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Home My WebLink AboutReappointment - D. Walker - Coachella Valey Mosquito and Vector Control DistrictCITY OF PALM DESERT CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT REQUEST: REAPPOINTMENT OF DOUG WALKER TO A FOUR-YEAR TERM (JANUARY 2013 - JANUARY 2017) AS THE CITY OF PALM DESERT'S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT (CVMVCD) BOARD OF TRUSTEES SUBMITTED BY: Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk DATE: September 27, 2012 CONTENTS: • Staff Report • August 31, 2012, Letter from CVMVCD • Approved Staff Report from Prior Appointment - June 12, 2008 • Douglas J. Walker Application Recommendation By Minute Motion, reappoint Douglas J. Walker as the City of Palm Desert's representative to the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District (CVMVCD) Board of Trustees for a four-year term, January 2013 to January 2017. Background Mr. Walker was first appointed as the City's representative to the CVMVCD on January 11, 2007, and reappointed to the position on June 12, 2008, for a four-year term (January 5, 2009 - January 5, 2013). The District's Clerk of the Board has notified the City that it is time to either reappoint Mr. Walker or appoint another eligible City resident to the position for a term that commences January 7, 2013 (first Monday of January). Staff contacted Mr. Walker to inquire of his continued interest in serving the City in this capacity, and the response was a very resounding, "Yes," providing, of course, that the City would like him to do so. It was learned that not only is Mr. Walker currently serving as Secretary to the local District, but he is also serving our area regionally and Statewide on various affiliated boards. As a retired Professor of Natural Resources and Entomology, Dean, and Division Chair at College of the Desert, he is perfectly qualified for the appointment. Therefore, staff recommends your approval. Staff Report - Reappointment of Doug Walker to the CVMVCD, January 2013 - January 2017 September 27, 2012 Page No. 2 Fiscal Analysis There is no fiscal impact to the City with approval of this reappointment. Submitted by: Lwo ;r! �.._6 Approved: n M. Wohlmuth, City Manager rdk Attachments (as noted) CITY COUNCIL ACTION APPROVED DENIED RECEIVED OTHER._� MEETING DATE - - AYES: l) NOES: _None ABSENT: -Wa/7e ABSTAIN: VERIFIED BY: Original on File with City ClerkYbffice Board of Trustees President SHARON LOCK Palm Springs Vice President GARY HOWELL Cathedral City Secretary DOUGLAS WALKER Palm Desert Treasurer ROBERT COX La Quinta STEVEN HERNANDEZ Coachella ALBERT KECK County at Large KARL BAKER, JR. Desert Hot Springs BRUCE UNDERWOOD, Dr. P.H. Indian Wells SAM TORRES Indio CHARLES RICH Rancho Mirage BRANKA B. LOTHROP, Ph. D. General Manager Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District 43-420 Trader Place • Indio, CA 92201 • (760) 342-8287 • Fax (760) 342-8110 • Toll Free 1-888-343-9399 E-mail: CVmosquito@cvmvcd.org • Website: www.cvmvcd.org August 31, 2012 r.a n Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk A 7D Palm Desert City Hall c� min 73510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Re: Upcoming Expiration of Trustee's Term on District �? Board of Trustees t C) -n v � N "' Dear Ms. Klassen: I am writing to inform you that Trustee Walker's term, on the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District ("District") Board of Trustees, will expire at noon on January 5, 2013. (Health and Safety Code § 2023(c)) A Trustee appointed by a City Council must be a voter in that City and a resident of that portion of the City that is within the District. (Health and Safety Code §2022(b)). Incidentally, a member of the City Council may be appointed to serve on the Board without violating the prohibition on holding incompatible offices. (Health and Safety Code §2022(c)). Trustees appointed to the Board should have "experience, training, and education in fields that will assist them in the governance" of the District (Health and Safety Code §2022(d)) and the term of the new appointment may be for either two years or four years, at the discretion of the appointing authority. (Health and Safety Code §2024(a)). Once a Trustee is appointed, he or she shall exercise their independent judgment of the interests of the public as a whole and not solely the interests of the City Council. (Health and Safety Code §2022(d)) In addition, once appointed, the Trustee may not be removed or replaced by the City Council prior to the expiration of the Trustee's term, with limited exceptions. (Attorney General Opinion No. 09-502). In light of the foregoing, the District respectfully requests that your City Council either appoint a new Trustee or reappoint Mr. Walker, on or before the expiration of his term, as set forth above. Please do not hesitate to contact me at (760) 342-8287 if you have any questions or comments regarding this matter. Regards, ta Q��nl UG. Moreno Clerk of the Board CITY OF PALM DESERT OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER STAFF REPORT REQUEST: City Council Approval of Four Year Term for Appointment of Douglas Walker to the Board of Trustees of the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District, effective January 5, 2009 DATE: June 12, 2008 CONTENTS: Letter from Ray Griest, Interim General Manager, Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District dated May 22, 2008 Letter to District dated April 30, 2008, concerning reappointment of Mr. Douglas Walker for calendar year 2008 SUBMITTED BY: Carlos L. Ortega, City Manager Recommendation: By Minute Motion, that the City Council approve a four year term of office for Douglas Walker, Trustee, Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control, beginning January 5, 2009. Executive Summary: On April 24, 2008, the City Council appointed Mr. Douglas Walker to serve as the City's representative to the District's Board of Trustees for calendar year 2008. The City received a letter from the Interim General Manager for the District indicating that the appointment must conform to Section 2024 of the Health and Safety Code. Section 2024 requires the terms of office for appointees be for either two or four years at the appointing authority's discretion, to commence on the first Monday in January. Mr. Walker is willing to serve this term. :;ITY COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED DuN ::FD � uR, A Submitted By: RECEIVED 0 ETIN D.ATV �s , ftF%e ]NOES:A! �� —-...... CARLOS L. O EGA ABSENT : City Manager ABSTAIN: !�.,�. VERIFIED BY: s rd Original on File wit City Clerk's Off_iM G:r4TYMGRVCARENRUSSOAGENDA REPORTS 200MAPPOWTMENTOF DOUGLAS WALKER.DOCX 1 Secretary/Treasurer BRUCE UNDERWOOD, Dr. P.H. Indian Wells GARY HOWELL Cathedral city RICHARD MACKNICKI Coachella ALBERT KECK County at Large NICK NIGOSIAN County at Large KARL BAKER, JR. Desert Hot Springs GENE GILBERT Indio TERRY HENDERSON La Quinta DOUGLAS WALKER Palm Desert SHARON LOCK Palm Springs DANA HOBART Rancho Mirage RAYMOND GRIEST Interim General Manager Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District 43-420 Trader Place • Indio, CA 92201 • (760) 342-8287 • Fax (760) 342-8110 E-mail: CVmosquito@cvmvcd.org • Website: www.cvmvcd.org May 22, 2008 Carlos Ortega City Manager, City of Palm Desert 73510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Re: Request that Future Appointments be Based on Calendar Year Dear Carlos: I am writing to ask for your assistance regarding the future appointment of Trustees from your agency to our Board. It has recently been brought to my attention that the terms of office for certain Trustees from member agencies are not in conformity with Section 2024 of the Health and Safety Code. This Code Section requires that terms of office for appointees be for either two or four years, at the appointing authority's discretion, and must commence at noon on the first Monday in January, and follow the calendar year. The terms of office for several Trustees are set to expire in the near future. In light of this fact, I request that the appropriate appointing bodies take action to conform these new terms to the aforementioned requirement. Thank you in advance for your help in this matter. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, Ray Griest Interim General Manager Cc: Board of Trustees 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE I PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 9226o-2S78 j TEL, 76o i46—o6ii FAx: 76o 340-0574 i info@palm-deser(.org April 30, 2008 Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District 43-420 Trader Place Indio, California 92201 Ladies and Gentlemen: Subject: Reappointment of the City of Palm Desert's Representative to the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District At its regular meeting of April 24, 2008, the Palm Desert City Council, by Minute Motion, reappointed Douglas J. Walker as its representative to the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District for calendar 2008. A copy of Mr. Walker's application for service, which indicates his initial appointment on January 11, 2007, is enclosed for your reference. If you have any questions or need further information from our office, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, RHEE DACLL.KLASSEN,CMC CITY CLERK rdk Enclosure (as noted) cc: David J. Erwin, City Attorney 3*)'"W"ammum 2. •3. 4. AMID ltf— COMMITTEE/C?,MSION APPLICATION :PALM DESERT red Waring Drive California 92260-2578 -) -,., Indicate AcVoof the following committees or commissions on which you are most ir�'erest;l in serving. Please mark no more than three and number them in order of your first second and third choices only (#1 for first choice, #2 for second choice, #3 for third choice). Architectural Review Commission Marketing Committee Art In Public Places Commission Parks and Recreation Commission Building Board of Appeals Planning Commission El Paseo Business Association Project Area Committee Historic Preservation Committee Public Safety Commission Housing Commission Rent Review Commission Investment and Finance Committee Sister Cities Committee Library Promotion Committee i C.. V , Mug ` -ti f4 d Ve c i 6',A4 6,>�t ed Ref. Name. r Z k r- 1 1 Last First Middle Residence Address: Ile y,, , l A r l A �A�d (766 )31t6 - /qj— Street No. City Zip Code Telephone No. Business Address: Street No. City Zip Code Telephone No. 5. Education: ?:5. ,/� / 2 f l Iy' • rs l/ f- -.I �A� a 6. Current Occupation: l"�f' tiv'ecl 7. Job Experience (beginning with present or last position): -E'-Ury "S 14 ! 6:11 fe ✓ I 1-1: -67,3,5o V' iy` C ko< l '<t t f 7l irm & Address y T le Employment Dates Firm & Address Title Employment Dates Firm & Address Title Employment Dates Members of the Planning Commission and Rent Review Commission must be registered voters in Palm Desert. I have been a Palm Desert resident since: ) 9.7 1 have been a registered voter in Palm Desert since: %2Z� 9. Local residents who are qualified to comm ton my capabilities (preferably not someone connected with the City of Palm Desert): Name A _ TelnnF� n Ai Address me 10. YOUR PERSONAL STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (add attachment�nftsary): 11. Have you ever served on any City committee or commission before? If yes, describe: This application will remain on file for a period of one year. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Received: Date Reaffirmed: C:\wp5 Pcmtes�app.pm5 Biographical Information Doug Walker January, 2006 Professional Experience: 8/1971 to 6/2005 1 completed 34 years at College of the Desert, with 24 years in some type of management role. 7/2003 to 5/05 (2 years): Professor, Natural Resources & Entomology 10/2000 to 6/03: Dean/Division Chair, Applied Science & Fine Arts Division In October of 2000, 1 was asked to serve as Division Chair for the Fine Arts Division in addition to my existing position as Division Chair, Applied Sciences. These combined divisions contained approximately 100 faculty and staff, with 17 full-time faculty, 14 classified staff and about 75 adjunct faculty. A title change to Dean occurred in July, 2002. 9/87 to 9/2000: Division Chair, Applied Sciences Since the formation of the Applied Science Division at College of the Desert in 1987, 1 served as the administrative leader for the unit. This role included a forty percent Aft teaching assignment. 4/79 to 9/87: Department Chair, Agriculture and Natural Resources Prior to the formation of divisions, my faculty assignment included chairing this department. Following a merger with the Engineering/Technology/Math Department in 1987, 1 was selected to fill the newly created Division Chair role. 8/71 to 6/2002: Professor of Agriculture and Natural Resources In 1971, College of the Desert hired me to develop the Natural Resources program and to strengthen the plant science offerings. Teaching responsibilities included the following: NR-1 Conservation of Natural Resources, including a Lab (NR-1 L) AGPS-2 Entomology - General and Applied, including a Lab AGPS-1 Soils and Plant Nutrition, including a Lab NR-41A Mountain Native Plants (a 1 unit, field oriented course) NR-41 B Desert Native Plants (a 1 unit, field oriented course) During my career, I also taught: agronomy, agricultural chemical application & safety, pesticide laws & regulations, wildlife management and a natural history field seminar. 1970-71: Instructor at Yuba College, Marysville, California I was responsible for developing and teaching a structural pest control program. m m Doug Walker information continued: Honors at COD: 11/2005 Professor Emeritus status officially awarded 6/2005 Officially Retired after 35 years as a professor and administrator 5/2005 Honored as the "Outstanding Faculty of the Year" at College of the Desert Elected via the Academic Senate by the full-time faculty 5/2005 Commencement Speaker at COD on May 27, 2005 4/2003 Honored with an Outstanding Leadership Award at the College 1987-88 Honored as the "Outstanding Faculty Member" at College of the Desert 1977-78 President, Academic Senate 1974-2001 Served as a member of the Curriculum Comm. (approx. 25 years) Degrees: 1969 M.S., Entomology, University of California, Davis An additional 48 semester units were completed at U.C. Davis beyond the M.S. degree requirements. 1966 B.S., Agricultural Education, University of California, Davis Professional Credentials: 1970 California Standard Community College Teaching Credential (Life) AML Entomology, Biological Sciences and Agricultural Science Ip 1967 California Standard Secondary Teaching Credential (Life) Agricultural Science and Biological Sciences 1973 to Present: California Pest Control Advisors License (all categories) Professional and Community Activities: 1985 to Present: Member of the Palm Desert — Palms to Pines Rotary Club 1991-92 President, Palm Desert - Palms to Pines Rotary Club 1996-99 President, Palms to Pines Rotary Club Foundation 1979 to Present: Charter/Founding member, Mt. San Jacinto Natural History Assn. 1980-82 Helped develop the volunteer naturalist program 1982-84 Board President 1982 to 2000: Serve as an instructor for volunteer naturalist training 1982 to 2005: Board Member, The Living Desert, Palm Desert, CA 1977-85 Community College Chancellor's Office Representative on the California State Agricultural Pest Control Advisory Committee ,.� F I C E Doug Walker 74-539 Monte Verde Way '? ).� l,; 2 5 Palm Desert, CA 92260 January 16, 2006 Dick Kelly, Councilman City of Palm Desert City Hall — Civic Center 73510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Re: Volunteer Service for Palm Desert Dear Councilman Kelly: This letter is a follow-up to a conversation we had late last fall. Having recently retired from College of the Desert after serving thirty-four years at that institution, I am hoping to use my expertise and experience to serve our community. It has come to my attention that the City of Palm Desert appoints a representative to sit on the governing board for the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District. Apparently, you have a very capable individual currently serving in that role, and I am not interested in displacing that Aft person. However, if and when he decides to step aside, I would appreciate being qW considered for filling the vacancy. Attached, you will find a resume that includes some of my qualifications for serving as the Palm Desert representative on the CV Mosquito and Vector Control District board. It appears that my academic background in entomology, and career in education, including management experience, would provide an excellent fit for this particular board position. Please let me know if you would like to meet and discuss my interest and background. Also, it would be appreciated if you could keep my request on file for future consideration when a vacancy occurs. Sincfr ly, , l Doug er (760) 346-7951 (760) 408-5764 cell cc: Jim Ferguson, Mayor Enclosures: Resume Committee/Commission Application