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Consider the process for appointing Planning Commissioners for the three terms expiring June 30, 2022 including direct appointment of current Commissioners or a full recruitment process.
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Deadline for Action: 6/30/2022
Submitting Department: Administration/Community Development
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 consider how they wish to fill three positions on the Planning Commission. These two-year terms end June 30, 2022. The Council may choose to directly appoint the three Commissions who are on the Commission and interested in serving another term, or conduct a recruitment for the positions, which would include the applications of the current Commissioners.
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 from any cause 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.
Three Planning Commission terms expire on June 30, 2022. The following Commissioners have terms expiring, are eligible for another term and are interested in serving another term:
* Mary Beatie - appoint to a second t...
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