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Planning and Building Department, Planning Division, recommending the Board consider the Planning Commission (PC) proposed amendments to the PC Bylaws by taking the following actions:
1) Consider the proposed amendments to the PC Bylaws as modified by the PC on April 24, 2025;
2) Create an Ad Hoc Committee to review and make recommendations regarding the roles and responsibilities of the Planning Commission; and
3) Direct staff to provide an update to the PC.
FUNDING: General Fund. (100%)
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DISCUSSION/BACKGROUND
On September 10, 2019 (File No. 19-1177), the Board approved amendments to the PC Bylaws as modified by the PC on July 11, 2019 (File No. 19-0942) (Attachment D). This action was initiated by Resolution of Intention 19-0001 that established that the PC conduct regular review of the PC Bylaws. This approval was accompanied by Resolution 19-01, passed by the PC, which became effective upon approval by the Board.
On April 24, 2025 (File No. 25-0697), the PC adopted Resolution 25-01 (Attachment A) amending the PC Bylaws to reflect changes in procedures and to further clarify the rules that apply to conducting the PCs business. Further, the PC directed staff to bring the item forward for consideration by the Board. Attachment B includes an underline/strikeout version of the amendments to the bylaws based on the deliberation by the PC, staff input, and input from members of the public. Attachment C includes a staff memo that provides additional background information related to the proposed modifications to the PC bylaws and the proceedings that led to the adoption of Resolution 25-01.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board may elect to:
1) Not approve the PC Bylaws as modified by the PC on April 24, 2025; or
2) Modify the Bylaws at the Board's Discretion.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
September 10, 2019 (File No. 19-1177), the Board approved amendments to the PC Bylaws as modified by the PC on July 11, 2019 (File No.19-0942).
OTHER DEPARTMENT/AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
County Counsel, Planning Commission
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The periodic review of the PC Bylaws does not result in a significant fiscal impact to the Planning Division nor the County. The activities of the PC are included in the Planning Division’s budget annually.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
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STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
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CONTACT
Robert Peters, Deputy Director of Planning
Planning and Building Department