CC 2016-06-28_09i Keen PC Absences MEMORANDUM
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: JUNE 28, 2016
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council consent to three consecutive absences by Planning
Commissioner Keen.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
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 three consecutive, regular meetings.
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 direction to staff.
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
JUNE 28, 2016
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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, June 23, 2016. The Agenda and
staff report were posted on the City’s website on Friday, June 24, 2016. No public
comments were received.
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