MEETING DATE:
APRIL 28, 2026
SUBJECT:
Title
DECLARE VACANCIES ON VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS
Body
Recommendation
Recommendation
APPROVE the declaration of upcoming vacancies; authorize advertising to accept applications from Wednesday, April 29, 2026, to Friday, June 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.; and conduct appointment process at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, to the referenced Board, Committee, and Commission vacancies.
Body
Board or Commission Action
Not applicable
Relevant Council Strategic Theme
Good Governance
Introduction
The City Council has established boards and commissions to assist with various functions of the City which makes decisions and/or recommendations to the City Council. These boards and commissions consist of individuals who meet certain criteria outlined in bylaws, the Municipal Code and/or resolution. The City Council has the opportunity every year to review the vacant and expiring positions. As part of the annual board and commission appointment process, the City enables and ensures all citizens of the City, pursuant to the Maddy Act (Act), contained in Government Code sections 54970, et seq., have equal access to specific and current information about the many local regulating and advisory boards, commissions, and committees. The Act includes that citizens shall have equal opportunity to be informed of vacancies which shall occur, so that they may pursue the opportunity to participate in and contribute to the operations of local government by serving on such boards, commission, and committees.
Discussion
In compliance with the Act, the noted vacancies below will be posted on the City’s website with application forms made available in the City Clerk’s Office and online. The application period will be from Wednesday, April 29, 2026, to Friday, June 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.; Applications will then be reviewed by the City Clerk’s Office to ensure that they meet eligibility requirements set forth according to each commission’s or committee’s governing documents. Applicants qualifying for service will be invited to attend the June 23, 2026 City Council meeting where they will be interviewed and provided the opportunity to express their qualifications for the position. The City Council will then nominate and vote on individuals to fill each vacancy.
The following is a list of scheduled and unscheduled vacancies and terms:
|
Budget Review Committee: (3 Year Term) |
|
Name |
Term Expiration |
|
Joanne Harris-Malone |
06/30/2026 |
|
James Knowlton |
06/30/2026 |
|
Benjamin P. Barlow (Alternate) |
06/30/2026 |
|
San Marcos Community Foundation: (2 Year Term) |
|
Name |
Term Expiration |
|
Jennifer Ho (resigned) |
12/31/2026 |
|
Youth Commission: (3 Year Term) |
|
Name |
Term Expiration |
|
Reid Emoto-Garay |
06/30/2026 |
|
Savera Sekhon |
06/30/2026 |
|
Harshini Subramanian |
06/30/2026 |
|
Siddharth Subramanian |
06/30/2026 |
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with approving this report.
Attachments
Vacancy Notice
Prepared by: Micki Olinger Chavez, Deputy City Clerk
Reviewed by: Phil Scollick, City Clerk
Approved by: Michelle Bender, City Manager