2019 Maddy Act Appointment List (July 2019) LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST – AS OF JULY 1, 2019
Posted in accordance with California Government Code Sections 54970-54974
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION APPEALS BOARD (3-year term)
Meets on an as needed basis
The members of the Building & Construction Appeals Board determine the suitability of
alternate materials and methods of installation.
Name Initial Appointment Present Term Ends
Bob Edwards June 19, 2007 None
Kevin Leonhard Feb 18, 1997 None
Kay Wolff June 19, 2007 None
Joseph Venute July 16, 2013 June 30, 2020
Rick Morris June 6, 2017 June 30, 2020
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
Jeff Smith August 7, 2012 None
Helene Novak January 2016 None
COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT (4-year term)
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month 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
Douglas Hassett July 21, 2015 December 31, 2021
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION (3-year term)
Meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall
The 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
Gayl Biondi June 18, 2019 June 30, 2022
Sharrell Blakeley July 3, 2018 June 30, 2020
Philip LaGreca April 2, 2019 June 30, 2022
Brandon Marley June 6, 2017 June 30, 2020
Doriel Wyler October 17, 2017 June 30, 2020
HOUSING COMMISSION (3-year term)
Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. on an as needed basis 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
Virginia (Gia) Casto (tenant) August 7, 2018 June 30, 2020
Gwendolyn Davidson (tenant-62+) November 7, 2017 June 30, 2020
Veronica Gaeta-Mejia (tenant) December 4, 2018 June 30, 2020
Michelle McDonough (non-tenant) June 6, 2017 June 30, 2020
Olga Janneth Pacheco (non-tenant) June 18, 2019 June 30. 2022
IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT ENERGY CONSUMERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(4-year term) Meets the 1st Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at IID offices.
This Committee provides advice and recommendations to the IID Board of Directors
regarding fiscal, strategic planning, and policy matters affecting energy consumers.
Name Initial Appointment Present Term Ends
George Christopher January 3, 2017 December 31, 2020
FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (3-year term)
Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall
The Investment 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
George Batavick June 2, 2015 June 30, 2021
John F. Hoffner June 18, 2019 June 30, 2022
Corry Hunter December 18, 2018 June 30, 2020
Javier Lopez June 6, 2017 June 30, 2019
W. Richard Mills January 3, 2017 June 30, 2020
Steven Rosen January 3, 2017 June 30, 2020
Daniel Twohey June 6, 2017 June 30, 2020
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION (3-year term)
Meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 8:00 a.m. at the 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
Kathleen Hughes June 6, 2017 June 30, 2020
PLANNING COMMISSION (3-year term)
Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 7:00 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
Philip Bettencourt June 17, 2014 June 30, 2020
Mary Caldwell January 17, 2017 June 30, 2020
Loretta Currie June 6, 2017 June 30, 2022
Taylor Libolt Varner June 18, 2019 June 30, 2022
Kevin McCune June 1, 2010 June 30, 2022
Stephen Nieto June 18, 2019 June 30, 2022
Michael Proctor June 6, 2017 June 30, 2020
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.