Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council Regular Meeting of November 28, 2023
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LIST OF REGULAR AND ONGOING CITY BOARD
AND COMMISSION APPOINTIVE TERMS THAT WILL
EXPIRE DURING THE 2024 CALENDAR YEAR
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the attached list, prepared for posting pursuant to State law, of all regular and ongoing Hermosa Beach board, commission, and committee appointive terms, which will expire during the 2024 calendar year.
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Executive Summary:
In accordance with Government Code Section 54972, the City of Hermosa Beach hereby presents the 2024 Local Appointments List. Produced annually, this list includes all members of regular and ongoing boards, commissions, and committees that are appointed by the City Council and whose terms are set to expire during the 2024 calendar year.
Background:
Government Code Section 54972 requires the annual preparation and posting of a Local Appointments List of regular and ongoing boards, commissions, and committees whose members are appointed by the City Council. The list must contain pertinent information on all appointive terms that will expire during the 2024 calendar year, including the names of the incumbent appointees; their appointment dates; the dates their terms expire; and the necessary qualifications for the position. The list must also include information on any boards, commissions, and committees whose members serve strictly at the pleasure of the City Council, without set term limits (i.e., Board of Appeals).
Discussion:
Pursuant to State law, staff prepared the 2024 Local Appointments List (Attachment 1), which identifies the following vacancies:
• Civil Service Board-two terms expire July 15, 2024
• Planning Commission-three terms expire June 30, 2024
• Public Works Commission-three terms expire October 2024
As required by State law, the list will be posted in the City Clerk’s office and on the City’s website for public viewing. It will also be posted in the outdoor display case at City Hall, where agendas and other official notices are typically posted. In addition, it will be included in an upcoming City newsletter and sent to residents who have requested e-notifications.
General Plan Consistency:
This report and associated recommendation have been evaluated for their consistency with the City’s General Plan. Relevant Policies are listed below:
Governance Element
Goal 1. A high degree of transparency and integrity in the decision-making process.
Policies:
• 1.7 Diversity of representation. Strive to reflect a comprehensive cross-section of the community in appointments to Commissions and Advisory Committees.
• 1.9 Civic policy and leadership academy. Support local programs that teach community members about local government functions and processes and encourages community participation in civic efforts.
Goal 2. The community is active and engages in decision-making processes.
Policy:
• 2.1 Multiple outreach methods. Consistently engage in community outreach through neighborhood forums, social media, the latest technologies, personal interaction, and other methods on a regular basis.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action.
Attachment:
2024 Local Appointments List
Respectfully Submitted by: Myra Maravilla, City Clerk
Approved: Suja Lowenthal, City Manager