Item No. 5
Town of Atherton
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT – CONSENT AGENDA
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
GEORGE RODERICKS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: ANTHONY SUBER, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER/ CITY CLERK
DATE: NOVEMBER 15, 2023
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SAN MATEO
COUNTY MOSQUITO & VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT
RECOMMENDATION
Appoint incumbent representative Mason Brutschy to the San Mateo County Mosquito & Vector Control District for a term of four years beginning January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2027.
BACKGROUND
The Town of Atherton along with each city within San Mateo County may appoint one person to the board of trustees for the Mosquito & Vector Control District. The district uses an integrated pest management strategy to safeguard the health and comfort of residents of San Mateo County.
The board of trustees consists of 21 members from each City within the County and one representative for the County at-large. Among the programs and services offered by the special district are public education presentations lead by residents and volunteers. Information about other programs and services of the district is readily available by visiting the website at www.smcmvcd.org.
The current term of office for Mason Brutschy, representative to the Board of trustees of the Mosquito & Vector Control District from the Town, will expire on December 31, 2023. Mr.
Brutschy has been an active participant since 2014, serving as Chair of the Finance Committee and is a member on the Managers Evaluation Committee. Council has the option of appointing a representative to the board of trustees for a term of two (2) or four (4) years.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
GOAL ALIGNMENT
This Report and its contents are in alignment with the following Council Policy Goals:
• Goal Area E – Strengthen Community Engagement and Transparency Mosquito & Vector Appointment
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
• Goal Area F – Be Forward-Thinking, Well-Managed, and Well-Planned
POLICY FOCUS
The Council is not obligated to appoint any candidate and may choose to open a formal recruitment.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notification was achieved by posting the agenda, with this agenda item being listed, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in print and electronically. Information about the project is also disseminated via the Town’s electronic News Flash and Atherton Online. There are approximately 1,200 subscribers to the Town’s electronic News Flash publications. Subscribers include residents as well as stakeholders –to include, but be not limited to, media outlets, school districts, Menlo Park Fire Protection District, service provides (water, power, and sewer), and regional elected officials.
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE FEEDBACK/REFERRAL
This item has not been before a Town Committee or Commission
ATTACHMENTS
1. Reappointment Letter – SMC Mosquito & Vector Control District