DATE: October 3, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dominic Lazzaretto, City Manager
By: Linda Rodriguez, Assistant City Clerk
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT TO THE RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: Make Appointment to Fill Unexpired Term
SUMMARY
At the City Council M eeting on June 16, 20 20, the City Council re -appointed Steve Swinney to serve on the Recreation and Parks Commission for a second four-year term, which expires June 30, 202 4. On September 14 , 2023, the City Clerk’s O ffice received the attached resignation letter from Mr. Swinney. This agenda item will enable the City Council to take action to fill the vacanc y on the Recreation and Parks Commission from the existing applications on file.
DISCUSSION
Due to the resignation of Mr. Swinney, it is recommended that the City Council make an appointment to the Recreation and Parks Commission from the list of attached resumes.
The resumes for these ap plicants were received during the Spring 2023 Board and Commission Recruitment effort and remain on file with the City Clerk’s Office . These individuals were contacted and those on the attached list expressed an interest to serve on the Recreation and Parks Commission.
To facilitate the City Council’s appointment to the Recreation and Parks Commission, the following documents are attached:
• Resignation Letter of Steve Swinney
• Citizen Service Resumes (in alphabetical order). Applicants have been verified as residents and registered voters of Arcadia.
Appointment to Recreation and Parks Commission
October 3, 2023
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The pr oposed action does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), and it can be seen with certainty that it will have no impact on the environment. Thus, this matter is exempt under CEQA.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact resulting from the City Council appointing a new member of the Recreation and Parks Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council determine this action does not constitute a project under the California Envi ronmental Quality Act (“CEQA”); and make an appointment to the Recreation and Parks Commission to fill a vacancy, with a term expiring June 30, 2024.
Attachments: Resignation Letter – Steve Swinney
Citizen Service Resumes