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MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Jessica Matson, Director of Legislative & Information Services/
City Clerk
BY: Julie Hawkins, Deputy City Clerk/Communications Coordinator
SUBJECT: Appointment to the Planning Commission
DATE: April 14, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
1) Adopt a Resolution appointing Cory Hanh to the Planning Commission; and
2) Determine that approving the appointments to the Planning Commission is not a project
subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it has no potential
to result in either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the
environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-
(3), 15378.).
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
There is no fiscal impact and minimal staff impact associated with preparing the staff
report for this action.
BACKGROUND:
City Council policy sets forth appointment procedures for the City’s Commissions, Boards,
and Committees. Section 5.3 of the City Council Handbook1 states that “the Mayor and
each member of the Council shall appoint one representative to each respective
Commission/Board/Committee…, subject to approval by a majority of the Council.”
An unscheduled vacancy occurred on the Planning Commission as a result of
Commissioner Roof's resignation.
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
The Planning Commission is responsible for advising the City Council and Community
Development Department on all matters pertaining to the growth and development of the
city. The Planning Commission makes recommendations to the City Council regarding
1 https://www.arroyogrande.org/DocumentCenter/View/4921/City-Council-Handbook-PDF
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reasonable and practical means for implementing the General Plan or any Element
thereof, so that it will serve as an effective guide for orderly growth and development,
preservation and conservation of open space and natural resources, and for the efficient
and effective expenditure of public funds relating to the subjects addressed in the General
Plan; provides annual reports to the City Council on the status of the General Plan and
progress in its implementation; clarifies ambiguities regarding Title 16 (Development
Code) of the Municipal Code; and reviews and approves items as set forth in the
Development Code.
Cory Hanh has applied to serve on the Planning Commission and is recommended for
appointment by Council Member Secrest.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration:
1. Adopt a Resolution approving the appointment of Cory Hanh to the Planning
Commission,
2. Do not approve the recommended appointment; or
3. Provide other direction to staff.
ADVANTAGES:
Approving the recommended appointment will fill the vacancy on the Planning
Commission.
DISADVANTAGES:
No disadvantages have been identified.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
No environmental review is required for this item. Adopting the Resolution is not a project
subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it has no potential
to result in either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the
environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-
(3), 15378.).
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:
The Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with
Government Code Section 54954.2.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
2. Application – Cory Hanh
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ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPOINTING CORY
HANH TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
WHEREAS, pursuant to Council policy, the Mayor and each Council Member shall
recommend one representative to each respective Commission, Board, or Committee,
subject to approval by a majority of the Council; and
WHEREAS, a vacancy occurred as a result of a resignation; and
WHEREAS, Council Member Secrest is recommending the appointment of Cory Hanh to
the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, all Commission, Board, and Committee members serve at the discretion of
the Council; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande
does hereby resolve as follows:
1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by
reference.
2. Cory Hanh is hereby appointed to the Planning Commission.
3. Environmental Review. The City Council hereby determines that approving
appointments to the various City Commissions, Board, and Committees is not a project
subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it has no potential
to result in either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the
environment. (State CEQA Guidelines, Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-
(3), 15378.)
4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect upon adoption.
On motion by Council Member ______, seconded by Council Member _______, and by
the following roll call vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 14th day of April, 2026.
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RESOLUTION NO.
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___________________________________
CAREN RAY RUSSOM, MAYOR
ATTEST:
___________________________________
JESSICA MATSON, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
___________________________________
MATTHEW DOWNING, CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________________
ISAAC ROSEN, CITY ATTORNEY
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