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2024 Maddy Act Appointment List - 02 (December 2024)LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST – AS OF DECEMBER 11, 2024 Posted in accordance with California Government Code Sections 54970-54974 COACHELLA VALLEY CONSERVATION COMMISSION TRAILS MANAGEMENT SUBCOMMITTEE (no term limit) Meets the 3rd Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. every other month at CVAG offices in Palm Desert. This subcommittee gives their suggestions and recommendations on trail management issues to the Conservation Commission. Name Initial Appointment Present Term Ends De Karlen July 1, 2024 None VACANT - None COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT (4-year term) Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month (except April, August and December) at 6:00 p.m. at the District's Ben Laflin Administration Building, 43-420 Trader Place in Indio. The Board of Trustees are officials appointed by their respective city councils to govern the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District knowledgeably and effectively. Trustees are highly dedicated to this community service. Name Initial Appointment Present Term Ends John Peña October 19, 2021 December 31, 2025 ARTS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION (3-year term) Meets quarterly on the 2nd Monday of March, June, September, and December at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall. The Arts and Community Services Commission is comprised of five members. The Commission’s primary functions are to make recommendations to the City Council regarding community service programs and park maintenance. Name Initial Appointment Present Term Ends Cynthia Beesemyer July 1, 2024 June 30, 2027 Gayl Biondi July 1, 2019 June 30, 2026 Mary Anne Brower July 1, 2024 June 30, 2027 Felice Chiapperini July 1, 2023 June 30, 2026 Sean Webb July 1, 2024 June 30, 2027 CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS (no term limit) Meets on an as needed basis. The members of the Construction Board of Appeals hear appeals on decisions made by the Design and Development Department. The Board’s primary function is to determine the suitability of alternate materials, designs, tests and methods of construction. Name Initial Appointment Present Term Ends Bob Edwards June 19, 2007 None Kevin Leonhard Feb 18, 1997 None Rick Morris June 6, 2017 None Stephen Olson July 1, 2024 None Joseph Venuti July 16, 2013 None FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (3-year term) Meets quarterly on the 2nd Wednesday on February, May, August, and November at 3:30 p.m. at City Hall. The Financial Advisory Board advises the City Council on matters dealing with City investments; reviews monthly Treasurer’s report and annual investment policy statements and makes recommendations on policies/procedures and investment services providers. Name Initial Appointment Present Term Ends Brian Anderson July 1, 2021 June 30, 2027 George Batavick May 4, 2017 June 30, 2025 Keith Dorsey July 1, 2021 June 30, 2027 Geoffrey Kiehl December 5, 2023 June 30, 2027 David Lee July 1, 2024 June 30, 2027 Shelley Mast October 19, 2021 June 30, 2026 Ellen Way October 20, 2020 June 30, 2026 HOUSING COMMISSION (3-year term) Meets quarterly on the 2nd Wednesday in March, June, September, and December at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall. The Housing Commission reviews and makes recommendations on matters that come before the Housing Authority regarding housing, policy procedures, proposals, and programs. Name Initial Appointment Present Term Ends Christa Christopherson (non-tenant) July 1, 2024 June 30, 2027 Veronica Gaeta-Mejia (tenant) December 4, 2018 June 30, 2027 Olga Pacheco (non-tenant) July 1, 2019 June 30, 2026 Priscilla F. Paltin (non-tenant) June 30, 2023 June 30, 2027 VACANT - June 30, 2027 PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION (3-year term) Meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at the Palm Springs Airport. This is a 19-member commission. The Commissioners are appointed by their respective city councils to advise on matters concerning the airport including acquisition, development, financing and lease arrangements, present and future operation plans, and budget. Name Initial Appointment Present Term Ends Geoffrey Kiehl July 1, 2024 June 30, 2027 PLANNING COMMISSION (3-year term) Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. The Planning Commission advises the City Council regarding developing and maintaining the City's General Plan, new development applications, design review, development of specific plans, and similar planning duties. Name Initial Appointment Present Term Ends Elisa Guerrero January 17, 2023 June 30, 2027 Doug Hassett June 23, 2021 June 30, 2026 Alfonso Hernandez July 1, 2023 June 30, 2026 Kevin Hundt July 1, 2024 June 30, 2027 Kevin McCune October 4, 2016 June 30, 2026 Stephen Nieto June 18, 2019 June 30, 2026 Dale Tyerman July 1, 2021 June 30, 2027 OVERSIGHT BOARD (Dissolved August 29, 2018) The 7-member Oversight Board was formed in 2012 pursuant to California Assembly Bill AB 1X 26, which dissolved all California redevelopment agencies. The Oversight Board supervised the “winding down” process of the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency and was dissolved August 29, 2018. IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT ENERGY CONSUMERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (Disbanded effective January 1, 2025) This Committee provided advice and recommendations to the IID Board of Directors regarding fiscal, strategic planning, and policy matters affecting energy consumers. The IID Board of Directors voted to dissolve the ECAC on November 19, 2024.