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Home My WebLink About3.2 Appoint Mosquito Abatemtor 19 82 /ii � 111 DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL July 17, 2012 Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Joni Pattillo City Manager""' Appointment to Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District Prepared by Caroline P. Soto, City Clerk EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: CITY CLERK File # 110 -30 The City Council will consider appointment of Abe Gupta as the City of Dublin appointee to the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution making an Appointment to the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District Board of Trustees. Submitted By City Clerk DESCRIPTION: �?14 Reviewed By Assistant City Manager The Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District Board (ACMAD) is a public agency serving the people of Alameda County. The Alameda County Board of Supervisors, and each of the elected councils of the 13 cities within the district, appoints one trustee to represent its constituency on the governing board of the ACMAD. The Board of Trustees consists of individuals dedicated to community service and willing to accrue the knowledge required to effectively govern a mosquito abatement district. Trustees serve two -year terms without compensation and receive allowances for expenses incurred in attending business meetings of the board. The City has received a letter (Attachment 1) from Chindi A. Peavey, District Manager, requesting the appointment of a new City of Dublin representative following the unexpected passing of the City's appointee, Dr. James Kohnen. Page 1 of 2 ITEM NO. 3.2 Mayor Sbranti requests that the City Council confirm the appointment of Abe Gupta (application attached as Attachment 2) as the City of Dublin's appointment to the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District Board for the term ending January 1, 2014. The appointment would be made upon approval of the proposed resolution (Attachment 3). NOTICING REQUIREMENTS /PUBLIC OUTREACH: The unscheduled vacancy was posted at the City's three regular posting locations and on the City's website. A certified copy of adopted Resolution will be sent to Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District. A copy of Staff Report was sent to Abe Gupta. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Letter from Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District 2. Application 3. Resolution Mosquito Abatement District Appointment Page 2 of 2 Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District BOARD OF TRUSTEES Jan O. Washburn, President Jim Prola, We-President Barbara Hafliday, Secretary Dennis Bray Marisel Brown Edgarl, Centeno James N. Doggelt F. David Edwards Jun Golden John D. Hughes Denny McLeod Ronald E. Quinn weliam M. spkafa June 13, 2012 Mayor Tim Sbranti City of Dublin 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Dear Mayor Sbrantl: Chlndl A. Peavey Ph.D. Dutrkt Manager eneavekDmosQuAoes.gM RECEIVED AVIV 15 2012 CITY of DUBLIN CITY MANPAER "S Or -r-ICH On May 29t" we were notified that Dr. James Kohnen, the trustee on the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District representing the city of Dublin, had passed away at his home in Dublin. This shocking and unexpected news has saddened all of us who knew Jim. The city of Dublin had appointed Dr. Kohnen to a new two -year term in January of 2012, his appointment was to expire on January 1, 2014. We respectfully request an appointment be made for the remainder of his two -year term. Dr. Kohnen had served on our Board since 2004. His professional expertise in the fields of entomology and public health was of great value to the District. He served as Chairman of the West Nile Virus Committee and as an elected Board member of the California Special Districts Association. Dr. Kohnen served as President of the ACMAD Board in 2008. We shall appreciate your sending us a certified copy of your resolution appointing your trustee to our Board for the term ending January 1, 2014. Sincerely, Chindi A. Peavey District Manager cc: Caroline Soto 23187 Connecticut Street, Hayward{ C9 94545 ► (510) 783 -7744 Tel # (510) 783 -3903 FAX ♦ mvw.inosquitoes.org Celebrating 82 Years of Service vice to the Residents ofAlaineda County RESOLUTION NO. XX - 12 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE ALAMEDA COUNTY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES WHEREAS, the City of Dublin is authorized to appoint one member of the Board of Trustees of the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District; and WHEREAS, the term for the current unscheduled vacancy expires on January 1, 2014. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council hereby appoints , as Board of Trustee representing the City of Dublin on the Mosquito Abatement District. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk shall forward a certified copy of this Resolution to the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this vote: AYES- NOES- ABSENT- ABSTAIN- ATTEST- City Clerk Reso No. XX -12, Adopted , Item No. Page 1 of 1 day of July, 2012, by the following Mayor CITY OF DUBLIN APPOINTEE TO ALAMEDA COUNTY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT APPLICATION NAME Abe Gupta DATE June 27 2012 ADDRESS CA 94568 PHONE # {HOME} , _ __ . _ _ __ (WORK) 4 1. Why are you interested in serving as an Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District Trustee? I believe I can fully and honestly represent the needs of Dublin as a trustee of the District. Over the last six years, I have taught as a professor of law helping to craft legal education curriculum for first year law students. To this end, I have had to. work collaboratively with like- minded individuals to achieve the best outcome. I believe I can successfully bring this skill set to the District. Additionally, I have a background in Civil and Environmental Engineering, with a degree earned fiom Stanford. I am readily versed in matters of ecology, public health and environmental law. I am also a full time resident of Dublin and believe strongly in enhancing this wonderful place we call home. 2. What contributions can you offer as a District Trustee? We live in challenging times for public government. Times when nearly every nightly news broadcast contains at least one story concerning the troubling exercise of professional judgment or the questionable use of professional trust. Operating under this backdrop, I would like to contribute to the District's important work of providing guidance on vector control issues. I wish to energetically bring to the District the perspective of a young attorney and law professor who regularly faces the remarkable challenge of quickly understanding rules established over several decades. 3. Any additional information you would like to add. The opportunity to serve on the District is a wonderful way to continue being able to work with other like- minded citizens on important issues concerning our community. I also hope to bring to the committee a diverse racial and ethnic background. I am a practicing Hindu, but I was raised Catholic. I speak Hindi and Punjabi and regularly travel to Southeast Asia. I can also translate written Latin. I thank you for your consideration. SIGNATURE OCCUPATION ATTORNEY/LAW PROFESSOR Please return this completed form to the attention of Caroline Soto, City Clerk, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568 by end of day Friday, July 6, 2012. Postmarks will not be accepted. 0:1APPTMTSI20 i 21Appiications\Mosgt►ito AUatement.Doex