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Matter 25-868

Boards and Commissions Appointment.

Parks & Recreation City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 07 Aug 2025
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File
25-868
Type
Consent Agenda
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
07 Aug 2025
Last synced
19 May 2026 · 03:56

The papers

3 documents · 481 KB
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Memorandum

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This memorandum addresses the appointment of Jose Villarreal to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2027. It outlines the process for nominations and confirms that the candidate has been reviewed without issues. The City Clerk's Office is actively recruiting for additional vacancies.

Key points
  • Appointment of Jose Villarreal to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
  • Term ending June 30, 2027.
  • No conflicts of interest found for the candidate.
  • City Clerk's Office is recruiting for additional vacancies.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: 8/19/2025 FILE: 25-868 ITEM: 2.16 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPOINTMENT FROM: Toni J. Taber, MMC City Clerk DATE: August 7, 2025 RECOMMENDATION Approve the following Boards and Commissions appointment: (a) Parks and Recreation Commission: (1) District 4 Seat: Appoint Jose Villarreal for term ending June 30, 2027. OUTCOME Appointment to one of the currently vacant seats on the Parks and Recreation Commission will allow the commission to continue conducting business. BACKGROUND Section 2.08.180 of the San José Municipal Code (SJMC) indicates that each Councilmember, including the Mayor, shall nominate one Commissioner to each Council-Nominated Commission. ANALYSIS The application of the nominated candidate is attached. A memorandum from the Office of the City Attorney regarding the candidate’s conflicts of interest is also included. The candidate was also reviewed by Planning Building and Code Enforcement with no issues found. A supplemental memorandum will be posted should additional names be submitted for vacancy nominations. EVALUATION AND FOLLOW-UP A duty of the Office of the City Clerk is to minimize vacancies on the...
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Memorandum - Conflicts of Interest

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This memorandum from City Attorney Nora Frimann reviews applications for the Parks and Recreation Commission, highlighting potential conflicts of interest. It outlines the commission's duties and identifies specific applicants, noting any potential conflicts or appearances of bias based on their current employment or affiliations. The memo concludes with a recommendation for the City Council to consider these comments in their appointment decisions.

Key points
  • The memorandum addresses potential conflicts of interest for applicants to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
  • The commission's duties involve making recommendations regarding parks and recreation programs.
  • Certain positions may preclude a commissioner from participating in discussions or votes if conflicts arise.
  • The memo reviews specific applicants and notes potential conflicts or appearances of bias for some.
  • Nora Frimann is the author of the memorandum, and it is addressed to the Mayor and City Council.
Limitations
  • The text does not provide specific details on the dates of the commission's meetings or the timeline for appointments.
  • There are unresolved placeholders in the text that could affect the completeness of the summary.

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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: Nora Frimann City Attorney SUBJECT: Conflicts Review - Parks & Recreation Commission Applicant DATE: May 7, 2025 BACKGROUND This Office routinely reviews applications to City Boards and Commissions. The applications generally do not provide complete information regarding potential conflicts; however, they do occasionally disclose potential conflicts of interest or incompatible offices. The purpose of this memorandum is to highlight areas of potential conflict which are disclosed by the application. In order to analyze potential conflicts, it is necessary to consider the duties of the particular commission for which the applicant is seeking appointment. This review is limited to the information provided on the applications and is not intended to be comprehensive investigation of potential conflicts involving the applicants. COMMISSION DUTIES The Parks and Recreation Commission’s duties include studies, reviews, evaluation, and making recommendations to the City Council regarding the City’s Parks and Recreation programs. The Parks program includes the location, design, and maintenance of parks and other recreation facilities. The...
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Application

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This document is an application for the City of San Jose Boards and Commissions, submitted by Jose Villarreal. The application indicates that it is continuously accepted and will remain on file for one year. Jose Villarreal is applying for the Parks and Recreation Commission, expressing a desire to contribute to the community and improve access to recreational programs for low-income households. He has a background in working with youth and various community organizations, and he speaks English and Spanish. The application includes personal information, interests, experiences, and reasons for applying, as well as responses to supplemental questions regarding his qualifications and understanding of the commission's purpose.

Key points
  • Applicant: Jose Villarreal
  • Application for: Parks and Recreation Commission
  • Residency: San Jose, CA, District 4
  • Length of Residency: 6 or more years
  • Experience: Worked with youth and community organizations, including Parks and Rec Department, YMCA, and Big Brothers Big Sisters.
  • Languages: English and Spanish
  • Motivation: Desire to improve community access to recreational programs for low-income households.
Limitations
  • The document appears to be a draft as it contains placeholders and incomplete sections.
  • Some fields are unfilled, such as references' addresses and emails.

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CITY OF SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Submit Date: Mar 31, 2025 Boards and Commissions Application Profile Please note, applications are continuously accepted to the City of San Jose Boards and Commissions. The Board or Commission you select may or may not indicate there is a vacancy. Your application will remain on file for one year from the date of submission. During the year, your application may be considered for unanticipated vacancies. Additionally, applicants to the following commissions will be required to fill out aForm 700 (California State required Statement of Economic Interest) within 30 days of appointment. Airport Commission Appeals Hearing Board Arena Authority Arts Commission Civil Service Commission Deferred Compensation Advisory Committee (DCAC) Downtown Parking Board Board of Fair Campaign and Political Practices (formerly Ethics Commission) Federated and Police & Fire Retirement Boards Historic Landmarks Commission Housing & Community Development Commission Work2future (SVWIB) Board Planning Commission* Jose Villarreal First Name Last Name Email Address Street Address Suite or Apt San Jose CA 95134 City State Postal Code Are you a resident of San Jose? Yes No What...