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The Block Grants Advisory 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 (CDBG) Program, the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and other grant programs as required.  Committee Members should have an understanding of housing and community development needs, and a knowledge of or background in providing human services to the community.

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Board Information

The Committee meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m.  See the meeting agendas for the meeting location.

Fifteen (15) members are nominated by individual Councilmembers, appointed by the Mayor, and confirmed by the City Council to serve three-year terms. 

Block Grants Advisory Committee Members are required to file Statements of Economic Interests pursuant to the City of Santa Maria's Conflict of Interest Code with full disclosure of personal assets, income, and business interests. All Statements of Economic Interests (Form 700) are required to be filed online upon assuming and leaving office, and annually. All filings are available for public inspection upon request.  The City Clerk's Office will set up the account and be the point of contact.  For additional information, contact the Clerk's Office via email at cityclerk@cityofsantamaria.org.

AB 1234 Ethics Training (every 2 years) - All members of City of Santa Maria Boards/Commissions/Committees and Elected Officials are required to complete a training for AB 1234 Ethics Training every two (2) years. This training may be accomplished online through a training portal provided by the Human Resources and Clerk's Office staff.  

Anti-Harassment Training (every 2 years) - All members of City of Santa Maria Boards/Commissions/Committees and Elected Officials are required to complete a training for Anti-Harassment Training every two (2) years. This training may be accomplished online through a training portal provided by the Human Resources and Clerk's Office staff. 

Disclaimer:  Applications and all Attachments are considered PUBLIC RECORDS upon submission and are available for public inspection if requested by a member of the public. Applications are not posted online. For additional information, email cityclerk@cityofsantamaria.org.

Name Position Term Start Term End Status Appointed By
Acosta, Esther Committee Member 15 Aug 2023 30 Jul 2026 Active (Nominated by) Councilmember Carlos Escobedo
Berumen, Isaac Committee Member 15 Aug 2023 30 Jul 2026 Active (Nominated by) Councilmember Mike Cordero
Castillo-Shiffer, Tammie Committee Member 15 Aug 2023 30 Jul 2026 Active (Nominated by) Councilmember Gloria Soto
Doyle, Robert Committee Member 17 Jul 2024 16 Jul 2027 Active (Nominated by) Mayor Alice Patino
Gonzalez, Monica Committee Member 20 Aug 2024 20 Jul 2027 Active (Nominated by) Councilmember Maribel Aguilera-Hernandez
Greenley, Mackenzie Committee Member 18 Jul 2023 17 Jul 2026 Active (Nominated by) Mayor Alice Patino
Lopez, Sally Committee Member 18 Jul 2023 17 Jul 2026 Active (Nominated by) Councilmember Maribel Aguilera-Hernandez
Marquez, Rosalie Committee Member 19 Jul 2022 15 Jul 2025 Active (Nominated by) Councilmember Mike Cordero
Marrel, Carla Committee Member 20 Aug 2024 17 Aug 2027 Active (Nominated by) Councilmember Mike Cordero
Martinez, Denise Committee Member 17 Jan 2023 20 Jan 2026 Active (Nominated by) Councilmember Maribel Aguilera-Hernandez
Seifert, Tim Committee Member 19 Jul 2022 18 Jul 2025 Active (Nominated by) Mayor Alice Patino
Tamura, Jason Committee Member 19 Jul 2022 15 Jul 2025 Active (Nominated by) Councilmember Carlos Escobedo
Acosta, Esther Committee Member 18 Jul 2017 20 Jul 2020 Expired (Nominated by) Councilmember Bob Orach
Acosta, Esther Committee Member 15 Jul 2014 17 Jul 2017 Expired (Nominated by) Councilmember Bob Orach
Acosta, Esther Committee Member 07 May 2013 14 Jul 2014 Expired (Nominated by) Councilmember Bob Orach
Acosta, Esther Committee Member 21 Jul 2020 18 Jul 2023 Expired (Nominated by) Councilmember Carlos Escobedo
Berumen, Isaac Committee Member 19 Oct 2021 18 Jul 2023 Expired (Nominated by) Councilmember Mike Cordero
Bustamante, Audrey Committee Member 15 Nov 2022 16 Jul 2024 Expired (Nominated by) Councilmember Etta Waterfield/Aguilera-Hernandez
Camacho Tiburcio, Jennifer Committee Member 19 Oct 2021 16 Jul 2024 Expired (Nominated by) Councilmember Carlos Escobedo
Doyle, Robert Committee Member 20 Jul 2021 16 Jul 2024 Expired (Nominated by) Mayor Alice Patino
Jacobs, Ron Committee Member 19 Oct 2021 16 Jul 2024 Expired (Nominated by) Councilmember Mike Cordero
Seifert, Tim Committee Member 16 Jul 2019 18 Jul 2022 Expired (Nominated by) Mayor Alice Patino
Seifert, Tim Committee Member 19 Jul 2016 15 Jul 2019 Expired (Nominated by) Mayor Alice Patino
Seifert, Tim Committee Member 16 Jul 2013 15 Jul 2016 Expired (Nominated by) Mayor Alice Patino
Seifert, Tim Committee Member 17 Aug 2010 15 Jul 2013 Expired (Nominated by) Mayor Larry Lavagnino
Solorio, Patricia Committee Member 20 Jul 2021 16 Jul 2024 Expired (Nominated by) Councilmember Gloria Soto
Tamura, Jason Committee Member 16 Jul 2019 18 Jul 2022 Expired (Nominated by) Councilmember Michael Moats

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