Report Prepared by: Jennifer Levesque, Deputy City Clerk, City Clerk’s Office
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SUBJECT: Appointments (2) - Planning Commission
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider accepting nominations and appointing two applicants to the Planning Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion accepting nominations and appointing two individuals to the Planning Commission with one term ending date of July 1, 2019 and one term ending date of July 1, 2021.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Accept nominations and appoint two individuals to the Planning Commission or,
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
There are currently two vacancies on the Planning Commission. Planning Commissioner William Baker resigned from his seat on August 23, 2017 and Planning Commissioner Kurt Smoot’s term ended on July 1, 2017.
The City Clerk’s Office was directed by Council at the September 5, 2017 meeting to notice the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Baker and Mr. Smoot’s term completion.
The City Clerk’s Office has received six applications for the Planning Commission vacancy.
The applicants are:
Sonia Alshami
Daniel Caris
Mallory Hultgren
Jeremy Martinez
Rick McMillion
Emily Sousa
The current roster for the Commission is 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.m.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Planning Commission Roster