CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: AUGUST 26, 2026 CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS FROM VARIOUS BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS
FROM: Scott C. Stiles, City Manager
BY: Brenda Pree, City Clerk
SUMMARY:
The City's boards and commissions play a critical role in the governance of the City and in the relationship between the City Council and the citizens of Palm Springs. Boards and commissions serve to assist in policy development, carry out administrative functions, offer a reservoir of experience and judgment, and enhance communication between the City and its constituents. To this end, it is the goal of the City Council that the process for recruiting board and commission members be as open as possible and designed to bring forward those persons best suited by interest, character, and experience to assist in these objectives, and who will, at the same time, represent the diverse interests in the community.
RECOMMENDATION:
1) Accept the resignations of Michael Frick and Bernard Rottner from the Sustainability Commission, effective immediately.
2) Accept the resignation of Jerry Ogburn from the Mount San Jacinto Winter Park Authority, effective immediately.
BACKGROUND:
Government Code Section 54974 (a) states, "Whenever an unscheduled vacancy occurs in any board, commission, or committee for which the legislative body has the appointing power, whether due to resignation, death, termination, or other causes, a special vacancy notice shall be posted in the office of the clerk of the local agency, on either the local agency’s Internet web site or at the library designated pursuant to Section 54973.” To date, there are two (2) unscheduled vacancies within the Sustainability Commission, with terms ending June 30, 2029; and one (1) unscheduled vacancy within the Building Code Board of Appeals, with a term ending June 30, 2028. The Office of the City Clerk
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Accept Resignations from various Boards and Commissions will initiate publication of recruitment notices for the unscheduled vacancies on the Sustainability Commission and the MSJWPA, and begin accepting applications.
ROSTERS:
Sustainability Commission:
Member – District Council Appointment Term Exp.
Donald Barrett* – 5 June 24, 2021 June 30, 2027
Bernard Rottner* – 4 May 25, 2023 June 30, 2029
Kathleen Cohn* – 3 June 29, 2023 June 30, 2029
Michael Frick* – 5 July 10, 2023 June 30, 2029
Ken Alexander* – 1 Dec. 14, 2023 June 30, 2029
Erin Boyd – 1 June 06, 2024 June 30, 2027
Luke Fannin – 2 June 10, 2026 June 30, 2029
Jorge Romero-Lozano – 4 June 10, 2026 June 30, 2029
Andrew Weiss – 5 June 10, 2026 June 30, 2029
David Anderson – 2 June 10, 2026 June 30, 2029
Heidi Garza – 2 June 10, 2026 June 30, 2029
Mount San Jacinto Winter Park Authority, Governing Body of the Tramway:
Member Council Appointment Term Exp.
Jerry Ogburn September 2024 September 2027
Nancy Stuart September 2024 September 2027
The seven-member MSJWPA, a public agency and public corporation of the State of California, is the governing body of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Two members of the Authority are appointed by the Palm Springs City Council, two by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, and three by the California Governor.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
REVIEWED BY:
Department Director: Brenda Pree
Deputy City Manager: Jeremy Hammond
City Manager: Scott Stiles
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Michael Frick’s Resignation from the Sustainability Commission B. Bernard Rottner’s Resignation from the Sustainability Commission C. Jerry Ogburn’s Resignation from the Mount San Jacinto Winter Park Authority