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ACTION:
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Maureen Benson, City Clerk
DATE: June 27, 2011 (CC Meeting of 7/6/11)
SUBJECT: Consider Appointment of Two City Representatives to Serve as
Commissioners to the Ventura County Area Housing Authority
BACKGROUND
Two Commissioners are appointed by each of seven (7) local jurisdictions (including the
City of Moorpark) which are a parry to Memorandum of Understanding Agreement under
Article 31 of the State Constitution which created the Area Housing Authority of the County
of Ventura (AHA).
Commissioners serve a four -year term, and according to State law, remain a
Commissioner until replaced or reappointed. Commissioners receive a $50.00 stipend
from the Area Housing Authority for each board meeting they attend up to a maximum
payment of $200.00 a month. Commissioners are also paid mileage.
DISCUSSION
The application period to fill the two positions representing the City of Moorpark closed on
June 24, 2011. Applications were received from the following individuals and have been
provided to Council under separate cover.
Jorgen Nielsen
Natalie Panossian
Mr. Nielsen currently serves as the City's representative and began his term to fill a
vacancy in 2004. Ms. Panossian also currently serves on the board and was appointed to
fill a vacancy in 2010.
The Council's adopted procedure for appointments (Policy 2.2 (9.) in Resolution 2010-
2959) is as follows:
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A. The Mayor shall solicit suggested nominees from members of the Council.
B. Prior to making a motion for appointment, the Mayor shall announce the
names of all persons he /she intends to nominate, and in the order to be
nominated, for a board, commission, or committee.
C. The Mayor shall then make a motion putting forth each individual name to be
approved for appointment.
D. A second shall be required.
E. The Council shall vote on each appointment individually.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Appoint two City representatives to the Ventura County AHA for a four -year term ending
August 31, 2015.