City of Simi Valley
Staff Report
April 20, 2026
To: City Council
From: Office of the City Manager
Luis Garibay, Assistant City Manager
Subject: Designation of two City Council Members to conduct interviews for the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board of Directors Staff Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council designate two City Council Members to interview applicants and nominate three candidates for the Simi Valley Cultur al Arts Center Foundation Board of Directors.
Background
The Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation (Foundation) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides endowment and annual financial support for the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center. The Foundation Board is comprised of up to 21 voting members, including seven City Council -appointed public members. One City Council -appointed resignation occurred in October 2025, and the terms of two City Council -appointed members will conclude on June 30, 2026, resulting in three vacancies.
Discussion
On February 20, 2026, the City initiated a recruitment to solicit applications to fill the current vacancies. The deadline for applications was March 27 , 202 6, at 5:30 p.m.
Recruitment efforts included a press release, cable television public service announcements, social media shares, and posting on the City’s website. The City received four (4) applications to fill the three vacancies. Therefore, it is anticipated that approximately one hour will be needed to conduct the interviews. Staff recommends that the City Council designate two City Council Members to interview applicants and nominate three candidates for the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board of Directors for terms beginning July 1, 2026, and concluding on June 30, 2030.
Mayor Pro Tem Elaine Litster and Council Member Rocky Rhodes served on the nominating committee for the Foundation Board in May of 2025.
Financial Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
Agenda Item No.
3A(1)
City Council Priority
This item supports the Excellent City Government and Thriving Community Pillar s of Excellence.
Suggested Motion
I move that the City Council designate Council Members (Name and Name) to interview and nominate candidates for the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation.
Summary
The Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides endowment and annual financial support for the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center.
The Foundation Board is comprised of up to 21 voting members, including seven City Council-appointed public members. One City Council-appointed resignation occurred in October 2025, and the terms of two City Council-appointed members will conclude on June 30, 2026 , resulting in three vacancies . Staff recommends that the City Council designate two City Council Members to interview applicants and nominate three candidates for the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board of Directors for terms beginning July 1, 2026, and concluding on June 30, 2030.
Prepared by: Sandee McGee, Assistant Community Services Manager 2