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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-05-03; City Council; 5057; Municipal Code Amendment: Planning CommissionersT, 7L CITY OF CARLSBAD AGENDA BILL NO. \ran DATE : May 3, 1977 DEPARTMENT: City Attorney Initial: Dept. Hd. C. Mgr. h I , Subject : AMENDMENT OF SECTION 2.24.020 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RE. APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONERS Statement of the Matter The City Council, at your adjourned meeting of April 12, 1977, directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending the provisions of the Municipal Code regarding the appointment of Planning Commissioners to provide that the appointment should be made by a majority vote of the City Council. An ordinance amending Section 2.24.020 of the Municipal Code to that effect is attached. A strikeout copy of the ordinance showing the changes is also attached. The ordinance also adds a provision to the code, consistent with an existing practice, to the effect that a Planning Commissioner holds office until he is reappointed or a successor is appointed notwithstanding that his term may have expired. - There are other changes to Chapter 2.24 regarding the Planning Commission which might be considered by the Council such as provisions for the removal of members, their compensation, power to adopt rules of procedure, limitation on number of terms, and other related matters. If the Council wishes to consider any of these changes further, they could so indicate by giving further direc-tionsto the City Attorney Exhibits Ordinance No./LdD . Strikeout copy of ordinance showing changes. Recommendation If the City Council wishes to amend the Municipal Code to provide for the appointment of Planning Commissioners by a majority vote of the Council, your action is to introduce Ordinance No. /A&# Council action 5-3-77 Ordinance #1200 was introduced for a first reading, to provide for the appointment of Planning Commissioners by majority vote of the City Council. -2- AGENDA BILL NO. 5057 Council action 5-17-77 The second reading of Ordinance #1200 was deferred to the next regular meeting due to the absence of Councilman Skotnicki. 6-7-77 The second reading of Ordinance #1200 was given and adopted. STRIKEOUT COPY OF ORDINANCE SHOWING CHANGES "2.24.020 Composition--Appointment. The planning commission shall consist of seven members te who shall be appointed by tke-ma~er-w~tk-t~e-a~~~evu~ a majority vote of the council, and of four ex officio members who shall be the city building inspector, the public works director, the city attorney and the director of planning. Of the seven members of the commission first appointed hereunder, two shall be appointed for one year terms, two shall be appointed for three year terms, and one shall be appointed for a four year term. Their successors shall be appointed for terms of four years. If a vacancy occurs otherwise than by expiration of term, it shall be filled by appointment by the-mayer7-wftk-the uppfevd a majority vote of the council for the unexpired portion of the term of the member so vacating. The terms of ex officio members shall correspond to their respective official tenures. No ex officio member shall be entitled to a vote. Each member shall hold office until he is reaDDointed or his successor is appointed. ,I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a 9 . 10 11 12 s 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 ORDINANCE NO. 1200 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2.24 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 2.24.020 TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS BY MAJORITY VOTE OF The City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, does ordain as follows: SECTION 1: That Title 2, Chapter 2.24, of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended by the amendment of Section 2.24.020 to read as follows: "2.24.020 Composition--Appointment. The planning commission shall consist of seven members who shall be appointed by a majority vote of the council, and of four ex officio members who shell be the city building inspector, the public works director, the city attorney and the director of planning. Of the seven members of the commission first appointed hereunder, two shall be appointed for one year terms, two shall be appointed for three year terms: and one shall be appointed for a four year term. Their successors shall be appointed for terms of four years. If a vacancy occurs otherwise than by expiration of term, it shall be filled by appointment by a majority vote of the council for the unexpired portion of the term of the member so vacating. to their respective official tenures. shall be entitled to a vote. until he is reappointed or his successor is appointed." The terms of ex officio members shall correspond No ex officio member Each member shall hold office EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be effective thirty days after its adoption, and the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and cause it to be published at least once in the Carlsbad Journal within fifteen days after its adoption. . INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City Council held on the 3rd day of May I 1977 and thereafte:: //I /// . e- , 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a 9 1c 11 19 2c 21 22 22 24 25 26 27 28 PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 7th day of June , 1977 by the following vote, to wit: AYES : Councilmen Lewis and Skotnicki and Councilwoman NOES : Councilmen Frazee and Packard ABSENT: None Casler ATTEST : YHh, E. ADAMS, City Clerk (SEAL) .