SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Appoint Candace Gardner, Timothy Hughes, Bianca Latvala, Kelly Kelly, Michael Rubino, Glenna Wentworth, and Nana Westmark to the Community Resiliency and Leisure Services Advisory Board with terms set to expire on January 15, 2030. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
APPOINTMENT WORKSHEET
BOARD: Community Resiliency and Leisure Services Advisory Board
TERM: 4 Years
APPOINTED BY: City Council
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Not required
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: City of Clearwater
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Three members with professional environmental science background, preferred.
MEMBERS: 7
CHAIRPERSON: TBD
MEETING DATES: TBD
PLACE: Chambers -
APPOINTMENTS NEEDED: 7
THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS HAVE SUBMITTED APPLICATIONS:
1. Candace Gardner - 736 Island Way, Apt. 305, 33767 - Retired Guidance Counselor
Served on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board since 7/10/25
2. Allison Grantham - 2059 Imperial Way, 33764 - Sales and Marketing
3. Timothy Hughes - 17 South Cirus Ave., 33765 - Retired Environmental Specialist
Served on the Environmental Advisory Board (EAB) since 10/15/25
4. Bianca Latvala - 19 N Neptune Ave., 33765 - Marketing
Served on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board since 7/10/25
5. Kelly Kelly - 1451 Sandy Lane, 33755 - Business Owner/Radio Host
Served on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board since 5/5/22
6. Michael Rubino - 2364 Terence Ct., 33759 - Air Quality Expert
7. Glenna Wentworth - 2227 Harn Blvd., 33764 - Retired Mental Health Counselor
Served on the EAB since 12/3/20
8. Nana Westmark - 2768 Countryside Blvd., 33761 - Retired Environmental Geologist
At the January 12, 2026 work session, there was council consensus to appoint Candace Gardner, Timothy Hughes, Bianca Latvala, Kelly Kelly, Michael Rubino, Glenna Wentworth, and Nana Westmark. Staff was directed to place the item on the Consent Agenda.