Consideration of the following Advisory Board appointments: Building Board of Appeals Cobb Municipal Advisory Council (CAC) East Region Town Hall (ERTH) Lake County Ag Advisory Committee Vector Control District Board of Trustees Western Region Town Hall (WRTH)

Summary

The City Council is considering multiple appointments to various Lake County advisory boards and committees. These appointments aim to fill vacancies and re-appoint experienced incumbents to ensure continuity in local governance and specialized oversight.

• Building Board of Appeals: Five individuals are being considered, including Paul Bleuss (Fire Prevention Officer), Jeff Foster (Accessibility Specialist with 40+ years construction experience), Autumn Lancaster (Fire Marshal), Roberta MacIntyre (retired Fire Marshal with extensive code experience), and Patrick Reitz (Fire Chief with 38+ years in fire service). These roles provide expertise in California Fire and Building Codes.
• Cobb Municipal Advisory Council (CAC): Darlene Warner, a business and legal executive and current member, is being considered for re-appointment to continue providing community information and communication.
• East Region Town Hall (ERTH): Three incumbents are under consideration: Donna Mackiewicz (retired, involved in environmental and community groups), Maria Kann (current ERTH Chair with county process knowledge), and Lori Correia (retired, with deep Lake County family history and public outreach skills).
• Lake County Ag Advisory Committee: Three experienced individuals are being considered: Sharron Zoller (first-generation farmer, current Planning Commissioner, and extensive agricultural leadership), Pat Scully (pear grower/packer/shipper), and Bruce Merrilees (farmer with 20+ years in commercial agriculture and vineyard management). These members provide expertise on agricultural policy and economic impact.
• Vector Control District Board of Trustees: Three incumbents are recommended for re-appointment: Ronald Nagy (retired law enforcement, current Board Secretary, serving since 2010), Francis Lincoln (retired, serving since 2023), and Robert Bostock (retired, serving since 2011). These trustees oversee public health and pest control.
• Western Region Town Hall (WRTH): Two incumbents are being considered: David Eby (retired, current Blue Lakes Representative) and Timothy Chiara (retired, served over 7 years). These roles provide local community representation.

Citizen Impact

These appointments ensure that various county boards and committees continue to benefit from experienced and dedicated community members. Residents will be represented by individuals with expertise in areas such as building and fire safety codes, agricultural policy, public health (vector control), and general community planning and advocacy, directly influencing local decisions and services.

Confidence

high