Politics & Government
City Announces Commission Vacancies
The Community Redevelopment, Cultural Heritage and Planning Commissions all have openings at the end of this year.
In compliance with the requirements of the Maddy Act, Government Code §54970, the City publishes an annual list of expiring appointed terms for the coming year, names of incumbents and the dates of their appointment.
The Following is a complete list for 2011:
ANIMAL COMMISSION
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The Animal Commission is a five-member body that advises the City Council on all matters concerning animals. It provides residents with information about animals and monitors services that exist or may be needed; it also interprets concerns of the public to the city. Qualifications for serving on the commission consist of an interest in the well-being of animals.
Regular meetings are held on the first Monday in January, March, April, May, September and November, at 6:30 p.m. at the Amedee O. "Dick" Richards, Jr., Council Chambers, 1424 Mission Street.
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(3-year term with a maximum length of service of two full consecutive terms)
Commissioner
Appointed
Expires
Eligible for reappointment?
Olivia Galvin
01/16/2008
12/31/2011
Yes
Kay Findley
02/20/2008
12/31/2011
Yes
Linda Squibb
12/15/2010
12/31/2011
Yes
COMMUNITY REDEVLOPMENT COMMISSION
In 2003, the City Council established the CRC to focus on downtown revitalization.
Regular meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Amedee O. “Dick” Richards, Jr., Council Chambers, 1424 Mission Street.
(3-year term with a maximum length of service of two full consecutive terms)
Commissioner
Appointed
Expires
Eligible for reappointment?
Peter Kwong
11/19/2008
12/31/2011
No
Ernest Arnold
11/19/2008
12/31/2011
No
Dorothy M. Cohen
04/23/2008
12/31/2011
Yes
CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION
The CHC advises on issues relating to the identification, protection, retention, and preservation of landmarks and historic districts. Candidates should have an interest in and knowledge of the City’s cultural heritage. Candidates may be professionals in the fields of architecture, history, planning, archaeology, or related disciplines.
Regular meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month at 6:45 p.m. at the Amedee O. “Dick” Richards, Jr., Council Chambers, 1424 Mission Street.
(3-year term with a maximum length of service of two full consecutive terms)
Commissioner
Appointed
Expires
Eligible for reappointment?
Carrie E. Miller
06/30/2008
12/31/2011
No
John D. Lesak
12/31/2008
12/31/2011
Yes
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
Board members serve in an advisory capacity to the Planning Commission and represent the professions of architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, graphics, and related fields.
Regular meetings are held every other Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. at the Library Conference Room, second floor, 1110 Oxley Street.
(3-year term with a maximum length of service of two full consecutive terms)
Commissioner
Appointed
Expires
Eligible for reappointment?
Susan Masterman
08/18/2010
12/31/2011
Yes
FREEWAY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
The Transportation Commission concerns itself with such topics, the Gold Line, and issues related to the proposed SR-710 North extension. Commissioners have a broad range of knowledge of transportation issues, whether obtained as part of their career training or through years of volunteerism.
Regular meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Amedee O. "Dick" Richards, Jr., Council Chambers.
(3-year term with a maximum length of service of two full consecutive terms)
Commissioner
Appointed
Expires
Eligible for reappointment?
Vacant
12/31/2012
Yes
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Board members serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council and are responsible for providing input to the City Librarian on library needs and traditions, and community attitudes and values. Members also assist with promoting library interests within the community and support funding at a level adequate for a well-qualified staff, a well-balanced collection and a well-maintained building. In addition, members help develop and write policies, which govern the operation of the library.
Regular meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Library Conference Room, second floor, 1110 Oxley Street.
(3-year term with a maximum length of service of two full consecutive terms)
Commissioner
Appointed
Expires
Eligible for reappointment?
Brendan Durrett
06/30/2008
12/31/2011
Yes
MCLS Representative
(appointment pending)
12/31/2011
Yes
NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
The seven-member NREC acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to energy, science and technology, natural resources and the environment, and to cooperate with other governmental agencies and civic groups in the advancement of the planning, programming, use and conservation of energy and natural resources, as well as preservation of the environment.
Regular meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Amedee O. "Dick" Richards, Jr., Council Chambers.
(3-year term with a maximum length of service of two full consecutive terms)
Commissioner
Appointed
Expires
Eligible for reappointment?
David L. Margrave
04/21/2008
12/31/2011
Yes
John Silverthorn
11/05/2008
12/31/2011
Yes
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
The Parks and Recreation Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council with the primary purpose of gathering information, weighing public opinion, and examining issues to provide input on the leisure, recreational, social and cultural needs of the community. Projects include park improvements, field use, and community programs.
Regular meetings are held on the second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Center, located at 1102 Oxley Street.
(3-year term with a maximum length of service of two full consecutive terms)
Commissioner
Appointed
Expires
Eligible for reappointment?
Vacant
12/31/2011
Yes
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Planning Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council to make investigations and recommendations of matters pertaining to a civic center, subdivision, zoning, parks and boulevards, beautification of the city and in general such other subjects that have to do with the orderly and consistent physical development of the city.
Regular meetings are held on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Amedee O. "Dick" Richards, Jr., Council Chambers.
(3-year term with a maximum length of service of two full consecutive terms)
Commissioner
Appointed
Expires
Eligible for reappointment?
Steve Friedman
08/06/2008
12/31/2011
Yes
Richard Tom
08/01/2008
12/31/2011
No
Vijay Sehgal
12/21/2008
12/31/2011
No
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
The Public Safety Commission serves in a primary support capacity to the city's public safety personnel in an endeavor to improve the City's existing emergency response capability. Duties include coordination of a public information campaign urging citizens to prepare themselves in the event of an emergency.
Regular meetings are held on the third Monday in January, March, May, July, September and November at 6:30 p.m. at the Fire Department Training Room (EOC), located at 817 Mound Avenue.
(3-year term with a maximum length of service of two full consecutive terms)
Commissioner
Appointed
Expires
Eligible for reappointment?
Austin Ownbey
11/17/2010
12/31/2011
Yes
SENIOR CITIZENS’ COMMISSION
The five-member commission acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to senior citizens. Among its many duties are to cooperate with other governmental agencies and civic groups in the advancement of senior citizen planning and programming and to formulate and propose policies on senior citizen services.
Regular meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. at the Senior Center, 1102 Oxley Street.
(3-year term with a maximum length of service of two full consecutive terms)
Commissioner
Appointed
Expires
Eligible for reappointment?
Richard D. Paul
12/21/2008
12/31/2011
Yes
Vacant
12/31/2012
Yes
YOUTH COMMISSION (2011-12 school Year)
Students on the commission represent the middle school and high school. They are involved in a variety of activities, such as planning for dances; volunteering for the annual American Cancer Society fundraiser, Relay For Life; participating in a holiday food drive; and assisting with such special events as Breakfast with Santa, Walk or Bike to School Day, holiday caroling, and the Creative Contest. The commission consists of eleven youth members, a School Board member, a South Pasadena Unified School District representative, and a community-at-large member.
Regular meetings are held every third Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the Library Conference Room, 1100 Oxley Street.
(2-year term with a maximum length of service of two full consecutive terms, or until graduation from SPHS)
Commissioner
Appointed
Expires
Eligible for reappointment?
Vacancy available for
Kimberlin Low
06/2009
06/2011
No
12th grader
Brianna Loo
06/2009
06/2011
No
12th grader
Lena Novak
06/2009
06/2011
No
11th grader
Samantha Figueroa
06/2009
06/2011
Yes
11th grader
Araceli Veloz
06/2009
06/2011
Yes
10th grader
Jennifer Glazer
01/2010
graduating
n/a
9th grader
Christine Chen
06/2009
graduating
n/a
7th or 8th grader
Paul Sullivan
12/06/2009
12/31/2011
Yes
Community at large (18+)
For more information or for an application, contact the City Clerk’s office at 626-403-7230. The application is also available on the City Website.
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