To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
Chair Shotwell and Members of the Planning Commission
From: Steve Potter, City Manager
Prepared By: Molly Rattigan, Interim Community Development Director
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City Council and Planning Commission Joint Session Regarding Planning Matters
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommendation
Receive a brief report from staff and discuss roles, responsibilities and issues of importance.
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DISCUSSION:
The Planning Commission is advisory to the City Council on matters related to land use and planning, particularly related to amendments to the City's General Plan policies and Zoning Ordinance. The Planning Commission is the decision-making body for specified land use actions, including conditional use permits and design review permits.
The City Council and Planning Commission periodically meet in a joint session to review issues of importance, set goals, and to generally keep the lines of communication open regarding the expectations and needs to effectively complete the Commission’s responsibilities.
This joint session was convened as the membership of the Planning Commission has transitioned within the past year and this joint session will serve as an opportunity for the current Planning Commission and City Council to meet for the first time.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
None
CEQA:
The Interim Community Development Director has determined that the recommended action described in this agenda report is not subject to CEQA, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c).
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
ATCH 1 - NMC Chapter 2.68 - Planning Commission
ATCH 2 - Planning Commission Bylaws
NOTIFICATION:
None.