Staff Report re City Selection Committee 2024-2025 Page 1 of 2
STAFF REPORT
TO
: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Michelle Estabillo, City Clerk
VIA: Daniel Barros, City Manager
MEETING DATE: December 11, 2024
SUBJECT: Council of Cities and City Selection Committee REC
OMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council make the following motion:
MOTION TO CONFIRM DESIGNATION OF THE MAYOR AS THE VOTING MEMBER FOR
THE COUNCIL OF CITIES, DESIGNATING AN ALTERNATE VOTING MEMBER, AND
GIVING THE VOTING MEMBER DISCRETION ON ANY AND ALL MATTERS TO BE
CONSIDERED
COUNCIL ADOPTED VALUES
This recommendation is consistent with the
Vision category from the Council’s adopted values
from the Values-Based Code of Conduct. The Mayor will vote to select committee members and board representatives that may have a direct impact on regional issues that are of interest to the Town of Colma.
BACKGROUND
The Town of Colma City Council is a participant in the San Mateo County Council of Cities and the City Selection Committee. The Council of Cities meets once per month to discuss items of interest to the region and provide networking opportunities for elected officials from the cities of San Mateo County. The members of the San Mateo County Council of Cities are all of the elected officials from the cities in the County, as well as the Board of Supervisors of San Mateo County.
The City Selection Committee meets several times per year, usually immediately before a Council of Cities business meeting, and elects representatives from among the group of interested elected officials to serve on County-wide committees and boards, such as the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SMCTA), and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District Board. Only one designated representative from each city is on the City Selection Committee, usually the Mayor. The City Selection Committee meets for the sole purpose of AGENDA ITEM #5
Staff Report re City Selection Committee 2024-2025 Page 2 of 2 voting for the elected officials who will serve on County-wide committees and to elect the officers to the Council of Cities for the upcoming year.
ANALYSIS
The bylaws of the San Mateo Council of Cities provides that each Council Member is a participating member of the Council, that each city shall have one vote, and that the Mayor, or an alternate designated by the city, is the voting member for that city.
The proposed motion would confirm the designation of the Mayor as the Town’s voting representative to the City Selection Committee and would appoint an alternate as voting member in case of the Mayor’s absence.
The proposed motion would also confirm that the voting member has the discretion to vote on any matter before the Council of Cities.
Attached to this staff report for discussion are a list of the vacant assignments and those currently seeking appointment. The City Selection Committee Agenda Packet, including letters of interest, is also attached.
FISCAL IMPACT
This action has no fiscal impact.
ALTERNATIVES
The alternative to giving the Mayor discretion to vote at the City Selection Committee meeting is to require the Mayor to vote in a manner consistent with the directions of the City Council.
While this alternative is technically feasible, it is not a workable alternative when there are several potential candidates or issues to be voted on. The more candidates or issues there are to be voted on, the more complicated and unworkable this alternative becomes.
CONCLUSION
Staff recommends that the City Council, by motion, confirm the designation of the Mayor as the vo
ting member for the Council of Cities, designate an alternate voting member, and give the voting member discretion on any and all matters to be voted on.
ATTACHMENTS
A. List of Commission/Committee vacancies
B. San Mateo County City Selection Committee Agenda Packet C. Proxy Designation Form
Updated as of November 18, 2024
City Selection Committee
Vacant positions*
Please submit your “Letters of Interests” no later than Friday, December 6, 2024 by 5p.m. to Sukhmani Purewal, Secretary of City Selection Committee and Asssitant Clerk of the Board of Supervisors via email:
[email protected]
Per C
hair Rico E. Medina, the City Selection Committee meeting will be held in person along with Council of Cities on Friday, December 20, 2024 in Colma (more info to come) HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (HCDC)
o 2 Reg
ular Members
Ron Collins – San Carlos, representing Cities
Position expiring 12/31/2024 (termed out)
New 4-year term will be from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2028 All Cities eligible
Donna Colson – Burlingame, representing Cities
Position expiring 12/31/2024
New 4-year term will be from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2028 All Cities eligible
SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT (SAMTRANS)
o 1 Re
gular Member (Cities Southern)
Jeff Gee – Redwood City, representing Southern Judicial Cities Position expiring 12/31/2024
New 4-year term will be from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2028 Only Southern Cities are eligible (Atherton, East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Carlos, and Woodside)
SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (SMCTA)
o 2 Reg
ular Members
Julia Mates – Belmont, representing Central Judicial Cities Position expiring 12/31/2024
New 2-year term will be from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026 Only Central Cities are eligible (Belmont, Burlingame, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Hillsborough, Millbrae, and City of San Mateo)
ATTACHMENT A
Updated as of November 18, 2024
Carlos Romero – East Palo Alto, representing Southern Judicial Cities Position expiring 12/31/2024
New 2-year term will be from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026 Only Southern Cities are eligible (Atherton, East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Carlos, and Woodside)
Election of a Chairperson to the City Selection Committee for 2025
Election of a Vice Chairperson to the City Selection Committee for 2025
* Note: Any positions that become vacant due to the November 5, 2024 election, will be agendized at a future City Selection Committee meeting once the election results have been certified by the County of San Mateo.
City Selection Committee appoints to the following boards: ABAG, BAAQMD, CAL-ID, DVC, HCDC, HEART, LAFCo, MTC, CALTRAIN, SAMTRANS, and SMCTA.
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T
O: MAYORS OF SAN MATEO COUNTY
FROM: SUKHMANI S. PUREWAL, SECRETARY
SUBJECT: REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE Mayor Rico E. Medina, Chairperson of the San Mateo County City Selection Committee called for a Regular in person meeting of the Committee at 6:15 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Colma Fire House – 50 Reiner Street Colma, CA 94014.
AGENDA
1) Roll Call
2) S
election of two (2) Councilmembers to serve as Regular members on the Housing and Community Development Committee (HCDC) representing Cities (all Cities are eligible), for a term of four (4) years beginning January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2028. i. B
urlingame Mayor Donna Colson, is seeking reappointment
ii. Daly City Mayor Juslyn Manalo, is seeking appointment 3) S
election of one (1) Councilmember to serve on the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) representing Southern Cities (Atherton, East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Carlos, and Woodside), for a term of four (4) years beginning January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2028.
i. R
edwood City Mayor Jeff Gee, is seeking reappointment
4) S
election of one (1) Councilmember to serve on the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SMCTA) representing Southern Cities (Atherton, East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Carlos, and Woodside), for a term of two (2) years beginning January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026.
i. E
ast Palo Alto Councilmember Carlos Romero, is seeking reappointment 5) S
election of one (1) Councilmember to serve on the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SMCTA) representing Central Cities (Belmont, Burlingame, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Hillsborough, Millbrae, and City of San Mateo), for a term of two (2) years beginning January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026.
i. B
elmont Mayor Julia Mates, is seeking reappointment
ii. Half Moon Bay Councilmember-Elect Paul Nagengast, is seeking appointment
SAN MATEO COUNTY
CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE
Rico E. Medina, Chairperson
Eddie Flores, Vice Chairperson
Sukhmani S. Purewal, Secretary
400 County Center
Redwood City, 94063
650-363-1802
ATTACHMENT B
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6) Election of a Chairperson to the City Selection Committee for 2025 (Note: Candidates must be a current Mayor or Council Member)
i. South San Francisco Vice Mayor Eddie Flores, is seeking appointment
7) Election of a Vice Chairperson to the City Selection Committee for 2025 (Note: Candidates must be a current Mayor or Council Member)
i. San Carlos Councilmember Pranita Venkatesh, is seeking appointment
8) Oral Communications and Announcements
i. Public Comment – Opportunity for the public to address the San Mateo County City Selection Committee.
ii. Any subject not on the agenda may be presented at this time by members of the City Selection Committee. These topics cannot be acted upon or discussed, but may be agendized for a later meeting date.
DONNA COLSON, MAYOR
PETER STEVENSON, VICE MAYOR
MICHAEL BROWNRIGG
ANDREA PAPPAJOHN
STEPHANIE LEE TEL: (650) 558-7201
www.burlingame.org
The City of Burlingame
C
ITY HALL -- 501 PRIMROSE ROAD
BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA 94010-3997
N
ovember 22, 2024
D
ear City Selection Committee,
P
lease consider this letter my application to continue in service to the HCDC.
I
t has been my honor to serve as the city liaison to the San Mateo County Housing and Community Development Committee for the past eight years. The HCDC has supported staff and made significant progress on funding housing and most specifically, affordable housing. We have been particularly focused on our unhoused population and have revised our funding focus to align with the county’s objective to provide stable housing to our most vulnerable residents.
T
he functions of the HCDC are:
• T
o review, and provide a forum for public commenton, countywide and local community needs andpriorities related to the use of the three entitlementprogram funds; and
•
T
o review, and provide a forum for public comment on,program matters involved in the preparation of the Consolidated Plan (CONPLAN) and its associated Annual Action Plans that set priorities for addressing the identified needs; and • T
o review, and provide a forum for public comment on,analysis and findings involved in the preparation of the A
ssessment of Fair Housing (AFH); and
• T
o review, and provide a forum for public commenton, applications for funding for activities that address these priorities.
M
y background in affordable housing and work with core service agencies has allowed me an important perspective to help align funding allocations with the priority needs as stated by the County Board of Supervisors. It has been my pleasure to serve and as a senior member of the committee I have recently been elected to serve as Chair.
I
would be grateful for your continued support of my candidacy. With the Honorable Ron Collins retiring, I also bring stability and continuity as we bring on a new member with whom I will be happy to work.
K
indly,
D
onna Colson
Mayor
City of Burlingame
501 Primrose Road
Burlingame, CA 94010
[email protected]
(650) 678-0 952
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF DALY CITY
333 – 90TH STREET
DALY CITY, CA 94015-1895
(650) 991-8125
December 6, 2024
Sukhmani Purewal
Secretary of City Selection Committee &
Assistant Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Email: [email protected]
RE: Letter of Interest for Housing and Community Development Committee (HCDC) Dear Mr. Purewal:
I am writing to express my interest to fill the vacancy on The Housing and Community Development Committee (HCDC) due to Councilmember Ron Collins’ term expiration. As a resident of the County of San Mateo and someone deeply committed to improving our community’s housing and development initiatives, I would be honored to contribute my skills, experience, and passion to this important committee.
The role of the HCDC in advising the Board of Supervisors and the Director of the County's Department of Housing on the expenditure of housing and community development funds is critical to addressing the affordable housing needs in the County of San Mateo.
I am confident that my eight years of experience in the private sector as a Community Engagement Manager with Brookfield Properties and Forest City, one of the nation’s real estate developers, has afforded me the opportunity to forge vital partnerships and create opportunities for affordable housing, job creation, open spaces, and youth development.
Additionally, I spearheaded the Bill Sorro Housing Program (BiSHoP) to help low to moderate-income families find stability and security in housing, which can help to bring unique perspective and expertise to the HCDC.
In my public sector experience, I have been a proponent for affordable housing and have supported numerous affordable housing projects in my role as an elected official for the City of Daly City, including Midway Village, the largest affordable housing project in the County of San Mateo with 555 affordable units, Jefferson Union High School District (JUHSD) Serramonte Del Rey Campus Redevelopment Project, and the Jefferson Elementary School District (JESD) Workforce Housing Projects.
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I believe my combined years of experience in both the private and public sectors equips me to make meaningful contributions to the committee’s work, especially as the need for affordable housing solutions continues to grow exponentially across the County. My experience will also allow me to work collaboratively with other committee members and stakeholders to make informed recommendations and help shape the future of housing and community development in the County of San Mateo.
My commitment to fostering equitable, sustainable, and inclusive development aligns closely with the mission and responsibilities of the HCDC, and I am committed to ensuring that vital resources are allocated in ways that best serve all members of our community, particularly those facing housing instability and economic challenges. My advocacy for affordable housing is recognized throughout the region, as I recently received tremendous support from my colleagues on the Council of Cities to represent all Cities on the Housing Endowment and Regional Trust (HEART), although the bylaws unfortunately would not allow me to accept the appointment. I believe I can be an asset to the Housing and Community Development Committee and would be honored to have the opportunity to serve on this regional board.
Thank you for considering my application for the 4-year term beginning January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2028. I would welcome the opportunity to further discuss how I can contribute to the committee’s work and serve the needs of our community. Please feel free to contact me at (650) 580-7777 or [email protected] to arrange a meeting or provide further information.
Sincerely,
Juslyn C. Manalo
Mayor of Daly City
City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.org
Mayor Jeff Gee 1017 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD
Vice Mayor Lissette Espinoza-Garnica Redwood City, California 94063 Telephone (650) 780-7220
Council Members www.redwoodcity.org
Alicia C. Aguirre
Kaia Eakin
Diane Howard
Elmer Martinez Saballos
Chris Sturken
November 27, 2024
City Selection Committee of San Mateo County
400 County Center, 1st Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063
Re: City Selection Committee
SamTrans – Southern Judicial District Appointment
Honorable Mayors, Council Members and Designees:
At the December 20, 2024, Council of Cities meeting, I will be seeking re-election to the Southern Judicial District seat on the SamTrans Board of Directors.
It continues to be my honor to specifically represent the Southern cities and broadly the entire County in my role as a SamTrans Board Member. I am a strong advocate of public transportation in San Mateo County and the region, which is hopefully demonstrated by my commitment of time and energy related to multiple projects and initiatives ranging from Reimagine SamTrans and the delivery of electrified Caltrain service, to the managing of ongoing fiscal impacts of pandemic ridership challenges and protecting San Mateo County from outside pressure to contribute more than our fair share toward regional transit agencies who lack accountability.
Below is a snapshot of some of the highlights and accomplishments of my efforts on the SamTrans Board related to project and initiatives locally and regionally:
SamTrans Board of Directors (current)
• Currently serve as the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors. • Supported the implementation of Reimagine SamTrans – a comprehensive countywide adjustment to bus schedules and routes resulting in greater efficiency, responsible financial management, and restored bus ridership to pre-pandemic levels – especially for the most transit dependent riders.
• Served as Chairman of the SamTrans Ad Hoc General Manager selection committee, which led the recruitment effort for a new General Manager, resulting in the selection of April Chan. • Advocated for examining how the organization uses its real estate assets, and asked critical questions related to the search for a new headquarters building in Millbrae. • Advocated for a 10-year, rolling Capital Improvement Program to ensure a state of good repair. • Supported the Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) initiative.
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City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.org
Caltrain Joint Powers Board (current)
• As Chairman of the Board in 2023, supported staff and the project team in execution of the Caltrain Modernization Project, resulting recently in the launch of fully electrified Caltrain service on September 21, 2024.
• Represent San Mateo County in the on -going governance discussions with San Francisco and Santa Clara Counties.
• Support ongoing efforts to secure funding for grade separation projects across San Mateo County. • Frequently leverage my construction and real estate experience and expertise in Board oversight of construction and infrastructure planning efforts.
Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA) (current)
• In 2015, I was appointed to the TJPA Board when construction was 50% complete on the new transit center. I used my professional skills and construction background to support efforts to manage construction costs and keep the project on schedule. • Supported staff efforts to recover lost time on the construction schedule. • Provided guidance and oversight to staff in managing the structural deficiencies discovered immediately after occupancy.
• Closed-out all litigation matters related to the construction of the transit center. • Supported the Accelerated Workplan for the Downtown San Francisco Extension (DTX), resulting in FTA approval to enter engineering and the award of $3.4 billion in federal funds. The DTX Project, or now known as The Portal, will be an essential missing link to extend Caltrain service into downtown San Francisco and increase ridership in the future.
Over the next term, I will focus on the following opportunities and challenges facing SamTrans and San Mateo County:
• Ensuring that San Mateo County residents contribute only their fair share to regional transportation funding efforts and protect our County from becoming a “donor county” to places like San Francisco.
• Ensuring riders that public transportation is safe and reliable. • Improving management of “Quality of Life” issues at our major transit centers. • Managing the move and transition to the new Millbrae headquarters to ensure it is on budget and on schedule.
• Supporting the successful delivery of the Zero Emission Bus initiative. • Envisioning how the future workforce will be working and from where. • Ensuring that fair service is provided to all parts of our community. • Planning and preparing for the connectivity/transit needs of the future. • Continuing to represent San Mateo County at the table on the governance issues related to the Caltrain JPB.
As a board member, combined with my elected and professional experience, capabilities, and focus, I believe that the next several years are critical to the long -term stability and success of SamTrans and Caltrain. I would be honored to earn your support to continue advocating and planning for our county’s mobility and transportation future.
City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.org
Thank you for your consideration. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach at 650 -483-7412, or at [email protected].
Very truly yours,
Jeff Gee, Mayor
City of Redwood City
Cc: Members, City Council, City of Redwood City
Sukhmani Purewal, Agenda Administrator and Deputy Clerk of the Board
City of East Palo Alto Telephone Number: (650) 853-3100 2415 University Avenue Fax Number: (650) 853-3115 East Palo Alto, CA 94303
CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO
December 4, 2024
Re: San Mateo County Transportation Authority City Seat- Southern Judicial Cities Re-Appointment Honorable Mayors and Council Members:
I write to seek your support for re-appointment to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SMCTA) Southern Judicial Cities seat. I currently serve as the Chair of the Authority. As a former vice-chair of CCAG, board member of Commute.org, and an active participant in Council of Cities meetings, I have engaged many of you in transportation discussions and provided you with updates regarding the SMCTA’s actions.
While on the SMCTA I have played a meaningful role in developing our latest strategic plan that sets forth a comprehensive blueprint for funding our transit, roadways, and non-motorized forms of transportation cost effectively, efficiently and equitably. I have also brought to bear a deep experience in finance and financial oversight gained from my professional work as a developer and affordable housing consultant.
The SMCTA will play a pivotal role in prioritizing and leveraging our local monies to allow our cities to guarantee the flow of funds for transit, bike/ped, road and highway improvement projects. Among the many projects and priorities that must be balanced are the implementation of complete streets, shuttles, the Highway 101 Managed Lanes Project, much needed grade separations, and TDM, to cite only a few. My ten years on ABAG’s Regional Planning Committee and my studies in urban economics and panning, real estate finance, and transportation at Stanford and Harvard have been essential in allowing me to understand the complicated finances and activities of the SMCTA.
We must listen to one another to collectively arrive at decisions that improve our cities. As a diverse county we must also cooperate and reach reasoned transportation solutions that address our urban and rural growth challenges. I am always mindful of our cities ’numerous needs, and sometimes divergent concerns. I will continue to engage in reasoned discourse, respectful of all positions, that seeks collaborative and effective solutions that maintain and improve our transportation options sustainably.
I humbly ask for your support. Please contact me should you have any questions concerning my re- appointment. I may be reached at (650) 283-2852 or by email: [email protected].
Sincerely,
Carlos Romero
Mayor Antonio Lopez
Vice Mayor Martha Barragan
Council Members
Ruben Abrica
Lisa Gauthier
Carlos Romero
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One Twin Pines Lane Suite 330, Belmont CA 94002 | www.belmont.gov D
ecember 6, 2024
Dear Honorable Mayors and City Councilmembers,
It is a privilege to serve as the Central Judicial Cities representative, and currently as Vice Chair, on the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA). I am seeking your support to continue serving on the TA Board of Directors, representing the Central Judicial Cities’ seat for another term.
The TA plays a critical role in funding essential transit investments, addressing both capital and operational needs through Measures A and W. In my role as your representative, I have actively listened to your feedback and that of your city staff, particularly regarding challenges with the TA’s Call for Projects (CFP) funding applications. Smaller cities, in particular, have shared their process concerns in seeking grants due to limited staff resources and the complexity of meeting funding criteria. Additionally, city staff often seek technical support in project conception but face barriers without external support.
I have advocated to help address these concerns, leading to significant improvements in TA processes and I remain dedicated to ensuring the effective allocation of these resources.
Examples of these efforts include:
● Enhanced Technical Assistance: I served on the Strategic Plan Board Ad Hoc Committee.
The 2024-2029 Strategic Plan will allocate more funds (an additional $2 million) for technical support, enabling TA staff to assist jurisdictions in preparing competitive project applications that meet CFP criteria and attract additional funding sources. ● Streamlined CFP Processes: This cycle, we introduced a joint CFP format for the Cycle 7 Pedestrian/Bike and Cycle 2 ACR/TDM funding programs. This change reduces administrative burdens for both local jurisdictions and the TA, while providing more time for application preparation.
These changes reflect my commitment to addressing the needs of all jurisdictions, ensuring equity in funding decisions, and fostering collaboration with our community partners. My open-door policy remains a cornerstone of my service, and your thoughtful input continues to guide my decision-making.
It would be an honor to have your continued support for my service in this position. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or on cell at 650-246-4727.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Julia Mates
Mayor, City of Belmont
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December 6, 2024
Sukhmani Purewal
Secretary of the City Selection Committee
Assistant Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Via email to [email protected]
Re: Letter of Interest for Appointment to San Mateo County Transportation Authority Dear Sukhmani Purewal:
convey my strong interest in being appointed to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SMCTA), representing Central Judicial Cities. I am a newly-elected City Councilmember of the City of Half Moon Bay, and I offer unique and relevant experience and expertise which will be of great benefit to SMCTA and the communities we serve.
One example is my wide experience interfacing with various county transportation agencies regarding technical feasibility (and political realities and hurdles) of distributing funding for projects, based on needs and equitable use of funds. This was part of my work as Deputy Town Manager for the Town of Woodside, as well as Deputy City Manager/City Engineer for Half Moon Bay. There, in 2003, I engaged and negotiated with Caltrans and SMCTA toward securing and finalizing funding for construction of the Highway 92/Main Street Project in Half Moon Bay.
Further, my time in Southern California as Assistant City Engineer with the City of Beverly Hills and as City Engineer for the City of Yucaipa gave me numerous opportunities to productively engage at a high level with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority, respectively.
exhibited strong capabilities in these key areas, that will bring high value to the critical work of SMCTA:
Project management - developing, designing, and building capital improvement projects; managing public right-of-way issues, coordinating with utilities Fiscal management responsibility for personnel, CIP, and operating budgets; preparing and administering federal, state, and local grant applications; forming Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance and Community Facility districts; distributing enterprise funds for general fund activities Contract negotiations negotiating and securing private contracts for public services; negotiating residential and commercial development agreements; resolving permitting requirements at all governmental levels
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been a significant motivator
throughout my professional life. The interactions I have had with regional, state and federal transportation authorities/agencies illustrate my unique skill set and demonstrate how my experience will benefit SMCTA.
Thank you for your consideration in giving me the opportunity to serve on the San Mateo County Transportation Authority. Please feel free to contact me through City Clerk Jessica Blair at [email protected] you have any questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
Paul Nagengast
Member-elect, City Council of Half Moon Bay
cc:
Half Moon Bay City Council
Matthew Chidester, Half Moon Bay City Manager
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P
ranita Venkatesh
1040 Drake Court
San Carlos, CA 94070
(408) 425
-7766
Co
uncil of Cities
San Mateo County
D
ear Members of Council of Cities,
I
am writing to express my interest in Council of Cities Vice Chair. As a Councilmember in San Carlos I have consistently demonstrated a commitment to fostering collaboration in addressing the needs in our communities
M
y journey in public service has always been guided by a deep commitment to listening, learning and leading with integrity. I have come to understand the most impactful solutions emerge when we unite our collective voices in San Mateo County.
W
hat draws me most to the role of Vice Chair is the opportunity to uplift and strengthen our surrounding cities by fostering strong relationships and amplifying our collective voices in San Mateo County.
I
n my time as a San Carlos Councilmember I have had the privilege to serve on the Board for San Mateo Asian American Pacific Islander (SMAAPI), CMEQ committee, San Carlos Childcare Committee, San Mateo Democratic Central Committee District 3.
I
am eager to bring these qualities to the Vice Chair position to ensure every member city in San Mateo County feels seen, heard, and supported.
Thank
you for considering my candidacy. I would be honored to contribute to the Council of Cities continued success.
W
ith gratitude and respect,
P
ranita Venkatesh
San Carlos City Council
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Updated on 7/11/2024
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O: Sukhmani S. Purewal, Secretary
City Selection Committee
S
UBJECT: Alternate to the City Selection Committee
I
__________________________, Mayor of the City/Town of _____________________________, he
reby appoint Councilmember __________________________________________, to serve as my a
lternate to the City Selection Committee meeting(s).
I
n the absence of my appointee, I then appoint: (Please choose one) C
ouncilmember __________________________________ to represent me V
ice-Mayor and each Councilmember in order of seniority
(You must check only ONE of the following options)
M
y alternate is to serve for the:
meeting only
Date
duration of my term of office as Mayor
I
do not choose to appoint an alternate
________________________________________ ___________________________ Signature of Mayor Date
P
lease return to:
Sukhmani S. Purewal
County Executive’s Office/Clerk of the Board
500 County Center, 5th Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063
Or
email it to [email protected] or bring the signed form to the meeting.
If
you should have any questions please do not hesitate to call me (650) 363-1802
SAN MATEO COUNTY
CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE
Rico E. Medina, Chairperson
Eddie Flores, Vice Chairperson
Sukhmani S. Purewal, City Selection Secretary
500 County Center, 5th Floor
Redwood City, 94063
650-363-1802
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