Parks and Recreation Commission

Upcoming meeting

Members

Name Email Phone Term expires
Dawn Emms Email Dawn Emms n/a April 30, 2025
Kevin Dawkins Email Kevin Dawkins n/a April 30, 2027
Joseph Grass Email Joseph Grass n/a April 30, 2028
Peter Joshua -  Chair Email Peter Joshua
 n/a April 30, 2025
Wonman Lee - Vice Chair
Email Wonman Lee n/a April 30, 2027
Michele Sherman Email Michele Sherman n/a April 30, 2028
Justin Van Buren Email Justin Van Buren n/a April 30, 2026

 

Roles and responsibilities

The Parks and Recreation Commission is charged primarily with advising the City Council on matters related to City programs and facilities dedicated to recreation.

Commission priorities

  • Those programs and facilities established primarily for the participation of and/or use by residents of the City, including adequacy and maintenance of such facilities as parks and playgrounds, recreation buildings, facilities and equipment
  • Adequacy, operation and staffing of recreation programs
  • Modification of existing programs and facilities to meet developing community needs
  • Long range planning and regional coordination concerning park and recreational facilities

Meetings, agendas, minutes and videos

Parks and Recreation Commission meetings are generally held the 4th Wednesday of the month and begin at 6:30 p.m. All meeting dates and times are subject to change.

The city website provides meeting agendas, minutes and videos for public review. For regular meetings, agendas will be posted no later than 72 hours in advance; agendas for special meetings will be posted no later than 24 hours in advance. Meeting minutes are available following approval. Videos are typically posted within 24 hours after the meeting.

City Council liaison

Drew Combs

Staff liaison

Tricia Mullan
Library and Community Services Supervisor
Email

650-330-2225

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