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June 25, 2024
ITEM TITLE
Ratification of Appointment: City Manager’s Appointment of Director of Parks and Recreation – Frank Carson Report Number: 24-0202
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Human Resources
G.C. § 84308: No
Environmental Notice : The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution ratifying the City Manager’s appointment of Frank Carson as Director of Parks and Recreation.
SUMMARY
The Department of Human Resources conducted a state wide recruitment during the spring of 2024 for the City’s Director of Parks and Recreation . The City Manager has selected Frank Carson to fill the position of Director of Parks and Recreation.
This item seeks to ratify the appointment of Frank Carson to the position of Director of Parks and Recreation effective July 12, 2024.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because the proposed activity consists of a governmental fiscal/administrative activity which does not result in a physical change in the environmen t; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
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BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
The Department of Human Resources conducted a statewide recruitment during the spring of 2024 for the City’s Director of Parks and Recreation. The City of Chula Vista’s Charter Section 500 (C) grants the City Manager the authority to appoint Assistant City Managers, Deputy City Managers and department heads, subject to ratification by the City Council. The City Manager has selected Frank Carson to fill the position of Director of Parks and Recreation effective July 12, 2024.
Mr. Carson has over 30 years of private and public sector experience in the Parks and Recreation field, the last seven of which have been with the City of El Cajon as their Director of Parks and Recreation. Prior to his current position with El Cajon, Mr. Carson worked for the City of Chula Vista for over 10 years. He brings a wide breadth and depth of leade rship experience that will complement the current Parks and Recreation staff and continue to move many City projects and initiatives forward.
His accomplishments, duties and responsibilities are impressive and can be reviewed in the attached resume.
City Council adoption of the resolution will ratify the City Manager’s appointment.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site specific and consequently, the 500 -foot rule found in California Code of Regulations section 18704.2(a)(1), is not applicable to this decision. Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any Council member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact as a result of this action. Funding for the position is available based on current-year budget appropriations.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no new ongoing fiscal impact as a result of this action. This position will continue to be included in the annual budget process in future years.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resume
Staff Contact: Tanya Tomlinson, Director of Human Resources/Risk Management