties to
support the City Council in recording and tracking its activities.
2. Responds to questions from callers and visitors to the office, addressing routine matters, and
referring more complex matters to the City Clerk.
3. Accepts and processes U.S. Passport applications as needed.
4. Provides Notary Public services for City legal requirements, residents, staff and the general
public.
5. Corresponds with Elected Officials, City Staff and Board and Commission members
regarding Fair Political Practice Commission filings and maintains records of same.
6. Plans and Facilitates Board and Commission Orientation and Board and Commission
Reception.
7. Types material of a sensitive nature, consisting of letters, reports, memoranda, ads, City
Council minutes from rough draft, marginal notes, verbal instructions, or machine
recordings.
8. Checks reports, records, and other data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with
standard operating procedures.
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9. Sets up and maintains complex electronic and paper files, retrieving data and materials, as
required.
10. Operates a variety of office machines, including computers, faxes, copy machines,
calculators, etc.
11. May serve in the place of the City Clerk at City Council and other meetings; takes meeting
minutes via transcription or electronic machines or notes.
12. Maintains a projected agenda of the City Council.
13. Prepares Public Notices for review and certification by the City Clerk.
14. Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Job Related Qualifications
Knowledge of
• Basic organization and function of public agencies, including the role of an elected City
Council and City Clerk and appointed boards and commissions.
• Codes, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the City.
• Standard office administrative and secretarial practices and procedures, including the use of
standard office equipment.
• Business letter writing and the standard format for reports and correspondence.
• Computer applications related to the work, including word processing, presentation,
database, and spreadsheet applications.
• Records management principles and practices.
• Business arithmetic and basic statistical techniques.
• Techniques for dealing effectively with the public and City staff, in person and over the
telephone.
• Knowledge of the Public Records and Ralph M. Brown Acts.
Ability to:
• Provide varied, responsible, and often confidential secretarial and office administrative work
requiring the use of independent judgement, tact, and discretion.
• Interpret and implement policies, procedures, and computer applications related to the work.
• Make procedural decisions on matters with minimal direction.
• Analyze and resolve office administrative and procedural problems.
• Compose correspondence and reports independently or from brief instructions.
• Maintain the Office's records management system.
• Make accurate arithmetic and statistical calculations.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Use initiative and independent judgment within established policy and procedural guidelines.
• Organize own work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments
with a minimum of direction.
• Represent the City effectively in contacts with representatives of other agencies, City
Departments, and the public,
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of the
work.
• Make process improvement changes to streamline procedures.
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Skill in:
• Word processing and working with a variety of computer applications with sufficient speed
and accuracy to perform assigned work.
• Data entry into standard computer format with speed and accuracy sufficient to perform
assigned work.
• Rapid note taking and accurate transcription of own notes.
Experience and Training
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required
knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. Experience in a City Clerk's Office is
preferred. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Experience: Three years of City Clerk's Office support with increasingly responsible secretarial
or clerical experience, with at least one year using a personal computer and one year taking
minutes of an on-going committee or group.
Training: Equivalent to graduation from high school. Successful completion of one year of
business college may be substituted for one year of the secretarial experience.
Licenses or Certificates
Possession of the following is required, all of which must be maintained as a condition of
employment:
• A valid, appropriate California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Certification as a Notary Public. (The Deputy City Clerk will be required to obtain and/or
maintain certification as a Notary Public).
Special Requirements
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Physical Skills: use standard office equipment, including a computer; sit, stand, walk, and
maintain sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time; vision to read
printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over
the telephone; and lift boxes, files, and materials of up to 35 pounds.
Work Environment: mobility to work in a typical office setting.
Ability to: travel to different sites and locations; work protracted and irregular hours; and
available for evening meetings.
Approved: July 2008
Revised Date:
Former Titles:
Abolished:
Bargaining Unit: Confidential
ADA Review: 2008
DOT: No
Physical: No
Status: Classified/non-exempt
EEOC Category: EP 15,EJ6
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