Att #1 Draft 2026 Local Appointment List — City Council/Public Financing Authority, December 16, 2025

City of Huntington Beach
LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST – 2026
Opportunity for Public Service on
City Boards, Commissions, Committees

CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES TERMS
WHICH HAVE EXPIRATION DATES OCCURING IN CALENDAR YEAR 2026 This list is prepared to inform members of the community of opportunities to serve on City boards, commissions, committees, and to invite applications from interested parties per Chapter 11, Section 54970, Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of the California Government Code.

Please note that the following information pertains to openings that will be available in 2026 because of expiration of members’ terms. Very often during the year there will be openings on boards, commissions and committees because members resign. These openings are posted separately at the Civic Center and Huntington Central Library, and are listed on the city’s website at:
https://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/government/boards_commissions/notice_of_vacancies.php Applications for public service on a City Board, Commission, Committee can be accessed here:
https://huntingtonbeachca.gov/government/boards_commissions/.

LISA LANE BARNES, CITY CLERK
Office of the City Clerk
2000 Main Street, 2nd Floor
714-536-5227
DRAFT

Term Limits Not Applicable -- See Notices of Vacancies for Openings Current Appointee Date of Appointment Appointed By
James Michalski December 20, 2022 Gracey Van Der Mark
Peter Rivas December 20, 2022 Pat Burns
Daren MacDonald December 20, 2022 Casey McKeon
Vacant Andrew Gruel
David Clifford December 17, 2024 Don Kennedy
Preeti Ghuman January 21, 2025 Butch Twining
Pano Frousiakis April 1, 2025 Chad Williams

Mission/Purpose: The mission of the CIAB/Public Works Commission is to review and make recommendations related to Public Works capital improvement projects and programs.

Members and Appointments: The Commission consists of seven (7) members made by direct appointment of each City Councilmember to a term that coincides with the City Councilmember's term.

Members may have no interest in any contract with the City, either during their term or for a period of one year after cessation of Commission service. All members serve without compensation, may hold no other office or employment in city government and no other employment that is incompatible with Commission service. Appointments to this board must file California Form 700 - "Statement of Economic Interests."

Meeting Times and Dates: The CIAB/Public Works Commission holds regular monthly meetings on the third Wednesday of each month at 5:00 PM at the Utilities Yard located on 19021 Huntington Street. All meetings are open to the public and special meetings may be called in conformance with the Ralph M. Brown Act. Staff support is provided by the Public Works Department at (714) 375-5055.

Necessary Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen and elector / resident of the City of Huntington Beach with special interest, training, and/or experience in the field of Public Works.

Vacancies: In the event a member retires or is unable to complete his / her term, an appointment shall be made to fill the remainder of the unexpired term. To find out the current vacancies, please visit the Notice of Vacancies webpage.

CIAB/PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION

Term Limits Not Applicable -- See Notices of Vacancies for Openings

Current Appointee Date of Appointment Appointed By
Jonathan Hammel 2/21/2023 Casey McKeon
Jignesh Padhiar 12/17/2024 Gracey Van Der Mark
Joe Pena 7/2/2024 Pat Burns
Dennis Pappas 12/17/2024 Butch Twining
Zachary Newkirk 11/18/2025 Andrew Gruel
Vacant Chad Williams
Stephen Quinn 12/17/2024 Don Kennedy

Mission/Purpose: The mission of the Citizen Participation Advisory Board (CPAB) is to submit recommendations to City Council on allocations for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.

Members and Appointments: The CPAB includes seven members made by direct appointment of each City Councilmember to a term that coincides with the City Councilmember's term.

Meeting Dates and Times: The CPAB holds regular meetings on the 1st Thursday of the month beginning at 6:00 p.m. in Room B-8 of the Civic Center; additional meetings may be required depending on the number of grant applications received or as other issues arise. All meetings are open to the public, and special meetings may be called in conformance with the Ralph M. Brown Act.

Staff support is provided by the Office of Business Development at (714) 536-5470.

Necessary Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen and resident of the City of Huntington Beach; members shall have an interest in assessing the needs of the community, particularly that of low and moderate-income households. Low-income and disadvantaged persons are encouraged to apply.

Current Appointee Date of Appointment Date of Expiration

Patti Pappas 6/4/2024 6/4/2026
Delaine Bailey 6/4/2024 6/4/2026
Kristine Carroll 6/4/2024 6/4/2026
Ellen Kuhnert 6/4/2024 6/4/2026
Julian Douglas 6/17/2025 6/17/2027
Yolanda Campos 6/17/2025 6/17/2027
Michael Latham 6/17/2025 6/17/2027
Valentina Bankhead 6/17/2025 6/17/2027

Mission/Purpose: Make recommendations for City Council Liaison consideration on future City Celebration Months. Make recommendations for City Council Liaison consideration on additional calendar acknowledgements. Make recommendations for City staff on Celebration content.

Members and Appointments: The City Celebration Committee will consist of between 7 and 9 members.

Meeting Dates and Times: Meetings will be held twice a year.

Necessary Requirements: The members must be residents of the City of Huntington Beach and are appointed by the City Council to serve for terms of two years.

CITY CELEBRATION COMMITTEE

Term Limits Not Applicable -- See Notices of Vacancies for Openings

Current Appointee Date of Appointment Appointed By

Ceason Baker 1/1/2023 Casey McKeon
Term: 1/1/23-12/31/26

Steve Barnes 12/17/2024 Butch Twining
Term: 1/1/25-12/31/28

Lauren Gruel 4/15/2025 Gracey Van Der Mark
Term: 1/1/23-12/31/26

Lolly McHardy 1/1/2023 Pat Burns
Term: 1/1/23-12/31/26

Jeanne Paris 12/17/2025 Chad Williams
Term: 1/1/25-12/31/28

Teisha Nim-Husaini 1/1/2023 Andrew Gruel
Term: 1/1/23-12/31/26*

Tricia Thienes 1/21/2025 Don Kennedy

Mission/Purpose: The mission of the Community and Library Services Commission is to make recommendations to City Council on matters relating to development, acquisition, and renovation of park, beach, libraries, and recreational facilities.

Members and Appointments: The Commission includes seven members made by direct appointment of each City Councilmember to a term that coincides with the City Councilmember's term. The commission cooperates with other governmental agencies and civic groups in the advancement of sound parks, recreational planning, and library services under the direction of the City Council. Commissioners study, report and interpret the needs of the public to the City Council, including conducting public meetings to garner community input on projects and facilities. The Commission reviews the annual Capital Improvement Projects budget as presented to the City Council and advises them on the current needs and long-range plans.

Meeting Dates and Times: The Commission meets regularly on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA. All meetings are open to the public, and special meetings may be called in conformance with the Ralph M. Brown Act.

Staff support is provided by the Community and Library Services Department at (714) 536-5486.

Necessary Requirements : Must be a U.S. citizen and resident of the City of Huntington Beach; interested in recreational programming, development of parks and the operation and conduct of City libraries

COMMUNITY AND LIBRARY SERVICES COMMISSION

(Resignations Occur; See Notices of Vacancies for Potential Openings)

Jeffrey Dahl (At-Large) February 12, 2024 July 31, 2027 (2nd Term)

Matthew Fertal (At-Large) May 19, 2022 May 17, 2026 (1st Term)

Vacant (At-Large)

Brian Thienes PC Representative N/A

Joseph Santiago HRB Representative N/A

Mission/Purpose: The Design Review Board (DRB) assists the Community Development Director, Zoning Administrator, and Planning Commission in reviewing development plans and architectural drawings within designated geographic areas of the City, makes recommendations and may impose conditions or modifications on projects reviewed.

Members and Appointments: The DRB is comprised of five members: one Planning Commission member, one Historic Resources Board member, and three at-large members that are recommended by two Council liaisons, and appointed by a majority of the City Council. At- large members serve four-year terms.

Meeting Dates and Times: The DRB meets regularly on the second Thursday of each month at 3:30 P.M. in Room B-8 located at the Lower Level of City Hall. All meetings are open to the public, and special meetings may be called in conformance with the Ralph M. Brown Act. Staff support is provided by the Community Development Department at (714) 536-5271.

Note: Appointments to this board must file California Form 700 - "Statement of Economic Interests."

Necessary Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age, a resident of the City of Huntington Beach; interested in guiding, encouraging and promoting the maintenance of harmonious, compatible, attractive and aesthetic developments within special and unique areas of the City. Members must have training, education or work experience in design-related fields including, but not limited to, architecture, landscaping, art, urban/environmental design and aesthetics.

DESIGN REVIEW BOARD

Term Limits Not Applicable -- See Notices of Vacancies for Openings

Current Appointee Date of Appointment Appointed By
Kelly Gates 1/1/2023 Gracey Van Der Mark
Billy Hamilton 1/1/2023 Pat Burns
Frank Lo Grasso 1/1/2023 Casey McKeon
Paul Geery 1/1/2025 Butch Twining
David Cicerone 3/18/2025 Andrew Gruel
Austin Edsell 4/15/2025 Don Kennedy
Dave Chennault 10/21/2025 Chad Williams

Mission/Purpose: The purpose of the Finance Commission is to act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in matters pertaining to financial planning.

Members and Appointments: The Commission includes seven members made by direct appointment of each City Councilmember to a term that coincides with the City Councilmember's term.

Meeting Dates and Times: The Finance Commission holds regular meetings on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 5:00 PM in Council Chambers. All meetings are open to the public, and special meetings may be called in conformance with the Ralph M. Brown Act. Staff support is provided by the Finance Department at (714) 536-5630.

Note: Appointments to this board must file California Form 700 - "Statement of Economic Interests."

Necessary Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen and resident of the City of Huntington Beach.

Vacancies: In the event a member retires or is unable to complete his / her term, an appointment shall be made to fill the remainder of the unexpired term. For current vacancies, check out the Notice of Vacancies page.
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FINANCE COMMISSION

(Resignations Occur; See Notices of Vacancies for Openings)

Current Appointee Date of Appointment Date of Expiration

William Larkin 3/4/2019 12/31/2026

Kimberley Milligan 3/4/2019 12/31/2026

Chris Nielsen 3/16/2020 12/31/2026

Craig Schauppner 3/4/2019 12/31/2026

Van Vu 1/1/2022 12/31/2028

Mel Williams 2/18/2025 12/31/2028

Diane Wood 1/1/2022 12/31/2028

Mission/Purpose: To serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters related to Huntington Beach Harbor, its beaches, facilities, and parks. The Commission advises the City Council about waterway safety, general infrastructure (e.g. seawalls, pier headlines, bulkheads etc.), water quality and Municipal Code amendments. The Harbor Commission also cooperates with other governmental agencies and civic groups for the advancement of the Huntington Harbor and recreational planning under the direction of the City Council.

Members and Appointments: The Commission shall consist of seven (7) members, recommended for appointment by two City Council liaisons, and approved by a majority of the City Council.

Meeting Dates and Times: The Commission meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in meeting Room B-8 on the Lower Level of the Civic Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA.

All meetings are open to the public, and special meetings may be called in conformance with the Ralph M. Brown Act. Staff support is provided by the Fire Department at (714) 536-5411. Staff support is provided by Fire Chief Scott Haberle and Senior Management Analyst Kevin Justen.

Necessary Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen and resident of the City of Huntington Beach.

COMMISSION

(Resignations Occur; See Notices of Vacancies for Openings)

**No expirations occur in 2026**

Mission/Purpose: The purpose of the Historic Resources Board is to encourage and promote programs and activities that enhance public awareness of historic resources.

Members and Appointments: The eleven-member Board includes eight (8) at-large members, recommended for appointment by two City Council liaisons, and approved by a majority of the City Council. The Board shall serve as an advisory body to City Council, as well as a liaison to Council for local, state and federal groups and agencies whose interest involves historic issues.

Meeting Dates and Times: The Board meets as needed on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in Room B-7 (lower level) of City Hall. All meetings are open to the public, and special meetings may be called in conformance with the Ralph M. Brown Act. Staff support is provided by the Community and Library Services Department at (714) 960-8836.

Necessary Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen and resident of the City of Huntington Beach; preferably general interest in local history.

HISTORIC RESOURCES BOARD

Term Limits Not Applicable -- See Notices of Vacancies for Openings

Current Appointee Date of Appointment Appointed By
Doug Misterly 12/20/2022 Pat Burns
Richard Jackson 02/24/2025 Butch Twining
Martha Morrow 12/20/2022 Casey McKeon
Mark Ellett 12/20/2022 Gracey Van Der Mark
Allen Schreiber 02/04/2025 Don Kennedy
Michelle Schuetz 12/20/2022 Chad Williams
Vacant Andrew Gruel

Mission/Purpose: The purpose of the Investment Advisory Board (IAB) is to act in an advisory capacity to the City Treasurer and the City Council in matters pertaining to the financial planning and the City's investments as per Municipal Code Chapter 2.109.

Members and Appointments: The IAB currently consists of seven members made by direct appointment of each City Councilmember to a term that coincides with the City Councilmember's term.

Meeting Dates and Times: The IAB meets on a quarterly basis (January, April, July, October) on the fourth Thursday of the month at 5:00 PM in Room B-7 of the Huntington Beach Civic Center. All meetings are open to the public, and special meetings may be called in conformance with the Ralph M. Brown Act. Staff support is provided by the City Treasurer’s Office at (714) 536-5200.

Necessary Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen and resident of the City of Huntington Beach.

(Resignations Occur; See Notices of Vacancies for Openings)

Current Appointee Date of Appointment Date of Expiration

Currently all positions are vacant

Mission/Purpose: The primary focus of the Personnel Commission is employee arbitration issues.

Members and Appointments: The Personnel Commission consists of five members, each of which are recommended by two Council liaisons and appointed by a majority of the City Council.

The members serve a two-year term, and are limited to serve two consecutive terms. No member shall hold any paid office or employment with City during, or for a period of one year after terminating service as a member of the Commission.

Meeting Dates and Times: Meetings take place the 3rd Wednesday quarterly (Jan, April, July, October) All meetings are open to the public, and special meetings may be called in conformance with the Ralph M. Brown Act. Staff support is provided by the Human Resources Department at (714) 536-5252.

Necessary Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen and resident of the City of Huntington Beach.

PERSONNEL COMMISSION

Term Limits Not Applicable -- See Notices of Vacancies for Openings

Current Appointee Date of Appointment Appointed By
Ben Goldberg 4/1/2025 Andrew Gruel
Dominic McGee 12/17/2024 Gracey Van Der Mark
Brian Thienes 12/17/2024 Pat Burns
Tracy Pellman 1/10/2023 Casey McKeon
Ken Babineau 12/17/2024 Butch Twining
Ann Palmer 4/1/2025 Don Kennedy
Brett Bush 12/17/2024 Chad Williams
Mission/Purpose: In addition to power and duties specified in the Government Code, the Planning Commission shall have the power and duties to:
• Recommend to the City Council after a public hearing thereon, the adoption, amendment or repeal of a master or general plan, or any part thereof, for guidance in the physical development of the City;
• Exercise such functions with respect to land subdivisions as shall be provided by the Subdivision Map Act, and by ordinance not inconsistent with the provisions of the Charter; • Exercise such functions with respect to zoning, building, land use, precise plans, specific plans, and related matters which may be prescribed by ordinance not inconsistent with the provisions of the Charter; and
• Perform such other functions not inconsistent with the Charter as may be delegated to it by the City Council.

Projects typically acted upon by the Planning Commission are major development proposals, tentative tract maps, zoning map amendments, zoning text amendments, general plan amendments, and various similar applications.

Members and Appointments: The Planning Commission, a quasi-judicial body that is empowered by State law and the City Council, consists of seven members made by direct appointment of each City Councilmember to a term that coincides with the City Councilmember's term.

Appointments to this board must file California Form 700 - "Statement of Economic Interests."

Meeting Times and Dates: The Planning Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Study sessions are frequently held at 5:15 p.m. prior to the meeting in Council Chambers. All meetings are open to the public, and special meetings may be called in conformance with the Ralph M. Brown Act. Staff support is provided by the Community Development at (714) 536-5276.

Necessary Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen and elector / resident of the City of Huntington Beach.

PLANNING COMMISSION

Term Limits Not Applicable -- See Notices of Vacancies for Openings

Current Appointee Date of Appointment

Tim McCormack Prior to 3/2019
Joe Barco Prior to 3/2019
Tony Nobles Prior to 3/2019
Kassie Parker 4/09/2019
Steve Pryharski 12/13/2022
Perry Ward Prior to 3/2019

Coastal Program Review Board (LCPRB) was established to advise the Orange County and, upon annexation, the City of Huntington Beach on all discretionary actions in the implementation of the Sunset Beach Specific Plan/Local Coastal Program.

Background: The Orange County Board of Supervisors established the seven-member Sunset Beach LCPRB as the official citizen’s advisory group in Sunset Beach pursuant to Resolution No. 82-349 on March 9, 1982.

The County’s Sunset Beach Specific Plan was developed largely through the vigorous efforts of the Sunset Beach community through the LCPRB. Upon annexation, the City of Huntington Beach continues to work closely with the LCPRB on all issues relevant to Sunset Beach community.

The LCPRB facilitates ongoing community participation in the long-term implementation of the Sunset Beach Specific Plan by providing a centralized forum for obtaining community opinion and transmitting recommendations to the City.

Meeting Times and Dates: The LCPRB meets, as needed, on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Nobles Family Community Center, 16861 12th Street, Sunset Beach. Please refer to the meeting agendas accessible below.

SUNSET BEACH LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM REVIEW BOARD

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