CC 2015-07-28_08k Request for Absences_KeenMEMORANDUM
TO: CITY COUNCIL ~
FROM: TERESA McCLISH, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
BY: DEBBIE WEICHINGER, ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONER
KEEN FOR CONSECUTIVE ABSENCES FROM PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETINGS
DATE: JULY 28, 2015
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council consent to three consecutive absences by Planning
Commissioner Keen.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no cost impact from this item.
BACKGROUND:
According to Municipal Code Section 2.18.060, three consecutive regular absences from
Planning Commission meetings constitute a resignation unless the City Council consents
to such absences. Planning Commissioner Keen has requested City Council consent for
absences from scheduled meetings on August 4, August 18, and September 1, 2015.
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
Requirements in the Municipal Code regarding commission absences are designed to
encourage steady attendance. However, Commissioner Keen has demonstrated an
ongoing record of excellent attendance, has and continues to be a valued member of the
Planning Commission, and does not currently plan on absences beyond the three that will
be required for his planned vacation.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council's consideration:
• Consent to the absences,
• Do not consent to the absences, or
• Provide staff other direction.
ADVANTAGES:
Consenting to the absences will maintain a valuable member of the Planning Commission
and avoid the need to fill a vacancy.
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONER KEEN FOR
CONSECUTIVE ABSENCES FROM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS
JULY 28, 2015
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DISADVANTAGES:
No disadvantages have been identified.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
No environmental review is required for this item.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:
The agenda was posted in front of City Hall on Thursday, July 23, 2015. The Agenda and
staff report were posted on the City's website on Friday, July 24, 2015. No public
comments were received. ·
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