BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

The City of Fountain Valley receives applications on an ongoing basis from volunteers who would like to serve on the following Committees, Commissions and Boards. The City Council makes appointments annually. Applications are available in the City Clerk’s office located at 10200 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley or by clicking on the link below. For further information, contact the City Clerk’s office at (714) 593-4445.  Below is a list of the City's Boards and Commissions as well as a link to more information.

Planning Commission

Fountain Valley Community Foundation

Housing and Community Development Advisory Board

Advisory Committee for the Disabled       Home Page               

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Planning Commission acts in accordance with the ordinances of the City and State laws. It makes recommendations to the Council regarding amendment or repeal of a Master Plan, development within the City, subdivision of land, blighted and substandard areas of the City, zoning and land use, etc.

Meets on 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. as needed in the Fountain Valley Council Chamber.

Members:
Bradley Gaston, Margie Drilling, Michéle Jensen, Ron Walker. Carol Proctor

Staff Rep: Andrew Perea (714) 593-4425.

At the November 20, 2007 City Council Meeting, the Fountain Valley Community Foundation was established.  This Foundation will be organized exclusively for charitable purposes.  More specifically, to solicit, receive, invest and make grants of funds, property and other resources and to provide direct charitable services to aid, sponsor, promote, advance and assist worthy activities, programs and services in the City of Fountain Valley; and to establish and maintain a permanent collection of named funds that carry out the diverse charitable purposes specified by the governing body and donors.

The Fountain Valley Community Foundation Board’s initial functions and responsibilities will be to adopt governing bylaws, develop a budget and setup accounts, file with both Federal and State agencies, apply for non profit status, establish goals, manage assets, develop marketing publication to attract financial support, and assist worthy activities, programs and services in the City of Fountain Valley.

The Board meets on the 4th Tuesday of every other month at 5:30pm in the Senior Center Conference Room. Public welcomed.

Board of Directors

President Barbara Montz

Vice-President Glenn Grandis

Treasurer Mark Nix

Member at Large Guy Carrozzo

Member at Large Steve Nagel

Secretary Yolanda Markey

Foundation Brochure

For information or general questions, please contact Yolanda Markey at 714-593-4400 ext 219

HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD

The Committee reviews the City’s ongoing Block Grant Program and makes recommendations for future activities to be undertaken by the City. The Block Grant Program regulations (HUD) require that the City “shall provide citizens with an adequate opportunity to participate in an advisory role in planning, implementing, and assessing the programs.”

Meets 1st Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Fountain Valley Council Chamber.
Members:

Stephen Brumm, Thomas Leeman, Michael Wellborn, Kerry Frank, Daniel Iwata

Staff Rep: Brent Hoff Housing Coordinator (714) 593-4511 & Andrew Perea (714) 593-4425.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE DISABLED

The Advisory Committee’s primary function and responsibilities are to facilitate the development of barrier-free buildings and facilities within the City, assist the various departments in the implementation of specific guidelines for accessible facilities, facilitate the development of recreational programs useable by the handicapped, provide information concerning special recreation equipment, work with various levels of education on the development and implementation programs to assure maximum integration for handicapped students in such programs and to develop community awareness of the employment potentials of the handicapped population.

Meets on 1st Thursday of odd numbered months at 7 p.m. in City Hall, Conference Room #1.

Members:
James Bird, Susanne Seiden, Sue Carbaugh, Theresa Coakley, Lawrence Judson, Philip Nisco, Anna Nagmay, Carol Spencer, Jan Werts, Patricia Fryar, Gael Traer, Lory Merk and Gary Osterbach.

Staff Rep: Nora Webb 714-593-4447

For more information visit the Advisory Committee for the Disabled home page.

For a Committee Application please click here.