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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-10-14 - AGENDA REPORTS - LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST (5)Agenda Item• 7 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AGENDA REPORT CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Approval: Item to be presented by: DATE: October 14, 2014 SUBJECT: LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services RECOMMENDED ACTION Armin Chaparyan City Council approve the Local Appointments List, designate all branches of the Santa Clarita Public Library to receive a copy, and instruct the City Clerk to cause the Local Appointments List to be posted. 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, or City Council, must cause to be prepared a list of appointments of all ongoing boards, commissions, and committees which 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 the legislative bodies designate the public library with the largest service population within the jurisdiction to receive a copy of the list. At the regular meeting of August 26, 2014, Mayor Weste, Mayor Pro Tem McLean, and Councilmember Acosta appointed members to positions on various boards, commissions, and committees. Traditionally, the Local Appointments list item is brought before the City Council ' VES in November of each year. The gap from the time the City Council makes new appointments and the posting of the list results in outdated information being publicly posted for several months. Therefore, in accordance with the provisions of the Maddy Act, and to make the most up-to-date information more readily available to the public, this item is being brought before the City Council earlier than in prior years. The goal is to bring future changes to the Local Appointments List to the City Council meeting following the meeting where Councilmembers make appointments. Thereby, the City Council will approve an updated list that may be publicly posted closer to the date of the changes, rather than months later. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS None. FISCAL IMPACT None. ATTACHMENTS Local Appointment List 1-5 CITY OF SANTA CLAR.ITA - LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST COPIES MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE 23920 VALENCIA BLVD., SANTA CLARITA, CA 661-255-4391 Name PLANNING COMMISSION Appointment Date Expiration Date Nominated by Charles Heffernan July 10, 2012 July 31, 2016 Bob Kellar Diane Trautman July 10, 2012 July 31, 2016 TimBen Boydston Lisa Eichman August 26, 2014 July 31, 2018 Marsha McLean Dennis Ostrom August 26, 2014 July 31, 2018 Laurens Weste Timothy Burkhart August 26, 2014 July 31, 2018 Dante Acosta 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. Name Duane Harte Michael Cruz Dianna Boone Ruthann Levison Kevin D. Korenthal July 10, 2012 August 28, 2012 August 26, 2014 August 26, 2014 August 26, 2014 Expiration Date July 31, 2016 July 31, 2016 July 31, 2018 July 31, 2018 July 31, 2018 Nominated by Bob Kellar TimBen Boydston Marsha McLean Laurens Weste Dante Acosta 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 IN 12/15 3 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 Name Appointment Date Expiration Date Nominated by John Dow July 10, 2012 July 31, 2016 Bob Kellar Gary Chopp6 August 28, 2012 July 31, 2016 TimBen Boydston Dr. Michael Millar August 26, 2014 July 31, 2018 Marsha McLean Patti Rasmussen August 26, 2014 July 31, 2018 Laurens Weste Susan Shapiro August 26, 2014 July 31, 2018 Dante Acosta 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. Name Armointment Date Expiration Date Nominated by Spence Leafdale July 10, 2012 July 31, 2016 Bob Kellar James Farley July 10, 2012 July 31, 2016 TimBen Boydston Sandra Cattell August 26, 2014 July 31, 2018 Marsha McLean Susan Orloff August 26, 2014 July 31, 2018 Laurens Weste Wendy Langhans August 26, 2014 July 31, 2018 Dante Acosta 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 IN 12/15 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 Name Marsha McLean Bob Kellar Laurens Weste TimBen Boydston Dante Acosta BOARD =9= D: Date Nominated July 1, 2014 July 10, 2012 July 10, 2012 July 9, 2013 July 1, 2014 June 30, 2017 June 30, 2015 June 30, 2015 June 30, 2016 June 30, 2016 Laurens Weste Frank Ferry Frank Ferry Bob Kellar Laurens 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. Name Robert Newman Appointment Date December 11, 2012 Fix iration Date January 7, 2015 Nominated by 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 IN 12/15 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 Name Appointment Date FaViration Date Nominated by Arthur Sohikian January 28, 2014 Upon New Appointment City Council Duties: The North County Transportation Coalition is comprised of community leaders from the cities of Lancaster, Palmdale, and Santa Clarita and the County of Los Angeles whose mission is to improve the movement of people and goods in the North Los Angeles County region. Such efforts will include the development of policies and strategies that directly lead to the implementation of the projects and programs that address critical north county transportation issues, promote economic development, and maximize transportation funding opportunities for member jurisdictions. Qualifications: The Board of the North County Transportation Coalition has 12 voting members. The cities of Lancaster, Palmdale, and Santa Clarita have three (3) representatives each: City Councilmember, City Manager or staff designee, and a representative appointed by the City Council from a business organization. The County of Los Angeles has three (3) representatives: the 5th District County Supervisor or designee, County staff representative, and a representative appointed by the 5th District County Supervisor from a business organization. THIS NOTICE SHALL REMAIN POSTED UNTIL SUPERSEDED IN 12/15 1.9