Executive
President : Frank Rinaldi
Vice President : Melinda Piña
Treasurer : Jim Dunkelman
Secretary : Katie Galvin-Surbatovic
The Executive Committee is comprised of the Corporation's officers and oversees all District administrative functions including managing association staff, consulting contracts, corporate finances, insurance, grants, development of budget, Board agendas and meetings, correspondence, outreach, bylaws, Board policies, annual Board elections, and fundraising. Executive Committee members also establish, cultivate, and steward relationships with the City Manager’s office, elected officials, and public agencies.
2022 Meetings
January 25, February 22, March 29, April 26, May 31, June 28, July 26, August 30, September 27, October 25, November 29, December 20
All meetings are scheduled for 8:00 a.m. at GM Properties, 13305 Penn Street, Whittier, CA 90602 unless health issues persist, then meetings will be held telephonically as required. Dates, times and location are subject to change.
District Identity
Committee Chair: Andrew Piña
Ana Lilia Barraza
Shane Cadman
Melinda Piña
Ben Pongetti
The District Identity Committee supervises projects that market and promote the District or promote positive aspects of Uptown Whittier. Among the committee's responsibilities are managing the District's brand, public relations/social media, publication of a District newsletter, special events, website management, banner program, streetscape issues including landscaping design, tree selection, holiday decorations, visual linkages, new public spaces projects, improvements to public spaces in the district, district walking maps, brochures.
2022 Meetings
January 7, February 4, March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3, July 8, August 5, September 9, October 7, November 4, December 2
All meetings are scheduled for 9:00 a.m. at GM Properties, 13305 Penn Street, Suite 200, Whittier, CA 90602 unless health issues persist, then meetings will be held telephonically as required. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change.
Sidewalk Operations
Committee Chair: Steven Rodriguez
Shane Cadman
Trese Childs
Michael Contreras
David Gonzalez
Frank Medina
Stephen Ortiz
Milt Pate
Melinda Piña
The Sidewalk Operations Committee oversees maintenance and ambassador service provider contracts involved in the improvement of the public rights of way, including sidewalk sweeping, steam cleaning, landscaping, personnel and non-personnel expenses. The committee also coordinates with existing private security companies hired by private property owners within the district and maintains a relations with the Whittier Police Department.
2022 Meetings
January 28, February 25, March 25, April 29, May 20, June 24, July 29, August 26, September 30, October 28, November 18, December 16
All meetings are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. at GM Properties, 13305 Penn Street, Suite 200, Whittier, CA 90602 unless health issues persist, then meetings will be held telephonically as required. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change.
Land Use
Committee Chair: Frank Rinaldi
Ginny Ball
Trese Childs
Ben Greer
Ben Pongetti
The Land Use Committee focuses on parking, transportation, mobility, planning, zoning, review of new developments, Uptown Community Plan review, width of sidewalks, alcohol permits and outdoor dining encroachments, review of new tenant improvements and its impact.
2022 Meetings
January 11, February 8, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, August 9, September 13, October 11, November 8, December 13
All meetings are scheduled for 8:30 a.m. at GM Properties, 13305 Penn Street, Whittier, CA 90602 unless health issues persist, then meetings will be held telephonically as required. Dates, times and location are subject to change.
Advisors
Brent Haskell, GM Properties
Stephanie Shamp, GM Properties
