Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Carole Groom
Subject: Appointment to the San Mateo County Parks Commission
RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation for the appointment of Heather Green to the San Mateo County Parks Commission, representing District 2, for a term ending December 31, 2022.
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BACKGROUND:
The San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Commission acts in an advisory capacity and makes policy recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding the management and operation of County natural preserves, marine reserves, open space areas, trails, parks and/or recreation areas and facilities within unincorporated San Mateo County. The Commission shall adopt and forward to the Board of Supervisors, recommendations regarding fees to be charged for the use of these areas. The Commission shall advise the Board of Supervisors regarding fish, game and wildlife policies and programs, and shall make recommendations to the Board regarding the expenditure of fish and game propagation funds.
Commissioners receive input from citizens on County Parks issues and make recommendations, as appropriate, to the Board of Supervisors. They also act as liaison to a number of support groups such as the Parks' Foundation, Volunteer Roundtable, and other ad hoc committees that may be appointed. They may serve as Commission liaison to special projects, especially related to master plan developments.
DISCUSSION:
Supervisor Carole Groom recommends the appointment of Heather Green to the San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Commission. Heather Green is a Capital Planning Director and Deputy Resilience Officer for the City of San Francisco. She has expertise in facilities maintenance, renewals, and enhancements. She understands the need to balance park programming, often with its focus on public health, with one-time investments, especially for seismic upgrades to park infrastructure. Ms. Green lives in San Mateo and is the mother of two young boys who enjoy exploring all of the parks and open space on the Peninsula.
This appointment contributes to the 2025 Shared Vision statement of a Collaborative Community. Our diverse population works well together to build strong communities, effective government and a prosperous economy, civic engagement - including voting, public service, charitable giving, volunteerism, and participation in public discussions of important issues - is uniformly high among the diverse population of San Mateo County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.