PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Sausalito encourages residents to apply for positions on City Boards, Commissions and Committees that will have vacancies in 2010. At the end of each year, the City publishes a list of expiring appointed terms for the coming year, names of incumbents, and the dates of their appointment.
Following is a complete list of vacancies for 2010. To apply for one, or more, of these vacancies, contact the City Clerk’s Office.
Commission/Member Original Date of Appointment Term Expires
Arts Commission
(to be re-establish in2010) (2 and 3 year terms)
Length of Term: 3 years Meets: On a monthly basis
Requirements: Must be a resident of Sausalito; members should have an interest in art and promotion of local artists, with training a practice desirable.
Purpose: The purpose of the Commission is to advise the City Council on promotion of the arts in Sausalito. The Commission has been involved in an active program of presenting shows of works by local artists that are displayed in the City Council Chambers.
Board of Library Trustees
Patricia DeLuca 7/07 July, 2010
Nancy Kaltreider 7/07 July, 2010
Betsy Stroman 4/07 July, 2010
Length of Term: 3 years Meets: On a monthly basis
Requirements: Must be a resident of Sausalito
Purpose: The purpose of the Board is to establish policies and oversee operations of the Sausalito Public Library.
Citizen’s Advisory Review Board on Police Matters
Diane Alper 1/06 June, 2011
Juline Beier 10/03* June, 2011
Susan Haas 1/06 June, 2011
Thomas Perazzo** June, 2010
(vacancy in 2008) June, 2010
Length of Term: 2 years Meets: On a quarterly basis
Requirements: Must be a resident of Sausalito having basic understanding of police policies and practices; members are encouraged to complete the Citizens Police Academy
Purpose: The purpose of the Board is to enhance citizen understanding of the process of submitting, processing and responding to citizen complaints regarding police officers; to add a citizen perspective in developing or revising police policies or practices perceived to infringe on civil liberties and civil rights; and to recommend alternatives for investigating complaints alledged to infringe upon civil liberties and civil rights.
Disaster Committee
(existing vacancy from 2009) May, 2012
Length of Term: 2 years Meets: On an as needed basis
Requirements: Must be a resident of Sausalito
Purpose: The purpose of the Committee is to review and recommend changes to the City's Disaster Plan; provide recommendations to the City Council on disaster preparedness programs; and encourage public education and participation in disaster preparedness activities.
Historic Landmarks Board
Thomas Theodores 2/07 July, 2010
Vicki Nichols 7/05* July, 2010
Morgan S. Pierce 4/09 July, 2010
Length of Term: 2 years Meets: On a monthly basis, or as needed
Requirements: Must be a resident of Sausalito; it is desirable for members to have training, experience, or a demonstrated interest in historic preservation (licensed architects are encouraged to apply).
Purpose: The purpose of this Board is to review applications for exterior renovation of historic or noteworthy structures, historic sites and landmarks located throughout Sausalito. This Board also promotes preservation of historic sites, landmarks, documents, paintings and objects associated with the history of Sausalito; recommends to the Planning Commission that certain historic sites, landmarks and districts be designated and/or acquired by the City; advises the City Council on the acceptance of donations and/or acquisitions of items with historic value to the City; advises the City Council on matters relating to the historic and cultural preservation of the City.
Parks and Recreation Commission
John Lerner 7/07 June, 2010
Melissa Mooney 7/07 June, 2010
(vacancy in 2008) June, 2011
(vacancy in 2009) June, 2012
Length of Term: 3 years Meets: On the second Wednesday of the month
Requirements: Must be a resident of Sausalito
Purpose: The role of the Commission is to make recommendations to and advise the City Council in all matters of policy pertaining to the creation, operation, maintenance, management and control of all parks, playgrounds, community recreation programs and activities.
Planning Commission
Bill Keller 2/05* May, 2010
Dierdre Joan Cox 7/08 May, 2010
Length of Term: 3 years Meets: On the second and fourth Wednesday of the month
Requirements: Must be a resident of Sausalito
Purpose: The role of the Planning Commission is to review applications for various land use entitlements and design review as set forth in planning and zoning laws of the city and the state. In addition, the Commission serves in an advisory capacity for the Historic Landmarks Board. Commissioners may not serve on any other appointed City board or committee, except for those positions specified by the City ordinances.
Sustainability Commission
Ray Gergus 7/07 February, 2010
Alix Spiveck 10/08 February, 2010
Monica Towers 7/07 February, 2010
(other previous vacancies not filled) February, 2011
February, 2012
Length of Term: 3 years Meets: One Wednesday per month
Requirements: Must be a resident of Sausalito or business person within the community.
Purpose: The purpose of this Commission is to promote the city-wide recycling program, explore ways to increase recycling participation by both residential and commercial community members, and promote the monthly household pickup of "green waste".
Tree Committee Term Expires
Betsy Elliot January 2011
Grant Colfax January 2012
Mary Lee Bickford January 2013
Wingham Liddell January 2012
Ronald E. Reich January 2013
Length of Term: 3 years Meets: On an as-needed basis
Requirements: Must be a resident of Sausalito; it is desirable that at least one member of this Committee be a landscape architect.
Purpose: The purpose of this Committee is to consider applications regarding tree issues. The Committee also encourages and promotes the planting and proper husbandry of trees throughout the city and encourages the maintenance of trees that unduly diminish desirable views as well as the planting and maintenance of certain species.
Underground Committee
(existing vacancy) January, 2011
(existing vacancy) January, 2011
Length of Term: 3 years Meets: On an as-needed basis
Requirements: Must be a resident of Sausalito
Purpose: The purpose of this Committee is to consider applications for variance from the City regulations which require underground placement of electrical, communication and cable television facilities, as a result of application for building permits. The Committee also provides advice and assistance to the City Council and residents as necessary to facilitate removal of utility poles and overhead wires and replacement of them with underground facilities pursuant to the Sausalito Municipal Code.
* term limits may apply
**must be replace – serving on another board
Signed: Debbie Pagliaro, City Clerk
Posted: January, 2010
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Your interest in serving our community through service on a board is greatly appreciated.