STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: February 21, 2023
To: Honorable Mayor & City Council
From: Huma Ahmed, City Clerk
Subject: Public Works Commission Interview Panel Report
INTRODUCTION
The Public Works Commission Interview Panel composed of Vice Mayor Julian A. Gold, M.D. and Councilmember Sharona R. Nazarian, PsyD, Chair Wendy Nystrom and Vice Chair Charles “Chuck” Alpert met on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.
The panel interviewed thirteen (13) applicants for three vacancies on the Public Works Commission.
DISCUSSION
The following candidates are recommended:
• *Homayoon “Mark” Nehoray (Term begins: February 22, 2023) Past Commissioner Sharona R. Nazarian, PsyD
(Term ended: December 31, 2022)
• Susan Kimura (Term begins: July 1, 2023)
Outgoing Commissioner Joshua Greer (Term ends: June 30, 2023) • Benjamin M. Ritterbush (Term begins: January 1, 2024) Outgoing Commissioner Charles “Chuck” Alpert (Term ends: December 31, 2023)
*Mr. Homayoon “Mark” Nehoray will be seated to fill the vacancy from past commissioner and current Councilmember Sharona R. Nazarian, PsyD. Due to the late appointment, his first term will be for 22-months, instead of the usual 24-months.
However, he will be eligible for a four-year appointment upon conclusion of his first term.
NAME will also be seated immediately, at the next meeting of the Public Works Commission in March 2023 should the City Council approve this appointment.
The Panel has strongly recommended that all appointees must attend all Public Works Commission meetings leading up to their appointments. They should also continue to educate themselves about relevant discussions taking place at the Commission.
REVISED
Meeting Date: February 21, 2023
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
RECOMMENDATION
The interview panel recommends that the City Council appoint Homayoon “Mark” Nehoray, Susan Kimura, and Benjamin M. Ritterbush to the Public Works Commission.
With the concurrence of the City Council, a formal report will be prepared for adoption at the February 21, 2023 City Council Formal Meeting.
All the candidates are thanked for their thoughtful and compelling answers to the questions posed by the interview panel. The City is fortunate to have an extraordinary applicant pool and the applicants are encouraged to re-apply for upcoming vacancies.
Applicants who have not participated in Team Beverly Hills are urged to apply and complete the resident-based education program.
Huma Ahmed,
City Clerk
Approved By