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Approve the reappointments of Conor Comyns, Gayton Tarantino, Todd Cerini, and William Walsh as Trustees of Reclamation District No. 2129 for terms to expire at noon on December 7, 2029; and Approve the appointment of Dale Davis as Trustee of Reclamation District No. 2129 to fill an unexpired term through December 3, 2027
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Published Notice Required? Yes ____ No _X _
Public Hearing Required? Yes ____ No _X _
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board approve the reappointments of Conor Comyns, Gayton Tarantino, Todd Cerini, and William Walsh as Trustees of Reclamation District No. 2129 for terms to expire at noon on December 7, 2029; and approve the appointment of Dale Davis as Trustee of Reclamation District No. 2129 to fill an unexpired term through December 3, 2027.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Reclamation districts are governed by boards of trustees, which are composed of landowners or their legal representatives in the district. As a general rule, a district must hold an election in each odd-numbered year. Once an election is called, the district solicits nominations. If, on the 54th day prior to the election, the number of nominees does not exceed the number of trustees to be elected (and if a petition signed by 5 percent of the voters requesting that the election be held has not been presented to the district board), an election shall not be held and the Board of Supervisors shall appoint those nominated for the position of trustee. If no person has been nominated, the board of supervisors shall appoint any qualified person or persons.
Reclamation District No. 2129 (District) has a seven-member Board of Trustees, and the term of four of the seven Trustees will expire in December 2025. Pursuant to Water Code section 50731.5, the District published a notice calling for nominations for the positions. The District received 4 nominations for incumbent trustees, and one nomination to fill the unexpired term of Nick Tedesco through December 3, 2027.
Because the number of nominations is equal to the number of seats available, the District requests that the Board of Supervisors appoint the qualified individuals in lieu of holding an election, as required by Water Code section 50742.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no cost to the County involved in making this appointment. The costs associated with preparing the agenda item are nominal and absorbed by the department’s FY 2025/26 Working Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board could choose not to make these appointments. This option is not recommended because the proposed Trustees were validly nominated and Water Code section 50741 requires their appointment.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Reclamation District No. 2129 requested this action.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION