October 13, 2026
Agenda Item No. 13
TO:
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:
Lena Shumway, City Clerk - 949-644-3005, [email protected] PREPARED BY:
Lena Shumway, City Clerk
TITLE:
Appointment to the Finance Committee
ABSTRACT:
The Council Ad Hoc Appointments Committee recommends appointing Brinson Lingenfelter to fill an unscheduled vacancy on the Finance Committee. The appointment process is governed by City Council Policy A-2 (Boards, Commissions and Committees) and the Maddy Act. The term would begin immediately upon appointment and expire on June 30, 2028.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Determine this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and is not a project as defined in Section 15378; and Appoint Brinson Lingenfelter to fill the unscheduled vacancy on the Finance Committee for a term beginning immediately upon appointment and expiring June 30, 2028.
DISCUSSION
The Council Ad Hoc Appointments Committee, consisting of Mayor Lauren Kleiman, Councilmember Sara J. Weber and Mayor Pro Tem Noah Blom, reviewed the applications on file in the City Clerk’s Office and conducted interviews. A total of 11 new applications were received. The subcommittee selected Brinson Lingenfelter as its nominee to fill the unscheduled vacancy. All applications are on file in the City Clerk’s Office, and the nominee’s application is attached to this report.
Finance Committee Appointment
On March 10, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-18, amending the Finance Committee’s selection process and responsibilities. The Committee consists of seven members: three Councilmembers appointed by the Mayor and four citizen members. Members are required to demonstrate financial experience and qualifications.
The appointee will serve the remainder of the term, beginning immediately upon appointment and expiring June 30, 2028.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Staff recommends the City Council find this action is not subject to CEQA pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and is not a project as defined in Section 15378.
NOTICING
The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at which the City Council considers the item).
The unscheduled vacancy was noticed in accordance with the Maddy Act and City Council Policy A-2.
ATTACHMENT
Attachment A – Finance Committee Application
Appointment to the Finance Committee
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