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File #: 23-1460    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Consent Item Ready
File created: 10/20/2023 In control: City Council - Special
On agenda: 11/20/2023 Final action:
Title: Approval of the appointment of Katie Preston, Jason Vreeland, and Joyce Compton for the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board city resident positions with terms ending 11-30-2026, and Courtney Lyons-Garcia for the unexpired term ending 11-30-25.

PRESENTER: Presenter

Gayle Wilkinson, City Secretary

 

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SUBJECT: Title

Approval of the appointment of Katie Preston, Jason Vreeland, and Joyce Compton for the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board city resident positions with terms ending 11-30-2026, and Courtney Lyons-Garcia for the unexpired term ending 11-30-25.

 

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DEPARTMENT: City Secretary’s

 

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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City wide

 

 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board shall act in an advisory capacity to the city council and the director of parks and recreation in all matters pertaining to parks and recreation; and shall cooperate with other governmental agencies and civic groups in the advancement of sound park and recreation planning and programming.

 

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is comprised of seven city residents serving three-year terms.

 

The City Secretary’s Office accepted applications until September 30, 2023.  The Ad Hoc Committee recommended Katie Preston, Jason Vreeland, and Joyce  Compton to the city resident position with terms ending 11-30-2026 and Courtney Lyons - Garcia for the city resident position with the term ending 11-30-2025 for council consideration.

 

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Appointments to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board require Council approval. 

 

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

No fiscal impact.

 

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RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval of four (4) individuals to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board with terms ending 11-30-25 and 11-30-26.