STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: June 06, 2023
To: Honorable Mayor & City Council
From: Huma Ahmed, City Clerk
Subject: Commission Reappointments (Arts and Culture Commission, Charitable Solicitations Commission, Human Relations Commission, Traffic and Parking Commission and Planning Commission) Attachment: 1. Commissioner Letters
INTRODUCTION
The following Commissioners’ first two-year terms are ending on June 30, 2023 and they are eligible for reappointment to a second term of four years. The Commissioners have submitted correspondence indicating willingness to serve a second term from July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
DISCUSSION
ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION
Maralee Beck
First term expires June 30, 2023
Meetings held (July 1, 2021 – May 1, 2023)
Regular: 20
Special: 2
Absences: 0
Recusals: 0
Karla Gordy Bristol
First term expires June 30, 2023
Meetings held (July 1, 2021 – May 1, 2023)
Regular: 20
Special: 2
Absences: 0
Recusals: 0
Meeting Date: June 06, 2023
CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS COMMISSION
Kevin Lipton
First term expires June 30, 2023
Meetings held (July 1, 2021 – May 1, 2023)
Regular: 17
Special: 3
Absences: 1
Recusals: 0
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Laura Margo, PsyD
First term expires June 30, 2023
Meetings held (July 1, 2021 – May 1, 2023)
Regular: 20
Special: 1
Absences: 1
Recusals: 0
Vered Elkouby Nisim
First term expires June 30, 2023
Meetings held (July 1, 2021 – May 1, 2023)
Regular: 20
Special: 1
Absences: 1
Recusals: 0
TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION
Lisa Kay Schwartz
First term expires June 30, 2023
Meetings held (July 1, 2021 – May 1, 2023)
Regular: 20
Special: 4
Absences: 2
Recusals: 0
PLANNING COMMISSION
Gary Ross
First term expires June 30, 2023
Meetings held (July 1, 2021 – May 1, 2023)
Regular: 36
Special: 6
Absences: 1
Recusals: 2 (project was discussed at two meetings)
Meeting Date: June 06, 2023
RECOMMENDATION
In accordance with the reappointment process, if a City Councilmember does not request a discussion of a particular reappointment, staff will bring back the formal approval for adoption at the June 27, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting.
Huma Ahmed,
City Clerk
Approved By
Attachment 1
Huma Ahmed
Subject: FW: Reappointment to Arts and Culture Commission From: Maralee Beck <
Sent: Wednesday, May 3, 2023 9:47 PM
To: Huma Ahmed >
Cc: Linda Kyriazi <II g>; Karen Myron <k
Subject: Reappointment to Arts and Culture Commission
It is hard to believe two years have passed so quickly!In anticipation of the wonderful things to come in our beloved city, I would be grateful to be re-appointed to a second term on the Arts and Culture Commission.
It is a rare privilege to give back to one’s hometown, and I am so thankful that I have been given this opportunity.
As Beverly Hills prepares to welcome the events of the future, including the World Cup and the Olympics, theArts and Culture Commission can help ensure that both residents and visitors continue to have the “Gold Standard” attractions -- like our Fine Arts collection and perhaps a Visitor’s Center -- that make our city a mustsee experience.
I respectfully request a re-appointment from the City Council so I may continue to serve.
With best regards,
Maralee Beck
Vice-Chairman, Arts and Culture Commission
1 From: Huma Ahmed
To: Megan Mumby
Subject: FW: City Commission reappointment request
Date: Thursday, May 4, 2023 4:35:09 PM
From: Karla Gordy Bristol
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2023 4:25 PM
To: Huma Ahmed >
Subject: City Commission reappointment request
Hi Huma,
I appreciate the opportunity to continue on as a City of Beverly Hills Arts and Culture Commissioner.
I am formally requesting the City Council to reappoint me for a four-year term.
Being on this commission and offering my expertise and experience in the arts has been a joy and honor. Seeing the positive impact our initiatives bring to our community, including our youth, is truly what makes this position important to me. I have many more ideas and plans for our community, and I look forward to continuing working with my fellow commissioners, and supporting our great city council on all things arts and culture.
Thank you kindly,
Karla
Karla Gordy Bristol
Arts and Culture Commissioner
City of Beverly Hills
Arts is Joy!
From: Huma Ahmed
To: Megan Mumby
Subject: Fw: Reappointment
Date: Sunday, May 7, 2023 12:31:54 PM
From: Kevin Lipton
Sent: Sunday, May 7, 2023 9:00 AM
To: Huma Ahmed <
Subject: Reappointment
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Dear Huma,
I hope this message finds you well. Per our conversation I would like to formally request a four year extension to my position on the charitable solicitation commission.
Thank you in advance for all of your help and please let me know if you need anything further at this time
Best,
Kevin Lipton
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From: Huma Ahmed
To: Megan Mumby
Subject: FW: Commission Reappointments
Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 10:40:39 AM
From: Laura Margo
Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2023 6:47 PM
To: Huma Ahmed <
Subject: Re: Commission Reappointments
Dear Huma,
I would love to continue. This commission and the work we are doing in one of the highlights of my life right now. We are a great team and we have so many exciting events coming up. Please consider me to stay on the Human Relations Commission.
Laura Margo
On May 4, 2023, at 11:17 AM, Huma Ahmed wrote:
Dear Vice Chair Margo,
Just checking in…
Are you still interested in being on the commission for another four-years? I don’t believe I’ve received a written response back from you yet.
Please let me know.
Thank you,
Huma
Huma Ahmed
City Clerk
City of Beverly Hills
455 N. Rexford Drive, Suite 290
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: 310-285-2400
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Huma Ahmed
Subject: RE: HRC reappointment
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Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 10:31 AM
To: Huma Ahmed
Subject: HRC reappointment
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Dear HumaI would like to request that the City Council reappoint me to an additional four year term as a commissioner on the human relations commission.
It has been such an amazing experience on this commission, most recently I have lead our commission on an initiative on the state of hate and how our city addresses and reacts to it. I look forward to continuing this important initiative along with Chair Freeman to help make a difference in our city.
Thank you
Vered Nisim
1 Huma Ahmed
Subject: RE: Commission Reappointments
From: Gary Ross <
Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2023 1:49 PM
To: Huma Ahmed <
Subject: RE: Commission Reappointments
Hi Huma, thank you, and yes, I’d like to be reappointed to the PlanningCommission.
I am grateful to have been appointed to the PC and am proud to represent the City in this important role. We are entrusted, as a commission, with balancing progress and development against the equally worthy goals of maintaining our City’s charm, character and garden qualities.
I take that responsibility very seriously.
My best,
GaryGary B. Ross
Planning Commissioner
City of Beverly Hills
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
1 Huma Ahmed
Subject: RE: Commission Reappointments
From: Lisa Schwartz <
Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2023 11:10AM
To:HumaAhmed . -.
Subject: Re: Commission Reappointments
Dear Mayor Gold and City Council Members,
Good morning. I would like to formally request that I be reappointed for the second term of the Traffic and ParkingCommission.
I have so enjoyed my work with the TPC and am very involved with our projects.
It would be my honor and pleasure to continue for the next 4 year term.
Many thanks in advance for your consideration,Lisa Kay Schwartz 1