To: Board of Supervisors
Department or Agency Name(s): Sonoma County Public Infrastructure
Staff Name and Phone Number: Johannes J. Hoevertsz 707-565-2550
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supervisorial District(s): Countywide
Title:
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Approve Appointments and Reappointments to the Sonoma County Local Task Force on Integrated Waste Management
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Recommended Action:
Recommended action
Approve the following Appointments to the Sonoma County Local Task Force on Integrated Waste Management, each to serve a term of six years beginning December 10, 2024, and ending December 10, 2030:
A) Aryam Blanco to serve in the Primary Local Enforcement Agency seat.
B) Samantha Stevens to serve in the Alternate Local Enforcement Agency seat.
C) Shawn Kara to serve in the Alternate City of Santa Rosa seat.
Approve the following Reappointments to the Sonoma County Local Task Force on Integrated Waste Management, each to serve a term of six years beginning December 10, 2024, and ending December 10, 2030:
A) Tasha Wright to serve in the Primary City of Santa Rosa seat.
B) Jennifer Lyle to serve in the Alternate County of Sonoma Public Infrastructure seat.
C) Max Bridges representing the League of Women Voters seat.
D) Arthur Deicke to serve in the Primary Scientific Representative seat.
E) Mike Anderson to serve in the Marketing Specialist seat.
F) Dan Noble to serve in the Non-Profit Recycling Organization seat.
G) Elizabeth Bortolotto to serve in the Primary Clean Water Organization seat.
H) Mark Soiland representing the Sonoma County Recycling Assn.
I) Kristyn Byrne representing the Sonoma County Recycling Assn.
J) Diane Ramirez to serve in the Primary City of Petaluma seat.
K) Kristina Owens to serve in the Primary Town of Windsor seat.
L) Alyssa Messer representing the Third District as Primary.
M) Stu Clark representing the Fourth District as Primary.
N) Glenn Morelli to serve in the Primary Public Infrastructure seat.
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Executive Summary:
This item seeks the Board’s approval of the following appointments to the Sonoma County Local Task Force on Integrated Waste Management, each to serve a term of six years beginning December 10, 2024, and ending December 10, 2030:
A) Aryam Blanco to serve in the Primary Local Enforcement Agency seat.
B) Samantha Stevens to serve in the Alternate Local Enforcement Agency seat.
C) Shawn Kara to serve in the Alternate City of Santa Rosa seat.
This item also seeks the Board’s approval of the following reappointments to the Sonoma County Local Task Force on Integrated Waste Management, each to serve a term of six years beginning December 10, 2024, and ending December 10, 2030:
A) Tasha Wright to serve in the Primary City of Santa Rosa seat.
B) Jennifer Lyle to serve in the Alternate County of Sonoma Public Infrastructure seat.
C) Max Bridges representing the League of Women Voters seat.
D) Arthur Deicke to serve in the Primary Scientific Representative seat.
E) Mike Anderson to serve in the Marketing Specialist seat.
F) Dan Noble to serve in the Non-Profit Recycling Organization seat.
G) Elizabeth Bortolotto to serve in the Primary Clean Water Organization seat.
H) Mark Soiland representing the Sonoma County Recycling Assn.
I) Kristyn Byrne representing the Sonoma County Recycling Assn.
J) Diane Ramirez to serve in the Primary City of Petaluma seat.
K) Kristina Owens to serve in the Primary Town of Windsor seat.
L) Alyssa Messer representing the Third District as Primary.
M) Stu Clark representing the Fourth District as Primary.
N) Glenn Morelli to serve in the Primary Public Infrastructure seat.
Discussion:
The Board of Supervisors are responsible for appointments to over 75 Boards, Commissions, Committees, and Task Forces. Vacancies and upcoming expiring appointments are posted on the County’s list of Boards, Commissions, Committees, and Task Forces website: <https://sonoma-county.granicus.com/boards/w/808bd6e42edf8e0f>.
Rule 50 of the Board Rules of Procedures states that the Clerk of the Board shall convene staff to review prospective countywide appointments and make appointment recommendations to the Board. The current item submits recommendations for positions on the Integrated Waste Management Local Task Force (LTF).
Background
The Local Task Force (LTF) was established on March 13, 1990 (Reso No. 90-0437) as mandated by the Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (AB 939) and other related state laws. Among its roles is the development and updating of the County’s Integrated Waste Management Plan. This plan includes a Source Reduction and Recycling Element, a Household Hazardous Waste Element, a Non-Disposal Facility Element, and a Siting Element. Consistent with AB 939, the LTF also serves to advise the Board of Supervisors on other countywide solid waste resource management and recycling issues.
The LTF also provides advice to the jurisdictions of Sonoma County on the implementation of the Countywide Integrated Waste Management Plan, and to provide a forum for the public discussion of solid waste management, waste reduction, and recycling issues. The LTF is comprised of representatives from each city and the County, organizations with technical expertise, and other interested parties, all of whom are appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
The Sonoma County Public Infrastructure Department (SPI) is requesting the approval of initial appointments for new members and reappointments for existing members to the Local Task Force.
New Appointments:
Appoint Aryam Blanco, as the new primary seat for the Local Enforcement Agency, Samantha Stevens, as the new alternate seat for the Local Enforcement Agency, Shawn Kara, as the new alternate seat for City of Santa Rosa, for a term of six years from December 10, 2024 to December 10, 2030.
Reappointments:
Renew the local taskforce memberships of Max Bridges, representing, the League of Women Voters, Primary, Arthur Deike, representing, Scientific Representative, Mike Anderson, representing, Marketing Specialist, Dan Noble, representing, Non-Profit Recycling Organization, Elizabeth Bortolotto, representing Clean Water Organization, Primary, Mark Soiland, representing, Sonoma County Recycling Assn, Kristyn Byrne, representing, Sonoma County Recycling Assn, Diane Ramirez, representing, the City of Petaluma, Primary, Kristina Owens, representing, the Town of Windsor, Primary, Alyssa Messer, representing, District Three, Primary, Stu Clark, representing, District Four, Primary, Glenn Morelli, representing, Public Infrastructure, Primary, Tasha Wright, as the new primary for the seat of the City of Santa Rosa and Jennifer Lyle, as the new alternate to the seat of the County of Sonoma Public Infrastructure, for a term of six years from December 10, 2024 to December 10, 2030.
Strategic Plan:
N/A
Prior Board Actions:
8/15/23 Resolution 23-0849 approved revisions of membership.
4/04/23: Resolution 23-0166 approved revisions to membership.
12/7/21: Resolution 21-0499 approved revisions to membership.
4/25/17: Resolution 17-0169 confirmed membership of the LTF and approved revised bylaws.
6/18/13: Resolution 13-0246 confirmed membership of the LTF.
5/22/12: Resolution No. 12-0270 confirmed membership of the LTF.
9/13/11: Resolution No. 11-0489 confirmed membership of the LTF.
8/03/10: Resolution No. 10-0579 revised bylaws, added new members, and confirmed
membership of Local Task Force (LTF).
9/26/06: Resolution No. 06-823 confirmed membership of the LTF.
8/5/03: Resolution No. 03-0830 confirmed membership of the LTF and approved amended bylaws.
7/18/00: Resolution No. 00-0873 confirmed membership of the LTF.
12/17/96: Resolution No. 96-1648 adopted the proposed bylaws which established the LTF as an ongoing solid waste advisory committee to the Board of Supervisors.
7/10/90: Resolution No. 90-1282 appointed representatives from interest groups to the LTF to assist in coordinating the development of the Integrated Waste Management Plan for the County of Sonoma as mandated by AB 939.
Fiscal Summary
Narrative Explanation of Fiscal Impacts:
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Narrative Explanation of Staffing Impacts (If Required):
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Attachments:
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Related Items “On File” with the Clerk of the Board:
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