TO: COMMUNITY AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
FROM: JEREMY SWAN, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
MELISSA VOLLARO, RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES DIRECTOR
DATE: SEPTEMBER 2, 2026
SUBJECT:
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SELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
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SUMMARY
Each year, after the seating of new commissioners appointed by the City Council, the Community and Human Services Commission elects new officers and appoints members to its seven standing committees. Attached is a list of current committee assignments.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
Staff recommends the Community and Human Services Commission:
A. Select its officers for the 2026-27 term; and
B. Make committee appointments for the 2026-27 term.
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ALTERNATIVES TO RECOMMENDATION
In addition to the staff recommendation, there is the following alternative:
• Request additional information from staff and postpone discussion of appointments to a subsequent meeting.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
This item does not have a direct financial impact. The staff cost to prepare this report is estimated at $437 and is included in the operating budget of the Community Services and Recreation and Human Services Departments.
ANALYSIS
Commission Chair and Vice Chair
The Chair of the Community and Human Services Commission for the past year was Brisa Sifuentes, and the Vice Chair was Lauren Roselle. The Chair is responsible for conducting the monthly Commission meetings and working closely with staff to develop the agendas. He or she acts as the liaison between the City Council and the Commission, and the Vice Chair fulfills the Chair’s role in his or her absence.
Committee Liaison Appointments
The Community and Human Services Commission has established seven standing Committees with one to three Commission Members to address specific items or tasks. Recreation and Human Services-related Committees also include members of the public. Most Committee meetings are held on regularly scheduled dates and times or otherwise as needed. In accordance with the Brown Act, meeting agendas are prepared and posted, and the meetings are open to the public. Attached is a list of current committee assignments.
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 paper copy, please contact the Recreation and Human Services Department.
Submitted by: Submitted by:
Jeremy Swan Melissa Vollaro
Community Services Director Recreation and Human Services Director
Attachment:
2025-26 Committee Liaison Assignments