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Planning Commissioner Interviews: Conduct interviews to appoint three upcoming Planning Commissioner vacancies/seats for the term of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026.
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Deadline for Action: 5/29/2024
Submitting Department: Administration
Contact Name and Phone Number: Michelle Nicholson, Chief Deputy City Clerk, michelle.nicholson@visalia.city, 713-4512; Paul Bernal, Community Development Director/City Planner, 713-4024, paul.bernal@visalia.city
Department Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Visalia City Council conduct interviews to fill three upcoming vacancies for the Visalia Planning Commission with term ending June 30, 2024. Commissioners Beatie and Peck, are currently serving on the Planning Commission and have indicated their interest to participating in the interview process for consideration of being appointed to serve another term. There is one Commissioner who will is completing their final term and is not eligible to be reappointed.
Background Discussion:
Pursuant to Article XIII, Section 1 of the Visalia City Charter, the Council may, by ordinance, provide for the appointment of a City Planning Commission of five members, to serve without compensation, and to have such powers and duties as the Council may prescribe relating to City planning.
Pursuant to Visalia Municipal Code 2.16.020 vacancies on the Planning Commission shall be filled by the council, and all such vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term only. Additionally, no person shall be appointed a commissioner who is not a citizen of the United States and a resident of the city.
In accordance with the City Charter, the Planning Commission is comprised of five
voting members.
Visalia Planning Commissioners Mary Beatie, and Adam Peck are nearing the expiration of their current terms. The following Commissioners have terms expiring and are eligible for anoth...
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