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Park Planning and Community Events Commission — January 20, 2026 Meeting Summary

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The Commission met on January 20, 2026 in the City Council Chamber. Commissioners approved prior minutes, selected 2026 officers effective March 17, 2026 (Brandy Romero, Chair; Chip Ahlswede, Vice Chair), and recommended a July 3, 2026 'Celebration in the Park' (USA250) event for City Council consideration. No public comments were received.

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Approved minutes of the October 21, 2025 Park Planning & Community Events Commission regular meeting (Ayes: Freeman, Fields, Perez, Ahlswede, Romero, Kushon; Absent: Litwin).
Selected Commissioner Brandy Romero as Chair for a one-year term effective March 17, 2026 (Ayes: Freeman, Fields, Perez, Ahlswede, Romero; Noes: Kushon; Absent: Litwin).
Selected Commissioner Chip Ahlswede as Vice Chair for a one-year term effective March 17, 2026 (Ayes: Freeman, Fields, Perez, Ahlswede, Romero, Kushon; Absent: Litwin).
Recommended the proposed 'Celebration in the Park' on July 3, 2026 in connection with the USA250 initiative for City Council consideration (Ayes: Freeman, Perez, Ahlswede, Romero, Kushon; Noes: Fields; Absent: Litwin).
No public comments were received; Community Services Director's report: None; Meeting adjourned at 5:51 p.m.; Next regular meeting scheduled for March 17, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

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