City of Whittier LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST Government Code Section 54972 Listed below are all boards, commissions, and committees, which are appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of the Whittier City Council. To be eligible to serve on any of these boards, commissions, or committees, a resident must be a qualified elector of the City of Whittier. BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES Members give advice on all matters concerning City libraries, consider and recommend the annual budget for library purposes to the City Council, establish policies regarding the acquisition of books and periodicals, and assist in planning Library facilities to meet the needs of the City and school population. Carolyn A. (Lynne) Mook June 8, 2010 July 1, 2018 Dr. Rob Settlage June 20, 2006 July 1, 2018 Doris Huxtable July 27, 2011 July 1, 2019 Gail Chabran May 8, 2012 July 1, 2020 Rubin Johnson July 1, 2017 July 1, 2021 CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Members study and advise the City Council regarding cultural arts needs in the community. Cultural arts are defined as those elements of the arts and humanities which add aesthetic enrichment to the lives of Whittier citizens and the life of the community. Irella Perez July 27, 2011 July 1, 2018 Anthony Pisicoli June 10, 2014 July 1, 2018 Roberto Chavez December 14, 2010 July 1, 2019 Alberto Montes De Oca July 27, 2011 July 1, 2019 Caroline Medrano October 11, 2011 July 1, 2020
Local Appointments List Page 2 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD 1 The Board recommends and approves architectural design for new buildings and exterior remodels within the multiple-family and commercial areas of the City. Patrick Craig* May 31, 2016 July 1, 2018 Dr. Stephen Flanders May 31, 2016 July 1, 2019 Patricia M. O Toole May 31, 2016 July 1, 2019 Enrique Diaz* May 31, 2016 July 1, 2020 Wesley A. Murray* May 31, 2016 July 1, 2021 HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION Members advise the City Council on matters related to the preservation of historic resources within the City. Responsibilities include recommendations for local historic designations of buildings and sites; recommendations regarding the establishment of local historic districts; the completion of a comprehensive historic survey of potentially historic structures; and the education of the general public in matters relating to historic preservation. Jane Gothold September 19, 2006 July 1, 2017 Karen Bennett October 23, 2012 July 1, 2018 Andrew Pryor September 24, 2013 July 1, 2019 William Jordan July 27, 2011 July 1, 2019 Linda de Vries December 13, 2016 July 1, 2020 1 In addition to the general requirements, two members of the Design Review Board shall be licensed architectural and/or landscape design professionals.
Local Appointments List Page 3 PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Members make recommendations or give advice to the City Council regarding parking and traffic problems; issue parade permits and establish parking restrictions. The Commission also reviews transportation environmental impact reports, future transportation development plans, and school crossing guard locations. Al Martinez October 19, 2004 July 1, 2018 Yvonne Simon April 2, 2013 July 1, 2018 David Gonzalez May 26, 2015 July 1, 2019 James Becerra July 27, 2011 July 1, 2020 Tiffany Givens June 20, 2013 July 1, 2021 PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION 7 Members, Four-Year Terms Members advise the City Council on matters relating to parks, street trees and community recreation. The Commission helps plan and promote recreation programs for the City. Don Mrla August 23, 2016 July 1, 2018 Kevin Kennedy July 28, 2015 July 1, 2019 Delia Morales July 28, 2015 July 1, 2019 Jeff Brauckmann June 19, 2012 July 1, 2020 Ray Wong June 19, 2012 July 1, 2020 Patrick Bouchard June 19, 2012 July 1, 2021 Chris Hardeman April 2, 2013 July 1, 2021
Local Appointments List Page 4 PERSONNEL BOARD While a member of the Board or for one year thereafter, none are eligible for appointment to any salaried office of employment in the service of the City. The Board gives advice to the City Council on matters regarding personnel administration, makes recommendations on personnel rules and regulations, and is responsible for certain Civil Service procedures, including hearing grievances and disciplinary appeals. Douglas F. Staine May 24, 2010 July 1, 2018 Sylvia Granados - May 27, 2014 July 1, 2018 Southerland Lloyd Kaneko February 9, 2016 July 1, 2019 Joseph Badali June 19, 2012 July 1, 2020 Stephanie Wharton June 20, 2013 July 1, 2021 PLANNING COMMISSION 2 Members advise the City Council concerning the General Plan; make recommendations on subdivisions, zoning, and land-use matters; and hear requests for zone changes, variances, conditional use permits and development review applications. Charles Claver November 13, 2012 July 1, 2018 Eduardo Hernandez April 14, 2009 July 1, 2018 David Lara June 9, 2015 July 1, 2019 Todd Borzi July 12, 2016 July 1, 2020 Laura Cornejo July 1, 2017 July 1, 2021 2 The Planning Commission also serves as the Board of Appeals.
Local Appointments List Page 5 SOCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION 7 Members, Four-Year Terms Members study and review the social needs of the community and make recommendations to the City Council. Loletta Barrett March 8, 2016 July 1, 2018 Kathleen McDonnell April 3, 2013 July 1, 2018 Carlos Illingworth May 8, 2017 July 1, 2019 Marisol Enriquez-Santos June 19, 2012 July 1, 2020 Jose Luevano August 23, 2016 July 1, 2020 Henry Bouchot July 1, 2017 July 1, 2021 Samantha Ridout July 1, 2017 July 1, 2021 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES ADVISORY COMMITTEE 11 Members, Four-Year Terms Members meet, as-needed, to review all Art in Public Places (AIPP) applications, and examine art proposals for public safety, weather resistance, balance with the program, verification of value, public response, proper lighting, public accessibility, installation methods, proportion, composition, the artist s previous experience, the artist s art training, and exhibition record. Sandra Hahn 3 February 7, 2017 July 1, 2018 Peggy Rowe 4 March 14, 2017 July 1, 2018 Wesley Murray 5 February 21, 2017 July 1, 2019 Anthony Pisicoli 6 October 24, 2016 July 1, 2019 Don Strout 5 February 21, 2017 July 1, 2019 Vacant Vacant July 1, 2020 Eric Martinez 5 February 21, 2017 July 1, 2020 Mary McCarty 4 March 14, 2017 July 1, 2020 Alberto Montez de Oca 6 October 24, 2016 July 1, 2021 Irella Perez 6 October 24, 2016 July 1, 2021 Vacant Vacant July 1, 2021 3 Chamber of Commerce Representative 4 Community Resident 5 Artist/Landscape Architect 6 Cultural Arts Commission
Local Appointments List Page 6 PUENTE HILLS HABITAT PRESERVATION AUTHORITY CITIZENS TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE 3 Members, Two-Year Terms The Citizens Technical Advisory Committee is comprised of representatives from the communities of Whittier, La Habra Heights, and the unincorporated areas of Hacienda Heights and Rowland Heights in Los Angeles County. Advisory Committee Members are approved by their respective agencies and appointed by the Habitat Authority for the purpose of acting as a liaison between the Habitat Authority and the residents of the communities within their subject jurisdiction, as well as advising the Board of Directors, at its expressed direction, on various parkland matters. Committee Members also work on a variety of issues including community concerns, and trails and access; and work to preserve and protect in perpetuity the remaining habitat areas and secure tenuous wildlife crossing points. Shelley Andros January 11, 2011 February 2019 Ray Wong July 28, 2016 February 2021 Charles E. Lawrence December 10, 2013 February 2022