City of San Clemente, CA

05/18/2022 | News release | Distributed by Public on 05/18/2022 15:25

Commission/Committee Applications Being Accepted Through 05-24-22 at 5:30 p.m.

CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE

Commission/Committee Applications Being Accepted

Through Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

The City of San Clemente is accepting applications to fill vacancies on the City's Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission, Golf Course Committee, Human Affairs Committee, Public Safety Committee and Investment Advisory Committee. Information concerning these City bodies is listed below. You can download an application for the body for which you wish to apply via the below links or you can obtain an application by calling the City Clerk's Office at 949-361-8345 or by sending an email to [email protected].

Completed applications must be receivedby Laura Campagnolo, Legislative Administrator, by no later than 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Applications may be emailed to [email protected] or delivered or mailed to the following address:

Laura Campagnolo, Legislative Administrator
City of San Clemente
910 Calle Negocio
San Clemente, CA 92673

The City Council will conduct interviews and make appointments on June 1, 2022 and June 15, 2022. The date that Council will interview candidates for each body has not yet been determined. Information about each City Commission/Committee is provided below:

Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission

The Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission consists of seven San Clemente citizens appointed by the City Council. Commissioners appointed this year will serve either one-year or two-year terms. The Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the Council in all matters pertaining to parks, beaches, recreation, parkways, street trees and coastal issues, including ocean and beach quality. It is preferred that two members of the Commission possess expertise in ocean water quality and/or beach environmental stewardship. The Commission meets on the second Tuesday in February, April, June, August, October, and December at 6:00 p.m. For more information, please call Samantha Wylie, Recreation Director, at 949-429-8875. Please click here for an application for the Beaches, Parks and Recreation Commission.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission consists of seven citizens who are appointed by the City Council to 2 year terms. The purpose of the Planning Commission is to advise the City Council on land use policies and laws, and to make final decisions on certain kinds of development and use permits. The Commission also reviews specific applications for conditional use permits, variances, site plan reviews, architectural issues and signs. Three (3) members of the Planning Commission serve as a Design Sub-committee that reviews the architectural treatment and signs proposed for new development and submits recommendations to the full Commission on these matters. The Planning Division provides staff support to the Commission. The Planning Commission meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month. For more information, please call Meredith Scott at 949-361-6183. Please click here for an application for the Planning Commission.

Golf Course Committee

The Golf Course Committee consists of five San Clemente citizens appointed by the City Council. Committee members appointed this year will serve either one-year or two-year terms. The Committee acts in an advisory capacity to the Council in planning pertaining to the use and operation of the municipal golf course. The Committee meets the first Thursday in January, April, July and October at 6:00 p.m. For more information, please call Jordan Gilmore, Golf Course Manager, at 949-361-8388. Please click here for an application for the Golf Course Committee.

Human Affairs Committee

The Human Affairs Committee consists of seven San Clemente citizens appointed by the City Council. Committee members appointed this year will serve either one-year or two-year terms. The Committee acts in an advisory capacity to the Council in all matters pertaining to human needs, including homelessness, within the City of San Clemente. It is preferred that two members of the Human Affairs Committee possess expertise in the area of homelessness. The Committee meets every two months on the second Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. For more information, please call Janet Batchelor, Management Analyst II, at 949-361-6105. Please click here for an application for the Human Affairs Committee.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee consists of eight members. The City Council appoints five technical professionals with a public safety background (such as a retired police, fire or marine chief, officer, lifeguard, etc.) to serve on the Committee. The Committee also consists of one representative of the Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD), one representative of the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), and one representative from the City's Marine Safety Division. The OCSD, OCFA and Marine Safety Division representatives serve as ex-officio, non-voting members. Members of the Public Safety Committee need not be residents of San Clemente. The Public Safety Committee reviews performance measures and makes recommendations to Council pursuant to direction provided by the Council. Committee members appointed this year will serve either one-year or two-year terms. The Committee meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. For more information, please call Adam Atamian, Deputy Community Development Director, at 949-361-6196. Please click here for an application for the Public Safety Committee.

Investment Advisory Committee

The Investment Advisory Committee consists of five members. All members must be San Clemente citizens, with the exception of the Industry Specialist member who is not required to reside in San Clemente. The City Council appoints two citizens and one member of the Council to serve on the Committee. The Committee also consists of the City Treasurer, who appoints the Industry Specialist. Committee members appointed this year will serve either one-year or two-year terms. The Investment Advisory Committee recommends investment policies to the Council and reviews investment practices for performance and conformance to adopted policies and procedures. The Committee meets in January, April, July and October at 5:30 p.m. For more information, please email Mark Taylor, City Treasurer, at [email protected] Please click here for an application for the Investment Advisory Committee.

If you have questions concerning the application or interview process, please contact Laura Campagnolo, Legislative Administrator, at 949-361-8301 or via email at [email protected]

Laura Campagnolo

Legislative Administrator