CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
STAFF REPORT
2175 Cherry Avenue • Signal
Hill, California 90755-3799
11/8/2022
AGENDA ITEM
TO:
HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:
KIM BOLES
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/DEPUTY CITY CLERK
SUBJECT:
APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEE TO GREATER LOS ANGELES COUNTY VECTOR
CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD
Summary:
Council Member Robert Copeland currently serves as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Greater Los Angeles Vector Control District (Vector Control District) representing the City of Signal Hill. The City Council will consider reappointing Council Member Copeland to the Board of Trustees.
Recommendation:
Reappoint Council Member Robert Copeland to serve as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Vector Control District for a term of four years.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action. Vector Control District provides each member of the Board of Trustees a stipend of $100 for attending each regularly scheduled board meeting.
Strategic Plan Objective:
Goal No. 6: Promote a transparent and open government.
Background:
The Vector Control District is one of five mosquito and vector control districts in Los Angeles County.
The Vector Control District serves more than 6 million residents in a 1,340 square mile area, making it the largest district in Los Angeles.
The Vector Control District is governed by a Board of Trustees consisting of 36 members. One CITY OF SIGNAL HILL Page 1 of 2 Printed on 11/3/2022
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The Vector Control District is governed by a Board of Trustees consisting of 36 members. One trustee is appointed by each of the 35 member cities and one member is appointed by the County Board of Supervisors to represent unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. Board member duties and responsibilities include setting policy, establishing budget, approving expenditures, and retaining legal counsel.
Analysis:
Council Member Copeland currently serves as the City of Signal Hill representative on the Board of Trustees. The current term of the Signal Hill appointment expires on January 2, 2023. Council Member Copeland has expressed interest in continuing to serve on the Board of Trustees for a fouryear term.
Pursuant to Section 2024 of the State Health and Safety Code governing the dates of term of office of members appointed to the Board of Trustees, the City Council may consider reappointing Council Member Copeland or appoint a new trustee. The appointee must be a registered voter and resident of the City and commit to either a two- or four-year term. It is the intent of the Legislature that persons appointed to Boards of Trustees have experience, training, and education in fields that will assist in the governance of the districts. All Trustees shall exercise their independent judgment on behalf of the interests of the residents, property owners, and shall represent the interests of the public as a whole.
Approved
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Joe Hoefgen
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