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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
FROM: Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to ratify Mayor Pro Tem Victor Sanchez’s appointment of Marcos Garcia to the Public Safety Commission.
DATE: August 24, 2026
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Pursuant to Resolution No. 05-20, Section 7(d), an automatic vacancy occurred on the Public Safety Commission as a result of Commissioner Marcos Garcia’s absence from four regular meetings within a twelve -month period. Mr. Garcia is interested in continuing his service on the Public Safety Commission.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Maddy Act, the Public Notice of Special Vacancy was posted in the City Hall Lobby, Simms Park, Bellflower Substation, Thompson Park, and the City’s website on February 19, 2026. Having satisfied the provisions of the Maddy Act, it would be in order for the City Council to ratify this appointment.
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Ratify Mayor Pro Tem Victor Sanchez’s appointment of Marcos Garcia to fill the unexpired term ending December 2028; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
Each Public Safety Commissioner is paid a stipend of $100 per meeting actually attended (pursuant to Resolution No. 23-05); Public Safety Commission Meetings are held once a month. The funding for this expenditure is budgeted in Account No. 010-41000-3530.
ATTACHMENT
Public Notice of Special Vacancy (without attachments).. ............................................... 2 1 2