[City of Manhattan Beach] 2026 Annual Boards and Commissions General Application

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City of Manhattan Beach

General Application for Appointment to Boards and Commissions

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday, April 16, 2026, by 5:00 PM.

INTERVIEWS: Qualified applicants will be interviewed by the City Council on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at a time and location to be determined.

Instructions:

Please read the Board and Commissions Handbook before completing this application

Application must be submitted on a yearly basis.
You must be a registered voter of the City of Manhattan Beach.
Complete the entire application.
Failure to respond to any question will make your application incomplete.
Please answer "none" or "not applicable" where appropriate.
Incorrect or false statements may cause rejection or dismissal.

For any questions, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (310) 802.5056.

IMPORTANT: Resumes or additional materials are optional. If you choose to include additional information, it must be submitted as part of this application and will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration.

Phone Number

Please check one:

Appointment

Reappointment

Are you a homeowner?

Yes

Are you a registered voter in the City of Manhattan Beach?

Yes

Are you a Manhattan Beach business owner?

Yes

Name of Manhattan Beach Business:

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Do you have any relatives currently employed by the City of Manhattan Beach?

Yes

If YES, please provide the name and relationship:

Have you ever, as an adult, been convicted of a crime?

Yes

If YES, please explain:

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Education

Name of High School:

Did you graduate?

Yes

Name of College and Degree:

Did you graduate?

Yes

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Employment

Are you currently employed?

Yes

If YES, please provide your job title:

Duties of your position:

Employer's name:

Do you have more than one current employer?

Yes

If YES, please provide your job title:

Duties of your position:

Employer's name:

Do you own or operate any business enterprises?

Yes

Name of business owned or operated:

Type of business or services rendered:

Have you ever been a registered lobbyist in the City of Manhattan Beach?

Yes

Please list any membership(s) in professional or civic organizations:

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Attendance

The Seven (7) Available Board and Commissions Meet on the Following Days and Times:

Cultural Arts Commission: 3rd Monday of every month at 4:00 PM.

Library Commission: 2nd Monday of every month at 4:00 PM.

Parks and Recreation Commission: 4th Monday of every month at 4:00 PM.

Parking & Public Improvements Commission: 4th Thursday of every month at 4:00 PM.

Planning Commission: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at 3:00 PM.

Board of Building Appeals: On an as-needed basis.

Los Angeles County West Vector Control District: Once every two months on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:30 PM at the District's headquarters located at 6750 Centinela Avenue, Culver City. There are a total of six meetings per year (January, March, May, July, September, November). The term for this appointment would begin on January 1, 2027, and lasts for two years for first time appointees. For more information, please visit: https://www.lawestvector.org/

Please indicate when you can attend meetings (check more than one, if applicable):

Daytime

Evening

Are there any specific days or evenings you would not be able to attend meetings?

Yes

If YES, please list below:

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Please note: Some seats have specific requirements. Please review the Boards and Commissions Handbook for further information.

In order of preference, please select the board or commission for which you are applying.

(First Option) Please select one:

Briefly describe your interest and qualifications and experience related to the board or commission: