HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 07a - Appointment to the Recreation and Parks Commission
DATE: October 3, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dominic Lazzaretto, City Manager
By: Linda Rodriguez, Assistant City Clerk
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT TO THE RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: Make Appointment to Fill Unexpired Term
SUMMARY
At the City Council Meeting on June 16, 2020, the City Council re-appointed Steve
Swinney to serve on the Recreation and Parks Commission for a second four-year term,
which expires June 30, 2024. On September 14, 2023, the City Clerk’s Office received
the attached resignation letter from Mr. Swinney. This agenda item will enable the City
Council to take action to fill the vacancy on the Recreation and Parks Commission from
the existing applications on file.
DISCUSSION
Due to the resignation of Mr. Swinney, it is recommended that the City Council make an
appointment to the Recreation and Parks Commission from the list of attached resumes.
The resumes for these applicants were received during the Spring 2023 Board and
Commission Recruitment effort and remain on file with the City Clerk’s Office. These
individuals were contacted and those on the attached list expressed an interest to serve
on the Recreation and Parks Commission.
To facilitate the City Council’s appointment to the Recreation and Parks Commission, the
following documents are attached:
• Resignation Letter of Steve Swinney
• Citizen Service Resumes (in alphabetical order). Applicants have been verified as
residents and registered voters of Arcadia.
Appointment to Recreation and Parks Commission
October 3, 2023
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ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The proposed action does not constitute a project under the California Environmental
Quality Act (“CEQA”), and it can be seen with certainty that it will have no impact on the
environment. Thus, this matter is exempt under CEQA.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact resulting from the City Council appointing a new member of the
Recreation and Parks Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council determine this action does not constitute a project
under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”); and make an appointment to
the Recreation and Parks Commission to fill a vacancy, with a term expiring June 30,
2024.
Attachments: Resignation Letter – Steve Swinney
Citizen Service Resumes