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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 03091993 - S.1 To:/ BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Contra FROM: Supervisor Tom Torlakson 8.. Costa March 2, 1993 County DATE: s•I=�,.�`' EXPANSION OF MEMBERSHIP AND APPOINTMENTS TO THE OAKLEY MUNICIPAL suB�ECT: ADVISORY COUNCIL SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDED ACTION: ( 1 ) Expand the membership on the Oakley Municipal Advisory Council from seven to nine council members. ( 2) Reappoint the following persons to the Oakley Municipal Advisory Council for terms to expire December 31, 1994 : Arsenio G. Escudero, II 701 Domaine Court Oakley, CA 94561 Heidi RaeLynn Mayer 1708 Freeport Court Oakley, CA 94561 Victoria Ryan 1715 Freeport Court Oakley, CA 94561 ( 3 ) Appoint the following persons to the Oakley Municipal Advisory Council for terms to expire December 31, 1994 : Aaron Meadows 1363 Bynum Way Oakley, CA 94561 Craig T. Williams 1359 Port Court Oakley, CA 94561 BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Please reference the attached letter to Dennis Nunn, Chair of the Oakley Municipal Advisory Council, dated February 8, 1993. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: —YES SIGNATURE:�IYYli RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(81: ACTION OF BOARD ON q �� 3 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED _ OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS "KI HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE L UNANIMOUS(ABSENT 'L — AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. cc: District V ATTESTED -- -- Appointees via District V PHIL BATCHELOR.CLERK OF THE BOARD OF CAO - Van SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADM)NISTRATOR BY .DEPur ..'LO7 �tfl/PRi s Tom Torlakson Supervisor, District Five 300 East Leland Road Suite 100 Contra Costa County a; rg Pittsburg,California 94565-4961 Board of Supervisors " . .� (510)427-8138 February $, 1993i^o: �'•� COf7]'1 . Mr. Dennis Nunn, Chair Oakley Municipal Advisory Council 4650 Main Street Oakley, CA 94561 Dear Dennis: As you are aware, I have recently interviewed several potential candidates, as well as those seeking reappointment, to the three OMAC terms which expired December 31, 1992. It has occurred to me as a result of this process that some changes should be made to the current OMAC structure. Because incorporation for the community of Oakley is sometime off, I think the Council should consider becoming an elected body. Due to the deadline requirements for taking out nomination papers, it is highly unlikely that this could occur anytime before the November 1993 election period. Dependent upon the number of registered voters at that time, an election would cost approximately $9, 000. It is likely that this cost would be shared with one or more Mother agencies also going to the ballot. For instance, the Oakley School District and Oakley Water District are scheduled for November 1993 elections if any non-incumbent candidates file. I know the fundraising presents a problem, and the timing vis-a-vis any final incorporation proposal needs to be carefully considered. However, while promoting elected MAC's for several years, I've postponed implementation in Oakley because of the incorporation efforts . I believe that you are doing an excellent job, but that having an elected MAC like West Pittsburg and Discovery Bay would improve citizen participation in Oakley, add to credibility and help prepare Oakley for consideration of cityhood. I would look to you for advice on precise timing of the election and recommendations on the final number of members. Until such an election could take place, I would like to propose that the current number of representatives on OMAC be increased from seven to nine. In reviewing the large number of projects facing OMAC and Oakley at this time -- from planning issues, to park, trail and library issues, to redevelopment, to incorporation -- I believe it would be beneficial to expand GMAC to bring in others to assist with this challenging workload. Communication with the community came up over and over again in each interview as a major concern and constant challenge. Mr. Dennis Nunn February B, 1993 Page Two - How to let all residents know when important projects are being discussed and voted on? �/ - How best to inform new residents kaeW what our local/ government structure is and how they can become involved? ' I am also interested in some specific projects that several of the OMAC candidates indicated they were motivated to assist with. These include: ( 1 ) The formation of a Youth Activities Task Force to work closely as a new subcommittee with the Park Committee. This group would focus more on recreation activities than facilities and could convene representatives from all sports leagues and programs, as well as church youth group leaders to promote existing programs and identify where expansion of activities is needed and what new programs should be developed. ( 2 ) Development of a Who's Who/When and Where? directory of Oakley' s local government representatives and committees -- for posting in stores and distribution to neighborhoods, and at community events. (3 ) A soundwall beautification project (in conjunction with Oakley Pride) - to retrofit "eyesore" walls like those at Teakwood and Gardenia that pre-dated our landscaping requirements . I urge OMAC to consider these projects and consider individuals who would be willing to implement them. Looking ahead, there would be a benefit in my opinion to Oakley not only to have additional energy and talent focused on projects and community outreach but to give a greater number of "at large" citizens an opportunity to develop and demonstrate leadership skills . . I propose, therefore, reappointing Sonny Escudero, Heidi Mayer and Victoria Ryan and appointing two new members; namely, Aaron Meadows and Craig Williams. Learning of their interests, I would also like to recommend that Craig Williams be considered for an appointment to assist Sonny Escudero as a co-chair of the Oakley Pride Committee as are several other neighborhood leaders . Both Craig and Sonny are interested in developing the soundwall beautification project. Sonny and Heidi Mayer have agreed to spearhead the "Oakley Directory" project. In addition, Aaron Meadows, Victoria Ryan Mr. Dennis Nunn February 8, 1993 Page Two and Craig Williams are interested in the Youth Activities Subcommittee. I know that Dave Dennick (who is on the Board of the Quail Valley Homeowners) is willing to work with OMAC members on this effort. I am also interested in involving those who applied for OMAC but who have not been selected for appointment. I think that John Laituri would be an asset to the Traffic Subcommittee. In addition, it would be beneficial to involve Kathleen Bushman and Frank Favalora on the Parks/Library Subcommittee or the Youth Activities Task Force. The Board of Supervisors does not have a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 16th. However, I would like to be able to schedule the appointments to OMAC for our next regular meeting on Tuesday, February 23rd. I would appreciate your thinking and feedback on these ideas and look forward to hearing from you soon . Sincerely, Tom Torlakson TT:kmb