DATE: FEBRUARY 21, 2023
DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION
FROM: PATRICIA M. BARAJAS, CITY CLERK
CHRISTOPHER A. CALLIHAN, CITY ATTORNEY
TITLE: MONTEREY COUNTY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDED MOTION:
It is recommended that the City Council consider the reappointment of James Tashiro to the Monterey County Mosquito Abatement District (District) Board of Trustees.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The County of Monterey and each city within the District’s jurisdictional boundaries is required to appoint a representative to the Monterey County Mosquito Abatement District Board of Trustees in keeping with California Health and Safety Code 2024 following an initial term for successive two or four year terms.
BACKGROUND:
In October 2022, the Monterey County Mosquito Abatement District sent a letter to the City of Salinas advising that the current term of office held by District Trustee James Tashiro was set to expire on January 2, 2023. The Board of Trustees requests that the City Council consider reappointing Mr. Tashiro to serve on the board for an additional 4-year term. Mr. Tashiro has served the on the Board since 2009 and has expressed interest in representing the City for another term. Only one other Salinas resident, Chris Barrera, submitted an application to the District to serve as Salinas’s Trustee. The District considered Mr. Barrera’s application and has recommended reappointment of Mr. Tashiro.
The City Council may ratify reappointment of James Tashiro to serve on the Monterey County Mosquito Abatement District Board of Trustees for a 4-year term thru January 2, 2027, or appoint a successor. If the Council decides to appoint a successor, the Council should also provide direction to staff with respect to the process for identifying potential successors.
CEQA CONSIDERATION:
Not a Project. The City of Salinas has determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
This report aligns with the City Council’s goal of Effective and Culturally Responsive Government (City of Salinas Strategic Plan 2022-2025) by ensuring the city is represented in and working collaboratively on City/County-wide boards.
DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:
The City Attorney and the City Clerk coordinated on this report.
FISCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact related to the City of Salinas.
ATTACHMENTS:
District letter dated October 20, 2022
H&S Code 2024
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