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Agenda Item No: 3c
Meeting Date: December 5, 2011
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Department: City Clerk
Prepared by: Esther Beirne
City Manager Approva� '
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File No.: 9-2-9
SUBJECT: REAPPOINTMENT OF JUDITH TRUSENDI TO THE MARIN / SONOMA MOSQUITO &
VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE END
OF DECEMBER, 2013 (CC)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council reappoint Judith Trusendi to the Marin / Sonoma Mosquito &
Vector Control District Board for a two-year term, to December 31, 2013,
SUMMARY BACKGROUND:
In November, 2009, Judith Trusendi was selected to fill a two-year term to the end of December, 2011
and reappointment will provide an opportunity for her to serve a further two-year term through December,
2011
Having spoken with Ms. Trusendi, she indicated she would like to continue on the Board for another term.
In addition, Jim Wanderscheid, Manager of the Marin / Sonoma Mosquito & Vector Control District Board,
confirmed he would welcome the reappointment of Ms. Trusendi to the Board.
Enclosure: Position requirements
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REQUIREMENTS OF AN APPOINTEE TO SERVE ON THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MARIN / SONOMA MOSQUITO & VECTOR
CONTROL DISTRICT
Each member of the board appointed by the governing body of a city shall be an elector of the
city from which he is appointed, and a resident of that portion of the city which is in the district.
Each member appointed from a county or portion of a county shall be an elector of the county
and a resident of that portion of the county which is in the district. Each member appointed at
large shall be an elector of the district. (Health & Safety Code 2242 — 2244)
File a statement of Economic Interest with the State of California, Fair Political Practices
Commission, within thirty (30) days after assuming office.
Be sworn -in and sign a loyalty oath.
Term of Office: Two years.
Board Meetings: Regular meetings of the Board will be held on the second Wednesday of each
month.
Board meetings will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the District building, or at a place determined by the
President of the Board.
Attendance: If a member misses three (3) consecutive meetings unexcused, the appointing body
will be notified of the member's absence and a replacement will be requested.
Board Policy: The rules contained in "Robert's Rules of Order, Revised" will govern in all cases
in which they are not inconsistent with established Board policy.
Open Session: All of its sessions shall be open to the public, except "closed sessions".
Expenses-, In lieu of itemized expenses, an allowance of $ 100.00 per meeting per member will
be paid for expenses incurred in attending regular meetings.
Powers and Responsibilities: Take all necessary or proper steps for the extermination of
mosquitoes in or outside of the district.
Policy and Decision Makin: A primary function of the Board is that of establishing policy and
making decisions as guidelines for administrative execution. Board members collectively
represent the diverse areas and interests of the district community, thus the Board can serve as
one of the best and most responsive forms of local government in the interest of the community.
Essentially, the Board acts in matters relating to overall policy decisions, while the manager
advises as an information source, after the Board decides, the manager executes. After he
executes policy, the Board in turn evaluates.
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11/23/2011
December 9, 2011
Judith Trusendi
25 Ray Court
San Rafael, CA 94901
Dear Ms. Trusendi:
MAYOR GARY O. PHILLIPS
COUNCILMEMBER DAMON CONNOLLY
COUNCILMEMBER BARBARA HELLER
COUNCILMEMBER MARC LEVINE
COUNCILMEMBER ANDREW CUYUGAN MCCULLOUGH
MAYOR'S OFFICE
Congratulations! This letter confirms your reappointment to the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito &
Vector Control District Board, at the San Rafael City Council Meeting held on December 5,
2011. Your term of office continues to the end of December, 2013
An interview with the San Rafael City Council for the vacancy on the Board was deemed
unnecessary, as the Board was open to having you reappointed; in addition, you had expressed
interest in serving another term.
Thank you for volunteering to continue to serve. We are looking forward to your continued
dedication and creativity for the betterment of the City of San Rafael through your position on
the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito & Vector Control District Board.
On behalf of the San Rafael City Council,
Very truly yours,
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GARY O. PHILLIPS
Mayor
cc: Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District
595 Helman Lane, Cotati, CA 94931-9736
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