TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Executive
Malisa Files
425-556-2166
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Executive
Cheryl Xanthos
City Clerk
Executive
Kalli Biegel
Deputy City Clerk
TITLE:
title
Confirmation of Appointment of the New Parks, Trails, and Recreation Commission Members
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
There is one opening, and two 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. 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 by Council.
Jose Gonzalez will fill the seat left by Garrett Michaud.
Sidney Yoon will fill the seat left by Kristina Wayland.
Eugenio Vidales will fill the seat left by Sayna Parsi.
body
? 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 will serve until the term expiration dates 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
BUD...
Click here for full text