Report Prepared by: John Tresidder, Assistant City Clerk, City Clerk’s Office
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SUBJECT: Recreation and Parks Commission Appointments (2)
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, with term dates of July 1, 2019 and July 1, 2021.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Accept nominations and appoint two individuals to serve as members of the Recreation and Parks Commission; 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.
Commission Chair Corinne Chavez resigned from her seat on November 27, 2017. The term on the vacant seat is set to expire on July 1, 2019.
Commissioner Bianca Warren resigned from her seat on February 14, 2018. The term of the vacant seat is set to expire on July 1, 2021.
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, on social media, 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 Monique Williams
3. Application of Scott Drexel
4. Application of Justin Anderson
5. Application of Francisco Varela
6. Application of Valente Huitron
7. Application of Javier Sanchez
8. Application of Norma Cardona