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Agenda Report
City Hall
330 W. 20th Avenue
San Mateo CA 94403
www.cityofsanmateo.org
Agenda Number: 5 Section Name: CONSENT CALENDAR Account Number: 10-1511 File ID: 2018 - 26-11348 TO: City Council
FROM: Alex Khojikian, City Manager
PREPARED BY: City Clerk's Office
MEETING DATE: June 15, 2026
SUBJECT:
Boards and Commission Appointment Subcommittee — Appointment Recommendations RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Appoint William Yang and Valerie Foo to the Measure S Oversight Committee for a full term from June 15, 2026, through June 10, 2030, appoint Rich Hedges to the Measure S Oversight Committee for a partial term from June 15, 2026, through June 10, 2027, and place William Amsbary on a six-month eligibility list, should a vacancy occur.
2. Appoint Sheri Boles to the Personnel Board for a full term and place Neal Chuenprateep on a six-month eligibility list.
BACKGROUND:
Measure S Oversight Committee:
On June 9, 2026, the Appointment Subcommittee to the Measure S Oversight Committee, consisting of Deputy Mayor Fernandez and Council Member Cwirko-Godycki, with Finance Director Abby Veeser advising, interviewed applicants to fill three vacancies on the Commission. The Appointment Subcommittee interviewed the following applicants:
•William Yang
•David Chan
•William Amsbary
•Richard Hedges
•John Aguirre
•Victor Fernandez
•Valerie Foo
Recommended Action Duration
Appoint William Yang to a full term Effective June 15, 2026 through June 10, 2030 Appoint Valerie Foo to a full term Effective June 15, 2026 through June 10, 2030 Appoint Rich Hedges to a partial term Effective June 15, 2026 through June 2027 Place William Amsbary on an eligibility list Immediate through December 15, 2026 Personnel Board:
On June 10, 2026, the Appointment Subcommittee to the Personnel Board, consisting of Council Member Cwirko-Godycki and Council Member Newsom, with Human Resources Director Aracelia Esparza advising, interviewed applicants to fill one vacancy on the Board. The Appointment Subcommittee interviewed the following applicants:
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•Neal Chuenprateep
•Sheri Boles
•Rosie Rivera
•Marcine Jansen
Recommended Action Duration
Appoint Sheri Boles to a full term Effective June 15, 2026 through June 10, 2030 Place Neal Chuenprateep on an eligibility list Immediate through December 15, 2026 Recruitment Analysis:
This year’s annual Boards and Commissions recruitment marks the third full implementation of the City Clerk’s Office’s Outreach Success Plan, an initiative designed to expand public engagement and diversify the applicant pool. The 2026 Boards and Commissions recruitment cycle received 101 total applications, representing the second-highest application total since 2021 and continuing the strong participation levels established in 2025. Total applications increased significantly from 60 applications in 2024 to more than 100 applications in both 2025 and 2026, reflecting sustained community interest in civic engagement opportunities. Youth engagement saw substantial growth, with Youth Commissioner applications increasing from 20 in 2025 to 38 in 2026, nearly doubling year over year.
Key to this success was the launch of a targeted digital advertising campaign, including strategic social media placements and audio content, to raise visibility and drive traffic to the Boards and Commissions application portal. In tandem, the Clerk’s Office expanded its direct outreach to community-based organizations, ensuring that information about civic service opportunities reached a broader and more representative cross-section of San Mateo residents. The table below shows applications received per advisory body between 2021 and 2026.
BUDGET IMPACT:
There is no budgetary impact from this administrative action.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
These appointment recommendations are not a project subject to CEQA, because it is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).)
NOTICE PROVIDED
All meeting noticing requirements were met.
Number of ApplicationsBoard or Commission 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Sustainability and Infrastructure Commission 9 8 - 6 13 7 Library Board 10 - 8 10 17 -
Community Relations Commission 6 5 - 9 14 6
Park and Recreation Commission 4 - 4 15 10 12
Planning Commission 6 - - 12 13 6
Senior Advisory Commission 3 0 3 7 7 6
Personnel Board 4 - 2 - 5 4
Measure S Oversight Committee - - 5 - 8 9
Mosquito and Vector Control District - - - 1 - 4
Civic Arts Commission 9
Youth Commissioner 20 38
Total Applications 41 13 22 60 107 101
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ATTACHMENTS
Att 1 – Boards, Commissions and Committees List
STAFF CONTACT
Martin McTaggart, City Clerk
[email protected]
(650) 522-7042