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APPOINTMENT TO THE STOCKTON PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
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RECOMMENDATION
Resolution appointing one commissioner to fill a vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission for the remainder of a four-year term commencing immediately and ending December 31, 2020.
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Summary
On December 31, 2016 a vacancy on the Stockton Parks and Recreation Commission was created by the term completion of Commissioner Michael Busby. The City Clerk initiated a recruitment to fill this upcoming vacancy, which resulted in the submission of five applications. Interviews were conducted by the City Clerk on November 7, 2016 and November 9, 2016. Four applicants were interviewed for Council’s consideration for appointment this evening.
DISCUSSION
Background
The Stockton Parks and recreation Commission consists of ten members, three of which are appointed as Lay Members selected by the Stockton City Council. The remaining seven members are appointed by the Teen Leadership Council, County of San Joaquin, and Unified School Districts representing Stockton, Lincoln, Lodi and Manteca. The function of the Parks and Recreation Commission is to act as the agent of the governing boards of its constituents (City of Stockton, County of San Joaquin, and Unified School Districts).
The City placed a notice in The Record soliciting applications to fill one upcoming vacancy. The notice was also posted on the City's website. The recruitment process resulted in the submittal of five applications.
Pursuant to Council Policy 3.04, the following two-step interview and appointment process is used to fill current vacancies on Boards and Commissions:
1. The City Clerk conducts the initial applicant interviews, which are video streamed live so that the Council can view the live stream or from the archive at their convenience; and,
2. The Council makes the appointment at a regularly scheduled Council meeting.
All five applicants, including incumbent Michael Busby, were invited to participate in the interview process, however, only four chose to move forward in the appointment process. The City Clerk’s Office conducted interviews on November 7, 2016 and November 9, 2016 using a list of prepared questions approved by the Community Services Department. The following candidates were interviewed:
1) Jamie Bossuat
2) Byron Bogaard
3) Michael Busby
4) Walt Vancil
The applicants were notified of tonight's meeting; however, their attendance is not mandatory unless any Councilmember had additional questions of an applicant. If additional questions are asked of the applicants, the City Attorney has confirmed that the same question or questions do not need to be posed to all applicants.
Present Situation
Pursuant to Council Policy 3.04, the City Council will be voting to fill one vacancy this evening utilizing the following method for appointment:
a. From the list(s) so provided to the Council, each Councilmember including the Mayor, will rank the applicants for each Commission such that the number of applicants that each Councilmember ranks will be one number greater than the number of vacancies and/or the number of Commission members whose terms will be expiring. (This will likely avoid tie votes.) For example, if there is only one vacancy or only one term expiring, the Councilmember’s first choice for the appointment will be ranked with the number “2” and the Councilmember’s second choice will be ranked with the number “1”.
b. After the Council has ranked the applicants, the City Clerk will tally the rankings and the applicant(s) receiving the highest number(s) would, subject to Council ratification, be appointed. If there is a tie, then the process described above will be repeated only as to the applicants who are tied.
The City Clerk will present the resolution upon appointment of the individual selected for their term to commence immediately and expire on December 31, 2020.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
There is no financial impact to the City as a result of this appointment.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - Parks and Recreation Applications - Redacted