The City of Pomona has seven commissions that serve as advisory bodies to the City Council. Appointment to a commission is both an honor and a heavy responsibility. Not only does it signify the confidence of the City Council in the member's wisdom and judgment, but places upon the member the attendant duties of regular attendance at meetings and consistent working and voting towards an implementation of the general public interest. Such a charge is, at times, not easily borne and necessary decisions not easily made.
Notwithstanding the self-discipline required in public service, each commission member may take considerable pride in being an integral part of the process which contributes to the sound government of this City, and for this service the City Council is most appreciative. Both the challenges and rewards are great.
Citizen advisory commissions are charged with the following general responsibilities:
- Gather facts and serve in an advisory capacity on matters within their area of responsibility.
- Focus attention on specific issues and problems within their scope of responsibility and recommend actions and alternatives for City Council consideration.
- Act as a channel of communication and information between city government and the general public.
- Facilitate reconciliation of contradictory viewpoints among interested parties and project direction toward achievement of citywide goals.
- Encourage broad citizen participation toward achieving city goals.
- Assist in balancing community desires with municipal responsibility and resources.
Each commission has specific assignments as established by Ordinance or Resolution. A brief description of each commission, including its area of responsibility, follows. For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of a commission, click on that commission's title. An application for appointment may be obtained by clicking HERE or picking one up at the City Clerk's Office.
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Click link for meeting schedule.
BOARD OF PARKING PLACE COMMISSIONERS (Vehicle Parking District) Meets on the second Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
COMMUNITY LIFE COMMISSION Meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, with no meetings in August or December.
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Meets on the fourth Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Meeting Room.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Meets on the third Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in various City Community Centers, with no meetings in July or August
PLANNING COMMISSION Meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
The following is a list of City Commissioners:
|
District |
Board of Library Trustees |
District |
Board of Parking Place Commissioners (VPD) |
| Mayor | Veronica Michalowski | Mayor | Joseph Mladinov |
| 1 | Valerie Guzman | 1 | Debra Martin |
| 2 | Jacqueline Macias | 2 | Andrew Santa Cruz |
| 3 | Mario Suarez (Mike) | 3 | Adriana Robledo |
| 4 | Diana E. Butcher | 4 | Michael Schowalter |
| 5 | Helen Mosier | 5 | Edgar R. Miranda |
| 6 | Bao Tam Le | 6 | Peter Dumaual |
|
District |
Community Life Commission |
District |
Cultural Arts Commission |
|
Mayor |
Larry Taylor | Mayor | Joy McAllister |
| 1 | Kimberly Johnson | 1 | Douglass Dorado |
| 2 | Mary Hurtado | 2 | Rita Romero |
| 3 | Maricruz Hernandez | 3 | Nancy Leanos |
| 4 | Anthony Granillo | 4 | Rochelle Bryant |
| 5 | Stephanie Marin | 5 | Andi Campognone-Couwenberg |
| 6 | Victoria Hahn | 6 | Cindy Moore |
| District | Historic Preservation Commission | District | Parks and Recreation Commission |
| Mayor | Rory L. Smith | Mayor | Douglas Malo |
| 1 | Antonia Brookshire | 1 | Jerry Perez |
| 2 | Daryl Beans | 2 | Carlos Goytia |
| 3 | Kathleen M. Jones | 3 | Juan Carlos Garcia |
| 4 | Demicio (Mitch) Elias | 4 | Candace Barry |
| 5 | Manuel Castillejos | 5 | Rebecca Ramos |
| 6 | Ethel Gardner | 6 | Dena Davis-Island |
| District | Planning Commision | ||
| Mayor | Denton Mosier | ||
| 1 | Frank Delgado | ||
| 2 | Robert Torres | ||
| 3 | Arturo Jiminez | ||
| 4 | Edward C. Starr | ||
| 5 | Daniel Kelly | ||
| 6 | Kenneth E. Coble |
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54970-54974 (Maddy Act)
54971. As used in this chapter:
(a) "Legislative body" means the board of supervisors or its chairman in the case of the county, or the city council or the mayor in the case of a city.
(b) "Local agency" means a county or city, whether chartered or general law.
54972. On or before December 31 of each year, each legislative body shall prepare an appointments list of all regular and ongoing boards, commissions, and committees which are appointed by the legislative body of the local agency. This list shall be known as the Local Appointments List. The list shall contain the following information:
(a) A list of all appointive terms which will expire during the next calendar year, with the name of the incumbent appointee, the date of appointment, the date the term expires, and the necessary qualifications for the position.
(b) A list of all boards, commissions, and committees whose members serve at the pleasure of the legislative body, and the necessary qualifications for each position.
54973. The Local Appointments List shall be made available to members of the public for a reasonable fee which shall not exceed actual cost. The legislative body shall designate the public library with the largest service population within its jurisdiction to receive a copy of the list.
54974. (a) Whenever an unscheduled vacancy occurs in any board, commission, or committee for which the legislative body has the appointing power, whether due to resignation, death, termination, or other causes, a special vacancy notice shall be posted in the office of the clerk of the local agency, the library designated pursuant to Section 54973, and in other places as directed by the legislative body, not earlier than 20 days before or not later than 20 days after the vacancy occurs. Final appointment to the board, commission, or committee shall not be made by the legislative body for at least 10 working days after the posting of the notice in the clerk's office.
(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the legislative body may, if it finds that an emergency exists, fill the unscheduled vacancy immediately. A person appointed to fill the vacancy shall serve only on an acting basis until the final appointment is made pursuant to this section.
