Interested in stepping up your civic involvement? Fountain Valley city officials are looking for volunteers who are interested in serving on the following committees, commissions and boards.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission makes recommendations to the City Council about development within the city, subdivision of land, blighted and substandard areas of the city, zoning and land use. The Planning Commission meets at 6 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month in the City Council chambers.
Fountain Valley Community Foundation
The Community Foundation was organized for charitable purposes including soliciting, receiving, investing and making grants of funds, property and other resources. The Foundation also provides direct charitable services to aid, sponsor, promote and assist worthy activities, programs and services in the city. Experience working with nonprofit organizations is desirable. The Community Foundation meets at 5:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month in the Senior Center conference room.
Housing & Community Development Advisory Board
The Housing & Community Development Advisory Board reviews the city’s Federal Block Grant program and makes recommendations to the City Council on housing and community development issues. The board meets at 6 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month in the City Council chambers.
Advisory Committee for the Disabled
The primary functions of the Advisory Committee for the Disabled are to help develop barrier-free access to buildings and facilities in the city; provide information about recreation programs for people who are disabled; develop community awareness of the employment potential of people with disabilities; and inform the community about the needs of the disabled population. The Advisory Committee for the Disabled meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of odd-numbered months in City Hall, conference room No. 1.
Measure HH Oversight Committee
The Measure HH Oversight Committee reviews the city’s annual audited financial statement; mid-year budget report; and proposed annual general fund operating budget in regard to the receipt and expenditure of the fiscal year’s 1% transactions and sales tax revenue as it relates to Fountain Valley’s “Responsible Spending Pledge.” The committee will report its findings to the public and at City Council annually. Meetings are called as needed.
Applications for these positions are available in the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 10200 Slater Ave., or online at fountainvalley.org.
Appointees will serve two-year terms, unless otherwise stated. Candidates for appointment must be residents of Fountain Valley and at least 18 years old. The deadline to submit an application to the City Clerk is 5 p.m. Jan. 7.