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AGENDA REPORT Reviewed: Initial
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Finance Director N/A
MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 16, 2025
TO: ALDO E. SCHINDLER, CITY MANAGER
FROM: ERICA N. YASUDA, CITY CLERK
SUBJECT: 2026 LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST
SUMMARY:
Prior to December 31 st of each year, the Maddy Act requires municipal agencies to prepare
and post a listing of all Commission/Board vacancies for the upcoming year.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the 2026 Local Appointments List for the Planning Commission, Community
Services Commission, Audit Commission, Building Board of Appeals and Public Art
Commission and post notice as required by law.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
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Government Code Sections § 54970-54975 were enacted to ensure that members of the
public are aware of opportunities to serve on local boards, commissions and committees
which are appointed by the City Council. The Code also mandates that municipal
agencies compile a list of all City Council -appointed commissions that meet on a regular,
on -going basis.
The list contains the name of the incumbent, date of appointment, date the term expires,
and necessary qualifications for the position. The list is required to be posted prior to
December 31 st of each year and distributed to the public upon request.
The 2026 Local Appointments List will be posted as required by law.
Erica N. yasuda
Erica N. Yasuda
City Clerk
Attachment: 2026 Local Appointments List
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H fTACHMENT
CITY OF TUSTIN
2026 LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST
Pursuant to Government Code Section § 54972, the following is a list of all regular commission,
committee and board members appointed by the City Council. Term expirations that will occur during
calendar year 2026 are identified with an asterisk (*). Further information regarding these vacancies
may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office at (714) 573-3026.
Qualifications: The Planning Commission shall consist of five (5) members, each of whom shall be
both residents and registered voters of the City during all times they hold office.
Terms of Office: The term of office shall be for four (4) years.
Limitation on Consecutive Terms of Office: For all terms that commence after January 1, 2017, no
person shall be eligible to serve more than two (2) consecutive four-year terms.
Name
Appointed
Tanner Douthit
04-04-2023
Amy Mason
04-04-2023
Steve "Rusty" Kozak
03-04-2025
Eric Higuchi
03-04-2025
Meg Gullo
10-21-2025
Term Expiration Date
03-01-2027 (1 st four-year term)
03-01-2027 (2nd four-year term)
03-01-2029 (1 st four-year term)
03-01-2029 (2nd four-year term)
03-01-2029 (term to fill a vacancy)
Qualifications: The Community Services Commission shall consist of five (5) members, each of whom
shall be both residents and registered voters of the City during all times they hold office.
Terms of Office: The term of office shall be for four (4) years.
Limitation on Consecutive Terms of Office: For all terms that commence after January 1, 2018, no
person shall be eligible to serve more than two (2) consecutive four-year terms.
Name
Appointed
Ken Henderson
04-04-2023
Amy Nakamoto
04-04-2023
Greg LeFever
03-04-2025
Lori Shimomura
03-04-2025
Laseanda Wesson
03-04-2025
Term Expiration Date
03-01-2027 (2nd four-year term)
03-01-2027 (2nd four-year term)
03-01-2029 (1 st four-year term)
03-01-2029 (1 st fou r-year term)
03-01-2029 (2nd four-year term)
Qualifications: The Audit Commission shall consist of five (5) members, each of whom shall be both
residents and registered voters of the City during all times they hold office, subject to the following
exception. Up to two (2) members may reside and be registered voters within the area served by the
Tustin Water Department (+), but outside the City.
Terms of Office. The term of office shall be for four (4) years.
Limitation on Consecutive Terms of Office: For all terms that commence after January 1, 2017, no
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person shall be eligible to serve more than two (2) consecutive four-year terms on the Audit Commission.
A term of office that commenced prior to January 1, 2017, shall not be counted when determining the
number of consecutive terms a Commissioner has served.
Name Appointed Term Expiration Date
Dan Erickson (+) 04-04-2023 03-01-2027 (2nd four-year term)
John Wende (+) 03-04-2025 03-01-2029 (2nd four-year term)
Michael Zwissler 03-04-2025 03-01-2029(1stfour-year term)
Lillyan Chandler 07-16-2024 03-01-2027 (term to fill a vacancy)
Adrian Henson 04-04-2023 03-01-2027 (1st four-year term)
Qualifications: The Public Art Commission shall consist of five (5) members, each of whom shall be both
residents and registered voters of the City during all times they hold office.
Terms of Office: Term of four (4) years commencing on the date of appointment.
Limitation on Consecutive Terms of Office: No person shall be eligible to serve more than two (2)
consecutive four-year terms.
Name Appointed Term Expiration Date
Medha Paliwal 06-21-2022 07-17-2026 (1st four-year term)*
Vacant 07-17-2026 (2nd four-year term)*
Erin Bruner 04-05-2022 07-17-2026 (1 st four-year term)*
Janet Lomax 06-04-2024 07-17-2028 (1 st four-year term)
Scott McMillin 06-04-2024 07-17-2028 (2nd fou r-year term)
Qualifications: The Building Board of Appeals shall consist of five (5) members. Members shall be
residents and registered voters of the City during all times they hold office. The Board also shall consist
of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building
construction, fire protection, or standard waterworks practices.
Terms of Office: Term of four (4) years commencing on the date of appointment.
Limitation on Consecutive Terms of Office: No person shall be eligible to serve more than two (2)
consecutive four-year terms.
Name Appointed Term Expiration Date
John Aguilera 04-04-2023 02-05-2027 (1st four-year term)
Scoba Rhodes 04-04-2023 02-05-2027 (2nd four-year term)
Douglas Armstrong 06-17-2025 02-05-2029 (1 st four-year term)
Cristian Arranaga 06-17-2025 02-05-2029 (1st four-year term)
Vacant 02-05-2027