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CITY OF SIMI VALLEY
MEMORANDUM
March 6, 2023
TO: City Council
FROM: Department of Environmental Services
SUBJECT: SELECTION OF TWO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO CONDUCT
INTERVIEWS AND NOMINATE A PROSPECTIVE COMMISSIONER FOR
ONE UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE AREA HOUSING AUTHORITY
OF THE COUNTY OF VENTURA BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council appoint two City Council Members to conduct interviews and nominate a prospective Commissioner to fill one unscheduled vacancy on the Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura Board of Commissioners.
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW
The Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura (AHA) represents seven jurisdictions in Ventura County, including the City of Simi Valley. Each jurisdiction appoints two Commissioners, and all jurisdictions then jointly appoint one resident Commissioner. The Commissioners are appointed to four -year terms, and the resident Commissioner serves a two -year ter m. T heir duties include policy- making, protection of public funds, and general oversight responsibilities. Regular AHA Board meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month.
Commissioners are paid a stipend not to exceed $50 per day or $200 per month, and mileage reimbursement for each meeting they attend. One of the City’s two Commissioners has rendered his resignation effective March 7, 2023. As such an unscheduled vacancy will exist until the City Council appoints a replacement.
FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES
Commissioner Marques Crutchfield contacted the City to inform staff of his intent to vacate his seat on the Board representing Simi Valley effective March 7, 2023. He has represented Simi Valley for the last seven years since his initial a ppointment in 2016.
Due to personal reasons, Mr. Crutchfield is unable to complete his current term, which concludes on September 30, 2025.
Recruitment was initiated on February 23, 2023, and will conclude on March 9, 2023. A press release, cable television advertisement, City Focus newsletter article, and posting on the City’s website were used to solicit applications for the vacant Commissioner position.
AGENDA ITEM NO.
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Two City Council Members are needed to conduct interviews of the applicants and make a recommendation to the City Council for appointment. It is anticipated that interviews will take place the week of March 13, 2023, to accommodate an appointment being made at the April 3, 2023, City Council meeting.
The following alternatives are available to the City Council:
1. Appoint two City Council Membe rs to conduct interviews and nominate a prospective Commissioner to fill one unscheduled vacancy on the Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura Board of Commissioners;
2 Provide staff with further direction.
Staff recommends Alternative No. 1.
SUGGESTED CITY COUNCIL MOTION
I move to appoint [Council Member] and [Council Member] to interview and nominate applicants to fill one unscheduled vacancy on the Area Housing A uthority of the County of Ventura Board of Commissioners.
SUMMARY
The City Council appoints two Commissioners on the Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura Board of Commissioners. A recr uitment to fill one unscheduled vacancy was held, and the City has received applications from a strong applicant pool by the deadline. It is anticipated that interviews will take place the week of March 13, 2023, to accommodate an appointment being made in April 2023. Staff is recommending that two City Council Members be appointed to conduct the AHA Commissioner i nterviews and nominate one applicant to fill the unscheduled vacancy.
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Stratis Perros
Environmental Services Director
Prepared by: Eric Chen, Associate Planner
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