TITLE
APPOINTMENTS TO THE STOCKTON PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
recommended action
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution appointing two members to the Stockton Parks and Recreation Commission for new terms commencing immediately and ending December 31, 2022.
BODY
Summary
On December 31, 2018, two members of the Commission completed their terms of service. Creating the vacancies being appointed to this evening. Former Commissioner Aaron Edwards is not eligible for reappointment as he has reached his two-term limit. Former Commissioner Michael Busby has reapplied and is eligible to serve another term.
DISCUSSION
Background
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 representing Stockton, Lincoln, Lodi, and Manteca).
The Office of the City Clerk initiated a recruitment to fill vacancies on June 20, 2018 and accepted applications until interviews were conducted on January 29, 2019. An additional recruitment was active from March 6, 2019 to March 11, 2019.
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 streamed live so that Council can view at their convenience and,
2. The Council makes the appointment at a regularly scheduled Council meeting.
The City Clerk’s Office scheduled interviews on January 29, 2019. Using a list of prepared questions, the following applicants were interviewed:
1. Anthony Robinson, Jr.
2. Douglas Vigil
3. Gene Fuss
4. Michael Busby
The City Clerk’s Office scheduled a second round of interviews, which took place on March 11 and 13, 2019. The following applicants were interviewed:
1. Irene Burgess
2. David Hayes
3. Spencer Lockwood
4. Henry Phillips
5. Noe Perez
All applicants were notified of tonight's meeting; however, their attendance is not mandatory.
Present Situation
Pursuant to Council Policy 3.04, the City Council will be voting to fill two vacancies 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 individuals selected with terms commencing immediately and expiring on December 31, 2022.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
There is no financial impact to the City as a result of this appointment.
Attachment A - January 29, 2019 Applications
Attachment B - March 11 and 13, 2019 Applications