Item 19
1 VALLEY CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE
Staff Report – Item 19
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Mitch Sears, Chief Executive Officer
Edward Burnham, CFO
Alisa Lembke, VCE Board Clerk/Administrative Analyst
SUBJECT: Consider Appointment to vacant County of Yolo seat on Community Advisory Committee
DATE: February 12, 2025
RECOMMENDATION
1. Consider appointment to vacant County of Yolo seat (Class 2) - term expires in June 2026.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The Board at their September 9, 2021 meeting, adopted a revised Community Advisory Committee (CAC) structure with eleven total members: eight jurisdictional members (two per jurisdiction) and three additional seats for At-large members intended to fill specific subject matter expertise/experience areas.
VCE has experienced unsuccessful recruitment(s) with a focus on unincorporated Yolo County, leaving the role unfilled. The county of Yolo jurisdiction includes city jurisdictions, and VCE would like to consider filling the appointment from the existing pool of applicants.
Several applications were on file from residents of Davis and Woodland who had previously applied for CAC seats. One resident, Mark Murray, expressed interest in being considered for appointment to the County of Yolo seat.
Mr. Murray’s application is summarized below:
• Mark Murray is interested in expanding and promoting the community’s efforts to be the model for clean energy; he is a proponent and participant of solar energy, electric vehicles, electric heat pump, and the promotion of the economic benefits for homeowners to go electric; and, he has over 35 years of experience in researching, developing, advocating and monitoring public policy in the environmental, waste reduction and recycling realms and has served on numerous advisory bodies.
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2 Consistent with past practice, staff provided Mr. Murray’s application to the jurisdiction Board Members (County of Yolo) for their review and consideration for recommendation.
CONCLUSION
Staff recommend the Board consider appointment of Mark Murray to the vacant County of Yolo seat (Class 2) - term expires in June 2026.
Attachment
1. CAC Application (Mark Murray) - Redacted
Return to:
VALLEY CLEAN ENERGY
Valley Clean Energy COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
604 Second Street APPLICATION
Davis, CA 95616
PERSONAL DATA SHEET
Received on:
Name: Are you at least 18 years old?
First Middle
Home Address:
Number/Street City/State/Zip
Email Address:
Daytime Phone Evening/Weekend Phone
Business Title or Occupation:
Company/Organization:
Address:
Street Address City, State and Zip
Which Valley Clean Energy jurisdiction do you reside in? City of Davis City of Woodland County of Yolo (Unincorporated) If you do not reside in Valley Clean Energy's jurisdictions, please include a separate statement to address why you are applying for this committee.
Are you seeking to fill an At-Large Seat? Yes No
Background Information:
Why do you wish to serve as a member of the VCE Community Advisory Committee? Last
City of Winters
5/16/24 AMLembke
What experience/perspective would you bring to the committee? Please reference the professional sector and related professional experience below for At-Large member applications in this section.
Please list your previous and present governmental and civic experience. Indicate when, position and duties:
List any special training or experience you have that you feel would benefit your committee service:
Do you have any interests or associations which might present a conflict of interest? If yes, please explain:
What do you feel are your most important qualifications? What do you see as some of the significant issues facing the community in the next few years that might pertain to Valley Clean Energy's Community Advisory Committee? What do you hope to accomplish as a committee member?
I am aware of the obligations and responsibilities of this committee and am willing and able to fulfill this commitment should I be appointed: (Initial here: ) Please attach your resume or any additional information or statements which you feel would be helpful to the Valley Clean Energy Board of Directors in reviewing your qualifications.
AUTHORIZATION AND RELEASE
I understand that in connection with this application for appointment, the information contained herein will be made available to the general public upon request. I further understand that if appointed, I may be required to take the oath of office and may be subject to requirements for filing financial disclosure statements.
Please Sign Here Date
NOTE: This document is a public record and may be disclosed/released pursuant to the California Public Records Act.
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Applications will be kept on file for two years. This application will expire on:
Date of appointment by the Valley Clean Energy Board: ____________ Length of term: ____________
Is this a re-appointment?
5/16/2026