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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
FROM: Mayra Ochiqui, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to ratify Council Member Victor A.
Sanchez’ appointment of Brian Ahumada to the Parks and
Recreation Commission.
DATE: August 8, 2022
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Per Resolution No. 05-19, Commissioner Sandra Espinoza’s seat on the Parks and Recreation Commission became vacant on June 8, 2022, due to four absences in a 12- month period (also, three consecutive meetings), thus creating a special vacancy.
Council Member Victor Sanchez appointed Mr. Brian Ahumada to fill that vacancy.
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Ratify Council Member Sanchez’ appointment of Brian Ahumada to fill the unexpired term ending December 2022; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
Each Parks and Recreation Commissioner is paid a stipend of $50 per meeting actually attended (not to exceed $50 per month, pursuant to Resolution No. 99 -98); Parks and Recreation Commission Meetings are held once a month. The funding for this expenditure is budgeted in Account No. 010-41000-3530.
BACKGROUND
An unexpected vacancy occurred on the Parks and Recreation Commission when Commissioner Sandra Espinoza incurred four absences from regular meetings in a 12- month period (also, three consecutive meetings).
Pursuant to the provisions of the Maddy Act, the Public Notice of Special Vacancy was posted in the City Hall Lobby, Simms Park, Bellflower Substation, Thompson Park, and the City’s website on June 13, 2022. Having satisfied the provisions of the Maddy Act, it would be in order for the City Council to ratify this appointment.
ATTACHMENT
Public Notice of Special Vacancy (without attachments).. ............................................... 2