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File #: 21-847    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Memo Status: Passed
File created: 10/25/2021 Departments: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DISTRICT 5
On agenda: 11/9/2021 Final action: 11/9/2021
Title: Recommendation for the reappointment of Basem "Sam" Manneh to the San Mateo County Parks Commission, representing District 5, for a second term ending December 31, 2024.
Sponsors: David J. Canepa
Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority

To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor David J. Canepa, District 5
Subject: Reappointment to the San Mateo County Parks Commission

RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation for the reappointment of Basem "Sam" Manneh to the San Mateo County Parks Commission, representing District 5, for a second term ending December 31, 2024.

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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 is charged with adopting and forwarding to the Board of Supervisors, recommendations regarding fees to be charged for the use of these areas. The Commission also advises the Board of Supervisors regarding fish, game and wildlife policies and programs, and makes 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 David J. Canepa recommends the reappointment of Basem Manneh to the San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Commission representing District 5 for a second term from January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2024.

Basem (Sam) Manneh currently serves as a Commissioner on the Parks Commission since being appointed in 2017. He grew up in San Francisco and Daly City, and has been a Daly City resident for over 20 years. He has been ...

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