E.5. ADVISORY BOARD MEETING FREQUENCY UPDATE [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]: SUBJECT: The City Council will consider implementing a one-year pilot program beginning January 2026 to assess meeting frequency for the City's Advisory Boards. A modified monthly schedule (approximately 10 meetings per year), allowing Boards to skip one or two months as appropriate to their workload. The program is intended to balance efficient staff and Board operations with continued opportunities for public engagement and policy development. Staff will evaluate the pilot throughout 2026 and return to the City Council with findings and recommendations at year-end.