Administrative
Report
N.1., File # 24-1363 Meeting Date: 8/13/2024
To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: ELEANOR MANZANO, CITY CLERK
TITLE
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL INTERVIEWS OF COMMISSIONER APPLICANTS FOR
APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY COMMISSIONS
Procedures:
A. Conduct applicant interviews; followed by
B. Councilmembers submitting recommendations for appointments to the Mayor by Wednesday, August 28, 2024;
C. The Mayor proposing Commission appointments at the regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2024; and
D. The City Clerk administering Oath of Office to new and reappointed Commissioners at the City Council Meeting of October 1, 2024, or before each Commissioner begins their term at the October Commission Meetings.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Annual interviews of applicants interested in serving on the City’s various Boards and Commissions are conducted to fill current vacancies and expiring terms. The City Clerk’s Office has recruited applicants via newspaper publication, postings, and web site announcements. The annual process also provides for a roster of eligible applicants that will be considered for appointment as needs arise throughout the year due to unplanned vacancies. New terms begin October 1, 2024.
BACKGROUND
On October 1, 2024, the Historical, Preservation, Library, and Recreation and Parks Commissions will be consolidated as the Public Amenities Commission. Majority of the commission’s powers and duties will be consolidated to the Public Amenities Commission with qualifications as listed as per Ordinance No. 3272-24.
Effective July 3, 2024 the Handicapped Access Appeals Board powers and duties was moved to the Public Works and Sustainability Commission with additional qualifications as listed as per Ordinance No. 3271-24.
Each year, the application process is reviewed for the conduct of filling vacancies and annual recruitment. The City Council approved the schedule for new terms at their Regular meeting of April 2, 2024.
N.1., File # 24-1363 Meeting Date: 8/13/2024
Commissioners are invited to attend a comprehensive orientation to be determined. It will outline expectations of each member during their service as a volunteer. The powers and duties as prescribed to the specific Board or Commission; how to conduct a meeting; the Council-Manager form of government, the Strategic Plan (Commission contributions); Commissioner Policy and Rules and City Rules; capital improvement projects; and other related topics shall be reviewed at the orientation.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
APPROVED BY:
Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk
ATTACHMENTS
Commission Application Preference
Maddy Act - City of Redondo Beach Boards & Commission Terms Expiring Terms, Vacancies and Qualifications worksheet
Board and Commissions Qualifications
Commission Applications - Due to personal information contained in the applications, applications are not included in the online agenda packet. Applications are on file with the City Clerk’s office.