REPORT TO PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Elect a Chair and Vice Chair of the Parks & Recreation Commission for FY 2026/27
Report
BACKGROUND
At the beginning of each fiscal year (FY), the Parks & Recreation Commission (Commission) elects a Chair to facilitate the monthly meetings and a Vice Chair to preside over the meeting in the event the Chair is unavailable.
The Chair is responsible for facilitating monthly meetings, speaking at City Council meetings when necessary to convey the work of the Commission, and working with the Staff Liaison on preparation of the Commission meeting agendas. The Vice Chair assumes the responsibilities of the Chair when the Chair is not available.
DISCUSSION
A new Chair and Vice Chair will be elected at the June 2026 regular meeting of the Commission. Commissioners may nominate any individual commissioner to serve in each position (Chair, Vice Chair). Nominated commissioners can either accept or decline.
Following acceptance of a nomination, the Chair will allow for Commission discussion and public comment prior to calling for a vote. Commissioners will vote for one candidate to serve in each role. The commissioner receiving the most votes for each position will assume the responsibilities of the elected role beginning in July 2026.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) in that it is a governmental organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact on this action.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Parks & Recreation Commission agenda on the City's official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City's website and in the City Clerk's Office at least 72 hours prior...
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