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Home My WebLink About2024-11-26 - AGENDA REPORTS - LOCAL APPT LISTO Agenda Item: 7 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AGENDA REPORT CONSENT CALENDAR CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: Li ' DATE: November 26, 2024 SUBJECT: LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST/DECLARING VACANCIES DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services PRESENTER: Mary Cusick RECOMMENDED ACTION City Council: 1. Approve the Local Appointments List. 2. Declare vacancies on the Planning Commission; Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission; Arts Commission; and Open Space Preservation District Financial Accountability and Audit Panel. 3. Approve the recruitment process for the vacancies. BACKGROUND Section 54970 et seq. of the Government Code, also known as "The Maddy Act," takes into consideration a vast and largely untapped reservoir of talent which exists among the citizenry that frequently is not aware of the opportunities for participation on local regulatory and advisory boards and commissions. For that reason, the Maddy Act was enacted for maximum public awareness of appointments to be made by the Governor, the City Council, or other legislative bodies. Government Code Section 54972 requires that, on or before December 31 of each year, the legislative body (City Council) must cause to be prepared a list of appointments of all ongoing boards, commissions, and committees that are appointed by the City Council. The list must include which terms will expire during the next calendar year, with the name of the incumbent appointee, the date of appointment, the date the term expires, and the necessary qualifications for the position. Section 54973 requires that legislative bodies designate the public library with the largest service population within the jurisdiction to receive a copy of the list. Page 1 Packet Pg. 306 O Terms of various Planning Commissioners; Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commissioners; Arts Commissioners; and Open Space Preservation District Financial Accountability and Audit Panel members will expire on December 31, 2024. The various appointees, their appointment dates, the dates those appointments expire, and names of the Councilmembers who made the appointments are provided in the attached Local Appointments List. Pursuant to applicable resolutions and/or ordinances, members of the Planning Commission; Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission; Arts Commission; and Open Space Preservation District Financial Accountability and Audit Panel serve at the will of the Council for regular appointed terms of four years. Pursuant to procedures adopted by the City Council in Resolution 91-194, below is a recommended schedule for the appointment process: November 26 Council declares vacancies November 27 City Clerk posts and prepares for publication the Notice of Vacancies December 19 Deadline for City Clerk to receive applications January 14 Nominating authority submits nominations for ratification by the City Council It is anticipated the newly appointed members to the City's commissions and panel will be administered the oath of office at their next regularly scheduled, respective meetings following appointment. ALTERNATIVE ACTION Other action as determined by the City Council. FISCAL IMPACT Sufficient funds necessary to publish the Notice of Vacancies are contained within the City's Fiscal Year 2024-25 adopted budget. ATTACHMENTS Local Appointments List Resolution 91-194 Page 2 Packet Pg. 307 7.a CITY OF SANTA CLARITA - LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST COPIES MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE 23920 VALENCIA BLVD., SANTA CLARITA, CA 661-255-4391 November 26, 2024 PLANNING COMMISSION Name Amointment Date Expiration Date Nominated By Timothy Burkhart January 12, 2021 December 31, 2024 Jason Gibbs Renee Berlin January 12, 2021 December 31, 2024 Cameron Smyth Lisa Eichman January 10, 2023 December 31, 2026 Marsha McLean Denise Lite September 24, 2024 December 31, 2026 Laurene Weste Patsy Ayala January 10, 2023 December 31, 2026 Bill Miranda Duties: The Planning Commission shall have the power and duty, except as otherwise provided by law, to investigate and make recommendations to the City Council regarding review of proposals for major public works projects; review proposals for acquisition of property for street, park or other public purposes; make recommendations to the City Council with respect to a specific plan or regulation or amendment; hold public hearings on proposed zoning; hear and decide applications for conditional uses or other permits; hear and decide applications for exceptions or variances; consider tentative maps of proposed subdivisions; have and exercise all of the powers, duties, rights, privileges and authorities of a City Planning Commission, as provided for by the State of California. Qualifications: Each of the five (5) Commissioners shall be a resident of the City and shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the City Council. PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION Name Appointment Date Expiration Date Nominated By Jonathan Waymire January 12, 2021 December 31, 2024 Jason Gibbs Henry Rodriguez January 12, 2021 December 31, 2024 Cameron Smyth Peggy Stabile January 10, 2023 December 31, 2026 Marsha McLean Rebecca Skye Ostrom January 10, 2023 December 31, 2026 Laurene Weste Di Thompson February 27, 2024 December 31, 2026 Bill Miranda Duties: The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission shall have the power and duty, except as otherwise provided by law, to advise the City Council in all matters pertaining to parks, public recreation, and community services; cooperate with other governmental agencies and civic groups in the advancement of sound park, recreation, and community services planning and programming; and have and exercise all of the powers, duties, rights, privileges and authorities of a City Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission, as provided for by the State of California. Qualifications: Each of the five (5) Commissioners shall be a resident of the City and shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the City Council. THIS NOTICE SHALL REMAIN POSTED UNTIL SUPERSEDED Packet Pg. 308 7.a CITY OF SANTA CLARITA - LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST COPIES MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE 23920 VALENCIA BLVD., SANTA CLARITA, CA 661-255-4391 November 26, 2024 Name April Scott -Goss Andrea Vibe Dr. Michael Millar Patti Rasmussen Susan Shapiro ARTS COMMISSION Appointment Date January 12, 2021 January 25, 2022 January 10, 2023 January 10, 2023 January 10, 2023 Expiration Date Nominated By December 31, 2024 Jason Gibbs December 31, 2024 Cameron Smyth December 31, 2026 Marsha McLean December 31, 2026 Laurene Weste December 31, 2026 Bill Miranda Duties: The Arts Commission shall have the power and duty, except as otherwise provided by law, to advise the City Council and the Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, or City Manager, in all matters pertaining to arts programming and public art; cooperate with other governmental agencies and civic groups in the advancement of sound arts development and arts planning and programming; and have and exercise all of the powers, duties, rights, privileges and authorities of a City Arts Commission, as provided for by the State of California. Qualifications: Each of the five (5) Commissioners shall be a resident of the City and shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the City Council. OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION DISTRICT FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND AUDIT PANEL Name Sunil Rajpal Kyle Jellings Sandra Cattell Susan Orloff Wendy Langhans Anointment Date January 12, 2021 January 12, 2021 January 10, 2023 January 10, 2023 January 10, 2023 Expiration Date Nominated By December 31, 2024 Jason Gibbs December 31, 2024 Cameron Smyth December 31, 2026 Marsha McLean December 31, 2026 Laurene Weste December 31, 2026 Bill Miranda Duties: The Financial Accountability and Audit Panel reviews and recommends approval of the annual work program to City Council to ensure land acquisition priorities are adhered to; reviews the accounting of the funds generated by the Open Space Preservation District; works in conjunction with the City's independent auditor to ensure the Preservation District funds were spent properly and good fiscal management of the funds is occurring; makes determinations as to whether the expenditures are consistent with the criteria and the requirements established in the Engineer's Report; and approves an annual written report for the public, summarizing these actions. Qualifications: Each of the five (5) Panel Members shall be a resident of the City and shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the City Council. THIS NOTICE SHALL REMAIN POSTED UNTIL SUPERSEDED Packet Pg. 309 7.a CITY OF SANTA CLARITA - LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST COPIES MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE 23920 VALENCIA BLVD., SANTA CLARITA, CA 661-255-4391 November 26, 2024 Name Marsha McLean Jason Gibbs Laurene Weste Cameron Smyth Bill Miranda BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES Appointment Date Expiration Date Appointed BX May 23, 2023 June 11, 2024 June 11, 2024 June 14, 2022 June 14, 2022 June 30, 2026 June 30, 2027 June 30, 2027 June 30, 2025 June 30, 2025 Jason Gibbs Bill Miranda Bill Miranda Laurene Weste Laurene Weste Duties: The Santa Clarita Public Library shall be governed and operated in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Libraries Act. (Education Code Section 18900 et seq.) Qualifications: Each of the five (5) Trustees shall be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council and hold office for three years. GREATER LOS ANGELES COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL BOARD OF TRUSTEES Name Appointment Date Expiration Date Nominated By Heidi Heinrich January 10, 2023 January 8, 2027 City Council Duties: Board member duties and responsibilities include setting policy, establishing the budget, approving expenditures, and retaining legal counsel. Qualifications: The appointee shall (1) be appointed by the City Council, (2) be a resident voter of the City of Santa Clarita, and (3) serve a full two or four-year term. It is the intent of the Legislature that persons appointed to boards of trustees have experience, training, and education in fields that will assist in the governance of the districts. (Health & Safety Code 2000 et seq.) THIS NOTICE SHALL REMAIN POSTED UNTIL SUPERSEDED Packet Pg. 310 7.a CITY OF SANTA CLARITA - LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST COPIES MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE 23920 VALENCIA BLVD., SANTA CLARITA, CA 661-255-4391 November 26, 2024 NORTH COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COALITION Name Appointment Date Expiration Date Nominated By Jason Gibbs Marsha McLean Mike Hennawy Damon Letz Adrian Aguilar January 26, 2021 November 13, 2018 January 25, 2022 January 25, 2022 November 13, 2018 Council Discretion City Council Council Discretion City Council Council Discretion City Council Council Discretion City Council Council Discretion City Council Duties: The mission is to improve the movement of people and goods in the North Los Angeles County subregion through the development of policies and programs that address critical transportation issues, promote economic development, and maximize transportation opportunities for the subregion and its member jurisdictions. Qualifications: The North County Transportation Coalition Joint Powers Authority (JPA) has 12 Governing Board members. Of these members, the Santa Clarita City Council appoints four representatives: one member of the City Council; one representative from a business community organization; one at -large representative; and one non -voting ex officio representative of Santa Clarita Transit. Additionally, one alternate representative of the Governing Board is designated. Should any person serving on the Governing Board fail to maintain the status as required by Section 5 of the JPA, that person's position shall be deemed vacated as of the date such person ceases to qualify. THIS NOTICE SHALL REMAIN POSTED UNTIL SUPERSEDED Packet Pg. 311 RESOLUTION NUMBER 91-194 7.b A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE r. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA PRESCRIBING THE PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION, NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT TO CITY COMMISSIONS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council does hereby prescribe the following procedure for the application, nomination and appointment process to City Commissions: Within twenty (20) days of the creation of a vacancy on a Commission, the City Cleric shall cause to be advertised a notice of the vacancy and solicitation of applications. The application period shall not be less than fourteen (14) calendar days. Completed applications shall be submitted to the City Clerk. Applications shall require not less than three references. r-+ The City Clerk shall submit copies of the applications to the nominating authority on the City Council and the other members of the City Council. The nominating authority shall submit a nomination for ratification by the City Council. Ratification shall consist of not less than three affirmative votes for the nominee. Failure of a nominee to receive ratification by the full City Council shall cause the nominating authority to submit a new nominee to the City Council for ratification at the next regular meeting of the City Council. Failure of a nominating authority to receive ratification on three nominees, shall cause a nomination for the appointment to be made by any member of the City Council from the list of applicants for that position. Ratification votes shall be taken until such time as a nominee is approved. The final appointment shall not be made less than ten (10) days after publication of the notice in conformance with Government Code 54974. The appointee of the City Council shall be seated on the Commission at the next regular meeting of the Commission. Reappointments to Commissions are not automatic. Commissioners desiring reappointment for another term of office shall be required to follow the full Commission appointment procedure as outlined. Packet Pg. 312 7.b PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 26th day of November , 1991 MAYOR ATTES TY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 26th day of November 1991 by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS Darcy, Klajic, McKeon NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS Seidt, Boyer ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS None TY CLERK MPM:105 Packet Pg. 313