TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Executive |
Malisa Files |
425-556-2166 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Executive |
Cheryl Xanthos |
City Clerk |
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Executive |
Kalli Biegel |
Deputy City Clerk |
TITLE:
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Parks, Trails, and Recreation Commission Candidate Interview
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
There is currently an opening on the Arts and Culture Commission, due to the resignation of Greg Laird.
The press release advertising this opening was posted on May 14, 2025, and can be viewed at: •News Flash City Seeks New Parks, Trails, and Recreation Co <https://www.redmond.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2522>.
Nine applications were received, and an interview panel interviewed the selected candidates on June 30, 2025, and selected Sayna Parsi to move forward in the process. Sayna Parsi interviewed with Mayor Birney on July 11, 2025.
The current term would expire on March 31, 2026.
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☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☒ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
N/A
• Required:
Council confirmation is required for Commission member mayoral appointments.
RMC: 4.40.010(A)
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
If appointment is confirmed by Council, the candidates would serve until the term expirations below:
Parks, Trails, and Recreation Commission
Sayna Parsi Partial Term to Expire: March 31, 2026
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
The vacancy was advertised, and all completed applications were reviewed.
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
N/A
Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
N/A
Budget Priority:
N/A
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
N/A
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
Item has not been presented to Council |
N/A |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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8/4/2025 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
Time Constraints:
N/A
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
If Council decides not to confirm appointment, recruitment efforts would need to continue.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.