TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Cristal McDonald, City Clerk
PREPARED BY: Kimberly Ramirez, Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT:
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Appointment of City Commissions
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RECOMMENDATION
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Appoint Commission members as recommended by the Commission Appointments Ad-Hoc Subcommittee to the following City Commissions:
Library Advisory Commission (2 Regular Members)
Laverne Davis, Regular Member
Nicole Davis, Regular Member
Parks and Recreation Commission (2 Regular Members, 1 Alternate)
Paul Parker, Regular Member
Whitney Moylan, Regular Member
Bryan Glassman, Alternate No. 1
Traffic Commission (2 Regular Members, 1 Alternate)
Cathy Bearse, Regular Member
James Chavez, Regular Member
Maria Robinson, Alternate No. 1; and
Interview and appoint as recommended by the Commission Appointments Ad-Hoc Subcommittee to the Planning Commission:
Planning Commission (2 Regular Members, 1 Alternate)
Tom Beamish, Regular Member
Keelan McCullough, Regular Member
John Rose, Alternate No. 1
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On January 15, 2019, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 19-4033, making appointments to City commissions (Vote: 3-1-1).
On February 2, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution 21-4358, making appointments to City commissions (Vote 5-0).
On December 7, 2021, the City Council appointed a Regular Member and Alternate Member to the Planning Commission due to an unscheduled vacancy (Vote 5-0).
On January 17, 2023, the City Council made appointments to City commissions (Vote: 5-0).
On August 1, 2023, the City Council made appointments to the Transactions and Use Tax Citizens Oversight Committee (Vote: 5-0).
CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Maintain a high performing organization that values fiscal sustainability, transparency, accountability and organizational efficiency.
BACKGROUND
The City of Murrieta (City) has five (5) Commissions/Committees dedicated to addressing various issues and improving the overall quality of life in the City. Appointments to the multiple Commissions are made concurrently with the General Municipal Elections; the term for a Commissioner or Alternate Member is four (4) years.
The City Clerk also conducted outreach, which included: holding an informational session, posting a notice of scheduled and unscheduled vacancies; and contacting individuals with an active application on file. Applications considered have been provided to the City Council under separate cover and are available for viewing at the City Clerk Department.
City Council Policy No. 100-07, Appointment of Commissioners/Committee Members, guides the Commission appointment process, which includes interviewing applicants by a two-member City Council subcommittee and recommendations to the City Council.
The City Council Commission Appointments Ad-Hoc Subcommittee (Subcommittee) is comprised of Council Member DeForest and Council Member Holliday. The Subcommittee met on January 7, 2025, to conduct interviews with all interested applicants. After a comprehensive evaluation of each applicant’s qualifications and their alignment with the responsibilities of the Commissions, the Subcommittee has put forth recommendations.
Library Advisory Commission
The purpose of the Library Advisory Commission is to provide community perspective and support to the Library staff on policies and major grant or capital project proposals, to make recommendations of the aforementioned to the City Council, as well as to promote the services and needs of the Murrieta Public Library to State legislators, County boards, the City Council, and the community (Murrieta Municipal Code (MMC) 2.39.10).
After interviewing applicants, the Subcommittee recommends the following appointments to the Library Advisory Commission:
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Name |
Position |
Expiration |
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Laverne Davis |
Regular Member |
December 31, 2028 |
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Nicole Davis |
Regular Member |
December 31, 2028 |
Parks and Recreation Commission
The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Commission is to act in an advisory capacity to the City Council and the Community Services Director in all matters pertaining to the Community Services District through the development and implementation of human services, comprehensive recreation programs, parks, and recreation facilities to meet the needs of all the residents within the City (MMC 2.40.015).
After interviewing applicants, the Subcommittee recommends the following appointments to the Parks and Recreation Commission:
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Name |
Position |
Expiration |
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Paul Parker |
Regular Member |
December 31, 2028 |
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Whitney Moylan |
Regular Member |
December 31, 2028 |
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Bryan Glassman |
Alternate No. 1 |
December 31, 2026 |
Traffic Commission
The purpose of the Traffic Commission is to advise the City Council on traffic issues, existing and proposed City policies related to traffic calming and the traffic environment, and projects and budget priorities for traffic-related capital improvements (MMC 2.48.015).
After interviewing applicants, the Subcommittee recommends the following appointments to the Traffic Commission:
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Name |
Position |
Expiration |
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Cathy Bearse |
Regular Member |
December 31, 2028 |
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James Chavez |
Regular Member |
December 31, 2028 |
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Maria Robinson |
Alternate No. 1 |
December 31, 2026 |
Planning Commission
The primary purpose of the Planning Commission is to focus on the physical environment within the City. The commission conducts public hearings and makes decisions and/or recommendations about development on behalf of the City Council. The Planning Commission makes recommendations to the City Council on General Plan amendments, specific plans and zone changes (MMC 2.44.015).
Participating in the Planning Commission requires applicants to know, appreciate, and comprehend public issues and concerns related to the City as expected of a person who has resided in the City for at least three years.
In accordance with City Council Policy 100-07, after interviewing applicants, the Subcommittee recommends the following for a final interview and appointment:
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Name |
Position |
Expiration |
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Thomas Beamish |
Regular Member |
December 31, 2028 |
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Keelan McCullough |
Regular Member |
December 31, 2028 |
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John Rose |
Alternate No. 1 |
December 31, 2026 |
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
ATTACHMENTS
None.