Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Ray Mueller, District 3
Subject: Appointments to the Midcoast Community Council
RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation for the following three appointments to the Midcoast Community Council, each representing the Midcoast from El Granada, for an initial full 4-year term effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2028:
A) Connie Santilli; and
B) Chris Rogers; and
C) Kevin Sniecinski.
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BACKGROUND:
The Midcoast Community Council (MCC) advises the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors on matters including, but not limited to, public health, safety, welfare, public works and planning which affect the unincorporated Midcoast communities of Montara, Moss Beach, El Granada, Princeton, and Miramar.
Pursuant to its establishing Resolution, which the Board of Supervisors adopted in 1991, members of the MCC are elected by the registered voters of certain election precincts on the Midcoast. While the establishing Resolution does not speak to the manner in which vacancies are to be filled, the practice since 1998 has been for the MCC to recommend persons for appointment and for action to be taken by the Board of Supervisors to make the appointments.
DISCUSSION:
After review by the Midcoast Community Council at its December 10, 2024 meeting, it is being recommended that Connie Santilli, Chris Rogers, and Kevin Sniecinski each be appointed to serve an initial 4-year term for seats vacated by Dan Haggerty, Gregg Dieguez, and Ann Rothman, whose terms expired in December 2024. Upon approval, these appointments each reflect a term from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2028.
Connie Santilli is an El Granada resident passionate about giving voice and addressing issues related children, the elderly and other vulnerable groups in the community. She serves on the Board of Directors for Senior Coastsiders and the Catalight Foundation. Additionally, Connie serves on the Age Friendly HMB Task Force, is an Advisor to the Global Fund for Women and serves on the San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury.
Chris Rogers is an El Granada resident with over 35 years of experience as an environmental consultant with expertise in planning, permitting, habitat preservation and endangered species. Additionally, he brings volunteer experience with the California Native Plant Society and personal advocacy and involvement in local policy.
Kevin Sniecinski is an active El Granada resident and founder of Coastside Allies-Community Advocacy Group. He is a longtime volunteer with many community-based organizations, including Coastside Hope. His professional work lies in public health, infectious diseases and policy.
These appointments continue to show the collaborative relationship between the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors and the Midcoast Community Council.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.