MEETING DATE:
OCTOBER 8, 2024
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 October 9, 2024 to the close of business on Friday, December 13, 2024; and set the City Council meeting on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 as the date to conduct interviews for appointments to fill vacancies in the referenced boards, committees, and commissions.
Body
Board or Commission Action
Not applicable
Relevant Council Strategic Theme
Good Governance
Introduction
The City Council has established boards, commissions, and committees 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 October 9, 2024 to the close of business on Friday, December 13, 2024. Applications will then the 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 January 14, 2025 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:
|
Climate Action Plan Working Group: (2 year term) |
|
Name |
Term Expiration |
|
Jennifer Kerschbaum |
12/31/2024 |
|
Kathryn McLane |
12/31/2024 |
|
Kevin Norris |
12/31/2024 |
|
Parks & Recreation Commission: (4 year term) |
|
Name |
Term Expiration |
|
Danyte Mokus-Valenzuela |
12/31/2024 |
|
Joyce Sensmeier |
12/31/2024 |
|
Joe Diaz (Alt)- Resigned |
12/31/2025 |
|
Planning Commission: (2 year term) |
|
Name |
Term Expiration |
|
Diana Cavanaugh |
12/31/2024 |
|
Christopher Carroll |
12/31/2024 |
|
Eric Flodine |
12/31/2024 |
|
San Marcos Community Foundation: (2 year term) |
|
Name |
Term Expiration |
|
Mike Hardesty |
12/31/2024 |
|
Momcilo Savovic |
12/31/2024 |
|
Paul Mendoza |
12/31/2024 |
|
Jennifer Ho |
12/31/2024 |
|
Gary Greving |
12/31/2024 |
|
Traffic Commission: (4 year term) |
|
Name |
Term Expiration |
|
Neill Kovrig |
12/31/2024 |
|
Rosemary Schellenger |
12/31/2024 |
|
Jennifer Freeman (Alt) |
12/31/2024 |
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact to the City.
Attachments
Vacancy Notice
Prepared by: Micki Olinger Chavez, Deputy City Clerk
Reviewed by: Phillip Scollick, City Clerk
Approved by: Michelle Bender, City Manager