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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSTAFF REPORT - JANUARY 2017 Report 4.B 01/09/2017DATE: January 9, 2017 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City uncil FROM: John C. Brown, City Manage Agenda Item #4.B SUBJECT: Resolution Recommending Appointments to the Mayors' & Councilmembers' Association to Fill Vacancies on Various Boards and Committees 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 9, 2017 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. City Selection Committee Appointments: 1. City Selection Chair and 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 2017 will be Rohnert Park and the Vice Chair City will be Santa Rosa, 2. Bay Area Air Quality Management District, one position, to fill expired term (March 2017) of Teresa Barrett (Petaluma). Two year terrn. Letters received from: • Teresa Barrett (Petaluma) • Michael Carnacchi (Sebastopol) 3. California Coastal Commission, one position, to fill seat vacated by Marin Co. Supervisor Steve Kinsey. Four year term. Recommendation forwarded to Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, with confirmation from Senate Rules Committee. Letters received from: No letters received as of date of packet delivery. Deadline for submission of letters is January 9"'; any letters received will be provided on the dais prior to the Council meeting. 4. Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District, one position, to fill expired term (March 2017) of Gina Belforte (Rohnert Park). Two year term. Letters received from: • Gina Belforte (Rohnert Park) S. Remote Access Network (RAN) Board, one position, to fill term vacated by Mayor Gina Belforte (Rohnert Park). Unspecified term, but must be filled by a Mayor. Letters received from: • Jake Mackenzie (Rohnert Park) Board of Director Appointments: 1. ABAG Regional Planning Committee, one position, to fill expired term of Julie Combs. Term expires two years from appointment. Letters received from: • Julie Combs (Santa Rosa) 2. Child Care Planning Council, one position, to fill expired term (Feb. 2017) of Susan Harvey (Cotati). Term expires three years from appointment. Letters received from: • Julie Combs (Santa Rosa) North Bay Division, League of California Cities, one position (Alternate), to fill expired term (Feb. 2017) of Chris Albertson (Petaluma). Term expires two years from appointment. Letters received from: • David Hagele (Healdsburg) • John Sawyer (Santa Rosa) 4. Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District Citizens Advisory Committee, two positions, to fill the vacated terms of Gary Wysocky (Santa Rosa) and Laurie Gallian (Sonoma). Terms expire two years from appointment. Letters received from: • David Cook (Sonoma) • Amy Harrington (Sonoma) • Melanie Bagby (Cloverdale) • Dominic Foppoli (Windsor) • Neysa Hinton (Sebastopol) 5. SMART/non-SCTA Member, one position, to fill the expired term (Jan. 2017) of Debora Fudge (Windsor). Term is 4 year fixed term. Letters received from: • Debora Fudge (Windsor) • Chris Coursey (Santa Rosa) ATTACHMENTS 1. Resolution 2. Letters of Interest 2 ATTACHMENT 1 RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPOINTMENT TO THE MAYORS'-& COUNCILMEMBERS' ASSOCIATION TO FILL VACANCIES ON VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES WHEREAS, vacancies have occurred on various Boards and Committees 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 9, 2017; 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 recommend to the Mayors' & Councilmembers' Association the following appointments: • Bay Area Air Quality Management District (one position): • California Coastal Commission (one position): • Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District (one position): • Remote Access Network Board (one position): • Association of Bay Area Governments Regional Planning Committee (one position): • Child Care Planning Council (one position): • North Bay Division, League of California Cities (one position/Alternate): • Sonoma Co. Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District (two positions): and • SMART/non-SCTA Board Member (one positi BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Petaluma City Council authorizes Mayor David Glass or his designee to vote on late nominations received at the Mayors' & Councilmembers' meeting on February 9, 2017. 3 ATTACHMENT 2 LETTERS OF INTEREST Teresa Barrett Comrcihnember Petaluma City Hall I I English Street Petaluma, CA 94952 Phone (707)778-4345 Fax (707) 778-4419 E-!t%ail teresa4petalzrnra a,conreasl.ne! CITY OF PETALUMA POST OFFICE BOX 61 PETALUMA, CA 94953-0061 December 19, 2016 Dear Mayors and Fellow Council Members, I am writing to request your support for my reappointment to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District Board (BAAQMD) For the past four years I have represented the Cities of Sonoma County as the Mayors' and Councilmembers' 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 life in Sonoma County continue to grow. This past summer we had an unprecedented number of Spare the Air days affecting much of Sonoma County. As more decisions are being made regionally, I want to continue to have our voices 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. At the start of my eleventh year 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 teresa4petaluma@comcast.net. comcast.net. Thank you for your consideration. Teresa Barrett Councilmember CiCy o,E s--1 �z sty p r R- Jlt December 19, 2016 City Selection Committee c/o Darin A. Bartow Clerk 575 Administration Drive Room 100A Santa Rosa, CA 95403 RE: Request for Consideration of Appointment to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District Please accept this letter asking your support for my appointment to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. As you know, the mission of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District "aims to create a healthy breathing environment for every Bay Area resident while protecting and improving public health, air quality, and the global climate." This goal is also a goal of the City of Sebastopol who's objective is to Create a Safe, Healthy and Attractive Environment for Residents and Visitors and its commitment to the reduction of Green House Gas Emissions. The City of Sebastopol has recently adopted their General Plan that addresses improving Air Quality in Sebastopol and Reduce Air Quality Impacts from Future Development. Many of the policies and programs in our recently adopted General Plan work to help reduce congestion and helps achieve regional efforts to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions, while continuing to cooperate with Bay Area Air Quality Management District to in implementing the regional Clean Air Plan and continuing to enforce air quality standards in collaboration with the BAAQMD. I believe that these policies and programs are reflective of the values of the City of Sebastopol and Sonoma County. Although we have done a lot to help with climate change and reduction of green house gas emissions, there is still a lot of work to do and I believe that I can be an instrument to help with that change in our County if I was appointed to this Board. Therefore, I am requesting support to represent Sonoma County on the BAAQMD. Sincerely, r� : r Michael Carnacchi City Councilmember City of Sebastopol yoftau 7 I1en,4- ,�����`°y c_ November 29, 2016 City Council City Selection Committee c/o Darin A. Bartow, Clerk Gina Belforte 575 Administration Drive, Room 1O0A Mayor Santa Rosa, CA 95403 Jake Mackenzie Vice Mayor Re: Re -selection as a Candidate for Consideration by the Board of Supervisors for Amy 0. Ahanotu the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District Seat Joseph T. Callinan Pam Stafford Councilmembers Dear Mr. Clerk, I am writing to request your support for my re -appointment to the Golden Gate Darrin Jenkins Bridge, Highway & Transportation District (District) Board of Directors. It has City Manager been my pleasure to serve you as the Mayors and Councilmembers Don Schwartz representative on this board for the past four (4) years. Assistant City Manager We have made some significant safety improvements including the installation Michelle Marchetta Kenyon of the movable median barrier and are working diligently to further the City Attorney construction and installation of the suicide barrier. Karen Murphy But there is more work to do; specifically, continuing to address the growing Assistant City Attorney demands for increased transportation services here in Sonoma County. I would JoAnne Buergler appreciate the opportunity to further the progress we have made by continuing City Clerk my service in this capacity. As such, I am seeking to serve Sonoma County for Betsy Howze another two year term as the Mayors and Councilmembers representative for Finance Director the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway &Transportation District. Brian Masterson Please call me should you have any questions at (707) 888-2724, or feel free to Director of Public Safety e-mail me at gbelforte(c rpcity.orR. I appreciate your support. John McArthur Director of Public Works and Community Services Thank you, Mary Grace PaGvson f Director of Development Services Gii /a 13 Victoria Perrault .Iforte M Human Resources Director R o t1 1-1 r t P a rk a yo r 130.Avrarr Avenue a Roh�,ert Park CA r 94928 0 (707; 538-2226 a Fax (707; 794-9248 www.rpcity.org ,tet t a 'p11.111 i f� � .:_.'fid �97M _777_ `'zl December 20, 2016 �.1C�1'OR�th City Selection Committee City Council c/o Darin A. Bartow, Clerk Jake Mackenzie 575 Administration Drive, Room 100A Mayor Santa Rosa, CA 95403 Pam Stafford Vice Mayor Amy 0. Ahanotu Gina Belforte Joseph T. Callinan Councilmembers Darrin Jenkins City Manager Don Schwartz Assistant City Manager Michelle Marchetta Kenyon City Attorney Alexandra M. Barnhill Assistant City Attorney JoAnne Buergler City Clerk Betsy Howze Finance Director Brian Masterson Director of Public Safety John McArthur Director of Public Works and Community Services Mary Grace Pawson Director of Development Services Victoria Perrault Human Resources Director Re: Letter of Interest - Remote Access Network (RAN) Board Honorable Mayors and Councilmembers, I am writing to respectfully request your support for my appointment to the Remote Access Network Board (RAN). I am a strong supporter of the principles that guide this statewide network system designed to allow local law enforcement agencies direct access to the California Identification System. I have great appreciation for the importance of maintaining a comprehensive RAN collaborative here in Sonoma County and I would be honored to serve on this Board. I believe that with my experience serving in local government and my strong commitment to enhancing local law enforcement practices, I would be a productive member of the RAN Board. Thank you for your consideration of my request for appointment to the RAN Board. Please call me should you have any questions at (707) 548-3419, or feel free to e-mail me at jmackenzie na r _ cit .org. I appreciate your support. Sincerely, CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Jake Mackenzie Mayor File: Mayors & Councilmembers Association 130 Avram Avenue ♦ Rohnert Park CA o 94928 ♦ (707) 588-2226 ♦ Fax (707) 794-9248 www.rpcity.org December 1, 2016 Sonoma County Mayors and Councilmembers Association City of Rohnert Park JoAnne Buergler, City Clerk 130 Avram Avenue Rohnert Park, CA 04029 RE: Letter of Intent from Julie Combs ABAG Regional Planning Committee I am writing to ask your support of my appointment to the ABAG Regional Planning Committee. I am currently serving as Vice Chair of Regional Planning and as Chair of the 1 :'h 10 , Housing Subcommittee. In this role, we have been successful in increasing the responsiveness to the needs of our county and North Bay Region. The allocation of funds from the ABAG regional entities to our rural communities requires a passionate, local advocate for Sonoma County and Santa Rosa. I believe I can continue to fairly,represent the interests of our rural 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 Crump, Katie From: Combs, Julie <jcombs@srcity.org> Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2016 2:05 PM To: Crump, Katie Subject: Re: Appointment Letters for Mayors' & Councilmembers' Association Please consider this a letter of application to Mayors and Councilmembers for the Child Care Planning Council. I am very interested in working within our county to increase availability of affordable child care for our residents. We have lengthy wait lists of children with child care vouchers but no facilities available to take them. Our cities can work in partnership to improve our childcare resources to all our benefit. This is one of,my top 4 priorities for the next 4 years. Please consider me for this position. Thank you Julie Combs Councilmember Santa Rosa December 24, 2016 Board of Directors Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association c/o Katie Crump, Executive Assistant Sent via e-mail: kcrump@ci.petaluma.ca.us Re: Request for Appointment to North Bay Division of League of California Cities Please accept this letter asking your support for my appointment to the North Bay Division of League of California Cities. My background in commercial real estate finance, covering all of California, will be an asset as a voice for our region. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions. Sincerely, David Hagele Healdsburg City Council JOHN J. SAWYER 1 608 DEER RUN SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA 95405 December 28, 2016 Board of Directors Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association c/o Ms. Katie Crump, Executive Assistant Sent via Email: KCrump@ci.petaluma.ca.us Re: Alternate Position, North Bay Division, League of California Cities Dear Mayors and Councilmembers, I respectfully request your support to fill the vacant position as your Alternate Regional Representative / North Bay Division / L.O.C.C. I believe my ten years of service on the Santa Rosa City Council, including the last two as Mayor, my established relationships with the region's elected officials and my supportive reputation with the League of California Cities, well prepares me for this roll. Thank you in advance for your consideration. Sincerely, Councilmember City of Santa Rosa itp ®a No. 1 The Plaza Sonoma, California 95476-6618 Phone (707) 938-3681 Fax (707) 936-8775 E-Mail: cilyhalWsonomacily.org December 15, 2016 1�&T11ailla �T3ter u.rftem` rz•y Aswan Egypt ti Chambolle-Musigny France o Greve Italy Kaniv Ukraine �•� Fo�,nFs eery � Patzcuaro Mexico 4LrroR�� Penglai China Tokaj Hungary Sonoma County Mayors and Councilmembers I am writing to request your support for a four-year term on the Sonoma County Agriculture and Open Space District Board. I've served on the Sonoma City Council for the past four years and was Mayor of our great city in 2015. This November I was reelected for another four-year term on the council. Being a fourth-generation farmer, I realize that it is important to protect our natural habitats and support the ongoing protections that Sonoma County has made. My goals are the same as the mission statement for this district. • Maintain the county's rich rural character and the unique qualities of each city and areas throughout the county that help provide our sense of community. • Support the economic vitality of working farms to preserve the agricultural heritage and diversity of the county. . • Protect the ridgetops, coastal bluffs, hillsides, and waterways that create the county's striking natural beauty. • Provide connections between urban areas, parks, and natural areas throughout the county for both people and wildlife. • Preserve diverse natural areas that provide habitat for wildlife. • Protect the waterways and natural lands that maintain water quality and supply. • Partner with local agencies and organizations to leverage funding for land protection, foster stewardship, and provide opportunities for recreational and educational experiences. Thank you, 01VA David Cook Councilmember City of Sonoma December 20, 2012 Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association Re: Request for Appointment to the Citizens Advisory Committee of the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District Dear Mayors and Councilmembers, I am writing you to ask for your support for a seat on the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District (District) Citizens Advisory Committee. 1 would be honored to have the opportunity to represent our cities. I think that my background of being a probate attorney and California Probate Referee appraising real estate for the California Superior Court gives me an excellent understanding of open space and land use issues in the Bay Area. I am very familiar with the laws relating to conservation easements, the Williamson Act and other techniques for maintaining family farms. I am an avid outdoors person and it would be a great honor to contribute to the future of our County by protecting and preserving open space. I want to ensure that the physical beauty and natural resources of Sonoma are preserved for the generations to come. I respectfully ask for your vote to appointment me to this committee. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions at 707-343-4711 or amyharringtonlaw@gmail,com l y, M-i-ly Haiigton COUnCI U tuber, City of Sonoma December 21, 2016 Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association City of Rohnert Park JoAnne Buegler, City Clerk 130 Avram Avenue Rohnert Park, CA 94928 Re: Request for Appointment to the Citizens Advisory Committee of the Sonoma Count), Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Dear Mayors and Councilmembers: As a new councilmember, it would be an honor to represent our cities on the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District that preserves natural resources, shapes our built environment, and impacts our local economy. Though new to elected office, my seven years on the Cloverdale Planning Commission and five years on the Sonoma County Economic Development Board have given me solid experience in land use, local economic issues, and the value of community partnerships. During my recent campaign, I was endorsed by organizations across the political spectrum including the Sierra Club, Sonoma County Conservation Action, and the Cloverdale Police Officers Association demonstrating my long history of activism and community involvement. I'm seeking this appointment because I believe that each land use decision impacts our economy and that this perspective is vital to our long-term sustainability and quality of life. I first became involved with local land use issues when Cloverdale was developing its Urban Growth Boundary. It was this interest that led me to serve on the planning commission, lobby for Community Separators, and ultimately run for office. When I'm not working as a technology consultant, I can often be found at one of Cloverdale's few open spaces like the Porterfield Creek trail, the River Park, or the beautiful City Park. They are a handful of gems in the north county's sparse park and open space inventory. Having grown up in Larkfield Vil-iup and currently living in Cloverdale, I know what it's like to live in a community underserved by parks and open space and will bring this perspective to my work for the cities of Sonoma County. It is my hope that the Association -,vill consider making this and all appointments geographically diverse to ensure representation from all districts. Thank you for your consideration in supporting me for a seat on the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation & Open Space District. Sincerely, Melanie BagbS, Councilmember, Cite of Cloverdale P.O Box 217 . 124 North Cloverdale Blvd, Cloverdale, CA 95425-0217 . Telephone (707)894- 894-2521 . FAX (707) 894-3451 t Z� k ,rowN or, WINDSOR December 22, 2016 Board of Directors Town Or Nvincisor 9291 old Redwood Highway Sonoma County Mayors' and COUncilmemberS' Association P.O. Box 100 Windsor, CA 95492-0100 c/o Katie Crump, Executive Assistant Photic: (707) 838-1000 Sent via email: kcrunlp@ci.petalurna.ca.us Fax:(707)838-7349 RE: Request for Appointment to Sonoma Count3''s Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Dear Mayors and Councilmembers: Mayor Debora Fudge I am asking for your support for appointment to the Sonoma County Agricultural Vice A-blyo'. Preservation and Open Space District. I consider conserving Sonoma County's Dominic Foppoli diverse agricultural land, natural resources, and scenic open spaces a vital CouIlei lfile tubers mission. Therefore, I would like to have the opportunity to be more involved in Mark Millan addressing the importance of these areas and their significant impact oil -our BRICC Okrepkie quality of life. Sarn Salmon To«'n Iktanagei- My experience and involvement in the County community has given me a broad Linda Kelly understanding of the various needs of the Cities here in Sonoma County. I grew up on a farm in Sonoma County and am still a farmer by profession. I sit on the Board of Directors of the Russian River Valley Wine Growers. Due to this, I have a unique perspective and passion to preserve the agricultural and open space of Sonoma County. 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@townofwindsor.com. Thank you for your consideration in appointing me to the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District. Sincerely, @,Y-� 1"RIS, Dominic Foppoli Vice Mayor cc: Town Council Linda Kelly, Town Manager IAO 1 -Town CouncihCorrespondence &, Misc Councilmemhers' Assoc -Agriculture and Open Space District Vacancy from D. Foppoli 12-22-16.doex Printed on recycled paper December 23, 2016 Sonoma County Mayors' and Counc.ilmembers' Association c/o Katie Crump, Executive Assistant Re: Request for Appointment to Sonoma County's Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Dear Mayors and Councilmembers: It would be my honor to serve in one of the omen seats on the Sonoma County's Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Committee. My background and past experiences qualify me for the role. Born in Petaluma and raised in the countryside outside of Sebastopol, I know the importance of having open land for public access and community dividers. Raised on a 100+ acre ranch purchased in 1945 that is still in our family today and protected the Williamson act, I come from a family of ranchers where agriculture and the preservation of land for the next generation was instilled in us since childhood. The district works strategically acquiring important open space land that is near or adjacent to other protected land. When reviewing land already acquired, I noted that many land clusters are close to Sebastopol and/or in West County. I actively support continuing this work and would add any assistance I could to this effort. My commitment to supporting local open space and agricultural lands as a 3`d generation Sonoma County resident has spanned my whole+life. During my childhood, I was actively involved in 4-N. Later I helped start the Sebastopol Farm Market and served as the first chairperson. In addition, as an event coordinator and fundraiser for the Sonoma County ' Farmlands Group, I helped bring awareness to the need for open space prior to the establishment of the Sonoma County Open Space District. Today we are lucky to reap the rewards of having protected farmland, as well as access to woodland and coastal trails in communities throughout Sonoma County. I feel deep appreciation for the wonderful times I have spent hiking with friends through the Willow Creek area in West County, and plan to hike the new LandPaths trail from Duncan Mills to Shell Beach this spring. As a new councilmember in Sebastopol, I was recently appointed to the Laguna de Santa Rosa Stakeholders Committee as our council's liaison to the Laguna Foundation. The expertise I will gain from this committee will be one more way I can make a valuable contribution to the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District. I respectfully ask for your support. Sincerely, Neysa Winton Sebastopol City Councilmember NevsaCouncil@gmail.com (707) 495-9087 December 1, 2016 TOWN of WINDSOR Sonoma County Mayors and Councilmembers: I am writing to request your support for another term on SMART as the non- Town of Windsor SCTA member. My seat expires in March 2017, and the vote to fill this seat will 9291 o IB x 00 wood I lioh��<t} be at the February 9, 2016 Mayors and Councilmembers' meeting. Windsor, CA 95492-0100 Phone: (707) 838-1000 I have served on SMART since March of 2005, when the member from Santa Fax: (707) 538-7319 wFv-,v.townofivin<Isor.com Rosa stepped down and supported me for the seat. I have worked very hard to get the train rolling, working as a Board member through two ballot measures, through two years of designing the rail cars, through a threatened recall, and so Mayor much more. I was Chair during our toughest year in 2010, the year we needed to Mark Millan shorten the initial operating segment and work toward hiring a new General Vice MayorManager. Also that year we selected Nippon Sharyo's bid for construction of the Debora Fudge rail cars. It is my signature on that $58m contract. Councilmembers j In the past six years, we have worked diligently on construction and toward Dominic Foppoli Bruce okreplcie startup of the rail and pathway system. We were able to add two more stations to San, salmon our plan: Santa Rosa North at Guerneville Road, and the Airport Road station. As Town Managerwell, we built the Rail Operation Center at the Airport Road location in Sonoma L'uula Kelly County. I ask for reappointment for a few reasons. The first is that my hard work, passion and dedication to see this project through has no end. I have the background and historical knowledge that is called upon frequently by nine newer Board members and the General Manager. The second is that I think it's important that the unserved cities have voices — that being Windsor north to Cloverdale. As you may know, Windsor is the next planned station to be brought online. Third, it would mean the world to me to be a Board member when the trains ro11 later this spring. I had hoped we could meet our initial start date of December, but with the replacement of the engines in all 14 rail cars, our new start date is now late Spring 2017. As always, I promise to be accessible to all of you, and to represent the interests of the entire 70-mile line. I would very much appreciate one last term as your non-SCTA SMART Board member. Thank you, I I I Debora Fudge Vice Mayor, Windsor l:AOl -Town CounciliCoMise ]nloA2U16',SC ;Mayors and CouncilmembersPudge Rc-appointment to SMART Board 12-01-16.docx Printed ori recycled paper December 19, 2016 Sonoma County Mayors and Councilmembers: I respectfully request your appointment to the Board of Directors of the Sonoma -Marin Area Rail Transit District for a four-year term. Santa Rosa, which is by far the largest city on the SMART rail line, has not had a representative on the Board for more than a decade. As SMART prepares to begin revenue service in 2017, the city with the largest projected ridership deserves a seat at the table and a voice on the 12 -member Board. I will bring a unique perspective to the position. I went to work for SMART in 2007 at a time when the agency had only five employees and was struggling for survival after a defeat at the polls of a 2006 sales tax measure. As Director of Public Information and Outreach, I helped frame a message that won the support of nearly 70 percent of Marin and Sonoma County voters in 2008. As a senior staff member until 2011, 1 became intimately familiar with the SMART project. I have followed it closely ever since, and will bring that experience and knowledge to the Board. My goals for SMART include a successful start-up in 2017, followed closely by an opening of the San Rafael -to -Larkspur segment. I will make it a priority to then fulfill our - promise to the voters by pursuing funds to expand the line (and the multi -use pathway) north to Windsor, Healdsburg and Cloverdale. Thank you _for your consideration of this request. Chris Coursey Mayor . City of Santa Rosa i� C: Ca 11r�lt�ll