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Home My WebLink About2025-08-26 - AGENDA REPORTS - VACANCY PLANNING COMMISSIONO Agenda Item: 3 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AGENDA REPORT UNFINISHED BUSINESS CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: Lj ' DATE: August 26, 2025 SUBJECT: UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services PRESENTER: Laurene Weste RECOMMENDED ACTION City Council: 1. Approve Mayor Pro Tem Weste's nomination to fill one unexpired term of office on the Planning Commission. 2. Instruct the City Clerk to update the Local Appointments List and post a copy at all branches of the Santa Clarita Public Library and on the City of Santa Clarita's website. BACKGROUND As a result of Council action during the regular meeting of July 8, 2025, one unexpired term ending December 31, 2026, exists on the Planning Commission. Mayor Pro Tem Weste is the nominating authority for the vacancy. Posting of the Unscheduled Vacancy began on July 10, 2025, at City Hall, all Santa Clarita Public Library branches, and on the City of Santa Clarita's (City) website in compliance with Government Code section 54974 and City Council Resolution 91-194. Additionally, notices were published in The Signal newspaper. Vacancy and application information was also made available on the City's website, through press releases, and in the City Clerk's Office. The deadline for receipt of applications was 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Thereafter, the City Clerk caused the distribution of 11 applications to the nominating authority and the entire City Council. A list of applicants is attached, and all applications are available in the City Clerk's Reading File. Page 1 Packet Pg. 79 O ALTERNATIVE ACTION Other action as directed by the City Council. FISCAL IMPACT The resources required to implement the recommended action are available within the City of Santa Clarita's adopted Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget. ATTACHMENTS Notice of Unscheduled Vacancy Notice of Unscheduled Vacancy - Extension Resolution 91-194 Local Appointments List List of Planning Commission Applicants Planning Commission Applications (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) Page 2 Packet Pg. 80 3.a CITY OF SANTA CLARITA SPECIAL NOTICE OF UNSCHEDULED VACANCY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Santa Clarita encourages residents to apply for a position to participate in local government as a result of an unscheduled vacancy. One unexpired term of office on the Planning Commission ends December 31, 2026. Applicants must be 18 years or older and must maintain their principal residence in the City of Santa Clarita during their term of office. Residents may obtain an application or further information from the City Clerk's Office by calling 661-255-4391. Applications are also available on the City's website at santaclarita.gov/city-clerk/notice-of-vacancy. All applicants must also submit three letters of recommendation with their application. The deadline for submitting an application and letters of recommendation to the City Clerk's Office is 5 p.m., Thursday, July 24, 2025. m Dated: July 10, 2025 m Mary Cusick, MMC City Clerk Published: The Signal — July 12, 2025 Packet Pg. 81 3.b CITY OF SANTA CLARITA SPECIAL NOTICE OF UNSCHEDULED VACANCY APPLICATION PERIOD EXTENDED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Santa Clarita encourages residents to apply for a position to participate in local government as a result of an unscheduled vacancy. One unexpired term of office on the Planning Commission ends December 31, 2026. Applicants must be 18 years or older and must maintain their principal residence in the City of Santa Clarita during their term of office. Residents may obtain an application or further information from the City Clerk's Office by calling (661) 255-4391. Applications are also available on the City's website at santaclarita.gov/city-clerk/notice-of-vacancy. All applicants must also submit three letters of recommendation with their application. The deadline for submitting an application and letters of recommendation to the City Clerk's Office is extended to 5:00 p.m., Thursday, August 14, 2025. c Date: July 24, 2025 Mary Cusick, MMC City Clerk Published: The Signal — July 26, 2025 Packet Pg. 82 RESOLUTION NUMBER 91-194 3.c 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 Clerk 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. 83 3.c PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 26th day of November 1991 l� 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 Beidt, Boyer e'r► ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS None TY CLERK MPM:105 f Packet Pg. 84 3.d 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 August 26, 2025 PLANNING COMMISSION Name Appointment Date E=iration Date Nominated By Timothy Burkhart January 14, 2025 December 31, 2028 Jason Gibbs Nathan Keith January 14, 2025 December 31, 2028 Patsy Ayala Lisa Eichman January 10, 2023 December 31, 2026 Marsha McLean Vacant December 31, 2026 Laurene Weste Pamela Verner January 14, 2025 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. r 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. y PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION Name Dennis Sugasawara Hugo Cherre Peggy Stabile Rebecca Skye Ostrom Di Thompson Appointment Date January 14, 2025 January 14, 2025 January 10, 2023 January 10, 2023 February 27, 2024 Expiration Date Nominated By December 31, 2028 Jason Gibbs December 31, 2028 Patsy Ayala December 31, 2026 Marsha McLean December 31, 2026 Laurene Weste 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. 85 3.d 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 August 26, 2025 ARTS COMMISSION Name Appointment Date Expiration Date Nominated By Tracey Thompson January 14, 2025 December 31, 2028 Jason Gibbs Jeri Seratti January 14, 2025 December 31, 2028 Patsy Ayala Dr. Michael Millar January 10, 2023 December 31, 2026 Marsha McLean Patti Rasmussen January 10, 2023 December 31, 2026 Laurene Weste Susan Shapiro January 10, 2023 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 Economic Development, 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 m 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 Appointment Date Expiration Date Nominated By Jose Benito Martinez III January 14, 2025 December 31, 2028 Jason Gibbs David Hegg January 14, 2025 December 31, 2028 Patsy Ayala Sandra Cattell January 10, 2023 December 31, 2026 Marsha McLean Susan Orloff January 10, 2023 December 31, 2026 Laurene Weste Wendy Langhans January 10, 2023 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. 86 3.d 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 August 26, 2025 BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES Name Appointment Date Expiration Date Appointed By Marsha McLean May 23, 2023 June 30, 2026 Jason Gibbs Jason Gibbs June 11, 2024 June 30, 2027 Cameron Smyth Laurene Weste June 11, 2024 June 30, 2027 Cameron Smyth Patsy Ayala February 25, 2025 June 30, 2028 Bill Miranda Bill Miranda February 25, 2025 June 30, 2028 Bill Miranda 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. 87 3.d 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 August 26, 2025 NORTH COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COALITION Name A000intment Date Jason Gibbs January 26, 2021 Marsha McLean November 13, 2018 Mike Hennawy January 25, 2022 Damon Letz January 25, 2022 Adrian Aguilar November 13, 2018 Expiration Date Nominated By 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. 88 3.e UNSCHEDULED VACANCY 2025 PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICANTS Daniel Faina Gloria Mercado-Fortine Jesus Henao Edward Hill Steven Hopp David J. Jimenez Tony Maldonado JB Martinez Prital Patel Cindy Russo Jacob Tjoelker Packet Pg. 89 UNSCHEDULED VACANCY PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERK'S READING FILE AT 23920 VALENCIA BOULEVARD, SUITE 120, SANTA CLARITA, CA 91355