CITY OF SANTA CLARITA - LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST
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23920 VALENCIA BLVD., SANTA CLARITA, CA 661-255-4391
August 26, 2025
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PLANNING COMMISSION
Name Appointment Date Expiration Date Nominated By
Timothy Burkhart January 14, 2025 December 31, 2028 Jason Gibbs Nathan Keith January 14, 2025 December 31, 2028 Patsy Ayala Lisa Eichman January 10, 2023 December 31, 2026 Marsha McLean
Vacant
December 31, 2026 Laurene Weste
Pamela Verner January 14, 2025 December 31, 2026 Bill Miranda
Duties: The Planning Commission shall have the power and duty, except as otherwise provided by law, to investigate and make recommendations to the City Council regarding review of proposals for major public works projects; review proposals for acquisition of property for street, park or other public purposes; make recommendations to the City Council with respect to a specific plan or regulation or amendment; hold public hearings on proposed zoning; hear and decide applications for conditional uses or other permits; hear and decide applications for exceptions or variances; consider tentative maps of proposed subdivisions; have and exercise all of the powers, duties, rights, privileges and authorities of a City Planning Commission, as provided for by the State of California.
Qualifications: Each of the five (5) Commissioners shall be a resident of the City and shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the City Council.
PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
Name Appointment Date Expiration Date Nominated By
Dennis Sugasawara January 14, 2025 December 31, 2028 Jason Gibbs Hugo Cherre January 14, 2025 December 31, 2028 Patsy Ayala Peggy Stabile January 10, 2023 December 31, 2026 Marsha McLean Rebecca Skye Ostrom January 10, 2023 December 31, 2026 Laurene Weste Di Thompson February 27, 2024 December 31, 2026 Bill Miranda
Duties: The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission shall have the power and duty, except as otherwise provided by law, to advise the City Council in all matters pertaining to parks, public recreation, and community services; cooperate with other governmental agencies and civic groups in the advancement of sound park, recreation, a nd community services planning and programming; and have and exercise all of the powers, duties, rights, privileges and authorities of a City Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission, as provided for by the State of California.
Qualifications: Each of the five (5) Commissioners shall be a resident of the City and shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the City Council.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA - LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST
COPIES MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
23920 VALENCIA BLVD., SANTA CLARITA, CA 661-255-4391
August 26, 2025
THIS NOTICE SHALL REMAIN POSTED UNTIL SUPERSEDED
ARTS COMMISSION
Name Appointment Date Expiration Date Nominated By
Tracey Thompson January 14, 2025 December 31, 2028 Jason Gibbs Jeri Seratti January 14, 2025 December 31, 2028 Patsy Ayala Dr. Michael Millar January 10, 2023 December 31, 2026 Marsha McLean Patti Rasmussen January 10, 2023 December 31, 2026 Laurene Weste Susan Shapiro January 10, 2023 December 31, 2026 Bill Miranda
Duties: The Arts Commission shall have the power and duty, except as otherwise provided by law, to advise the City Council and the Director of Economic Development, or City Manager, in all matters pertaining to arts programming and public art; cooperate with other governmental agencies and civic groups in the advancement of sound arts development and arts planning and programming; and have and exercise all of the powers, duties, rights, privileges and authorities of a City Arts Commi ssion, as provided for by the State of California.
Qualifications: Each of the five (5) Commissioners shall be a resident of the City and shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the City Council.
OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION DISTRICT
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND AUDIT PANEL
Name Appointment Date Expiration Date Nominated By
Jose Benito Martinez III January 14, 2025 December 31, 2028 Jason Gibbs David Hegg January 14, 2025 December 31, 2028 Patsy Ayala Sandra Cattell January 10, 2023 December 31, 2026 Marsha McLean Susan Orloff January 10, 2023 December 31, 2026 Laurene Weste Wendy Langhans January 10, 2023 December 31, 2026 Bill Miranda
Duties: The Financial Accountability and Audit Panel reviews and recommends approval of the annual work program to City Council to ensure land acquisition priorities are adhered to; reviews the accounting of the funds generated by the Open Space Preservation District; works in conjunction with the City’s independent auditor to ensure the Preservation District funds were spent properly and good fiscal management of the funds is occurring; makes determinations as to whether the expenditures are consistent with the criteria and the requirements established in the Engineer’s Report; and approves an annual written report for the public, summarizing these actions.
Qualifications: Each of the five (5) Panel Members shall be a resident of the City and shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the City Council.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA - LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST
COPIES MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
23920 VALENCIA BLVD., SANTA CLARITA, CA 661-255-4391
August 26, 2025
THIS NOTICE SHALL REMAIN POSTED UNTIL SUPERSEDED
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Name Appointment Date Expiration Date Appointed By
Marsha McLean May 23, 2023 June 30, 2026 Jason Gibbs
Jason Gibbs June 11, 2024 June 30, 2027 Cameron Smyth
Laurene Weste June 11, 2024 June 30, 2027 Cameron Smyth Patsy Ayala February 25, 2025 June 30, 2028 Bill Miranda Bill Miranda February 25, 2025 June 30, 2028 Bill Miranda
Duties: The Santa Clarita Public Library shall be governed and operated in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Libraries Act. (Education Code Section 18900 et seq.)
Qualifications: Each of the five (5) Trustees shall be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council and hold office for three years.
GREATER LOS ANGELES COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Name Appointment Date Expiration Date Nominated By
Heidi Heinrich January 10, 2023 January 8, 2027 City Council
Duties: Board member duties and responsibilities include setting policy, establishing the budget, approving expenditures, and retaining legal counsel.
Qualifications: The appointee shall (1) be appointed by the City Council, (2) be a resident voter of the City of Santa Clarita, and (3) serve a full two or four-year term. It is the intent of the Legislature that persons appointed to boards of trustees have experience, training, and education in fields that will assist in the governance of the districts. (Health & Safety Code 2000 et seq.)
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA - LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST
COPIES MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
23920 VALENCIA BLVD., SANTA CLARITA, CA 661-255-4391
August 26, 2025
THIS NOTICE SHALL REMAIN POSTED UNTIL SUPERSEDED
NORTH COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COALITION
Name Appointment Date Expiration Date Nominated By
Jason Gibbs January 26, 2021 Council Discretion City Council Marsha McLean November 13, 2018 Council Discretion City Council Mike Hennawy January 25, 2022 Council Discretion City Council Damon Letz January 25, 2022 Council Discretion City Council Adrian Aguilar November 13, 2018 Council Discretion City Council
Duties: The mission is to improve the movement of people and goods in the North Los Angeles County subregion through the development of policies and programs that address critical transportation issues, promote economic development, and maximize transportation opportunities for the subregion and its member jurisdictions.
Qualifications: The North County Transportation Coalition Joint Powers Authority (JPA) has 12 Governing Board members. Of these members, the Santa Clarita City Council appoints four representatives: one member of the City Council; one representative from a business community organization; one at-large representative; and one non-voting ex officio representative of Santa Clarita Transit. Additionally, one alternate representative of the Governing Board is designated.
Should any person serving on the Governing Board fail to maintain the status as required by Section 5 of the JPA, that person’s position shall be deemed vacated as of the date such person ceases to qualify.