City of San Bernardino
Boards, Commissions and Citizen Advisory Committees
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Board/Commission/
Committee Summary Meeting Time and Location Vacancies and Terms of Office Animal Control
Commission
This nine (9) member commission, established by Resolution No. 2018- 45, is charged with providing advisory recommendations to the Mayor, City Council and City staff on strategies, policies, and programs designed to ensure quality care for animals housed at the City of San Bernardino’s Animal Shelter; increasing awareness of animals available for adoption at the shelter; and educating the community regarding the humane treatment of animals and other matters related to animal shelter services. Each member must be a registered voter within the City and no member can be an employee of the City. The term of office coincides with the term of the nominating City Council member or Mayor.
Second Wednesday of each month
at 4 p.m. in the
Council Chamber at 201 North “E”
Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Name Appointee Original
Appointment
Term
Expires
Maria Lanas Ward 1 1/19/2022 12/2022
Gary M. Blake Ward 2 1/02/2019 12/2022
Sandra L. Kurkoske Ward 3 2/19/2020 12/2024
Sharon A. Negrete Ward 4 7/19/2023 12/2022
Alejandro E. Faz Ward 5 5/05/2021 12/2024
Maxine Henderson Ward 6 7/18/2016 12/2020
Alberta R. Vanettes Ward 7 3/03/2021 12/2024
Angela Halfman Mayor 8/15/2018;
5/3/2023
12/2026
Jason Kakpo-Moore Mayor 5/3/2023 12/2026
Arts and Historical
Preservation
Commission
Established by Resolution No. 2018-97, this nine (9) member commission advises the Mayor, City Council and City Staff on matters pertaining to the arts, culture, and historic preservation and heritage in the City. The commission is also charged with serving in an advisory capacity to the Planning Commission in making recommendations relating to the designation, preservation and protection of historical properties. Each member must be a registered voter within the City and no member can be an employee of the City. The term of office coincides with the term of the nominating City Council member or Mayor.
Third Monday of each month
at 4 p.m. in the
Council Chamber at 201 North “E”
Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Name Appointee Original
Appointment
Term
Expires
Steven W. Bielak Ward 1 11/17/2021 12/2022
Darlene M. Herrera Ward 2 1/02/2019 12/2022
Anthony R. Aguirre Ward 3 12/02/2020 12/2024
Jeffreda Curry Ward 4 7/19/2023 12/2026
Michael J. Segura Ward 5 11/17/2021 12/2024
Lucy J. Sunga Ward 6 3/17/2021 12/2024
Robert A. Porter Ward 7 1/20/2021 12/2024
James Smith Mayor 4/05/2023 12/2026
Simeone N. Miller Mayor 4/05/2023 12/2026
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Boards, Commissions and Citizen Advisory Committees
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Charter Review
Committee
This nine (9) member committee, established by Resolution No. 2017- 243, is tasked with completing a periodic review of the City Charter to identify potential amendments that enhance clarity, efficiency, and the principles of the council-manager form of government. Each member must be a registered voter within the City and no member can be an employee of the City. The term of office coincides with the term of the nominating City Council member or Mayor.
Meets as needed in the
Council Chamber at 201 North “E”
Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Name Appointee Original
Appointment
Term
Expires
Casey A. Dailey Ward 1 1/19/2022 12/2022
Scott P. Olson Ward 2 10/19/2022 12/2026
Angela M. Torres Ward 3 2/05/2020 12/2020
Rabbi Hillel Cohn Ward 4 3/17/2014;
6/16/2021
12/2022
VACANT Ward 5 2/05/2020 12/2022
Rikke Van Johnson Ward 6 5/03/2023 12/2024
Phil Savage Ward 7 3/17/2014;
1/20/2021
12/2024
Timothy Prince Mayor 04/05/2023 12/2026
Leticia O. Briggs Mayor 6/07/2023 12/2026
Downtown Advisory
Committee
The DAC is comprised of nine (9) members who serve at pleasure of the Mayor and City Council. Pursuant to Resolution No. 2021-88, the Mayor shall appoint two (2) members and each City Council member shall nominate one (1) member. In accordance with the City Charter and the City's Municipal Code, appointees must be either a resident of the City of San Bernardino, or a non-resident business or property owner. Appointees should be able to clearly articulate the community perspective and/or the area of the City in which they live or conduct business.
Meets as needed in the
Council Chamber at 201 North “E”
Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Name Appointee Original
Appointment
Term
Expires
Paul Guerrero Ward 1 4/21/2021 12/2022
Amelia S. Lopez Ward 2 7/21/2021;
5/3/2023
12/2026
Richard R. Hernandez Ward 3 4/21/2021 12/2024
Vincent D. Laster Ward 4 7/19/2023 12/2026
Paola E. Avendano Ward 5 7/21/2021 12/2024
Michael J. Segura Ward 6 7/21/2021 12/2024
Lelita (Leta) Amick Ward 7 4/21/2021 12/2024
Amanda M. Moody Mayor 4/05/2023 12/2026
Reginald L. Woods Mayor 6/07/2023 12/2026
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Elected Official
Compensation Advisory
Commission
Required by Section 305 of the City Charter and established by Municipal Code Chapter 2.19, this nine (9) member commission is charged with evaluating and making compensation recommendations to the Mayor and City Council for the City’s elected officials. Each member must be a registered voter within the City and no member can be an employee of the City. The term of office coincides with the term of the nominating City Council member or Mayor.
Meets as needed in the
Council Chamber at 201 North “E”
Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Name Appointee Original
Appointment
Term
Expires
VACANT Ward 1 5/02/2018 12/2022
Christina Roman Ward 2 7/18/2018 12/2022
David M. Rojas Ward 3 8/21/2019 12/2020
Steven L. Filson Ward 4 10/06/2021 12/2022
VACANT Ward 5 12/2024
Michael J. Guillory Ward 6 3/17/2021 12/2024
Diallo R. Changamire
Johnson
Ward 7 5/19/2021 12/2024
Kimberly Knaus Mayor 10/02/2019 12/2022
Malika Gardner Mayor 4/05/2023 12/2026
General Plan Advisory
Committee
The General Plan Advisory Committee was established by Resolution No. 2021-02 on January 20, 2021. Resolution No. 2021-02 was repealed on June 16, 2021 and replaced with Resolution No. 2021-154.
The General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) is comprised of a total of 16 members. Each City Council member will appoint two (2) members.
One appointment will be a voting member and the other will be an alternate for each of the Council Wards. The Mayor will appoint two (2) at large representatives with one serving as a voting member and one serving as an alternate member. Appointees shall be residents of the City of San Bernardino. The perspective individuals should be able to clearly articulate the community perspective and/or the area of the City in which they live.
Meets as needed in the
Council Chamber at 201 North “E”
Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Name Appointee Original
Appointment
Term
Expires
Paul Guerrero (V) Ward 1 3/03/2021 12/2022
Reuben J. Arceo (A) Ward 1 3/17/2021 12/2022
Amelia S. Lopez (V) Ward 2 6/16/2021;
5/3/2023
12/2026
Ward 2
Angela M. Torres (V) Ward 3 4/7/2021 12/2024
Anthony Aguirre (A) Ward 3 4/7/2021 12/2024
Edward G. Woolbert (V) Ward 4 7/21/2021 12/2022
Ed Neighbors (A) Ward 4 7/21/2021 12/2022
Richard Kaplan (V) Ward 5 5/19/2021 12/2024
Ward 5
Raafi A. Bell (V) Ward 6 10/06/2021 12/2024
Ward 6
Joel S. Rothschild (V) Ward 7 9/15/2021 12/2024
Ward 7
Christian T. Shaughnessy Mayor 04/05/2023 12/2026
Benjamin Pratt Mayor 04/05/2023 12/2026
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Library Board Established under City Charter Section 602, this five (5) member board is responsible for: providing adequate library services; appointing a Library Director; administering the Library budget allocated by the City Council; making and enforcing all rules and regulations applicable to library services; and administering such additional matters as may be determined by ordinance. Each member must be a registered voter within the City and no member can be an employee of the City.
Members serve for a four year term of office.
Second Tuesday of each month
at 3 p.m. in the
Feldheym Central Library
Administration Board Room located
at 555 West 6th Street, San
Bernardino, CA 92410
Name Appointee Original
Appointment
Term
Expires
Carolyn A. Tillman At-Large 6/21/2004 11/2020
Valerie Lichtman At-Large 10/07/2013 10/2022
Randy S. Clyde At-Large 06/21/2023 12/2026
Jennifer Grant At-Large 11/06/2019 10/2022
James C. Pierson At-Large 8/16/2023 10/2026
Measure "S" Citizens
Oversight Committee
This nine (9) member oversight committee, is charged with reviewing and reporting on the spending plan for the one percent general district sales tax generated under Measure S passed by voters in November 2020 and verifying that the proposed expenditures are in accordance with the Measure S ballot language and the Mayor and City Council’s adopted strategic goals and priorities. The committee is also charged with reviewing and reporting annually on the results of the annual audit of the Measure S revenues and expenditures completed by an independent certified public accounting firm. Each member must be a registered voter within the city and no member can be an employee of the city. The term of office coincides with the term of the nominating City Council member or Mayor.
Meets as needed in the
Council Chamber at 201 North “E”
Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Name Appointee Original
Appointment
Term
Expires
Venus Williams Ward 1 2/20/2019 12/2022
Gloria G. Amaya Ward 2 2/06/2019 12/2022
VACANT Ward 3 1/22/2013 12/2020
Jeffreda Curry Ward 4 7/19/2023 12/2026
Anthony J. Roberson Ward 5 4/7/2021 12/2024
Bronica M. Taylor Ward 6 2/19/2018;
4/7/2021
12/2024
Derrick J. Wesson Ward 7 4/21/2021 12/2024
Mark Baxter Mayor 4/05/2023 12/2026
VACANT Mayor 11/07/2018 12/2022
Parks, Recreation and
Community Services
Commission
This is a nine (9) member commission, established by Resolution No. 2018-47, charged with advising the Mayor, City Council, and City staff on community needs for the purpose of establishing City priorities, goals and objectives with respect to parks, recreation and community services, youth services, and senior services; and evaluating community agencies and organizations receiving City funds for the purpose of providing recreation services, youth and senior services.
Each member must be a registered voter within the City and no member can be an employee of the City. The term of office coincides with the term of the nominating City Council member or Mayor.
Third Thursday of each month
at 4 p.m. in the
Council Chamber at 201 North “E”
Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Name Appointee Original
Appointment
Term
Expires
Roxana M. Barrera Ward 1 2/06/2019 12/19/2022
Frank J. Flores Ward 2 7/20/2015 12/19/2022
VACANT Ward 3 8/21/2019 12/2020
VACANT Ward 4 12/2026
Jennifer B. Xicara Ward 5 2/03/2021 12/2024
Micah E. Lee Ward 6 4/7/2021 12/2024
Faye Aldridge Ward 7 1/20/2021 12/2024
Joe Salas Mayor 4/05/2023 12/2026
Nohemi Lopez Mayor 4/05/2023 12/2026
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Personnel Commission Established under City Charter Section 604, this five (5) member board is responsible solely for hearing appeals of disciplinary action filed by City employees, subject to the provisions of adopted labor agreements. Each member must be a registered voter within the City and no member can be an employee of the City. Members serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and City Council. The term of office will be established under Municipal Code Chapter 2.50.
Second and fourth Tuesday of each
month at 8:30 a.m. as required to
hear disciplinary appeals in the
Council Chamber at 201 North “E”
Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Name Appointee Original
Appointment
Term
Expires
Victor M. Arellano At-Large 4/05/2023 -
Donna P. Howard At-Large 11/06/2019 -
Emily J. Gonzales At-Large 4/05/2023 -
Curtis Stout At-Large 5/05/2003 -
Jeanette Avila At-Large 9/21/2015 -
Planning Commission This nine (9) member Commission, established under Municipal Code Chapter 2.22, is tasked with advising the Mayor, City Council and City staff on the physical development of the city, including zoning, building, land use and related matters. Each member must be a registered voter within the City and no member can be an employee of the City. The term of office coincides with the term of the nominating City Council member or Mayor.
Second Tuesday of each month
at 6 p.m. in the
Council Chamber at 201 North “E”
Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Name Appointee Original
Appointment
Term
Expires
Monique Y. Guerrero Ward 1 3/20/2019 12/2022
Amelia S. Lopez Ward 2 8/01/2011;
1/02/2019;
5/3/2023
12/2026
Ivan Garcia Ward 3 10/05/2022 12/2024
Larry R. Quiel Ward 4 9/06/2016 12/19/2018
Jesus F. Flores Ward 5 2/03/2021 12/2024
Dolores Armstead Ward 6 3/17/2021 12/2024
Ronnie E. Lewis, III Ward 7 3/03/2021 12/2024
Lisa Sherrick Mayor 4/05/2023 12/2026
Orlando Garcia Mayor 4/05/2023 12/2026
Public Safety and Human
Relations Commission
This nine (9) member commission, established by Resolution No. 2018- 46 is charged with studying and making recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on matters concerning the City’s law enforcement and fire services, emergency preparedness and traffic safety (including traffic law enforcement and traffic engineering). Each member must be a registered voter within the City and no member can be an employee of the City. The term of office coincides with the term of the nominating City Council member or Mayor.
Second Monday of each month
at 6:00 p.m. in the
Council Chamber at 201 North “E”
Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Name Appointee Original
Appointment
Term
Expires
Jose D. Guzman Ward 1 5/04/2022 12/2022
Sean E. Kelley Ward 2 1/02/2019;
5/17/2023
12/2026
John H. Walters Ward 3 8/21/2019 12/2020
Gonzalo B. Carrillo Ward 4 2/15/2023 12/2026
Anthony J. Roberson Ward 5 11/03/2021 12/2024
Rakayla Simpson Ward 6 5/3/2023 12/2024
Deana Cervantez Ward 7 1/20/2021 12/2024
Kimberly Knaus Mayor 4/05/2023 12/2026
Byron J. Sims Mayor 4/05/2023 12/2026
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Water Board Established under City Charter Section 603, this five (5) member board is responsible for: the oversight and management of the City’s water supply, recycled water, wastewater collection and treatment; employing such persons as may be needed for the proper
administration of the City’s water and wastewater systems; setting and collecting water and wastewater rates, fees and charges; allocating all receipts and expenditures to separate, independent, water and sewer funds in accordance with State law; providing for an annual, independent audit of all water and wastewater accounts; compensating members of the Water Board; collaborating with the Mayor, City Council, and the City Manager on matters concerning the City’s water and wastewater systems; and establishing and periodically
reviewing and revising such rules and regulations as may be appropriate for managing the City’s water and wastewater systems.
Each member must be a registered voter within the City and no member can be an employee of the City. Members serve for a six year term of office commencing on the second Monday of May at twelve o’clock noon. Terms of office are staggered and vacancies on the Water Board are filled for the unexpired term in keeping with the provisions established under the City Charter.
Second and fourth Tuesday of each
month at 9:30 a.m. in the
Water Department Boardroom
located at 399 Chandler Place, San
Bernardino CA, 92408
Name Appointee Original
Appointment
Term
Expires
Cecilia (Toni) Callicott At-Large 10/05/1998 5/12/2025
David Mlynarski At-Large 5/19/2014 5/11/2026
Wayne Hendrix At-Large 1/05/2009;
5/5/2021
5/10/2027
Rikke V. Johnson At-Large 11/07/2018;
5/4/2022
5/08/2028
Thomas M. Brickley At-Large 11/07/2018;
6/7/2023
5/2029