• The city of Santa Maria is currently accepting applications for the following committees:
Block Grants Advisory Committee (one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending in July 2018, and one vacancy for a term ending in 2019) This 15-member committee assesses the community’s needs, conducts public workshops and hearings, reviews applications for funding, and makes recommendations to the City Council for the allocation of funds under the Community Development Block Grant program and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. Applicants should have an understanding of housing and community development needs and a knowledge of or background in providing human services to the community. Meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Development Department.
Board of Appeals (one vacancy to fill an unspecified term). The board hears appeals to decisions of the city building officials and makes recommendations regarding uniform building code provisions. Seven members are appointed, including two special purposes members. One vacancy is open for a special purposes member.
Landmark Committee (one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending in 2017 and two vacancies to fill unexpired terms ending in 2019). This five-member committee advises the City Council on preservation and designation of historical landmarks. The committee meets the second Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m.
Measure U2012 Citizens’ Oversight Committee (one vacancy to fill an unexpired term ending in January 2019 and/or coterminous with nominating councilmember’s term). The Oversight Committee ensures transparency and oversight of the revenue generated by and expenses made in relation to Measure U2012. Oversight Committee duties consist of reviewing the annual independent financial audit as well as review of any other city financial reports necessary to advise the City Council of its findings. The Oversight Committee’s findings are presented annually in a written report to the City Council during the first quarter of the calendar year. The written report is based on the previous fiscal year ending June 30. Meetings are held annually the first Monday of January.
Applications may be submitted online at cityofsantamaria.org/city-government/departments/boards-commissions or in person at the office of the city clerk, City Hall, 110 E. Cook St., room 3. For more information, call 925-0951, Ext. 2305.
This article appears in Nov 10-17, 2016.
