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
Review and Discussion of the Boards and Commissions Interview Process (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council discuss the process options provided herein for the Boards and Commissions interview process and provide direction to staff.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no fiscal implications associated with the recommended action.
BACKGROUND:
At the February 4, 2025, City Council meeting, City Council directed staff to assess and consider modifications to the boards and commissions interview process to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and overall interview experience for applicants and City Councilmembers.
The City of Manhattan Beach's Boards and Commissions play a critical role in advising the City Council on key policy matters. Annually, the City Clerk presents the list of vacancies to the City Council, followed by advertisements in the Beach Reporter in January, February, March, and April. These advertisements indicate the number of open seats available. Additional outreach includes posting notices on the City bulletin boards and website, along with recruitment advertisements through the City's GovDelivery notifications and social media channels.
The general application format is consistent for most boards and commissions, though student representatives use an alternative application format. The established application deadline serves as a procedural step to allow time for the City Clerk's office to compile and distribute applications, verify applicants' qualifications, and meet agenda publishing deadlines.
Currently, interviews are conducted virtually, with candid...
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