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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: Mario Flores, Council Member, 6th Ward
Department: Council Office
Subject: Public Safety and Human Relations Commission
Appointment of Concepcion (Connie) M. Mercado (Ward
6)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, approve the appointment of Concepcion (Connie) M. Mercado to the Public Safety and Human Relations Commission representing Ward 6 with the term ending December 2028. Concepcion (Connie) M. Mercado will replace Rakayla D.
Simpson. 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 Concepcion (Connie) M. Mercado to the Public Safety and Human Relations Commission representing Ward 6 with the term ending December 2028.
Background
The Public Safety and Human Relations Commission was established by Resolution No. 2018-46, on February 21, 2018, and is charged with studying and making recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on matters concerning the city’s law enforcement and fire services, emergency preparedness and response, traffic and pedestrian safety (including traffic law enforcement and traffic engineering), code enforcement, life safety, crime incidents/trends, school related issues, public perceptions of law enforcement and community relations.
Discussion
The Public Safety and Human Relations 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) member who 2 6
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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. The Public Safety and Human Relations Commission shall be appointed on the basis of demonstrated experience in the area of public safety, law enforcement, disaster preparedness, human relations, community relations or other areas which relate to the mission and purpose of the commission.
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 Concepcion (Connie) M. Mercado to the Public Safety and Human Relations Commission representing Ward 6 with the term ending December 2028. Concepcion (Connie) M. Mercado will replace Rakayla D.
Simpson. Council Staff has verified that appointee is a registered voter within the city.
Attachments
Attachment 1 – Commission Application Concepcion (Connie) M. Mercado (REDACTED)
Attachment 2 – Resolution No. 2018-46
Ward:
Sixth Ward; All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
February 21, 2018 Resolution No. 2018-46 establishing the Public Safety and Human Relations Commission was adopted.