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 Interviews
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
There is one opening, and two upcoming vacancies on the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Commission, due to the resignation of Sayna Parsi and the term expirations of Garrett Michaud and Kristina Wayland.
The press release advertising these vacancies was posted on February 3, 2026, and can be viewed at: News Release: •City Seeks New Parks, Trails, and Recreation Commissioners Redmond, WA <https://www.redmond.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/2799>. The interview panel selected Jose Gonzalez, Sidney Yoon and Eugenio Vidales to move forward in the process. All three were interviewed by Mayor Birney and have been recommended to interview with Council.
Jose Gonzalez would fill the seat left by Garrett Michaud.
Sidney Yoon would fill the seat left by Kristina Wayland.
Eugenio Vidales would fill the seat left by Sayna Parsi.
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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:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
If appointment is confirmed by Council, the candidates would serve until the term expirations below:
Parks, Trails, and Recreation Commission
Jose Gonzalez First Term to Expire: March 31, 2029
Sidney Yoon First Term to Expire: March 31, 2029
Eugenio Vidales First Term to Expire: March 31, 2029
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
These vacancies were 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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4/7/2026 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
Time Constraints:
There is currently one opening, and two additional terms that will expire on March 31, 2026, leaving vacancies if not filled.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
If Council decides not to confirm appointment, recruitment efforts would need to continue.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.