Item 4: Appointments to Planning Commission

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ECC UGENE ITY OUNCIL AIS GENDA TEM UMMARY Action: Appointments to Planning Commission Meeting Date: October 10, 2011 Agenda Item Number: 4 Department: Planning and Development Staff Contact: Lisa Gardner www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5508 ______________________________________________________________________________ ISSUE STATEMENT This is an action item to appoint members to the Planning Commission resulting from two recent resignations. BACKGROUND Each year, the council makes appointments to boards, committees and commissions. Chapter 2 of the Eugene Code addresses standing committees to the City Council and the appointment process for each body. For the Planning Commission, the council is the appointing authority. The fall 2011 recruitment for Planning Commissioners was initiated on September 7, 2011, and concluded on September 28, 2011. The recruitment was publicized on the Internet, via email lists, in the council newsletter, at City offices, and at planning-related meetings and events. Twelve applications were received from community members with a variety of experience and backgrounds, resulting in a significantly larger pool with more depth than in recent past recruitment efforts. Members of the council were provided with copies of the applications. From this, the council selected those persons who were to be interviewed. Five persons were selected to be interviewed. Interviews are scheduled for October 5, 2011. The terms for the new commissioners will begin on October 24, 2011. RELATED CITY POLICIES The Planning Commission serves as an advisory body to the City Council in the development of various City policies related to land use and growth management. COUNCIL OPTIONS The City Council has the following options: 1. Appoint applicants who have been nominated; 2. Appoint other applicants from the pool, or 3. Seek additional candidates for these positions. S:\CMO\2011 Council Agendas\M111010\S11101024.doc