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File #: RES 17-0059    Version: 1
Type: Consent - SR w/Resolution Status: Agenda Ready
In control: City Council Regular Meeting
On agenda: 5/2/2017 Final action: 5/2/2017
Title: Resolution to Amend Membership Requirements of Parks and Recreation Commission, Library Commission, and Cultural Arts Commission (City Clerk Tamura). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 17-0059
Attachments: 1. Resolution No. 17-0059
TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council

THROUGH:
Mark Danaj, City Manager

FROM:
Liza Tamura, City Clerk
George Gabriel, Management Analyst

SUBJECT:Title
Resolution to Amend Membership Requirements of Parks and Recreation Commission, Library Commission, and Cultural Arts Commission (City Clerk Tamura).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 17-0059
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 17-0059 amending the membership requirements set forth in existing resolutions governing the Parks and Recreation Commission, Library Commission, and Cultural Arts Commission.
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FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
No fiscal implications associated with the recommended action.

BACKGROUND:
At the April 18, 2017 City Council meeting, staff presented the Modernized and Updated Boards and Commissions Handbook for City Council review. While the final version of the Boards and Commissions Handbook has not been approved, the City Council discussed the recommended changes to the membership requirements to the Parks and Recreation Commission, Library Commission, and Cultural Arts Commission.

DISCUSSION:
In order for the proposed changes to the Parks and Recreation Department Commissions membership to be implemented, the City Council must adopt Resolution No. 17-0059. Resolution No. 17-0059 formally authorizes the City Council to amend the membership requirements set forth within existing resolutions that govern the Parks and Recreation Commission, Library Commission, and Cultural Arts Commission. A summary and reasoning for the membership amendments are detailed below.

Refined Language for the Parks and Recreation Commission Membership
The Parks and Recreation Commission has one seat represented by a student serving a one year term. Language has been refined for the student representative seat on the Parks and Recreation Commission to open the opportunity to all High School students regardless of whether they atte...

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