Our very own Editha Maniquis Fuentes has been approved/voted unanimously by the City Council and sworn-in as the new Planning Commissioner in the City of Glendale! 

Officially sworn-in on October 28, 2020, by the City Clerk’s office of Glendale, CA-USA, as Planning Commissioner, Editha M. Fuentes expressed her appreciation to Councilmember, Ardy Ardashes Kassakhian for her nomination/appointment last October 20, 2020, which was voted/approved unanimously by the City Council. “Thank you for the vote of confidence, Mayor Vrej Agajanian, Councilmembers Dan Brotman, Paula Devine, Ardy Kassakhian, and Ara Najarian…, and for this opportunity to help and serve the Glendale community. Public servant once more.”, Fuentes said on her FB post.

Planning Commission, as stated in the www.glendaleca.gov, is charged with the duty of planning for Glendale’s long-range growth and development and is responsible for review and recommendation to City Council on general and master plans and approval of major land subdivision plans. The Commission also considers and determines issues of condominium approvals, minor land divisions, and approvals for Special Recreation Zone issues.

The Commission is composed of five (5) members with four (4) year term. Editha M. Fuentes will end her term on March 2024. Commission/Board Members may continue to serve beyond their term limit until such time that they or their successors are qualified and appointed (GMC 2.36.010 (C)), as stated in the Glendale CA government website.

On qualifications, each member of the planning commission shall be a qualified elector of the city at the time of his or her appointment and during his or her incumbency. Elected officials may not serve on the commission. Active commissioners are not allowed to serve on more than one board/commission/committee (as defined in Title 2 of the Glendale Municipal Code) at the same time.

Moreover, the Community Development Department provides administrative services for the Commission. The Director of Community Development can provide further information concerning Planning Commission matters.

Let us give Editha M. Fuentes a big applause! Hurrayyyy!!!! A huge Congratulations to you, Edith! The United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) Southern California Chapter is very proud of you!