Citizens Advisory
Committee
2026 Body of Work
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Citizens Advisory Committee History
Formed by City Council in 1969
Historically tasked by Council to act as a liaison between the general public and the City Council.
The committee consists of 11 voting members, including a Chairman, Vice-Chair, and Secretary.
Committee serves Council with directed assignments
Work and calendar can be amended by Council
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Citizens Advisory Committee Roles
Chairperson and Vice Chairperson – responsible for overseeing the public meeting in a manner that encourages input while facilitating the decision-making process.
Secretary – responsible for recording the actions (minutes) at the meeting and keeping attendance.
Members – serve by providing ideas, suggestions, and perspectives to staff and City Council.
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Citizens Advisory Committee Roles
Staff Representative – the City Manager appointed staff representative is tasked to serve the committee by providing information, support, and facilitating communication between the committee, City Council, and city management.
Assures committee maintains regular meeting times/locations and notifies in accordance with the Brown Act.
Monitors committee membership list and terms.
Assists as the “keeper” of documents and action minutes.
Resource for public and member questions that arise.
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Citizens Advisory Committee Subcommittees
Non-Profit Youth Grants – with the assistance of Finance staff, this subcommittee reviews and recommends the Youth Grant recipients .
Rates and Fees – this subcommittee receives and reviews report from Finance and provides feedback and approval that may be relevant to existing or new fees.
Measure N – two members are appointed from the Citizens Advisory Committee to sit on the Measure N Committee.
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Citizens Advisory Committee Calendar
January
Subcommittee attends the Measure T and Measure N independent audit meeting and reviews, comments, and recommends items to Council.
February
Subcommittee reports on Measure N meeting outcomes/recommendations Council Presentation of Citizen Advisory Committee Body of Work March
Review Upcoming CAC Committee Terms and Possible Vacancies ADA Presentation from Engineering and Transit (Tentative)
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Citizens Advisory Committee Calendar
April
Review and Recommendation of CDBG and HOME Funds Action Plan.
May
Review and Recommendation of Rates and Fees .
Review need for future member vacancy and term limits ending June 30.
June
Begin next fiscal year CAC Body of Work Calendar
Recommendation to Council of new members, as needed, starting July 1.
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Citizens Advisory Committee Calendar
July
Adopt CAC Body of work for next Calendar Year
Public Works Presentation
August
Forming of Subcommittees for various CAC business for the fiscal year Transit updates (including ADA updates)
September
Review and Recommendation of Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) associated with CDBG and HOME funds.
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Citizens Advisory Committee Calendar
October
Non – Profit Youth Grants Subcommittee presentation and scheduling of dates for public workshops.
Public Workshops held late October and early November, if needed.
November
Committee reviews, grades, and discusses small grants with Non-Profit Youth entities.
Hope Team updates.
December
Committee recommends awards to Council regarding small grants to Non-Profit Youth entities.
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Citizens Advisory Committee Calendar
General Work Plan Items
Making general agenda recommendations or taking recommendations from the public.
Requests for reports from miscellaneous departments throughout the year.
Receiving miscellaneous reports from staff including but not limited to: Law updates, conservation, and miscellaneous items such as redistricting.
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Citizens Advisory Committee Terms
CITIZEN’S ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Meetings held the 1st Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at City Administration Building, 220 N. Santa Fe St.
Staff Rep: Jason Serpa; Members: 11 Members – 2-year term length/3 max. terms.
1. Jones, Ed
1st term: 7/2022-6/2024; 2nd term 7/2024-6/2026
2. Johnson, Alana
1st term: 7/2023 – 6/2025; 2nd term 7/2025-6/2027
3. Stewart, Glen
1st term: 7/2021 – 6/2023; 2nd term: 7/2023 – 6/2025; 3rd term 7/2025-6/2027
4. Donabed, Rebecca
1st term: 7/2021 – 6/2023; 2nd term: 7/2023 – 6/2025; 3rd term 7/2025-6/2027
5. Reeves, Jim
1st term: 3/2024 – 6/2025; 2nd term 7/2025-6/2027
6. Fiero, Mario
1st term: 9/2024 – 6/2026
7. Appelbaum, Julie
1st term: 11/2023 – 6/2025; 2nd term 7/2025-6/2027
8. Fawkes, Jennifer
1st term: UET: 03/2025-6/2026
9. Prosser, Brian
1st term: 7/1/2022 – 6/2024; 2nd term 7/2024-6/2026
10. Salgado, Miguel
1st UET: 7/2022 – 6/2023; 2nd term: 2nd term 7/2023-6/2025; 3rd term 7/2025-6/2027
11. Todd, Lacey
1st term: UET: 3/2025-6/2025; 2nd term 7/2025-6/2027