Commission Positions Open in Marina

211 HILLCREST AVENUE
MARINA, CA 93933
TELEPHONE (831) 884-1278
FAX (831) 384-9148

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Joy Junsay, City Clerk- 884-1211

MARINA SEEKS APPLICANTS TO FILL VACANCIES

The City is seeking interested Marina residents to fill vacancies on the Planning Commission and City Services & Improvement Commission expiring February 2002. However, the term will automatically be extended to February 2004. Applicants must be electors (registered voters) of the City of Marina. Interested applicants may obtain an application from the Office of the City Clerk at 211 Hillcrest Avenue, Marina California.

Filing deadline/hr commission is no later than 3:00 p.m., Friday, September 7, 2001. Interviews will be conducted the week of September 11, and Council appointment September 18. 2001.

The City Services and Improvement Commission 2nd Monday of each month and acts as an advisory body to the City Council on matters pertaining to City Services and Improvement of residential and commercial areas.

The Commission develops programs to further the improvement in the appearance of the community. Activities include an annual City clean-up week. the recognition of residential and commercial properties. which are well maintained, and encouraging the exhibition of American Flags on the Fourth of July and other patriotic days.

The Commission also initiates and supports activities, which clean and beautify the community such as graffiti removal programs, monthly litter clean-up days and special projects that improve the appearance of the community on public and private properties.

At the specific request of the City Council or the City Manager, the Commission may review and make recommendations regarding the delivery of City services. The review of service delivery is coordinated between the Commission and the City Manager.

The Planning Commission meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month and serves as an advisory body to the City Council regarding the overall coordination of land use in the City and shall specifically perform those duties described in the Ordinances and Codes of the City. The Design Review Board serves as an advisory body to the Planning Commission regarding architectural design in the City.

For more information, call 884-1211.