HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report Agenda Item #4.B 02/02/2015DATE: February 2, 2015
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: John C. Brown, City Manager
Agenda Item #4.m
SUBJECT: Resolution Recommending Appointments to the Mayors' & Councilmembers'
Association to Fill Vacancies on the Airport Land Use Commission, Bay Area Air
Quality Management District Board, Golden Gate Bridge, Highway &
Transportation District, Coastal Commission, Local Agency Formation Commission,
Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Remote Access Network Board, ABAG
Regional Planning Commission, North Bay Division of League of California Cities,
and the Sonoma -Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) Board of Directors.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution recommending appointments
to the Mayors' & Councilmembers' Association and giving the Mayor or his designee authority to
vote on late nominations received at the Association's February 12, 2015 meeting.
BACKGROUND
The Mayors' & Councilmembers' Association, which includes all the Sonoma County cities, fills
vacancies on various local or regional Boards or Commissions when the terms of office expire or
upon resignations. Letters of interest are circulated to all cities by those elected officials wishing to
serve, followed by the cities voting on their recommendations at an upcoming meeting of the
Association.
Citv Selection Committee Aunointments:
Citv Selection Chair and Citv Selection Vice Chair. Per the Association's By -Laws, the Chair City
and Vice Chair City shall be determined based on a strict alphabetical rotational basis, and each
Chair City and Vice Chair City shall each select its own Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the
Association. Accordingly, per the rotation schedule, the Chair City for 2014 will be Healdsburg
and the Vice Chair City will be Petaluma.
Airoort Land Use Commission. Two positions: one position, four year term, to fill the
expiring term of Sam Salmon (Windsor) whose term expires May 2015. One position, two
year term, to fill the remaining term of Jake Ours (Santa Rosa), which expires March 2017.
Letter(s) of interest have been received from:
• Sam_ Salmon (Windsor)
• Gabe Kearney (Petaluma)
• Dominic Foppoli (Windsor)
2. Bav Area Air Ouality Management District Board. One position, two year term, to fill the
expiring term of Teresa Barrett (Petaluma) whose term expires March 2015. Letter(s) of
interest have been received from:
• Teresa Barrett (Petaluma)
Golden Gate Bridge. IIighwav & Transnortation District. One position, two year tern, to
fill the expiring terns of Gina Belforte (Rolmert Park) whose term expires March 2015.
Appointment made by the Board of Supervisors. Letter(s) of interest have been received
from:
• Gina Belforte (Rolmert Park)
4. Coastal Commission North Coast Representative (Alternate Member). One position, four
year term, to fill the expiring term of Sarah Glade Gurney (Sebastopol) whose term expires
May 2015. Letter(s) of interest have been received from:
• Sarah Glade Gurney (Sebastopol)
5. Local Agencv Formation Commission - Alternate. One position, four year term, to fill the
expiring term of Mark Landman (Cotati) whose term expires May 2015. Letter(s) of interest
have been received from:
• Mark Landman (Cotati)
6. Metropolitan Transnortation Commission. One position, four year term, to fill the expiring
tern of Jake Mackenzie (Rohnert Park) whose term expires February 2015.
(The Committee submits three names, appointment is made by the Board of Supervisors).
Letter(s) of interest have been received from:
• Jake Mackenzie (Rolmert Park)
7. Remote Access Network (RAN) Board. One position, no specific term, to fill the expiring
term of Joe Callinan (Rolmert Park). Position must be filled by a Mayor. Letter(s) of
interest have been received from:
• None received
Board of Directors Annointment:
8. ABAG Regional Plannhrg Conunission. One position, two year term, to fill the expiring
term of Julie Combs (Santa Rosa) whose terns expires February 2015. Letter(s) of interest
have been received from:
• Julie Combs (Santa Rosa)
9. North Bay Division of League of California Cities. Executive Board Alternate. One
position, two year terns, to fill the expiring term of Gabe Kearney (Petaluma) whose term
expires February 2015. Letter(s) of interest have been received from:
• Chris Albertson (Petahmna)
• Dominic Foppoli (Windsor)
10. Sonoma -Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) Board of Directors. Two positions (SCTA),
four year terms, to fill the expiring terns of Carol Russell (Cloverdale) and Jake Mackenzie
(Rolmert Park) whose terns expire February 2015. Letter(s) of interest have been received
from:
• Carol Russell (Cloverdale)
• Jake Mackenzie (Rolmert Park)
• Erin Carlstrom (Santa Rosa)
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
Letters of Interest
ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPOINTMENTS TO THE MAYORS' &
COUNCILMEMBERS' ASSOCIATION TO FILL VACANCIES ON THE AIRPORT LAND
USE COMMISSION, BAY AREA AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BOARD,
GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE, HIGHWAY & TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT, COASTAL
COMMISSION, LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION, METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, REMOTE ACCESS NETWORK BOARD, ABAG
REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION, NORTH BAY DIVISION OF LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA CITIES, AND THE SONOMA-MARIN AREA RAIL TRANSIT (SMART)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WHEREAS, vacancies have occurred on various Boards and Commissions due to term
expirations or elected members leaving office; and
WHEREAS, the appointments will be considered by the City Selection Committee and the
Board of Directors at the Mayor's & Councilmembers' Association meeting on February 12, 2015;
and
WHEREAS, letters of interest have been received and considered by the Petaluma City
Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Petaluma City Council does hereby
recormnend to the Mayors' & Councilmembers' Association the following people to fill the
VATWITOMKOWIiF
for the Airport Land Use Commission (two positions)
for the Bay Area Air Quality Management District Board
for the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District
for the Coastal Commission
for the Local Agency Fon-nation Cormilission, Alternate
for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission
for the Remote Access Network Board
for the ABAG Regional Planning Commission
for the North Bay Division of the League of California Cities
for the Sonoma -Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) Board of Directors
(two positions)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Petaluma City Council authorizes Mayor David
Glass orhis _designee to vote on late nominations received_ at the Mayors' &_Councilmembers' _.
meeting on February 13, 3015.
ATTACHMENT?
LETTERS OF INTEREST
Crump, Katie
Subject: FW: Airport Land Use Commission Appointment.(ALUC)
From: Maria Curiel rmailto:mcuriel(&ci.healdsburo.ca.usl
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2014 4:42 PM
Forwarding Sam Salmon's letter of interest on the ALUC.
Maria Curie[
Healdsburg City Clerk
(707) 431-3323
From., sam salmon rmailto:mavorsalmonCalamail.comI
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2014 11:23 AM
To: Tami Taylor
Subject: Airport Land Use Commission Appointment.(ALUC)
To the City Select Committee:
From Sam Salmon, Council member, Town of Windsor
I am asking to be reappointed to the ALUC. I have served longer than I can remember. In recent years there has
not been a lot of activity as the Commission usually meets to deliberate on referrals from the jurisdictions
within the Airport Protection Zones. The economy has more likely had an effect on development near our
airports. This could change.
The ALUC reviews and comments on the consistency or inconsistency of the proposed project with the
Comprehensive Land Use Plans (CLUP's) that each airport has adopted. If found inconsistent, this decision is
then forwarded to the referring jurisdiction for their review. The ALUC is an advisory body and a
determination can be over ruled by the referring jurisdiction by a 2/3's vote.
I currently serve as Chair. This Commission is well informed and knows its role in protecting people on the
ground, pilots and passengers the sky and airports from development or uses that could impact their existence in
the future.
Thank you for considering my request.
San Salmon
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PETALUNIA, CA 94953-0061
Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association
RE: Airport Land Use Commission
Honorable Mayors and Council Members,
I am submitting my letter of interest in filling one of the two vacancies on
the Airport Land Use Commission.
I feel that I can bring a unique perspective to the commission and their
mission of providing orderly development of air transportation and
ensure compatible land uses around airports.
Please call me if you have any questions.
Regards,
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Gabe Kearney ��
Council Member
City of Petaluma
707-758-5513
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WINDSOR
Town of Windsor
9291 Old Redwood Highway
P.O. Box 100
Windsor, CA 95492-0100
Pbone:(707) 838-1000
Fax: (707) 838-7349
Mayor
Bruce Okrepkie
Vice Mayor
Mark Millan
Councilmembers
Dominic Foppoli
Deborn Fudge
Slim Salmon
Town Manager
Lindn Kelly
January 6, 2015
Darin A. Bartow, Cleric
City Selection Committee
575 Administration Drive, Room IOOA
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
RL: Airport Land Use Commission Appointment
Dear Mayors and Councilmembers:
I am asking for your support for appointment to the Airport Land Use
Commission position. I reside within close proximity to the Sonoma County
Airport and my neighborhood is in the flight path. Therefore, I would like to have
the opportunity to be more involved in addressing potential safety concerns while
still supporting the positive impacts the airport has in the area.
My experience and involvement in the County community has given me a broad
understanding of the needs of the Cities here in Sonoma County.
Therefore, I would like to offer my experience, and would appreciate your support
for the opportunity to serve. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact
me at (707) 484-3985 or via email at dfoppoli@townoRvindsor.com.
I thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Dominic Foppoli
Councilmember
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L. Kelly
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POST OFFICE Box 61
PETALUNIA, CA 94953-0061
December 1, 2014
Teresa Barrett
Comtml„emler Dear Mayors and Fellow Council Members,
I ani writing to request your support for my reappointment to the Bay Area Air
Quality Management District Board (BAAQMD).
For the past two years I have represented the cities of Sonoma County as the
Mayors' and Comrcilmembers' Association's representative on the Air District
(BAAQMD). In that time, I have attended almost every bi-weekly Directors'
Meeting, and I have been particularly involved in the Climate Protection
Committee and the Public Outreach Committee. It is my intention to apply for
reappointment to this regional board, and I am seeking your support.
The effects of regional air quality on the life in Sonoma County continue to grow.
Last year we had an unprecedented number of winter Spare the Air days affecting
all of Petaluma and much of the rest of Sonoma County. This year has started
poorly as well. As more decisions are being made regionally, I want to make sure
our voice is communicated and coordinated in an effective way. The south county
continues to be more impacted by decisions made at the District level, and I
believe I have been an effective voice for our needs and those of the rest of the
county, and would like to continue in that capacity.
As I start my third term on the Petaluma City Council, I look forward to being able
to continue my involvement within our city, our county, and at the regional Bay
Area level.
To this end, I seek your support for this appointment. If you have any questions,
please do not hesitate to contact me at 707.953.0846, or email me at
teresa4netal umancomcast.net.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Petaluma City Hall �1 �- ��
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Petaluma, Cd 97952 Teresa Barrett
Phone (707)778--1345 Petaluma City Coimcilmember
Fac (707) 778-4419
E -Mail
teresaJpetcdumm a cotmcasLnet
City Council
Joseph T. Callinan
Mayor
Amy 0. Ahanclu
Vice Mayor
Gina Belforte
Jake Mackenzie
Pam Stafford
Council Members
Darrin Jenkins
City Manager
Don Schwartz
Assistant City Manager
Michelle Marchetta Kenyon
Cily Atlomey
Alexandra M. Barnhill
Assistant City Attorney
JoAnne Buergler
City Clerk
Betsy Howze
Finance Director
Brian Masterson
Dmactorof Public Safely
John McArthur
Director of Public Works and
Community Services
Victoria Perrault
Human Resources Director
Marilyn Panton
Direclorof Development Services
December 3, 2014
City Selection Committee
c/o Darin A. Bartow, Clerk
575 Administration Drive, Room 100A
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Re: Re -selection as a Candidate for Consideration by the Board of Supervisors
for the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District Seat
Dear Mr. Clerk,
I am writing to request your support for my re -appointment to the Golden Gate
Bridge, Highway & Transportation District Board of Directors. It has been my
pleasure to serve you as the Mayors and Councilmembers representative on this
board for the past 2 years.
We have made some significant decisions that will improve safety and increase
transportation alternatives for our Sonoma County residents; however there is
more work to do, and I would appreciate the opportunity to further the
progress we have made by continuing my service in this capacity.
Recently I have had the pleasure of being on the Strategic Planning Committee
and have highlighted the need for even greater transportation services for all of
the North Bay. As such, I am seeking to serve Sonoma County for another two
year term as the Mayors and Councilmembers representative for the Golden
Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District.
Please call me should you have any questions at (707) 888-2724, or feel free to
e-mail me at abelforte@rpcity.ore. I appreciate your support.
Than o
Gina (forte
Roh a Park It Councilmember
GB/ca
130 Avram Avenue • Rohnert Park CA • 94928 - (707) 588-2226 - Fax (767) 792-1876
www.rpcity.org
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Sarah Glade Gurney
:'ice 7:4al
January 6, 2015
City Selection Committee Clerk
Darin Bartow
575 Administration DrIve,Room 100A
Santa Rosa,CA 95403
Calyx of Sebastopol
120 Bcdeaa Avenue
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RE: California Coastal Commission for the Senate Seat for the North Central Coast Appointment
Dear Mayors and Council Members of Sonoma County,
I seek re -appointment to the California Coastal Commission for the Senate Seat for the North Central
Coast representing San Francisco, Marin, and Sonoma Counties. Please consider this letter my request for
your nomination to continue to serve in either capacity, as Commissioner or Alternate to the Commissioner.
I have had the honor to be the Alternate to Commissioner Ross Mirkarimi, Supervisor, San Francisco, and
more recently Commissioner Steve Kingsley, Supervisor, Marin. It is very important to me, and I believe to all
of us, that Sonoma County, with our magnificent coastline, long-time agricultural history, commitment to open
space, and the related economy, has representation on the Commission.
There is more work to be done, and looking ahead, I anticipate that the key issues include, in part,
completion of the California Coastal Trail, creation and enforcement of public access, and responsible
planning to address challenges from climate change, all under the strong Coastal Act that created the
Commission. My experience, as an elected of Sebastopol who is also seated on County -wide boards, and as
a Board Member and Vice Chair of the statewide organization, Coastwalk California, as has demonstrated my
commitment to the issues and prepared me for re -appointment.
I hope for your continued support for this nomination and the opportunity to continue representing the North
Central Coast. You are welcome to contact me at sarahcouncil@yahoo.com or 707.694.2428 with any
questions.
V ry truly yours,
rah Glade Gurhey
Vice Mayor, City o ebastopol (�
City of Cotati
Sonoma County, California
November 26th, 2014
Darin A. Bartow, Clerk, City Selection Committee
575 Administration Drive, Room 100A,
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Re: LAFCO Appointment
Dear Mayors and Councilmembers:
I am writing to ask for your continued support to serve as City Member—Alternate on the
Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCO).
It has been my honor to represent you these last four years. I've regularly attended
LAFCO meetings, traveled to statewide CALAFCO Conferences to further expand my
knowledge, and participated fully as a member of the LAFCO Policy Committee.
At LAFCO, we've worked together to address annexation issues throughout this county in
a manner that represents all stakeholders and strives to achieve the best result possible.
While I believe we've done well, challenges lay ahead.
In the next few years we will need to assess the state of special districts and fire service in
our county. I believe my thirty year career in the fire service, combined with almost a half
decade of LAFCO experience and municipal governance background, will allow me to
add value to the discussion as we work to find the best ways forward.
The task of planning and maintaining appropriate spheres of influence, to guide future
growth for communities while protecting our agricultural and open space lands, remains
an important one. I would enjoy the opportunity to continue to serve as your alternate
representative and respectfully ask for your vote.
Co ancilmember
City of Cotati
301 Wesl Sierra AVCIILIC, Cota It. CA 94931 -4 2 17 • TeLL'P11oNH 707.792.4.600 • PAx 707.795.7087
November 13, 2014
City Council
Yours Sincerely,
Joseph T. Callinan
City Selection Committee
Mayor
c/o Darin A. Bartow, Clerk
City ClarkBetsy
575 Administration Drive, Room 100A
Amy 0.Ahanotu
Vice Mayor
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
GinaBelforte Re: Re -selection as a Candidate for Consideration by the Board of
Jake Mackenzie
Pam Stafford Supervisors for the MTC Sonoma County Seat
Council Members Dear Mr. Clerk,
I have the honor to apply for re -selection by our Board of Supervisors to
represent our County on the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.
Dentin Jenkins
City Manager
I have served Sonoma County faithfully over the past four years as your
Don Schwartz commissioner. My service on SCTA and SMART Board of Directors has
' Assistant City Manager dovetailed well with my service on MTC.
Michelle Mamheda Kenyon
City Attorney I look forward to being able to serve our cities and the County.
Alexandra M. Barnhill
Yours Sincerely,
Assislant CdyAllomey
JoAnneCuergler
City ClarkBetsy
Jake Mackenzie
owze
Councilmember
Finmanceance Director
Brian Masterson
JM/ca
Directoro/Public Safety
John McArthur
DireclarotPublic Worksand
Community Services
Victoria Perrault
Human Resources Director
Marilyn Ponton
Director of Development Services
130 Avram Avenue • Rohnerl Park CA • 94928 • (707) 588-2226 -Fax (707) 792-1876
www.rpcitV.org
November 18, 2014
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_Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association
City of Cotati
Chair John Dell'Osso, City Manager
C/O Tami Taylor
P. O. Box 217
Cloverdale, CA 95425
RE: Letter of Interest from Julie Combs
ABAG Regional Planning
JULIE COMBS
Council Member I am writing to ask your support which will allow me to continue in my current
appointment to the ABAG Regional Planning Committee. I have particular
interest in the Housing Allocation process and the methodology to be adopted,
as it will have a major impact on all the cities in Sonoma County. The allocation
of funds from the regional entities to our rural communities will require a
passionate, local advocate for Sonoma County and Santa Rosa.
I have represented Sonoma County as an ABAG-invited speaker on two
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occasions; one was at a regional meeting and one was for the regional planning
directors. I have participated in One Bay Area programs, have a background in
working towards affordable housing, and have served as a plans reviewer as
well as a Planning Commissioner in another county. I continue to emphasize the
importance of securing funding for our fast-growing region and will work
towards that end.
I believe I can fairly represent the interests of our county and the City of Santa
Rosa in the context of the Association of Bay Area Governments.
Thank you for your consideration
JULIE COMBS
Council Member
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Chris Albertson December 16, 2014
Councilmember
Petaluma City Nall
11 English Simel
Peialuma, Cd 94951
Absg Phane (707)7784515
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POST OFFICE BOX 61
PETALUMA, CA 94953-0061
Dear Mayors and Councihnembers:
I am writing to ask for your City's support to appoint me as the Mayors' and
Councilmembers' representative (alternate) on the North Bay Division of the
League of California Cities Executive Board.
I respect the influence and achievements that the League of California Cities has
demonstrated in Sacramento and throughout the state. Before I retired, I was
involved with the Fire Chief s Section of the League for years. This past year, I
have participated with the Employer/Employee Relations Policy Committee with
the League. I would like to help promote the interests of the North Bay within the
League of California Cities.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (707) 778-4525
or email me at councUman.albertson@gmail.com.
I would appreciate your support in filling this vacancy. Thank you for your
consideration.
Sincerely,
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Chris Albertson
Petaluma City Council
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9291 Old Redwood Highway
P.O. Box 100
Windsor, C.4 95492-0100
Phone: (707) 838-1000
Pax: (707) 838-7349
Mayor
Bruce Okrepkie
Vice Mayor
Mark Millan
Councilmembers
Dominic Foppoll
Debora Fudge
Sam Salmon
Town Manager
Linda Kelly
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January 6, 2015
Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association
City of I-Iealdsburg
David Mickaelian, City Manager
401 Grove Street
I-lealdsburg, CA 95448
RE: North Bay Division, LOCC, Executive Board Alternate Appointment
Dear Mayors and Councilmembers:
I am asking for your support for appointment to the North Bay Division, League
of California Cities (LOCC), Executive Board alternate position. I have many
years of experience wonting with local agencies and have worked on issues and
needs related to this position.
My experience and involvement in the County community has given me a broad
understanding of the needs of the Cities here in Sonoma County.
Therefore, I would like to offer my experience, and would appreciate your support
for the opportunity to serve.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (707) 484-3985 or via
email at dfooDOliQtownofwindsor.com.
I thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Dominic Foppoli
Councilmember
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L. Kelly
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December 10, 2014
Dear Mayors and Councilmembers,
As I begin a third term on Cloverdale city council, I am writing to request your support for my
re -appointment as one of your representatives on the board of the Sonoma -Marin Area Rail
Transit Authority (SMART).
In 2008, when a long-time SMART director resigned, Association members granted me the
honor of completing his term. Then, in 2010, you re -appointed me to a job which, while never
without its struggles and surprises, offers the kind of exceptional opportunity to work for the
enhancement of the quality of life, environment, infrastructure, and overall economic health of
our cities, county and region which motivates us to seek office and profoundly rewards us for
doing so.
I'm an unabashed champion of SMART and when the Great Recession hit hard in 2009 my
actions, as noted by the Press Democrat: "helped solidify the goal of building a 70 mile line all
the pray..." (emphasis added.) I'm a passionate supporter of public transportation who benefitted
from its affordability and reliability as a child growing up on Welfare and as a self-supporting
teen. Then, too, in 35 years of managing and owning firms that annually employed thousands of
temporaries, while also recruiting regular staff for major and emerging organizations, I witnessed
the many positive effects public transportation can have on the local cost -of -living tourism,
stress reduction, employee and customer attraction and retention and even more.
During these six plus years, I've gained invaluable experience with the myriad organizational,
financial, legal, engineering, design, environmental, political, and other problematic spheres that
go hand-in-hand with creation of a significant public works project --especially the largest one
ever in the North Bay.
I truly hope you will permit me to be on the SMART board when service starts in 2016 and,
more, to put every ounce of my experience and determination to work in the coming four years
to help ensure that every mile promised to our taxpayers is ultimately completed, every aspect of
every station and SMART -related structure is a source of pride and genuine value to its home
city or town, and every passenger's experience is the very best it can be.
I'm always happy to respond to your questions and hear your comments. It's best to contact me
at home over the next few days (669-0009 or incloverdale(a�comcast.net) as my cell phone (321-
1547) is being replaced.
Thank you for your time and for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Carol Russell
Citv Council Member, City of Cloverdale
P.O. Box'_17 • 124 North Cloverdale BIN LI • CloNerdale, CA 954'_5-()'_17 • Telephone 1707) 894-1701
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12/22/14
To: Sonoma County Mayors and Council Members
From: James Gore —Supervisor Elect, Northern Sonoma County's 4`' District
Re: Rea000intment of Cloverdale. Councilmember Carol Russell to SMART Board
Honored Mayors and Councilmembers,
As the incoming County Supervisor for Northern Sonoma County's 4th District, I request that
Cloverdale City Councilmember Carol Russell be reappointed to the Sonoma Marin Area Rapid
Transit (SMART) Board.
Councilmember Russell has shown exceptional leadership in her tenure on the SMART Board
and provides a pivotal voice for Northern Sonoma County with respect to the continued
campaign to complete the entire SMART line from Larkspur to Cloverdale.
I value her experience and passion for delivering SMART to our constituents, and would greatly
appreciate her reappointment to the SMART Board.
Regards,
a'•
November 13, 2014
City Council
Joseph T. Callinan
Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association
Mayor
c/o Tamara Taylor, CMC, Secretary
Amy 0.Ahanotu
City of Cotati
Vice Mayor
201 West Sierra Avenue
Cotati, CA 94931-4217
Gina Belforte
Jake Mackenzie
Re: Appointment of Jake Mackenzie to SMART Board of Directors (SCTA
Pam Stafford
position)
Council Members
Dear Madame Secretary,
I am submitting this letter to you to advance my candidacy for re -selection
Darrin Jenkins
to the above position by the Mayors' & Councilmembers' Association
Cdy Manager
Board of Directors.
Don Schwartz
Assistant City Manager
I have served the interests of Sonoma County over the past four years. I
have diligently attended Board meetings and reported back, both to SCTA
Michelle MarcheltaKenyon
CityAtlamey
and our Association General Membership meetings.
Alexandra M. Barnhill
I continue to enjoy serving our association on the SMART Board.
Assfstanl City Allomey
JoAnne Buergler Yours Sincerely,
City Clerk
Betsy Howze
Finance Director
e Mackenzie
Brian Masterson Councilmember
Director of Public Safely
John McArthur JM/ca
Direclorof'Public Works and
Community Services
Victoria Perrault
Human Resources Director
Marilyn Porton
Direclor of Development Services
130 Avram Avenue - Rohnert Park CA • 94928 • (707) 588-2226 - Fax (707) 792-1876
www.rpcity.org
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City of Healdsburg
David Mickaelian, City Manager
401 Grove Street
Healdsburg, CA 95448
RE: Letter of Interest
Sonoma -Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) Board of Directors
I am writing to respectfully ask for your support for my appointment to the Sonoma -Marin
Area Rail Transit (SMART) Board of Directors.
ERIN Member
Since 2012, 1 have represented Santa Rosa on the Sonoma County Transportation
Councilcit Member Me
Authority/Regional Climate Protection Authority. As a Director and Council Member, I have
advocated for improved pedestrian and cyclist access and infrastructure, equity in transit
for all of our communities, and demanded close attention to detail in contracts,
subcontractors, and oversight.
I have strong respect for the work that has been performed by our existing Board
Members. As the largest City along the SMART line, and a City with two stations planned,
Santa Rosa has been largely excluded from the governance, planning, and implementation
of the SMART line. Additionally, as SMART owns a large, central, and key property in our
historic Railroad Square, which has yet to be developed despite its designation as a
destination hub, and as Santa Rosa CityBus service must, by necessity, be integrated with
service by the SMART line, I believe that it is an important time for Santa Rosa's 170,000
constituents to be directly represented on the SMART Board. As such, I respectfully
request your consideration and support for my appointment.
It would be an honor to be able to serve you on the SMART Board. Thank you for your
consideration. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 707-578-
6006 or by email at ecarlstrom(@srcitv.ore
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ERIN CARLSTROM
Council Member
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