APPOINTMENTS
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: May 1, 2024
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Damon L. Alexander, Council Member, 7th Ward
Department: Council Office
Subject: Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Commission Appointment of Lata M. Wilson (Ward 7)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the appointment of Lata M. Wilson to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission representing Ward 7 with the term ending December 2024. Lata M. Wilson will replace Fay Aldridge. Council Staff has verified that appointee is a registered voter within the city.
Executive Summary
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the appointment of Lata M. Wilson to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission representing Ward 7 with the term ending December 2024.
Background
The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission was established by Resolution 2018-47 on February 21, 2018, and is charged with advising the Mayor, City Council and City Staff on matters pertaining to parks, recreation, youth and senior affairs in the city. Appointees to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission must have relative experience or knowledge I the area of parks, recreation services, youth and senior services or other areas which relate to the mission and purpose of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission.
Discussion
The Parks, Recreation and Community Services is composed of nine (9) members who serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and City Council. Pursuant to Chapter 2.17 of the Municipal Code, each City Council Member shall nominate one (1) member who shall serve during and for the term of the nominating Council Member, and the Mayor shall nominate two (2) members who shall serve during and for the term of the Mayor. 2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
The proposed commission appointment aligns with Key Target No. 2: Focused, Aligned Leadership and Unified Community by building a culture that attracts, retains, and motivates the highest quality talent.
Fiscal Impact
No fiscal impact to the city.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the appointment of Lata M. Wilson to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission representing Ward 7 with the term ending December 2024. Council Staff has verified that appointee is a registered voter within the city.
Attachments
Attachment 1 – Committee Application Lata M. Wilson (REDACTED) Attachment 2 – Resolution No. 2018-47
Ward:
Seventh Ward; All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
February 21, 2018 Resolution No. 2018-47 establishing the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission was adopted.