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8.
INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Meeting Date:
11/09/2020
Subject:
APPOINTMENTS TO THE CONTRA COSTA RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Submitted For:
David Twa
Department:
County Administrator
Referral No.:
IOC 20/5
Referral Name:
Advisory Body Recruitment
Presenter:
Jami Napier
Contact:
Julie DiMaggio Enea (925) 655-2056
Information
Referral History:
Contra Costa Resource Conservation District (RCD) director recruitment is conducted by the County pursuant to a 1998 RCD resolution ordering that all future directors shall be appointed by the County Board of Supervisors in lieu of election (Public Resources Code Section 9314).
The RCD is a state legislated special district whose mission is to carry out natural resources conservation projects through voluntary and cooperative efforts. The RCD is a non-regulatory agency that works with individuals, growers, ranchers, public agencies, non-profit organizations and corporations to accomplish its mission. The USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service provides technical support for the RCD's programs.
Current Board of Directors Roster:
Position
Name
Start Date
End Date
City
Director (1)
Lorena Castillo
6-Aug-19
30-Nov-20
Martinez
Director (2)
Bethallyn Black
1-Dec-18
1-Dec-22
Director (3)
Renee Fernandez-Lipp
11-Jun-19
30-Nov-20
Pittsburg
Director (4)
Igor Skaredoff
1-Dec-16
30-Nov-20
Martinez
Director (5)
Walter Pease
1-Dec-18
30-Nov-22
Pleasant Hill
Referral Update:
On November 30, 2020, the terms of office for three of the five RCD Director seats will expire: Directors 1, 3 and 4. Customarily, the RCD Board makes recommendations to the IOC to fill its member vacancies. However, with three pending vacancies, the RCD Board will lack a quorum and may not tender recommendations to fill its vacant seats. When this occurs, the IOC conducts a recruitment and interviews candidates to fill the vacancies pursuant to a resolution passed by the RCD opting for County appointment in lieu of election.
IOC staff opened a recruitment on September 25 (see attached announcement). Following a five-week recruitment, five applications were received. However, two applicants later withdrew their candidacy, indicating instead their interest in non-voting Associate Director positions, which are appointed by the RCD board. Consequently, only the three incumbents remain as candidates.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECOMMEND reappointment of Lorena Castillo of Martinez to the Director 1 seat, Renee Fernandez-Lipp of Pittsburg to the Director 3 seat, and Igor Skaredoff of Martinez to the Director 4 seat on the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District Board of Directors to new four-year terms expiring on November 30, 2024.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
No County cost.
Attachments
Press Release_Resource Conservation District Board Vacancies
Candidate Application_Lorena Castillo_CCRCD
Candidate Application_Renee Fernandez-Lipp_CCRCD
Candidate Application_Igor Skaredoff_CCRCD
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