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MANAGEMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 17, 2016
TO: The Honorable City Council
FROM: Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist
Councilmember Man
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 16-5170
CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council is requested to:
a) Adopt proposed Resolution No. 16-5170 confirming appointment of one applicant
to the Parks and Recreation Commission for an unexpired term ending June 30,
2017; and
b) Request the City Clerk to administer the Oath of Office to the new Commissioner.
BACKGROUND:
1. On May 9, 2016, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Steve Wen resigned his
position on the Parks and Recreation Commission.
2. On May 10, 2016, the City Commissioner Recruitment Ad Hoc Committee (i.e.
Mayor Pro Tem Sternquist and Councilmember Man) reviewed applications the
City received for the recruitment of City Commissioner seats expiring on June 30,
2016.
3. On May 11, 2016, the City Commissioner Recruitment Ad Hoc Committee
directed staff to prepare a report for City Council’s consideration, an appointment
to fill the Parks and Recreation Commissioner vacancy (i.e., unexpired term of
June 30, 2017) created by the resignation of Commissioner Wen.
City Council
May 17, 2016
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ANALYSIS :
In light of Parks and Recreation Commissioner Wen’s resignation on May 9, 2016, the
City Commissioner Recruitment Ad Hoc Committee reviewed applications the City
received for the recruitment of City Commissioner seats expiring on June 30, 2016, with
a goal of appointing a new commissioner as soon as possible. The appointee to the
Parks and Recreation Commission will fill an unexpired term of office ending June 30,
2017.
The City Commissioner Recruitment Ad Hoc Committee has recommended the
appointment of Cynthia Vance to fill the unexpired seat on the Parks and Recreation
Commission. A resolution of appointment is presented for City Council’s consideration
and adoption. If appointed, the appointees will receive their Oath of Office at the City
Council Meeting in June, 2016.
CONCLUSION:
The City Council is requested to adopt proposed Resolution No. 16-5170 confirming
appointment of Cynthia Vance with a term of office ending June 30, 2017.
FISCAL IMPACT
This item does not have an impact on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-16 City Budget.
ATTACHMENT
A. Resolution No. 16-5170