2021 Maddy Act Appointment List (June 2021) LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST – AS OF JULY 1, 2021
Posted in accordance with California Government Code Sections 54970-54974
COACHELLA VALLEY CONSERVATION COMMISSION TRAILS MANAGEMENT
SUBCOMMITTEE (no term limit)
Meets the 2nd Thursday at 10:30 a.m. every 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 (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
VACANT December 31, 2021
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION (3-year term)
Meets quarterly on the 2nd Monday of March, June, September, and December 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 July 1, 2019 June 30, 2023
Sharrell Blakeley July 3, 2018 June 30, 2024
Tammy Gordon July 1, 2021 June 30, 2024
Philip LaGreca April 2, 2019 June 30, 2023
Sally Shelton July 1, 2021 June 30, 2024
CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS (no term limit)
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 Venuti July 16, 2013 None
Rick Morris June 6, 2017 None
FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (3-year term)
Meets quarterly in February, May, August, and November at 4:00 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, 2024
George Batavick May 4, 2017 June 30, 2022
William Campbell July 1, 2021 June 30, 2024
Keith Dorsey July 1, 2021 June 30, 2024
VACANT July 1, 2019 June 30, 2023
W. Richard Mills May 4, 2017 June 30, 2024
Ellen Way October 20, 2020 June 30, 2023
HOUSING COMMISSION (3-year term)
Meets quarterly, in March, June, September, and December on the 2nd Wednesday of the
month 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
Virginia (Gia) Casto (tenant) August 7, 2018 June 30, 2024
Gwendolyn Davidson (tenant-62+) November 7, 2017 June 30, 2024
Veronica Gaeta-Mejia (non-tenant) December 4, 2018 June 30, 2024
David Shcuknecht (non-tenant) July 1, 2021 June 30, 2024
Olga Janneth Pacheco (non-tenant) July 1, 2019 June 30. 2023
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
Lee Osborne December 17, 2019 December 31, 2024
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION (3-year term)
Meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 8:00 a.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
Kathleen Hughes June 6, 2017 June 30, 2024
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
Mary Caldwell January 17, 2017 June 30, 2024
Loretta Currie June 6, 2017 June 30, 2023
Doug Hassett June 23, 2021 June 30, 2023
Kevin McCune October 4, 2016 June 30, 2023
Stephen Nieto June 18, 2019 June 30, 2023
Michael Proctor July 1, 2017 June 30, 2024
Dale Tyerman July 1, 2021 June 30, 2024
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.