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Item # 36
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
November 21, 2023
TOPIC: Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District Member Appointment
AGENDA TITLE
Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito and
Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a Two-Year or a Four-Year Term
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on the Orange County Mosquito and
Vector Control Board to Serve Either a Two-Year or Four-Year Term, Effective January
1, 2024
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No
DISCUSSION
The Mayor and City Council represent the City’s interests in regional issues by serving
on a number of regional boards that make public policy decisions, including in the area
of vector control through the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District
(“OCMVCD”) Board of Trustees. On October 4, 2022, City Council appointed former
Councilmember Nelida Mendoza to complete an unexpired term on the OCMVCD
Board due to the resignation of the previous representative, resident Cecilia
Aguinaga. Ms. Mendoza’s term expires on January 1, 2024. The OCMVCD Board has
requested that the City Council consider reappointing Ms. Mendoza or appointing a new
representative for the City on the OCMVCD Board, It is the City Council’s discretion to
determine if the appointee will serve a two- or four-year term, from which the
representative may only be removed for cause.
The mission of the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District is to educate
and protect Orange County from vectors and prevent vector-borne diseases in an
environmentally responsible manner. The District is composed of a 35-member Board of
Trustees, consisting of one member from each Orange County city and one member
from the county at large. The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall
governance of the District, including setting District policy, approving the annual budget,
establishing strategic goals and objectives, and being an advocate for the District.
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Additional information on the OCMVCD can be found on their website:
www.ocvector.org.
The City’s representative must be a registered voter and resident of Santa Ana pursuant
to California Health and Safety Code Section 2202(b). The representative may be a
member of the City Council or a resident of the city. The term of office will commence
at 12:00 P.M. on January 1, 2024. The Board of Trustess meets at 3:00 P.M. on the
third Thursday of every month at the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control
District headquarters located at 13001 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove, CA 92843.
Board members receive compensation of $100 per regular Board meeting.
The City has complied with FPPC Regulation 18702.5, which requires posting those
certain paid positions in which members have self-appointment authority. As such, the
City Council may vote on this appointment.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Regional Board Description
2. OCMVCD Letter
Submitted By: Jennifer L. Hall, City Clerk
Approved By: Steven A. Mendoza, Acting City Manager
REGIONAL BOARDS/AGENCIES DESCRIPTIONS
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REV. 11/21/2023
ORANGE COUNTY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT (OCMVCD)
The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board is an independent special
district dedicated to controlling rats, mosquitoes, and other disease carrying and public
health pests. Activities also include surveillance of vectors and vector-borne diseases,
public education services, identification of public health pests, and specific powers as
outlined in the California Health and Safety Code. Each Trustee is appointed by the city
they represent to serve a two or four-year term, and may only be removed for cause.
Membership:Council Member or resident
Compensation:$100/per meeting (in lieu of expenses)
Term Limits:None; member serves a two or four year term, at discretion of
Council
Meeting Location:Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District Headquarters,
13001 Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92843
Meeting Date/Time:3rd Thursday of each month at 4:00 P.M.
Alternate:None