STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: June 17, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor & City Council
From: Huma Ahmed, City Clerk
Subject: Commission and Foundation Reappointments (Recreation and Parks Commission and the Community Charitable Foundation); Extension of Term for Recreation and Parks Commissioner Attachments: 1. Commissioner Letters
INTRODUCTION
The two-year terms for Recreation and Parks Commissioner (RPC) John “JR” Dzubak, Jr. and Community Charitable Foundation (CCF) board member Lisa Greer are ending on June 30, 2025. They are eligible for reappointment to a second term of four years.
Both have submitted correspondence indicating a willingness to serve a second term from July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2029.
Additionally, an extension of term for Recreation and Parks Commissioner Amie Sherry is presented for City Council consideration. The extension if approved, would be until vacancies can be filled; currently two vacancies are being recruited for at this time.
DISCUSSION
RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION
JOHN “JR” DZUBAK, JR.
First term expires June 30, 2025
Meetings held (July 1, 2023 – May 1, 2025)
• 15 Regular
• 5 Special
• 2 Absences
• 0 Recusal
COMMUNITY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
LISA GREER
First term expires June 30, 2025
Meetings held (July 1, 2023 – May 1, 2025)
• 0 Regular
• 5 Special
• 1 Absences
• 0 Recusal
Meeting Date: June 17, 2025
The bylaws for the Community Charitable Foundation (CCF) states that a minimum of one annual meeting is required.
RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION- EXTENSION OF TERM
AMIE SHERRY
The term for Commissioner Sherry is scheduled to conclude on June 30, 2025.
However, due to the number of vacancies on the commission a temporary extension of term is being requested. The extension will be until the vacancies have been filled and the commission returns to five members.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
RECOMMENDATION
The City Council Liaisons recommend these reappointments. The Council liaisons are as follows:
Recreation and Parks Commission:
Mayor Sharona R. Nazarian, PsyD and Councilmember Mary Wells Community Charitable Foundation:
Mayor Sharona R. Nazarian, PsyD and Councilmember Mary Wells In accordance with the reappointment process, if a City Councilmember does not request a discussion of a particular reappointment, staff will bring back the formal approval for adoption at the June 17, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting.
Huma Ahmed
City Clerk
Approved By
Attachment 1
I look forward to the opportunity to continue contributing in a way that reflects the our City’s values. Thank you again for your this opportunity.
With gratitude & kindness,
JR Dzubak
Commissioner, Recreation and Parks Commission
From: Huma Ahmed
To: Megan Mumby
Subject: FW: Extension of Commissioner Term
Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 3:57:10 PM
From: Amie Sherry <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, June 2, 2025 5:04 PM
To: Huma Ahmed <[email protected]>
Subject: Extension of Commissioner Term
Good afternoon Huma,
It would be my pleasure to stay on as a Recreation and Parks Commissioner if the City Council approves the request from staff. I would be willing to stay on temporarily until a new commissioner is appointed.
Regards,
Amie Sherry