TO: ADAM PIRRIE, CITY MANAGER
FROM: JED LEANO, COUNCILMEMBER
ED REECE, COUNCILMEMBER
DATE: FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Reviewed by:
City Manager: AP
SUBJECT:
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APPOINTMENT OF A MEMBER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
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SUMMARY
The Planning Commission is established and created under and by the authority of the Government Code. The Commission provides review and recommendations on land use issues which preserve the character of Claremont and the unique identities of specific neighborhoods; and, reviews and acts upon requests for development applying General Plan goals, policies, and codes with consideration given to environmental impacts associated with development.
At the January 23, 2024, City Council meeting, Commissioner Ken Zimmerman was transferred from the Planning Commission to the Architectural Commission. The 2023 City Council Ad Hoc Selection Committee, comprised of Councilmember Jed Leano and Councilmember Ed Reece, recommends that the City Council appoint K. M. (Marie) Williamson to fill the vacancy on the Planning Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
The 2023 City Council Ad Hoc Selection Committee recommends the City Council appoint K. M. (Marie) Williamson to the Planning Commission for a term to commence immediately and terminate on August 31, 2027.
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ALTERNATIVES TO RECOMMENDATION
In addition to the recommendation, there are the following alternatives:
A. Request additional information.
B. Do not make the appointment.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The staff cost to coordinate interviews and prepare this report is estimated at $376 and is included in the operating budget of the Administrative Services Department.
RELATIONSHIP TO CITY PLANNING DOCUMENTS
Staff has evaluated the agenda item in relationship to the City’s strategic and visioning documents and finds that it applies to the following City Planning Documents: Council Priorities, Sustainability Plan, General Plan, and the 2022-24 Budget.
CEQA REVIEW
This item is not subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
The agenda and staff report for this item have been posted on the City website and distributed to interested parties. If you desire a copy, please contact the City Clerk’s office.
Submitted by: Prepared by:
Jed Leano Shelley Desautels
Councilmember City Clerk
Ed Reece
Councilmember