TO: City Council
FROM: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Kathleen Horn Gregory, City Clerk
MEETING DATE: May 16, 2023
SUBJECT: Discussion and Consideration to Appoint New Commissioners to the Planning Commission and Public Safety Traffic Commission
RECOMMENDATION
Consider candidates to fill one seat on the Public Safety Traffic Commission with a term ending June 2027, and two seats on the Planning Commission with terms ending June 2027.
BACKGROUND
The City has established City commissions, which serve as advisory bodies to the City Council. These commissions facilitate public input and citizen participation in the determination of City policies. City Council Members appoint eligible citizens to serve on these commissions. Terms for the following commissioners expire on June 1, 2023.
Planning Commission
Monica Dever
Henry Sanchez Jr.
Public Safety Traffic Commission
Jay Mattingly
Notice of the pending vacancies was posted on the City’s website and all public posting locations on April 19, 2023, and applications were accepted through May 8, 2023. New applicants were scheduled to be interviewed on May 16, 2023, and applicants that were previously interviewed were placed on the eligibility list for consideration.
Item No. SCH 8b
CITY OF LOMITA
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
Below is a list of the current applicants.
Monica Dever
Henry Sanchez Jr.
Jay Mattingly (interested in both commissions)
A.K. Mahida (interested in both commissions)
Jessiqa Pace (interested in both commissions)
Efren Servino* (interested in Planning Commission only) Wade Kyle* (interested in Planning Commission only)
*These applicants had not been previously interviewed, but were scheduled for interviews on 5/16/23. All other applicants have been interviewed previously.
It should also be noted that the City is currently soliciting applications for the General Plan Advisory Committee which will be beginning its work shortly. It is not recommended that members of the Planning Commission or the City Council serve on the GPAC as these two bodies will need to make final determinations on behalf of the City related to the work of the GPAC.
OPTIONS
1. Make appointments.
2. Give staff alternative direction.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Applications
Reviewed by: Approved by:
Gary Y. Sugano Ryan Smoot
Assistant City Manager City Manager
Prepared by:
Kathleen Horn Gregory, MMC
City Clerk
Attachment No. 1
N"." J?y Mattingly
COMMISSION APPLICATION
siness Phone
Address
Home Phone
E-mail
Requir€ments to serve on a commission:
. Must be a resident of the City of Lomita
o Must be a registered voter
Length of Residence in the City orto^itu2 years Yes
Occupation Advertising Executive
Employer Known LLC
Have you previously served or are now serving on a city commission or board?Yes Ifyes, please list your experience including years ofservice I have served as a Public Safety and Traffic Commissioner for the past year and a half.
Are you related to any elected or appointed city officials or emp No Educational Background I have a BS in business - marketing from lndiana University
ln my free time I en oy reading, walking my dog, and supporting the Lomita-Harbor City Kiwanis Hobbies
Civic, service, and other organizationar arfi riation. Lom ita- H arbor C ity Kiwan i s CITY HALL OFFICES . 24300 NARBONNE AVENUE. LOMITA . CALIFORNIA 907I7 (310) 325-71 l0 . FAX (3 l0) 325-+024 . www.lomita.com/cityhall Are you a registered voter?
(Provide proofofresidency: utility bill, rental agreement, or current driver's license) 3 Number in order ofpreference the Commissions you are interested in:
Parks and Recreation Commission
. The Parks & Recreation Commission serve as advisors to the City Council on matters , regarding public recreation, aid in the development of recreational programs, and assist with plans for development and maintenance of park facilities. The Commission meets on 46 Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
Pf,nning Commission
. The Planning Commission works in conjunction with the planning department to ensure the growth of the city. It deals with zoning ordinances, tentative tract, parcel maps, site plans and various permits. The Commission meets on 2d Monday of the month at 6:00pm.
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Public Safety & Traffic Commission
. The Public Safety & Traffic Commission serve as advisors to the City Council on traffic issues (street parking, street sweeping, pedestrian safety, etc.) and public safety concems (police and fire protection, emergency preparedness, and protects public health). The commission also recommends methods of dealing with gangs and sponsors programs in cooperation with local schools, the SherrifPs Department, and other agencies. The Commission meets on 3d Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
Other
1 I have enjoyed serving the Lomita community and I'm excited at the prospect of expanding my involvement and investment in making Lomita an amazing place to live Experience or skills pertaining to area of interest _
Between my previous service on the PSTC and my support of our local Kiwanis club, I have developed a love for both this city and the community it serves.
I hereby certifu that this application is complete and true in all respects and understand thal any falsificalion or omissions may be cause for disqualifcarion- I further certily that I am a resident of and regislered voter of the City of Lomita I tmderstond that any or all informotion on this fom may be verified- I consent to lhe release of this information for public purposes. ture out 5l9l23
CITY HALL OFFICES . 2.ISOONARBONNE AVENUE. LOMITA. CALIFORNIA9OTIT (310) 325-71 l0 . FAX (310) 325-4024 . www.lomita.com/cityhall Signa
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