TO: COMMUNITY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
FROM: MELISSA VOLLARO, RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES DIRECTOR
DATE: SEPTEMBER 3, 2025
SUBJECT:
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COMMITTEE REAPPOINTMENTS
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SUMMARY
The Community and Human Services Commission oversees both the Committee on Human Relations (CoHR) and the Independence Day Committee (IDC). The CoHR consists of seven members, and currently, there are three vacancies. Cynthia Barnes-Slater and Cathleen Crayton have completed their terms, which ended on August 31, 2025, but both have chosen to reapply to continue serving on the Committee.
Meanwhile, the IDC also has three vacancies, as Charles Gale's term ended on August 31, 2025, and he also reapplied to remain on the Committee.
The Recreation and Human Services Department conducted an open recruitment during the summer and received several applications. The Community and Human Services Commission’s Ad Hoc Selection Committee will hold interviews in September for the interested applicants who applied for the CoHR, IDC, as well as the Committee on Aging positions.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
Staff recommends the Community and Human Services Commission reappoint Cynthia Barnes-Slater and Cathleen Crayton to the Committee on Human Relations and Charles Gale to the Independence Day Committee for terms set to expire on August 31, 2029.
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
The staff cost to prepare this report is estimated at $677, which is included in the operating budget of the Recreation and Human Services Department.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
The agenda and staff report for this item have been posted on the City website and distributed to interested parties. If you desire a copy, please contact the Recreation and Human Services Department.
Submitted by: Prepared by:
Melissa Vollaro Patricia Cisneros
Recreation and Human Services Director Sr. Administrative Assistant