AGENDA ITEM
TO:
HONORABLE CHAIR
AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM:
COLLEEN T. DOAN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
SUBJECT:
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PLANNING COMMISSION TERMS AND APPOINTMENTS
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Summary:
The City has three separate Commissions and members are appointed by the City Council. Members are appointed for a four-year term. The following Planning Commissioner’s terms are set to expire on May 31, 2025: Commissioner Lopez, Commissioner Parker, and Chair Savoulian. Staff will give an update on the procedures and schedule for the City Council appointment of all new Commissioners as determined at the March 11, 2025, City Council meeting.
Strategic Plan Goal(s):
GOAL 5 - High-Functioning Government: Strengthen internal communication, recruitment, retention, systems, and processes to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of City services.
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Recommendation:
Receive and file.
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Background and Analysis:
Commissioner Parker and Chair Savoulian were appointed to four-year terms in May 2021 that will end on May 31, 2025. Commissioner Lopez was appointed to fill a vacancy in October 2024, for a term also ending on May 31, 2025. During the March 11, 2025, City Council meeting, the Council approved the schedule below for new commissioner appointments for all Commissions, including the Civil Service and Parks and Recreation Commissions. The Council also implemented changes to the selection process. Specifically, the application will include questions relating to the position for each Commission. Responses to questions will assist in the evaluation of each candidate as well as ensuring the interview portion of the process is time efficient.
Commission Appointment Schedule:
• March 14 - April 14, 2025: Application Submittals (No late or incomplete submittals will be accepted)
• April 22, 2025, City Council meeting: Candidate Interviews and Appointments
If more than ten candidates apply, an alternate date may be set for candidate interviews and appointments. Possible dates include April 24th, 25th, or 29th.