Report Prepared by: Jennifer Levesque, Deputy City Clerk, City Clerk’s Office
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SUBJECT: Recreation and Parks Commission Appointments (4)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider accepting nominations and appointing individual(s) to the Recreation and Parks Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion accepting nominations and appointing two individuals to serve as members of the Recreation and Parks Commission until July 2018, and two individuals to serve as members until July 2021.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Accept nominations and appoint two individuals to serve as members of the Recreation and Parks Commission until July 2018, and two individuals to serve until July 2021; or
2. Appoint select individuals; or,
3. Refer to staff with direction to resume recruitment of applicants for this Commission.
AUTHORITY
Article VII, Sections 700, 702, 702.1, 705, 711, and 712 of the Merced City Charter.
DISCUSSION
The Recreation and Parks Commission, created by City Charter, acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to recreation and parks; considers the annual budget for recreation and parks; and assists in the planning of a recreation program. This Commission consists of seven members who are qualified electors of the City of Merced. Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
Commissioner Flip Hassett resigned from his seat on November 1, 2016. His term expired on July 1, 2017.
Commissioner Onis Lentz resigned from his seat on December 31, 2016. The term of the seat he vacated is set to expire on July 1, 2018.
Eric Nelson resigned from his seat on June 22, 2017. The term of the seat he vacated is set to expire on July 1, 2018.
Dr. Napoleon Washington respectfully declined to seek reappointment to a second term. His term expired on July 1, 2017.
All individuals appointed would be eligible for reappointment at the end of their respective terms, provided they continue to meet the requirements set forth in the Charter.
In accordance with Council direction, the Clerk’s Office notices vacancies for all boards and commissions in a local newspaper and maintains an updated vacancy notice for all boards and commissions outside City Hall, at the entrance of the Council Chamber, and on the City’s website. Additionally, in accordance with Government Code 54972, the Clerk’s Office posts the Local Appointments List (Maddy Act) yearly.
The City Clerk’s Office has received applications from individuals who are qualified voters of the City of Merced. A copy of the current roster and copies of their respective applications are attached for your reference.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Current Roster
2. Application of Michael Pierick
3. Application of Yesenia Curiel
4. Application of Ralph Morris
5. Application of Eric Moore