To: Board of Supervisors
From: Clerk of the Board
Agenda Section: Departmental
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Consider Making the At-Large Appointment to the Humboldt County Planning Commission
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Consider making the At-Large appointment to the Planning Commission.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund
DISCUSSION:
At the January 31, 2023, Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board was notified that there was an At-Large vacancy on the Planning Commission due to the term expiration of the current member. The vacancy was posted, and applications were accepted.
This would be an appointment for a four-year term with a term expiration of January 31, 2027 which is mandated by the establishing Ordinance 1472.
All current application are included and listed on this agenda item. Furthermore, all listed applicants have been notified of this meeting item and invited to attend.
All appointed members will be required to comply with the California Fair Political Practiced Form 700 requirements as well as completing the AB1234 Ethics training every two year.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Pursuant to County Code, Chapter 2, Section 312-1, planning commissioners receive a per diem of $140 per meeting (up to 10 meeting per month), and are allowed the same travel expenses as other county officers and employees. There is minimal financial impact to the appointment of a commission member as their related costs have been budgeted in the Planning & Building Department's budget (1100-277 Advanced Planning and 1100-268 Cannabis Planning).
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
This action supports your Board's Strategic Framework by streamlining county permit processes and providing appropriate levels of community service
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board could choose to extend the appointment until further notice. This is not recommended as there has be...
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