Report Prepared by: John Tresidder, Assistant City Clerk, City Clerk’s Office
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SUBJECT: Boards and Commissions Reappointments - Regional Airport Authority (1), Bicycle Advisory Commission (2), Recreation and Parks Commission (1), Personnel Board (1)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider reappointing currently seated individuals to an additional term.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion reappointing qualified individuals who are eligible for, and interested in, an additional term on their respective Board or Commission.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Reappoint as recommended by staff; or,
2. Reappoint select individuals; or,
3. Refer back to staff with direction to resume recruitment of applicants.
AUTHORITY
Article VII, Sections 700, 702, 702.1, 707 and 708 of the Merced City Charter.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
Michael Bodine was appointed to the Regional Airport Authority on December 20, 2013 and has served one full term. Mr. Bodine is eligible for a second term on the Authority and has expressed his desire to be reappointed.
Isai Palma was appointed to the Bicycle Advisory Commission on July 1, 2013 and has served one full term. Thomas Hothem was appointed to the Bicycle Advisory Commission on August 5, 2013 and has served one full term. Both individuals are eligible and have expressed the desire to be reappointed.
Bianca Warren was appointed to the Recreation and Parks Commission on March 21, 2016 and has served a partial term. Ms. Warren is eligible for reappointment to a full term on the Commission and has expressed her desire for reappointment.
Yolanda Chavez was appointed to the Personnel Board on September 3, 2013 and has served one full term. Ms. Chavez is eligible for a second term on the Board and has expressed her desire to be reappointed.
History and Past Actions:
The Regional Airport Authority was created for the provision and maintenance of public airports and landing places for aerial traffic for the use of the public. The Authority consists of seven members who serve four-year terms of office.
The Bicycle Advisory Commission was created to hear matters relating to improving conditions for bicyclists, promoting bicycling as a means of transportation, and improving safety conditions for cyclists. The Commission consists of seven voting members and two ex-officio members who serve four-year terms of office.
The Recreation and Parks Commission was created to advise City Council on all matters pertaining to recreation and parks and to assist in the planning of recreation programs for the citizens of Merced. The Commission consists of seven members who serve four-year terms.
The Personnel Board, created by City Charter, recommends to City Council the adoption, amendment, or repeal of civil service rules and regulations, in addition to other personnel matters. The Board consists of five members who serve four-year terms of office.
Attached are current rosters for the Boards and Commissions and the current applications on file for members seeking reappointment. The matter is now before the Council.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
No impact on City resources.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Regional Airport Authority Roster
2. Application of Michael Bodine
3. Bicycle Advisory Commission Roster
4. Applications of Isai Palma and Thomas Hothem
5. Recreation and Parks Commission Roster
6. Application of Bianca Warren
7. Personnel Board Roster
8. Application of Yolanda Chavez