File #: 19-352    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Business Item Status: Passed
File created: 6/20/2019 In control: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
On agenda: 7/1/2019 Final action: 7/1/2019
Title: SUBJECT: Approval of Reappointments to Recreation and Parks Commission (1), Regional Airport Authority (1), and Bicycle Advisory Commission (1) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers 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 the Recreation and Parks Commission, Regional Airport Authority, and Bicycle Advisory Commission.
Attachments: 1. Recreation and Parks Commission Roster.pdf, 2. Justin Anderson Application.pdf, 3. Regional Airport Authority Roster.pdf, 4. William Rudd Application.pdf, 5. Bicycle Advisory Commission Roster.pdf, 6. Ann Thurston Application.pdf

Report Prepared by: John Tresidder, Assistant City Clerk, City Clerk's Office

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SUBJECT: Approval of Reappointments to Recreation and Parks Commission (1), Regional Airport Authority (1), and Bicycle Advisory Commission (1)

REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers 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 the Recreation and Parks Commission, Regional Airport Authority, and Bicycle Advisory 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
Justin Anderson was appointed to the Recreation and Parks Commission on February 20, 2018 as a replacement and has served a partial term. Mr. Anderson is eligible for reappointment to a full term on the Commission and has expressed his desire for reappointment.

William Rudd was appointed to the Regional Airport Authority on November 21, 2016 and has served one term. Mr. Rudd is eligible for reappointment to a second term on the Authority and has expressed his desire for reappointment.

Ann Thurston was appointed to the Bicycle Advisory Commission on September 19, 2016 and has served one term. Ms. Thurston is eligible for reappointment to a second term and has expressed her desire for reappointment.

History and Past Actions

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 Regional Airport Authority was created for the provision and maintenance of public airport...

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