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Would you like to apply for a commission? Please visit each commission's page and see how you can apply.
Currently, we are accepting applications for:
- Civil Service Commission: Two seats, term ending May 31, 2025. Submit the application by April 3, 2023.
- Community Services Commission: Three seats, term ending May 31, 2025. Submit the application by April 3, 2023.
- Design Review Commission: Two seats, term ending May 31, 2025. Submit the application by April 3, 2023.
- Historic Preservation & Cultural Resource Commission: Three seats, term ending May 31, 2025. Submit application by April 3, 2023.
- Planning Commission: Two seats, term ending May 31, 2025. Submit the application by April 3, 2023.
What It Means to Be a Commissioner
Commissions generally assist the city council by acting as an additional line of communication between the general public and the council by making recommendations, focusing attention on specific problems, encouraging broad citizen participation in formulating alternative goals, and providing in-depth analyses on matters that will be decided by the city council.
Commissioners are appointed by the City Council when vacancies occur. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until all vacancies have been filled.
Commissioners are volunteer-based positions and do not receive any compensation.
What Commissions Are There?
Commissions help advise the City Council on several important matters, including civil service, design, recreation, planning and historic preservation.
The Civil Service Commission oversees employee appeals regarding disciplinary action. This commission meets on an as-needed basis, usually in the evening.
Current Commissioners
| Commissioner | Appointment Date | Term Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Debbie Saito | April 13, 2022 | May 31, 2024 |
| Steve Voors | April 13, 2022 | May 31, 2024 |
| John Eccleston | May 3, 2022 | May 31, 2024 |
| Douglas Richter | May 18, 2021 | May 31, 2023 |
| George Carney | May 18, 2021 | May 31, 2023 |
The Community Services Commission helps review recreation and park programs and policies in the City. The commission meets on the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chamber.
Current Commissioners
| Commissioner | Appointment Date | Term Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Cheryl Anne Cabot | April 13, 2022 | May 31, 2024 |
| Theresa Huerta | April 13, 2022 | May 31, 2024 |
| Ting Xie | May 18, 2021 | May 31, 2023 |
| Catherine Cordero | May 18. 2021 | May 31, 2023 |
| Vacant | May 31, 2023 |
The Design Review Commission is responsible for reviewing building plans for commercial and residential projects, including items covering architecture, colors, materials, and landscaping. The commission meets every fourth Monday at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chamber.
Current Commissioners
| Commissioner | Appointment Date | Term Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Charles (Chuck) Meyers | April 13, 2022 | May 31, 2024 |
| Guillermo Lopez | April 13, 2022 | May 31, 2024 |
| Nik Sae-Low | April 13, 2022 | May 31, 2024 |
| Erlinda Romo | May 18, 2021 | May 31, 2023 |
| Luoya Tu | May 18, 2021 | May 31, 2023 |
The Historic Preservation & Cultural Resource Commission reviews the identification, protection, retention, preservation and registration of cultural resources in the City. They meet on the second Wednesday of March, June, September, December and as needed at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chamber.
Current Commissioners
| Commissioner | Appointment Date | Term Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Urena | May 18, 2021 | May 31, 2023 |
| Eric Weeks | May 18, 2021 | May 31, 2023 |
| Kyle DeVriendt | April 13, 2022 | May 31, 2023 |
| Senya Lubisich | April 13, 2022 | May 31, 2024 |
| Beatriz Mojarro | April 13, 2022 | May 31, 2024 |
The Human Equity, Access and Relations (HEAR) Commission assesses and recommends policies, procedures and activities in the City government to advance and advocate for equity, access, diversity, social justice, safety, mutual appreciation, increased cultural competency, positive inter-group relations and respect for all members of the San Gabriel community. The Commission meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chamber.
Current Commissioners
| Commissioner | Appointment Date | Term Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Cathie Chavez-Morris | January 11, 2023 | January 31, 2025 |
| Eric Chen | January 11, 2023 | January 31, 2025 |
| Chasity Jennings-Nunez | January 11, 2023 | January 31, 2025 |
| Michelle Brenhaug | January 18, 2022 | January 31, 2024 |
| Viki Goto | January 18, 2022 | January 31, 2024 |
| Jorge Herrera | January 18, 2022 | January 31, 2024 |
| Riaz (Rick) Khan | January 18, 2022 | January 31, 2024 |
The Planning Commission reviews the development and beautification of the City, including items that cover private buildings, streets and vacant lots. The commission meets once per month on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall Council Chamber.
Current Commissioners
| Commissioner | Appointment Date | Term Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Sean McMorris | April 13, 2022 | May 31, 2024 |
| Thomas Klawiter | April 13, 2022 | May 31, 2024 |
| Matthew Krappman | April 13, 2022 | May 31, 2024 |
| Jerry Schwartz | May 18, 2021 | May 31, 2023 |
| Feng Li | January 11, 2023 | May 31, 2023 |
Who Are the Current Commissioners?
The City publishes an annual local appointments list of expiring appointed terms for the coming year, names of incumbents, and the dates of their appointment, in compliance with the requirements of the Maddy Act, Government Code Section §54970.
You can also view current commissioners by clicking on individual commissions below.
FAQs
- Commissioners are appointed by the City Council when vacancies occur or a term expires.
- The people who serve on the Commissions are volunteers, therefore there is no compensation for commissioners.
- Elected officials cannot serve on any commission.
- Commissioners are not allowed to serve on more than one commission at the same time.
- Commissioners are required to complete Ethics Training pursuant to California Assembly Bill 1234 every two years.
- Commissioners are required to file a Statement of Economic Interests Form 700 each year.