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PC - ACTION ITEM: (1) Election of the Chair and Vice Chair; and (2) Appointment of the Committee Members
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Meeting Date: July 22, 2026
Contact Person/Dept: Peer Chacko, Acting Current Planning Manager
Phone Number: (310) 253-5755
Fiscal Impact: Yes [ ] No [X] General Fund: Yes [ ] No [X]
Public Hearing: [ ] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: (Email) Meetings and Agendas - Planning Commission (07/17/26)
Department Approval: Emily Stadnicki, Planning and Development Director (07/17/26)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission elect the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and appoint committee members to serve in the designated roles for the term of 12 months.
BACKGROUND
Planning Commission Bylaws establish that at the first regular meeting after July 1, the Commission shall select the Commission Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson and make committee appointments by majority vote. The list of officers and committee are:
A. Planning Commission
a. Chairperson
b. Vice-Chairperson
B. Board of Zoning Adjustment
a. Member 1
b. Member 2
DISCUSSION
The election for the new Chair shall be conducted by the current Chairperson, when present. Once the new Chairperson is selected then that person conducts the election of the Vice-Chairperson followed by committee appointments. A quorum is required but interested appointees do not need to be present.
Attachment 1 lists current and past year Planning Commission officers and committee appointees, and basic committee meeting information.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Planning Commissioner Officer and Committee Listing 2026-2027
Recommended Action
MOTION
That the Planning Commission:
1. Elect Commissioner ___________________ to the position of Chair;
2. Elect Commissioner ___________________ to the position of Chair;
3. Appoint Commissioners _________________ and __________________ to the Board of Zoning Adjustment.