2026-06-23 - Personnel and Public Employees Committee
Summary
Built from the draft minutes only (Legistar labels the file "DRAFT Minutes"). No video or transcript is recorded for this June meeting.
- Called to order 11:03 a.m. by Chair Jennings; Vice Chair Kaplan, Talamantes and Vang present.
- Consent calendar (May 19, 2026 minutes) approved 4-0.
- Three appointment recommendations to the Mayor and Council: Animal Wellbeing Commission Seat M (3-1), Capitol Area Development Authority Seat A (4-0) and Parks and Community Enrichment Commission Seat J (4-0).
- Ethics Commission annual report and workplan forwarded to the council 4-0.
- Final Plea Pilot Program tabled until a permanent Shelter Manager is hired.
- Adjourned 12:47 p.m.
Animal Wellbeing Commission Appointment
- Seat M: Itzel Martinez recommended; moved by Talamantes, seconded by Vang. Yes: Talamantes, Vang, Jennings. No: Kaplan. Public comment was heard.
Capitol Area Development Authority Board Appointment
- Seat A: Fedolia Harris recommended 4-0; moved by Talamantes, seconded by Kaplan.
Parks and Community Enrichment Commission Appointment
- Seat J: Dr. Kelsey Brewer recommended 4-0; moved by Vang, seconded by Kaplan.
Ethics Commission Annual Report
- 2025 Annual Report and 2026 Workplan reviewed with direction; moved by Kaplan, seconded by Talamantes; forwarded to the council 4-0.
Final Plea Pilot Program
- Moved by Kaplan, seconded by Talamantes, 4-0, after public comment: discussion tabled until a permanent Shelter Manager is hired; staff to bring a full policy to the Animal Wellbeing Commission and then the council. Staff contact Ryan Hinderman.