Agenda Item Wording:
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Approve the Council subcommittee recommendation to appoint Edgardo Monroy to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a two-year term through June 30, 2023.
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Deadline for Action: 9/7/2021
Submitting Department: Administration
Contact Name and Phone Number: Mayor Steve Nelsen, 713-4400 ext 7313 Councilmember Brett Taylor; 713-4400 ext 2313
Department Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Visalia City Council approve the City Council subcommittee’s recommendation to appoint Edgardo Monroy to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a two-year term expiring June 30, 2023.
Background Discussion:
At the June 21, 2021 Council meeting the subcommittee recommended to appoint Veronica Barajas, Trinity Taylor, and Samantha Wagner to fill the three vacancies on the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Staff followed up with the successful applicants via phone, voicemail, email, and U.S.
Postal service mail. Trinity Taylor did not respond to any of the initial contacts, nor the second and third attempts. Currently there is a vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Edgardo Monroy was among the top five applicants the subcommittee brought forward to Council for consideration and appointment. Staff has confirmed Mr. Monroy is still interested and able to serve on the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Fiscal Impact:
None
Prior Council Action : June 21, 2021 - Council appointed Veronica Barajas, Trinity Taylor and Samantha Wagner to the Parks and Recreation Commission. April 19, 2021 - Council approved the Sub-Committee recommendations related to Commissions April 5, 2021 - Council provided direction to staff and appointed a subcommittee comprised of Mayor Steve Nelsen and Council Member Brett Taylor to work with staff on the development recommendations to the Committee and Commission process for Council consideration.
Alternatives: To not approve the City Council subcommittee’s recommendation to appoint Edgardo Monroy to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Direct staff to begin a new recruitment for the Parks and Recreation Commission vacancy.
Recommended Motion (and Alternative Motions if expected):
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To approve the City Council subcommittees recommendation to appoint Edgardo Monroy to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a two-year term through June 30, 2023.
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CEQA Review: N/A
Attachments: Edgardo Monroy application