Citizen Commission Openings (2026-2028 Term)

Ready to make a positive impact in your community? The City is now recruiting volunteers for our five citizen commissions: Budget & Finance, Climate Resiliency, Parks & Recreation, Public Arts, and View Assessment. With 18 vacancies for two-year terms expiring in January 2028, now is your chance to make a difference.

The deadline for submitting applications is Tuesday, January 20, 2026, by 5:30 PM to the City Clerk’s Office.  Appointments are scheduled to take place at the January 28, 2026 Council Meeting.

Application: Citizen Commission Form

Citizen Commission Member Requirements 

Citizen Commission positions are recruited annually and on an as-needed basis. Appointment terms extend until the end of January or when another appointment is made to that position, whichever occurs first.

Requirements of membership to all of the Council's Citizen Advisory Commissions are outlined in the Solana Beach Municipal Code (Title 2, Chapter 2.60, Section 2.60.005 General provisions) as well as Council Policy 5.

Current Commission Openings

• Budget & Finance: Two (2) vacancies - terms will expire end of January 2028
• Climate & Resiliency: Four (4) vacancies – terms will expire end of January 2028
• Parks & Recreation: Three (3) vacancies – terms will expire end of January 2028
• Public Arts: Three (3) vacancies – terms will expire end of January 2028
• View Assessment: Four (4) vacancies – terms will expire end of January 2028

Commission Information

BUDGET & FINANCE

This Commission provides input to Council regarding the City's operating budget.

Regular Meeting Schedule: Monday prior to 2^nd Council meeting of the month at 6:00 PM or as scheduled.

Composition: 5 members appointed by of each Councilmember.

Position’s Requirements: At least 18 yrs. old, a resident of the City, and be a property owner within the City.

Vacancies: Two (2) vacancies - terms will expire end of January 2028

CLIMATE & RESILIENCY

This Commission participates in reviewing certain matters regarding reducing the City’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and implementing the Climate Action Plan.

Regular Meeting Schedule: Currently meets 3^rd Wednesday of certain months at 5:30 PM. 

Composition: 9 members

• 5 Citizens/Residents appointed by Council At-Large
• 2 Professionals appointed by Council at-Large
• 2 Councilmembers (or 1 Councilmember and one from another position, as determined by Council)

Position’s Requirements: 

• Citizens/Residents - At least 18 yrs. old and a resident of the City
• Professionals - At least 18 yrs. old and must be from the environmental or scientific community (resident or non-resident).

Vacancies: Three (3) vacancies – terms will expire end of January 2028

• 3 Citizen/Resident Positions
• 1 Professional Position

PARKS & RECREATION

This Commission participates in reviewing certain matters regarding the City's parks, programs, and conducts certain City events.

Regular Meeting Schedule: 2^nd Thursday of each month at 4:00 PM.

Composition: 7 members who are appointed by the Council at-large.

Position’s Requirements: At least 18 yrs. old and a resident of the City.

Vacancies: Three (3) vacancies – terms will expire end of January 2028

PUBLIC ARTS

This Commission participates in reviewing certain matters regarding community art opportunities and conducts certain City events.

Regular Meeting Schedule: 4^th Tuesday of each month at 5:00 PM.

Composition: 7 members who are appointed by the Council at-large.

Position’s Requirements: At least 18 yrs. old and a resident of the City.

Vacancies: Three (3) vacancies – terms will expire end of January 2028

VIEW ASSESSMENT

This Commission is tasked with reviewing feasible solutions for development when an assessment request is filed and makes definitive decisions on projects utilizing the City's adopted guidelines/toolkit.

Regular Meeting Schedule: 2^nd Tuesday of each month at 5:00 PM.

Composition: 7 members: 5 members are appointed by each Councilmember and 2 members are appointed by the Council at-Large.

Vacancies: Four (4) vacancies – terms will expire end of January 2028

Position’s Requirements: At least 18 yrs. old, a resident of the City, and be a property owner within the City.

Documents

• Annual Member Vacancy Notice
• Local Appointments List - Maddy Act
• Citizen Interest Form Application
• Citizen Member's Handbook

Additional information on the Commissions can be found on the Citizen Commission page. 

Please contact the City Clerk with any questions regarding the recruitment/appointment process at aivey@cosb.org or (858) 720-2400.