I. RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is recommending that the Council appoint one (1) new Planning Commissioner to the Planning Commission due to a recent vacancy.
II. BACKGROUND:
With the recent passing of Commissioner Garza there is currently a vacancy on the Coalinga Planning Commission which will need to be filled. In accordance with Section 2-3.102, members of the Planning Commission shall be appointed by the Council. Any vacancy occurring on the Planning Commission by reason of death, resignation, removal or disqualification shall promptly be filled by the Council for the unexpired term of such member.
In January the Council directed staff to advertise for the vacancy to gather interest in the position. Staff advertised the available position as a public notice as well on social media and website. Staff received 3 applications.
III. DISCUSSION:
Staff received applications from Ken Stoppenbrink, Rocco Papietro, and Richard Hill. Attached are copies of their applications for your review.
Staff advised all applicants that the City Council would be considering an appointment to the Commission at their March 3, 2022 meeting and that it would be appropriate to attend should the Council have any questions.
Once the Council is ready to appoint a candidate, a member of the Council shall make a motion nominating a member of the public to the commission and vote accordingly.
IV. ALTERNATIVES:
- The Commission may appoint either from the applicant pool or anyone else willing to accept a nomination who meets the qualifications of a Planning Commissioner.
V. FISCAL IMPACT:
None |