To: Board of Supervisors
Department or Agency Name(s): County Administrator’s Office
Staff Name and Phone Number: M. Christina Rivera 707-565-2431
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supervisorial District(s): Countywide
Title:
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Board of Supervisors Countywide Appointments to the Independent Citizens’ Pension Committee
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Recommended Action:
Recommended action
Approve the following Countywide Appointments to the Independent Citizens’ Pension Committee:
A) Approve the re-appointment of John Hadzess for a 2-year term beginning December 6, 2024, and ending on December 6, 2026.
B) Approve the re-appointment of Bill Robotka for a 2-year term beginning December 6, 2024, and ending on December 6, 2026.
C) Approve the re-appointment of Peter Vranich for a 2-year term beginning December 6, 2024, and ending on December 6, 2026.
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Executive Summary:
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 Independent Citizens’ Pension Committee, and requests Board approval to re-appoint John Hadzess, Bill Robotka, and Peter Vranich to serve an additional 2-year term ending December 6, 2026.
Discussion:
The Board adopted pension reform as one of its key priorities with a goal of ensuring a fair, equitable, and sustainable pension system for taxpayers and employees. In April 2017, the Board created the 7-member Committee to represent the best interests of the entire community in a non-partisan manner, and to help improve communication between the County and local residents on pension issues. There are currently two vacancies on the committee. Community members who are interested in applying for a vacant seat and serving on this committee are encouraged to apply. Refer to the Committee’s website for more information: <https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/county-administrators-office/projects/pension-reform/committees/independent-citizens-pension-committee>
John Hadzess has served on the Independent Citizens’ Pension Committee since his initial appointment on September 12, 2017, and is one of the original seven appointees. Bill Robotka has served on the Committee since his initial appointment on December 8, 2020, and he is currently the Vice-Chair. Peter Vranich has served on the Committee since his initial appointment on December 6, 2022.
Strategic Plan:
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Prior Board Actions:
8/22/2023: Approved the re-appointment of Anthony Withington to an additional 2-year term on the Committee ending on September 12, 2025.
5/9/2023: Approved the appointment of Lilo Kangas to a 2-year term on the Committee ending on May 9, 2025.
12/6/2022: Approved the re-appointments of John Hadzess and Bill Robotka, and the initial appointment of Peter Vranich, to a 2-year term on the Committee ending December 6, 2024.
9/21/2021: Approved the re-appointment of Anthony Withington to an additional 2-year term on the Committee ending on September 11, 2023.
12/8/2020: Approved the appointment of Bill Robotka to a 2-year term on the Committee ending on December 9, 2022.
11/17/2020: Approved the re-appointment of John Hadzess and Martin Jones to an additional 2-year term on the Committee ending on September 11, 2022.
3/24/2020: Approved the revised Committee charter.
01/14/2020: Approved the re-appointment of Anthony Withington and Peggy Betchley to an additional 2-year term on the Committee ending on September 11, 2021.
09/12/2017: Appointed seven individuals to serve on the newly created Independent Citizens Pension Committee.
04/25/2017: Adopted Resolution #17-0177 to establish an ongoing Independent Citizens Pension Committee and approved its charter.
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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