HomeMy WebLinkAbout11 Interview Policies for ReappointmentsSTAFF REPORT
CITY OF PALM DESERT
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
MEETING DATE: April 22, 2021
PREPARED BY: Christopher Gerry, Senior Management Analyst
REQUEST: Approval of City Council interview policies for members seeking
reappointments to advisory boards and other bodies.
Recommendation
By minute motion, approve the following City Council interview policies for members seeking
reappointments to advisory boards and other bodies:
1. Unless requested by a Councilmember, forgo an interview for a member who completes
an application and desires to serve on the same advisory board: Art in Public Places,
Resource Preservation and Enhancement, Parks and Recreation, Cultural Resources
Preservation, Public Safety, Marketing and Housing; and
2. Require an interview for a member who completes an application for other advisory boards
(other bodies): Architectural Review, Building Board of Appeals, Finance, Planning and
Rent Review.
Background
On November 19, 2020, the City Council conceptually approved various recommendations
regarding City commissions and committees (advisory boards and other bodies). Many of these
recommendations required further City Council action, including revisions to ordinances, bylaws
and other activities. Any approved revision resulting in a change to bylaws will be presented for
City Council consideration at the conclusion of this comprehensive review.
Streamlined Process for Potential Reappointment to an Advisory Board
The City Council previously approved a recommendation in concept to create a limited review
process for reappointments. The intention of the concept is to create efficiencies in the interview
process for City Council, City staff and residents. The concept has been further developed by the
Subcommittee for consideration.
As previously discussed by the City Council, various advisory boards and other bodies have a
wide-range of responsibilities under their purview. Advisory boards routinely make
recommendations to the City Council, including:
Commissions Committees
Art in Public Places Cultural Resources Preservation
Parks and Recreation Marketing
Public Safety Cultural Preservation & Enhancement
Housing
April 22 , 2021
Commissions and Committees
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For the advisory boards listed above , the Subcommittee recommends that , unless requested by
a Councilmember , forgo interviewing a member who completes an application and desires to
serve on the same advisory board. Please note a member would not be guaranteed
reappointment to such position , but that an interview is not necessary for consideration . This
recommendation only applies to members seeking the same reappointment.
Required Interview for Other Bodies
Unlike the advisory boards above , other bodies make decisions that are only reviewed under
defined procedures . Those bodies include :
Commissions
Architectural Review
Planning
Rent Review
Boards
Building Board of Appeals
The Finance Committee plays a unique role in reviewing the financial standing of all city
operations , which are governed by the actions of City Council and City staff.
For the other bodies listed above, the Subcommittee recommends requiring an interview for a
member who completes an application . This recommendation continues to reinforce the City 's
commitment to fostering public trust and confidence in government.
Approval of the recommendations would be incorporated in the upcoming interview process ,
appropriate bylaws and a policy and procedure manual in the future.
Fiscal Analysis
There is no fiscal impact associated with this request.
LEGAL REVIEW
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Robert W . Hargreaves
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City Manager Todd Hileman :
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Todd Hileman
City Manager
FINANCIAL REVIEW
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Janet Moore
Director of Finan c e
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
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Andy Fi restine
Assistant City Manager
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