Item No. 9
Town of Atherton
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT – REGULAR AGENDA
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ANTHONY SUBER, CITY CLERK
DATE: JUNE 17, 2026
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SAN MATEO
COUNTY MOSQUITO & VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT
RECOMMENDATION
Appoint applicant Allan Martin to the San Mateo County Mosquito & Vector Control District to fill the remaining unexpired term for Mason Brutschy, ending December 13, 2027.
BACKGROUND | ANALYSIS
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.
Mason Brutschy, representative to the Board of trustees of the Mosquito & Vector Control District from the Town, resigned from his seat on the Board, effective March 11, 2026. Staff conducted a brief recruitment and received one (1) applicant. Mr. Allan Martin applied to fill the unexpired and his application can be found at Attachment 1. Council has the option of appointing Allan Martin to fill in the remainder of the unexpired term or direct staff to continue to recruit for the vacant seat.
POLICY FOCUS
The Council is not obligated to appoint any candidate and may choose to continue the recruitment.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
Mosquito & Vector Appointment
June 17, 2026
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 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. Allan Martin Application
2. Mosquito & Vector Control District Memo