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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the current terms for the following Regular Members, Committee Members, and Board Members are set to expire as indicated for the respective bodies listed. Any interested resident of the City of Murrieta, California is eligible to serve on any of the below-named commissions, committees, or boards unless otherwise specified. Applications are available at the City Clerk's Office by request at (951) 461-6031. ~ Cristal McDonald, City Clerk
Highlighted Field Denotes Vacated Seat * Denotes original appointment was reassigned as an alternate or to a different commission, committee, or
board.
I. COMMISSIONS
Murrieta Municipal Code §2.32(D): Unless otherwise provided by law, or by ordinance or resolution of the City Council, all members of any board or commission of the City appointed by the City Council shall be initially, and during incumbencies, registered voters within the incorporated city limit boundaries of the City of Murrieta, and shall not, at any time during incumbency, be an employee of the city.
1. Library Advisory Commission
Established by: Ordinance No. 221, §1
Membership: 5 members; up to 2 alternates
Qualification: All members of any board or commission of the City appointed by the City Council shall be initially, and during incumbencies, registered voters within the incorporated city limit boundaries of the City of Murrieta and shall not, at or during incumbency, be an employee of the city.
Meetings: As needed on the 3rd Monday of even-numbered months at 6:00 PM; City Hall Staff Liaison: Melvin Racelis, Library Manager x 6135
Support Staff: Gretchen Sedlacek, Assistant Management Analyst x 6147 Members Role Appointed Reappointed Reassignment Term Expires Ken Goltara Chair 01-17-23 12-31-26
Jeffrey Meeker Vice Chair 01-17-23 12-31-26
LaVerne Davis Regular Member 01-21-25 12-31-28
Nicole Davis Regular Member 01-21-25 12-31-28
Terry Gavitt Regular Member 01-17-23 12-31-26
Jerry Hurst Alternate 1 01-17-23 12-31-26
[Vacant] Alternate 2
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2. Parks and Recreation Commission
Established by: Ordinance No. 495, §1
Membership: 6 members (5 at-large and 1 youth); up to 2 alternates Qualification: All members of any board or commission of the City appointed by the City Council shall be initially, and during incumbencies, registered voters within the incorporated city limit boundaries of the City of Murrieta, and shall not at or during incumbency, be an employee of the city. The youth member shall be a person regularly enrolled in grades 9 -12 of a public or private school operating within the city and shall be appointed by the youth advisory committee, which is under the auspices of the parks and recreation commission. The youth member shall be a non-voting member, and the term of office is one (1) year.
Meetings: 1st Thursday of odd-numbered months at 6:00 PM at City Hall Staff Liaison: Lea Kolek, Parks and Community Services Manager x 6116 Support Staff: Roseann Otis, Office Assistant II x 6187 Members Role Appointed Reappointed Reassignment Term Expires Paul Parker Chair 02-02-21 01-21-25 12-31-28
Robin Gilliland* Vice Chair 01-17-23 03-29-24 12-31-26
John Hunneman Regular Member 01-15-19 01-17-23 12-31-26 Christopher
Collopy
Regular Member 01-15-19 01-17-23 12-31-26
Whitney
Fernandez
Regular Member 01-21-25 12-31-28
Bryan Glassman Alternate 1 01-21-25 12-31-26
[Vacant] Alternate 2
[Vacant] Youth Member
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3. Planning Commission
Established by: Ordinance No. 3
Membership: 5 members; up to 2 alternates
Qualification: All members of any board or commission of the City appointed by the City Council shall be initially, and during incumbencies, registered voters within the incorporated city limit boundaries of the City of Murrieta, and shall not be, at or during incumbency, employee of the city. All planning commission applicants must be residents of the city and should have knowledge, appreciation and comprehension of public issues and concerns related to the city as would be expected of a person who has resided in the city for at least three (3) years.
Meetings: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM at City Hall Staff Liaison: Carl Stiehl, Staff Liaison x 6063
Support Staff: Tanya Wells, Executive Assistant x 6060
Members Role Appointed Reappointed Reassignment Term Expires Dennis Vrooman Chair 01-17-23 12-31-26
Joe Wojcik Vice Chair 01-17-23 12-31-26
Michael DeSena Regular Member 01-21-25 12-31-28
Michael LaPaglia Regular Member 01-15-19 01-17-23 12-31-26 John Rose Regular Member 07-17-25 12-31-28
Sara Halvorson
Saha
Alternate 1 01-21-25 12-31-28
[Vacant] Alternate 2
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4. Traffic Commission
Established by: Ordinance No. 3, §1
Membership: 5 members; up to 2 alternates
Qualification: All members of any board or commission of the City appointed by the City Council shall be initially, and during incumbencies, registered voters within the incorporated city limit boundaries of the City of Murrieta, and shall not, at any time during incumbency, be an employee of the city.
Meetings: As needed on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM at City Hall Staff Liaison: James Ozouf, Senior Civil Engineer x 6075 Support Staff: Renée Santos, Administrative Assistant x 6099 Members Role Appointed Reappointed Reassignment Term Expires Guillermo
Valdez*
Chair 02-02-21 01-17-23 12-31-26
Wesley Burchartz Vice Chair 01-17-23 12-31-26
Cathy Bearse Regular Member 01-21-25 12-31-28
James Chavez Regular Member 01-21-25 12-31-28
Gianni
Limogiannis
Regular Member 01-17-23 12-31-26
Maria Robinson Alternate 1 01-21-25 12-31-26
[Vacant] Alternate 2
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II. COMMITTEES
1. Transactions and Use Tax Citizens Oversight Committee Established by: Resolution No. 19-4043
Membership: 3 members
Qualification: One representative from the Murrieta business community; one member who is a resident of the City of Murrieta; and with at least two members having background or experience in accounting, budgeting, or other relevant areas of fiscal responsibility.
Meetings: Meet on a bi-annual basis, in January and July of each calendar year.
Staff Liaison: Javier Carcamo, Finance Director x 6090
Support Staff: Jennifer Serna, Executive Assistant x 6438 Members Role Appointed Reappointed Reassignment Term Expires Liz Jones Resident, Business
Owner, and
Financial
Background
01-17-23 08-01-23 12-31-28
Rahoof Oyewole Resident and
Financial
Background
08-01-23 12-31-28
Heather Penko Resident 08-01-23 12-31-28
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III. CITY COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEES (Ad-Hoc or Standing)
1. Code Enforcement Policy (Ad-Hoc)
Established by: Minute Order 04-02-24
Membership: 2 Council Members
Purpose: Work with City staff to review the Municipal Code and applicable policies and procedures related to Code Enforcement; provide recommendations to the City Council on changes to Code Enforcement protocols. Automatically sunsets upon final recommendations of Code Enforcement protocols.
Staff Liaison: City Manager Designee: Kristen Crane, Assistant City Manager x 6010
2. Homeless Services (Ad-Hoc)
Established by: Amended by Minute Order 01-17-23; Resolution No. 22-4549 Membership: 2 Council Members
Purpose: Formally structure the Riverside Homeless Alliance and advocate on behalf of the City of Murrieta for a new behavioral health campus in Southwest Riverside County. The Homeless Services AdHoc Subcommittee will sunset once the Riverside Homeless Alliance is formally organized (such as through a Joint Powers Agency).
Staff Liaison: City Manager Designee: Brian Ambrose, Director of Community Services x 6114 Members Appointed Reappointed
Council Member Holliday 04-02-24 01-21-25
Council Member Stone 04-02-24 01-21-25
Members Appointed Reappointed
Mayor Pro Tem Levell 01-17-23 01-21-25
01-16-24
Council Member Stone 04-19-22 01-21-25
01-16-24
01-17-23
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3. Legislative Workgroup (Standing)
Established by: Amended by Minute Order 01-16-24, 01-31-22, and 08-15-23; Resolution No. 08-2122 Membership: 2 Council Members
Purpose: Work with the City Manager's Office to review and revise the Legislative Platform prior to Council adoption; meet with area legislators; review and evaluate lobbyists; and, if funds are available, travel to Sacramento and Washington, D.C. annually. Membership will include two groups to focus on federal and state representative outreach.
Staff Liaison: City Manager Designee: Isaac Bravo, Management Analyst x 6449 Rosa Vega, Assistant to the City Manager x 6010
4. Los Alamos Hills Sports Park Phase 2 (Ad-Hoc)
Established by: Minute Order 09-17-24
Membership: 2 Council Members
Purpose: Work with City staff to review the options and feasibility of soccer fields in an alternative City Park; provide recommendations to the City Council regarding the direction of the Los Alamos Sports Park Phase 2 based on the environmental requirements and feasibility. Automatically sunsets upon final recommendations to the City Council.
Staff Liaison: City Manager Designee: Justin Clifton, City Manager x 6010 State Representatives Appointed Reappointed
Council Member Stone 08-15-23 01-21-25
01-16-24
Mayor Warren 01-16-24 01-21-25
Federal Representatives Appointed Reappointed
Council Member DeForest 01-17-23 01-21-25
01-16-24
Mayor Warren 01-24-25 01-24-25
Members Appointed Reappointed
Council Member Holliday 09-17-24 01-21-25
Mayor Pro Tem Levell 09-17-24 01-21-25
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IV. CITY AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
** Per FPPC Regulation 18702.5, the following appointed positions may receive compensation.
1. Animal Control Joint Powers Authority
In 2004, the City approved a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) creating the Southwest Communities Finance Authority for the purpose of financing the construction of a new animal shelter and contracting for its operation.
The JPA has been amended in 2007, 2008, 2010, 2017, and 2020.
Staff Liaison: Isaac Bravo, Management Analyst x 6449
Support Staff: City Manager Designee: Rosa Vega, Assistant to the City Manager x 6010
2. City Selection Committee (LAFCO)
Local Agency Formation Commissions (LAFCOs) are state-mandated regulatory agencies established by the Legislature in 1963. LAFCOs were created to help implement State policy on orderly growth and development through the regulation of local public agency boundaries. The Riverside LAFCO has seven members: two members from the County Board of Supervisors; two members from city councils of all the cities in the County (The Council of Mayors chooses two members of city councils to serve as LAFCO members); two special district members; and one public member selected by the other six members.
Staff Liaison: Cristal McDonald, City Clerk x 6030
Members Role Appointed Reappointed
Council Member DeForest* Delegate 01-17-23 01-16-24 (Alternate) Mayor Pro Tem Levell Alternate 01-17-23 01-16-24 (Delegate) Agency Contact: Tammi Boyd, President of the Board of Directors [email protected]
Members Role Appointed Reappointed
Council Member Holliday Delegate 01-17-23 01-16-24
Mayor Pro Tem Levell Alternate 01-21-25
Agency Contact: Crystal Craig, Assistant Executive Officer [email protected]
Elizabeth Valdez, Commission Clerk
[email protected]
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3. League of California Cities
The League of California Cities was founded in 1898. The League of California Cities defends and expands local control through advocacy efforts in the Legislature, at the ballot box, in the courts, and through strategic outreach that informs and educates the public, policymakers, and opinion leaders.
Staff Liaison: Cristal McDonald, City Clerk x 6030
Rosa Vega, Assistant to the City Manager x 6010
4. Regional Conservation Authority (RCA)**
A Joint Powers Authority of various Riverside County cities for the purpose of acquiring, administering, operating, and maintaining land and facilities for ecosystem conservation and habitat reserves for certain rare, threatened, and endangered species covered by the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat 11 Conservation Plan.
Staff Liaison: Jarrett Ramaiya, Deputy Development Services Director x 6060 Members Role Appointed Reappointed
Council Member Stone Delegate 01-17-23 01-16-24
Mayor Warren Alternate 08-16-22 01-17-23
Agency Contact: Megan Dunn, Meetings Coordinator, Registration [email protected]
Meg Desmond, Associate Manager, Legislative Administration [email protected]
Members Role Appointed Reappointed
Council Member Holliday Delegate 01-17-23 01-16-24
Mayor Pro Tem Levell Alternate 01-21-25
Agency Contact: Lisa Mobley, Clerk of the Board
[email protected]
Melonie Donson, Deputy Clerk of the Board
[email protected]
Tara Byerly, Deputy Clerk of the Board
[email protected]
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5. Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency (RCHCA)** A Joint Powers Authority agency comprised of various Riverside County cities for acquisition, administration, operation, and maintenance of land and facilities for ecosystem conservation and habitat reserves.
Staff Liaison: Jarrett Ramaiya, Deputy Development Services Director x 6060
6. Riverside County Transportation Commission Board (RCTC)** An agency governed by Riverside County elected representatives which plans and implements transportation and transit improvements, assists local governments with money for local streets and roads, helps smooth the way for commuters and goods movement, and ensures that everyone has access to transportation.
Staff Liaison: Bob Moehling, Public Works Director x 6036 Members Role Appointed Reappointed
Council Member DeForest Delegate 12-15-20 01-21-25
01-16-24
01-17-23
01-31-22
Mayor Pro Tem Levell Alternate 01-16-24 01-21-25
Agency Contact: Lucy Felix, Program Specialist I – Administration [email protected]
Members Role Appointed Reappointed
Mayor Warren Delegate 01-31-22 01-21-25
01-16-24
01-17-23
Council Member DeForest Alternate 01-21-25
Agency Contact: Lisa Mobley, Clerk of the Board
[email protected]
Melonie Donson, Deputy Clerk of the Board
[email protected]
Tara Byerly, Deputy Clerk of the Board
[email protected]
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7. Riverside Transit Agency (RTA)**
A Joint Powers Authority agency, joined by the City in 1993, to initiate fixed routes and other transit service studies with RTA staff.
Staff Liaison: Bob Moehling, Public Works Director x 6036
8. Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)** A Joint Powers Authority established as an association of local governments and agencies that voluntarily convene as a forum to address regional issues. The agency develops long-range regional transportation plans including sustainable communities' strategy and growth forecast components, regional transportation, improvement programs, regional housing needs allocations and a portion of the South Coast Air Quality management plans.
Staff Liaison: David Chantarangsu, Development Services Director x6002 Cristal McDonald, City Clerk x 6030
Members Role Appointed Reappointed
Mayor Warren Delegate 01-31-22 01-21-25
01-16-24
01-17-23
Mayor Pro Tem Levell Alternate 01-21-25
Agency Contact: Samantha Samaniego, Clerk of the Board of Directors [email protected]
Members Role Appointed Reappointed
Mayor Pro Tem Levell Delegate 01-17-23 01-21-25
01-16-24
Council Member Stone Alternate 01-31-22 01-21-25
01-16-24
01-17-23
Agency Contact: Maggie Aguilar, Clerk of the Board
[email protected]
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9. Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG)**
A Joint Powers Authority joined by the City in 1994. The purpose of the WRCOG is to conduct studies and projects designed to improve and coordinate the common governmental responsibilities and services on an areawide and regional basis. The Council of Governments seek to provide cooperative planning, coordination, and technical assistance on mutual concerns that cross jurisdictions.
Staff Liaison: City Manager Designee: Rosa Vega, Assistant to the City Manager x 6010 V. MISCELLANEOUS
1. Southwest Riverside County Elected Leaders Collaborative Established by: Resolution No. 19-4043
Membership: 2 members
Purpose: One representative from the Murrieta business community; one member who is a resident of the City of Murrieta; with at least two members having background or experience in accounting, budgeting, or other relevant areas of fiscal responsibility.
Staff Liaison: Kristen Crane, Assistant City Manager x 6014 Rosa Vega, Assistant to the City Manager x 6010
Members Role Appointed Reappointed
Council Member Stone Delegate 01-21-25
Council Member Holliday Alternate 01-17-23 01-21-25
01-16-24
Agency Contact: Lucy Felix, Program Specialist I – Administration [email protected]
Members Appointed Reappointed
Council Member Stone 01-17-23 01-21-25
01-16-24
Mayor Warren 04-02-24 01-21-25