Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

Overview

Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission shall recommend to the City Council policies for the acquisition, development, maintenance and improvement of parks, public trails and open space areas, and for the planting, care and removal of landscaping and amenities in all parks, public trails and open space areas.

In addition, the Commission shall have the following duties relating to recreation:

  • Use the Commissioners’ skills, knowledge and experience to assist and advise the City Recreation Division staff
  • Keep the public informed about the city’s recreation program
  • Serve as a forum for the promotion of activities for the Recreation Division and the City’s community center
  • Serve as a forum for resident’s suggestions, reactions, opinions, interests and needs regarding the City’s Recreation Division and its programs

Staff Liaison: Don Craw
Council Liaisons: Eddie Tejeda (primary), Jenna Guzman-Lowery (alternate)

Meeting

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting

Meets at 4:30 p.m. on the 2nd Thursday of each month
City Council Chambers

35 Cajon Street, Suite 2
Redlands, CA 92373
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Members

Six (6) members are appointed by the City Council to serve a four-year term. One (1) Student member serves a one-year term. Currently, the following individuals serve on this commission:

Member Term Start Term End

Douglas Gonzales
Chair

11/5/19

3/1/27

Adam Hebden

Vice-chair

11/5/19

3/1/27

Roy Cencirulo

2/21/23

3/1/27

Joanne Lessard 

11/2/21

3/15/25

Justin Weekley

3/15/22

1/06/26

Nikita Jos
Student Commissioner

12/06/22

12/31/23

Scott Carlson

12/06/22 3/01/25