STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: April 22, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor & City Council
From: Huma Ahmed, City Clerk
Subject:
Attachment:
Traffic and Parking Commission Update
TPC Application (N. Kamara)
INTRODUCTION
The Traffic and Parking (TPC) Interview Panel met on Thursday, February 20, 2025, to interview 5 (five) applicants for one immediate vacancy on the commission. Prior to the City Council rotation on April 1, 2025, the panel consisted of then Vice Mayor Sharona R. Nazarian, PsyD, Councilmember John A. Mirisch, TPC Chair Karen Afra-Maghen and Vice Chair Hadar Geller.
DISCUSSION
At that time, the interview panel recommended an applicant along with an alternate (should there be a need) to be considered for the immediate opening on the TPC. On March 18, 2025, the City Council reviewed and approved Ms. Shabnam “Shelley” Azizi’s appointment to the commission. However, on March 24, 2025, Ms. Azizi advised that she would be unable to serve and withdrew her name from the process.
It is now recommended that Ms. Negar Kamara be appointed to the TPC to fill the unscheduled vacancy left by former Commissioner Ron Shalowitz. The term of the appointment will be for an initial two-years with an opportunity to be reappointed for an additional four years should the City Council approve at that time.
Ms. Kamara’s term will be 2 months longer so that this commission term can return to its normal cycle. Her term will begin on May 1, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION
It is requested that the City Council approve the recommendation. With the concurrence of the Council, a formal report on the Consent Calendar will be prepared for adoption at this evening’s April 22, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting. A background check has been completed for the recommended applicant. 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.
Huma Ahmed,
City Clerk
Approved By
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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
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TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION
APPLICATION
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
I am a resident of the City of Beverly Hills and am interested in being considered for an appointment on the Traffic and Parking Commission.
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Have you ever been a paid lobbyist/legislative advocate? If so, when and before which commission(s)?
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8. By filing this application, you are consenting to a background check. not consent to a background check, please do not file an application.
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Date: 5/ (1L Signature:
Completed applications should be returned
Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. If
Clerk at 310.285.2400.
to the City Clerk’s Office, Room 290, 455 Northyou have any questions, please contact the City
IMPORTANT NOTICE
In order that we may preserve the integrity of the application and interview process,please direct all inquiries to the City Clerk, City Manager or the Director of Public Works.Please DO NOT contact the City Councilmembers or the members of the Traffic andParking Commission regarding the Traffic and Parking Commission vacancies.
TPC Application 2024
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