CC 2021-07-27_08e Appointment to Planning Commission_K Buchanan
MEMORANDUM
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: WHITNEY MCDONALD, CITY MANAGER
BY: JESSICA MATSON, LEGISLATIVE & INFORMATION SERVICES
DIRECTOR/CITY CLERK
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
DATE: JULY 27, 2021
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Appointment of Kevin Buchanan as a new Commissioner to the Planning Commission to
fill a current vacancy.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
There is no financial or staffing impact from the recommended action.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Council approve the recommendation of Mayor Pro Tem Paulding
to appoint Kevin Buchanan to the Planning Commission.
BACKGROUND:
City Council policy sets forth appointment procedures for the City’s Commissions, Boards
and Committees. Policy No. 4 of the City Council Operations Manual, Section 3 states
that the Mayor and each member of the Council shall appoint a representative to the
various Commissions, Boards and Committees, subject to the approval by a majority vote
of the Council. All Commission and Board Members serve at the pleasure of the Council.
A vacancy on the Planning Commission occurred in June 2021 with the relocation out of
State of Commissioner Ken Sage, previously appointed to the Commission by Mayor Pro
Tem Paulding.
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. There is a current unscheduled vacancy on the Board with a term expiration of
January 31, 2023. Kevin Buchanan has submitted an application and is recommended
for appointment by Mayor Pro Tem Paulding.
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
JULY 27, 2021
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ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration:
1. Approve Mayor Pro Tem Paulding’s recommended appointment;
2.Do not approve the recommended appointment; or
3. Provide other direction to staff.
AD VANTAGES:
Approving the recommended appointment will provide for a full membership of the
Planning Commission.
DISADVANTAGES:
No disadvantages have been identified.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
No environmental review is required for this item.
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.
Attachment:
1. Application – K. Buchanan
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To advise city council on planning and development issues, and ensure that the city's general plan is implemented in new
development and planning.
Paul Yrigollen 318 Allen St 805