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Planning and Building Department, Planning Division, recommending the Board consider the Ad Hoc Committee’s proposed amendments to the Planning Commission (PC) Bylaws by taking the following actions:
1) Approve the bylaws as revised by the Ad Hoc Committee (Attachment A);
2) Direct staff to provide a final version of the approved bylaws to the PC for ratification; and
3) Discuss and provide direction to the Ad Hoc Committee on further review and potential revisions to the codified duties of the PC to further clarify the roles and responsibilities of the PC, or if no further action is needed, disband the Ad Hoc Committee.
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. 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 amending the PC Bylaws to reflect changes in procedures and to further clarify the rules that apply to conducting the PCs business.
On June 10, 2025 (File No. 25-0862), the Board considered the amendments proposed by the PC. The proposed changes were not adopted, and the Board created an Ad Hoc Committee to further review the bylaws and make recommendations regarding the roles and responsibilities of the PC.
On August 8, 2025 (File No. 25-1300), the Board considered amendments proposed by the Ad Hoc Committee, composed of Supervisors Ferrero and Parlin. The proposed amendments were not adopted, and the Board directed the Ad Hoc Committee to review potential revisions to the codified duties of the Planning Commission to further clarify the roles and responsibilities of the Planning Commission.
This agenda item is a result of Ad Hoc’s r...
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