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APPOINTMENTS
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: April 2, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Juan Figueroa, Council Member, 3rd Ward – Mayor Pro Tempore Department: Council Office
Subject: Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission Appointment of Brenda Almanza (Ward 3)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the appointment of Brenda Almanza to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission representing Ward 3 with the term ending December 2028. Brenda Almanza will replace a vacant position previously held by Brenda Bell. 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 Brenda Almanza to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission representing Ward 3 with the term ending December 2028.
Background
The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission was established by Resolution No. 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 in the area of parks, recreation, 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 Commission 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) 2 6
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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. Their mission is to address community needs for the purpose of establishing city priorities, goals and objectives evaluating community agencies and organizations receiving city funds relating to parks, recreation, youth and senior services. Each member must be a registered voter within the city and no member can be an employee of the city.
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 Brenda Almanza to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission representing Ward 3 with the term ending December 2028. Brenda Almanza will replace a vacant position previously held by Brenda Bell.
Council Staff has verified that appointee is a registered voter within the city.
Attachments
Attachment 1 – Commission Application Brenda Almanza (REDACTED) Attachment 2 – Resolution No. 2018-47
Ward:
Third 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.