TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Talyn Mirzakhanian, City Manager
FROM:
Liza Tamura, City Clerk
Martha Alvarez, Assistant City Clerk
Breana Contreras, Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT:Title
2025 Annual Appointments to Boards and Commissions (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
(Estimated Time: 45 Mins.)
APPOINT
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council appoint or reappoint to the following Boards and Commissions vacancies:
Cultural Arts Commission
* Two Members-At-Large and one Student Representative
Library Commission
* Two Members-At-Large and one Student Representative
Parks and Recreation Commission
* Two Members-At-Large and one Student Representative
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funding for advertisement related to the Boards and Commissions interview and appointment process was budgeted for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 to support outreach efforts. This allocation ensures broad community awareness through strategic promotional initiatives, encouraging diverse participation.
BACKGROUND:
In preparation for the 2025 Annual Boards and Commissions Interview and Appointment Process, the City Clerk's Office and staff liaisons have been in contact with current commissioners and applicants regarding upcoming vacancies.
To generate interest in serving on the City's Boards and Commissions, the City Clerk's Office has placed advertisements in The Beach Reporter every month since January 2025, with the final advertisement published on April 10, 2025. Additional outreach has included postings on the City website and bulletin boards, GovDelivery notifications, social media channels, and direct engagement with the Manhattan Beach Unified School District and the Chamber of Commerce.
The application deadline was Friday, April 11, 2025, at 4:00 PM. The City Council conducted interviews with interested applicants on April 22, 2025.
For the 2025 Annual Boards and Commissions Int...
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