HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 6c - 2026 Annual Appointments to City Advisory Bodies Item 6c
Department: Administration
Cost Center: 1021
For Agenda of: 6/16/2026
Placement: Consent
Estimated Time: N/A
FROM: Greg Hermann, Deputy City Manager
Prepared By: Sara Armas, Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT: 2026 ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS TO CITY ADVISORY BODIES
RECOMMENDATION
As recommended by the Council Liaison Subcommittees, make appointments to the City
of San Luis Obispo’s Advisory Bodies as set forth below and continue to recruit for any
unfilled vacant positions.
POLICY CONTEXT
The Advisory Body Handbook outlines the recruitment procedures, membership
requirements, and term limits for City Advisory Bodies. Also contained in the Advisory
Body Handbook are the bylaws for all Advisory Bodies, some of which include additional
membership requirements. Additionally, the Council Policies and Procedures Manual
describes the “Appointment Procedures” and “Process” for Advisory Body appointments.
Recruitment and appointment recommendations were performed in conformance with all
recruitment procedures, processes, and bylaws found in these resources.
California Government Code Section 54972, Local Appointments List (Maddy Act),
requires that on or before December 31st of each year, each legislative body shall prepare
an appointments list for their boards, commissions and committees whose members
serve at the pleasure of the legislative body. This obligation was met and is on -going.
DISCUSSION
The City has a long history of involving its residents and community members in the
business of City government. Holding a position on an Advisory Body provides an
opportunity for those interested to participate in the governing of their community under
guidelines and procedures established by Council. Following approval by City Council at
the February 3, 2026 Regular Meeting, the City now conducts its annual recruitment to fill
scheduled vacancies and make new appointments each June, with terms to commence
on July 1st.
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This year, the City recruited to fill 32 scheduled and unscheduled Advisory Body positions.
The recruitment was conducted between February 5, 2026 through March 29, 2026, and
a total of 68 applications were received. Council Liaison Subcommittees reviewed
applications and conducted interviews between April and May of 2026. The following
recommendations will fill 29 positions across the Advisory Bodies.
Note that no vacancies or term conclusions currently exist for the Citizens’ Transportation
Advisory Committee or the Investment Oversight Committee. Therefore, no recruitment
was held for these Advisory Bodies during this annual recruitment.
Council Liaison Subcommittee Recommendations
Active Transportation Committee
Appoint Lea Brooks and Myesha Thomas to four-year terms commencing July 1, 2026,
and expiring June 30, 2030. Additionally, appoint Aidan Wells to assume an unscheduled
vacancy, commencing July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2027.
Administrative Review Board
Appoint Linda Mielke to a three-year term commencing July 1, 2026, and expiring June
30, 2029.
Architectural Review Commission
Appoint Robert Arens and Charles Gerencser to four-year terms commencing July 1,
2026, and expiring June 30, 2030.
Citizens’ Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission
Appoint Jason Brenneman, Vincent Morici, and Christopher Nelson to three-year terms
commencing July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2029.
Construction Board of Appeals
Appoint Kraig Crozier to a four-year term commencing July 1, 2026, and expiring June
30, 2030.
Cultural Heritage Committee
Appoint Benjamin Arrona and John Tischler to four-year terms commencing July 1, 2026,
and expiring June 30, 2030. Additionally, appoint Mayank Singh to assume an
unscheduled vacancy, commencing July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2027.
Housing Authority Board
Appoint Nathan Rubinoff to assume the unscheduled vacancy for the citizen-at-large
member, commencing July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2027. Appoint Denise Martinez
to assume the unscheduled vacancy for the Tenant Representative position , commencing
July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2027. Continue recruitment for the additional vacant
citizen-at-large position.
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Human Relations Commission
Appoint Catuih Campos to a four-year term commencing July 1, 2026, and expiring
June 30, 2030.
Mass Transportation Committee
Appoint Audrey Lariz to the Alternate Representative position, a four-year term
commencing July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2030; and continue recruitment for the
vacant Senior Representative position and unscheduled vacant Cal Poly Representative
position.
Parks & Recreation Commission
Appoint Adam Stowe and Yukie Murphy to four-year terms commencing July 1, 2026,
and expiring June 30, 2030. Additionally, appoint Lori Bishop to assume an unscheduled
vacancy, commencing July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2028.
Personnel Board
Appoint Chintan Desai to a four-year term commencing July 1, 2026, and expiring June
30, 2030.
Planning Commission
Appoint Juan Munoz-Morris and Mandi Pickens to four-year terms commencing July 1,
2026, and expiring June 30, 2030.
Promotional Coordinating Committee
Appoint Dan Fredman and Megan Souza to four-year terms commencing July 1, 2026,
and expiring June 30, 2030.
Tourism Business Improvement Board
Appoint Lori Keller and Clint Pearce to four-year terms commencing July 1, 2026, and
expiring June 30, 2030. Additionally, appoint Christopher Morgan to assume an
unscheduled vacancy, commencing July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2027.
Tree Committee
Appoint Gage Willey to a four-year term commencing July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30,
2030.
Public Engagement
Notices that the City was accepting applications for the above listed Advisory Bodies were
posted on the City’s website and communicated via e-notification to City News
subscribers; listed in the annual Local Appointments List (Maddy Act, Government Code
Section 54972) on the City website and Information Kiosk outside City Hall; and
distributed via City social media outlets.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The California Environmental Quality Act does not apply to the recommended action in
this report, because the action does not constitute a “Project” under CEQA Guidelines
Section 15378.
FISCAL IMPACT
Budgeted: Yes Budget Year: 2026-27
Funding Identified: Yes
Fiscal Analysis:
Funding
Sources
Total Budget
Available
Current
Funding
Request
Remaining
Balance
Annual
Ongoing
Cost
General Fund $ $ $ $
State
Federal
Fees
Other:
Total $N/A $N/A $N/A $N/A
There is no fiscal impact for the appointment of the above Advisory Body members.
Administration of the process is considered in the City Clerk’s annual budget and
compensation for Architectural Review Commission and Planning Commission is
included in the adopted budget for the Community Development Department.
ALTERNATIVES
Council could make changes to the recommended appointments or direct staff to
re-open recruitment for additional candidates.
ATTACHMENTS
All applications are available for public review by request in the Office of the City Clerk,
which can be reached at (805) 781-7114.
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