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:
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Candidate Interviews for the Human Services Commission and the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Commission
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
There is currently an opening on the Human Services Commission, due to the resignation of Rachid Erekaini.
The press release advertising this opening was posted on July 9, 2025, and can be viewed at:
Human Services Commission Seeks New Members ? Redmond, WA. Six applications were received and reviewed. Initial interviews were conducted and Shravani Salgaonkar was selected to move forward to interview with Mayor Birney on September 23, 2025.
There is currently an opening on the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Commission, due to the resignation of Praveen Rachakulla.
The press release advertising this opening was posted on August 18, 2025, and can be viewed at: https://www.redmond.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/2628. Eight applications were received and reviewed. Initial interviews were conducted and Kimberly Marcelino was selected to move forward to interview with Mayor Birney on September 22, 2025.
Staff is requesting Council interview Shravani Salgaokar and Kimberly Marcelino to fill these openings. The partial term for each position would expire on March 31, 2027.
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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: 4.30.050(A)
RMC: 4.40.010(A)
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
If appointment is confirmed by Council, Shravani Salgaokar and Kimberly Marcelino would serve until their terms expire on March 31, 2027.
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