To: Board of Supervisors
From: John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Report Title: Appointment to the Kensington Municipal Advisory Council
Recommendation: Recommendation of the County Administrator
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Appoint Thomas J. Nelson, to the Appointee 3 seat on the Kensington Municipal Advisory Council, for the term ending on December 31, 2026, as recommended by County Supervisor John Gioia.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
BACKGROUND:
The Kensington MAC advises the Board of Supervisors, County Planning Commission, and the Zoning Administrator on land use issues and other concerns affecting the unincorporated community of Kensington. The Tree Arbitration Board (KMAC) is charged with the review of applications to establish the right of a property owner to seek the restoration of views and sunlight that existed when the property owner purchased their property, and to establish a process by which property owners may seek restoration of these views and sunlight when they are unreasonably obstructed by the growth of trees on another property within its jurisdiction. The Tree Arbitration Board’s jurisdiction is defined by Contra Costa County Tree Obstruction of Views Ordinance (Chapter 816-2 of the County Ordinance Code). Currently, the KMAC has three advisory members with two alternates. Thomas completed an application and had an interview with County Supervisor John Gioa, who determined he is qualified for this position.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The suggested appointee will not be able to serve on the Kensington Municipal Advisory Council, which could impact the body’s ability to achieve quorum and conduct business.