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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 5.A 05/02/20055.A May 2, 2005 Menorandum To: Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association General Membership From: Lisa Moore, Association Chairperson CC: Terry Stubbings, Association Secretary Date: March 18, 2005 Re: Notification of April 1, 2005 Deadline for Letters of Interest for Committee Appointments As reported at the March 10°i Mayors' and Councilmembers' General Membership meeting, there are a number of committee openings that will be available in the near future. The Board of Directors established a deadline of April 1. 2005 for all interested parties to submit Letters of Interest to the Association Chairperson, Mayor Lisa Moore of Cotati. Letters may be sent through the mail or received in email form, but the must be received no later than April 1s`. All letters received will be distributed to each City to allow sufficient time to review the Letters of Interest and provide direction to your respective Mayors as to how to vote at the Board of Directors meeting scheduled for May 5, 2005, On May 50' the City Selection Committee and the Association's Board of Directors will consider the following committee appointments: ABAG Executive Board — 2 -year terms to expire in June 2007. Two positions are available. They are currently filled by Steve Rabinowitsh of Santa Rosa and Pam Torliatt of Petaluma. Both terms to expire 6/2005. 2. Countv Aericultural Preservation & Open Space Advisory Committee — 2 -year terms to expire in June 2007. Three positions are available. They are currently filled by Jake Mackenzie of Rohnert Park, Kent Mitchell of Healdsburg, and Gail Pardini-Plass of Cloverdale. All three terms to expire 6/2005. 3. Coumtv Human Services Commission — 2 -year term to expire in June 2007. One position is available. It is currently filled by Ken Brown of Sonoma and will expire in 6/2005. 4. Airport Land Use Commission — 4 -year term to expire in May 2006. One position available. This appointment will fill the remainder of Vicld Vidak-Martinez' term, which was vacated by her resignation. Letters of Interest for Appointment to Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Executive Board z CITY OF PETALUVIA .'as POST OFFICE BOX 61 / copy of lek- PETALUNr_•,CA94953-0061 ( qyvd�. b �U JG-h'cs Pamela Torliatt Councilmember March 14, 2005 Petaluma City Hall 11 English Sheet Petaluma, CA 94952 Phone (707) 778-4345 Fax (/07) 778-4419 E-mail Citycouncil&i.petaluma. ca.us or ptorlialt@aol.com Mayor and Councilmembers Town of Windsor, P.O. Box 100 Windsor, CA 95492-0100 Dear Mayor Allen and Councilmembers: Please accept this letter as my request to be -reappointed as the Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association representative for the Alternate position on the Association of Bay Area Govemments (ABAG) Executive Board. As an alternate, it has been my pleasure to fill in as needed for Steve Rabinowitsh, our ABAG representative. Due to my involvement with the Association of Bay Area Governments, I have the privilege to serve on the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC). This MTC appointment creates a significant advantage for the North Bay region because five of the sixteen voting members of MTC are familiar with the needs of our four northern counties. In addition, I serve as ABAG's representative on the San Francisco Estuary Project's Implementation Committee. I thoroughly enjoy representing our County and hope to continue to serve our communities on a regional level. Again, I would appreciate your support for my reappointment as your Alternate to ABAG's Executive Board. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to calkrte si{7) 763-6825 or email me at ptorliatt@aol.com. Sincerely, P*ela Torliatt Councilmember City of Petaluma 10S �' T�Y SOF II; L MAR 10 2005 ,S261TA ROSA __ CITY COUNCIL -- CIT\' Cr CiiOl 100 Santa Rosa Avenue March 8, 2005 CITY i.t; fCII 1' CLERK Pas .Office Bax 1678 Santa Rosa, CA 95402-1678 707-543-3010 To all Cities in Sonoma County Fax'. 707-543-3030 Dear Mayors and Councilmembers: I have had the pleasure of serving as your representative to the ABAG Executive Board for the past six years. I have worked hard to represent the interest of the cities of Sonoma County as well as to encourage more effective regional planning. I have servedon numerous committees, including the Finance and Personnel Committee, Administrative Committee, Legislative and Government Organization Committee, and most recently, the Joint Policy Committee. That committee, which includes representatives from ABAG, MTC, and the Bay Area STEVE RABINOWITSH Councilmember Air Qaulity Management District, is working to coordinate regional plans and programs among those agencies, an important first step toward improving regional planning in the Bay Area. I ask your support to continue to serve as your representative on the ABAG Executive Board. If you have any questions, suggestions, or comments, please give me a call at 535-0407. Sincerely, STEVE RABINOWITSH Councilmember SR/sks f:\council\inemb ers\rabinowi tshab agm arch0 S2005.wp d I,i Letters of Interest for Appointment to County Agricultural Preservation & Open Space Advisory Committee 5 k4t� j, March 24, 2005 Dear Members of the Mayors and CoundlNembers Association, larnwriting to requestyourcontinubd support-forMappolintmeritto the Sonoma CounlyAgricultural Pilaservalion and Open SW District. The Citizens!AdvisbryComfflee is a 17-membercommitteecomprised oFrepresentativesfrom policy mailers and mal(I . 99 I was appointed,by theMaybis and bouhcil Mernbefs'Assodallon in January lof[Fthe namalinderof M uhe)OIred term on the Committee created when, Sonoma City Council Member Dick, Ashfod stepped dbwntom thot-ity coundl.- I have participated in Committee meetings since the true of my appointment in L Januaryand I continue to have. a great lnterestln helping to preserve areas h Sonorna.County for fAire generaflohs to'enjoy. I would, appreciate you support for rhy appointment and ifyou have any questions, please do not hesitate to contactme at (707)894.2806 oCemail at Cloverudil5netzerond Thank you for you corisideraW. Sincerely, Mayor I City Council March 31, 2005 Jake Mackenzie Mayor Vicki Vidak-Martinez ' Vice -Mayor Armando F. Flores Dear Members of the Mayors and Councilmembers' Association Tim Smith Amin it Sprb lin Council Members rs I wish to request our continued support form appointment to the 9 Y PP Y PP Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District. The Citizens' Advisory Committee is a 17 -member committee comprised of Cad Edc Leivo representatives from various interest groups and incorporated cities City Manager within Sonoma County. Similar to the Open Space Authority, the Committee members are appointed by the Board of Directors. The Stephen R. Donley Assistant City Manager committee's role includes advising the District Board and staff on policy g P Y matters and making recommendations for proposed easement or land Judy Hauff acquisitions. City Clerk Michelle Marchetti Kenyon I have served on the Advisory Board since 1998 and would be pleased to CityAtlomey continue in this role. I have a great interest in reauthorization of the sales Gabrielle P. Whelan tax which funds the District's activities. Assistant CityAliomey I would appreciate your support for my appointment; if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 584-1195. Sincerely, Jak Mackenzie Mayor City of Rohnert Park JM/bl 6750 Commerce Boulevard • Rohnert Park CA • 94928 • (707) 588-2226 • Fax (707) 588-2263 W W W.mcitv.orq +- 6-05. 2:52RM;C1t/ or Heelbsburq April 6, 2005 Mayor David Glass and Councilmembers City of Petaluma P -0 -pox 61 Petaluma, CA 94953 Dear Mayor Glass and Councihnembers: >074> 332 - CITY OF IIEALDSBURG ADMINISTRATION 401 Grove Street Healdsburg, CA 954484723 Phone: (707) 431-3317 Fax: (707) 431-3321 Visit us at motteihealdshurg.ca.us I am asking to be re -appointed to the County Ag & Open Space Preservation District Advisory Committee. I have been honored to serve on this Committee for the past 6 years and would like to continue on in this capacity. Throughout this time I have developed a close working relationship with both the Staff and fellow Advisory Committee members. In addition to the ongoing work of the committee, I also serve on the Conservation Procedures sub -committee, and I will be working with Maureen Middlebrook on the Public Outreach Working Group. One of my goals is to continue working with the District (& Maureen), to help in the upcoming election campaign to seek voter re -authorization of the District. I was one of the co-authors (along with fellow Committee members Jake Mackenzie & Dick Ashford), of the resolution that was sponsored by the Mayors & Councilrnember's Association asking for consideration for more public access when the District acquires future properties. I strongly believe that public access is a high priority, and I will continue to work towards that goal. Should anyone ave any questions, please feel free to contact me anytime. Thank you for conside ' re -appointment. Kent Mitchell, CounciImember City ofHealdsburg 433-2475 kentmitchellna.earthlirllcnet counciIMYMitchell openspaee ]tr Letters of Interest for Appointment County Human Services Commission a No Letters Received 46-2 Letters of Interest for Appointment to Airport Land Use Commission David Glass Mayor kd�1 CITY OF PETALUMA Oil POST OFFICE Box 61 PETALur iA, CA 94953-0061 c f March 17, 2005 Mayor and Members of the Town Council Town of Windsor P.O. Box 100 Windsor, CA 95492-0100 Dear Mayor Allen and Councilmembers: I am applying for the appointment to the Sonoma County Airport and Land Use Commission. I believe I have a variety of qualifications that would be a benefit to the County by serving on this Commission. As you know, currently I am the Mayor of Petaluma and prior to being elected, I served for almost four years on the Petaluma Planning Commission. I am very familiar with the issues created by airport uses since Petaluma owns and operates its own airport. As a professional, I work in Municipal Finance and I am familiar with the funding options that could be utilized to expand the services and capabilities of our county airport. My personal background includes a rich family history in the aviation business. Both of my brothers owned small businesses that served the aviation community at various times and locations. In addition they are both airline pilots. My older brother just retired from American Airlines as a Captain and my younger brother flies 747's for Northwest Airlines. Both spent a number of years with smaller regional carriers and they would both be a great resource for me to cross check information that could prove helpful in seeking the best possible service for Sonoma County, Furtberrnore, I would utilize my communication skills to gain consensus in Sonoma County on the objectives, needs, and constraints to provide the proper foundation to achieve ourr high potential for all modes of transportation: The future of our regional airport is a key part to our transportation system. I am pleased to convey I have received >mammous support by the Petaluma City Council for this important appointment, and would appreciate your support as Petaluma City Hall well. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact meat (707) 11 English street 799-2276 or email me at daveelass(@,,comcastmet. Petaluma, CA 94952 . Phone (707) 778-4345 Sincerely, Fax (707) 778-4419 E -Mail D�� CO- LCityCouncilQcigetnhana,ca.in ar daveglass@comcascnot David A. Glass Mayor of Petaluma March 21, 2005 Telephone (707) 894-2521 FAX (707) 894-3451 City of Cloverdale P.O. Box 217 • 124 North Cloverdale Blvd. • Cloverdale, CA 95425-0217 The Honorable Lisa Moore City of Cotati 201 West Sierra Avenue Cotati CA 94931 Dear Mayor Moore: Please accept this letter as my request to be appointed as the Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association representative forAe position on the Airport Land Use Commission. I am currently a Councilmember for the City of Cloverdale and I am serving as the City's liaison to our Airport Committee. My interest in the issues relating to the airport is important to me because of the current transportation issues relating to the county, as well as the importance of the continued viability of our local airport. I am dedicated in representing our County and the City of Cloverdale by serving in as many ways as possible. I am looking forward to the opportunity to demonstrate my ability to serve our communities locally, as well as, at the regional level. I would appreciate your support for my appointment as your Airport Land Use Commission. If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to give me a call at (707) 894-9862 or Email me at iessaleeravmond700(2:hotmail.com. Sincerely, Jessalee Raymond Councilmember City of Cloverdale Cc: Mayors of All Cities in Sonoma County i i MAR 16 2005 q1TY OF March 9, 2005 -- - .-- - --.— - - --SANTA ROSA CITY COUNCIL 00 Santa Rosa Avenue To all Cities in Sonoma County 1Post Office sox 1678 Santa Rosa, CA 95402-1678 Dear Mayors and Councilmembers: 707-543,3010 Fax 707-543-3030 Please consider supporting my appointment to the Airport Land Use Commission. The future of Sonoma County is becoming increasing impacted by the lack of adequate air service. As part of the City's economic development effort, we continually meet with local businesses to communicate about how they are doing. We are constantly hearing that the one major detriment to doing business in Sonoma County is the inability to get in and out quickly to accommodate the increasing globalization of business. I have served on the Santa Rosa City Council for 10 years and have previously Co CONDRONuncilmemUer IANserved on the County Planning Commission and LAFCO. I am very aware of the impacts airport expansion will have on the citizens who are in close proximity and will see that their issues are strongly considered and addressed as well as possible. This is not only a business issue. I think we are all well aware, I know as a grandparent planning a trip to Disneyland this fall and as someone approaching retirement years, that traveling is becoming more and more attractive. Without air service to Sonoma County and the increasing difficulty in traveling to SFO, local service is more important than ever. I would appreciate having the opportunity to serve as your representative on this very important Board. Sincerely, JANET CONDRON Councilmember JClsks f:\council\members\condronairport03O9O5,wpd 1q,