STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: June 18, 2024
To: Honorable Mayor & City Council
From: Huma Ahmed, City Clerk
Subject: Cultural Heritage Commission Interview Panel Report Attachments: None
INTRODUCTION
The Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) Interview Panel met on Friday, May 24, 2024 to interview 6 (six) applicants for multiple vacancies on the commission. The panel consisted of Mayor Lester J. Friedman, Councilmember Craig A. Corman, CHC Chair Marc Teren, and CHC Vice Chair Jill Tavelman Collins.
This report provides information regarding the panel recommendation for the Cultural Heritage Commission. In all, there are three recommendations provided to the City Council for consideration.
DISCUSSION
The interview panel considered the following when providing their recommendations:
a) Lori Gordon Green (Term Begins: July 1, 2024)
Commissioner Jill Tavelman Collins’ seat
b) Andy Licht (Term Begins January 1, 2025)
Former Commissioner/Current Councilmember Craig Corman’s seat Commissioner Jill Tavelman Collins’ term would conclude at that time.
By way of background, the City Council approved at the Formal Meeting of Tuesday, May 21, 2024 an extension of term for Commissioner Jill Tavelman Collins until December 31, 2024.
c) Robert Alan Block (Term Begins: July 1, 2025)
Commissioner Kimberly Vinokur’s seat
Meeting Date: June 18, 2024
All newly appointed candidates must attend all Cultural Heritage Commission meetings leading up to their appointment. If approved, they will be eligible for an initial two-year term based on the dates provided above.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
RECOMMENDATION
It is requested that the City Council approve the aforementioned recommendations. With the concurrence of the Council, a formal report will be prepared for adoption at the June 27, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting. Background checks of the aforementioned appointees have also been completed.
It is strongly recommended that applicants learn about the roles and responsibilities of the commissions they are applying for before their interviews. Information is available on the City’s website at www.beverlyhills.org. Commissioners are expected to schedule their time accordingly and attend meetings at Beverly Hills City Hall.
Interested members of the public are encouraged to apply for upcoming vacancies.
Applicants should also consider participating with the popular Team Beverly Hills program to learn more about City government.
Huma Ahmed,
City Clerk
Approved By