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Council appoints Jennifer to Site & Architecture Commission to fill vacancy

Monterey (Monte) Sereno City Council · April 8, 2026
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Summary

The council appointed Jennifer (name used in the meeting) to the Site & Architecture Commission to fill the term expiring at the end of 2027 after hearing brief candidate statements from two applicants and noting that one applicant withdrew.

The Monte Sereno City Council appointed Jennifer to the Site & Architecture Commission to fill an unexpired term that ends December 2027.

City clerk reported that Liz Lawler had resigned and that the city received four applications; one applicant withdrew, leaving three. Candidates who spoke at the meeting included May (self-identified) and Jennifer Bien, both of whom described their ties to the community and availability to attend commission meetings. Council members asked applicants about time availability and interest in volunteering for other panels such as the Better Streets Commission.

A council member moved to appoint Jennifer to the commission; the motion was seconded and passed on a roll-call voice vote. Mayor Allen welcomed Jennifer and said staff would coordinate swearing-in and orientation, including training on the Ralph M. Brown Act (the state's open-meeting law).