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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAppointment to the Planning Commission_202310052329399948)Appointment to the Planning Commission Appoint Anthony Williams to serve on the Lake Elsinore Planning Commission for a partial term expiring December 31, 2024. Page 1 of 2 REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL To:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council From:Jason Simpson, City Manager Prepared by:Candice Alvarez, MMC, City Clerk Date:October 10, 2023 Subject:Appointment to the Planning Commission Recommendation Appoint Anthony Williams to serve on the Lake Elsinore Planning Commission for a partial term expiring December 31, 2024. Background Per Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Section 2.24.020, the Planning Commission consists of five members who shall not be officials or employees of the City and shall be at least 18 years of age and legally reside within the City limits of the City of Lake Elsinore. Sections 2.24.030 and 2.24.040 provide that the members of the Commission shall be appointed by the City Council “by district” with one member appointed from each of the five City Council Districts. With some exception, Planning Commission members must reside in the Council District from which they are appointed. Planning Commissioners are generally appointed to a four year term. City Council Policy 200-5A sets forth the process in which applications will be accepted and reviewed. Former District 4 Planning Commission representative, Matthew Dobler, resigned from the Commission effective April 29, 2023. The appointment before the City Council is to fill the remainder of the District 4 Planning Commission term. Discussion The City Clerk’s Department posted the Notice of Accepting Applications for Consideration of Appointment from May 15, 2023 through June 23, 2023. As shown on the attached application, Mr. Williams has a notable history of community involvement and volunteerism. Planning Commission Appointment Page 2 of 2 7 4 1 Fiscal Impact There is no fiscal impact associated with this item. Attachments Attachment 1 - Application