Report Prepared by: John Tresidder, Assistant City Clerk, City Clerk's Office
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SUBJECT: Appointment - Planning Commission
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider re-appointing one member to the Planning Commission to a full term.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Accept nomination and re-appoint one individual to the Planning Commission.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Accept nomination and re-appoint one individual to the Planning Commission.
2. Refer to Staff with direction to resume the recruitment of applicants.
AUTHORITY
Article VII, Sections 700, 702, 702.1, 707 and 708 of the Merced City Charter.
DISCUSSION
At the City Council Meeting of October 19, 2015, Jill McLeod was appointed to the Planning Commission as a replacement for an open seat after a formal interview process. The replacement term of Ms. McLeod expired on July 1, 2016. Because she was appointed as a replacement to less than a full term, she is eligible for re-appointment. She has expressed a desire to be re-appointed to the Commission.
At the City Council Meeting of May 2, 2016, Council was presented with the Annual Vacancies Report and directed staff to recruit for upcoming vacancies. The notices were posted as directed and a press release item was facilitated by the City's Public Information Officer.
Since Ms. McLeod's appointment, no new applications for the Planning Commission have been received.
The current roster for the Commission and Ms. McLeod's application are attached. The matter of appointment to this Commission is now before the Council.
History and Past Actions:
The Planning Commission, created by City Charter, studies land subdivision, planning, and zoning matters. The Commission recommends to the City Council the adoption, amendment, or repeal of the City's Master Plan for the physical development of the City. The Commission consists of seven members who are qualified electors of the City of Merced. Meetings are held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 7:00 p...
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