Report Prepared by: Alejandra Medina, Deputy City Clerk, City Clerk's Office
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SUBJECT: Appointments to the Recreation and Parks Commission (District 3)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Accept nominations to fill a seat on the Recreation and Parks Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Accepting nominations and appointing an individual to serve as a member of the Recreation and Parks Commission (District 3); or,
B. Directing staff to continue the recruitment of applicants.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended; or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended; or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Direct the Clerk's Office to continue recruitment for the vacancies.
AUTHORITY
Merced Municipal Code, Section 3.38.050.
DISCUSSION
The Recreation and Parks Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to recreation and parks; considers the annual budget for recreation and parks during the process of its preparation and makes recommendations with respect thereto to the City Manager and to the City Council; and assists in the planning of a recreation program for the citizens of Merced.
The Clerk's office began recruitment to fill the seat after the Commission was left facing quorum issues. The recruitment campaign consisted of a social media push over several weeks coordinated with the Public Information Officer to alert citizens of the vacancies and expiring terms, and a series of emails for each board or commission sent to over 5,000 recipients notifying them of the recruitment.
District 3 - The term became vacant upon the resignation of Randall Pellissier in August 2024. If filled, this seat would be a partial term ending on July 1, 2026. The Clerk's Office received eligible applications from Sabrina Abong and Sair Lara.
The matter of appointment to fill one seat on the Recreation and Parks Commission is now before the Council.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Recreation and Parks Commission Applications
2. Current Ro...
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