TO: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, CITY OF CHINO
FROM: EUNICE M. ULLOA, MAYOR
SUBJECT
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Community Services, Parks & Recreation Commission Appointments.
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RECOMMENDATION
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Approve the re-appointment of Commissioners Neal Jerry and Linda Takeuchi and the appointment of Carl Cooper to the Community Services, Parks & Recreation Commission.
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FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact.
CITY OF CHINO MISSION / VISION / VALUES / STRATEGIC ISSUES
The recommendation detailed above further the City’s values and strategic issues that serve as key pillars on which identified priorities, goals, and action plans are built, by fostering:
• Positive City Image
• Responsible Long-Range Planning
• Exemplary Leadership
• Public Service Excellence through Internal and External Partnerships
BACKGROUND
The Community Services, Parks & Recreation (CSPR) Commission is a seven-member commission, which acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council and the CSPR Department on issues that contribute to improving the quality of life in Chino. These issues are focused in the areas of Recreation, Human Services, Parks, and Open Space.
Pursuant to Section 2.38.30 of the Chino Municipal Code, CSPR Commission members are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
The City Clerk’s office solicited applications starting April 11, 2025 for the CSPR Commission due to the terms of Commissioners Neal Jerry, Stephanie Mendoza, and Linda Takeuchi scheduled to end June 30, 2025.
The application period closed on May 2, 2025, and a total of seven applications were received, including applications from Commissioners Neal Jerry and Linda Takeuchi seeking re-appointment. Commissioner Stephanie Mendoza did not reapply.
Mayor Ulloa, along with a second Council Member, interviewed seven applicants. This resulted in the following recommended appointments:
• Commissioner Neal Jerry re-appointment for a term ending June 30, 2029
• Commissioner Linda Takeuchi re-appointment for a team ending June 30, 2029
• Carl Cooper appointment for a term ending June 30, 2029
Pursuant to Chino Municipal Code (CMC) Section 2.38.30 appointments to the Commission are made by the Mayor with approval of the City Council.