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Home My WebLink About2025-12-02; City Council; 01; Boards, Commissions and Committees Local Appointments List for 2026CA Review CKM Meeting Date: Dec. 2, 2025 To: Mayor and City Council From: Geoff Patnoe, City Manager Staff Contact: Melissa Rhodes, Deputy City Clerk melissa.rhodes@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2007 Subject: Boards, Commissions and Committees Local Appointments List for 2026 Districts: All Recommended Action Receive and file the Boards, Commissions and Committees Local Appointments List for 2026. Executive Summary The City of Carlsbad has a number of boards and commissions that provide valuable input to the City Council. The Maddy Act (California Government Code Sections 54970-54974) requires the city to list all of its local appointments to make sure the public is aware of the opportunities to participate on local advisory boards, committees and commissions, and to tap into the vast reservoir of talent in the community for these appointments. The City Council is being asked to receive and file the Boards, Commissions and Committees Local Appointments List for 2026. Explanation & Analysis The Maddy Act requires each legislative body to prepare a local appointments list on or before Dec. 31 of each year that contains: •The boards, commissions and committees whose members serve at the City Council’s pleasure •The appointive terms that will be expiring during the next calendar year •The name of the incumbent appointee •The date of appointment and the term expiration date •The necessary qualifications for each position The law only requires that the list be made available to the public by posting on the city’s website or at local libraries. The City Clerk’s Office will post copies in these locations as well as at City Hall and will also publish the list twice in The Coast News newspaper before the Dec. 31, 2025, deadline. Dec. 2, 2025 Item #1 Page 1 of 4 Fiscal Analysis The costs associated with publishing the notice in The Coast News were included in the City Clerk’s Office fiscal year 2025-26 operating budget. Next Steps The City Clerk’s Office has prepared the annual list, which includes all board, commission and committee terms scheduled to expire during 2026. The list will be published twice in a local newspaper and posted at City Hall, city libraries and on the city’s website before Dec. 31, 2025, in accordance with California Government Code Section 54973. The City Clerk’s Office will accept applications for the listed appointments during 2026. Applications can be completed online through the Board & Commission Application Portal on the city’s website or prospective applicants may contact the City Clerk’s Office for more information. In accordance with Council Policy No. 88, the City Council will review the applications and make appointments as vacancies occur. Members of boards, commissions and committees are subject to the provisions of California’s Political Reform Act of 1974 and must file statements of economic interest each year, complete two hours of ethics and workplace harassment prevention training every two years and adhere to the City of Carlsbad Boards, Commissions and Committees Code of Ethics & Public Service Values. Environmental Evaluation The proposed action is not a “project” as defined by California Environmental Quality Act Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) and does not require environment review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) and 15061(b)(3), because the proposed action to receive and file the Boards, Commissions and Committees Local Appointments List for 2026 is an organizational or administrative government activity that does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. Any subsequent action or direction stemming from the propose Exhibit 1.Boards, Commissions and Committees Local Appointments List for 2026 Dec. 2, 2025 Item #1 Page 2 of 4 *Eligible for Reappointment In compliance with the requirements of the Maddy Act, California Government Code Sections 54970-54974, the following list is posted on an annual basis on or before December 31. The City of Carlsbad is inviting applications from Carlsbad residents who are interested in serving on one of the following Boards, Commissions or Committees. To apply, please visit the city’s website, carlsbadca.gov, Boards and Commissions page and click apply to serve. Prospective applicants may also contact the City Clerk’s Office at 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, call 442-339- 2808 or email clerk@carlsbadca.gov for more information. Minimum requirements to serve are applicants must be 18 years of age or older, a registered voter and a resident of Carlsbad (Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.15.030). Some positions may have additional requirements. Contact the City Clerk’s Office for more information. AGRICULTURAL CONVERSION MITIGATION FEE CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEE: This is a seven-member committee. Member Appointed Expiration Carolyn Alkire 9/27/2022 8/2026 Joe Brisbois 9/27/2022 8/2026 TBD 8/2026 Olga Lichten* 9/27/2022 8/2026 Kevin O’Neill* 2/27/2024 8/2026 ARTS COMMISSION: This is a seven-member commission. Member Appointed Expiration Frances Carrillo* 4/19/2022 3/2026 Angela Ferone* 4/19/2022 3/2026 COMMUNITY-POLICE ENGAGEMENT COMMISSION: This is a five-member commission. Member Appointed Expiration Patrick Connolly* 3/21/2023 12/2026 Terri Novak* 3/21/2023 12/2026 Michael Zepeda, Jr.* 3/21/2023 12/2026 ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION: This is a seven-member commission. Member Appointed Expiration Michael Corrigan* 6/21/2022 6/2026 Bryn Evans* 3/25/2025 6/2026 Cynthia Norall* 6/24/2025 12/2026 Craig Nowakowski* 6/24/2025 12/2026 Notice of Vacancies 2026 Local Appointments List Exhibit 1 Dec. 2, 2025 Item #1 Page 3 of 4 *Eligible for Reappointment HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION: This is a five-member commission. Member Appointed Expiration Chad Majer 4/19/2022 4/2026 John May* 9/12/2023 4/2026 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES: This is a five-member commission. Member Appointed Expiration Laurel Moran 6/21/2022 6/2026 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION: This is a seven-member commission. Member Appointed Expiration Amy Allemann 1/10/2023 12/2026 Terry Grove* 11/18/2025 12/2026 James Revell* 6/18/2024 12/2026 Shelly Sander* 1/10/2023 12/2026 Robert Winston* 1/10/2022 12/2026 PLANNING COMMISSION: This is a seven-member commission. Member Appointed Expiration Kiley Fitzgerald* 9/09/2025 12/2026 Dave Hubinger* 4/11/2023 12/2026 Alicia Lafferty 1/10/2023 12/2026 Roy Meenes 1/18/2022 12/2026 Peter Merz 1/10/2023 12/2026 TRAFFIC SAFETY & MOBILITY COMMISSION: This is a seven-member commission. Member Appointed Expiration Peter Kohl* 1/10/2023 12/2026 Steve Nicholes * 1/14/2025 12/2026 Edward Newlands III* 1/10/2023 12/2026 Peter Penseyres 1/10/2023 12/2026 Diane Proulx* 1/10/2023 12/2026 Members of all Boards, Commissions and Committees are subject to the Fair Political Practices Commission regulations, must file a Statement of Economic Interests, are required to complete AB1234 Ethics Training and Workplace Harassment Prevention Training upon appointment and bi-annually thereafter and adhere to the City of Carlsbad Boards, Commissions and Committees Code of Ethics & Public Service Values. Dec. 2, 2025 Item #1 Page 4 of 4